We train puppies the same way we train every other dog — with the same proven program that has been working for over 40 years.
There’s no separate “puppy course” or watered-down version of what we do. Your puppy gets the full training experience — the same structure, the same methods, and the same results that have made the Dan Gentile Dog Training Center one of the most trusted names in New Jersey.
Quick Answer
We start puppies in training between 3.5 and 4 months of age. Puppies go through the same proven program as every other dog we train. We also work on housebreaking during the program. All obedience training is guaranteed.
Real Results from Real Families
Your puppy goes through the same structured training as every dog we work with. By the time they come home, they’ll know:
We stand behind our work — and we want you to know exactly what that means.
All obedience training is guaranteed. Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, Down, Leave It — your puppy will learn these commands, and we stand behind the results. If you ever need a refresher, we offer free lifetime consultations.
We work on housebreaking with every puppy as part of the program. Because housebreaking depends on consistent follow-through at home, we don’t guarantee it — but we give your puppy a strong head start and teach you how to maintain it.
The Bottom Line
Every puppy leaves here with solid obedience skills — guaranteed. Housebreaking is always part of the work we do, and we’ll equip you with everything you need to keep it on track at home.
Between 3.5 and 4 months of age.
That’s the ideal window. At this age, puppies are developmentally ready to absorb structured training, build good habits, and avoid learning bad ones. The earlier you start with the right training, the easier everything becomes — for both of you.
That said, it’s never too late. We work with dogs of all ages, and we’ve seen firsthand that the right training can transform any dog at any stage. But starting early gives your puppy the strongest possible foundation.
If your puppy is approaching 3.5 months, now is the time to call and schedule their stay.
With over 40 years of experience, Dan Gentile has trained thousands of dogs — and that includes thousands of puppies. Here’s what sets our training apart.
No separate “puppy class.” Your puppy goes through the same immersive Train While Boarding program that has been proven to work for over four decades.
Dan Gentile is one of the most recognized professional dog trainers in New Jersey. When you trust your puppy to us, you’re working with a genuine specialist — not a franchise or a weekend-certified trainer.
Your puppy trains on 12 acres of secure outdoor space with indoor and outdoor runs, climate-controlled kennels, and 24/7 veterinary access.
At the end of every program, we train you too. We walk you through exactly how to maintain the training at home so the results stick.
Long after your puppy graduates, we’re still here. If you ever need help or a refresher, you can always call or come back at no charge.
Dan Gentile is proud to run a veteran-owned business. That sense of discipline, commitment, and integrity runs through everything we do.
Families across New Jersey trust Dan Gentile with their puppies — and they come back again and again. Read all reviews on Google
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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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“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 well worth it.”
— Sarah Cascone, 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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“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
We start puppies in training between 3.5 and 4 months of age. At this age, puppies are developmentally ready for structured training and can absorb the obedience skills that will shape their behavior for life.
No. We train puppies the same way we train every other dog. It’s the same proven program, the same methods, and the same results. There’s no separate “puppy class” — your puppy gets the full training experience.
Yes. Housebreaking is part of what we work on with every puppy during the program. We do not guarantee housebreaking because it depends on consistent follow-through at home — but we give your puppy a strong foundation and teach you how to maintain it. All obedience training, on the other hand, is fully guaranteed.
Yes. All obedience training is guaranteed. Your puppy will learn commands like Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, Down, and Leave It — and we stand behind those results. We also offer free lifetime consultations if you ever need a refresher.
Most puppies complete the program in two to three weeks. The exact duration depends on your puppy’s temperament and learning pace. Your puppy stays with us in our Train While Boarding program and receives daily structured training.
Call us at (732) 938-5040 or visit our contact page. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you decide if the timing is right for your puppy.
Same Proven Program. Guaranteed Results.
If your puppy is 3.5 months or older, now is the time to start. The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center has been New Jersey’s most trusted name in dog training for over four decades. Give your puppy the foundation for a lifetime of good behavior.
692 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731
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