I highly recommend Love Ur K9 for dog training, boarding and daycare! The absolute BEST you will find! I make the drive from Venice because they are so amazing and I trust the guidance and care they give, and I see and experience the results so I know what they are teaching me works. Toya has an incredible gift for teaching dog owners how to become calm, confident leaders and build a happy, healthy relationship with their dogs--without relying on treats for compliance. The focus is on communication, trust, structure, and understanding your dog's needs. I absolutely love the Saturday am training groups where we take the dogs in group trainings to stimulating environments like walking the beach so we can apply the skills in real time and in real settings. What surprised me most is that the lessons extend far beyond dog training. Toya has taught me valuable lessons about leadership, consistency, patience, and how I show up in life. For that, I'm incredibly grateful. I also appreciate how they understand giant breeds like my 185lb Great Dane, all the way to the tiniest breeds. I have a stronger bond because of this experience, and I'm excited to see Love Ur Canine's new Redondo Beach location and doggy daycare continue to grow. Highly recommend Toya, Kevin, and their skilled team to anyone looking to transform their relationship with their dog. read more

We had an incredible experience with LoveUrK9 Dog Training -- truly above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. Beans started the program at just 4 months old as an Australian cattle mix with *insane* amounts of energy, nipping behavior, and some early signs of separation anxiety, so we knew we needed the right structure and guidance early on. We enrolled him in their 12-week program with the goal of getting him flight-ready, and the transformation has been amazing. Within just a few weeks, Beans had locked in all of his core commands, and he was crate trained within the first week. They also helped us work through his separation anxiety, which has made such a difference in his confidence and our day-to-day life. The structure and consistency of the program made an immediate and lasting impact. What really stood out, though, is how thoughtful and personalized their approach is. They didn't just train Beans -- they trained *us* in a way that fits seamlessly into our lifestyle and how we want to enjoy life with our dog. They truly understood his herding instincts and gave him the right outlets and structure to meet those needs. On top of that, he learned all the right social cues and now plays incredibly well with other dogs. The biggest highlight? People constantly tell us they've never seen such a high-energy puppy be so obedient. That's a direct reflection of the foundation LoveUrK9 built with him. We're so grateful to the team for setting Beans up to truly thrive -- to be the funny, goofy, smart, and driven dog he naturally is, while also giving him the structure he needs to be such a good boy. Couldn't recommend them more. Thank you Toya, Kevin & Blake! read more

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Love Ur K9 is the BEST! They did a wonderful job with Arrow, my 3-legged, 6-month old Husky mix. Arrow was very mouthy (play bites), couldn't stop eating things during our walks, and needed work with recall. I also wanted him to play gently with my 13-year-old Chihuahua. Toya and her amazing team did a phenomenal job working on all that with Arrow! I could quickly tell they really care about Arrow and his development. They taught me everything I needed to know so I can continue Arrow's training at home. They also have a great day care system which I plan on doing more of with Arrow. Love Ur K9 is a very loving family that you and your dog(s) should definitely be a part of! read more

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TLDR: best dog school in South Bay Los Angeles, best money ever spent. I spent a ton of time, money, and resources going to three dog schools so that whoever reading this doesn't have to. Let me tell you guys something Love Ur k9 is literally the best dog school in South Bay Los Angeles. Before this, I tried one school that's a franchise chain where they don't allow you to say "no" to correct bad behaviors which does not work. I also went to a behaviorist who was very good but some unrealistic expectations for dog human coexistence. I was desperate as my new puppy was biting us to the point of bleeding and does not listen or walk well. Love Ur K9 the only one that is practical and yields massive positive results. This is the school where you send your dog to the school like a kindergarten and then you pick up your dog at the end of the day and the master trainers will review with you the training that they've done so that you have homework to do at home and train your dog continuously. Everyone here from the owners who are Toya & Kevin to all the employees such as Blake are so competent. Kev is a certified AKC evaluator. They are loving friendly and dog living. In my opinion, loving your dog does not mean letting them do whatever they want, which is like spoiling your kid, and then it will cause him to get into trouble. From this school, my dog has learned to respect humans. Listen to commands sit and walk properly go to place and play well with other dogs. Some nice to haves: Toya Leo provide an in-house class where she will evaluate the situation at home. Under her guidance, we transformed our living space from one that is only catering to our dog and giving her way too much space to one that is more balanced where she has her own room and space and we got our living room back. Toya also hosts free park classes for current informer clients. I believe the quality of a school is reflected in how well-behaved the dogs are in the group classes. This is the only one where every dog is for the most part, attentive and following commands so all the dog parents and dog friends your dog will meet are gonna be top-notch. Also, there's a very cute graduation ceremony and a free training leash Lastly, the training facility shares the same space as our favorite dog daycare center called Down Dog Lodge. read more

