I went to see her for the CGC exam, and we went through all 10 parts. My dog did a great job with…read morejust a few prompts. She tried to nitpick a couple of things, but nothing major. The only part he couldn't complete was staying alone for 3 minutes with the evaluator--which, from my understanding, can be waived since he's my service dog. Then she claimed he failed three portions, which was simply not true. I was so upset I asked her to redo the test. She ran through everything on camera again, and he did great. Then she brought out another dog and started clicking while bringing it over--something no trainer should do. My dog gave a subtle growl but stayed in place. She jumped on that, said he failed, refused to continue the evaluation, and tried to push me into training with her. What a crook. If you use her, I promise issues will come up eventually. I paid $75 for that evaluation, and my dog passed the test with flying colors. WHAT A CROOK! FKIN SCAMMER. I thought I replied to her comment, but I sent her a message directly, so I am sharing with you what I said to her. Please work to uphold the integrity of the business: She contradicted herself, calling my dog sweet while claiming "aggression" was the issue. He passed every requirement except the 3-minute stay, which she refused to complete. Yes, he whined, but the entire interaction felt off from the start. Thank you for the refund, but it was well deserved. The whole process was shady--you were clearly ready to fail him. Completely inappropriate.

I wanted my dog to be a therapy dog, and after researching lots of dog trainers, I settled on…read moreEmily. And I am so glad I did. She was knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and it was obvious that she had tons of experience. She created a really open and enjoyable environment for both my dog and I to learn. I think what I'm more grateful for beyond the fact that my dog was able to pass the AKC CGC exam with Emily's training, but I have so many more tools at my disposal to connect with my dog. Emily was worth every penny.

Walked out of the room with bacon and bagels on the coffee table. I said "Leave It" to our St…read more Bernard's and when I finally came back they were staring at it still but did not eat it . Alpha K9 has given us the tools to ensure that we live symbiotically with our dogs in an environment that minimizes stress and maximizes trust.

We recently went through Glen's beginning obedience class at Alpha K9 Academy. Glen is a very…read moreknowledgeable trainer and made the class fun for both man and dog. We were so happy with the results that we are now enrolled in the advanced obedience class. If your looking for a trainer, Glen's your go to guy.

I found Happy Dog Obedience on Yelp and feel so lucky to have connected with Dawn! She worked with…read moremy Pom-Pug, Titus, over the course of five lessons--and the progress has been incredible. From the very first session, Titus was immediately receptive to Dawn. She has such a calm, confident presence and a clear gift for connecting with dogs. What really set her apart, though, is that she didn't just train Titus--she trained me, too. Once she showed me how to properly work with him using clear, consistent commands and rewards, everything clicked into place. The improvement in his behavior has been fast and honestly kind of amazing. Dawn is patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about setting you and your dog up for long-term success. I can't recommend her enough--if you're looking for a trainer who really knows what she's doing, look no further than Happy Dog Obedience!

I think Dawn is a literal dog whisperer. When we met her initially, our dog (who we were desperate…read morefor help with, and on the verge of trying to rehome - and we have a LOT of prior dog experience!) immediately clued in to what she wanted him to do like he had always known her and we knew immediately we wanted her help. Her pricing is incredibly reasonable compared to other options as well, we were so, so happy and relieved to hire her for a training course. Our dog is a Mallinois/Boxer/Black Mouth Cur mix with a lot of energy and he is STRONG at 85lbs. After just 2 of our 5 sessions with Dawn, he is already infinitely better behaved and happier, too! We all are. It is very important that you are consistent with your dog and keep up what you and your dog learn from Dawn between and after sessions to get the results you will want, but wow, what a positive change you get from that effort! If I could give 6 stars, I would.

Brian helped us with our 9 month German Shepard. He was difficult to walk and anxious around…read morepeople. He was very informative and after only 3 sessions we seen a huge difference. I strongly recommend!

I was looking for someone to help with a refresher course for my 5 yr old Belgian Malinois Cooper…read more What an awesome experience this has been. Not only has Cooper reignited his learned skills, but they have brought my confidence level up and I am becoming the handler that Cooper deserves. This is the phone call you need to make if you are experiencing challenges with your dog. The dog and the handler learn together. I cannot thank Brian enough.

MWhen we realized our 3 month old puppy Moose wasn't ready for a week long trip in Yosemite, we…read morewere thankful to find Your Pro Dog Trainer and their board and train program. They answered all of our questions and made us feel at ease in making the decision to leave our new puppy with them. They sent regular updates and photos during his stay. We were given homework to continue his training at home. Upon returning home, we quickly realized our pup was much more focused and receptive to following our lead. He has also shown increased socialization skills with other dogs and people. Your Pro Dog Trainer even followed up with us regarding our pup's transition upon returning home. I highly recommend them. They seem to have it all figured out and are truly worth every penny!

They were quick to respond in sending a dog trainer to my house and both people who came were nice…read more However, the training wasn't informative. I believe the main person who was doing the evaluation was being given on the job training. Since then I went to another dog trainer who gave more useful advice. I didn't expect my dogs to be trained in one session but the evaluation and advice given were very vague (information I could look up online). Other reviews mention Rebecca being an amazing trainer. Our experience wasn't with her and maybe I would fee different if we were to have worked with Rebecca.

