Jason is an incredible teacher and trainer. We are so happy with all of our sessions and noticed improvements with our dog (lola) after less than a month of implementing Jason's techniques. We completed 4 training sessions with Jason for our senior Great Dane to work on separation anxiety, resource guarding, staying in place, recall, and proper walking etiquette. Having a big dog, we knew it was important to have complete control over her in all situations but were worried she was too old to learn any habits learned from her previous owner. Boy were we wrong! Our first session focused on Jason getting to know Lola and what brought us to training. From there, we worked on learning her body language and having her respond to us when we say her name. Next week focused on putting her in her crate and working on separation anxiety. This helped tremendously. Our dog used to howl, bark, and whine for hours in the crate. Now, she enjoys her crate and is calm when she enters, and can settle down quickly. The next session focused on putting Lola in "place". This was done through positive reinforcement and rewarding her for her correct behavior. Lola can now go to place when someone comes to the door and does not leave until released. Our final 2 sessions worked on proper walking etiquette and recall. We've noticed Lola stays by our side more closely and doesn't pull us when walking and also uses the bathroom very quickly when we go out for our nightly walk. Previously, she would only go in the park or very specific spots of grass. The recall session was fun and educational. We are seeing improvements with Lola coming back to us when called. Jason does a great job checking in throughout training and is always open to any questions you might have. He's kind and patient with his customers and their dogs, Lola gets so excited when she sees him. We're so happy we chose Jason as our trainer and are thrilled with Lola's improvement throughout the training sessions. read more

We just completed our 4 sessions with Jason and in a little over a month (each session is spaced out a week or two apart) and my now 6 month old is already 1) crate trained 2) walking SO much better on a leash and learning to be 3) calm on cue and 4) recall. When I first got my puppy, he was 3 months old and Shiba owners keep telling me only to use positive reinforcement training. I did my research and decided that I will look for a trainer who employs balanced training methods especially since my goal is to be able to walk with my dog off-leash. (More on this later.) This is the article that convinced me I should opt for balanced training: https://longhaultrekkers.com/balanced-dog-training/ If I was a dog, I'd want Jason to be my owner. Because he is the perfect balance of letting dogs be dogs, while still creating structure to set dogs up for success. Setting up a dog for success, for starters, mean that you are training them to be calm, that they are being trained not to get excited when a stranger or another dog or a bird is within the vicinity. That means I can't just introduce my pup to other pups on the street to say 'hi'. Pet parents, there is a proper way of introducing dogs, so please please be respectful of other dogs and owners. Jason breaks down his training into small baby steps so you can easily follow the training - when yo add distractions, duration, etc. I have learned so much from Jason - he is very passionate about what he does and he will make sure your dog gets what is needed. He goes above and beyond to train your dog and keep you and your dog safe. Now, a note on off-leash dogs. There is a lot of discipline, work and trust involved here and unless you have control over your dog and are confident that you can call your dog back despite distance and distractions, don't do it. Your dog CAN get hurt, or CAN hurt other dogs. Keep Brooklyn a safe space for dogs - the more well-informed dog owners are, the better our chances are at keeping a dog-friendly community. read more

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We cannot recommend Jason enough. We got our second dog, Rice, as a puppy about 3 months ago, and Jason was highly recommended by our friends. Not only did we want to get the basic training done, but we also have another 7-year-old dog with severe separation anxiety. Jason is incredibly knowledgeable about dog training and has an absolute passion for it. We did multiple sessions with Jason, covering crate training, basic commands, leash training, recalls, and more, and all went smoothly. The training was very successful, and we are very happy and proud of Rice now that she's well trained. Between each session, we would ask Jason questions, and he's always responsive and helpful. You can trust Jason 100%. read more

I can not overstate how much Jason has helped us and our dog Couscous. He literally turned things around for us and our reactive pup. Before starting our work with Jason, we found ourselves returning from walks in tears of frustration. These days, I return home so proud of Couscous. Even situations that are still challenging for her to navigate are no longer so stressful for us because we have more confidence and a much better understanding of her needs. She also understands what we want from her in those moments, so the reactivity that does pop up is brief and she quickly calms down to check in with us. The biggest difference we found with Jason versus other training we did prior to working with him, was how involved he was. It feels like he is fully in it with us, always reachable to help, checks in with us to see how things are going, and ready to explore different options and methods to find the right mix of tools for us and Couscous. We love the continuing group walks in the park. We cannot recommend Jason enough, thank you Jason! read more

