John has been working with my German Shepard Hennessey since she was 10 months she attended his 5week boarding training program. John is patient and knowledgeable with his training for dogs. My family and I have learned a lot. John not only teaches four legs friends but he also teaches us humans how to control, discipline and praise our dog. I highly recommend Premier Dog Academy for all your dog needs. Thank you John read more

I wish I can give more than 5 stars. 1 month of training with John made my life easy. Ollie WAS an aggressive 1 yr old German shepherd , who barks at people and dogs uncontrollably. I get frustrated every time we do our daily walks, leash pulling was the problem. John assessed my dog , he spent time explaining to me the problems and personalities my dog had. He gives me updates, videos almost everyday. If I have questions, he responds to me right away. He patiently corrected all the bad habits Ollie had. NOW, Ollie is so amazing! She is well behaved that she follows all my commands. We went for a walk and she didn't even pull me! It is so overwhelming that this is the beginning of our good times together. I am Looking forward to many great adventures with Ollie. JOHN, You are the man! Thank you for all the help AND I really appreciate all the effort I highly recommend to everyone!!!! HOME SWEET HOME OLLIE read more

John has been a great trainer for our GoldenDoodle. He has helped our dog learn obedience. We did the 3 week board and train and its night and day. Your dog will learn boundaries. John is good at what he does. He has helped our dog build confidence. I highly recommend John, if you are looking for a good trainer. read more

John was highly recommended to us by a close friend. We rescued a 1 year old pit bull/dachshund mix that displayed aggression. John assessed our dog and we began training right away with basic training and then socialization to build the confidence he lacked. John is very knowledgeable, thorough and is passionate about helping his clients to have an obedient dog. We have learned so much as new dog owners and we are very happy with the transformation thus far. read more

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Our dog trained with John for a month with his board and train program. What I am most impressed by is how John instilled more of an obedience mindset overall with our dog. I can tell that my dog is looking to me for direction, including when he is off leash. My dog is overall more confident, and the bond between me and my dog has been strengthened. The handoff class was very clear, and I am thankful for the group classes to reinforce everything my dog learned, amidst other people and dogs. read more

So I rescued micha and she was left in a backyard she was my first dog after 1 month of having her I realized she was dog aggressive! Found John and had a consultation and he recommended a 3 week board and train. John with his experience told me I have a RED ZONE DOG! Didn't really know what that was? After the three week class he also gave me classes to train me how to handle micha 5 months later everywhere I go I get comments on how well behaved my dog is. I'm truly thankful for John he actually saved micha's life from his training! Even after 5 months anytime I have questions he's still there for us! Thank you John your amazing! read more

John was very professional and knowledgeable about training my dog. He prepared him to be properly trained and socialized. With continued group classes and constant reinforcement my dog will be better and better. I would not hesitate recommending anyone to John for great dog training. read more

I would like to share my experience With This Academy..I'm a new puppy owner and without John from Premier Dog Academy.. I don't think I can do it.. Johns Knowledge, understanding, and compassion along with his professional standpoint. Have Given Us the confidence to work our puppy! We trust John and his training ethics and we HIGHLY recommend this academy for obedience training very much! read more

My wife and I decided on John's 3 week boarding training for our 5 month labradoodle. He was pretty crazy when he left and he came back a new dog. John set him up with a great foundation that we could build upon. John is very knowledgeable and still answers any questions I have even after the training is over. It was well worth the money read more

My Belgian Malinois dog is more social now after her training with John. He really helps her on obedience training. I would recommend his Board and Train program and you will be happy for the results. read more

John is an excellent trainer. First, he educated me as the dog owner, which is very important for the success of the training. My dog had some minor behavioral issues which he was able to address within the first few sessions. John is very professional and knows what he's doing and makes himself available after the sessions. read more

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I decided to do the 1 month Board and Train program for my dog Nala. She was reactive, she would be pulling me on the leash and could not listen to my commands. John met my dog and I, and assessed us both. I would see her progress on Instagram posts and could see improvements in every video! John and his son guided me on how to handle Nala. They are both very patient with me and the process of training Nala. I will be attending the group sessions on the weekends for further training! I can't thank John enough! He explains very well and gives different perspectives from an owner and dog's point of view. I believe I will have a better relationship with Nala because of this program! Thank you! I highly recommend to everyone! read more

