Bay Area K9 Training LLC (bayareak9) Dog Training

I first brought my 5 year old German Shepherd (Henrik) to Bay Area K9 Training in December 2018. He was aggressive toward other dogs.  With the help of Judge, I can now walk Henrik without him lounging toward other dogs. With the homework (home training) the bond between Henrik and I have become much closer. He listens to my commands and looks to me for instructions. From the moment I met Judge you could see his passion for training. He helps you understand how improper technique can mislead your dog.  Henrik and I both enjoy going to training every week :) More...

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Judge is a great overall trainer, help me get my dog we're he's at today. Everyone that sees My dog is impressed by how well he behaves.

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We have two Cane Corso Mastiffs Blue will be 2  she is 75 lbs and Bowser is 100lbs will be 1 this December. We came to Judge last May. I was unable to walk our older Cane corso she was aggressive towards other dogs and  would jump at people trying to walk by I had no control of her. My husband had gone through training with her at another trainer. Our puppy Bowser started picking up her bad habits. Bowser would run away Any chance he got. At home the dogs were starting to take over.  After working with judge I'm now able to walk my dogs  stress free with no pulling. I usually am walking them with a stroller and my three kids. Having two bull headed Cane Corsos I know how to properly correct them as needed along with being more aware of our surroundings. We have created thresholds in the home so they aren't running out the gate or door every time I open it. Judge taught me how to spot train the dogs so they only pee/poop in one corner of the yard. My communication and bond has grown with my dogs.    We are doing the group classes to desensitize the dogs in a controlled environment. I love the group classes each time they are working on something different.   Now we are beginning bite work  in the protection program. My babies are so excited to go to training with Bay Area K9. Judge puts so much work and care into these dogs. After each session we talk about what we are going to work on, how the dogs did and I ask any questions that  I have.  Anytime I call or text with questions he responds.  I don't know if Judge knows how much he has helped our family I'm grateful we found BayareaK9. More...

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I want to say I had an awesome experience with Judge when I needed a trainer to help with a hyperactive Malinois rescue.   He was very knowledgeable and he himself had a Malinois and felt connected to him in that respect.  I decided to have my dog Rocky board and train with Judge.  It was a month program and at the end of day 30 when I received Rocky back he was a completely different dog.  He didn't pull on his leash, he didn't jump on us and nip at our heels, he was well behaved compared to when we first adopted him.   I highly recommend Bay Area K9 for any training needs for your dog! More...

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I was extremely lost and in over my head when I got my Cane Corso, Judge was able to train my dog as well as me! Bay Area K9 has provided me the resources and training to properly handle and take care of my dog, ultimately providing him with a better life. I cannot thank Judge enough for his help with my dog Cato. More...

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I have never trained a dog properly and wanted to ensure I raised my pup the right way. I did a quick google search and came across Judge and decided to give him a call. He answered quickly and was super friendly and knowledgeable about his work. I could tell that he had a passion for his craft which made me feel confident.Our first lesson was amazing and Judge was able to do a house call and set me up with some basic tips on potty training/setting up her space. We did some walking drills where he showed me proper ways of correcting and how to be patient with my baby. He finally set me up with some good food options and scheduled me for a follow up, the week after. As I practiced I saw really massive results and it continued as I increased my rate of practice. As the weekly results compounded, my dog was fully potty trained and following basic commands. We were able to get cleared for group training where I was able to continue our training and now am able to take my pup everywhere, without the headaches!Pricing was fair and results last a lifetime! Highly recommended! More...

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I found judge on instagram and have been following him for a couple months before hitting him up and getting my dog evaluated. We both agreed on a place and time. Once seeing my dog and asking what I wanted to do with him training wise he knew he could get it done. He then showed me 2 of his dogs and I knew I had came to the right place. We came to an agreement on payment plans (i pay the days we train) and he has always been on time and ready. I'm now 5 sessions in and I must say the work is paying off! He's a great dog trainer, but is also great at getting the handler involved and on the right track with every session! You will not be disappointed! I brought him a 18 month old German Shepherd who was very head strong, people aggressive. We have now gain more focus on me, no very minimal aggression and now I can take him to the park with no worries! Judge has been doing everything he's said he would and more! More...

