Animal Services

(66 reviews)

This review is LOOOONNNGGGGG overdue. I had gotten a Shiba Inu puppy 3 years ago that had to be…read morehospitalized due to Parvo the next day. Then, once he recovered from that, had a fever that almost killed him and had to be hospitalized again. We had to keep him quarantined for a while and away from my other dog (a 7 year old Pomeranian at the time) and get all his vaccinations from the beginning. He was scared of literally every single noise and had anxiety about just about everything. Over time, he developed extreme food aggression and we were worried for the safety of my little Pom. He had been attacked a few times to the point of actual injury and it was extremely stressful for everyone. I was at my wits end and I felt like I had tried everything to help Gunnar (my Shiba) and protect Simba (my Pom). I did a lot of research and stumbled upon Jenina and sent her a message for private sessions where she would come to my apartment once a week. I believe I only used her for a little over a month but I am eternally grateful. The level of aggression Gunnar displayed was so dangerous that my roommate and I actually have been bitten with blood trying to protect Simba from harm where food is involved. The issue was that he wasn't aggressive with all foods and we were unaware the extent until it was too late (ex. we thought it was only wet food so we were giving a chew stick to them separately where I would have Simba sitting next to me on the couch and Gunnar would be on the floor away from Simba with my roommate and the switch was so sudden----from sweet to seemingly no warning lunging at Simba----I stuck my leg out to protect Simba and he bit my leg instead). I feel like at this point, a regular human being would give Gunnar up, but that wasn't an option. It wasn't an option when he came to me dying from Parvo, it wasn't an option when he had an almost fatal fever, and it wasn't going to be an option for me now. I was determined to find a way to help him because he is my baby and my responsibility. The vet suggested I contact a behavioral specialist and when I did, VCA told me the earliest appointment they had was months later. Fed up with waiting, I found Jenina. In a month's time, she had given me the tools to fix a seemingly impossible situation. Make no mistake---she made me work for it. She might come across brash to some people but she is very direct and straight to the point. She doesn't coddle you and makes sure she lets you know what you need to do because while the session is for dogs, it is actually more like training the parent. She gives you "homework" and training info and is only willing to help you if YOU do the work. Now, it wasn't a complete fix. He still has anxiety outdoors or unknown noises as well as food aggression but it is nowhere near what he used to be. Before Jenina, Gunnar couldn't even take a step outside the apartment building let alone go for a walk. Three years later, Simba has sadly since passed but he has a little brother that he is extremely patient with as he acts like a typical annoying little brother), his food aggression has gone down from 100 to 30, and we go out to all sorts of places. He is THRIVING and this is all thanks to Jenina. My roommate and I are on high alert and know what to look for in terms of triggers and are very quick to de-escalate aggression situations. We try our best not to avoid known triggers and we work with him every day to allow him to be his best self. He is the sweetest boy and we are so glad he's been able to show it instead of being overshadowed by aggression and anxiety. She also gave Gunnar his nickname---Gunny! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I am so sorry it took this long to leave this review but thank you so much for saving us. If we had listened to the VCA behavioral specialist that basically called Gunnar a monster and suggested we give him up, he probably would have been euthanized somewhere. We owe you so much.

When I adopted my dog, he was a still happy rumbustious puppy that needed a lot of training…read more Jenina took me under her wings, and taught me how to understand dog's behaviors and how to connect with them. I'm grateful of her.

Karma Dog Training

(951 reviews)

I was looking for a positive reinforcement trainer and came across Karma Dog. I decided to sign my…read moremaltipoo, Callie, up. We got matched with Monique & she's been amazing! From the first training there was a difference in my dog. Monique taught us many techniques to use to improve my dogs behavior. I'm so glad I found Monique! I love the progress Callie has made and can't wait to keep on training!

