John is an absolute lifesaver! We adopted our pup Domino at 2 months old and I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. Not only did John give us... read more practical tips on how to train Domino, he took the time to make sure we understood the principles of what we were doing so we could apply them every day. John is patient & incredibly knowledgeable. In addition to the regular training exercises, John also made sure we knew basic dog safety- what foods to avoid, what to do in an emergency, and what constituted an emergency. He has turned our puppy experience from one of anxiety to one of fun and learning! Domino is now a year old and gets tons of compliments on how well behaved she is when we’re out on walks all thanks to John!

  We have a very high maintenance, mouthy, stubborn, and jerkish sheepadoodle. I honestly have no idea what we would have done without John. We took our dog, Hank, to a... read more petsmart puppy course and seemed to only pick up terrible habits. We called John and he came over to our house within a couple days. After our first hour, we saw a light at the end of the tunnel for the very first time. John gave us hope where there wasn’t any. He trained us to train Hank, working with our whole family very closely. We had him in one-on-one classes and group classes, as well. The toolkit that we gained is something we never could have gotten from reading the Internet. John is always responsive. If you call, you get a hold of him. If you text, he texts back. His advice on any matter having to do with our dog is always accessible and that alone has been worth the price of the lessons. Y’all, I don’t write a lot of reviews. But I can not recommend Barkology highly enough. There are so many ways to spend your money that aren’t worth it; we have never regretted a single dime that we spent on Barkology.

  You can’t go wrong with John! He has helped us with both of our dogs (goldendoodles). Mainly with Teddy since he was a puppy and we are now ready to... read more take the CGC test with confidence! He has also helped with Ammo in curving his bad barking behavior. We love that John comes to our house to do private training, that is what we were looking for in a trainer. He even helped us when Teddy got into something he shouldn’t have and he answered right away and we didn’t have to spend hundreds of dollars at the vet. John really knows his stuff!

  I highly recommend John as a dog trainer. I met John when my boxer, Ali was about 5 months old. He was so fearful of everything. When he met men... read more he would pee on himself. Loud noises such as motorcycles, trucks, trains… anything that made a loud noise or occurred suddenly like raising a patio umbrella or lowering the blinds at a restaurant, he would try to run the other way and almost get out of his harness. We took a basic class with John. In addition to normal common commands which he excelled at… John spent extra time with him outside learning to deal with these issues… he's now practically a new dog. Ali is now 4 yrs old. He has passed his Canine Good Citizen test and is on the road to becoming a reading therapy dog for kids. I couldn't have done it without John and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs their dog trained. He goes above and beyond your expectations and cares deeply about you and your dog.

  When I first met John I had a one year old dog and a 5 month old puppy, and I was needing some serious help getting them both to behave... read more at the same time. John was patient and worked on training not just the dogs, but me as well! He taught me many lessons in the hour long sessions we had and then would give me homework to work on during the week. My dogs have become so well mannered and pleasant to be around, which is especially important to me around other people. I am able to take them places now without them acting like wild maniacs! I highly recommend John, and will never again have another dog without professional training. The difference is night and day!

  I can’t say enough great things about our experience with John our dog trainer! Our dog has made a huge improvement and we couldn’t be happier. All my... read more complaints I gave to John about what our dog was doing wrong he explained why he though it was happening and turned training into a positive experience. I am so happy we found him to help make our dog the best he could be. He is flexible and loves to know how your dog is doing in between visits. He is knowledgeable and really enjoys what he does. I would without a doubt recommend him!

