NORTH FLORIDA K9 BEHAVIOR CENTER

John W. is outstanding in his speciality. True to his words, he has a non-punitive approach which worked very well with our dog--which we adopted 8 months ago at seven years old. She took to John immediately and John noted several things about her from the get-go which helped us to understand her much better. John is not a clock watcher either as he gave us more than the hour we reserved. He left us with easy to do training methods to alter our dog's behavior so that her life is happier and less stressed. If needed we'll have John come around again though it appears he was thorough in his work with us and that might not be needed :) More...

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John came out to help us with our 1yr old German Shepherd. He was very professional and informative, helping us learn how to be assertive and have our dog focus and listen to us. My husband and I feel much better on how to communicate with our dog what we want him to do and when instead of letting him run the show (more so with me cause he's so cute and it's hard for me to not give him lots of love all the time.) :) Just after the initial in-home consultation i'm seeing results and I'm extremely satisfied. I highly recommend John and North Florida K9. :) More...

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I reached out for help with my dog being reactive towards other dogs and people while going on walks. Jon came and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He helped me set up a plan and took a walk with us so that he could show me what to do. I have already seen great improvement and less reactivity. I am grateful for Jon’s help! More...

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John is helping me and my reactive chihuahua mix. He was able to get her to calm down within 30 minutes of meeting her which is practically unheard of for my reactive girl. I can’t wait to schedule more sessions and get her fully trained. More...

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Rescued a lab pit mix and after a month of little progress our dog started getting a little too bity and aggressive. Found North Florida K9 behavior center and Jon came out the next day. He really helped us with getting inside our dogs mind and reasoning why she does the bad things she does. It's literally only been one day but following his guidelines our dog seems to already be more responsive. Thank you Jon, very much. More...

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We called Jon for our Border Collie's aggressive barking at visitors. After just a short time of Jon's tips and specific instructions during the initial consult, Brodie was calm and quiet. We saw it with our own eyes! Jon is great at reading dogs and their owners in their own home, critical for owners to begin practicing solutions right away. We highly recommend him. Gina and Gary Duncan More...

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My husband and I called for help. We were having some issues with our two dogs: Doberman, and Cane Corso mix. We really enjoyed the experience of having a trainer coming to our home, and seeing by himself how the dogs act in their own territory, and to be taught how to properly take care and train our dogs. Anyone who needs professional help with their dogs should contact North Florida K9 Behavior Center! More...

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John came to my house and instantly I knew he was knowledgeable and helpful. He taught me about positive reinforcement and taught me how to handle my dogs jumping on visitors and being dog aggressive while leash walking. I would highly recommend John to anyone looking to train their dogs in gainesville!! More...

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Jon is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. He was able to help correct many aspects of Luna’s bad behavior with just one visit. 10/10 recommend using North Florida K9 Behavior Center. More...

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John was awesome! He really helped my husband and I with our dogs: Doberman and Cane Corso/Dogo Argetino mix. He is firm and shows to be a legit expert about canine behavior and how to correct issues we have with our pets. Definitely recommend him to all who looks for a proper dog training. More...

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John was very patient with us and our dog Apollo. We contacted him due to Apollo's severe anxiety. He would not let us approach him outside, would not come inside easily, and has had to be on a leash for the past 2 weeks at all times in the event he darts out of the door and won't come in. We rescued Apollo 4 years ago and his improvement since then has been minimal. We knew we needed outside help and contacted John due to his positive reinforcement approach. He gave us a lot of insight and tips to help Apollo break out of his shell. He also had our dog more comfortable with him then I thought he would be. We would highly recommend John for his love towards animals and their caretakers. His patience and understanding are very much appreciated and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a dog behaviorist to help their beloved K9. It will take time and patience, however, we are excited to open up a new world for our beloved Apollo. Thank you John! More...

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Oh my goodness! In one training session Dudley’s behavior improved dramatically. We asked John to help us with our 6-yr-old beagle’s bad habit of pulling while walking him. Not only was he able to help us with that but since we are now “in control” some other bad habits automatically disappeared. Dudley is much calmer, his separation anxiety has improved, he waits for his food bowl to be put down. All by using positive reinforcement. We couldn’t be happier with the service John provided. More...