I went back and forth on posting this since it happened a couple years ago, but figured it's still…read moreworth putting out there for anyone looking into Karma Dog Training. We enrolled Poppy, our 4 month old puppy at the time, in their 10-day reverse board-and-train program. I wasn't expecting her to come out perfectly trained in 10 days, but I did expect the level of intensive training they advertised on their site. The trainer we got was sweet and had a calm energy, which I liked since Poppy was skittish around new people. But the actual training didn't come close to matching what was promised. We have security cameras at home, so I could see exactly what was happening while we were gone. Most days were only 5-10 minutes of actual training. The rest of the time the trainer was watching TV or on her phone. If we'd wanted someone to watch TV with our puppy, we could've asked a neighbor for free. By the end of it, Poppy knew "sit" and "down" and not much else. The separation anxiety and potty training work we'd specifically talked about before signing up hadn't really progressed. I want to be clear, my problem wasn't that she wasn't fully trained in 10 days. It's that we paid for a specific service and didn't get it. I emailed the owner, Jeff, sent him the video clips, and asked for a partial refund. He wouldn't address any of it directly, just offered services that were already included in our package and turned down the refund. Then he was rude to my husband on the phone, which threw me because my husband is about as easygoing as they come and almost never gets worked up over anything. I also found it concerning that the exit document I was given included a clause saying clients agreed not to post negative reviews. I never signed it, but seeing that made me question how much honest customer feedback actually makes it online. Super shady. We ended up going with a different trainer afterward, and Poppy turned out exactly how we'd expected her to after actual, consistent training. Maybe we just got unlucky with the trainer. I can only go off our own experience, but between the training we actually received and how they handled it afterward, I wouldn't recommend them.

K9 Logic Dog Training

(312 reviews)

I can't recommend K9 Logic Dog Training enough to people. My partner and I came to them to address…read moreseparation anxiety in our 1.5 year old French Bulldog. We had tried what felt like everything and his separation anxiety was so bad that it got to the point that my partner and I basically gave up our social lives, had to coordinate with one another one of us would be going to the market or if it would be a trip where we both can go but someone sits in the car with our dog. We met the team at K9 Logic Dog Training and they assessed our dog and determined what kind of training program would be best for him to address his separation anxiety and the other skills we wanted to work on. Within a week we noticed progress. We finally were able to leave the house for an hour and go to the market together. Week by week the time has gradually gotten longer where we have been able to leave him alone for longer periods of time to reclaim our social life back. I was skeptical at first, but after that first week I became a believer. We are so happy with the results that for the purpose of just giving him structure and routine we signed him up for more classes and he LOVES being at school. We've also participated in the weekend group training sessions and they are so helpful to not only give our dog routine, but it's a great way to reinforce structure and keep him sharp with everything he learned at school. Signing up for training with K9 Logic Dog Training was the best decision we could made for our dog to set him up for success.

We had an incredible experience with K9 Logic Dog Training! After looking into several options, we…read morechose their 8-week Day Training Program and are so glad we did. Our dog, Comet, struggled with leash reactivity after a bad encounter, and walks had become really stressful. This program made a huge difference! Comet spent one full day a week at the facility, and we worked on reinforcing everything at home in between sessions. We worked with Shea, who was amazing, knowledgeable, supportive, and great at explaining how to handle Comet's reactivity. The 30-minute sessions at pickup were especially helpful and really built our confidence. The pricing felt very reasonable for the value, and we also love the community they've created. Comet has made major progress, and we're excited to keep building on everything she's learned!

The Dog Guru Whisperer & Ex K9 Officer Training

(656 reviews)

Great experience! We have an 8-year-old rescue Golden…read moreRetriever who developed some habits we wanted to correct and weren't able to do on our own with traditional training. A couple of these weren't terribly serious, but we felt we weren't "in charge" anymore, that our dog wasn't getting the message from whatever we were doing, and that if we didn't do something different, it could really get out of control. Brad really helped us with this, where traditional "training" wasn't working. We have two or three things we're working on with our girl, but here is the most dramatic change we had with one issue. She is very food motivated, and would beg from us at the table whenever we sat down to eat, and would be underfoot in the kitchen during prep. She got overly excited and would not settle and lie down. Brad explained we weren't communicating well with her on a dog level, so to get that communication kicked in to gear, he actually started our session not with this problem, but with making sure she would not dash out the front door when it was opened. This was to establish that we were in charge and what was expected of her. What he showed us how to do worked like you wouldn't believe. It was like a light bulb went off for our girl. What we did affected everything after that. It wasn't about dashing out the door, it wasn't about begging for food, it was about knowing what was acceptable in our pack and to look to us for direction. That night, at dinner, she went to her "spot" with a simple direction and was relaxed during our entire meal. She can now be directed to her spot and will stay quietly any time we need her to. Best of all, she seems truly relieved that she doesn't have to be in charge and that WE are. She is much more relaxed around so many other things. It gave us so much more confidence! I didn't think that what Brad taught us would work. It's quite counterintuitive. But trust me, it worked like magic. This is not dog training - it's communication with your dog. Brad answers all your questions, doesn't waste your time, shows you clearly and directly what will work. We're so thankful we found him!

