Owners who want Somerset County Dog training tend to want it done once and done right. People in Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough, Somerville, and Bound Brook bring their dogs to Dan Gentile for exactly that.
Our board and train program puts your dog in a full-time learning routine on twelve quiet acres. It learns to settle, to listen, and to behave, and it carries those habits home with it. Most owners notice the shift inside a couple of weeks.
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If you’re searching for professional dog training in Somerset 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 Somerset County trust us to handle what other trainers couldn’t.
Real Results from Real Families
A forty-year track record, a dedicated training center, and owner instruction so you are not left guessing after pickup. That is what keeps Somerset owners coming back and sending their friends.
Veteran-Owned and Community-Focused Dan Gentile is a veteran-owned business, and that discipline carries into the standards we hold.We train healthy dogs of all breeds from three and a half months, building obedience through structured, full-time work. The right program depends on your dog. We do not accept dogs with aggression issues.
Train While Boarding is the flagship. Your dog stays, trains daily, and comes home a different animal. Learn more
Boot Camp is the intensive option for deeply set habits that need a faster reset. Boot Camp details
Behavior Modification targets specific problems: pulling, barking, jumping, destructive habits, or refusing commands. Learn more
Vacation Training makes your time away count. Board the dog and pick up a better-behaved one after. Vacation training
We are on twelve acres in Howell Township. From Somerset County the drive runs about fifty minutes to an hour, mostly along 287 and the Parkway.
Somerset owners find the trip easy enough, and the payoff makes it forgettable. A trained dog has a way of erasing the memory of the commute.
We also welcome dog owners from across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Distance is rarely a barrier when you’re looking for results that genuinely last.
Wondering if the drive is worth it? Read what our clients say, many of them made the same trip from Somerset County and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. See all testimonials
From drop-off to pickup your dog is watched over constantly. The twelve-acre Howell Township site offers:
Spacious indoor and outdoor runs for movement and rest between sessions.
Climate-controlled kennels that stay comfortable through any season.
On-call veterinary coverage day and night, plus longtime staff who know dogs well.
This is a genuine training environment, not a warehouse kennel, and each dog is worked with daily. Tour the Training Center
Owners from Somerset County, including Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough, Somerville, and Bound Brook, make the trip to our facility in Howell Township. Here is where we are:
Dog owners from across New Jersey, many traveling from Somerset 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
Howell Township is about fifty to seventy minutes from most of Somerset County, including Bridgewater, Franklin, and Hillsborough. Somerset clients make the drive without much fuss.
Train While Boarding, an intensive Boot Camp, Behavior Modification for specific habits, and Vacation Training while you are away.
Three and a half to four months is best, but older dogs train well here too.
Yes. Owner instruction ends every program so you can keep the training consistent at home.
Yes, free for life. Come back for a refresher any time you need one.
Call :7329385040″ style=”color: #064A36; font-weight: bold;”>(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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