Harrington Park, NJ
Amanda Berk, the owner of No Tricks, Just Treats! Inc., offers private lessons in the comfort of your home or facility. From puppies to adult dogs, she provides instruction in basic obedience and problem-solving. Amanda's approach is fun, friendly, positive, educational, and treat-filled, tailored to suit your family's needs. She is certified and insured, focusing on helping individuals build a strong and lasting bond with their pets.
Covering locations in Bergen County, New Jersey, from Fort Lee to Ramsey and up to Paramus, Lodi, as well as parts of Rockland County, Essex County, and Passaic, Amanda also provides lessons at the Kaplan JCC on the Palisades and FETCH CLUB at 85 South Street, NYC. With extensive experience working with families with children who have learning disabilities, Amanda emphasizes creating a harmonious environment for both pets and their owners. Her goal is to leave both dogs and their human companions wanting more, ensuring an enjoyable and engaging training experience.
Amanda's educational background includes a degree in Sociology and certification in Animal Control. She has spent countless hours working hands-on with a mentor, as well as observing and playing with various breeds of dogs at dog parks. Her 6-week training programs, with age-specific fees and topics, cover all foundational behaviors. These include attention cues, release cues, sitting, luring and hand signal for down, loose leash walking, recall, stay, slow down and wait cues, and more. Building a strong foundation in these behaviors is essential for a well-behaved and fulfilled dog.
For pets that already have some training, Amanda is prepared to refine and perfect their proficiency in those areas. Additionally, she provides information on feeding, handling, grooming, manners, and educational play and games, tailoring the content based on the family's knowledge of dogs and training, as well as the class size. Amanda's Pup's Program is designed for pets aged 8 weeks to 6 months, while the Primary Puppy Class is for pets aged 6 months to 1 year. For pets aged 1 year and older, the Begging for Basics program is available. In addition, Amanda offers mini clinics (1 or 2 visits) to address specific issues, teach tricks, or provide education on particular areas of concern. For homes requiring training for multiple dogs, there is a 50% discount on the fee for the second dog if lessons are held together. Lastly, if multiple families
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
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