Words cannot express how grateful i am to Brent and the Canis Team! they are a great , professional, personable group of trainers. I took my one year old Lab. pup to them after calling several trainers with no luck. A friend recommended Brent and his team. He had trained their german shepherd. After my phone conversation with Brent i knew that the board and train that her offered was the right fit for my girl. i did several trainings as well while she was there. I was able to see right away the progress she had made in just ten days! She was a completely different dog! Sadie loved to eat things anything to be exact. walks were always a struggle with her constant pulling, now they are much more pleasant. NO more eating items as well. I highly recommend Canis Doig training. read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Sadie Girl - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

I sent my freshly adopted Belgian Malinois mix for a 8 week board & train course, and continue to use their Daycamp services as well! I cannot recommend CANIS enough, from the first phone call with Brent I could tell that he was an absolute dog lover, who was understanding, and was very experienced with every type of dog! Hunter was our primary trainer during the boarding and he was absolutely fantastic! When we dropped our dog off, he lacked confidence and was difficult to manage. When we got him back, he was confident, well mannered with my parents 12 year old golden retriever, and most importantly well behaved and extremely trainable. They work with both you and your dog during the training process which was absolutely critical to learning both the needs of your individual dog and helping them manage their emotions and environment. The daycamp services have been a massive help as well, as he always comes back happy, and fulfilled. Finally, I just want to thank all of the trainers and staff that I have interacted with, Carter and Christiana specifically were helpful and took it on themselves to provide advice and sit in on training sessions. They genuinely care about the success of the dogs they train, along with showing their love for dogs, and you can feel that from the moment you walk in! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Whether you need a place for doggie day care, boarding or training, I highly recommend CANIS! Finley is our 1 year old 85lb lab. He was a lot for me to handle. We put him in the 4 week board and train take over program. The owner Brent and all the trainers are wonderful, knowledgeable and compassionate people. Our trainer Jaimie worked so hard with our dog, gave updates regularly and was always available if we had any questions. It's day one of bringing Finley home and we have seen a great change! Thank you Jaime and the whole CANIS team!!! read more

I took my dog here a few years back. It was the worst experience you could imagine. There was no structure to training methods. And jump directly to E collar, which I am not opposed to when used right. Halfway through they let him get into a rope toy and eat half of it leading to serious surgery to open his stomach. I then brought him back for the additional two weeks a month later , knowing that his training was interrupted. They didn't take any responsibility in supervision. I didn't expect this to be a magic pill and ide be handed a perfect dog. But they market themselves in a way that you expect to trust them. That ended up not being the case. I was given back Saint with a 300 e collar with no improvement in behavior and no direction from the trainers other then "press this button." I would not trust them with your pet. There is a certain arrogance to him. Would not recommend. Just an add on. The only one that showed any compassion towards dogs was Christina I think her name was. read more

Brent is an awesome guy and an amazing dog trainer. He's helped where other trainers have fallen short. My dog Keifer has always been a great dog, but Brent helped us form a strong bond and working relationship. It's been amazing to watch Keifer turn from a demanding 4-1/2 year old puppy to a mature adult dog - his thinking, decision making, and impulse control has developed faster than I ever thought possible. We will definitely continue to work with Canis dog training and their lead behavioral expert Brent. He's a wealth of knowledge and I truly believe everyone who has a dog should work with such a well qualified trainer - it makes everything easier :) read more

