Dog Training

Articles to help you get a jump start on training.

✔ 30+ Years Professional Dog Training Experience

✔ 250+ 5-Star Reviews from Local Dog Owners

✔ Proven Results with Puppies, Obedience & Behavior Cases

✔ Serving Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass & Southern Oregon

A step-by-step guide to one of the biggest challenges for new puppy owners.

Simple techniques and reward placement to get your dog walking perfectly at your side.

Essential foundations for introducing your puppy to the leash without stress.

Learn why motivation and high-value rewards are key to a reliable companion.

Tips to stop chewing and digging by addressing the root cause of the behavior.

Understand and manage guarding behaviors over food, toys, and spaces.

Effective strategies for dogs that bark or lunge at other people and dogs.

Teaching bite inhibition and appropriate play for mouthy puppies.

How to keep four paws on the floor when greeting people and visitors.

Building a rock-solid recall to keep your dog safe in any environment.

Address the #1 reason dogs end up in shelters: lack of leash control.

"We got so much out of one hour zoom puppy training session with Jason! Every single moment was filled with exactly the useful pieces of information that we needed to work train our puppy. Jason was very astute to each subtle movement of myself and the puppy."

— Elishia Tucker
"Jason is an absolutely fantastic person and trainer. He immediately put together a SIMPLE and effective plan of attack. Copper was engaged the entire time, and seemed to enjoy his training. After only ONE session, Copper is a MUCH happier pup."

— Isabel Gibson
"Jason has the heart of a teacher and a passion for helping people understand how to communicate with their dogs in a healthy way. His expertise is second to none... It is impressive how easy he makes it to understand."

— Danielle Clair
"I first called Jason because I thought I was going to need to re-home my pup. Thankfully, I started training with Jason and am forever grateful to not only have my doggy but have him be an amazing member of my family."

— Tiffani Cox
"We drive 200 miles round trip for Jason's classes. That should be testimony enough as to what we think of his training. He is a kind, effective and 1st class trainer who is skilled at observing and correcting problems."

— Diane Griffin
"Jason is phenomenal. Certainly the only trainer I recommend in this valley. Don't waste your time trying the others."

— Joshua Miller