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We recently adopted a puppy mastiff/corso mix, Luna had the basics but we wanted to ensure she would have more the proper foundation when she became an adult. We were recommend to Hope Training from a friend and we opted for the 3 week board and train. Jose was assigned to be Lunas trainer. Jose is an awesome trainer. It was great to receive daily texts and videos of Lunas progress during these 3 weeks. Most importantly was great to see the growth of Lunas obedience and socialization. On the last day of pickup, Jose ensured Lunas new skills and also provided us parents with some proper corrections and training. Luna is definitely more attentive and responsive the our commands after HOPE and we will continually reinforce her daily training. Thanks again Jose!

Heather J.

Allison was amazing. She spent two weeks working with my beagle and did a great job. I cannot say enough about how wonderful they are.

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I wanted to give it some time to provide my experience since it takes time to see how much information can be retained with dog training. Daniel was Buddy's instructor and incredibly helpful in teaching the little dude. Daniel would send training videos daily (weekdays) so that they could be referenced when Buddy came back home, and I could make sure to train him and help him retain the information when he was back home. I ensured Buddy got some commands daily so he remembered (and still does). The training doesn't stop once the dog steps out of the door, folks. You have to make sure that information is retained. Prior to dog training, Buddy had issues with commands, yanking at the leash, and some aggression and anxiety. After the two-week training and then a few more weeks to settle back into his space alongside training at home, his behavior was so much better. He listens. He's energetic and still crazy, but he can be more attentive to being calm when asked. Needless to say, getting Buddy training here has made a night and day difference. Not only that, but Buddy has also been much more of a social butterfly and friendlier with most other dogs. I take him to daycare with Hope Dog Training every once in a while, knowing he'll be well taken care of and have lots of fun. All the trainers and staff seem very invested in ensuring that all dogs are well taken care of, which made me feel confident about leaving Buddy here occasionally while getting some socialization. Also you get a report card for day care which I find pretty funny and informative. He still gets slight anxiety when meeting new people and sometimes other dogs (as a rescue, parts of that instinct might stay forever). Still, credit is where credit is due, as they saved Buddy from himself and helped him find more purpose and calmness through the two-week training. I hope this review will help someone out there decide whether or not to move forward with leaving your dog to train here or for daycare.

Raquel C.

If you're looking for a place to love your dogs as you love and care for them H.O.P.E is the place to go. If it's for training or boarding you won't be disappointed. We have taken our Corso for training, boarding and training classes on Saturday. We absolutely love Hope and so does Zeus (Mr. Wiggle Booty) :) As soon as we pull in the parking lot he wiggles his tail and can't wait to get out and get greeted by the H.O.P.E family. The staff is so welcoming and answers any questions you have. It's truly comforting knowing that your dog is in good care when at H.O.P.E We're looking forward to the next training phase for Zeus when he turns one. We couldn't have found a better place to take our boy. Thank you to all the staff and Darcey for making us feel as family and loving Zeus as you all do.

Allison Marie M.

My 11 month old Doberman, Roux, recently completed the 3 week overnight training course. Prior to coming to HOPE, we had rescued Roux, and he had developed a ton of bad habits and behaviors that were challenging for us to break. We also have a 3 year old Doberman, Loki, who we've had since 7 weeks of age and is seemingly perfect. We couldn't understand what roux needed to be successful like his brother Loki. After much trial and error, we booked Roux at HOPE, where he spent 3 weeks with his trainer, Alvin. During the whole process, Alvin sent us daily updates, which included a video of Roux's progress along with a detailed description of how the day went. Alvin always explained our pups strengths and weaknesses, and allowed us to ask questions and stay completely involved in the process. Our family felt overwhelmed without having our pup at home with us, and Alvin did a fantastic job at easing our worries and making sure that Roux had everything he needed during his stay. The daily communication and updates allowed us to learn along the way and watch the amazing progress that our dog was making. When week 3 arrived, we came to pick up Roux in complete shock and excitement for how well trained and obedient he has become. It wasn't just the list of commands that he had learned that made it so great, but also the deeper respect and bond between owner and canine that Roux has been able to form with us. We are still learning how to communicate with our pup the way Alvin did, but so far, Roux has been able to successfully maintain everything he has learned at HOPE here at his home. When we dropped Roux off for his first day, we felt a sense of doubt in our dog--that he would be too stubborn to excel in the course (he is a wild, stubborn child lol). However, we have been so pleased by the amount of growth he has made in such a short period of time. Alvin, his trainer, did an excellent job teaching him all the tools to be a more successful working dog. We are excited to continue this journey of growth and return to hope for more advanced training sometime in the future. Roux has changed immensely, both in obedience and behavior. We believe that this will make Roux more fulfilled in his daily life and give him more purpose. We are beyond happy with the service at HOPE and the outstanding and skillful work by his trainer, Alvin. We would 100% recommend HOPE training to any and all families who are in similar positions as us, or who just need to learn a few extra commands. HOPE has it all! - Allison, Sebastian, & Roux

Lisa G.

TLDR: Hope was a great investment in our puppy and AJ is an amazing trainer. Highly recommend. When we brought home an 8wk German Shepherd I had every intention of training her to be a polite well mannered doggo. Fast forward to 3 months later and though she had the basics down 75% of the time I realized I had overestimated the time and patience it took to train a puppy. I googled and yelped all the dog training in the area, reading every review to see who would treat our baby the best, and ultimately my fiancé and I decided on HOPE. We called and Brooke (I think that was her name?) answered our multitude of questions and invited us to come see the facility. That day we signed Kira up for training to drop off the next day. It was hard leaving our puppy in someone else's hands for 3 whole weeks, but we were reassured with all the happy smiling faces and enthusiasm when we dropped her off. AJ was assigned as her trainer and he couldn't have been nicer. He went over what he would be teaching her and asked about any behaviors we wanted him to focus on. Every day we got pictures or videos of him working with Kira (even if the iPhone to Android connection left the videos blurry). On our pick- up day AJ went over everything she learned, demonstrated it to us, had us do the training and corrections and spent 2 hours answering questions and making sure we knew how to continue the training. Now that she's home we definitely see a noticeable change in her demeanor. She is calmer and listens a lot better (especially when about to chase our cats). Her heeling on walks is fantastic, where before she wouldn't lunge, but constantly pull to be ahead. Now she walks calmly beside me. However since she's so smart she realizes she only needs to listen when the collar and leash are on, it's hit and miss when it's off, so we will probably be looking into off- leash training.