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Brent and his team are amazing, best of the best. We have a 7 y/o Boxer mix that I've had since he was 4, that had significant issues with dog aggression - he would frequently pull on his leash and bark/lunge at other dogs on walks. He was so anxious and alert around other dogs, every walk was stressful and put us on edge. He knew basic commands like 'sit' but never 'stayed' and was never one to heel. It was so difficult to try and get him to calm down and relax near other dogs. I was also worried as I was moving in with my girlfriend who has a small dachschund - one he has got along with before, but living together can be different. If you've ever had a dog that was aggressive or misbehaved, you know the feeling. Brent took him in for 5 weeks of training and the difference is crazy, it's like night and day. We've had him back for a few months now and have completed the follow-up sessions, and you would never have believed he's the same dog. We communicate well and he LISTENS well. He heels, will sit, stay even if you walk away, come when you call him even when he's off leash at the park, will get in his bed and relax when we tell him, and most importantly to us: he does not freak out when he sees other dogs!! I can actually take him to the dog park and he'll stay calm and relaxed. He'll stay heeled with other dogs nearby, he can sniff and even run around and play with other dogs!! I can't overstate how great it is to be able to take him out to play. Plus, he and our dachschund are like two peas in a pod! Even if a strange dog is barking at him or acting out towards him, and he starts to 'alert' a little it is easy to give a quick reminder with the e-collar, and tell him sit/lay down and relax. We can stop it before he fully reacts, which we could never do before. No more lunging, no more barking no matter how much we tell him to stop. No more stress and worrying that we'll run into other dogs on walks. We can actually enjoy our time going out with him, take him to parks and let him run around without worry. It's not just us that's happy, he is happier and more relaxed too. Every day he continues to get better as we implement what he's been taught, and what Brent taught us. Brent was recommended to us by a friend and I said at our first meeting that I didn't expect him to be able to fix everything or have a super well-trained dog, I was just hoping for improvement in dog aggression. Brent & his team blew my expectations out of the water. Now our good boy is not only well adjusted around other dogs, he is very well trained, and I learned that is the building block where it all starts. The training sessions themselves are fun and informative too; Brent taught us how to better reinforce what he's learned, how to keep the good behavior going and what cues to watch out for that signal he's stressed. The home they boarded our dog for training in was nice and clean, with plenty of space to run around and train. We received progress videos showing how our dog was learning, training with and around other dogs, swimming in the pool and having a good time. I could tell he enjoyed it because at every follow up he was EXCITED to see Brent - and this is a boy who had serious separation anxiety when I left for work (pre-COVID). The training is worth every penny. If you are looking for a trainer you can trust, you've found him here. I can't recommend or thank Brent & his team enough. Huge thanks to Brent & everyone at CANIS! They truly care for and love the dogs they work with. Dog tax: pic of our good boy & good girl as Georgie & Pennywise from IT this past Halloween! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Brent at CANIS is the absolute best! We have known Brent for quite a while and not only do we keep coming back, but we refer people non stop. We trained our 9 yr weim (and her brother who we just lost) with Brent 8 yrs ago and it was revolutionary. We had two big dogs with zero manners and it evolved into us being able to take them camping (staying in tents), going to the beach off leash, going on hikes and all of us living a MUCH better/happier/stress free life. This time around we started training when our Doberman was around 4 months and it's been incredible. Obiously that was also right aroundthe shut down, but Brent always finds a way! We had zoom classes and our puppy was still learning. He is whipped into shape, playing off leash on our front yard and progressing towards being like our other dog running off leash on hikes and at the beach. I could not possible recommend a trainer higher than Brent. I referred my own father, let alone countless friends and other people to him. PLEASE don't miss the opportunity to get this done RIGHT. Also, he's a character. He makes training and listening to the "how-to" stuff a lot of fun!! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - This is our 1 yr old (mostly doberman - 75% and 25% mix) Doberman, Rhodes. He is the sweetest fun loving dog who just needed training! - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

In the spring of 2022 I traumatically fractured the wrist of my dominant right hand and could no longer walk my younger medium size dogs, a yellow lab and Gopi, a rescue from Nepal. I was looking at having to give up Gopi because she was a street dog and we were having serious obedience as well as socialization issues with her. I boarded her with Canis for a month while i convalesced- it was a huge investment on my part. But when she came back home, she was a different dog. Brent helped me enough so I could manage to walk them both on my left hand with a split lead- As my wrist never healed I walk them that way two years later with no control issues at all. It took some time, but Gopi's socialization issues have all been resolved! This summer, we've been going to the park every weekend which was my goal and it is a huge source of happiness for my four legged family. We owe it all to Brent. He's relentless. He's funny he's compassionate and he's brilliant at what he does. I spent hundreds of dollars on positive positivity trainers , but Brent was the only one who could train my pack. I am so grateful. read more

