Greg Kleva
Live a Happier Life Together With Your Dog
Are you experiencing behavioral issues with your dog? Our dog-friendly training methods can help you overcome these issues quickly. We train in your home where you and your dog are most comfortable. With our efficient, results-oriented training program, you can achieve the communication and leadership you want with your dog.
Dog Training Services
Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address:
- Aggression
- Adjusting to New Home
- Barking
- Biting
- Chewing
- Destruction
- Digging
- Focus & Listening
- Housebreaking
- Improving Confidence
- Jumping
- Leash Pulling
- Marking/Peeing
- New Baby Preparation
- Obsessiveness
- Respecting Other Pets
- Running Away
- Separation Anxiety
- Sibling Rivalry – in House Tensions/ Fights
Not sure where your dog could use improvement? Take our free behavioral quiz today.
Meet Greg, Your Local Professional Dog Trainer
Home Dog Training in Northern New Jersey: Hoboken, Paramus & Ridgewood
Do you take your dog for a walk or does he walk you? Does his incessant barking and jumping lead you to apologize for his behavior? Does your dog's aggression or anxiety concern you? Wouldn't it be nice (and definitely be more peaceful) if your dog was well behaved?
You have come to the right place! With an initial dog training session and daily reinforcement on your part, you'll have a well-trained and well-adjusted dog in no time.
I am Greg Kleva, your local Northern New Jersey Bark Busters dog trainer. Since 2003, I have been helping pet parents as a certified Master Trainer, widely recognized as an authority in the field of dog behavior and training. I am a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals & the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and I am a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
Training can be fun. Your dog will love the attention and interaction and you will feel a sense of accomplishment making progress and being able to form a better relationship with your dog. During an initial 2-3 hour visit, I will coach you and your dog through training exercises that are easy to learn and simple to use. You won't need to spend a lot of time practicing each day. During daily interaction with your dog, the techniques I teach you will become second nature and will enable you to maintain your dog's good behavior.
Every dog is an individual with its own personality, temperament and experiences. Each lives in a unique environment. Each situation is different. There is not a one size fits all approach. I will customize a training program with comprehensive, natural, and humane training techniques for you and your dog. When you need support to reinforce your training, I will conduct follow up visits with you.
I've helped thousands of puppy and dog owners during my 20+ year career, and like them, my goal for you is to improve your relationship with your 4-legged family member. I can help you understand your dog better, improve your dog's behavior and enjoy your dog more, whether you need basic puppy education or to address complex behavior issues.
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My clients throughout Northern New Jersey rely on Bark Busters training for expert guidance on all aspects of dog training, from everyday habits and essential safety tips to significant lifestyle changes. If you have any questions about your dog's behavior, I'm here to help. Contact me today!
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Does My New Puppy Need Training?
Many new puppy owners contact me to help with basic training and to get their puppy training started on the right paw! Puppies, like infants and toddlers, need guidance to develop good behavior and a friendly disposition. They require extra attention for housetraining, socialization, feeding, and playtime compared to adult dogs—it's a big responsibility.
There’s no one-size-fits- all approach to puppy training, but with Bark Busters of Northern New Jersey: Hoboken, Paramus & Ridgewood, I can help you establish a solid foundation of trust and respect in a safe, nurturing environment.
With my Bark Busters in-home training, you don’t have to wait to start training your puppy. I come to your home and pace the sessions according to your puppy’s developmental stages and your progress. I provide you all the tools needed to successfully train your puppy at home, tackling common issues such as:
- Chewing
- Playful biting
- Barking
- Stealing food
- Digging
- Crate training
- Potty training
- Leash training
- Separation anxiety
Training can begin just a few days after your puppy adjusts to their new home. Starting early and staying consistent helps establish the leadership skills necessary to manage your puppy’s behavior effectively. Call me at Bark Busters of Northern New Jersey: Hoboken, Paramus & Ridgewood to begin your journey with your new puppy!
Are You Struggling with Your Dog's Behavior?
Not to worry. With Bark Busters of Northern New Jersey: Hoboken, Paramus & Ridgewood in-home dog training services—I bring the training to you. Since most dog behavior issues occur at home, in your yard, or around your neighborhood, it makes sense to start there. Working in your dog’s familiar environment helps me address problems quickly, without unnecessary distractions. I also offer off-site sessions to help you and your dog navigate real-world situations like trips to the dog park or busy weekend walks through town.
