Steve at One Day Dog Training is truly one of the most special and remarkable people I have ever…read morehad the privilege of learning from, and an absolute delight to spend a day with. I have decades of experience fostering dogs and personally adopting many of my own, and over the years I've worked with a wide range of trainers. Without question, Steve is in a league entirely of his own. His talent, intuition, and depth of understanding when it comes to dogs is extraordinary. He doesn't just train dogs; he teaches humans how to truly understand them. What made the experience even more unforgettable was the joy he brought into the day. We laughed constantly. At one point my cheeks genuinely hurt from hours of smiling and laughter. And yet, amid all of that warmth and humor, we walked away with an incredibly clear, grounded, and practical understanding of his methods and a deep sense of confidence in our ability to apply them. Steve's approach is refreshingly doable: just five minutes of training per day, paired with his ongoing availability as a resource. That combination alone feels invaluable. We literally just completed our training day today, so I plan to update this review in a few months with more detail about long-term ease of execution and results with our dog, Griffin. But one thing I feel compelled to share now is this: throughout the entire day, even while Griffin was dramatically protesting (vocally, and with flair), Steve remained calm, steady, and completely unfazed. Griffin didn't love everything he was being asked to do, but he clearly adored Steve. He never cowered, never shut down, never showed fear. That level of trust speaks volumes. At one point, I asked Steve about scheduling an additional training day for one of our other dogs. His response was thoughtful, sensible, and deeply ethical: he told me it wouldn't be necessary. He explained that the principles I was learning with Griffin would absolutely apply to our other dogs as well, and that he'd be more than happy to answer questions along the way. That moment really matters to me because it so clearly reflects that Steve is driven by genuine passion and care for people and dogs, not by squeezing every possible dollar out of his clients. I also want to wholeheartedly acknowledge Tasha, who was incredibly kind, responsive, and compassionate throughout the scheduling process. We had to cancel our original training day due to a traumatic injury our other dog, Enzo, sustained: a spinal stroke. Tasha immediately offered to refund our deposit without hesitation. When I shared that I still very much wanted to work with Steve, she later went out of her way to find us an earlier date than originally offered after I asked to be notified of any cancellations. That level of care and humanity meant so much during a really difficult time. I am profoundly grateful for Steve and his entire team. This was one of the most positive, affirming, and empowering experiences I've ever had as a dog guardian. If you're looking for the best, congratulations. You have found it with One Day Dog Training!

Amazing Dog Training session with Steve Miles of One Day Dog Training today!…read more My husband and I were "beside ourselves" with the incessant barking, lack of focus, dog walking struggles behavior that Finn (1 1/2 yr old) Maltipoo had started displaying over the past 6 months. We had tried various tactics, treats to rid Finn of his "bad habits" We were referred to One Day Dog Training through some close friends who had worked with Steve to train their 2 dogs. From the start.. Finn really took to Steve. Steve is personable, knowledgeable, and patient. His love for dogs is felt. He put our minds at ease from the start. Through the training, Steve took time to teach us how to better understand dog behavior and how we can better communicate what we want our dog to do...It was very enlightening. It was an education for us and Finn! At the end of our 3 hour session, we were really amazed to see a transformed young dog. We are soooo proud of Finn. The 3 of us have learned so much! Thank You, Steve!

Dan is a wonderful trainer. He is very patient and not only does he train your dog, he also…read moreteaches you on how to train your furbaby! I love the fact that he is super responsive, even when I have random questions anytime. Would totally recommend him! He also makes sure to organize pup socials which really help a dog with the socializing skills! It is worth the money to have your pup trained sooner than later ! :)

We are so grateful to have found Dan! Our 5 month old pup Loki absolutely adores him and his gentle…read morebut firm approach has worked wonders for us. Dan's valuable training techniques helped us (and continue to help us) immensely as we tried to welcome our 8-week old German Shepherd pup into our family and set us up for success early on. We feel so much more confident handling our pup with Dan's training and coaching. We particularly love Dan's positive reinforcement methods which don't require any additional tools or gadgets and come in handy at home indoors or outdoors. Besides being an awesome trainer for our pup, Dan is a wonderful person in general, and our whole family has benefited from our valuable interactions with him during his training sessions and puppy socials. We signed up for the 8-week package and are enjoying every minute of it! Dan organizes biweekly puppy socials which are a great complement to his training as well. We can't say enough positive things about Dan. We highly recommend Dan and his training approach to anyone who wants to know their pet deeply and form a fruitful, loving and long-lasting relationship with their pup/dog.

