Christine helped us train our dog, Cooper, starting when he was 4.5 months old. We got the Happy Puppy Package (3 sessions) which helped lay an excellent foundation for Cooper from a young age. With Christine’s guidance, we were able to teach Cooper how to follow basic commands (like sit, wait, go to his place) and some more challenging commands (drop it, come). He's still not perfect with those ... More

Christine helped us train our dog, Cooper, starting when he was 4.5 months old. We got the Happy Puppy Package (3 sessions) which helped lay an excellent foundation for Cooper from a young age. With Christine’s guidance, we were able to teach Cooper how to follow basic commands (like sit, wait, go to his place) and some more challenging commands (drop it, come). He's still not perfect with those more challenging commands, but he's progressing nicely! It takes a lot of work from the owner(s) to practice and train in between sessions, but Christine is always available for Qs and follow-ups. We appreciated that she proactively reached out on several occasions to check in on Cooper's progress and to see if we had follow-up Qs. Getting 1:1 time with an expert trainer to customize lessons to our dog and specific circumstance/environment was invaluable, particularly as we had a baby on the way. Cooper has been a wonderful big sib to our newborn and we credit a lot of that to a solid training foundation which started with Christine! Thankful we made the choice to get the puppy package and that Christine was our trainer. Less

Christine is so knowledgeable which is obviously great, but also so friendly and lovely to work with! She has become our most trusted resource and a friend. She truly cares about our pups, regularly texting just to see how they are doing. We have recommended Christine to friends and strangers! 5+++ stars!

Working with Christine was such a positive & helpful experience! We needed help with our newly adopted fur baby and Christine really spent the time to explain her training methods. She is extremely patient and non-judgmental - I have past experience with trainers who were of the opinion that there is only one way to train. Christine was extremely flexible and kind and would recommend her to anyon... More

Working with Christine was such a positive & helpful experience! We needed help with our newly adopted fur baby and Christine really spent the time to explain her training methods. She is extremely patient and non-judgmental - I have past experience with trainers who were of the opinion that there is only one way to train. Christine was extremely flexible and kind and would recommend her to anyone needing her expertise! Thank you Christine 😀 Less

We had a great experience with Christine! She was easy to schedule with and spent some time with me on the phone prior to the appointment to learn more about our situation. She really helped us understand why our dog was acting the way he was and gave us a lot of tips to help break him of his bad habits. Highly recommend!

Christine is a true dog-whisperer! Christine helped me with my very anxious dog (who was frequently barking at me!). She assessed what was happening with my pup and gave me doable, concrete strategies to try. She was super accessible between sessions, and checked in every few weeks to see how things were going. Christine's advice was so effective that we are now on our own, but I would call her a... More

Christine is a true dog-whisperer! Christine helped me with my very anxious dog (who was frequently barking at me!). She assessed what was happening with my pup and gave me doable, concrete strategies to try. She was super accessible between sessions, and checked in every few weeks to see how things were going. Christine's advice was so effective that we are now on our own, but I would call her again in a heartbeat if other issues pop up. 100% recommend!! Less

Our sessions with Christine were just what our family needed to assist us in being more thoughtful in helping our dog. We were given practical techniques to help build his confidence and provide the mental stimulation that he needs. Christine’s expertise in understanding the minds of dogs have helped us tremendously in keeping everyone in the family safe. We are so grateful for our time with her ... More

Our sessions with Christine were just what our family needed to assist us in being more thoughtful in helping our dog. We were given practical techniques to help build his confidence and provide the mental stimulation that he needs. Christine’s expertise in understanding the minds of dogs have helped us tremendously in keeping everyone in the family safe. We are so grateful for our time with her and highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of her services. Less

Christine is a fantastic trainer who was so patient with our very reactive and protective pup. She gave us great advice and context to better understand our interactions, including tasks we are able to work on in our own time. She continues to be a great resource for us and highly recommend her to anyone looking for training.

Christine is very involved with making sure there has been progress and checks in every now and then. Mallie was only a couple months old when we called for help and was already listening way better. My family and I learned a lot of new things that we didn’t know at the time about dogs and it has helped us so much. Would recommend for anyone needed some good training!

Christine is wonderful! Very understanding, knowledgeable, and helpful with our nervous rescue.

The best investment we made in our puppy was to work with Christine! She taught us to be good pet parents to our energetic little puppy. He learned so quickly to potty outside, sleep in his crate, ride in the car, walk on a leash, when we used the techniques she taught us. Thank you Christine!

