We did it! My pup Maxx, a black lab mix, is now trained to walk beside me like a gentleman. There's no stress for me, on walking him. He listens to every command I say. We accomplished everything I ever wanted from dog training. From the moment that I met James, I knew we were in good hands. He was patient and my pup listened to him 100%, from day one! Besides nicely walking alongside of me, he also doesn't jump on people or counters anymore. He taught Maxx several other things like stay in a spot, and walk away. That I think we need a bit more practice, but I know Maxx will ace it one day. James did training both inside and outside the house. I also told James, that I will continue from time to time to call him for refresher classes or to work on the stay in one spot. I am sure there are more things that Maxx can learn and James is the best person to teach him. James is also very accommodating to your schedule. He makes it work all the time. Thank you for everything James. You are truly the best! Your friends, The Diehl Family and Maxx read more

It's been a few years since we worked with James and our dog Maddie. We now have a house with a big yard for her to spend her senior days in, but we've consistently used James' methods since 2016. Having recently adopted an 8 week old puppy, we were able to EASILY introduce our old pup to our new one, and so far, they are getting along famously. James- I don't know if you remember how "unsettled" Maddie was when we started our training, but I thought you'd like to see her all cool and casual with our new baby, Franklin. We couldn't have done it without your help and are furever grateful. - Nicole & Sam read more

Dedicated Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Levittown, New York

If you are in need of a qualified and truly nice dog training service you have found the perfect people. James contacted me at my request and spent his valuable time talking to me about my dog problems. He took his time and very attentively listened to me describe what my dogs needs are. He sounded extremely qualified and at the conclusion of our conversation didn't feel charging me my hard earned money would solve the problem. He gave me some very good advice which I will do my best to follow. If he can help you I'm sure his knowledge of working with animals will be just what's needed. read more

DEDICATED DOG IS THE BEST! We have a very big dog, he is very sweet BUT it was impossible to walk him, he is very strong and he was dragging us around. We could not open the front door without him trying to bolt out of the door. We send our dog Bosch to Dog Training while I was giving birth to our twins, we thought that was perfect timing because we would be out of the house for a while - and Bosch would be in training and being taken care of while I am recovering at home, Bosch came back after 2 weeks and we were amazed on how WELL BEHAVED he is right now! I can finally walk him and I can even walk him OFF LEASH and he will just stay right next to me glued to my left side, He will listen to me on the first time I give him a command and that's so important! Specially in a house with 2 new born. I am sooooo thankful James did a great job with our dog, I can relax now and and enjoy my new family and my NEW AND IMPROVED DOG! THANK YOU JAMES! Today when dry cleaning knocked at the door for pick up, I gave Bosch the "place" command and he went without a fuss and stayed in his place until I told him he could get out. The door was wide open there was distractions with the kids crying and the guy at the door but my dog just stayed there and waited. That was soooooooooooo good! If feels so good to be able to open the door and any time we want and know the Bosch will not run away. I recommend Dedicated Dog Training to everyone! I WISH I COULD GIVE DEDICATED DOG TRAINING 1000 STARS! THANK YOU JAMES! read more

What can I say about James....He has made my life and walking my dog a much happier experience....before him I had a dog that woukd bark at every dog in sight...lunging at bike riders...people running..I was in tears by the time I called...on the phone before we met...he took over a 1/2 an hour to listen to my issues...dissapointments...and anxiety over Lilo...I had a previous trainer....but after 3 lessons I realized that Lilo was going to need a more suitable mentor James eased my anxiety (which I didnt realize had hightened Lilos anxiety) we adopted her 8 mos ago...and assumed in time she would adjust to her new enviroment....and calm down....I was wrong....but in just the first session....James was very good at communicating what mistakes I was making...and even grabbed the leash a few times to show me proper handling when passing by a dog/dogs After the 3rd lesson I can say I walk with more confidence and in turn see a big difference in my dogs reaction..I no longer need to cross the street when I see a dog...but have complete faith I can handle the situation if any arises....and that is all I wanted....was to know it won't always be perfect. ....but I dont have to be anxious before I even walk out the door I would tell anyine looking into a trainer that James at Dedicated Dog Training is the guy for you...at the end of each session we get a work sheet specific to the needs of our dog and what we ourselves need to work on till our next visit Thank you James read more

