Cali K9 · Est. 2009Founder & Head Trainer

JAS
LEVERETTE

Born in Yonkers. Raised in Oakland. Built worldwide. From the streets to Netflix, Jas Leverette is redefining what professional dog training looks like.

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The Origin Story

FROM OAKLAND
TO NETFLIX

Jas Leverette is the star of Canine Intervention, streaming worldwide on Netflix. He has appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, TMZ, and numerous news and lifestyle shows. He was born in New York and grew up in Oakland, California. During his youth, he owned and trained dogs and horses, played youth football with the Oakland Dynamites, and participated in equestrian sports, including jumping, dressage, vaulting, and trail riding. At Oakland High School, he played football and was an Oakland Athletic League wrestling champion for four years.

A lifelong animal communicator and dog trainer, Jas got his start training equines with natural horse training techniques using body language to communicate.

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15+ years. 10,000+ dogs. The same method Jas uses with celebrities — available to you.

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The Method

15 YEARS.
ZERO UNSOLVABLE DOGS.

He has trained dogs and horses his entire life and has many years of animal training and pet wellness experience. This includes training dozens of dog trainers and thousands of family pet dogs, sport dogs, service dogs, and working law enforcement K9s.

Jas has a passion for his work and can recognize drive, temperament, and disposition in all breeds. He possesses the know-how to optimize a dog's true potential, and the skill to temper and train even the most difficult dog.

Jas is married to Nouhaila Leverette, they have a son, Jasir and a daughter, Nailah. His personal dogs include Dutch shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and a bully.

“There are no bad dogs...
Just uninformed owners.”

— Jas Leverette

By The Numbers

WHAT 15 YEARS OF
REFUSING TO QUIT LOOKS LIKE

15+

Years Training

Over a decade and a half of continuous professional practice.

10,000+

Dogs Transformed

From 8-week-old puppies to senior dogs with severe aggression histories.

1M+

Social Following

A global community of dog owners and training enthusiasts.

11+

Celebrity Clients

Trusted by athletes, entertainers, and public figures nationwide.

Credentials & Recognition

Competitive Dog Sports

DOG SPORT
TRAINER

Certified in Schutzhund (IPO) and PSA decoy work. Jas has titled dogs in IGP and PSA dog sport. He trains protection dogs at the highest level — stamina, agility, temperament, and handler loyalty. He competes at regional, national, and international events and collaborates directly with law enforcement K9 units.

Schutzhund / IPOPSA DecoyLaw Enforcement K9International Competitor

Awards & Recognition

BEST OF
SILICON VALLEY

Voted Best Dog Trainer by Metro Silicon Valley's readers — a title Cali K9 has received multiple times year after year since 2012. Serving the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and online, the Cali K9® 5-Pillar Method is recognized as the standard for professional dog training in the region.

As Seen On Netflix

CANINE
INTERVENTION

In 2021, Netflix released Canine Intervention — a Top 10 documentary series hosted and executive produced by Jas Leverette. The show brought Jas's unique training philosophy to a global audience, showcasing his ability to transform dogs with even the most severe behavioral challenges.

The series gave viewers a front-row seat to the Cali K9® method in action — real dogs, real families, real results. No gimmicks. No shortcuts.

NCanine Intervention — Top 10 Series