Updates: Comet continues to show progress. We went camping in San Onofre Beach in August. He walked without barking around strangers and walked on sand for the first time without engaging in challenging behaviors :) Now my family members can take him on a walk. Comet makes eye contact with me frequently during a walk. 90% of the time, he is a calm dog. But he could bark or pull leash when there are new distractors introduced (i.e., seeing a stroller with baby in it, seeing a paper airplane in the air, etc). But I know that if I keep continue to use strategies and equipments that Jeff showed me, Comet will continue to progress. Jeff calls me to check in occasionally to see how Comet is doing. When I asked suggestions about the other dog, he asked me to bring the other dog. Not only he provided me suggestions, he trained me to polish up my skills using the other dog for about an hour without charging me. Thank you Jeff!!! read more

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I have used Jeff's services twice now, and both times he has helped my family feel whole :) Don't get me wrong, this is hard work and it never stops! We had to bring him back into our lives with puppy number two after 4 year! You forget all it takes to truly train yourself to train a dog! This time around i had a high energy bulldog pup Bruno who attacks his big bulldog brother bubba who is almost 5yrs old! Crazy! And he has a biting problem with people. Although he has he moments with his brother we still work through we have more moments of him being apart of the family with us on the couch, he loves his brother and always wants to be next to him! But he quickly reminds us he is a pup! Always training mode with this guy ;) Jeff allowed us to find peace again in our home, and i appreciate that! read more

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I called Jeff in a last-ditch effort to try to get my little terrier mix, Ozzy, under control. I had tried every technique I'd found online to try to get him to behave the way I needed him to, and to get him to be more calm around other people and other dogs. After meeting with Jeff for his evaluation of Ozzy, I felt like he was the perfect fit to help us get where we needed to be. Jeff taught me SO much about how to behave in order to get Ozzy to behave correctly. I learned that it's more about the owner than the dog, and he taught me so many valuable skills that I can also apply to any dog I get in the future. I'm so unbelievably grateful to Jeff for helping Ozzy and myself. If I could go back in time, I would've hired Jeff the day I picked up Ozzy, but better late than never! Thank you, Jeff! read more

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Jeff was our literal life saver. I'm leaving out of state and I needed to get my dog trained in time before I left. He was helpful right off the bat. My dog is now crate trained, she walking is sooo much better on leash, way more calm in the house, and most of all listens to me. Jeff doesn't just train your dog he tells you how to do it and practice at home. I would refer Jeff's dog training over all these other crazy expensive ones. I'm so happy I found Jeff. Thank you so much! read more

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It has been a few weeks since I finished my second round with Jeff working towards off leash training and I am absolutely impressed at how well Santo is doing. While I am not yet comfortable to transition from long leash to off leash yet, the foundation is there. I will probably sign up for a third as soon as summer gets rolling to get my pup ready to make that jump! If you put the work in and listen, truly listen to Jeff's method and advice, you will not be disappointed. Give him a call, you will not be disappointed. I even went with a corrective collar, something I never thought I would be comfortable with, but when used correctly, it made all the difference for my active pup. read more

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I just finished my 7th out of 8 sessions and I'm so happy I found Jeff! I have a 4 month old German Pinscher (similar to a medium size Doberman) and we had issues with him being aggressive towards our 10 year old. At first we just thought it would fade away because he was a pup but I'm so glad we looked into training because I've learned so much about a dogs behavior and mind. Dogs do not think like humans and it's usually our fault for thinking that way which usually leads to unfortunate situations. There has not been any more issues with Kobe and my son, they have positive interactions now and my son ( who was afraid of him) now begs to play or pet him. Jeff showed me how to walk Kobe on a leash properly and how to make him follow me, not the other way around. Kobe used to pretty much walk me lol. Wherever he wanted to go, we would walk that route and I would pretty much let him pull the leash as I would follow him. Not anymore! He walks and turns wherever I go. He's calmed down so much and listens way better. He also walks into his crate without any hassle when it's crate time, and stays as long as 3 1/2 hours with no accidents. I'm soooo happy with what we've learned in such a short time. Jeff is very knowledgeable, patient, fearless but also very calm when interacting with my pup. Life has been so much easier, I can now go run errands knowing Kobe is happy in his crate (no more barking) and our walks are so fun because he's so well behaved now. I took him on a hike and while other dogs were trying to come at him making their owners frustrated, he just stayed with me undistracted. Do you know how awesome that is for a dog owner who likes to go hiking? It's the best! Thank you Jeff! read more

