National Media Recognition
Jean Owen and NJ Fix My Dog have been featured on major television programs, including:
• The David Letterman Show
• Incredible Dog Challenge
• Good Morning America
• The Today Show
• Animal Planet
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Award Winning Dog Trainers in New Jersey
Decades of Experience That Deliver Real Results
NJ Fix My Dog is not a new training trend or a franchise program. We are a long established New Jersey business built on more than 40 years of hands-on work with thousands of dogs and families.
Our training is designed for real life:
• Calm behavior in the home
• Reliable manners around guests and children
• Leash control in public
• Impulse control and safety
• Serious behavior help when needed
When you work with us, you are choosing depth of experience, proven methods, and a team that knows how to create lasting change, not quick fixes. Every program is customized to your dog and your home life, not a one size fits all template.
We train other trainers:
Jean Owen, founder of NJ Fix My Dog, is a nationally recognized professional trainer and sought-after speaker. She has been featured multiple times at the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) annual conference, presenting to trainers from across the country.
She has also been invited to speak at major national events on dog-to-dog communication, behavior, and public safety, including presentations on dog park safety and canine social dynamics.
Over 40 Years of successful Dog Training — Nationally Recognized
Our WTC - 9/11 Therapy Dog work
Alongside two of her dogs, Piper and GG, Jean volunteered daily at the World Trade Center Family Crisis Center as part of a leading therapy dog team in the months following September 2001.
Their work brought comfort and support to families and first responders during an extraordinary time of need. You can read more about their story in the “Meet the Owner's Dogs” section.
President of a NYC dog park:
Owner Jean Owen spent 14 years as President and Training Consultant for a 400 member only off leash dog community in downtown NYC/Manhattan.
Agility and Obedience Competitor
Nationally ranked in agility and obedience since 1999, Owner Jean Owen proudly competes at the Elite Masters level. In 2026, she is proudly campaigning one of the top ranked (#4 and climbing) agility Miniature American Shepherds in the United States, named Kelly Bob.
APDT – Association of Pet Dog Trainers – Member # 5297
IACP – International Association of Canine Professionals – #3667
GRCA – Golden Retriever Club of America
HVGRC – Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club
SAC – Skyline Agility Club
Golden Retrievers - Dog Training New Jersey (NJ) and Manhattan (NYC)