I contacted Jeff last fall when I was losing my mind due to my dog's consistent evening meltdowns. I had tried so many strategies from online reading with absolutely no result and I was getting more stressed by the day. In just one Zoom session, Jeff listened to the situation and made several very tactical suggestions. The results were immediate and I broke the cycle of frustration I was having with my dog. I only feel bad that I never went back to Jeff ...because it wasn't necessary - thank you! If you are struggling with your dog's behavior, don't hesitate to contact Jeff. He truly changed my relationship with my dog in one short session. read more

4.5 stars We messaged Jeff and were able to get an appointment a week out. Our newly adopted dog was pulling and misbehaving and driving us CRAZY! Jeff calmed us down and reinforced that we got a good pup on our hands. He even supervised our very first dog park visit which we were VERY glad he was there for. The training part of the training session was a bit lacking. He was training US more than the pup. That is totally understandable, but I would have liked more dog training too? read more

Jeff helped us so much! We adopted our dog, Ted, from the SPCA in June, and he was very fearful. He was afraid of going on walks, he wouldn't let us put collars, harnesses, or leashes on him, he would bark like crazy if we had any guests come into our apartment, and he wasn't housetrained. We had one zoom session and 3 in-person sessions with Jeff, and now Ted is about 98% housetrained, has no problem with guests, and he loves walks! He used to hide, growl, and snap when we tried to put the leash on him, and we weren't able to walk him at all for the first two months we had him, but now he actually gets excited when we get the leash out! Jeff gave us excellent advice throughout the whole process and we couldn't have done it without him. read more

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I cannot recommend Jeff enough. We are completely pet-inexperienced and just got a puppy. After a week or so of combing through YouTube videos and articles, trying to make sense of the sometimes conflicting advice, we decided to find a trainer. I reached out to many, but Jeff stood out. He appeared to be highly experienced and seemed to genuinely want to help (rather that some others that felt a bit like money grabs). We had a phone call with Jeff and briefly discussed our concerns. Just from the conversation, we were able to take some of his quick advice into action and felt a noticeable amount of stress off our shoulders. We knew right away that Jeff was the trainer for us, and asked him to come for an in-home visit. What a game-changer the visit was. Jeff is very friendly and professional, and arrived well-prepared with documented materials for us to keep. He walked us through the major points of puppy training, focusing on the parts that he knew we were struggling with. It was a completely customized experience. He included my 6 and 7 year old daughters in the training as well. He taught us not by just SHOWING us, but by having US do the exercises with our puppy, so WE felt comfortable. We covered a ton of material, and our entire family is adjusting our new and improved dog training methods. After our visit, Jeff emailed us a follow up (like a doctor's after visit report) with reminders and recommendations as well as some additional resources that would help. Our family has already started putting his advice into practice, and we feel much more confident as pet owners now. We are so grateful that Jeff has shared his expertise with our family. He will be our go-to trainer for all future training help we may need as our pup grows up. read more

The first session was amazing. We're still yet to implement Jeff's suggestions but he shared with us lots of great pointers and insights. We really appreciated his detail-oriented style focused on understanding dog's behavior, noting what works, and how to best manage that. After all, dogs have their own personalities that may not be exactly what we want them to be. read more

Jeff was very kind and thorough when we had a video consultation for our new adopted puppy during lockdown. He also took the time to answer a follow-up email 2 years later. While we didn't end up training in person (protocol at the time), his advice was spot-on and he truly cared that both us and our dog were set up for success! read more

Jeff was a fantastic help to me. I'm living in Costa Rica and I needed help setting up the foundations of training for my new puppy Mika. Over a zoom session, he provided me with a doable program, vital insights and helped me set realistic expectations and priorities. Now a month and a half later Mika and I are doing great and she has steady progress. Jeff was extremely professional, empathetic and expert in all things puppy, and I wholeheartedly recommend him and his remote services (over zoom). read more

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Jeff is an excellent trainer who was able to help us train our puppy on a variety of topics! Each time we met with Jeff, he would help us with ways to work on the different issues we were having with our puppy. It was personalized and tailored to our situation! We will definitely continue to book with Jeff! read more

Jeff is amazing! I spoke with him on the phone today (after leaving a voicemail last night) about my dachshund who began having behavioral problems about a month ago. She had a successful back surgery 6 months ago but her back pain returned and since then she has been deathly afraid to be handled. I called Jeff asking if he could help her and while this wasn't something he believed he could fix himself, he did take his time speaking with me about my next steps. He provided references for vet behaviorist and information on how I could try to make her feel more comfortable on my own. I can see how much Jeff cares about animals. He really took the time to help me through my stressful process and even gave me words of encouragement at the end of our conversation. 5 stars for Jeff and his amazing company. It is so refreshing to know there are good people in this world. Thank you so much Jeff. You gave me hope for my little pup! read more

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Jeff has such a big heart and so much love for dogs. He has been so helpful and generous with his advice.

