Shay and the calik9 team have transformed my dog. I have a 100lb corso and have been having a tough time with hsi reactivity, separation anxiety, and stubbornness. He has done the board and train program and basically came back as a brand new dog. I am so proud. Shay did a great job and was in constant communication with me with training, his lack of appetite at the facility, and answered any questions I had. Highly recommend. Still have a couple of follow-up sessions and group classes to do, but all in all, I'm so happy with the results! Highly recommend! read more

Purchased the 4-week training program for my dog Binx and they did wonders for him. He was exhibiting separation anxiety, nervousness, and reactivity. He no longer pulls or reacts to other dogs/people on walks, much calmer towards his usual triggers, or when the neighbors walk by the house. He gets excited to social with other dogs and remembers his new way of communicating. They also provided feedback during his stay and helped us learn his new way of communicating. The app to stay updated on his training was great, too. Thank you Cali K9 for an awesome job helping Binx! read more

Took an online 6 week training during the pandemic and it was great. Jas went over the fundamentals and philosophy of dog behavior. I hope to take an in person session soon. read more

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Cali k9 is absolutely the most top notch system u can use... give ur family and ur dog the best gift possible and that's training with Cali k9 read more

Cali K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Thank You Jas & Cali K9 team! Stella was an extremely fearful, nervous, and anxious Catahoula rescue. She used aggression to compensate for her fear of everything. Very unstable dog. The reality of the situation was that after several biting instances, putting her down was a real possibility. My research led me to Cali K9. Jas's experience with aggressive dogs, along with his training methodology, convinced me to invest the money, time, and effort to try to save Stella. I'm so glad I did. The results have been spectacular. When I picked her up after the 4 week Board & Train, Stella's trainer Devin, had her doing obedience drills I never thought possible. Same with agility drills that are designed to instill confidence and self assurance. I'm sold on agility drills for training purposes. We are currently attending group lessons. Great for confidence building and socialization around other dogs and people. The future looks bright for Stella and me due to Jas and his team. They took really good care of Stella. I totally recommend Cali K9! read more

We are so happy we sent our Bernedoodle to Cali K9 for board and train. We got him back this week and he is like a different puppy! They have instilled in him the foundational behaviors we asked for. Communication with Shay and Hamza has been great, always willing to provide updates on his progress. We look forward to continuing to work with them to further refine his skills and behaviors! read more

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Had to pay for a phone call assessment which was less than 10 minutes. Should have been free. The rep was very arrogant and asked nothing about what I needed for my dog. He was busy boasting about there company. He dismissed my questions. All he wanted was a sale. read more

DON'T TRUST THIS BUSINESS. PAID, got NO SERVICE AND NO REFUND. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!! Don't let their tv show fool you. I paid for a consultation over a month ago. I scheduled an appt with Jas. He didn't attend. 5 hrs later, he said he had an emergency. Okay, that happens. We rescheduled for later that evening. He missed it again and just like the morning, no warning or updating me. This time I reached out and asked what happened. He asked if he could call back and I offered a time that I was available. Again, no answer. I asked for a refund and over a month later, I'm still waiting for it. TERRIBLE BUSINESS. BELIEVE THE ONE STARS HERE. read more

Writing this review extremely late but we were so traumatized by their practices. We were in complete shock and needed to take time to heal our dog and ourselves from the trauma. it took hiring another trainer from another company to revisit what went wrong here. Boy we've had the worst luck with trainers previously and only now am I ready to review this poor excuse for a company. We may join others in a lawsuit against Cali K9 that's how bad this place is. ASK TO SEE WHERE THEY KEEP THEIR DOGS IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME. I guess it is a normal practice for lazy trainers to use aversive tactics like Ecollars AKA SHOCK COLLARS and Cali K9 are no different. They never had transparency that a shock collar would be used to torture our dog into submission and our dog would be kept in a tiny cage. $5000 and an ECOLLAR later our rescue was MORE fearful than before he started training. Our friends who referred us here also had the same experience with their dog. Our dog was traumatized and reeked of urine once we got him home from obvious neglect after their 4 week program. We begged our groomer to take him immediately. She said it's the worst she's seen in a long time. Explain how that's possible? We've taken our dog to huge dog facilities and never had this happen. I don't think they are ever walked and completely neglected by Jas and staff! Unacceptable and inexcusable treatment of our dog. Would give zero stars if I could. STAY FAR FAR AWAY! read more