I can't imagine how we'd manage Georgie without everything we learned and practiced in Brent's classes. Patiently and enthusiastically, Brent took us through everything we need to know and to do to help Georgie channel and control his rambunctiousness and get his obedience. As a result, we are able to enjoy him all the more. A well-trained dog is a happy dog. I strongly recommend Brent and CANIS for a happier relationship with your dog. read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

This is legitimately what I texted Brent after my almost-2-year-old Golden Retriever completed CANIS' 6-week beginners class: "Truly so thankful for you/your class! Pod really has improved so much in the last few weeks, but I want to keep putting in the work. So I'll for sure be contacting you next week about when we can set up our private sessions. (I'll work on not being a helicopter parent until then lol.)" Brent is just as good at training us pet parents as he is at training the dogs! He really works on improving the communication and relationship we have with our fur babies so that we can actually enjoy having canine companions. For background, my dog is incredibly anxious. So while he's great at commands in the comfort of our home, he was horrible at walking on a leash and wouldn't listen to me because he was so worried about his surroundings. The group class is PERFECT for this because everything is done and practiced in a controlled setting of distractions -- at a park, with other dogs, etc. I really don't have enough good things to say about Brent and his team. Even if you don't have a young puppy, it's never too late to improve your pup's behavior! read more

I would give 0 stars if I could We have an aggressive Pitbull. Brent the trainer and owner told us no problem Our dog was there for 4 weeks and he begged for her to stay an extra week without extra cost to us We gave him an aggressive dog and we got back an aggressive dog He also gave us an e-collar and said it would help when she sees other dogs Really Brent We trusted you and you let us down You took $3,900 dollars from us and a little more for the e-collar When we told you we were unhappy and didn't see a change and we asked for a refund you refused Such bad business ethics It was the money you cared about not helping us with our dog Maybe he's good at training puppies and non aggressive dogs. I forgive you Brent but the Lord wants us to be honest business people. read more

I have worked with a number of trainers and I highly highly recommend Brent, Christiana, and the Canis team. I adopted a big male pit bull from a shelter who had been returned several times because we was "too much" to handle for other families. I have a very soft spot for pits and felt a connection with this guy. But he was wild, with little impulse control, bad leash walking skills and wild erratic energy. With Canis takeover he became the best version of himself. He is now the best boy and is Quite calm and controlled around my newborn daughter. Canis set my dog up for his best life. AND they continue to support me through additional training, classes, and consultation. I can't thank them enough for giving me the gift of my dogs best self. read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Finn the pit - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Thank you to Brent and the CANIS family for your take-over training program with our adopted rescue puppy, Kona! We are so appreciative of your weekly guidance and flexibility with our availability to train since we were out of the country for much of his stay. Kona (5 mos.) returned home an AMAZINGLY confident, socialized, well-mannered and obedient pup after graduating in 4 weeks with CANIS. Kona now respects our older dog's boundaries and has matured beyond his months. We are loving Kona's puppy stage thanks to CANIS and we are committed to the weekly alumni classes so we can continue to enjoy Kona as much as we do now. We are a furever CANIS family and Kona will be visiting soon for CANIS boarding and daycare! read more