Josh at Bark Busters West has been absolutely outstanding. He has worked with my dog and me for the…read morepast two years, and the difference he has made has been remarkable. When I first brought my dog home, he was a recent rescue, very undisciplined, and difficult to handle. Josh immediately understood that the training needed to involve both of us -- not just my dog, but me as well. He taught me how to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle my dog with confidence and consistency. Over the past two years, we have met with Josh in person more than a dozen times, and he has always been available by text or phone whenever I needed guidance. That kind of support is rare and incredibly valuable. The transformation in my dog has been amazing. He is now well behaved, much calmer, and far easier to manage. It is obvious that Josh truly loves dogs and has a real passion for helping them. When you watch him work, you can see how much he cares. I honestly think Josh has become my dog's favorite friend. I highly recommend Josh and Bark Busters West to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and committed dog trainer.

Josh is absolutely phenomenal with dogs. I loved how he uses non-food reinforcement and how ethical…read morehe is with animals. He is a former education professional and he brings the most humanistic approach with animals while giving a plethora of resources and plan along the way. He showed us tangible rewards within our first session and the most notable moments being my dog behaving as I passed through to grab my cup of coffee and also her manners as we were walking around and with creating ranging proximity to enable her to understand walking versus exploring. Definitely would recommend supporting this small business owner here locally!

Top-notch lessons--we truly appreciated the guidance and insights we received in every class…read more I sincerely feel that Jamie and Alex are solid instructors. They're both very observant and concise, and you strike a great balance between recognizing what each pup and owner need in the moment while still keeping the class moving forward smoothly. We always left feeling like we had more than a few valuable things to work on between classes.

I don't recommend. It's just another group dog training. I…read morelike the Sirius training method a lot, but I didn't think it was anything unique or different. Rather, I left the last classroom feeling like we were failed. We attended two sets of training for 10 sessions. The trainer talked to me and my dog only a few times during the 2nd series. I felt it was a waste. Won't come back.

We have left our dog Star with Samantha several times, for up to a couple weeks at a time. He now…read more_loves_ her. We sometimes suspect that he likes being at her place more than he likes being at home. Samantha has always been great about providing us with regular updates and photos. She has a backyard where he can run around and relieve himself. But most important, she's so caring -- she would sometimes even ask us how he's doing after he came home. So we always have complete faith that she will make sure he's well taken care of.

YOUR DOG WILL BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF…read more When I first took stitch to Samantha , of course I was hesitant, but when I came to pick him up, he did not want to leave. For me, that was a great sign that he created a bond with another person. I usually drop my dog off four times a week and so far the same thing he does not want to leave. Samantha is such a kind soul. She loves the animals and she loves what she does and you can definitely tell she has experience with all breeds, and most importantly, she knows dogs, body language, which is hard to find with somebody, my dog is a blue heeler pitbull mix and people don't know how to handle his behavior and know how to recognize when he's having a temper tantrum. Samantha is definitely experienced and seasoned. She knows how to take care of large dog breeds pit bulls pretty much all dog breeds. For my people out there who are looking for someone who can manage pitbull behavior, and actually find someone to take care of their pitbull She is the person. I don't want to give my business to anyone else, because not only does my dog have a great relationship with her in a bond as well. Have a great relationship with her. She is so kind like I said before and very understanding. There's been times where I forgot my dogs essentials and she already had it , she's such a wonderful person and she's doing so many good things such as training and keeping up with the regiment I have my dog on she takes the dogs to the dog park and overall she make sure that they are very happy.