Jason has been instrumental in helping our dog dog, Toast, be comfortable around people and other dogs. When we first adopted Toast, he was afraid of everyone and every dog that we could barely make it down the block without him getting scared or reacting. Toast is a 70lb dog so when he reacts, he REACTS. We luckily found Jason who was able to help train Toast (and us) on how to manage certain triggers. Toast is now able to go on long walks without reacting and we have even been able to have people over at our apartment without him freaking out. Even after our formal sessions ended, we still meet up with Jason monthly to go on dog walks, which helps Toast socialize. I highly recommend Jason for your dog training needs. He's the best in the biz. read more

Very professional and thorough. Stayed with us over schedule to help if he didn't have another appointment after. Can tell he really cares about my dog. Really appreciate the flexibility with my schedule changes! Very good at reading and identifying the issues with my dog. Also techniques taught and actively follows up between sessions. My dog improved a lot after each session. Unfortunately I'm not very alpha so its difficult to get my dog to where he needs to be only after 4 sessions. But that's not Jason's fault. All and all, would definitely rehire and recommend. read more

Jason came highly recommended to us through our rescue group. He is, luckily for us, Brooklyn based! My only regret is waiting so long to schedule a consultation with him. Regardless of what your pup's issues are, Jason reminds us that our objective is always to be our dog's advocate. Both the training process as well as the philosophy the lessons are rooted in are just as much for us humans as they are for our pups. My husband, dog and I are three sessions in and have not only learned so much but have also seen amazing results in Penny and her behavior. Jason is a wealth of knowledge, there are so many things we, as pawrents, can implement that will assist our pups and allow them to thrive so we in turn can thrive as well! Remember, dogs benefit most from consistency, structure and routine, so stick with it! Jason's website has many helpful video tutorials to assist with homework and the scheduling system is a breeze to use as well. read more

Canine Cohen Dog Training and Behavior Modification - The translational leash has worked wonders! - Pet Training Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jason is a fantastic trainer. I could not be happier about the progress we made with our rescue pit bull Buffy. We worked with Jason a handful of times. His approach is calm, attentive, firm but, loving. Buffy is a wonderful dog, who needed to brush up on her manners. With Jason's guidance, Buffy has great etiquette now! Thanks to Jason, my pup and I have an even better, more loving relationship! read more

When we first got a dog, we spent a lot of time trying to decide whether to try and go it ourselves with online material or hire a trainer. Trust me, hiring a trainer is well worth the money and Jason has truly been exceptional. He has been giving us the hands on attention and subtle details that you simply cannot get without working with an experienced trainer. When we first adopted our dog, she was extremely reactive to dogs on the street, could not be in the same room as our cat, and had very bad separation anxiety. In only a few sessions, Jason was able to get her to calmly walk past dogs, be left alone without panicking, and she is currently sitting with our cat. Jason has been very patient and explains why you're doing the things he tells you and what it is communicating to the dog. He trains you to understand how to train and communicate with your dog. I am the ultimate selfish Yelp user and rarely post reviews but felt compelled for Jason because he is really fantastic. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer and suggest getting in touch with him as soon as you adopt/get your dog. read more

We had one session with Jason and it was excellent. He takes his time to get to understand what the issues you are having with your dog, what you have done, and what you are comfortable doing. Every dog is different and every dog owner is different. In our case, we have had trouble with our dog on walks, and after the session, with the skills he taught us, we immediately saw a difference in our dog. Jason is really looking out for what's best for you and your dog and not looking to make a quick buck - we actually initially contacted him regarding a board and train, and instead of just taking our money, he instead recommended us to a place that would better suit our dogs needs. Thanks to him, our dog is more relaxed, and so are we! read more

We were so lucky to be recommended to Jason for some training. The progress we have seen with our Chi-Mix, Scruffy is remarkable! In just a handful of lessons and practicing what we learned we are absolutely thrilled with the results. He gave us the right tools to work with! Scruffy walks so much better on leash, pays attention to us when we approach other dogs on the street and hardly makes a peep when the doorbell rings and people come over. Jason is extremely knowledgable and passionate about working with dogs. His enthusiasm and energy is wonderful and made our training lessons fun! It's also great to be able to reference his training videos when we need a quick refresher on some proper training techniques! Scheduling lessons and communicating with him was a breeze as well, couldn't have asked for better experience. read more

Jason came highly recommended to us after we rescued our dog, Penny. He has a gift and a passion for helping dogs and humans understand each other. His training sessions are reinforced by the Canine Cohen Club: a community of clients that fosters a wealth of information and experience. In addition, Jason is always expanding his already vast skillset by attending lectures and conferences on new training techniques, the mark of a true professional. But the best part about Jason is, with his guidance, we are able to see our dog's full potential. I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