You can just feel how much Jeff loves (and knows!) dogs! I haven't trained my dog with Jeff - actually, I'm in the process of adopting! BUT I have to write this review because I just got off the phone with him and cannot thank him enough for his honest feedback, advice, and help as I go through deciding on a dog to adopt. You can tell from talking to him that he has a ton of experience and really LOVES dogs! He gave me some objective feedback and advice... and I really appreciated his help (especially considering I haven't provided any business yet). Thank you SO much Jeff! When I adopt my dog, you can guess where I'll be going for training!! :) read more

I adopted a senior dog with some stranger reactivity / owner guarding behaviors and reached out to Jeff for help after finding him on google, and I'm so glad I did! Jeff does a very thorough initial consultation via email/phone, and came to our in-person session prepared with notes, strategies, and lots of wisdom! He approached us and our dog with a great big open heart, which really meant a lot. There have been plenty of times where I felt overwhelmed or judged for not knowing how to address some of my dog's behaviors, but Jeff's care and control put both me and her at ease. His advice was actionable - it felt like he was training me as much as the dog, which I think is a fair burden of responsibility :) He was realistic about what we're working with but also reassuring about the progress we've made, and encouraging about the faith he has in our good girl! Overall very caring, knowledgeable, and understanding - highly recommend! read more

My husband and I just got an 8 week old golden retriever, and we reached out to Jeff to get some tips on puppy training. Communication with Jeff was super easy and clear, and after an initial phone consultation where he answered some of my more pressing and immediate questions, Jeff came over to our house to meet our puppy and see our puppy set up. During his visit, he was able to give great guidance on how to work on separation anxiety with our pup and show us how to start training on Sit and Come. He was also just generally awesome at reassuring me about this whole puppy raising process. Best 90 minutes ever. He then followed up over email with some personalized tips for training our puppy. I highly recommend Jeff, especially for first time puppy owners or even for those who have already had puppies like my husband. Both of us found our time with Jeff super valuable! read more

Jeff is incredible. Seriously like a dog whisperer. We have a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, so he is very big and needs to be calmer than other puppies, so that he doesn't accidentally hurt someone. We had two sessions with Jeff, and right away he was a calming influence for him. Same for the second session. This was good, because we really do need to work on him being calm and Jeff not only came across with a calming demeanor, but gave us a lot of tips on how to work with him. Overall, he's a well-behaved dog, but most of that is due to the tips and help Jeff gave us in our first session. In fact, Jeff was so good that when we went to puppy training, people were wondering how we had already taught our dog the things they were teaching in class. Jeff is ahead of the game, he's on top of it and he's a calming influence who puppies listen to. If I could do it over again, I would skip the classes and just have Jeff train my dog exclusively. read more

Our dog Annie, a 14-pound white Cockapoo looks like the sweetest dog on the planet. And she is, until you try to walk her by another dog. Then she becomes Cujo on steroids. We needed help with her walking, her barking, and her attack dog tendencies. Fortunately, we called Jeff Stallings. Not only did he find ways to help Annie feel better, he made us feel better. First he carefully explained what was going on with her, and with some simple techniques, Jeff had Annie walking at our side, not darting all over the sidewalk. He purposely sought out other dogs to get her into the red zone and showed us how to minimize the conflict. Best of all, he offered to take Annie on a shake-down cruise--at no extra charge--through Fort Funston, where there are dogs at every turn. After about ten minutes he had Annie off leash, and it was truly gratifying to see her interact appropriately, that is to say, peacefully with other dogs. We highly recommend Jeff. His love for dogs comes through right away, and he's passionate about what he does. You can't do better than that. read more

While Jeff couldn't help me with my particular dog "issue", he was kind enough to call me & listen to the problems I was having (potty re-training a 7 yr old), and was able to refer me to someone who'd be able to help. While I can't currently afford to go to said referral, you know it's a caring person when they go out of their way to help another person and pup! Kudos on the excellent & personal customer service & for taking the time to even explain things unrelated to my pup's issues!!!! read more

