So Much More Than Dog Training!…read more Enlighten Dogs truly stands out from every other training facility I've experienced. They don't just offer exceptional obedience and behavioral training--they provide workshops and educational classes that support pet owners through every stage of their pet's life. From obedience and behavior workshops to pet CPR classes and even education and resources for senior and retiring pets, they genuinely care about both the animals and the people who love them. Russ, Anthony, and the entire team have created something special. They educate owners, build confidence, and give you practical skills that can actually make a difference in your pet's life. Their commitment goes far beyond simply teaching a dog to follow commands. If you want a place that treats pet care as a lifelong partnership--not just a training session--Enlighten Dogs is exceptional. I cannot recommend them enough. Sage and I are incredibly grateful we found them. THE DIFFERENCE IS NIGHT AND DAY -- ENLIGHTEN DOGS IS IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN I spent $3,500 on a board-and-train program with Bad Pup Club, and what disappointed me most was what happened afterward--the meaningful follow-up and continued support I expected simply wasn't there. Once the program was over, it felt over. Then I found Enlighten Dogs, and I finally understood what exceptional dog training and customer care should look like. Russ and Anthony didn't just train Sage and hand her back to me. They remained involved. They came to my home, worked with Sage in her actual environment, helped set up her treadmill, showed me how to use it properly, answered my questions, and continued helping me reinforce what Sage learned. They understand that successful training isn't just about changing a dog's behavior for two weeks--it's about teaching the owner how to maintain that progress for a lifetime. And Enlighten Dogs goes far beyond obedience and behavioral training. They offer educational workshops and opportunities such as pet CPR and other classes designed to help owners become better prepared and more knowledgeable throughout their pets' lives. That is what separates a business that simply sells dog training from one that is genuinely invested in animals and their families. Enlighten Dogs didn't make me feel like a transaction. They made Sage's long-term success matter. If I could go back and do it all over again, I know exactly where I would have started. Enlighten Dogs. Russ and Anthony, thank you for continuing to show up for Sage and me. You have earned my trust, my respect, and my highest recommendation. -- Deborah & Sage -- Deborah & Sage

Took my shepherd here definitely would come back !! All the staff members were super nice and…read morehelpful definitely all trained professionals

Can't say enough about Patron K9 Academy. Highly recommend to anyone in the Inland empire. Angel is…read morevery knowledgeable and caring towards our Dog. He has a lot of patience and it shows with the quality of time plus training he puts into your pup. Will consistently utilize Patron for training and boarding.

I did the 1-month boarding school with Patron K9 Academy and it was honestly one of the best…read moredecisions I've made as a dog owner. Before training, I had a lot more stress around my dog's behavior. Now he's obedient, predictable, and I can take him pretty much anywhere without worrying about how he's going to act. It's completely changed the experience of owning him--I actually get to enjoy being with him now. The results speak for themselves, and I've already recommended their program to others. If you're on the fence, it's worth it.

I am so grateful I found Gene, with Crank's Custom Canines. When I got my first puppy, I wasn't…read moreprepared to handle his puppy behavior. He is a large breed dog and very strong. He pulled hard on the leash while on walks, chewed up our plants in the yard, wouldn't relax, and got into puppy trouble. Through good luck, I found Gene and scheduled sessions. My pup improved after the first session, and I began learning what I needed to do at home. Gene is extremely knowledgeable and very patient with both the dog and human. Gene spent a lot of time with us and helped me learn so many new things. Now, my dog is like a best friend, true companion and family member. We walk together everyday and it is something that I appreciate so much! I highly recommend using Cranks Custom Canines for all of your doggy needs

I can't say enough about this dog training. The training was amazing. What Gene did was such a huge…read moredifference. Our dogs use to pull and bark at other dogs. not so fun when we walked them. 10 week training and wow what a difference. But there's so much more. We can take them to Lowes. They don't even bark at other dogs. They listen. Sit and stay... Greatest experience.... If you're looking for a dog trainer. Cranks is it ! Highly recommended.

We worked with David for our 4-year-old German Shepherd, CJ, who had major leash reactivity,…read morebarking, and separation anxiety.‍ Within the first session, we saw a huge difference! David's no-treat, in-home approach taught us how to lead with calm energy--and CJ responded right away. The training was clear, personalized, and practical. David even came back for a second session so the whole family could be on the same page! If you're feeling overwhelmed and want real support, I highly recommend Dog Behavioral Training School

David has taught my husband and I well!! Our dog was a mess because of our behavior. We have always…read morehad dogs and never had any issues. But we are retired now and we were doing things that were very counter productive and David got us back on track!! Another helpful tip is we got David's book and read it before he started training and that really help in understanding what David was trying to teach us. Thank you so much David!!

Jose was very helpful with our behavioral problem with our family member Gracie, a 2 year old…read morelittle girl rescue dog. Gracie slipped and fell attempting to jump into our new car and was traumatized, refusing to try getting in again. Jose was extremely patient and professional and managed to get her over her fear and back into getting into our car. It took several sessions but we're back to taking her to the dog park and on road trips. Thanks Jose!

