Very happy that I hired David to help train my new dog that I just adopted. He really knows his stuff and spares no energy to change the behavior of your dog. I disagree with some of the reviews that he was too rough on the dogs - he explained that he uses techniques that mother dogs use themselves like gently wrapping their mouths around their pups mouths if they misbehave or nudge them etc. to put them in check as them need to respect them in the pack. We tried another trainer before that that used only positive reinforcement and my dog barked at her for 15 min without her knowing how to stop it and telling us to not tell her No don't bark. David showed as a technique that had my dog stop barking and calmed down almost immediately. It is worth to try for yourself. read more

Do not hire. I want to leave this review to help others not make the mistake we made, but do not want to reveal my identity as I fear he might harass me. We had one appointment with David and it was the worst thing we could have done for our puppy. We originally called him to help with barking, but he created issues that were far worse than what we called him for. 1. He told us he has been threatened to be called on by animal control multiple times and bragged about it for people accusing him of being aggressive with animals. 2. Our puppy was small at the time, and one of his lessons was to knock her off balance aka push her with his foot close to kicking when she was not doing the correct behavior while walking. His foot was about the same size as our dog. She is now aggressive with feet and will bite. She does not trust humans because of this and is insecure about her safety and has become aggressive to save herself. We do not take her on walks because of this and has worsened her quality of life. **We have seen another trainer since and confirmed that her behavior was created from just this one session. It has been months since this class but has created lasting negative issues. read more

I highly recommend David Utter to anyone who desires to have a healthy, happy dog with a balanced lifestyle. I rescued my Doberman mix Bear from a shelter who found him wandering the streets at four months. Bear who has just turned two was like many Dobermans who are known to be strong willed, very pushy, yet...highly intelligent! He also was leash aggressive, and guarded our home against any living thing that passed the front of our house which meant intense, constant barking! (because there is always something in front of our home) I had been working on training Bear for about a year with no avail, I could not get his intensity under control. Alas, I found David Utter and am very Thankful for his expertise in the training of Bear and Myself. A dog is a very determined animal and it needs a very determined leader, and it is with this understanding of your dog David will take you to the next level in training for your dog. Bear and I have been working with David for about the last six months, and I and others in my neighborhood have seen a remarkable difference in Bear. Bear has become a more balanced dog in the home, his compulsive need to bark at every passerby has diminished immensely and he can now relax in peace, and so can we. Bear no longer walks on leash like he is on a stake out! We take wonderful long walks where he is the more behaved dog for a change, and you can tell he enjoys his walks minus the intensity! The difference in this whole equation was David teaching me what the breed "dog" actually requires from his master/leader. When you understand your dog, you understand what he needs from you to be balanced, because you are now his pack. David Utter can make the difference when you just don't know what your dog needs. Now when Bear and I take walks people will notice how well behaved and happy Bear's demeanor is and with Much Appreciation my family owes all of Bear's Happiness to our Trainer David Utter. read more

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David Utter, is an exceptional & professional dog trainer who is training our golden retriever (Lizzy), who is age 10, on how to become our own personal service dog! David is another Cesar Milan! (The Dog Whisper). He has demonstrated strict but loving dog behavior training and how in the future, I will be able to take my dog anywhere, and not worry about how she will react in any given situation. Thank You David Utter! read more

David is amazing. My 4 year old German Shepherd suffers from major fear aggression. I used to dread walking her because as soon as she saw another dog she began growling, lunging, and snapping. After one session with David I was able to understand why she was acting that way and how I needed to change my reactions with her. He's really more of a human trainer than a dog trainer in that he knows how to speak "dog" and helps us communicate with our dogs in a more effective way. She's had three sessions so far, and after every session she improved more and more. Thank you David for helping my dog and I have a better relationship! read more

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I hired David to help me train my dog Boomer. David was very clear on his training methods, which were extremely humane and realistic, and I couldn't be happier with the confidence he has instilled in me and my dog. I now take my dog off leash hiking and to the beach without constantly worrying. It is such a huge relief and the bond that I have with my dog is stronger than it has ever been. And my dog is HAPPY! I noticed a lot of comments from people on here making false remarks based on something they think they saw on a dramatic "reality" TV show. If you have never worked with or hired David as a professional dog trainer, it is libel to post such remarks and it can potentially veer off people who truly need help with their dogs and would really benefit from David's training. So I guess the question here is, what are you committed to? Helping dogs? If so, take into consideration that the impact of your actions and words, based on opinions instead of facts, can have an extremely harmful impact on the well-being of dogs and people who need David's services! I truly hope that if you are someone seeking help and have any dog, especially one that is a danger to you or society, that you do your research. Talk to David, ask him questions, and give him a chance. It is the only way that you'll ever give YOUR dog a chance at having a quality life that a true dog needs and craves. read more

