Kelli was wonderful. She really listened and really helped mitigate the issues we were having with our puppy. I highly recommend.

Absolutely loved working with Kelli on training my dog. She is so kind and patient with the dogs and really teaches valuable lessons. Can't wait to use Karma Dog Training again. read more

Loved working with Jahnavi, Tami, and Taylor! The puppy kindergarten experience was great - the team answered lots of questions and provided good tips. It was super helpful for a first time puppy parents such as myself. Thanks to them for helping Zoey out! read more

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There aren't enough words to describe how awesome this company is. So glad we invested in this 3 week "doggie boot camp" - it was worth every penny. We knew our (9 month old) sweet, cuddly German Shepherd would make the perfect family dog, but we also knew he needed some manners. Jeffrey, the owner, was the most amazing person to lead the effort as he asked me a ton of questions before our free 10 minute FaceTime consultation with who he let me know in advance was the perfect trainer on his staff to train Nox and YES he was right. What a difference 3 weeks makes!! We certainly expected Nox to learn a few basic requests while at boot camp--but his level of obedience far exceeded our expectations. David did an amazing job! For example, Nox will "stay" until instructed to move even when you taunt him with doggie treats (I was totally impressed). He does a great job "loose leash walking" in public places (he doesn't respond to other dogs walking by and will "sit" still while strangers pet him). My daughter jogs Nox every morning for about 45 minutes just like Jeffrey told me would be one thing we can't compromise on if we were going to see measurable results and she has kept with it every single morning and even looks forward to taking Nox out for what she was taught is her morning "Meditation Walk". Not only that, when we have guests come by, Nox no longer jumps on visitors or wants to get on the furniture, and all of his chewing on shoes and anything he can get a hold of is gone. We are literally enjoying Nox as the sweet dog that we always felt he could be if actually listened to us and now does. We rescued Nox in late January of this year and he was a Texas transplant, so to say that Los Angeles was a shock to him was an understatement! He was never exposed to the abundance of people, as well as other dogs Los Angeles life is known for and at first it was pretty hopeless ... until we contacted Karma Dog Training. David worked with Nox to help him get through a lot of his basic obedience without making Nox feel like the alternative behaviors that he was taught to redirected his focus to anything but fun; it was more like a game to Nox and you can see the self-satisfaction and happiness in his eyes when he knows he's being a "good boy." On walks Nox is wanting to greet people/dogs and explore the neighborhood but it happens only when I allow him to and most importantly, he listens to me coming from a place of admiration for being a dog parent who is truly devoted to his well-being as opposed to because he has to. We also did the Basic Communication Level 1 Classes for 7 weeks and it was seriously worth every penny. It's held in a nice park with awesome dog parents and they only take 6 or 7 dogs at a time (which was perfect for us), so you know your dog is getting ample individual attention. You also have the opportunity to make up any missed classes since which was great since we went out of town for 2 weeks during the 7 week course and we were allowed to make up those missed lessons. We found the classes extremely enjoyable and very informative as it really reinforced the training that Nox went through during his boot camp with Karma and we couldn't be more happy with the results. Your search for the most awesome trainers are over. I TELL ALL MY FRIENDS ABOUT THIS AMAZING COMPANY!! read more

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Hello Karma Dog! I am writing to let you know what a gem of a trainer Jordan Davis is! Thanks to her patience, love and training expertise, she has turned our loving, exuberant and completely undisciplined little Pitsky rescue from the Long Beach Animal Shelter into a loving exuberant and well behaved addition to our family. The change in Bo since Jordan arrived for in-home training has been remarkable.... even our older dog, Hap, has noticed and gets along even better with him now, and it's all thanks to Jordan's magic! I most highly recommend Jordan Davis to anyone who wants help with dog training -- because if she can calm and train our very loving, very stubborn, very intelligent, VERY high energy Bo, she can help them too! Your Grateful and Satisfied Client, Jackie Benton read more

