Shane J.
Shane J.
Newberry, FL
Master Dog Trainer. Lasting Results
I completed Highland Canine’s 6-month Master Dog Trainer program, with 960+ hands-on hours and 35+ assessed practicals across behavior analysis, advanced obedience, public access, service dog tasks, competition, detection, search and rescue, and more. I’m professionally insured and owner-operated, and I bring that background into every case through careful assessment, a plan built for the life you’re actually living, and support that doesn’t disappear when the lesson ends. People come to me when they want this handled properly, and when they are ready for life at home to feel good again.
Behavior experience
Training skill set
What to expect
Consultation
The consultation is designed to give you a useful read from the start. We’ll talk through your dog’s history, daily routine, and the situations you most want to improve, then I’ll observe your dog in the environment where those patterns naturally show up. Please have your regular leash, collar or harness, and a few preferred treats ready. By the end, you’ll have a thoughtful assessment, clear priorities, and my recommendation for the most sensible next step. No pressure, just honest guidance based on what I see.
Sessions
Sessions are part coaching, part problem solving, and part reps. We work where the issue actually lives, whether that is at home, at the front door, on walks, around guests, or out in public with real distractions. I’ll coach you on handling, timing, reinforcement, and follow-through so the progress holds up beyond the lesson itself. Please have your dog’s usual leash, collar or harness, and a few preferred rewards ready if needed. You’ll leave knowing what we worked on, why it matters, and exactly what to practice before the next session.
More info
My methodology is rooted in positive reinforcement and LIMA principles, guided by the dog in front of me, not a rigid formula. I start with functional assessment—behavior in context, reinforcement history, environmental factors, arousal thresholds, and handler mechanics. From there I build clear compassionate communication, thoughtful structure, proactive management, systematic skill development via successive approximations, then stimulus control, generalization, and proofing so the work holds up in real life. When it isn't working, I adjust. The dog and the results always have the final say.
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Consultations
Sessions
Availability
Because I actively own and operate a professional dog training business, I’m careful not to overbook. My Rover availability is focused on weekday mornings and afternoons, with limited Saturday morning openings, so each dog gets thoughtful, consistent attention rather than squeezed-in sessions. When possible, I like to keep clients on a consistent schedule so progress remains steady from week to week.
Days available to train
What to expect
Consultation
The consultation is designed to give you a useful read from the start. We’ll talk through your dog’s history, daily routine, and the situations you most want to improve, then I’ll observe your dog in the environment where those patterns naturally show up. Please have your regular leash, collar or harness, and a few preferred treats ready. By the end, you’ll have a thoughtful assessment, clear priorities, and my recommendation for the most sensible next step. No pressure, just honest guidance based on what I see.
Sessions
Sessions are part coaching, part problem solving, and part reps. We work where the issue actually lives, whether that is at home, at the front door, on walks, around guests, or out in public with real distractions. I’ll coach you on handling, timing, reinforcement, and follow-through so the progress holds up beyond the lesson itself. Please have your dog’s usual leash, collar or harness, and a few preferred rewards ready if needed. You’ll leave knowing what we worked on, why it matters, and exactly what to practice before the next session.
More info
My methodology is rooted in positive reinforcement and LIMA principles, guided by the dog in front of me, not a rigid formula. I start with functional assessment—behavior in context, reinforcement history, environmental factors, arousal thresholds, and handler mechanics. From there I build clear compassionate communication, thoughtful structure, proactive management, systematic skill development via successive approximations, then stimulus control, generalization, and proofing so the work holds up in real life. When it isn't working, I adjust. The dog and the results always have the final say.
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Shane J.
Shane J.
Newberry, FL