New JERSEY Dog TRAINING Services
Are you based in or around Essex County, NJ and looking for help with leash walking, reactivity, or apartment barking? Want to improve your pup’s manners and responsiveness? Our dog training options allow you the flexibility to choose a program that works best for you. Certified BCWW dog trainers will curate a personalized training program specific to your pup's needs and your goals. Our training programs range from virtual to in-person sessions, group classes, or even working with your dog independently while you’re at work! We focus on Positive Reinforcement training methods to strengthen your bond with your pup while training them to practice appropriate behaviors in various social situations.
See our training program options below!
CONTACT: training@thebigcitywoofwalker.com
TRAINING OFFERINGS
private training sessions
Are you looking to work with a trainer one on one? We provide 1 hour in-person or virtual training sessions to help with your specific training needs.
*Price varies by trainer
Contact us at training@thebigcitywoofwalker.com to schedule a consultation!
TRAINING PACKAGES
Each of our trainers offers customizable training packages that can be tailored to your specific needs. From brand new puppies to rescue adoption prep, from basic manners to behavior modification, from fear related anxiety to aggression and bite risk cases, we have in-person, virtual, and day training options to meet your training goals and needs!
*Price varies by trainer
Contact us at training@thebigcitywoofwalker.com for information on the training packages available in your neighborhood!
MONTHLY TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Learn about our virtual Monthly Training Workshops - with various topics tailored to the most common complaints and struggles of our clients. Get personalized attention from BCWW certified positive reinforcement dog trainers!
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Meet your NJ Trainer!
Maren Lavelle
Maren Lavelle is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Pat Miller Certified Trainer (PMCT 1). She’s studied with Pat Miller, a renowned Positive Reinforcement dog trainer, and graduated from Pat Miller's Level 1 (Canine Behavior and Training), Level 2 (Behavior Modification), and Level 3 (Aggression) academies.
As a Positive Reinforcement dog trainer, Maren uses science-based force-free ethical training methods, to ensure her clients’ dogs are always actively participating in and consenting to their training program. Maren encourages the behaviors you do want from your dog, rather than trying to suppress the behaviors you don't want. She focuses on building trust and confidence between you and your dog, ensuring you have a shared toolkit to enhance your communication and strengthen your bond together.
Based in Montclair, NJ, Maren offers training services in Essex County, New Jersey and the surrounding area.
Frequented areas include Montclair, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, West Orange, Maplewood, Verona, Essex Fells.
TRAINING OFFERINGS:
Private Sessions
Basic Training (4-Pack)
Advanced Training / Reactivity (6-Pack)
What People Are Saying
“Maren is the best!!! Our dog Tank loves her and even more importantly has been completely transformed by Maren. Tank is adopted and has tons of energy....and anxiety. Maren has taught my wife and I how to walk Tank and keep him attentive to us and has taught us how to manage Tank so that he can deal with those things that trigger him. Highly recommend Maren for her work and because she is great to work with. Every training came with a follow up note with videos and recommendations. Amazing!!!”
— SEAN H. from GOOGLE
“My dog Leroy has shown huge strides in his reactivity towards other dogs from working with Maren and the team at Big City Woof! In addition to their one on one sessions, Maren has met with us multiple times during the process to make sure the plan fit our needs/expectations and help train us to be a better companion on our walks with Leroy.
Highly recommend this amazing company!”
— JAY M. from GOOGLE
“BCWW is the absolute best. They worked with me to find the right walker for my reactive pup (did two different meet and greets), and my pup now LOVES her walker, Kyra. Kyra is always professional, sends detailed reports and pictures of the walks, and is so responsive and communicative. We are also working with Maren on her Leash Training & Reactivity training program which has been amazing as well. She's extremely knowledgeable, sends comprehensive training summaries and follow-ups, as well as lots of pictures and videos. BCWW and the team there are the absolute best - I love them and I know my pup loves them as well!”