Tim, or as my doggies and I like to call him, "Mister Tim," is a lifesaver! His training works,…read moreand he's changed our lives for the better. If your dog's behavior is causing you stress or worry, call Tim today. He's the perfect person to help you. My doggie was found on the street when she was little and had scratches and scars as a puppy from being beaten up by other dogs. She understandably had a lot of fear aggression toward other doggos. When I got her when she was 6 months old, she would bark, lunge, and generally act like the apocalypse was coming every time we saw another doggo on leash. It got to the point where I dreaded walks with her. We found Mister Tim on Yelp, and he started helping us. He was quick to respond, always on time, and easy to schedule appointments with. As a single woman, he always made me feel safe, and was always professional. He came up with techniques to help us that were specific to my dog, not generic stuff that you find on YouTube. He was also so understanding and gentle with my pup. He quickly became one of her favorite humans. We took lessons with Mister Tim on and off for about 5 months. 2 years later, my pup is able to walk, sit, heel, and interact with other dogs on-leash in a calm and safe way. We get compliments from strangers multiple times a day on how well-behaved she is. What she has learned has even transferred to her interactions with other animals, like the cats at her pet sitter's house. What I find most important is that the things Tim taught us continue to be helpful, and my doggie continues to improve over time. At this point, her behavior is way better than anything I ever thought I could expect of her. Thank you, Mister Tim, for helping us!

We had such a wonderful experience with Tim during Coco's 10-day Advanced Obedience training! From…read morethe very beginning, Tim was kind, experienced, patient, and genuinely caring with Coco. Because of his calm and positive approach, Coco was always excited whenever it was time for his lessons. Since the training was done privately in our home, we were also able to see how attentive and happy Coco was whenever Tim came through the door. He also helped Coco learn how to behave appropriately and interact with other dogs at the park. Before his training, Coco was often scared and hesitant whenever we took him to the park. Now he is more confident around other dogs. Seeing that change has been amazing for us! We are very grateful to Tim for his patience, expertise, and dedication to Coco. You can truly tell that he loves what he does and understands dogs very well. We highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for an experienced, professional, patient, and compassionate dog trainer. We couldn't be happier with Coco's progress! Thank you, Tim, for helping our little Coco become a more confident and well-behaved dog!

We started working with Brian last year after a really scary situation--our dog bit our 12 month…read moreold daughter, and we were honestly desperate for help. Like any parent and dog owner, we were heartbroken and overwhelmed, not knowing how to move forward safely. After reading so many incredible reviews about Brian across different forums, we decided to reach out--and I'm so grateful we did. Brian helped us understand Hudson (our dog) on a completely different level. He took the time to explain the fears and anxiety driving Hudson's behavior and gave us practical tools to help him feel more secure and confident. Instead of just addressing the behavior itself, Brian helped us see what Hudson was experiencing and how to support him in a way that actually works. Over time, we've seen such meaningful progress. Most importantly, I now feel so much more comfortable and confident with my daughter interacting with Hudson. That peace of mind is something I truly can't put into words. If you're dealing with a challenging or scary situation with your dog, I can't recommend Brian highly enough. His knowledge, patience, and ability to help both dogs and owners understand each other is truly remarkable. We're incredibly grateful we found him.

