Agility · Certified · Positive Reinforcement · Sparks

Dog Training by PJ

Dog Training by PJ has been teaching group classes in Sparks, Nevada since 2002, from its own training facility. Methods are force-free. Classes cover puppies, basic obedience, recall and lead manners, and the list extends to agility, scent and nosework, service and therapy dog training, and AKC Trick Titles test preparation. The listed credential is CPDT-KA.

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Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer
4.7 / 5
Reputation
4.2
Ethics
5.0
Credentials
5.0
Service breadth
3.8
Training methods
Force-free
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Dog Training by PJ’s reputation score is 4.2 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 66% of the trainers we list.

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How is Dog Training by PJ rated?

Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score

Reputation 30% of the score
4.2
From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score
5.0
Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score
5.0
CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).
Service breadth 5% of the score
3.8
1 way to train (group class), and help with 9 kinds of problem.

How does Dog Training by PJ compare with other Sparks dog trainers?

Counted from the 3 trainers listed in Sparks.

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  • What will I need to practise between sessions?

About Dog Training by PJ

Helps with
Puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash, service dog, scent/nosework, agility, therapy dog, AKC Trick Titles Test Prep
How they train
Group class
Credentials
CPDT-KA
Established
2002
Service area
Sparks, Nevada & surrounding areas
Good to know
Established 2002; Dedicated training facility
Achievements
Accredited Business (since 2002) with an A+ rating.
Opening hours
Mon 5:30pm–8pmTue 10am–8pmWed 5:30pm–8pmThu 9am–8pmSat 9am–1:30pmSun 9am–8:30pm
Address
385 Freeport Blvd, Sparks, Nevada 89431
Phone
+1 775-828-0748

Sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners
Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period
Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners
Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity
Agility TrainingFun obstacle course training for fitness and mental stimulation
Service/Therapy Dog TrainingTraining for service or therapy dog certification

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