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    4.0 (1 review)
    Closed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    JR Dog Training

    JR Dog Training

    (12 reviews)

    WORST dog trainer ever. Zero stars if possible. Do not take your dog to him unless you want to…read moreabuse your animal and make him afraid of you. I don't know why he's still in business. He should be stopped! He makes you pay full price in advance because he knows most people will quit after a couple of lessons. Which is exactly what I did. I may have lost $800 but at least I saved my dog from cruelty. He also makes you buy from him a choke collar, a leash, and another chain that he uses to scare the dog into submission. I beg of you, do not take your animal to him.

    I'm a bit late to the party but I wanted to share my experience with JR Dog Training…read more I adopted a 3 year old Swiss mountain dog mix about 6 months ago. She has problems with reactivity and anxious behavior, but overall is the sweetest girl. We've been working on positive reinforcement, counter conditioning etc, and we're able to make some decent progress. But we were still dealing with some intense reactivity on walks, so we decided to look for a trainer. I spoke with JR on the phone a couple of times. He said that he didn't believe in the positive reinforcement philosophy. He mentioned that he did use a choke chain, but that it was only meant to "shock" the dog into listening. I read alot of reviews and most seemed positive. Coupled with the fact that he offered a lifetime guarantee and group classes (which would allow my dog to socialize with others) I figured I'd give it a go. First, JR came to my house to "assess" my dogs situation. This was meant to be a one hour session. He spent 45 minutes rambling on about miscellaneous stories and testimonies, which got pretty exhausting after a while. He then demanded up front payment of the full 600$, and had us sign a contract which removed any liability on his part if our dog were to get injured (major red flag). In hindsight, I should have decided not to pursue this any further, but I was really desperate for help. Upon payment, he told us we needed to purchase a choke collar and leash from him (another 60$). He then proceeds to put the collar on my dog and hold her close to him. He instructed us to call her over to us to see what his technique entailed. Once she got close, he literally yanked her as hard as he could back towards him. My dog was SO scared and visibly shaken up after that, and she kept trying to come back to me, but he kept yanking her away. She finally stopped and sat next to him, but her body language showed pure fear. The first group class was all about leash training. JR took turns showing everyone how to properly "correct" their dogs by pulling on the leash. When people had difficulty applying the technique, he would yell at, and flat out verbally abuse them. It was sickening to watch. But the method worked, as my dog was walking much better on leash, so I figured we should just tough it out. During the 2nd class, my dog got curious about another dog close by, and she wanted to approach him. I was ecstatic as she's never done this before. JR immediately came over, grabbed the leash and pulled her away. I was in complete disbelief. When I asked why he would correct behavior that we actually wanted to encourage, he said "he wanted to see how my dog would react". Just pure nonsense. He then spent the next 45 minutes explaining his next technique: the throw chain. He essentially uses a metal chain to hit the dog and force them into submission. The idea is that overtime, they associate the sound of the chain with the act of submitting and stopping whatever it is they are doing. He then proceeds to tell my dog to sit, which she immediately does, but whips her with the chain at the same time. The fear in my dog's eyes broke my heart. He applied the same technique to the other dogs, and went as far as throwing it in their faces when they wouldn't comply. I've seen him whip dogs as hard as he could and visibly hurting and scaring them. JR also told us he believed shock collars and electric fences to be appropriate methods to train dogs. I don't think I need to say much more on that. I could go on and on about JR's barbaric dog training methods, and his abusive treatment of his clients, but I'll leave it at this: if you love your dog, do not trust them with this man. I have stopped going to his classes out of fear that he would cause permanent psychological damage to my dog. There are so many trainers out there who will train your dog with positive, pain-free methods. It will take more time, but the payoff is worth it.

    Izy's  Doghouse

    Izy's Doghouse

    (1 review)

    My dog comes here whenever we go away and let me tell you, as we pull up the car out typically calm…read moreand reserved dog is wagging his tail furiously, whining and practically leaping out the window to greet the staff and his buddies there. I've taken his ti several different kennels in the past and he has never had such a proudly joyful reaction before. And this is consistent. As the owner, I am always pleased to see it so spotlessly clean and am thankful for how flexible they are willing to be to work with my scheduling needs. But beyond all else, I feel extremely comfortable knowing the dogs are well cared for, well exercised, socialized and safe. They don't gouge you by demanding more money for walks and playtimes like other kennels. I respect that they firmly believe in the care they give and that they give the best to 100% of the dogs they are entrusted with, so that all dogs get equal and extensive playtime everyday, regardless of how much money you have in your wallet. This is by far the best place you can take your dog and after discovering it I truly wouldn't take mine anywhere else!

    From the owner: Izy's DogHouse is a family owned, cage free dog daycare and boarding facility located in a calm…read morecountry setting. Having only 9 stalls available for boarding, we assure that all our visitors get the attention they deserve and need! Our MISSION is to provide a safe, clean, stress free, playful and social environment for your dog that will make him/her feel right at home!

    Pitou Minou & Compagnons Hudson

    Pitou Minou & Compagnons Hudson

    (1 review)

    In love with this pet store!! It's in the name, in the…read morefabulous service and wonderful selection of pet products... I came in in as I had a bit of time to waste Was impressed with the amount of people and selection.. all kinds of grooming products wether you need a small to large size brush, shampoo, toothpaste you name it this place has it.. cute collars and different toys for any sized pet. Came here to get something delicious as a treat.. my pooch is pretty picky and doesn't eat just anything.. I decided to ask for help and the cashier was very friendly gave me a chicken's foot bone to try.. I never seen that before in other shops.. decided to get it Prices are reasonable depending on what you get .. the bone was around 1,30$ my dog loved it! Will definitely be back for more and spend a bit more time to Get to know more about the vast array of products

    From the owner: Pitou Minou et Compagnons est la référence en nourriture pour animaux de compagnie au Québec. Étant…read moreassociés à Global Pet Foods, nous faisons partie de la famille du plus important détaillant de nourriture pour chats et chiens au Canada. Notre objectif est d'offrir les meilleurs produits alimentaires pour votre animal de compagnie. Nous ne vendons que de la nourriture pour animaux comportant des ingrédients naturels et sains. Pitou Minou et Compagnons the pet food store that every pet food store compares to. We are a division of Global Pet Foods which is the largest Canadian owned pet food retailer in the country. Our objective is to offer the very best food for your beloved pets. We only recommend food that use natural ingredients.

    Chico - petstore - Updated May 2026

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