Scott D.

We have taken our two Mastiffs here since they were puppies, Oro and Fabi. They both did a week training while we were on vacation a few years ago. They worked wonders with both dogs during this short time. But you must do your part and follow their plan. After that we took both of them to weekly socialization and they loved it. Eventually it was only Oro due to Fabi having some leg problems and they no longer offered the socialization. Oro still thinks of this place as his second home. When we vacation now, we board them and just picked them up last week. Both dogs love going there and they are treated as part of the family. We get daily pictures and updates. It makes our vacation that much more enjoyable knowing they are in such good hands. Darcey, Emily, Daniel, and the rest love their jobs and they love your dog. You can't find a better group of people.

Emily P.

I am very pleased with H.O.P.E. Dog Training. My boyfriend and I rescued a pitbull puppy in December and wanted to set him up for success. After a bit of research we decided to do puppy/basic obedience training and had such a positive experience we decided to do the day socialization class as well. He gets REALLY excited to see other dogs and I'm so grateful that he is being taught the right way to channel that. The staff is friendly, communicative, and not only has my dog benefited, we feel like more confident handlers as well. Thank you!

Bryan H.

Darcey and her staff are amazing people!!!! They take care of your pup like it's their own. The staff is high energy and pleasant to work with. Darcy is amazing when it comes to training! I know you're having issues training your dog, you wouldn't be looking at this Yelp if everything was going fine! Thats ok! Darcey trains you as much as the dog. The training mantra is in the name, HOPE! There is always hope when you believe in Darcey and your ability to learn from her and the staff. Darcey is easy to get in contact with and gives you great options to work around training issues on the spot through text. I have a service dog that works for the Fire Department which Darcey helps train, we have great success with this 1.5 y.o. Labradoodle. I have boarded my service dog there many times, they do a great job taking him outside for exercise and training throughout the day, and will send pictures of your pup. H.O.P.E has a wide range of training from basic to advanced and everything in-between.

Kalyn T.

Only giving them a 5 star because you can't give 100!! Darcy worked with my dog dobby (male, 2). It was so incredibly helpful and I saw a huge difference ! It was an unreal experience. She was so patient and willing to work with him through his fear aggression! Iam forever grateful to Darby and the HOPE TEAM! Their name is very fitting... they bring exactly what they say... HOPE TO YOU,Your dog, and your household !! The pictures and videos they sent weren't only educational but also so comforting when I left my baby overnight for three weeks !! They truly treat them as their own and have blessed me and dobby so much with confidence and love !!!!

T H.

We love Hope Dog Training! Our boy, Fang, has been coming to see all his friends for the last 2-1/2 years. They did his initial puppy training when he was 6 months old. We brought him back last year to do some additional training with him and it was amazing. As a 153lb Great Dane/Mastiff, it was important to us to be able to have control of our boy, him being able to listen as well as him feeling safe and sociable. HOPE was amazing in giving us the tools and training. We board there regularly as well. Most recently we were under an evacuation warning due to the fires. Without hesitation, Darcy was happy to board Fang for a few days for us until we could figure out the situation. I highly recommend HOPE, Darcy, Brooklin and all the trainers and staff. I trust them with my boy and he loves them so much.

Shantell T.

We took our little mini Aussie doodle puppy to Hope dog training for the 3 week overnight and we are so happy we did!! Alvin was his trainer and he was very knowledgeable and treated our little Murphy so well! They really had a great bond and Murphy came back way more well behaved and we are able to continue his commands and training at home! They sent us pictures and videos of Murphy every single day which made us feel so much better because we saw how much fun he was having! Hailey at the front desk was also so sweet and truly loved and cared about Murphy! Thank you everyone at Hope!!

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Sam W.

Ok, this place is pretty amazing!! My husband and MIL had been dropping off Thor and Maverick for the past 5 days to get trained as they were a tad out of control in terms of just doing the basic commands and heeling while walking them. They were enrolled with their 5 day training program, so like doggy day camp but to get them to learn and obey us for about 8 hours a day! After 5 days, SUCH A HUGE IMPROVEMENT! I was shocked as my husband was showing us how they're listen and do the basic commands so much easier! You guys are seriously like magic genies because it's such a day/night difference with their listening and heeling!! Thank you so much!!

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Sandy G.

5 years ago

I have a strong year & half Basset Hound, she was a Covid puppy, she didn't get much socializing and we stayed home a lot. I have been so frustrated these past few months, she stubborn, and strong , I couldn't walk her past our driveway because she pulled & yanked me to where she wanted to go, she also cut in front of me tripping me, I'm older so I stopped trying. When a friend suggested Hope Training and I saw how behaved her lab was I signed my girl up. She just finished her first week at Hope and I'm so impressed, I took her on a long walk this morning and she was amazing, what a good girl. I take her back on Monday for her second week, I'm so happy with the progress, thank you Hope training. Your staff & trainers are amazing, I love the pictures and videos you send me everyday. read more

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BabyBlue J.

