
An immersive two week board and train program for dogs of every age, serving Toms River, Brick, Jackson and all of Ocean County from our 12 acre campus in Howell.
Dan Gentile Dog Training Center has delivered professional dog training for Ocean County families for more than 40 years. Our immersive board and train program is a focused two week stay on a 12 acre campus in Howell, a short drive from most of Ocean County, where dogs of every age and breed learn reliable obedience, calm manners, and dependable control around everyday distractions. We train puppies from 3.5 months of age, adolescents, and adult dogs with the same proven structure and the same methods, and all obedience training is guaranteed. When your dog comes home to Toms River, Brick, Jackson, or Lakewood, we include owner instruction so the results last, plus free lifetime consultations whenever you need a refresher. Owners across Ocean County make the drive to our campus because the results are worth it.
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If you’re searching for professional dog training in Ocean 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 Ocean County trust us to handle what other trainers couldn’t.
Real Results from Real Families

Whether you are looking for puppy training in Ocean County or help with an adult dog, our immersive board and train is built for owners who want dependable, real world obedience in a focused two week stay. It is a good fit for:
Dan Gentile is one of New Jersey’s most respected professional dog trainers, with more than 40 years of professional experience and a career devoted to transforming the relationship between dogs and their owners. A proud veteran, Dan built his signature Train While Boarding program into the cornerstone of the center, where dogs stay on site, receive daily structured training, and come home transformed. More than 2,500 dogs have graduated from the program. Dan trains out of a 12 acre campus in Howell Township, with spacious indoor and outdoor runs, a heated and air conditioned building, a large exercise area, veterinary support on call 24 hours a day, and a property monitored by 24 security cameras and a security alarm system.
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Dogs come to our Howell campus from across Ocean County, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant. Howell Township is about thirty to fifty minutes from most of Ocean County, and many of our clients make that drive and tell us the results were worth it. We also serve owners across Monmouth, Middlesex, Essex, Mercer, Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, and Burlington counties. Our 12 acre facility at 692 Lakewood Farmingdale Road in Howell Township offers a heated and air conditioned building, indoor and outdoor runs, veterinary support on call 24 hours a day, and security cameras on the property.
Owners from Ocean County, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant, regularly make the trip to our facility in Howell Township. Here is where we are:
Dog owners from across New Jersey, many traveling from Ocean 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
Yes. We train dogs for families throughout Ocean County, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood and Point Pleasant. Your dog trains at our 12 acre campus in Howell, a short drive from most of Ocean County, and comes home with reliable obedience.
Howell Township is about thirty to fifty minutes from most of Ocean County, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant. Many of our clients make that drive and tell us the results were worth it.
No. We train dogs of every age with the same proven program. Puppies can start from 3.5 months of age, and we regularly train adolescent and adult dogs. It is rarely too late to teach reliable obedience.
Most dogs complete the immersive board and train in two weeks. Your dog stays on our 12 acre Howell campus and receives daily structured training throughout the stay.
Your dog will learn core obedience commands such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, and Leave It, along with leash manners, impulse control, and housebreaking support, so your dog listens reliably at home and in public.
Yes. All obedience training is guaranteed. We also include free lifetime consultations, so you can always come back for a refresher whenever you need one.
Every dog and every goal is a little different, so we offer personalized pricing. Contact us and we will give you a clear quote, and a free consultation is the best place to start. Call us or request a consultation online and we will walk you through what the program includes.
Call us at (732) 938-5040 or book a free consultation online. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5, and we are happy to answer your questions and help you decide if the timing is right.
Start your dog’s training today. Give your Ocean County dog the obedience and manners that make life easier for the whole family. Call (732) 938-5040 or book your free consultation, and let us build a calm, reliable dog together. Ocean County families have trusted us for more than 40 years.
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