This guy is amazing! I have a three year old American bully who I rescued about a year ago, when I took him in he was an angel but within a month he got extremely territorial over our home & us. I made the mistake of taking him to a Pet Smart trainer that was clearly afraid of my dog & taught him absolutely nothing. We found Jeff here on yelp & decided to give him a call & it was the BEST decision we ever made. He doesn't just train your dog he teaches you how to deal with your dog. I was at the point that I was afraid to walk my dog or even have people over, but with Jeff's help we've managed to get some control. We will definitely be going back and continuing our journey with our dog thank you so much Jeff! We hope to see you very soon read more

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I brought my little Yorkie to help get her trained to potty outside and to stop destructive behaviors in the house. She also would not walk on a leash. I bought a package deal with them to see if they could help. We did weekly lessons and I had homework to do every day. He had me video the homework as well. My Yorkie made very quick progress. Potty training happened very quickly. It took a few weeks to address some of the destructive indoor behaviors and for her to start to accept the leash. A lot of this training really had to do with me and my wife's behavior. Once we understood how to interact with our dog in a way that addressed her behavior we got results. Consistency was the key. I had a great experience with the trainer and appreciate their work. read more

Where should I start. If you are looking for a dog trainer, don't look any further. This is the right guy ! I was searching for a dog trainer to help me with my dog. My dog was hyper, peeing/pooping where ever he pleased, chewed anything he came across, walking him was such a pain, and he was becoming aggressive. He was spoiled to top it off. I was a hair away from giving him up, till I meet Jeff. Jeff goes further then just positive reinforcement, he helps you understand the psychological behind your dogs behavior. He takes his job very serious and it requires you to put your part. Now I am happy to say that I can actually walk my dog. He isn't using the restroom inside the house. Now he is learning how to lay and stay laying till I say so. This is an investment for yourself because you can apply it to other dogs in the future. Did I say he is always available if you have a question or a problem while the training process. read more

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Jeff is a FANTASTIC trainer. Due to a mixup at the shelter, I ended up with my dog, Lou, who is now the cutest, sweetest dog on the planet. When I got Lou however, she'd spent the first 8 years of her life being bred in captivity and had severe issues. Due to tumors in her ears from neglect/poor hygiene, she's about 90% deaf. She also has poor eyesight. She didn't know how to walk on a leash, wasn't potty trained and had severe trust issues--she wouldn't even eat food out of my hand. I was incredibly overwhelmed. On day 2 with Lou, I called Jeff, basically in tears. He came over later that day for a consult and ended up staying for over 2 hours. We talked through crate training, potty training, started getting Lou used to stairs and structured walks. Over the last 8 weeks or so, we meet with Jeff 1-2x/week and have made so much progress. Lou jumps on benches, runs up 2 flights of stairs, potties outside most of the time, and has even gone on a few very long walks. The highlight? Getting Lou to sit using hand signals. My dog is not aggressive, but she was problematic. I can't shower enough praise about what Jeff taught me about dog ownership and how much he has helped me help Lou adjust to her new home. read more

