My first impression of Jimi came from my daughter, as she was working at Scottsdale Fashion Square and this wonderful man came into her store with an Airedale off leash and my daughter was so impressed! We knew from what she said that our future puppy would need this man to help train him. So we finally found him- THE DOG GURU. We got our puppy about a month ago and we are under Jimi’s guidance in his training methods. From day one, our whole family has been in awe of the knowledge and love he has for dogs. We are so excited to continue with him. If you are in need of training, you will not go wrong with Jimi. No nonsense, all common sense and what is best for the dog…
Kay Townley Harvey
Jan 2024
Jimi speaks “Dog” as my husband says. We have never had a dog who is as well behaved as Lady Bird. When Jimi picked her up at an early age honestly I was praying he would keep her. Airedales are very strong willed. Upon her return and “our” training we are absolutely in love with the best trained dog we’ve ever had. So many people stop us on walks or hikes commenting on how well behaved and trained she is. It’s so much fun having a dog that can walk off leash, not pull, and does as commanded. Thank you Jimi.
Mark S.
Jun 2023
We've had several dogs in the past, and various trainers. Nothing ever worked very well, and our dogs were always treat-demanding, poorly behaved, barking in the house, and difficult to walk due to leash-pulling/jumping/barking at other dogs. We had the same problem with our new dog Ollie, our beautiful standard red poodle. After failing several other trainers and various classes, we were referred to Jimi Livshitz of Your Dog Guru. After Jimi trained Ollie at his training facility, he brought Ollie back to us, then Jimi came to our house daily for a number of weeks to train us to be able to not only use all the commands, but to also teach us how to protect Ollie from danger, particularly from poorly controlled dogs. The results of his training are nothing short of a miracle! We are extremely happy! Compared to our pre-Jimi-trained anxious dog who incessantly barked, jumped on guests, ran all over the house, pulled on the leash and so forth (creating lots of misery for us), our post-training Ollie is a happy, loving, self-controlled, obedient dog! Amazingly, all the anxiety and nuisance behaviors are gone! He follows all commands happily, is under control and not distracted, walks off-leash next to our left leg, and plays and lounges with us in the front yard without need for a leash. He follows multiple commands without any problems including properly entering and exiting doors to and from the outside, heel, come, go to kennel, go to cot, place, sit, down, get up on the mailbox or wall, and get in and out of the pool. Ollie is now very happy, loves to play with us, runs on the treadmill unaided for 20 minutes twice a day for additional exercise (which he loves to do and looks forward to) and he does all this readily and without hesitation or needing to repeat commands. The word NO is never required or used now. All he wants is love and praise, and no treats are ever needed. We couldn't be happier. Jimi's training has facilitated an obedient, happy, healthy, and loving partnership for Ollie and us, literally transforming our lives. We feel sorry for all the poorly trained anxious dogs and owners out there. Jimi is a very strong advocate for dogs, and he will not allow punishment, leash neck-yanking, or choke chains to be used. Jimi gets our highest and most enthusiastic recommendation!
Sarah
Dec 2022
Amazingly knowledgable trainer!!!
Mari T.
Apr 2022
We walked away from our training with Jimmi with a whole new perspective on how to treat our dog, how to break our own bad habits and question why we even do some of the things we do with our dog. It was so eye opening, and he's so compassionate in how he delivers his training. No shaming. Just learning. He's a master at his craft.
doug fox
Sep 2021
Jimmy is always such a good hearted man and really loves the animals and what he does... I will continue to look to him for guidance, tune ups or care for my animals....
Gina Forrest
Jun 2020
Jimi was referred to me by a good friend. Sending my one year old Weimaraner to him 5 years ago was the best decision I have ever made and the best money I ever spent! Freddy goes with me everywhere. He will lay on a restaurant patio while we eat dinner and lay at my feet on a plane. Wouldn’t be able to without Jimi’s expertise and love of dogs! And an added bonus once you’ve had your dog trained with Jimi, he will board them for you if you can’t travel with your dog. So I know he’s safe and in a familiar place getting a little bit of a refresher. A dog is your best friend and family member, don’t you want the best for him or her?!
Jenn Perry
Jun 2020
I purchased the online interactive training program a few weeks after I got my Belgian malinois/Australian Shepherd puppy. He is now 22 weeks old and progressing his destructive behaviors that he had prior to purchasing the training has diminished. Every time I have had any questions or concerns even prior to purchasing program YDG has responded promptly within at least 24 hrs which is incredible considering they not only do hands on training at their main facility but also the online interactive training as well. I am very pleased with this online interactive training and I have learned many things about how I, as the dog owner, needed to change my approach to certain things as well. This program is not only for the dogs to learn but in order to be fully effective us owners need to be all in and open for change also. Since I purchased the program I have changed some things and it has resulted in nothing but positive things. My puppy is now better disciplined and trained than most dogs around here where I live which is impressive since he is only 22 weeks old. I absolutely recommend the dog guru and have shared my experience with my coworkers and friends but the most eye opening thing is that they all can see the difference in my puppy week by week! Thank you dog guru for all your help you have already provided me and my puppy we are excited to be a part of your program and are excited to continue progressing!
Mary Stanley
Apr 2020
We’ve only had this for a few days and my husband keeps saying “What he says works!”. Wish we had this information when we first got our puppy. Easy to understand and implement. Would recommend to any dog owner.
Mary Stanley
Apr 2020
We’ve only had this for a few days and my husband keeps saying “What he says works!”. Wish we had this information when we first got our puppy. Easy to understand and implement. Would recommend to any dog owner.
