Michael has been helping me socialize my pit mix Libby, who became dog reactive after being attacked by another dog. She has made great progress going to daycare with Michael and working on her down-stays. It's hard to find a place that will work with reactive dogs and train them during the day care, and his prices are super reasonable! He also always sends update pictures throughout the day. I love that he offers free leash classes on weekends to his clients as well. You can tell that he really cares about his clients and their progress! read more

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Michael is so so so good with our dog! We have a 1 year old pitbull rescue. She has issues with resource guarding her human and aggression protecting her home and human. He gave us effective tips and commands and worked with us both at his home and our home. We felt immediately relieved when he showed up and was able to control her aggression showing us that it IS possible. Pitbulls can come off scary and we want to make sure she is set up for success to show the world how sweet she is! If you're in need of a behavioral specialist, Michael is your guy! He knows his stuff! read more

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I can't recommend the LA Dog Behaviorist enough! I took my 3-year-old dog Ziggy to see Michael shortly after relocating to Glendale from Chicago. Ziggy is an Australian Cattle mix who was struggling with some territorial and aggressive tendencies toward other dogs. She would also bark at the door when neighbors would pass. From the first day Michael worked with Ziggy, I was amazed at how receptive she was to the training. Part of that I realized was my own behavior and ways I had been enabling some of her fearful behaviors. Michael also worked with us to develop a plan that worked for our budget. The free group leash walks he organized on Saturdays were so helpful. Ziggy's behavior on walks and when guests come over has improved so dramatically since working with Michael. I really can't thank him enough! read more

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We've been taking our dog to Michael for the past couple of weeks now and it's been a great experience thus far. Our dog needs help with socialization and separation anxiety and we've seen a marked improvement already on both of those fronts. It's early days still, to be sure, but Michael's easygoing demeanor and patient instruction keep us assured we're in good hands. read more

My initial call with Michael was great and he clearly explained the methods they use to train for my dog's issues. We scheduled a session for a couple days later at 2pm, and an hour before Michael texted me that he was having car issues and would let me know by 1:30 if he could make it. At 1:40 he texted "let me get back to you," and I haven't heard from him since. I understand things happen, but the lack of communication or any effort to reschedule was disappointing. Will be finding another trainer. read more

7/21/21. It has been a week since our Redford (7 yrs Old English Bulldog) died under your care while we were on vacation.  You never took ownership of what happened only dropping him at our vet deceased calling us that he "expired" at 5:00 p.m.  We cut our vacation short to rush home from MX where our vet said he died of heat exhaustion.  You over worked my poor baby and we specifically told you when we dropped him off, its hot out so please make sure he is kept cool meaning no exercising as well.  You take these dogs on your crazy skateboard and run them down tired rather than walking them like a real trainer does. How can you Call the night of his death that he was lethargic in the morning and threw up his food.  He stayed in the kennel all day pooped his the kennel and not once did you call us nor call our vet this was going on.  You said you checked on him around 5 p.m. where he passed already.  How can you call your self a dog trainer letting my poor baby sick and suffering without calling for medical care nor us.  He could have been saved.  He just had his annual checkup three weeks before coming to you and was completely healthy. The pain, heartbreak and suffering I am going is unbearable.  More so, your inability as a professional to take responsibility of what happened blocking our phone calls and text rather than giving us the comfort and support we need during our loss. You have caused me such hurt, pain and heartbreak and we wish we never trusted you with him.  I will be grieving for my Redford for the rest of my life.  He was my everything and I miss him so much the tears will never stop. Since you are not returning our calls and text this is the only way communicate with you on how we feel and let everybody know what you did to be aware of what we had experienced with you. read more

The LA Dog Behaviorist has amazing techniques that work for my dog. I love that I could board my dog with them and take free leash training classes on the weekend. read more

As we came out of the pandemic, we noticed that our Frenchie had become very aggressive towards other dogs and passers by. His aggression escalated when we took him camping, and he snapped at some of our friends. Michael was referred to us by a local rescue group who uses him to work on hard to adopt cases. He worked with Duke, and us, and we saw improvements after just one visit. We implemented his advice during our training walks and have continued to take Duke several times per week for training. We can now walk by strangers and dogs without having the embarrassment of his reactive behavior. We highly recommend Michael and his gentle/calm way of training dogs! read more

