JM Canine Services

JM Canine Services offers a variety of training programs. The **Basic Obedience** course is 6 weeks long for dogs 4 months and older, teaching commands like Heel, Sit, Come, Sit-Stay, Down, and Down-Stay, and addressing minor behavior issues such as jumping, chewing, obsessive barking, and housebreaking. All family members are encouraged to attend.

The **Intermediate Obedience & AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification** is a 6-week course designed to help dogs handle distractions in public, increase attention span, and improve socialization skills, preparing them to earn their AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate. Graduates are eligible for outings to nursing homes. The **Advanced Obedience & AKC Community Canine Certification** is also 6 weeks, requiring prior completion of the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, and tests dogs’ skills in natural, real-world settings.

**Custom Training / In-Home Training** begins with an evaluation, after which John provides weekly guidance to owners and family members on basic obedience commands and solutions for common and severe behavioral problems, including jumping up, running away, aggression, and separation anxiety. The **Puppy Training / In Home Training** package is for puppies under one year, including an evaluation, five private 1-hour in-home sessions covering obedience, problem-solving, and housebreaking, plus enrollment in the 6-week Basic Obedience class.

A **Trick Training** class is offered for 6 weeks, focusing on food-reward based learning to teach various tricks, and dogs should know basic commands beforehand. For intensive training, **In-Kennel Training** involves a 10-day stay where dogs learn basic obedience commands like heel, sit, stay, sit/stay, down, and come, and addresses issues such as housebreaking, jumping, and barking. This program includes an 11th-day training session with the owner and a follow-up in-home session about a week after the dog returns home.

Pricing Summary

Group classes (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Trick Training) are $195 for 6 weeks, with a $75 non-refundable deposit required for the Intermediate class. In-home training evaluations cost $125-$175. A Puppy Training package, which includes an evaluation, 5 private 1-hour in-home sessions, and the 6-week Basic Obedience class, is $800. The price for 10-day In-Kennel training is not specified. Gift certificates are available.

JM Canine Services is a dog training business owned and operated by John McGrath, a Certified Trainer, since 1994. John has trained thousands of dogs in the Central Florida area and received his training at the St. Augustine Canine Center, which provided a thorough program including pet psychology, personal protection, obedience, tracking, and overall pet care.

The business believes in creating an environment that encourages socialization, training, and play, making learning fun for dogs. Their philosophy is that there’s no such thing as a “bad” dog, only one that needs positive reinforcement, consistency, and praise. JM Canine Services guarantees that clients will see a change in their dog by the end of the first session.

John is sensitive to ensuring training includes the entire family safely. He is trusted by a long list of veterinarians and rescue groups who refer clients to him. He also volunteers training classes as part of the Seminole County BFF program, joins local fundraising events for the Seminole County Animal Shelter and Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and is a board member for Seminole County Animal Control. As a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, John teaches intermediate and advanced level training classes where graduates can earn certificates from The American Kennel Club and JM Canine Services. He is also available for lectures and demonstrations.

Accomplishments

John McGrath has owned and operated JM Canine Services since 1994, having trained thousands of dogs in Central Florida. He received his training at the St. Augustine Canine Center, which provided a comprehensive program including pet psychology, personal protection, obedience, tracking, and overall pet care.

John is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. He is highly regarded by veterinarians and rescue groups, who frequently refer clients to him. His community involvement includes volunteering training classes for the Seminole County BFF program, participating in fundraising events for the Seminole County Animal Shelter and Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and serving as a board member for Seminole County Animal Control. The business has also been recognized as “BEST Pet Training” by Orlando CityVoter.

How to Get Started!

To get started with JM Canine Services, clients can contact them via phone or email using the contact form available on their website. For Custom Training and Puppy Training packages, an initial evaluation is required. Group classes have scheduled start dates and locations, which are announced in advance.