Updated** in response to her response. Because contrary to the narrative she's presenting, I never…read moreinitiated any conversations with this nut. She kept writing me. Until I finally responded. I never asked her a question about anything. She started giving me unsolicited advice that proved to be of zero utility as I already tried it on my own and told her didn't work so I'm adding screen shots of our entire communication. I don't even do things like this but I genuinely believe this lady is troubled and her capacity for recounting a conversation accurately is nonexistent despite having a record of it herself. If I deleted anything from this thread, please Theresa post those screenshots, because I don't have a reason to lie about any of this. You are the one that needs professional help to deal with them demons you're fighting. Where do I start. The owner of this place, I believe her name is Terri is absolutely nuts. I made an account on bark.com a couple months ago after I was gifted a puppy I wasn't ready for due to long work hours. This lady reached out to me with her spiel, I didn't respond because she didn't have enough reviews on their site for me to determine if she was a good fit. Weeks go by and she kept reaching out aggressively until one day I did respond. During this time I was ready to rehome my pup due to my crazy schedule. She was aggressively trying to convince me to just hire her which I was hesitant about because again, my schedule was nuts and her price was great but she was aggressive so that was a red flag. The pup ended up going back to live with his doggy parents and is living happily. Fast forward to now, I got more time to spare and a new pup so I go back onto bark.com, reached out to two trainers that have credentials to back up their work unlike this lady, but I guess the site shares your info with all trainers because here comes crazy lady with the aggression basically upset that she paid to get my contact info only to find out she's reached out to me once before and I'll post here the entire conversation because this conversation was totally childish. On bark.com one of her reviews is literally someone who didn't even work with her complaining how aggressive their correspondence was with her. This lady is absolutely unhinged. I don't understand how she has good reviews on google but they are from years ago which makes me believe once upon a time, she was a decent person. Today, she is a maniac, desperate for someone to give her a few dollars and their dog. Side note: the photo I sent her is a photo of herself she sent me unsolicited. And for the record, I am not a republican lol.

I highly recommend Terri she is simply put VERY GOOD at what she does. She's a genuine, authentic…read moreperson who I would now count as a friend to our family. We came to Terri with a jumpy, anxious, nipping German Shepherd- Staffordshire Terrier 16 week old puppy, who we loved greatly, but were beginning to despair over. He didn't like to go for walks, was easily distracted and definitely couldn't heel. Sometimes he'd sit (for his dinner) but mostly, he terrorized us with cuteness and jumping. As he started to get bigger, it stopped being as cute, and after a dinner guest tore his jeans, we knew it was time to start dog-training. I did a lot of research, and DTCLA was the best choice for us for flexibility, convenience, reviews and price. It was a home-run. Terri came to our home, and trained with me and my daughter so we built obedience with our dog and family directly (some trainers, take your dog away and train them). She had a lovely, warm approach and was so kind and friendly. Every session, she came with new commands and after all our sessions were done (just this week) we have a confident, obedient, happy dog who can, heel, leave it, stay, come, weave, back up, turn, shake, touch and so much more. We are so thrilled with the process and results.

I am so happy that laura has come into our lives to help train our dog fats. Before we met her, my…read morewalks were carefully planned to avoid houses with dogs and after fats nipped at someone trying to pet him, I avoided passing people on the sidewalk. The absolute worst part about walking fats was passing other dogs. Laura has taught me so much about how to take control and have confidence while walking fats. She is very knowledgeable and her expertise in dog training has completely changed my dog's behavior. Laura has also been the first person to dog sit fats. I received an update and pics everyday while I was away. I would highly recommend Laura.

Laura is the best friend your dog(s) could have! We have 4 dogs & they love Laura like she is…read morefamily. We trust her to take care of our little guys whenever we go out of town. She also does weekday visits to let them out when we are working. The greatest thing she does is surprise us with pictures of the dogs during some of her visits. They are always amazing pictures, put a smile on our face, & it's just a very thoughtful "extra". Laura & her team are very trustworthy, reliable, & I wouldn't trust anyone else with our babies or with access to our home.

