8/27/2020
Jennifer B. Indian Wells, CA
We had a very useful virtual 90-minute appointment with Janine in which we covered several issues requiring some guidance with our new 3-month old puppy. We sent her a short video in advance that captured some antics & misbehaviors of our little darling Cavapoo. She outlined steps we needed to take in some scenarios and gave us optimism in othet cases that we are heading in the right direction with a couple of tweaks here & there. We highly recommend Janine Allen because she helped us with our requests as well as those we didn't think to ask that she knew would be helpful. We appreciated her positive attitude; it gave us the encouragement we needed.
Jennifer B. Indian Wells, CA
We had a very useful virtual 90-minute appointment with Janine in which we covered several issues requiring some guidance with our new 3-month old puppy. We sent her a short video in advance that captured some antics & misbehaviors of our little darling Cavapoo. She outlined steps we needed to take in some scenarios and gave us optimism in othet cases that we are heading in the right direction with a couple of tweaks here & there. We highly recommend Janine Allen because she helped us with our requests as well as those we didn't think to ask that she knew would be helpful. We appreciated her positive attitude; it gave us the encouragement we needed.
10/20/2015
Suzanne M. Rancho Mirage, CA
I had experience with two other trainers before finding Janine. Janine has such an innate understanding of dogs and, more importantly their human owners, that it is a joy to work with her. Her method of training is by positive reinforcement and I watched with amazement at how she transformed our dog. I left him with Janine for a week of training him to travel in a pet carrier, respond to various commands and to not bark when the doorbell rang. I call her "the real dog whisperer" as she really knows how to train dogs to be responsive to commands through positive reinforcement and love. Janine is a total pro!!
4/10/2019
Deanna J. Solana Beach, CA
I don't even know where to start. I would give a million stars if I could! Janine is far the best trainer I have ever come across. She is able to get into a dogs head, knowing his needs, and reactions. She is a pleasure to work with. I think my pup liked her better than me :-(
She was a pro at assessing my pups needs and abilities. I have a 9 month old Standard Poodle that she trained in 2 weeks to be my Service Dog. In two weeks he received 4 Blue Ribbons! Wow!! CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and Trick Dog!! I didn't even know he could do tricks. I can now take him anywhere. My pup is confident, and well behaved. Most importantly, she trained me. Team work is the key to a well behaved dog. My expectations were met ten fold. I will never go anywhere else. I live 3 hours away from Janine. If I have to go out of town without my pup, I will drive the 3 hours to board him with her. This is NOT a boarding kennel facility. Janine's services are performed in her home with lots of love, and of course doggie training structure.
My pup and I are lucky to have Janine in our life. Thank you Janine for all of your care, love and dedication.
Deanna J. Solana Beach, CA
I don't even know where to start. I would give a million stars if I could! Janine is far the best trainer I have ever come across. She is able to get into a dogs head, knowing his needs, and reactions. She is a pleasure to work with. I think my pup liked her better than me :-(
She was a pro at assessing my pups needs and abilities. I have a 9 month old Standard Poodle that she trained in 2 weeks to be my Service Dog. In two weeks he received 4 Blue Ribbons! Wow!! CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and Trick Dog!! I didn't even know he could do tricks. I can now take him anywhere. My pup is confident, and well behaved. Most importantly, she trained me. Team work is the key to a well behaved dog. My expectations were met ten fold. I will never go anywhere else. I live 3 hours away from Janine. If I have to go out of town without my pup, I will drive the 3 hours to board him with her. This is NOT a boarding kennel facility. Janine's services are performed in her home with lots of love, and of course doggie training structure.
My pup and I are lucky to have Janine in our life. Thank you Janine for all of your care, love and dedication.
4/10/2015
Pete S. Palm Springs, CA
JANINE SAVED THE DAY. Our 2 year old boxer was a bully over toys, people, pets, guarding us, and we were powerless with him. We were even asked to stop going to the local dog park!
Here's how she worked her magic:
1) No no's. Everything positive.
2) Short time outs of 30 seconds. That worked like magic, three times and he stopped barking at window and door.
3) Ignored him when he whined or pursued us for of play. Sounds stupid, but she put us in control of our dog!!
4) Trained us to train him, trained him to respond to us.
5) Used only positive words, with us and the dog, and made his food the reward for doing what we wanted.