My girlfriend and i decided to go to Maine and visit her family. She had a pit bull service dog that was not trained at all. He ws aggressive towards people and animals, he would pull us on the leash, bark at everyone he was honestly out of control. We were going to put him under the plane but the airline would not allow him because of the breed. So we had to take him on the plane with us. We were only 11 days from flying. We contacted David and did 9 lessons and from the first lesson we saw huge results. A few days out from the flight people were commenting on how such a good dog he was and they wished their dog was that great. So yesterday we flew to Boston from LAX and people were commenting on how amazing he was in the airport from baggage claims to security. When we got on the plane he sat at our feet the whole time. He is a 70lb pitbull and people couldnt believe it! They could not believe he was quiet and so amazing! He was by far the best service dog we ran into and only 2 weeks ago he was trying to attack people. Now we have a dog people talk about and its thanks to David and his knowledge of dogs. David's training let's the dog know that you're pack leader and it's all about respect. read more

We rescued a dog from South Korea through an organization called Bunnies Buddies. Upon getting approved for our newest family member, Winnie. It was brought to our attention that she was fearful of other dogs in her space. Bunnies Buddies has used David to help train many of their rescues, so we felt confident in sending Winnie to him. David worked with Winnie for close to 3 weeks. Over those 3 weeks, David kept in constant communication with us, updating us on her progress. When we went to pick her up, David then began to train us. Teaching us the commands Winnie had learned, and helped teach us how to properly introduce Winnies new brother, Bobo, to her. It's been about 2 weeks since bringing her back home & she and Bobo now walk side by side during their walks. They are comfortable in the same room together, and it's only getting better day by day. We are so grateful for David & his approach to helping dogs like Winnie feel confident in their new homes. We would absolutely recommend Dog Evolution, David Utter, to anyone looking to help improve their dog's behavior. read more

My husband has always wanted an American Bully but I was hesitant due to stories that I had heard. When I saw her for the first time I fell in love but knew that she would need to have training from the very start. We were at the humane society getting her shots and got to talking with some people who recommended David. We did our research and felt that he was the type of trainer that we would want. Our Molly went to stay with David for 2 1/2 weeks at the age of 3 months. We now have the most well behaved beautiful dog that we can take anywhere. We will continue working with David so that Molly can be a service dog (for us) down the road. I would highly recommend David for anyone who has an energetic/stubborn/aggressive dog or those who have a new puppy. Thank you David...Good Job read more

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Best in his profession. David is the most amazing dog trainer. I have a very difficult German Shepherd and he has taught both of us so much. I will always thank David for his help with my dog. HANDS DOWN BEST DOG TRAINER... read more

Meet Cloud, 16 month old rambunctious German Shepherd, stunning to look at with stunning lines, the softest fur and everyone who sees him wants to pet him. Herein lies the problem. Cloud was raised by a teenage boy who believes that his best friend should be trained to attack on command. Problem is that before he trained him ( ineffectively I might add), he forgot the basics . So once teenage son moves away to start his life in the big city his beautiful Cloud becomes my responsibility. He had visited our home at weekends but since being a small puppy he lived with his teenage daddy. After a few harrowing trips to the beach where his barking and charging terrified passers by which frankly made us very uneasy and afraid that he might hurt someone. Home was not much better although he had plenty of exercise swimming everyday and finding an outlet for his boundless energy! But if there was a knock at the door he barked and wouldn't stop, when someone he didn't know would come over he would growl aggressively ( even though he was a soft mushy puppy) and when he recognized someone visiting he would jump all over them with excitement. As I travel a lot I was always afraid that I would return home from a trip to find my husband had taken him to the pound ! It was then then I knew that I had to be proactive rather than reactive and began a quest to find a dog trainer . Having researched and spoken to 7 or 8 trainers when I spoke with David I knew that his "ethos" and "beliefs" were aligned with my own and we made our first appointment. On our very first appointment I knew we were on to a winning combination, David's mannerisms, demeanor, disposition and physical presence could not be ignored by Mr MCloudy. David's status as pack leader was firmly planted!. David then spent time explaining "pack mentality" and transferring the knowledge and many of those skills to myself and my husband. Within only 2 sessions Cloud no longer charged at people, he no longer barked after I told him to stop. We have now had about 8 sessions and Cloud ( and his mummy) have achieved so much with David's patient and firm guidance.: So now when Cloud hears a knock at the door, he walks to "his spot" where he lays down and waits for an indication from his Alphas as to the behavior. I can leave the front door or garage door open and tell him the "kerb" command he he will not pass that kerb!. He no longer chases the cats across the gardens. He can be told to sit and stay and he will not move at all and this has been tested up to half a mile away . Visits to the beach are totally enjoyable for all of us especially Cloud !. His most recent triumph was walking amongst the crowds on Malibu beach sensing all the different energies and chaos and being perfectly calm . David can teach you all the skills you need, all you have to do is enforce them and learn them, believe you me your dog already knows them ! I think it is also important to say that David is very flexible and truly has your dog's needs at his core value. He has even trained my friend who sometimes watched Cloud when I am away. He has taken the time to really try and show them how to work with Cloud. If you would like further information from a satisfied customer please feel free to message me. read more