Christine helped us train our puppy Teddy. As new dog owners it’s hard to know how to navigate with a new puppy but Christine was super helpful. She was patient and helped answer all of our questions. She was also very quick to respond whenever I sent her messages to ask questions. Christine helped work around our schedule and was incredibly flexible when we were scheduling our training sessions.... More

Christine helped us train our puppy Teddy. As new dog owners it’s hard to know how to navigate with a new puppy but Christine was super helpful. She was patient and helped answer all of our questions. She was also very quick to respond whenever I sent her messages to ask questions. Christine helped work around our schedule and was incredibly flexible when we were scheduling our training sessions. She would also continue to follow up to know how Teddy was doing while providing insight. Overall she’s a fantastic person and trainer! Less

Christine helped us train our puppy Teddy. As new dog owners it’s hard to know how to navigate with a new puppy but Christine was super helpful. She was patient and helped answer all of our questions. She was also very quick to respond whenever I sent her messages to ask questions. Christine helped work around our schedule and was incredibly flexible when we were scheduling our training sessions.... More

Christine helped us train our puppy Teddy. As new dog owners it’s hard to know how to navigate with a new puppy but Christine was super helpful. She was patient and helped answer all of our questions. She was also very quick to respond whenever I sent her messages to ask questions. Christine helped work around our schedule and was incredibly flexible when we were scheduling our training sessions. She would also continue to follow up to know how Teddy was doing while providing insight. Overall she’s a fantastic person and trainer! Less

Christine was great! She really took the time to help our dog Cooper with some issues going on with him. She knew her stuff and was patient with us and our 5 year old daughter who was in the room too. She was great with her and got her involved also with the training. Cooper is doing better. I highly recommend Christine. I would have her back any time.

From the moment we called FernDog Training, Fern understood our situation and difficulties with our new pup. He connected us with Christine, who is terrific! They both worked with us to devise the best plan to address our needs. We only needed one session with Christine, but we got such valuable information. Quickly we noticed such a positive change in our pup implementing what we learned! Also, ... More

From the moment we called FernDog Training, Fern understood our situation and difficulties with our new pup. He connected us with Christine, who is terrific! They both worked with us to devise the best plan to address our needs. We only needed one session with Christine, but we got such valuable information. Quickly we noticed such a positive change in our pup implementing what we learned! Also, Christine has continued to check in with us and is always willing to offer her advice and help. FernDog Training and Christine are fantastic, and I highly recommend them for any training needs! Less

Christine is an exceptional dog trainer! She helped me tremendously with my puppy during a private session in my home. She was patient, kind, and went above and beyond. I would not hesitate to reach out to her for more help in the future!

Christine is great! She gave me everything I needed to train my pup. She has a very friendly personality and addressed all my questions and concerns. My pup loved her just as much!

Christine was absolutely amazing to work with, she has so much knowledge and cares deeply about helping your pup! She gave us so many great tips for our westie, Fitz, and has always checked in since our session. I would highly recommend working with Christine, we are incredibly thankful for her training knowledge and her kindness!

Christine is a great trainer who seems to have a true way with animals. Only did 1 session so far but looking forward to doing more in the future. I learned a ton

Working with Christine was an absolute pleasure for us! When I was expecting my first baby, we worked with Christine to help our dog prepare for baby’s arrival. What we learned helped our dog to feel more confident and boosted our confidence as well! We still use the guidance, tips and tricks Christine taught us daily. On top of a great experience while training together, Christine has stayed in ... More

Working with Christine was an absolute pleasure for us! When I was expecting my first baby, we worked with Christine to help our dog prepare for baby’s arrival. What we learned helped our dog to feel more confident and boosted our confidence as well! We still use the guidance, tips and tricks Christine taught us daily. On top of a great experience while training together, Christine has stayed in touch and still offers her knowledge to help us as much as she can. We were so lucky to cross paths with Christine. She truly cares about our dog, which is all you can ask for! Less

Christine came to help us with our new boxer puppy, mainly on how he was with my toddler. I was so worried with how he interacted with her and knew we need to get training in place and quickly. Christine came a few days later and worked with us for a handful of sessions. She would check-in with me during the process and would answer my training questions. She is an extremely knowledgeable trainer... More

Christine came to help us with our new boxer puppy, mainly on how he was with my toddler. I was so worried with how he interacted with her and knew we need to get training in place and quickly. Christine came a few days later and worked with us for a handful of sessions. She would check-in with me during the process and would answer my training questions. She is an extremely knowledgeable trainer and very personable. If you need any dog training help, I strongly encourage you contact her asap. Less

Christine helped us with our puppy Daisy. She was amazing. Knowledgeable and patient; she had great ideas and helped our family so we were all on the same page. She was available for questions and a great resource! Daisy loved her. We all did.

Christine came to our house when our pup was about 4 months old. She sat with the entire family and made sure that we were all part of the training experience. She gave us all great tips on how to teach our new dog and we felt very comfortable after our session was over. She has been checking in on our dog and I can highly recommended her. She is very knowledgeable and patient with both dogs and ... More

Christine came to our house when our pup was about 4 months old. She sat with the entire family and made sure that we were all part of the training experience. She gave us all great tips on how to teach our new dog and we felt very comfortable after our session was over. She has been checking in on our dog and I can highly recommended her. She is very knowledgeable and patient with both dogs and humans. Less

Christine is excellent! She is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. Christine was the perfect choice for my Cavalier King Charles puppy. The training tips provided worked immediately and I saw gradual improvement each time I worked with her. Christine continued to check in with me to see how the training was going and to offer any suggestions. Thanks to Christine, my pup Peggy is ... More