4 years ago

5 stars all the way. Reason I appreciate this training is because everyone has a lot of caring and love to my baby and if she is loved I know she is taken care of. Darcy has been very attentive on my baby girl. I honestly only wanted 1 week of training because she was trained by myself and then OC Service and found something closer to home. So we decided to train the girl but my attachment is anxious to leave my baby same with her. I just made a mental note that my baby was going to school and I was dropping her off daily. Darcy overall took a nice affection to my child and she took care of her. Things I couldn't teach my baby is socializing because dog parks are filthy and I don't have friendly dogs that can teach her. She will be safe also you never know if the dogs are aggressive and create a trauma to my child. I did the 10 days of training and lots of improvement from my baby. I'll be going back because after my baby finished her school she was going to her last day of class to OC and she got an allergic reaction being in hospitals I regret I didn't ask Darcy for help because I have not found a perfect vet. She was recommended to a vet by her other instructor. Overall even after my child finished her last day with Darcy's team she was in the prayers to get better and recommended ointments. My baby is a strong trooper and she will be back for her Canine Good Citizenship and other trainings because my girl is very energetic and clumsy. I'm very thankful she is no longer scared of other dogs because going to walks was a problem being scared. I didn't like pulling her back as trained by OC I wanted a way to teach her she will be okay and have the confidence. read more

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Bryndlen C.

6 years ago

We are a day and a half out of over night training from 6 Days at Hope Dog Training. I must say I was very nervous about the out come because as cute and adorable as our stubborn 6 month Olde English Bulldogge Roscoe is, he can be very rude and all over the place. Darcey and the Team did an absolutely wonderful job. This is the first time since we brought Roscoe home that he is not trying to get on the couch or jumping on us or in our lap after being told not to do so. Not only do they set your pup up for success, but also set us up as dog parents with proper training of our own. We are beyond grateful and extremely satisfied with the Team over at Hope. I highly recommend them for your dog training needs. read more

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Sharzad H.

2 years ago

We have two dogs Jasper and Archie, a 1 and a 1/2 year old cattle dog and a 2 year old Lab mix. They had previously gone to a board and train program elsewhere, and although they did learn some basic commands, we didn't feel we were given the tools to be able to confidently continue the work with them at home. We were still struggling to get a handle on their reactivity and lack of confidence/socialization. Thankfully we found Hope Dog training, where we signed them up for the 2 week day training program. Our two pups were trained by Alvin and Allison who were extremely patient with our little guys! They gave us daily updates and gave us great advice and tools on how to continue their training at home once the 2 weeks were completed. We couldn't have asked for better trainers, and can't believe how much improvement has been made in such a short period of time. Not to mention the fact that after only a few days into the training, our two dogs who were previously very nervous and reactive, actually became excited to go to training every morning! Can't thank their trainers enough, as well as the rest of the staff who treated our dogs so well! read more

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Sena D.

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A true life saver!!!! My sweet 3 year Old English Bulldogge Beau was running out of our yard and becoming aggressive with our neighbors. I was so worried he would end up biting someone. I brought him to HOPE for two weeks and I am absolutely amazed at his progress. He is totally different! The staff at HOPE are second to none and have literally changed my life. They not only worked with and taught Beau so many things, they took their time to teach me as well. I really can't thank them enough for all they have done. I would not hesitate to take Beau back and f need be and I highly recommend them. They are professional, extremely knowledgeable, priced fairly, genuine, and dedicated to each and every dog and their family. Their communication is consistent and thorough. Thank you for not only making my fur baby a better companion, thank you for making me, into a better fur mama. read more

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Douglas Alan J.

2 years ago

My 4 year old husky SKY was boarded and trained here by Darcey for 4 weeks. Sky is very energetic but also liked to jump alot and his recall was bare minimum, but after the 4 week program I'm able to positively reward him now for his good behavior and able to handle him with ease. Thank you H.O.P.E and Darcey for all your hard work! read more

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Courtney P.

4 years ago

I can not say enough good things about Hope. Our trainer is Alvin and my dog Prince absolutely loves him! Prince is always super excited to come and has come out of his shell so much since coming here. He works on socialization with other dogs and people while he is here and I have seen such an improvement in him (which is a real challenge since my dog isn't motivated by treats or praise.) Even so Alvin has found a way to work with Prince :) You can see the happiness Prince has from photos I get of him at training. read more

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Greta F.

3 years ago

My dogs went to the 3 week overnight program here and although I missed them while they were gone- it offered the consistency they did not receive at home. They learned a variety of commands and are so well behaved! The trainers Daniel and Alvin were very kind and good with dogs. I think my dogs had a good time and I was given the tools needed to continue the training at home. This was the best thing I could have done and I'm really glad I took them here. read more

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Tim And Charlene M.

2 years ago

Our precious Daisy loved her spa day at HOPE Dog Training. The staff treated her like the princess. Even though Daisy wasn't too thrilled about getting her nails trimmed, the staff was patient with her and all went very well. We've tried a few other places, but non that we would take her back to until now. When Daisy is ready for another spa day, we will be returning to HOPE Dog Training. read more

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Jennie R.

6 years ago

We came to Hope Dog Training with our 4 month old German Shorthair Pointer. We wanted just your basic commands and to be able to walk him on a leash. Darcy & Emily were amazing! After the first week I was able to walk him with out coming home in tears from his pulling. He has also learned his basic commands and we continue to work in them at home. Be cause they socialize the dogs so much he is one of the most friendly dogs. But the best part of the training is the videos and pictures you get each of your dog. You get see them having fun and videos that help you go back to reference commands. We have loved it here so much that we are continuing with day care. Thank you Darcy and team. You are amazing. read more

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Just brought my girl home after about a week of training with boarding. She was struggling with socialization, and it became impossible to take her out. When we went to visit her midweek we had the opportunity to see her change first hand. There was a golden retriever across the hall, we waited for her to react (usually super aggressive, growling, barking, and lunging at them) however she looked at him and showed no interest or aggression which absolutely amazed all of us. I also got many videos from Darcey showing our Harley being very social and actually friendly with the other dogs. It is such a huge relief to not worry about her attempting to attack every dog she walks by. I did this for her safety since she is a small dog and also for my kids safety since they walk her a lot. I would highly recommend the dog training at ABVMC. read more

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Lisa G.

