About Me

Hi, my name is Jackson, I am the CEO and owner of Freedom of Dog Training Academy here in Salem, Oregon. Freedom of dog Training Academy uses, force-free up to date science base methods that will help your dog learn and succeed faster in their training. Dogs are my life, love and passion. They’ve helped me grow, learn and know how to appreciate life. They are my motivation to become successful dog trainer, and they motivate me every day to help others learn and be confident dog handlers. I would love to train your dogs! I advocate for Service Dogs and their handlers, I feel like this is important to me so I can better help my clients, and their Service dogs. Helping dogs and their owners learn the basic understanding of their dog’s behavior I change one dog at a time to be successful. There is no Magic formula for all dogs but there is a formula for each dog. I also know that learning from the ground up is best for any dog it’s like shaping your dog one step at a time. I like to see our dog community have faith and positive results with their fur babies we all can learn together as a team to help a fur babies succeed. I have experience training dogs for over 20 years, this includes Service Dog training as well. So, know you are in good hands. I am also LGBTQIA- Friendly. My Philosophy There are NO bad dogs just dogs that need guidance, Direction and love. Why did I decide to become a dog trainer. How I become a dog trainer it started when I was walking my dog and saw some people struggling with their dogs so I ask if they needed help and ask if you would like better way of doing the commands so I show them and they were like WOW how did you do that I said easy it takes patients and love and consistency to get the dog where you want it. I have been very passionate about dogs all my life. Being a dog trainer helps me and my clients and their dogs to have a better bond with each other. I have my IDTP certification. Also, have my IDBS Certification.

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Our Services

Hi, there I have a passion for providing excellent service to my clients and their fur babies. My number one priority is your satisfaction and the safety of your dog. We use force-free up to date science base methods to help your dog succeed. I use shaping to work with you and your dog to develop a good foundation that fits the need of your best friend. I like to see our dog community have faith and positive results with their fur babies we all can learn together as a team. Kowing that you and your best friend are in good hands… and your dog will have good manners when your training is done. I train in Oregon area Only. I have you come to me for in person training 1 hr. per week but DURING WINTERTIME I DO VIRTRAIL TRAININGS. Payments plans are due on each month when you come to your trainings. Payments for packages are due on first training session. Payments are non-refundable. We take Cash and Credit Cards and checks and PayPal are accepted. If you cancel on the same day, it’s a 100-dollar late fee. I am also insured by State Farm. I DO NOT DO BOARD AND TRAIN. If you would like Board and Train, I know someone who can. There is a free 1–2-hour consultation.

I DO NOT DO PROTECTIONS DOGS
OR DOG ON DOG AGRESSION
OR BAORD AND TRAINS

Thank You
From all of us at Freedom of Dog Training Academy Team

Puppy Packages

$40 Per session
$320 for 8 weeks
$960 for 24 weeks

  1. Go Potty

2. Name Recognition

3. Loose Leash Walking

4. "Come"

5. Stay

6. Down

7. Heel

8. Off

9. No

10. Kennel training

11. Chewing on furniture/walls

12. Stealing clothing/Food

13. Boundaries in the home/ environment

14. Reliable Recall

15. Wait

16. Take It

17. Watch Me

18. Drop It

19. Leave It

20. Door/Car Manners

Behavior Modification:

Packages

$60 per session
$500 for 16 weeks
$1,200 for 24 weeks

First things we do before training:
Risk Assessment to see where your dog is.
And Medical Assessment from your veterinarian to see if the dog’s problems are due to medical concern before trainings.


The 4 stages in Behavior Modification

1. Contemplation (Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready, sure of wanting, or lacks confidence to make a change.

2.Preparation/Determination (Getting ready to change) Action/Willpower (Changing behavior).

3.Action/Willpower (Changing behavior).

4.Maintenance (Maintaining the behavior change).

Mild to Server issues like:

Jumping on people

Chewing

Play biting.

Separation Anxiety

Digging

Mild Reactivity

Resource Guarding

Begging

Leash Pulling

Fears and Phobias

House Training

Biting

Barking

Fearful of people and gender

Basic and Advanced Obedience Training

Packages:

$45 Per session $360 for 8 weeks
$800 for 24 weeks

What you will learn:

  1. Stay

  1. Sit

  2. Come

  3. Down

  4. Heel

  5. Off

  6. No

  7. Loose Lash Walking

  8. Door/Car Manners

  9. Off Leash Manners

10. Reliable Recall

Service Dog Program

2 Year Service Dog Program: $1,200 for 96 sessions. Optional Payment Plan of $200 for 6 months.

Our Service Dog Program is to provide skilled, devoted companions to support and assist veterans, and others with disabilities, creating teams focused on building a life of greater freedom and independence. We provide individual tasks for every need of our clients and their dogs. Before any mobility work your dog must be cleared by a licenses veterinarian for hip and shoulders checked and must show proof of that exam if the dog passes the exam we can proceeded with training.

