Dog Training

What to look for when selecting an ethical Dog Trainer:

1. Start with a solid recommendation. Recommendations from your vet, the SPCA, the humane society, your breeder or local dog club can be the best starting point.

2. Inquire about their training background, years of experience, and areas of expertise.

3. Look for a trainer that loves their job. You will be able to tell if your trainer does their job for the money or if they do it for their love of dogs.

4. Check references provided and don't just "take their word for it"; professional trainers may have famous or locally well known clients. A trainer that name drops maybe more interested in gaining your wallet than your dogs respect.

5. Make sure you feel comfortable working with your trainer. In order to achieve optimal results, you will need to work closely in hand with your trainer.

6. Your dog trainer should treat all dogs and owners the same.

What to avoid when selecting a company in this industry: 

1. A Trainer that will not or cannot give you a list of referrals, especially from local veterinarians.

2. Be careful of a trainer that insists you purchase gimmick products from them to help in the training.

3. If they are not familiar with your breed of dog while first talking with them (unless it is an extremely rare breed), ask them why they are not familiar with tour type of dog.

4. Ask how many dogs they have trained and how many years they have been in business.

5. If your personality and that of your trainer does not mesh. Find a trainer that fits your personality as well as your dogs.

6. Be skeptical of a trainer that loves to name all the top celebrities dogs they have trained.

7. Make sure your trainer isn't calling themselves a professional when they have actually only attended a weekend course on dog training.

JM Canine Services has been owned and operated by John McGrath since 1994, when he became a certified dog trainer by the St. Augustine Canine Center. He has worked with various animals for over 18 years and devotes his time to professional dog training, having professionally trained over 2000 dogs in the Central Florida area.

John has been a guest speaker, held dog evaluations and has performed training demonstrations at numerous local events. He also works with many local dog rescue groups and with the Seminole County Animal Control. His business is referral based, not only from hundreds of satisfied clients, but also from most Veterinarians in the Central Florida area.

He offers Basic and Intermediate Obedience as well as Trick classes, In-Home Private training and a 10 day In-Kennel training program. John's classes like none other in town. They are fun, relaxed and he personally makes sure each and every dog and their owner fully understand and can perform the training techniques being taught. Even many local veterinarians and their staff have taken his classes!

He is a Behavior Modification Specialist and has dealt with "impossible to train" dogs with amazing success. He has even appeared on the local news several times regarding local dog "incidences". Visit his Web site: www.jmcanineservices.com.

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