Meet the Trainer
Hi, my name is Jayson and I am the owner and head trainer here at The Good Dog Project. I have a passion for dogs and the people who own them. I'm a dog owner, certified dog trainer, animal shelter volunteer and the Director of Behavior at a local dog rescue.
I went to Catch Canine Trainers Academy to obtain a better knowledge of dog behavior and graduated with a certificate in pet dog training (CPDT) in 2015. With years of experience in dog rescue and shelter work, I have seen and handled a wide range of behavior issues. In addition to my role at the shelter, I also foster dogs. Living with dogs who have issues like: separation anxiety, leash reactivity, resource guarding and just general unruly behaviors gives me the ability to relate to what you may be going through right now. I have a wide range of knowledge of each issue and how to work with them. Each dog and situation are different and we will work together to help you and your dog build a better relationship using modern science based methods.
-Jayson Arko
our Philosophy
We work with you and your dog to build a better relationship with science based training techniques. That means we do not use tools such as prong collars, e-collars ( shock collars) or choke chains. We do not believe in forcing or intimidating your dog into any action or behavior and instead use positive reinforcement with access to toys, play, treats and pets/ love. We ensure you understand what your dog needs or is asking for so you can mange them, and train them to the best of your ability so they feel safe, and ready to learn. The downfall or fallout to many of these tools and a dominance theory training style is a damaged relationship between you and your dog and also the risk of creating stress and fear around stimuli you are trying to get your dog to be “cool” with. Our goal is to teach your dog how to deal with their stress and anxiety, not to suppress it.
If you would like to read more about aversive training methods from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior click here
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