Who's Walking Who? Dog Training

Adopting an adult Akita can come with its challenges, especially given how independent and stubborn they can be. I knew I’d need professional help to ensure our rescue Akita, Keiko, would adapt well, and after doing thorough research, I decided to go with James as our trainer—and I’m so glad I did! We opted for the four-week private training program, and the results were incredible. Keiko learned to walk calmly on a leash, ignore other dogs during walks, and mastered obedience—all things I never could have achieved on my own. James provided us with the knowledge and tools we needed to train Keiko effectively. Training a dog isn’t just about teaching them; it’s also about learning as an owner, and James made that process so much easier. He kept us accountable and made the experience enjoyable. We were so pleased with the training that we also entrusted James with boarding Keiko for three days while we traveled. When we picked her up, it was clear she had a great time with the other dogs and continued her training during her stay. I can’t recommend James enough if you’re looking for a balanced dog trainer. And if you’re considering a board and train service, you can trust James completely. Leaving your dog in someone else’s care can be nerve-wracking, but with James, we had absolutely no worries!

My wife and I adopted Bali at the end of December (2023). When we adopted her she was potty trained, however, that was the extent of her training. She knew no commands and was not leash trained (pulled a lot). When we adopted Bali she was extremely skittish and pretty much scared of every dog and person she encountered. We hired James for the 4 private lessons and couldn't be happier. Not even 2 months in, after the 4 private lessons, Bali has really come out of her shell. I attribute this to the confidence she has in us from her training - she trusts us fully and knows we will always do what's best for her. Now she begs to play with dogs at the park, we take her for play dates with our friends and even take Bali to the mall where she thrives. She knows her commands well to the point where at the mall we can use our “down” command where Bali patiently waits for us, use “place” when leaving the house for her to stay in her bed, and “sit” for photos ops. We can confidently let Bali off leash at the park and let her play at will. I highly encourage people looking into training to chat with James, learn about his approach and his experience. He's tried all training methods and has been doing it for a long time. Also, he loves the dogs he trains. You can see the way he is with them, this isn't his "job", this is what he loves to do.

James worked with our rescue dog who was pretty much out of control. We were close to taking her back to the shelter, but reached out to James first- and very glad we did! In a couple weeks, she went from attacking every dog she met (and charging people too) to dog friendly and much happier and well behaved. We would highly recommend Who’s Walking Who (and have) to anyone with dog training issues. A great experience!

We have a VERY energetic 8 month old Labrador puppy. We'd been discussing training for her (and for us) since day one, but some recent surgery meant we needed to look into a facility where she could be boarded and trained. She got the best of both with Who's Walking Who. Our girl got exemplary care, lots of attention, and an individualized training program based on her personality, age, and breed. She was socialized with other dogs, and troublesome behaviors addressed. We arrived to pick up a calm, happy puppy....then *our* training started. James walked us through every phase of training and made sure we got it. All questions were welcomed and answered thoroughly. We got so much more than we expected in working with James and Allison. They set your dog up to succeed, and train you to keep them that way. I'd give 10 stars if I could :-)