Just to prove what a miracle worker Jeff is, I was able to have a party in my tiny 400 square foot studio this weekend without a single bark from Georgia! This is a game changer. I had already fallen in love with my rescue pittie but saw only a dark path together in front of us, imagining I'd never feel comfortable bringing many people into the house at the same time without her scaring everyone. By using Jeff's suggestions, it was a breeze and all those same people that were scared of her before are begging to dog sit next time I'm out of town. What a relief! read more

I adopted a 3 year old deaf rescue pup less than a month ago, and wanted to make sure I could give her all the support possible to develop into a calm, socialized, well-behaved dog. I wanted to work with a trainer for basic obedience, leash reactivity, and managing the dog's peculiar fears that likely are related to her deafness. The trainer the shelter recommended didn't respond to my calls/emails for a while, so I decided to look on Yelp for a trainer. I spent extensive time reading reviews and websites; Jeff was the obvious choice. Even before we met in person, I appreciated the resources Jeff offered on his website, the timely and attentive manner in which he responded to my inquiry, and the calm assurance he gave that we were doing right by our dog. (My dog is deaf and quite smart/sweet, though she seems poorly socialized, as with many dogs who have spent years in a shelter.) Jeff's arrival put both me and the dog instantly at ease. He's got a commanding, even-keeled presence, and she wasn't concerned at all about walking with him right away. He showed us how to walk her, taught us how to train her, and answered EVERY question we had (and we had a bunch). Most importantly, he took note of our concerns and made sure to address each one and provide a viable solution. He also responded promptly, thoroughly, and very helpfully when I followed up with him after our session because my dog seemed to have taken issue with my roommate and was behaving aggressively toward her. Not only am I happy with the solution he suggested, but his thoughtful response made me feel like I am not alone with this unknown being and I can rely on him for support if need be. We've only had one session with Jeff so far (our next is scheduled for 3 weeks from now, by my request), and I plan to have several more. He is so kind, considerate, experienced, and knowledgeable that I know he'll be an incredible resource going forward into dog ownership. He works with the owner to develop routines and solutions that work for both owner and dog. And he's just all-around awesome! I look forward to working with him in the future. read more

Holy cow. Or should I say, holy puppy. Jeff is good. While he can't work miracles, what he was able to achieve in 90 minutes if pretty extraordinary. My puppy had a serious biting problem coupled with an overall total lack of self-control. Jeff both directly taught my dog, and taught me how to reinforce and improve upon the teachings. I could not recommend him more highly. read more

We called Jeff shortly after bringing home our Jack Russell Terrier puppy. This was our second Jack so we knew what we were getting into but our new puppy was a lot more "active" than our last (or at least I had forgotten how much work a puppy was and Scout being a Jack Russell it's x2). He was biting a lot and with two kids that worried me. Jeff responded to my email promptly. Everyone else I emailed took a few days to get back to me. He called me the next morning and fit us into his schedule for the weekend. Jeff came over for a 90 minute session and he was so helpful. He immediately put my mind at ease that I hadn't made a mistake getting a puppy. He remind us that Scout was a puppy and assured me that with discipline and time he'd be fine. He even helped us with housebreaking Scout and stayed extra to make sure Scout went outside. All of his suggestions are complete common sense. Nothing outlandish or crazy. He also strongly suggested puppy socialization as being the most important thing we could do for Scout over the next 8 weeks and gave us the names of two places to go. We went to Puppy Prep in SF with Scout many times and I'm happy to say, Scout is now well socialized and at ease with other dogs. The thing that impresses me the most about Jeff is he was so good at follow-up and checking in on us to see how everything was going. I can tell he truly cares about the dogs and the families he works with. It's not so we will schedule more sessions, he just absolutely cares 100% about making life with your dog the best it can be. We are still practicing all the things he taught us and are seeing strides in Scout. I can't recommend Jeff enough. We will probably have him out again to work on things like walking on the leash, come command and other things but honestly a lot of this is just repetition and consistency. No matter how young or old your dog is, Jeff will be able to help. And, he's a great guy, fun to talk to and great with the kids who will be part of the dog's life. read more

