JM Dog Training

JM Dog Training offers private training sessions tailored to individual dog and owner needs, suitable for new puppies, fear/aggression challenges, AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, and newly adopted dogs. Group classes include a Puppy Course for dogs under 6 months covering common behaviors like chewing, barking, potty training, jumping, and basic commands (sit, stay, down, intro to leash walking, come, drop it/leave it), while promoting socialization. The Adult Beginning class is for dogs over six months, focusing on basic commands and addressing common behaviors. An Advanced class is available for dogs with basic competency to improve consistency and skills, including heel, up, place, distance/prolonged stay, and circuit training. The AKC Canine Good Citizen class prepares dogs for the CGC test, which is included in the class price and certifies good manners, often serving as a prerequisite for therapy dog programs. Behavior modification services address issues such as nipping, chewing, leash reactivity, and aggression by understanding underlying motivations and using science-based protocols.

JM Dog Training, led by Jenny Magill, is an expert dog trainer and behavioral consultant offering dog training and walking services. Jenny focuses on coaching and supporting owners, including those with disabilities training their service dogs, by improving communication and understanding between dogs and their owners. She emphasizes that everything an owner does communicates to their dog.

With over 13 years and thousands of hours of experience, Jenny utilizes positive reinforcement, a research-based technique that uses guidance and rewards instead of punishment or harsh corrections. This method aims to produce dogs that are eager to please, excited about training, and quick to learn, fostering a stronger, lasting bond.

Services include private training tailored to specific needs, group classes (Puppy Course, Adult Beginning, Advanced, and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation), and behavior modification for issues like nipping, chewing, leash reactivity, and aggression. Jenny also provides dog walking services focused on loose-leash, fear-free walks that incorporate mental and physical exercise and good leash manners. Virtual/remote training sessions via Zoom are available for clients outside the immediate service area or worldwide.

Accomplishments

Jenny Magill is an expert dog trainer and behavioral consultant with over 13 years and thousands of hours of experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Education and History. Her professional background includes working at the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago, serving as a customer adviser and head dog trainer at Petco, and building her own training business in Chicago, Pasadena, CA, Houston, TX, and now Colorado. Jenny is a CPDT-KA Dog Trainer certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a Professional Member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), an AKC Canine Good Citizen Certified Evaluator, and a Therapy Pets Unlimited Certified Evaluator.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can book a consultation for private training or dog walking services. Consultations can also be scheduled for group classes. Clients can also contact Jenny by calling 404-909-0629 or emailing jenny.magill@gmail.com.