JTS Dog Training

James is such a wonderful trainer! I recently adopted an adult husky mix that had issues with jumping on people, pulling on leash, and other basic obedience. I tried to train her myself for a month or so and saw little to no improvement. After one session with James I saw an immediate improvement on her leash walking. I absolutely could not walk her prior to meeting with James as she would constantly pull and run circles around me, and now I can reliably get her walks in so that we both have a good time. His ability to communicate effectively with dogs (and people) is impressive and I honestly think he is my dogs favorite person. James always has an answer/solution for all the questions that I have and always makes sure I'm comfortable with them. He also is extremely flexible and accommodating and has switched up our training sessions on the fly to most effectively work on my dogs issues. Not only is James an amazing trainer, he is a genuinely nice and fun person to be around. I'll be exclusively using his services for my dog and any future dogs I may have, and would recommend him to anyone. More...

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I met with James and saw very quickly that he was a knowledgeable trainer willing to tailor services based on your needs. I've had poor experiences with trainers in the past, but he worked with Apollo (our German Shepherd) expertly . We're looking forward to trying his group classes as well! More...

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My daughter's Yorkie mix hated and feared all dogs.  He has bitten other dogs in my home. It was impossible for any other dogs to come to my home or walk him at the park. I did the work James asked and not only did it help my daughter's dog, but it enabled us to rescue a dog which I am certain would not have been possible without his help.  Cannot thank him enough.  Just do not give up!! More...

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This review is way overdue! sorry. I desperately needed help for my dog Honi she's very aggressive so bad that whenever I walk her and we see people or pet I have to carry her and walk the other way. That kept her from walking/exercising and that gives her a lot of energy to ruined the house and separation anxiety for being at home all the time. My main concern is trying to get rid of her separation anxiety and her to get enough exercise. I didn't know where to start so I went to yelp and looked for a dog trainer, that's where I found James. I told him my concerns and I explained how Honi might be impossible to train but James didn't seem to mind the challenge so when we met at the park he actually sat me down and got to know us and tried to figure out the root of the problem, while watching how Honi interact with people and pets. I didn't really know what to expect since this is the first time I am seeking professional help. I appreciate how James didn't go straight to training Honi he actually study and try to gain her trust before even start going near her. Before we ended our first training he told me that he is almost certain that he can fix honi's anxiety since it very similar to his pet. James would give you assignments to make sure that you're doing your part at home. every training is an Hour long however, he doesn't rush you and he knows when your pet is exhausted he might end it sooner and add another day to make up time. his patience with honi is admirable, he would actually seat on the ground to help her calm down and when he sees that she's ready he would teach her how to be confident again and when he sees that Honi got it he would pass her to me and coach us. Working with James totally changed what I thought I knew about my baby! I cannot express how much I appreciate James and everything he thought us! thanks again James! More...

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James is a wonderful trainer.  My goldendoodle was very hyperactive and didn't listen at all.  By the time she finished her training with James, she is  now walking on a leash without pulling; listening to commands; and can stay focused for some period of time.  I would highly recommend James to anyone that is looking for a really good dog trainer.M. KelskyRoseville, CA More...

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So far so great.  James has been wonderful and very responsive to my contact for help.  I will continue to hire him until I have completed the work I need to do for my daughter's dog.

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James is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend him to help you with your dog training needs!!!!  Thanks James!

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I reached out to the top four Yelp rated Dog Trainers in Sacramento and was most impressed with James very detailed and quick initial responses to my questions. Based on his background in the military, I was half expecting a drill Sargent- but he is so sweet and gentle with our Australian Cattle Dog. Our Kanga has had some trauma in her life and after adopting her from the shelter we knew we needed help. After four sessions with James, Kanga is dramatically improved on the Leash and appears to have overcome her fear of bicycles. We plan to continue now with group classes. So happy we chose James! More...

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I highly recommend James. We were looking for a dog trainer to help us with our 3 year old Chihuahua mix who we recently rescued. Our pup has some trust issues after being found in a home w 40 other dogs. James was extremely professional. He immediately replied to my messages and answered all my questions. He had a last minute cancellation so we were able to get an appointment quickly. He spent over an hour evaluating our dog at a local park and giving us lots of terrific recommendations. There was no pressure to sign up for future training. In fact he suggested we hold off for a few weeks and work on the techniques he gave us. We've already seen a positive change in our dog. We will definitely be signing our little guy up for additional training in a few weeks. More...

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James is an amazing and professional dog trainer! This is truly his passion and he really helped not only my family, but also our 1-year-old dog in her training and recovery. Before James's service, our dog Gracie was emotionally unstable due to the abuse of her previous owners and was uncontrollable. With James's help, he was not only able to help us train her within our first meeting, but also supported us as a family in what we need to do to be better as owners to our pet. I can truly say, that Gracie has had a positive change in behavior after our training sessions with James. I would strongly recommend his services and would refer him to anyone I know. More...

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I was searching for a good dog trainer in the area for Panda because he had moderately bad anxiety. Panda was afraid of everything to the point he wouldn't go on walks outside the house anymore. I decided on James because he's very gentle and patient with me and Panda. Within only a month and 4 private lessons from James, Panda has become more confident. I've been continuing the obedience training at home and it's been 2 months since the last dog training and Panda has improved so much you'd think he's a different dog. My roommates now praise him "Panda's a well behaved dog". James has helped me better understand Panda, and most importantly, he was the catalyst that created a strong bond between me and my doggy. More...

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James was very personable and adaptable to the situation. He actually came over to my house for the initial visit and decided that my dog did not need any further training. He did not charge me! He explained my dog's behavior and gave me tips on how to improve performance. He is trustworthy and professional. I will be taking my dog to his socialization classes at the park. Thanks James! More...

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James is amazing. He is so flexible and has exceptional communication skills with us and the dogs. He gave us the skills to work with our Bull mastiff and Shepherd mix. The best part is that he's affordable and reliable. If we could give 6 stars we would. We will be taking any future dogs to him. I highly suggest him. More...

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Really great trainer! His training style is personalized to whatever we felt our dog needed help with. He's very fair in his pricing (which is always great) and he was always willing to accommodate us when we needed to reschedule or change up the appointment time. He gave us a lot of great tools to work with our dog and in 4 sessions we saw a lot of improvement! More...

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James has been great! We have an 8 month old cattle dog who was having, what we thought, was aggressive issues with other dogs, both on and off the leash. Within the first 5 min James identified that while our pup is showing aggression it's coming from anxiety. Once that was pointed out it all fell into place. We've seen a great improvement in only 3 lessons and while we know that this won't all go away with in 4 lessons, James has given us tools to help build up his confidence. I'm so happy we found James! His rates are amazing and because of that I'm confident we will be taking our pup for more than the original 4 sessions we booked. More...

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James was very calm and soft spoken with my dog. He very quickly had the dog paying attention and cooperating with the instructions for sit, down, and stay. I was amazed at how quickly my frisky, playful and easily distracted 5 month old puppy was doing everything James told him to do.

James patiently answered all of my questions and provided suggestions to address puppy behaviors that need to be modified. He showed me how to achieve success with my puppy’s training as we practice together during the following week. I am happy with my decision to hire Standard Training Solutions to help me train my puppy and I am looking forward our next lesson. More...

James was very helpful with advice and training tips for my rescue pup. His calm, positive approach was reassuring. I look forward to working with him again in the future.

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