Results:
1) He listens and does as what we want.
2) Now plays with other dogs, without escalation to bully.
3) No longer obsessed with the ball and Frisbee, even lets dogs he knows take it out of his mouth.
4) Greets new people with a handshake, even in stores or cafe's.
5) He went from begrudgingly sitting/coming when called, to just so happy to please.
6) After her training of us and him, he loves to learn new things, and we love teaching him new things.
7) We now have the best trained, best behaving, dog in the park !!!!
8) With Janine's help he now loves to 'perform' a routine we taught him. Just strung single tricks together and now he'll: Come,sit,shake,beg,down,play dead,roll over,up,dance,back up 4 paces, and finally sit/down and hold up one paw.
So he went from a bully who picked fights with other dogs, to a performer who loves to show off. We could not be happier.
Thanks, Janine
Pete S. Palm Springs, CA
JANINE SAVED THE DAY. Our 2 year old boxer was a bully over toys, people, pets, guarding us, and we were powerless with him. We were even asked to stop going to the local dog park!
Here's how she worked her magic:
1) No no's. Everything positive.
2) Short time outs of 30 seconds. That worked like magic, three times and he stopped barking at window and door.
3) Ignored him when he whined or pursued us for of play. Sounds stupid, but she put us in control of our dog!!
4) Trained us to train him, trained him to respond to us.
5) Used only positive words, with us and the dog, and made his food the reward for doing what we wanted.
Results:
1) He listens and does as what we want.
2) Now plays with other dogs, without escalation to bully.
3) No longer obsessed with the ball and Frisbee, even lets dogs he knows take it out of his mouth.
4) Greets new people with a handshake, even in stores or cafe's.
5) He went from begrudgingly sitting/coming when called, to just so happy to please.
6) After her training of us and him, he loves to learn new things, and we love teaching him new things.
7) We now have the best trained, best behaving, dog in the park !!!!
8) With Janine's help he now loves to 'perform' a routine we taught him. Just strung single tricks together and now he'll: Come,sit,shake,beg,down,play dead,roll over,up,dance,back up 4 paces, and finally sit/down and hold up one paw.
So he went from a bully who picked fights with other dogs, to a performer who loves to show off. We could not be happier.
Thanks, Janine
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8/09/2018
Christine M. Ojai, CA
We are so lucky to have Janine Allen in Ojai, Ca this summer! A gentle common sense reward based training technique.
Christine M. Ojai, CA
We are so lucky to have Janine Allen in Ojai, Ca this summer! A gentle common sense reward based training technique.
5/5/2017
Bill R. Palm Desert, CA
Janine has helped us with our dog off and on for several years (Temperamental Labradoodle)
She has tamed the beast. With her positive reinforcement training and her understanding of animals and their owners. She is the Greatest.
Bill R. Palm Desert, CA
Janine has helped us with our dog off and on for several years (Temperamental Labradoodle)
She has tamed the beast. With her positive reinforcement training and her understanding of animals and their owners. She is the Greatest.
01/14/2016
Cindy F. Rochester, WA
I am a breeder of Labrador Retrievers and compete in Conformation, obedience, Rally and Hunt Tests. Janine has help me with my training procedures in so many ways I cannot begin to list them. She has a way with dogs that is beyond words.
I highly recommend anyone who is in need of a reliable and responsible dog trainer to contact Janine. You will not be sorry.
Cindy F. Rochester, WA
I am a breeder of Labrador Retrievers and compete in Conformation, obedience, Rally and Hunt Tests. Janine has help me with my training procedures in so many ways I cannot begin to list them. She has a way with dogs that is beyond words.
I highly recommend anyone who is in need of a reliable and responsible dog trainer to contact Janine. You will not be sorry.
1/18/2016
Jami L. Santa Clarita, CA
I have known Janine both personally and professionally for over 35 years. She has worked with animals and trained them for many decades. Janine always places the well-being of her pupils, the dogs, at the forefront of any training she does. She is equally good at showing their people how to work through problems and recognizes this is key in management of common dog training issues. I would highly recommend Janine as a dog trainer in any capacity. Her compassion, knowledge, work ethic and commitment to continuing education make her a rare find in a field full of supposed dog "trainers". Decades of knowledge, commitment to animals and a humane approach make her a perfect choice for any dog and their family.