I have a 6 year old aggressive 35 pound puggle. It was so bad to point where he wasn't giving any warning signs before biting me, family members, lunging at strangers, going nuts in elevators, etc, oh yea and I forgot to mention he had absolutely no boundaries. I couldn't invite anyone over because I didn't trust him. He slept on my bed, got to be all over the sofas and did whatever he wanted. I truly thought there's no hope for my dog but that all changes when I contacted James from dedicated dog training. He kept it super real, transparent, and genuine about what to expect. He told me "look I'm not going to change your dog. He's set in his ways, but I can teach YOU how to be a better owner and for him to respond to your commands" no promises no bullshit. I loved it. Music to my ears. So we set up 3 training sessions which he said is all we need and I couldn't believe it at first but went along with it. And here we are 3 months later, I learned to be the boss, aka alpha, my dog listens to me, looks for me in uncertain situation, and has not even bit or lunged at anyone! He's not perfect of course, he's a grumpy pup but I am in control now and my dog really thanks me for it. I'm truly grateful for the education, it was more of a training for me then for my dog. Not gonna lie it was hard to set boundaries and even harder to enforce them when he wouldn't listen (of course not with aggression) but we did it. And now comes the hardest part. Maintaining! Trust me this is life changing for my dog because he's so much more confident, happy, relaxed and less scared of everything. I learned his aggression is not because he's a mean dog, it's fear aggression and there's a huge difference. Worth every penny. And you'll be so happy to hear his rates, James thank you so much. You've really changed the entire dynamic in our life. And now we have family over! Lol Here's a free tip: Don't expect anyone to fix your dog. It's all upto you. You will get the tools but you have to do your homework! read more

James is great! We only needed 1 session for him to give me a list of tips and tricks to help me re-potty train my dog after moving into a new house. Everything he advised not only worked, but we haven't had an accident since. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to overcome some puppy problems! read more

James came highly recommended by a colleague, and I 100% see why. He is honest, professional and excellent at what he does. He taught me exactly what I needed to know to manage my German Shepherd mix's behaviors, truthfully told me that I do not need the full 3 lessons instead of just taking my money for no reason, and then followed up with me and remained available for any questions moving forward. I wholeheartedly recommend Dedicated Dog Training any any and every pup out there. read more

I would highly recommend James from Dedicated Dog Training if you are looking to have a well trained, safe dog in your family. James trained our 5 year old rescue Ollie after he had been abused and neglected. Ollie had no manners, did not listen to commands and had fear issues. After a short session of boarder training with James, Ollie now is a model dog. We learned how to follow all of the commands James had taught him and worked with Ollie to come when called, heal on and off leash and more. We then later sent our 3 yr old Peyton to work with James. She was a strong-willed dog who did not come when called, jumped on everyone she could and was impossible to walk on a leash. After 2 weeks with James, and obviously work with her on our own, it is now a pleasure to go for a walk with my girl. She heals both on and off leash, comes when called and has drastically reduced her jumping. James currently has our two latest puppy rescues, both 6 months old, and he is a God send with them. These two pups were abused, and one has major fear issues. So far, James has been able to gain their trust and I can not wait to get them back in a couple of weeks to begin working with them. Dedicated Dog Training can not do it all for you, you have to put in the time and the work, but James is incredible at getting your dog well on the road to obedience. He is a joy to work with, very patient and explains everything very clearly. He is always available if you have a question regarding the training. He could not make the process easier. I recommend him to anyone who needs help with their dog. read more

I had James evaluate my pit bull last week. He spent 2 1/2 hours at my home working with my dog, myself and my husband. I've interviewed 3 other trainers and I am impressed with james the most. We learned a lot while he was here. He is polite and very knowledgable. If his prices seem high, it's because you are getting a lot for your money. Right now there are issues in my house, but as soon as they are resolved, we will hire james to finish the job. read more

