Meet the Pack
Jonathan Wong, Owner & Trainer
Jonathan Wong has built his reputation as the East Bay's dog trainer for complex behavioral cases. Based in the East Bay and serving Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and surrounding communities, Jonathan combines technical expertise with exceptional communication skills to help families transform their relationships with their dogs.
Jonathan's real skill isn't just training dogs—it's connecting with people. He specializes in challenging cases, from aggressive dogs and severe anxiety to resource guarding and complex behavioral issues, always prioritizing human safety above all else.
Many dog owners come to him with misconceptions about human-dog hierarchy, and Jonathan excels at managing expectations while finding the right fit for each person's current abilities and life stage. His diverse East Bay clientele includes busy working parents, renters dealing with noise complaints, elderly couples, and families with young children.
As a regular instructor at Pet Food Express Pinole, Jonathan makes professional training accessible through both group classes and personalized in-home sessions. His philosophy centers on realistic expectations and genuine care: every situation deserves thorough assessment, every family deserves to feel safe and confident with their dog.
Vivian Wong, Operations & Boarding Specialist
Vivian is the co-owner of Pack Leader Dog Training and manages home-based dog boarding for past and existing clients. She provides individualized care in a calm, peaceful environment. Dogs enjoy daily belly rubs in the living room, walks through beautiful May Valley neighborhood, regular feeding schedule, clean water, play time, and photos sent to clients on their dog's day. (She happens to also be a photographer and artist, so don't be surprised if you receive a portrait). Pack Leader Dog Training's boarding program is highly sought after by families who want peace of mind that their dogs are being cared for by dog lovers.
Raymond, from Shelter Dog to Demo Dog
In August of 2024, Jonathan and Vivian met Raymond at Contra Costa County Animal Service's mobile pet adoption event in Orinda. His shelter name was Bochy, and he had the most amazing personality: friendly with other dogs and so gentle with children. Well, the rest is history. After dental surgery to remove a broken canine, numerous vet visits for food allergies, finding the perfect raw diet, getting medicated shampoos, and most importantly, love and discipline, Raymond proves that the underdog can become the face of the East Bay's beloved dog training company!
Raymond's calm assertive personality makes him the ideal demo dog. Jonathan uses Raymond to demonstrate proper behavior during outdoor dog training sessions. Owners are so surprised at how well their typically aggressive dogs behave around Raymond.
Raymond's rags-to-riches story is one that is filled with hope for anyone looking to rehabilitate their dog, whatever the breed, and whatever the situation. Loving discipline, consistent dog training, proper care and maintenance are all ingredients for success.