Before working with Brad, my dog Cash struggled with severe separation anxiety and reactivity…read more Leaving him home alone felt impossible, walks were stressful, and I was constantly worried about how he'd behave around new people and situations. I met with several trainers before Brad & had little to no success in the areas we needed most, I was exhausted. Now for the first time ever, I can leave him home alone without the overwhelming anxiety and guilt that used to come with it. Our walks are actually enjoyable again, and I feel confident bringing him around friends and into new environments. What I appreciate most is that the training gave me the tools and confidence to understand and communicate with my dog better. I have my freedom back, and Cash is happier and more relaxed because of it. If you're struggling with separation anxiety, behavioral issues, or just want a better relationship with your dog, I can't recommend Brad enough. The impact has been life-changing.

Westside German Shepherd Rescue

3.9

(445 reviews)

Carol and her team went above and beyond to help my fiancé and I find our new dog. You can tell the…read morerescue love and care for each shepherd they have.

We reached out to this facility during one of the most difficult times our family has ever faced…read more Our dog has been a beloved member of our family for many years, and due to unfortunate circumstances beyond our control, we can no longer provide the care she deserves. Rehoming her was an absolute last resort after exhausting every option we could think of. Our communication with Csilla was incredibly disappointing. Instead of receiving compassion or guidance, we felt judged and shamed for reaching out for help. We were told that surrendering our dog was cruel, and the response went as far as explaining the euthanasia process and suggesting that our dog would likely be euthanized. We were already heartbroken over having to make this decision. We weren't looking to be criticized--we were looking for help. If the facility was unable to accept our dog, that could have been communicated with kindness, professionalism, and empathy. No family reaches out to surrender a pet without experiencing pain and heartbreak. We hope that in the future, people in our situation are treated with more compassion and understanding than we experienced from Csilla.

Bark Busters

4.7

(119 reviews)

We got a new puppy and I quickly realized I definitely needed help with training…read more I wanted positive reinforcement not punishment style. I found Bark Busters online and reached out. I got a call within 24 hours and was scheduled for an in person training session a few days later. Karina is excellent. Professional and she knows her stuff. She showed me a series of exercises, which we practiced together so I was confident I could continue to practice until our next session. It's going great! My puppy is responding well and I really happy with her progress. I can't wait for our next session.

We chose Bark Busters because of their promise that the high upfront cost was a lifetime…read moreinvestment. We were told we'd receive ongoing support, customized training, and help throughout our dog's life--even if our circumstances changed or we moved. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. When Henry was a puppy, we had one in-home training session and, if I remember correctly, one follow-up email much later. As he matured, he began developing some unexpected behavioral issues despite being neutered and having been a very friendly puppy. I reached out to our trainers, Paksha and the other trainer on our account, multiple times to schedule follow-up training that was included in the program. The biggest obstacle was scheduling. Appointments were only offered during the workweek for follow up. I had to reschedule once because of an emergency, and another time because I realized my husband should be present so we could both learn and consistently reinforce the training. I was told they would get back to me with weekend availability. They never did. That was months ago, and I never heard back. We paid thousands of dollars specifically because Bark Busters advertised lifetime support, but when we actually needed that support, it simply wasn't there. The contrast between Henry's training with Bark Busters and the excellent training we received years ago from a local Burbank trainer is significant. Charlie, our other dog- three years younger than Henry, has outstanding manners because of those sessions in group training. Henry never received the ongoing guidance that Bark Busters promised, and we're left feeling like we paid a premium price for a service that effectively ended after the initial visit. If you're considering Bark Busters because of the "lifetime support" promise, I would reconsider... For us, it did not live up to the expectations that were set when we signed up.

A-Team Dog Training

(131 reviews)

Dawitt has an incredibly rare gift with dogs. It's pretty inspiring and heartwarming to see. Also…read morerelieving, after some anxiety navigating some challenges with our hyperactive guy. We tried a couple of other trainers and methods before coming to Dawitt and none of them compare--wish we found Dawitt first. Not only is he very skilled, but he really loves the dogs he works with, and it was really sweet to see how much our dog loves and trusts him, even while he's being disciplined, which takes a very special kind of teacher. Would recommend to anyone whose looking for a dog trainer and have several friends and neighbors who have all brought their dogs to him--really a gem.

The amount of change that Dawit was able to do for my dog is a crazy amount. I'm not sure I'd be…read moreable to handle my dog without his help! My very alpha dog needed a lot of training and Dawit turned him into a more calm alpha dog who knows his place at home and in public. I'm so very thankful and cannot be more happy with how much of a good boy my dog is. As a first time dog carer, I've learned so much from Dawit and would definitely recommend his training to anyone.

