I hardly ever leave reviews, but I want to give hope to anyone who is struggling with their dog and…read morefeeling frustrated and helpless. The first year with my golden retriever, Luka, was extremely hard. He was a mouthy dog who had zero boundaries at home or outside. He would get excited or frustrated and grab/bite onto my shoes or clothes daily. Walking him became an impossible task because he was extremely dog-reactive, and he dragged me a couple of times while trying to chase another dog. Walking him also became a two-person job, with someone always on the lookout for other dogs so we could turn the other way. He also began to resource guard and snapped at my dad twice.. I had already spent thousands on another trainer and didn't have much success. I began to feel like this was just what life with Luka would be like forever. It got to the point where I felt scared of him, and the life I was giving him out of that fear wasn't fair to him. So I decided to try and get help one last time. I found Lori's page and after reading the reviews I became hopeful again. I took Luka in for an evaluation, and Lori recommended their board-and-train program. I can't thank Chelsea and Lori enough for everything they've done. I've learned so much about Luka, how to manage different situations, and how to better understand his behavior. We had training lessons throughout his board-and-train stay and afterward, because we are the ones who need most of the training! Chelsea did an amazing job with Luka. At home, Luka is unrecognizable in the best way. We can actually go on adventures outside without being terrified that we won't be able to handle him. Those who knew Luka before his stay and see him now always comment on how well he is doing. I cannot recommend Lori Hamilton's Dog training enough to anyone who feels like they've tried everything and is feeling discouraged. I am so thankful because it finally feels like Luka and I can start living life and enjoying everything around us.

Lori helped transform our 1.5-year-old golden retriever Ruben from an 87# spirited, jumping, land…read moreshark to a calm, obedient family member. He was an anxious, leash pulling, cat chasing, chewing, biting and jumping-- hiding inside an adorable shell. We started in Lori's group class, then did private one on one training with her and ultimately 4 weeks of board and train at her facility. She trained us and trained him and ultimately transformed life at home. Our 3 cats are now able to be in the same room as him. Our visitors no longer have him standing up on their chest in exuberant greeting. We can relax and have dinner without Ruben trying to eat our feet or running zoomies around the room. We can walk him without having our arms ripped out of our sockets. He is calm around other dogs. He is crate trained and easily goes to sleep at night. He has his own treadmill and works out twice a day, in addition to our daily walks. We been to Pack walks with Lori and 15 other dogs, all walking obediently through the Pruneyard shopping center. The dogs get to work on socialization and good manners on these field trips. Lori came to our house and we staged a meal with a visitor. It really helped us learn how to keep him on his best behavior during meal time with a guest!!! Our first year with Ruben was really tough, he was not the mellow golden retriever we anticipated. Lori's teaching changed everything. She provided the methods and the tools to help us have the best outcome and a relaxed home life with our beautiful dog; more than we ever expected!!!

Canine Corral is a fantastic daycare and boarding facility! They have a comprehensive, structured…read more5-day induction program that ensures dogs have a good experience at daycare. The program even includes a bath!! They do themed enrichment programs every month, which is fun and rewarding for the pups! Our little pup Sugaree just completed the induction program, and she has already gained so much confidence and good behavior. I love that Dawna's training business (Happy Tails to You) is connected with Canine Corral so everything she's learning is carried through in her interactions with the team. The team is so caring and you can tell they truly love the dogs they're caring for.

We've been with Canine Corral for over 3 years now. We adopted a pup over the pandemic and had…read moreissues finding a suitable place for daycare and the occasional boarding. Other places that we tried weren't successful in addressing our pup's anxiety and social issues. I'm so glad that we discovered Canine Corral. The staff there are well trained and they have good processes to keep things running smoothly. Our pup gets excited as we drive into the parking lot and she greets the staff with fast tail wags and licking! Those are positive behaviors that are so apparent and cannot be denied. We also utilized Happy Tails To You Dog Training with custom training. Dawna knows her stuff and the lessons that we had helped us with challenges that we were having at home. I highly recommend Canine Corral/Happy Tails To You Dog Training for anyone who needs doggie daycare or boarding.

Vicki is one of the most caring and patient trainers that I've ever met. Not once was I worried…read moreabout my shy Shiba Inu, Tali, when she was with her for a 3 week board and train program. We searched for a truly positive dog trainer that could not only have endless patience with a sensitive breed like a Shiba, but one that truly put the safety and happiness of her dogs first. Vicki is it. She kept us updated often about her progress, was always responsive to messages, and gave us great advice on how to improve Tali's eating habits and allergies. Tali came back a much more confident pup and has improved so much with her leash walking skills and obedience. We can't thank Vicki enough for sharing her extensive knowledge and techniques with us.

