Nate is Fantastic with all sizes and breeds of dogs! I call Nate "The Dog Whisper" When he was in LA, he helped me out with my GS puppy. " service Dog" First basic obedience First. Than I called Nate up and we talked. I had a lot of questions, and he answered every one. Nate had questions for me. He had great questions for my medical & physical disabilities are, and how I need my next service dog to help me with ADL. We're are working on Duke to be my service dog. He is doing great with Nate's guidance. I will be reaching out to Nate next week and do virtual training " service dog" Duke has his official service dog training vest, it's a little big,maybe he will grow into it or not. I have MH Asthma JRA to ARA Scoliosis Glaucoma Just to name a few. With the training Duke has already had and has passed with flying collars, and now that the severity of the pandemic is over. Now we can start virtual training courses. I am so proud of Duke, and how fast he catches on! Thanks to Nate and his expertise we are going excel this service dog course to. Thank you Nate for your kindness , empathy, patience through the pandemic and your amazing gift to help train me to train Duke! I lost my first service dog 10 years ago. I loved him so so very much! I miss him each and every day. Duke will get it, with Nate's training, I am confident. Duke is eager to learn and please. He loves his praise, rubs on the head and treats. He loves working! I love knowing I can count on Nate and Duke to help me in times of trouble. You will be doing yourself a huge gift by hiring Nate S as your trainer, and you train your puppy or and dog to be the best companion ever! Never to early to start training. Even an old dog can learn new training techniques from Nate S! So what are you waiting for ? Money, well it's a lot cheeped to hire Nate. Do the training right the first time, and you will have the best mannered puppy or dog, you will know how to train and work with your best friend! A well behaved is a happy dog and a delighted owner. I highly recommend Nate S. I am going to do training virtual. "Thank you Nate for continue to help Duke and "me" in service training"‍ read more

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Nate has helped me out immensely in my journey into dog training. His expertise is evident in everything he does. It's rare to find someone in the dog training world that has such a wide range of experience! Whether it's simple pet-dog training, more serious behavior modification, or competition level training for a wide variety of dog sports Nate has mastered nearly every aspect of dog training. His training methods are both innovative and rooted in a deep understanding of the science of dog learning. Plus, his YouTube channel is a fantastic resource for ongoing learning. Nate's passion for dog training is contagious, and I can't recommend him enough. read more

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We had a great online training experience with Nate. Not only is he super friendly and personable, this was a great opportunity to clarify questions we had from his online videos and discover the nuances that are specific to our training. It was a highly valuable experience and we learned so much just in our first session. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve and refine their dog training. read more

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Nate is such an extraordinary dog trainer & educator. I had a pleasure training with him recently. He is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely easy to work with. I'm going to incorporate his advices in my training to help my youngest dog settle down on car rides. Thank you so much, Nate! read more

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Where do I even begin? Nate was definitely sent to me by an angel because what Nate has been able to teach both me and my dog in a super short period of time has been life changing. I learned it can be & is supposed to be fun to train your dog; not just for you but for the dog too. I also learned you can be kind, nice, gentle, compassionate & understanding as the dog learns these new behaviors. You don't have to be the alpha or dominant or have the dog be afraid of you. What a relief, it's just not in my soul to be unkind so I really resonate with Nate's style of training. If you're deciding on a trainer I would recommend that you check out their videos to see exactly what & how they teach. Some trainers only teach basic commands (sit/stay, down/stay) but if you want a comprehensive trainer that can literally take your dog from a rescue to a service dog then Nate is your guy. (Just check out his TV show, Rescue Dog to Super Dog! Now, THAT is impressive!) And, watch the 'way' he trains & 'how' he speaks to the dogs; so kind & happy. What a world of a difference our lives have become because Nate has helped us! Thank you so, so, so much! read more

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We just got off the phone from a virtual training session with Nate. We have an 8 year old boxer female who has become increasingly aggressive over the years. We've had ten dogs and multiple trainers and we've never met with a trainer that was so knowledgeable and so clear on what actions to take to our address our dog's behavior. Nate was very thoughtful, answered all our questions and actually repeated things when we requested him to do so multiple times! It's clear that he is a consummate professional and we're excited to work with him as we're going to move forward with lessons and possibly board and stay. We are thankful to Nate for his time and engagement with us -- we look forward to reading his free training manual and his recent article! If you can't tell we highly recommend Nate... read more

