Read what our customers are saying about Pro-Dog Canine Academy’s NJ dog training!
Unbelievable. Truly unbelievable. Had I not seen it for myself I would not believe it. He definately knows what he is doing. I hired John for my parents who have a beagle that they rescued several years ago. Although the dog became calmer over the years he was still very skiddish and would bite if scared. He also had a mind of his own and didn’t listen too well. After just 1 session with John he was sitting and walking calmly on a leash. After 2 sessions he learned how to stay. Most importantly John taught my parents the commands so that they can continue to work with their dog. I highly recommend him!!
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John was out this weekend to meet and work with our dog Stewart, an 11 months old american pit/pit mix. We were amazed by how quickly he was able to get Stewart to respond to him. Within seconds it was clear that we made the right decision to work with John. After just a few days, Stewart is listening on a whole new level. He is also walking beautifully on his leash. We are calling John the Dog Wisperer, a name he truly deserves!
Jill and Bill Klun
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We recently completed at-home training with John W. and our 10 month old puppy “Napa”. We are pleasantly surprised with the results of training for her and how far she has come. She still requires training, however she is in a much better place than before. She was in training at a “chain store” for basic obedience, but this did not address her issues with excessive barking, being territorial, protective, and signs of fearfulness that resulted in somewhat aggressive behaviors towards people and other dogs, etc. She received training for “in-home” and “on-leash” behavior, and after 5 sessions has advanced to training for “off-leash behavior” specifically with the “Dogtra e-collar.” We couldn’t believe her response to the collar and her obedience off leash, as well as playfulness. She loved “working” for us, and having a little bit of controlled freedom! We were in awe at times, thinking, “this isn’t her, she hadn’t responded that positively in the past.”
John W. definitely has a great understanding of dog behavior and how to address misbehaviors positively. He has a calm demeanor and is patient with addressing your concerns. Even though Napa was/still is a puppy, her behaviors were not the norm and ones that she would “grow out of.” The key to her training with John W. was/is definitely consistency! You have to be willing and wanting to practice his strategies and techniques with your puppy/dog daily to see true results!
We highly recommend Pro-Dog services and continue to seek it out ourselves. Thank you John!
Nicole Raco
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Thanks to John I am on my way to becoming competent dog owner. I took on the responsibility of having a dog without any knowledge of a dog’s natural instincts that make them behave the way the do. Before I found John, I bought many training books and videos (all of Cesar Milan’s!) and they didn’t help. John showed me how even I could be my dog’s respected pack leader. His methods work! And the pure beauty of it is there’s nothing complicated or mystical about it, it’s straight forward. After our first lesson I was more confident and in control of my dog’s behavior. Thanks John! Laurie Boyle
I just completed day one of John’s program. What this man did in the first 20 minutes was amazing. Kali is already a changed dog. If this is what he can help me accomplish on day one then I can’t wait to see what the next 3 weeks of his help will bring!
- Deneen Rizzuto
We love our Dog Watch Hidden Fence. It works just as well it was explained. After the first set-up and run through, Finnegan knew his boundaries. I ony wish we got it months ago! I highly recommend Pro-Dog Canine Academy and Dog-Watch Hidden Fences. John has been nothing but a pleasure to work with.
Dana Barone
Great, practical suggestions. It was very evident John has years of experience and loves dogs. We have worked with other trainers that attempted to instill obedience through strong discipline, with little success. He made certain that I understand why his techniques worked which made it easier to understand my dog’s motivation. Also, I appreciated the quick email follow-up reviewing everything we discussed.
Nick Delconzo
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I would highly recommend John for all your dog training needs! John has been working with two pugs, for only two weeks and it already shows. Biggie and Buster were our first dogs and were use to all of our attention. We now have a new baby and a toddler and our dogs are were fighting for our attention. John helped us tailor a socialization and training plan that really worked for us and gave Biggie and Buster many of the necessary tools to be a well behaved dogs. He has ALWAYS been available when we needed him. From answering a quick question via the telephone to helping us work with the dogs around our new baby, John has always come through. The best part about John is that he taught us, not just Biggie and Buster. This instruction and information has always allowed us to continue the repetition necessary to really solidify a skill or modify a behavior. John has been fantastic and an invaluable part of our dogs training.