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Michael is great with dogs, and we saw immediate improvement in our dog's behavior, while under his control. He spent a good amount of time with us, showing how to walk him near other dogs. At home, though he isn't as well behaved as when he's with Michael, our dog has shown gradual improvement with his leash aggression. read more

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I took my Chihuahua puppy to Michael at the recommendation of my vet for socialization and training. My dog went to Michael nearly everyday for over 3 months and became friends with the other dogs there. Michael was great about keeping me updated with awesome pictures and videos. I especially appreciated how much exercise and time he spent with my dog. Other daycares just leave them in a room all day--Michael would run with him, take him to the park and really get all his puppy energy out. By the time he got home he was calm and much more manageable. There's no one I'd rather leave my dogs with! He was a completely different dog after the training and socialization he received. read more

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I have to tell you Michael is fantastic. Michael has been working with my 11th month old Rottweiler Lepke . Michael started working with Lepke when he was six months old . A young pup all over the place in the last five months Lepke has matured so much he is a social dog he is good with children and people he learned how to walk on a leash sit & lay down. We took Lepke to Rosies beach in Long Beach. Lepke was running around having fun . Hundreds of dogs on the beach no issues or problems. we are so proud of him. Thank you Michael for all the hard work . Thank you, Arlo read more

I can't speak to the training, but I signed up online for a phone consultation and it added a reminder to my calendar with a note that they would call at 12:15. I left work and sat in my car waiting but didn't hear from them. It's a bummer. read more

Our elderly dog was exhibiting some aggression as a result of anti-seizure medication which caused increased anxiety amongst other side effects. It got to a point where we couldn't put her on a leash without her biting us, so we ended up ordering kevlar gloves just to be able to take her outside. We dealt with this for weeks and then found LA dog behaviorist. Literally just one private hour session with Mike was life changing. He taught us how to take her in and out of the car and the bathtub, and how to gently put the leash on and take it off without needing the gloves. What used to be an extremely stressful experience (for both us and our dog) just to put her leash on immediately transformed into a super easy, gentle and stress-free task that improved our relationship. Mike was super helpful and taught us so many tips and tricks that worked really well for our unique situation. Very grateful that we found him and definitely recommend. read more

Michael always does a wonderful job taking care of my baby Luna. Luna gets so excited and loves coming here. She's also way better behaved when I pick her up! read more

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Michael is a miracle worker! We trust him fully with the care of our dog. with his help, she has transformed from reactive and fearful to gentle and responsive. read more

I took my recently adopted dog, Chapo for a session as he was exhibiting a lot of reactivity around new people when entering our home or on walks. Despite it being only one session so far, I already notice a huge difference! The tips Michael shared with me were so helpful. He sent updates throughout the day which made me feel so much more comfortable. Chapo actually listens to my corrections and is following commands better than prior. Will be going back for additional sessions with Michael. 10/10 recommend! read more

My dog was ill and refusing to eat anything - dog food or prepared food. Our vet (who is amazing) was treating her illness but we had to get her to eat or she will die. I found LA Dog Behaviorist on Yelp. I was hoping they could instruct us on making feeding time more enticing so she would eat. I was willing to do anything and spend whatever it took to save my little girl. LA Dog Behaviorist's website requires you first have a10 min phone consultation which I immediately booked. I received an email confirmation the day I scheduled the call. Then on the next day I received a text reminder 10 minutes prior to the cal. I thought wow - how efficient! I'm looking forward to speaking with them. The call time came and went with no call. I tried reaching out to them and no response. WORTHLESS! read more

I rescued a German Shepherd mixed with a Rottie over a year ago and we struggled with walking our dog because we understand we needed training as much as our loved one. Our dog Maverick would lunge after other dogs and get tunnel vision to the point where nothing I said mattered. It was all about killing the other dog... Our solution was to just turn and drag him away as we weren't sure how to do it. I spoke with Michael on the phone on Wednesday and made an appointment to see him Thursday. I brought my dog for a day of training and Michael even gave my dog some more time so he could bond with other dogs. Michael then showed us how we can be a better owner and spent an entire hour after to work with us. Michael cares about dogs and his clients so much that I would highly recommend. If your dog has some behavioral issues, give Michael a call because it is a night and day difference! Thank you Mike I really appreciate you and everyone that helped make Maverick the gentle giant that he is! read more