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I've never regretted spending money on anything as much as I did with Jeff. I refrained from writing a review at first, but decided on writing one since I felt the need to inform the community of my experience and hopefully protect someone else from going through what I did. Everything started out well. I was requesting quotes on Yelp one evening looking for a trainer for my dog and Jeff was the first one to write back. He informed me that he only takes cash which was a bit of a red flag for me but since the cost of his sessions were still within my budget I agreed to meet up with him a few days later with cash in hand. Everything seemed normal until I handed him the cash. He informed me it was non-refundable even if my dog dies. He also told me I'd need a remote shock collar for my dog and I recognized which model he was talking about since I've owned one in the past. He gave me the option to buy it on my own or buy it from him. He said he "has it in the car" and I declined since I did not have any cash on me after paying for 8 sessions upfront. Fast forward to our next session. I show up early(I'm always early for my appointments)with the remote collar and new choke chain thinking I'm a good student for having everything in place. Nope -- I was met with a condescending tone and Jeff tripping out about how I **PROMISED** him I would buy the items from him. He never even told me the cost of the collar. How could I have PROMISED him anything without even being told how much he charges or how much cash I should bring? He even went as far as to say with smirk "you obviously weren't listening" and I immediately put my foot down and told him to "watch it. I'm the client here. Let's not forget that." If there was a miscommunication then I apologize. Regardless, I am still a client. That's also when I realized just how strapped for cash Jeff is as when someone is that broke it tends to radiate from them. Everything they do and say starts to sound desperate. I would show up and listen to him complain about his problems in life, his political views, his health. Most of the time I just nodded and pretended to agree with him since I was trying to avoid any type of altercation like the first week and to be honest, I was just trying to hurry and get all my sessions over with because I couldn't stand him anymore. He would make snarky comments and I didn't appreciate his condescending ways especially having paid a good sum of money in CASH. He'll gladly mark up an item and sell it to his clients and even if he's making an extra $4 on a $6 choke collar it's worth it to him. He insisted that I need a new crate since the one I had was unsuitable. He also told me to buy a 10-15 ft long line only to later criticize the one I bought saying it's cheap(he never specified which brand or type to get). He also suggested a bark collar that my dog would wear when I leave the house. Since I was trying to smooth things over with Jeff since getting into a tiff earlier on, I told him I'll buy the bark collar from him. He didn't tell me what brand or where he'll get it from only that it's "$120 plus tax." and that it'll come brand new with a new battery. Funny -- he marks up the cost of an item THEN charges tax on top of that. He took my cash on the spot and I knew he would probably need the cash to go buy the item for me. It would take 3 sessions and me asking each session about the collar for him to finally bring me the item. Mind you he had to go drive back home in the middle of our session to go get it. He comes back 10 mins later, puts what looks like an older model, used collar(no box, instructions) in my hand and says "you'll have to buy a battery for it." HUH??? What happened to you promising that it'll be a brand new collar with a brand new battery? This was the last straw. I told him my dog and I were leaving and got in my car and started the engine. He was yelling my name outside my window and i finally opened my window to let him know he had a major attitude problem and that I don't appreciate all his snarky little comments. I drove off and he proceeded to call me. I immediately blocked his number and also him on Yelp so that I will never have to deal with him again. Later on I tried to look for the bark collar he sold me but all the ones I found online by Garmin looked a hell of a lot newer and didn't even resemble the one Jeff gave me(see photo). Please exercise caution before hiring this man. There's so much more to my story, but to spare an even longer review I'll end it here. I'm working with a new trainer who is just WONDERFUL. My dog has been doing better than ever and I'm only getting charged per session on a as needed basis. Jeff can keep the money I paid upfront since it's clear he needs it more than me. Folks, do your research. Regardless of what response he will have with this review, please know that I have absolutely NO REASON to lie. Still deciding what action to take next read more

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I've had the pleasure to work with Jeff on several occasions, and it was a good experience. Jeff has his own unique style, different from other trainers. On the same note, he is as meticulous as they come. More importantly, he understands training basics & fundamentals. read more

