Bay Area Family K-9 Training LLC

As a first time dog owner, it has been quite an experience. Slime, my 1 year old Miniature Schnauzer-Terrier Mix, is a very lovable dog and the Goodest of Boys. However, I knew that I had to get professional help when I realized that I was going to be gone for a few hours, every day, once College began. I love Slime, but he had an extreme case of separation anxiety. I couldn’t be in another room or right outside the door without him crying for me. He cried dramatically for hours, despite ensuring that his needs were met (food, water, and potty time). Yes, I know it hurts to have your dog cry for you. If he acted like this while I was still home, imagine how he would have been while I am at school? I took the time to find a reputable, and trustworthy dog trainer. I reached out to James. He explained to me the options of getting my dog trained. I choose to undergo the Board and Room Program, which is about 4 weeks. The 4 weeks flew by, and it was finally time to pick up Slime. I was filled with joy and held back my tears to not only be reunited with my little buddy, but to also see how much growth he has done. I was impressed and proud of the dog that my Slime has become. However, as with most things with life, it is not just a one and done deal, it is a continuous work in progress. James is a miracle worker who understands dogs on a deeper level than most of us could ever understand. I look forward to continuing using James’ services in the future. If you truly LOVE your dog, then you must know that the Hardest Decision is the Best Decision to make for them.

James has been the absolute best thing to happen to our family and our Border Collie/Lab mix dog, Rocky. We did the Board and Train program and then the one-on-one lessons that follow, and I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. Rocky came to us after having lived with one other family. He was 7 months old and highly anxious. The results we have seen with Rocky have been astounding. We can now go on walks, have family over, and even be surrounded by other dogs at the park. I am extremely grateful for the training and even more so for all of the guidance we have received along the way after the program was done. Rocky was a work in progress, but it has been so wonderful to see everything come together. Can't say thank you enough, James! And can't recommend James enough too.

I used James' boarding and training service for a month with my dog, and was really happy with the whole process and the results. She’s not the easiest dog, definitely not one to just listen to or work for someone she doesn’t know or trust, but James handled it really well. He really cares about the process, took time to address any concerns I had, and answered all my emails afterward about training. One thing to note - you have to be involved too. It’s not just about training the dog; you’re also learning how to understand your dog, communicate better, and adjust your own behavior. The service was definitely above my budget, but honestly, I’d do it again. A nice bonus - now that my dog knows James and is comfortable at his place, I feel a lot better leaving her with him for boarding when I travel. It’s hard for me to leave her with just anyone, so that extra peace of mind is huge.