Our pup was a changed dog after Jims first visit. He was very professional from beginning to end and supplied us with reading material, clear directions, some materials, and a few recommendations that worked WONDERS for us. I would recommend Jim to anyone. Huge fan of the house calls! Thank you Canine Dimensions! read more

Jim is amazing ! He helped with training my dog mango when I first adopted her and has helped me again recently with some corrective social behaviors. He has worked with several other dogs owned by friends and family members and always does such an amazing job. read more

Jim was so helpful with training and educating me on my dog Xena's breed (Belgian Malinio). He explained which collars and techniques I should use to train the dog. He educated me on the nutrition of my dogs, dog food. He help me understand how to handle and discipline my dogs. He's a very kind and honest trainer. He educated me on what a springer collar is and how to properly use it. he helped teach me how to use basic commands like he'll sit stay and recall, as well as the proper way to hold the leash to release and increase tension with the leash he explained the proper usage of collars, and how they work on my dog. He taught me how to greet Xena to other people the right way so that she doesn't get scared or intimidated by them. He explained what a good behavior and respect my dog should give me. With a Jim's guidance, Xena is now certified on the good canine certificate. I would recommend any dog owner for his services. read more

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My experience with Canine Dimensions wasn't good. During the initial phone call, I made it very clear that I was looking for a trainer that could understand my rescue dog's situation and background. When I first got my 3 year old rescue, she was showing aggression towards other dogs and a very protective behavior towards me and my sister (co-owner). Note that while at the rescue project she was doing ok with other dogs and never showed aggression. The behavior only started after we officially adopted her and she was getting settled in on her new environment. We thought a trainer could help us with this transition. We made it very clear that we weren't interested on bark collars or anything on that sense that would "correct" with pain. Jim said he understood and that his methods were completely friendly and pain free. At the day of our meeting, Jim first spent over an hour showing us a presentation about welcoming a new puppy into the home, crate training and socialization. Our rescue was 3 years old and already potty trained, but that didn't make a difference and he just went on with his standard presentation clearly designed for puppy owners. In addition, he stated that if our dog wasn't properly socialized before 6 months of age, her aggression would only get worse and all we could do at that point was "damage control". Then Jim proceeded to take toys out of his bag and started showing basic commands like sit, down, stay and leave it, which my dog responded well. Shortly after Jim said it was time to take her on a walk. Me and my sister reinforced that the walks were our main concern because that's when she would bark at every noise and every dog on our way. Jim took her out and on the very first instance where my dog barked at a loud noise and he couldn't control her with his voice, he DRAGGED my dog back to my apartment and pulled a prong collar out of his bag saying that if she couldn't listen she would learn another way. I bursted into tears terrified with the thought of having that collar on my dog while my sister had to firmly tell him that our english bulldog with respiratory concerns would not be wearing one of those collars under any circumstance. Jim raised his voice inside our house saying that we didn't respect his work and the collar is a natural way of reminding the dog of the correction the dog mother would give out in the wild. My sister insisted that we made it clear we wouldn't use anything like that and asked that we ended the training right there. Jim told us his fee was $100 per hour, we paid for the 3 hours he was around and he said he would let us have the collar and the three tennis balls that he initially brought to sell us on top of the $900 training fee. On his way out, he stated that our dog would develop a serious aggressive behavior comparable to a troubled Pitbull and implied that there was no hope for us and the situation would only get worse. I waited to put this review up because the truth is, one year later, with vet advice and a $7 book called Feisty Fido, our dog loves meeting other dogs on the streets and our daily walks are literally a walk in the park. Overall it was a very unpleasant experience. We felt like Jim didn't listen to us, didn't care for our dog and could only follow a established general method and basic tricks, with no consideration to a dog's particular needs AT ALL. read more