We highly recommend Brent and his team! Our dog, Lucy, has done Canis' beginner and intermediate obediance classes, and we've also boarded Lucy at their facility. The classes taught us so many wonderful skills necessary for Lucy, and when we completed an advanced obedience class at another training facility (only because Canis currently doesn't offer an advanced class), the trainer was very impressed with Lucy and her sit, down, stay, etc. For the advanced obedience class, Lucy even placed second in the final skills competition because Brent had set Lucy up for success with his training classes. Brent always take time out of his day to help answer our questions. For example, we recently started fostering another dog, and Brent spoke with us (for free!) about how to help the 2 dogs coexist. Whenever we've had other sessions with Brent, he is also very generous with his time. We are thankful for Brent and his vast array of knowledge. We know we will keep going back to him for training, boarding, and anything else related to Lucy! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Lucy when she graduated from the beginner class! - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Brent and the CANIS team are absolutely amazing. They are truly exceptional professionals who know dogs, especially their behaviors - which is key! We brought our 2 year old dog Ozzy to help with his anxiety, improve his attentiveness to commands and help with his mild aggression. He boarded there for a total of 4 weeks - we wanted our pup to be fully immersed and on his path to being the best dog he can be before we start a family. Ozzy's entire state of being totally calmed down after the training. They worked on everything from heeling, various commands, such as down, stays, recalling and even helped Ozzy overcome his fear of the pool! They did exceptional work when it came to his focus and attentiveness, working with many distractions to help condition the behavior. This isn't a cure-all, you still need to continue the work even after, but it becomes less and your dog's behavior gets more established. It's been a few months and Ozzy is still doing amazing. He's still calm, attentive to commands, and continues swimming in the pool. Brent is an amazing person who gives you his entire attention throughout the entire process. He is knowledgeable, friendly and easy to get in contact with. His employee Christiana was also amazing to work with. She helped with Ozzy's training throughout the entire time. We got to see Ozzy after 2 weeks and we went over the training so far with him, doing some exercises each visit. And that's not the end of it! We had mandatory training sessions even after he was done with the training to help give us the necessary knowledge to continue on. Thank you CANIS Team. I highly recommend CANIS for all your dog training needs! Truly blessed to have found them. read more

Brent and his entire staff have gone above and beyond to help us tame our baby girls anxiety, eliminate her consistent aggression, and approve her overall obedience on and off the leash. We got Bailey from a rescue and although she was incredibly sweet with people, she would start to show aggression toward any other dog from what seemed like a mile away, and I could never leave her alone without her destroying the house, we could barely take normals walks, and being that she is mixed with some pit it made it even harder for me because losing her due to someone else's fear, or some form of harm to another dog was a legitimate concern - Brent and his staff have completely alleviated that concern for me. Working with the team made me feel like the training wasn't just a black and white contract, it wasn't about selling me more and more, or turning me in circles, they were all there to genuinely help me and my baby girl be able to live a normal life through til the end of the program and beyond. The end of the program has proven to be the part where I've gained the most respect for Brent and his crew. Bailey needed some additional tweaking, and as we know, just like humans, all dogs are not the same. It takes a trained eye to see where the individual tweaking needs to be done, it takes experience to be able to translate AND transfer that knowledge to a dog owner like myself, and it takes a genuine heart to help you get there without taking advantage of the situation. It takes personal work of course to bring things full circle, and with Brent it's not work, it's a fun experience, a learning lesson that I feel like I can hold on too long after training is over. This is why follow ups are key, and consistency is crucial, but Brent makes this clear and again all of it is fun and seamless. I would recommend that anyone looking for a complete 180, or any form of lasting change for their best friend, or someone else's, give Canis call. Communication is easy, results are guaranteed, options are plentiful, and the passion is top notch. As far as I'm concerned he's Baileys God father ! I know that may sound like a lot but I had to make a point of all this because we had nearly lost hope for our Bailey girl and were just days away from having to potentially give her away, but Brent changed all that, one consult is all it took for me to feel comfortable, and for Bailey to start the path toward a lasting happiness. We are forever grateful. Thank you !! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Bailey Girl 3 - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

I called just looking for advice and direction. I didn't expect to have somebody on the phone with me for 30 minutes making me feel like I was the only customer and the most important person. Demara was so kind and answered all my questions. read more

