When behavior problems are limiting your life, the right training changes everything.

Helping owners feel safe, confident, and in control again.

Private In-Home Training & Behavior Consulting in Metro Detroit, SE Michigan, & Online

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Common Behavior Challenges

Aggression & Safety

Fear & Anxiety

Walking & Outdoor Behavior

Dog-Dog Interactions

Home & Household

Puppy Foundations

Why Hire a Professional?

Dog training advice is everywhere. Knowing who and what to trust is the hard part.

As a certified trainer with a PhD in Neuroscience & Animal Behavior (Emory University) and a Certificate in Training & Counseling (Academy for Dog Trainers), I bring a reliable, science-based approach to every case.

Qualified Expertise

Your training plan is guided by a deep, formal understanding of how animals actually learn and process their environment.

Tailored to Your Life

Established, proven methods are adapted specifically to your dog, your home, and your daily routine.

Practical Application

You get straightforward instructions on what to do, where to do it, and how to use it in real life.

Ongoing Support

Coaching continues between sessions, giving you steady guidance as you put your plan into practice.

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What Working With Me Looks Like

Discovery Call

Start with a free 15-minute phone conversation. Tell me what’s happening with your dog, ask questions, and we'll make sure my approach is the right fit before scheduling.

Initial Consultation

We’ll meet to explore what’s driving your dog’s behavior, discuss immediate management recommendations, and lay out a clear plan tailored to your household and goals.

Coaching & Support

We put the plan into action. Through hands-on coaching (or day training), you’ll learn exactly what steps to take, how to guide your dog, and how to adapt as behavior changes.

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Testimonials

  • “John has been an amazing resource for us as we navigate tough issues with our rescue dog… I have no doubt John is one of the top reasons our dog is able to life a happy life now… He. Is. The. Real. Deal”

    ★★★★★

    A.F., Pepper’s Guardian

  • "[Both of our golden retrievers] had plenty of frustrating behaviors—jumping, counter surfing, digging, poor leash manners, and more. John not only corrected all of those issues, but took things to the next level by teaching advanced commands and behavior modifications that have made a huge difference in our day-to-day life. The transformation has been night and day.

    ★★★★★
    S.B., Captain & Charlie’s Owner

  • "John was super helpful when we brought our rescue home! He helped us get her biting and jumping under control quickly and gave us the tools we needed to ease her into our home. Thank you, John!!"

    ★★★★★
    J.M., Abby’s Guardian

  • "John is simply the best. We started puppy training at 10 weeks old and Ollie has benefited immensely from our sessions. We learned a ton while working with John and Ollie is so much more confident around people and dogs because of John's socialization methods. Not to mention Ollie is incredibly well trained now at only a year old!!"

    ★★★★★

    L.H., Ollie’s Guardian

  • "John has been a joy to work with! And the whole family feels that way. [He provides] really instructive videos that he edits and overlays with text to help explain takeaways from his practice sessions w/ her. This adds to our training and helps with consistency... between his work w/ her and ours."

    ★★★★★

    A.H., Yara’s Guardian

  • "Our dog adores him and is very well trained because of the time she spent with him... He's curious and creative and helpful when it comes to requests and questions from owners. We are training our dog to be a service dog and he did added exercises with her like taking her on the city bus, getting her used to a wheel chair, etc. Highly recommend working with him. He consistently went above and beyond!

    ★★★★★
    J.T., Dog Guardian

  • "John is an INCREDIBLE dog trainer!! I have worked with other specialists before, and none have been as knowledgeable or as personable as John. He helped me understand why my corgi was acting up when no one else could.

    ★★★★★
    M.C., Churro’s Guardian

  • "John is amazing. Our rescue German shorthair pointer came with a few issues which caused him and us significant stress. Not anymore!... On leash he would go crazy when we got near another dog. Now he ignores them. - He used to run to the front door and bark when someone came to the house - and jump on them when they came in. Now he stays on his bed until our guests come in and greet him there. We’ve worked with other trainers with previous dogs; John has gotten the best results for us from all of them--and he’s a really nice guy!!

    ★★★★★
    A.S., Max’s Guardian

  • "John was great. He got my wife’s dog (which could more accurately be described as 12 lbs of human biting terror) to be tolerable... Dude is a dog whisperer. Couldn’t recommend enough."

    ★★★★★

    B.D., Dog Guardian

  • "Would definitely recommend!! Our dog, Meatball, is no longer jumping on everyone who walks through the door and he’s soooo much better on walks. Such a pleasure working with John, we’re very happy with the results."

    ★★★★★

    C.S., Meatball’s Guardian

  • "John gave us an amazing initial training session with our new rescue pup Sadie! In just an hour and a half, he taught us several tricks and strategies to help train her to walk by our side, redirect her attention to us when she sees a potential trigger, and create more positive associations with her crate over time... Would highly recommend!

    ★★★★★

    F.L., Sadie’s Guardian

  • "We had a fantastic experience working with John on our springer spaniel puppy. He was quick to establish rapport with our dog and he is gentle and 100% force free in his training. Highly recommend John to anyone considering!"

    ★★★★★
    M.S., Andy’s Guardian

  • "John was so good to my Ruthie girl, and helped with her reactive barking!"

    ★★★★★

    T.G., Ruthie’s Guardian