Condescending Harsh Trainer We are a military family. I wanted help with training my 2, 1 yo Havanese littermates. I reached out to multiple dog trainers, and Jeff was the first to respond back. Jeff is quite condescending. From constant complaining that I did not use the kind of kennel he preferred (we are military so we prefer to use wire kennels that fold down for the many moves we have every couple years as opposed to the airline kennels he likes), to phone calls that were seemingly endless (I ended up resorting to text only as I do not like to be trapped for needlessly lengthy phone calls), to multiple comments about how I obviously "rush and take shortcuts" when it came to working on my dog training at home, I cannot recommend him as a dog trainer. From what I've seen with how he handles his pups, he is extremely harsh with them, the poor doggies. I worked with my pups every. Single. Day. I understand consistency is key in training. I have owned dogs all my life and am familiar with the concept that more effort poured in will result in better trained animals. I spent at least 30 minutes walking separately with each dog twice a day. AT LEAST. (except Sunday; I would give myself 1 day/wk break). But instead of encouragement, I was usually met with condescension. As a former teacher, I understand that different students learn different ways, and a good teacher will meet the student where they are, and encourage them to higher performances via positive reinforcement. Jeff did not do this. He was belittling and got angry every time I showed up to the training session with each dog in his own kennel in the back of the car next to each other (they were separated by a blanket so they couldn't see each other). I had to endure a 10 min lecture at the start of every session because I didn't separate the kennels (he wanted me to put one in the backseat and leave the other in the rear of the car.) I also had to hear over and over why they shouldn't have pads in their kennels, also. But to waste time hearing over and over how I was not following his direction on this topic was taxing and useless. Jeff is also a tightwad. I bought a choke collar from him for $20, but had such difficulty putting it on my pups (I have arthritic hands), I purchased some from Amazon that had clips with which to fasten them together. I used his choke collar for one day only for about 20 minutes and requested a refund at the following training session. He hemmed and hawed about how "now it was used and he wouldn't be able to sell it for full price" (when he originally had me purchase different used collars from him at the start of our sessions for full price). He didn't want to refund me, and kept showing me how "easy" it was to put on. Over and over he showed me, while telling me it was so easy. I don't care how many times I'm TOLD it's "easy"; it was NOT EASY for ME and I did not want to use those particular collars. He complained how he was "so strapped for cash" and how it was "really going to hurt him financially" for me to get my refund. He complained that I had bent the collar. He complained so much I finally just agreed to getting back $15 so the complaining would end and we could hopefully get on with the training session. The final straw was when I asked him for a refund for training sessions I was unable to use. The military moved our transfer date sooner than expected, and I still had 3 sessions left. I paid $1000 for 8 sessions, and was only able to use 5 of them. (one of my pups broke his foot and we had to pause the sessions for a few weeks to let his leg heal and cast come off). Jeff charges $125/session, which means I'm losing $375. I texted him asking for just $250 back. I figured he wouldn't refund any, (seeing how he had complained so much over the $20 collar), but thought I'd give him a chance to do what was honorable. He told me he couldn't refund the money because he had been "holding my time slot for me" and had lost business as a result. WHAT??? I never had a cemented "time slot", because every time I asked for a certain time slot on a specific afternoon, I was always told to wait till the day before to see if the slot was going to be available for me. He justified the lack of refund with "you can call me anytime you have questions"...as IF I want to endure more condescension and lengthy phone calls about his medical woes, insurance difficulties and financial hardships!! We ALL have life troubles, but when "professionals" complain it's very unbecoming. Do not waste your time. Contact a kinder, more patient dog trainer that trains with positive encouragement. How in the world he has all these 5 star reviews is beyond me. Maybe folks are too intimidated by him?? After response: Huh. Didn't take collars on vacation. Also took & showed video. I have all the dates of sessions, too. Also I'd not complain directly cause that would bring on even *more* condescending lectures. Glad we're moving read more

Literally just called to see what services would be offered and to learn more about the business as I have a young puppy. Got a very condescending tone, and laughed at for using the internet as my source of knowledge up until now. Can't believe this is the owner who is so praised? read more

Jeff is Awesome! I own 4 crazy boxers and when he came to evaluate our situation he wasn't critical about their behavior like other trainers I had asked for help. He taught us how important it was to teach them to be calm, before doing anything. That I needed to be calm for them to be calm. He explained things in a manner that could be remembered and understood. He listened to my concerns about using some harsher training methods and explained that every dog is different and we would find the best method that would work for my dogs. He was gentle with my 5month old boxer pup and she responded well to the training. Jeff is real nice but he is serious about training dogs . He knows what he is doing and he wants to teach you so you know also. As for price I'd say after shopping around he is in the middle range and after a few visits I think he is well worth it. My boxers and I have a long way to go but I see a difference. We have also put some work into it. He expects you to put some time in at home working with your dog/s as do almost all trainers , so if you fail to do so it's on you. But if you want a good trainer and your willing to put the time in Jeff is your man! And my Boxers love him my male follows him around and has his confidence back thanks to just a few pointers from Jeff. Thanks ! 3 out of 4 of my boxers are rescues and each one has their own set of problems and Jeff looked that them as individuals and how they are as a pack, he really is pretty knowledgeable and a pretty cool guy too. ( he paid me to say that last part about him being cool, but the rest is true ) lol actually he is pretty cool too. Thanks Jeff! read more

