About Dog Guru - Dog & Puppy Training and Boarding
Unlock relationship with your dog you never thought possible. Most dogs never reach their potential not because of the dog, but because no one showed them how. For 35+ years, Jimi Livshitz š¾The Dog Guru š¾ has changed that. As featured on ABC News and Fox News, this revolutionary system has proven itself across every discipline, producing competition prodigies and exceptional family dogs alike.
Built on a foundation of communication and a fulfilled relationship, we build behaviors that hold in any situation, no excuses. No dominance.
Family dogs, aggression rehabilitation, personal protection, service dogs, and hunting/gun dogs. Serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Phoenix. Board & train nationwide.. Veteran-owned Book your evaluation
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From potty training to complex aggression solutions with a longest proven record
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Hello, good afternoon. I just saw this on Wapa. I'm asking what medication can be given to a dog when they are afraid of thunder and lightning. A veterinarian recommends that, since the dog is old, she should be put to sleep.
As a senior animal behaviorist, I strongly advocate a compassionate and holistic approach when addressing a dog's fear of thunder and lightning, regardless of age. Storm fear is a manageable condition, and euthanasia is not an appropriate first response to anxiety-related problems, even in an older dog.
Community answer Ā· Dog Guru - Dog & Puppy Training and Boarding Ā· 2025-09-21
5/5Jimi was referred to me by a good friend. Sending my one year old Weimaraner to him 5 years ago was the best decision I have ever made and the best money I ever spent! Freddy goes with me everywhere. He will lay on a restaurant patio while we eat dinner and lay at my feet on a pā¦Read full reviewClose full review
Jimi was referred to me by a good friend. Sending my one year old Weimaraner to him 5 years ago was the best decision I have ever made and the best money I ever spent! Freddy goes with me everywhere. He will lay on a restaurant patio while we eat dinner and lay at my feet on a plane. Wouldnāt be able to without Jimiās expertise and love of dogs! And an added bonus once youāve had your dog trained with Jimi, he will board them for you if you canāt travel with your dog. So I know heās safe and in a familiar place getting a little bit of a refresher. A dog is your best friend and family member, donāt you want the best for him or her?!
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Kait Sykes
1/5I am an experienced dog owner and have owned multiple dogs and fostered many, and I was very interested in Your Dog Guruās unique approach to training. However, I cannot recommend this program and would encourage others to think twice. I found responses to my questions to be judgā¦Read full reviewClose full review
I am an experienced dog owner and have owned multiple dogs and fostered many, and I was very interested in Your Dog Guruās unique approach to training. However, I cannot recommend this program and would encourage others to think twice. I found responses to my questions to be judgemental, and demonstrated an inability to be flexible or accommodating to dogs living in environments different from YDGās training facilities. This was a waste of my money and I have been unable to implement this training program, despite requests for advice on accommodating my dog/lifestyleās differences.
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Scott Olivier
5/5
Jimi is great. Answers the phone right away every time and always there when I need him. Highly recommend!
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Kara Mumma
5/5Any owner who wants what is best for their dog should call Jimi without any hesitation. We had a traumatic event between our two dogs and Jimi time for us to make our home safe and provide us with options. There is no doubt that he is an expert in the field and the best out thereā¦Read full reviewClose full review
Any owner who wants what is best for their dog should call Jimi without any hesitation. We had a traumatic event between our two dogs and Jimi time for us to make our home safe and provide us with options. There is no doubt that he is an expert in the field and the best out there. There is something to be said about an amazing dog trainer is willing to drop what they are doing and come when needed (he has done this for us twice already!). Also, you can count on him to answer any questions you have and get back to you very quickly. Jimi really is the best of the best and can tackle any severe dog situation you may have. He is pricey, but you also get what you pay for.
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Jeff Miller
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