I have been meaning to thank Nate for his kindness and generosity from a few years ago. I rescued a pit bull off the streets and although she was a wonderful dog at home with my small dog, I wasn't comfortable about her meeting other dogs outside. In desperation, I tried a number of trainers and really, no one was calling back especially when I let them know the situation upfront. Nate reached out after I asked for help and sent me his training video for free, and suggested a "choke" collar, which made a ton of difference when walking a big, strong dog. Once I had all that in order, I was able to find her a wonderful new home. Thank you, Nate! It has been a few years, and I still remember your kindness and generosity. read more

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I've only had one training session so far and Nate has provided me everything to be successful. He explains the "why" along with the "how" when teaching you how to train your pup. I appreciate that he kept the first training session focused on key fundamentals so not to overwhelm me or my pup, and once I feel we have mastered those I can follow the training guide or book another session if needed. Overall a great experience and he did not try to "sell" me on future sessions - it's all about what works for you and your pup! read more

I first found Nate on YouTube. I quickly found his training style and passion for helping dog owners and trainers to be enabled to train their own dogs inspiring. I read his book and watched the unending content Nate provides online. Simply amazing. I engaged Nate in a 1 on 1 training engagement with my new puppy and it was the perfect way to kick off my new relationship with my pup. Highly recommend Nate's book's and training. Thanks Nate! read more

In life you continually find that what may seem obvious due to logic and science only makes sense when introduced by the right person, or guide. Sometimes it's a book, or a clip, or a person giving you the insights you need. There are always so many ways to access information that I consider myself lucky when I find the straight answer from an expert! Having Nathan go through some basics with my wife and I showed us how to start on the right path with our German Pointer. Daisy is a true hunting dog based on her pedigree and we desperately needed a strong foundation to help integrate this pup into the family, and into the field as she grows. What great luck to find some sense in understanding our dog by calling Nathan! read more

Nate is the consummate professional dog trainer! Love his very methodical and consistent approach to dog training. And his in-person sessions are worth every penny! I appreciated how generous he was with his time. My puppy and I are much better off as a result of the time we spent with him, both in person and through his valuable videos. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nate! read more

Why 5 stars? Near the end of our first meeting with the trainer and our two dogs, my wife and I said we'd like to know if the trainer (Nathan) gives a discount for scheduling a month of weekly training sessions. Nathan looked at us funny and said "Well, your pit is intelligent and so are you guys, so I can do one two hour session and you should get to the goals you asked for." Then it was our turn to look at him funny. What trainer turns down steady work? I guess an excellent one. He came over to our house and in one session taught our new 2 year old 85 pound pit bull to heel beautifully on walks. The stuff Nathan taught us also worked beautifully on our 12 year old pit-greyhound mix. Now I can take the two dogs out every morning by myself and I don't let them poop until we get to the dirt trail head. I did not think that was possible! I have the dogs sit while I bag the poop and they are two angels. Before the training I couldn't walk Buster (aka Butters) by myself because he pooped everywhere. I had to hold him while my wife scraped poop off the sidewalk. Before Nathan, my wife and I were walking the two dogs with harnesses and I was being pulled constantly and was worried that a dog would run up on us because both dogs seemed interested in eating small dogs. Now Blue will glance at little yapping dogs and keep going. Nathan will work with you if you want to train a dog using only rewards but our dogs were so unmanageable and the pit potentially dangerous that Nathan suggested pinch collars. I was concerned about our dumb dog Buster who is kind of goofy because of his greyhound side. Nathan trained us how to use correction effectively. I can see how if you didn't use the collar right you could hurt the dog. There is one communication trick about timing that Nathan showed us that completely changed my interaction with Buster. Buster never really liked men and was more like a cat when it came to obedience and my wife and I actually had some tension over my frustration with the "stupid dog". I fed him, walked him, bathed him, played with him and Buster would still walk the other way in fear when I called him. Now everybody is much happier and the pivot was that 2 hour session with Nathan. I cannot say enough how impressed I am with this trainer's skill. I thought there would be all this dog psychology like Cesar Millan but dogs are straight-forward and easy to handle when an owner learns how to communicate clearly and consistently. It is so easy now to handle our dogs. read more

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Nathan was able to help my German Shepherd puppy and I tremendously. After just the first lesson, I saw a night and day difference. I recommend him to everyone that compliments Rocko and asks how I trained him! Give Nathan a shot, he will not let you down! read more

Nate's approach to dog training is by far the most effective and fair I've seen to the animal. He loves the puppies, and takes a partnership (not alpha) approach to training. His style is to teach theory so you understand not just what to do and why, and can use that knowledge beyond his work with you. And he is incredibly clear and practical with some great tips and tricks. read more

