​​If you have concerns about your dog’s behavior, our experienced consultant is there for you!
Lisa has assisted many owners and countless breeds in order to achieve their goals successfully. She understands that your dog is a Good Dog who needs help!

During your initial behavior consultation, she’ll do an in-depth behavior evaluation and health history and then work with you to design a training program to help meet your goals. She will discuss your concerns and determine realistic goals for a positive outcome. She’ll also get you started with practical, effective introductory training exercises & environmental management recommendations to start improving things right away. She works with you to develop a treatment plan for you and your pet and give you the tools to get you started. All behavioral issues will be addressed and handled using positive reinforcement techniques.

Many simple issues can be resolved in one visit. For more serious problems, treatment may involve some or all of the following:
  • Follow up consults
  • Private training
  • Group lessons
  • Veterinary treatment

I am no longer taking aggression cases but can recommend you to a qualified consultant.  I highly recommend utilizing the IAABC website to locate a certified consultant by entering your zip code.  This organization has high standards for their consultants and not all trainers specialize in behavioral issues and the wrong trainer could possibly do more harm than good.
We travel throughout central NJ for in-home dog training lessons/consults and prices are based on how far you
are from us in Hunterdon County. Please contact us for an exact price if you are in a different county.

Lessons/consults can be scheduled during the week and on some Saturdays.

Initial consult will last 90-120 minutes and is $250.  After that, rates are based on travel, but range from $120 per session.

You will be required to sign a compliance contract that states that it is your responsibility to work and practice with the dog between training lessons. This is imperative to ensure the success of the training program. People often inquire about guarantees. What we can guarantee is that we will efficiently train you on the proper technique and management of training your dog. The rest is up to you.

We understand that emergencies occur, but if you must cancel a lesson you must call us 48 hours prior to your lesson or you will be charged for that lesson. We schedule lessons and teach classes all throughout the state and schedule them based on location. We ask that you please give us the courtesy of 48 hours so that we can try and adjust our schedules accordingly.


Telephone and Email Consultations

If distance prevents a face-to-face interview, many behavioral issues are treated successfully by phone and email especially with video-taping and Facebook.

Fee: Behavioral consultations by phone are $75.00 per hour.
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What Our Clients Are Saying

Lisa has an excellent working knowledge of behavior, both in a technical sense and a practical sense and can convey the information to her students in layman terms in a way that is not intimidating.
The class structure is very well organized with a clear outline of plans and expectations.  Students present are very responsive to her teaching and presentation format.
I was very impressed."
-Dr. Terri Morrison

"Lisa,
Your help was so crucial when it came to Allie.  We are so glad you came into our home and showed us how to make Allie work out.  We are so happy we stuck it out and have her today. "
-Robin Larson
Linden, NJ

"Prestigious Paw provided in board training for out 9 week old puppy. We brought her right from the airport to Lisa. Daisy immediately took to Lisa and we felt quite comfortable leaving her.
Lisa was so loving with Daisy, while setting limits. She worked very well with teaching housebreaking, which was our first priority. In addition, Daisy socialized with many dogs in a variety of settings. Each 1/2 hour of Daisy's time there was tracked and given to us  in writing. Best of all Lisa's positive training techniques worked!  We brought home a housebroken puppy, and she was only 12 weeks old!
 
Let me add one more important thing, Lisa is a doll to work with, exceptionally responsive to all of my questions, and so patient with my family's need for education about dog care.
I am extremely grateful to her for all of her hard work."
-Jennifer Strauss
Westfield, NJ

"Mark is a very friendly and personable trainer who is easy to talk to and makes you and your dog feel comfortable.  Our dog, Bear, loves him and responds very well to his personality and training techniques.  Mark was able to handle Bear quickly and effectively in various situations and settings and always in a kind and positive manner to which Bear responds positively. 
I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to my friends and family."
 -Michele Schafer
Westfield, NJ 

"Hi Lisa,
I really enjoyed Mark's class last evening.  There are so few trainers out there who know what
they are doing and actually have people skills.  You and Mark have the whole package.  I loved the
handouts and the homework sheet!  I am so relieved to have found you guys!
Lisa has trained both my 6 year old Samoyed (therapy dog), as well as my 2 year old Pomeranian.  We participated in the Outdoor Adventures class which was held at a busy park in Westfield.  My Pom was a rescue with SEVERE fear issues.  I had difficulty walking her in public because she was so reactive.  She would bark and lunge at pedestrians, as well as other dogs. When my daughter's friends visited the house, she would chase after them and bark. I had several trainers come to my home to work with her. One trainer told me to scold her, the other said to lock her in my bedroom when visitors arrived. 
 
All I can say is, by the end of Lisa's course, I was able to walk my Pom around that active park without a peep!  The best part, was the fact that Lisa only used POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT.  I want my dogs to be calm, confident and happy.  The last thing I want is for them to behave properly out of fear!  In fact, I was amazed that my Pom actually out performed my therapy dog, who had previously participated in over a dozen courses!  Lisa is truly outstanding!
 
I am equally thrilled with Mark!  I also have a 6 month old pup.  We participated in Puppy Preschool when she was 11 weeks old. I truly credit Mark for the success I have with her today.  He really started us off on the right foot.  Most puppy classes focus on socialization.  While Mark did allow the pups to play at the end of a session as a reward, he focused on shaping behaviors for the majority of the class.  He would not allow anyone to proceed to the next command, without having a clear understanding of the previous one.  By the end of this course, my "Shiloh" was solid on all of her basic commands!  
 
In fact, if it weren't for the confidence I have in Lisa, I would never have gone forward with this new pup.  She is a White German Shepherd (my dream dog).  I've wanted to own one all of my life, however, I was too nervous to proceed with this powerful, intelligent breed until I met Lisa.  I knew I would be successful with her in my corner.  Let's face it, an improperly trained GSD can be a dog owners worst nightmare (a real liability)!
 
I have worked with over a dozen trainers over the years.  I've even traveled to New York to attend seminars offered by Delta Society Pet Partners. They are internationally know for their success in training therapy dogs for Animal Assisted Activities. Trust me, the Wance's can hold there own with the best!
 
I stumbled for many years and experienced a lot of frustration and anger working with some of the trainers out there.  Many do not know how to deal with people without being condescending.
 
The icing on the cake is that in addition to their incredible knowledge, the Wance's are a pleasure to work with.  They know how to communicate as effectively with the owners as they do with the canines! :0)  This is so rare today!  It is a sad reality, however, most of the trainers I've dealt with did more harm than good."
-April Hobby
Martinsville, NJ

Contact Us

Lisa Wance
​(908) 202-4317
[email protected]

Location

The Prestigious Paw LLC
Flemington, NJ 08822
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