Christine is excellent! She is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. Christine was the perfect choice for my Cavalier King Charles puppy. The training tips provided worked immediately and I saw gradual improvement each time I worked with her. Christine continued to check in with me to see how the training was going and to offer any suggestions. Thanks to Christine, my pup Peggy is a well-behaved dog! Less

Christine was great with our recently adopted puppy and with teaching us how to guide her into the right behaviors. She made excellent suggestions. Christine taught games to play and ways to keep her attention focused. Emma is now learning not to chew on everything in sight, she knows ‘leave it’, and is learning that other people and dogs we see on a walk = treats! Positive reinforcement and no ... More

Christine was great with our recently adopted puppy and with teaching us how to guide her into the right behaviors. She made excellent suggestions. Christine taught games to play and ways to keep her attention focused. Emma is now learning not to chew on everything in sight, she knows ‘leave it’, and is learning that other people and dogs we see on a walk = treats! Positive reinforcement and no aversive techniques is just what we were looking for. I would not hesitate to call again if anything else comes up. Less

Christine was absolutely wonderful! Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. My pup and I benefited a great deal from her expertise! Would highly recommend!

Christine was a huge help and really guided us through our first puppy experience! She was always supportive and checked in with us frequently. She was so good with our puppy and in getting the whole family involved. I highly recommend her dog training services!

Fern was recommended to us by our breeder. Christine was our trainer for our 12 week old Cockapoo. Christine was great. Knowledgeable, patient, prompt each time, allowed us to mix in plenty of questions with the training. The package we selected on the website was great for our pup. Would recommend Christine!

Christine was amazing! Kaara is our first dog and we wanted to select someone to help guide us and provide us with in-depth foundational knowledge. Christine delivered. She listened, guided, and showed us foundational skills for our slightly anxious pup. We highly recommend her to anyone!

Extremely knowledgeable and THRILLED I took this next step with my 4.5 month old bernedoodle. I can’t wait to use the information he provided and to see how her behavior/our relationship changes over the course of the training. Will most definitely provide another review in the future but so far I am beyond happy with the service he provided! Would definitely recommend him!!!

Christine trained our puppy Milo. She was very warm, patient & very professional. She was very knowledgeable & easy to work with, we highly recommend Christine. Tracey & Phil Alampi

Christine trained our puppy Milo. She was very warm, patient & very professional. She was very knowledgeable & easy to work with, we highly recommend Christine. Tracey & Phil Alampi

We really enjoyed our initial training session with Fern and look forward to working with him again in the future. His approach to training and overcoming some of the behavioral challenges we’ve been facing with our 10 month old Aussie mix was a step in the right direction for us. Fern provided critical professional insights and helped to equip us with a more structured training toolkit. His met... More

We really enjoyed our initial training session with Fern and look forward to working with him again in the future. His approach to training and overcoming some of the behavioral challenges we’ve been facing with our 10 month old Aussie mix was a step in the right direction for us. Fern provided critical professional insights and helped to equip us with a more structured training toolkit. His methods rely heavily on forming a good foundation in the dog-owner relationship and using repetition to build good habits while eliminating the behavior we don’t want. We hope to continue our daily training efforts to make our pup the best version of herself and will remain connected with Fern for future training sessions. Less

We really enjoyed our initial training session with Fern and look forward to working with him again in the future. His approach to training and overcoming some of the behavioral challenges we’ve been facing with our 10 month old Aussie mix was a step in the right direction for us. Fern provided critical professional insights and helped to equip us with a more structured training toolkit. His met... More

We really enjoyed our initial training session with Fern and look forward to working with him again in the future. His approach to training and overcoming some of the behavioral challenges we’ve been facing with our 10 month old Aussie mix was a step in the right direction for us. Fern provided critical professional insights and helped to equip us with a more structured training toolkit. His methods rely heavily on forming a good foundation in the dog-owner relationship and using repetition to build good habits while eliminating the behavior we don’t want. We hope to continue our daily training efforts to make our pup the best version of herself and will remain connected with Fern for future training sessions. Less

Fern is an exceptional trainer, and someone myself and my fiancé put our full trust in. We were extremely concerned about introducing a trainer to our anxious and stranger-averse dog. Fern was confident, and our pup responded to him immediately. (And to be honest, put us at ease too!) He is knowledgeable, friendly, and explains concepts and tips clearly! Because ultimately it’s less about traini... More

Fern is an exceptional trainer, and someone myself and my fiancé put our full trust in. We were extremely concerned about introducing a trainer to our anxious and stranger-averse dog. Fern was confident, and our pup responded to him immediately. (And to be honest, put us at ease too!) He is knowledgeable, friendly, and explains concepts and tips clearly! Because ultimately it’s less about training your dog, and more about training YOU how to work with your dog and establish that trust and understanding. He is also readily available and encourages questions outside of your scheduled training times. Highly recommend working with Fern! Less

After being pulled down and dragged in a park, I knew my terrible teen pup and I needed professional help. Fern assessed the situation immediately, explained why my pup and I are having the issues we are having, and gave us an action plan to build a better, more solid foundation so we will be able to safely enjoy a happy active life together. Fern is extremely knowledgeable and generous with h... More

