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Google: 4.4/5 Facebook: 4/5 Nextdoor: 3 ❤️Dog Guru - Dog & Puppy Training and Boarding
7000 N 16th St Suite 120 #333, Phoenix
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We've had several dogs in the past, and various trainers. Nothing ever worked very well, and our dogs were always treat-demanding, poorly behaved, barking in the house, and difficult to walk due to leash-pulling/jumping/barking at other dogs. We had the same problem with our new dog Ollie, our beautiful standard red poodle. After failing several other trainers and various classes, we were referred to Jimi Livshitz of Your Dog Guru. After Jimi trained Ollie at his training facility, he brought Ollie back to us, then Jimi came to our house daily for a number of weeks to train us to be able to not only use all the commands, but to also teach us how to protect Ollie from danger, particularly from poorly controlled dogs. The results of his training are nothing short of a miracle! We are extremely happy! Compared to our pre-Jimi-trained anxious dog who incessantly barked, jumped on guests, ran all over the house, pulled on the leash and so forth (creating lots of misery for us), our post-training Ollie is a happy, loving, self-controlled, obedient dog! Amazingly, all the anxiety and nuisance behaviors are gone! He follows all commands happily, is under control and not distracted, walks off-leash next to our left leg, and plays and lounges with us in the front yard without need for a leash. He follows multiple commands without any problems including properly entering and exiting doors to and from the outside, heel, come, go to kennel, go to cot, place, sit, down, get up on the mailbox or wall, and get in and out of the pool. Ollie is now very happy, loves to play with us, runs on the treadmill unaided for 20 minutes twice a day for additional exercise (which he loves to do and looks forward to) and he does all this readily and without hesitation or needing to repeat commands. The word NO is never required or used now. All he wants is love and praise, and no treats are ever needed. We couldn't be happier. Jimi's training has facilitated an obedient, happy, healthy, and loving partnership for Ollie and us, literally transforming our lives. We feel sorry for all the poorly trained anxious dogs and owners out there. Jimi is a very strong advocate for dogs, and he will not allow punishment, leash neck-yanking, or choke chains to be used. Jimi gets our highest and most enthusiastic recommendation!
We walked away from our training with Jimmi with a whole new perspective on how to treat our dog, how to break our own bad habits and question why we even do some of the things we do with our dog. It was so eye opening, and he's so compassionate in how he delivers his training. No shaming. Just learning. He's a master at his craft.
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. Wouldn’t be able to without Jimi’s expertise and love of dogs! And an added bonus once you’ve had your dog trained with Jimi, he will board them for you if you can’t travel with your dog. So I know he’s safe and in a familiar place getting a little bit of a refresher. A dog is your best friend and family member, don’t you want the best for him or her?!