TL;DR: The Way of the Dog is, quite literally, the best dog training experience in Los Angeles…read more Brian Lee is a pillar of the South Bay dog community. Across Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and beyond, a surprising number of dog owners I've met have trained with him at some point -- and without exception, they speak highly of the experience. That reputation alone says a lot. What you get is not a typical obedience class. The program consists of five focused, no-nonsense behaviorist sessions grounded in a deep understanding of dog psychology, plus ongoing, supervised pack-socialization events (think structured dog parties, not chaotic dog parks). The emphasis is on how dogs think, not on rote commands. The training style is dense, unconventional, and unapologetically dogmatic -- in a good way. Brian does not start with commands. Instead, he teaches you to understand your dog as a born hunter with physical, mental, and social needs. Once you understand that framework, behaviors fall into place naturally. Watching him settle a dog mid-zoomie without a single command honestly looks like magic. If your goal is to teach tricks or formal commands, I'd recommend pairing this additionally with a balanced-method obedience school. I would not recommend "positive-reinforcement-only" programs like Zoom Room. In my experience -- and based on what I've seen firsthand -- that approach often fails in real-world situations. Many of the worst-behaved dogs I've encountered came out of those programs, including ours. So why listen to Brian? He has over 40 years of experience and has worked with more than 40,000 dogs. And in a time when "positive reinforcement only" has become the fashionable -- and often misleading -- default, The Way of the Dog is one of the few remaining programs that actually produces calm, stable, well-behaved dogs. We ended up here because Zoom Room training failed us badly. Our puppy was biting us so severely that I seriously considered rehoming her. This program changed everything. We learned how to be kind and strong leaders, how to meet our dog's core needs, and how to train both her and ourselves consistently -- especially through the very real chaos of the "teenage dog" phase. This business deserves five-star reviews across the board. If you look at the rare one-star reviews, they simply don't add up -- and Brian has already addressed them directly. Complaints about "teaching commands" are fake; and complaints about "fear-based training" miss the entire point of the program. Brian is direct, honest, and doesn't sugarcoat reality -- which is exactly what many people need, even if they don't want to hear it. In short, based on both my own experience and consistent feedback from other dog owners, our dog now behaves 10x better than most dogs we encounter -- calmer, more disciplined, and far less reactive. And yes, I'm officially a dog snob now. I have zero tolerance for poorly trained dogs at parks -- especially humping, biting humans, or owners who excuse bad behavior. Once you've seen what good training actually looks like, there's no going back.

I love Melissa and Salty Dog!! Not only is she absolutely amazing, her pack leaders are great as…read morewell. They love dogs and treat my two small dogs like their own. I work all day so I have one of her pack leaders, Kelly, come by in the afternoon and walk my dogs for an hour. They love her!! She sends me cute pictures and always leaves a report card of their day. I also had Melissa babysit my dogs when I went out of town. She was so accommodating! She does in-home daycare so she picked up my dogs from my house, sent me updates throughout my trip, and dropped them back off at my house before I got home. It was so nice to come home from a long trip to two happy pups!! The price point is reasonable and well worth it! I highly suggest salty dog to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog service!

The best! Melissa and Janice are wonderful. They take such good care of our boys and are flexible…read moreto work with our schedule changes. Very highly recommended.

My fiance and I were scrambling last minute to have someone walk our mixed husky so we could escape…read moreto Big Bear for the weekend. We were referred to Jeff's service from a volleyball friend. I normally don't post reviews, but I wanted to express how great Jeff's service was. Our dog is only 1yrs old and its difficult to have just anyone watch her. She can be a handful. But Jeff assured us that she would be in good hands and communicated with us via text each time he walked her. My fiance really appreciated that. It was great that we could enjoy ourselves without any worry about our dog. The price was great and just the assurance that our Bella was in good hands was well worth it. I highly recommend hiring South Bay Dogwalking and Jeff to assist anytime you need service for your dog.

I was so hesitant on trying a dog walker for my little man but over the holiday weekend I decided…read moreit was time to try it out! I instantly got a good vibe from Jeff and my pup instantly loved him! Jeff made special arrangements and added last minute walks when a friend backed out of watching my dog day of! He was there and texted me after every walk! I am so grateful and will 100% use Jeff the next time I go out of town! My pup got personal attention wasn't being hauled in a car with 10 dogs and his pricing is very competitive and no "additional fees". Thank you Jeff!

I've been coming here for awhile, and sadly it's time to find another boarder…read more The prices go up, the services become less, and my confidence has vanished. When I first came here, it was $45/day and a complimentary bath if the dog stayed there for more than five days. It's now very difficult to get a response when inquiring about availability. And, it appears the neighborhood is changing, and not for the better. In the past, the neighbors would shoot off fireworks on the weekends immediately before, during, and after July 4th. Now, it seems to be a regular occurrence. Many dogs cower with fireworks, and my Black Lab is no exception. I was supposed to pick up my dog tomorrow morning. Fortuitously, I came back a day earlier because my luggage was stolen. So, when I called about when to pick up my dog tomorrow, I was told about my dog's experience with the fireworks. I ended up having to pick him up this evening. Traveling these days is especially stressful, and I don't need the additional stress of worrying about a beloved pet. I never did before when I boarded my dog here, but I have over the last 3 times. I had been too busy to research another venue. But, now, I'm proactively going to find another establishment. In short, now, you can expect delayed responses on inquiries, multiple expectations on when YOU can show up to drop off or pick up your dog, and a equivocation on what they will and will not provide. On the other hand, bills for service-- although often error-probed-- are delivered with stunning alacrity. It pains me to write this review. Nevertheless, I have seen a huge decline in the service that precipitated 2-3 years ago while the prices continued to rise. (To wit, look at reviews that have been 5-9 years ago, and those within the past 3 years. Something has changed.) The constant firework explosions in the neighborhood only add to further disappointment. Alas, as George Harrison once sang, "all things must pass."

