Jackie the Dog Trainer / SouthPaw Pet Care & Training

"I have trusted Jackie and her team with my fur babies since I moved to the Akron area 9 years ago. Jackie takes the time to get to know your home and your pets and makes you feel comfortable. I have a Boston Terrier with aggression issues and Jackie has been so understanding and thoughtful with who handles him. I have also done training sessions with Jackie and my 2 Bostons when my husband and I were getting ready to welcome a new (human) baby into the home. The training was surprisingly effective and we made the transition with our family seamlessly. Jackie has been invaluable to our family and I would highly recommend her and her team!"

"We had the best experience with Jackie! She is so knowledgeable, patient and reliable! She helped both me and my 7 month old Bernese Mt dog to learn basic skills to build confidence and trust with each other. She made the process of training so much easier! She was always available via chat on the app and followed up after the training to reinforce everything we went through. I loved the flexibility to train at my house, but also in real life scenarios at the park and in public spaces - with lots of distractions. I highly recommend working with Jackie to train a new puppy, or a dog of any age that needs to learn new skills. Thank you!"

"Jackie was a huge help and provided a great deal of support and knowledge when helping me train my foster dog - a very reactive beagle. She helped me understand my dog's needs and provided me with a variety of resources and tools for his training. She also helped me with a few other foster dogs who had separation anxiety. Jackie is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and eager to help people and their dogs. The results were amazing and I recommend her to everyone I know."

"Jackie's consistent and POSITIVE methods work! She truly loves dogs and it shows. She and her staff have helped us care for all of our pups through the years. Our newest boy came to us shy and nervous. With her POSITIVE and caring help, he is now happy and relaxed. Many thanks and much praise for Jackie!"

"Positive reinforcement training. Best trainer ever! Jackie is truly gifted in her ability to understand and communicate with dogs....(and people too). She has worked with Dolce for more than 15 years from his puppy years into his senior years…helping to address his changing needs as he ages. She continually seeks out educational opportunities and incorporates cutting edge training techniques supported by science and research. She is kind, caring and compassionate. Look no further for a trainer. We are so grateful that we found her."