After being pulled down and dragged in a park, I knew my terrible teen pup and I needed professional help. Fern assessed the situation immediately, explained why my pup and I are having the issues we are having, and gave us an action plan to build a better, more solid foundation so we will be able to safely enjoy a happy active life together. Fern is extremely knowledgeable and generous with his knowledge. I highly recommend FernDog Training! Less

Fern is an amazing dog trainer! He really takes the time to get to know your dog and tries different approaches, as each dog is different. He clearly understands dogs very well, as he was able to pinpoint a lot of things about reactive dog. He takes the time to talk to owners, explaining things thoroughly. So many of his suggestions and tips have been helpful with our rescue. I can't recommend hi... More

Fern is an amazing dog trainer! He really takes the time to get to know your dog and tries different approaches, as each dog is different. He clearly understands dogs very well, as he was able to pinpoint a lot of things about reactive dog. He takes the time to talk to owners, explaining things thoroughly. So many of his suggestions and tips have been helpful with our rescue. I can't recommend him highly enough. If you need any dog training, Fern is the person to go to!!! Less

Just had an awesome experience with Fern! Knowledgeable, professional and caring toward us and our two French bulldogs! We can’t wait to start practicing all the great activities to ensure our pets are happy, healthy and safe. Give this guy a call today!! He will listen and provide recommendations on the spot!!

Fern came to my home yesterday. He was professional, and i immediately knew that he had the tools to help me with my male boxer, Tommy. Fern worked with Tommy and in doing so explained to me not only what he was doing but why. Fern is about giving you the toolset as a pet owner to have a happy pet and happy home. We are just beginning our journey but Fern is a valuable asset for sure 👍

I would highly recommend FernDog Training. Fern is knowledgeable about dogs and their needs in terms of behavior, exercise etc. He does a great job at explaining what your dog needs. Fern had Bailey sitting quietly at his feet immediately. She walked calmly around the block for the first time ever!! The next day I was able to walk Bailey around the block by myself. Fern made great recommendations... More

I would highly recommend FernDog Training. Fern is knowledgeable about dogs and their needs in terms of behavior, exercise etc. He does a great job at explaining what your dog needs. Fern had Bailey sitting quietly at his feet immediately. She walked calmly around the block for the first time ever!! The next day I was able to walk Bailey around the block by myself. Fern made great recommendations and demonstrated what I need to do. I am super excited to continue training with my dog to improve her behavior. Thank you Fern!! Jennifer & Bailey 🐾🐾 Less

Fernando is incredibly knowledgeable and it's easy to see how much he absolutely loves what he does. He made my entire family feel comfortable right off the bat, he worked with both of my kids to help them create positive relationships with our new dog. He has followed up with us multiple times to see how things are going and offer extra advice and guidance. I would recommend him to anyone thin... More

Fernando is incredibly knowledgeable and it's easy to see how much he absolutely loves what he does. He made my entire family feel comfortable right off the bat, he worked with both of my kids to help them create positive relationships with our new dog. He has followed up with us multiple times to see how things are going and offer extra advice and guidance. I would recommend him to anyone thinking about getting a dog, as well as current dog owners who need to do some work. Loved our experience with him! Less

We were having some behavior issues with our 7 month old puppy and wanted to put a stop to it before it got worse. I recently met a well behaved 5 month old puppy while I was struggling with my puppy and got the name of their trainer. They gave me Fernando’s info and and I’m so glad I called. I didn’t realize some of things we were doing before were seen as a reward by our Fur-baby. We put... More

We were having some behavior issues with our 7 month old puppy and wanted to put a stop to it before it got worse. I recently met a well behaved 5 month old puppy while I was struggling with my puppy and got the name of their trainer. They gave me Fernando’s info and and I’m so glad I called. I didn’t realize some of things we were doing before were seen as a reward by our Fur-baby. We put some of the practices that Fern showed us during our session and we’re already see some improvements to some of her naughty behavior. It’s only been 2 Days. I wish I called Fern 3 months ago! Less

I highly recommend Fern if you just brought home a new puppy. He instantly makes you feel like you're not alone in the challenges ahead with his kind and positive attitude. The best part is once you're a client, you're a client for life. He is incredibly fast with communication so any time you have a question, Fern is there!

Fern is a very professional and a responsive dog trainer .He explained us everything so well .We are very happy with his service .He solved all big and small issues with our pup training in seconds . Thank you Fern !

