These dog training videos show how Metro K9 Academy breeds, develops, and trains German Shepherds and Dobermans at our facility in Bernardsville, New Jersey. More on our YouTube channel.
Our Breeding Program
Not Every Dog Is Bred Equal
Why we plan every litter around temperament, health and trainability, and what that means for the puppy you bring home.
Our German Shepherd and Doberman Breeding Program, Explained
How we choose German Shepherd and Doberman breeding pairs and raise our puppies in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
See Upcoming Litters and Previous Litters.
Dog Training Programs
Board & Train
What a Board & Train stay at Metro K9 looks like, from daily training sessions to the handoff lesson with the owner.
Training Around Other Dogs
Dogs practice obedience around other dogs and real distractions at our Bernardsville facility.
Learn more about Board & Train, semi-private training, and private lessons.
Tracking and Sport
Tracking with Aurum
Aurum, one of our German Shepherd studs, working a track. Tracking builds focus, drive and nose work.
Learn more about Schutzhund / IGP training and scent detection and tracking.
Family Protection Training
Protection starts with stability. Every protection dog we train is obedience-first, with clear control and a reliable off switch.
Doberman Car Protection Scenario (Kingston)
Kingston works a car protection scenario: he alerts, engages on command and releases when his handler tells him to.
Civil Work (Whiskey Rose)
Whiskey Rose working civil protection, responding to a realistic threat outside a sport setting.
Learn more about family personal protection training and trained dogs.
K9 Awareness Safety Seminars
PSE&G Safety Meeting
Robert Gierla teaching K9 awareness at a PSE&G safety meeting: how to read a dog’s body language and stay safe on the job.
Learn more about our K9 Awareness Safety Class for companies and community groups.
See It in Person
Book a free training evaluation or inquire about puppy availability: call or text 201-230-2285.