Happy Paws Dog Training LA

(105 reviews)

I was very anxious about my rescue dog because he would constantly pull on walks and was very…read morereactive toward other dogs and people. Raquel truly came to the rescue! I reached out to her very last minute, and after explaining my situation, she was incredibly understanding and was able to accommodate us right away. After just a couple of hours of training, I learned so much about how to better understand and communicate with my dog, Orion. The difference was honestly amazing--by the end of our session, he was walking so much better and no longer constantly pulling on the leash. Raquel was patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain not only what to do, but why certain techniques work. What I appreciated most was that she gave me more confidence as an owner and showed me how to continue reinforcing everything we learned at home. I already feel much less anxious taking Orion on walks and feel like I finally have the right tools to manage his behavior and reactivity. You can tell Raquel genuinely cares about the dogs she works with and wants both the dog and owner to succeed. I'm so grateful she was able to help us on such short notice, and I'm excited to continue working with her. I highly recommend her, especially to anyone feeling overwhelmed with a reactive or newly rescued dog.

Raquel is amazing! She accomplished in five hours what my family and I, have been trying to do with…read moremy pup for a while now. She gave my family the tools we'd been missing, and even though the price is a bit steep, it's absolutely worth it. We're still a work in progress, but I can honestly say my dog feels like a new dog. Thank you, Raquel! I wish we could keep you on speed dial forever

FitPals

(67 reviews)

I try to participate in their monthly pack walks. It is the best structured walk with my dog with…read morethe training exercises they do during the week. It amazes me how well my dog Mango does during these walks. So glad we found them.

Had a great time with FitPals during their DTLA Pack Walk. They sprinkled demos of training during…read morethe walk to make it more interesting. It's also great way to get the community together and it was also good to be back exploring DTLA again. Looking forward to the next walk.

South Park Doggie - Waterland LAX

(735 reviews)

Took advantage of their Spring Break special, which included a bath, to board my pup for a week…read more(Sat-Sat). It had been almost a year since we last boarded but Ethan helped us get acclimated to the new policies and was super accommodating, even working with me on pick-up when my return flight was delayed. A true life-saver. All the staff are always kind and helpful and they really love on the animals, which I appreciate. They also regularly update with photos and emails to keep you in the loop which is very reassuring. Loki loves it there and is always wiped out when she returns. (She's been napping all day. Very clearly a happy girl ).

A little long but it's been nothing less than eventful with this place. I had hight hopes for this…read moreplace as the hours are so convenient for our family's busy schedules. Unfortunately, this place was a HUGE disappointment and had a huge negative impact on our pup. Long story short -- Everything here is a sales grab. The few girls care for the animals but the "managers" and men there are just there for the commission of your packages. I had a whole conversation about their unethical sales pitching with the employee while picking up my dog lol. It's "how they keep the place open" - the employee's words, not mine. Astounding. Said employee also asked what I did for a living because I questioned their sales pitch tactics -- I'm in sales. Also, If you need their VIP services for your unspayed or neutered pup, please spend your money elsewhere!! Before committing to a membership, we did a trial day and spent hundreds on drop in days, grooming, and overnight boarding to see if it was a good fit for our high energy pup. Our dog is not neutered and we don't plan on getting him neutered so we chose their VIP rooms. His breed is also extremely high energy and they promised they could accommodate. I also inquired about training multiple times and they kept saying the trainer would contact me. Everything went great after those few visits, they seemed caring and said he was a great fit for a membership so we end up signing up. Then everything went downhill. Upon the first day of the membership, our dog all of a sudden had behavior issues and needed to be picked up. In the middle of my work day I call the shift manager, and he states that if we want our dog to stay, he needs training ... (from their same trainer that I've inquired 3x about before committing to a membership, still haven't heard back). I asked why this wasn't communicated ever before committing to a membership and they didn't have an answer. I informed them that I would've paid for training before committing to a membership if they would've let me know that there were any issues. Our dog went a couple of more times until they could finally get me in touch with the trainer, 6 visits later. Actually I had lost complete trust at this facility. To add insult to injury, I was able to speak to one of their actual workers that is with the dogs and she let me know that our dog is only let out for about 10 minutes at a time, maybe 3 to 4 times a day during a 12 hour stay. This is their VIP option. So not only is he left in a room for about 12 hours a day, with dogs barking all around him, he's not being stimulated nor played with just being let out to go to the bathroom. Contradicting everything they say that they offer. Their "trainer" is also a joke. He is supposed to be from the Marines and well-versed in the breed of dog that we have. Upon washing him for 5 minutes, as I was told, he said that our dog needed to be neutered before he could be trained because of his energy. Our dog is a Malinois and is not supposed to be neutered before 2 years of age. We've since went elsewhere to get our dog trained from someone who is actually educated on his breed and he's worked on all of his anxiety and reactivity issues that our pup got because of this place.