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I signed my Cane Corso up at 12 weeks with BayAreaK9 for the Basic Obidence Package and I have been going back since. My dog is now currently 8months and I cant express how happy and pleased i am with Judge Service. My dog is fully in tune with me and does so much more then i expected. Judge always goes above and behind to provide good service & structure for your dog. He’s also has been great at being flexible with time & scheduling. Hese also always happy to answer questions when your unsure about a unwanted behavior happening with your puppy/dog at home. More...

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I've have had a problem with my shepherd Dakota From the time I got her at the age of 2 1/2 months to now at the age of 3years. I went through two different trainers and spent well over $2,000 worth of worthless training that failed with Dakota. The problem I was having was no obedience , fear of people and the biggest problem was dog aggression. After doing research I finally found a dog trainer that understood my problem and corrected it. I had so many doubts about my dog and thought she was untrainable but after working with Judge I can finally say my dog is perfectly fine now. She respects me and listens to me now. She use to hate children and new people. She would bark at them and now she's happy and wants to interact with everyone. My biggest fear was the dog aggression I never thought in my life I'd see the day when Dakota would actually play with other dogs. She went from full on attacking dogs to now a socialized playful dog. I recommend Judge to everyone You will not be disappointed. More...

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When acquiring a work dog, Cane Corso AKCxICCF it was clear to see that I was in over my head. Once my dog was only 3-4 months of age, I realized that my at home "training" wasn't really effective and I needed professional help. BayAreaK9 was able to assess my dogs needs, and provide me with the tools and training necessary. I can honestly say without this guidance and knowledge me and my cane corso would be helpless. More...

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I met Judge at a local park about a year ago and had a great first encounter with him and his personal dogs. Fast forward a year, to today, I reached out to Judge in regards to behavior issues with one of my dogs. He immediately responded my DM on Instagram and we set a free evaluation appointment the same day. Judge was prompt and on time. He was able to listen to my situation and the issues I was having with my dog. He gave me several different pieces of advice to help me with my dogs behavior issues. I strongly feel that with his advice and support, I will be able to handle the future training my dog needs. Judge didn't try and sell me training at all. He simply went out of his way to meet with me and share the knowledge he has from one dog owner to another to encourage me to get great results with my dog. I would definitely recommend Judge to others! More...

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When I decided to get a Rottweiler puppy I knew I would need ample training for the both of us. I went into yelp looking for a trainer in my area. That's where I found Judge and Bay Area K9 Training. I clicked the link to schedule an in home evaluation of my dog and myself I suspect. When Judge arrived I wasn't sure what to expect. My first impression was super. He exudes a level of confidence in his ability to teach both dogs and owners alike that put me at ease immediately. His instructions are clear and he makes sure you really get it before he moves on to the next lessen. He is very patient and never makes you feel like you are failing at the task at hand. Now of course my puppy does each thing Judge asks him to do on the first try. But  he is the expert when it comes to dogs.I could say a ton more about my positive experience thus far but I think I made my point.One last mention. Any time I have a question or concern regarding the things we've learned. All I have to do is text Judge and he promptly replies. He seems genuinely happy to help. Great service, support and great teacher.Thanks Judge. More...

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My dog, Bruce, has come such a long way since training with Judge! Before meeting with Judge, Bruce was not getting along with any dogs or people. It was hard to have guests over and I couldn't trust him at dog parks anymore. He was showing aggressive behavior: barking, snapping, and lunging at dogs and sometimes people. Not to mention, he's almost 90lbs! I knew it was time to seek professional help. Bruce even attempted to bite Judge and his dog, DaVinci, the first time we met.Judge is extremely knowledgeable and knows exactly what he's doing. He was able to predict Bruce's behavior within 15 minutes of our evaluation. I signed up with him for private and groups lessons immediately and haven't looked back since! After a few months, Bruce is a completely different dog. Walking him is so carefree now, he barely even looks at other dogs walking by. I've been able to take him to busy parks like Lake Elizabeth, San Leandro Marina, and off leash hiking without having to worry. I've even taken him to outdoor restaurants and everyone says Bruce is so sweet and gentle. Judge not only has trained Bruce, but he teaches the handler as well. He taught me how to communicate with Bruce properly, how to use positive correction, and ways to boost his confidence level. As a dog handler, I was diligent in practicing everything that Judge taught me during our private lessons. I haven't seen Bruce this happy in a long time; he's always excited to go to his group classes!Judge runs this business all by himself so I am grateful for him being so accommodating with working around my schedule. I can tell he truly cares about what he does. He didn't just help train Bruce and I, but he also advised me on different ways to take care of Bruce's health and dental hygiene. My only regret is that I didn't reach out to Judge earlier! Don't make the same mistake I did. (: More...

