Pawsitively K9 Services

While we are experienced dog pet parents, having previously adopted 4 different dogs from rescue shelters, at one point having two at the same time, both our new dog, Briggs, a lab mix, and I as the lead trainer/care taker learned a bunch while training & working with Jack. Having trained & worked with Jack in the first few months after adopting Briggs was the right decision. We chose to train once a week for about 2 months, and made great progress with Briggs, that included multiple commands & culminated in exposing & training Briggs not to be dog reactive with one of Jack’s dogs. We highly recommend selecting Jack as your trainer. Both Briggs and I learned a lot.

We had a great experience working with Jack to help our 6 year old Cattle Dog/Aussie mix, who has always struggled with stranger reactivity and nervousness. From day one we understood that trainings are just as much about teaching us too. We've become better handlers because of this experience. Each week we learned new commands to work on and saw improvements. Our dog has gained so much more confidence and trust in us because we understand how to support and guide him better, both inside the house and out in the world. Jack really knows his stuff and prioritizes long term results. He gives you the tools and knowledge to build a stronger bond with your dog.

I highly recommend Jack for any and all dog training needs. Jack is great with communication and flexible with training times. He has an exceptional knowledge of dog behavior and how to work with them. Jack focuses on training you, the owner, to know commands and reactions that your dog will respond positively to. He trained me and my dog to an exceptional standard. I have my dog out in public often and I get compliments on her behavior every time thanks to Jack's training. She is now well-prepared to become a therapy and service dog for me. I also had the privilege to have Jack and his dog Enzo accompany local veterans on a recent Greater Peoria Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Enzo did a great job with the vets and I was able to see the potential for my dog to serve in a similar capacity.

We had nothing but an excellent experience utilizing the services of Jack at Pawsitively K9. I had approached Jack prior to finding a pup as I knew what I wanted out of a dog, but wanted Jack's experience to help guide me to the best fit for our family. Jack kept in constant contact giving me pointers and tips of things to look for in puppies both pros and cons. Once finding the right pup for us. Jack implemented a training not to correct our pup on negative habits but to instill a positive attitude and mindset so that she gets a jump on being the Best Girl Ever! Jack is extremely knowledgeable on the breeds, traits and characteristics which helps to modify the training experience to better suit your needs. We initially completed a 7 week puppy training experience. Jack did not train my pu

I contacted Jack to help with my highly reactive 3 y/o pitbull mix. He is a rescue with some trauma. I was at my breaking point and didn’t know how to help him on my own. Walking him was a nightmare. He would pull, lunge, bark, whine, yelp, growl, etc. towards strangers, other dogs, and small animals like squirrels and rabbits. Eventually, I had to start muzzling him on walks because he was unpredictable. Thankfully, I came across Jack’s website earlier this year. After reaching out, he contacted me immediately and scheduled a time to meet my boy, Fudge. After meeting Jack, we decided to train together for 9 weeks to work on Fudge’s behavior. I could already tell a difference after the first session. Throughout those 9 weeks, I learned how to correct his pulling, teach him automatic sit,