I can't say enough nice things about my experience working with Jeff. But, I'll try :) I was having some housebreaking issues with my three year old terrier. I had moved, and it was as if she'd forgotten everything we'd worked on. Penny (aforementioned terrier) was tuned into Jeff from the moment they met. He had an energy which was very gentle, but seemed to demand her attention. She kept looking to him for cues as we all went for a walk together. It was really cool. This is a guy who just gets dogs. Neato. Jeff explained to me that dogs are poor generalists, so just because she learned not to go inside at my old apartment, it didn't mean the new apartment was included in her list of "places I don't pee". Ah ha! I thought, and continued to think, as Jeff broke down the world-according-to-Penny, and I began to understand how I could get on the same page as my dog. Jeff really took his time to make sure that I had everything I needed to feel confident solving my behavioral issues with Penny. He introduced me to clicker training, which has been a lot of fun! The very next day after my session with Jeff, I saw a marked improvement with Penny and I felt much more confident. Jeff was excellent about follow-up. I heard from him several times afterwards, and he's repeatedly been available to answer any questions I might have. I think you have to consider Jeff's follow-through, his prompt responses to phone calls and emails, when calculating the cost value of a session with him. This is a great behavioralist who genuinely cares about his clients, their pets, and the success of his sessions. I recommend Jeff without reservation. read more

We hired Jeff to help with Cooper's anxiety and fearfulness when walking in the city. He gave us some great resources and tips / worked with Cooper to help him feel more comfortable. Very helpful and would recommend to everyone looking to properly train their pup! read more

Things to love about Jeff and his service 1) Great guy (my dog and I both agree) 2) Great approach: (1) exercise, (2) calm/submissive mind, (3) affection (similar to Caesar Milan)...and the opposite of what most of us do. 3) Flexible (see below) For my dog, she had two problems I wanted to deal with with my five year old lab. First, she is bad on leash (pulls, some leash rage) and she go nuts around skate boarders. I had tried other trainers and classes, and for the most part Zoe is a good dog. But no other training method or trainer worked to address these last two problems. On the first, Jeff and I worked together. After just a couple of sessions (mostly training me, as my dog complied with Jeff within just a few minutes) things are much better. On the skateboard issue, Jeff spent time with my dog without me to help desensitize her to skateboards. For me, this is perfect. He drops by my office and picks her up and brings her back. He even grabbed her a few days while I was out of town and she was staying at the Wag Hotel. Super flexible. Anyway, if you are considering working with a trainer, I can highly recommend Jeff. My only regret is that I didn't find him earlier. read more

Awesome guy that knows what he's doing! He helped us with managing Edies separation anxiety and just a few days later we can already see some slight improvement. read more

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Working with Jeff has been an absolutely incredible experience! His kindness and love for dogs shows through his positive training philosophy and he clearly is an expert in dog behavior and the issues that tend to arise in dog training. We began working with Jeff during the peak of shelter in place. As first time puppy owners we met with Jeff virtually and he walked us through his puppy plan. I am convinced this set us up for success when our puppy finally arrived! As our puppy has grown and new issues have arisen, Jeff has expertly navigated us through these problems both virtually and in person. Our puppy is growing up to be a friendly, well behaved, and lovable fellow and we truly credit Jeff's guidance for this! read more

Jeff is awesome! The second he walked in my house, it was like an episode of the dog whisperer! My dog Stella (a super sweet but very fearful lab mix), has a tendency to bark and growl a lil when strangers enter the house, well, not with Jeff! He walked right in, ignored her, not a peep from Stella. We then chatted a bit, again ignoring Stella who btw was totally chill, then Jeff sat on the couch and Stella sat right next to him, it was amazing!!! That really speaks for itself. Jeff really understands the dog's mind. we then went for a walk around the neighborhood, where Jeff, pointed out all the things that i was doing wrong (causing the unwanted behavior btw). my block is currently undergoing construction, so it was a perfect time to challenge her fearfulness. later, we went for a ride to fort funston, for a good while and worked on more issues. he was totally dedicated to Stella the whole time. Also, he offered to lend me some equipment at no extra cost AND on top of that, countless encouraging, informational emails/texts/calls. awesome customer service! Thank you Jeff! It's amazing how much difference u made in one afternoon. Alex read more