6 years ago

4 month old Tilly was embraced with open arms for the 5 day training program. I dropped her off in the morning and picked her up in the afternoon each day. She was able to have lots of socialization time with other dogs of various size and age along with several training sessions each day with Emily and/or Darcey. This program really helped build up her confidence and helped out a lot on our trip the following week where she met several dogs and people. I look forward to bringing her back for socialization and/or additional training. Thank you! read more

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John P.

7 years ago

Darcey, Emily Daniel and the rest of the staff at Hope Dog Training are wonderful. I highly recommend them and I refer others to them at every opportunity. read more

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Darcey & Emily are amazing trainers! My puppy was very well socialized and played with other dogs so well until she was attacked very badly at a dog park. Darcey & Emily came up with a plan to help her feel confident again and learn how to play well with others again. They worked with her for 3 weeks on her leash reactivity, resource guarding, and socialization. She has improved but is not a fully reformed dog yet because everything is a process and behaviors can't just be molded in a couple trainings. I continue to work with her everyday and build on everything that Darcey and Emily worked with her on. We also sometimes go to the Active K9 classes on Saturday and we have so much fun! You get to do activities with your dog that creates a bond. read more

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Jennifer B.

7 years ago

I'm so grateful I didn't choose another place just because I live a bit of a jaunt away. Coming here was the best decision I could have made after moving from Irvine to Colton with my shelter rescue, Drago. He's the sweetest boy, and he'd come very far in our six months together. He'd only seen the bad in the world before we met, so when we met and bonded so quickly and deeply, he developed some protective issues. He had never played with other dogs, and he had a few unpleasant experiences with some dogs before going to HOPE Dog training. The trainers are absolutely amazing with him. We only had two months to help lessen his issues before relocating. They worked with him so well that he has improved to a degree beyond what I could have hoped in our limited time. He's even experienced fun play with other dogs! It's so obvious that they love our dogs almost as much as we do. I left Drago at daycare two days a week and took classes on Saturdays. I highly recommend bringing your dog, either for training or just a good time. I know my Drago will miss them when we move next week. read more

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Nancy G.

6 years ago

I took Kendall (Golden) & Benny (French Bulldog) when they were 4 months old. Darcy, Emily & the rest of the team were wonderful with training them on commands & manners. My dogs have learned so much and continue to remember what they learned. This is Kendall's 2nd home, she now visits them regularly to either socialize for the day or to board when I go out of town. They keep them active & enjoying the other dogs, I am so fortunate to have found a place that loves them as much as we do. Highly recommend =) read more

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Karen J D.

5 years ago

This is the best place ever. My 6 month corgi puppy enrolled for 2 weeks. The results were immediate. And now she is really good. I would recommend it to anyone. No matter how old your dog is. If they are taught, then you and your dog will be much happier. This is her after school. read more

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Amanda W.

3 years ago

We love Hope! They are so caring and helped when we rescued our Shepherd Lab mix who had many issues. She is so much better and she loves the staff at Hope! We are always so confident to leave her for boarding knowing she is in good hands and look forward to the daily photos of her having fun in the socialization areas! read more

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Excellent care and training for dogs of all ages. Trainers are loving and caring and this is their passion! I will continue to take Carli for additional training and socialization. Thank you so much! read more

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Adrianna A.

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I have to say I'm extremely pleased with everyone at Hope Dog Training. I have utilized their day training and boarding services. Darcy and the team truly love dogs and that makes a big difference in the experience. Every time I leave my dog George with them I know he's in great hands. They even communicate with you through text, with videos to let you know that you dog is doing great which helps put my mind at ease. Their prices for all their services are extremely reasonable. I'm so thankful I've found this place. read more

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Cathy G.

5 years ago

I am so grateful for this training facility. I have a very active Doberman puppy. She stayed with this incredible team for 10 days. She has learned so much regarding good behavior and socialization. More importantly, I wanted to share the experience of knowledge they also pass to the owners. When I picked up my beautiful puppy the information given to me on how to further her training was so appreciated. read more

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Shari M.

5 years ago

I have been bringing my labradoodle there for 2 years. They all treat her so good. She goes crazy when we tell her she is going to camp. Darcy and Emily and staff are so friendly! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Rachae T.

6 years ago

Love this place and the people working there. Being able to leave my fur babies there and not worry means so much. One of the best dog trainers too! They are definitely awesome! read more

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Payton B.

2 years ago

I LOVE HOPE Dog Training!!! I sent my 3.5 year old Australian Sheppard, Asher, to their 3 week training & board program and he came back an angel. I mainly sent him there to help with his leash reactiveness, obedience, getting along better with other dogs, begging, jumping, & barking at people walking by the window and he is significantly better in all aspects. He now listens a lot better, is soooo obedient in command, stays in place when directed when we need him too/when we are eating, and is a lot easier to take on walks. He even loved hanging out with all the other dogs at the training camp. Alvin was our main trainer and Darcey was also great. Alvin sent us the best update videos and pictures daily and made the wait to get our dog back that much easier. Alvin was so knowledgable on how to train dogs correctly and how to correct and reward their actions. His "back home" session with us taught us so much, helped us understand how to continue training and use commands, and he made sure we were confident before he left. He also made great general dog owner suggestions that we immediately listened to and implemented in our home. Alvin was such a great trainer our dog did not want him to leave when he was dropped off!! I highly reccomend Hope Dog training services and will be making the trip to them hopefully a bunch of times in the future for boarding and visits to the amazing staff :) read more

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Ian J. B.

8 years ago

Darcey and Emily are awesome! Our golden retriever Khaleesi loves them. They are so helpful and informative and always have a smile on their face. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends at first I was skeptical and it was my wife's choice and now I am really happy with the results. I just can't say enough good things about this place. If you're planning on getting dog training for your dog this is definitely the place to go. read more

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Sara S.