Love Ur K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Everything went well! Love Ur K9 has truly been a godsend for our family. Before Lucky, we had never owned a dog, so stepping into that world felt overwhelming. Bringing him home was not the best decision we ever made, choosing Toya, Kevin, and the Love Ur K9 team to train him was. They provide more than training. They create structure, consistency, and a real understanding that completely transformed our relationship with Lucky. He is the dog he is today because of them. We also live in a very dog heavy community, and what made a huge difference is that they don't just train in a vacuum. They come to your home and work with you out in your actual neighborhood, helping you navigate real world situations with other dogs, distractions, and different environments. That was incredibly valuable. What we appreciate most is the continued support. Anytime Lucky needs a reset, their tune up sessions get him right back on track quickly and effectively. Hands down the best investment we've made for our dog. The only sad part is that they won't be down the street from us anymore, but thankfully Redondo isn't that far away. read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Love Ur K9. They helped train my 5-year-old French bulldog to become my service dog, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. From day one, the trainers, Toya, Kevin and Blake were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and patient. They truly took the time to understand both my dog and my specific needs. I was a little nervous starting service dog training with an "older" dog, but they absolutely proved that the saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is completely wrong. One thing that really set them apart was the hands-on training sessions at LAX. They worked with us directly in the airport environment, which made a huge difference in preparing my dog for flying. Because of that training, she was calm, confident, and comfortable when it came time for her very first flight. I'm happy to say she did AMAZING on her first trip -- she completed all of her service tasks flawlessly and absolutely knocked it out of the park with TSA. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or outcome. If you're looking for a training center that is experienced, compassionate, and truly invested in helping both you and your dog succeed, I highly recommend Love Ur K9. We are beyond grateful for everything they did for us. They helped make our holidays one we and our dog will never forget! - Laurie W. read more

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Okay here it goes... an incredibly long overdue and extremely deserving review for Kevin, Latoya, Sam, Mel, etc. at LoveUrK9 in El Segundo. I think I have taken so long to post this review because I could never find quite the right words to express my appreciation for these incredible individuals time and dedication to my dog, Finn. I adopted Finn when he was five months old after being on a stray hold, and boy was he cute but he was nothing shy of a disaster. He had never been on a leash before and had been roaming the streets for his entire life up until this point. I was doing the best that I could under the circumstances, but was struggling intensely every day with him. I was so overwhelmed and vividly remember spending nights driving around with him in my car sobbing & not knowing what to do. I heard about Kevin and Latoya's training program through a coworker and decided that I needed to get him into their program as soon as possible. The first thing that I loved about their training method is that they are not treat-based and instead use love and affection as a form of affirmation for dogs when training. This is something that I had not heard of before and really respected. Kevin and Latoya completely changed mine and Finn's lives forever not only did they teach him basic commands like sit, down, stay and go to place, but they also taught him how to LISTEN, walk properly on a leash, have impeccable recall, and eventually, how to be an off leash dog. Another thing that Finn struggled with for a long time is reactivity towards people and dogs. This felt like an impossible thing to overcome to me, especially living in an apartment complex, but Kevin and Latoya healed him of his reactivity through behavioral training. I went from hiding in my apartment and avoiding all contact with dogs and people, to watching Finn make best friends with dogs in my complex, taking him to restaurants and the grocery store, and pretty much everywhere with me. I never thought this would be possible for him. I get complemented every single day by people on how well-behaved and what an angel Finn is, and I always tell people that I owe it all to LoveUrK9. I could not have done it without them, and my life simply would not look the way it does if it weren't for them. I would recommend their training to anyone and everyone with a dog. It is beyond worth it, and I feel blessed every single day to have met them. All the love, Emma read more

