I cannot say enough good things about William & ADLA. I send my 2 smart, sensitive, active Aussiedoodles to ADLA for daycare. They are so ridiculously happy. William sends me videos of their adventures and when I pick them up they are tired & cuddly. I never worry about them, and can focus on work, knowing they are being well cared for. read more

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If I could give William 10 stars, I definitely would! From the very first session he had with our mini bernedoodle, it was clear that William is not just a trainer--he is a true dog lover who deeply understands dog behavior and seeks to enrich each and every dog that is under his care. This really sets William apart and makes him 1 of 1. If you are looking for a trainer who truly cares about the mental and emotional well-being of your dog while producing fantastic, lasting results, I cannot recommend William enough! read more

We love this team! They pickup and drop off the dogs. Always ready to take them or help out with any issues in the weekly schedule. read more

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Absolutely amazing dog trainer, and boarding experience! I can't say enough good things about Adventure Dog LA. The training has been so helpful-- patient, knowledgeable and skilled!! He makes it such a positive experience for both of us! I continue to learn so much as a new puppy owner, and William has truly helped to build our puppies confidence with other dogs. The boarding is just outstanding. I never worry when Coco stays with William because I know she's safe, well cared for, and genuinely loved. It's not just boarding -- it feels like a second home. I get peace of mind knowing my dog is getting attention, structure, and care instead of being stuck in a kennel all day. Our puppy Coco has stayed with William on several occasions and we are always so happy with her stay. William is so great at sending videos and photos each day which I love receiving! If you're looking for someone you can truly trust with your dog, whether for training or boarding, this is the place! Highly recommend! read more

We love Adventure Dog LA! Our dog, Kit, is much more well behaved at home, and gets excited when she knows she's about to visit her friends again. We trust Adventure Dog LA to know what's best for Kit and help her grow and socialize. When we'd board Kit at other facilities, she'd come home extremely exhausted for days on end. With Adventure Dog LA, she's tired, but I can tell she's had meaningful rest and dolled out play. I also love that she's taken on hikes and has now graduated to being off leash! Nothing but great things to say about Adventure Dog LA! read more

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Ok, hi. I'm a micromanaging, helicopter dog parent with extremely detailed training goals and very specific requests. This is my sixth year going back to William, and for good reason--he's simply the best. The level of personalization and expertise William brings is phenomenal. Next level. This isn't just dog training--William listens, adapts, and curates an approach that works for your dog and your goals. I have multiple dogs with completely different needs, and William has been incredible at tailoring training & daycare for each one. Just tell him what you want to achieve, and he'll get you there. Out of the 6 trainers I've worked with over the years, William's methods are the ONLY ones that stand the test of time. I've gone to William for private training, dog hiking, daycare, and boarding. Every single time, he's been professional, reliable, and exactly the kind of person you want to trust with your dog. He's also very punctual, very helpful when I need help the most, and quite funny. I strongly, strongly recommend AdventureDogLA and William. I still remember scouring Yelp for dog trainers years ago--so if that's you right now, let me save you the trouble: This. Is. The. One. And honestly? Writing reviews takes forever. If this wasn't phenomenally good, I wouldn't even bother. read more

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We have been using William for a while now and we (including my dog) are super happy. Williams takes my dog on weekly hikes and boards her when we need. I have no complaints and will continue to use his services. read more

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If you're looking for a dog trainer in the SGV area, look no further. I desperately needed help with my new rescue dog, who lacked socialization, and finding William changed everything. The private sessions were incredibly helpful--he tailors each lesson to your specific needs and, most importantly, teaches you (the human) the tools to effectively communicate with your dog. Rescuing a dog is a rewarding journey, but it can also be stressful at times. I truly could not have done it without William. read more

I think my dog Sydney has more fun with William! William is a dog expert and provides a safe environment for enrichment, training, play and downtime. His experience is vast and I'm a better dog owner because of it. I feel confident that Sydney is in the best hands with William and Adventure DogLa. read more

