That’s Why John Soares K9 Training is here to help.

Flexibility is what puts John Soares ahead of the class.

When training dogs, it’s best to have a world class team that can take a balanced approach based on your specific needs, whether that’s basic obedience training, off leash obedience (walking your K9 off lead), or behavior modification to address aggression, biting, and toy possession. JSK9 has the experience to deliver the results you need in weeks — not months — for your family dog in our reputable board & train programs.

We are considered the trainer’s trainer and have proven time and time again to help people rehabilitate dogs deemed too aggressive, too disobedient, and too dangerous into well-trained canines.

While primarily serving New Jersey (NJ), we also serve advanced obedience and Schutzhund clients around the world who come to us on the East Coast for dog training help and seminars in improving the relationship they have with their dogs, whether that’s novice training to advanced working K9s that may have already competed in IPO, DVG, or participated in law enforcement roles as police K9s. While our AKC obedience programs are primarily in a boarding and training environment, we offer specialized private lessons, on a case by case basis, for sport dogs such as German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Belgian Malinois who require a K9 coach for tracking, obedience, and protection.

Proof of the Pudding (We Are The Real Deal)

We recommend that you learn more about our dog training school’s credentials, but if you’re pondering if we’re really experts at dog training click here to watch John at the The American Working Dog Federation Championships, or click here to read our testimonials, or click here to read our reviews on Google+ local.

Featured Protection Dog For Sale.

Here is your opportunity to own an amazingly well rounded k9. “Pekko” is a fully trained German Shepherd coming through our advanced training program. He would do well in a household where the handler has an interest in IPO/Schutzhund or, alternatively, as a family/executive level protection dog. He has received countless hours of advanced training by our elite team of dog trainers and has proven to be one of our standouts with exceptional nerves and character. Learn more about Pekko by visiting his profile page.

Your questions answered. Address bad pet behavior now.

Want to talk? CALL (973) 506-4644 or send us an email. Most people find it the most effective to schedule a free evaluation where they bring their pet to our K9 training centers in Ringwood (near Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Westchester County) or Philly Area for those down by Cherry Hill, where John Soares himself can go over the specific concerns you’re having with your dog.

At the end of the evaluation, you’ll be provided a realistic game plan to train your canine and be given a better idea of the length of training.

Training Philosophy

Our philosophy on training is a foundation of fairness and balance with each and every dog receiving a certain sensitivity to their specific needs as animals with hearts and feelings. We strive to be one of the best dog trainers in NJ, but we engage in K9 training not only in the North Jersey Area, but with people from all walks of life around the Tri-State such as NYC (including Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens). Especially for our stay away dog training clients, we’re first identifying the specific behavioral problems you’re having with your pet, then we address and correct these issues in a controlled environment, but we don’t stop there. We generalize the training with several dog training experts that are employees of ours, so your pet listens regardless if you or another family member is handling the dog. Before your best friend graduates from our K9 academy, we proof the training with distractions and test your pet in a variety of scenarios that they must pass. Still, we’re not done yet. On the day you pick up your dog, you go through the first of four follow-up sessions to become properly educated and have all of your questions answered on how to move forward in communicating with your K9. Unlike many professional K9 trainers, I empower my customers through guidance as an expert coach. Geographically, we have clients drive from Delaware and Maryland to have us train their big dogs and small dogs – but what matters most to us is that you want to improve the relationship with your pet, and are looking for a top-rated Dog Trainer / K9 Behaviorist / Pet Trainer to help.

Northern New Jersey Training Classes & Courses

John Soares instructs people on how to become dog trainers, and teaches in real life in the Northern NJ area (not far from Wayne or Paramus) and also runs his school for people who want to change careers and work with dogs in the Southern NJ or Philadelphia Area. Becoming a dog obedience instructor with JSK9 as your mentor is more than just reading a book and pass a test. You’ll be working in a hands on, experiential learning environment.