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I absolutely love *Love Ur K9*! They transformed my puppy, Buddy, from a little terror who bit everyone and chewed everything in sight into a well-behaved, fun-loving pup who listens and respects his family. Before finding *Love Ur K9*, I had hired another trainer, and wow--what a waste of money. I paid for a package of sessions and didn't even finish them because they were so ineffective. So when I first called Toya, I was skeptical. She completely understood my hesitation and said, *"I totally understand your skepticism, so why don't you just pop in and see our operation?"* That visit changed everything. When I walked into the training room, I saw 15-20 puppies all sitting perfectly on their cots, not moving an inch. I looked at Toya and immediately said, *"Sold."* Haha! Over the next few weeks, we saw dramatic changes in Buddy's behavior. He stopped pulling on the leash, always comes when called, listens attentively, and will sit in his place--even with chaos happening around him. Kevin and Toya, the owners, are fantastic. Every day when you pick up your dog, they take the time to train *you* so you can maintain your pup's progress at home. Their team--Mel, Duwane, and Blake--are amazing as well. You can tell they genuinely love the dogs and what they do. If you're looking for a top-tier dog training bootcamp, *Love Ur K9* is *the* place to go! Buddy is going to miss them, but since we live just a few blocks away, we'll be stopping by from time to time to say hi. Highly recommend! read more

Love Ur K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Love Ur K9 is an exceptional family-run business and a true pillar of the South Bay community. Their expertise, integrity, and genuine care have made them an essential resource for local families for years. They don't just train dogs -- they help create happier homes. Every one of my dogs has been trained by this team because I trust them implicitly. I know they will always do everything they can for both my family and my pets. The sheer number of dogs they've successfully trained in this community is remarkable, and people continue returning not only because their training programs are outstanding, but because they connect with owners on a deeply personal level. If you're a dog person, you know our pets are family -- and there is truly no one I would trust more than Toya and Kevin. They are committed, compassionate, and determined to help you achieve real results. I cannot say enough about this incredible team and the impact they continue to have on our community read more

An incredible couple, doing amazing training. I can't say enough, good things about them.

I cannot recommend Latoya and Kevin enough. Our way too cute corgi puppy, Kimchi, was super reactive and leash aggressive. He was so out of control walks were difficult, we couldn't leave the windows open because he would bark if he saw/heard a dog. No exaggeration it was a pretty intense case of a corgi who was convinced he was the boss. I signed Kimchi up for the 6 week program (and extended it by 2 weeks because Kimchi was thriving) and Kevin and Latoya were so sure that we could train him out of his "special" ways. I was cautiously optimistic. Kimchi LOVED going school, he loves both Latoya & Kevin as well as their staff. I never once felt like he wasn't happy or safe. "School" was FUN for him. Flash forward 8 weeks: my boy was laying in place with all the other dogs around, no more reaction to other dogs on our walks, he's awesome with my kids, he can look out the window all day and not bark at the dogs walking by. He is now living his best his best life: wine tasting in SB, dinners out, Sunday walks at the Botanical Gardens. Follow the program, do the homework and Kevin and Latoya will get you and your pooch living in harmony. It works! We still do the group classes as much as we can and work every day to keep up the lessons we learned. I cannot emphasize how much the training at LoveURK9 has save my mental health. Kimchi is now the puppy we knew always he could be. If you are considering training your puppy or your dog call Latoya and Kevin!!! read more

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Highly, highly recommend this place if you need any help with your new puppy. Toya and Kevin turned Frank from a psycho puppy to a well-adjusted gentleman dog! And they are two of the best people we have ever met in LA. They really, truly care about your dog as if it's their own. They have tons of options and we're flexible in meeting Frank's unique needs as a wild Australian Shepherd puppy. They are responsive 24/7 with questions that pop up. Also, they are Frank's go-to babysitters when we need. Frank always returns exhausted, healthy and happy! It's been a month since Frank graduated and he is sooooo much better, well-behaved, obedient, yet still his same fun loving self. 100 stars for Love Ur K9! read more