Under Our Woof

(108 reviews)

We are the owners of a very anxious Shiba and were initially so worried about leaving our daughter…read morefor boarding and did extensive research into various options before deciding to choose Under our Woof. Ae couldn't have chosen better; Mina treats all her pets like her own and sends updates every day, is very responsive and thoughtful for requests, and has policies to keep our pets safe. We will only choose Under our Woof for our baby from now on!

Mina is amazing with puppers! I'm so glad I found a place I trust so my pup, Milo, isn't alone for…read more10 hours while I work in the office! She not only watches Milo but trains him, as well. Mina is kind, pays attention to detail, and it is very apparent she and Ryan loves dogs! I can't recommend Under One Woof enough! :) Thank you Mina!

Happy Puppy

(34 reviews)

Incredible service, great communication and flexible to accommodate our puppy who loved it.read more

Wow! I don't even know where to be good. We got recommended happy puppy LA by one of our neighbors…read morewho said it was by far one of the best sporting experiences she's had in the greater LA area. We are so glad we listened. After our Dog Walker wasn't able to watch our dog over the Thanksgiving holiday, we were desperate to find somewhere that cared and loved our pup as much as we do. Happy puppy LA and their entire staff was an absolute dream to work with. They were accommodating, responsive, and very proactive and handling what became a scheduling nightmare due to an unfortunate last-minute stop at the emergency room for our dog before heading off to boarding. The staff worked tirelessly over the Thanksgiving holiday to make sure that our dog, Rosie, got the care that she needed. The daily Pupdates were always our favorite part of the day, being away from her, and let us see that she was well taken care of. Could not recommend happy puppy enough, if you're looking for a kind, responsive, thoughtful place to board your dog looking further .

Barks N Purrs Pet Care

(62 reviews)

Natalia is a great dog walker, she truly cares about our dog. Sesame. We get lots of pictures and a…read morethorough description of how the walk went. In addition, Marissa and her team are awesome! Flexible to our last minute needs. Their service is more like a friend watching your dog than a large doggy day care service. We love barks n purrs!

The walkers take very good care of her and take wonderful pictures when they meet up with another…read moredog. I'm disabled and not able to walk my dog any longer so this great crew stepped in to take Annabella on her daily walks and take awesome pictures of her buddies. She just experienced her first Daycare without me and she had a great time.

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Patty S.

12 years ago

I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Michael Chill and his assistants. All our dogs are rescued and one in particular has some fear aggression issues as well as other problems. He was excellent in a home visit and classes with her and two of other dogs. Princess a Whippet, Pug Beagle and who knows what else mix can be a huge handful!! Rusty our Gold Chow mix has some fear and nervousness due to his abuse/neglect and Frankie from neglect and abuse was so meek she did not want to walk at first in class. Michael and years of experience and education is able to access your dog and what he or she needs right away and give you concrete tools in class and for home. This class can help people at their wits ends come up with tools and ideas. We would never dump our dogs or any pet at shelter to die, but think of the many dogs that have issues from their past or their breed and with tools in the class they can live a better life with their humans. We use a spray bottle for some things with our problem child at home and on walks. You find this out for sure, you the human are in need of some training as much as your dog, maybe even more. Michael and his assistants were gentle, yet informative and you find you learn, your dog learns and you both gain some confidence. You can also call anytime during the classes or after with questions and problems. I saw a change in our dogs Rusty and Frankie and ourselves. We got tools to handle Princess better and an understanding that some dog's issues are more complicated than just throwing food at her as a solution as one previous dog trainer we had did. Michael believes every dog is different and he is right. This is a class that would benefit all dogs and all owners. Getting there a little early to socialize our dogs taught us a lot about them too and is good for the dogs. You never feel that anything could get out of control or dangerous with the dogs mixing and any aggression issues are dealt with and not ignored. And it is also fun for yourself and the dogs. I was nervous about our Chow Mix who can be a bolter and he was nervous at times, but got better and began to learn. He also really enjoyed the other dogs. Frankie got over being so meek and timid she could not walk. She in the beginning had to follow Rusty, but in time she could follow other dogs, make a few friends and even be able to pee in front of us, because she had been shamed and used to pee or poop in our yard behind things to hide. You will not waste time and money. Remember to practice at home to get the most from it. I think many dogs can be saved from being dumped for behavior issues if they come to this class or have some at home classes too. read more

Aimee A.