A friend told me about Fern and I am so thankful . I reached out to Fern because I was nervously expecting a puppy to join our family. This was my first time having a dog. Fern met with us beforehand and patiently helped me understand how I could prepare and care for the puppy. My nerves turned into excitement. I was grateful for all the time he spent and it was comforting to know I had som... More

A friend told me about Fern and I am so thankful . I reached out to Fern because I was nervously expecting a puppy to join our family. This was my first time having a dog. Fern met with us beforehand and patiently helped me understand how I could prepare and care for the puppy. My nerves turned into excitement. I was grateful for all the time he spent and it was comforting to know I had someone as knowledgeable as Fern to lean on. Meeting with him before the puppy arrived was the best decision I made. He is kind, patient, responsive and knowledgeable. And I am excited to work with him as our puppy grows. Less

Fern was absolutely amazing ! Was very calm with Myla and still got what he needed from her which is what my boyfriend and I wanted to learn. We currently have a 5 month husky who has been in challenge and we want to make sure she is being raised to the most amazing dog she can be. Fern made us believe it was possible and taught us so many cool tricks that will last us a life time. Thank you fe... More

Fern was absolutely amazing ! Was very calm with Myla and still got what he needed from her which is what my boyfriend and I wanted to learn. We currently have a 5 month husky who has been in challenge and we want to make sure she is being raised to the most amazing dog she can be. Fern made us believe it was possible and taught us so many cool tricks that will last us a life time. Thank you fern! Less

We have a 5 month old standard golden doodle puppy that was displaying some typical puppy behavior that needed to be addressed... Fern met with us and provided some great tips and guidance and really explained in detail what we need to do and be consistent with to irradiate these issues and how to create a well behaved dog. He was very informative and answered all of our questions. He even checks... More

We have a 5 month old standard golden doodle puppy that was displaying some typical puppy behavior that needed to be addressed... Fern met with us and provided some great tips and guidance and really explained in detail what we need to do and be consistent with to irradiate these issues and how to create a well behaved dog. He was very informative and answered all of our questions. He even checks in on our progress periodically. All of his training tips are with positive reinforcement which I totally agree with. We highly recommend Fern!!🐶🙂 Less

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Fern is pleasant, professional, tremendously knowledgable, helpful and patient. After some phone conversation and a great first meeting, we will definitely call on him more to help with our rescue dog's anxiety. Thank you!

We recently got a puppy, not our first dog, but it had been a long time since we'd had to train a puppy. It was exhausting and honestly there were times that I regretted getting a dog. I felt like I had no idea what I was doing and it was causing me great anxiety. NOT what you need during a pandemic. FernDog Training was a complete game changer. We were taught simple things that we could do to ch... More

We recently got a puppy, not our first dog, but it had been a long time since we'd had to train a puppy. It was exhausting and honestly there were times that I regretted getting a dog. I felt like I had no idea what I was doing and it was causing me great anxiety. NOT what you need during a pandemic. FernDog Training was a complete game changer. We were taught simple things that we could do to change annoying behavior, and we saw improvement immediately. I was absolutely floored. And beyond behavior modification, we worked on a plan of attack for housebreaking our puppy. What a relief! (No pun intended.) We've followed recommendations and set schedules and it works! FernDog training has allowed me to relax and enjoy my dog because now I have a plan and I know what I am doing. FernDog Training is clearly knowledgeable, but most importantly, effective. Now if only FernDog Training would expand to FernKid Training... Less

Fern knows what he's doing!! He is so educated on dogs and so patient with walking you through what you need to do with your dogs. If you are thinking of getting a puppy, call Fern right away because it is so much easier with a puppy!! We have a 5 month old puppy and saw results during our session. Our two year old dog is doing much better as well!!

We had a really positive experience with Fern. Our new puppy responded so well to him. Fern was on it! He was very attentive and assessed where we we were at and succinctly shared some great suggestions and recommendations. (He has also some very cool quick tips that have been invaluable!) Fern is very good at what he does. We are all happy to have met a new friend and resource in Fern.

We have four dogs and were kind of at the end of our rope with the crazy behavior. In one session Fernando gave us so many tools to help us manage the dogs in a healthier and more productive manner. We have already seen a big difference in the barking and jumping. We highly recommend!! Thanks!

Fern was amazing to work with for my family since we’re a first time dog owner household. He provided us with information on potty training and house training which made the transition much easier and more rewarding. He helped us learn how to talk” Dog” since we had no prior experience. He helped us learn how to walk our dog properly and was available to answer our questions. He’s a priceless re... More

Fern was amazing to work with for my family since we’re a first time dog owner household. He provided us with information on potty training and house training which made the transition much easier and more rewarding. He helped us learn how to talk” Dog” since we had no prior experience. He helped us learn how to walk our dog properly and was available to answer our questions. He’s a priceless resource and we recommend him. Less

I have only been working with Fern for a few weeks now but it has been great so far! He always answers my texts when I have questions, and he offers great advice whenever I need it! I am looking forward to out next session together when he will help get my little pup to be better on walks and also will help him come when called! Fern is great!

Fernando was the first trainer who listened more than he talked to us. He peppered us with questions so that he could detail specific answers for our specific issues. The answers were common sense and practical. If you are having an issue with your canine, he is definitely worth a call to get his input. 6/1/2020 Just an update. Even during the Pandemic Fernando was consistent with his common sen... More

Fernando was the first trainer who listened more than he talked to us. He peppered us with questions so that he could detail specific answers for our specific issues. The answers were common sense and practical. If you are having an issue with your canine, he is definitely worth a call to get his input. 6/1/2020 Just an update. Even during the Pandemic Fernando was consistent with his common sense, straight forward lessons. He does not undersell the work that needs to be put in but he gives you the tools to get that work done. Less

Fern was great with every canine and human member of the family. He took the time to make sure he addressed every question we had about training our puppy. He was also able to teach him to go down stairs in about one minute. The tips and homework he left us with has continued the progress. I recommend Fern to anyone looking for a positive training experience.