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My frenchie would pull on the leash and basically drag me across the street, people would say "who's walking who?! " it was embarrassing and difficult to walk him. With Jeff's training my dog now walks on my left and even pays attention to my pace! A world of a difference! He would also run out the front door and jump out of groomer crate nearly injuring himself. Now he sits and waits for permission! Jeff is excellent at his craft, has a lot of experience, and the results speak for themselves. I definitely recommend him! read more

Jeff helped me with my five month old puppy I adopted from a shelter. It had been over 20 years since I last adopted a puppy so my training skills had gotten pretty lax over the years. He worked with me getting my consistency back and minimizing my anthropomorphism (!!). He has a lot of patience as well. Roxy says thanks for giving her crazy human some remedial training skills! read more

Jeff was so helpful with my dogs. I have 2 one is a pit bull and 1 is a terrier mix. My pit was very aggressive with other dogs and people i thought we were going to re home her. After the first couple of sessions we started seeing a difference. She is now much calmer and listens to commands. I would highly recommend his training services. read more

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I contacted Jeff to help me train a recently adopted a medium size dog whom I hoped to be a friend and playmate for my standard Golden Doodle. The new little dog is a terrier, a breed with which I had no experience or knowledge. (uh-oh!). He is very different from the Golden Retrievers and Golden Doodles I've had, and it soon became obvious that this would not be a smooth transition. The terrier was a sweet boy most of the time, but very active and assertive, and opinionated about everything. He wasn't aggressive, yet, but I was afraid things could go that way. I wanted Jeff to fix him for me (LOL). Jeff was here for a while and was able to accurately read both dogs (what a great talent!). He told me he would work with me on the terrier's problems, but it would take a lot of work and a lot of time. Meanwhile, I saw the chaos getting worse between the dogs and decided to return the terrier to the shelter. I feel really bad about having to do that, but I think it was for the best. Neither dog was going to like the situation as it was and it was making me very uncomfortable. So when things settle down a little, I'll have Jeff come back to help me with Jasper, my doodle, who I think is perfect, but Jeff disagrees. I'm sure right. He's already proven he knows a ton about dogs!!! read more

I highly recommend Jeff as a dog trainer for your puppy or dog. I got my beagle puppy at 7 weeks and I could tell right away that she was not going to be like my passed beagles. This beagle was mouthy and liked to play rough. I kid you not, I had scratch and bite marks all up and down my arms, and I had little bite marks on many of my shirts. I even confessed to Jeff that I had been wearing the same jeans for a while so that she would not tear up all of my clothes. She did not like being on a leash and would bite and scratch at every opportunity. I was in desperate need of help and felt like I was at my breaking point. I was afraid to take her out until she had had all of her shots so I decided to turn to YouTube for help. I was so confused. There were so many different methods out there. I decided to wait until she was 16 weeks and fully vaccinated to contact Jeff after reading all of his reviews. I contacted a few people, but Jeff made me feel comfortable on the phone. I found out later, that he could have trained her starting right when I got her. I wish I had known that so that I could have avoided all of the bad habits and YouTube confusion and perhaps would never have gotten so overwhelmed by her naughty behaviors. Jeff taught me how to talk to my dog through the leash. He taught me using some small "pops" at the appropriate time to teach my dog what it is that I want and what I expect from her. He asked me to get some equipment for her that would aid in training her. I was lucky that I had already crate- trained my dog, but he showed me how to use the crate more effectively to help me out so that I didn't feel the need to constantly be overwhelmed by my little bundle of joy. He also asked us to get a correction collar and an electric collar and taught me how to use it appropriately to communicate and set boundaries for my dog. I was weary of the electric, but I tested it on my hand and it was not strong and we always used it on a very small setting. We practiced our homework and went to every session. If I could convey how I felt on the first session when I was almost in tears for how poorly behaved my dog was, to the last session when my dog was ready to go on a camping trip hiking and eating out in public with us, I would say to you that you can put your trust in Jeff. You have to put in the time yourself as well. You cannot expect him to do the work for you, you need to do the time with your dog, but it will be well worth it. Speaking of worth it, I was a little sticker shocked when I heard the cost, but I am so glad I took a chance because my dog is so changed. She still has the same spunky personality that I love, but she is a calmer dog. When we completed our training, the very next weekend we went up to Big Bear on a planned family vacation and took her along. I got so many compliments on what a well behaved do I have and how well mannered she is. It made me feel like a proud mama. Thanks for all of your help Jeff! You have really helped us out tremendously. You brought calm to our home again and we really appreciate your help and support! read more

