When I get lucky...I get LUCKY! I found this amazing group of people off of Yelp, and the 5 Star rating is 100% deserved. I have two pups: Archie and Charlie. I want the best for my puppies, so I asked so many different people where and how they trained their dogs. I received a few suggestions, but decided to do my own search...and I'm glad I did. Leo (Owner) and his amazing team of trainers TRULY care about the pups they train. Leo came to my home and wanted to meet me and my pups before I had to decide on making any decisions. After sitting down with him for about half an hour, I knew I found what I was looking for: Someone who wants me to have healthy and happy dogs. I signed up for the in-home training at first which is Leo coming to the house and training me on how to train my puppies (Archie and Charlie just turned 6 months and started with Leo and his team when they were 4.5). Very quickly, I realized I could not handle training both these puppies the way they needed to be trained. I discussed with Leo and decided to do a Board & Train. I like the schedule because I get to take the puppies on the weekends to spend time with me. Don't get me wrong, you NEED to train your pups on the weekends, but it's worth it and FUN. Archie has become the Puppy King (no offense to other puppies or their owners )). Charlie has a lot more energy, but has improved immensely! Leo's trainers are so caring. I feel my dogs get love with their training when they're not with me, and I couldn't ask for more. I see their excitement whenever I visit about improvements and milestones that Archie and Charlie achieved. They gleam with as much pride as I do. I honestly don't know where my pups OR I would be without the help of this AMAZING Team! If I could give 10 stars out of 5 stars, I would! read more

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A week after we brought our adopted pitbull puppy home, we felt completely helpless when she started peeing in the house, biting everything, crying in the crate nonstop, etc. We reached out to a few dog trainers on Yelp and Kelev K9 replied right away. A few minutes later Leo called us and asked questions about the situation. Some basic tips he gave us over the phone saved our sanity until he came to our house a few days later for a free consultation. The consultation made it clear how experienced and passionate Leo is about dog training, so we decided to sign with him that same day. After one session we felt much more confident in training our dog and saw the "light at the end of the tunnel". Over the past 5 months and four training sessions, we have seen day and night improvement in her behavior. If you feel lost and out of control with how to train your dog or want to continue their training, Kelev K9 should be your first call. Leo is always ready to help out with any questions or concerns we have by text or phone call. Pricing is also extremely fair and was a worthwhile investment for us because we have our sanity back and have bonded so deeply with our dog through training. Thank you so much Leo, Breanna, and the whole team at Kelev K-9! read more

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Before attending Leo's training sessions, I had lost hope. When I first got Kira, a 4-month-old German Shepherd, she was scared of everything and everyone. Her previous owners didn't walk her and often scared the dogs to make them behave. When I brought her home, I dreaded taking her on walks because it was always a battle to control her pulling and barking. After enrolling Kira in their program, I've seen nothing but progress. Of course, my family and I had to put in the effort to train her as well, but Leo and Breanna gave us valuable tips to make walks easier and help Kira feel more comfortable around distractions like kids, cars, bikes, and people. Now, I no longer shy away from walking her--I actually enjoy our afternoon walks. I highly recommend trying Kelev K-9; you won't be disappointed! read more

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It's very difficult finding someone who is capable and willing to train what I would consider very impart of my family. I was struggling with my dog Kennys inability to walk on leash and simple obedience commands.He was a very reactive dog, pulling, launching at other dogs Having Leo demonstrate the proper training methods during personal training sessions that contribute to a dog's development is one thing. But having those methods work almost instantly is another feat that can't be explained. With Leo's help I have been able to walk Kenny more calmly, he is more obedient to commands and overall has displayed that with the right corrections any dog is capable of being taught. I couldn't speak more highly of Leo as he has been with us this entire journey. If you want someone who is going to be available even for questions that weren't answered during the personal training sessions, Leo is bar none your best option. We look forward to continue working with him. read more

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THE best dog trainer in LA. Leo has a solution to every issue we had with our 4 month old pup. he was able to quickly fix all behavior problems and was super easy to reach via text whenever we had a question. We recommend him to everyone. read more

This may be long but I promise it is worth it. Leo is the second trainer I hired and the first accomplished nothing. I have a 3.5 year old cockapoo who had extreme anxiety. He barked at everyone and everything. It got to the point where friends could not visit as the barking would never end. Taking a walk was out of the question. Leo not only understands dogs but owners. My goals with my dog are different than someone else's as is my dog and his temperament. The lessons are tailored to your dog's needs and you train your dog on your timeline. In addition to lessons I also did the boarding/training for two weeks before my last lesson. Over the last 5 months my dog has changed in all the areas (and then some) that Leo and I worked on. He not only likes having people over to the house- he enjoys taking his daily walks. He sits as soon as he sees me get his leash. He is even getting ready for his first plane ride. I could keep on going, but find out for yourself if you need a dog trainer contact Kelev K-9. Leo and his entire team have been wonderful to work with and worth every penny. read more

