Emerald Dog Training

We had a wonderful experience with Emerald Dog Training! Jey made a wonderful connection with our 18 month old Great Pyrenees and she came home miles ahead of the training we had done with her before. Before training she was challenging to walk because of her impulsive leaping at the end of the leash to go check other people or dogs. After the 3 weeks with Jey she was a dream to walk and we've not had problems with her pulling or leaping on leash. She now knows to not jump on people, to stay off the couch, a wider range of commands, and how to settle and rest her body when we're in public spaces. She is less anxious and we can tell she knows we are confident in our leadership and she can relax. The included follow up sessions after she came home have been wonderful to correct any unhelpful habits we pick up as we generalize the training, and have helped us extend her ability to consistently recall even when off leash. The training has been a wonderful investment in our dog having a much less anxious and more comfortable life where she can be fully integrated into the activities and travels of our family. We fully recommend Jey and Emerald Dog Training.

I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with Emerald Dog Training. I got connected with the owner, Jey, through the rescue I adopted my dog from. Jey gave plenty of opportunities for me to join them for his training sessions and continues to be a pillar of support whenever I have any questions. I was and STILL am very impressed with the work she does. It takes time and dedication to build the skills and communication she has. I am constantly being told how good Panda is, and it just wouldn’t have happened without Jeys’ knowledge and experience. I’m very grateful and tell almost everyone about Emerald Dog Training. 10 outta 10 would do again!

I recently adopted an older a dog with some surprising unwanted behaviors. Despite having dog experience and searching the “end of the Internet” for all the training advice I could find, I was still struggling and finally admitted I was not well equipped to help my new dog be successful on my own. I needed an in-person expert! I’m so grateful we found Jey with Emerald DogTraining who was able to help us set up a good training plan and gave fantastic feedback during our lessons that matched my dogs specific issues to my abilities. Jey has given us both more confidence! I now have a whole new set of tools and skills that I can consistently use so my dog and I can be successful members of public society. We focused on place an d appropriate & kind use of e-collar and prong for a loose leash walk and heel while ignoring distractions like other dogs and people either out in public or at my home. Jey has made all the difference and allowed me to #1 keep my dog and others safe #2 have more fun with less stress so we can do more doggie activities I didn’t think were initially possible with my reactive pup. Now I’m not alone and have someone who understands us and is able offer custom support and advice.

I absolutely love(d) working with Jey. My now three year old Amstaff Cy was a happy go lucky puppy until he was attacked (while on leash) at a local park by another bigger dog (off leash) and the owner had no recall. He survived but the behavioral damage was done. He was afraid of EVERYTHING outside which was so tough! He wanted and needed exercise but things he was once curious and excited to see: passing cars, other dogs and new people - he was suddenly terrified of and that turned to fear aggression, leash pulling and he was impossible to control. Jey was recommended and we/Cy did the recommended 3 week board and train. I was nervous for the little guy and Jey was absolutely amazing! I received nearly daily updates with videos and It was amazing to see his progress. I learned as well in our once a week lessons and have even reached out a few times since for coaching and guidance. He’s a great dog but we both needed additional, professional help to navigate the behavioral issues and I learned A LOT about dog training, behavior and Jey continued to refer me to great resources so I could continue to work with him. He is a bright energetic boy who now knows dozens of commands, walks loose leash, and absolutely loves to adventure with the fam. Jey is awesome. If you need training or coaching: don’t hesitate.

Jey has been life-changing for our dog and our family! We have always loved our dog, Obi, and his goofiness. However, he didn't always show his loving demeanor as a pandemic puppy. He was often hesitant and fearful of new people, which presented us with challenging situations related to re-entering society during Covid-19 and life changes in our family requiring less aggression and more exposure to new people. Emerald Dog Training is one of the best investments we have made, and we feel like we are enjoying our dog's personality more and having so much fun with his training, thanks to Jey's consistency and trust-building. We did the board and train services for three weeks and appreciated Jey's consistent and detailed updates. Our weekly meetings provided a smooth transition to begin to practice and implement training with Obi on a realistic timeline. Walks with Obi are so much fun now, and though every day is a continuing practice, we feel well-equipped with the tools and knowledge we need to continue helping Obi with his anxiety and fears. All of this to say, what started as a tense introduction for Obi (he definitely showed some hesitancy in the beginning!), has now resulted in his calm and happy demeanor, especially when Jey is around. :-) It has been reassuring to have Jey's help and advice throughout this process, as they have always been responsive, detailed, and consistent with Obi's training and communication with us. If you are feeling hesitant, don't be! We are so grateful every day and excited to have met Jey and used Emerald Dog Training services for our pup.