Nate hands down is the best dog trainer! We took our very stubborn pain in the butt Husky Aero to get trained by him and it was the best decision we've ever made. He was very professional and knew exactly what he was doing. He also engaged us in the training which was nice! Our dog Aero learned a lot of new things that day and we would for sure go back! He also made sure we were satisfied at the end of the training and didn't let us leave until we were. It was a great experience and I highly recommend him to anyone and everyone! read more

LOVED the training with Nate today! Nate came in and he immediately connected with the family and our dog. He made sure that we all understand the way to give commands to train our beautiful girl. He made sure that we were all engaged and our A.D.D. acting puppy became engaged at her own pace, but with direction. I would recommend Nate to anyone interested in getting a dog-lover who cares about you, your relationship with your dog and whether or not they are trained with love and patience. I feel like we will be able to continue the training we learned without any frustration with our dog. She is learning with the whole family because of the techniques. We are expecting her to become a Super Dog very soon. read more

Nathan is amazing!!!! If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would! I rescued my dog, Jasper (sweet, smart, but also strong and stubborn), from a shelter at about 8 months old and he had some behavioral issues that our previous dog trainer couldn't handle. My vet recommended Nathan and I am beyond grateful that she did. Nathan and I had a long conversation before we met and he gave me some tools, tips and tricks to help me with Jasper's training. He even suggested that I might not need him at all and that I could do it on my own with his guidance, videos, etc. Most trainers try to sell you extensive packages so that they have continuous work, but not Nathan. He is so confident in his training methods and he instills confidence in you so that you can become a more effective trainer and improve the communication between you and your dog. A couple months later, my boyfriend and I bought a house and we now needed to integrate the dog and his two cats. We had no idea how we would go about introducing the dog and cats (we received a lot of advice, but much of it was conflicting), but Nathan came to the house and worked with us to train Jasper and also give us the essential skills we would need to confidently integrate the animals. At one point (after a not-so-great incident with the dog and a cat), I thought I might have to give Jasper away, but Nathan talked me off the ledge, built up my confidence and assured me that Jasper was smart and that we'd be able to work with him and make him a happy, well-adjusted member of the family. I'm happy to say that so far it has worked and Jasper now seems to be a big afraid of the cats. He also helped me train Jasper so that he could follow in the footsteps of my previous dog and become a registered therapy dog at UCLA. Jasper passed his test with a score of 100%! It's all thanks to Nathan's kindness, generosity, patience, and knowledge about dogs and their behavior. If you want to create a great relationship between you and your dog, look no further. Nathan is one of the best trainers I have ever had the pleasure to work. He's Jasper-approved! read more

Nathan really knows what he is doing. He listens to your goals and has ideas for every sort of issue you may have with your dog or whatever you want your dog to be taught. Nathan explains things very well and my dog quickly was picking up on what Nathan was teaching. We have not had our dog that long and getting used to having a pet and picking up on what the dog was taught before we got him is all part of the path to a new dog at home. In a matter of minutes our dog was catching on. Nathan is a great instructor with extensive training to instruct dogs. Very professional with great energy. I highly recommend. read more

Nathan, i wish i found you sooner! you were amazing and i can't believe how fast you go my dogs attention. They have learned more in one session from you then any where else. you are very friendly and I can tell how much you love dogs. not very many people willl lay on the ground with your dog :P! read more

I spent about 2 hours with Nate showing me the fundamentals of teaching my dog new tricks and some obedience lessons. Nate is patient and kind and really knows what he is doing. I was just telling a friend how we all know experts in a given field, full of knowledge, but he/she is unable to convey what he/she knows, i.e., to TEACH their expertise and impart the information in a way that is articulate and meaningful to someone else. It is really a different and unique skill-set. Many people are experts at something, but they couldn't explain what they know to save themselves. Nate is different; he is a consummate dog trainer AND has the innate ability to impart what he knows so that we ordinary dog owners can understand and be successful in training our forever friends. I was able to grasp and understand the concepts and fundamentals. Honestly, that's no small feat. I'm already getting Cooper to learn some tricks. I can't wait to show what Cooper can do to my friends! Thank you, Nate! read more

We had Nate come out to work with us on training our 9 month old puppy. He was great! He took the time to explain everything and the logic/reasoning behind why you train the way you do. He modeled each technique and had us all practice with our puppy. We have continued with the techniques he taught us and have already seen marked improvement with our dog in just a few days. I wish we would have started with him when our puppy was younger. I can't recommend him enough. read more