AMAZING! My grandma has initially brought her German shepherd here and was super pleased, since then both my brother and myself have brought out babies to Premiere, all with different needs and personalities and I have yet to be disappointed l! Thanks again Jhon! read more

If you're looking for a dog trainer, John is 100% the man you should call. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and he knows what's best and needed for your dog. He trained my 5 month old German Shepherd mixed pup Juno. After a few phones calls and texts, I made the executive decision to enroll Juno into John's 3 week extensive board and train program, and I can say that he is definitely not the same puppy he used to be and I mean that in the best way. Before the program, Juno was reactive to everything, pulling on the leash, jumping on people and tables, and was basically out of control. However, John created a solid foundation of training for Juno as well as myself. I've learned so much about my dog and how to communicate with him. I received Juno back yesterday, and he no longer pulls on the leash, obeys my commands, and he's gotten so much better with the distractions in public. 3 weeks ago I never thought I'd be able to bring Juno out into public such as the malls and around other people, but after getting Juno back yesterday, I believe I can comfortably bring him out and walk him without worrying about if he's going to jump on somebody or lash out. One thing I learned from John is that there is still a lot of work to be done, and that you can't just expect your dog trainer to magically change your dog. You need to continue doing what your trainer has taught you and your dog so that it comes natural, or else you won't expect the results you want. Thank John!!! read more

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John is amazing! I have a pup named Coco who is about 10 months old now and have been training with John for a few months. When I came to John I was a new dog parent, I really didn't know much about training a puppy. My pup would often pull and not listen to commands. It was stressful going on walks or even having others around. After personal obedience training with John and ongoing group trainings, we are doing so well together! John has given me great advice and I appreciate his support. Coco listens to commands now, we love are walks together and he's no longer anxious around other dogs or people. In every training I've come to I learn something new! My bond with my pup has also improved so much. I would highly recommend training with John, especially for new dog parents! read more

John has been an amazing trainer helping my parents train their Doberman puppy. Our puppy was biting, jumping and pulling during walks. Now he has stopped hitting, listens to commands and has shown a huge improvement with walks. John has a lot of knowledge and is very patient, even with super crazy energetic dogs like our 5 month Doberman. I highly recommend Johns services, the one on one time with him and your dog is definitely worth read more

John is an expert with dogs. My Rottweiler puppy, Koa improved drastically from the first session with John. John is available to answer questions anytime you call him. I like the fact that he's available and knowledgeable. Koa would not be the obedient dog he is and l would not be a better owner, without John's training. Premier Dog Academy is reasonably priced. I'm glad l chose Premier Dog Academy, instead of a pet store training package. It's worth the time, money and effort for a better canine. read more

We are so incredibly thankful for John. He really helped us with training our Maltipoo pup! Our little guys was on the wild side and we got to the point where we really needed help in controlling him. We were at our wits end. I have three small kids and it was really important to us to feel like our kids were safe around him. John was able to take our energetic pup and help him and us learn! Would totally recommend John to anyone who's having issues with their dog. John is always willing to answer any of my questions and always has helpful tips and advice. read more

My dog has come a long way since John started working with us. Educating the dog owner is an essential first step since the success of the training really lies with the owner understanding how their behavior affects their dog. After several weeks of training I feel this is not the same dog and I say that in the best possible way. read more

I contacted John late December hoping to continue my GSD training. Throughout our initial conversation we talked about prior training, dog experiences, and he shared me with his knowledge to become a better dog owner. I truly believe training is a BIG part of you and your dog's relationship, and I am happy with John training us. We began our training immediately, starting with basic obedience in the most distracted environments we could be placed in. As any other dog owner, we hope our companions be on their best behavior in and out of the home, especially for a working dog. But we must put that work in. John has provided us with the tools we need to continue working and improving on our dog's training. The obstacles he laid out, challenged us each session, taking our training to the next level. We're grateful to have met John to mentor us in our journey. read more

John do not just come over and teach your dog commands. This is an educational training. We learned the authority you hold as "master " and how to read my dog's body language, and learned how she reads mine. read more

