Helping Dogs and People Live in Harmony for Over a Decade.

Training on Martha’s Vineyard and Beyond!

  • Free telephone consultations.

    Dog training starts with a conversation.

  • Is life with your dog causing more stress than joy?

    Cultivating a healthy relationship that has mutual trust and respect can be greatly improved with a little coaching. If you have the right relationship with your dogs they will give you everything that they can.

  • Training on Martha's Vineyard and beyond!

    Mostly I do in home private lessons, but I’m also available for telephone consultations and occasionally travel for lessons as well.

  • Obedience, manners, tricks, preventing and correcting unwanted behaviors.

    Does your dog pretend it doesn’t understand English when you call it? Is your dog molesting and jumping on your houseguests? Is separation anxiety keeping you from living your life? Is your dog’s aggression causing you to walk it at odd hours in remote places? Is your puppy’s mouthing cutting you to ribbons?

    These are just some of the things we can help you with.

Services

I feel this is the best option for the majority of dogs and their owners. I want to empower you to have the tools to train your dog and create a program that fits your needs. The best person to train your pup is really you, beginning in your home environment and progressing to the outside world. I want to give you and your dog those skills.

Private, in home lessons

Done in your home, on your schedule.

Group lessons are a great way to work on behaviors your dog knows with the challenge of other dogs in close proximity.  Ideally training your dog and playing with your dog should be very similar.  If training becomes a game, then your dog doesn’t need to know it’s being trained! The goal of group lessons is to make known behaviors and engagement with the handler stronger. For more info click on the FAQ below.

If you are interested in doing a small group lesson with a few friends that can be arranged as well. In most of these cases it would be run more like a private lesson and the prerequisite individual lesson(s) may not be needed.

Group Lessons

A fun way to engage with your dog in challenging settings.

Puppy classes are held spring and fall at the Animal Shelter Martha’s Vineyard.  The focus begins with lots of puppy play time and learning obedience commands in a relaxed setting.  The value of having a well socialized puppy cannot be understated.  Too many dogs end up with behavioral issues that could have been easily avoided by getting off to a good start around other pups and some guidance.  Also, the cute factor is off the charts.

Puppy Socialization Class

Get off to a great start with your new four legged family member.  Who can resist a puppy party!

Build Confidence through clear communication

Stop feeling frustrated and confused.

End the jumping, biting, barking, pulling, lunging, destructive chewing, phobias, fear and anxiety. Learn the skills and tools you need for a better life with your best friend.

Create a better relationship with your dog through mutual respect and understanding.

What people are saying

  • My husband and I were beside ourselves when we called Jeremy because our 5-year old poodle was displaying signs of aggression. After doing a thorough evaluation of our dog’s history, Jeremy has been working with us to better understand and manage his behavior and has given us tools to help him feel more comfortable around strangers and to keep everyone safe. We have found Jeremy to be professional, knowledgeable, patient and kind, and are grateful to have him on our team.

    Cynthia Berman,

    Chilmark, MA and Delray Beach FL

  • "I have been working with Jeremy Jones at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard for several years now and I am so amazed with the progress the dogs have made. Jeremy is patient, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. I am really impressed at how each case is different and Jeremy figures out a solution for each problem. He has helped me understand my dogs’ behavior and how to communicate with them more effectively. I highly recommend Jeremy to anyone who wants to improve their relationship with their dog."

    Lisa Dawley

    Manager, Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard

  • Jeremy has been training my miniature poodle since he was a young puppy. Jeremy is patient, knowledgeable, reliable and very effective. I recommend Jeremy without any qualifications!

    Susan Crampton,

    Vineyard Haven, MA

  • Jeremy came to our aid at a very stressful time. The dog we loved had become aggressive.  After the first session we knew we had found the help we needed.  Jeremy is skilled and very effective and now we are too!

    Ken and Jeanette Ell

  • My cockapoo, Truffle, has been in training with Jeremy Jones for a few months now. When he first joined our family, friends were visiting and met him. At this time he showed some aggressive tendencies, the reason why I sought out a dog trainer. Truffle was joining our family along with our other cockapoo, OBie. After a month into training, the same friends came for another visit. In one month, they saw vast improvement in Truffle’s behavior! This change is due to following through with Jeremy’s effective training suggestions. No one can train their pet 24/7. When ones lifestyle is dynamic, Jeremy is realistic about training frequently at home and adjusts training appropriately. We would highly recommend training your dog with Jeremy.

    Jeff and Ken

    (Truffle and OBie)

    Oak Bluffs, MA