Communicate clearly
Learn how your timing, posture, voice, rewards, and boundaries work together to tell your dog what you mean.
Serving Monmouth County, New Jersey
Learn to lead.
Give your dog a reason to follow.
Good training is more than teaching commands. It begins with learning how to communicate clearly, build trust, and present yourself as a calm, credible leader your dog can understand.
Ryan Baker teaches you how to create that relationship—then use it to solve behavior problems, reduce anxiety, and build reliable everyday obedience.
- Since 2008Professional experience
- PersonalizedFor your dog and household
- PracticalTraining for real life
Clear communication
Earned trust
Confident leadership
Lasting behavior
A better way to train
Change the relationship.
Change the behavior.
Your dog is always reading you—your body language, tone, timing, energy, and consistency. When those signals are unclear or contradictory, dogs may become pushy, anxious, reactive, or simply unsure of what to do.
Ryan helps you see the interaction from your dog’s point of view. You learn how to communicate in ways your dog naturally understands and how to become a steady, trustworthy presence worth following.
Build real trust
Become consistent and dependable so your dog feels secure, pays attention, and looks to you for guidance.
Lead with confidence
Present yourself as calm, fair, and capable—without frustration, nagging, or turning every interaction into a contest.
Solve the real problem
Address the patterns underneath unwanted behavior, not merely the visible symptom in the moment.
What this can help with
From everyday frustration to a calmer life together
- Jumping, mouthing, and unruly behavior
- Leash pulling and poor attention
- Barking, reactivity, and household conflict
- Anxiety, insecurity, and difficulty settling
- New-dog and puppy-raising questions
- Recall, manners, and basic obedience
Choose the right level of help
Personal guidance. Practical solutions.
Every option is built around the same goal: helping you understand your dog and giving you a clear plan you can carry forward.
Often all you need
Video Consultation
$175
A highly effective solution for many behavior questions—and an excellent start for any dog owner.
Many problems do not require a trainer to handle the dog in person. What owners often need most is a trained eye, a better understanding of what is happening, and clear direction about what to change.
- Behavior problem analysis and solutions
- General dog-ownership guidance
- Puppy raising and problem prevention
- A practical plan you can begin immediately
In-Home Session
$250
Ideal for solving specific problems or helping new owners get started the right way.
We work where the behavior actually happens. Ryan observes your dog and household, demonstrates the right approach, coaches you through it, and gives you a plan for continuing after the session.
- Focused help for specific behavior issues
- Hands-on coaching in your home
- Guidance for newly adopted dogs or puppies
- Clear next steps for lasting improvement
Three-Session Program
$600
For problem-solving, basic obedience, and developing a well-rounded dog.
Each session builds on the last. Along with addressing unwanted behavior, you learn how to teach useful obedience and bring the same clear expectations into everyday life.
- Problem-solving with time to refine the plan
- Basic obedience and household manners
- Leash walking, recall, and attention
- A consistent framework for life with your dog
Not sure which service fits? Start with a free phone consultation. Ryan will listen to what is happening and recommend the most sensible next step.
18+
years helping dogs
and their people
and their people
Meet your trainer
Ryan Baker
Experienced with dogs. Patient with people. Focused on what will work in your real life.
Ryan has been helping dog owners build better relationships with their dogs since 2008. He began his professional training after completing the Master Trainer program at the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Ohio and has continued learning from experienced trainers around the country.
His work goes beyond giving a dog commands. Ryan helps owners understand temperament, breed tendencies, exercise needs, behavioral drives, and the subtle ways their own habits can either create confusion or provide security.
The result is practical training shaped around the dog and family in front of him—not a rigid formula applied to every household.
Talk with Ryan about your dogWhat clients say
Training that changes life at home
Dogs learn—but so do their people. That is what makes the change last.
Ryan is the kind of dog trainer who truly understands both dogs and people, and that combination is what makes him exceptional. He has worked with several of our dogs over the years, and each time he has helped us understand not only the dog’s temperament, breed tendencies, exercise needs, and behavioral drives, but also the ways our own habits can unintentionally contribute to problems.
He is especially skilled at helping families interrupt patterns that are no longer working, whether a dog has been rehomed, has developed difficult behaviors over time, or simply needs a clearer structure in the home.
Ryan is genuine, knowledgeable, patient, and easy to work with, but he will absolutely train the humans as much as he trains the dogs—and that is exactly why his work is so effective. He does not just teach commands; he helps people build a stronger, healthier bond with their dogs and create positive behaviors that can last.
“Ryan is the best! With his guidance, Steffi is the most obedient Golden we’ve had.”
“Ryan’s techniques are spot on. Our dogs are calmer and happier now!”
“Ryan is awesome! Our new dog was a handful, but with Ryan’s help, she’s fitting in perfectly.”
Common questions
A clear place to begin
You do not have to diagnose the problem or know which service you need before calling. That is what the free phone consultation is for.
Call 732-788-4437Can a video consultation really solve a behavior problem?
Yes. For many issues, the most important work is helping the owner understand why the behavior is happening and changing the way it is being handled. A video consultation gives Ryan time to ask questions, observe what can be shown, explain the underlying pattern, and give you a specific plan. It is also especially useful for puppy raising and general dog-ownership guidance.
Will you train my dog, or will you train me?
Both—but lasting results depend on what happens after Ryan leaves. He will work with your dog when useful, demonstrate techniques, and then coach you so that your communication, timing, and expectations remain clear in everyday life.
Can training help an anxious dog?
Clear communication, dependable routines, appropriate boundaries, and trustworthy leadership can help many dogs become calmer and more secure. Ryan will also tell you when a concern appears to require veterinary or other specialized help in addition to training.
Do you work with puppies and newly adopted dogs?
Yes. Early guidance can prevent months or years of avoidable problems. Ryan can help with household structure, socialization questions, common puppy behavior, expectations, and the foundations of a healthy relationship.
Where do you provide in-home training?
Baker Dog Training serves dog owners throughout Monmouth County, New Jersey. Call to discuss your location and what is happening with your dog.
Start with a conversation
Tell Ryan what is happening with your dog.
The first phone consultation is free. There is no pressure to choose a package—just a chance to explain the problem, ask questions, and decide on the most useful next step.
In-home training throughout Monmouth County, New Jersey