Great teacher my dog loved him. He was very nice and my dog learned a lot. I would recommend him.

A few months ago I decided to board and train my dog Penny(3yrs old)to Gallardo's k-9 for a five week basic obedience/on leash train and behavior modification. I was referred to Anthony by a couple of people and after reading his reviews I decided to hire Anthony. Through the process, Anthony kept in communication with me on Penny's progress. Five days prior to her training completion Anthony sent a message via text informing me that Penny possibly sprained her paw/ankle jumping off one of the obstacles courses he had her on. I was set back at first because agility training wasn't agreed upon or part of Penny's program. My understanding is that the obstacle courses are used for agility training which was not part of her 5 week course. He informed me that she was putting a little bit of pressure on it, but because she was not crying and still eating and drinking he believed it was a good sign. He advised me how the same thing happened to his dog and it was ok after a week and that was why he suspected it was just a sprain and didn't think she needed to go to the vet. As an experienced trainer I trusted his judgment because I was not physically there in person to see her behavior. Upon arriving to pick her up; as he brought her out she wasn't putting any pressure on her back right leg at all, only when he asked her to sit. Due to her injury Anthony thought it would be best if we did her last two hour sessions another day. He informed me that we would go over the training he completed with Penny once she got better. Upon leaving Anthony due to the injury and pain I can see on Penny's face I didn't feel right driving six hours back home without getting her examined so I decided to take her to a near by emergency vet. Penny was diagnosed with a dislocated hip and fracture. The vet informed me that if he had brought her in the day of the incident, they could have popped her hip back in. Given that time had passed they had to perform two procedures and now her recovery is to be crated/confined and heavily medicated with little to no activity for 8-12 weeks hoping the procedure is successful. After 8 weeks of recovery, the vet will examine her by X-ray to rule out having to perform a total hip replacement. When I updated Anthony on Penny's condition after her first vet visit, he responded.. "Poor penny I didn't think it would be her hip. I'm so sorry this happened I've never had a dog get hurt before" Afters Penny's procedure, I sent Anthony an update and informed him what was completed and what Penny had to go through. I also asked if he could possibly refund me for the training because in my mind I thought it was the right thing to do since it was only a fraction of the total costs of vet visits and her surgery. He never responded, called or text. This all happened within the week of picking up penny on May 27, 2023 and the last I heard from him was on June 13th. Penny's next appointment in August will determine if she needs a hip replacement. It has been almost two months since the first procedure and her behavior has worsened. She is now more anxious, timid and afraid of being left alone. The vet bills alone have already exceeded the price of training. Due to her pain and suffering she did not retain any of her training. The reason for my review is to warn others of the kind of trainer you will be working with. I would have at least expected a return call or text from Anthony. I never expected a full refund but I did expect him to be professional and at least offer a solution instead he turned his back and disregarded us. Definitely not a trainer I would recommend to anyone. read more

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Anthony took great care of my Macy at a board and train for 3 weeks. My giant pup is no longer feeling like a liability during our travels. I received lots of training too, as that's half, if not more, of the battle. We had very personalized instruction and left with all the tools we need to succeed. Macy is in her forever home with me as a result. read more

I thought Hank was a lost cause, he was barking at everything and everyone, escaping the backyard, nipping at me and lunging at children. After spending some time with Anthony doing a board and train, he's a brand new pup with his same goofy personality! Hanks biggest struggles were his anxiety, timidness towards other dogs/people, escaping, and general boredom. I work sometimes 10 hour days and Anthony helped devise a plan that both supports Hank's training and is manageable in my busy schedule. Anthony is professional, knowledgeable, and communicative. I recommend him to everyone I know as has trained Hank into my dream dog, I can now confidently take him camping, hiking, boating, and to dog-friendly places with ease. I look forward to being a part of Gallardo's K-9s for life! read more

Gallardo’s K9’s - Pet Boarding Near Me - Apple Valley, California

We have a year old German Shepard Roxy who's been training with Anthony for a few months. Wow she is now a fantastic dog. She came to him aggressive with people and dogs and now with training is a pleasure to walk and she can socialize with others! The patience he has with the animals is remarkable. I'm truly happy we have found him. read more

