Tegan and LuckyPup SoCal have been amazing and so helpful in their training. I love their approach and their work has been truly tremendous with our dog and working with his prey drive. Tegan went above and beyond to check in with us after training sessions, give us clear feedback on our dog's behavior and provide training tools that not only work, but make sense and are relatively simple to work on day after day. And like I said, they work!! Clear results and improvements with our pup. They're training is why our dog went from a foster to a forever :) Can't recommend them enough and will be coming back to them when needed! Thank you!! read more

We are so glad we found Alex & Tegan Of Lucky Pup Socal! We had never really left our "big guy" but with Alex & Tegan they instantly knew what was required with "Cosmo our German Shepherd", & made us feel reassured he was in the right hands. Both Alex & Tegan are extremely experienced Dog trainers and understood Cosmo instantly, being a shepherd we are always weary of people not knowing how to behave around him. We left Cosmo with Alex & Tegan for three weeks whilst we went back to the UK. Tegan messaged me daily sent photos and reassured me that Cosmo was settled. I could see he was happy and I could relax knowing he was being very well cared for. If you are looking for someone to take care of your fury baby I would definitely recommend Alex & Tegan. we will be using them regularly. Thank you for taking care of Cosmo. read more

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What an amazing service! I cannot say enough about LuckyPup SoCal and their unique approach to dog training! We adopted our Lily through a local rescue. She was a 14 week pup Sheppard/wippit mix and we did not know how to handle her. As previous dog owners (currently we have two senior dogs we also adopted as pups) we thought we could manage this large breed dog. We quickly learned otherwise and became overwhelmed. We tried to house train her, but increasingly learned her high energy was unmanageable. In a household with kids, our children consistently kept getting jumped on and Lily became destructive with furniture, toys, rugs, clothing...you name it! Our backyard became a land mine with all the holes she was digging, and our senior dogs were being challenged by her unstoppable energy. She has a wonderful demeanor and is very sweet, but we needed help! We contacted our Rescue organization and were referred to Alex and Teagan, LuckyPup SoCal owners. I reached out and spoke directly to Teagan and she made me feel so at ease. She was encouraging and caring and quickly made me feel comfortable to know that our concerns were manageable. We discussed our options and opted for the full tier support. Lily went to puppy camp at LuckyPup for 4 weeks and during that time Alex and Teagan regularly gave us updates on her progress. They made us feel confident with their approach to training. Alex and Teagan learned and figured out the trigger points for our pup and reset them. Along the way, Alex and Teagan set the right expectations for us and what we needed to do to be successful in Lily's re-integration into our family. As part of their program, they also trained our family (Grandma, Kids, and parents), which I found to be just as important as training our Lily. Upon the completion of puppy camp, Alex dropped her off at our house and he spent many in home sessions with our family to bring us up to speed and re-learn Lily's triggers to help us and her. We learned how to keep her calm, listen and act on our commands. It has been a learning experience for us, but through 2-way positive behavior reinforcement methods that both Alex and Teagan shared with us, we now have a lovable sweet little girl who continues to grow and give us love. We play with her, our senior dogs are patience with her, there are no food wars between our pups, she listens, we go on bike rides and she is fully house trained too! Alex has gone above and beyond by giving us recommendations that will work for Lily, and is always available to answer our questions. LuckyPup has been such a blessing in our lives and their approach to helping our Lily has been our best experience. I would highly recommend LuckyPup SoCal any time and we have already referred them to a few friends. Thank you Alex and Teagan for offering peace in our home and for always being available with assistance, care, and guidance. We will come back for help when I get my Bernadooodle! read more