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We had a great experience working with Judge. Umka (my smiley sledding dog) is very obedient at home, but used to pull a lot on walks, couldn't stay away if there is another dog around (lives for a puppy play), wasn't really responsive when there are much distractions. But after only a couple sessions with Judge I saw big improvements in Umka's behavior. Now he walks on a loose leash, doesn't say 'hi' to every single dog, walks off leash with me to pick up mail, very obedient in the office, and in general our bond became stronger. Having Judge's dog in our private classes were very beneficiary for us as that's what we were working on, responsiveness difficulties when there are other dogs around. And we love to come to group classes at the San Leandro Marina.I would definitely recommend Judge to a fur baby's pawrents. He's very experienced, knowledgeable and has an individual approach to dogs. More...

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I rescued my 1 year old dog Spencer a couple months ago at SPCA in Oakland. I contacted Judge for a free evaluation and signed Spencer up for his classes. The changes I have seen in Spencer are drastic. The first few days he was in our house, he was very timid. By the third day, he was aggressively barking at anyone beyond our immediate family. Taking him to classes with Judge, I gained a whole entire understanding to Spencer's needs. He was lacking order and leadership. He didn't even have any interest in toys and his tail was consistently tucked between his legs. Other dogs made him uneasy. Now, he is able to focus, take commands and have become a lot more social. Group classes are always fun because it gives Spencer a chance to not only exercise but socialize with other dogs. It has been great learning what I need to do to help Spencer in a private indoor setting for some classes and socializing him with some lessons at San Leandro Marina. With plenty of distractions, it gives us a real "hands on" experience and ability to see Spencer focus and build his confidence. I've also signed Spencer up for Judge's Doggy Day Camp. Judge made sure to ask me about feeding times for Spencer and any special needs. By the time Spencer comes home from day camp, he is tired and ready for bed. I appreciate Judge's patience and expertise while teaching me how to engage and build trust with Spencer. More...

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Highly recommend judge. A little backstory on my dog she is a female German Shepherd named Dakota who is three years old. The problem I was having with her is that she was highly aggressive towards other dogs and was not listening to me . I absolutely did not trust her. Prior to meeting judge I went to two other dog trainers and none were able to get through to her. I was spending well over $1,000 on dog trainers that weren't getting through to her or just gave up on her. Judge was my last resort for help otherwise I'd have to re-home Dakota. He not only made her the perfect  dog he has trained her to not be aggressive at all. He's also trained me to better understand what it means to have a working dog. My dogs overall health and behavior has improved 100%. More...

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My family and I needed help training our Bernese Mountain dog - Mimi. I reached out to Judge and within a few hours we had set up an appointment. Fast-forward three months and we could not be any happier with the results of the basic obedience program! What I appreciated the most was that Judge addressed each and every concern that we had and customized his training methods to meet Mimi's needs as she is extremely timid and shy. He also taught us so much about nutrition and how to care for Mimi's coat. Thank you Judge! More...

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We had private lessons from Judge.  We have a mixed german shepherd named Max.  Our dog was very receptive to the training just did in front of us and also when we continue to training him on our own.  I have only attended a couple group lessons, so I can't say too much about those other than the dogs listen to their owners and are focused on the walk we took them on rather than barking and trying to run away.  I'm glad I took Max to Bay Area K9 Training. More...

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Only had two lessons so far and my 10 month old blue nose pitbull is already behaving a lot better with noticeable improvement even after the first class. The packages Judge offers are a great bang for your buck. Extremely comparable pricing if not better than most other trainers.  Judge really has an extensive knowledge and has been patient with all my questions. I have never met someone so passionate about training a dog the proper way. Not only does he train your dog, he trains you on the proper techniques to train your dog. If you're like myself, and really love your dog and want to make sure your dog grows up socializing and behaving the right way, go with Bay Area K9 Training. Looking forward to more classes. More...

