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