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I have a 6 year old lab/shepherd mix named Daxter that I adopted when he was about 1yr old from the Washington DC ASPCA. Soon after, his fear aggression surfaced for many things - vehicles, machinery, people staring or carrying objects/packs or wearing hats/large clothing, other animals, dogs, opening/closing of doors, large objects/shadows. Likely due to lack of dog socialization, he was once ganged up on at a dog park, and also bitten by a highly aggressive dog before I removed him from dog parks completely. Eventually, he became so fearful, any trigger would immediately result in relentless lunging and snarling. I had gone through several trainers in the past, some, to my regret, using negative punishment (ie. prong collars, e collars) which made it worse, and one using positive reinforcement which had done wonders, however was highly food dependent, seemed to require more and more sessions, and still could not overcome his greatest fears of dog/animal reactivity and sudden sounds/movements like hallway doors before the trainer moved away. Since then, Dax and I had been at a standstill, walking at strange hours just to avoid his numerous triggers. Any attempts at finding another trainer usually ended with disillusionment, feeling as if I was just another number in a long list of clients and that everything was based around time or pricing. I was recommended LuckyPup SoCal by a close friend who knew just how much Dax and I have gone through. Though skeptical at first, I decided to make the call and was sure glad I did. Right off the bat, Alex and Tegan were focused on Daxter and our goals as human and companion rather than clients. Their passion for each dog they care for is clearly evident, and I never have had trainers who check in on us between sessions as often or as attentively. They make it clear that they are always just a txt or call, or even a visit, away, and I never feel as if I'm left fending on my own. On top of that, I am based up in the Valley, whereas they are down nearer to OC, a concern of mine that they've made clear is a non-issue. Nothing ever feels time-limited or transactional, and Daxter has already made great strides after one session (again, not timed) and a week of training! In fact, his impulse control has improved so much that it has already bled into other facets of life. After accidentally dropping a huge bowl of cooked food (complete with loads of chicken) and being too surprised to yell my usual "leave it!," I looked up to find Dax standing only a few feet away staring at the food, waiting. I was floored. This is a Lab we're talking about, mind you. I had long given up hope of ever having a dog to hike with again or take to outdoor pubs with friends and family, but the program also centers around pack walks and group outings to busy malls and restaurants. And with the strides Dax has already taken, I finally feel after years of fumbling and managing triggers, Dax will finally get the chance to become the truly joined-at-the-hip companion he's always wanted to be (seriously, this dog will follow you everywhere). All thanks to the lovely people at LuckyPup Socal. read more

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Update: after several months of training, Billie is such a wonderful dog now. We've been able to take her out to so many places we never thought would be possible because she no longer reacts negatively when she sees triggers. She knows when to turn off when told and hold herself back, thanks to the methods from Alex and Tegan. We have taken her hiking (where she saw easily over 30 dogs), Irvine spectrum, Sawtelle in West LA, UCLA, and so much more. Most impressive is that she can actually walk by active dog parks without barking and lunging. Overall I have noticed she's in a happier state of mind in the last weeks because she's no longer confused by what we want from her. She's doing the right things more and more so we no longer need to correct her, which as a results leads to happier walks and happier dog. If she does have an outburst, her recovery period is also much shorter, so that she doesn't redirect the energy onto something/someone else. Our relationship with her has greatly improved in that she trusts us to handle things, and listens to our commands without treats or hesitation. People have mistaken her as a service dog because she's so calm, and people are always surprised to find out she's only 15months old! We are so grateful for LuckyPup, and if you want to ask more, feel free to message me. read more

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My husband and I adopted Willow from a rescue in August 2019. The rescue told us she was very easygoing, loved by all the staff at the vet, and even told us that she might be a good candidate for a service dog! She truly was a delight at home, but after about 2 months, we began to realize that she was reactive to other dogs. The trainer from our group obedience class gave us some information and resources, and after a lot of reading and studying, we started to work on counter-conditioning. We were hopeful that it would be effective, because she was extremely food-motivated. Long story short, after 6 months, we saw essentially no improvement, other than in our own ability to avoid her triggers. We realized we needed professional help and started to look for a trainer. By a stroke of luck, I saw our friend's reactive dog hanging out with another dog on Instagram, and when we asked her about how this was possible, she directed us to LuckyPup! We have worked with Alex and Tegan 4 times now, and they're both so approachable and easy to talk to! Our many questions are always happily answered by text between sessions, and Tegan is always checking in on us to see how we're progressing. Most importantly, Willow has made huge improvements! The training is as much about teaching us how to communicate with Willow as it is about teaching Willow what behavior is expected of her. On our 2nd session, Willow was already able to walk (with some redirection) past a barking dog. On our 3rd session, Willow was able to walk by our side at Irvine Spectrum through the crowds and past several dogs-- this was huge because previously, she would freeze in fear and refuse to walk (or lunge and bark and have a meltdown). Our 4th session was a pack walk with other dogs, and I feel like this is such an important part of the training-- Willow gets to practice relaxation around other dogs in a controlled and supervised setting, and we get to meet other owners of reactive dogs! We finally feel like we're a little bit more in control of the situation when walking Willow, and not just constantly avoiding her triggers and bracing ourselves for a meltdown! We're so excited for future lessons and to watch Willow become a true companion dog :) read more