  John is so great! I feel so lucky to have found him! I have learned so much from him! I feel like with just a few lessons so far my... read more little Gracie has come such a long way! He is so nice and obviously such an animal lover and so knowledgeable...my Gracie just loves him even when he’s making her do things she’s not so thrilled about! Lol I think if you decide to choose John to help you with your dog...no matter what the problem is...you will have made the right choice! He’s fantastic...love him!❤️

  I could not speak highly enough of John! He had trained both of my golden retrievers. He started training my female golden when she was about 8 months. We went... read more weekly and worked on basic training. We worked on new things every week. I also wanted to break some of Dakotas naughty habits such as jumping up on my back when I’m talking to someone and not giving her attention. John was able to have Dakota stop being so dependent on me and helped her anxiety she had when i wasn’t around. Back in February i got another golden puppy so of course i knew we needed to do puppy training so we started training with John when Wrangler was just 9 weeks old. We would meet with John once a week and work on several different things. We then we practice that whole week and review it a little out next class just to make sure Wrangler is grasping it. John would always check up on how Wrangler was doing with his trading during the week. To me that shows dedication and that he truly cares. Wrangler is now almost 6 months old and i am just amazed every day with how well behaved he is and how he has grasped all the training we have been doing! We continue to practice every day with Wrangler on his trading. Our next training step will most likely be the CGC go get him certified. John is such a awesome trainer and truly cares so much about your pets. Wrangler and Dakota are always happy to see him but for sure know when Johns there it’s training time. Thanks so much John for being such a awesome trainer and loving my babies like your own!

  I can't say enough great things about John and his training methods. We have two American Mastiffs with lots of personality. He took us through all the puppy training,... read more starting when they were 6 months old. He made sure the kids were involved in the training and gave them assignments appropriate for their ages. His firm but easy going approach was exactly what we needed.

  We got our Golden Retriever/St Bernard (Ella) when she was only 7 weeks old. She was a little crazy and we knew she needed training as soon as possible. John... read more was very professional and courteous. The love and respect that he shows towards all the dogs, acts as a role model to all owners. Ella was able to complete her training and receive the canine good citizen certificate. We take Ella with us almost everywhere we go and she is always on her best behavior. Thank you John!

  You can’t go wrong with John! He has helped us with both of our dogs (goldendoodles). Mainly with Teddy since he was a puppy and we are now ready to... read more take the CGC test with confidence! He has also helped with Ammo in curving his bad barking behavior. We love that John comes to our house to do private training, that is what we were looking for in a trainer. He even helped us when Teddy got into something he shouldn’t have and he answered right away and we didn’t have to spend hundreds of dollars at the vet. John really knows his stuff!

  I used John's services to help train my golden doodle puppy when he was around 5 months old. Not only was I looking for basic training techniques, but also... read more with my puppies issue of aggression. My puppy is now a 5 year old and is amazing at everything he had been trained to do (sit, stay, leave it, etc.). Not only am I happy about that, but the aggression training has worked its magic and no longer is my pup a hell raiser. If you want someone personal, funny, energetic, and someone that your pup will still recognize and get excited about to see after years, then John is your man!

  John is an excellent dog trainer and has been helping us with our very shy rescue dog. He truly cares about animals and has helped us understand what our dog... read more is experiencing and how best to read his cues. He understands dog psychology and the science behind their behavior.

  John is the real dog whisperer 🙌 I can't be thankful enough for the lessons he taught me and my boyfriend to improve my dogs behavior. He went from an... read more untrained wild outdoor dog to almost the perfect gentleman when he's given command. We still have a ways to go but our boy has come so far! Thank you John for all of your hard work and dedication!

  I used John's services to help train my golden doodle puppy when he was around 5 months old. Not only was I looking for basic training techniques, but also... read more with my puppies issue of aggression. My puppy is now a 5 year old and is amazing at everything he had been trained to do (sit, stay, leave it, etc.). Not only am I happy about that, but the aggression training has worked its magic and no longer is my pup a hell raiser. If you want someone personal, funny, energetic, and someone that your pup will still recognize and get excited about to see after years, then John is your man!

  John is truly the dog whisperer!!! The first time he came to our home our dog was barking at him and going nuts. He looked at Chase snapped his... read more finger and our pup sat and was quiet! What??? He knows how to help you train those bad habits out of your pup! He is strong yet gentle and my dog Chase loves him! Thank you John for helping us to have a wonderful dog!!!!!!

  John knows what he is doing. A true dog whisperer. I am a strong believer that dogs can sniff out a good person and John is the best. He can... read more understand their body language and habits before you do. And he always a phone call away when I have questions. He really cares and that means so much to me.