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If you're looking for an experienced trainer. Who doesn't push gimmicks, Jeff is your guy. I recently adopted a dog who who was full of energy, and wanted to be his own boss. I contact Jeff and over the period of a couple of weeks, I am a more confident dog owner. With the tools Jeff has given me, I can now instruct my dog into a demeanor which was all I wanted in the first place. read more

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Jeff is a life savor. My 9 month old pitbull/Rhodesian ridge back puppy is an obnoxious barker and growler when on a leash. Jeff has put us on a 10 weeks program. We are also in training for our good canine certification and my dog is an ESA K9 too. Within weeks Apollo, my pup, has significantly improved on his leash aggression! He also goes potty on command, knows sit, stay, down With non verbal communication. Jeff also knows how to crate train. If you're in the Long Beach, lake wood and surrounding areas he is accessible. So thankful read more

I have taken my Catahoula that was super reactive, so much energy and just wouldn't listen to me to those pet store dog training courses for over a year and they weren't helping me progress as a dog owner or teaching me how to effectively communicate and become the leader that my dog needed. I found Jeff on yelp and he was able to help me learn how to communicate with my dog through the leash. No commands! Just body language! He uses similar methods that Cesar Millán does but at less than half the price! He's patient, kind and has really taken the time to break down all that we are learning. My dog has transformed to a calmer, more attentive and respectful dog in a matter of just 8 sessions. He no longer bolts into the house when the door is left open or runs out of the house. He's crate trained! If you're looking to learn more about communicating with your dog so he/she can learn the house rules then Jeff is your guy! We are continuing the training with Jeff because my goal is to learn even more! read more

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I adopted a Husky in November and didn't realize what I had gotten into. I work random, long hours, and I tried to leave him alone just for 2 hours one day and he destroyed the house. He jumped a tall dog gate, breaking mugs, cutting his paw, peeing and pooping in the house, managing to get a bag full of chocolate 6 feet up on a shelf, and the list goes on. I was desperate to make this work, so I called Jeff and he responded very promptly, made time to meet us and had us get started on training right away. When you follow Jeff's instructions and stay consistent, you will see a difference right away! After the training sessions the difference was crazy. I am very grateful for Jeff's help and found him to be always very responsive to my emergency questions that popped up, and always willing to give pointers. read more

It has been incredible working with Jeff. Over the course of our sessions Jeff has taught us a lot and we have definitely seen the results with our pup Bubba. Jeff guided us through every session, taught us techniques, corrected our mistakes and misconceptions, and practiced, practiced, practiced. We are so happy to have worked with Jeff and hope to continue in the near future. Jeff is highly recommended. read more

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My new puppy refused to go on the leash and walk. In fact, she would lay on the ground and not move when I put her leash on. Jeff came to the rescue, teaching me she was just scared. After just one lesson, my Lizzy became happy and well behaved and always looking forward to walks. read more

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Jeff was very helpful and professional. He was able to identify my dog's needs quickly. He empowered me by teaching me how to walk my dog properly, help manage and change aggressive behaviors, and just overall a calmer and happier dog. I'm very satisfied with his service and the changes in my dog and the new skills I've learned. read more

Jeff has been great in training our 16-month-old Lab/German Shepherd mix. He's professional, patient, explains everything so you are aware of what needs to be done correctly, the first time. I was being pulled down the street rather than going for a walk. She has calmed waaaay down and is so easy to walk now. Barking is no longer an issue either. Just one simple, calm command and no bark. My dog is still in training with Jeff and we are looking forward to our next lesson. Truly thankful I found Jeff on the Next Door app. read more