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Michael is the guy, combining both professional training and experience in dog behavior. He has been so helpful in helping our 10 month old lab Toby gain obedience and confidence in his first year of puppy hood, usually the hardest year. The two mastered skills Toby has learned; to not pull on the leash, and the down stay, are two important behaviors that are essential to any trained dog. Michael has put these skills in place for Toby to make our lives a whole lot easier. He has been so accommodating to our needs and patient and skillful with Toby. He has gone above and beyond for us in so many ways. I've been around and seen many trainers over the years, but Michael is a notch above most. read more

Peppa had a great 1st day of training! I'm so happy with her progress after just 6 hours of socialization, and the hour of private training was so valuable. I'm just so thankful because Peppa and I both learned a lot from Michael. The e-collar he uses is very effective and I already see an improvement in her behaviors. I love that there are other dogs (and cats) that Peppa got to be around for an extended period of time. I appreciate that he kept me updated with pictures and videos! We'll book another session soon! (Peppa's face might look unhappy, but that's just her face) read more

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My dog recently did a 'board and train' with Michael and I swear, she is a changed pup! I was having issues with her reactiveness on leash and recall, and Michael was able to work wonders for her and teach me how to properly recognize when she was stressed and anxious so that I could get her to refocus her attention on me. I honestly feel like I have a stronger bond with my dog now and I genuinely look forward to our walks together. It's been so much fun to work with her and see how much she's progressed, even over such a short amount of time. We're continuing her training with structured socialization walks and they've been so great for her! Thank you again, Michael!! read more

Michael was very accommodating to our working schedules during the week and he was great and sending video updates to us throughout the day. When we came to pick our dog up, he spent an hour working with us and my dog and answered any specific questions we had. Michael definitely have us some pointers and I hope I as a dog owner can just follow through and make a better relationship with my dog! read more

I put my dog "Boogie" into the day training and socialization for 4 weeks and it was well worth the money. I used to not be able to take him anywhere and now he can go almost anywhere! He's great with people, dogs, cats, and even kids! read more

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This was a very good experience. Michael knows his tech. The dog immediately understood the "language" and the walk was like with a different dog ! The dog did not lunge at other dogs, did not tug and pull and did not retaliate when barking chihuahuas and Pomeranians goaded him to the game. I can safely recommend Michael and I appreciated the fact that he had such fast availability. Highly recommended to all. read more

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Michael met us at our home to help address Milo's difficulties with leash reactivity and barking. I had gone through puppy kindergarten and group dog training, which Milo completed with great success. But when we would take him on a walk at home, he would lunge and bark at nearby dogs. I asked the trainers for advice, but nothing seemed to show enough progress. Michael was able to improve his behavior in one session, and showed us how to work with him going forward on many different behavioral issues. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who has a challenging dog. We were very happy with the results! read more

Five years ago, we were first time dog owners when Kona came to our lives. She is an energetic Labra-Bull that pulled on leash and didn't know how to walk. Michael got her in the zone, practically within the first meeting of walking with her! For several years now, we've tapped Michael for walks (Kona loves the energetic hikes!) and even weekend boarding. He sends pics of her daily adventures (usually with a pack of other dogs, which gives her much needed time with her peers), and he's been a huge part of her development as a social, well-trained dog. Thank you, Michael! read more

Mike boarded and trained our now 4 year old pup when he was only 10 months old and we've been taking him there for boarding and daycare when we are away. He trained him to walk calmly at our side, no pulling ahead, no lunging at other dogs, and most importantly with his anxiety with new people, places, loud noises... . He then taught us how to watch for signs of communication from our dog which made us better dog owners. Mike is extremely calm and patient with my pup and all of our questions. He's amazing at what he does! read more

My dog Pearl has gotten the best care and training. She has came home in the greatest mood herself when I drop her off she's so happy to be with her fellow puppy companions and trainer. She has been well educated. Unfortunately I lead a busy life I can say leaving my Pearl here has been a safe idea for her and I. read more

Michael did a great job of communicating throughout the day of training by sending videos of progress. In the last hour of training, he coached me and my roommates in how to sustain his training at home. Our dog was very obedient after training but it's absolutely necessary to maintain consistency with his directions. read more

Michael trained my dog Izzy when she was rescued from a hoarding situation and was basically a feral dog. Videos of her progress are on his website and show the incredible transformation izzy had through working with Michael. He truly did work a miracle in her case and I'm confident he can help with any behavioral issue you might have. I'm not sure where izzy would be today had not Michael dedicated his time to her. My family is eternally grateful for that gift. read more

