We adopted our dog Tala after she was fostered and trained by Brent at Ace Dog Training, and we truly cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible transformation he made possible. When Brent found Tala, she was in a heartbreaking situation--essentially feral and abandoned by the side of a highway, just days away from being euthanized. Thanks to Brent's dedication and expertise, she not only got a second chance at life, but she became the most well-behaved and gentle dog we've ever met. Tala is a Husky-Samoyed mix, and from the moment we brought her home, it was clear she had been given an amazing foundation. She walks like a dream--both on and off leash--has zero reactivity, and greets every person and animal she encounters with calm friendliness. She's completely potty and crate trained, follows commands effortlessly, and doesn't jump or vocalize unnecessarily. She's also wonderfully affectionate and incredibly food motivated, which makes bonding with her a joy. What amazes us most is how Brent managed to shape her behavior so thoughtfully without dulling her spirit. Tala still has all the bright, clever, loving traits that make her such a unique and special companion. She's seamlessly become part of our family, and we truly can't imagine life without her. Brent is nothing short of a miracle worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend Ace Dog Training to anyone looking to adopt or train a dog with kindness, skill, and heart. Thank you, Brent, for giving Tala--and us--such a beautiful new beginning. read more

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This is long over-due but I wanted to write review anyway. Two years ago Brent trained my English bulldog because he was refusing to walk on a leash, jumping, whining for food at the dinner table, and not returning on recall. He was not my dog originally and I was having a hard time managing him. It was so hard to leave him but, such a good decision. It made a huge difference in my relationship with him. I received daily pictures and a video of his training. He was responsive when I texted for updates. After three weeks, I picked him up. Brent showed me how to work with him. I have been consistent with the training and two years later, he is still easy to work with and I bring him everywhere with me. This was such a great experience. Thank you again! read more

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We got a reactive dog (Nacho) from a shelter a few years ago and had consistently struggled with taking him out because of how he would consistently focus on reacting to other dogs. We'd consulted with many trainers in the Bay Area with stellar reviews and were essentially told that Nacho was a lost cause and he'd never get along with other dogs and couldn't be trusted to be off-leash. It led to us being constantly stressed out whenever we'd take him out on walks and also limit where we could travel with him due to his reactivity. Finally we'd consulted with Brent and he'd mentioned that he didn't think Nacho would be "untrainable". We were skeptical due to the past experiences after consulting with other trainers but we trusted Brent and after 3 weeks, Nacho is like a brand new dog that's incredibly well behaved and much easier to manage. We are absolutely blown away by how Brent was quickly able to train him and even were told that Nacho wasn't particularly difficult. Nacho's quality of life will forever be incredibly improved because he can now experience so much more of the outside with us and we will know exactly how to maintain his training and feel confident in our abilities to control him. If you need your dog trained, reach out to Brent. read more

Brent did an incredible job with our dog Ralph (Heeler/Shepherd Mix). Prior to training, Ralph was a nightmare on the leash and lunged at every dog/person he saw. I was embarrassed to take him out and dreaded inviting people over (or avoided it altogether). After keeping up with a year of his training, it has done wonders! He walks by my side on walks with ease and we rarely have issues with other dogs. Brent also did amazing training with him off leash. I could walk on the opposite side of a football field and Ralph would stay until I release him...even with distractions! I always get compliments when I do off leash training with him, but I owe it all to Brent! He has also boarded Ralph many times while we are away on vacation and I know he's in good hands! I would recommend Brent to anyone! Ralph is a brand new dog! read more

Miracle worker / dog whisperer - within minutes of meeting our 6 month chihuahua, Brent had already implemented corrections that dramatically changed our dog's behavior. We were feeling lost and helpless on the best approaches to fix our dog's reactivity / separation anxiety, so we called Brent. He is extremely knowledgeable about dog breed temperaments and training psychology, and his insights were logical and well communicated. We are on our way to having a highly disciplined and well-behaved puppy based on following his advice for providing structure and corrections!! read more

We brought our German Shepherd to Brent Badder & he stayed with him for three weeks. Judge now sits, lays, stays, doesn't bark at the TV or at the neighbor's dog any more, he doesn't scratch at our closed doors & he walks by our side. We are fully satisfied with the results & highly recommend Brent Badder's Ace Dog Training Service. read more

