Julian is a master at what he does !! He trained two of my dogs and I couldn’t be more impressed.

Julian is AMAZING!! We’ve only been able to do the on leash training with him but cannot wait to schedule the off leash some day. His techniques have helped us SO much with our boy, Aiden. We still have a long way to go but using his tips everyday have changed him for the better within the few months we’ve had him. So thankful for Julian and can’t recommend him enough!

I reached out to Julian about my pup's behavior challenges with reactivity and resource guarding. I was worried that it was going to be too late to drastically change her behavior since she was already a year and a half old. I was shocked at the consultation how he was immediately able to get my pup to calm down and listen. I signed up for the training without a second thought. Throughout the training, Julian worked with me to show me the tools I needed to build a relationship of respect with her, while showing her that I am her safe space. After the training, her impulse control and responsiveness to my direction improved, and she is more at ease because she knows she can put her trust in me. I cannot recommend this program enough; Julian is truly dedicated to doing whatever he can to improve both you life, and your dogs.

When I rescued my 2-year-old German Shepherd, Jack, he had some reactivity issues from his time in a shelter, and I quickly felt overwhelmed trying to train him on my own. Working with Julian (And Willard!!) has been a complete game changer. He’s calm, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and he truly teaches you how to communicate and build a relationship with your dog.Jack is now confident, reliable off-leash, and trust-worthy around other dogs. I’ve grown just as much as he has, and training has become something we genuinely enjoy and have fun doing together on a daily basis. We’ve just started retrieval training after graduating basic obedience, which has already been an amazing experience. If you’re considering professional training, I highly reccomend Julian and Garrison City Dog Training.

Julian helped take our 5 year old Doberman rescue from an exclusively outdoor dog who had no confidence or experience to a perfect citizen that I can confidently take with me everywhere and trust completely. Our doberman is calm and trusting and trustworthy all thanks to Julian's excellent coaching! Would recommend him to everyone who wants a deeper connection and understanding of their dog! Thank you Julian!!

Julian helped us to completely transform our 2 dogs behavior. We have a Husky and a lab mix. They now listen to our verbal commands and perform basic obedience on and off leash inside or outside. It has totally transformed our dogs lives and our lives for the better. They are less anxious, they can go more places with us, they walk incredibly well on leash, and they listen to commands. I Highly recommend Julian (and Willard).

My dog made a complete 180 from our first session to our last! He’s a whole different dog now and so well behaved. He jumped/pulled/barked at everything, ran off whenever he had the chance, etc. Now he stays by my side and always looks for direction from me!

Julian's approach to training had striking contrast to other dog trainers I had attempted to work with before. I felt seen, understood, respected and cared for. He always had a great answer to any questions I asked, and real explanations for my dogs behavior and his methods for handling it. Over the last month, my boy Aster has progressed in many areas thanks to Julian's guidance. Before I met this fantastic dog trainer, I struggled to understand Asters reactive behavior towards other dogs, and had an especially difficult time managing it. It began to feel like it was taking over my life! Now, with the techniques and knowledge that Julian taught me, I found the confidence and hope that I desperately needed. Julian Hawkes is the best!