After saying goodbye to our dog in November, we decided to get another Australian Shepherd a week later. At our age we had no ideal of what we were getting into. We took him to a trainer who told us that our puppy was the 2nd most high energy dog he has ever seen. Our dog sitter told us that she could no longer watch him unless we got some serious training. I found John on Yelp and the rest is history. John is very honest and excellent with dogs. I liked the fact that he told us that he didn't need to be boarded, but just a package of lessons. Some trainers will recommend boarding, which is costly when it's not needed. Our puppy is a totally different dog now. John showed me how to use the prong collar and E-collar correctly. He explained to me how the collar isn't to be used to discipline a dog, but to help the dog focus on what to do, as opposed on what not to do. The training was worth every penny. Thanks John. read more

John's lessons have been instrumental to our experience in raising our lab puppy, Juno. He is not only knowledgeable & well-versed in dog etiquette, but is also personable & patient with dogs & dog parents alike. Premier Dog Academy has definitely made our lives easier by laying a solid foundation upon which we have developed a loving yet authoritative relationship with our puppy. Juno is now 10 months old & is the sweetest & smartest dog I've ever had. Couldn't have done it without you John! read more

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My dog learned so much, i am so grateful for the information. Our trainer was so helpful and l left feeling like all my concerns were met and that he was very good communicating with my dog. Would absolutely recommend read more

I have a mixed breed large size dog and was very playful and always pulls his leash everytime we walk him. So I've decided to enroll him to board and train. Prices on Premier Dog Academy is pretty decent compared to other training schools for dogs. Kuya john/ jj was very nice and accomodated us in this big step for my Dog. Actually i just got him back yesterday. My dog looks calmer and focused on our commands. John endorsed our dog properly and even taught us how to do the other commands which is a great help for us to handle our dog. BIG THANKS TO KUYA JJ! Highly recommended! read more

Introducing our dog to John was by far what we needed for Reese to meet his full potential at being an awesome dog. Explaining our concerns and noticing new behavior in Reese ( English Bull Dog ), John stepped up and knew right away what we needed to get Reese on the right track. John seeing Reese at 4 yrs old has no doubt that Reese will come out of this course confident and having overcome his stressors and triggers of socializing w/other dogs and his surroundings. With the tools John has provided, conditioning Reese daily has created confidence in Reese. John hears it on the daily. The best thing that has ever happened for Reese is John. Can not praise him enough. read more

I rescued my Boxer over 7 years ago. He was a bit over a year when I got him. He has always been a great pup he just had so many bad tendencies. Instead of finding help I kept him indoors and avoided other dogs due to his reactiveness. Before I knew it 7 years went by and I felt like I owed it to my dog to give him a better sense of freedom. My cousin referred Premier Dog Academy. Within a short period of time John was able to transform my dog. I've been training with John and he ensures you fully grasp the technique and understanding your dogs behavior. I can now walk by other dogs and my dog stays neutral, he is obedient, and it's truly life changing. I feel like I can worry less about what may happen.... Premier Dog Academy is patient and you know right from the start John and his family will be honest, caring, and supportive through the process. Thank you Premier Dog Academy! read more

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I used to have a hard time controling my 8 mo old German Shepard, Sanjo. We enrolled Sanjo for a 4 wks board and basic training with Premier Dog Academy. John was awesome in Sanjo's training. We got Sanjo back yesterday. I went through the transfer training yeaterday with John and Sanjo. It was alot to remember. Then today, I took Sanjo for morning walk. I am so proud of Sanjo. No more pulling on walks. am not frustrated anymore. I continued with the basic commands (sit, down, heel, check etc) and surprised Sanjo followed. I am also excited to attend Premier's group seasions. Appreciate John's hard work with Sanjo. Thank you!!! read more

I just had my first dog last year. After having her for a month, my dad and I decided to have her train since she was very reactive. Someone recommended John to us. John is an amazing trainer. We have seen big improvements with my dog's anxiety, just after a couple of training sessions with John. He is very approachable and accommodating. 100% recommended. read more

John is a great trainer and very accommodating. I originally thought I could train my dog through YouTube videos but quickly learned it's not just about training the dog but the owner as well. I've seen a big improvement in Tofu's (my Maltipoo) demeanor and anxiety. He has picked up the training very quickly. Additionally, with all the events and Covid going on, he's been very flexible with his schedule and communicative through text. I would highly recommend. read more

