Jon (the owner and dog trainer) is FANTASTIC! My husband and I adopted an adult, 4 1/2 year old rescue/stray named Bolt in January 2021. He's a whopping 8lb. and a Chihuahua/poodle/Yorkie terrier/Maltese mix aka a mutt! He had no training at all. He was definitely a mess. Anyways, we desperately needed some dog training, and I searched all over Albuquerque. Jon was the only person I could find that offered a free consult. I really didn't want to pay to meet a trainer. What if it didn't work out? However, He came to our house for the consult, and Bolt LOVES him. Jon does 3-4 private lessons (sit, place, walking on a leash) and then "promotes" them to dog group class. He's really patient, loves to talk about dogs, and helps to trouble shoot weird dog behaviors. We have been in group class for about a month to 6 weeks. Bolt went from being scared of poop bags and not knowing his own name to being able to sit, place, come when called, and is working on down, off, leave it, and leash walking. Group classes are great, everyone is very supportive and friendly, plus Bolt gets to work on tuning out distractions, as they are held at local parks. Overall, I have been SO happy with Jon and Swagger Dog Training. He's amazing and the service he provides is top notch. If you need a dog trainer, PICK JON. read more

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Jon came out to our home and worked with Katie, our 65 pd. goldendoodle about 4 years ago. She is now almost five. He has a way with him that dogs respond to. Katie is well behaved, mostly, and is now a big sister. Hoping to get our 25 pd. labradoodle trained by him. If you've ever researched dog trainers you know that that are many that overcharge, don't return phone calls or texts or do what they say they can do. Jon is a star! read more

I realize my review is a bit premature because we haven't started classes yet, but I just couldn't wait to get the word out about Swagger Dog Training! Jon is the real deal. He's trained in just about every dog training technique, and that diversity means he can treat each problem with the best solution out there. From puppy obedience up to guard dog training, Jon can do it! I contacted Swagger through their FB page, and the response was prompt and friendly. We set up the preliminary consult right away. The first meeting is a FREE one-hour consultation at your house. It's a meet & greet between the owner, the trainer, and the dog, which inevitably turns into a free mini-lesson when Jon says Oh I see you're doing X, why don't you do Y? and when you do your dog immediately responds. It really IS that easy when you've got a pro there! Services include dog walking, board & train where you dog stays with Swagger for daily work, private lessons, or a package deal of private lessons & group classes for you & your pup. Three group classes are available every week, in the North Valley and Rio Rancho. Dogs & owners can come to as many or few as they want! I am super excited I found this experienced, quality trainer, and Princess Leia and I can't wait for our first class! read more

Jon is amazing! I have 2 dogs, one of which was out of control...hyper and destructive. Jada, my female puppy, is overly protective of myself, husband & our other dog and had become extremely aggressive with other dogs. Jon came to our house and spent much needed time to help me understand my dogs dilemmas. He magically taught me positive training techniques that work! He also helped me regain order in the house, and allowed me to regain control. I learned ways to help prevent Jada's aggressiveness. Jon has not only my changed my whole world (dog owner wise, but my perspective as well!). I consider Jon my personal dog whisperer. read more

Jon is great when it comes to fixing behavior issues or obedience training. He has ton of experience with different breeds and temperaments. From puppy's to working k9s Jon has trained them all. I would highly recommend checking him out! read more

Swagger Dog Training is the real deal. I've owned my working dogs and attended many different training sessions around town. None work as immediate and effective as Swagger Dog Training. read more

Jon is very intuitive and can really help your dog get the specific training they need to improve their behavior. His approach is clear and concise. My dog has improved tremendously under his assistance. He even comes to you for a free one hour assessment to meet your dog and discuss the kinds of services he can provide. Plus he's just a cool dude. Highly recommend. read more

jon trained my puppy golden retriever for a week. my pup had such an amazing time learning from jon. he was always so excited to see jon walk up to our door and couldn't wait to start his day of learning and fun! jon has the best energy - so calm, patient and friendly. he makes you and your dog feel very comfortable from the minute you meet him. after a week of working with jon, my pupster was a million times better with loose leash walking. i highly recommend jon for anyone one who needs help training their dog and i will most likely be calling jon in the near future for additional training as well! read more