Lincoln
Originally, I sought out Jonathan for leash training on the recommendations of dog owners I met in our local park. My dog, a Bloodhound puppy was almost 5 months old and his anticipated weight is 120 lbs. which puts him in my weight class and I can’t have him pulling me . . . or pulling me over. Jonathan asked me questions about Lincoln and what I was hoping for as far as training and we set a series of sessions to focus on those goals. He methodically, calmly and informing me all along the way went about training Lincoln to the leash, the street, obstacles along the way (food on the ground, other dogs, birds, etc.) to ensure that our walks from now on would be pleasant for us both. He set up all sorts of challenges for Lincoln and helped him work through them. Somehow he also taught Lincoln some patience even at his young age. Bloodhounds are stubborn, and we want them to be when they are looking for us. That stubbornness however could dislocate your arm when they reach their full weight and muscle mass. They need to understand that their owner is the one who determines the when and where. Jonathan taught this to Lincoln and it is evident in the way he looks to me to make sure he understood the expectation and in the much more pleasant walks we have these days.
Gigi
Jonathan is an incredibly passionate and knowledgeable trainer. We were extremely lucky to have spoken to Jonathan a few times and next thing you know, he was training our Vizsla/Pit mix, Gigi (8 months). Gigi was a very hyper and energetic puppy, and Jonathan was able to educate us more on her breed, behavior, and environment. Jonathan helped us come up with a solid routine that consisted of consistent exercise twice a day, in-house and out-of-house commands, proper walk techniques, and most importantly, how to get Gigi into a calm state of mind before going on a walk for example. We completed 4 training sessions with group walks in between. Jonathan is extremely flexible and overall a very supportive, encouraging, and dependable trainer.
Onix
“Jonathan is really wonderful to work with and such a great dog trainer! He has worked with us to better understand our dog’s behavior and best practices for communicating with him. This knowledge has really helped speed up the dog training process and we’ve seen great strides in our pup’s behavior!”
Tiba
“Our baby Tiba is a pandemic pup and has a really hard time holding her anxiety back when she sees humans other than her Moms. Jon was essential to help her deal with this anxiety and to also teach us how to make the best possible environment for her. He taught her to swim, bike, and on top of it all - gave her a lot of love. Highly recommend the Philadelphia Dog Academy and Jon for any and all dogs and dog parents!”
Mumford
Our pup had the opportunity to hang out with Jonathan on a few occasions. Jonathan once dog sit for us and our dog came back home very chilled and happy. We were so lucky to have him stay with Jonathan! I knew that I could not find better and more trustworthy care from someone who genuinely enjoys being around dogs. Our dog always jumps around happy when he sees him. Jonathan also took our dog out on walks and provided advice and training on some of the behaviors that he was observing. Just by watching his trainings you can tell that he is serious about what he does, has a way to communicate with the the 4-legged friends, and they really listen to him attentively and learn. I couldn’t be happier with Jonathan’s professional services and would not hesitate a second to trust him with my pupper!
Benny
Jonathan has been a big help since the day I brought home my 8 week old puppy in 2020. He clearly communicated the basics, tips, and tricks that would be crucial for managing behavior and development as my dog grew into his adult self. As new quirks have come up in my dog's personality, Jonathan always has an answer and a plan. We can’t recommend him enough!
Mumford
Thanks to Jonathan, Not only did our dog excel in training activities, Jonathan also was able to have some socializing time with him and another pup. Two for one special! Jonathan was patient, focused, and professional during the sessions. Thanks Jonathan! -benjamin malick, loyal customer
Benvolio
We hired Jonathan to train our puppy Benny, the first dog most of us have had. We are a family of 5, and little did we know that Jonathan would be training not only the dog, but our family! He provided great context for the kids about what a dog’s needs are, breaking it down into 4 simple needs which they memorized and remind me of regularly. This helped anchor our family’s approach to training the dog, and continues to come in handy daily. He also worked individually with our young kids, including sessions alone with our youngest, to ensure that he would create a relationship with the dog that would allow him to have enough sense of control and comfort that he could love the dog without feeling afraid of him. This was a critical step and Jonathan’s approach was both gentle and firm/consistent. We feel so lucky to have found Jonathan, and were constantly amazed about his accurate insight into our family dynamics as it related to our dog.
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