Jeff's a dedicated dog trainer who's down to earth during training and yet very knowledgeable with classical conditioning. My little 8week old frenchie was potty trained, sitting, and walking on a leash in just a few sessions of his training. Crate training was a big success thanks to Jeff. My dog knows the difference between playtime outside and when it's time to relax and chill inside the house. Jeff is not only just training the dog, he's training you at the same time so you can be good successful pawrents :) highly recommend Jeff read more

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Signed up for the 8 sessions and only used 5. The dog training went OK, but very slowly. Not much was covered in the sessions. He did show me and my dog a couple of neat tricks. Jeff S. was very unprofessional. He took my money and then changed the terms of our agreement. I wouldn't use him again and don't trust what he says. read more

Even after 2 years of using his services, Jeff keeps in touch and follows up on our dogs' progress. The tips he gave along with training continue to help us deal with my dog's anxiety. I really appreciate this personal touch. read more

Jeff was absolutely amazing with my Husky . I reached out to Jeff after my husky puppy at time four months old was having difficulty being in crate , stubborn to train , still having difficulty finding that outside was his restroom and having out of control behavior . Jeff was incredible. I now have a husky who is nine months cAlm in the house, walks amazing on a leash , has no issues with his crate , and has not had accident . Jeff methods at first seem unusual but if you follow his ways step by step you will have the most amazing dog. Today I can take my husky anywhere and receive compliments on his amazing behavior . He remains calm in the home and knows the difference between play time and chill time . He know longer pulls on a leash and I am confident to leave him at home in his crate without whining or barking. I am so glad I reached out to Jeff ! read more

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Jeff knows how to train the dog and its owners so that they are successful in meeting their goals. Now I walk my puppy instead of her walking me! Jeff has a sincere caring for his dogs and their owners and works hard to make sure both understand the training. Flash C. read more

Jeff is awesome. He really understands dog behavior and has the ability to apply a number of training techniques to achieve your training goals. My pup was a rambunctious 10 week old puppy when we met, and the progress we've made is remarkable. I needed help with pretty much everything, but really wanted to focus on biting, walking and potty training. Within four weeks, my dog has learned bite control, walks like a champ on a leash, and hasn't had an accident inside in a few weeks. Everyone tells me how well behaved she is for her age (14 weeks). He is punctual and very generous with his time. Every session that we've had has gone well over the hour allotted. It's really not so much about training your dog, but training you how to take control and achieve your desired behaviors. I highly recommend Jeff for your dog training needs! UPDATE: 01/04/18 It's been a few weeks since my last training session with Jeff and I still get compliments all the time of how well behaved my pup is for her age (almost 5 months now). The foundation that we received from Jeff set me and my pup up for a happy life together. Honestly, it was worth every cent. Thanks Jeff!! read more

A A Comet Dog Training Services - Pet Training Near Me

I first worked with Jeff several years ago with another pup so I immediately thought of him when my new BEARDIE arrived at my home. He has been patient and consistent while working with me and my pup. He has helped me learn to work diligently in order to see lasting results. I appreciate his positive reinforcement technique as it works well for me and my dog. I highly recommend Jeff as a skilled dog (and owner) trainer. read more

Our family of 7 had issues when it came to our 9 month husky weighing 80 pounds. Our dog, Armani is very energetic and loves attention, so much that she would continuously jump on anyone who would enter the yard or her kennel. The jumping would soon lead to an aggressive dog who would rap her arms around us and begin nibbling, biting, scratching and everything in between. We struggled to even put a leash on her, as she would nearly attack us for it. To allow her out of the kennel we would have to rush into the house in fear of her attacking. Walking was out of the picture at that point because we would only be able to get her down the street and she would lay down and refuse to continue. . Her behavior became a big issue as we weren't really able to enjoy our dog as we liked, so we decided to finally do something. We hired a trainer who only lasted 15 minutes in the first session and told us she was sorry but there was nothing she can do to help. Minutes after that Jeff was contacted and the very next day we met up, 4 days later we started training. Armani threw big fits on her first day with Jeff, by the second session we weren't able to put her in her crate to get her to class and with no problem, Jeff came over and helped us out. At about her third session with Jeff she was entering the crate any time she saw the door open and wont leave it until we ask her to, she even learned to jump off the truck (something she was terrified of doing). Armani now enjoys walks on a loose leash by our side. Not only has Jeff helped us out with our dogs behavioral  issues but he's made it so much easier to control her. One month in and our family is finally able to have a calm and respectful dog read more