Gallardo’s K9’s - Pet Boarding Near Me - Apple Valley, California

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As any loving pet parent does, I had numerous conversations with different companies offering a board and train program to try to find the best for my dog, Kingston. I found Gallardo's K9's through social media and from my initial conversation with Anthony, it was clear he had the knowledge, patience, and passion for dogs and training. I adopted Kingston as a puppy from a rescue and he had some things to work on - pulling on a leash, reactivity to cars, loud noises, and just about anything would make him want to run back out of fear. Kingston completed a custom 5-week board and train with Anthony and I couldn't be happier! He kept me updated throughout his program and was always responsive and patient with me when I checked in or had any questions. Kingston is now a more confident puppy. He no longer pulls on a leash and has his basic obedience commands down! Anthony has equipped us with the foundations to continue the work and we are even able to have Kingston off leash! Choosing Gallardo's K9's was the best decision and I've even recommended him to a friend who had a wonderful experience and most importantly, amazing results! I highly recommend Anthony/Gallardo's K9's to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and knowledgeable dog trainer! read more

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We have a 7/mo old German Shepherd puppy named Gunner, who was attending Pets Smarts basic puppy training classes. Half way through those classes, we noticed that he was needing more attention and time to better his basic obedience commands. We also noticed he was developing some behavioral issues such as separation anxiety and poor eating habits. We were able to find Gallardos K9s and right away, we were able to schedule our first session within a week! We've seen such an improvement working with Anthony, even after the first day. We've made adjustments at home and I can't tell you how much of a difference his guidance has made for our family! We still actively train with Anthony and we've honestly learned new things about our pup that we didn't realize before. Highly recommend reaching out to him, at least for an initial phone consultation and your first session! read more

too expensive and the trainer wants everything done his way!!! i did 90% of the training from watching youtube!!! don't waste your time and money!!! read more

Highly recommend attending Gallardo's K9 training. Anthony is very knowledgeable and teaches the owner the meanings behind the dogs actions and behaviors. Anthony cares very much about the dogs and strengthening the relationship between the dog and owner. His teachings are straight to the point and he gives simple tasks to perform at home to reinforce and continue what you learned in class. If you are having any type of behavioral issue or just want to fine tune behaviors I highly recommend this place. read more

I found Gallardo's K9's on Facebook and I am so glad I did. I have limited mobility and it honestly wasn't safe for me to try and handle such an energetic fur baby, but I'd been waiting for a Golden for more than 40 years. I decided it was time to give it a go, but I wasn't prepared for the energy level of a Golden puppy. At our first consultation I could tell that Anthony truly cares about the dog/owner relationship and everything he said made sense! I feel that he truly cares about my baby girl and wants to see Sasha and I have the truly great and rewarding life together that I've been dreaming of for so long. His training tips and techniques, and his are making that dream come true. read more

My family and I have had a GREAT experience with Gallardo's. Our dog is a completely different dog from when we sent him here till now. The staff and the owner are awesome and they absolutely know what they're doing. Anthony takes pride in what he does and is very knowledgeable about dogs in general. Before, my dog would not listen to us what so ever, was terrible to walk, and has knocked my daughter over once or twice. Now he is SO obedient and gentle but still as happy as ever. He walks almost perfectly and let's my daughter climb, wrestle, walk, and even pull his hair without making a move. We have gotten more than we wanted out of this training program, I would highly recommend it. read more

Before I found Gallardo's K9s, my dog Charlie was very aggressive. He was always trying to attack people and other dogs. He wouldn't walk on the leash without pulling us. Charlie also had issues with humping and basic obedience. After doing a 6 week board and train with Anthony, all the behaviors were fixed. We are now able to take our dog out everywhere without any issues. This includes off leash in public areas. Even after our dog bit him multiple times, he didn't give up on Charlie. We can't thank Anthony enough for all the work he put in with our baby! We have recommended Gallardo's K9s to all our friends and family! read more

Gallardo's K9's LLC is the company I highly trust for all my dog training! Anthony has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise and it shows in his work ethic and results. I have a two year old Husky named Jax and he used to pull on his leash and bark at everything and everyone. After taking him to Gallardo's K9's, I can now take him everywhere and enjoy him! He follows my orders, stays close to me, doesn't pull on his leash, and no longer barks at everything! I highly recommend Gallardo's K9's and have been recommending his services to all my friends, family and acquaintances who have dog issues. He truly knows what he is doing and has a passion in the services he provides. I know when I take my dog or recommend his services to others, I know without a doubt they are getting the best training money can buy! read more