Meg Byrne, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Dog Trainer

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Meg Byrne, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Dog Trainer Meg provides private consultations, private lessons, and walk and train programs in Bergen, Passaic and Essex Counties in New Jersey.

Meg Byrne, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) serving clients in all of Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Rockland Counties, and parts of Union, Morris and Hudson Counties. Meg Byrne is the Owner and President of Train That Dog, NJ and is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through IAABC and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through CCPDT. She has extensive experience working with dogs and their people on complex behavior issues including aggression, reactivity, fear and impulsivity, in addition to helping clients with life skills, manners, problem prevention and puppy development. Formerly the Director of Behavior and Training at two different large-scale dog training facilities in New Jersey, Meg has focused her work on private behavior consultations and private lessons for aggressive behavior, in addition to developing coursework and teaching classes specifically designed for reactive and aggressive dogs. Meg has also taught group obedience classes and consulted with various animal shelters and rescues to teach staff and volunteers about body language, enrichment, training and behavior modification towards the goal of helping more dogs find safe and appropriate homes. She can occasionally arrange to see clients in Morris County and the northern areas of Hudson County. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Learning and Behavior from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, where she graduated Magnum Cum Laude. In addition to continuing education in her field, Meg has additional education in Biology and Physiology and a neverending quest for knowledge and information that can help you and your dogs live happier, more fulfilling lives. Some of the services that Train That Dog, NJ offer include:

-Behavior modification for aggression, reactivity, fear and anxiety
-Improving impulse control and frustration tolerance
-Reducing and managing arousal
-Teaching basic manners and obedience
-House training
-Crate training
-Navigating adolescent behavior - the "teenage" dog!
-Food and resource guarding
-Interdog aggression
-Guidance on selecting a new dog to bring home and getting started on the right foot! The goal is always to help you and your dog navigate the world better and build or rebuild the relationship you have with your dog so you can find joy in one another.

Helper dogs Luna and Kiwi in action! Gotti and his people came to me because Gotti was an extremely fearful rescued boxe...
10/12/2026

Helper dogs Luna and Kiwi in action! Gotti and his people came to me because Gotti was an extremely fearful rescued boxer that would barely leave the house. This handsome boy would tremble, flee and panic in response to any noise or visual stimuli outside and he typically spent his outside time hiding under the bushes by the deck. Thanks to the girls and Gotti’s wonderful family, he is now playing outside, learning to feel safe around strangers and overall thriving.

Social facilitation between dogs is often crucial for these kinds of fearful dogs and having two helper dogs that enjoy playing and are socially appropriate with other dogs and puppies is an absolute blessing. Contact us if you need help socializing your dog or puppy or if your dog needs help with their confidence!

09/24/2026

On-leash reactivity towards other dogs is one of the most common behavior problems that we run into in the dog behavior space, and it gets particularly difficult when working with large dogs, like George, this St. Bernard / Poodle mix who weighs around 90lbs. And the reality is that training and behavior modification for dogs that bark, lunge, and otherwise turn into Tasmanian devils in response to triggers is often not as glamorous as we see on TV. More often than not, the first step is teaching a dog how to watch another dog from a distance so we can slowly build their confidence and learn how to better handle the big emotions that they’re having. It looks boring to us, but if you’ve ever had a reactive dog before, you know the value of a boring walk. And if you’re having trouble with your reactive dog, trust me, there’s hope 🙂

Many dogs tolerate the stress of veterinary visits without much of an issue - they tolerate the poking and prodding and ...
09/14/2026

Many dogs tolerate the stress of veterinary visits without much of an issue - they tolerate the poking and prodding and physical exams and nail trims and temperature checks and blood draws, then they get a treat, shake it off and go about their day. But other dogs need extra help learning how to handle that stress. And having a good veterinary team and the right behavior modification methods make a world of difference. If you and your dog need help reducing stress and unwanted (or unsafe!) behavior at the vet, let us know - we can help!

09/03/2026

Recall is one of the most important skills your dog should have. For most people, it’s an emergency cue, just in case you ever need it. But for some dogs, it’s a skill they need so they have the freedom to just be a dog.

Here is helper dog Kiwi showing off her recall to side cue. If you’re having trouble with recall, we can help!

Meet Meg Byrne! Meg is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through IAABC and Certified Professional Dog Trainer through ...
09/01/2026

Meet Meg Byrne! Meg is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through IAABC and Certified Professional Dog Trainer through CCPDT. She has over 15 years experience working with dogs and helping owners navigate complex behavior issues including reactivity, fear, aggression, and impulsivity, in addition to helping clients with life skills, manners, puppy development and socialization.

Meg was previously the director of two separate dog training and behavior modification facilities in Northern New Jersey, where she taught group classes and private sessions, worked in board and train programs, developed curriculum for reactive dog group classes and trained and managed dozens of other trainers.

Meg holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and she lives in New Jersey with her two dogs, Luna (a Bull Terrier) and Kiwi (an Australian Kelpie).

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