Brent was amazing with helping us out with Luna! We started with private in home puppy training and then did the basic & advanced group classes. It's so nice to be able to take Luna out and know that she is going to behave, all thanks to Brent!! We will definitely take his off leash class next because we know he has prepared us,and Luna, for the next level. If you have a dog you need to call Brent! read more

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I know a lot of adequate dog trainers, some decent ones, a couple really good ones, and ONE EXCEPTIONAL DOG TRAINER - Brent LaBrada of Canis Dog Training is that one exceptional trainer. I've been in dog rescue for over 30 years; I know dogs with issues - and for 10 years I had 7 "very difficult issue" dogs of my own. I've worked with a lot of trainers with many different approaches, when it came to my latest rescue Dalmatian needing help, the only call I made was to Brent. Of course he's excellent at training dogs, and he knows how to build your dog into a balanced healthy behaved animal. Just as important, he also understands that we as the handlers/owners/ and yes Moms and Dads , we also need training. It's our relationship and communication with our dogs that is what matters most and what will produce life long results, and Brent is a master at fostering these relationships. His methods are 100 positive reinforcement based for the dogs and owners. No we don't get any treats , but we do get very well trained dogs who listen to us, and not just their trainer. At Canis Dog Training you'll find any level of training you and you dog require, wether it's private lessons, group Classes, two week in house board and train or in my case the full 4 week in house board and train - they have it all. It was very difficult to leave my dog for 28 days - I don't leave my dogs for anything - but in Brent's hands I had no worries. Whenever I called to check in. I got a call right back, and the videos were nice to see now and then as well. And last but not least I love what Brent has done for my favorite rescues here in Los Angeles and their dogs. Bottom line whatever you and your dog need this is the man to go to, the facility to be at, and the staff of trainers you want to work with. Of course Brent is always hands on with your dog! Good luck with your dogs and enjoy them being well balanced and behaved. read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Hi guys this review is for CANIS Behavior and Training. I got a doggie a short while ago and hired CANIS for training. I met Brent at the park and he goes over the training and the mindset of the dog and things like that. During the explanation he used the word F*CK a few times and pretty naturally and I didn't F*CKIN like that. There are more elegant words that you can use to explain things. I'm not your bar buddy, we're at a professional session. Brent was 20 minutes late and me my self I'm typically late all the time, so I understand it and wouldn't even be bringing it up, I understand the traffic of LA and all that, but without saying anything I assumed we would make up the time by making the lesson 20 minutes longer. Instead, we ended the lesson 20 minutes earlier. Meaning that the lesson was at 9am we started the 2-hour lesson at 9:20am and ended it at 10:40am. That's a total of 40 minutes less then agreed. The lesson costs $350 for 2 hours, pretty pricey and I had to wait 2-3 weeks for the appointment. I was thinking I would be offered a discount for this session, or a discount of some sort for next time, but no nothing. That's 40 minutes less or 33% less then the agreed time which would equal to $115.50. Keep in mind the doggie was tired towards the end and did need a break and I completely understand that. But hey acknowledge that to me and say hey we're cutting it short let's work something out, or maybe let's go for a walk and talk about the lesson, let's watch a few quick videos together etc. He has to offer that, not me. He knows that it's a 2-hour lesson. After the lesson the payment was sent, I texted hey payment sent, thank you. No response. No sort of follow up of any sort about the lesson either, like hey how is your doggie doing, thank you for working with us etc.... This is obviously not required. But it would be nice, especially in a business like this where you're working with an animal. It's something real, personal, and warm to me it's not like washing a car etc. so a bit of warmth would go a long way. This felt cold. In terms of the good, this is my first doggie and my first lesson and from what I saw it felt like Brent knows what he's doing. I learned a lot and appreciate it all. I wrote all the things he covered down so I can keep practicing with my doggie. For doggie owners looking to get training keep in mind that you have to follow up every week with either continuing to get lessons or practicing the things you learned at the very least 1 hour a week to see the results you want to see. Especially pay attention to the minor things like where to hold the leash, what words and expressions are used with the doggie and when. Keep practicing, the persistence will go a long way for you and your beautiful doggie. read more

