We train dogs. We coach owners.

We train dogs.

We coach owners.

Your dog’s success depends on your leadership.

We don’t replace you—we equip you.

Training continues after the sessions end.

Our signature programs are for owners willing to participate, not delegate responsibility.

We believe structure creates freedom

  • Confidence comes from clarity

  • Leadership beats management

  • Training should work outside the building

  • We do not sell quick fixes

Positive Balanced Dog Training™ built on

structure, routine, and real-world reliability

We train both ends of the leash

Positive Balanced Dog Training™

built onstructure, routine, and real-world reliability

We train both ends of the leash

Learn Our Approach

What is Positive Balanced Training?

It's not about control.

It’s about clarity.

POSITIVE

  • Clear communication

  • Fair reinforcement

  • Relationship-based learning

BALANCED

  • Accountability matters

  • Tools are used thoughtfully, not emotionally

  • Training adapts to the dog, not ideology

TRAINING FOR REAL LIFE

  • Structure and routine

  • Owner follow-through

  • Reliability beyond the training environment

Positive Balanced Dog Training Programs

Train & Coach

  • Individual Lessons With a Trainer

  • The Most Hands On Training

  • Learn With Your Dog

Day Camp

  • Drop Off Training

  • Lessons with Owner at Select Pick Up

  • Full Day of training and enrichment

Board & Train

  • Board and Train

  • Immersion Training

  • Owner Lesson at Pick Up

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"That's Dedicated, Consistent, Professional Dog Training"

-Lynn M. - Shellys Owner

South Jersey's Trusted Dog Training

Servicing Cape May County and Surrounding Area

Our Training Center located in Ocean View, NJ

is just a short Drive from these areas:

  • Lower Township, NJ

  • Middle Township, NJ

  • Upper Township, NJ

  • Dennis Township, NJ

  • Somers Point, NJ

  • Ocean City, NJ

  • Avalon, NJ

  • Stone Harbor, NJ

  • Sea Isle City, NJ

  • Cape May, NJ

  • Wildwood, NJ

  • North Wildwood, NJ

  • Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Linwood, NJ

We Are Proud to be Affiliated with:

American Kennel Club AC Approved Evaluator
International Association of Canine Professionals

We Train You to Lead and Your Dog To Follow!

(609) 780-9390

2724 N Route 9

Ocean View, New Jersey 08230

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Positive Balanced Dog Training™ is a proprietary training system and trademark of Sit Happens LLC, used under license.