DAVID IS AMAZING!!! I rescued a pit bull named Andie who was 1 years old and at the time he was a saint! But after a year and a half, and 6 skin breaking bites, he started showing signs of aggression around eating and sleeping times. David was recommended to me through our vet and after 3 lessons, Andie has shown incredibly positive changes!! David taught our family the commands, controls, and confidence to help our Andie baby live a better and happier life and we can't thank him enough!! I definitely recommend David, especially for aggressive animal behavior. Train, don't euthanize. I promise it's worth saving your fur babies life in the end! read more

Money not well spent. Origanally came to us to see if he train our newest member of the family. Long story short, he made her peed and shit cause he was so aggressive towards her. I almost had tears in my eyes watching. Than he tells us she not trainable. I am now fearful that shes afraid of people. Really REALLY aweful experience for both i and my beloved pup. Please do not use him!!!! read more

David is a superb trainer! I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking to integrate their dog effectively into their family. We called David shortly after the birth of our second child as our lovable pitbull Duke was having problems with guarding and understanding the new family pack dynamics. Within one session he had shown us how to behave like pack leaders and how to make Duke feel happy and safe. The change in Duke was dramatic! After subsequent sessions where we covered more details of Duke's behavior we are now fully confident in our role and have a happy and secure dog. Thank you David! read more

I feel so grateful that I met David and did my research before hiring a trainer. I had read a lot about how to train dogs properly and was so excited when I read all of David's yelp reviews. I called him immediately and he got right back to me and was able to fit us in that weekend. He had one of my dogs sitting on his first visit. I almost cried I was so happy. He trains dogs like they are supposed to be trained, not like peoples pets but like leaders, the owners are the leaders and David teaches you that and much more. He is amazing. I have 3 and I have moved so I am so very thankful to have found David. He is the best, no need to look elsewhere! read more

David Utter - Dog Evolution - This is a picture right after we had our second session with David. They are all so happy and smiling even! - Pet Training Near Me

David is amazing with dogs,you will get what you pay for ,for sure and wont be dissapointed,

We rescued a Lab/Shepherd mix in July after loosing our very young docile Lab in April. Our rescue Lincoln is a year old, very energetic, great with Kids and Adults. Seemed great with other dogs until he decided to drag me across the street into a pit bull. Needless to say it was enough for me to reach out to my clients for a recommendation for dog/people training. We got Davids name and he came up to the canyon and worked with us. Our dog is just a bully and he needed to be treated like a dog, not a child. The most valuable thing we learned. After only a few visits with David and his pack, we have the tools to work with Lincoln. My anxiety level has mellowed quite substantially since we worked with David. You cannot give your dog what it needs if you do not learn to treat your dog as an animal. Dogs are wired like animals, not humans! Thank you so much David. We look forward to seeing you in a follow up visit. The Aaron Family read more