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Judge really knows his stuff. he's worked with our five and a half month old female, Nube, a rescued red nose white pitbull. We found him on Yelp and are so glad we did! We have enjoyed our private at home lessons as well those he teaches at the San Leandro Marina. She has improved greatly , is very responsive to him and she is to us as well, as her handlers. he is an excellent human and k9 coach ! he is flexible and travels and is honest and trustworthy  his own personal dogs help socialize Nube and are great behavioral models. judge helps us with everything from diet to gear recommendation, and he has really been available to us to answer all of our questions, and a very patient and professional manner. you wont be disappointed , Highly recommended! More...

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We just got our 8 month old German Shepherd puppy started with training. Judge is the real deal. We actually met him as we observed him with his dogs. It was pretty impressive and we're already seeing results in our Zoie's behavior. Not only that, Judge has a wealth of information from your dogs diet, exercise, and breeding. In addition, he also did a home assessment. We're throughly pleased and look forward to completing the program. More...

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I reached out to Judge for my German Shepherd, and I have to say I'm glad I did.  We found our shepherd as a stray and took her in, so my mom was a little uneasy with our new dog and how she would react with our smaller dog. Our shepherd has had some aggression with food and began pulling her leash and learning bad behaviors from our smaller dog.We have had multiple training sessions with Judge and I see huge improvement both in my mom and myself and our shepherd. I love the excitement that Judge puts into his training, and you can feel his passion for it.  What I like about Judge is that he is not there just to train your dog, but to train the owners as well. He has always had good communication with me and has never had a problem when I needed to reschedule. I recommend Bay Area K-9 100% More...

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I give Judge 5-stars!!! My dog was becoming aggressive and uneasy with the presence of other dogs, Now after taking private and group lessons, he is a new dog- I'm a proud owner of 11-month old akita. Complete turnaround!! I highly recommend Judge! I continually take him on refreshers. More...

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Just want to start off by saying Judge is the real deal. Just on my 3rd private lesson my 4yr old apbt coco has shown great progress thanks to Judge. He not only teaches the dog he also teaches the owner. I can say I've learned a great deal about how his method works. My dog now walks awesome on a leash. I've done a lot of research on dog trainers and I would highly recommend Bay Area K9. More...

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This is the first part of a two part review.  So far so good.  We welcomed our Chocolate Lab to our home in February.   Awesome dog, but played a little rough for my son and wife - for me she was better.   We decided that for the dogs sake as well as ours to find a good trainer so that we could all enjoy her for the rest of her life.   As she was a puppy, we paid for the board and train package which was 3 weeks with them now (for on leash training) and then 3 weeks after 7 months for off-leash training.   Back at home with us since late March and there is a marked difference now.  She definitely knows what NO is, waits for us to go through a door opening first, walks into her kennel and knows sit and down.   We have to reinforce this by working with her at home, but she is a different dog and we are enjoying her much more than we could have before.James Taylor knows what he is doing, is very responsive and trains us as well so we have some foundation to work with.  I have already recommended him to several friends including a former police officer.  I will be looking forward to our next set of training - it will be kind of cool to have a dog that responds off leash and that we can take anywhere without fear. More...

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I came across Bayarea K9 through IG. Looking through his videos, I figured to give him a call for my German Shepherd. I have 2 other smaller breed dogs before I got my German Shepherd & they aren't the best behaved dogs, but for their size I was able to handle them. I knew it wasn't going to be the same for Chewbacca. Seeing that he will be close to 100 lbs fully grown, I wanted to make sure my family would be able to handle him.Judge is the only trainer & at times I understand he won't get back to you within minutes, but he will always get back to you. Regarding some reviews saying he doesn't check up with your dog's progress, I felt like it was up to the owners to update him.  Judge isn't there with you 24/7 to know what issues you may have. If I ever had an issue or questions, I can text him & he would call with advice. He will show you how to properly train & correct your dog's behaviors. Chewbacca has finally finished his private lessons & I'm happy with the outcome. Every hr he spends with you & your dog, you will see drastic improvement, but understand as owners it's up to us to stay consistent with the training at home. Overall I recommend Judge. He does know what he is doing regardless of what some reviews say. The dogs he owns alone shows his training methods do work. More...

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At the time when I was ready to give up on my 6 1/2 month old German Shepherd I saw dogs who were very well behaved at a park. This is when I met one of the dog owners who told me what a great class this was and she introduced me to Judge. When he explained how he does his training and introduced me to his own well behaved dog, I knew I found the right trainer and signed up immediately. After completing only 5 private trainings my dog has made an amazing transition. She doesn't walk me anymore, I walk her. She listens when I tell her to go in and out of her crate,  stay, climb, down, walk, sit, off and no. I'm so glad I didn't give up on her because she is actually a really good dog that just needed an owner to learn how to train her. Now we are closer and happier thanks to Judge. I look forward to many more training classes. More...