Jason is amazing and I highly recommend working with him. A little background for anyone considering working with him.... I adopted my dog Cora in January 2016. I met Jason a few weeks prior at an adoption event through Badass Animal Rescue in Brooklyn. Jason is very active in the organization and at the time was fostering a a husky-mix, Whiskey, he adopted a few months later. Since meeting Jason in 2016 Cora and I have worked with him over the course of 6 sessions during the past year. Initially we focused on the basics (leash work, crate training, place, down, etc etc) as Cora was young (7-10 months approx.), but we also did behavioral training. Cora was a rescue and was mostly untrained and extremely skittish in the city. Jason helped me a ton dealing with Cora's fear, anxiety and getting her to walk calmly in the city. Additionally, he helped in guiding me towards the appropriate collars and doggy gear to assist with this process. Jason is so on point, from the second he walks through the door he is in control of the training session. He is very much a student of his craft always learning new skills, attending conferences, sharing videos and articles and trying to grow in his abilities as a trainer. I really respect that about him. Jason also focuses a lot on safety and keeping up to date with the latest trends and practices. Even when I'm not scheduled for a session or actively working with Jason he is always quick to respond to my texts and emails with helpful advice and suggestions. Jason is awesome and really knows dogs. I'm excited to keep working with him over the years to come! read more

Can't say enough about Jason as a trainer and general dog advocate. We adopted our dog through Korean Canine and were prompted to set up a training session with Canine Cohen. We've had our dog for a year now and have been training with Jason ever since. Our pup gets very excited and our early days with him were rough but were made infinitely easier with Jason's training and knowledge of dogs. He assured us that what we're going through was normal and gave us all the tools and strategies to help us through the tough puppy days. He leads a group walk also that helps us get our dog to learn how to interact with other dogs in a controlled environment that translates later on our walks. If you're looking for a trainer who has a vast knowledge of dog behavior and how to give you the training to help your pup, I couldn't recommend Jason anymore! read more

Jason's ability to work with dogs is a huge gift and his patience for the dog owners even more so--as the saying goes, "there are no bad dogs, only bad behaviors" (and often bad owners). While we LOVE our dogs like our kids, we're guilty of doing things that are not in service of helping our dogs to make good decisions. Jason shows you how to communicate more effectively with your dog and thus, strengthen the love and relationship between human and canine. Our 3 training sessions were critical for my husband and I to learn the same language and present ourselves as a united front to "our kids." Every penny spent is a lifelong return on investment. read more

My wife and I just had our first session with Jason, and we'll definitely work with him again. Jason does a great job explaining things and and breaking the training down into concrete steps we can follow when he's not there. Very practical - he really helps to think about how to deal with regular 'real world' situations that come up every day (instead of just what a perfect end result should be in a perfect world). read more

Jason is a great guy and has giant amounts of love for dogs and expertise in understanding and modifying their behaviors. He's also really good at explaining what he's doing and giving us insights into what's going on in our dog's mind. We've had two sessions with Jason and they've helped us so much! Our big, enthusiastic pup is so much better on leash and we're finally getting him to stop jumping up on us and our guests, after months of trying (and failing) on our own. Investing in a trainer is a big expense, but the results are definitely worth it, even for a dog without major behavioral issues. Absolutely recommended! read more

We've known Jason for years as fellow volunteers and adopters through Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue, but we recently got to learn what a really skilled trainer he is! We have two large, jumpy and excitable dogs and an almost toddler. During our first session, we worked on place and down were encouraged to get raised place beds (which I'd previously been reluctant to). The beds and the training have made a world of a difference and we accomplished so much in that one session that already our dogs are more calm, and the whole family is doing great. Jason really is one of the best trainers we've worked with because what we thought was going to be a 5 session project was really tackled well in just that one. He is the perfect cross section of speaking dog and human! We will be using Jason for all future road blocks and refreshers ahead, and can't thank him enough. read more

Working with Jason was amazing. We learned more from one session than we could have learned from sifting through endless books and websites, because he knew exactly what we needed. Our dog Zoe is a rescue dog from the south, so still getting used to city life. She's scared of everything, even people. Jason was very patient with her to first build trust before working on her basic skills. He was then very patient with teaching us how to communicate with her to build confidence. After the session he sent us a HUGE summary of everything to keep in mind. Incredible. Zoe is doing so much better and getting more confident every day. read more

Jason is a wonderful trainer. He is kind, knowledgable, and just all around great guy. We and our Tibetan Terrier puppy were very happy to have him work with us for 3 sessions (and we might sign up for more). He gave us essential feedback in training our pup (i am a first time dog owner) and has many resources and information to provide. I think having a trainer is an essential part of raising a dog, even for a few sessions, and I can not recommend Jason /Canine Cohen highly enough. read more