I cannot say enough good things about Jeff! I was at the "end of my rope" with our puppy (who is about 11 months old). We had been going to dog school, but he seemed to regressing from what he learned. I just kind of needed someone to help me get back on track. Jeff was wonderful. One of the issues about Harry that really bothered me was pulling on the leash. He had us get a gentle leader and showed us how to properly use it. It helped tremendously. I can now proudly say that my son can walk my dog almost perfectly. Jeff was so knowledgeable about dogs and explained everything to me about their behavior, etc. We are now doing clicker training with Harry and he is responding rather well. He still has his moments, but Jeff taught me how to deal with them and gave me lots of tips and hints of things to do. My favorite is "one step forward, two steps back". I also love the communication. He didn't just come for the first session, get paid and we never heard from him again. We have been in contact since our visit and he says to email him with any questions or concerns I may have. He has been great about answering my email and questions. He has definitely gone "above and beyond" the call of duty. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs help with their dog! read more

Jeff's a great guy, and he's a very experienced and knowledgeable dog trainer. We recently had a session with Jeff where he spent time with our 9 month old rescue, Coby, and our family to discuss Coby's behavior and strategies for training Coby. Jeff quickly and clearly understood what was best for Coby in terms of how we need to respond to his behaviors and train him moving forward. I found Jeff to be very thoughtful and instructive. He was also excellent at explaining exactly why his recommended training techniques make sense given Coby's background and disposition. We had a very positive experience working with Jeff and he is highly recommended! read more

Jeff is a truly great trainer -- for me and my puppy, Mostly. Jeff has been patient, given lots of great and specific advice, and has helped me to become more confident. Mostly was only 10 weeks old when we first started working with Jeff, and she is now a few months later 1. house-trained 2. does awesome at sit, stay, and 'stay on your bed' 3. is much improved on the leash and 4. well-socialized. Everyone that meets Mostly talks about how well-behaved and friendly she is. This is in large part due to the training that Jeff provided. Jeff is also really great at listening to your questions and concerns, and I never felt judged or condescended to. Mostly is my first puppy, and I really appreciated Jeff's patience with me as I learned how to train her! read more

Jeff is an amazing dog trainer and a great guy. My husband and I recently got our cute, little puppy, Rosie Lee. We want to make sure that we do everything right to makes sure she turns into a friendly, well behaved, adjusted pet. Rosie Lee was taken from her mom too early so we knew it was critical. After reaching out to Jeff regarding Rosie, he was responsive and concerned - he really wanted to make sure she was socialized. Jeff came over to our house for a new puppy training/consultation. Rosie responded to him immediately. He definitely has a natural presence with dogs. He gave us wonderful advice and a few tricks of the trade. He followed up our meeting with a very detailed email summarizing his advice for Rosie. Since our consultation, he has invited us to 2 puppy socials. He wants to see us succeed with Rosie. He follows up regularly: sending articles about puppies, etc. I highly recommend Jeff. He is knowledgeable, kind, and has a passion for pups. read more

What a great experience for our rescue terrier and us! Jeff was very professional and explained his method of training from the get go. Easy to get an appointment and on the weekend! Exchanged emails before hand and he gave great advice on some training tools to get before we even met. Jeff trained me as well as our dog. He saw my anxiety and explained how Mak (our westie) could pick up on it and how being more relaxed and in control would benefit Mak and lessen his anxiety. We started out in the house and then hit the streets of San Francisco. Typically Mak goes nuts when he sees, hears or smells another dog. With our new Gentle Leader and training from Jeff, Mak made HUGE improvements in our first session. Jeff left us with more training tools at the end of our session and followed up with emails and additional info and to check on our progress. Thanks Jeff! read more

Jeff is a kind and empathetic trainer. He understands the stress of a new puppy and has helped instill a sense of confidence in me, and has reminded me to be patient. It was immensely valuable to have him connect us with other new puppy people in the area as well, especially since larger socials fill up quickly. Good to have a good network! Thank you Jeff. read more

I am very impressed with the level of knowledge Jeff has, in addition to his great customer service before, during AND after our training session. Upon his prompt arrival at our house, I was amazed by how quickly our new (Rocket Dog Rescue!) dog Carl was able to learn what Jeff was teaching him. Jeff had Carl sitting and staying very quickly, and he taught us (with the help of a Gentle Leader) how to walk our dog, so our dog won't walk us! He is very professional, from his customized work shirt (which even had his QR Code on it!) to his ability to really understand what both my partner, myself and most importantly my dog needed to learn. He offered follow-up advice free of charge and I feel like he'll be there for us long after our amazing training session. I highly recommend Jeff as your future dog trainer! read more