Hands down the best trainer in the county! Keeps you updated every step of the way, even has a you tubE channel to show you progress. Brent is continuously improving his new facility that I am very impreessed with. With individual kennels and four huge pins that are an acre or more each . Great for your pet to run around and Burn off their energy and a few nice trees to lay in the shade. Worth every penny read more

This review is long overdue! Brent helped us tame our crazy chocolate lab Cody. We did both the in home training and the three week board and train program. Right away when Brent came into our home I could tell he was able to communicate more effectively with Cody. I was at my wits end with our crazy baby Cody and Brent right away gave us some extremely helpful behavior modifications that made a huge difference in Cody's behavior. I was nervous about the board and train because I wanted Cody to be a better listener but I didn't want to completely get rid of his spunk. The board and train was just right! He's still a knucklehead chocolate lab but he listens to us and at one year old he's doing pretty good. We'd be lost without Brent's help he is definitely the local dog whisperer! read more

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Sent my big head pitbull for training. He was a huge marker, pulled like he was trying to get Santa Clause around the world, and would growl/lunge at passing dogs. Off to boot camp he went. What a joy he is to walk now. Great recall, stay and by my side on the walk. Thank you Brent. read more

There are few words that truly capture the joy, companionship, and love that dogs bring into the world. Our little terrier, Charlie, was adopted by my wife when he was just weeks old. He guided her bad relationships and one good one (she married me), was her best travel companion, and later mine, through adventures around the country. Long story short, Charlie also guided my wife through pregnancy and, as the protector of our family, has faced a difficult time taming down. With a young baby, we were increasingly concerned for both Charlie and the newborns safety. Quite simply, we needed help. Enter Brent from Ace Dog Training. When he picked up Charlie there was no doubt he knew what he was doing. This impression was important as this would be the longest time we had away from our little guy -- we wanted to make sure he would be ok. Throughout Charlie's stay we realized Charlie was more than just ok -- through the videos Brent routinely sent to us, we realized he was the happy, scraggily pup we loved so much -- just slowly becoming less of a teenager and more into well groomed man. Fast forward to when Brent drops Charlie back off. I'm standing on our front porch and I see Brent and Charlie jump out of the car and run across the street, in parallel. I than notice Charlie is not on a leash. Brent than spent the next 2+ hours instructing us on what to do, and more often what not to do, to get back into the leadership role Charlie's looking from my wife and I. Brent is the real deal, he truly believes in his craft and mission and genuinely wants to make sure you and dog are calibrated to ensure future success. Though it's his first day back in the clan, we see a Charlie 2.0 - he still has the love, sweetness and spunk as the version we sent to Brent, but he now has a sense that he can be lead...which means everything in this world. Brent is an absolute master at what he does, and deserves more stars than yelp could provide. He's a humble guy, but he certainly helped change my wife and I's life, by being able to keep our bud Charlie through his golden years. Now, the challenge is on us. Carpe Diem. Rob and Audrey read more

Before I decided to contact ace training, I read the reviews of other clients. I decided to give this service a try because of all the wonderful comments. Now that my pug and I have completed the training, I am now writing this review for anyone who is skeptical about ACE, these reviews truly justify the service. Brent is an amazing dog trainer and is very accommodating to his clients and their dog(s). He will teach you strategies that make you a better owner. Any questions or concerned I had, Brent met with satisfaction. Not only does he loves dogs he really puts in effort and time with in home follow ups. I would recommend his service to anyone who wants dog training (10/10). I had my puppy pug max trained for three weeks. He's now a very obedient pup. Before his training he would always play with my 3 year old daughter sometimes rough due to the excitement. Now that he's back home with us max is very calm and seems to be much more mature than before. Additionally, he listens to commands and recalls very well! read more

Brent transformed our adopted Great Dane from a bossy aggressive know-it-all into a calm obedient gentle giant! After four Great Danes we thought we knew what were getting into when adopting Monty from a shelter, but he had no manners and started being aggressive and trying to protect us. After 3 week of board and train, Brent transformed Monty! He now walks off-leash, goes straight to his kennel when someone comes to the door, and knows the couch is no longer his bed. We wish he had sent him to "dog college" months ago. Thanks Brent! read more

Our 6 month old Pug who was 5 months at the time was constantly biting our kids, not potty trained, did not listen to anyone, and was afraid of outside. Brent came to our home for a free consult and we decided to go for the 4 weeks program and his behavior is like night and day! Brent kept in touch with us the whole 4 weeks and updated us on his progress with pictures and training videos. He also spends as much time needed when he brought him home to make sure we felt comfortable with all the new demands. Our home is now much more peaceful! read more