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I have worked with animals and their owners in the south bay for over 20 years now. I have enjoyed every single experience I have had with Kevin and Toya. They are tireless professionals In a world where humans purchase animals on a whim without doing any research. The owners are the hardest to train. IMHO humans are not as loyal and present as dogs. They think they are listening, but they don't listen or pay attention as well as the dogs. They also think they are consistent in their habits. Humans minimize violence and trauma when they cause it. Humans also tend toward anthromorphising in a way that can make animals unhappy and even dangerous at times. Kevin is more patient than I am. He can somehow make the owners understand the dog/human relationship. I applaud both, Toya and all the great helpers at Love Ur K9. read more

Toya, Kevin, Mel and the rest of the Love Ur K9 team have changed our lives! Our German Shepherd puppy was struggling with leash aggression and other problem behaviors. They helped us gain confidence, build trust and credibility to establish leadership, and turned our girl in to the best dog ever! Sometimes you need help turning your good intentions into the desired outcomes. The Love Ur K9 team taught us, and our puppy, how to do just that. Working with this team has ensured we will have a wonderful relationship with our dog for years to come. 1000 stars! read more

The best dog training my pup has received. I tried a few different ones when I first got my puppy, then I was referred to Kevin and Toya from a trusted dog owner and friend, as well as the dog rescue I got my puppy from. They have taught me so much about owning and training a dog. I did the board and train for 6 days. I would also do hour private classes as well as leave my dog for the day and then have a mini class at the end of the day. With so many ways to learn and grow with your dog, I think everyone could benefit from their services. Brilliant and very kind team who has helped my dog gain confidence. We even go back for a refresher course, now and then. I can't recommend them enough! read more

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Love, love ur k9. We had an aggressive boxer who was COMPLETELY turned around with Kevin and LaToyas training, care and guidance. We were close to loosing our dog who we loved and loved us but was inappropriate with others. Their training gave him a quality life because their effective training enabled us to trust his behavior and take him everywhere with us. read more

Kevin and Latoya are amazing trainers (of both dogs and their people!) and everything they do comes from a place of kindness and love backed by really profound technical knowledge. They take the time to hear your concerns and learn about your dog and their environment and their approach is always about getting you the dog you want. No bs, no jargon, no new age stuff. They are super practical and super efficient in shaping behaviors that are causing problems. They are also super honest and forthright and are not all about money. I've had experience with other trainers and these guys are for sure the best and easiest to work with. read more

Where to start! We are first time Australian Cattle Dog Owners (Thumper!), and we knew we needed to find the best trainers in the area, mostly for us and partly for our dog. Kevin and Toya are everything and more. Shortly after getting Thumper, we left him with Kevin and Toya for a bootcamp. He was a new dog when we got him back. Over the past 2 years, Thumper has frequented Love Ur K9 group classes, specialty sessions, and more. We're able to bring him on trips, take him to restaurants, and have him roam freely around friends and their kids. Anyone with an ACD knows how much energy they have and how much patience and time they require. Kevin and Toya taught us so many ways to work with our dog at home which has been amazing for him and for us. More importantly, Kevin and Toya have become part of our family. They're incredible people who truly love what they do and how they do it. We trust them immensely and recommend them to anyone and everyone! read more

Love Ur K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Latoya, Kevin and the team are absolutely fantastic! My 2 year old golden retriever would NOT get in the car. Every little trip was a struggle and I found myself walking him everywhere I wanted to take him. I tried 3 other trainers before finding LoveUrK9. Nothing worked or even came close. In just 2 weeks, my dog is better behaved and he jumped in the car on his own today! It seriously almost brought me to tears. I can't recommend LoveUrK9 enough...I only wish I found them sooner. read more

Love Ur K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

We feel so fortunate to have found Kevin, Toya and their team at Love Ur K9! They helped us understand the new behaviors that our three year old golden retriever was exhibiting...they listened to our concerns and targeted what we needed to work on and we saw results so quickly. Our strong-willed Monte was always eager to go to training so we knew he was receiving such positive reinforcement while in their care. We especially love that they consider Monte as part of their 'pack for life' and we continue to gain such valuable training and tips through their group classes. We highly recommend Love Ur K9 and are so thrilled with the training we (and Monte) received! read more

literally, the best decision we could have made (after adopting our rescue) was bring her to toya and kevin. sammie did a 4 weeks program, with drop off 3 days a week and we have seen so much improvement in her leash manners, stranger danger reactivity and small dog aggression. the trainers there really loved her! and as her humans, we also learned a ton and are becoming better leaders. we are so grateful to love ur k9 for giving all of us confidence! read more