I Can Help with Any Issue
Using natural, humane methods based on dog psychology, I’ll teach you how to communicate in a way your dog instinctively understands. With consistent follow-through, we can effectively address any issue you may have including:
- Aggression
- Housebreaking
- Jumping on visitors
- Nuisance barking
- Getting into the garbage can
- Demanding attention or bothering family members and guests
- Fighting between dogs in the same home
- Separation anxiety
- Walking on leash, and much more
In my experience, costly “boot camps” or board-and-train programs aren’t as effective—because your dog needs to learn to listen to you at home, not just a trainer at a facility. With in-home training you take part in shaping your dog's behavior to the way you want it to be.
Let me teach you how to “speak dog” and communicate with your dog in a way they understand. Bark Busters of Northern New Jersey: Hoboken, Paramus & Ridgewood can help you have dog who loves, trusts, and respects you equally!
Dealing with an Aggressive Dog? You’re Not Alone.
Aggression, whether directed towards humans or other animals is not an inherent trait, it’s a learned behavior. Fear is often the cause of aggression, which coupled with adrenaline and a lack of education can be a recipe for disaster. At Bark Busters of Northern New Jersey: Hoboken, Paramus & Ridgewood, I firmly believe that no dog is beyond help.
Overcome Aggression Issues with Expert Dog Training
If your dog displays aggressive behavior, for any reason, it’s important to get the help of an experienced, professional dog trainer. Some dog trainers won’t take on cases with aggression, but for more than 20 years, I have helped dog owners pinpoint the cause of their dog’s aggression and designed strategies to resolve an array of aggression issues to reduce the stress it causes, including:
- Aggression with other dogs or other animals
- Aggression towards humans
- Resource guarding
- Food aggression
- Possessive aggression
- Territorial aggression
Bark Busters of Northern New Jersey: Hoboken, Paramus & Ridgewood only implements humane and dog-friendly training techniques. Especially in cases of aggressive behavior we do not use e-collars or other abrasive techniques to resolve issues.
If your dog is displaying aggressive behavior, the best thing you can do is take precautions to prevent any dangerous situations and seek professional help as soon as possible. Always be preventative until you can get professional help. Contact me today to find a solution.
What Makes Bark Busters Northern New Jersey Unique
Bark Busters is the worldwide leader of in-home dog training, helping over 1 million families and their dogs around the globe since 1989. We wholeheartedly believe in our methods and 30+ years of results. At Bark Busters Northern New Jersey, we clear up the miscommunication between dogs and humans at the root of many behavioral issues by teaching everyone to speak the same language – dog!
Our nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches you, the pet parent, the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively. Our efficient, results-oriented, training program prioritizes clear communication and leadership while addressing issues in the locations they occur.
This means faster, longer-lasting solutions for you and your dog.
Dogs learn best in a familiar, safe environment, free of outside distractions and disruptions. That is why we come directly to your home, on your schedule to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We work first to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We teach you how to communicate with your dog. Dogs naturally live in families and look to their family leaders for guidance, safety, and love. Most people don't know how to appeal to a dog's natural sense of leadership or communication. We teach you how to use friendly, canine leadership and to "speak dog" using your body language, voice tones, and timing so you and your dog communicate better! You will see results. You want to see a change in your dog’s behavior, preferably sooner rather than later.
Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. Get Started Today!
We customize our training sessions to achieve your specific goals and meet your dog’s unique needs. When you learn to "speak dog" the Bark Busters way, you get real results – and nurture positive relationships and lasting emotional bonds with your canine family member.
Our Services
Bark Buster trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for dog obedience training at a kennel. After learning in your home, our behavioral therapist and trainer will work with you as needed outside and around real distractions, once you and your dog are ready.
Life of Dog Support Guarantee
Bark Busters Home Dog Training provides a Life of Dog Support Guarantee that is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behavior and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind.
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We're here to help. From general dog training tips, to puppy toilet training best practices, to learning about various dog breeds we've worked with, Bark Busters offers our free tips and advice on common dog behavior problems and more.
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