Took a class with her at Clear Minds and she did teach us a few things. She was, however,…read moredisorganized. Always sent email for the classes with wrong dates and times. Teaching seemed a little haphazard as she was always checking her phone to see what to do next. Sometimes she would email a review of what we learned that week and what to work on and there were times we wouldn't receive anything. My dog got his graduation certificate but was dated last year.

Before I met Krystal, I couldn't walk my dog because he was so aggressive toward other dogs…read more Within no time, we were able to join a class with 8 or more other dogs, and to walk everywhere. Krystal is amazing! My dog Milo and I will be forever grateful.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thriving Vine Canine has been a lifesaver. I knew I would be writing a 5 star…read morereview right away! We have been working with Krystal for only a couple months and my dog has become more self confident, engaged and less leash reactive. As an anxious dog mom, I know my fur child is in safe hands at Thriving Vine. We have also attended group classes, and will continue to do so. As an owner, I feel more confident about my own role in my dog's training journey. Please check out their Instagram @thrivingvinecanine if you're not yet convinced! Also- there anything better than supporting a *local* *woman owned business*? Photo Credit to @thrivingvinecanine

I would give zero stars if it was possible. This place is not worth your time or money. I was told…read moremy dog was untrainable. And my do is a 2 year old lab mix. I'm not these people know anything about dogs. She even says often. Positive reinforcement and fun games always work. Lazy. I would not recommend.

I had a super helpful dog training consult with Kindred Spirit Dog Training after a recommendation…read moreto them from the trusted Little Pups Lodge. I was particularly impressed with the level of compassion towards my dog AND my family. Highly recommend.

Where do I start... I contacted Steve to inquire about training. This took place in mid-summer,…read moremid-Covid pandemic. He was very thorough from the initial contact, all the way through training and post training contacts. I enrolled my 2yr old JRT, Olive in Steve's 4-week Bootcamp Training Program. Olive was separated fro her mom a bit too early and she has had issues with fear-aggression. To make matters a bit more challenging in her young life, I went thru the death of my husband and 4 foot surgeries in her young 2-year life, during a crucial development and training time for a rambunctious JRT pup, (which is normal for the breed). My training with her was inconsistent and ineffective. The last straw was when I couldn't get a recall for her to come in from outside in the boiling Palm Desert heat. Steve treats his students with the love and care as he would his own pup. His training methods are very positive and reward based. He teaches the human the crucial components of training to help keep the pup safe and out of mischief. He makes the training fun and introduces tricks that aid in behaviors for the dog to have successful interventions for vet treatments and the like. Steve is also published and has a great book that I reference frequently, "Dog Bites". It contains training basics, addressing problem behaviors, and some great recipes for dog & human "bites". For me, it serves as a reference textbook, to supplement our training. Toward the end of her 3-week Bootcamp, I had my last foot surgery scheduled a few days after she was scheduled to come home. With more understanding how prepared I needed to be to have an effective transition home, Steve was agreeable (as his schedule would allow), to board Olive for an additional 10 days & her training would continue. It was so important and helpful to have that extra time to recover and be the best for my girl. With the challenges of Covid and the heat of the summer, Steve's training was very effective. When Olive struggles with success, I look at MY behaviors on how I'm continuing to manage her training. Steve is very generous with his time in follow-up FaceTime & Zoom follow-ups when issues arise or I feel the need for support. Besides the progressional integrity, Steve is a great human being who absolutely loves dogs! I give Steve Brown K-9U 10 stars out of 5!

