The Face of Pet Care
Shelly Leibowitz, Owner | Greenleaf Pet Resort
1602 Route 35, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 | 732.272.0800
23 Burnt Tavern Road, Millstone Township, NJ 08510 | 609.259.1500
www.greenleafpetresort.com
Shelly Leibowitz has what many would call the best job in the world as the owner of Greenleaf Pet Resort. A renowned professional dog trainer and behaviorist for over 40 years, Shelly founded Greenleaf in response to a growing demand – not just for expert training, but also for overnight boarding, grooming, daycare and behavioral support. Shelly’s passion for dogs began in childhood. Growing up in the city made it challenging to have a dog of his own, so he started walking dogs for neighbors and spent summers working in local kennels. He quickly formed deep bonds with each furry companion and discovered how much he loved connecting with and caring for canines sparking a lifelong calling. Shelly went on to study under top trainers in the U.S. and Europe developing a comprehensive understanding of the science and art of dog behaviors and training techniques.
At Greenleaf, dogs are family. The trusted team provides round-the-clock care, personalized attention and plenty of love. The focus is on your dog’s total well-being – body, mind and heart. Dogs enjoy spacious suites, playtime, swimming, enrichment activities and even transportation services. Training programs are tailored to each dog and rooted in Shelly’s philosophy of earning respect and control through kindness using praise, patience and play to build confidence and trust. Every dog is known, understood and celebrated.
Shelly’s career is marked with exceptional highlights from training beloved family companions to highly skilled K9 law enforcement dogs and even Bat Dogs for professional baseball teams. But what matters most to him is simple: creating a safe, enriching space where dogs can thrive and pet parents feel at ease. “People tell us they’re finally taking a vacation because they trust us with their dog – that means everything,” he says. The Greenleaf motto says it best….Dogs Love Us Because We Love Dogs!
