From Zoomies to Zen — Dog & Puppy Training for a Happier Home in Bergen County

In-home dog and puppy training support for families seeking practical, humane solutions for real-life behavior challenges.

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Certified Dog Professional

Guidance rooted in experience, education, and real-life results.

Force Free, R+ Methods

Modern training using positive reinforcement to build confidence, cooperation, and trust.

Custom Programs

Training designed for your dog, aligned with your goals.

5 Reasons Why In-Home Training Works for Bergen County Families

  1. A Plan Tailored for Your Dog

  2. Convenient for Your Lifestyle

  3. Practice Where the Behavior Happens

  4. Practice Tools and Understanding

  5. Progress You Can Build On

In-home dog training offers personalized support in the environment where your dog’s behavior matters most. Private lessons allow us to focus on your goals while working within the routines, distractions, and situations your dog experiences at home.

Training Options for Bergen County Families

Private Dog Training


Bring calm and understanding back to your home.


Support for manners, reactivity, and everyday challenges.

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In Home Puppy Training


Raise a confident, well-mannered puppy right from the start.


Guidance for potty training, biting, manners, and building lifelong skills.

➤ Enroll My Puppy

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We have partnered with pet guardians from all over Bergen County, including Hackensack, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Rutherford, Ridgefield Park, Oradell, and families throughout Englewood and the Northern Valley.

Meet Brooke, Trainer & Founder of Mind Body Paws

One of only 15 Certified Dog Trainers (CCPDT-KA) in the entire county

Recommended by Veterinarians throughout Bergen County

Training partner for RBARI

Proud Bergen County resident for over a decade

Hi, I’m Brooke. I help dog guardians better understand their dogs and create calmer, more enjoyable lives together through thoughtful, modern training.

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Trusted by Dog Guardians Across Bergen County

I was really impressed with how above and beyond she went for us. She only uses positive training techniques, which was something that was really important to me. She was honest about her own limitations (like service dog training), and went out of her way to research, network, and share resources for future service dog training we might want for our boy.

Megan and Danny

My first conversation with Brooke convinced me that she was different.  When Brooke says that she uses only positive reinforcement, she means it.   My dog isn’t forced to do anything; he is encouraged, supported and praised - and it works!

Laura and James

Brooke has taught the entire family how to train a puppy using positive techniques.  Kayla, an Australian labradoodle, now 11 months old, has learned basic necessities quickly and because of the training techniques is a very happy wonderful puppy for all to be around.  She is currently working on advanced skills - taking field trips to spend time in public places and beyond. 

Mark and Kayla

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