We just finished our puppy kindergarten class with Anya, Anna, and Jahnavi. They were very supportive and caring with our little Harley. We learned a lot of lessons from the class that we have used when going out with Harley. With the lessons, we were able to teach Harley to come when called, sit, lie down, walk with a loose leash, and other important lessons. In addition, the socialization class was very beneficial. With the lockdown, I had kept Harley indoors without socializing before taking this class. In her first socialization class, she was very timid and afraid of approaching other dogs. This past weekend in her final 8th socialization class, she is now jumping around and playing with the other dogs. The team at Karma Dog Training helped Harley learn how to get over her shyness and socialize with other dogs. The teachers have done an amazing job and I would definitely recommend them for anyone who has a dog. read more

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Have worked with Kelli and had a great experience at Karma! We also took our puppy to their training classes when she was younger and they were a great resource. Almost two years of great help with our dogs now. Thanks Kelli and the Karma team! read more

This is a great place !! My puppy stitch has been to training for 3 weeks now and we both love it ! The trainers are super sweet and informative! Stitch is 11 weeks old and has already picked up so much! Thank you for all you do to make out puppy perfect for our son ! Stitch is gong to be a service dog for my 3 year old son .. it's super important he gets the training he needs from people that know what they are doing ! read more

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The Karma dog training team of Jahnavi, Tami and Taylor led a wonderful puppy kindergarten class! I brought my puppy starting at nine weeks of age, the prime time to learn social skills. The socialization class is in a clean location as they know the dogs are not yet fully vaccinated. My puppy had a blast each time and slept for hours afterwards! The Zoom training sessions were also very helpful for basic training. Jahnavi was great at answering everyone's questions. Greatly appreciate the service during COVID. read more

We've been so incredibly happy to have come across Karma Dog Training when we got our first puppy Molly (14 months) and have continued to rely on them for support and learning with our second puppy Helena (3 months). We took Molly to Puppy Kindergarten when she was 4 months old and enjoyed learning how to teach her the 7 basic commands for success and most importantly giving her the opportunity to socialize with other puppies. When we got Helena we found that they were not an instant match, so we reached out to Karma again and we have been over the moon with their help. We signed Helena up for Puppy Kindergarten to give her the chance to socialize with other dogs, and also signed up for a private home lesson with Susan. We were hesitant to spend $200 on 1 1/2 hours, but it was sooooooo worth it! In that short time we went over the commands that are going to help them develop better play skills as well as address any anxiety and jealousy that may creep up, and stop some naughty behaviors. Susan taught us how to teach them to "take it", "leave it", "give it", "find it", "stay", "share", "speak & "quiet", "gotcha for being handled", "take turns", and "Puppy push-ups". Susan talked us through the commands and how they would help us all while paying close attention to the pups to observe their behavior and offer her insight. We feel a million times more comfortable determining what is good play and how to encourage it as well as armed to eliminate some naught behaviors thanks to her amazing instruction. It is important to us to treat our pups with love and respect, and I appreciate that Susan and Karma do exactly that. I will continue to trust Susan and Karma Dog Training with teaching us how to be the best pet parents! read more

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My friend told me about Karma dog training and I'm so happy I took my pup, Gabby, to puppy kindergarten classes. I met Sylvia there, who is an amazing trainer! She is patient, sweet, amazing with Gabby and overall the best trainer I have had for any of my dogs! Highly recommend Karma, especially their top trainer, Sylvia! read more

I signed up for puppy kindergarten class. I loved the patience and care that the trainers (Anya and Anna) showed my puppy Luna. The online classes built some foundational command skills that I am using regularly with Luna and the socialization component of the class has been invaluable. When I adopted Luna, she was a scared puppy that avoided all people and dogs. While she still has a ways to go, she has made a lot of progress. Trainer Anna built a connection with Luna over time allowing Luna to open up at her own pace. Seeing the way the instructors interacted reinforced the importance of being patient and celebrating the small wins with Luna. I am grateful for the kindness and patience that they gave Luna. read more