Donna Woodside
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I hired John for my one year old rottweiler Sasha. Sasha was very energetic and sadly had bitten someone. I needed to know if I had a vicious dog on my hands for my kids sake. John was great with Sasha!!! What I learned from John in regards to my dog was priceless. My dog was not vicious, just dominant and needed to be handled accordingly. He taught my valuable lessons on handling Sasha that we still us today without any problems. I was able to keep my dog and she is great with my family and friends!!! Thank you so much.
Krista Peoples
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”John has been working with our puppy over the past few weeks and already we have seen significant improvements! He is very dedicated and knowledgeable and has given us hands on, practical techniques to use in every day real life situations with our dog. We would recommend him to anyone looking for help in making their dog a more obedient, well mannered dog.”
Erin Parrnel
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After spending just one hour with John, our 4 month old English Bulldog, George, has shown great improvement in his behavior. I look foward to the sessions to come and learning how to have a strong, stress-free bond with my dog. If George’s progress continues at this pace, the Dog Whisperer aint got nothin’ on John!-John & Jessica
.\ I would like to comment on John’s knowledgeable as well as communicative skills he has demonstrated in his dog-training techniques. He has offered valuable insights that have effectively helped me in gaining the obedience as well as respect of my dog.Dawn Anzolut..We experienced instant improvement with our first session with Trainer John. Thanks for training US on training our Miniature Schnauzer, Rudy. We already have highly recommended him and would continue to do so. Thanks, Bob & Barbara Tapp..I first met with John to help me with training or try to get some control with our Golden Doodle puppy, Shilo (which we did not have any control over). John not only introduced us to training collars and methods which enabled our dog to begin to focus but installed the DogWatch fence on our property. Our family can enjoy playing in the yard with Shiloh without fear of him leaving the property. Shilo can release some of his energy in a positive way and he is becoming the family dog we dreamed of owning. Thank you, John. I will gladly refer you to anyone I know who has a dog or is getting a dog for both the DogWatch fence and for your personal trainingI
I adopted a 6 year old 150 pound Rottweiler named Timba. I wanted to feel confident walking him and handling him. John taught me the correct way to handle him and discipline him. He knows all his basic commands and walks beautifully on the leash. I can now have him drop something he picked up off the street instead of gobbling it down which could be extremely dangerous. Thanks to John Timba and I make a great team. Beth Feher
We recently completed at-home training with John W. and our 1 1/2 year old Collie, “Mudge”. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results we have seen! We had spent $1,000 with another trainer. Mudge came back great on a leash … but not very good beyond that. He quickly learned that we could not correct him if we could not CATCH him! We, on the other hand, we were not taught any follow-thru techniques to develop Mudge further. I was not having much fun with Mudge around.
John W. fixed everything! Most importantly … he taught us, the owners, the proper steps, techniques, and voice tones to use when training Mudge. This, coupled with the use of a radio collar enabled us to work Mudge in a productive manner. Now we have a dog that sits, stays, and listens. Even better is the fact that we can now walk him “off leash” so that he can play and work more. This keeps him challenged and satisfied.
I highly recommend Pro-Dog services for anyone that wants their dog to be a welcome, happy member of the household.
Steven Beintema
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“John is an amazing trainer. My family fosters rescue dogs, and he has helped us and many of our new adopters with hands on training tips. John is patient and positive and involves all family members so the dog has consistent reinforcement in the home. He even had my 6 year old walking our Pit Bull Terrier attentively next to him on a leash. His one on one techniques are so much more valuable than a group training class because he is able to concentrate immediately on the behaviors you wish to improve. Often times when you rescue a dog, it is easy to become discouraged by prior learned behavior. John is able to focus on the behaviors that need improving no matter what breed or age of dog so you can enjoy all aspects of your new family member.”
Karen Ali-McHugh
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