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When I thought there wasn't any hope left... My boyfriend and I learned about Bay Area K9 Training. We have a 2.5 year old Rat Terrier named Lola. She would bark at every person walking by, growl at other dogs, nip at other dogs and not let our family members pet her, let alone even look at her. Everyone knows this as "Little Dog Syndrome". We emailed Judge and got a quick response and within a few days, we met him and he gave us a consultation on what it was going to take to help us train Lola as well as training us on how to handle Lola. We wanted to show everyone the sweet Lola we know at home and wanted to be able to take her everywhere with us since she really is like our child. Since Lola has been in training, I have seen her transform from an aggressive, shy, and unsocial dog to an obedient, less nervous and much more social dog. I thought it wasn't possible to train her and was about to give up all hope. We had tried reading on how to train her, seen training at Petco and Petsmart even watching Cesar Millan! NOTHING compared to Bay Area K9 Training. Let me say that Judge is the REAL dog whisperer. We've been so incredibly happy throughout her training and have seen such a great improvement in just a few weeks. Judge works with Lola and trains her around his very well trained and obedient German Shepard. Lola would have never gotten close to Judge's dog and now she says hi and bye to him after each training session. I highly recommend this training program to anyone who wishes to have an obedient and well mannered and trained dog. This training program is amazing. More...

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We had a big boy Cooper ( 90 lb German shepherd), he is 2 years now and had couple of problems before we met judge, such as pulling on leash, exited seeing other dogs when on a walk, hard to control, is really a headache for us, and sometimes scares people, even though we know he is a friendly boy. With 3 private lessons and on going group classes, we've noticed he is changing and improving with Judge's method, we highly recommend judge as a professional trainer!Update, I guess Judge has his still set, but as a business man, he seems not doing enough, like won't follow up with you and sometime skip classes without telling you ahead of time. We are still waiting to finish up 6 more group class, hopefully it won't take us months.... More...

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I found Judge on Instagram @bayareak9 He answered right away and inquired about my situation. Two days later he had me at a consultation and now 4 training sessions later my puppy knows the following commands. Sit, down, climb, off, stay, word associates, and working on the crate and potty training. I think what differentiates Judge is he really had knowledge on K9 behavior. He also tries to understand your lifestyle and how your home operates to train your pup how to behave accordingly. It's amazing just the little movements and words that can make all the difference even if you "think" you know what you're doing! He's a must see! More...

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My two Samoyeds had one-on-one training as well as group classes with Judge. The methods I learned from Judge are extremely effective - my dogs used to pull on walks but not anymore! :) I'm also able to command them to sit and down in an environment with people and dogs, which was impossible previously. Before we met with Judge, we had a previous trainer (who I won't name) who used prone and e-collars. Those tools were not effective with my dogs and it felt like my previous trainer was trying to skip steps and go straight to "intimidate and they'll listen" method. With Judge, we put in the honest work and we were able to change our dogs from their core instead of just on the surface. Highly recommend Judge. More...

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Before seeing Judge, my dog was the loudest pup wherever he went. My dog loves announcing himself to other dogs because he gets so excited whenever he sees other dogs. With Judge's help, I was able to train him to be calm and collected when we went out, and it was the best thing ever. More...

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As a new dog owner, there are so many things to learn and to explore. Judge really helped me a great deal not only trained the dog but also "trained" me to learn the good practices. I recommend Judge to everyone especially new dog owners who want their dog happy, obedient and healthy More...

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If you need your dogs trained, I definitely suggest going to Judge! He trained my blue nose pitbull, Noor. He stayed 30 minutes longer than the hour he was supposed to train him. Now my dog doesn't tug when I take him out for walks, and that's the main problem we had with him. He is very professional and definitely cares to text it or call back when I have simple questions to ask no matter how busy his schedule is. We still have a couple more sessions, and we are looking forward to them! More...