Jas' method is fun and effective. I want my little girl to have the best life possible. I want her to be safe and happy but also well mannered. Jas' method is working. It makes perfect sense. The more time you spend training your dog, the better and faster she will learn. (WITH STRONG GUIDELINES) And I like his advice on distractions and socialization. I do not personally use an E Colar. But that is My Choice. I am glad I found this program. My dog is not 100% ready for EVERYTHING - but she is coming along. I also like to follow Jas on Instagram - some great short tips. read more

Shay and team were great they have definitely given us a newfound sense of freedom by teaching us how to appropriately handle our girl through appropriate outlets. Thank you for taking good care for our girl! read more

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TLDR: If you're like me and have a dog that won't listen to you outside, pulls on the leash, and is reactive, this program is for you! Cali K9 is a great training program for all dogs and owners no matter where you are in your training journey. We are owners of a four year old anxious, reactive GSD mix and we tried so many different YouTube videos and various methods to try and train her on our own, but we ultimately still didn't know how to be the best leaders for her. We also felt so defeated because we could never get her interested in treats (her main motivator) when we were outside. Finally we found Cali K9 and the game changed for us. We did the preliminary call with Jas in which we expressed our concerns for our dog: she's reactive, we can't motivate her to obey us while outside and around distractions, and she's very anxious around new people. He told us about their training program, and how we would build up our dog's confidence with strong leadership, which would lead to solving some of the issues. The biggest thing we've learned from our zoom classes, semi private sessions, and group classes is that it really does all start with you, the owner, being a strong and confident leader with good communication. Knowing when and how to correct their behavior is just as important (if not more so) than praising your dog for doing it right. Our trainer, Isaiah, is really great at training both you and your dog and is always ready with a helpful answer if you have a question (and we had many questions haha). This training program is training you just as much as it's training your dog. You get out what you put in 100 percent. It's not an overnight solution, and it definitely requires you to put in the time and effort outside of scheduled training sessions as well, but I can say it's definitely worth it. For us, it's only been 2 months and we've already come so far. Now our dog is obedient outside and knows that if she keeps her focus on us instead of reacting to other dogs she will get rewarded. I NEVER thought I would have a dog that walks next to me on a loose leash, but here we are! If you're considering taking the leap, I highly recommend you do it here. (For reference, we signed up for 8 zoom classes, 8 semi-privates, and 8 group classes and this was the perfect amount for us). read more

Cali K9 is the best out there my shar pei Luke is a better dog because of the board and train and training we got here Zay is one of the best dog trainers I've ever seen he works hard on the dogs and is incredible and patient with the owners while we learn how to be better dog owners luke went through private training, board and train and constant weekly public training and he's an incredible dog because of it Thank you Guys for all your hard work keep up the good work your killing it read more

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I have an overprotective, stubborn, too smart for his own good, GSD husky mix. CaliK9 is great because they really train you to train your dog. There is no magic pill you can give your dog and make his trustworthy and well behaved, but CaliK9 get pretty close. They shows you the basics and teach you that repetition and structure is key. Before training here I wasn't sure if I was ever saying it right or providing too much structure or not enough. They have taught me just as much as my hyper dog and given us both much needed confidence. Isaiah knows dogs even the subtle things about my dog's behavior I think only I notice. I now have a much more sociable and obedient dog! The training in person and online is awesome buuut they need some help in the back end and admin. read more

S/O to the cali k9 team in LA and Jas! Attended a seminar and was completely Wowed!! Team was super helpful an knowledgable when it came to directing me in the proper directing as well as any question i had about my dog! Can't wait to begin my program THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! read more

