Dog owners throughout Monmouth County, from the shore towns of Manasquan and Belmar to the family neighborhoods of Freehold and Marlboro, and the horse country communities of Colts Neck and Holmdel, trust Dan Gentile Dog Training Center for real, lasting results. For over 40 years, we’ve helped Monmouth County families turn unruly puppies and stubborn adult dogs into calm, well-mannered companions through our proven Train While Boarding program.
Whether you’re in Howell, Wall, Middletown, or Red Bank, our 12-acre country facility gives your dog the space, structure, and individualized attention that a crowded strip-mall training class simply can’t match. Don’t wait until bad behaviors take root. Act now.
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If you’re searching for professional dog training in Monmouth County, NJ, you’ve come to the right place. At the Dan Gentile Dog Training Center, we’ve been transforming the relationship between dogs and their owners for over 40 years. Dog owners throughout Monmouth County trust us to handle what other trainers couldn’t.
Real Results from Real Families
Dogs trained here don’t just learn commands. They learn how to behave. That is a meaningful difference, and it comes from 40+ years of hands-on experience, a structured boarding environment, and a training philosophy built on consistency and compassion.
Veteran-Owned and Community-Focused Dan Gentile is proud to run a veteran-owned business, and that sense of discipline, commitment, and integrity runs through everything we do.We work with dogs of all breeds, starting from 3 1/2 months of age, through structured programs designed for obedience, behavioral correction, and real-world confidence. Our programs are built for dogs that are ready to learn. We do not accept dogs with aggression issues.
Our core “Train While Boarding” program is the most powerful option available. Your dog stays with us, receives daily structured training, and returns home a different animal. Learn more
An intensive option for dogs that need accelerated results. Ideal for dogs with persistent or deeply ingrained behavioral habits. Boot Camp details
For dogs displaying specific problem behaviors such as leash reactivity, excessive barking, jumping, destructive habits, or a complete refusal to follow commands. Learn more
Going away? Your dog can stay with us and come home better trained than when you left. Vacation training
Our expert NJ dog trainers work with owners throughout Monmouth County, including:
We also work with dog owners from Ocean, Mercer, and Middlesex Counties, as well as clients traveling from New York and Pennsylvania for our Train While Boarding program. See all testimonials
Our dog training facility is located at 692 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd in Howell Township, and dog owners travel from all over Monmouth County to train with us. Here is what the drive looks like from some of the towns we serve most often:
| Town | Approximate Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Howell | 5 to 10 minutes |
| Freehold / Freehold Township | 15 to 20 minutes |
| Farmingdale | 10 minutes |
| Wall Township | 15 to 20 minutes |
| Marlboro | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Manalapan | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Colts Neck | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Manasquan / Belmar | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Holmdel | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Middletown | 30 to 35 minutes |
| Tinton Falls / Eatontown | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Red Bank | 30 to 35 minutes |
| Rumson / Fair Haven / Little Silver | 35 to 40 minutes |
| Long Branch | 35 to 40 minutes |
Many of our Train While Boarding clients find the drive well worth it. Your dog stays with us for two to three weeks, so a single trip for drop-off and a single trip for pickup is all the travel required. For dog owners searching for dog training near me from anywhere in Monmouth County, our Howell facility is a manageable drive with a payoff that lasts far beyond a weekly class across town.
Summer in Monmouth County means boardwalks, beach trips, and crowded sidewalks in towns like Manasquan, Belmar, Spring Lake, and Long Branch. For dog owners in these shore communities, dog training near me searches often spike in the spring for good reason: a dog that pulls on the leash or reacts to crowds is a serious problem once Memorial Day traffic hits.
Our Monmouth County dog training programs prepare dogs for the specific challenges of shore season, including:
Many shore town beaches and boardwalks in Monmouth County have seasonal leash laws and restricted hours for dogs, so a dog with solid obedience foundations gives owners far more flexibility during the busiest months of the year. Whether you live in Belmar year-round or spend summers in Spring Lake, getting training done before the season starts means a calmer, more enjoyable summer for you and your dog.
Not every Monmouth County dog owner is dealing with boardwalk crowds. In Colts Neck, Holmdel, Millstone Township, and other parts of western Monmouth County known for horse farms and large properties, the training challenges look completely different.
Dogs on multi-acre properties need a different kind of obedience foundation, one built around:
Our 12-acre country facility in Howell is uniquely suited to this kind of training. Dogs practice recall and boundary work across real acreage, not a small indoor studio, so the skills they build actually transfer to life on a farm or large residential property. If you own horses or livestock in Monmouth County’s horse country, we can also tailor training specifically to safe, calm coexistence between your dog and other animals.
When your dog stays with us, they’re in good hands around the clock. Our 12-acre training center features:
Indoor and outdoor runs give your dog plenty of room to move, play, and decompress between training sessions.
Heated and air-conditioned kennels keep your dog comfortable year-round, no matter the season.
A veterinarian is on call around the clock, plus a caring and experienced staff dedicated to your dog’s wellbeing.
This is not a warehouse kennel. It is a real training environment where your dog is treated with dignity and worked with daily. Tour the Training Center
Dog owners from Monmouth County, including Howell, Freehold, Marlboro, and Manalapan, regularly make the trip to our facility in Howell Township, NJ. Here’s where we’re located:
Dog owners from across New Jersey, many traveling from Monmouth County, share their experiences after working with Dan Gentile. Read all reviews on Google
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“In two weeks my energetic little pitbull went from not listening to anything to obeying commands quickly. The little training session at pick-up was especially helpful to ensure we’re doing the right things to reinforce the training. It was tough letting our girl go for two weeks but it was well worth it.”
— Sarah Cascone, Verified Google Review
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“I have had many dogs trained by the Dan Gentile Dog Training Center and all were extremely positive. Before I was recommended to Dan Gentile, I had a trainer tell me my dog could not be trained. Dan proved him wrong.”
— Santo Chiarelli, Verified Google Review
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“My goldendoodle was not the greatest listener when we dropped her off. When we came to get her two weeks later, she was a well-mannered family member. We always receive compliments on her behavior. So thankful that we brought her to Dan!”
— Kathy Magro, Verified Google Review
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“Dan and his crew turned our headstrong puppy into one able to listen and follow commands. He learned how to sit, stay, heel, come, down — and the first night home he lay quietly under the dinner table for an hour surrounded by 8 boisterous adults. It was amazing.”
— Johanna Schoen, Verified Google Review
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“I have been using Dan since 1989 — he has trained at least 8 of my dogs and I would use him over and over. He is knowledgeable and gets the results required to successfully train a dog.”
— Steven Bouer, Verified Google Review
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“I have entrusted Dan and his team with the training and care of my dogs for 17 years. Never have I been disappointed. The care and professionalism is amazing!”
— Patti W, Verified Google Review
Our facility in Howell Township is approximately 45 to 55 minutes from most areas in Monmouth County, including Howell, Freehold, Marlboro, and Manalapan. Many of our clients from across Monmouth County make this drive regularly and tell us the results make it absolutely worthwhile.
We offer a Train While Boarding program, a Boot Camp, behavior modification, and vacation boarding with training.
Dan recommends starting between 3 1/2 and 4 months of age. That said, it is never too late. We have successfully trained dogs of all ages.
Yes. At the end of every program, we include owner instruction so you understand how to maintain the training at home consistently.
Absolutely. We provide free lifetime consultations after your dog completes training. If you ever need a refresher or hit a bump, we’re here.
Simply call us at (732) 938-5040 or fill out the contact form on our contact page. We’re happy to answer any questions before you commit.
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