I cannot say enough good things about Juan and his work with my dog. He is gentle and fun, my dog like him and Juan holds him to what he needs to learn. My dog HATED being groomed and I was desperate in trying to figure out what to do. Juan worked with me and the dog (both of us needed training LOL) and it's like a miracle. I cannot believe how much his overall behavior has improved. Juan has positive energy and really understands dogs. I cannot recommend him more highly. read more

Great experience overall. no nonsense, direct, trustworthy, honest, successful, easy to understand approach to dog training. Juan is like a miracle worker. Do it now, don't hesitate, in the end you will wish you had signed up for the training sooner. read more

Where to begin... been a few months since we had our sessions with Juan and I cannot believe how much better our bulldog Brody is! Before he received his trainings, our boy was a menace, even referred to as the devil himself. Even the vet told us to get him some training after he already had some trainings! Now Brody is the sweetest bulldog. He is still a stubborn boy but he no longer has dominance issues where we end up with scratches on us. In the past, Brody tried to dominate/nip any guest we would have in our apartment. But from the moment Juan walked in the door Brody respected him and loved him. It was the biggest surprise to us, like some magical powers! Anyways if you are thinking about training look no further. I spent countless amounts of money on different trainings/trainers before finding Juan and Juan's training is the only one that actually worked and worked fast! Juan's prices are also very reasonable! Don't hesitate and book him and get the results you always wanted but never thought were possible. read more

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Juan and his training is a game changer. I hired Juan in 2014 to train my two rescue dogs. We had been unsuccessful with the "clicker" training method and were seeking results. In the first 30 minutes with Juan, our dogs' response to commands was immediate and consistent. For us, this was crucial. We live in an area in NE Mesa where bobcats, javelina, coyotes, and rattlesnakes are common place. We even have mountain lion spottings and a bear this year! We are able to walk our dogs off leash in the desert and are confident that they will respond immediately to our commands. If they bark at the doorbell, we can simple use the "quiet" command and they stop. They are both service animal trained and can walk calmly through busy places, lie for hours under a restaurant table, and "heel" while off leash. Bonus-- Juan is a really cool guy and is more than a trainer. He is a friend. read more

I'm not sure how Juan doesn't have more reviews because he's unbelievable. Our dog (boxer/rot mix) would jump, had separation anxiety and was HORRIBLE on the leash. After the initial visit we noticed a drastic change great enough where we decided to go for it. The best part about the training is Juan teaches you how to teach your dog. He doesn't just take the dog and do it himself - it's geared towards you becoming an expert yourself. It becomes a great hobby and let's be honest, what's better than a well trained dog? I would've paid double for these results and can't express it enough. Thanks for everything! read more

The way Juan works with each unique dog and owner is incredible. He is patient, has great energy and is strong with his behavior modification techniques without threatening the dog in any way. His understanding of dogs nature is exactly what is needed to create positive change in dogs. Our dog is 5 years old and my partner and I were having issues with her being very fear aggressive, defensive, possessive, anxious and uncontrollable. We talked to trainers prior to him who made us feel like we should give up on our dog or rehome her since we were expecting a baby on the way. He is the first trainer who gave us hope and created the necessary change we needed to keep her in our family loved and behaving as a new dog who actually listens. After the first lesson with our dog Riley we noticed major and immediate change. We couldn't believe our eyes, as his training along with the ecollar combined, were so effective and produced great results right away even after the first few lessons. We can further incorporate his training with our dog every day and so thankful we invested in his training program and lessons read more