My husband and I learned so much working with Fern- and we’ve seen tremendous progress with our pup! I’ve recommended him to any pet parent I come across, as he’s a total professional and an invaluable resource!

After getting a new puppy, Fern helped us to get off on the right track with his incredible and practical insight, patience, and experience. We will continue to work with Fern as our dog grows and feel that his service is invaluable.

Fern was a great help in getting our home set up for a new puppy. He’s given us some great training and tips that have been really helpful since we’ve brought her home.

Fern was great with our dog and our family! We had a great time learning about how to work with a hyper puppy. We highly, highly recommend Fern. He will be so good to your dog and you!

Great experience with Fern. He certainly knows how to speak ‘dog!’ I adopted a 2 year- old wild-child Yorkie who he was able to train not to bolt out the door, but to “stay” within one hour. I also like that he takes the training at your pace, he doesn’t push for more sessions until you think you need them. A big thank you!

I can’t say enough good things about Fern and his services! Before our sessions I was very frustrated and he was able to change the relationship I have with my dog in just 2 hours. I am so grateful for Ferns knowledge and professionalism.

Fern's expertise was exactly what my family needed when we brought our puppy home. He put our nervous minds to ease and provided us with a wealth of information in an organized manner. He's very easy to work with and extremely personable. Can't wait for his next visit!

Fern visited our family (9 week old puppy included) yesterday and we are feeling a level of calm and confidence that wasn't there before him. Fern is a wealth of knowledge who offered practical solutions with homework to keep us organized and on task. He spend a generous amount of time talking about our needs as well as educating us on what a puppy/dog needs. He distilled a lot of what we were st... More

Fern visited our family (9 week old puppy included) yesterday and we are feeling a level of calm and confidence that wasn't there before him. Fern is a wealth of knowledge who offered practical solutions with homework to keep us organized and on task. He spend a generous amount of time talking about our needs as well as educating us on what a puppy/dog needs. He distilled a lot of what we were struggling to manage reading on-line. Well worth working 1 on 1 with a person who knows what he is doing and who has the extensive experience and passion that Fern possesses. Looking forward to our next session! Less

Fern was very helpful showing me how to walk my dog without pulling me and the right harness that would help. He remains me of the Dog Whisper.😁

So far we’ve only met with Fern once but before we met he took the time to answer some (ok A LOT) of questions I had regarding our then 9 week old puppy. His tips just from that initial phone call made a huge difference sleep-wise. When we finally met in person, it was such a pleasure to learn from Fern;) We have been seeing success in potty training our puppy and I would have to absolutely thank... More

So far we’ve only met with Fern once but before we met he took the time to answer some (ok A LOT) of questions I had regarding our then 9 week old puppy. His tips just from that initial phone call made a huge difference sleep-wise. When we finally met in person, it was such a pleasure to learn from Fern;) We have been seeing success in potty training our puppy and I would have to absolutely thank Fern for that! Excited to see what our next lesson will be! Less

I learned so much from Fern. He was really good with my dog Fiddle. I was also able to email him with questions that came up after our session. He responded right away with some very helpful advice. I highly recommend Fern for all of your dog training needs!!!

I didn’t want to take the 8-month-old puppy, even as a foster, but how could I refuse? It was, after all, on a very cold December night when he’d been chained to a street sign at a busy intersection and abandoned. Fearful of surrendering him to a Newark shelter over the Christmas holidays, the dog rescuers implored me to take him – at least temporarily. But when I brought him home, I realized it ... More

I didn’t want to take the 8-month-old puppy, even as a foster, but how could I refuse? It was, after all, on a very cold December night when he’d been chained to a street sign at a busy intersection and abandoned. Fearful of surrendering him to a Newark shelter over the Christmas holidays, the dog rescuers implored me to take him – at least temporarily. But when I brought him home, I realized it wouldn’t be temporarily. He was so traumatized that he wouldn’t walk through doorways or climb stairs. He had to be carried into the backyard to do his business. And he was clearly on track to be a big dog! Nonetheless, keeping him was a decision I felt forced into. His problems seemed vast. So, it was the rescue woman herself who recommended Fern. To say he went to extraordinary lengths for my dog is putting it mildly. He tailored the training to fit my dog’s peculiar needs. Not only did he overcome his fears of walking through narrow spaces and climbing stairs, but he also made sure this dog was able to fulfill my needs as well. Fern really cares. And when there was a recent setback, and my dog’s fear of a staircase returned, Fern was here for me yet again. I cannot recommend him more highly. Less

I have so much faith in Fern after our first meeting. I am already seeing so much progress in my pup! Super excited to continue working with Fern. 10/10 recommend

We had great progress with our puppy after Fern's initial visit. He set some achievable goals and offered good advice. He definitely set us on the right path! Looking forward to continuing the progress with our upcoming visits! Highly recommended!