9 years ago

Cannot say enough good things about the puppy training class at this facility! We take our 4 month old yellow lab puppy, Frito, here for vet services and were excited when we saw the flyer for the puppy class. Darcy and her assistant Sean are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and patient! They took the time to teach us step by step the commands for basic obedience, playing with our dog and how to best get him adapted to our home! In each of the 4 classes, they utilized our time making sure that we got the most bang for our buck and sent us home with homework to practice with each week! The class helped us tremendously as first time pet parents and are forever grateful to them for helping us teach Frito how to be part of our family! Highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a dog training class! read more

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Martin A.

4 years ago

Great friendly trainers that care and take the time to explain the Philosophy behind their training.

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P R.

4 years ago

Our puppy recently completed the Dog 101/Puppy K Class. We had actually started the class months prior but had to stop due to our puppy's injury. HOPE Dog Training allowed us to resume with the classes once he healed. I appreciate their flexibility and understanding. We enjoyed having Daniel as our instructor for the first half and appreciated the tips we received from Alvin during the second half. Thank you! read more

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Christian D.

7 years ago

What a remarkable blessing it is to have discovered this wonderful team of dog trainers/lovers. Their socialization and boarding programs offer a environment that is very special to us and our dog family. Us parents and our two Frenchie boys highly recommend this loving team! read more

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Sarah C.

8 years ago

I don't normally write reviews good or bad, but I wanted to comment on how great this place is. Emily and Darcy really seem to take an interest in every dog that they train, learning their specific behavior with useful tip on how to work with your dog. They send helpful videos of the new behavior that you pup is learning to refer back to, along with videos and pictures of their socialization/playtime throughout the day. I did the 8 day training and every day during pickup they walk you through what they were working on that day and answer any questions that you may have. Emily has two huskies and happily answered any questions I had about their specific behavior. I will definitely be bringing my husky puppy back for more training when she is a bit older and in the meantime I plan on bringing her there for socialization/playtime. read more

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Bryan W.

7 years ago

I have a Gear Dane puppy who was in need of some real training. I took my dog here and he has been so much better. These guys are great with the dogs, and very easy to work with. Money well spent. read more

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James R.

8 years ago

I rescued a 6 month old Belgian Malinois in July, when looking for a trainer I wanted to make sure they were familiar with the breed. Darcey has 3 of her own, so I thought I'll give them a try. I went and did their active dog class on Saturday. Darcey and Emily were so helpful with Piper and her acting like a typical Malinois with her screaming and all when we showed up. Since then I have put Piper in 2 of their 10 day training classes I could not be any happier with the progress Piper has made and what a good well behaved dog she has become. Darcey keeps telling me she has plans for Piper and can't wait to follow through with those plans. I highly recommend them for any training your day may need. read more

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Jackie J.

6 years ago

Based off of the amazing reviews we brought in my 10 month old american Akita to work on basic obedience as well as leash training. Emily is extremely dedicated to teaching dogs as well as the owners. I will be back for a few more training sessions and to social my dog. read more

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Bob H.

5 years ago

Our 7 month old English Bulldogs just completed a 10 day program and we could not be more pleased. Their behavior is what we hoped it would be. Every member of the staff was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and professional from day one. The program was worth every penny. We would recommend them highly. Thank you H.O.P.E.. read more

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Ry F.

8 years ago

This place is amazing! We had trainer Emily show us all our puppy had learned and she was so helpful at teaching us the proper commands. She took her time and we didn't feel like we were being rushed though it. She even set us videos of our puppy getting trained which we could refer back to to help us remember to do the right commands. Amazing place! Thanks Emily read more

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Holly F.

5 years ago

Hope Training came recommended to us by two friends who each left there dogs there for a couple of weeks of training. We opted to go through the Puppy 101 class for 6 consecutive weeks with our 7 month old Maggie Mae. Everyone we encountered there was so friendly, helpful and it's obvious that they LOVE dogs. We learned so much from Emily and Darcy and team. Would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for training and/or boarding. read more

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Susan W.

9 years ago

Wonderful! I have a 11 month old Husky! That should pretty much tell you how frustrated I was! She would lunge and growl at dogs, strangers, anything that moved! Taking her for a walk, which was done everyday, was exhausting! What a fantastic job Darcy and her staff have done with my pup! Hey, she is still a Husky....but so much better behaved! Take her once a week for doggy day care now and to spend time with the great staff there and to socialize with other pups.....my pup loves when we get there! If you are looking for help with behavior issues this place is where I would recommend you go! You will be happy you did! read more

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Sharon W.

7 years ago

I can't say enough good things about Darcey and Emily. They have created a wonderful program and my dog loves to go to camp. She has improved tremendously during her time here and I credit these two ladies for the change we see in our dog. They truly love the dogs and the dogs love them. Thank you so much. read more

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Justin G.

6 years ago

If I was writing this review after week one, it would be a five star review. However I am currently writing this after the second week of our German Shepherd dog, Legend's, training. After the first week, when we took him home for the weekend, there was noticeable improvement in our boy's behavior. He did the basic commands that they taught him, and he did them well. After great luck during the first week, we were excited to bring him back for the second week for a little bit more advanced training. Everything went well, and we got daily updates via text message on Legend's training. When we picked our dog up at the end of week 2, all seemed well. Nothing terribly different than the first week besides a few extra commands. We then drove home and spent time with our dog practicing the commands on the sheet that was given to us. Now the real noticeable difference was when it came time to feed Legend. When my partner sat down his food, he instantly went to it and began to inhale his food. He had never done this before and we were pretty shocked. Normally he takes his time to eat and my partner sits down and pets him while he eats, to prevent food aggression. Well when she stood next him and tried to pet him, he growled and barked at her with rage in his eyes. Had she not moved out of the way quickly enough, he would have bit her!! She walked away scared of him and ran out the room to tell me what just happened. Shocked, I ran in the room to try to investigate. I leaned in to pet him, and that's when he started to growl and then barked at me. We never had this issue before he went to training! We trusted them with our most precious friend and he is returned to us, food aggressive. If my partner had sat down like she normally would have, we would be going to the hospital, instead of writing this review. We want answers immediately!! read more

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Great training for my dog. Having some challenges with potty training but generally happy with their service. Thanks for all the help!