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We called Jon for our new rescue Thor and he came out in a days notice, he was gentle and loving and gave us a wealth of information to help us with separation anxiety. Jon spent a lot of time with us and went over any concerns that we had. More...

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Jon helped our 3 month old Corgi pup Archie learn how to walk better on a leash. He went from sitting and only walking a few feet, to walking effortlessly in five minutes! He helped us get his puppy bitting and nipping at our heels under control. He even helped us getting better at going potty outside. Archie loved every minute of training, it was full of treats and fun, and after he was exhausted from all the excitement! We loved Jon and highly recommend him to any dog lover! We would give him 5 STARS if we could! More...

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I was a little skeptical at first when Jon told me he could have my dog walking calmly without pulling in minutes, but I was quickly shown that he certainly could! Even just after one session I noticed a huge change in my dog. Jon does a great job of using positive and effective training methods to keep both the dog and handler happy. I will definitely be using him again and I recommend that you do too! More...

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Mariah's training went well!! I didnt realize how smart she was! The trainer had her healing on leash and sitting within 5 min. I learned alot about what I was doing wrong! I now have the knowledge I need to have a well trained dog! Best $ I ever spent... Jon from North Florida K9 behavior training is better than a dog whisperer, he's the dog talker!! He understood Mariah from the minute he stepped through my door! I would highly recommend him!! More...

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Very great, professional business. I met the owner and he is compassionate and patient and very good with animals. I would definitely recommend his services to others!

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Five stars!!!! ***** Jon was absolutely amazing to both me and my pet Gus. He gave me some wonderful advice and useful tools for how to handle my current living situation with other dogs and tips/tricks for Gus on a daily basis. His advice and suggestions were genuine and helpful and I’m so thankful I gave him a call. I will definitely be a lifelong client! More...

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We were have in trouble with our new adopted lab/Shepard mix playing nicely with our Aussies. Jon was a great help and took the time watch the behavior of all the dogs and taught us how to defuse his aggressive playfulness. He also helped with the jumping up and in a matter of 24 hours it has been a night and day difference. More...

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My Bailey, COULDN'T walk him, dragged me down the street, totally out of control. ..no meet and greet, aggressive.....but having Jon work with both of us, transformation. ..I was able to walk Bailey, meet and greets were successful. ....Bailey became confident, I became confident. ...thank you from both of us Jon, on making Bailey and I becoming a good, happy and confident pair......... More...

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We have a 3 year old German Shepherd mix named Cleo. We adopted her in September of 2015. When we brought her home she and our family dog Angel (a 14 year old lab mix) didn't get along too well. Cleo figured out real quick who was the boss and it was not her. However, whenever around another dog she gets very anxious and became known to us (through experience) that she is very dog aggressive (small/big). We spent almost $200++ on a trainer (not Jon) for aggression, which didn't do anything. She had also been to a training class for basic training and jumping up on people when you greeted her. This is where we noticed the aggression got worst working in a group session.
After just one visit from Jon, we saw major improvements on aggression towards other dogs, by introducing her to one of our neighbors 2 labs. He observed Cleo’s behavior, developed a plan, worked with her. It became necessary to have an idea to deal with the aggression because we had family visiting and was bringing their big dog. The only issue now is she still has her aggression to small dogs and is very prey driven, however we can’t keep spending hundreds of dollars on this. She now wears a muzzle most times going out because she is unpredictable on walks.
She is a very sweet caring dog, loves turning over on her back and giving kisses, a very people friendly dog. Jon is very caring and understood exactly what we were dealing with. I would recommended him to anyone with a dog issue. More...

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We have two large dogs that we've had since puppy stage. After just one visit from Jon, we have already seen major improvements on aggression, pulling on the leash, and jumping. He observes your dog(s)' behavior, develops a plan, works with them, and leaves you with things to work on. Very personable, caring, and has a genuine passion for helping animals. I can't wait to have another session and see just how far we can go with training. So impressed already! More...

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Jon is awesome he helped me bring my crazy crew together so I could keep us together as a family. We are still a work in progress, more me then then the dogs. But he is the best. If it wasn't for Jon I would be rehoming one of my babies. I can't thank you enough for repairing my broken family. More...