Jim straight up asked us to post a 5 star review on Google and Yelp after the first of two meetings. (Not just a good or positive review, specifically a 5 star) We said ok, but wanted to wait to see how it went. I see he has a lot of 5 star reviews; they just gave Jim what he wanted after the first visit to see the dog. He's nice, but don't most salesmen seem so during their first impression? After calling and talking to Jim about how we wanted to crate train our dog, he said he only did his "full training program", which consists of him coming over once, giving you a booklet, and charging you $800 or more (plus accessories which he "highly recommends"), then saying he'll be available to come back in the future, and then asking for a 5 star review. But everytime we tried to get him to come back over, he talked his way out of it and left us to figure it out by consulting his booklet. Maybe he saw we didn't leave him a 5 star review and was punishing us, or maybe he's just like this with every client? Originally, Jim said you should NEVER just put the dog in the crate, because it needs to be a positive experience that they'll learn to like. After 4 months of trying his approach, he eventually said we should just force him in there, and he'll just get used to it when you shove treats in there. My wife and I feel completely swindled. Jim's just a salesman posing as a nice guy. Save yourself a grand and just download a training book online cus that's all you'll get from Jim. At least he didn't get his precious 5 star review from us! read more

Tried to get in touch with Jim on multiple occasions via email or during normal business hours. However, he only calls at very late in the evenings (Even a Sunday night at 9:30 pm.) For working with people and animals he is not accomodating, and is an out right aggressive sale man. Go else where before contacting this guy. read more

While doing a ton of research to find the perfect trainer for my fearful and aggressive pup, I filled out the online inquiry on the website and received a call withing 30 minutes (8:20pm on a Sunday evening). I spoke to Jim who was extremely nice but talked for an VERY long time with out letting me get questions in. Right away he started asking me things about our normal routine of walking, feeding, sleeping, correcting etc. He said we are doing ALL of the right things and they are already the things that he would essentially train my partner and I to do. He assessed the situation over the phone without having given us a chance and said that we will not be able to fix her aggression but we can learn to manage it. Not the answer I wanted to hear but I kept listening. I told him that my dog (dachshund mix) has bitten a couple people. Nothing has been recorded but I needed to get this under control immediately. After 20 minutes of listening to him talk he told me the price for a situation like this would be $1299.00 for 1 guaranteed initial appointment and then follow ups as needed. In absolute shock, I told him we would discuss and get back to him. After reading the other reviews and the possibility of handing someone $1300 with the chance this may not work or I may never hear from him again.... no thanks. So I emailed the next day declining. Shortly after that I stumbled upon a trainer that was under $200, didn't change the price based on the situation, didn't tell me she was beyond repair, and the best part... he said she's actually not aggressive but more fearful and that is totally something we can fix! While Jim was extremely nice unfortunately, nice isn't going to train my dog and I. read more

On the first phone call I stated clearly the main issue with my dog that I wanted help with. After taking my $1400, when I asked him about stopping that same behavior, he basically told me there's nothing we can do about it. I'm so furious. I just gave him half of what I make in one month. Now I have to spend way more on top of that to find a trainer that actually helps what you're trying to fix. All he focuses on are basic commands and leash walking. I really didn't need much help with those things. He essentially conned me. I really needed help and he should have just told me on that first phone call that he couldn't. read more

Jim has been working with us on training our new puppy. He knows his stuff! He's kind, patient, and generous with his time. I highly recommend! read more

Jim was very knowledgable and patient with my new puppy. This is my third training school with my 9 month old boxer baby. My previous boxer girl went to 5 or 6 major training courses. I feel that Jim had some pointers and advice that was very new to me. It was especially nice to have the training in my home with the environment and triggers of the challenges, we needed help with. Thanks Jim! read more

Jim is awesome! I've been working with him to train my pup Bailey and I'm excited to get him canine good citizen certified to move forward with pet assisted therapy! Jim is always on time and has tons of ideas and resources to help me with my dog's behaviors. Bailey came to me as a street dog from Mexico, and the foster said he wasn't too smart. But Jim and I have proven that wrong. He is intensely intelligent and has taken to training well. Best of all, the howling had stopped while I'm at work! He is a dream on a leash. Bailey had a lot of the basics when I adopted him, but we've honed them well through working with Jim and me learning the best ways to work with my dog. read more