Fern was excellent. Sat with our family and our new puppy for several hours. Answered all our questions. Our puppy is well on the way to being very well trained.

Fern knows what he’s talking about and immediately inspires confidence even with first time puppy owners. We are looking forward to a rewarding relationship with our pup!

Fern is awesome!!! Very friendly, comfortable to talk to and extremely knowledgeable in training dogs. We felt like we left the session with a tool bag full of tools to help us train our little pup. We discussed everything from potty training to socialization and nutrition. Fern knows his stuff and is great with the whole family, highly recommend.

Fern has the most magical way of helping families with their furry friends. My dog was in the middle of his adolescence and driving us crazy. He was barking biting and a lot to handle. Little did I know that with ferns 3 step process we could help Tucker to feel more comfortable as he went through his teenage years. And now we are more in love with him than ever. All in all I would recommend Fern... More

Fern has the most magical way of helping families with their furry friends. My dog was in the middle of his adolescence and driving us crazy. He was barking biting and a lot to handle. Little did I know that with ferns 3 step process we could help Tucker to feel more comfortable as he went through his teenage years. And now we are more in love with him than ever. All in all I would recommend Fern for any type of dog and his system is effortless and proven effective by us. Less

Fern has a great way about him with animals. He immediately addressed the issues we were having with our puppy and spent a lot of time showing us practical ways of addressing the issues. Highly highly recommend his services.

Fern is amazing!! He helped us get our little girl house trained! Still have lots of work to do with her but I know Fern is the one who will help us get the job done!

Fernando was very clear, concise and energetic in his delivery. I was able to apply the techniques he recommended immediately, and they worked! Thank you Fernando for your wonderful guidance.

Really helped with my exuberant 8 month English Labrador. I can now have people visit without being mauled by the love of a puppy! A 70 lbs puppy.

I met Fern at Pet Valu in West Caldwell where he did a training demonstration and helped answer any questions pertaining to your dog. Recently I got a puppy and was having some issues with aggression and desperately needed help. Fern came to my house and spent two hours just talking to my family and I and showing us simple, common sense things to do to help our dog. He worked so well with my dog ... More

I met Fern at Pet Valu in West Caldwell where he did a training demonstration and helped answer any questions pertaining to your dog. Recently I got a puppy and was having some issues with aggression and desperately needed help. Fern came to my house and spent two hours just talking to my family and I and showing us simple, common sense things to do to help our dog. He worked so well with my dog and now we don't have those issues with aggression! I wouldn't trust anyone else when it comes to training. Fern is a dog person who knows them inside and out and definitely has an answer to any question you might have. Less

We have been working with Fern for two years now, ever since we first got our Golden-doodle puppy Cooper. We went through Fern's puppy training course, and have since called him back on a couple of occasions as our training needs have changed. We've had exceptional results with Fern's techniques. His love and knowledge towards dogs comes through in every session. Cooper is now two years old, ... More

We have been working with Fern for two years now, ever since we first got our Golden-doodle puppy Cooper. We went through Fern's puppy training course, and have since called him back on a couple of occasions as our training needs have changed. We've had exceptional results with Fern's techniques. His love and knowledge towards dogs comes through in every session. Cooper is now two years old, and we get tons of compliments on his temperament and behavior. We owe a lot of that credit to Fern, and would recommend him to anyone that is interested in working with a dog trainer. Less

Fern helped leash train our one year old rescue, he inspired confidence and the knowledge to successfully walk her without pulling. Walking her is now a joy not a chore, Anne King

We absolutely love working with Fern. Prior to being referred to Fern by a friend, we worked with a different dog trainer and what a difference! Fern is very knowledgeable and has a gentle yet highly effective approach to potty training, obedience training and just about everything else. Fern is also a wealth of knowledge on nutrition, referrals to dog sitters and everything doggie related. Thank... More

We absolutely love working with Fern. Prior to being referred to Fern by a friend, we worked with a different dog trainer and what a difference! Fern is very knowledgeable and has a gentle yet highly effective approach to potty training, obedience training and just about everything else. Fern is also a wealth of knowledge on nutrition, referrals to dog sitters and everything doggie related. Thanks so much Fern; we would have been lost without you. Less

We've had several dogs but this is the first time working with a trainer...wow what a difference! Fern was great to work with and our dog responded to every technique he taught us. House training, people and dog socialization, barking and aggression....he gave us ideas we never thought of and made our rescue dog a wonderful member of the family. We *highly* recommend Fern!! A+++

I can honestly say the sessions we had with Fern changed our lives. My family and I highly recommend him! He's great with dogs and people of all ages, and presents in a way that really makes sense so it sticks with you.

He helped us out when our pup was a few months old. He was patient, friendly and knowledgeable. His tips and suggestions made for a happy dog and happy owners. Highly recommend.