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I'm a first time dog owner(mommy) and very protective of my baby pit bull Blue. She survived Parvo when she was 8 weeks and ever since then I didn't want her to go through any pain (she is 8 months now). I researched a lot and wanted to find a trainer that was aligned with my beliefs in dog training. I didn't want harsh corrections for Blue but at the same time I wanted the most effective way for her to obey our commands. My fiance and I didn't have much background in raising a puppy and training her. So as you can imagine she wasn't very focused, she'd majorly pull on her leash when we'd try to walk her, she wouldn't listen to our commands, etc. Thankfully we found Judge and after meeting with him and he analyzed Blue, I felt very comfortable knowing Blue would be in good hands.Judge is very honest and will only suggest the amount of private sessions he sees fit. We had 5 private sessions and 5 group sessions. By the second private session my fiance and I felt like Blue was a changed dog! She obeyed our commands and much better behaved. She is able to focused sit, down with distractions, climb, jump over, recall, socialize with other dogs/humans, and best of all she does amazing in her walks now and I'm able to jog with her now without her tripping me.Judge was able to help us achieve all of this with food based rewards. At the end of the day Blue is happy and therefore we are happy :)I'd definitely recommend training your dog with Bay Area K9. More...

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We reached out to judge about a month ago in regards to our pit bull mix rescue, Apollo, who was horrible on leash and dog reactive. We met with Judge at a park and he was able to explain Apollo's body language to us so that we could really understand the cause of his behaviors. He first showed us how to correct and reward the behaviors and allowed us to practice quite a few times to ensure we got the hang of it. He then brought out his own dog so that we could practice correcting Apollo's dog reactivity. The method used was different then what I was used to, however it is very effective. Our dog is very hard headed and stubborn so I was so relieved to have found a method that worked to modify his negative  behaviors.Another thing I appreciated was that judge also gave us suggestions on Apollo's diet and coat. It showed us that he genuinely cares about his clients and their well being. Last, judge was very direct, to the point, and honest. He doesn't try to force more sessions if you don't need it. He gave us all the tools we needed to modify Apollo's behaviors in one session, which was great. Thanks so much for your help Judge, we're still working with Apollo and look forward to working with you more in the future. More...

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Absolutely great trainer. Straight forward, very honest, easy to work with schedule. If he thinks your dog is good and don't need the training he'll go to the next or work with another advance skill. I had doubts about paying for dog training but I needed it for Toby the Boston terrier. Working with Judge definitely cleared those doubts. Highly recommended. More...

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Judge is an amazing dog trainer, his work ethics are unbelievable and it shows in his ability to communicate with both dog and owner.  He did not just train my dog, he trained me to how to train my dog.  His level of professionalism, and kindness towards my dog helped me fell comfortable while training.  I feel good taking my dog to cafe's, and parks which was unthinkable before the training.  If you are hesitant as I was, trust me the results are ever lasting and beyond satisfaction. Thank you for your guidance Judge. More...

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We first reached out to Bay Area K9 because our 75lb female german shepherd had aggression from getting attacked by two dogs. When we first brought her to Judge, he tested to see whether she was aggressive or if her aggression came from fear. I knew off the bat that Judge knew what he was doing when it came to dog training. We had difficulty walking her because she would pull but now we never have a problem with her. In fact, we've been walking with the leash hanging off our shoulders and she's never walked ahead or fallen behind. Also, Judge has worked with boosting our dog's confidence so she is able to be around unfamiliar faces and dogs without being too skittish or aggressive. Although she isn't where we would have hoped, we saw great improvement after working with Judge. More...

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Absolutely amazing! He is very professional, takes pride in his craft, knowledgable, and patient!I have a 115 lb German Shepherd and now as a result of the expertise of Judge (owner) I have complete control of my K9. He is well behaved, obeys all commands, and amazing around my niece and nephew. I highly recommend their courses if you want a K9 who will be a well behaved, and a temperamentally sound solid best friend. I will be using them to purchase and train my next K9 family member. More...

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Judge is a guy of detail, and shows it with his training methods, I found him through searching for local trainers who have great examples of training through their own working dogs. I am a working dog fanatic and was beyond impressed when I saw Judges shepherds working. As soon as I picked up my working pup and she was old enough she was enrolled in his program. I have a dog of very high intelligence, and very high drive, and wanted to put it to good use. Working with Judge I've seen nothing but results, and am glad I have been setting up my pup for her future work. Judge knows what he's doing, especially when it comes to IPO sport and protection training. My pup has been getting better with every session, in addition Judge has been building a strong foundation in building a strong bite. In addition he will work with you as a handler and being a trainer for your dog, which was important to me as I wanted to take a big role in becoming a better dog handler for a working shepherd.Judge is a respectful guy and has been able to work with me with scheduling sessions around a busy schedule. I am looking forward to working with judge in building an excellent, sound, and intelligent protection dog. Highly recommend learning from judge if you're looking to have a working dog. Or any dog. More...