Some of the tasks your dog will learn:

Deep Pressure Therapy

Interrupt harmful Behaviors

Retrieve Emergency Medicine

Nightmare Interruption

Find an Exit

Mobility Support

Interrupt Anxiety attacks

Alert to Alarms / Doorbells or knocks

Balance Assistance

retrieve items like phone

Alert To Handlers Name

Alerts: The dog is trained to recognize and alert the handler to specific triggers or onset of symptoms

Things I Train Your Dog For

Diabetes

Mobility

PTSD

Medical Alert/Response

Opening and closing doors/cabinets

Turning on and off lights

Hearing Alert/all sounds

Interrupt nightmares.

Retrieve emergency medications.

Alert Tasks

Pressure Therapy

Psychiatric service dog

Seizure Alert Dog

Seeing Eye Dog

Military Discount

10% off all training packages

Facts And Questions

Why I Became a Dog Trainer?

Why did I decide to become a dog trainer. I decided to become a trainer so I can help others with their dogs. I have been very passionate about dogs all my life. Being a dog trainer helps me and my client’s bond with each other.

Why are my Services better?

Easy, Price! And commitment

What is shaping?

Shaping is a way to free you from forceful training and frustration. When shaping a behavior we’re breaking it down to its most basic principles, encouraging self-motivated engagement and turning your dog into a critical thinker. Shaping is used in all animal training from dolphins to bears!

Shots Are Required?

Does my dog need vaccinations before training? The Answer is YES! MUST show proof of vaccinations. And most importantly is Rabies vaccine.

How Do I Help My Clients?

I provide individual Training. I give 24/7 consults and advice during the clients training Progress. I train Service Dogs and I do basic dog obedience plus I do some behavioral Rehabilitation for dog reactivity; I do crate and resource guarding; The things I do not provide to my clients are DOG on DOG Aggression. I will also help my clients find a breeder if this is what they desire.

Laws on Service Animals

Under both ADA and FHA, there are no breed restrictions. If a disabled individual has an emotional support or service dog that the landlord prohibits (pitbull, rottweiler, German shepherd, Dobermans, husky), they must still accommodate that tenant and their service dog regardless of dog breed.

What Age of Dogs Do I Train

I train dogs at 8 weeks of age is best.

Past Client’s

Hi, this is Atlas that needs help he has pretty intense behavioral issues, and I was struggling to find a trainer. I have seen a huge difference with both my dogs, as well as the way I handle their behavior. Scheduling has been flexible, and the trainer is extremely patient with both the human and the dog. Highly recommend!

Hi, my name is Tootsie and my mom needed help Puppy Training me as to potting, basic obedience commands and we did all that with the help of Freedom of Dog Training. Thank You. Woof.

Hi, my name is Freya we contacted Freedom of Dog Training cause my mom needed help training me with basic obedience and had questions and Freedom of Dog Training did just that. I love Freedom of Dog Training. Woof.

Hi, this is Odie he was in need of pretty intense behavioral training, and I was struggling to find a trainer. I have seen a huge difference with both my dogs, as well as the way I handle their behavior. Scheduling has been flexible, and the trainer is extremely patient with both the human and the dog. Highly recommend!

Hi, my name is Daisey I contacted Freedom of Dog Training to get started with basic obedience and some Service dog Tasks. I am glad we found Freedom of Dog Training he helps me be a better puppy and would recommend Freedom of Dog Training. Woof.

Jackson has been amazing; he's working with my Chihuahua who is to the say the least a challenge and my rottweiler. My issue with training has always been the financial aspect and not being able to afford a trainer however he is very affordable. You can tell that he cares about the animals he's working with and their owners. I went into training hesitant on if we'd see any progress but during just one training session, we could see results. I'm excited to continue working with him. I would highly recommend his services.

Jackson has been amazing; he's working with my Chihuahua who is to the say the least a challenge and my rottweiler. My issue with training has always been the financial aspect and not being able to afford a trainer however he is very affordable. You can tell that he cares about the animals he's working with and their owners. I went into training hesitant on if we'd see any progress but during just one training session, we could see results. I'm excited to continue working with him. I would highly recommend his services.