A A Comet Dog Training Services - Pet Training Near Me

Jeff has done a great job training me so I can train my year old pup. He helped me learn the proper, relaxed way that worked best for me and my dog. My dog is doing so much better on the leash now when we walk, it's a pleasure to walk him. I greatly appreciate the extra time Jeff has spent with us. I am a retired teacher so being "taught" something new was good for me. I thoroughly recommend Jeff for dog training. read more

Jeff with AA Comet Dog Training helped us train our unruly lab into a calmer and more enjoyable dog. Before working with Jeff we had a hard time controlling our dog on a leash. He was super hyper and constantly on the lookout for trouble. He is now much more enjoyable to be around. He doesn't bolt out the door. He walks nicely on a leash and follows basic commands without hesitation. We would recommend AA Comet Dog Training to help give you the skills needed to get your dog under control. read more

About a year ago I contacted Jeff to help me train my 4 month old beagle mix. He was very prompt in returning my call and setting up our first session, and assured me that he always worked with people with complicated work schedules , that is why I decided he was a good fit. That and all the great reviews on Yelp. However my experience with him was very different. I am angry at myself for not having seen the signs at our first meeting, when on of his dogs ran after my puppy and Jeff had to use his correction collar to get his dog back and then scolded me for freaking out, when my puppy was yelping after his large dog was chasing him and knocking him over. I thought it was just an unfortunate event , and handed over cash for 8 sessions. He wanted to meet on the same time and day every week, and lecture me about being consistent when I had initially told him that my work schedule was different every week. Then when I would make a change at work to make the sessions he would make last minute cancellations. Sometimes saying it was health problems, other days saying that the park was to crowded and it would not be a good learning environment for my dog. On one of the sessions I took my nephew , who would watch my puppy on my work days and Jeff got upset and told him to go sit somewhere else because he was a distraction. As for his training methods, they really did not work for my fearful dog. In fact I left one session in tears when he demonstrated the forceful down command and my puppy was yelping and crying , so much that I noticed people around us look in horror. Soon after I started our sessions I noticed my dog would growl when handled near his crate, I felt that this was brought on by fear, since we had been doing crate work with Jeff. I decided not to return after three sessions, didn't even try to get my money back because I just didn't want to deal with him. I was able to correct my dogs walks with a front clip harness , he quickly learned down with treats , and all of his other issues where just part of him being a rambunctious puppy, which he has mostly grown out of. I did not previously post a review because I thought maybe my experience was a one time thing since he seemed to be dealing with some personal issues, however after having seen some recent reviews I think people should be informed before handing over money to someone who is not what he advertised himself to be. read more

All I can say is well worth the investment. I have a young energetic beagle pup (6 months) that I took to Jeff because I could not find his off button. With the guidance of Jeff's training methods and a lot, a lot of walks I have to say that the off switch is now somewhat programmed in my dog. He was chewing up everything, nipping at my kids and visitors and was pottying in the house. Now he is pottying outside on a regular, he is getting pretty good at being inside his crate without whimpering all day, walks right beside me when we are on our walks and will sit when I stop, listens to commands and the nipping is almost non existent. Jeff is very knowledgeable when it comes to dogs. I think he realized that mine was a handful but he took the time to go over everything with patience and reinforced things over and over until I understood and was following through correctly. You definitely need to buy in to Jeff's methods and need to consistently put work in to see the results. I started realizing the changes in my dog by about the 5th or 6th lessons. After that, it all started coming together. I can now say that my little terror is more controlled and is starting to become a joy to be around. Thanks to Jeff we are laying a great foundation to build on for a well behaved dog. Thanks Jeff!! read more