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    4.9 (95 reviews)
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    Julie Ann G.

    I recommend EveryDog to Every Human with a dog that I know. I like the way the sessions are very casual, but the whole time Dave is working with your dog to teach him good behavior and manners and he's also teaching you how to handle situations in a natural situation. Compared to working with my dog at group training sessions and classes, Dave's method is 100x more effective. Dave taught me through his example exactly how to get the best out of my dog and I can never thank him enough for that! Also, I try not to bug him much, but I know I can always email with questions or concerns and he will get back to me in a very timely manner!

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    Annie L.

    Dave is amazing! He gives you so much feedback, always sends you lengthy follow-up, and is extremely responsive. He really cares about the well being of our dogs. He offers free extremely informative and educational consults. He's a wealth of knowledge and we're grateful we found him, he's an incredible resource and support. He really makes you feel like he's on your team, helps you be confident, and teaches you to teach your dog confidence too. We have two cockers, one we adopted in July. His anxiety/fear issues have progressively gotten worse, especially after a total fail with a previous trainer that used a shock collar and punitive based training. Gunner jumps up at strangers on walks, nips, cries/lunges/barks at other dogs outside, starts crying in our building hallway once he hears another dog bark.... Dave totally gets that these pets are FAMILY, and he makes sure he's educated and will educate you too. I might just have to make "Team Gunner" shirts soon because Dave has made it clear that he cares about him and wants nothing more than for him to succeed. Before our consult he sent us a ton of information, educational studies, links to many resources. The follow up email was just as educational. We had a session Tuesday and were able to check in tonight, immediately got an email response. For a married man with a new baby I have no idea how he finds the time to deal with so many emails and manage to stay up to date on canine behavior... but I'm grateful he does.

    Christine L.

    We just finished a package deal with Dave and it was so refreshing to have his non-force, 100% positive reinforcement training with our Lolly. She's a sweet 6 pound chihuahua and shih tzu mix so finding the balance of carrying her in a carrier half the time and her learning to go on walks was a bit challenging for us. Dave was clear on his training and tips which made it easy for us to continue to practice them daily. I felt like I knew how to train dogs myself because I grew up with them but I knew I could brush up on skills and learn better ways to encourage my dog. We were very happy with Dave and will use him again should something else come up with Lolly that he can guide us with again. Thanks so much! ~Christine & James & Lolly

    Allie N.

    We are so thrilled that we found Dave. We have a 2 year old rottie mix who is actually fairly well trained in terms of basic skills. We started group training with him when he was a puppy so he knows all the basic commands, he's great in the house, and he doesn't have any separation issues. Unfortunately, the poor little guy suffers from severe anxiety that around the age of 1 started manifesting as fear aggression. He was so afraid (even of us) that our efforts to continue his training at that time seemed hopeless. At the worst point, we couldn't even get near him to put a collar on him or walk by him on his bed without a growl and sometimes a warning snap. We took him to a vet behaviorist who evaluated him and prescribed medication for his anxiety. After about a year of adjusting his meds, he is doing exceptionally well under the circumstances and our vet behaviorist recommended we start training with him again. The medication has relieved his stress response considerably, but the stimuli that frighten him are still a challenge (other dogs, kids, strangers petting him, garbage trucks, etc.). We'd done group training with another force-free trainer in the past and one private session, but our concern with her was that she seemed to want us to just avoid all the things that stimulate Ender's fear reaction. This is really really hard when so many things scare your dog. We heard about Dave through a friend and figured we had nothing to lose with the free consultation that he offers (wow, right?!). We were immediately impressed by Dave. He is the 4th trainer we've used, and he'll be our last--no more searching for a good trainer! He asked a lot of questions initially to really understand our dog and his issues and what we've been doing to try to work on them. In our two training sessions, he helped us to understand the difference between rewarding avoidance and counter-conditioning. It's a subtle (but really important) difference. He demonstrated exactly what we need to do in the situations that cause anxiety to start developing more positive associations. This is advanced stuff, and Dave knows it all. Not only does he know what to do and how to do it (in action), he's read all the research and will even send you the relevant stuff the day after your training session. After just two sessions and about a week of training, we are already seeing significant positive improvements in our dog. We couldn't be happier! It was also really nice for us to find a trainer that really understands and connects with our dog and sees what a sweet boy he is in spite of his anxiety. It was a pleasure working with Dave, and we plan to do a session with him every few months going forward to assess progress and move the training process forward. We highly recommend him!

