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    James Q.

    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.

    Toya with my 6-month old Husky mix Arrow. Amazing team at Love Ur K9!
    Joel R.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    Emma H.

    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

    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!

    Enjoying the view out our living doors and NOT barking at all
    Grace L.

    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!!!

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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.

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    Tim, or as my doggies and I like to call him, "Mister Tim," is a lifesaver! His training works,…read moreand he's changed our lives for the better. If your dog's behavior is causing you stress or worry, call Tim today. He's the perfect person to help you. My doggie was found on the street when she was little and had scratches and scars as a puppy from being beaten up by other dogs. She understandably had a lot of fear aggression toward other doggos. When I got her when she was 6 months old, she would bark, lunge, and generally act like the apocalypse was coming every time we saw another doggo on leash. It got to the point where I dreaded walks with her. We found Mister Tim on Yelp, and he started helping us. He was quick to respond, always on time, and easy to schedule appointments with. As a single woman, he always made me feel safe, and was always professional. He came up with techniques to help us that were specific to my dog, not generic stuff that you find on YouTube. He was also so understanding and gentle with my pup. He quickly became one of her favorite humans. We took lessons with Mister Tim on and off for about 5 months. 2 years later, my pup is able to walk, sit, heel, and interact with other dogs on-leash in a calm and safe way. We get compliments from strangers multiple times a day on how well-behaved she is. What she has learned has even transferred to her interactions with other animals, like the cats at her pet sitter's house. What I find most important is that the things Tim taught us continue to be helpful, and my doggie continues to improve over time. At this point, her behavior is way better than anything I ever thought I could expect of her. Thank you, Mister Tim, for helping us!

    We had such a wonderful experience with Tim during Coco's 10-day Advanced Obedience training! From…read morethe very beginning, Tim was kind, experienced, patient, and genuinely caring with Coco. Because of his calm and positive approach, Coco was always excited whenever it was time for his lessons. Since the training was done privately in our home, we were also able to see how attentive and happy Coco was whenever Tim came through the door. He also helped Coco learn how to behave appropriately and interact with other dogs at the park. Before his training, Coco was often scared and hesitant whenever we took him to the park. Now he is more confident around other dogs. Seeing that change has been amazing for us! We are very grateful to Tim for his patience, expertise, and dedication to Coco. You can truly tell that he loves what he does and understands dogs very well. We highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for an experienced, professional, patient, and compassionate dog trainer. We couldn't be happier with Coco's progress! Thank you, Tim, for helping our little Coco become a more confident and well-behaved dog!

    The Noble Dog Trainer - Suka a pit mix working on her reactivity during a pack walk

    The Noble Dog Trainer

    (7 reviews)

    I adopted my dog, Marty, from the Carson Animal Shelter and immediately realized he was reactive…read moretoward dogs and people. I worked with several trainers, but once we met Courtney, we knew she was the perfect fit for us! It's only been a few weeks, and I've already seen so much progress. We went from barking and screaming at every single thing that moved to just whining briefly and then continuing our walk. It used to be extremely stressful to walk Marty, but now I feel so much more confident and know how to set boundaries. Courtney is incredibly communicative and patient, which has made such a difference in learning how to manage Marty's reactivity. She truly loves the dogs she works with, and you can tell how dedicated and supportive she is. I also love that so many of her clients are women--it made me feel even more comfortable from the start. I genuinely recommend Courtney if you're looking for any type of dog training. She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and helpful! Thank you, Courtney! :)

    Courtney has been an incredible dog trainer and a huge help for both me and my dogs. She is…read moreknowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about the dogs she works with. I adopted a reactive corgi 3 years ago and he has and continues to make tremendous progress with Courtney as our trainer. I now have a 2 year old large dog and she has been instrumental in him becoming a great go every where dog! I highly recommend Courtney to anyone looking for a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated dog trainer. Working with her has been one of the best investments I've made for my dog.

    Love Ur K9 Training & Daycare - pet_training - Updated September 2026

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