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Leo is the best dog trainer in the SFV hands down! I wouldn't know about other trainers because I haven't tried them, but Leo is THE BEST! I got my Son Kasbah (yes like the clash) because my wife didn't like the name he initially had (Casanova). We picked him up from the humane society in Pasadena few months ago. Gorgeous!! Belgian Malinois (now you know why his name was Casanova). We were actually supposed to pay for him, but they said we could take him cuz he's just so handsome! Yes, he gets compliments everywhere we go *sigh* He had the typical Malinois personality. Mouthy, stubborn, bit unruly at times, but also very well behaved (when he wanted to be). My wife and I have 3 cats (talk about recipe for disaster, oy!) Not going to lie, I didn't think I was going to be able to handle this type of dog as my official first pet. I toughed it out for about two weeks and then wanted to throw in the towel! So my wife was looking for trainer for me. and finally landed on Kelev K9. After reading many of the reviews, we decided to take the plunge. Boy am I glad we did! When I met Leo I was elated! He was very professional from the get go, and I could not be happier that we picked him as our trainer! he has great personality, and extremely patient, helpful, and funny! Leo is true Mensch, sorry Leo, I had to say it. His instructions are very thorough, and structured. So make sure you follow what he tells you to T! Not even 4 lessons in I have my boy walking off leash. No joke. We are on our 6th lesson now, and kas can already do things like: ring the bell to go potty. Sit patiently at the door before going out side, down to sit, paw, walk through my legs, out, come, fetch, Heel (not perfectly yet, but we'll get there!),m, walk off leash, loose leash walk, leave it, drop it. I'm looking forward to the rest of our lessons and it has been night and day from when we first got him! Please do yourself favor, and look no further. Leo, is your guy! and you won't regret it! Thank you Leo, for your wisdom, and training lessons, and being there for us , we greatly appreciate you, ahi! read more

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Leo has been fantastic and easy to work with training for our 2 dogs (mini goldendoodles, ages 1 and 3). --He's extremely clear in his instructions and explanations of our dogs' behavior and what the dog is feeling/communicating to us and the other dogs around them. He doesn't just train our dogs. He helps us as humans learn to better understand our dogs and learn how we need to adapt as well --It's totally customizable as he wants to create a training plan based on what the dog owner wants to achieve (e.g. dog behavior in the house, dog behavior in public with other dogs, reduce barking, better recall, learning new commands, etc.) --He provides multiple options to you (positive reinforcement or punishment-related) for you to make the choice of what makes the most sense for the dog owner and their dog --He suggests great homework/practice for you to work on with your dog(s) so that you keep up the dog's learning and engagement --He truly cares; he is very responsive over text messages, he asks for you to send him sample videos of your dogs' behavior so that he can provide more guidance and feedback read more

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Leo is such an amazing trainer and knows exactly what to do, he has already helped my dog in just 2 sessions!

Leo is the trainer to go to. My wife and I are two busy professionals, and we rescued two dogs, but they have been extremely difficult. We had incidences where we thought about having to let one go because it was just too much for us. Leo and his training gave us hope, so since then we've been trying to work with our dogs more effectively. It's still very tough at times, but taking accountability for the way your dogs behave is the first step to improving their habits. If you care about results and getting them fast, Leo is the trainer for you. read more

Leo has been super helpful with our puppy Otis. He's improved so much just after a few sessions. We are so glad we found him on Yelp and reached out to him. He's helped us with so many things. A few of them include: walking with a loose leash, owner focus, crate time, and enjoying his food. It is so much more enjoyable and less stressful to be out with our puppy now. Being at home with him is more enjoyable as well. We highly recommend Leo/KelevK-9 and are excited to continue working with him! read more

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Leo @ Kelev K-9 is great! He's nearby and always available via phone and text. Signed up for 10 day training; days very per my schedule and things I need help with. Leo trains me so I can train my Energized Working Line German Shepherd Puppy; he gives instruction and shows me what to do with Maggie, then he watches me and corrects me so I have it down. It's been great to see the change, have her listen, and not get into as much trouble. He also generates instructions based on what we went over for the day; sends via email so it's easy to read and file, nice to refer back too. He's easy going and to get along with, we are so comfortable with him that we are leaving our girl with him for a 2 week board and train. Give Leo a try; you will be glad you did! Thanks Leo! read more

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Leo at Kelev K9 is the BEST! My reactive dog is so much better now. Leo really listened to me and understood my dog's quirks. Reactivity training was a breeze! read more

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Signing up for training, for me... and my furry friend. 20 mins of a hello and review of Rocks was outstanding!