Our 6 year old Boxer/Terrier mix, Kali, was being aggressive towards other dogs and even people at times. Lots of barking, growling and we were unable to calm her down once she got too excited or overstimulated. We were unable to even take her on walks due to her want to go after other dogs every time we saw one. She would pull on the leash, whine, bark, growl and was very hard to control even with a choke collar, or harness. Brent has changed ALL of that! We had her with him for the 2 week training and she came back such a different dog in all the best ways. We can now take her on the Bob Jones Trail on a busy weekend with little to no issues from her. He has transformed her negative energy and taught her patience and the proper way to manage her excitement. She is even making new dog friends which is something we had all but given up on before she went to Ace. Bottom line: if you need a dog trainer, especially dealing with aggressive behavior training, look no further! read more

Brent does an awesome job. We gave him our lab mix for 4 weeks and Brent made him completely trained off leash. He also helped us with our dogs aggression issues. Great guy and he sure knows what he's doing. read more

Brent trained our three month old lab for eight weeks and did an excellent job! We were sad to lose her for that long but very glad we chose the full time. Coco is smart so we figured if she "got it" in four weeks she would be engrained in eight and if she was still too you/struggling at four weeks it was best to do the whole eight. As a young puppy with young kids in the house we found it difficult to train her and help get her energy out... by the time she returned she can sit/lay and stay while we walk 20+ yards away and release her. She does not need a leash and walks right next to my five year old daughter and no longer jumps, chews, bites, etc. We're very pleased with Brent and recommend the whole eight weeks for anyone with a young puppy and young kids at home! read more

Brent is excellent. We have two Golden doodles one 6 months (Stella) and one 2 years (Myla.) Stella was a handful not following commands, jumping on peopl, pulling when being walked etc.. After spending time with Brent Stella no longer jumps at people as they come thru our door and she will follow commands perfectly. I am impresed by how quickly he was able to get Stella to follow directions and not be effected by distractions. He also gave us suggestions on some excercises and other training to do with Myla while Stella was gone at boarding school. In addition he returned Sella at a time my wife was not home and he sheduled a followup visit at a time my wife could be there to be sure she understood the commands and how to let Stella and Myla know who was in charge. I would highly recomend Brent and Ace Dog Training for all your dog training needs. read more

We adopted a sweet pup from a shelter and he quickly became our favorite member of the home! We knew he was just a puppy, but we wAnted to make sure that he would be a lifelong well behaved dog that we could take anywhere (within reason) with us and he would be welcomed! I did a bit of research on dog training and obedience, and I had several glowing reviews about Brent from friends who had their puppies trained with Brent. So we took the leap! It felt strangest first to send my puppy away for camp (he was 5 months when he went, and 2 months when we adopted him). I worried that he would forget me, or be mad that I sent him away. Brent eased my worries with researched backed dog behavior and put my mind at ease. I received 2 emails/ photos a week in addition to training videos of my sweet guy. Buddy came home to use just as in love with our family as he left and still very much bonded to us. He came home an incredibly well behaved puppy. I mean, seriously well behaved puppy! He follows my commands very well and my son is training with him too and our puppy is happy to learn and obey! He thinks training time is so fun!!! I take him everywhere he is welcome (restaurants, shopping, parks etc...) and I get comments every single time about how well behaved he is (and or course cute!!!) I would never hesitate to recommend Brent to anyone looking for dog training. He responds quickly and he gives clear instructions and he truly loves what he does and it shows in his work. Buddy loves Brent! read more

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Brent should get 100 stars for his excellent dog training. We adopted a dog from a shelter but a week after bringing her home, we were contemplating taking her back. Nice dog but impossible to take for walks---horrible on a leash and nothing we did for her worked. Thank God we found Brent!!! After 3 weeks residential training at his facility, our dog came back to us---fully leash trained, obedient and calm. It's been a year since the training and "Honey" is a joy to walk, play and live with. We receive endless compliments on her. Brent sent weekly training videos and trained us as well before we brought her home. During the past year, we had a few training questions for Brent and he ALWAYS responds in a timely manner. A well trained dog is a happy dog and we have Brent to thank for our absolutely amazing and wonderful Honey ! read more

Ace Dog Training is awesome. Brent came over for a consultation and was very transparent about his training style. He sent us videos and photos every week (we did the 3 week program) and he was proactive in following up after training was complete. Our dogs still have their crazy personalized but actually listen (most of the time) now. read more