Irith and The Sophisticated Dog were a godsend for us. We have a dog that has responded very poorly…read moreto "negative reinforcement techniques" and we were determined to find a positive reinforcement trainer and we're so happy that Irith was recommended to us. Our dog was stubborn, he would occasionally nip people that got too close to him, he was territorial, and when he was triggered he was impossible to communicate with. From the first visit with Irith, we were immediately put on the right path. Not only did she work with us and show us exactly how to get results, she is also one of the most thorough and detail-oriented professionals we have worked with, giving us a comprehensive recap in writing of every session with detailed notes, instructions, and recommendations for us to reference at any time in the future. I can't imagine a trainer that is more diligent and works harder than Irith. On top of that, she absolutely loves dogs and everything she does or recommends is in the dog's best interest and happiness. Since working with Irith, our dog has virtually stopped leash pulling, is finally a lovely dog to go on a walk with, and we have gotten a hold on his triggers and can spot any problem areas before they have a chance to begin. She also helped us understand an invaluable amount of information regarding what makes dogs tick and why, and has been a priceless resource for specific questions we have had regarding our unique dog. And while Irith won't train your dog for you, she will definitely give you the tools and show you how to use them effectively, which I think is all you can ask for as a dog owner. And finally, not only did Irith help us with our dog's behavior, but with her knowledge of all things dog, she was able to put us in touch with the best vets in the industry and recommend the best products and services. She was even able to get us in with a highly sought-after vet that was no longer taking new patients. The amount of money and time that we saved from avoiding sifting through mediocre vets and bad products is worth so much more than the cost of training. Long story short, I highly recommend you hire Irith! You won't regret it!

Irith and Paul at the Sophisticated Dog are both great trainers and wonderful people who really…read morehelped us improve both my family and dog's quality of life. They are equal parts calm / low key and highly focused, organized, and detail oriented - which together really helped both me and my dog learn to communicate better. We started working with them after my wife and I found out we were going to have a baby and we needed to help reduce the reactivity and improve impulse control with our 7 year old Mini Aussie so that she could coexist happily in a house with a newborn. We had been through many trainers in the past and while we were very familiar with many dog training concepts and theories just couldn't get anything to stick until we started working with them. After 5 or so lessons, both on zoom and in person, and several months of reinforcement the difference is night and day.

Tara helped train my dog Emma and myself (yes, much of the training is training the owner as well!)…read morethrough training classes at Wagville in Los Angeles. We completed the basic and advanced class series' with her. Her class focuses only on positive reinforced clicker training. Tara was always thorough and specific in her class, and provided a fun learning environment. Before and after each class, she emailed out a set of class notes, as well as a set of instructions specific to each dog in the class! Tara has always been responsive to post course emails, fulfilling her promise to be available as a "lifetime trainer" for my dog. She continues to provide helpful guidance for each issue that I have emailed her. I recently took Emma to an agility class and her basic training was easily above the other dogs in the class. We were complimented profusely by the class trainer. We owe it all to the foundation established in Tara's class. Of course, a lot of it had been up to us to continue our training with Emma, but Tara provided a great foundation and without her guidance and support, we would not have the amazing dog we have today. I can not recommend Tara enough as a dog trainer!!!

I got left in a big time lurch by a flaky petsitter for a July 4th week vacation, and I had just…read morehad to put one of my cats to sleep two days before. My remaining cat and dog were sad and out of sorts losing him, and I felt awful having to leave them myself! I really wanted someone to stay at the house, not just drop in for visits, not easy to find short notice on a holiday weekend. Tara to the rescue! The very first night, my depressed fraidy cat slept with Tara all night - I got a texted pic of him waking her up - and was following her all over the apartment. It took such a load off my mind knowing the pets were in great hands. And maybe best of all, I came home to a house as clean as I left it a week ago (I've had some slobs petsit before and that's a bummer to come home to). Tara had even changed the lightbulb that blew out right as I left for my flight! Tara is a can-do, jack-of-all-trades pet person. She has even trained dolphins (but she's not fancy pants at all). Whatever you need, she can probably accommodate you, and you won't be sorry. She really saved the day at my house!

