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Your New Best Friend

 

At Bark for attention Out Dog Training, we believe the best way to transform behavior is working through the problem, together. We meet you and your dog for a one-on-one training session out in the real world: at your home, your neighborhood park, a favorite restaurant patio, you name it… By assessing the problem-behavior out in the real world, we identify why your dog is acting out. Once the source of the misbehavior has been identified, we adapt our selection of tools and techniques, a combination of high-value rewards and fair consequences, to find what works best for you and your dog. Our one-on-one training produces confident and well-mannered dogs and teaches you the techniques to keep up the success.

 MEET JAMAAL

After retiring from the Army, Jamaal’s journey into the dog training world began with the training of his own service dog, Sarge. Jamaal began working for an organization training service dogs for disabled veterans – and this is when he discovered his true passion. After graduating Catch Canine Academy he became a certified dog trainer and started his own dog training business.

Hi, I'm Jamaal!

I'm a canine coach and founder of Bark For Attention. I specialize in coaching frustrated dog owners, helping them build an incredible relationship with their canine companion and unlock a dream life together.

CPDT: A Certified Dog Training, graduate from Catch Canine Academy

APDT: A full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

AKC: A full member of the AKC instructor & Evaluator

MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

We should never underestimate the importance of a healthy and respectful relationship between our Dogs. We strive not only to just proved you with a training service, but an experience of learning a new way of communicating with your fury Family. The Training we will do isn't only about fixing whats wrong or modifying their behavior its also about learning what is your dogs needs and personality. You are their guide and guardian in our human world. We aim to create a healthy environment that your dog needs and deserves to live out their best lives in our human world.

OUR TRAINING PROCESS

UNDERSTAND YOUR CHALLENGES & GOALS

First, we learn about the challenges you are facing and your big goal for our training. Some owners have a dream of simply walking down the street, others aspire to do an off-leash hike with their dog. No matter the objective, we can tailor the session to achieve those goals.

DECIDE ON LOCATION

Once we’ve learned more about your objectives, we determine the best place to hold the training session. Depending on the behavior challenges and your goals, we may meet at your home, at a local park, the dog park – the aim is to work in the environment where the challenges can be observed live.

ASSESSMENT

At your one-on-one session, we’ll seek out those situations that pose the biggest challenge. This could be walking by “that one house” in your neighborhood with the dogs or perhaps it is greeting house guests. After observing the behavior in real time, we can quickly get to work!

GET TO WORK

We suggest an action plan that includes a variety of tools, techniques and methods that will best help reduce the misbehavior and get you closer to achieving your goals. You’re in the driver seat, so we make sure you are comfortable and feel confident employing any tools and methods we recommend.

TEACH YOU THE SKILLS

After we establish a tool set and action plan, we build a new foundation and turn the leash over to you. Our training focuses on giving you the skills you need to ensure you can keep up the success once the trainer has gone home

WHAT WE OFFER

  • IN PERSON TRAINING

    Dog and puppy training with a professional dog behavior expert at your home or out in the real world.

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  • VIRTUAL TRAINING

    Virtual dog and puppy training with a dog behavior expert and professional trainer from the comfort of your own home.

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  • E-LEARNING

    Learn the Bark For Attention way with online courses and a friendly community of dog owners just like you.

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  • Our Journey

    Your Dog is Unique. & you are Unique too. Training only works if it fits your lifestyle. So lets build a training plan based on your training goals, your dog’s personality and learning style. Training will consist of building a communication system for you and your dog to comprehend.

  • Lets Train

    As your personal dog trainer, I’ll do as much of the training for you as possible. We will build your relationship with your dog through a communication system, structure, using step by step instructions hands on practice and demonstration together. 

  • On-going Support

    Training is a journey not a set destination!  I am dedicated & passionate in providing  you with ongoing support and resources needed to live a stress free life with your furry family member. We want to empower you with all of the tools and techniques to be able to deal with future challenges!

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 FAQ’S

Got questions? Bark For Attention has answers!

HERE are some of those frequently asked questions:

+ Is Jamaal the right trainer for you?

All training is science-based training courtesy of Dr. Ian Dunbar. I use positive reinforcement and scientifically sound training techniques for a fun process and long-lasting results. There is a hierarchy to training and there are dogs/situations that may result in different approaches and techniques.

I’m not like a lot of other trainers. What I offer is something truly unique — unique because I break down the walls that are keeping you from living the best life with your dog, and then we rebuild from the ground up together. My training is intense and life-changing. Working with me means you have to bring as much to the table as I do (and I bring a lot)! You have to be willing to work hard and be committed to making the changes in your life that need to be made. If you think you’re ready to go the distance with your dog, then we'll be a great match! Everyone around your dog influences him, so I need everybody to be on board with everything – my tools, my techniques, my philosophy, the exercise, and the household management program.

P.S. Exercise and routine is key to the success of my training.

+ What is your style of training?

We are take scentific approach of learning therory using postivie reenforcement primarily. However we also use a Balanced Training at Bark For Attention, sometimes referred to as “Yes/No” Training. This approach training as a way to give our dogs interruptive feedback. Feedback is essential to providing dogs the information regarding which type of behavior is wanted and unwanted. Interruptive feedback means we are giving the dogs immediate feedback (positive or negative) so that dogs understand what the owner wants. Interrupting dogs at the moment directly ties the negative behavior to the negative consequence or the positive behavior to the positive consequence. Basically, we use both rewards and negative consequences to train your dog.

+ What tools do you use?

We use a variety of tools at Bark For Attention Dog Training. Each tool is selected for your unique dog. Here is a list of some of the tools we frequently use:

• Treats • Air Tool • Prong Collar • No Pull Harness • Halti Head Collar

+ Do you finance or have payment plans?

We do not currently finance, we do have payment plans as follows.

Testimonials

  • Since our first session with Jamaal at the beginning of 2019, we've been devoted to him every move. There are other lessons I wish to take with both of my labs. We have already taken: puppy training; canine good citizen; and basic obedience. Jamaal has taught us how to communicate with our dogs and improve our relationship.

    DARWIN GREEN

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