I found John on Instagram and was interested in his board/training and protection program for my Belgian Malinois. I have trained with other trainers before with my other dogs, and found Johns dog training philosophy very different. You can tell he truly care for all the dogs in his program and those dogs care for him. He transformed our reactive dog and turned him into a confident soldier with a soft gentle side that plays well with small children. I highly recommend John for your dog training needs. read more

I was gifted a Doberman from my husband and as a petite novice dog owner, I knew I needed to get Alpha into obedience training. I was introduced to John through my brother in-law and after a few months of going to classes, I noticed a big difference in my ability to handle my big puppy. John is very knowledgeable and I'm always learning new skills in every class. Premiere Dog Academy was a great choice for my dog training. read more

When our family adopted Miko, we knew he is very special and needed training. John is really fantastic! He knows exactly how to approach Miko's training and explained to us his training methods/style. Miko learned basic obedience in only 3 sessions and progressing really well! John has leveled up Miko's training and our family is also learning a lot from him on how to handle Miko. His instructions were clear and he is very patient too! We are looking forward to see the final outcome of Miko's training and we know for sure our family will have so much fun with him. Thank you so much John!!!! read more

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John is an awesome coach and is very patient in explaining what he'd like to accomplish on each session. He gives you clear concise guidance for each exercise. The learning process of each dog is enhanced with his watchful eye on the dog and handler's actions. My dog learned to sit and stay on just a few sessions and progress was really fast. This is due to John's approach to guiding the owner and dog to be correct from the start. Happy to have trained my puppy with John. It's made my relationship with my puppy that much closer. I'm only on my third session and my dog already has a long sit, long down and a nice recall. Thank you John for the wisdom! read more

I highly recommend John if you need your dog to be well-trained. My puppy Frankie was super uncontrollable and him being an 80 lbs dog it was super hard, but after getting Frankie in his board and train program the difference was night and day! I couldn't believe how calm and trained my once super distracted dog was! read more

John has giving me and my female xl bully KOKO a very good , disciplined and firm training. His classes are always on time and organized.Always different every time we meet. Every class I take I feel I'm on a better level I just completed 4 weeks and so far I want to say KOKO's behavior in The group classes with around 4 to 10 dogs at times is exactly what I paid for!! Now imagine I have 6 more weeks with ; John @premierdogacademy What we still have to learn . I'm glad I made this decision. I definitely will be bringing at least one more of my dogs and highly recommend this training to anyone who is interested in his obedience leash training class . John is very easy to talk to an get along with Tony read more

If you need your dog trained look no further this amn has a wealth of knowledge and has helped my pups come along way they are no longer crazy dogs come when called the whole nine im really amazed at all the progress in such short amount of time read more

John is awesome with his dog handling and training! Scooby, our German Pit, attended a 4 week board and train and he came home well behaved. When Scooby transitioned back home, John worked with us to continue the training daily. John was super patient and was able to answer all our questions, which indicates he has extensive knowledge in dog training. Not only did he provide me with answers but provided me with information to have a better understanding of the training. During Scooby's stay with John, John communicated on an as needed basis and ensured that Scooby's training was to his satisfaction before being him home. John offers individual and group training. I plan to attend the group classes to continue with Scooby's training even though I'm in the South Bay. With that said, I trusted John with our Scooby and would not hesitate to recommend or send Scooby to another board & train program. read more

John trains the owner on how to continually train dogs in all areas of discipline. Discipline is very important to both owner and pet, John highlights this and shares his knowledge to maximize lifetime happiness for both me and my pup. You'll soon find out the difference between a well-train obedient pup and one that terrorizes you and others. read more

The American Bully, a member of our family, is very important to us. Because of her size, she has a great deal of force. We have never owned a puppy quite like her. Although overall she is a fantastic puppy, we recognized that she lacked confidence and that there is always room for development, particularly when teaching her commands that will assist her in day-to-day living and how to behave in various contexts. We chose to train her with John for these reasons, and we are certain that this was the best decision we could have made. Our dog's behavior and level of confidence have already significantly improved after only four private sessions with John. Because you can clearly sense John's passion for what he does, our puppy enjoys working with him just as much as we do. Along with his talent, he exhibits patience, compassion, and consistency. If you're seeking a trainer that will keep your pets' best interests in mind and make training fun for them while still producing speedy results, stop looking and contact this qualified and gifted trainer; you won't regret it! His training programs are valuable. read more