John Soares K9 Training

John Soares is a highly skilled dog trainer. My German/Czech GSD went to Happy Dog for Obedience and P1-3 training. I have never seen such a happy, intense, focused dog! He has been a delight to live with ever since—kind, flexible, mostly obedient and very, very loyal to me. Many thanks to John and Kuomiko for teaching me how to form this bond with him. I couldn’t ask for a better experience!

Working with John is an absolute pleasure. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, passionate, professional and hands on but has a true gift for working with dogs. We sought his guidance when looking for a protection dog for our family. From the moment we visited his kennel he helped us find the perfect breed and dog for our family. He also selected a dog that would be a good match for a home that already had a French Bulldog. John also took our French Bulldog in for a month board and train as well and was able to give him further training which was very helpful as French Bulldogs are very stubborn, his lessons have helped him a lot. John's a true professional and has guided us every moment since we got our dog and has been accessible to us and our dogs through every step of integrating ou

John is the absolute best trainer you can find. He has an incredible facility, a strong passion for working with dogs, and compassion for animals. He is literally a champion at what he does and won awards all over the world. John changed our 5 year old mini golden doodle for the better - he now listens, walks well on a leash, is much calmer, and I can go on forever. John is also very responsive and is always available to help with anything even after the training period! Don’t delay and just go with this company - we will be back for sure.

If you’re looking for the best dog trainer around, look no further than John Soares. We’ve had the incredible privilege of having two of our pups go through John’s training program—and we’re sending our third in just a few weeks. To say that his work is amazing would be an understatement. John has an extraordinary ability to connect with dogs. He doesn't just teach them commands—he truly understands how they think, how they learn, and what they need to become confident, well-behaved companions. The transformation we saw in our dogs after working with John was nothing short of remarkable. They came back happier, more focused, and better able to handle the world around them. But it’s not just the dogs who benefit—it’s the owners, too. John equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence

My husband and I have a black Belgian Malinois named Kaya, and we knew from the start that we’d need the right kind of support to raise her well—especially while living in NYC. We're both fairly active—martial artists and hikers—so we wanted a dog who could keep up with us but also be calm and well-mannered in daily life. Finding a trainer with real experience in working breeds like the Malinois was harder than expected. Most NYC trainers cater to average pet dogs, while the ones who understood working dogs often focused on military or police work—not exactly what we were looking for. When we found John Soares and read through all his reviews, it felt like striking gold. He truly offers the best of both worlds: deep experience with high-drive breeds and a grounded, thoughtful approach to