Canine Cohen provides an absolute must-have suite of services for anyone introducing a new furry friend into their home or addressing issues that come up over time. We reached out to Jason after having brought home our new adoptee Dexter, a 60 lb lab mix, from Badass Brooklyn and were struggling to get him comfortable with our 3 rowdy young kids and vice versa. He came to our house for a lengthy assessment of our home environment, family dynamic, and of course Dexter. We then had Jason come back 3 more times, each time working on numerous commands that have been so helpful towards creating a harmonious environment for our new bestie, including sit, down, leave it, off, and the all important place command. Jason is extremely talented, effective, and generous with his time. Most importantly, the skills he teaches get results, and fast. And he provides the understating of how dogs think and tools you need continue with the training after your sessions are finished. I cannot recommend Jason highly enough. Give him a call...you won't regret it. read more

Jason is incredible. I recommend him 100%. He changed my dog's life. The dog was fearful of men and fearful of being outside. By the time Jason's training session was over, this dog was taking treats out of his hand. Jason gave me tips on how to make him feel more comfortable being outside - you should see this dogs tail wagging now when he walks outside! And now the dog curls up with my bf on the sofa. Jason changed this dog's life. He is so patient, kind, and giving. (He also volunteers with dog rescues in the area!!) He is a fantastic, caring, trainer. read more

My husband and I worked with Jason shortly after rescuing our dog back in the fall. He taught us a lot of the basics that helped us build a strong foundation for training our dog and growing with him to figure out what worked best for us all. The best thing about Jason was that he was always encouraging while working with us, never patronizing, which was a fear I had about working with a trainer since I never owned a dog before. He always made us feel good about the work we were doing and provided feedback to us in a positive manner. This made the experience all the better. A few months ago a lady on the street complimented me on how "well behaved" my dog was and friends are always telling us how calm and well mannered he is. Those comments are all in part to Jason helping us establish the best possible relationship with our dog. I'd highly recommend working with him to train your dog! read more

We decided to work with Jason after we had a baby and were having a difficult time walking with the stroller and Morty simultaneously. Morty was great with the baby, but would get a little too excited on walks. Jason was absolutely fantastic with Morty and with us. He was didactic, patient, and extremely resourceful. Morty is walking beautifully, knows how to heel, learned the place command, and his recall has significantly improved. We highly recommend Jason. He has significantly helped our communication with Morty, and I had no idea we would be able to be happier with him than we already were! read more

My dog was becoming anxious around my dog walker and had started to bite. Jason worked with my walker and my dog to build trust and now they are best buds. He also helped me improve my leash walking skills. He's the best. I recommend him to everyone. read more

After spending just one training session with Jason, I've seen amazing improvements in my dog Milton's behavior. By suggesting the clicker training method, Milton has learned so many things such as place, look cue and recall commands much quicker than I ever expected! Also Jason's commitment to be available to answer questions well after the training session has made him an invaluable resource for Milton's continued training. I would recommend his Bark. Train. Love method to anyone! read more

Jason is awesome and given the structure of his policy (personally comes to your home to train both your dog and you on how to train your dog), is so worth his already incredibly reasonable fee structure. You can see how wisely you've spent your money within minutes of him working with you and you dog. He even sends detailed follow-up emails for you to refer back to for additional training practices or to brush up on skills you've already learned. He makes training videos available for additional reference as well. Your session is totally structured around your and your dog's personal needs in the order of their importance to you. Not just this, he'll even give you input into not just what items might aid in your continued training but even where to buy them for the best price. Our dog has kidney disease and he even looked at the label of our food to ensure it was a healthy choice for her, as well as allowed us to forward him her diagnosis from the vet so he could make additional suggestions for her and us. He really cares about his clients and our dog loved the time she spent with him. read more

Jason from Canine Cohen literally saved our dog adoption. We adopted a rescue dog in November, and we were hopeful he would be a good fit for our family with three kids. He started to show some aggression after the second day home that increased over the following week. I wrote to our adoption agency saying: "We are on high alert. We are afraid for our safety." Jason came to our house immediately and handled our situation completely. By the end of our session (which lasted three hours and which he offered to do pro bono), he had showed us how to communicate effectively with our new dog to make the animal understand not only his place in the hierarchy of our family, but also that he was safe with us and didn't need to be on high alert. Since then, we have a docile, agreeable, and loveable new pet. We are all getting to experience the joy of dog ownership. Had we not hired Jason, we would have a very sad dog adoption story on our hands right now. Hands down, the investment in training was worth every penny and more. I've never owned a more behaved dog. read more