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1180 6th St
Norco, CA 92860
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We offer a variety of training packages from basic obedience, behavior modification, socialization and group classes. Our day training allows drop off and pick up your dog while trainers train and you get them home for the night. We make sure there is a forever bond between owner and canine.

History

Established in 1997.

We have been training dogs for many years. We enjoy not only the training but bonding with our canines. We use a reward based training program, marking the correct behavior and rewarding when doing so. This creates a positive association for doing the command requested. Not only do we teach basic manners and obedience, we enjoy doing active dog classes, building drive, and behavior modifications.

Meet the Manager: Darcey H.

My name is Darcey Hall, I am a professional dog behaviorist and trainer. I've dedicated the last 15 years to professionally training canines by implementing my personalized training philosophy. I specialize in Operant Conditioning (a focused concept with positive reinforcement). I've owned and operated my own kennels for 15 years which included breeding, training, and grooming over 20 dogs in a given week. Many of the Belgian Malinois I trained are active working police dogs and canine sporting event participants. I have shown and titled multi-able breeds in AKC Confirmation, Obedience and Agility. I've trained as an apprentice extensively with Master TrainerTami McLoud, World National Champion and owner of K9 Solutions. At my local training facility, I am the Training Director with heavy focus on canine rehabilitation and adoption. Most importantly, I actively seek solutions to comfortably bond canines and humans for long lasting relationships.

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Is there an age limit for dogs to be trained?

Thank you for your question! There is no age limit when it comes to training—dogs of all ages are welcome! However, we do have vaccination requirements to ensure the safety of all our pups. We require DA2PP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations, with…

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Do you train for leash walking and any experiences with French bull dogs?

Our Head Trainers and partnering owners have been training in the area for over 10 years. We certainly do leash walking training. Our training techniques are a strong focus of repetition and positive reinforcement. There have been plenty of French…

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Do you teach how to potty train a puppy?

We do include potty training in our Dog 101 group class and day training programs.

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What is your go-to training method? Positive or leash corrections?

At H.O.P.E. Training we utilize the Operant Condition Learning Theory. B.F. Skinner coined the term “operant conditioning”, a learning theory that emphasizes the impact in…

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Review Highlights - Hope Dog Training

“I also got many videos from Darcey showing our Harley being very social and actually friendly with the other dogs.”

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Steve S.

2 years ago

What can I possibly say about HOPE that hasn't already been said? If you have a furry family member who needs extra help with training, or if you want to bring out the best in your puppy, this is the place to go. From the moment we walked in, the experience was exceptional. Tati, the receptionist (she's the best and always greets you with a smile), gave us a thorough and informative tour of the facility. She made sure we felt comfortable and reassured us that our puppy, Theo, would be well taken care of, as everyone there truly loves dogs. Before starting the training, Theo had some serious behavioral challenges. He was aggressive towards other dogs, even from a distance, and he would constantly bark at people or any suspicious figures when we were out in public or even in the car. It was becoming overwhelming, and we needed help. After enrolling Theo in the 3-week overnight training program, we saw a complete transformation. We were fortunate to have Elias as our puppy's trainer. Elias took the time to understand our goals and expectations, ensuring we were on the same page about the results we could expect after the training was complete. The training was absolutely worth it. Elias sent us daily updates, including videos showing Theo's progress, which put our minds at ease. After the program, Theo became more neutral to everything. He no longer barks at people or other dogs, and we are now able to take him out in public with confidence. He's a much calmer and more relaxed dog, and it's incredible to see the difference. Elias is truly amazing, but it's clear that all of the trainers at HOPE are equally dedicated and caring. They treat every dog like part of their own family. If you're looking for a place where your dog's well-being and growth are the top priority, HOPE is the place to trust. read more

Kris G.

8 months ago

We dropped off our year-old pup having no previous experience with multiple week boarding/training. But Brittany had given a very informative and detailed description of their program over the phone. Our dog's training took place over Christmas and New Year's holidays so the facility was very busy with holiday pet boarding but everyone we encountered, from the reception area to multiple trainers and boarding staff, were very nice. Our trainer's name was Mike, and he did wonders with our pup. Our 80 lb. dog went in with some basic commands which worked in a quiet home environment but he is a highly reactive dog so once stimulated, all commands are forgotten. Walking, for example, was not enjoyable for owner or dog. During the 3 week stay, we received text updates and videos of Monty on a daily basis and Mike was very patient with my follow-up questions. We were going to board Monty for 2 weeks but based on the trainer's evaluation, went with a third which was definitely worthwhile. We approach our walks differently now, his (door) manners in general are much better and we're all happier. We will be doing follow up sessions but that is more for his other owner, my husband, to learn how to handle the "heel" etc. And we will make use of other types of training offered. We also plan to use Hope for any boarding needs we have in the future. read more

Marlene S.

2 years ago

We enrolled our Great Dane, Moon, in a three-week training program with trainer Jamie at Hope Dog Training, and the results have exceeded our expectations. From the outset, Jamie provided exceptional service. Throughout the entire program, we received daily updates, videos and pictures, which reassured us of Moon's progress and well-being. These updates were not just informative but also heartwarming, showing Jamie's dedication to both the dogs and their owners. Moon has returned home remarkably well-behaved and trained. Jamie's expertise and patient approach have clearly made a significant impact on Moon's behavior. She now follows commands reliably and interacts positively with both humans and other dogs. We are immensely grateful to Jamie and the team at Hope Dog Training for their professionalism and commitment to providing top-notch training services. Moon's transformation is a testament to their skill and care. We highly recommend Hope Dog Training to anyone looking to improve their dog's behavior and obedience. read more

Gary S.