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We are full-time RV'ers and met Jon at our current campground last Sat. ( after Mark and Harley - see below review). We have a 20 pound rescue dog ' Freeway', who has been occasionally aggressive toward other dogs and con stand leasy pulling. Jon was incredible. He spent time getting to know us and our interactions w Freeway, discussed our situation and solutions and showed us how to control her leash behavior. Several small changes, i.e., NOT using retractable leash, and lavish praise for good behavior, have led to amazing results. She is prancing by our side and seems much happier. We feel we were good caregivers - we are now heading towards 'Great ' caregivers. We are working on the aggression issues, it will take time, but thanks to Jon, we are confident this wll improve ! Thank so much Jon!! Freeway is the proud owner of a new leash and vast quantities of small treats.... More...

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Since I'm lazy - here is my review that I posted on Gainesville Business Word of Mouth when someone was asking about trainers to come to their home to work with their puppy.

John is awesome! Had him to my house 2X for my adopted dog. He spends a lot of quality time with you. Knows how to read your dog and figure out what is best for you and your dog. Teaches you what you should do - not just work with the dog.
He has a booth both at the Wednesday Farmer's market downtown and at Haile Market on Saturday's. He loves to talk dog! More...

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Jon was absolutely amazing. He spent several hours discussing history, options, and plans for my dogs. He showed he truly cared not only for them but for my wellbeing as well. It was a pleasure working with him. More...

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John was absolutely fanastic with my Rescue boy, Gouda. I’ve been spending a lot of time and money worrying about his separation anxiety (non destructive- all he would do is howl - but being as I live in an apartment, I couldn’t have him crying nonstop). He came in, basically identified one of two scenarios as to why he may have become the way he was (desiring human attention) and he pointed me to different exercises to use to desensitize him to my leaving. After trying a few different things, we found one that worked and he hasn’t howled since he’s been gone. Who would’ve known a TV on made all the difference? On top of that, he was so understanding and kind about my situation and really does care about both the people and animals. He is phenomenal and I highly recommend him for any level of dog behavioral issue! More...

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Jon has been an amazing asset in helping me better train my dog, and deepening the relationship I have with him. With a better behaved furry friend, I've been able to have more fun with my best friend, I highly recommend Jon to anyone looking to have a better relationship and experience with their dog.

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Thank you Jon for your support and guidance with our Xena. We definitely appreciate a fresh point of view in her training. Thank you!

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Our boy, Buster, had some serious car frights. Jon was immediately in tune with his fears and helped us set up some exercises to slowly make the car a safe space. Buster hasn't been car sick since we worked with Jon and has started to get in under his own power. More...

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I am the proud parent of a wonderful miniature schnauzer who has been my constant companion since I brought him home three years ago. Zelig has a marvelous temperament, is really intuitive and smart, adds a spark of life to whoever he meets, and is just adorable. However in the past year or so, Zelig has made a game out of putting on his harness so that every time we need to leave the house together, it is a struggle to capture him. He thinks it is playtime with a good game of tag. In addition to this, Zelig also shows some aggression to dogs, though it is inconsistent as to when this will happen, and to which dog he will act up at. I contacted Jon Wedemeyer to help me figure out what is going on, why is Zelig is acting this way, and how can I try to find a solution to these issues. I was very frustrated and I needed help. Jon came over this evening to help me sort out these frustrations. He quickly endeared himself to Zelig and working together he showed me how to approach the problems in a very sweet and mellow way. Jon also explained the thinking behind Zelig's actions so that I could better understand his body language and react in a different way. He left my home and I felt confident that with routine practice of his instructions, the mystery behind Zelig's behavior would be a thing of the past. I highly recommend Jon! More...

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Does your dog hate the trainer? It is very obvious: your dog takes one look, one sniff and says... you're stooopid, I don't like you and I won't pay any attention to you. Believe me, I have seen it, whether during group lessons or private sessions. You might as well stop it there because nothing will be accomplished and you will have one humiliated trainer and one or two dogs who act "I told you so!". Well, I am thrilled to report that Jon got my two stubborn Briards eating out of his hand within minutes and they took him seriously and accepted his guidance from the very first meeting! Thank you Dear Jon! We are going to have great fun adjusting my dogs' behavior problems and I am so happy that they show such willingness to work with you! More...

