How have I not reviewed them before? I have trained several…read moredogs with them over the years. Dogs of all sizes all backgrounds and at a variety of ages. This is the most wonderful training program taught by an amazing group of ladies with actual CREDENTIALS. Not just a group that decided one day they were going to be a dog trainer. They were mentored and educated over more than a decade before taking over for their mentor. I think they have put over 2000 dog and human teams together over the years now. Rightfully voted "Best Of" in Simi Valley in 2023. This is not magic, you have to do the homework. Its only 10 weeks and its not a lot of time when you will have your family member for hopefully a dozen years or more. If you would like a trained dog that responds on one and one command only. A dog that you can take out in public, dog that is a pleasure to live with, this is who you need to train with.

Great class! It's serious, but you need to do the homework. Their training is based on praise &…read morefairness to your dog. I don't have to hold a treat for him to come running when I call, but the practice is mandatory, in order to succeed and the results well worth it.

Amanda is the best! She has been working with me for my girl, Yaretzi, a 1 year German Shepherd and…read moreAmerican Staffordshire mix that I found at the Shelter in Camarillo. Amanda has been wonderful in coming up with a bespoke plan based on my needs and more importantly the needs of Yaretzi. I have been very satisfied with all aspects of the training from the communication through to the post session follow-ups. We have completed 8 sessions and I plan on doing additional sessions in the future to see how much more we can do together!

Amanda has been helping us with our dog's on-leash reactivity. We had previously been to a group…read moretraining place nearby, but saw only minor results, and they weren't able to give us much individual attention. Amanda has been positive, patient, and kind throughout the whole process. She is always available to support us with any questions we have, and we have been seeing some great progress with our boy. We have been getting comments from friends and family about how much calmer he has been lately, and it has been a relief to know that he can learn and improve. I would definitely recommend ARF to anyone who is struggling with their dog and not sure where to start.

Words can't even describe how grateful we are of Bar and his training services. We had gotten our…read morebernadoodle Leia 2 weeks prior to sending her to boarding school. She had trouble with reactivity, confidence, socialization, and basic commands. First we had a very in-depth evaluation. Bar took the time to understand our situation and Leia. Fast forward, we hadn't seen her for about a month, and when we finally went to our first training session, we saw a completely different dog. Leia usually barks at anyone and everyone, but she was calm and quiet. After taking her home we took her out to get a bath and I am very proud to say she did not bark at one person. We are so happy that Bar took the time to really see her potential and give her the basic skills to interact with humans and other dogs. I highly recommend Bar's training. He is very responsive and understanding. He sent us pictures and updates! My boyfriend and I are both college students with part time jobs and bar was very understanding with our financial situation and gave us time when we needed it. We are very grateful and recommend him to anyone who wants a good outcome for their dog!

We adopted Benny from the shelter, and for nearly 6 months we struggled with if we were going to be…read moreable to make things work - he was dog and human reactive. We had a very hard time taking our new best friend out on walks around the neighborhood. We went through two other trainers before we found Bar and just couldn't get the help we needed. Then we found bar and working with him has genuinely been the best decision we made as new dog owners. We did Bar's board and train program. After that month, Benny came home with so much improvement and skills. His engagement with us and responsiveness to us was night and day, making all things easier for us and Benny. Bar is very patient and compassionate with both dogs and people. The one thing that really sold it to us was just how much Benny loves working with Bar. Benny is always excited to see him again for training sessions and boarding when we are out of town. We recommend Bar to anyone that needs help with their K9 family members.

Solid pet training classes…read more Relaxed atmosphere, affordable, great park location where classes are held. Lindsey is a patient trainer. Her group classes are designed for dogs that need to learn basic commands. We have been going for a few months off and on with our puppy. He is now 6 months old and he has benefited from the socialization alone on top of learning commands: sit, down, stay, leave it, and come. I like that we are teaching our dogs to be confident around all types of dogs and people. We work on specific issues for certain dogs in a group session. All the dogs practice proper listening and control commands so that they become more obedient. The dogs play at the end. Timid and fearful dogs as well as floppy puppies attend. Lindsey has a relaxed way of keeping all the dogs working towards their goals. These classes are definitely designed to be repetitive. You need to work on the commands at home but if you aren't great about it and just keep going to class with your dog you will still benefit. We love that Lindsey has a pay if you show policy. You don't need to sign any contract or pay ahead. Just pay for class when you go. At $15 for a one hour class, it is a very affordable way to get your new puppy or young dog some quality training and socialization. Highly recommended!!!

