Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Dog Training & Obedience Classes in West Berlin, NJ
Founded in 1997 by Barbara Kahn, WonderDogs Canine Training & Activity Center was established to create a welcoming environment where dogs and owners can build lasting relationships through positive reinforcement training. Our philosophy centers on kindness, offering personalized instruction tailored to each dog-owner pair. Located in West Berlin, NJ, we provide diverse classes for all breeds, including obedience, agility, and specialty programs. With over 25 years of combined experience among our instructors, we emphasize practical techniques that foster communication and mutual understanding.Our team includes certified professionals recognized by national organizations, ensuring high-quality, science-based training. We prioritize individualized approaches, adapting to dogs of all ages, temperaments, and skill levels. Our facility supports both casual learners and competitive teams, offering structured courses that enhance canine confidence and handler skills. Through transparent communication and community engagement, we aim to empower pet owners with effective tools for lifelong companionship.
Services
Obedience Training
Agility Classes
Puppy HeadStart
Therapy Dog Prep
Nose Work
Rally Obedience
Tricks Training
Conformation Handling
Fetch Program
Private Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Training dogs since 1997 with proven methods
- Compassionate instructors certified by national organizations
- Positive reinforcement techniques for effective learning
- All breeds and skill levels welcome
- Individualized approach tailored to each dog-owner pair
Associations and certifications
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
- CPDT-KA CNWI
What people say
Excellent experiences
Great instructors
Learned so much
Amazing trainers
Impressive procedure
Services
Agility Training
Agility training teaches dogs to navigate obstacle courses while strengthening handler communication. Our programs develop coordination, focus, and physical fitness through progressively challenging sequences. Classes accommodate all skill levels from beginners to competition teams.
Obedience Training
Obedience training establishes foundational skills like sit, stay, and recall using positive reinforcement. Our curriculum addresses behavioral issues while promoting clear communication between dogs and owners through structured, reward-based techniques.
Nose Work
Nose work classes harness dogs' natural scenting abilities through engaging detection games. This mentally stimulating activity builds confidence and provides enrichment for dogs of all ages and temperaments through systematic odor recognition training.
Therapy Dog Prep
Therapy dog preparation develops the skills needed for successful animal-assisted therapy work. Our program focuses on temperament stability, impulse control, and socialization to prepare dogs for therapeutic interactions in various community settings.
Puppy HeadStart
Puppy HeadStart provides early socialization and basic training for puppies aged 9-16 weeks. The course covers essential skills like leash walking, house training, and polite greetings while establishing positive learning foundations for future development.
People
Barbara Kahn
Owner
Barbara Kahn founded WonderDogs in 1997 after 25 years as a veterinary technician. Certified by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, she specializes in behavioral solutions and has taught puppy classes for Evesham Township.
Marci Lynne
Instructor
Marci Lynne has instructed at WonderDogs since its opening. With expertise in dog behavior and racing sports, she teaches classes and manages store operations while competing in lure coursing and Whippet racing.
Danielle Paciocco
Instructor
Danielle Paciocco is a certified dog trainer with experience in positive reinforcement methods. She specializes in helping fearful dogs and earned her certification through Animal Behavior College while volunteering at animal shelters.
Buck Brown
Instructor
Buck Brown teaches reactive dog training with 30+ years of experience. A certified Petco instructor, he focuses on positive reinforcement techniques to improve dog-owner relationships through behavioral modification and communication training.
Martha Windisch
Nose Work Instructor
Martha Windisch holds multiple dog training certifications including K9 Nose Work Instructor. With 30+ years of experience, she specializes in scent detection training and has earned advanced titles in obedience and tracking competitions.
Questions
What training methods does WonderDogs use?
We use positive reinforcement techniques focusing on kindness and reward-based learning to create effective, stress-free training experiences for dogs and owners.
Are classes available for all dog breeds?
Yes, all breeds and mixed breeds are welcome in our training programs, with customized approaches to suit different temperaments and learning styles.
Do you offer private training sessions?
Private instruction is available through affiliated trainers for clients needing personalized training solutions or facing challenges with group classes.
What class sizes do you maintain?
Most classes have 5-8 dogs to ensure individual attention while maintaining safe, controlled learning environments for both dogs and handlers.
Can older dogs participate in training?
Yes, we offer programs for dogs of all ages, including specialized classes for senior dogs and behavior modification courses for mature canines.
Reviews (5)
Robert Simpkins
May 28, 2022
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Barb and team are absent amazing trainers. Loved the positive group training sessions getting our Rottie his basic discipline he desperately needed. Looking forward the future classes with Bogie to get the best pup we can get. We have trained other dogs with other trainers in the past, but this positive rewarding methods by far we have seen the best results. Thank you Wonderdogs.
Emily Facchini
Sep 07, 2021
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Wonderdogs is amazing! I can't recommend this place enough. Our family didn't think our dog needed training, but what a difference it has made. The trainers are friendly and so knowledgeable. We will definitely be back!
Debra Richards
Nov 26, 2020
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Barb is an excellent instructor. I am in the terrible Teens obedience training with my 5 month old standard poodle and am happy with the outcome so far. I would recommend Wonderdogs.
Jessica J.
Jun 27, 2019
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We took their Terrible Teens class with our puppy. We loved the class and she really learned. Looking forward to signing her up for some more classes over time.
George Haynie
Apr 27, 2019
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Our puppy has taken show handling and beginning agility classes at Wonderdogs, and we love it! The instructors and staff are friendly and professional, and the facility is large and well-maintained. We always enjoy ourselves and learn a lot; will be taking many more classes in the future!