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I am so glad to have found Bay Area K9 online. Judge is not only a great trainer for humans and dogs but is very professional. He has worked wonders on our English Bull Terrier Xena. It is literally night and day with her behavior.Xena no longer pulls when we go on walks, she recalls, sits, lays down and will climb objects when told to do so! It may seem basic, but this dog is stubborn and hard headed and it has made all the difference in her training having Judge help us.Judge is friendly and personable. I can tell he is passionate about the work he does with the effort and care he has put it into helping me and my boyfriend train our dog.Judge's training program is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone looking for some training for their dog. Another great thing is how he has been flexible with scheduling our sessions as my boyfriend and I work a lot and he has always been willing to accommodate our busy schedules. More...

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So grateful for the training we received with Judge, his honesty, understanding of our dogs temperament, assessments and suggestions. We bought an adorable Catahoula Bulldog-Labrador mix puppy, and despite my no-nonsense training style, stay at home mom presence, boundaries, exercise, continual training research, consistency, (and love of course) we had a dog who was steadily gaining 11 lbs a month, challenging me constantly, and became a wild animal if we ever had guests over, attempted a walk, or took him to play with his sister (same litter, my parents dog). At 7 months and 84 lbs I was getting bruises all up and down my legs and arms, was constantly sore from reigning him in, and we reached a place where I could not take him out while I had my kids with me because he crashed into my 2 year old slamming him into a metal door. All of this was confusing and contrasted starkly with the obedient docile dog while he was in our house. He'd listen, obey, respected house boundaries, was amazing with the 2 and 4 year old, etc. But something needed to be done and quick.So I emailed several different local trainers and explained our 'issues'. Judge was one of the first to reply and even though his initial email assessment was off, our one on one consultation went very well, I could tell he had command of his dogs, he really observed my (crazy) dogs behavior and seemed confident (but not cocky or prideful) in handling my dog, giving me pointers etc. My dog was acting so ridiculous (barking and charging like a lion) that a bunch of guys working down the street had stopped working and were watching in rapt attention. But Judge was able to discern that my dog was not aggressive, even though to an untrained eye he really appeared to be. We knew that we needed individual lessons and so bought the beginning package, which was comparable in price to other trainers individual lessons.Judge worked with us, gives suggestions, and our dog is not as crazy as he was. There was a marked difference after even the first private session, he is still way far off from a perfect canine, but seriously has done a full 180 from where we were, the money spent was worth every penny. The commands are even easy enough that our kids are now able to use them with success around the house and he responds and listens to them. I look forward to continuing our training to further tame this beast!!! More...

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Just finished my 3rd private lesson with judge and so far the results are unbelievable. My dog jumped on people, dragged me when I tried walking her, barked and growled at other dogs, and although she already learned the basic, sit, down and stay she refused to obey in public. With just the 3 private lessons so far I can confidently walk her without  worrying if another dog would  pass by. She listens immediately on command and the jumping has stopped. At first I was a bit skeptical about signing up because I honestly almost lost hope since she has already been through training, I did my research, and YouTubed training suggestions, but judge's "method" isn't something you can find online, in books, or from other trainers. It's simple, no need to stress, waste your time and money trying to find solutions. Just go straight to judge. More...

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My wife and I adopted our 1 year old Austrian terrier from a shelter. We realized afterwards that he has major socialization issues with other animals. He could not be in the same room without barking constantly and trying to attack them. We contacted Judge after canceling a Petco basic obedience class which was not effective for our dog. During the free evaluation, Judge diagnosed our dog having fear based aggression and immediately offered the steps he would take to help correct the behavior. After a basic obedience course and over 6 months of Saturday group classes, our dog is finally starting to get along with other dogs. We're quite pleased with the progress. Bay Area K9 Training's methods are effective and easy to learn. We had no dog training prior, but Judge has done an excellent job teaching and guiding us along the way. He definitely knows how to work with all types of dogs and has tremendous knowledge in regards to training. I would highly recommend all new dog owners take at least the basic obedience class as it will change your life and your dog's life. More...

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