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Broward County · Since [Year]

The dog you
hoped for,
finally trained.

Private, results-driven dog training for families across Hollywood, Hallandale, and Fort Lauderdale. Built on years of experience and hundreds of transformed dogs.

4.9 on Google · 200+ reviews · 500+ dogs trained
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Happy, well-trained dog at the beach

"Completely changed our shepherd in 4 weeks."

— Maria, Hollywood
As featured in / trusted by
500+
Dogs trained
[X]yrs
In the field
4.9
Google rating
98%
Completion rate
01 / Sound familiar?

If your dog does any of these, we can help.

Pulls on the leash

Walks feel like a fight. Every. Single. Day.

Reactive to other dogs

Lunging, barking, embarrassment at the park.

Won't come when called

Off-leash is a non-starter. You've given up.

Jumps on guests

Nobody wants to come over anymore.

Puppy chaos

House-training, biting, the whole circus.

Anxiety or aggression

You're walking on eggshells. It's exhausting.

You're not a bad owner. Your dog isn't broken. Both of you just need the right coach.

02 / How it works

No pressure. No guesswork. Just a clear path forward.

Free 20-min consult

A call to understand your dog, your goals, and whether we're the right fit. No pitch, no pressure.

Custom training plan

Written plan matched to your dog's breed, age, and specific behaviors — not a generic program.

Real, lasting results

In-home sessions, ongoing support, and training that sticks — for you and your dog. Lifetime text support included.

03 / See the transformation

Real dogs. Real results. Drag to compare.

Rex · 3yo Pit mix · came in fear-reactive, finished off-leash confident.

04 / Programs

Training that fits your dog, your life, your goals.

Transparent pricing. Structured packages. Every program includes lifetime text support.

Golden retriever puppy
For puppies

Puppy Foundations

$850 / 4 weeks

Set your puppy up for life with 4 weeks of structured in-home training.

Best for: 8wk – 6mo puppies
  • 4 private sessions
  • Socialization protocol
  • House training & crate
  • Basic manners & recall
  • Lifetime text support
Learn more
Chocolate lab on a walk
Intensive

Board & Train

$2,400 / 14 days

Dog stays with John for 2 weeks of full-immersion training.

Best for: Busy families
  • 14-day immersion
  • Daily video updates
  • 2 handoff sessions
  • 30-day follow-up
  • Lifetime text support
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05 / Wall of graduates

500+ dogs. Hundreds of families. One approach that works.

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Biscuit, a golden retriever puppy
Biscuit
Golden Puppy
Rex, a border collie mix
Rex
Border Collie
Nala, a corgi
Nala
Corgi
Duke, a golden puppy
Duke
Golden
Luna, a doodle
Luna
Doodle
Cooper, a chocolate lab
Cooper
Chocolate Lab
Max, a beagle
Max
Beagle
Bella, a samoyed
Bella
Samoyed
06 / Watch the work

Transformations you can see.

Luna's 6-week transformationReactive doodle → off-leash ready · 2:14
Rex's recall1:02
Nala's day 1 vs day 301:45
07 / In their words

Families, dogs, and a lot less chaos.

★★★★★
Google Review

"We'd already tried two other trainers. John did in four weeks what nobody else could. Our shepherd is a completely different dog."

Maria's dog Biscuit
Maria R.
Biscuit · German Shepherd · Hollywood
★★★★★
Google Review

"He doesn't just train the dog — he trains the owner. Honestly the best money we've spent on our dog."

David's dog Duke
David K.
Duke · Chocolate Lab · Fort Lauderdale
★★★★★
Google Review

"Calm, patient, and he gets results fast. Our puppy went from chaos to genuinely well-behaved in under a month."

Jessica's dog Nala
Jessica T.
Nala · Golden · Hallandale
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08 / About John

Years of experience. Hundreds of dogs. One approach that works.

John has been training dogs across South Florida for years — from eight-week-old puppies to rescues other trainers gave up on. His method is grounded in how dogs actually learn, not shortcuts or one-size-fits-all gimmicks.

Whether you've got a puppy who needs a foundation or a grown dog you're at your wit's end with, John meets you where you are and gets the work done.

AKC CGC Evaluator [Cert 2] IACP Member Fully insured LLC registered
— John [Lastname]
09 / Service area

In-home training across Broward County.

John comes to you — no crating up the car, no unfamiliar facility. Board & train clients drop off at our Hollywood base.

Hollywood Hallandale Beach Fort Lauderdale Pembroke Pines Davie Cooper City Dania Beach Plantation Aventura Miramar Weston Sunrise
10 / FAQ

Answers to the questions you're thinking.

  • All of Broward County — Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Davie, and surrounding areas. Outside that? Ask me.
  • I start puppies as young as 8 weeks. Adult dogs — any age. Old dog, new tricks, absolutely.
  • Balanced training grounded in relationship, clarity, and consistency. I tailor the approach to each dog — no rigid ideology.
  • Yes. Reactivity and aggression are some of my specialties. Book a free consult and we'll talk about your dog specifically.
  • Most clients see meaningful change within the first 2 sessions. Full transformation depends on the dog, but typically 4–8 weeks for deeper behavioral work.
  • All of them. From Chihuahuas to Cane Corsos. I've worked extensively with shepherds, pits, doodles, and working breeds.
  • Every program includes lifetime text support. If something comes up a year later, you still have me in your corner.
11 / Resources

Free help from the Sawgrass K9 blog.

Practical, no-fluff tips you can use tonight.

Let's get your dog where you want him.

Free 20-minute consult. No pressure, no pitch — just a real conversation about your dog.

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