Everything needs improvements when coming to the mentorship program: Nothing is explained properly. No real mentorship advice unless you have a facility. Should not allow beginners to be trapped in their non refundable scam. Stuck in a program not tailored towards realistic goals. Vulgar language calling outside trainers names. Showing bank statements as clout. Narcissistic vibes tendencies and bully tactics to make you feel small. This was the worst choice to make when it comes to your future and finances. My advice is to stay away unless you have money for a lawyer. No stars because there is no integrity. That just dismiss all your concerns and take the $ read more

Poor facility, smells, too small and boarded dogs barking from the windowless basement. This program is not what is advertised. Be cautious and choose a different training facility. The elite semi private classes that were supposed to be 4 dogs and were consistently 6-7 dogs with highly aggressive dogs in attendance. The mix of dogs changed class to class so there was no consistency, no progression and no feeling that there was a method to the madness. read more

Isaiah and the whole Cali K9 team are just amazing! Our 5 year old female German shepherd has made great strides with their training method. When we first adopted Lagertha in 2021, she was depressed, didn't want to play, was aggressive, and seemed very afraid of everything. Both my husband and I have had experience with an array of different dogs and especially large dogs. I've worked in a vet clinic and for Rover and had a German shepherd growing up, and neither of us had seen this many behavioral problems packed into one dog, ever. This team truly delivers on their word and definitely can handle the most difficult dogs. Today, Lagertha is a completely different dog, one that loves to show she understands her commands and loves her classmates. She went from being afraid and insecure dog to a dog to now loves to play and isn't afraid to show her silly side or her belly! She even has friends now, something we never could imagine if it weren't for the entire Cali K9 team. She loves every staff member there, along with her friends in her Saturday group class. Seriously, if she could board and train there 24/7, she would! read more

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If you are a dog owner you have to come to Cali K9! It's THE PLACE to train your dog doesn't matter size or breed they do it all. I am a first time Doberman puppy owner we were lucky to train with Zay in person. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient and caring. Here's a video of my Dobie being obedient. Call and book your evaluation now! read more

Cali K9 is the best dog training program and I highly recommend this program for all dogs. As a dog owner you have to put the work in and train your dog everyday at least 15 minute per day. I found Box training highly effective for my GSD who is highly anxious. Big shoutout to Isaiah Baker! read more

Cali K9 is the best! or to be more accurate: THE absolute best! Their approach to dog training is second to none and has transformed so many dogs (mine included) to be exactly what we dream about! The training, socialization and other aspects of the program all work together to produce results and happy, happy dogs (and handlers). Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! read more

This program is great it's affordable and Jas cares about his clients . When I first saw his series on Netflix I called and he answered the phone . Obviously he is a humble man who cares about his business . He instructed me on how to purchase the program and the options I had . Along with asking and answering all of my questions about my dog. I couldn't have had a better experience . I highly recommend this program as it is designed to be affective and it is for serious dog owners . read more

After watching the netflix show I bought a little wooden platform to train my 7 year old toy poodle mix. Now my dog can sit, lay down, stay, go up on things, turn, and come to me on command. I recommend it to anyone that wants to train their dog. read more

Honestly believe the bad reviews from past customers. I dropped of my dog who's a rescue from the meat trade. I know he needs a lot of work. But Jas the owner over promised and under delivered. I told him I was not happy with the outcome. Because he would of told me since the beginning that my dogs case was gonna be complicated I wouldn't have taken him there to be more traumatized come back with a burn on his neck from the colar multiple scratches and cuts which I understand can happen but also terrible skin rashes and sores. I could go in so much detail about everything but I'm so drained at this point so here are some screenshots. Ps: if you have a rescue don't bring him here Jas is clearly not compassionate towards them. Also who's this guy to tell me why get a dog if I work too much!! This dude is living his best life after having a miserable life and it's because I work this much. Take your dog somewhere else. Jas doesn't even listen to their customers the guy David was right on his review. read more