I assume this business is no longer serving customers? I left a message and never heard anything…read moreback. Also by the looks of the review dates!

Shannon is amazing! I hired her to walked my hyper rescue dog but the wonderful side effect is the…read moreincredible improvement in my dog's behavior. In 2 weeks she went from dashing down the street like an escaping convict anytime the front door opened to knowing where her yard ends and calmly laying on the grass in the front yard. Shannon truly loves dogs and that affection is lavishly returned by my dog. I highly recommend her to anyone, and especially if you have.some behavior issues to be worked out. She's great a helping dogs and their humans understand each other and work together.

Shannon is absolutely the best thing that ever happened to us and our doggo! She was recommended by…read moresome friends, and we have been relying on her for the last two years for walks, doggo sitting, emotional support, training, etc. Our Labrador completely adores her, and it is clear that Shannon loves him and cares for him as much as we do. THANK YOU for everything you've done for us! I cannot recommend Shannon highly enough. She is the absolute top of her profession, and your fur babies are in the best of hands with her. If we could clone you and take you to TN with us, we would. :-)

Jen is amazing!!! Our dog learned basic commands and fun tricks. I would absolutely recommend her…read moreto anyone. She is also super friendly and genuine. Excellent all around! Thanks, Jen!

Excellent training sessions with our Labrador 6 month old puppy. What a difference it's made!…read more Jen is patient, firm, and we had a really great experience. Highly recommend!

Purchased a 40 gallon turtle tank for under $200 and it came with the filter, coupons, light,…read moreheating lamp etc. Great purchase. Also, great service from everyone.

It was quiet inside when I went and my visit was quick. They have so many options for dog food…read morebrands & toys. I picked up some dog food and was able to check out with no line. Parking- big parking lot with plenty of parking spaces

I can wholeheartedly recommend Matan Dog Training based on our experience with our Rottweiler,…read moreSequoia. Sequoia spent seven weeks in their Board & Train program. She is a two year old Rottweiler who, despite a tremendous amount of effort on our part with training, socialization, and exposure to both people and dogs, had become increasingly reactive toward humans and other dogs. With a large, powerful working breed, that level of reactivity is something you simply cannot take lightly. I don't believe in saying that a dog like Sequoia is suddenly "cured." She is still naturally cautious around unfamiliar people, and she is not, and probably never will be, the type of dog that every stranger should walk up and pet. But the change in her behavior after seven weeks with the Matan Dog Training team has been dramatic. Her human reactivity is now virtually nonexistent. The lunging is gone. We can actually sit with her on a bench or at a coffee shop and relax instead of constantly worrying about how she might react to a waiter or someone walking past us. That alone has been a huge change in our lives with her. She is substantially less reactive overall, more confident, much better with commands, and extremely responsive to the e collar system they introduced and taught us how to use appropriately. Just as importantly, I feel more confident handling her and better able to provide the clear, consistent leadership she needs. The program didn't just improve Sequoia's behavior. It gave us better tools and improved our relationship with her. I also can't say enough about the people at Matan Dog Training. Matan Shaibi himself has built an incredible team and clearly understands dogs, particularly dogs with more challenging behavioral issues. Amelia did an amazing job working with Sequoia, and Heather, Michael, Josie, and the rest of the staff were consistently kind, communicative, responsive, and supportive. Throughout the seven weeks, I trusted them completely with Sequoia's safety, happiness, and well-being. That means a lot when you are leaving a dog you love somewhere for that length of time. They were professional, compassionate, reliable, and have continued to make themselves available when we have questions or need advice. I genuinely feel like Sequoia now has an extended family there. For anyone dealing with serious reactivity, particularly with a large, powerful working breed where the stakes are higher, I would recommend Matan Dog Training without hesitation. They understand that some behavioral tendencies are deeply rooted in a dog's temperament and cannot simply be erased, but they know how to work with those traits and create meaningful, practical, real-world improvement. We are incredibly grateful to Matan, Amelia, Heather, Michael, Josie, and the entire team for what they have done for Sequoia and for us.

