About

Fido Fidelis Dog Training

Who is Fido Fidelis?

Fido Fidelis Dog Training is a local, family and veteran-owned business dedicated to bridging the gap between communication and growing the bond between you and your dog.


We know how the missing link in communication can make or break your relationship with your dog – we were missing that link once ourselves!


Our three dogs, Eli, Niko, and Ceaser, were the basis for our company's foundation. Each posed their own unique set of challenges ranging from disobedience to outright aggression.


These characteristics and the resulting search for solutions helped to shape the training protocols we developed that have allowed us to help so many families. Contact us today to learn how we can help you and your dog!

Meet Our Founders

At Fido Fidelis Dog Training, we hold ourselves and owners to high standards. Get to know our team below!

Peter

Owner/Lead Trainer

AKC-Certified Trainer/Evaluator

Peter is a third-generation dog trainer, as well as six-year Marine Corps veteran. Growing up with and around dogs, Peter understands that having a well-trained and behaviorally balanced dog is the key for your canine family member to have a long, happy life.


Peter brings a level of understanding and compassion to his training to match the level of discipline and precision that he employs with his customers and their dogs. This has helped develop and shaped our proven training protocols at Fido Fidelis Dog Training. 


His training specialties include basic obedience, intense behavioral modification, off-leash obedience, and scent work/detection.

Donna

Founder

Training Methodology

By definition, training is education through repetition. The difference between good training and great training is communication. At Fido Fidelis, we communicate with you about your pup's needs and show you how to effectively communicate with your dog through our proven training programs.
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We use take a calm, compassionate, and balanced training approach.

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We use a scientific-based approach known as the Four Quadrants of Operant Conditioning.

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We use treats, toys, praise, and pets as well as training tools like e-collars and prong collars.

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Our philosophy is about balance: positive consequences for desired behaviors and negative consequences for undesired behaviors.

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We offer the safest, easiest, most effective way to have a well-behaved and obedient dog for life.

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We hold both owners and the dogs accountable for actions and inactions, and reward them for the things they do right.

Why choose us?

What makes Fido Fidelis stand out? We get results where others have failed. Our commitment-based training programs ensure that we stick with you until all your goals are met, no matter how long it takes.

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We get the results you want/need, even when other trainers failed before us.

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We operate commitment-based, one-on-one training programs.

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We take the time to help you and your dog learn to communicate with each other.

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We don’t operate like other dog trainers who charge by the hour or lesson.

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We work with you until all your goals are met, no matter how long it takes.

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We treat every customer and dog as part of our pack – and the pack always looks out for one another.

Ready to take the next step in building a better bond with your dog?  Reach out to Fido Fidelis Dog Training and let’s make it happen together. We’re here to help you and your pup succeed!

About

Fido Fidelis provides in-house dog training, dog boarding, and dog training to the Rutherford, New Jersey area.

Year Established

2012

Products

Services

  • In-House Dog Training
  • Dog Training
  • Dog Boarding

Specialties

Business Hours

Mon - Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
Closed
By Appointment Only

Holiday Hours

  • Monday, May 26, 2025 : Closed
  • Friday, July 4, 2025 : Closed
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025 : Closed

Associations

  • Hounds in Pounds
  • American Kennel Club

Brands

Pickup and Delivery

Payment Options

  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Venmo

Languages

  • English

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