Brent came highly recommended by family members of mine and I now can recommend Brent and his dog training services! I had adopted my dog, Orion a year and a half ago and he came with some traits that were hard for me to cope with (running away and not coming back on command, jumping on furniture, getting high anxiety upon seeing another dog, not able to maintain a sit,stay...) and Brent was a master with his training! I can now take Orion on walks without concern that he will take off running and he now greets other dogs in a more calm nature. Prior to the training, I had spoken to Brent about my concern that Orions 'spirit' could be broken during the training, and Brent assured me this would not happen. When Brent brought Orion to my house (!!!!) not only was Orion the same happy pup, but he actually seemed more secure. I am so very impressed with Brent and his ability to understand the pets he works with and I will continue to use his services (should they be needed) and recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing pet trainer! Thanks so much, Brent. read more

We are so pleased with Brent & Ace Dog Training! We left Boomer, our 2 yr old rescued boxer mix, with Brent for 2 weeks for his train & board program. When he picked up him up on day 1, Boomer was unpredictable off-leash and very reactive to other dogs. We hoped that Brent could help with those issues, as we had tried everything we knew how to do. But sometimes you just need a professional, and if so, Brent is your guy! During the 2 weeks, he emailed us updates and videos of Boomer's progress. His communication made us feel encouraged and at ease. It was clear that even after the first few days, he was making progress! When Brent brought him back to us after the 2 weeks, we could see a visible shift in our typically high-strung, on-alert rescue. He seemed calmer, happier, and more well-adjusted. Far less reactive to other dogs, and reliable off-leash. It was incredible! Brent also gave us all the details, instructions, and tools we need to continue Boomer's training. We've already met for a follow-up training session to keep working on his skills off-leash while other dogs are around. The train & board program was worth every penny. Brent is reliable and truly cares about the health & well-being of your dog. He knows his stuff. I'd highly, highly recommend his services! read more

Brent was fantastic. We got an 8 week old puppy named lyle from the pound 2 years ago. He was very aggressive and would nip. We were pregnant with our first child and were nervous that we might have to get rid of Lyle. However, we sent him to the 2 week "boot camp" and he came back a much better dog. We also had one on one training at our home to help us learn to be better dog parents. 2 years later, Lyle has turned into a great addition to our family. I would highly recommend his services. read more

Brent is great! I have a VERY loud beagle who is constantly anxious and has trouble regulating himself. Brent took my dog for 2 weeks and the tips that he gave me have been helpful in regulating my dogs behavior. Crate training and leash training are much better than before. Just remember that if your dog has an issue like noise, Brent will not CURE the issue. However, he can give you tips on how to deal with it and the source. The best part is once he trains your dog he will board them when you're out of town. So if you have a difficult dog you know it is in good hands! read more

Brent is the real deal. We rescued our German Shepard/husky mix from Woods and he was such a sweet dog, but he had poor manners and recall issues. Brent gave us the foundation and tools that created a strong and respecting bond between us and our dog. We get compliments everywhere we go now, and Brent makes training reinforcement fun and rewarding. Our big tip is use the e-collar. It's primary function is a vibration that feels like a cell phone, and the higher stimulation levels are not as dramatic as you might think. The e-collar makes training a breeze and our dog loves wearing it because it means we are going out for fun. 5-stars! read more

Brent is a great trainer! I have a 4 year old pitbull who everyone is terrified of just because of his breed. I also have a hard time trusting anyone with him but after all of the calls with a bunch of trainers the second I talked to Brent, I knew he was a good match for Maddox. I did the 1 month boot camp or board and train and Maddox now walks on leash without pulling me which is amazing because I couldn't walk him before. He also sits and down stays. I just got him back two days ago so we are working on him listening to me since he is use to Brent but the changes I've seen in my dog are amazing! Thank you so much for all you did for Maddox! I highly recommend him for any dog training of any dog/breed! read more

My wife and I got a new puppy, Abby, who took control of our house. We tried working at home with Abby with no success. Brent visited and gave us some training alongside Abby. Well, Abby still had control over us. We sent Abby to boarding school with Brent. He sent us photos and videos of her progress. She is home after two weeks, very happy and the puppy we wanted. The training goes on each day and now we all enjoy our training/play time. Brent is so calm and steady with the dogs. I recommend him highly. read more