10 months ago

We had two rescue dogs go through the 3 week board and train. One of our dogs had serious social issues. They were able to get him to overcome his anxieties with people and be much more calm and friendly. Our other dog learned all basic commands along with a few advanced commands. Darcey and her staff are amazing communicators and we would recommend them highly. They truly are the best that we've had the pleasure of working with. read more

Jan T.

1 year ago

Hope dog training is one of the Best training centers in SoCal. I started going there with my Belgium herding dog when she was young, now as a 6 year old I can go anywhere and be around people, domestic animal and wild animals and she does not react to them. She is welcomed every place I take her. She has been Titled in numerous fields. Thank you Hope for your care and professionalism. read more

Mike H.

1 year ago

Want to comment on the new Duber service at Hope Dog Training is amazing. Matt the driver that picks up and brings our Aussie named Sadie to Hope and back to our home is great. He pays great attention with love loading her up and keeping her safe for the ride. She knows him and loves all of the staff at Hope! We are able to leave on vacations without worrying about her! read more

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It has been a long time since I've taken my dog there, so I took a tour of the facility and it has…read morechanged greatly since the Camp Ilene days. It's outdoors now, and the misting system isn't very strong. It wasn't very cooling, and the dogs are all outdoors. The outdoor area used to be huge - divided into only two sections (large and small dogs) - and now it's all fenced off into multiple sections, and the dog area is much smaller for both sizes. They don't have the run of the land anymore. There's a small house in the back that dogs could go in and out of freely, but it's not used that way anymore. Dogs can't just go inside whenever they want. My dog did spend a day there, but I don't think I'll go back. It's way too hot to subject my dog to this weather.

PAWSitively Balanced Dog Training

5.0

(45 reviews)

Bryan was referred to us by a co worker that also had great results with their dog…read more Our dog was 1.5 years old, so still had some puppy in him, but he has anxiety that causes his mindset to be very difficult to train, so we called Bryan. We had an introductory meeting and felt very comfortable. He walked through his 3 week and 5 week board and train options and what to expect with each. We chose the 5 week program which trains him to basic commands on AND off leash. It was super difficult to hand over our dog for 5 weeks, but as difficult as it was, I can honestly say it was worth it. Simply put, it was life changing for us. Bryan provided weekly updates and videos so we could see how our dog was doing and help us get over missing him. Our dog still has his silly personality, but is now controllable on and off leash. Bryan was able to improve his mindset so not only does he obey commands, but has learned to relax. I cannot recommend Bryan more highly.

My family and I decided to have a pup in our life. We found our perfect pet at Priceless Pets and…read moreadopted him. Love at first site. He is a Chocolate Lab As a puppy he was great. As the year went on, it was increasingly difficult to train him and he was just overpowering the kids. He didn't realize his own size and just wanted to play so much, but in playing, he would knock over the kids and it lead to most of his day needing to be spent in his crate. He had so much energy after getting out that he would pull constantly and just be his own dog. My spouse and I decided to look for help. We looked everywhere and vetted big business to small business. This was a very long process and somehow stumbled upon this page. I was very intrigued by a lot of the previous reviews. Almost too good to be true reviews. Eventually Contacted the owner (Bryan) and we had a good conversation. Started with questions about the dogs personality, what the goal and objective was, and how to get there. I don't want to go into too much detail because that conversation was so refreshing. I knew from that convo that Bryan was a true dog lover and trainer. Not someone just trying get the $$$$ After the conversation, we had a meet and greet and that went even better than the phone conversation. Bryan went into great detail the steps in what the board and train entails. My spouse and I were immediately invested. Both for the family and the happiness of our dog. We wanted happiness for everyone. We scheduled the time for the board and train (Took the 4 week option). We felt this was the best option for our family and our dog. It was an investment in our family and I wanted the best So now it's time to drop off Rufus. It was weird not having him in our home but knew it was for the best. Bryan again gave great detail into all the steps and what would happen during the 4 weeks. Each Friday for the 4 weeks we would get a private YouTube link on everything Rufus learned and his progress. Within the first week, he was a completely different dog. I've never seen him listen so much on the video. Those videos are all self explanatory so I wont get into those details either. Just know that they are very well detailed videos and you wont help but smile on your dogs progress Each week was upped to the next level of the defined training and it was a joy watching all the changes that have been made. As the weeks crept up to us getting Rufus back, we were excited with anticipation. On the day of pickup, we went through our own owner training with Bryan. Got very detailed with what we needed to do and how to continue the training for the rest of his life. It ended up being really fun. Rufus has now been home for a week and he his fully integrated to the home. He has a special place in our living room. The kids are happy they can play with him and pet him. Rufus is all smiles, droll and tail wags. This was indeed life changing for our family. Also Side note, Bryan made himself available for Boarding as well. We have been using the boarding services before and after the board and train. Experience was way better than any dog hotel I've used in the past for extended family trips. Bryan was the most genuine when it came to his business. You can tell he loves what he does. That's how I knew this was the place to go. I highly recommend. Also, even though board and train has been completed, he still checks on us after. He will be available for the life of the dog. Def cant go wrong with that

Leave The Leash

4.7

(70 reviews)

Leave the Leash dog training has been great for our pups and our family…read more Chris and his team take such a positive approach to dog training! After you get your initial training, you are invited to the group training sessions which they have out in the public. This allows you to get the maximum socialization for your dog. It's wonderful and highly recommended