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Judy is our puppy school teacher. We are so lucky to have found Karma dog training, their philosophy works beautifully and lovingly for myself, my partner and Shiya Puppy. We are all learning together with joy. Judy is so good at communicating with dogs and humans. We all look so forward to our Sunday Class! She takes a personal interest in making sure you get the tools you need to be a good a dog owner. I cannot recommend this class enough. We have learned how to communicate with Shiya, how to oversee and supervise Shiya's interaction and play with others dogs, how to re-direct her focus when over stimulated :) The knowedge and growth we have all experienced together has been a gift and it is working beautifully outside of class :) And if you are looking for an in home trainer -- We are currenty working with Karma trainer Lexi. Lexi, is amazing! She is loved by Shiya and by us :) Shiya is 16 weeks old. She was a rescue puppy. We got her when she was 10 weeks old. Through the help of Lexi and puppy school with Judy - Shiya is poddy trained, undertands sit, down, stay, leave it, easy, come and currently working on "go to your place." And we have been trained in this process as well. If you are able to book Lexi to train your dog -- do it. She is a gift! Karma (probably due to demand and the fact that once you are set up with a class you communicate directly through your specific trainer - and there is care and thought on their end of setting you up with a trainer that is not only avail but also best suited for your needs) so there can be a wait to hear back, I had to send a few emails and call the main office - so it took a lil time and effort to set up getting started -- once set up it is well organized and communication is fast and great-- so beyond beyond worth the time and effort to innitiate getting started! read more

Can't recommend Karma Dog Training enough and Jessica's class in Beverly Hills especially. My 5-month old puppy loved socializing with the other puppies in the kindergarten class and I felt comfortable knowing he was in a safe, clean environment. We learned: leave it, watch me, stay, go to your bed, walking on the leash, and fortified: sit and down. Jessica and the other trainers always had helpful advice on any issues at home and explained everything clearly. Signing up for a next series of classes now! read more

When it comes to our puppy, we see her as a member of the family. So, we know how important it is to get her off to the best start possible, with socialization, training, and general behavior. There is no better place to get friendly, straight-forward training and behavioral help than Karma Dog Training! Our Aussie is such a sweetheart, but also, a complete handful. Her love for jumping, nipping, and biting was making my fiancee and I feel a little overwhelmed because none of the methods we read in books or online seemed to help. Obviously, a huge part was due to our puppy teething but we fly nervous about the enthusiasm behind her bite and what it could mean if she ever did it to someone other than us. We decided to get professional advice and help and Karma answered our call! We signed up for the 8-week puppy class as well as 3 in-home training sessions and were blown away by both. The Puppy Class with Jessica in Beverly Hills was such a great learning experience for us and our pup. Being in a safe, controlled environment while learning to understand how a dog is feeling and how to interact with them when it comes to being around other dogs and people. After all, our puppy is amazing at following commands when we are home alone, but out in the open, it's a whole different story. On top of that, puppy class also acts as a way to learn the basics with your dog (i.e. stay, come, etc) in a distracting environment. Getting our puppy Ella to sit, "leave it", and "come" with other dogs and owners all around was a huge stride. As for the in-home training, all I can say is DO IT... and if you can, do your training with Jennifer! Being in our own home allowed Jennifer to see our puppy in her own environment, when she is bold and comfortable enough to push boundaries and break rules. It made it so that we could learn specific techniques, geared towards our individual puppy and her individual habits. General training is great, but in our case, we felt we needed help with what our puppy was getting up to when it was just us at home and she wasn't showing off for guests. Tailor-made advice and training is incomparable and has literally changed our lives! Overall, I would recommend Karma Dog Training over and over. They can be a little slow to email back, however, it's because they are working 24/7 with dogs and families in person. From my experience, they are not kidding when it comes to being hands on and full on, never slacking off or phoning it in. One other personal benefit I felt was that they in no way sugar-coat things. There's no "telling you what you want to hear," which I love because that doesn't help us or our puppy and can lead to worse behaviors later in life. Dog and puppy training is so important and with Karma Dog Training I feel like we are giving ourselves and our puppy the best start to our lives together as we possibly could! read more

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Loved our experience with Anya and Anna at Karma Dog Training!! They are so caring and always made themselves available with any question about our puppy. I'd recommend anyone with a new puppy to join their Puppy Kindergarten class. Thanks guys! read more

Anya and Anna were fantastic. Our puppy Archie learned a ton and they were incredibly attentive and always aware of what was happening even when there were lots of puppies. We also had Anya take care of Archie when we had to go away and she did a fabulous job. Really got to know him and helped with his training. Thank you so much. I can't recommend them more highly! read more