Amazing experience with Brent, Christiana, Demara, and the whole CANIS team! Our 6 month old Aussiedoodle arrived at CANIS with separation anxiety and behavioral issues. After his 4 weeks, he now walks next to me on walks, listens to my commands, and understands how to play with other dogs. We went to visit our pup once a week and learned how to properly maintain his training. The trainers and staff were super helpful with any questions I had. Big fan of the free follow up sessions as well. Can't thank them enough for all of their help! read more

We rescued our dog Prime (Chihuahua Pincher mix, 22 lbs) when he was 3 years old. He had separation anxiety and was extremely territorial to the point that we could not invite friends over to our house because he would incessantly bark at them. We tried multiple methods from CBD oil to prescribed anti-anxiety medication without any success until we found Brent. Brent transformed Prime into a confident little doggo. When we leave him alone, he's generally relaxed and calm. When we have guests over, after some excitement, he settles down. When we eat dinner, he goes to his bed and doesn't try to steal our food. Not only did Brent train Prime, he also trained us to be better parents. And we can report even 5 months after Prime completed his training, he is still very disciplined and knows his boundaries. It is crazy to think that we can now communicate with our dog! Thank you Brent and his team at CANIS. read more

I adopted a Chow mix who was labeled aggressive. I called nearly EVERY reputable dog training company in LA prior to choosing to go with Brent. He was the only one that took the call himself, listened to our situation and didn't try to rush me off the phone. I could tell he cared from that first phone convo. Brent then went on to completely change our lives. Turns out she's not aggressive at all! We just didn't know how to communicate... Brent taught her the basics and more importantly taught me how to communicate with her. I can't thank him enough bc both our lives would be so different if our paths didn't cross. He's still in our lives and is one of the few people in the world I trust with my baby. read more

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Brent helped us with what we though would be impossible for our dog Lobo. Lobo was a 4 year old husky/jindo mix rescue full of energy with a mind of his own. When we rescued Lobo, we were told he was good with kids and cats, which is perfect because we have a kid and a 13 year old Mainecoon cat. However, it was clear very early on that Lobo wasn't good with cats. Along with that, he needed a lot of obedience training, he would not listen to us or follow direction. We contacted Brent and after just a few minutes with Lobo, he already had a lesson plan of what work we needed to do with Lobo to get him in line. We started to see results after the first session. Boundaries with our cat and Lobo were set, and now they live together amicably. Lobo also responds now to commands and follows direction. Brent really works with you so you know how to work with your dog. Ultimately it's you that gets trained, and Brent is the best teacher for that. Brents gentle approach and fun demeanor attracts dogs, they love him immediately and are so eager to please him. Brent teaches you how to have the same effect on your dog. I highly recommend Brent and his services, you'll see your dog in a different way and your dog will love you even more. Thanks, Brent! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Brent and Christiana and the rest of the CANIS team were fantastic. Not only did they teach our dog what to do, they trained us! As first time dog owners it was painfully clear that we needed a lot of help with our adoption. We boarded our dog, Souffle, with Canis for about a month and took our dog too his weekend classes for another month or so. My Partner and I vouch for the work they do. They taught us how to look at our dogs behavior and think about our role in that behavior. I cannot recommend CANIS enough. Check out their Foundation and their youtube, excellent content and give you a clear understanding of their vibe. read more

I can't say enough about CANIS! Brent and all of his trainers and staff are amazing! I have a 5 year old Australian Shepherd that I needed a two hand grip on his leash when out walking, I dreaded every walk, he would bark like a mad dog and lunge at other dogs. It got to the point I would only take him to a gated tennis court to walk/run. I needed help! After a few weeks at CANIS my pup is a new dog, I now can walk him with the loosest grip on the leash and walk him through crowded shopping centers without a worry! Both my pup and I couldn't be happier! Thank you CANIS! read more