Fern was great, he trained us (the hoomans) well and we were able to modify our 70 pound dogs behavior. Everything he warned us about, we said our dog would not do, but he did do/chew!! So def take his advice and hide your throw pillows! We purchased 4 classes and he allowed us to spread them out as needed. We are holding on to our last one for a while as our pup has been behaving very well! High... More

Fern was great, he trained us (the hoomans) well and we were able to modify our 70 pound dogs behavior. Everything he warned us about, we said our dog would not do, but he did do/chew!! So def take his advice and hide your throw pillows! We purchased 4 classes and he allowed us to spread them out as needed. We are holding on to our last one for a while as our pup has been behaving very well! Highly Recommend him! Less

Fern is our local dog whisperer. But not only does he know how to communicate with dogs, he knows how to communicate with a dog’s human family. He taught us that if you want your dog to be a “good dog”, then the whole family has to be on board with training. Valuable lesson!

Fern was recommended to us in the most glowing terms, so it was a real feat to exceed them, which he did! He is a true dog whisperer! We were first time dog owners and Fern made us feel so much more confident and comfortable. Rosie and we are forever grateful. Highly recommend Fern!

My family and I had a wonderful experience with Fern. As first time dog owners we sure needed the help and that’s exactly where Fern stepped in. He taught us so many things and made it easy to get through the “puppy” stage. He is knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Fern!

Fern is kind and knowledgeable- a great combo

Our dog is still a work-in-progress, but thanks to FernDog he's heading in the right direction. Fern takes the time to listen, and trains you as well as your dog. We recommend him highly!

When Jackson joined our home we called Fern immediately. We heard wonderful things about him and he didn’t disappoint. We had Fern come in and teach us how to be the best dog parents possible and 2 years later we are still using what he has taught us to keep Jackson safe and happy!

Fern is a terrific teacher. He helps teach the dogs, but he is really teaching YOU how to be the leader your dog needs. Highly recommended.

We employed Fern to help us with some training issues when our dog, Rothko, was a puppy. He's older now and we've moved out of the area, but we still put to use Fern's priceless advice. Rothko still does the obedience behavior Fern taught him when Fern first walked through our door!

We have been working with Fern for a few session with our puppy who is now 5 months old. Fern has been great and really helped us curb some unwanted behavior! He is very knowledgable and really nice and easy to work with. We knew right from the beginning that he knew what he was doing, and we are so happy he is helping us shape our puppy into a good, well behaved adult dog :)

Fern is one of the most dedicated and capable dog trainers I've ever worked with. He was knowledgable and friendly, and most importantly, made me and my wife feel like he truly cared about us, our dog, and our particular situation. Our results have been AMAZING so far and I can not recommend Fern enough if you are experiencing any issue, big or small, with your dogs. Thanks Fern!

I rarely write reviews or testimonials but I’m compelled to write this for Fernando Camacho. Fern is the dog trainer that I highly recommend to all my friends when they acquire a new dog. I even recommend him when I encounter a stranger walking a puppy. Fern is the best!

My family and I had a wonderful experience working with Fern when we adopted a puppy. He was kind & caring and not only did he work with us on the training but my two children as well. They went from being scared and unsure to being helpful with her training as well. Fern gives you individualized attention based on the needs of your family and your dog. I highly recommend Ferndog Training!

I am the owner of Rover Ranch and Spa, we are a dog daycare and boarding business in Fairfield, NJ. I have been working with and referring Fern for years both personally and professionally. He is knowledgeable, professional and really just a great guy. My clients who have worked with him have nothing but wonderful and positive things to say about how he has helped them live a better life with... More

I am the owner of Rover Ranch and Spa, we are a dog daycare and boarding business in Fairfield, NJ. I have been working with and referring Fern for years both personally and professionally. He is knowledgeable, professional and really just a great guy. My clients who have worked with him have nothing but wonderful and positive things to say about how he has helped them live a better life with their dogs. Less

We have an 8 month old puppy with a ton of energy and Fern's help was invaluable in figuring out how to deal with him. Our dog was jumping and knocking people over and generally getting into trouble all of the time. I reached out to Fern and he replied immediately, scheduled a time to come over and then spent 2 hours talking through all of our issues. He gave us the tools to help us to be abl... More

We have an 8 month old puppy with a ton of energy and Fern's help was invaluable in figuring out how to deal with him. Our dog was jumping and knocking people over and generally getting into trouble all of the time. I reached out to Fern and he replied immediately, scheduled a time to come over and then spent 2 hours talking through all of our issues. He gave us the tools to help us to be able to enjoy our time with our puppy, rather than trying to just keep him from behaving badly all the time. I would highly recommend Fern to anyone looking for help training their dog! Less

Fern Dog training has been really great for our one year old hound mix Charlie. Fernando really cares about your personal situation, and gives realistic goals for your dog to reach. He treats the dog as an individual and gives you a personalized road map to success. Fernando is very relatable, personable, and is very knowledgable.

I own and operate a local doggie daycare in NJ, and FERN is easily the best trainer we have ever worked with. Best trainer in the state!!! Knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with!!!