J C M’s Dog Training

8-week basic group classes are held in Metairie, Westbank, and Northshore, covering obedience, voice commands, hand signals, and on/off-leash work. Private training is offered in-home or at the facility in 1-2 hour sessions or structured 4- and 8-week programs. Board & Train programs are available for intensive behavior modification and service dog training. All programs are based on dog psychology and avoid treats and electronic aids. Clients receive access to training manuals and ongoing tune-up lessons at no extra cost.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are 8 weeks long with pricing listed on their Group Class Schedule page. Private training options include 1-2 hour sessions, 4-week or 8-week one-on-one programs. Board & Train programs are available for intensive training. Specific pricing details require contacting the business directly. No free consultations are offered.

Policies

Training programs require adherence to JCM’s Rules & Policies, which emphasize commitment and consistency. Clients are expected to practice daily. No refunds are mentioned, but private training clients may attend free tune-up lessons. Group class registration requires advance contact and placement on a waitlist. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

JCM’s Dog Training is a professional dog obedience and behavior modification school founded by nationally acclaimed trainer Jean Manino, who has been providing training services since 1979. They offer 8-week basic group classes in Metairie, Westbank, and Northshore, along with private in-home and facility-based training, board-and-train programs, and service dog training. Their unique approach emphasizes dog psychology and natural dogmanship, avoiding treats, clickers, electric collars, harnesses, and head halters, instead relying on leadership and clear communication based on the dog’s perspective. They guarantee results and claim dogs can work off-leash without tools by the end of the 8-week program. Additional services include luxury pet boarding with webcams, puppy sales through Copperfield Goldens, and animal talent training for TV and film. Their training is aligned with AKC standards and focuses on building reliable, trustworthy companions through consistent, no-nonsense methods.

They specialize in addressing behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, recall failure, barking, and separation anxiety, and offer specialized programs for service and assistance dogs. Their methods are designed for all breeds and sizes, from puppies to seniors, and they provide ongoing support through free tune-up lessons for private training clients.

JCM’s distinguishes itself by rejecting popular modern training tools and instead promoting a traditional, leadership-based model rooted in decades of experience with obedience trial competition dogs.

Accomplishments

Jean Manino has been training dogs professionally since 1979, with over 35 years of experience in obedience trial competition. Her dogs have won Best in Show at conformation shows. She has trained dogs featured on Disney’s Imagination Movers. JCM’s has produced award-winning Golden Retrievers through Copperfield Goldens, with parents OFA-certified and linebred from champion lines.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact JCM’s via phone or email to inquire about upcoming group class start dates, get on the waitlist, or schedule a private training consultation. Registration is open for upcoming classes, and detailed information is available on their Group Class Schedule page.