Bad Dog Good Dog Trainer

Private training is tailored to individual needs and offered in-person at CJ’s Germantown facility or virtually. Group classes include Tricks for All Occasions, Dog Parkour (beginner to advanced), and Mind Games—all available virtually and in-person at Y2K9s in Willow Grove, PA. Classes run weekly for 6 weeks, with options for drop-ins. Workshops like “Introduction to Do as I Do” and Advanced Parkour are offered periodically. All programs use positive reinforcement and focus on building confidence, focus, and life skills through play.

Pricing Summary

Private training is $125/hour, with a discounted 5-hour package at $575 (includes a free additional hour for recent rescue adoptions). Group classes are $155 for 6 weeks. Drop-in classes available at $30 per session. Member discounts available through Weavers Way Coop.

Bad Dog Good Dog Trainer, led by CJ Hazell, offers positive reinforcement-based dog training services to help pet owners build stronger bonds and resolve behavioral issues. CJ specializes in private in-person and virtual training, group classes, and Dog Parkour—a fun, confidence-building activity that uses everyday environments as obstacles. She works with all types of pets, including dogs of all ages and physical abilities, as well as cats and birds. Her approach focuses on play, mental enrichment, and science-backed techniques to address reactivity, fear, anxiety, separation anxiety, aggression, and boredom. Virtual training is available nationwide, making it accessible for clients across the U.S. and internationally. Dog Parkour and Mind Games classes provide structured, engaging ways to stimulate dogs mentally and physically, while her podcast “Living With Pets” offers educational content for pet owners.

CJ is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Certified Dog Parkour Instructor, ensuring her methods are rooted in modern, reward-based training. She also offers workshops like “Introduction to Do as I Do,” which teaches dogs to learn by imitation. Her clients report significant improvements in behavior, confidence, and family harmony, especially for reactive, anxious, or rescue pets.

Training is offered at her Germantown, Philadelphia facility and at Y2K9s Dog Sports and Training Club in Willow Grove, PA, with virtual options available for all services.

Accomplishments

CJ Hazell is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Certified Dog Parkour Instructor with the International Dog Parkour Association. She has been a professional pet trainer since 2010, beginning her career with research on wolves and jackals in Central Asia. She is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by registering for private training or classes via the website’s registration pages. Virtual and in-person options are available. New clients can explore services, view class schedules, and book sessions directly online.