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Toya and Kevin are the best! In addition to training our puppy well, they take the extra time to really care for all their dogs and make helpful suggestions such as what food to give them, best leashes for training, beds etc. The love they give will always be remembered by our puppy and us. I highly recommend the board and train program starting with crate training at 8-weeks old. Having a new puppy sleep through the night is a game changer! read more

Love Ur K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Love Ur K9 is the best in the biz! Kevin and Latoya are truly the best at their craft, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my little guy! read more

Love Ur K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Latoya, Kevin and staff were amazing with our 8 month old female shepherd . My intent was to get basics ready to move on to therapy training. She listens to all commands and is so willing to please. could not have done this without all of their support. i recommend their training for any dog owner. so professional and knowledgeable .. AB read more

THE BEST!!! This may be long but it is a testament on how amazing Kevin, Toya, and the team at Love Ur K9 are. We started at home 1:1 training with Toya when our giant breed puppy was just 12 weeks old and we are so happy we did. We set goals with them from the beginning and after each session we were given homework to work towards the goals. Once our pup finally had all his vaccinations we were able to start training with them at their facility. I genuinely cannot recommend them enough. They are so kind, patient (with the dogs and their owners ;) ), loving, and knowledgeable. Our dog gets so excited when he gets out of the car to go into training. They also offer boarding which was incredibly helpful for when we were on vacation but didn't want to lose track of our progress. Having a puppy can be incredibly difficult to navigate without professional help (we felt like we were going crazy the first few weeks before Love Ur K9) and we are so happy to have found them. If you are a new dog parent, or a dog parent who wants a little more help when it comes to getting your dog to the best version of themselves, go see Love Ur K9!!!! read more

I am thoroughly impressed with Love Ur K9. The structure and dedication is beyond anything I've ever experienced. Latoya, Kevin and the rest of team are patient, firm yet kind and get results! Such a phenomenal foundation is set and the "homework" is not overwhelming, which keeps the training running smoothly at home. I cannot believe the improvement in my dog! read more

After a year of consistency Oliver (who is people and dog aggressive) is now able to play and be pet by all of the staff in the facility and even was able to play fetch with Gavin! This is a HUGE stride for Ollie dog! I am so thankful for all of the work that Kevin, Latoya, (owners of Love ur K9) and Logan (who is a handler)have put in with Oliver. Not only has it given me a sense of normalcy and being able to walk Oliver in public places I am now a confident leader to Oliver. Please see the progression in the attached photos. read more

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While our french bulldog puppy had undergone a few training classes, the lessons did not seem to stick, and we were in search of a better option. While out for a walk, we stopped a woman who was practicing some training techniques with her puppy. We were so impressed with the dog's skills and then learned her secret formula...Love Ur K9 training with Toya and Kevin Morris . I immediately called and scheduled a consultation. After the first meeting with Kevin and a follow-up call with Toya, we knew it would be a great fit. Our puppy came out of the two week intensive program with a very strong foundation, and we saw instant, positive changes. Moreover, the follow-up sessions with Toya and Kevin have been invaluable both for us and for our puppy. They have trained my husband and I, along with our puppy, as a team. Toya and Kevin are knowledgeable, calm, confident, patient, and most importantly, compassionate. For follow-up visits and overnight stays, our puppy continues to be thrilled to see them, and they treat him like a member of their family. Our puppy always looks forward to these visits! They are extremely responsive via phone and text and are happy to answer any of our questions...we feel so comfortable knowing that we have this amazing resource.  We've now had the privilege of working with Toya and Kevin for almost a year, and we look forward to a long relationship with this outstanding team! We can't say enough amazing things about them, their approach and their program. The results truly speak for themselves! read more

We had Keven & Latoya train our Wheaten Terrier puppy, Shea. Not only is she the best trained dog in our neighborhood, but WE received great training too! She is now 3 years old and recently she was attacked by a neighbor dog. I wasn't sure how to handle her fear from the incident. Latoya came right over and helped us restore Shea's confidence. They are always there when we need assistance. We've boarded Shea with them numerous times and it's heartening to me that Shea is always joyful and excited to see them.... confirming to me that she is well taken care of with love. We are so thankful for their professionalism, knowledge and tender care of our fur baby. We receive compliments on Shea's behavior wherever we go. Keven & Latoya make a great team and if we could give them 6 stars, we would! read more

