Thatz My Dawg
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
JD offers personalized training that combines behavior modification with owner education, using positive reinforcement and food motivation. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and include sessions focused on leash walking, reactivity, barking, separation anxiety, and indoor exercise via treadmill. Training extends to boarding and daycare for ongoing behavior reinforcement. Owners are taught how to maintain consistency at home to ensure long-term success.
Testimonials
Owner of “Thatz MyDawg,” Jerald Demery (known to most as “JD”) is like no other. Having personally worked with him for over ten years it’s a known fact that his focus goes way beyond “training” your dog, rather he’s working on behavior and expectations not just for the dog, but for the owner as well. He maintains a calm, confident demeanor that if emulated consistently will get the results owners want to see in their furry friends. “It’s all about being the alpha in the pack” and making your dog THINK! THINK A LOT! “An exhausted dog is a happy dog,” JD will tell you. And what he does isn’t hard, it just takes commitment and follow thru. Your dog WANTS IT. Your dog will THRIVE FROM IT. And you’ll both be all the happier and content for it too! I can’t recommended his exemplary training services enough. JD’s prices are reasonable as well and you definitely get WAY more than you pay for.
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JD has been an incredible trainer for our 1.5yr old dog, but more importantly us! He has taught us a new approach to training that has been successful with walking, interacting with other dogs and people, and learning how to emotionally tire our dog out. He is incredibly flexible in working with us to best fit the needs of us and our dog. I absolutely recommend JD to anyone I know who is interested in some training or day care! He is very personable and always shows up with a great attitude. We love working with JD and are very thankful we were recommended to him!
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JD helped me with my pomsky. With all this rain, I could barely walk her outdoors and she was getting antsy inside the house. She resisted walking on the treadmill and scratched at it with her claws like a cat. After my first session with JD he showed me the way to get her on the treadmill with positivity. She now enjoys it and gets her energy out, no more eating my pillows haha
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About the Trainer
Thatz My Dawg is a full-service K9 training center run by Jerald Demery (JD), who specializes in positive reinforcement and food-motivated training for dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments. JD offers training that focuses not only on the dog’s behavior but also on educating the owner to create consistent, calm leadership—emphasizing that “an exhausted dog is a happy dog.” In addition to training, the business provides boarding, daycare, and indoor exercise options, including treadmill training to help dogs burn energy indoors. JD is known for working with problem dogs and helping owners understand their dog’s behavior through patience, commitment, and emotional exhaustion techniques.
JD’s approach is highly personalized, adapting to each dog’s needs and the owner’s lifestyle. He has helped dogs with leash pulling, reactivity, barking, separation anxiety, and resistance to indoor exercise, turning challenging behaviors into calm, confident responses. His clients include owners of small breeds like Pomskies and dogs with severe park reactivity, all of whom report dramatic improvements after working with him.
Accomplishments
JD has over ten years of experience training both dogs and people. He has earned recognition from clients, including a former U.S. Army scout dog handler, who called him the best trainer he has ever seen. His methods have successfully transformed dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and anxiety, into calm, well-adjusted companions.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by asian
- is black owned
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Dog walker
Location
1825 Ferdinand Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95405Listing Tools for Trainers
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