9 years ago

Love Michael Chill. This man knows canines and I can't say enough good things about him. I adopted my rescued pit bull 2 years ago, and she was absolutely explosive on the leash, and through Michael's kindness and tutelage, she has become an incredibly well-adjusted, social dog. Don't waste your money on another trainer. Just use Michael. read more

Alice W.

8 years ago

The best there is. have known him over 25 years!

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Called David & Tatiana for help with our pup's separation anxiety a little less than 5 years ago…read moreand to this day, my dog goes crazy if someone knocks on the door and she never did that until after she met David. His solution to her crying in her crate was to put a blanket over it and slam the sides of the crate anytime she cried. I was naive and thought this was normal. Now in hindsight I realize just how awful this guy was and his "remedies". It's embarrassing to think I thought he knew what he was doing. I wish I could get my money back. Stay away from these people.

Like many yelpers here, I too am grateful to have found David Reinecker. I originally went on…read moreYelp.com to find out about another dog trainer that my Vet had recommended. She was not listed on yelp, but Yelp listed other dog trainers in the search results and that is how I found Dog Remedy. When I first saw Dog Remedy on yelp, they had 5 stars. Of course I was skeptical at first, but then I read every single review and when I was finished, I wasn't interested in contacting the other dog trainer recommended by my Vet anymore. I just had to contact David Reinecker! There was only one reason I needed a dog trainer. I have 2 dogs, a female corgi and a male Miniature Pinscher. Every now and then, the corgi would attack the Min Pin. I was desperate and under pressure by the husband to give up the corgi. My husband was even rather skeptical of my hiring a dog trainer. He thought the corgi was beyond help. I called Dog Remedy and Tatiana scheduled our first appointment, saying we would probably need 3 sessions one week apart. The price was definitely reasonable, especially after spending so much money on the Min Pin's hospital bills. When David came to see us, he sat down and talked to us at length about the problems we were facing. Then he started to show us what we needed to do with the dogs. Basically we needed to train the dogs so they know we are the alpha over them. I also mentioned to David that my corgi was fearful of other dogs and would always lunge and bark at them on our walks. She was so afraid that she would always launch the initial preemptive strike to ward them off. We went outside for a walk hoping to encounter other dogs so he could show me what to do. We didn't see any other dogs, but he taught me how to walk with her anyways and what to do when other dogs approach. He said we needed to practice the training daily and he would check in with us in about a week. The day after the first visit, we took the dogs out for a walk and I implemented the training taught by David when I saw a dog owner and his 3 dogs. One of his dogs was not on the leash and I was very cautious, not knowing what might happen. But instead of barking and being afraid, my corgi sat next to me calmly, let the dog without the leash come close to her and didn't even flinch when the dog sniffed her butt! Then the two other dogs that were on the leash came close too. And my corgi let one of them sniff her nose! I was amazed! This would never have happened, normally she would probably have barked like crazy and lunged at them to scare them off. We also noticed that she is no longer afraid of gardeners with loud tools and large trucks. David came to see us one more time and he was very happy with the improvement in the dogs' behavior. He said he could tell as soon as he walked in that the dogs are different now. He was also confident that we did not need a 3rd session. I'm happy to say that there has not been any attacks on the Min Pin since and we continually use David's techniques and training to keep our dogs in check.

Dog Gone Problems

(40 reviews)

David met us at our home in Santa Monica and spent 3 hours with us and our pup, Autumn going…read morethrough intensive exercises ranging from basic obedience, how to manage and communicate with our dog and how to read her body language. David taught us the essential skills for understanding and managing our dog's behavior, and equipping us with tailored tools and exercises to facilitate Autumn's learning journey. Thank you Dog Gone Problems and David for sharing your expertise and knowledge with us!!

We loved David and our session with him. He gave us some great tips on how to get our 2 y/o lab…read moreunder control when people come into our house. David also helped with his jumping issues. It's been a few weeks since our session and I can already see major improvements with our lab. I would recommend David and Dog Gone Problems to anyone! He is the best!

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Peter is a phenomenal trainer! Knowledgeable and trustworthy! Thank God he helped me with my dog!…read moreCesar Millan who? Recommending to all my friends!

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I had 4 sessions with Shayla from Everydog. She was very nice and knowledgeable and easy to get…read moreahold of and you can tell she cares deeply about animals.

