John Soares K9 Training
Service area: Primarily serves New Jersey (NJ), including North Jersey, Passaic County, Bergen County, Morris County, Essex County, Alpine, Bedminster, Cherry Hill, Essex Fells, Franklin Lakes, Haddonfield, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mendham, Moorestown, Morristown, Mullica Hill, Ridgewood, Saddle River, Short Hills, Upper Saddle River, Voorhees, Washington Township, and Wayne. Also serves clients from NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens), Delaware, Maryland, and Warwick, NY. Training centers are located in Ringwood (near Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Westchester County) and the Philly Area (near Cherry Hill).
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- aggression
- toy possession
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
John Soares K9 Training offers world-class board & train programs for basic obedience, off-leash obedience, and behavior modification. These intensive programs aim to deliver results in weeks. The Vacation Immersion Program (VIP) is a boarding program where dogs learn through fun adventures. For sport dogs, specialized private lessons are offered on a case-by-case basis for Schutzhund training, including tracking, obedience, and protection. All programs include four follow-up sessions for owners to learn how to handle their newly trained dog.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Prices for dog training are based on an in-person evaluation of the dog. They do not provide prices without an evaluation as training is completely customized to individual needs.
Policies
All services require an in-person evaluation by appointment only. The training is customized, and prices are not provided without an evaluation. The program includes four follow-up sessions for handlers after the dog’s training is complete.
Testimonials
“My 7-month-old White GSD Star, just returned from her 4-week board and train with John. What an amazing difference in her obedience. John’s ability to evaluate, read and work with dogs is second to none. To say the results of my expectations were unmatched, is an understatement. Upon her return I participated in the first of 4 training sessions which were included in her board and train. John taught me, as the handler, how to work with Star with the training tools specific to her. She now walks beautifully on-leash and does not react when I pull her collars on and off. She is also more focused on me and does what I ask her to do regarding obedience. John has a deep passion for training and endless patience when showing handlers (no matter what level) how to work with their newly trained dog. I HIGHLY recommend John as a trainer; he is the best of the best, and I feel grateful and fortunate to have had this opportunity to work with him and I look forward to continuing with John.”
– Susan Manalio
“I highly recommend John Soares K9 Training. John did a great job achieving our objectives with our Doberman, who was previously very reactive and difficult to walk. After just a few weeks of training, our dog is now able to stay focused on us in complex and challenging environments, and walking is now super easy with no pull or distractions. I was particularly impressed with John’s patience and understanding. He was always willing to answer our questions and help us understand what we needed to do to continue training our dog. He also took the time to teach us how to prevent our dog from becoming reactive in the future. I believe that the investment in John’s training was well worth it. Our dog is now a much better household member, and we are all much happier. I would definitely do it again with any other dog we may get in the future.”
– Ray White
“John has a rare gift with dogs, and besides immense experience he has an innate talent in being able to translate his gift into real results. Through my own interactions and experience with John, I know for certain that he is also a man of great honor and integrity. He’s a straight talker who will tell you from the start what can and can’t be achieved, rather than give false promises. These qualities all make him your only choice in what is otherwise a sea mediocre and inexperienced K9 trainers out there.”
– Andrew S
About the Trainer
John Soares K9 Training is a top-rated dog training business primarily serving New Jersey, with clients also coming from NYC, Delaware, and Maryland. They aim to foster healthy, harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners through world-class training programs. The business emphasizes a balanced approach to training, tailored to each dog’s specific needs, and focuses on delivering results in weeks rather than months.
They offer a wide array of educational solutions, including pet training and high-level personal protection solutions. Their mission is to promote family and personal safety and improve the bond between humans and K9s. They are fully licensed and insured, operate from a state-of-the-art climate-controlled indoor training facility, and are highly rated on Google.
John Soares K9 Training also trains and places highly trained protection dogs and certified service dogs. They pride themselves on rehabilitating dogs deemed aggressive, disobedient, or dangerous into well-trained canines. The training process includes generalizing training with multiple experts and proofing with distractions, followed by four crucial follow-up sessions for owners.
Accomplishments
John Soares K9 Training is recognized as the #1 Dog Trainer in New Jersey and is considered the “trainer’s trainer.” John Soares has competed at The American Working Dog Federation Championships. The business has received national and international awards.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can call or email to schedule a free, no-obligation in-person evaluation. During the evaluation, clients bring their pet to one of the K9 training centers in Ringwood or the Philly Area, where John Soares will discuss concerns, provide a realistic game plan, and give an idea of the training length.
11+ Years Experience
Insured
Free Consultation
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
8am-6pm
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer
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