I left my XL bully in the 2 week board and train and let me tell you, the trainer Sabrina took my…read morereactive dog into an obedient dog. she was about about 5 months when she went into the training and she is doing so week with her commands when we brought her home. It's been about 2 months since she's been home and she is listening to her commands pretty easy with enough practice and consistency. I definitely recommend if you are having trouble with your dog.

We had a PAWsome experience with the 2-week Board and Train at Off Leash K9 Training. We would like…read moreto thank the team especially Marissa (Veja's trainer) for training and taking great care of our good girl. Since coming home, we have seen positive transformation. We appreciate Marissa for the daily updates that gave us peace of mind, and the comprehensive handover session that taught us exactly how to maintain Veja's training at home. Highly recommend this program to any owner looking to jumpstart their dog's obedience.

If I could give Jo more stars, I would. She truly cares about dogs and goes above a beyond for…read morethem. My girl, Sky, let me know it was time to go a year ago. She was 16 and I had her for 13 years. She became my soulmate and that happened because of Jo. When I adopted Sky, she had some serious issues. I took her to various trainers and not one helped me. After one class with Jo, Sky showed major improvement. Jo has a presence with dogs that is truly a gift and if you are committed to your dog, Jo will be dedicated to training you so your dog can live a happy life. After my girl died, I began dog sitting because working from home without her was unbearable. I have a booked schedule that I wasn't planning on. I owe Jo the credit for helping me be a dog owner who knows what dogs need.

I took my first dog to Jo 17 years ago and now I'm back with another. Jo is still the most awesome…read moretrainer around. We do the 10 week beginner course. My dog was more obedient after just one session. Thanks Jo, you are an amazing dog trainer ( and human trainer :-).

These guys are awesome! Been working with Louie for 6 weeks now, such a great guy and a puppy…read moretrainer. He knows his stuff for sure, not just him but this place is filled with knowledgeable, great people that will make sure you're puppies are well taken care of and they're always on top of keeping me posted of everything that's happening. I highly recommend Ohana K9 to everyone that has a puppy! They got my pups on point, everyone that sees my how my puppies behaves, are always very impressed by how good and obedient they are. Next up will be the off leash training with them! Very soon! Here's a pic of one of our pups, she graduated today. Our other baby is still in training.

My 11-month-old dog, Bingo, wrapped up his adult 6-week board and train program at Ohana K9 Academy…read moretoday, and I have nothing but great things to say about my experience. My dog is not just a pet, he is part of our family, so the thought of him being away from me Monday through Friday with strangers and only home on the weekends was absolutely nerve-wracking. The staff and owner, Bo, made this a great experience for both me and my dog. They explained every step of the process, shared daily updates and pictures, and provided excellent care for him while he was there. Bingo learned so much during this training program and has made tremendous improvements. I am more than satisfied with the services provided by Ohana K9 Academy. It was by far one of the best investments I could have made for my dog. I was so impressed that I have already recommended them to friends and family. I plan on scheduling more advanced training sessions for him in the near future, and I already have some daycare and boarding days scheduled. If you are considering training for your dog, check them out. You will not regret it!

Taylor S. took our two pups for a week-long board and train. The dogs had never been away from home…read moreand we were kind of nervous pet parents, but Taylor did an excellent job keeping us updated via photos and video how they were doing. They came home happy and with a better understanding of commands. And they made new friends! We would absolutely look to Taylor in the future for any boarding or training we might need.

I paid a lot money for Taylor S. To train my two young doxies . I only received part of the…read moretraining that I paid for. I've contacted her a couple times to resume the last few sessions but no response ! Sad thing is that I really liked Taylor. I'm appalled that she would just blow me off. As far as I'm concerned she owes me money for my paid sessions !

We put Racker in a board and train with Kassandra over a year ago after he became reactive. I call…read moreher the German shepherd whisper as he came back a calm confident dog. We kept up with training honestly not every day. This weekend I was hiking alone with Racker in the hills above LA. I tripped and fell down a mountain breaking 3 bones. I was unable to climb up the rocks to make it out and had to be rescued by fire fighters and paramedics. They had to hike in and carry me out. All I could think of is how horrible it was going to be because Racker would become reactive and act aggressive in the situation. Instead because of his training he stayed in down the whole time. He barked once when they stabilized my leg and I screamed. After they picked me up he calmly let someone lead him out with me. If you are on the fence about training do it! You never know when an emergency will happen. The guys all praised how well behaved Racker was. I cannot thank Nick and Kassie enough. You really changed our life

Before contacting Nick at Elevated Canine I thought my stubborn Schnauzer would never go outside…read moreagain because he was so reactive towards people and other dogs. Neptune and I went through the Standard Package training and it has been an amazing experience. My only regret is that I didn't start the training sooner. I feel like I have a new confident dog. I take him for walks every day, he's crate trained and he can hang out in the front yard without running away. Nick and Kassandra are great trainers, very well organized and extremely knowledgeable. The studio is always clean and a very comfortable place to bring you dog. I recently got a new puppy and have been able to apply what I learned to him and he is doing great as well. Training is such a great investment into your dog and makes a world of a difference. I recommend Nick and Kassandra at Elevated Canine to everyone with a dog.