I must concur with every review I've seen here. Nathan is knowledgeable, thorough, pleasant, ethical, consistent, patient and every other positive adjective one would want to associate with a dog trainer. After our dog, Minnie inexplicably started getting testy on our daily walks, we contacted Nathan, who to came to our home, walked us through his training process and left us with a training manual which has been absolutely invaluable in maintaining the initial directions we received. I can't imagine a better experience and I would unreservedly recommend Nathan (and have done so) to anyone who needs help at any level, with their dog. read more

I had one training session with Nathan and we covered a lot of ground with my very fearful bichon. At the end, I asked how many more he would recommend and what it would cost. Like the person who commented below, I was amazed when Nathan's response was, "if you work on everything we went over today, you probably don't need more sessions." How nice to know that money isn't the motivating factor for how Nathan works! He is very personable and warm, and clearly loves what he does. read more

My Hades is a bit slower at learning than most dogs and he's usually in la la land, but Nathan was great with him! Very patient, helpful, and loving towards my baby. Hades absolutely adored him! It wasn't so much about discipline but more about your dog understanding what it is you want from him while also having fun. He was very kind to my goof ball I would recommend him to anyone having trouble getting your pup to understand. (: thank you Nathan!! read more

I had the pleasure of having Nathan help me with training with my rescue pup. My puppy Gracie loved Nathan and responded very well to his training techniques. Nathan made it easy for me to understand his techniques as well and the follow up materials he provided so we could continue our training on our own was amazing. Great personality and teaching style, you can tell he enjoys his job! I would highly recommend Nate! read more

Nathan came to help my bulldog puppy with unpredictable behaviors and tendencies. After just the first session, we saw noticeable improvement. Nathan gave us tools and information in a way that was digestible, so we can practice, practice, practice. During our second session, our dog was a rockstar and able to perform all kinds of tricks we didn't even know he was capable of. Nathan helped add structure to our dogs life, so he can feel a sense of calm and security. Nathan also took as much time as necessary to make sure all of our questions were answered thoroughly and we felt comfortable with the information. I highly recommend Nathan and team for all your dog training and obedience needs!!! read more

Nathan at Hira's Legacy is amazing with dogs! I've had different breeds of dogs for the past 20 years and most of the dogs have had some training before I received them. So, when I received a purebred German Shepherd I didn't realize how much training was going to be involved. At first I tried to teach myself with books but once I started referring to my puppy as Lucifer I realized I needed some formal training. I tried a few trainers and they were awful and wanted to give my dog treats the entire time. A friend then referred me to Nathan and all of the information that he gave me just made me want to meet him. Hunter, my dog, doesn't usually get exhausted but just after playing with Nathan and doing a few repetitive commands Hunter was so tired upon meeting him. I really love how Nathan doesn't go overboard with the treats and at the same time notices when Hunter is getting bored of training so he switches things up a bit. Seeing someone guide you expertly and really enjoy your dogs company is rare. He works well with my hectic schedule and is so helpful. He's been very instrumental in Hunter's training and obedience in a positive manner. I now refer to Hunter by his real name instead of Little Lucifer. Hira's Legacy gets two thumbs and two paws up! read more

Nathan is a God sent gift. He truly went above and beyond to help us with our two malinois. He taught us great key concepts for us to continue training our big dogs. We also have pugs so we were able to apply the key concepts he taught us to them. During the training session he taught us what we were doing wrong and how to make adjustments the right way. We were overwhelmed in a great way to learn so much about training our fur babies. Our fur children have made great improvements since his one visit. He still keeps in communication to help us with questions/suggestions and let's us know when he has new learning videos up his website so we can access them. He is amazingly patient!!!! We would ask so many questions and sometimes the same questions and he didn't mind! Which is great! We felt embarrassed asking at first but Nathan is super easy to communicate and very informative. His knowledge with dogs is shown is his dedication in helping people to understand dogs and make life with fur babies better. We heard of Nathan through a recommendation from an officer friend. We highly recommend Nathan to help out with your pups! We've ALL (doggy's included) been happier since the training with Nathan. So don't think twice! Call him! read more

Nathan is terrific. He did a great job helping my wife and Me and our kids train our puppy. He is patient and kind and respectful of the animal. Nathan has tremendous people skills and is a clear communicator. After in the first session our puppy made huge strides. He really helps get your puppy or dog get effectively trained with understandable techniques that are easy to practice and fine tune on your own. read more