Obedience and Control Courses by Jaymi Crook

Featured Trainer: Jaymi Crook

Functional Obedience and Impulse Control Expert.

With over 14 years of experience, Jaymi Crook is a Las Vegas-based K9 trainer who has worked with more than 1,200 dogs. He specializes in obedience programs, behavior modification, and advanced off-leash training. Jaymi has been featured on Fox-5 TV's "MORE" show five times and interviewed by the Review-Journal as an expert on dog bites and training.

Jaymi's expertise includes agitation training at Adlerhorst International Police K9 Academy, personal protection K9 training, and mentorship roles with the Animal Behavior College. Certified with the CNCA in explosives detection, he is also an AKC CGC evaluator and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).

Jaymi has collaborated with top trainers like Mike D’Abruzzo of K9-1 and played a pivotal role in coaching K9s for notable achievements, including "America's Top Dog" and the 2023 IRCWDA K9 Trials. Currently, he serves as a K9 trainer for Caesars Entertainment's K9 Unit and has shared his knowledge on the "Working Dog Radio" podcast.

In his spare time, Jaymi teaches workshops for organizations like the Southern Nevada Working Dog Association and provides pro-bono training to strengthen K9-handler relationships.

Working Dog Obedience Training

Functional Obedience and Impulse Control Training

Functional Obedience and Impulse Control Working Dog Obedience focuses on cultivating the discipline, reliability, and responsiveness of dogs trained for specialized roles such as search and rescue, detection, protection, or service tasks. This training emphasizes foundational obedience, ensuring dogs execute commands promptly and consistently in diverse environments and under varying levels of distraction.

• Core Commands: Sit, stay, heel, come, down, and place.
• Impulse Control: Teaching the dog to resist distractions or triggers and remain focused on their handler.
• Handler Communication: Strengthening the bond and understanding between the handler and the dog through clear signals, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Environmental Adaptability: Conditioning the dog to perform tasks in high-stress, loud, or unfamiliar settings.
• Reinforcement Techniques: Utilizing positive reinforcement methods to encourage learning and maintain motivation.

Designed for both novice handlers and experienced professionals, Working Dog Obedience establishes the solid behavioral foundation necessary for advanced training and successful task execution. This ensures that working dogs are not only capable but also safe and dependable partners in their specialized roles.