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Michael Hill Dog Training

(150 reviews)

Michael was such a delight! He sent updated photos/videos each day while my boss's new puppy was…read moreattending his board/train program for close to 6 weeks! He is so trusted and we really valued the information he gave and taught us! He is so knowledgeable about animals and would recommend him to anyone looking to have their pet trained! Now the puppy is fully potty trained, leash trained, socialized, haven't heard him bark once, can sit/stay, and more! 10/10 experience!

Michael made such a huge difference in Toffee's behavior, but most importantly, he gave us the…read moretools to continue her training successfully. Before going to Michael, we watched countless puppy training videos, googled all our ongoing issues, followed every puppy subreddit, and even got training from another trainer. We worked really hard for many months, but nothing made as big a difference in such a short time as Toffee's board and train week with Michael. He sent us detailed updates --along with pictures and videos-- of Toffee's daily progress, and he was always available to answer any questions. When he brought her back, Toffee was nearly a different dog. He gave me a short lesson around my neighborhood and showed me techniques to control her reactivity. She did fall back into some old habits back home, but what really helped me was re-learning how to train her with Michael's guidance and changing my own approach and body language. Thank you Michael!

Dog Training Elite Los Angeles

3.3

(6 reviews)

I have been a foster of dogs, mostly pit bulls for years and have trained more pit bulls than I can…read morecount (it is not hard with pitties), but I never had a St. Bernard before and thought I was over my head. Heidi is my personal dog. We tried one trainer for a few days and she was so bad I fired her. I then bit the bullet and hired Dog Training Elite in Los Angeles. They were a little more expensive than other trainers, but Heidi was impossible for me to train, despite all my efforts. Jon, the owner came to the house for a free consult. At that time he was the only trainer at Elite as they had just opened in LA. He later got another trainer, Clayton. Both worked with Heidi and pretty much failed, but they helped her with a few things. Now, you would think I would write a bad review, but no. No one, I don't think will ever be able to get the most stubborn, spoiled 120 pound monster to do a thing, but I love her. Jon and Clayton were never late, not once and that is important to me. Both could see my frustration, but they kept trying and trying and they did mange to get her to do a couple of things. They kept their appointments as they should. I could see all the effort they were putting into getting Heidi to cooperate. They would teach stay and the next day she would refuse. They taught heel which she has never done for me. Nothing lasted more than a day or two and I did all my assigned home work--yes, they give homework to help your dog succeed. They even went so far as to give me a couple extra sessions at no cost because she was such a pain. They did everything they could. But Heidi was just not having it. But, she loved Jon and Clayton so much. She would get so excited when they came to the door. She especially loved Clayton, sorry Jon, but a girl gets a crush and what can you do. She loved them both though and they were so good to her. They kept their promises (the inability to get Heidi to do much is not their fault). There are only a few dogs that just won't or can't be trained and I have one under my feet as I write. They never broke her spirit-so important. She is loving, never would bite and is so very sweet. She is great with other dogs. That said, I have had to hire a dog walker because I am older and Heidi will just knock me over and no one should ever walk a dog they can't control at all times. I know she misses her time with Jon and her crush Clayton and if for a second I thought they could train my big beast I would hire them again. But she is fully grown now and I don't see what anyone else could have done. They tried it all. I work with her everyday and she just looks at with a "No, not doing that" face. She is wonderful, just the most stubborn dog I have ever seen in my many years. They did show her such love, that I do think they helped her be the happiest dog. What I love about Jon and his company is how professional they are. They keep up with the latest training tactics. They are kind. They clearly love dogs. So, I do recommend them. They know what they are doing, but they are not going to hurt a dog and make her depressed just to get the result they want, I won't either. They just love dogs and I bet never fail. Heidi is just, well, a rare exception. And I also think she has a tad bit of brain damage for what reason we don't know. Had nothing to with Jon or Clayton. So hire them. Unless your dog's name is Heidi, then just give up. Jon and Clayton, Heidi says hi.

I'd be worried about bringing your dog here for any type of training, specifically service, dog or…read moretherapy. I inquired about my German Shepherd being enrolled in their service dog training program and what I've gathered for multiple phone calls as they do the bare minimum just so they can register your dog as service. I was hopeful when I first contacted them and they said they would work with my dog until they had accomplished our goals, but now inquiry again they said there would be an additional charge if I want her to learn more than one task since that's all they require. I don't think having a finished well trained service dog is doable in an eight week program.. I would also like to include the fact that they are very prideful in their five star google reviews yet if checkout reviews on yelp or social media there is not great feedback regarding their tools and training techniques. BE CAREFUL

Canine School of Behavior

4.4

(7 reviews)