Sitting pretty dog resort is one of our favorite place to keep our dogs with less or no worries,…read morewhile out of town. They have a cool set up for dogs to play outside, and inside, while supervised. We felt very confident to leave our two Frenchies here, after our meet and greet with Ashley. We found her knowledge of this breed satisfying and comforting. Lets face it Frenchies are not the easiest dogs to take care of. They cannot get too cold or too hot.. or jump up and down the furniture..... We kept our dogs here anywhere from 2-6 nights and didn't worry about their well being during our trips. While we had plenty not so great experiences with Rover, sitting pretty never disappoints. We appreciate Ashley's experience and ethusiasm about dogs' well-being. PS: most bad reviews came from people that never had their dogs stay at sitting pretty, complained about their prices (that are actually pretty reasonable and competitive for the area), and from people that don't read their requirements (such as wanting to board a large dog in a facility that only cares for small and medium dogs). After all ...... having a happy and healthy dog return home after boarding is a pretty telling sign of good treatment and care. Thank you Ashley and staff for carrying!

I absolutely love Sandy Paws! My dog waits by the door for his walker to arrive and always comes…read moreback happy and tired (which he definitely needs!). Every walker I've had over the years clearly loves dogs, and they always send a personalized update after each walk along with the most adorable photos. Since we only have one dog, the group walks are also a great way for him to socialize with other dogs in the neighborhood. It's so cute when we're out walking and he spots a buddy from his walks, they immediately gravitate toward each other. I couldn't be happier with the care and attention Sandy Paws provides!

I have a bit of a.... stubborn.... Bulldog (Winston)and Serena and team do a fantastic job at…read moreproviding both walks and pet sittings. Sandy paws is the only service I have tried where Winston is actually super excited when he sees them. Her team is attentive, caring, reliable and extremely professional. They even offer this amazing service where they pop in a few times a day to feed and hang out with him when I am away for long day. I cannot recommend Sandy Paws enough for your pet!

Yesterday was our first introductory run with Mark and it was amazing!…read more As someone that has a fluctuating work schedule, it has made it difficult to enrich my fur baby and we wanted to add something convenient and fun for the both of us and Bark N Roll was perfect! Mark was so great with Oso on his first try and really encouraged him to get the best out of his exercise. He truly cares about the dogs and it shows. He gave us great explanations as to what he does, how they're not trying to exhaust the dogs, and how beneficial it is physically but also mentally! Since Oso is a Samoyed I feel like this activates his ancestry genes of pulling reindeer in Siberia which this exercise really enriched him mentally in a way that I've never seen. Oso was way more calm the rest of the day and dare I say even sweeter than usual after his run and I'm sure he (and I) cannot wait to book again! This is a great outlet for those in the South Bay looking to do something extra for the pup all conveniently at home.

What an awesome experience for my three dogs! Marc is truly a dog whisperer and can bring out the…read morebest in the dogs! His service is very valuable for those who want their dogs to get exercise other than walks. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs their dogs to get heart pumping exercise!

Our 5 month old labradoodle, Maverick just completed his puppy kindergarten course with Mr. Chang…read moreand we have had such a wonderful experience that we decided to continue sending him to daycare here twice a week. Our pup loves his teacher and his pup mates and comes home so happy and tired! He has learned several new commands and bites/lunges way less in just a few short weeks of training! I highly recommend Torrance Dog Training to anyone with a pup who needs a new or refresher course on obedience.

This is a long overdue review but want to thank Torrance Dog Training and their wonderful staff for…read moretaking my new puppy Oliver starting 5 + years ago and turning him into a well-socialized, well-behaved, trained dog who continues to be an absolute delight. Their very well-structured program with appropriate owner follow up really made a difference. I can take him anywhere and he's always well-behaved. I have since found a day care place a little closer to home he still misses going to play with his puppy friends.