Kala’s K9s

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Every dog is different so dog training should not be one-size-fits-all [dogs]. Kala’s K9s will personalize training to meet your dog’s needs. Basic obedience, off-leash training, and Lane’s personal favorite - fearful/anxious behavior modification; we create a program that addresses the things you and your dog need to have a happy home. Reactivity? No Problem. Want to train your dog into an ecollar? Let us know. We will help you reach your goals because have something for every pup.

Overview

Hired 18 times

Serves Toms River, NJ

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1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, and Zelle.

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2025

Services offered

Dog training package

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Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

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Private lessons

Board and train

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Natasha O.

Apr 16, 2026

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Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Gianna M.

Mar 3, 2026

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Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Destructive behavior • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Lynn B.

Mar 8, 2026

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Lane gave me lots of training tips that actually worked for my two toy poodles that were very stubborn. They seemed to train me, but Lane was able to reverse the roles. I'm going to continue the training protocol and couldn't be happier that I found her! The girls finally learned to sit🐾🐾

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Joe r.

Oct 21, 2025

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Lane is patient with our dog and us trying to train our dog so he is a better companion for us and visitors than come to the house.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • My home, venue, etc.

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Jeanette S.

Apr 25, 2025

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Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • Barking • Biting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Lane Hollingworth

FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Michael Ellis dog training school.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
My personal dog Kala and her extreme reactivity.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
Working on dog training guides, as well as being featured on Englands biggest dog trainers YouTube channel.