Essential Dog Training Lacey Road, Lacey Township, NJ 08731

"Tasha did such a wonderful job with our high energy, one year old standard poodle, Wilbur. He did the stay and train program, and Tasha was very understanding and accommodating with his length of stay, and drop off/pick up times. Our family was going through a rough time with medical challenges, and Tasha was so supportive and compassionate. Our biggest issue with Wilbur was loose leash walking, which he is now a champ with. During his stay, Tasha was in contact with us daily, through texts and pictures, which was so appreciated. After Wilbur’s training, Tasha worked with us so that we would be able to maintain consistency with everything he learned. I cannot speak highly enough about our experience - Tasha is extremely knowledgeable as a trainer, and really develops a relationship with each dog she cares for. We have a special needs adult daughter, and were so impressed with Tasha’s ability to connect with her, we hope to rely on Tasha’s expertise to help Wilbur become a therapy dog."

"I had the pleasure of working with Tasha as a dog trainer for our puppy Fire, and I cannot express enough how grateful my husband and I are for her expertise and patience. When we first started working with Tasha, our puppy had a tendency to bite whenever we put his leash on, jump on people, and chew up everything in sight. It was a frustrating and worrisome situation for us. However, Tasha's dedication and commitment to helping us and Fire made all the difference. She took the time to understand our specific needs and tailored her training methods accordingly. Her approach was gentle yet effective, and she made sure to address each behavioral issue with care. Thanks to Tasha's guidance and consistent training, Fire has made tremendous progress. He no longer bites when his leash is put on, and he has learned to greet people in a calm and friendly manner. Additionally, his destructive chewing habits have significantly decreased. Tasha's ability to connect with Fire and her extensive knowledge of dog training techniques have truly transformed our lives. She not only helped us address Fire's behavioral issues, but she also provided us with the tools and knowledge to continue his training at home. I highly recommend Tasha as a dog trainer to anyone in need. Her dedication, patience, and expertise are unmatched, and she is genuinely passionate about helping both dogs and their owners. We are forever grateful for the positive impact she has had on Fire's behavior and our overall relationship with him."

"I am very happy with essential for training, Tasha is excellent with both my labs and they can’t wait to see her every week. She’s doing a wonderful job and plan to continue using here. Once my puppies are full grown dogs I recommend her 100%. She is excellent. , Ed Lynn"

"We needed advice and support when we adopted our rescue dog, Jack, from Texas. Tasha was there for us, every step of the way. We learned so much about dog behavior, as well as our own behavior, and how to successfully train our dog to learn how to become a true member of the family. Thank you, Tasha!"

"Tasha has been an amazing resource for our journey with our Finnish Lapphund Maki. She worked to work on us being consistent and keeping a common approach to crate training, toilet trying, and basic commands with him as a new puppy. In addition she is always available to help with the puppy blues and struggles as they occurred. Tasha is patient, supportive, and generous with her time and talents. We are grateful to have Essential Dog Training as we move into the teenage puppy phase. Our hope is to eventually work with Tasha to train him to be a therapy dog for schools. He is already a happy member of our family thanks to Tasha."