What would we have done without Jonny? He is a lifesaver. A LIFESAVER. After falling in love with our friends' mini aussie, my partner and I decided to get the same breed. I read the top 5 puppy training books on Amazon cover to cover. I read the Complete Guide to Australian Shepherds too. I watched dozens if not hundreds of dog training videos. I bought everything our new puppy could want or need. I thought I was prepared. Spoiler alert: I was not prepared. Our puppy nipped at every part of us--heels, hands, you name it. He jumped all over people in excitement. He pulled on the leash to say hey every time another human or dog walked by. He destroyed everything. We tried everything--and I do mean everything. Everything you can think of to curb nipping, jumping and destruction--short of hurting our dog, which we would NEVER do. We tried Zak George's suggestions, we tried the Monks of New Sketes suggestions, we tried McCann dog training's suggestions, we tried everything. But nothing worked to curb the problem behaviors. We even took classes with two "positive reinforcement only" trainers before Jonny, and while they were great for helping us teach our puppy commands like sit and come, nothing they suggested worked to get him to settle down and behave. Our puppy just didn't understand consequences for his actions; everything is a game to him, so disciplining him was impossible. Even reinforcing the behaviors we DID want with treats just did not help him learn what NOT to do. Enter Jonny. We did his board and train program, which includes lessons with him in our home afterward. Holy moly, our dog is transformed. He doesn't nip us. He doesn't jump on people. He lies calmly on his mat. Especially with high energy working breeds like aussies, it's SO important to teach them how to calm down and relax. Jonny did exactly that. And we felt so good knowing that our pup was in Jonny's home with his family and his dogs instead of in a kennel like most board and train programs. We feel completely in control of our pup thanks to Jonny. Do NOT be put off by the e-collar; there is a ton of misinformation out there online about it. We were positive reinforcement only people at first and were very hesitant to use an e-collar, but we were 100% wrong. We found it to be the best, safest, most effective communication method with our dog. The collar doesn't hurt him, doesn't make him fearful or aggressive, none of that nonsense. Jonny actually trains dogs OUT of fearfulness and aggression with the e-collar. He still has his friendly, loving, boisterous personality--he's under control, now thanks to Jonny. I second the other reviewer who said, get lessons with Jonny now before he gets famous! read more

The best service ever! He trained my dog and in less that a few weeks I was amazed of the difference. I definitely recommend this to others.

Juan is the absolute best. The way he knows dogs and their handlers in unparalleled. Plus, very enjoyable lessons with great results.

Couldn't be more satisfied. Our Great Dane went from out of control at times and leash aggressive to always in control and great on a leash (even though a leash isn't really needed anymore!). Juan couldn't be more friendly, professional and, most importantly, effective. His training methods seem to be completely customizable and with few, if any, limitations. I could not recommend his services more strongly or confidently. The only thing you'll be upset about is that you didn't find him sooner! You're welcome! read more

If you are looking for a solid and dependable dog trainer, then yelp no further! Juan is incredible! Not only is he really great to work with, but he has become a close family friend from the whole training process. For over a year, Juan taught me how to patiently train my German Shepherd puppy into an obedient house dog. I'll be honest, training a dog isn't easy and I seriously wish dogs would magically train themselves or stay trained after one session but sadly this is not the case! Yet Juan helps make the training an enjoyable process and I guarantee that you and your dog will share an even greater bond after training together. It took me a while to realize this but Juan wasn't just helping me train my dog; he was actually training me to be a better and more understanding owner as well! I have learned so much from Juan and my family truly appreciates all he has done to give us the means to control our dogs. With Juan's guidance, my dad's Tibetan Mastiff (you know...the breed notorious for being undomesticated and impossibly difficult to train) impresses people all the time because not only does he fully understand basic commands (sit, stay, come, etc.), but he can also "place" himself in a chair, on a rock or anything else that's big enough for him to sit on. My German Shepherd, even though Shepherds are known to be an easier breed to train, knows all basic commands, socializes well with everyone, doesn't pull on the leash during walks and knows how to "speak" and walk in "reverse" on command (as well as many other tricks). So whether it's basic commands or tricks you would like to teach your dog, Juan will assist you in the best, most efficient way. I know Juan's techniques really work because as a law student, I have had nooooo time to independently continue training my dog now that Juan has moved to AZ. Yet my dog is as obedient as ever! Juan's training methods really stick and help you and your dog reach an even greater level of understanding and confidence. read more

Thought I would give an update on Rosie since April of this year. Juan is a rock star trainer. We hired Juan to help us to train our German short hair dog Rosie. To say it has been effective is an understatement. We are well on our way to having a fully certified service dog and couldn't be happier. Juan is a highly relational, incredibly effective as a trainer, and we are thrilled with the results/progress. His methods are super easy to implement and have immediate results. Sitting at OHSO (or any dog friendly restaurant) with our dogs having dinner/lunch has always been a dream, and thanks to Juan is our reality now. We are so thrilled we have begun to train our three year old yellow lab rescue mix, Harley as well. I highly recommend Jonny Be Good and Juan! read more

