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March 2023 by Kelvin Rojas
Experts. Based on science. not your neighborhood dog guy.
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December 2021 by Mittali Mehta
Hands down the best dog trainer in NJ! We spent 3 hours together going through all our challenges with our new golden doodle pup and she helped us correct our mistakes. I’d say she is literally the “guru” of dog training! My pup was completely different when we finished the training and I owe it all to Joana and her help. Thank you so so much!
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November 2021 by Stephanie Cannone
I cannot recommend Joana enough! I recently had her over for an in home session with my puppy Bowser. Im not exaggerating when I say I’ve noticed huge improvements immediately. He’s walking so much better and listening to commands and is eager to learn. In just a few days, we’ve gotten to the point where with just one hand movement and a noise, he excitingly goes running into his crate. It’s so amazing! I’m having so much fun working with him and training him now. I can’t wait to take her group classes! 10/10 highly recommend. So glad I took the time to research trainers and found Joana.
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April 2021 by Clint Galac
Joana was great in teaching proper communication between me and my puppy. Her lessons and training methods reinforce a positive and fruitful relationship between my puppy and I. She is very responsive with emails and is understanding when life happens and is willing to accommodate a make-up lesson over zoom. She has survived well through Covid and is compliant with Covid state protocol. She offers more than just puppy basics and will help you with any of your furbaby's needs. Joana is a great trainer for dogs and humans alike.
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March 2021 by Tori Magat
Joana is and so knowledgeable and I definitely trusted her with our 8 month old labradoodle. She was able to correct his leash pulling and gave us so many helpful tips regarding other unwanted behavior. Definitely recommend her and the positive reinforcement training!
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December 2020 by George Adams (GeoHazmat)
We've taken both group classes and private lessons over a period of 13 years. Enjoyed and learned from all of them. The only reason we stopped is because we moved out of state. I would highly recommend.
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September 2020 by Sandra Sung Garcia
I am a new puppy owner of a 3 month old, that my family had for 3 weeks. Literally spent 2 months before puppy pick up researching dog training, puppy behaviors, positive training, watched every me vs the dog/ Zak George / simpawticos you tube vids. Purchased all the gear in advance and after 2 weeks into training I was so tired. And worried I wasn’t getting anywhere. My friend recommended Joana and I was a bit reluctant to reach out at first because of all the prep work I put in and the money I had already spent but it was 150% worth it! Very professional and gave me confidence and my family confidence that our pup was not being ruined and he would grow up to be quite a fine adult doggie. She corrected some bad habits that I assumed were correct from watching videos. She taught and clarified training techniques that just can’t be learned from a prerecorded vid that is meant for the masses. I couldn’t be happier with my private training session with Joana and my pup has been so good since then, I joke that she either fixed him or broke him. Lol 5 thumbs up!! Even if you’ve done your homework, the real time personal training with YOUR pup makes a real difference.
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July 2020 by Jenny Vesta
We used Joanna back in 2003 for our rescue Otis. Shes great!
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January 2020 by Trisha Mainiero
Joana is an absolutely amazing trainer! She uses only positive reinforcement and teaches you to be be a better dog parent. I'm about to take my 3rd dog for puppy basics very soon and cant' wait to work with her again!
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November 2019 by Lisa Albro
When we adopted our puppy and were having issues with mouthing, getting him to walk on a leash, and separation anxiety. On the recommendation of another dog owner we knew, we called Sit and Stay. Joana came to our house to work with us, and her calm, expert instruction helped us to get past those issues. She had reasonable solutions, backed by good information, for every question I asked her. Plus, my dog responded very well to her.
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November 2019 by Mary Ann
Top Notch in her field! You cannot go wrong with Joana. She’s been at it for many years and knows her craft well. Kind, patient and teaches owners how to teach their puppies/dogs in the best way possible. Positive Training only ?????
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July 2019 by Mary Ann Puccia
Top Notch in her field! You cannot go wrong with Joana. She’s been at it for many years and knows her craft well. Kind, patient and teaches owners how to teach their puppies/dogs in the best way possible. Positive Training only
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July 2019 by Manuel Garcia
Since January of 2019, I've communicated twice w/Joanna by email to reschedule my Shitzu Gizmo's therapy dog test. For starters, I believe the therapy dog test was unfair for my now very ready 5 year old Shitzu Service dog to pass. Unfortunately, Joanna never followed-up on her emails to re-take therapy dog test.
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May 2019 by Amy Peller
Joana Watsky is a smart, dedicated, caring, and effective trainer of dogs (and their people)!!
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April 2019 by Morgan Gertler
There is no one else I trust more when it comes to my dogs wellbeing than Joana. She has worked with us for our shelter/emaciated/no previous training dog, and our well adjusted puppy. I really owe everything I know about dogs to her. She's taught me how to advocate for their health, proper socialization as well as space when they need it. (Learning how to speak up when someone is being too friendly or touchy with my dog who clearly doesn't like it) She's recommended vets and specialists who have all been AMAZING doctors (with fantastic bedside manner) and supported/helped us navigate some very scary health issues my one dog has had. Plus, she follows her own advice. She's a true dog lover and a dog owner herself. Her in home trainings are game changers and her classes are really great for bonding with and teaching your dog in a social environment.
