Want a well-trained dog? You found the place.
Belleville Dog Basics offers practical dog training with clear options: group classes, private coaching, puppy foundations, and free park practice.
Group classesPrivate coachingPuppy programNorth Jersey
What we do
Clear training for the skills your dog actually needs outside.
Forget confusing drills and vague advice. Your dog needs simple communication, repeatable practice, and a handler who knows what to do when the environment gets distracting.
Better walks. Stronger recall. More focus around real distractions.
Search & RescueReal-world basics
Programs
Pick the in-person training path that fits.
Start with the level of support you need. Group classes are simple and affordable, private training gives you a custom plan, and free park practice is a low-pressure way to meet up and train around real distractions.
Entry level
Group Class
$25
per class
Simple foundation skills in a supportive small-group setting.
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Private Training
$50-$75
per session
One-on-one coaching for the goal that needs a closer look.
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Premium
Puppy Foundations Program
$1,199
A proven 8-week roadmap with 16 private coaching sessions.
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1:1 coaching
Featured in-person training
Private coaching for the problem that keeps showing up.
Start with one call, then train with Mitchell on the exact behavior, confidence gap, or skill your dog needs help with.
Behavior support
ReactivityAggressionBarking
Everyday manners
Leash pullingPlace trainingCrate trainingStairs
Skill building
Leash skillsHeelingScent workAnd more
Phone intake first
Custom training plan
Hands-on homework
Next training dates
Choose your next class.
No payment today. Mitchell confirms your spot before class.
Upcoming classes
Next available dates
Select one date or add multiple classes. No payment today.
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Mon15Jun
Beginner$256-7pm
Loose Leash Walking
Calmer walks without constant pulling.
Tue16Jun
Beginner$256-7pm
Focus and Engagement
Better attention when the world gets busy.
Wed17Jun
Beginner$256-7pm
Recall
A stronger response when you call.
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North Jersey dog trainer
Training for real walks, parks, and distractions.
Belleville Dog Basics helps North Jersey owners build calmer leash walking, better focus, stronger recall, and practical teamwork in the places dogs actually need those skills.
Training is taught by Mitchell Kilkenny, a Search and Rescue K9 handler, and built for everyday places like Belleville Park, Jersey City sidewalks, neighborhood parks, and busy North Jersey environments.
Jersey City, Belleville, Nutley, Montclair, Bloomfield, Hoboken, and nearby North Jersey communities.
Local
Belleville Park
Practical
Real distractions
Clear
Simple homework
Real class photos
Practice in the places skills matter.
Classes use the same kind of open, distracting space where walks, recalls, and focus usually get hard.
Simple reps. Clear timing. Patient coaching.
About the trainer
Meet Mitchell.
Mitchell brings Search and Rescue K9 handling into everyday dog training, with patient coaching, simple homework, and real practice around distractions.
The goal is practical: help you understand what your dog needs, what to reward, and how to keep making progress at home.
Search & RescueClear handlingReal-world reps
Learn about MitchellReady?
Start with one good class.
Simple, real-world training you can keep using at home.