David came highly recommended by several people, including rescue founders, and experienced dog parents. We are now those people who want to share with you, our 100% confidence that David Utter's training is reliable, professional, and fun for your dogs. Our 3 dogs got the best vibe from David and his clean, beautiful training facility. They wanted to stay with David, after our session. After spending thousands of dollars on various dog trainers, we finally found the behaviorist who can relate to us and our dogs most efficiently. His rates are super fair, and his place is safe and immaculate. He works with your dogs himself, whereas other trainers have someone less skilled doing their work for them. He keeps all of the dogs in a very comfortable environment for boarding, with the perfect temperature and better than adequate space. We didn't hear a single dog barking the entire time we were there... not even our own dogs. :) We are eager to book a vacation and enjoy ourselves, now that we've found dog boarding we can completely trust. If you want well-behaved dogs, I urge you to train them now with David. He will teach you how to get your dogs to respect you in the kindest manner. His techniques will save you so much time, money, and frustration. We're so happy to have found David Utter, and we really appreciate his patience and training style. He made all three of our dogs feel safe, comfortable, and enjoy their time with him. read more

David has been great with our dog and us! He explains everything very well so you understand not only what you are doing, but WHY you are doing it. When we contacted David, we had a loving yet rambunctious 4 year old Lab mix. He would pull on walks and runs, wouldnt pay any attention and pretty much do as he pleased without much fight from us. This eventually escalated to him becoming aggressive to other dogs and even some humans. After just 1 session we noticed a huge difference in his personality when on leash. With multiple sessions and a lot of practice, we now have a very attentive dog who is calm and relaxed, responds to commands and takes direction from us, not the other way around. His methods are different than the typical bribing methods we've see everywhere else. You wont be giving treats, using clickers or any of the other ways that had failed us in the past. It is going to be work, you cannot expect the animals behavior to change if you dont change your own behavior. You have to be committed to change and committed to the work, otherwise it wont change a thing. I have nothing but praise for David and his methods. Thank you David! read more

We have a 6 month old Chesapeake Bay retriever puppy. This breed needs proper training otherwise they will rule the house because they're so stubborn. David has been training dogs for many years. His mentor had Chessies so David knew exactly how to train Riley from the time she was 3 months old. His training methods are fantastic. He first came to our house with his dog so Riley would get accustomed to another dog. She had only seen dogs up close at the vet's office at this point. After a few more training sessions at our house, Riley went to David's house for a week to compete her training. She knows all of the basic commands (sit, stay, heel, curb, off) and is doing well. A huge thank you to David for giving us a well trained puppy. read more

Our Rescue​ Max is 6 years old and had extreme shyness and trust issues. We found David Utter and he not only helped Max, he helped us be better guardians​ of our Max. When you start your search for trainers, look no further and go with David as you and your Dog will be happy with your decision. I was not paid for this review. read more

I am sure Mr. Utter did not torment any of the other reviewers dogs into submission. Otherwise the ratings would be inexplicable. Mr. Utter was retained to work with us and our German Shepherd. Our dog has a soft bite and is aggressive towards other dogs. She does not bite, but likes to chase them, however her appearance is perceived as scary by other dog owners so we were looking for some tips. First visit went fine and we received the written instructions on seven praises for any correction. Today he showed up for lesson two and completely lost control. Actually, the scariest thing is he was in control and intentionally kept after the dog, yanking her hind leg up and away to inflict pain. All the dog wanted to do was escape and she did slip out of her collar and ran towards my son. I took her and asked him to get another collar. Mr. Utter put the regular collar back on her and I let him, but then he pulled her away and kept demonstrating how to assert yourself. Assertion involved yanking of the legs and cruel twisting of the skin for no purpose. The dog had no command to follow and was submissive and escaping. Not once did she try to bite, although she had every right to. I'm a former military working dog handler with experience in Sentry, Patrol and Deection Dog training. I chose Mr. Utter because he stated firmly that he does not believe in pain avoidance and inflicting punishment, but rather changing the dogs behavior. He is a fraud and and I am filing a police report for cruelty to animals. Do not trust this man with your dog unless you need it to be broken and become a fear biter. read more

I adopted a very energetic, stubborn, alpha German shepherd and border collie mix puppy. This puppy was also very nippy and sometimes aggressive. David came in and taught me valuable dog training techniques to get this puppy under control. He doesn't train with treats. He trains by voice, hand, body, and collar/leash techniques. David literally started assessing the situation and started training the minute he walks through the door. He was able to immediately assess the dog's personality and temperament. He uses a lot of what I would call natural dog psychology. Basically, he teaches you to be the dominant leader of the pack. He is not going to coddle your dog and treat it like the new-age millennial child. He taught me a variety of positive and negative reinforcement techniques. It was very important for me to work with the puppy daily with the techniques he taught me. He would also bring his own and other dogs he was training to help my puppy behave better when around other dogs. He took the alpha out of my puppy. He literally saved my puppy from being sent back to the rescue place I adopted him from. Glenda read more