James is an excellent dog trainer, he knows his stuff! He was patient and took the time to answer all of our questions and concerns. He advice is invaluable and we noticed improvements with our dog right away. He really eased my wife's and my concerns and we're looking forward to a long, happy life with Bailey! Thanks again James and I look forward to working with you again as our pup progresses. read more

James has been awesome helping us to train our husky. Before training, our dog Axl would jump on visitors, run all over our couches and actually run away from our house any chance he could get. When I was 6 months pregnant I had to chase him around our neighborhood only to have to carry the 50 pound dog home after I caught him 3 blocks from home. Enough was enough. I called James and got an answer with a plan very quickly. After only a few sessions these behaviors have been minimized or eliminated all together. I was actually able to walk with Axl at my side without a leash! I still cannot believe it. James is fantastic- I highly recommend him! read more

This review is long overdue! We are so satisfied with the services provided by James at Dedicated Dog Training. We hired a couple other trainers in the past for basic obedience training, but when our pup was getting reactive and pulling on the leash we knew that we needed a different style of training. After doing an in-depth research online, we decided to give Dedicated Dog Training a try and we are really happy we did! Thank you James for your time and expertise. read more

We just received our french bulldog Lucy back from James at Dedicated Dog Training. I cant get over the change in her. She is so well behaved and a pleasure to have around. We can actually sit down and have a meal and watch tv in peace. I was so nervous at first that she was going to miss us however when it was time for James to leave she wanted to go back with him. James treated Lucy as part of his family which I believe made all the difference. She is still my bundle of energy baby but now is controllable and obedient. I cant thank James enough he delivered on everything he promised us read more

After purchasing an English Mastiff puppy in March, I reached out to James for a "puppy evaluation". He responded quickly and I was able to get an appointment that same week. The session was amazing!! He was more of a behavioralist than a "dog trainer" for my family and me. He was engaged and informative during the session, and he provided great tools to assist us with housebreaking, shyness, leash training, and overall puppy management. I felt very comfortable with my own skills and abilities after the session, and I was able to implement his suggestions right away. He followed up with a detailed email after the session, and he has followed up with me twice since then (all included in the price!). I highly recommend him! read more

Review by my Girlfriend: Casey O'Connor "I have a 1 1/2 year old Shepard/husky mix who is so friendly, but often times too friendly! He jumps and pulls me very strongly on the leash. When I first called James from Dedicated, I was under the impression my dog, Riggins, would need to go for a week or two to "boot camp." James told me he needed two hours with my dog. I thought he was nuts, but appreciated that he wasn't taking my money and running, and signed up for a 2 hour class where my boyfriend and I would be present. I can honestly say that if my Bf didn't watch this training session, he would have thought i was lying when I told him about it. My dog was basically a police dog after one hour. We played tennis ball in front of him and he stood like a statue. We walked with him and he heeled. I think James is literally a dog whisperer. My parents had my childhood dog trained when I was a kid and I remember he was shy/timid when he came back. James used no scare or hurtful tactics. He projected authority, and taught me how to do so, and my dog followed suit. I can't recommend him enough to other owners who need a little (or a lot) of help. James is so down to earth.. both humans and dogs will be happy to be with him for an hour! " read more

We were skeptical before we met just because we had been through so many "trainers" and "behavioralists" before. We have 2 female rescue Rhodesian mixes, both very spoiled, but one came to us very mistreated and abused. She has some fear aggression that we wanted to get under control before she got any bigger or stronger. Within our first meeting Dedicated Dog Training had our dogs issues diagnosed and they gave us the tools to manage them and to make sure everyone is happy. I honestly couldn't endorse these guys anymore, they're the best decision. read more

Seldom do you meet people like James anymore. His fees are more than reasonable, his level of expertise is impressive and he is truly passionate about helping you and your dog. This isn't a "business" for James, it's his calling. Without a doubt he is the best!!!!! read more

I have a 4 year old female German Shepherd Dog who has high anxiety and is leash reactive. I'm thrilled with the progress she's made since doing the 4 week board and train. She pulled the leash, and she was uncontrollable when in the presence of another dog. It was extremely stressful for both the dog and me. Now I can confidently take my dog on walks. James is extremely forthcoming on what you should expect from your dog. Training the dog is mostly what you put into it, if you use the resources and tools that James gives you then you're going to see the results! Definitely recommend! read more