Smokey is extremely friendly with adults, but was afraid of kids. He would jump and nip at them…read more This was the main problem that made me reach out for help. After 5 sessions with Mara, not only can kids pet him but he walks right next to me! Mara was great to work with! She taught me how to teach Smokey! I am so happy!! Thank you, thank you!!

When my senior dog fell ill, my neighbor suggested Mara because she "speaks dog" and is a known…read morehealer. Though my dog was diagnosed with heart disease and had limited time, my biggest concern was knowing if he was suffering and when the time would be right. As he went downhill, I decided to reach out to Mara. Not only did she come to our aid bringing my dog back from lethargy, not eating or being active to the dog he was prior full of spunk, swagger and puppy like energy, she also communicated between us and shared important info I needed from him to better equip me to handle his final stages. Words cannot express the difference she made in his last month alive. She was able to share our feelings and give me peace in every step of one of the hardest times we face as pet owners. She was helpful in giving him the well being he needed so that we could share some bucket list goals and make the absolute most of his final days. Also, she shared various techniques that lessened his suffering and even stopped his seizures immediately which was remarkable. She was able to communicate our goodbyes and gratitudes which was so powerful and important to us and allowed me to grieve peacefully without doubts or regrets having known exactly how he felt and when the time was right. In addition to these gifts, I think the biggest gift was how she did not just work hands on with my dog but also coached ME to be able to understand how my behaviors and actions played a role and what personal changes I needed to make to better his situation. I cannot imagine having gone through that last month without her. Having the extra quality time, the knowledge and the communication made the hard life choice much easier and peaceful for both of us and I will forever be grateful for the miracles she gave us.

Danielle is an amazing trainer! She truly listens to your needs and tailors her training to fit…read moreboth you and your dog. We completed her three-week program with two-hour sessions each day, and we saw incredible improvements in our dog after just a few sessions. She was always available to answer our questions and was very accommodating whenever we needed to make changes to our schedule. Danielle is incredibly caring, and it's obvious how much she loves what she does. She also sent us daily photos and videos so we could see and celebrate our dog's progress every step of the way. We highly recommend Danielle for all of your dog training needs, whether you have a brand-new puppy or a three-year-old dog like we did. You won't be disappointed--we absolutely loved working with her!

Danielle is a dream come true! We just finished our 4 week training program for our energetic,…read moreloving, insane and destructive 1 year old yellow lab. Kona is full of love but needed basic manners, chewed everything in reach, and is 90lbs of force pulling on a leash. Danielle came to our home to meet Kona. The 4 week program was best for us, as we have 2 small children and hourly weekly training was likely to be too distractable. Danielle picked up Kona every Friday and took him for the whole day to train him. Then, when he came home in the evening she went over what they learned and we practiced everything the following week. She is always easy to reach over text or call. Kona loved her and was so excited to see her. BEST of all is we already see huge changes in our wrecking ball of a dog! We can enjoy him more instead of being frustrated with his constant antics. He is so so much better behaved, even our friends and family noticed a difference. Danielle offers pick up hourly classes too so we can refresh on our skills if needed. From my chaotic household, we all say THANK YOU!! Love, the Hoopers

I've worked with a couple dog trainers in the past, and as others have mentioned in their reviews,…read moreLucy is by far the most intuitive, genuine, caring, and professional dog behaviorist I've ever met. On top of that, she's simply a gem of a human being to be around. Her positive, calm, and confident energy doesn't just affect your furry pals, it also carries over to us as owners. So much of working with your dog is exactly that, WITH your dog, not on your dog, and Lucy really helps you understand that difference. She explains not only the concepts but also the specific steps and actions you can take to apply them. It's clear she wants both you and your dog to succeed and to build a stronger, more trusting relationship. From our very first consultation call, I knew I wanted to work with her. She asked thoughtful, detailed questions that showed genuine interest in our 6 year old German Shepherd, Otto. Rather than making blanket statements or assumptions, she took the time to make a thorough assessment and truly listened to what I wanted to work on. The call itself lasted nearly an hour, and I left feeling both assured and excited to start training. Fast forward to now, only two sessions in, and I've already seen a remarkable change in Otto's demeanor. More importantly, my own understanding of him has deepened. I can read him so much better than before. Lucy helped me realize that Otto was actually suppressing many of his classic "shepherd-y" behaviors which were on overddrive, using obedience instead to mask his stress rather than true calmness. As we focus on helping Otto feel relaxed without always being in "lead and protect mode," Lucy also honors what makes him who he is. She's firm when she needs to be, but always kind and respectful. It's clear she has all our best interests at heart and truly prioritizes Otto's mental and physical wellbeing. Since starting with Lucy, we've even had other dog owners ask who our trainer is while out with Otto - that alone speaks volumes about her work. She's also incredibly responsive, prompt, and communicative. I feel so lucky to have found Lucy and can't wait to continue our journey with her and Otto.