I have a St Bernard and I have used johns services for over the last 1 1/2. He is very patient and has a lot of techniques that helped... read more me with such a big dog. He has also took my shepard/rot mix from being a little paranoid dog and relying on the St Bernard for guidance to be his own independent dog. He is great and I fully recommend him.

  I have a 5 yo labradoodle who has been a dream dog until we inherited a very old pug. His behavior changed, he started peeing in the house. ... read more For 2 years no one could help us fix this. We hired 2 trainers, and bought 3 books, and did countless internet searches to find a solution. And nothing worked. John saw a post and reached out to me. Our labradoodle has done amazing ever since he helped us. He really asked detailed questions to understand him and his history. So grateful for him!

  John is such a fantastic trainer! The first minute we met John we knew that we wanted to work with him - his demeanor and communication with both dogs AND... read more humans is far better than any other trainer we’ve encountered. Our dog grew so much in the time during the course and learned the “basics”...which are really the most important things your dog can do/learn. Sit, stay, come, “spot” are the “tricks” that will make your life and your dog’s life so much better. Thank you John for your work and courses!

  John is an incredibly patient and knowledgeable dog trainer! He helped us introduce our wild puppy to our sweet old Golden. We had private sessions and took a puppy... read more class with him. He also reached out many times through text to check on us and our puppy. John is truly a treasure!

  i have ms and can barely walk i have the sweetest great Pyrenees sully who i adore but couldn’t walk myself because he would pull me and it was costing... read more a fortune and made me feel so sad i wanted him to walk with me and sit outside. i tried other trainers. nothing ! then john was recommended to me by my vets at vca bal coeur. its a miracle! john worked with sully and myself both with my cane and walker . were now a team ! i cannot express the joy and happiness this has given me . he really understands dogs and owners and adapts his training to their needs! i don’t need a dog to do tricks. i just wanted a dog to be by my side! John’s a dog whisperer! and an incredible trainer! ten stars! nanci j

  When my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to get a puppy the first thing we thought was, we need a trainer. I asked around to several people and there... read more was only one answer...“John the Dog Trainer”. I got in contact with John and from the first text I received he has been nothing but helpful and attentive. He has taught our sweet Duke manners and skills. Before we even met John I was recommending him to people because of how invested he was into us. John is the best and as long as you invest into your dog the way he does, your dog will be delightful! Thank you so much John! You are amazing!

  When we first met John our puppy was six months old. We have a busy household with two kids. One of our children has many physical challenges. With that said,... read more training was a must for us. We have a goal to make our dog a therapy dog. John has been very generous with his time and talent to help us overcome the hurdles we have had with our pup. He gives instruction in a way that my kids are able to follow through and help train. After months of looking for the right trainer for us, we are so happy we met John. He is kind, patient, and is in it for all the right reasons and we are so thankful!! -The Spinello Family

  My three children begged for a puppy for years, and I finally gave in! I think I was hesitant to bring one into our family for so long because of... read more the extra work, and lack of knowledge of how to raise a puppy into a well-mannered adult dog. That's where John came in! I first met him when our puppy was five months old, and he gave me some of the most invaluable tools that will forever be used in our life-long training with our sweet pup. She passed her CGC test on the first try and I owe a lot of that to John and his effective training. I'm grateful to him for not only training our dog, but my family as well so we're all on the same page. If you are having challenges with your dog or just got a new puppy, go see John! It's an investment you won't regret.

The first time we met John we knew he was the perfect trainer for our Goldendoodle puppy Murphy. We were so amazed how well he responded to John, we... read more began to call him “The Dog Whisperer”. Murphy (our goofball) loves him, and gets so excited to see him. John has worked with us for the past two years. He is reliable, professional, and above all extremely personable. Not only has he done an incredible job training him, he also taught us the proper techniques needed to work with Murphy. He made it easy for us to have the most well behaved dog on this earth!!!

  John is an awesome train. Do your dog a favor and go see him