I'm coming out of the dead to leave this review because I hope it helps someone who is thinking…read moreabout seeking professional training for their dog(s). We are not new dog owners and with our previous dog, we lived the best life - traveling across US and Canada, flying on planes, staying in hotels, dining at Michelin star restaurants, going to work at the office, walking off leash, etc - with zero professional training. He actually was a puppy school drop out! We learned that all dogs are different and with our new pups, we needed help on dealing with behavioral issues like reactivity. Through positive reinforcement, Amy coached us on how to loose leash walk our dogs in heel position. She also showed us how to do "place" work, use spatial pressure and how to get our dogs to focus on us around distractions. We also learned how to turn up our praising game verbally and with treats! Trainings were mainly at Butcher Park which is a very high pressure environment given the amount of dogs at any given time. It really put us to the test and honestly, we were challenged! It's hard work. We had homework after each lesson, but we committed to practicing in between lessons. We weren't perfect but we always showed up ready to learn, and to give and receive feedback each time with the goal of growing and improving. We ended up doing "board and train" for both of our dogs (one at a time) and we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. We needed a jumpstart and Amy gave us the knowledge and tools to set us up for how we want to live our lives with our French bulldogs. She truly loves dogs and wants the best for them and their owners. We highly recommend Amy!

I hardly ever leave reviews, but I want to give hope to anyone who is struggling with their dog and…read morefeeling frustrated and helpless. The first year with my golden retriever, Luka, was extremely hard. He was a mouthy dog who had zero boundaries at home or outside. He would get excited or frustrated and grab/bite onto my shoes or clothes daily. Walking him became an impossible task because he was extremely dog-reactive, and he dragged me a couple of times while trying to chase another dog. Walking him also became a two-person job, with someone always on the lookout for other dogs so we could turn the other way. He also began to resource guard and snapped at my dad twice.. I had already spent thousands on another trainer and didn't have much success. I began to feel like this was just what life with Luka would be like forever. It got to the point where I felt scared of him, and the life I was giving him out of that fear wasn't fair to him. So I decided to try and get help one last time. I found Lori's page and after reading the reviews I became hopeful again. I took Luka in for an evaluation, and Lori recommended their board-and-train program. I can't thank Chelsea and Lori enough for everything they've done. I've learned so much about Luka, how to manage different situations, and how to better understand his behavior. We had training lessons throughout his board-and-train stay and afterward, because we are the ones who need most of the training! Chelsea did an amazing job with Luka. At home, Luka is unrecognizable in the best way. We can actually go on adventures outside without being terrified that we won't be able to handle him. Those who knew Luka before his stay and see him now always comment on how well he is doing. I cannot recommend Lori Hamilton's Dog training enough to anyone who feels like they've tried everything and is feeling discouraged. I am so thankful because it finally feels like Luka and I can start living life and enjoying everything around us.

Like the other satisfied clients who have written reviews for Vicky, I really can't say enough…read morepositive things about her. She obviously adores our elderly (more than 15 years old) chocolate Lab Maggie, and is adored in return. Maggie is moving more slowly than she used to, doesn't see very well, and is struggling with idiopathic vestibular disorder so she can't walk as far or as often as she used to, but she always perks up when she hears Vicky's voice and loves to stay with her. I can't recommend My Wonder Dog highly enough! Like all pet owners, we want someone who loves our pets as much as we do to look after them when we're away, and Vicky so clearly loves animals, it's just reassuring to know our sweet Maggie is well looked after when we're out of town. Thanks Vicky!