Lucy is the owner of Happy Dog Club and the trainer/ dog psychologist/ dog behaviorist. She has…read moreover 10 years of experience working with dogs and she has an Instagram page too - https://www.instagram.com/thehappydogclubla/ Very adaptive training and plans made completely for the individual settings. Love how custom tailored the training sessions are. I believe she also does consultation on your dog prior to make sure it is a good fit for both of you. She offers group sessions, private training, and mobile meetings. She can meet you at your home or in other areas where your dog may need help, such as dog parks and social areas. She has experience with all kinds of dogs, large small, aggressive, scared, pack dogs, shelter dogs, rescues etc. She often time works with rescue and even worked with a team out in Korea on rescues dogs. She works on aggressive dogs, and barkative dogs, even my dog is a samoyed that barks a ton and has attachment towards the owner. We worked on calming my dog Maui from barking at the door, and anxiety when I leave the house, pulling towards the door, pulling towards the car, barking in the car, and being too reactive Lucy has a very calm, understanding way of working with dogs. Extremely patient and non-judgmental, flexible, and listens to your needs and your dog's behavioral issues. Her approach is to find the root causes of the issue and try to provide solutions and in a sense, help translate why your dog feels a certain way and how to move forward knowing all these aspects. We worked on resource guarding, teaching Maui to play with toys, learning to give space and waiting (patience work) being more responsive to commands especially when there is food, treats, and excitement around. Not to have Maui jump on guests or jump when he is too excited or headbutt others when there is a treat. Being more respectful and mindful. She does leave you with plenty of homework to practice and hone down each week's session so you can move forward the next week. I did 8 sessions and saw a massive improvement in calm, anxiety, and more importantly took away how to understand my dog better and why he feels anxious, barkative, scared, etc, and how to redirect or even give comfort in a way that dogs need not how human think dogs need. Lucy works primarily in LA but often have clients outside the city in the valley, Orange County OC, etc. So feel free to reach out to her even if you live outside of LA!

We owe everything to Cinthia! Our dog, Snoop, had major fear aggression toward humans and it got to…read morethe point where he escaped and bit a neighbor. When we took Snoop to see Cinthia, she analyzed him right away and was able to explain to us what was going on and how to understand dog psychology and language. She also took the time to answer any questions that we had. We were extremely impressed with how professional and knowledgeable Cinthia was. After this assessment we knew we could trust Cinthia and entered him into the board and train program with her. Snoop is an absolute rock star after completing the program! He became a changed dog and was equipped with all the skills to cope with his anxiety. Cinthia also took the time to train us and walk us through each skill and why it was important for him to have. Snoop now walks perfectly with us, staying by our side the entire time, and is excellent with all of his commands. Our greatest joy is that we are now able to walk Snoop through public spaces without any worry that he will have an incident with people. He is such a happy boy now! Cinthia has also remained in touch with us beyond his program for any questions and concerns that we have. We know that Cinthia deeply cares about each dog she works with and it shows with the time and effort she puts to help each dog and teach their owners. We will forever be grateful for having Cinthia work with Snoop!

We are so Grateful for the Do Good Dog Training team . They completely transformed our Belgian…read moreMalinois, he is such a dream now . He is now capable of living inside our home without tearing everything up and is very gentle with our kids! He is a very smart and obedient boy , thank you so much !