I adopted a 1 1/2 year old rescue Poodle/Maltese mix. He was so cute and smart but unfortunately, he came with behaviors that made both my life and his stressful. Cody was aggressive and difficult to handle while out on walks. He was also loud and anxious when guests entered my home. Leo was able to get to the root of Cody's issues and quite miraculously retrain him to be very willing to please. Cody went from barking and lunging at people to practically ignoring them while out on his walks. He also taught him to calm down and to go into his crate until he was ready to come out and meet people. Leo spent time listening to my issues and addressing each one. He also spent time teaching me how to get these behaviors at home. I highly recommend Kelev K-9. read more

This is my dog KUCHU, Belgian Malinois, Kelev not only trained Kuchu but most importantly trained me how to train on my own. Kelev's huge knowledge about the dog's behavior was absolutely crucial to transform Kuchu's character and now I enjoy every moment of my well trained dog. I'm so thankful and strongly recommend Kelev's training! read more

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We met Leo for first time today. Very impressed, he truely is a professional dog trainer. His fees are reasonable. If you love your pet I would recommend using Leo to help you train read more

I don't think my wife and I could have found a better dog trainer to work with. We recently adopted a golden mix (Oakley) who was only 1 and had been abandoned twice in his short life. He is so sweet and docile, but struggled being outside- totally manic, pulling, anxious, and wild. This was a huge point of concern especially for my wife as he is incredibly strong and was able to pull hard enough to knock her off her feet during walks. We tried working with him ourselves first, but had zero progress. It was almost like he had a different personality outdoors than he did indoors. Enter Leo. From the minute he walked in the door and met Oakley, he demonstrated total control and confidence, and immediately had Oakley working with him and behaving differently. We have continued to work with Leo on-going, and every time he is here his process with Oakley evolves and adapts to the the current behavior of the dog. In other words, Leo is not only good in one area, he always knows exactly what we can do next or how to approach something differently that will bring results. He is confident and straight forward in his approach which is exactly what we needed with Oakley. We have already experienced incredible behavioral changes outside as we continue to train and have learned new techniques ourselves in working with our pup. If you're looking for a trainer who is ON IT and will deliver-- Leo at Kelev K9 is your guy. We couldn't be happier with him! Thank you Leo! read more

We hired the Trainer and even from the very first beginning on the first session and gave us an extended time. He's devoted and very professional. We are very happy with him We can see a drastic improvement with our dog, which is four years old highly recommend him lihod is a real pro and will definitely recommend them for anyone who is in need of training!!! read more

What really sets Leo apart is his ability to tailor sessions to meet our unique needs. Kelev K-9 never uses a one-size-fits-all approach, and they took the time to understand my goals, my lifestyle, and my dog's temperament. Their guidance is clear, compassionate, and highly effective. They are ALWAYS there to help and guide me! Recommend Kelev K-9 1000%. read more

The difference in Apollo is crazy!! Leo did an amazing job working with him. Not only has his reactivity decreased significantly, but his overall obedience has improved as well. He now listens better, responds to commands more reliably, and is so much more confident and relaxed. Walks are no longer a source of anxiety--they're enjoyable again! read more

Leo came to help me train my dog, he's great!!! So is my dog, it's me that needs more training. He's also one of the most honest guys I've ever met, in any profession. Smart trainer, smart dog. The owner of Sadie well the verdict is still out on her. Thank you Leo, a great trainer and an awesome guy. read more

Leo is absolutely fantastic with my shy golden doodle. He's really brought out the best in my dog, helping him gain confidence in a way I never thought possible. Leo's approach is so personalized, it's like he understands my dog's needs better than I do! We went to different parts of the city to practice walks , and confidence behavior. I felt special and not 1 of many clients. Their prices are totally reasonable, which is such a relief for owners like me. I will vouch for Leo and Kelev K9 myself ! read more

If you're looking for a dog trainer, Leo is a master at his craft. Thanks to Leo I've seen a tremendous change in our 3 frenchies behavior, they're more obedient to our commands, totally different dogs now then what they were on day 1 of our training. He helped us correct not only our dogs mistakes but our mistakes aswell. Leo trains you to train your dogs. I highly recommend Leo and his expertise very professional and straightforward guy. Really glad I found him! read more

My family's experience with Leo has been amazing. We have worked on a variety of issues including reactivity, resource guarding, leash walking, etc. I can now walk my dog without being pulled down the street by him, which used to be an impossible mission. His reaction to other animals has greatly improved as has his focus on me when I am walking him. I couldn't recommend Leo enough. read more