I truly CANNOT say enough positive things about Vicky and My Wonder Dog Dog Training. I have had…read moremany dogs over the years, and ONE SINGLE puppy class with Vicky taught me more than all of the other puppy classes I have ever attended COMBINED. Her positive training methods, her knowledge of dog behavior, their growth and development, and emphasis on the partnership between dog and human is unparalleled. She emphasizes the use of high value rewards when training your dog... and it WORKS. Everything she says just clicks, I don't know how else to explain it. I love how she models how to work with your dog, she really teaches you how to cue in to your dog's body language and use strategies to help motivate them to WANT to listen and respond to you. Her experience is incredible, it honestly seems like she has worked in every facet of animal care and has worked with all sorts of animals with all types of behaviors. It was clear from the moment that I met Vicky that she is so passionate and absolutely loves what she does. Honestly, attending puppy class and now moving on to puppy preschool is one of the things I look forward to most every week. It's an amazing experience to not only raise a puppy, but raise one that is well behaved and have such an incredible and positive relationship with them. I have gotten so many compliments on my puppy Skye's behaviors when out in public, and she's only 6 months old. Every time she gets a compliment, I immediately tell them about Vicky and My Wonder Dog Dog Training and how I owe it all to Vicky's classes. In my opinion, her classes are very affordable, especially considering she's teaching you how to build a positive and lasting relationship with a dog that will hopefully be in your life for more than a decade. Last but not least, Vicky is the type of person who will stop whatever she is doing (even driving) to save an animal in need. That type of person is one that I wholeheartedly trust, respect, and admire. She's got a heart of gold and there is no doubt in my mind that she treats every animal just as she does her own... with love, patience, understanding, and compassion. I cannot recommend her enough, I would give her so many more stars if Yelp would allow it! I'm so grateful for not only helping me and Skye, but for all the animals and their owners she has helped along the way.

This trainer is amazing . He works with each owner and their particular situation. .read more

I've already had a few sessions with Will and I'm very glad I found him. I was referred to Will by…read morethe shelter where I adopted my dog a few months back. I had talked with a few other private trainers, but I found their style off putting and a bit patronizing. Working with Will feels collaborative. My dog loved him from the start. From our first session I learned things I could immediately incorporate into my daily walks with my dog Gracie. He's wonderful with Gracie, but also with humans too. I'm pretty sure it's the humans that need the training! I'm doing some group training classes as well and those are helpful, but I get much more from a private session with Will. And, we can focus on what's most important for me and my dog. That's well worth it. I highly recommend him.

Brad did a GREAT job socializing my pup and helping him be confident in all kinds of situations. Mo…read morewas always the biggest sweetheart, but he lacked confidence in situations outside our house. He loved working with Brad (and I enjoyed it too) and he became more outgoing, eager to explore and learn after a few weeks of Brad's training. I credit Brad with helping bring out his good character. Brad is hands-on, great with getting dogs engaged, figuring out what's going on in their heads, and helping them get past their own fears and stuck patterns. I'd definitely bring him on board to give your puppy a great start in life.  Brad's methods are 100% positive - I NEVER saw him use any negative or aversive methods with Mo. He also has created an online training course for his clients that has a ton of good information about how to work with dogs so that they understand what you're asking for. I've learned a lot about how to communicate more clearly and consistently with my dog and I've got a lot of tools to use when I train him now. Learning fun things to do with Mo - some things I hadn't even thought of as "training" like teaching him nose work and a reliable "drop it" when he fetches a ball - engage his mind and improve our communication and relationship. Mo is thriving and I know I can turn to Brad for help to resolve any issues that might arise as he grows older!

Brad was recommended to me by a behavioral vet, and helped me work on my puppy's separation anxiety…read moreand other behaviors. He also helped me lessen my other dog's demand barking. There are many things that make Brad great at what he does! The bottom line is that he's adept at teaching owners positive methods to change many types of unwanted dog behavior, and helping people and their dogs to develop happier and deeper relationships. And, he's always a pleasure to work with!

Highly recommend pet sitting to the max daycare! Our puppy loves going to daycare here! The entire…read moreteam is amazing and we know our dog is safe, loved, and well looked after here.

Tommy is a cool guy. Makes the whole process really easy. Dogs love their time there tooread more