I wouldn't go anywhere else. I also think that most people don't do the work after their dog comes…read morehome. Every time you're too preoccupied, lazy, or too forgiving when to dog doesn't behave as trained, you are allowing the dog to move the line. Pretty soon you're back to where you started. It is Obedience Training for dog and handler. If you call your dog with "come" and it is trained to come right in front of you and sit, then you continually allow your dog to come back to your general direction but not as trained, it won't be long before your dog isn't listening to the command "come." We first took our Siberian Husky to be trained. Smart dog, but bred to pull. If they can pull a sled they can easily pull my 100 pound wife off her feet. And it happened too many times. Allie and the staff patiently worked with our dog. Siberians are notorious for their independent steak. After all, at the front of a sled they need to make decisions to avoid calamities. Although I don't sled with my dog I do bike where I have a specialized connected lead that I can quick-release and use a special x-harness. Allie was fabulous and patient as we each needed to learn a new way of communicating. She pulls on the x-harness but never on the leash. Fast forward five years and we adopted a Belgian Shepherd Malinois from a working line family. Allie and the team worked with this dog for a month l, and then trained me. I now have a wonderful loving companion who loves to work, loves to train and enjoys just chilling. Thank you.

I paid top dollar to receive ridicule, condescension and lies about my puppies physical well being…read morewhile in the care of Canine School of Behavior. Transparency and customer service are not their specialty. Positive reviews are written by staff. This place has malpractice written all over it. BUYER BEWARE.

Paul Owens, The Original Dog Whisperer

4.3

(18 reviews)

Paul has been my go-to dog trainer for over 20 years and 6 dogs. He is amazing in being able to…read morequickly assess dogs and helped "train" us on techniques to work with our dogs. Paul's tagline is "Raise with Praise" and only uses positive reinforcement to train dogs and owners. I can definitely see how positive training has really helped our dogs I cannot give a high enough rating to Paul and his techniques and helping us be good, responsible parents to our dogs, and helping our dogs be wonderful additions to our family.

Paul is not a helpful dog trainer. He is arrogant and condescending to pet owners and appears to…read moreenjoy criticizing and embarrassing them more than attempting to train their dogs. My advise...stay very far away! My experience with him was several years ago, maybe he has developed better people skills since then. I ran across his Ad looking for a trainer for a senior dog I'm currently fostering and was reminded of my cringe worthy experiences with him.

ZEN4K9S

(22 reviews)

I came to Linn during a very tough time in my life. I have a beautiful two year old boxer, Charlie…read more I was going through a very tough divorce and Charlie decided that he needed to take over as I had lost all control. He became very leash/dog aggressive and almost impossible to walk and exercise. I had to move to a small condo with no yard, and was beginning to think I would have to re-home him, which was breaking my heart. Enter Linn Boyke and Zen4k9s. Charlie stayed with Linn at his facility for two months while I moved. Linn worked very closely with me to integrate Charlie into my new home. It's been quite a process and a lot of hard work, but Charlie and I are doing great and are very grateful to Linn. Linn is very tough, and not on the dogs. He will not coddle you and while he puts his heart and soul into the rehabilitation of your dog, he expects and demands the same from you. It's been 4 months since Charlie came home and we celebrate new victories every day. Linn has been there for us though it all. He has come to my home many times to work with us and is always available via phone or text. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Linn. I have learned more than I can imagine.....about my dog, and about myself. Working with Linn is not for the faint of heart, but well worth the journey. I will always consider him a friend. If you need some serious help with your dog, check your ego at the door, be prepared to work hard and to see yourself as your dog sees you......And go see Linn!

My wife and I adopted a 3 yr old cocker spaniel from the West LA Animal Shelter a month or so ago…read more Since that time we'd noticed that our otherwise sweet dog was showing signs of aggressive behavior and we decided we'd better get some help before things got worse. We made an appointment with Linn for a consultation right away. Linn certainly has a way with dogs. While we sat and talked about our pooch, the dogs in his care would occasionally start to bark. With a word from Linn, all 20+ dogs would quiet immediately - a trick I haven't had much success with on our one little dog! Linn gave us the techniques to make improvements and worked with our dog rather briefly. What's quite amazing is that since returning home from this short visit, he's acting like a new dog. More in control and willing to take direction. I don't really even know what happened since it was more of a consultation with my wife and I than an obedience session with our dog. You know how Cesar Millan can change a dog almost instantly on TV? It seems Linn has the same skills. In any case, whatever he did seems to be working! I'll update this once we've had more time but I'd certainly recommend Linn for your dog behavior needs!

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