Off-Leash Reliabilty
& Obedience Training
Clear Communication. Lasting Results. A Happier Life with Your Dog.
At Riverfront Dog Training, we help dogs and their owners develop stronger bonds, clear communication, and real-world obedience through customized training programs. Whether you’re raising a new puppy, working through behavioral challenges, or looking to improve off-leash reliability, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
📍 Serving Camp Hill, PA & Surrounding Areas
Training Services
Private Lessons
Hands-on, one-on-one coaching to transform your dog’s behavior in your home and public settings.
Puppy Lessons
Start your pup off right with socialization, confidence-building, and essential obedience skills.
Lifetime Support
Graduates receive unlimited access to our bi-weekly group classes, ensuring lasting success.
Note: Board & Train programs and Puppy Socialization classes are suspended indefinitely.
A Balanced Training Approach That Works
Our proven training methods create well-behaved, confident dogs by combining positive reinforcement with clear structure and guidance. We utilize the Mini or Micro Educator e-collar as a communication tool to help dogs respond reliably—even in distracting environments.
Why Choose
Riverfront Dog Training?
- Passionate, Experienced Trainercommitted to your success.
- Customized Training Planstailored to your dog’s needs.
- Results-Based Approachthat ensures real-world reliability.
- Lifetime Supportand ongoing support for all graduates.
Join our community of happy dog owners!
Satisfied Customers
Contacting Jillian was the best decision I ever made. We adopted a Pit Bull back in January who’s a love bug but he had separation anxiety and didn’t respect other dog’s space bubbles when we were in public. I’ve had dogs all my life but was in over my head with the situation. In 6 months, he caused over $2,000 in damage and we tried everything under the sun to try to help his separation anxiety on our own but nothing worked. We couldn’t crate him and we were coming home to a mess and things destroyed every day. We were at our breaking point. I started researching trainers and found Jillian. Upon our first meet up with her, I knew she was just what we and Bruno needed. She doesn’t over promise or offer “quick fix” solutions. She will give you the tools and advice you need to better understand your dog’s behavior so you have the confidence to handle your dog in a variety of situations. We had to put in a lot of work and find out what worked best for Bruno to overcome his separation anxiety. I can happily say 2.5 months into working with Jillian, we can now be gone all day at work and come home to bliss. Before, we couldn’t even be gone 10 minutes without coming back to havoc. I still can’t believe what we accomplished with his turnaround in such a short time. We now take him out in public walking by other dogs and he’s on his best behavior. Our family members noticed a change in his behavior too. It’s refreshing to be around someone who truly loves dogs and what they do. A dog who was once a huge stressor now brings immense joy into our lives. Not to sound cliché, but Jillian truly changed our lives and she could change yours too.
I love helping people learn how to enjoy their dogs at their best. Letting my dogs run off leash in nature puts the biggest smile on my face and I would love the opportunity to show you how to do the same with yours. There is truly no greater gift you can give your dog. Training takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but you know what can be even harder? Living with an out of control dog!
Jillian Karns is the owner of Riverfront Dog Training and she provides training services to the Harrisburg area. She has four very special dogs, Carmella, Hazy, Willie and Earl. They help run the business in a very big way – by providing companionship, distraction, and fun to the dogs that come through their home.
Riverfront Dog Training is a one woman operation, so I often have a wait period to begin training. Please fill out the contact form below so I can get you on the schedule as soon as possible!
Please note that with my busy schedule, I only travel within 30 minutes of Camp Hill, PA. Clients outside of this service area can meet me at local parks for lessons. Private lessons (Home Sweet Home program) are booking about 2 weeks out. Private puppy lessons are available 1 week out.
Note: Board & Train Programs and Puppy Socialization Classes are suspended indefinitely.