I took classes with Karma when my golden retriever was a puppy and they were awesome. After an injury I had dog walkers walk her and she began to pull on the leash like crazy, which only irritated my back more when trying to walk her. After telling Karma my issue, they sent Katherine over to help me and she was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. In one hour she had my dog healing like a perfect dog. Today I took her for a walk and all was great. Katherine helped me to remember what to do, but also reminded Biscuit what to do so that I didn't have to struggle with it. Thank you, Katherine. (don't be fooled by how young she looks - she is awesome with dogs) read more

still just as impressed as the first review. We're just about done with our 8 week puppy kindergarten (Jeff's suggestion) and it's like we have a new dog. In fact, other puppy parents in class often comment on momofuku's improvements. For the first 3 classes, he was a terrified, shaking, whining mess. He would tuck his tail, hide behind us, and not take any treats. Forget training or lesson, we couldn't even get him out from under our legs. At Jeff and Jennifer's suggestion, we brought our puppy crate to class so he can have a private space and give him the opportunity to build confidence and walk up to it to see the other pups and in no time at all he started to go right up to the crate and the first time his tail wagged we leaped with pride. We are now just about done with class and not only has momofuku abandoned his puppy pen, he is now an active, running, jumping, play initiating, running, and stellar student. we are getting so much out of socialization and play (he knocks out after class) and he's not only learning during the lesson (taking treats, thinking, doing the commands) he's even so good with the natural distraction of a crowded puppy class. You won't find that on your own guys! We cannot rave enough about our experience and can't wait to continue on to basic obedience and canine good citizen. With Jeff's guidance, we've also contacted a recommended personal trainer for some private at home sessions and since we are getting the whole entire karma experience, we can't wait to see the progress at the end. Thank you again, two thumbs and paws up! read more

I scheduled an appointment with Holly in my house for 90 minutes. I may sound a bit arrogant but all my life I had dogs so I didn't think she can renew anything to me .... I just been busy and needed someone to work with my poodle about some obedience and a few fundamental behaviors. Well I was so wrong about that , it came out that I couldn't stop listening to Holly , she is so knowledgeable and has such a good vibe with dogs ,it was fascinating to see her work. Holly is super nice fair and professional I literally had to tell her a few times that we passed our 90 minutes and I don't want to take of her time but it was more important for her to work with us and my dog. Regarding my puppy her behavior after the class was already better. I will schedule more classes with Holly cause she's really worth it. I highly recommend working with Karma Dog training they are very personal and professional. Thank you Holly. read more

I just got an email after paying for 5 clases around $700+ saying the owner have fired the trainers and took my money away AVOID THIS COMPANY and anyone related to it read more

We absolutely found the right place to learn! Ashley, our group trainer was not only kind but also very thorough with her instructions. Ashley also taught us some very important information about proper introductions to other dogs and monitored carefully as Chloe, our little terrier, has a lot of learning to do when it comes to saying hello, knowing who is up for play, and who not to greet too enthusiastically. This group class at Moorpark Park in Studio City is a wonderful place to learn and we look forward to continuing our process with all of Karma Dog's trainers. This has been a very difficult month for me as I lost my mom, and knowing that Chloe will be better equipped to socialize with my dad's dogs is going to be a huge relief. Thank you to Jeffrey, Ashley and KAT for your compassion and caring. Chloe and I are so happy we found you, and very happy to have made some new friends! read more