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William is ABSOLUTELY amazing! He offers training (group and private sessions), doggy daycare, and boarding. We started dropping our dog off with him when she was around 8 months old and she will be 3 in a few months. She goes to doggy daycare once a week on days my husband and I both have to be in the office and has been boarded a few times over the years. He always provides photos and video updates on what they're doing and how the doggies are, which is my favorite part! William does an amazing job with training the dogs (both in private and public settings), taking them on hikes, practice off leash walking, socializing, etc. He even took her swimming once because a generous client of his opened up their backyard. She absolutely has a blast every single time and always comes back better well behaved. So if you are in need of a dog trainer, William is the way to go! No hesitation there!! read more

William is an absolute godsend. Any time I travel, and leave my 2 year old English bulldog with him for training and boarding, I have zero anxiety. Chauncey has the time of his life- he gets excellent training by William, lots of exercise, and socialization with other lovely pups. It is remarkable to witness the absolute control that William has over dogs- he leads the pack calmly and kindly, and the dogs adore him. My favorite added bonus is receiving all sorts of photos and videos from William of the dogs playing, training, and hiking read more

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My dog Nala loves Adventure Dog LA, William has trained her and taken care of her when we have been out of town. I don't trust people easily but I fully trust him with Nala and her well being. He is always in full control of all the dogs he has in his care it's just amazing to see! read more

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Bubba has been part of William's pack for 5 years and counting. We found William when Bubba was 8 months and showing behaviors of over excitement, leash pulling, and vocal interactions with other dogs. Through William's training, I'm confident with Bubba's off leash and recall skills anywhere! He loves his weekly daycare dates where William will take the pack to the park, hiking, and even to Whole Foods! Boarding is an excellent option and we're relaxed knowing Bubba is in a safe environment while getting structured playtime, training, and extra pets. We can't recommend William enough! read more

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William is awesome. He was recommended to me by a friend and I've never boarded my dog with anyone else. He takes them on pack hikes in the mountain, some on leash some off, he is very in tune with each dog's needs. Also very good about sending pictures and videos with narration of dog psychology, playmates, etc. 10/10 recommend! read more

We are so pleased with William and Adventure Dog LA! The hikes provide invaluable enrichment for our energetic lab, and our private training sessions were very helpful. With William's guidance, our dog's behavior and confidence have improved so much in a few short months, and we are all having more fun together! We look forward to using boarding services when the need arises. read more

William is amazing! We are so grateful to have found someone who looks after our dogs with the same care and attention we give our own. The pack hikes have really taught our dogs how to walk well on and off leash and allow them to have great socialization skills, with his help we have been able to have very well balanced babies. We currently have two dogs that are very different speeds, and he always makes sure to meet both of their needs when he watches them, whether it's for daycare or for overnights. He is *ALSO incredible with senior dogs. It's very hard to find someone who will look after seniors as they can tend to be quite high maintenance, and he was so attentive to our old girl. I couldn't recommend William enough, he's so great with our fur babies, and I'm extremely careful with who I allow and trust with our dogs. read more

Adventure Dog LA is such an amazing and attentive, dog care and boarding company. We are *helicopter* dog parents and William and his team do such an amazing job with the attention, training and the safety of the dogs in their care. When our dogs are with this company, we do not worry one bit because we know they are being cared for as well as we take care of them at home if not, definitely better. Thank you Adventure Dog for everything you've done for our babies and how well you have trained them. read more

I have never written a Yelp review before but my experience here has changed my mind. Over the years I have had many dogs, trainer, and boarding. Adventure Dog LA is like no other. My dog Maude always comes back happier, tired, and more trained. I always get compliments on how well behaved my dog is and I fully credit William. In addition, recently when my oldest child was having a serious surgery, William did not hesitate to show up for Maude and me above and beyond. I could not recommend him more. read more