This review is rated "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" and this is coming from a critical person. Juan the trainer for Jonny Be Good Training Services is everything you will want in a trainer because he personalizes the approach to your needs and desires. I met Juan at the dog park and I observed how phenomenally behaved his own dog is, as well as, his client's dogs. I went to the dog park frequently and I was aware of who were his clients. I often knew the dog before he/she became Juan's client. The difference was impressive to say the least. The dogs he works with range from young to old and vary in size from big to small. Juan teaches the individual to work with the dog. The dog is happy and you will be 100% satisfied with the results. Juan began helping me when I asked him for advice on how to prepare my 8 month dog to fly on the plane. My dog is 60lbs and was going to sit next to me on the plane (how? my dog is emotional support therapy dog.) I did not want her to panic on me with the hustle and bustle of people flying home for holidays. He gave me great advice and we flew with no problem. My dog surprised me on how well she did. With Juan's guidance I am now able to walk both of my dogs off leash through a crowd of people while heeling the entire time. I enjoy going more places and doing more with my dogs because I don't have to pull and tug and be worried about their behavior. My relationship with my dogs has blossomed with the training I have received from Juan. Juan is friendly and personable. You will find yourself confiding in him and looking forward to speaking with him. People at the dog park, who are not his customers, often ask him questions and gives them free advice. I cannot recommend this dog trainer enough. Do not waste your time and money on group sessions when you can have one on one sessions and get the exact results you are looking for. read more

I had a lot to learn, and though I found Juan rather accidentally, I am certain the dog gods sent him to gently guide my exuberant Aussie Shepherd girl into the ways of the human world. As a working dog, she is much happier and secure with a sense of purpose and duty. I, being a softy and rather weak-willed, wasn't nearly giving her the structure and boundaries she needed to feel safe. Yes, he was working with me to find the confidence I needed to master her. Only my mastering her would bring out her best. Juan is all about RELATIONSHIP. Whether that is with the pooch or with you. He is prompt but never watches the clock. He intuits when the lesson has left its imprint, and doesn't end a session until all parties can disband with solid footing of that imprint. He always makes the experience joyful -- easy for him as his love for dogs is infectious -- but I could be an emotional wreck sometimes -- especially when at 10 months, I'd introduced my Aussie girl to a new pup in the household. For two nights I hadn't slept, certain the Aussie was gonna kill the little rescue. Juan came, and calmly, patiently, and persistently worked with each young pup until they came together and played. He didn't rush the process; it took as long as it took. It was magic that day to finally see them play till they lay side by side fast asleep in exhaustion. I'm thrilled to say that today the two are inseparable. I'll say this -- Juan is always right. The discipline is in the discipline. Once you learn his technique, five minutes a day is all it takes to reinforce the bond and mastery between you and your dog. When I am inconsistent, that's when things get skwerly. It has truly been wonderful, as a chicken-livered newbie to dog ownership, to have a caring and committed and confident partner like Juan in this adventure. He's a pro! You better grab him before he gets famous! read more

So I got in over my head with two amazing Belgian Malinois. I'm a strong owner and pack leader, but trial and error was taking far too long and costing me far too much (furniture). Thank God I found Jonny Be Good. I just wanted to be able to walk my dogs on a leash without my shoulders and back aching from them pulling the whole time (pinch/prong collars were only fuel to their fire.) But not only do I not even own leashes now, I have a level of ABSOLUTE control over my dogs. Since working with Juan, I have NEVER been in public with my dogs and not gotten an inquiry as to who trained them and if they could have his number. In fact I've even had several offers for people to buy my dogs thinking they were service dogs! I recently rescued a german shepherd/husky mix to add to the pack and was able to implement all the same training techniques I'd learned. I now have a healthy, happy, much less destructive, and insanely obedient pack of dogs thanks to Juan. It's an investment I can and will enjoy for the rest of their lives. read more