I'm highly upset and disappointed with this company. If you didn't read my husband's review…read morealready, I want to explain my frustrations. My sweet 1-year-old German Shepherd, Oso, was scheduled for a 2-week board-and-train and came home under horrible circumstances. We've had Oso since he was a baby and taught him the basics ourselves (Sit, Down, Wait, Up, Free, Spin) using positive reinforcement. See Video 1 for an example. Oso has had high reactivity toward other dogs, which we made very clear was something he needed training on. The trainers kept saying that he likes to "pick fights" with other dogs. I understand Oso has a big bark, but he has never once been aggressive toward another dog. We understand aggression can occur, and I'm not a dog trainer, so if that's what you call "picking fights," so be it. (See Video 2 for an example.) In Video 2, you can also see two trainers come together to talk about Oso's dewclaw. They didn't even know what it was called and referred to it as "weird," which I took offense to. Keep this dewclaw in mind, because that story isn't over. Communication overall was poor. For $2,000, I would expect, at minimum, pictures or videos every day. Mind you, when Oso was home, I had a dog walker who walked him for 30 minutes every day and sent me multiple videos along with a map of where they went on their walk. With this company, the pictures we received were mostly just Oso sitting outside on their dirt patches. We received two videos of Oso on the dog treadmill, with no explanation until I asked how long he was on the treadmill for. I felt like I constantly had to ask for information, and if I didn't ask, it wasn't a priority. Oso also came home with what looks like pimples on the inside of his mouth (see image). He did not have these prior to going there, as I am very conscious of everything regarding his health and appearance. The facility may not have noticed this, but I believe they would not take responsibility for it. I'd love to hear the excuse they would give: "These things happen." On the last day of his training (go-home day), we were already struggling to make the appointment because my husband and I are both active-duty military and can't just leave work. My husband received a call that Oso was receiving his bath, and during his blow-dry session, his dewclaw got caught in the grate and RIPPED OUT. I can't imagine the pain he was in. They took him to a local pet hospital, which didn't even see him until SIX hours after his initial arrival. After many attempts to get in touch with them regarding payment, Matan finally called and said he would cover it and that "things like this happen." I would love to see the camera surveillance and a written report of what happened. I can only imagine what the excuse will be as to why I'm not able to receive these from Matan. Oso is home with us now and recovering. We are extremely dissatisfied and honestly can't forgive ourselves for giving this company $2,000 for this treatment. Matan, to make this right, a refund is due--or at least half. We should have known we made a mistake when we paid first and then signed the contract stating refunds are not given. You were so personable and reassuring over the phone before booking, which unfortunately fooled us. Never will Oso or any of us be near this company again. I hope this review helps other responsible dog owners think twice before choosing this company

I highly recommend LA School for Dogs. I enrolled my 9-month-old dog, Sophie, in basic obedience…read moretraining AND to address her growling and pushback attitude whenever she didn't want to do something. Jennifer and her team worked with Sophie over a three-week training program, and the results were impressive. Sophie now has great leash manners and has mastered all her basic commands. But the biggest success was the change in her attitude. I learned that her behavior was caused by a lack of confidence, not defiance, and Jennifer showed me how to adjust my approach to genuinely build trust with her. Sophie is now a happy, confident dog. If you're looking for dog training that goes beyond commands and actually addresses the "why" behind your dog's behavior, LA School for Dogs is it. 100% recommend.

I can't say enough good things about Jennifer and her 3-week training program! Our border collie…read moreMaverick had an issue with pulling on walks, and thanks to Jennifer, he now walks perfectly in heel--it's like night and day. She also worked on his place command, and now he stays calmly on his bed until released, which has made having guests over so much easier. One of the things that really stood out was how Jennifer took the time to get to know us as well as our dog. She found out we have a horse background and used that to our advantage--explaining training techniques in ways that made total sense to us. She gave examples that tied into the horse world, which made the process so much more intuitive and familiar. She also helped address Maverick's excitement around other dogs, which stems from his strong herding instincts. With Jennifer's guidance, he's now calm and focused on us. Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about setting both the dog and owner up for long-term success. We're so thankful for the transformation she helped us achieve with Maverick!

Aunt Sami's Pet Sitting was amazing! After texting her to set up the consultation, she arrived…read moreon-time, and spent about 45 minutes getting to know our cats (or trying to, they don't like newcomers that much), their needs, and our apartment. While we were gone, she sent text updates with pictures to show that our kitties were somehow managing to survive without being petted every 30 seconds. She eve cleaned up the litter box, as well as some accidents that happened around our place. She also charges a very fair price. We will use her services for a long time to come!

Samantha was very friendly and professional. She took her time and carefully administered our pets…read morefluids and medicine. I would really recommend her to anyone who needs someone to help take care of their pets!