I can't say enough great things about Brent and his trainers. They have absolutely transformed our German Shepard within just a few weeks of their training boot camp. Our dog ZaZa was not obedient by any means and now she is truly a delight to be around. We have 3 young kids and within just a few days of returning form training sienna has fit beautifully into our family. My family and I can't trust amBrent enough for his expertise, love and passion; he has helped is incorporate ZaZa into our family and we can't thank him enough. He is truly the dog whisperer!!! read more

Brent is amazing! When my now husband and I adopted our Bouvier he helped us tremendously with training. The extremely high spirited, jumping, barking dog we adopted is now a sweet, obedient, well mannered teddy bear. I was always intimidated by large dogs until we trained with Brent. We loved that he took the time to explain dog behavior and motivation rather than just commands. I now feel empowered when disciplining our pup and the effort we put in to training has paid off immensely. Can't thank him enough! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Brent has trained my both dogs. We could not be more pleased with the results. He is professional, trustworthy and accommodating when we travel. He is capable of making a profound connection with our dogs and at the end of every session he arms us with the skills relating to the needs of our situation and unique relationship with our pet. He bleeds love and compassion for animals in everything he does. read more

My neighbor's male German Shepherd bit her grandchild badly for no reason and due to family issues was going to have to be put down because no one would take him. He needed training and had nipped before, barked all the time, no exercise, etc. Through a friend I found Brent and he took the Shepherd and trained him successfully and found him a suitable home. I would highly recommend him after seeing a video of his success with him in only a few weeks. read more

If you've got dog problems, call Brent. He's the real deal. And I don't just mean that he knows his stuff in terms of dog training/behavior modification. I mean that he is someone who genuinely cares about humans and animals and bettering their relationships and restoring sanity and saving lives. I have a cattle dog. He's a rescue, about 4 yrs. old, and he has challenged me in ways I didn't know it was possible for a dog to challenge a human being. About two months in, I was ready to drive us both off a cliff. That's when Brent was recommended to me. I should preface all this by saying that I am not a rich woman and I was in no position to spend $$$ on board & train. I was simply someone who was desperate for help. And that, along with a willingness to open my mind and put in a little time and work, was all Brent required of me. My first interaction with Brent was over the phone and I was instantly impressed with his calm demeanor, his interest in both listening to and speaking with me at length about the nightmare I was living. So when he agreed to meet with me and my beloved tormentor the next day, I jumped at the chance. After that first meeting, I went straight to Petco and bought a crate. (I'd had one previously but dismantled and returned it after failing miserably at crate training.) From there, and over the next few days, Brent proceeded to coach me over the phone. It all began on a Friday night. By Tuesday morning my life had changed. Prior to Brent, I had a dog that couldn't be left alone, wouldn't go into a crate, acted like he was being sent to the executioner if I actually managed to shove him into one, demanded I get up at 6:30am every morning without exception, and looked me straight in the eye and peed on the floor if I didn't. He was a little terror. He was the crappy boyfriend that makes your life hell but you can't quite bring yourself to break up with because he's so good looking and affectionate when he's not being a jerk. I was miserable. By Tuesday morning, everything was different. I had a dog that was spending hours alone every day (peacefully, I know, because I downloaded a dog monitoring app per Brent's suggestion), hours more in his crate when I was home with him, and that no longer just allowed me to sleep past 6:30am, but actually waited for me to let him know when we were getting up. I had taken my life back. I was now in charge. I was in love with my dog again. It was mind-blowing. I still can't believe how quickly things changed, but Brent is a great listener with a deep understanding of dog behavior and relationship dynamics and with his guidance I was able to completely alter those dynamics in a very short period of time. And as a bonus, the whole experience was just flat out psychologically fascinating and illuminating. When you're dealing with a life, with a sentient being, and desperately trying to do the right thing, and feel like you're failing miserably, it's easy to get emotional. When things start going sideways, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel hopeless. But I am here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way. Everything can be so much better, and it can all happen so much faster than you think. Don't give up! Call Brent instead. I'm so glad I did. read more