    Chelsea W.

    My dogs and I love Dave! He is an awesome person and dog trainer. He helped harness the intense energy of my two German Shepard/Rottweiler sisters, Butter and Mala. They can be a lot to handle and I wanted a dog trainer that could help me chill them out and also work on training them together. Dave knows what he's talking about and takes the time to get to know you and your dogs. His advice is invaluable and he has an answer to every question. He is very responsive through email, text and call and even though he's extremely busy (look at all these 5 star reviews! High demand!) he fit us into his schedule. Butter and Mala's behavior has improved tremendously and will continue to do so as I implement the methods that Dave has taught us. Even though my 4-pack has concluded I know I can always turn to Dave for any advice I will need in the future. He completely follows through with you and puts his customers first. I'll never go to another dog trainer again and would recommend him to EVERYONE! He also has the cutest baby ever! With much love, Chelsea, Butter & Mala

    Heather H.

    Dave has been so pivotal in shaping our 2.5-3 month old german shepherd puppy into a calm, confident companion. We have only had a few sessions with him, so far, but have already seen a marked improvement in our boy's courage and responsiveness. The best part is, it's 100% positive reinforcement, so everybody wins. We HIGHLY recommend Dave to any SoCal dog owners. Especially new ones like ourselves. He's knowledgeable, professional, and, most importantly, passionate about helping dogs find happiness and healthiness.

    Joanna K.

    I have an ~8yr old Yorkshire terrier, Choco, who is the sweetest dog, but barks at anyone visiting my house and sometimes nips people at their ankle if she doesn't like them. I finally thought it was time to seek professional help and met with Dave. He really knows what's good for dogs, from the food they eat to how they behave. It gave me a lot more understanding of how dogs think therefore act so after one session, I've been practicing with Choco with the tips he gave me. I've been seeing an improvement so I can't wait to see how Choco will be in the weeks to come! By the way, I knew Dave was really something because I've never seen Choco so friendly with a stranger before. After he managed to get her calm down, she listened and became very affectionate, comfortable, and playful wth Dave! He knows what he's doing/saying so if you're in need of a dog trainer, don't hesitate to call for a consultation.

    We miss Dave!!!
Thank you for everything,

Sasha and Meeks
    Heidi E.

    WE MISS DAVE!!! We still talk about him all the time. Remember Dave said.. is a frequent sentence in our household. What can I tell you about Meeks? Over anxious, over hyper, over the top personality. Dave was very clear that he did not want to change who our dog was but how to make the relationship with our dog better. Dave really cares about what is best for your dog. I had so many preconceived notions about how a dog should act and a lot of his training was to help us understand the best environment for him. Dave is passionate and understanding, and genuinely wants to help no matter the dog or issue. We learned so much from him and our "little Meeks" has come a very long way.

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    Ask the Community - EveryDog

    Are puppy socials back? If so what is the minumum age/vaccine requirement for the dog?

    Hi! Unfortunately, we still haven't resumed but when we do they will be at our facility in Tustin. They will be fo any pup 8 weeks or older who has their first round of DAPP, Bordetella and a negative fecal test.… 

    Do you use treats to train?

    Hi Tuesday, Yes, we absolutely use treats to reinforce. Rewards are much like salary, and most… 

    Do you have or know any dog trainers that can speak korean?

    Hi Min, Unfortunately, I do not have a Korean-speaking trainer on staff nor do I know of one.… 

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    Dave worked wonders, we feel so lucky to have worked with him and have seen immediate improvements in Hobbes.

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