We adopted our rottweiller mix, Guinness, from the Ace of Hearts Rescue to be a pal to our other dog. Although he was the sweetest dog with us and his new brother, he was very aggressive with other dogs especially small ones. The rescue recommended Michael, so we did a board and train with him. Michael did an amazing job with him. He came back so much more relaxed and calm when around other dogs. He's been back with us for two weeks now and we've continued the training that Michael taught us. Guinness continues to improve everyday. He is becoming a well adjusted and truly happy dog. read more

Michael understands dogs exceptionally well... a dog whisperer. My dog was lunging at other dogs, runners, and bicyclists. My dog was also stubborn and would sometimes refuse to walk. Michael taught me how my dog thought and what my dog was communicating. This instruction along with learning how to use treats and very subtle leash pressure techniques to control my dog's attention made an immediate difference. It was as if I had a new and well-behaved dog on walks. read more

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Michael is amazing he is alway available for us on short notice and goes the extra mile every time when taking care of our two dogs. Even for emergency situations Michael came to our rescue to help us with one of our pets. He is by far the best dog walker we've had. We are so grateful.! read more

michael superb handling of miltex made me realize that its not actually miltex that needs to be trained, its actually me that needs the lesson! i will definitely recommend michael ! read more

We have a little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Simba who has severe anxiety, and non-stop barks at other dogs during walks. We decided to call The LA Dog Behaviorist, Michael, and we are so glad we did! Michael is seriously amazing. He truly understands dogs and is so patient and kind!! Michael goes above and beyond to try and help Simba, every session. He digs deep and really keys into dog body language. We never thought Simba's barking could be fixed, but Michael is making miracles happen! We have seen so much improvement. You can tell he genuinely cares about dogs, and we are so happy we hired him! If your dog is struggling with an issue, we recommend Michael 150%. He is the best. Simba loves him! read more

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I am so glad I found Michael. He is very flexible and is good on short notice. My dogs love him and that is saying a lot because my dogs are a handful to say the least. Very good with aggressive dogs. read more

Awesome dog trainer and a super nice guy I came to him with and issue with my dog behavior and this guy is truly professional! In only handful of training sessions my dog showed an amazing improvement thank you so much Michael you ate absolutely great. read more

Michael is amazing. He has been wonderful with my puppy Aaron. You can tell by Aaron's face when Michael enters a room that he has taught him with love and care. he is always excited to see him and he does not act that way with everyone! Aaron did not always "play well with others" so we reached out to Michael. I am so glad that I did as it has been life changing. Aaron has now Fathered one pup and is now expecting another. Michael taught us how to recognize when Aaron is just feeling anxious and wound up and isn't trying to be a "bad dog". I highly recommend and gladly give 5 stars . read more

Peace of mind is not always easy to come by when leaving your precious fur babies at home in the care of someone other than yourself. I am a paranoid- lunatic of a Dog Mom. Like probably the Worst. And I'm not understating that. Michael has walked, dog sat and trained all of my dogs and I trust him implicitly, which for me is a HUGE compliment. I trust NO ONE. We have senior dogs that need a LOT of patience, kindness and meds and he is the ultimate caretaker for them. I get photos and videos and updates often when we are away on a trip which I adore. It allows me to relax and enjoy my time away rather than worry every moment. He is incredibly responsive to my MANY text messages for "proof of life" pics and attentive to my high maintenance dogs' needs. Upon our arrival home the house is always immaculate- something that is truly priceless after a long journey. Also We have a new addition- a 2 year old scrappy little fellow just rescued from a shelter who is unruly and very naughty. Michael has TAMED this wild beast. A task that I thought was impossible. I highly highly highly recommend this business for all of your doggy related needs. Michael is worth his weight in gold. Michael- I have been in LA for 12 years and not found a more responsible and reliable dog sitter/walker/trainer such as yourself. (And I've tried them all) thank you for treating my babies as if they were your own! read more

We love Michael and the calm and nurturing way he worked with our puppy! Harley is a seven month old Mini Australian Shepard that is full of boundless energy which makes leash walking and meeting new people a challenge. Michael showed us techniques that actually work so that Harley will not walk ahead and pull while leash walking. Harley is learning not to jump up as much when seeing people through different approaches that Michael has also taught us. Michael introduced us to several mind games to simulate our active pup, and helped us with other concerns we have with training a new puppy. We recommend Michael to anyone with a high energy dog, or any dog that needs to be more well behaved. read more