I've never been more pleased with the one on one hands on training that Brent teaches for Ace Dog Training. What people don't understand is you have to train yourself in order to continuously teach your dog basic commands and other serious training and that's what he teaches in all courses. I have not been disappointed with the outcome. He works with all sorts of different dogs. So I highly recommend contacting him and reasonable prices too!!! read more

Brent is amazing! Our puppy was out of control and hard to manage making every day stressful. Now we are able to enjoy him :) Totally worth it!! And the help for the lifetime of the dog is great if there are things that come up that need working on. Thank you Ace Dog Training!! read more

Brent SAVED us. Our labradoodle came back from another trainer and was a mess!!! After 6 weeks with that trainer, she was not crate trained, leash trained, had no concept of basic commands (sit, stay, down) and was demand barking/whining (all night). We were pretty upset to say the least. After sleepless nights and spending a ton of money on an unqualified trainer, we found Brent. He immediately started with phone support until we could make the drive to him. We now have an amazing dog who gets stopped by strangers to compliment her behavior. It's a completely different experience and dog. During the transition phase he was beyond responsive and had protocol to follow if any specific issues arose. Daily, I silently thank him. LOL!! My dog is a pleasure to take out and enjoy as a family. Brent is truly a fantastic trainer, a rare find and, as we learned the hard way, there are not many trainers like him. read more

We knew that Brent had a very special connection with the canine species immediately when he walked into our house and stopped our puppy (Luna) from jumping up on him as she perpetually had done with everyone up to that point. His love and knowledge of all things dog is extensive and rich. After a few weeks with Brent Luna became the dog we needed and wanted her to be. Because of his expert training our relationship with our new dog has been infinitely enriched. We cannot be happier with Brent's services. read more

Brent helped us with our 1.5 year old french bulldog that had a few issues. He did NOT come when he was called, was possessive over food, the couch and what he considered "his areas". It got to where I felt he couldn't be trusted around my son. He also was showing aggression towards my husband and a few time snapped at him when he was trying to move Vinny from somewhere he shouldn't be. With frenchies being a stubborn breed, I thought there was no hope for him and even thought for a little while we might have to get rid of him. Brent helped us recognize the behavior that builds to those situations with a straightforward realistic approach. No clicker, no treats, just discipline and consistency with an e-collar, only in the beginning to get him focused on us. Every dog has different issues and Brent helped us to treat Vinny like a dog not a cute little tyrant that rules our house with the humans coming second. We've taught him his place in our household and he is so much more relaxed in his day to day life. He is actually enjoyable to be around now! I recommended Brent to my mom for help with her puppy and he is doing great too! If you want results, hire Brent!!! read more

Our main reason for reaching out to Brent was because we have 2 cats and our black lab (Jaxon) wasn't doing well them. Within 10 minutes of his first visit we had the the dog and cats commingling with no issues. We couldn't believe it. Brent is also helping us fine tune some obedience training. Jaxon has most of his basic commands down but tends to get excited around new dogs/surroundings making recall difficult at times. We are quickly overcoming these issues as well. Brent truly is the real deal. Worth every penny. read more

When I first contacted Brent I was at the point with my dog where I felt like I was out of options. Chewy would lunge, bark at neighbors, and was very untrusting of people entering our yard. After working with Brent for a few sessions he gave me the confidence to work with my dog. Many people think that just the dogs need training but we as their leaders and owners need guidance too! Brent is knowledgable, ethical, fair to the dogs, and really took the time to make sure that I was comfortable. He also never once checked his watch to see if we were over time. He took 2.5+ hours as one training session until we got Chewy to a positive point. Training with my dog will be a lifelong task but, thanks to Brent, it is a fun part of me and my dog's daily routine! I highly recommend Brent! read more

Louie is a graduate of Ace. I handed Brent a rather spastic minded year old Great Dane. He returned a calm minded obedient dog that is a pleasure to have around the house. I am a lazy dog trainer and Louie took advantage of every opportunity to get away with shenanigans before spending time with Brent. Louie absolutely would not come to me when I called him, drove me nuts. Now, he can be in the middle of playing, I'll call to him, and he always comes to me. Amazing! Brent trained him so well. Now it's up to me to follow through so Louie can remain a success. Brent is a genuinely good person who has a gift for communicating with dogs. Louie will be returning to Brent for boarding and care when I'm out of town. The money spent for a well trained dog is an investment so worth it. Divided over the lifetime of the dog, and the healthy mind a well trained dog has.....priceless. Thank you Brent! read more