David has done amazing work for our two dogs with one having territorial issues. He is straight to the point. He taught us what we should be doing on a daily basis. I've sent one of my dogs to a 2 week bootcamp with another trainer and ended up wasting $1,500 for pretty much boarding, practicing sit, heel and stay. With David, you learn so much about each of your dogs and even in the same session. It's always great for us to have the occasional refresher, only needed one so far. He teaches "you" what you need to do with your specific dog issues. We value his services and his straightforward approach. read more

David Utter is an amazing dog trainer. We have been working with him now for a couple months due to our dogs aggression and walking problems. Our dogs have come along way due to his dog psychology techniques. He has been working with dogs for over 20 years and knows how dogs react and think in every situation. David uses an "alpha dog" training technique which works very effective with dogs. We have noticed improvements within our dogs just after the first session; although it is up to the trainer/owner to keep enforcing his techniques to assure proper dog training works as desired. I would highly recommend David Utter for great results from dog training. read more

David Utter is a training professional. Be prepared for doggie boot camp that will have you in trainer mode and your dog in eager student mode in no time. You will have a far better understanding of human- canine interacting. His knowledge and guidance have created a pack leader in me, and a happier dog for that. read more

David has helped take our undisciplined rescue and turned him into a civilized, tamed, and almost sane domesticated pet. Let me explain. We rescued this German Shepard mix and he has been impossible to train. He understands the sit, paw and roll over commands but he would bark and lunge excessively at any dog passing by on walks. He would also yank us around with the leash. That wasn't going to work in Orange county so we called David. In three months, David has helped us change our behavior and fix our dogs behavior. It takes a commitment from the leader of the pack (the owner) as well as the dog. Now our Persie has calmed down considerably, checks, sits, stays, goes down and curbs on command. David even came to our apt and worked around our schedules. David is very informative, helpful, and always available. Now Persie still has some urges to lunge and bark because he feels protective but he is slowly learning that we have it under control and he just has to enjoy the walk. read more

We have a stubborn rescue dog that was wonderful with people she knew but a terror with strangers and other dogs. David taught us how to take charge of her rather than her taking charge of us. She is much more obedient and actually happier now. We are her third home. I was determined not to give up on her. So glad we found David! read more

My family and I have been using David to train our dogs for a while now and I can honestly say I refer him to everyone I know asking what they should do about their misbehaving dogs! Not only is he a kind man who truly cares for and about your dog but his training is crazy EFFECTIVE! My order collie puppy was tugging at me and running from me anytime I took him on a walk- two weeks with David and he now sits, lays down, heals next to me when we walk and even stays in boundary areas that I mark off- all on command. He's a completely obedient dog now. My dog even still has his silly puppy personality which I was worried about loosing in training. David took such good care of him physically and mentally I even have him watch my dog over night when I got out of town. My family and I couldn't say enough great things as I know they're happy with how David trained their German Sheppard too. read more

David came to our house on Tuesday to help with a new rescue lab mix 6 month old. Maddie was rescued from the streets recently and was not domesticated. When we brought her home last Sunday, she was a typical, excited puppy....lots of jumping on people, nipping at hands and arms wanting to play and impossible on a leash. We knew we had to get her training ASAP! We knew that David's philosophy about dogs and training was for us. I CAN say clearly, if you are the type of person that has out of control children because you are afraid to discipline or want to be their friends, David is NOT the trainer for you. I'm sure you're dog is out of control because of the same treatment. David spent 1 hour with Maddie, and through firm and consistent commands and aggressive but NOT HURTFUL IN ANY WAY behavior modification, by the time I got home from work Tuesday afternoon, Maddie was NOT jumping and only nipped slightly a time or two. She is much better on the leash as well but this will take much more time. Here it is, only 2 days later, and Maddie does not nip or jump any more. She is understanding the hierarchy of the home and who is in charge, and she is just fine and happy with that! We are MORE than thrilled with her progress and hope to bring David back for some more advanced training when she is ready. Thank you David.....and Maddie thanks you too! read more