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William, his team and Adventure Dog LA are the *absolute best*!!! Honestly, we're so thankful we were introduced to him and his team. We had tried other boarders and trainers for our dog (80lb mixed breed, high energy). But they all had such heavy or strong approaches that did not suit our pup. William is firm, patient, compassionate, caring and fun! Our dog LOVES to stay with William and all the dogs under his care. He is so good to all of the pups. The hikes, the walks, the play time and down time... all of it serves a purpose and all of it enriches our dog's life. And he knows we're obsessed dog parents and puts up with all the intricacies of our dog's diet and all the steps it takes to prepare her food. And, when our dog is on meds for an irritated paw or ear, William is happy to help administer meds when we're away. Honestly, we think our dog would prefer it if we just moved in next door so she could hang out at Adventure Dog all the time. The other part about Adventure Dog that is so good are the updates: while we're away William and his team are consistent with updates and content about our dog. We get to see her having fun, enjoying her time and doing all the things that dogs love to do. It helps give us peace of mind that she's having a wonderful time with wonderful people. Honestly, there's none better than William and Adventure Dog LA. If you're lucky enough to have this team look after your pup, you shouldn't hesitate. They're the best in the business. read more

William is AMAZING and we are so grateful that our dog gets to spend time with him! She gets to go on fun adventures with him. For example, he took her to see and play in snow. She has also stayed with him when we've been away, and we know that she is well taken care of. In addition to meeting our dog's physical needs, William also has a deep understanding of dog behavior and reinforces training. I cannot recommend William enough. I am sure that our dog would move in with him if she could! read more

My dog lovessss going on hikes with Will & co! I'm the type to love videos and photos and Will always sends them throughout the day. I'm so happy that my pup is enjoying and having fun running around and socializing with other dogs! Boarding my dog with Will is a breeze too. Highly recommend! read more

Very happy I found William! I love how flexible he is on scheduling and of course that my dog has a great time on hikes and random adventures. William really loves dogs and it genuinely shows in everything he does with them from the effort to go on great hikes, to the daily behavioural and leash training to the videos and photos he sends endlessly throughout the day documenting just what a great time my dog is having. Highly recommend him! read more

William is amazing. He is a super effective trainer, training both dog and human in how to correct for the behaviors we desire from our dogs. We had William train our puppy to walk on a leash without pulling, to stop barking and calmly enjoy his crate. Our dog does daycare with William as well, getting plenty of exercise and play time. If you're wondering if he can help with your dog, the answer is yes! read more

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Adventure Dog LA was the solution we needed! We had no idea how much dedicated time and energy our puppy would require of us. William and his team has provided us flexible dog care, training, and education that has saved us from tons of grief and headache. Adventure Dog LA offers our puppy socialization, training and support with puppy-related problematic behaviors (e.g., reactivity, housebreaking, etc.). Moreover, William keeps us abreast of Sophie's day with updates and photos of her adventures. After months of using Adventure Dog LA for about 2-3 days a week, we asked William to make a house call to provide training in our home. What a difference it made! We recommend Adventure Dog LA without reservation because there is no other canine resource that offers so much in one day! read more

Our little guy, Kepler (on the far right and front), is normally a little shy with other dogs. But every time he spends time with William, he opens up and has a blast. And it's always a fun surprise when we get photos and video from him showing the hike or trip the whole group is going on that day! read more

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We love William and Adventure Dog! William helped teach us how to train our puppy and for the last five years he has taken care of her when we go out of town. Our dog loves the daily hikes and the socializing with William's dogs! William is easy to work with, reliable and we trust our dog with him. What more could anyone want? read more

William is the best dog trainer and Adventure Dog LA is the best daycare in town. BEST! We have a crazy adopted doodle and we have tried everything before and nothing works, and she hates it. We have now been taking her to Adventure Dog LA for almost 4 years now. Every time we drop her off she doesn't even look back- she's so excited and happy to go be with the pack! She comes home with a better behavior, tired, and happy every time. William and all the staff I have met love the dogs. They don't just love them, they really care about dogs and they speak dog language!!! I LOVE Adventure Dog LA and my dog loves them too! I wouldn't know what to do without them! Thank you Adventure Dog LA for taking such good care of Goose!:):) read more

I was referred to William by a friend and I couldn't be more grateful! My pup Sunny is very sensitive, anxious, and sometimes challenging. I have had horrible experiences in the past using daycares that had great reviews but didn't know how to handle dogs who have separation anxiety. We started with a couple day care sessions to get her used to William and his (awesome) space. He was so understanding and was easily able to get her confidence up! He takes the dogs on pack hikes and gives them so much entertainment and care that is really hard to find. I get updates with videos and pictures which is so nice to have that peace of mind. Sunny has the best time and with him and I truly cannot recommend him enough! read more

