A yellow Labrador retriever puppy lying on a stone patio with a relaxed expression and tongue slightly out. In the background, there is a grassy lawn, trees, and outdoor furniture.

Positive Training for your Dog

Personalized behavior and obedience work for dogs and the people who love them. Serving Bergen County, NJ.

Who I am

Hi, I'm Erin Freeman — a positive, rewards-based dog trainer located in Bergen County, New Jersey. My work spans from puppies who aren’t house-trained yet to dogs whose behavior has become hard to live with: reactive on walks, fearful of the world, anxious when alone or in certain situations, or struggling with behavior most trainers won’t take on.

My approach is simple: no two dogs or households are the same, and the training has to fit both. I don't believe in shortcuts, and I don't rush a dog through a process they aren't ready for. I take the time to understand what's actually going on — and I’ll keep you in the loop every step of the way.

Our Training Pillars

Positive Methods

Force-free training rooted in how dogs actually learn. No fear, no intimidation, and lots of rewards.

Clear Communication

You'll always know what we're working on and why. Training works best when we come up with a plan tailored for you and your dog.

Patient & Personalized

Real behavioral change takes time. I move at your dog's pace — not a one-size-fits-all timeline.

Our Services

Puppy Training
$0.00

Foundations and skills for dogs under one year of age.

Behavior Modification
$0.00

Addresses reactivity, fear, anxiety, and aggression.

Decompression Walks
$0.00

A 30-minute add-on to any package.

Basic Obedience
$0.00

Core skills for dogs of any age: sit, down, stay, recall, polite leash walking, and impulse control.