JPK9 Academy serves Fairfield dog owners from its Elk Grove facility, about 50 minutes. Juan Portillo personally trains every dog, from puppy foundations to aggression cases other trainers won't take on. Every program starts with a free phone consultation.
Fairfield dog owners bring Juan all kinds of situations. Here are the ones that come up most.
Fine at home, but stiffens, barks, or lunges the moment another dog shows up on the trail at Rockville Hills or Allan Witt Park.
A PCS, a deployment, or just a schedule turned upside down, and the dog is acting out in ways that weren't there before.
Sits and stays perfectly in the kitchen, then acts like it's never heard a command once you're past the front door.
Guests, delivery drivers, neighbors anyone at the door sets off barking that's hard to shut down.
An apartment or rental, a normal workday, and a dog that turns furniture or door frames into a project by 5pm.
Something's happened before, and now every new person or dog feels like a risk you can't fully predict.
A puppy just came home and nothing is set up yet, no routine, no boundaries, no idea where to start.
A group class, an app, or another trainer already tried, and the behavior came right back a few weeks later.
Tap what's going on, and see which JPK9 program usually fits: puppy training, private lessons, board and train, or aggression training.
Covers potty training, crate training, biting, and basic obedience from 8 weeks. Sessions happen at your Fairfield home.
Juan works with your dog where the reaction actually happens, then addresses what's driving it, not just the behavior itself.
Dog stays at the Elk Grove facility 3 to 5 weeks. Juan trains daily and sends video updates. Pickup and drop-off happen at your Fairfield home.
Every dog is evaluated individually before Juan recommends anything. He takes on cases other Fairfield trainers won't.
Not sure which one fits? Juan will tell you on the phone, for free.
Call (916) 571-0157JPK9 Academy is based in Elk Grove, about 50 minutes from Fairfield via I-80. Here's what that actually looks like, step by step.
You call, no drive at all. Juan asks about your dog and tells you honestly whether JPK9 is a fit.
Juan drives to your Fairfield home for all three. You never make the trip.
Juan picks your dog up from your home and brings your dog back when the program ends.
These happen at the Elk Grove facility, about 50 minutes each way. This is the only thing that requires you to drive.
Six programs, one trainer, no rotating staff. Juan runs every session himself, whether it's a single private lesson or a full board and train.
Three to five weeks at the Elk Grove facility, with Juan training your dog every day and sending video updates so you're never in the dark. Pickup and drop-off both happen at your Fairfield home.
See Board and Train Programs
Starts at 8 weeks old. Covers potty training, crate training, biting, and basic obedience, aimed at building good habits before the bad ones have a chance to set in.
See Puppy Training
Held weekly at the Elk Grove facility. Built for dogs that already listen at home but fall apart the moment there's a distraction, another dog, a crowd, or unfamiliar noise.
See Group Classes
One-on-one sessions at your Fairfield home, shaped around your dog's actual environment, your schedule, and the specific behaviors you're dealing with.
See Private Lessons
For dogs with growling, snapping, or a bite history, cases many trainers turn away without a second look. Juan evaluates every dog individually before deciding on a plan.
See Aggression Training
For dogs that know their commands but still react out of fear, stress, or overstimulation. This program works on the root cause, not just the visible symptom.
See Behavior ModificationSimple, honest process. No pressure, no surprises, no standard package handed to every dog.
Call (916) 571-0157 and walk Juan through what your dog is doing. No pressure, no sales pitch.
He drives out to see the behavior where it actually happens, not a training room it's never been in. Evaluations start at $100.
Not a standard package. Owner coaching is part of it from the start, so what your dog learns sticks after Juan leaves.
Real numbers, not "call for pricing." Exact cost depends on your dog, so a phone call still helps.
Exact pricing depends on your dog's needs and history.
Founder and Head Trainer, JPK9 Academy
Juan's spent more than 15 years working with dogs around Solano County, Fairfield included, taking on everything from Travis AFB family moves to dogs other trainers in the area wouldn't touch.
He and his wife Sarah run JPK9 Academy together, and when a Fairfield owner calls, it's Juan who picks up the phone, Juan who drives out for the evaluation, and Juan who's actually in the room training the dog.
That's not how this industry usually works. Most training businesses grow by adding staff and handing clients down the line to whoever's free. JPK9 hasn't gone that route. Every dog stays his, from the first call to the last session.
No polished ad, just two clips from actual sessions. Tap either one to watch.
A quick look at how Juan works with a dog that has real bite risk, not just nerves.
The longer version, showing what a session actually looks like start to finish.
Three video clips and three written reviews from real JPK9 clients, in their own words.
You don’t have to figure out the right training option on your own. Call (916) 571-0157 or leave your number below and tell Juan what’s happening, how long it’s been going on, and what you’ve tried so far. Your phone consultation is free.