Kevin and Toya not only do a great job of training our puppy, but also worked with us to reinforce the skills our guy learned. Kevin was referred to Us to assist in helping to get our pup to sleep thru the night without crying. Not only did he solve that problem in less than a week, so we could sleep peacefully, he was also able to potty train him. It is easy to see the love Kevin and Toya have for each dog. They quickly built a bond to the point that our guy is excited to see them and learn new things. Kevin's calm presence helps the most active pup relax and whenever Toya speaks with our guy, he immediately obeyed. I highly recommend them to help with both basic and advanced dog training. We continue to work with them on more advanced training. Our dog loves it! read more

We could not be happier with the training we received. I wish I could give more than 5 stars! We started working with them when we brought our new puppy home and it was the best decision we made. They truly understand and love dogs. If you have ever thought about seeking training - no matter what your dog's age - you need to work with Toya and Kevin. They are the best! read more

We took our 1yr old PANDEMIC puppy to Kevin and Toya because he was not social and wasn't ready for daycare or boarding. They took our puppy from being unruly to a model citizen in a matter of weeks. They both had fantastic skills in training our dog and us as well. He now goes to daycare and is boarded from time to time without any problems. He's great out in public and is a fantastic walking partner. He's become "that" dog you love having around. We're so happy to have found Love UR K9. We highly recommend them and give referrals to folks asking how we got such a well trained dog. read more

Love Ur K-9 has trained our sons dog to be a service dog, to travel with and bring Her everywhere he goes. We just went on our first trip on an airplane. She was phenominal. Everyone commented on what a great service dog she was. Additional to being great at the airport and on airplane, She was perfect ( my sons words) in restaurants , and stores , and everywhere we took her. We recommend " Love ur K9" to everyone who wants their dogs, professionally trained. They are fantastic. You Will never find a better master trainer than Kevin Morris. read more

Kevin and Toya are both amazing ! We took our rescue pittie to them for a few weeks of training and he learned so much. I'm definitely going to be bringing him back to continue his service dog training. The love and encouragement they give to their dogs is the best! The perfect mixture of love and discipline. I highly recommend if you're looking to get your dog trained. read more

After reading your replies with Kevin, I'm writing about Duke from my point of view. When I picked Duke up from your establishment in the afternoon, he was always in a crate. I wonder how often he was allowed out? In a matter of 3 weeks, he refused to go into his crate at home, a place he used to find safe. Where he would have his toys and treats, take naps. It seems as if you used crate time as a punishment. You told us the muzzle came with his training and that you would have it the first week. Training started Monday, June 14 and you didn't have it. The second week you were gone, turning over his training to your jr trainer, not experienced with aggressive dogs. Third week came and went with no muzzle. We even asked you multiple times if we should get it, you said no. Always! You mention company attire. I saw you, Toya and your employees in sweats, leggings, jeans and tshirts. As of business cards, those are the ones you gave us, less than a year ago. How often do you need to change? We went to you for help on a couple issues, coming away with many more.. read more

We are so grateful to Kevin and Latoya. We rescued a stubborn cute dog and they really helped train us and our pup. They are great at listening to what we wanted and worked very patiently with us and our dog. They went above and beyond! We get compliments all the time now on how well trained our dog is. read more

Kevin is an amazing trainer. One of our issues was leash pulling with our husky and labradoodle and now I can take them both out together on walks. Life with our pups is so much more enjoyable. Kevin is a life saver and has taught me the skills to be the leader of my pack. read more

Love Ur K9 - Pet Training Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I walked in the first day and saw all the other well behaved dogs and thought "my dog will never be able to do that". Now my dog is one of them! These guys are the best are really care about the dogs and the dog parents! read more