Jami LoVullo
Best Friends Animal Society/Mission Hills
Behavior and Enrichment Lead
Jami L. Santa Clarita, CA
I have known Janine both personally and professionally for over 35 years. She has worked with animals and trained them for many decades. Janine always places the well-being of her pupils, the dogs, at the forefront of any training she does. She is equally good at showing their people how to work through problems and recognizes this is key in management of common dog training issues. I would highly recommend Janine as a dog trainer in any capacity. Her compassion, knowledge, work ethic and commitment to continuing education make her a rare find in a field full of supposed dog "trainers". Decades of knowledge, commitment to animals and a humane approach make her a perfect choice for any dog and their family.
Jami LoVullo
Best Friends Animal Society/Mission Hills
Behavior and Enrichment Lead
11/29/2018
Susan D. La Quinta, CA
I highly recommend Janine Allen. She is a master dog trainer and even more important, she is an amazing dog owner trainer. She cares about the dog's behavior, human interaction and their overall health and well-being. She saved my puppy's life with her knowledge and compassion of K-9s. I'm well trained and, thus, my puppy is well behaved. Thank you Janine.
1/18/2017
Gina V. Seattle, WA
She's the Real Deal - the Dog Whisperer. My 2 year old female German Shepherd loves to greet people with a leap in the air which has me cringing every time the door bell rings. With Janine's help and her logical response it's quite a logical approach...don't allow her to get near our guests until she behaves. So that means being 'put away' or on a very short leash until she can calm down. And best of all we can go on walks now where She isn't Walking Me. With Janine's training and being consistent on my part I've got a great walking companion who I Now enjoy walking with.
Gina V. Seattle, WA
She's the Real Deal - the Dog Whisperer. My 2 year old female German Shepherd loves to greet people with a leap in the air which has me cringing every time the door bell rings. With Janine's help and her logical response it's quite a logical approach...don't allow her to get near our guests until she behaves. So that means being 'put away' or on a very short leash until she can calm down. And best of all we can go on walks now where She isn't Walking Me. With Janine's training and being consistent on my part I've got a great walking companion who I Now enjoy walking with.
1/14/2016
Mary M. Willowbrook, IL
When my beloved professionally trained Tek died, I grieved. I also ended up with a poodle/bichon rescue that a neighbor down the street rejected. His name is Harry Bosch and he is active, fun loving, social, and loves to please.
Did I mention active? Did I mention that after a lifetime of dogs, some well trained, some not, I had never had a shelter rescue?
Cue Janine.
Harry is a wonderful dog and she was equally up to the task of matching his wit, step for step. He quickly learned his name and come. It was important to me that he learn to ignore other dogs while walking on his leash. This is a toughie because he is so social by nature. Janine was more than up to the challenge and by using patience, repetition, and skill, Harry now walks on his leash and has lowered his social expectations for every outing.
Janine is professional in every aspect. Phone calls, texts and emails are promptly returned. Home lessons began and ended on time. She understands the level of training needed for each situation. Harry will never compete in obedience and we do not expect that level of training. Every time we tried to explain what behavior it was we wanted, or wanted to lose, she had an immediate activity to accomplish it.
I highly recommend Janine.
Mary M. Willowbrook, IL
When my beloved professionally trained Tek died, I grieved. I also ended up with a poodle/bichon rescue that a neighbor down the street rejected. His name is Harry Bosch and he is active, fun loving, social, and loves to please.
Did I mention active? Did I mention that after a lifetime of dogs, some well trained, some not, I had never had a shelter rescue?
Cue Janine.
Harry is a wonderful dog and she was equally up to the task of matching his wit, step for step. He quickly learned his name and come. It was important to me that he learn to ignore other dogs while walking on his leash. This is a toughie because he is so social by nature. Janine was more than up to the challenge and by using patience, repetition, and skill, Harry now walks on his leash and has lowered his social expectations for every outing.
Janine is professional in every aspect. Phone calls, texts and emails are promptly returned. Home lessons began and ended on time. She understands the level of training needed for each situation. Harry will never compete in obedience and we do not expect that level of training. Every time we tried to explain what behavior it was we wanted, or wanted to lose, she had an immediate activity to accomplish it.
I highly recommend Janine.