My wife and I worked with William when we first got our drivey, independent, shepherd mix puppy. As first time dog owners, we were very overwhelmed -- but William has been completely indispensable for us. He's helped teach us teach loose-leash walking, doggy-socializing, and general behavioral things that weren't intuitive to us. Also, William caters his lessons to what you want and what's realistic for your lifestyle as well as what kind of dog you have. It's so clear he cares about the dogs and wants what's best for your relationship! Also, William's dog-boarding is probably the best we've ever used! The dogs get lots of walks, dog-play-time, and you'll get videos and little insights onto what's going on. It's so clear our dog LOVES to go to William's place, and we feel like we're in such good hands whenever we go on a trip! William has been an amazing dog trainer that we've learned so much from! If you're in the Pasadena are it's a no-brainer to use his services! read more

Lulu is now 12 she still spends time with Will and his other amazing pups though her stamina is waning the other pups keep her going . And again to the trainer who told me she could never be socialized go f-ing suck it read more

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I use this daycare a few times per week. My dog always comes back better than when I dropped her off. William takes the dogs on hikes, and works on skills. My dog knows more commands and I get great training tips too. I strongly recommend this daycare if you have a dog you love. read more

Bubba has been with William ever since he was a puppy. Now 5 years old, Bubba always looks forward to daycare with Adventure Dog LA. William was instrumental in Bubba's training when he was young, and they remain best buds to this day. Can't recommend William enough for all of your training, daycare, boarding, etc. needs. read more

We have worked with William for both boarding and daycare options and he's really the best in the business! Our dog Nelly has never been happier - we know from all the photos and videos we see. She was able to stay active, and throughly enjoyed playing with all the other doggies at the facility. Highly recommend William if you're looking for dc options for your fur babies. read more

We have been taking our dog to William (and the team) at Adventure Dog for several years and couldn't be happier. We love that our dog gets to go on outdoor adventures with other dogs that he wouldn't get the chance to do otherwise. William keeps us posted with pictures and videos along the way. We get the advantage of knowing our dog is safe while we're gone, while also going on fun activities, and also spending time with Willaim who is a great trainer and has a natural gift with dogs. Couldn't recommend more. read more

William is wonderful! He was referred to us from a friend of mine. For my dog better leash walking was our initial goal & it has definitely been improved. I can not put a price on how much he is helping me understand my dog more & how to lead her better myself because to me that is also how change happens outside of training. What I feel like is very aligned with me and my goals is that I want my dog to have as much freedom as possible(coming with me to restaurants, maybe being off leash on hikes, etc) but in order to do that she has to learn some rules. William is really helping us towards that, and I can tell by how much more attentive, calm(less anxious), and happy she is outside of lessons/daycare. read more