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Do NOT waste your money! We spent 5k to send our pup for a month. She already knew basic commands, but struggled with recall and getting excited (not aggressive) with other dogs. When we got her back she was worse then before. She started having nightmares, barking when she NEVER barked before, listening less. They train with food the entire time & use shock collars (we found out after). We reached out and the 1st question was...what are YOU GUYS not doing?. We are both rule followers and did everything they told us. Just don't waste your hard earned money. Not worth it AT ALL. read more

My 3 year old Dutch Shepherd Chase completed the CaliK9 board and train program at the North Hollywood location at the end of August 2024. We live in Austin, TX and he had issues with impulse control and resource guarding. I had previously trained my boxer/pitbull for 5 years at the San Jose location (sessions with a trainer and then weekly group classes for 5 years) and knew that if I was going to get this under control the only people I trusted were the team at CaliK9. I enrolled Chase in the program and he was with CaliK9 for 6 weeks because of the travel. I drove halfway across the country to drop him off and pick him up and couldn't be more pleased with the results. Shay from CaliK9 did an amazing job working with Chase!!! We live in the country so adjusting to being in the city with all the noise and traffic took some time but by the time I picked him up he had settled in and even had some training sessions off lease in the Amazon Fresh store by the facility. They were able to refine his obedience and proof it outside with distractions and work on the impulse control because he is a high drive dog. Chase is back home and we are continuing his training with trips to Home Depot to work on his obedience with distractions and ensure he retains everything he's learned. Thanks Jas, Isaiah, Shay, and the entire team at CaliK9 who took amazing care of Chase and helped us so much!!! I only wish I was closer and could bring Chase to group classes! read more

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Would like to see where they dogs sleep. They never clear when ask where dogs sleep when in boarding this place smells bad

I wish I would've found Cali K9 before I waisted time & money with other trainers. Zay and Devin got my free spirited puppy all the way together. From the training that they gave him @ board & train and the training that they've given me, LOL! I'm more comfortable taking my lil monster out in public. The analogies and the simple tips that they provide makes it easier to train your pup. I'll definitely be bringing my future dogs to Cali K9 too! read more

Pugsley is an almost 2 year old flat coated retriever. When pugsley was first introduced into the program he had trouble following simple commands around other dogs and people. He was so distracted I thought he would never get better but once We did the in person training with Zay it was the best decision we ever made. Now pugs is able to follow commands and as his owner I'm able to understand what helps him stay engaged. Cali k-9s courses are effective if you and your dog pal do your homework at home. It's a lot of fun and I highly recommend Cali K-9s in-person training. We will be signing Pugsley up for the group classes to keep the training fresh in his noggin. Zay thank you for being patient and the best trainer and to all the other trainers that helped with Pugsley and I. I really appreciate every single one of you. read more

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I adopted Niko when he was just a few weeks old. He was always a sweet dog with our family, but as he grew up, his attitudes outside changed for the worse. He started to be reactive with other dogs and strangers. He became very aggressive and impossible to control. I also had difficulty walking him on a leash because he didn't listen and just pulled. I taught him basic commands like sit and down, but outside, he never listened. I had a local trainer that we went to the park with and it didn't really improve his situation, it got worse or she wanted to make Niko avoid people/pets instead of facing his fear and being able to share with other dogs. We found out about Cali K9 through Netflix and we said it was time to make a change and it really was. Shay helped Niko a lot and with the 4-week training, we saw his progress through videos/photos. The first day we picked him up he was so excited to see us again but with perseverance the days got better and Shay gave us all her support. It was only 5 days since we had Niko again and it was a relief, he knows how to walk by our side without pulling on the leash, he doesn't care about the outside, even dogs, it was the best we could do. We were frustrated that we couldn't walk him outside because he would become a demon and with Shay, he could be with one or more dogs around him without becoming aggressive. I would choose Cali K9 again, they were very careful and flexible always, from drop off/pick up times, they always responded quickly and gave the necessary tools, I am excited to attend the follow-up classes to see how we are doing. read more