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I want to say first: I just wrote a separate review for my reverse board and train specialist, Megan. She was awesome. I gave her five stars. This review is for the customer service I received from the company, before Megan got involved. I contacted Karma because I had adopted a dog a month before leaving on a trip to Asia. I was nervous about her care while I was gone, and thought the idea of reverse board and train sounded right for her. Jeffrey talked to me for a long time and explained the whole process and his philosophy. I was very impressed. He then put me in touch with a trainer, who also spoke with me for a long time about my dog's needs. I felt great about his approach toward dogs, but a little uneasy about the company's procedures -- everything seemed very informal, to the point where I wasn't even sure there would be paperwork or a record of my booking, or that anyone other than the trainer staying at my home would have emergency contact info. But I liked him, so I decided to book. He told me to mail him a check for the entire amount of the service, and I had the check in an envelope and sitting in the mail stack, when someone I didn't know yet, Megan, gave me a call to ask whether I had been taken care of. I told her about my conversation with the trainer, and she confirmed that the procedure was off -- she said there was supposed to be formal paperwork, and I was only supposed to pay 10% upfront AFTER a free in-person consultation. After my talk with Megan, Jeffrey called me to apologize for what had happened, assured me that it had been a misunderstanding, and that the trainer I had spoken to was an excellent trainer. I said that was fine, and as long as we were all on the same page, I would still like to have him do the reverse board and train. Jeffrey confirmed with him that my dates were still good and he was available, and he also checked with another trainer and said she was available too, so I should go with whomever made me the most comfortable. I contacted both of them. The original trainer never responded -- literally went radio silent. The second trainer, a female, talked to me about her approach and we agreed to meet the next day for the consultation. A couple of hours before the scheduled meeting, she texted me that our schedules didn't match and she could no longer do the reverse board and train. I was panicked that my trip was coming up, but she assured me she would find someone to replace her. I called and emailed Jeffrey to let him know what had happened as well, and to ask for help in finding someone else. I never heard another word from Jeffrey or the company. Two days passed and I didn't hear anything from the trainer either, so I started looking into other dog-sitting companies. Unfortunately I didn't find one where I felt like the trainers had real expertise. Then I remembered my talk with Megan, and decided to call her directly and see if she could help. Megan came to the rescue and agreed to do the reverse board and train herself. That's the only reason I'm not giving this review one-star. Megan was incredible -- saved the day, and was an excellent sitter/trainer. I decided to give the company another chance to address what had happened, and the next time I went away (a few weeks later), I sent them an email reminding them about how I had been canceled on twice, and requesting a trainer who would not cancel on me. The next day I heard from Ashley, who was great and very responsible (5 stars to her as well). But I thought maybe reminding the company about my bad experience with the cancellations would prompt someone to give me a call and address that issue, or just apologize. I don't like to give negative yelp reviews before having the chance to discuss it with the owner, but he was not responding. So my take is this: Megan and Ashley were excellent, and if I need a sitter/trainer again, I would call on them directly. I have every reason to believe that Karma hires great trainers, but their customer service is awful, and if there were another company that got as many 5-star yelp reviews as Karma, I would be using them instead. read more

Holly and karma dog training really helped ease our anxieties about having a new puppy, Lulu, in our house. Holly patiently showed my whole family how to create a positive relationship with Lulu and to train her at the same time. Holly answered all of our questions and showed us how to begin teaching Lulu a number of commands. We are looking forward to starting puppy kinder with holly and having her back for some more 1:1 training. read more

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I searched and searched for dog training that had reasonable prices and great reviews and the only place i could find that had both was Karma. I emailed and got an immediate response to all my questions regarding my new puppy Spock. I was able to get in him into puppy kindergarten and he LOVES it, as do I. During his first class he was able to interact with not only puppies his own age and size but also children (which is awesome), i love that Karma gives us the opportunity to socialize Spock with puppies, children and adults. The goal of his first class was to "loose leash walk", I was excited for him to learn how to walk on the leash for the first time. Of course he wasn't having it at first, but Ashley(our trainer) was able to help my Fiancé and myself get Spock comfortable on the leash in no time. Now we are able to take Spock on successful walks everyday. All three of us are looking forward to his second class this weekend, not only is it a chance for your puppy to learn but you also take in the lessons too. Spock will now be taking all his courses through Karma because I trust and recommend them to all! read more