I don't have enough good words to describe how Jose has changed my life and my relationship with my…read moredogs. One of my dogs has a record with animal control and walking both of them, let alone one of them had become impossible. If they could see a dog a mile away, all hell would break loose. My pitbull Maddie is a solid 75 pounds of muscle and my cattle dog is 35 pounds of certifiable crazy. Jose , listened to my goals that we set on the very first day and tailed our program to meet those goals. He took wonderful care of the girls, who both have both high maintenance medication and personalities and kept them comfortable while training in 100+ degree heat. The end product he delivered was two dogs I could comfortably walk together, dogs I can individually run with, and two dogs whose obedience skills have allowed me to implement structure and guidance into our everyday life. His training has allowed me to build a better relationship with my dogs and be a leader for them. The girls aren't perfect but the foundation he laid is priceless. Jose has also been extremely helpful with the transition home and always able to answer any questions I have as they come up. I live in Los Angeles and have many options for a board and train programs, but ever since following Jose since he started training, I felt that he was the right man for the job and he did not disappoint. I will take my dogs to him despite the 2h drive for however long he is in the dog training game .

I found Tabitha shortly after adopting my dog Kestrel, about a year & a half ago. I'd never had my…read moreown dog, so even though I *thought* I was prepared, I needed all the help I could get. When Kestrel was a puppy, Tabitha helped prepare me for the basics- everything from potty training to socialization & general obedience. Having someone help guide me through the process made the "puppy stage" so much more manageable than I had anticipated it would be! As Kestrel grew out of puppyhood, she developed some poor social skills around other dogs- resource guarding me & showing signs of reactivity around other dogs. This caused a spike in my anxiety & was a major challenge for me, but Tabitha refused to give up on us. She gave me all the tools I needed to overcome my anxiety & teach Kestrel better manners around new dogs (we're not completely over that obstacle yet, but we are seeing major improvements). When I went out of town for two weeks over the summer, I trusted Tabitha to take care of my best friend knowing that she would get the same level of care & attention she gets at home, with the added bonus of social play time! I continue to take courses with Tabitha & the Coachella Valley Dog Club because I love my dog so so much & I want to continue giving her the tools she needs to thrive. We recently started scentwork training, & look forward to eventually taking agility courses as well! Kestrel has a small handful of people who she loves with an intensity that she can't contain & Tabitha is one of those people. We count on Coachella Valley Dog Club for obedience, socialization, specialty training, boarding, & even guidance with diet & supplements. Bringing home a dog of my own had been a dream of mine for years, & having Kestrel has been even better than I imagined, but I couldn't have done it without Tabitha's help!

As a dog rescuer, I have needed to work with Tabitha several times. She is extremely competent and…read moreher confidence is important when dealing with dogs that need to understand who is boss. I ABSOLUTELY love the no force training methods Tabitha has taught me and continues to consult with me whenever I ask her questions. It's nice to trust the person who will be training your furry family member and I would recommend Tabitha to anyone. In fact, I have several times. I've been in a situation where I needed an expert to help me and she stepped up with no hesitation. Almost two years later, I still feel the same!!!

What a relief it is to be gone a week on vacation returning home to a very content 18 year old cat…read more( that we always think is dying) and a year and a half old dog that acted like I just returned from the market. How fortunate to find Kat and her team who are professional, provided great communication, pictures and videos, and I had a worry free time away. From the moment my pets met Kat, she commanded instant respect. Kat has that magic that animal respond to. My dog Bella watched her like a hawk and did everything she asked when she said it. Even things I didn't think she would understand! I realized in that moment my dog has been ignoring me! LOL Go ahead book your stay with Kat now, I already booked our next trip with her. I selfishly almost didn't want to share her if you know what I mean.

I've sent my mini Sheltie puppy to Kat's in-home Board and Train program twice now and she has done…read morean OUTSTANDING job with him!! He first went for 7 nights when he was 4.5 months old and again for a 3 night refresher to reinforce existing skills and learn an important new command once he was more mentally mature at 7 months old. Kat took the time to really understand his lifestyle and shape his training goals with me ahead of both stays and both times we got back a happy, healthy and focused pup who loves to show off his tricks and manners! He was understandably a little nervous the first time we dropped him off but the second time he was thrilled to be back, which just shows how much fun he had there with her!! You can tell that Kat cares deeply about the dogs she works with and I'm so glad we found her out here in the desert. I highly recommend the customizable board and train service to provide structure, fundamentals and/or personalized learning (then you just need to stay consistent at home continuing to reinforce the new skills). Thank you Kat for all you've taught Ozzie - we will definitely be back!

We found Rebel K9 when we adopted a puppy that we were told was a pure bred Great Dane. They…read morestarted private lessons with Porter right away teaching him simple commands he picked up immediately for such a young puppy. After his one on one lessons we signed up for their group training to socialize Porter. They did such a great job for so many different dog personalities all at once. We had a large "intimidating" (to some) Cane Corso in our group and they paired little Porter with him and Porter had all the confidence he needed next to the massive Cane, thanks to Rebel K9. We felt so comfortable the entire time and recommend them often!

EXCELLENT! Our French Bulldog puppy actually did great, especially because every other dog in the…read moreclass was three times his size. Highly recommend for dogs of all ages and size. We took the 4 week class at Wildwood Park.