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I like it so much - but the only problem is there are too less options for group training. If I can't do on the only day they offer it than I can't participate with my dog- so I have to option:. 1. No group training or 2. Find another good dog training facility. Now I am on option 1. But this does not help a lot. And small group training it just too expensive for us. I would definitely choose it again if they would offer more group training times in San Jose. read more

I have a 7/8 month old Rottie and Cali K9 has helped tremendously with making training efficient, effective and fun for both Rock and I. We are still working through the courses and Rock is doing great as I'm working on building up distractions and socialization. Jas was always open, informative and led by example! read more

I have been training with Cali K9 since my puppy was 3 months old . He still has the basic commands down. Cali K9 helps you with the foundation so you can have a well behaved dog ! Love the team in the Bay Area , and can't wait to go back . read more

Cali K9 is the absolute best!! 10 out 10!!! I sent my puppy Maya there for their Board & Train program and the experience was transformative for Maya, my family, and myself. She is now part of their Doggy Day Camp and this will only help with her training journey. The Cali K9 trainers, especially Zay, have been there every step of the way through this process and they are true to their word. Their patience, kindness, and their willingness to answer any and all questions have made such a difference and have put all my anxiety at ease. I now have the tools and confidence needed to help Maya be the best she can be! read more

We are really loving our experience with Cali K9! We rescued our American Pit Bull Terrier, Leela as a puppy. We fell so in love with this breed and want to ensure she is trained well enough to take anywhere and everywhere! She is a bit reactive to other dogs so we felt it urgent to get her the best program! Cali K9 has been amazing for us. The Zooms with Isaiah are so fun and helpful (a mini workout for both of us!) It's great because you start with some beginner Zooms and then when you go in person for semi privates you have some of the lingo down. Once you attend the in person sessions it makes the Zooms even more effective. The group training is where it really all comes together. Leela is doing so great! It just takes consistency as owners to practice the drills for 15 min a day. They teach you how to incorporate the training in everyday activities like feeding time, watching tv, walks, socialization, etc. So you can constantly be training. I love that they focus on positive motivation. Our bond with Leela has gotten so much stronger as a result and we couldn't be happier with this program! Thanks Cali K9! read more

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brought my dog here for some basic obedience and left with much more! Shay was very helpful and attentive with letting me know what's going on with my dog while she stayed with them in the process and i had a good experience all around. would recommend to anyone struggling and looking for guidance with their pup. If you ever come here don't be afraid to ask for shay. She is a sweetheart. read more

From the first phone call, Cali K9 has been wonderful to work with. Unlike trainers I had in the past, they sincerely listened to my concerns and offered a variety of options to get Scout and I the help we needed. Everyone I spoke to was so skilled and confident, I knew from the start they could definitely help Scout and solve the issues we were having. We're just getting started, first with the web options and then hoping to transition to in-person classes. If you're thinking of training, I urge you to at least sign up for the evaluation call. I'll be back once training is completed with I'm sure, an excellent report. read more

I recently adopted a 1.5 year old pitbul who is the sweetest girl in the world with people. She has some serious prey drive and goes after anything that moves! The calik9 approach has done wonders so far. The "game" is the best approach to training I've ever seen/used. It's fun, it's positive, and super engaging to high drive pup! I'm doing the online training and have seen changes in the first two weeks! read more

Cali K9 was great for my dog, Cuba and I. He's stubborn, but I've learned how to motivate him into becoming more obedient - and have fun while doing so. He's still a work in progress, but so grateful for our trainer, Isaiah's guidance and patience. We're near the end of our in person training program, but we'll be back for group classes!! read more

I took the Aggressive Challenge training with Jas. First of all, Jas is the most down-to-earth, humble and patient trainer. No question is a dumb question. And although Cesar Milan is great, he doesn't really SHOW you how to do the magic he does with dogs. Jas does. No matter how famous he is, he is the one conducting the training and answers participant questions. I know if I've failed to get my dog to stop doing something I don't like is because I haven't spent enough time training him. As Jas always says, "always training" is the key to an obedient dog. read more