I understand that many people have had wonderful experiences with this company and its trainers. I wish I could say that I had. As one commentator has noted, Jeffrey, the owner, recently fired his entire staff ... and then apparently rehired them. I had already had one training session before this happened, and I decided to go ahead with the rest of them after the trainer told me that she had returned to work with Karma Dog temporarily. My first session with the trainer was pretty good. I thought she was upbeat and pleasant, and my dog seemed to be learning a lot. The subsequent couple sessions were all right, but the trainer seemed hurried and vaguely irritated by the dog and my me. Our last session was a disaster. My dog, who is still a puppy even if she is pushing 60 pounds, is deeply attached to me and has separation anxiety when we are apart. That is not all that unusual, but it is something I would like to work on and it is one of the reasons that we hired a trainer! After the trainer had a frustrating session trying to get her to walk on leash away from me -- a completely new skill -- she turned on me. She told me that my relationship with the dog was "twisted" and "toxic" and that the dog was "co-dependent." She claimed that the dog was "dangerous." She insisted that I had to have the dog medicated. I am surprised she did not tell me to have her euthanized. Even though we have one session left that I have already paid for, on the way out she refused to make a follow up appointment. And that is just as well. I will blow off the last visit rather than have this hostile woman back in my house or my life. read more

My toy poodle puppy and I had an excellent experience at puppy kindergarten at Karma. Jericha and Jennifer are very knowledgeable and patient instructors who will take the time to explain any questions you may have regarding your puppy's behavior. Questions like: where the behavior could be coming from and how to adjust things to help your puppy succeed. The philosophy of Karma is to set your puppy up for success and not get mad at him for being a dog but use positive reinforcement for listening to you so you can keep him safe in the human world. A lot of vets had me concerned about exposing my puppy to parvo before he was fully vaccinated. I started taking him to Karma at 12 weeks after his third round of shots. I figured since I had gotten him at 10 weeks old from a rescue, he had already socialized with other dog breeds there. But if he hadn't I would have taken him sooner. The risk of dealing with an improperly socialized dog for the rest of his life definitely outweighs the risk of your puppy getting parvo from a place like Karma where they sanitize everyday and make you sanitize your shoes before you walk in. I felt comfortable bringing my puppy in. He met other nice puppies and humans and loved it! For me- it was puppy heaven! So cute watching all the puppies play! I think it also helps the dogs not get territorial with their humans because they see you interacting with other puppies and other humans are interacting with them. read more

Jeffrey the owner is wonderful and responsive, and led me to Holly, the wonderful trainer who has been helping me with my new pup, Scout. After the heartbreaking loss of my nearly 14 year-old Yorkie last July, it's taken me a while to recover and be confident about being a puppy Mom again. Holly has been patient and kind and focused on improving how Scout and I communicate; her expertise is clearly backed by a LOT of experience and intuition. She's a gem. Five stars for her! After an illness, we were finally able to start puppy kindergarten last week and we are looking forward to our next class. It was a bit rough for both of us, but I'm sure we'll get the hang of it after while. Pussy & Pooch in Beverly Hills (where the classes are held) is a great location and the staff is helpful if you need supplies before or after class. If you're on the Westside and get to have puppy kindergarten with Holly OR private in-home training with her, it will be worth every penny. Pups are companions for life and I feel so blessed to have found Karma Dog Training to help us. read more

I took my puppy Penelope to Puppy Kindergarten with Karma Dog Training and both me and Penelope loved it! Puppy Kindergarten is perfect for puppies. I'm new to being a puppy mom so these classes are perfect. The trainers are so kind and very knowledgeable. Penelope learned to sit and go to your bed on her first day! It's also great that all the puppies get to play together and get used to being around other dogs. I would highly recommend Karma Dog Training! read more

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Sam came over to my house to train my Pomeranian puppy. She is a DOG WHISPERER. Was worth the money for a quiet/trained pup :) and she knows what she's doing!!! she was great and fun to work with as well. Ask for Sam. read more

We just adopted a 2 month old puppy and are very new to being dog owners. I started looking online for puppy classes and am so happy to have found Karma Dog Training right down the street! First off, I received a reply to my initial online inquiry within hours and was setup for my first complimentary lesson the following weekend. The facility was spotless and everyone had to clean their shoes prior to entering to assure that all of our pups were in a safe environment. There were 3 trainers in my class with 7 puppies. They were extremely professional, friendly and encouraging to both myself and my puppy. I am very excited to continue with future classes and would highly recommend Karma Dog Training to any new parents who are looking for guidance. AWESOME TEAM! Thank You! read more