David transformed my relationship with our dog Noah. During our first session, I was shocked by Noah's response and the immediate results. Even my boyfriend who was a bit skeptical was very pleased by David's techniques. By the second session, Noah was walking next to me, looking at me for direction, and best of all, his response boosted my overall confidence. Our third session was the very important swim lesson which Noah passed with flying colors. Overall, best investment ever!! Highly recommend David to train your dog. read more

I had a dog who was aggressive and a new puppy who was picking up bad habits. Dave has been working with my dogs and is amazing. He has shown me how to be assertive and control my dogs. I really appreciate all the help he has given us!!! I would highly recommend him!!! I have worked with other trainers who couldn't get my dog to even sit after two hours. With Dave you can see results right away. He teaches us how to be the pack leaders and with reinforcement we notice the difference in our dogs reaction to strangers, other dogs, and their own behavior. read more

David is the dog whisperer! He has shown us how to communicate properly with our bulldog and it has changed our lives. She now listens to commands and is happier than ever. He is the real deal. I highly recommend David, no matter what stage of training your dog might need. read more

Dude has really solid ideas on how to train a dog. Mine was a rescue who has improved immensely due to the tips he gave my wife and I. Highly recommend! read more

david is awsome.very strick and strong trainer. highly recommend him. read more

I did my research online for the best dog trainer. The dog training world has many opinions on what is best methods for training your dog. I compared the dog trainers with real K-9 and service dog experience to those who train only family pets. My dog likes to travel everywhere with me. I knew I needed a dog very well trained that could be compared to a real K-9 or service dog for the blind. David is that trainer I was looking for. He trains dogs for many service tasks. I was not interested in a dog treat trained. Begging or bribing my dog seemed like my dog had me trained. Besides the fact I have never seen K-9's or service dogs perform for dog treats. I did the 2 week board and train. During my dogs stay away David invited me to see my dog to train with him several times. This was included in the package deal. He also did video and followup notes for the day I took the dog home. My dog is dialed into the obedience zone. I feel very condident to take my dog anywhere. I will tell you be prepared to work. A trainer can educate your dog. But you must ultimately put the dog as your priority not your personal feelings. I will be moving forward for another intermediate off leash program soon with David. I can see why police and psychologists work with David. Your knowledge of dogs is amazing. read more

David is one of a kind. He has helped me make leaps and bounds with my 3 yr old Cirneco Dell'Etna named Dante. Cirnecos are sighthounds which are high energy hunting dogs that are easily distracted by their senses more-so than most other breeds. David is helping me strengthen my bond with Dante and develop his focus on me off leash. Even the simple acquirement of the "check" command has made a huge difference in our day to day lives. Thanks David! Keep up the good work! read more

David Utter helped diagnose and solve our dog's behavioral housebreaking problem. Our dog was very difficult to housebreak because he is a male Jack Russel (stubborn alpha breed) and was adopted from a rescue shelter when he was 2 years old. His habits were set in. I didn't know how hard it would be to housebreak him when we got him. We hired Dave's competitor who was extremely overpriced at $400 and did an terrible job (made us use a prong collar and his techniques for housebreaking didn't work). Friends of mine told me to send our dog to a 2-week obedience school camp for like $2,000. No way. Dave came over and taught us his magic techniques for a very fair and reasonable rate. I only needed to follow up via text a few times to get our dog fully housebroken. Not only is he housebroken now after 4 years, but his behavior all around is entirely more affable. Thank you, Mr. Utter. read more

We had David work his magic with our 7 month old Argentine Dogo. In a matter of minutes I was pleased with how Emma responded to commands. And after three visits she was a changed dog. Highly recommend David for those breeds that need to learn who the pack leader is. read more

We adopted an 85lb 1yo dog from our local shelter and immediately had behavioral problems. He was extremely aggressive towards strangers, would not let even familiar people walk freely in the house. We tried numerous trainers with no results, and the trainers that specialized in aggressive dogs wanted several thousand dollars up front for a week long board and train. After only 3 sessions over 6 weeks, our dog had completely changed. He no longer lunges at people on walks, we can have friends over to our house without him being aggressive. He is still very playful, but much more careful and respectful around people. The best part is that we have removed a significant amount of the aggression, but he is still very loving and affectionate towards us. Also, previously I was too afraid to have friends or family come over to walk him while I was at work. There are now several people that our dog allows to come and go freely in the house without issue. We are continuing our training with David as we are still seeing great results, and we are confident he can help us achieve the goals we have set out for our dog. read more