Bonnie Formia
My first impression of Jimi came from my daughter, as she was working at Scottsdale Fashion Square and this wonderful man came into her store with an Airedale off leash and my daughter was so impressed! We knew from what she said that our future puppy would need this man to help train him. So we finally found him- THE DOG GURU. We got our puppy about a month ago and we are under Jimi’s guidance in his training methods. From day one, our whole family has been in awe of the knowledge and love he has for dogs. We are so excited to continue with him. If you are in need of training, you will not go wrong with Jimi. No nonsense, all common sense and what is best for the dog…
Kay Townley Harvey
Jimi speaks “Dog” as my husband says. We have never had a dog who is as well behaved as Lady Bird. When Jimi picked her up at an early age honestly I was praying he would keep her. Airedales are very strong willed. Upon her return and “our” training we are absolutely in love with the best trained dog we’ve ever had. So many people stop us on walks or hikes commenting on how well behaved and trained she is. It’s so much fun having a dog that can walk off leash, not pull, and does as commanded. Thank you Jimi.
Mark S.
We've had several dogs in the past, and various trainers. Nothing ever worked very well, and our dogs were always treat-demanding, poorly behaved, barking in the house, and difficult to walk due to leash-pulling/jumping/barking at other dogs. We had the same problem with our new dog Ollie, our beautiful standard red poodle. After failing several other trainers and various classes, we were referred to Jimi Livshitz of Your Dog Guru. After Jimi trained Ollie at his training facility, he brought Ollie back to us, then Jimi came to our house daily for a number of weeks to train us to be able to not only use all the commands, but to also teach us how to protect Ollie from danger, particularly from poorly controlled dogs. The results of his training are nothing short of a miracle! We are extremely happy! Compared to our pre-Jimi-trained anxious dog who incessantly barked, jumped on guests, ran all over the house, pulled on the leash and so forth (creating lots of misery for us), our post-training Ollie is a happy, loving, self-controlled, obedient dog! Amazingly, all the anxiety and nuisance behaviors are gone! He follows all commands happily, is under control and not distracted, walks off-leash next to our left leg, and plays and lounges with us in the front yard without need for a leash. He follows multiple commands without any problems including properly entering and exiting doors to and from the outside, heel, come, go to kennel, go to cot, place, sit, down, get up on the mailbox or wall, and get in and out of the pool. Ollie is now very happy, loves to play with us, runs on the treadmill unaided for 20 minutes twice a day for additional exercise (which he loves to do and looks forward to) and he does all this readily and without hesitation or needing to repeat commands. The word NO is never required or used now. All he wants is love and praise, and no treats are ever needed. We couldn't be happier. Jimi's training has facilitated an obedient, happy, healthy, and loving partnership for Ollie and us, literally transforming our lives. We feel sorry for all the poorly trained anxious dogs and owners out there. Jimi is a very strong advocate for dogs, and he will not allow punishment, leash neck-yanking, or choke chains to be used. Jimi gets our highest and most enthusiastic recommendation!
Sarah
Amazingly knowledgable trainer!!!
Mari T.
We walked away from our training with Jimmi with a whole new perspective on how to treat our dog, how to break our own bad habits and question why we even do some of the things we do with our dog. It was so eye opening, and he's so compassionate in how he delivers his training. No shaming. Just learning. He's a master at his craft.
doug fox
Jimmy is always such a good hearted man and really loves the animals and what he does... I will continue to look to him for guidance, tune ups or care for my animals....
Gina Forrest
Jimi was referred to me by a good friend. Sending my one year old Weimaraner to him 5 years ago was the best decision I have ever made and the best money I ever spent! Freddy goes with me everywhere. He will lay on a restaurant patio while we eat dinner and lay at my feet on a plane. Wouldn’t be able to without Jimi’s expertise and love of dogs! And an added bonus once you’ve had your dog trained with Jimi, he will board them for you if you can’t travel with your dog. So I know he’s safe and in a familiar place getting a little bit of a refresher. A dog is your best friend and family member, don’t you want the best for him or her?!
Jenn Perry
I purchased the online interactive training program a few weeks after I got my Belgian malinois/Australian Shepherd puppy. He is now 22 weeks old and progressing his destructive behaviors that he had prior to purchasing the training has diminished. Every time I have had any questions or concerns even prior to purchasing program YDG has responded promptly within at least 24 hrs which is incredible considering they not only do hands on training at their main facility but also the online interactive training as well. I am very pleased with this online interactive training and I have learned many things about how I, as the dog owner, needed to change my approach to certain things as well. This program is not only for the dogs to learn but in order to be fully effective us owners need to be all in and open for change also. Since I purchased the program I have changed some things and it has resulted in nothing but positive things. My puppy is now better disciplined and trained than most dogs around here where I live which is impressive since he is only 22 weeks old. I absolutely recommend the dog guru and have shared my experience with my coworkers and friends but the most eye opening thing is that they all can see the difference in my puppy week by week! Thank you dog guru for all your help you have already provided me and my puppy we are excited to be a part of your program and are excited to continue progressing!
Mary Stanley
We’ve only had this for a few days and my husband keeps saying “What he says works!”. Wish we had this information when we first got our puppy. Easy to understand and implement. Would recommend to any dog owner.
Mary Stanley
We’ve only had this for a few days and my husband keeps saying “What he says works!”. Wish we had this information when we first got our puppy. Easy to understand and implement. Would recommend to any dog owner.