I would not recommend this company. I hired this company…read morewith one goal in mind and the person that came out (I think he was the owner) had convinced me that he could do what I asked of him for my dog Bogey. At the time I hired this company for training, Bogey was 16 months old. I'm not expecting Bogey to be Lassie or anything close, and I'm not blaming the trainer or any of his employees for Bogey's behavior. A little bit of background on Bogey. He was traumatized by someone when he was 6 months old while at a doggie day care. Bogey and my son-in-law, who my dog used to get along great with, changed after the incident at the day care. My daughter and son-in-law were there to watch the presentation for the training company. The trainer saw Bogey's reaction to my son-in-law, obvious signs of fear and apprehension, and convinced us he could change Bogey's behavior. My daughter and I signed up with this company, feeling assured the trainer could change this behavior in Bogey. It was a $2700 investment combined. Due to Bogey's reaction to my son-in-law, my main concern was to get help in changing this behavior and stressed this concern with the trainer. Unfortunately the sessions seem to only focus on sitting, staying and placing. Honestly, I became frustrated with them only "training" me on how to teach Bogey how to sit, stay etc and NEVER addressing the reason I hired them. This is what caused me to quit going to there "group lessons". I felt it was truly a waste of my time and apparently not a concern of their's either, having paid $2700 for a lifetime of training. In addition, no effort has been made on their part to reach out to me to find out why I quit going. Now that I am living with my daughter and her family, Bogey is traumatized throughout the day. When he sees my son-in-law, who works from home, he will hide behind furniture and won't socialize with other family members. This behavior only happens around my son-in-law. Bogey is so fearful he will urinate in the house and has even done so on my granddaughter. I can't afford to hire another trainer now and am questioning if this company lacks concern for their clients or possibly it's a lack of knowledge on how to properly train a dog with behavioral issues. This has put me in a difficult situation and I now have to decide whether to let this trauma continue daily, not what I want, or find a new home for Bogey, which I also do not want. That's no life for any family member. So if you're looking for someone to teach you how to say "sit", "stay" or "place", this may be the company I would recommend but I feel that they may be limited in their training skills. If you're looking for a company that will follow up with you, you might want to keep looking for someone that cares about results and accomplishments. There were many other things that showed lack of attention on their part but the one thing I was hoping for never was addressed even when I brought it up. They either lack the skill to train out behavior issues or they simply don't care. If you look at their own post on Facebook, their only focused is on sit, stay and come. No mention of training out negative behaviors. No success stories about other training issues.

Paw Troopers

4.6

(56 reviews)

Unlimited Obedience

3.9

(23 reviews)

The ease of learning the techniques, to work your Canine…read more My dog had some issues, but he graduated and has been awesome. I highly recommend this business.

My review is not based on actual training but the process in trying to get ahold of anyone. I've…read moretried multiple times to reach out to this business for dog training services, but unfortunately, they don't seem interested in getting back to potential clients. I left a voicemail and placed a few calls over the course of a couple weeks, and not a single one was returned. If this is how they handle inquiries, I can only imagine how unreliable they might be when it comes to actual training sessions. I would strongly urge the owner to not market your services on Yelp if you don't have a good intake process for handling inbound calls for potential clients to eliminate bad reviews on the poor communication and lack of professionalism in getting back to someone!

Golden Retreat Kennels

4.6

(39 reviews)

My Mimi( my huge Bernedoodle) loves going to daycare ! The minutes I say "let's go play with the…read moredoggies" she's jumping for joy and can't get out of the house fast enough! These folks LOVE their dog clients and it shows!

I left my frenchies over the weekend. They were happy and healthy when I picked them up!read more

Kristy's TLC Animal Care

4.8

(92 reviews)

Nikki's Pet Spa

4.4

(420 reviews)

I have been a customer for years and they have always been able to accommodate my dog. They are…read morevery nice and communicate well!

Better K9 Pet Resort - Riverside Location

4.0

(36 reviews)

Just finished up on a 4 week obedience training for my one year old deaf Australian Cattle dog,…read moreTazzy. Audrey, the owner and the fantastic staff we worked with, Noah and Cassandra did an amazing job with Tazzy in teaching her, with hand signs and vibrating collar. We even brought in our other deaf Australian Cattle dog, Lucy who is 7 yrs old, for a refresher course. Audrey is very thorough in setting expectations and following through with results! We are very happy with the great service our dogs received during their boarding.

Cannot overstate how incredible the staff are at Better K9. It's a great feeling knowing my…read moreprecious dogs are in the hands of dog-loving professionals who go above and beyond taking excellent care of them. The facility is expansive and well equipped for large and small dogs, with lots of options for enrichment activities. Whether it's for a day or a weeklong trip, this facility is the only one we choose for our pets.

Rooted Dog Training

5.0

(72 reviews)

The Rooted Dog team is amazing. I love Emily and Chloe. The six weeks go by so fast and well worth…read moreit. My Roxy is walking off leash and not running off on me, her recall is amazing. She's become an everywhere dog.

I had an amazing experience with Rooted Dog Training! Chloe is incredibly knowledgeable, kind,…read morepatient, and genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. Emily is equally wonderful--warm, compassionate, and supportive throughout the entire process. They both clearly love what they do, and it shows in every interaction. When I started, my almost 3-year-old pug mix, Fifi, struggled with barking, reactivity, separation anxiety, and had no reliable recall or response to commands. I was feeling overwhelmed, and even being at home had become stressful. While the training journey had its challenges, especially as a first-time dog owner with no prior experience, Chloe and Emily were there to guide and support me every step of the way. Their patience and encouragement gave me the confidence to keep learning alongside Fifi. The one-on-one sessions each week were invaluable, giving me the opportunity to receive real-time feedback in a supportive, judgment-free environment. The improvement in Fifi has been amazing. She's so much calmer, listens to commands, and we can finally take her out without worrying she'll bark at every person we pass. We actually enjoy our walks now, and even life at home is so much more relaxed. I can't thank Chloe and Emily enough for giving me the tools and confidence to help Fifi thrive. Rooted Dog Training exceeded our expectations.

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