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Jim has been our lifesaver! We are about 4 months into our training with him.. We are first time dog parents with a newly rescued pit bull. Jim has always been very gracious to answer all our questions and concerns ranging from food, allergies, and skin health to correcting his leash reactivity. He always arrives promptly and with such a positive attitude. Our fur baby loves him & we have learned so much from him. Training with Jim has been one of our best investments! read more

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Do not give them your money! They take all payments upfront at the 1st visit. The trainer I payed gave me a bogus number and they will not tespind to my emails read more

Hired for pup training, although knowledgeable and enthusiastic.. feel like he's burnt out .. brief power point presentation at our home good tips and pointers to train my pup but worth almost $900 ? Nope, didn't try to follow up with us at any point just kinda gave us homework and left it at that. Felt rushed like he had pending appointments or something .. but def had time to sell us $$ dog toys from his truck. Feel swindled when I see my peers getting good interactive lessons @ petco for fraction of what we spent. Thought it'd be more inclusive at that rate. read more

Jim Kleyweg was knowledgeable and patient with our German Shepard puppy. He provided us with reading material and taught us a few things like basic commands, how to walk our dog on a leash instead of him walking us, and how to control his obsessive barking. My husband had been through obedience training with his Golden Retriever 30+ years ago and when Jim started saying a few things it triggered his memory and he knew that Jim knew his field very well. Jim also gave us a few pointers about checking his paws and ears for foxtails, and about using canned pumpkin as a daily supplement with his regular food. Jim was helpful but his price seems to high for 4 1-2 hour sessions. read more

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Jim Kleyweg has done an amazing job with our two year old australian/german shepherd mix. His knowledge and experience were apparent from his first ten minutes, and add his love and passion of animals to the mix, you have one heck of a dog trainer. Anyone who has a dog with behavioral problems needs Jim. He's gone above and beyond and worth every penny. I strongly endorse Jim's work. He's a man who truly cares, loves what he does, and gets outstanding results! read more

Thank the world for Jim and Canine Dimensions! I am a brand new puppy wine, I hav never had a dog before or even been around dog's much and I got a gorgeous little French bulldog. I was completely clueless how to train her or even get to sleep without a lot of barking and so on. I called Jim and he arrived the next morning, we had a great session and from that day on my pup would come, sit, go to the bathroom in a certain spot and after the second visit she listens to every command and is fully crate trained. I would have teared my hair out if it wasn't for Jim. Thanks Jim for helping me and my gorgeous lil dog! Every dog owner could benefit from your expertise! read more

Contacted this business for help with fear/aggression. My dog is an AKC champion and obeys very sophisticated commands in the field and competition. I asked for help with a specific problem. Instead, the response was that, for the exorbitant price of $695 my dog would be given obedience training (which she didn't need), leash training (which she didn't need), and training in "house manners" (which she didn't need). I asked if I could purchase only the training I needed, but got a polite brush off. Seems these folks are only interested in stuffing your dog into their program so they have an excuse to charge an enormous amount of money. I give obedience training and don't charge nearly this much!! read more

Very knowledgeable but not a very good trainer. Gave me a lot of good tips but spends more time talking to me rather than observing and training my dog. If you have a dog that has serious anxiety/fear/aggression issues don't see Jim. A better route would be a trainer that spends more time with your dog or a doggy camp for a week. I've heard testimonials from friends and family and those are better routes. Jim sold me on his confidence and ability to knick my dog's fear and aggression but failed to deliver, only to change his story about aggression being incurable only after he had my money. She is much more obedient but still has severe issues even after Jim deemed her ready to off his training. After she graduated from his class she's attacked two dogs and attempted to lunge at a few people/dogs. I worked with her everyday and still no results. He also charged me an extra $100-120 to train a second dog which he basically ignored. He maybe did a total of 20 minutes of training with my second dog over the course of 6 months. He is more attentive to the clock rather than being attentive to my dog. If you need obedience training, see Jim (or youtube what you need). If you need someone to help with fear and aggression, look elsewhere. Jim doesn't provide enough attention with the dog. I honestly feel like I wasted my money. read more