How can I even begin to describe William Hathaway? Mastermind? Genius? Or perhaps most accurately, Dog Sorcerer?! He is one of those individuals you simply marvel at when he is engaged in his craft. In his case, the nurturing and training of dogs of all breeds, sizes, dispositions, and histories. We are so incredibly lucky that our pup earned a regular (highly coveted and competitive) spot on his popular big dog hike. Make no mistake, William is not a dog walker or a babysitter for your dog. He is a masterful trainer. Placing your dog in William's care is sure to be a transformative experience. Our Alaskan Malamute, Atticus ("Attie" for short) has been with William since 2014/2015. Yes, this review is LONG overdue. She adores William. He truly is her favorite "alpha". She gets SO excited to go out with her pack when William comes to retrieve her for their adventures. While she's out and we're at home working, William texts us beautiful photos capturing her joyful leaps and bounds with her buddies or her gleeful traipsing through a nice cool mud puddle. One of the most unique things about William is he creates these INCREDIBLE videos of him in action training these dogs. He will line all the dogs up or gather them in a perfect circle and have them do various tasks on command. For instance, we will call one particular dog forward by name to get a treat and none of the others will move a muscle! Every single one on their best behavior, completely under William's spell! He takes pictures in the same way. Creating the perfect family-dog pack photos. All dogs, perfectly arranged by size, looking at the camera with big happy grins. How does this man do it?! I haven't a clue, but damn, he's good. He's also talented at working with dogs with behavioral problems or histories of trauma. Whatever your dog's issue, William will give him or her the love they need to conquer their issue. He is so loving with them. William grew up on a farm and has been caring for animals from a very young age. He discovered he had a particular passion for dogs and had many as a child. Here is a beautiful passage from his website reminiscing about one of his favorite childhood dogs: "As I got older, I wanted bigger dogs. I really wanted a Rottweiler or Doberman Pincher. My mom had concerns with such a notoriously dangerous breed, but as usual, I got my way and I got my Rottweiler, Fritz.  I learned so much from Fritz.  Just because he was a Rottweiler people were scared of him and taken a back with a kid who had a dangerous breed. But from the moment I got him as a puppy, I showered him with love and affection, trained and played with him every day, showing him who was the leader in a way that dogs do with each other.  Fritz the Rottweiler, was the mildest, kindest, friendliest dog I have ever had.  He taught me that although different breeds, like different people from around the world, might be predestined to certain characteristics, it doesn't define who they are if the right love and environment is provided." (William Hathaway) See what I mean? Such a beautiful outlook. If your dog is struggling, do anything you can to get him or her into William's care. You won't regret it for a second. read more

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We were referred to William by a neighbor and had two sessions with him. After the first ten minutes of meeting us he put a prong collar on our pup. I have since learned that this is the worst way to introduce this especially to a dog who is sensitive. I will always regret not doing research on this beforehand. However I didn't know a prong collar would even be in discussion during our first training with him. I feel it's a lack of knowledge on his part to use it without spending more time with our pup to get to know his behavior. Initially it seemed to work and in that time William did check in with us. But after the second session our dog became extremely reactive when on walks seeing any other dogs because of the collar. The collar and training sessions made things horrible for us. When we reached out to William several times to learn what we could do to help our boy we never heard from him again. Either he didn't want to work with us or he didn't know how to help a dog that didn't do exactly what he wanted. Based on other reviews he seems to have a hard time with communication and responding to people. I would not recommend him and I will always regret that we went to him. It's taken us over 6 months to reverse the effects our two sessions had on our dog. As a first time dog parent I have learned a lot of what not to do from this experience and I hate that it was at the expense of my dog. read more

William has been an immeasurable help to us and our young pup. We want to give our dog the best life possible, and William's approach to dog training align perfectly with what we are envisioning for her life. He's guided us into a better relationship with our dog, and helped us better understand our pup's needs. When we drop her off for boarding while we are out of town, we can tell that she is so fulfilled, relaxed, and happy in his care. We are so grateful for what he does, and highly recommend working with him! Through William's coaching, I feel strongly that we will be able to achieve a very deep and powerful relationship that will pave the way for a relaxed and happy life with our best companion! read more

My dog, Billie, has been part of the Adventure Dog LA hikes for 1.5 years now and it has been nothing but amazing. When I adopted Billie, she was extremely unsocialized. Her overwhelming energy compounded with her lack of social skills led every dog encounter to be a disaster. She didn't know how to approach another dog so all she could do was aggressively bark and lunge. After meeting William, we arranged for her to go on the hikes to socialize her and it has only been an uphill journey since then. Within a month into her weekly hikes, I felt comfortable having her around other dogs and even began going to dog parks. Billie spends all her Tuesday and Thursday mornings staring at my phone eagerly waiting for William's text to notify me of his arrival. Then, I spend the rest of the day eagerly waiting for William's photo and video updates of the dogs. Many times, they contain wonderful knowledge and insight into dog behavior. Thank you, William, for creating the time and space to allow Billie to run free with other dog friends and, all in all, just be a dog. It is, unequivocally, the highlight of Billie's life. P.S. I can guarantee that no one can take a better photo of your dog than William. read more

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We love William! He is really knowledgeable about dog psychology & dog group dynamics. We were struggling with stay/wait before we met William but our dog mastered those commands quickly with him. Our dog has really blossomed being part of his pack! I recommend him without reservation. read more

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