Welcome to Gentle Spirit Dog Training!

Gentle Spirit Dog Training provides reward-based private dog training and behavior counseling to families in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.  Kate Gorman, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, created Gentle Spirit to teach dog owners how to understand their dogs’ behavior, and to help their dogs become well-mannered, enjoyable family members. The methods used are fun, easy to learn, and don’t include outdated techniques that use force, intimidation or “special equipment”.  You’ll learn effective dog training methods that are gentle, simple and long lasting.

Each session is personally customized for you and your dog. Kate’s holistic approach considers every aspect of your dog’s environment, including his or her personality, history, physical abilities, breed characteristics and family lifestyle. This allows Kate to help your dog achieve his or her fullest potential.

Kate has been providing training and behavior counseling to her community for over 29 years, and has a well-established referral network of veterinarians, colleagues and previous clients.  She looks forward to the opportunity of helping you and your dog achieve your training and behavioral goals.

Thank you for visiting Gentle Spirit Dog Training!



“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”

                                                                                  Benjamin Franklin