Right off the bat- more than five stars! We adopted an Australian Cattle Dog. She was very anxious and skittish and possibly abused. We could not housebreak her because we couldn't get her outside! I decided yes we need help. So tearfully I searched the internet. Canine Dimensions caught my eye with tons of positive reviews. Jim and I spoke on the phone for a while and I knew he sensed my angst. The first day he came over our dog went nuts when he came in. We hadn't heard our dog bark before. After a few hours of working with her to get her outside of the door, in an elevator and out a gate, she was 100 percent better! She even came over to Jim to sniff and get treats. We have had 4 in home sessions and our dog adopted on 2/14/17 is a different dog. Happy. Confident. Not perfect. No dog is. But she seems more comfortable and loves going for walks. Jim is extremely knowledgeable about pet behavior and nutrition. Without him I am not sure how our 2 months would have been-likely very frustrating. He has helped us and our dog work together and have a nice and loving family unit. I strongly recommend Jim. If you think your dog is a hopeless case, untrainable etc., you are wrong. All dogs have potential which may need a bit of training to demonstrate. It's possible. I was nervous and frankly thought nothing would help or change. I was so wrong. Call Jim and discuss your concerns. Money well spent for us to enjoy our dog and for our dog to gain confidence and love life. Jim, we salute you! read more

Jim is an amazing trainer. He comes to your home in makes an incredible difference in your life! I have a Briard puppy and I was feeling like I was not going to be able to handle it and he came over and changed our lives. No joke, no exaggeration!!! He is very nice. read more

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Jim has been amazing with our timid lab pup (and us as new pet owners). He is direct and pulls no punches but that's what we need. We are confident that his methods are the key to raising a happy and obedient family member and teaching us to become confident and responsible dog owners. I am beyond glad that we chose to go with Jim for puppy training. He has a wealth of knowledge, he is timely and professional, the sessions progress at a steady rate and he makes it about YOU and YOUR dog.. Highly recommend. read more

Jim is a great guy. He refunded my money after it was clear that two sessions weren't worth $900. Unfortunately it became a bit unfriendly at the end, but I have nothing but respect for someone willing to make things right with their customers. read more

Jim is the absolute BEST trainer! I had finally decided to find a trainer after having our puppy for a year because the dog only listened to my husband. I was non-existent to the dog and had no clue how to change it. We are so thankful we found Jim. Jim is excellent at teaching people how to train their dog in such a way that is clear, straightforward, and easy to understand, but also polite and kind. Jim had tips and solutions for every specific issue we were dealing with, plus a million of his own recommendations, from behavior, to diet, to safety, to exercise and games. After only a few days of using Jim's unique training tips, I finally felt like my dog and I had bonded, too. We can tell that our dog also now understands her role in the family and thrives as a result. The information we learned from Jim will stay with us through our dog's lifetime, and for any future dogs! It is invaluable, and worth every penny. I highly recommend Jim with Canine Dimensions! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Canine Dimensions! We have a one year old half lab half mastiff who is about as big as me and definitely stronger. Around 3-4 months old, she had some leash aggression issues that made our apartment lifestyle very difficult. Even if she wasn't biting me, her strength alone would drag me across town. Luckily, I met with this excellent trainer, who from the moment he walked in, determined the key issues we were having. In the FIRST SESSION, he taught us how to become the alphas of our household through easily implemented strategies and taught us how to properly hold the leash and walk with her so she isn't pulling or redirecting. Ever since that first lesson, it felt like a giant weight was lifted off of my shoulders. I can walk my dog without fear and with confidence. The dynamics of our home have changed for the better and I am very pleased with the knowledgeable, informative, expertise of Canine Dimensions. Thank you so much!!! read more

Jim came to my home to help with some fear/aggression issues and general training for my new puppy. I thought He was fantastic. He took the time to observe and connect with my puppy. He spent as much time as was necessary to do the training. He was kind, patient and very good at what he does. The tools he gave me were uncomplicated and worked immediately. I have had very few issue since last seeing Jim 2 weeks ago. We will be meeting 2 more times and I am very much looking forward to continuing my education of being a good leader for my dog. read more

Excellent trainer. Very personable, knowledgeable and effective. Very pleased with the results and overall experience. Highly recommend!