James was an awesome trainer. I had a previous trainer that didn't really help us with what we needed. Our 1 year old dog was having problems with nipping and biting. He thought it was play time 24/7 and if you weren't paying attention to him he would get annoyed and run around nipping your pants, hands or anything hanging off you. He even started growling, which is when I decided something needed to be done. James taught us how to fix our dog's behavior with the E-collar. He even started catching on that same day. The few days after the training session were the best I've seen my dog behave! James was very informative with everything. From the fitting of the collar, different brands of collars, how to use it properly, and how to act with the dog around the house so that he knows we set the rules. At first , we were skeptical when he said all we needed was a two hour session. It seems like it's not possible to solve any problems in that time frame. But it's really all you need. James was accurate in determining the time frame and procedure to correct my dogs behavior. Its all about using the tools and information he gives you and being consistent after the training. It's also been very accommodating that James has made himself readily available through text or phone calls to answer any questions I had after the training. I highly recommend James and am extremely happy with the progress I've made with my dog. I would definitely consider coming back for other trainings he offers. read more

Called James based on reviews and we couldn't be happier. Had scheduled the three course session but based on our dogs criteria James said he could help in one session - and he did. Super honest and no bs. Great guy to work with. Emmie is doing great. Thanks James! read more

I was referred to James by a friend. Great guy good attitude. I have a 2 yr. old rambunctious French bulldog. Always humping/smothering people and jumping on my couch. After one session with James all of these issues were fixed. My dog also stopped trying to bolt out the door everytime someone opens it. The issues I was concerned about was addressed and corrected. After only a few sessions I feel a lot better knowing that my dog listens to me now. The knowledge, experience, the sense of relief and the piece of mind that these guys provide is well worth the investment. read more

James and his training has greatly improved my dog's behavior and I highly recommend him. After moving to the suburbs from a city, my dog was getting increasingly aggressive and barking at any new dogs or people he met. James recommended the e-collar and taught us how to use it. Most importantly though he taught us why our dog was behaving how he was and how the training would correct it. After three days my dog was barking significantly less and looking to us more for direction. After our training session, James sent a follow up email detailing everything from the session and invited us to learn more skills to teach the dog. Our dog is doing so great and the experience has been wonderful! read more

I'm extremely happy with the training we have received from James. My 80 pound 1.5 year old silver lab is very happy, full of energy, and hard to control due to size. She would jump on guests walking through the door, walking her outside was impossible, the come command was ignored, and she would "talk" back at the word no. Not only did he make time for my busy schedule, he was very much invested in making sure we got the most out of our lessons. Quickly did we notice a change once we began. Training soon turned into a game for her and she enjoyed being able to get the attention she wanted while knowing the behavior we expected from her. It was a win-win all around and we couldn't have gotten her to this place without him. read more

What James of Dedicated Dog Training has accomplished with our dogs is nothing short of a miracle. We handed over two very sweet but unruly puppies -Chloe, a 1 1/2 year old Great Dane and Max, a 6 month old Siberian Husky - what we got on their return were two very different dogs. He has transformed our dogs into two calmer puppies. James did an amazing job; he is very knowledegable, dedicated and professional. We highly recommend Dedicated Dog Training to anyone interested in excellent dog training! read more

I had such a great experience sending my German shepherd, Shea, for training. She learned so much and was really treated like family during the 2 week training session. James provided me with updates via video and email so I got to see the awesome progress she made! I highly recommend dedicated dog training for all your training needs. read more

We have some issues with our Boston Terrier and fear aggression/territorial issues in the house. James came to our house and spent a few hours helping us navigate the best training plan for our girl. You can tell he cares about the dogs and families he works with, he is knowledgeable and honest. We are a few days into our training but have seen some good response and with continuos practice, rewards and patience (and no more sleeping in our bed) we are confident in James' plan. read more

