Balanced, Relationship-Based Dog Training
At Custom-K9 Dog Training & Boarding, we use a balanced, relationship-based approach grounded in proven learning science. We focus on building behaviors through positive reinforcement while providing clear, fair feedback when behaviors are unsafe or inappropriate. Our goal is simple: reward what we like, guide what needs improvement, and communicate in ways dogs truly understand. By combining motivation with structure, we create reliable, real-world behaviors and confident, well-mannered dogs.
Every dog is different. That’s why each program is tailored to the individual dog and family , always prioritizing trust, clarity, and long-term success.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationCustomer-reported
Puppy trainingCustomer-reported
SocializationCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and train
Private trainingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Boarding
Daycare
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5/5Jeff, Marwa and Beckie have been wonderful in helping us get a handle on training our 2 dogs, Penny and Benny. We now feel more confident in being able to take our dogs out to different places with the training and commands that Jeff helped all of us learn. Our dogs are such va…Read full reviewClose full review
Jeff, Marwa and Beckie have been wonderful in helping us get a handle on training our 2 dogs, Penny and Benny. We now feel more confident in being able to take our dogs out to different places with the training and commands that Jeff helped all of us learn. Our dogs are such valuable members of our family, and we want to be able to take them more places which we now feel that we will be able to do. We are really grateful for the Custom K-9 Team and Jeff for their help.
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Chandra Birenbaum
5/5Jeff is amazing. We brought our dog to him for a board and train and then did private sessions, group trainings and daycare once a week over the past year and a half. We had adopted a dog who had just lost her front leg at the SPCA and had been living on the streets and never bee…Read full reviewClose full review
Jeff is amazing. We brought our dog to him for a board and train and then did private sessions, group trainings and daycare once a week over the past year and a half. We had adopted a dog who had just lost her front leg at the SPCA and had been living on the streets and never been trained. We were in love with her but we didn't know if we were going to be able to keep her because her behaviors were so challenging and we were under so much stress at the time. He has become an enormous support to us. He's helped to transform our dog's behavior issues and has given us confidence and tools to understand her and help her learn and get through very difficult circumstances. He is a dog whisperer and always goes above and beyond to help us and our dog with whatever we need. We would and do recommend him to everyone.
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Mario Molina
5/5I reached out to Custom K9 after trying two other training programs, and I’m so glad I did. Their evaluation process really impressed me—they took the time to assess my boy and placed him in the right level of training.
Jeff was amazing to work with. He even met us at a park near…Read full reviewClose full review
I reached out to Custom K9 after trying two other training programs, and I’m so glad I did. Their evaluation process really impressed me—they took the time to assess my boy and placed him in the right level of training.
Jeff was amazing to work with. He even met us at a park near my home and got straight into training. I learned the fundamentals right away, and my Westy and I were able to start practicing immediately.
I saw improvements in Westy’s behavior and obedience almost right away. I now feel comfortable walking him off leash, and his reactivity has decreased significantly.
Highly recommend Custom K9 to anyone looking for effective, personalized dog training!
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Kimberly Gutierrez-Mattias
5/5We have been using Custom K9 for about 7 months now. We love it, but Rocky loves it more! Jeff is great, the front office (Beckie) is great. Rocky goes to day care twice a week and we have boarded him a couple of times. He comes home tired and happy from his training and playi…Read full reviewClose full review
We have been using Custom K9 for about 7 months now. We love it, but Rocky loves it more! Jeff is great, the front office (Beckie) is great. Rocky goes to day care twice a week and we have boarded him a couple of times. He comes home tired and happy from his training and playing with his doggie buddies! I can't say enough good things about them! Jeff is extremely knowledgeable regarding dogs and training. Beckie and Jeff treat Rocky as their own which warms my heart. Rocky has done so well with him over the months getting better and better with his training .. I can't imagine taking him anywhere else!
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Cork Marcheschi
5/5
It is so good to be able to leave your dog and know they are safe,
wello taken care and most important of all THEY HAVE A BLAST!!!
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