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PRO-DOG K9 PRESENTS NJ PUPPY WHISPERER

Raising Great Dogs Starts Long Before They Grow Up.

Bringing home a new puppy is one of life's greatest adventures.

It's also one of the biggest adjustments a family can make.

One day your home is peaceful. The next, there's chewing, biting, accidents, barking, zoomies, sleepless nights, and a little ball of energy that somehow manages to steal your heart at the very same time.

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PUPPY HEAD-START

I've been helping New Jersey families through those first important months since 1993.

I'm John Wasilishen, founder of NJ Puppy Whisperer.

For more than three decades, I've had the privilege of helping thousands of puppies become confident, well-mannered family companions—not through cookie-cutter classes or one-size-fits-all programs, but through private, personalized coaching inside the place your puppy knows best...your home.

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Every doorway.

Every kitchen.

Every living room.

Every walk through your neighborhood.

Because puppies don't live in training facilities.

They live with you.

My goal isn't to create a robot that simply follows commands.

My goal is to help you understand your puppy.

WHY AT-HOME TRAINING DELIVERS BETTER RESULTS

WHY IT WORKS

NJ PUPPY WHISPERER PHILOSOPHY

When communication becomes clear, training becomes easier. Confidence grows. Trust grows. Your puppy begins making better choices because they understand what's expected, and your family starts enjoying all the little moments you imagined when you first brought them home.

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That philosophy has guided me since 1993.

It's what I call opening the lines of canine communication.

Whether you're preparing for your first puppy or adding another four-legged family member to your home, I'm here to help you build the foundation that lasts a lifetime.

Welcome to NJ Puppy Whisperer.

Let's raise an incredible dog together.

That's where real learning happens.

Most behavior problems come from miscommunication, not stubbornness.

Our approach focuses on calm leadership, relationship-based motivation, and real-world structure.

 

  • Calm, confident leadership

  • Engagement without constant treats

  • Real-world structure

  • Relationship-based motivation

  • Early habit prevention

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IF YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR PUPPY OBEDIENCE TRAINING "NEAR ME"

MONMOUTH COUNTY PUPPY OBEDIENCE CLASSES

CLEAR COMMUNICATION. CALM LEADERSHIP. REAL RESULTS.

PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAMS

AT-HOME PUPPY CLASSES

Puppy Head-Start Foundation
(8–12 Weeks Old)

Build essential habits early for long-term success.

  • House & crate training

  • Leash introduction

  • Focus training

  • Bite control

  • Confidence building

Real-Life Puppy Conditioning
(12 - 16 Weeks old)
 

For puppies ready to move beyond basics.

  • Sit, down, place, recall

  • Leash manners

  • Calm greetings

  • Distraction training

  • Public behavior

Puppy + Family Coaching 
(8 -- 20 Weeks Old)

Designed for homes with children.

  • Safe interactions

  • Routine building

  • Over-arousal prevention

  • Household rules

PRO-DOG K9'S ADVANCED PUPPY DEVELOPMENT

ADVANCED PUPPY FOUNDATION TRAINING

For Working, Sport, and High-Drive Puppies


This program develops focus, drive, and resilience during critical developmental stages.

 

We build motivation through structured play, engagement, and relationship-based training rather than over-reliance on food.

Key Outcomes

  • Strong engagement

  • Early impulse control

  • Clear commands

  • Mental resilience

  • Handler focus

Ideal For​​

  • Sport foundations

  • High-energy breeds

  • Performance homes

  • Working dogs

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WHY NJ'S PUPPY WHISPERER

PROVEN LEADERSHIP.
PROVEN RESULTS.

Presented by ProDogK9 and led by John Wasilishen, Master Trainer and Owner-Operator, with over 30 years of hands-on experience.

We specialize in building confident, reliable dogs through structure, clarity, and relationship-based training.

  • 30 years canine development experience 

  • Basic Puppy Education & Drive building & Advanced Foundation Training 

  • At-Home Puppy Programs & Lifetime Consultation 

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"John was professional, compassionate, and incredibly effective from our very first session. It was clear how knowledgeable and dedicated he was to both my dog and me. We had an amazing experience and highly recommend him."​

 

Swan Son -  Lincroft, NJ

“John was extremely responsive, patient, and reliable throughout our training. He helped us build a strong foundation for our puppy, leading to major improvements, including fast potty training. I highly recommend him and look forward to continuing.”

 

Vanessa Tortorice - Red Bank, NJ

NJ PUPPY WHISPERER REVIEWS

TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF NJ FAMILIES

“John was helpful, informative, and great at teaching our whole family how to train our puppy. He gave us practical tools and customized the training to fit our lifestyle. We saw great progress after just one session and plan to continue.”

Margo Pucciarelli - Oceanport, NJ

“I was incredibly impressed with John’s positive reinforcement training & how quickly it helped my puppy. After just one session, my dog was listening better, walking better on leash, and responding to simple commands. John was truly a game-changer for us.”

Dana Slipek - Rumson, NJ

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LOCAL AT-HOME PUPPY TRAINING NEAR YOU

SERVING NJ FAMILIES

We provide personalized in-home puppy training throughout New Jersey, with limited availability to ensure quality results.

Primary Service Area for At-Home Services:

Monmouth County - Ocean County - Mercer County - Union County - Burlington County - Middlesex County

JOIN THE PRO-DOG K9 COMMUNITY

START YOUR PUPPY RIGHT - SAVE YOURSELF YEARS LATER

The first months shape the next decade. Let us help you build the foundation your puppy deserves.
 

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VISIT PRODOGK9.COM & NJHIDDENDOGFENCE.COM

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We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have regarding dog training, hidden fences or e-collar training. Our phones are open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm.

NJ's Puppy Whisperer 
John Wasilishen 
Owner/ Master Trainer 
34 Rona St
Interlaken, NJ 07712
Prodogcanine@gmail.com
732.620.9266

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