Hazel’s Story

Hazel - 4 Week Adult Obedience Program

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jake and Town and Country K9!

Our Newfoundland puppy, Hazel, was 20 weeks old when we entrusted her to Jake for four weeks of training. Before training, Hazel was accustomed to living up north on an acre of land and being a true free spirit. She had very limited exposure to the public, although she was always friendly and loved meeting people.

Our summers are spent at our beach house, where leash laws are strictly enforced. This was a completely different environment for Hazel. She was suddenly exposed to busy areas, people wanting to meet her, other dogs, and, of course, bunnies! She wanted to play with everything and everyone and would pull on her leash to get there.

Jake completely transformed her ability to listen, respond to commands, and remain focused, even in distracting environments. What impressed us most was the quality time and individual attention he gave Hazel. Her “classroom” wasn’t just a training facility — he took her on outings to new places so she could learn how to behave appropriately in real-world situations.

Throughout the four weeks, Jake kept us involved with daily videos and updates, which allowed us to see Hazel’s progress and made us feel like we were part of her training journey.

When the four weeks were over, Jake personally delivered Hazel to us at the beach house. He spent three hours training us, demonstrating the techniques he had taught Hazel and walking with us through the areas around our home where she would encounter the most distractions. He was always available afterward to answer our questions and provide guidance.

And when we had an issue after Hazel came home, Jake didn’t hesitate — he was immediately back onsite to help us. That level of commitment and support says everything about the kind of trainer he is.

Jake is professional, knowledgeable, patient, caring, and truly passionate about what he does. His training is extremely effective, but more importantly, he genuinely cares about the dogs entrusted to him. You can tell that he loves what he does and treats every dog as if they were his own.

Hazel has become a much happier, more confident, and better-behaved dog, and we feel so much more confident taking her out into the world with us.

We highly recommend Jake and Town and Country K9! If you are looking for someone who will not only train your dog but truly invest in your dog and your family, Jake is the person you want. He truly worked magic with our Hazel!