We had a five month old German Shepherd that was upending our home, when by divine intervention we found Brent and CANIS. He took our girl for one month...with MIRACULOUS RESULTS! One month later, she is a totally different dog. We cannot recommend Brent, his staff or facilities any higher! The price tag may seem high, but we can testify, his services are worth every last penny. read more

Brent is an amazing dog trainer. Teddy, my 7 month old puppy did a board and train with him and he came back so well trained. He was suffering from separation anxiety to the point that my neighbors were complaining when I was gone. After 3 weeks with Brent he now crate trained and really quiet when I leave him. He also listens to commands so well and is awesome walking on a leash. I highly recommend Brent to train your dog. read more

I wish we could give more than a five star review. Brent, Christiana and the entire CANIS team are true dog whisperers. We brought our 5 month old puppy Truckee to them for a 4 week board & train program. Truckee had issues with walking, puppy biting, jumping, barking...the list goes on. It was like they waved a magic wand and everything was fixed. We could tell how loved he was by the whole team which made the entire process so wonderful, and Truckee so clearly adored the whole staff. After we picked him up, we scheduled multiple private sessions with Brent so that we could make sure we are up to speed with all of the training and that we have the tools and knowledge to continue shaping Truckee into an amazing dog. Best money we could have spent, hands down. Without hesitation we would recommend CANIS. They are truly the best in the biz! read more

Brent was amazing! We have a new 11-week-old puppy and just with a couple of video chats we have already learned a ton about feeding and play training and potty training and obedience training. We both grew up with dogs and thought we at least knew the basics. No. Brent has an incredible amount of knowledge and we are so, SO glad we let an expert guide us through this puppy-training madness. I can't even imagine a universe where we didn't have Brent to teach us the right way to tell our puppy No, how to teach her where to potty, and how to get on a good routine that allows us to be productive and sleep, and still gives her all the attention and love she needs. Don't wait for this crazy quarantine to be over -- the video chats were super effective, personalized, and we're really glad we did this so early with her. She's made incredible progress already -- all thanks to Brent! He even sent us video recordings of each session so we wouldn't need to worry about forgetting all of the valuable advice we were given. We'll be coming back for more sessions in the future for sure. HIGHLY recommended. Happy we got the best for our baby. :) read more

Our rescue Riley was a very challenging puppy. Brent helped us engage her focus and use her drive in a productive way. After 12 weeks of basic + intermediate obedience, walks are now fun instead of frustrating and we can take her to dog-friendly public places with more confidence. We especially appreciated that when an exercise wasn't going as planned, he was able to trouble shoot and modify it for us. Looking forward to our private sessions! read more

CANIS - Behavior and Training - Pet Training Near Me - Tarzana, California

Brent is the absolute best and there is no one else I would ever trust with my dog. Leo (my dog) loves him, and more than just training Leo he has helped improve my overall communication and relationship with my dog. He's fantastic! read more

I called Brent just to ask for some more info about the company. We ended up talking for more than an hour, and he helped me deal with crate training and general confidence and separation anxiety issues that I've been having with my rescue dog I adopted a week ago. I was beginning to lose hope in training my dog, but Brent's advice has reassured me (and his tips worked instantly -- my dog stopped whining and barking while in the crate without me in the room). He seems to have a strong and nuanced understanding of how to train dogs on a case-by-case basis and doesn't view dog-training as if there are black-and-white rules, which I think is a more intuitive and balanced method of dog-training. He seems to have a really strong understanding of how dogs work! read more

Our newest dog was trained by Brent and is the most adorable, loving companion. We are so lucky to have her, and seeing how he worked with her was amazing! Everything very gently, with such a loving touch. My only complaint is that we now love too far away to use him regularly!! I'd highly recommend Brent. read more