We adopted a 6 and a half year old black English lab, who was very badly behaved. He was humping a lot and, being a very obese lab, he was very powerful. I put him in a 4 week in-house training program and shelled our $3500. He was supposed to be off-leash trained, among other things. When I got him back, he was as bad as before, if not worse. I was SO UPSET, at my wit's end, and I was almost ready to return the dog back to the shelter. At the last second, I called up James. In just one session, James told me how to train him. Just as with the in-house training, we used the e-collar. By the end of the second session, the dog was walking next to me in heel position (without a leash). My last session with James was just us beating around the bush since I got what I wanted out of the dog. My dog is now just a super sweet, gentle being, who is just love incarnate. As for James.....I cannot think of a nicer, more wonderful trainer than him. He is a lot of fun to talk to, train with, and he is always there for any questions and follow-ups. TWO THUMBS UP and then some! read more

My wife and I adopted a 6 month old Pit bull from a rescue in Georgia. Let's just say he was definitely full of puppy power! He was all over the place and we couldn't handle him on the leash on walks, and we couldn't get him to sit or stay. We were desperate to find a reliable dog trainer so I jumped on Yelp and did my research and found James from Dedicated Dog Training. I spoke to him over the phone and we set up a meet and greet. When we first met he recommended Brody(our little boy) for his 2 week board and train program. I felt very confident James could get the job done so we sent Brody off to training. During the 2 weeks we got regular updates on how Brody was doing. When the two weeks were over......Holy Cow we picked up a totally different dog! He was amazing on and off the leash, he would sit and stay, it was absolutely unbelievable. James was amazing. He told us he instills the training in the dog but it's very important that my wife and I reinforce the training. We met with James after the board and train for some training sessions. He was very accommodating to our schedules. Today we go on nice long walks with Brody, burning off that puppy energy. James is absolutely amazing! We definitely got our money's worth. He's very honest and accommodating. I definitely recommend James if you are looking for a dog trainer. Thank you James for your amazing work! read more

Our 2 years old lab retriever/coonhound mix was in need of training due to her high energy. She was in constant motion and although a very loving and playful pup she would just not listen. My cousin had sent her German Shepard to James and was very happy with the board and train so we decided to send Sophie to the board and train program. Sophie was with James and his family for three weeks. After having experienced a former dog running away, I was a nervous wreck for three weeks. However James was in communication with us often enough that it made me much calmer and less nervous about her being away. Sophie came back to us with the ability to follow her commands - heel, come, place and sit. Although they seem very basic it still allows Sophie to be that loving and playful pup we love with the ability to listen to us when it is time to listen. We are keeping up with the training and continuing to work on the foundation that James built with Sophie. We highly recommend Dedicated Dog Training. read more

Wow - where to start?! James is amazing!! My husband and I and our Lab mix, Violet, all give him our stamp of approval!! From the moment I began communicating with James, through his emails, phone conversations and actual training, he is a very professional individual with a very extensive knowledge of his profession. Violet is our 11 week old puppy who began to have aggressive tendencies, and being that my husband and I are first time puppy owners we really needed to be educated on how to train Violet positively from the start. James was extremely helpful in educating us on communicating with Violet, potty training tips, as well as simple commands and methods of rewarding her. We have been practicing with Violet since the moment he left our home and our girl has been an angel since! We are very pleased with the education and training James has provided. We feel as if we now have a resource for questions we may have that pop up from time to time and are much more at ease with training our puppy now that we are able to communicate to her. After meeting James we are well on our way to having a happy puppy. 100% recommend James and will definitely contact him in the future for further training (such as off leash training) etc. If you are at all hesitant about reaching out to a trainer, you will not be disappointed after reaching out to James - he is fantastic, personable and a master of dog training! :) read more

James came to my house for an initial training session with my 7 month old golden doodle. My dog is 50 lbs, and had a habit of jumping on people when they walked in the door. He was also nippy and displaying some dominant behavior. James was AMAZING with him. He was able to teach us useful and practical training strategies to use with our dog. I have no doubt that progress will continue as we continue to use these strategies. James responded to my e-mail quickly and answered all of my questions. He showed the same patience with me and my dog once he arrived in my home. I would recommend James to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient and caring dog trainer. read more