Real-world positive training for people and their dogs.
Empowering you and your dog through science-based techniques
I use ethical, science-based methods tailored to each dog and family—so training feels supportive and practical. My priority is making you feel confident and empowered, and helping your dog feel safe and understood. Together, we can reduce stress, build communication, and bring joy back to your relationship with your dog.
Behavior Modification for:
Problem prevention via training for:
• Reactive and aggressive behavior
• Fear, generalized anxiety and confidence building
• Impulse control and overstimulation
• Frustration-related behaviors
• Resource guarding
• Body handling sensitivities
• Life skills and manners
• Loose leash walking
• Puppy development and socialization
• Learning how to greet people and dogs politely
Our Services
In-home dog training and behavior modification services in all of Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Rockland Counties, and parts of Morris and Hudson Counties.
01.In-Home Behavior Consultation and Behavior Lessons
In-Home Behavior Consultations or Private Lessons are for clients who are looking for support for complex behavioral issues in dogs, such as aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety and over-arousal. Consultations and individual lessons are the same price.
02.In-Home Training Consultation and Training Lessons
In-Home Training Consultations or Private Lessons are for clients who are looking to schedule private training sessions for general life skills, manners, basic obedience and new puppy training. Consultations and individual lessons are the same price.
03.Training and Behavior Modification Packages
Work with your trainer via a private lessons program to implement a fully-customized training or behavior modification plan. Packages of lessons include a discount over individual lessons.
What are people saying?
Meg is hands down the best trainer we have worked with. My husband and I have adopted and fostered many dogs over the years and worked with many different trainers — Meg is in a league of her own. She has an incredible breadth of experience: fearful dogs, reactivity, resource guarding, dog aggression, just to name a few. She's helped our own dogs and foster dogs become the best versions of themselves, and working with her has also improved our own relationship with our dogs. I've learned so much from her, and I'm forever grateful for all the help she's given us over the years. I highly recommend Meg — her compassion, expertise, and clear way of explaining things set her apart. Don't look any further!
Vibha Joshi
As a veterinarian who manages a high volume of behavior cases, I can say there is no one quite like Meg in the dog training space. She is so successful in her work due to the combination of using evidence-based methods, paired with her unique intuition for dog behavior. Her knowledge and skill set allows her to handle cases from common training issues to complex behavior concerns. Meg’s ability to handle both dogs and their humans with confidence and kindness make her such a pleasure to work with!
Dr. Denise Mulry, DVM
Meg has the knowledge, patience, and tools for everything we’ve needed along the way. She didn’t just help us with his training; she also paid attention to his overall well-being. She noticed things that we hadn’t picked up on, which ultimately helped us discover that he had food allergies. Her attention to detail and genuine concern for him went far beyond basic training. If you’re looking for a dog trainer who truly cares, Meg is absolutely the one.
Melanie Wilken
Meg is an amazing partner, she’s so helpful and positive while also being honest and realistic. I’m so grateful to have worked with her. Because of Meg, we have our happy family of four. I could cry with joy. Thank you Meg!
Tanya Livingstone
Get In Touch
Interested in dog training? Let us know how we can help your pup thrive. Whether you're dealing with behavior issues or just want to teach your old dog some new tricks, we're here for you.