Just started training with Tegan last week and the changes in our dog, Dizzy are noticeable already. Tegan came to our house and, with confidence and personality, showed us the beginning foundational pieces of getting our pup aligned with our wishes for relaxed behavior. Dizzy was a rescue with high anxiety and insecurity and typically pulls on the leash. Within minutes Tegan has show us a simple exercise to begin teaching him to quiet his mind and "shut off" so that he could relax. We did our second lesson yesterday with a walk down our street and again within minutes Tegan had shown us a different side of our pup. He was walking along, watching her and of course needing some corrections, but he was more tuned in to us rather than distracted by the environment. Very excited to start pack walks in the coming weeks! Tegan is professional, knowledgeable and a delight to work with! read more

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This is the best company to train your dog with! I rescued my German shepherd boxer mix, Bolt, in May during Covid. LuckyPup has been able to help me make him the best boy! Even though he is 2, he has been able to learn the basic commands, stopped pulling on the leash with proper training, and has been able to go on some amazing adventures like paddle boarding! The one on one training helps Bolt and myself learn the tools in order for him to be calm inside my house as well as in public. The pack walks are great because Bolt is able to learn how to be calm in a very busy and stimulating situation. He still has lots of training ahead of him, but I am so thankful for all the progress he has made since training with Teagan and Alex. He is truly a different dog (for the better) than when I adopted him in May!! Honestly cannot be more thankful for LuckyPup! read more

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I have a ten month old golden retriever. I got her in December when she was just 10 weeks old. We were able to train her with treats very basic commands. Beginning in January she attended daycare 4-5 days a week. We also brought her to restaurants and really thought that she was being properly socialized. However, daycare taught her she can play with whatever dog whenever she wants. She became harder to walk on the leash and super eager to say hi to every dog we see. Unfortunately, Ellie's bark is much deeper and aggressive sounding than she actually is. I was avoiding other dogs on the street and walking her at weird hours. When COVID hit and I began working from home it just got worse. We have been working with Alex and Tegan since March (paused a little for coronavirus). Ellie is learning how to politely meet dogs and to not bark at the little ones. Ellie has made a lot of dog friends, stopped reacting to skateboards and bikes, and she even started off-leash training last week. We have been to a lot of local parks, the Irvine Spectrum, the outlets, and Alex and Tegan have done at home training. They really focus on real world situations and exposing Ellie to everything. LuckyPup focuses on understanding why the pup is doing what they are doing and how to properly address it. Ellie is the sweetest girl and now we can bring her wherever dogs are allowed. read more

Alex of Lucky Pup has been our trainer for 4 1/2 years now. His instincts and skill make it easy to understand what my dog is thinking and how he is going to react to difficult situations. Training with Alex has allowed us to include our dog in all kinds of activities without fear of how he will behave. Our dog is a joy to be around thanks to Alex's talents. We continue to attend pack walks. They give us an opportunity to continue our dogs training after the private sessions. They are invaluable because unlike many other trainers, you aren't left to fend for yourself once you've finished the training sessions. If you have issues, you can always talk to Alex. We are very grateful and we feel so lucky that we found him. read more

I have a very anxious Boston Terrier. After being attacked at the dog park several time, he has become very anxious and reactive to other dogs. It became so bad that i would have a hard time walking him wherever there are other dogs. Working with Alex has been a godsend. He has helped me work with Rigby and his anxieties, teaching me what to do and how to handle Rigby the correct way. Alex definatley knows what he is doing and has a very calming and confident way with dogs. I would highly recommend Lucky Pup to anyone. It has saved me and Rigby and given us our walks back. read more

My dog has always had some anxiety even though we started out with a great trainer. She was attacked on a walk near our home both at age 1 and then at 2 with the 2nd attack being a vicious one, which she luckily survived. I had worked with several trainers, who could calm her, but they didn't really help me figure out how I could work with her best. Alex and Tegan came into our lives and have given us a sense of security and mainly hope that we will be able to help her. We still have a long road ahead of us, but at least we're on a path and not alone. Thanks to Joey and team!!! read more

I have an angry little mutt who's wanting to fight about any dog his precious little eyes catch, to the point where I have to block his view of the other dog(s). But since training with Alex, he's starting to become accustomed to being around other big dogs. Alex is a great coach, showcasing his dog training skills, along with being welcoming of new clients. So is Tegan, she's great. 10/10 would recommend. read more