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John came to my home, witch i love, to help me with my 6 month old german shepard puppie. I needed to learn how to train my dog properly and John helped me learn and calm down and gave be the confidence i needed too! My pup took to John right away , it was a pleasure to work with John! Great guy! More...

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We had the privilege of having John work with our 3 year-old pit mix, George. George is an intelligent and well-mannered dog, but when it comes to walking on the leash out in public, or guests coming over, his excitement takes over and has no control.

John was incredibly punctual (10 minutes early), and had a warm personality. Immediately upon arrival he greeted George and calmed him down very quickly. We talked through our challenging points, and realized just how wrong we were in responding to specific behaviors, some we were even exacerbating. We then walked George with John by his side, showing us the benefits of positive reinforcement.

Off this one session alone we are very pleased with the results we've seen. John armed us with the knowledge and techniques needed to keep consistent in changing behaviors, and we would recommend him to any dog owner, period. More...

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Let me start by saying, l thought there was no hope in getting our cattle dog to walk nicely on the leash! He is leash reactive and spazzes out every time we go for a walk.
We had John come over to help work on these problems, he was very helpful by teaching us a few things we needed to know, and showing us the correct way to train Dingo. By the end of the session, he was already walking better on the leash. It will take practice to make it perfect, but this was the best thing I've spent money on in a long time! More...

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We had the privilege of having John work with our 3 year-old pit mix, George. George is an intelligent and well-mannered dog, but when it comes to walking on the leash out in public, or guests coming over, his excitement takes over and has no control.

John was incredibly punctual (10 minutes early), and had a warm personality. Immediately upon arrival he greeted George and calmed him down very quickly. We talked through our challenging points, and realized just how wrong we were in responding to specific behaviors, some we were even exacerbating. We then walked George with John by his side, showing us the benefits of positive reinforcement.

Off this one session alone we are very pleased with the results we've seen. John armed us with the knowledge and techniques needed to keep consistent in changing behaviors, and we would recommend him to any dog owner, period. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Does your dog hate the trainer? It is very obvious: your dog takes one look, one sniff and says... you're stooopid, I don't like you and I won't pay any attention to you. Believe me, I have seen it, whether during group lessons or private sessions. You might as well stop it there because nothing will be accomplished and you will have one humiliated trainer and one or two dogs who act "I told you so!". Well, I am thrilled to report that Jon got my two stubborn Briards eating out of his hand within minutes and they took him seriously and accepted his guidance from the very first meeting! Thank you Dear Jon! We are going to have great fun adjusting my dogs' behavior problems and I am so happy that they show such willingness to work with you! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

John came to my home, witch i love, to help me with my 6 month old german shepard puppie. I needed to learn how to train my dog properly and John helped me learn and calm down and gave be the confidence i needed too! My pup took to John right away , it was a pleasure to work with John! Great guy! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I am the proud parent of a wonderful miniature schnauzer who has been my constant companion since I brought him home three years ago. Zelig has a marvelous temperament, is really intuitive and smart, adds a spark of life to whoever he meets, and is just adorable. However in the past year or so, Zelig has made a game out of putting on his harness so that every time we need to leave the house together, it is a struggle to capture him. He thinks it is playtime with a good game of tag. In addition to this, Zelig also shows some aggression to dogs, though it is inconsistent as to when this will happen, and to which dog he will act up at. I contacted Jon Wedemeyer to help me figure out what is going on, why is Zelig is acting this way, and how can I try to find a solution to these issues. I was very frustrated and I needed help. Jon came over this evening to help me sort out these frustrations. He quickly endeared himself to Zelig and working together he showed me how to approach the problems in a very sweet and mellow way. Jon also explained the thinking behind Zelig's actions so that I could better understand his body language and react in a different way. He left my home and I felt confident that with routine practice of his instructions, the mystery behind Zelig's behavior would be a thing of the past. I highly recommend Jon! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Our boy, Buster, had some serious car frights. Jon was immediately in tune with his fears and helped us set up some exercises to slowly make the car a safe space. Buster hasn't been car sick since we worked with Jon and has started to get in under his own power. More...

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