Welcome to CTO, your trusted partners in building balanced, joyful relationships between dogs and their owners. With over 20+ years of professional experience, we have honed a proven and systematic approach to training that emphasizes effective communication and a balanced relationship between you and your dog. We understand that each dog and dog/owner team has different learning styles, capabilities, and goals. Our training takes the time to understand your dog’s natural drive, motivations, abilities and environments before starting.
As the highest rated and fastest growing dog trainers in New Jersey, we take pride in being the go-to experts for all your dog training needs. Whether you’re starting with puppy training, seeking to master obedience, or working on behavior modification, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Whether a brand new puppy or long-time family member with previous training, CTO will help you lay the foundation, improve your relationship, or advance your goals. We will be there every step of the way.
We proudly offer certification for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Urban Canine Good Citizen, and Trick Dog programs. Begin your certification journey with us today and discover the joy of a well-trained and recognized companion.
CTO is committed to excellence, integrity, and service. Our unique perspective and dedication are rooted in military values, ensuring we deliver the highest quality products and services to our clients. We honor our veteran status by striving for exceptional customer satisfaction and supporting our community. Thank you for choosing a business that values service and commitment.
As a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), CTO is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and expertise in the canine industry. Our affiliation with IACP reflects our commitment to ongoing education, ethical practices, and the well-being of dogs and their owners. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective services, informed by the collective wisdom of a global network of canine professionals. Being part of IACP reinforces our passion for advancing best practices in the field and delivering exceptional results to our clients.
Professionalism extends beyond training dogs – it’s about delivering exceptional service to you the client
You and your dog will receive the service you deserve, built on trust, respect, and excellence
Integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the unique needs of clients and dogs alike
Our most popular training program, Board & Train targets specific goals through an immersive and highly customized training plan.
Congratulations on your puppy! We know that that exuberant ball of energy will eventually require a training solution.
Dog training doesn’t happen overnight. Time, patience, knowledge and skill are required to teach and deliver off-leash obedience
Communication, reinforcement, and structure to reshape unwanted behaviors into desirable ones.
Whether a brand new puppy or long-time family member with previous training, CTO will help you lay the foundation, improve your relationship, or advance your goals. We will be there every step of the way.
Whether at your home or a location of your choice, our professional trainers are committed to tailoring sessions that meet the unique needs of both you and your dog. Experience the convenience and effectiveness of in-home training with CTO, and let us help you and your furry friend achieve success.
Elisa Obedoza2024-08-16 We've been training with CTO dog training for about a month now and we have seen great improvement with our 5 month German Shepherd Puppy. Chris, our trainer, has been so helpful throughout the whole process and is thorough with everything. If we have questions, Chris is always available to clarify anything. He is very knowledgeable and we are glad to have found him. We are so excited to continue our journey training with them. I highly recommend CTO Dog training for any dog training needs! Darren Forry2024-08-11 Chris was exceptional in assisting us to train our Bernese Mountain Dog He went over everything in depth when he was 4 months old with the first luring stage of training and then even more so in his second stage of training at 6 months We can not believe the change and responsiveness in him now. Would recommend him to anyone and will use him again with our next puppy. Thanks Chris tiffany crawford2024-07-21 Great communication prior to, during, and even after the obedience training visit! Love that this company is fully remote and is very flexible with my work schedule. I highly recommend this company for dog training services. Chris was super informative and very knowledgeable when he came over and met our GSD puppy on Day 1. He went over a top priority list on what we should be doing as first-time puppy owners, along with a list of items of what we would like to accomplish with this program. We will be continuing with the weekly individual sessions until our puppy is fully trained and ready to conquer the world. Thank you Chris for all of your input so far! Zenab Eldreny2024-07-16 Chris and his team were great! He trained two puppies for our family. One we are hoping to make a service dog for my daughter and the other who will grow into our family as our family dog. He was supportive and listened attentively to the 100 questions we had. He responded to the texts we sent and my kids awaited eagerly during the board and train as he sent pictures and videos to update them of their progress. CTO was definitely a great choice for our family and we will continue to use his services as we get Sushi to where she needs to be as a service dog! Highly recommended if you want a trainer who knows what do and how to respond to ANY dog breed. He did a great job with our Shepard, and our Husky/Wolf/Malamute mix. He also worked with us on our Akita. Catherine Moreno2024-07-16 I highly recommend working with CTO! Chris’ passion for dogs is incredible. He is attentive not only to your dog but also your unique environment, living conditions, challenges, and training goals. He has a tremendous depth of knowledge with extensive experience in a wide range of training and behavioral situations. He teaches so much more than the basic sit/stay/come and takes the time to properly educate owners about dogs and proper dog training and ownership. While initially hesitant about sending our dog to do a board and train we are immensely grateful that we did and very happy with the results of his stay at CTO. Whitney van Roden2024-07-02 We had an amazing experience with Chris and the board and train program. We have a 1 year old pup who started to show some aggression towards our middle dog. Chris took both dogs and returned well behaved, fully trained and just as sweet dogs! He spent so much time with me on the phone prior to training helping me figure out what was going on in my pack. It was so amazing, we are now using him for boarding too. I can’t thank Chris and his family enough for taking such great care of my girls! Nanci Zippilli2024-06-30 Chris was very helpful in showing us and the dogs tools and tips for them to live in a peaceful home. I would highly recommend him for your dog training needs. Erica Dawn2024-06-29 We have a two year old dog and a puppy, and Chris did an amazing job with both of them! One of our biggest concerns was leash pulling, but when they came back, they walked beside us perfectly.The most valuable part of the experience has been the care after our babies came home. Chris was clear, answered all of our questions, and continues to be available if we need a refresher, or if something new comes up. We have a coach for life, and one that we trust to make sure our pups are happy and safe! sunny2024-06-28 Chris was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we made our inquiry with Chris we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Chris answered any and all questions, explained every step of the process thoroughly, and made us feel more than comfortable leaving our puppy with them. We knew from the start that this company was professional and we would get the desired results. Chris sent us weekly update videos and kept us in the loop the entire time. He even wanted to keep our dog a few days longer to make sure that the skills and lessons were honed. Upon delivery of our dog, she was groomed and an all around completely different dog (in a good way lol). Chris spent 2 or 3 solid hours with us walking us through the training taught and answering any and all questions we had. We have already recommended CTO Dog training to a number of our friends and would recommend anyone in need of dog training give them a call. 100/10! Thanks guys! attalla212024-06-23 Chris did a wonderful job with our pets. We have three dogs of varying ages who each have their own issues that needed to be fixed. Chris took his time explaining and working with each dog individually. He was very meticulous and made sure all of our questions and concerns were addressed. After one session we noticed a big change in our dogs. I would recommend him to anyone with a dog and would absolutely use him again if needed.
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