Love Ur K9 is amazing! Enrolled my very sweet but very willful golden retriever Rey in Love Ur K9's service dog program and have seen such a transformation over the past year.  Kevin, Toya, and staff's patience and dedication has helped Rey excel at learning and understanding what's required of her as a service dog.  Instead of arguing, negotiating, and begging Rey to do what I ask and risking bodily harm (pre-training), I now have a trusted companion I can go anywhere with.  Whether it's navigating LAX airport, a crowded shopping mall, the Hermosa Beach pier on a weekend, or anywhere in between, I have full confidence in Rey's training and ability while still being able to throw a ball around or a squeaky toy in her off time and see the same fun-loving puppy from 3 years ago.  Through both group and private training, Love Ur K9 has also trained me and my parents to become better handlers and with lessons/techniques that we will use from here on out.  While service dog training is a commitment and a lot of hard work, you are in one of the best and most capable hands with Love Ur K9!  Would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

We gave our Great Dane 11 week old puppy to Kevin 4 years ago. We had previously owned and raised a Doberman so this was our second go around. Things didn't go very well with our Doberman, because like most humans, we had no idea how to work with a dog. Thus, in preparation for our Great Dane, we read multiple books and specifically studied everything we could of Ceasar Milan the "dog whisperer". Because our Doberman had many behavioral issues, we really wanted to do things better with our Great Dane so we followed everything we could from what we studied. We thought we were prepared, but after 2 weeks of having our Great Dane, we felt lost and many problems seemed to be arising. So a friend recommended Kevin to us and that's when we gave our puppy to him for a week of training. Kevin's method stood out among all the other "dog training" we knew of. Not just the tools and systems he implements, but at the time he would take the dog for the whole week with him. There were other dogs being trained at the same time so it was perfect for dog socialization and learning from the other dogs. We had a list of behaviors we were worried about including, but not limited to, resource protecting, growling, chewing, not walking on a leash, non responsive to commands (that supposedly the books we read said would work), what we thought was aggression (though Kevin explained puppy's don't have aggression at that age), etc...etc.. When we picked our puppy up we literally couldn't believe the transformation. All behaviors were changed or at least modified to the point where we would know how to continue the training. And that is where Kevin really separated himself. As part of the package, Kevin made 3 home visits to OUR house post his week of training. He did this 2, 4, and 6 weeks later respectively. Kevin was teaching US the methods and systems, and also needed to see how our puppy was responding to us in our environment. I had never heard of any trainer doing this and it was game changer. In addition to this, Kevin was always available to calls I repeatedly made with questions. I am a coach in my professional life so my wife and I were probably a little over the top at trying to continue the training, and Kevin TO THIS DAY still helps us whenever we have a random questions some 4 years later. Kevin's wife Latoya also trains the dogs, and this seemed super valuable to us as clients because we knew if Kevin couldn't be doing something Latoya was always available. We learned that no matter what you read or watch on television, nothing can substitute what Kevin teaches you. His method is incredibly simple, from the routine to get the dog to be in a down stay, to using solely positive re-enforcement (not treats! LOVE THIS because your dog learns to want to please you instead of becoming dependent on resources that have strong pull), to a one word command for any behavior you don't want your dog to do (makes it so simple for the owners and the dog!), to the awesome fact that you can love your dog up, play with them (many trainers don't allow this), and cuddle with them. He taught us that it's ok to do this and still have positive control over your dogs behavior. I will end this review with two things that stand out even more than everything I've already wrote. 1) Kevin and Latoya and my wife and I became friends throughout this process because they are such great people and studs. We keep in touch still to this day! 2) We moved away shortly after our training with Kevin, only to return 3.5 years later. We were wondering about some behavioral changes our dog was showing at a local dog park and Kevin showed up to take a look for us. Our dog, Atlas, hadn't seen Kevin in over 3 years in any capacity. And from what was probably 150 yards away while Kevin was walking up to the entrance of the dog park, Atlas went into a FULL sprint towards him, and spent the next 15 minutes going nuts and playing and hugging and loving on Kevin. My wife and I literally could not believe what a connection Atlas had to Kevin 3 years later. And I think this just speaks to how talented Kevin is as a trainer, and the impact he can have on your dogs life. Atlas has been a balanced, trained, loving dog his entire life. And we owe it all to Kevin and Latoya. We have moved away again now ha! But when we get another dog (and we will soon) we will either fly Kevin out to work with our puppy or find a way to bring it to him to work with. No question. That's the impact Kevin had on our life and our puppies life. Kevin is the REAL "dog whisperer"! read more