“We have entrusted Jorge with the care of our dogs, Molly and Josh, for the past two years and can attest to Jorge's dedication and skill as a dog trainer. It’s been our experience that Jorge speaks the language of dogs. Like all good dog trainers, he’s kind of a "dog whisperer," with an innate ability to handle and teach them through his voice, body language and demeanor.”

-Andrew & Doug, New York NY


“J.J. is now 8 months old and has turned out to be a great puppy - thanks in large part to her excellent training. Although she always had a great personality, she came to us an extremely rambunctious 4 month old with more than a few issues. It never ceased to amaze us how well Jorge understood and could predict her behavior (both good and naughty). It was easy for her to follow his commands since she adored him and always wanted to please him. Jorge had a suggestion to correct each and every problem - sometimes even before it arose! And when behavior issues did surface. Jorge was just a phone call away. J.J. is still an excitable puppy who's easily distracted by a visitor at the door, other animals, or even a leaf blowing in the wind! That's what makes her so much fun. But we've learned from Jorge the techniques to control unacceptable behavior when it arises. J.J. is still a work in progress but, thanks to lots of love and Jorge's excellent training, we can see her blossoming into a well-behaved member of the household.”

-Monica, Mt. Vernon NY


“During the third week of December of last year, there was an addition to my family. He is an American Staffordshire Terrier named Deano. We found him as an abandoned dog chained to a fence here in Riverdale. We fell in love with him immediately. Obviously, though, we had certain concerns about Deano. One reason was he looks like a pit bull; the other was the safety of our son who is 11 years old. Since we didn't know anything of this dog's history it was vital that we start right away with training and behavioral modification. This is where Jorge Melara came in. During just a few sessions with Deano, Jorge not only had changed many things that concerned me about his behavior but also taught us everything that we needed to know to insure Deano's happiness and our peace of mind. Jorge was invaluable to us during this time and I wouldn't trust my dogs to anyone else.”

-Michael, New York NY


“Two years ago, I moved from Manhattan to Salt Lake City, Utah. Now I own two dogs. Jorge’s tele-training—he trains me over the phone to train my pets—has been more successful than the in-town obedience classes I attended. His knowledge is expansive; his doggish sensibility unmatched…even by dogs.”

-Calvin, Salt Lake City UT


“Jorge performed some basic temperament tests on a Min-Pin I felt a bond with from the local pet store. After checking him out, Jorge called me to tell me I had good judgment; the male Min Pin had a great disposition. My friend (also with a new puppy) and I decided to hire Jorge. I really needed it; I had dogs growing up at my parents, big house, big yard, and big difference from city living. When Jorge arrived for the first session (and each session thereafter), I never saw two puppies go wild over seeing someone. It was that instant that I knew Jorge had the ‘gift.’ Jorge's training methods were so opposite yet quite unique of the training classes my father and I took our German Shepherds to. His methods made perfect sense! During our six weeks of training, Jorge was always available for telephone support, just when you're about ready to pull your hair out, he had a calmness and offered clear suggestions to get you through. There's your investment tip! Hire a dog trainer! Not only a financial investment but one that will help brings you years of unconditional love and devotion!”

-Scott, New York NY


“I am writing to express my profound gratitude for everything you have done to help my little Ivy become a well-behaved, well-adjusted happy companion. Ivy is well on her way to becoming an outstanding example of the results of your knowledge and training and soon she will begin to work as a therapy dog in hospitals and nursing homes. None of this will be possible without you. I thank God every day that we found Jorge Melara and Divine K-9.”

-Joan, Chestnut Ridge NY


“Jorge and Bobbie are wonderful. Their approach to training is so positive and effective. The classes are interesting and challenging and Coco and I love going. Both Puppy K and Basic Obedience classes have been invaluable for our family - we have watched Coco grow from a rather "hyper" unruly pup to a wonderful sweet very enthusiastic little dog! It has been a real pleasure being involved with such amazing people - and they really know and love dogs!”

-Cindy, New York NY


“On behalf of Cherokee and myself, with the assistance of Bobbie, we got one more step into being the perfect pet. With much perseverance and every trick in the book, were able to get Cherokee's complete attention to attempt at fraternization with other dogs, and coming closer to reality when we were able to sniff one of Divine K-9's pets, and live happily after. After lots of treats and continuing hard work perhaps we will have some k-9 friends in the future!”

-Margot, New York NY


"Just over a year ago, my husband and I drove down to Washington, D.C. and adopted a 2 year-old black Labrador retriever we named Bailey. Although Bailey came with the sweetest temperament and knowledge of a few basic commands, raising a dog was something completely new for us and Bailey seemed to sense this and was often more-than-willing to take full advantage. All 60+ pounds of him loved to pull us in a million directions and go bezerk when he passed a squirrel, cat, or just another dog more than a block away.

We contacted Jorge and Bobbie to inquire about training Bailey but we were hesitant because he was generally quite well-behaved and his quirks didn’t seem too extreme. But they encouraged us to learn to communicate with Bailey and explained that this, too, is an important component of any good training program. So, we signed up and attended class faithfully. We discovered that Bailey was eager to learn and would do anything we asked (for a treat); we learned to ask of him what we needed. Bailey seemed to thrive with what he was learning and Jorge and Bobbie emphasized the process so that we were able to continue introducing new commands once the class was done. Bailey looked forward to class each and every week and still tries to pull inside that building anytime we are in the neighborhood. He still loves seeing Jorge and Bobbie in the run and they are always available to answer our questions or offer suggestions.

We recognize that we were fortunate to adopt a wonderful dog, but there is no question that the class we took together brought out the best in all of us."

-Allison, New York NY


"You two are lifesavers! Because you were compassionate about a young man with a very challenging puppy, and so dedicated and skilled at helping him and his family learn how to live with the dog, both the man and his puppy can now fully enjoy each other and enrich each other's life.

My son, straight out of college, took home a shelter puppy and thought it could raise itself. This puppy's idea of good behavior was to command everything and everyone with his self-confident attitude and aggressive behavior. The challenge of making this dog into a loving and compassionate partner was way outside my family's ability. But Bobbie and Jorge saw how pivotal success would be in order for both my son and his dog to have normal and satisfying lives together. First of all, they patiently and kindly trained both the humans and the dog to understand what behavior was needed. In addition, they boarded the puppy at their house for a couple of weeks and showed him how to control his actions and harness his frustration-based aggression. Maybe most importantly of all, they communicated very effectively with my son, and convinced him that consistent and reinforced training is critical for a happy and compassionate dog.

I'll say it over and over again to anyone who will listen -- the two of you are amazing and your professional skills truly changed my son's (and his dog's) quality of life from very challenging to very satisfying. Thanks so much!"

-Amy, New York NY


"Jorge and Bobbie have shown us how to train our puppy — how to set firm guidelines for his behavior — without breaking the crucial bond of trust between us and him. Truman no longer bites at our ankles or relentlessly table-surfs. And when he’s playing in the dog park with his friends and it’s time to go, he comes when he’s called. Thanks to their deep understanding of dog behavior, Jorge and Bobbie never need to yell or use domination games in their work. Their method is humane and highly effective."

-Joseph & Indira, New York NY