Dog Training Built for Your Life
Real Life Goals = Real Life Progress
Despite what social media wants you to think, your dog actually doesn’t need to be perfect to live a fulfilled & happy life. Your dog needs to fit your life, and you need a dog you actually want to play, work, and live with every day — which is the most important part of training!
Play. Progress. Partnership.
Pawfect Partner LLC provides personalized dog training throughout Ocean County, NJ for puppies, adolescent and adult dogs. Whether you're dealing with pulling, jumping, overexcitement, puppy chaos, fearfulness, reactivity, or simply want better communication with your dog, we'll start by figuring out what your dog and household actually need.
Which Sounds Like You?
“My puppy is driving me CRAZY!”
Explore relevant puppy-centered training services & quick tips, ranging from potty training to socialization.
“My dog’s behavior is embarrassing!”
Home Manners? Leash Walking? Park Etiquette? See private lesson & day training options available following a consultation.
“I feel like nothing has been working.”
Some dogs may need a little extra support or some additional trialing of methods before something clicks. Inquire below!
“I just got my dog. Help!”
Let’s assess temperament & manners in a neutral setting. Fill out the consultation form to get started!
What Training Your Dog Looks Like
With Ashley Geddes & Pawfect Partner LLC
Let’s face it — training your dog isn’t just reps of obedience and hoping it sticks. There’s a lot of planning, preparation, trial and error, relationship building, AND time for play. Below is a detailed look into the behind-the-scenes process of most training with Pawfect Partner LLC.
Training Plan & Preparation
Following a consultation, your dog will receive a milestone-based training plan; meaning, instead of “week one, week two, week three, etc…” it encompasses a nonlinear progression of skills. You may request a copy prior to starting your lessons or package to know exactly what will be targeted & worked on in your scheduled time. During this time, any recommended equipment from the consultation is encouraged to be at least researched if not acquired to set you & your pup up for success.
Professional Training & Time Reservation
Depending on the service of your choice, you may or may not be involved hands-on during the session. Typically, most families will start with private, one-on-one lessons to include hands-on coaching & practice toward the milestones within their training plan.
All booking details can be found here. To be eligible for training and to assess suitability, prospective clients are required to fill out the pre-consult form to completion before scheduling a consultation. You may find that here.
Homework & Follow Through
In between professional sessions, training clients are encouraged to follow assigned homework via HeelDash & report progress in their journals through the client portal. Consistency & continuity at home is essential for progress to continue to build after each lesson!
See For Yourself
“Ashley is amazing. I highly recommend this business. She is professional, knowledgeable, caring, communicative, and an amazing dog trainer.”
~ via Facebook Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
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95% of how I train is prevention of unwanted behavior, positive reinforcement, and teaching an alternate behavior. For example, if your dog nonstop barks at cars while out on a walk, we can teach them to look at you instead beforehand so that we set them up for success. However, 5% of my job is accurately correcting an unwanted behavior to make doing the wrong thing a bit harder, like tethering an unsettled dog until they settle, or using leash pressure for additional and clear communication paired with rewards. Typically, the height of the tools I use is a slip leash; the organizations I am credentialed by prohibit the use of force, and any tools used on dogs are used humanely.
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It’s recommended to consult with your veterinarian first if your dog is exhibiting sudden outbursts of aggression to rule out pain or illness. The next recommendation is to consult with where you got your dog from whether a breeder, shelter, or rescue, to see if they noticed the behavior or have any resources available to you for support.
Through my consultations and introductory training plans we can determine the cause of the aggression and potential solutions with an emphasis on confidence building. Sometimes, fear reactivity, high drive, and learned behavior are labeled as aggression when they are not.
In the event that your dog is determined to truly have aggressive tendencies, you will be notified of declination of services and referral to behavior consultants in the area that can better support you.
If there is no pain or illness and you’ve worked with a trainer or consulted with one, your next step is a behavior consultant, usually through IAABC.
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Groups (with the exception of S.T.A.R. Puppy) are reserved for current or past clients who have done training sessions with me to work on skills independently. Group sessions, whether one-off or packaged, are only used to reinforce those skills already learned with added distractions, rather than teaching new ones. Groups are subject to weather and space, so are scheduled by request only.
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There are many breeds I’ve worked closely with, just as there are breeds I’ve never seen in front of me. Before any consultation, I always do breed research so that I can be prepared to talk about breed related topics like enrichment, temperament, appropriate training, and lifestyle match.
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Yes! I offer pet care drop-in services for parents who need to step away, go to work, go on a trip, and would like their dogs to continue their training; or, for pet parents who prefer a professional with behavior experience to care for their pets. Longer pet-sitting arrangements can be discussed with me directly.
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Yes! Virtual training is a flexible option for working dog parents, busy families, or those just needing extra guidance in between sessions in person. Special restrictions apply to virtual training and coaching.
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Pawfect Partner LLC does allow for “trading” of goods and services - you may need your dog trained, but if it’s currently out of your financial budget, I also accept a fair trade that is also beneficial to me. I train your dog, you detail my vehicle; or, I train your dog, and you make custom t-shirts; things of that nature.
If you truly are having difficulty, reach out privately to discuss your circumstances and an appropriate path forward!
Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s okay! You don’t need to figure it all out yourself.
The initial consultation will give us the best starting point, for all dogs big and small. It gives us a chance to discuss your goals for your dog, your lifestyle, your dog’s current behaviors and habits, and a rough idea of the next best steps.