Leo is a great trainer and I've had a number of trainers in my life. He's clear with his instruction and explanations of what to do and why to do it. I have seen an immediate response from my dog and I am training him as a service dog. He behaves extremely well and I have successfully taken him to Lowes Best Buy, the post office, the mall, a car dealer and out to dinner. He has been welcomed back at every place. None of this would have been possible without Leo. I can't say enough good things about him as a trainer. People ask me all the time about how I get him to be so good at such a young age. I highly recommend Leo for anyone who wants a trainer for any reason. read more

Leo has been helping us with our 5 month old puppy who can be a bit intense. He has been such an important and essential part of our journey with her. In our first session it was so clear how well he understands dog behavior and psychology... he can interpret all body language and has an answer and solution for every situation that arises. Our puppy has become extremely obedient since working with Leo because he is such a clear and direct instructor. I highly recommend working with him for any of your training needs- he knows what he is doing and truly makes you feel like he is on your journey with you and wants your success as much as you do. Thank you Leo!! read more

Leo is a great person and dog training coach! He is kind, patient and passionate about what he does! He is always accessible via text or phone call about scheduling and training techniques. Working with him has helped my family TREMENDOUSLY! read more

Leo knows the secret language of dogs. He showed us how to "talk" to Meeko & Macaroon so they can be the best dogs for our family. By practicing his methods in-between our sessions with him, we've helped our dogs to crate train, to walk on a leash, to socialize, and to grow in obedience. Leo's patience, kindness, firmness, and expertise place him among the best. Can't recommend him highly enough! read more

Started training with Leo about 3 weeks ago and I want to tell you he is amazing , he immediately showed me how to control Chico and how to work with his food . We started reinforcing him for wanted behaviors and showing him how to relax around my guests . Couldn't ask for a better trainer who fits himself to me !! Recommend for anyone who is furasturated read more

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Leo to train my German shepherd and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the moment I contacted him I was impressed with his professionalism and expertise. Leo was incredibly patient and took the time to understand my dogs unique needs and personality. He was always willing to answer my questions and provide guidance on everything, from basic obedience training to more advanced training. What really set him apart is his commitment to using positive reinforcement techniques. I felt confident that my dog was learning in a way that was kind, humane and effective. Thanks to the training my dog received he is now well behaved and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Kelev Canine Coaching to anyone looking for a dog training company that really cares about their clients and their dogs!!! read more

I instantly knew I had found the right trainer for my dog. Leo came in and REALLY listened to my concerns. Only then did he outline his plan for helping me learn to set the expectations for my dog. He was patient with both my dog and with me! He reinforced what I had been doing correctly and gave me new strategies to establish boundaries for the control I needed for my 80lb boy. He was literally exactly what we needed and I was thrilled to see how fast my dog responded to his gentle methods! I would highly recommend Leo to anyone looking for a qualified dog trainer! read more

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Leo has been extremely helpful and communicative. I'm so excited for my pup to learn and grow as I continue to learn how to train her! Thank you Leo! read more

Best dog trainer ever and I mean this! Leo is amazing, very kind, super easy to get along with. I 100% recommend, give him a call! He is Very friendly with my new puppy I got. I was very stressed about my dog crying a lot and not trained and he came out here right away and helped me out and my puppy is learning so quick! Thank you for everything, I appreciate all your hard work! I'm so happy with everything! He's not only a trainer that comes and helps with your dog but he teaches the owner what to do too, also I am able to text him at anytime and ask him for help or if I have any other question I've never met anyone else like this! read more

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We just adopted a year old mastiff mix. We had never hired a trainer before but we're so glad we picked Leo. A lifetime of having dogs and we've never had one walk with slack in the leash until now! We have recommended Leo to our friends and neighbors read more

Leo is an amazing instructor and his knowledge of obedience training is impressive. We immediately noticed a hugh improvement in our dogs behavior and with every subsequent lesson he continues to improve. He also provided us with the tools to work with him on our own. I highly recommend Leo read more

We just finished our 4th session with Leo today (even though we started seeing results from session #1) and we are incredibly happy with the results we've been seeing. He's not only a great trainer for the dog, but also a great guide for us as the owners to help us understand how we can best train our pup. He is kind and patient and always makes himself available even outside of training sessions in case a question randomly pops up. We will be traveling with our dog for the first time very soon so we were initially nervous we wouldn't be able to complete enough sessions to make the changes we wanted to see but by session number #2 our dog was already SO much better with walking, barking and distractions. We feel very lucky to have found Leo and appreciate all he's taught us and our pup. Our walks are so much more enjoyable and he's learning even more than we anticipated since he responded so well and quickly to the sessions from the very beginning. I knew during my search that I didn't want a trainer or company with "fluff", I wanted to see results and I can genuinely say we've seen them and quickly with Leo. Highly, highly recommend! read more