Do you offer in-home dog training in Jersey City?

Yes! Little Wolf Dog Training offers in-home sessions in Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, and New York City. I come to your home so we can work right in your dog's home environment where the behaviors you'd like to change happen the most.

What types of dog training do you specialize in?

I work with dogs of all ages so I'm able to guide clients on puppy topics like crate training, house training, leash walking and basic manners. But I'm also able to provide behavior modification servces for clients deaing with more challenging behavior problems like inter-dog aggression, resource guarding, aggression toward strangers, or separation anxiety.

How many sessions does it take to see results?

It's impossible to say! You should see results in some areas after the first session but more complicated issues will take longer to resolve. Behavior change takes time - I'll give you the tools you need to succeed but the real magic happens after I leave and you and your dog begin to practice.

Do you train puppies?

Absolutely! I work with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs.

Little Wolf Dog Training

Gentle and effective dog training in NYC and NJ

Guidance you can trust, behavior change that lasts a lifetime

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What’s up, dog-friends! I’m Erin Whelan, your friendly Jersey City dog trainer. I offer in-person private training sessions for dogs of all ages throughout New York City and New Jersey, and virtual training worldwide.

Whether you’re looking to teach your dog how to spin on cue, stop chasing the neighbor’s cat, or refrain from knocking your kids over when they come home from school, I’m your girl.

I take a compassionate approach to working with both dogs and humans, work hard to create training plans that are feasible for busy people, and won’t stop coming up with new ideas until we find what works for you and your dog.

Private Training

Bring a trainer into your home for one-on-one private training. These individualized coaching sessions go right to the heart of your current struggles. Appropriate for dogs of all ages and temperaments.

Drop-Off Training

Give your dog the gift of spending half a day with us at Day School. After plenty of enrichment, training, and play, they’ll go home well-educated, well-socialized, and ready for a nap.

Separation Anxiety Training

Are you currently unable to leave your dog home alone? Learn more about our separation anxiety training packages. We’ll help get you out of the house.

What Clients Are Saying

"Erin is able to explain dog behavior in a way that makes sense, she also doesn't over complicate training. She’s deeply empathetic and has always made me feel supported."

Team Fozzie
"Erin has been a godsend for our anxious, reactive dog. If you're looking for a highly skilled, compassionate trainer who knows their stuff, look no further."

Team Poirot
"Erin works really hard to adjust her training programs and approach to each dog and their individual quirks... she’s incredible at understanding not just the needs of the dog, but also his or her humans, so that they can have the most successful relationship."

Team Virgil
"Erin is the best - loving, attuned to our "moppet" and her idiosyncrasies. 10 out of 10 recommend her highly!"

Team Momi
"I couldn’t possibly recommend Erin and Little Wolf Dog Training enough! Benjamin’s tail wags so hard when he sees her, I’m always afraid he’s about to take flight! We are longtime day school fans in particular. I love that Benjamin has a safe space where he can learn and hang and play, all supervised by someone who understands (and loves) his quirks."

Team Benjamin
Erin welcomed Cornelius to Day School and really helped to lay the groundwork to a well-adjusted and confidant dog. Through Erin’s Day School program, she began to socialize Cornelius with other pups in a safe and fully-supervised environment. Her positive reinforcement methodology was effective, engaging, and demonstrated a deep understanding on how to work with reactive and anxious pups.

Team Cornelius