Look, guys. I can't not give five stars to K9U. I mean look at this:…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/steve-brooks-k9u-los-angeles?select=zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw#zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw I'm a little embarrassed to call Duke a college graduate when he is such a goof, but I know he got a great education with Steve Brooks. Duke is my son, and he is a basset hound. Matt B. and I first got him around ten months ago, when he was about a year old. Like many bassets, he suffered from a pretty persistent strain of separation anxiety, and for a while before we came to see Steve, he was going potty on the floor every time we left him home alone. That was our main issue with him, but I'll also admit that he wasn't the best trained dog in the world. He only knew "sit" and "down," and would only really do either if he thought he could get food out of the bargain. He was also a nightmare to walk because he would pull constantly and he is very strong. (All this said - he is and always has been a delightful boy, who is just full of love and without a mean bone in his wiggly basset body.) We got K9U's card at Duke's vet when we mentioned his separation issues. A couple months ago, we called Steve and set up our first meeting. We were a little stunned by the prices (I think they go $175 for the first session, $150, $125, and $100 for the second, third, and fourth sessions, and $100 for any additional sessions after that), but decided to give it a shot. We did four lessons, which were supposed to add up to five hours. We probably got closer to eight hours of training. Steve is not stingy with his time, and we got the most out of our lessons. Over the last two months, I have seen a marked improvement in Duke's behavior and general demeanor. He is more relaxed than he was before we met Steve, and though he still gives us problems, we are better equipped to address these now that we're a bit more educated. Steve's methods are based in positive reinforcement, and he taught us how to train Duke using a variety of rewards. He talked us through some of Duke's behavioral issues, and suggested a crate training regimen to help his separation anxiety, which has been largely successful. Duke learned to stay, and to come, and to walk better on a leash. The four sessions were very comprehensive, and pretty enjoyable, too. All three of us like Steve, who is a warm, friendly man who clearly loves animals. On the last day, Steve put Duke in a cap and gown and took pictures and printed out a diploma. This was wonderful. Going forward, we have the option to take more private lessons, and Steve also leads a monthly group class that is free to K9U graduates. We will most certainly be attending those. Matt jokes that our basset has been socially promoted - Duke still counter surfs and jumps on people, and is not quite a dog show quality dog. Even so, he is better behaved, and we know how to reinforce good habits. I'm happy we took him to K9U, and I'd recommend Steve Brooks to anyone.

I highly recommend Marthina's training service. She has helped me with my "leash reactive" dog,…read moreusing positive training methods to get him focused on me, the handler, and not the dogs he gets so worked up about walking around him.

I think she is overcharged for her experience and knowledge. After I study some prestiage dog body…read morelanguage and I found what she told me are not correct at all. She may be an okay dog trainer. However, when it comes to dog difficulty behavior issues, she does not really possess good knowledge in the dog body language and psychology or any behavior therapy, which may mislead the decisions on the dog owner. As such, I think I wasted my money for her not correct advice with my dog behavior problems and I don't recommend her at all.

5 woofin' stars! If…read moreyou have a pup, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend that you work with Vikki. We enrolled in the Private Puppy Head Start Course ($145.00 - Three 45 Minute In-home Private Lessons) which covered how to teach your puppy bite inhibition as well as potty training, leave it, sit, down, come, nail trimming, ear cleaning and introduction to loose leash walking. Our pup adapted quickly to her knowledgeable training. Having someone right there (without other distractions) made a huge difference with our pup's developmental stage. Vikki is AWESOME. I cannot recommend working with Vikki enough. She is worth every penny and more!

It was our lucky day when I contacted Vikki to help us select a dog breed and then train our new…read morepuppy. I'd hire Vikki a million times over. Vikki is a wonderful trainer and very observant of dog's behaviors. With her attentive observation and caring heart she easily taught our family how to care for our dog and train her. Vikki's recommendation on the breed and training were all spot on. Our dog, Jade, a Havanese is a wonderful pet, well trained and loved by all. See for yourself from the pictures below. After my initial phone call to Vikki she came to our house to talk to us about getting a dog and what breed would be a good fit for our family. She is a good listener and asked a lot of questions about our family's lifestyle. Then we took a tour of our home and backyard so she could see where the dog would be living. While we had thought we wanted a medium size dog, Vikki recommended a small companion dog. Vikki advised us that a small companion dog would be more appropriate as we wanted the dog for our daughter. We trusted Vikki's opinion and got busy finding a Havanese. Prior to receiving Jade, Vikki made another visit to help us get our house "puppy ready". She emphasized that getting a doggie door before the dog came was instrumental for potty training. She also had us set up an area right outside the doggie door that was penned in. She had us use an x-pen and fake grass called "puppy grass" in the fenced in area. The puppy grass acts like a litter box and makes clean up easier as everything is in a small area. It's like a litter box for dogs. This is a lifesaver! The day Jade arrived Vikki came and met Jade. She spent a lot of time just observing Jade and her behavior. Vikki also had us take her out the doggie door and observed her going to the bathroom. She gave us tips on how to recognize when Jade needed to go to the bathroom, food and how some general training ideas. Jade adapted quickly to our house and potty training! Thanks to the great tips from Vikki. Since then Vikki has continued to help us with training Jade to walk on a leash, training Jade to respond to safety commands like stop, be in public, sit in cafes and to come. Vikki is an excellent trainer and is so knowledgeable about dogs. Jade is an adorable dog and everyone loves her because she is cute and well trained. Thanks to Vikki for everything, 5 star dog-training service with style!