Jeff Stallings came highly recommended from the folks at Bernal Beast (which is a huge endorsement already from those who know that crew). I engaged Jeff before I adopted my GSD at 8 weeks to help me with initial house management, and then met with him every other week for the first couple of months, and now meet with him 1 - 2 times a month. As a first-time puppy/dog parent, I don't know how I would have handled things without Jeff keeping me from falling off the proverbial ledge. He was great in helping me manage expectations (i.e., adopting a puppy is an upheaval - be prepared), stressing positive reinforcement while keeping strong boundaries and demonstrating an understanding of the individual animal. I definitely did my homework and treat every day as a training day, and Jeff is fantastic at working through and prioritizing areas to focus on depending on where the dog is in their development cycle. As a 'single dad' I think it was good for me to have a male trainer. I have taken my pup to classes at SF Bernal Beast (also great for when you want to train your dog in a group setting!) and the teachers are amazing women with that voice that so many dogs - including my girl - just fall in love with. I do not have that voice/personality, and Jeff sets a great example for any male handler. Having him come to my home and work through real-life in-home challenges and behaviors has been indispensable. Jeff was also with me and my pup on her first leash walk and dog park excursion, and it was great to have him set the example, and help me understand what to expect, and what will come over time. I highly recommend Jeff for anyone interested in in-home training, I know he's helped many dogs with challenging behavioral issues, I can speak as a new puppy dad, it's been a great experience thanks in large part to Jeff's guidance. read more

WOW!! During my first phone call with Jeff (before I even paid him) he'd given me an idea on how to stop my dogs from barking. I got off the phone and did what he said and in less than an hour reduced my dog's barking down to almost nothing. At our first meeting he had one of my dogs walking without pulling on the leash and the other dog behaving perfectly fine in the house with a stranger. No blood, no hospital visit, no problems! I've hired three, yes, three dog trainers within the last 4 years and none of them did what Jeff did and he did it in 1 1/2 hours!!! read more

Our ten pound pomeranian was having issues not obeying commands. Jeff gave us some incredible, simple tips on adjustments we needed to make in our parenting. Its amazing how much more obedient our little pomeranian is. Thank you Jeff for your wisdom and educating us! You're the best! read more

Jeff was perfect! He helped us set up our puppy's nest in our apartment, stressed the importance of socialisation and even started command training with us! Jeff was everything we were looking for at this early stage of puppy-ownership. We got more out of an hour and a half session than we could have ever imagined! Highly recommend! read more

Jeff is so helpful. He's quite insightful but approaches every dog with humility, recognizing that each dog is unique and every training challenge is an opportunity for him to learn more. We had him do an in-person consultation and training session, and followed up by phone. We took his advice and watched our dog's behavior improve. He is generous with his time and his advice. We recommend him wholeheartedly! read more

We're working through some fear and anxiety issues with our two year old rescue mutt, Cooper, and Jeff has been indispensable. Dr. Jeannine Berger at the SPCA has given us a behavior modification plan that we're trying our best to implement, which is where Jeff has been such a great help. The tl;dr is: * The obvious: he knows dog behavior cold, and has a wealth of training experience to draw on, and he's constantly learning. * With another trainer we tried, we had one session and never heard from him again. Not Jeff. His follow-up is second to none. * He's not so dogmatic (no pun intended) about any single methodology that he won't modify a training plan to fit the dog. We've worked with four different trainers, and while they all have strengths, Jeff really hit the sweet spot for us. Cooper is fearful/anxious around strangers, and protective of our house, which means it's difficult for us to have guests, and he needs management when he's around others. Jeff has helped us practice introducing Cooper to people in our house, and we've already seen progress. In addition, Jeff recommended that we record our sessions, which we wouldn't have thought to do, and that video will be extremely handy to show others the introduction process before we ask them to do it. Along the way, Jeff has also helped us grow as trainers (which you become by default when you adopt your first dog), and I already feel more confident teaching Cooper different behaviors. As Jeff says, each thing you teach your dog is like learning a bit more of a foreign language, and our doggie French is improving, so to speak. So that's basically it. Jeff knows his stuff, and you won't get better support from anyone else. Cooper still has a couple of issues (and he might for the whole of his life, regardless of how well or how much we train him), but we're extremely happy to have Jeff's help as we work through them. read more

I've worked with Jeff twice now and each time his provided great customized advice that we've been able to put into practice. The latest time we met I was having major problems with my dog becoming fearful and aggressive in my dog friendly office. Jeff had some specific suggestions that have helped a ton and probably more powerful he really changed my mindset about what was going on so that I could relax and in turn my dog could start having success. Thank you so much Jeff! read more