David, Howie and the rest of the crew have been absolute angels. I was struggling, having a 1 year old puppy and a 15.5 year old I'd had since college. So I did some research and came across "Obedience, Please!" I was thrilled! I had been joking that, in honor of Taylor swift, we were going to do a "Life of a Showdog" film once I got her trained. So to find out Howie trained dogs for show biz back in the day?! What a dream. Being part boarder collie, the training was much more difficult than I had previously been hoping for on my own. Despite (and maybe because of) her incredible intelligence, she also has a tremendous amount of energy, and love to give. With my chronic condition it was just becoming too much. She's been in the program for seven weeks, has taken a huge liking to David and behaves beautifully with him. I'm nervous to have her on my own but she just graduated today and I am so much more confident! She listens like spring and she talks like June, my sweet baby angel. I've been singing to her "she's a maniac" but swapped it out with "brainiac" all afternoon: lovin' it. We have already been practicing the commands at home and plan to be diligent about continuing education. Thank you, David, for your hard work, determination and diligence with her training. You clearly care very much about this work and these dogs. Aphrodite has seen great improvement since I first dropped her off and I couldn't be more grateful. And Howie, thank you for carrying on this work for a lifetime and building such a valuable practice and team. I will always be impressed by you and your work. Sincerely, Montana read more

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We're incredibly pleased with the training by Greta and Ina. Not only has our pup been trained but we have as well. Our little guy is a 10 month old shelter dog. Needless to say he had never had any training whatsoever. Within a few sessions he was sitting, staying, and coming on command. At the completion of training he has also learned to heel while walking. Since he quite a large dog even at 10 months, his ability to walk without pulling is crucial. Our dog is now a delightful and happy companion all thanks to Greta and Ina! I highly recommend them! read more

We were going away on a cruise for about ten days, so I needed a place to board our dog. The places we usually used were either not available or prices have gone up. I searched for quite a while till I found this place. This place has been around for a while. It's a little far for us, but I liked what I read and saw. You can either bring your own food or use theirs. I brought her blanket along so that she would have something familiar with her. While she was there, she got some training like sit, heal, and how to walk properly on a leash. I would definitely use them again. It's about $60/night and additional for training. They also bathe your dog for free if your dog has been there for more than five days. Plenty of free parking either in their small lot or another lot across the street. read more

Ina was seriously great to work with. She helped my boyfriend and me train our golden retriever Captain and we saw such a big difference with him. What I really appreciated was that she didn't just train Captain, she also made sure I understood how to keep working with him after the training sessions were over. She also went out of her way to help with my sister's dog, who has separation anxiety. Even though she wasn't training that dog, she still gave me advice and some really helpful things my sister could try at home. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants to help! Overall we're super happy with everything and would definitely recommend Ina to anyone looking for a dog trainer. read more

Ina and Greta came to our home and helped us work with our 7 and 9 year old aussies who had become very reactive since the fire and our displacement. They have always been very excitable on leash and (especially when walking them both) pull more than walk. After 6 weeks, my shoulders are happy again as they now walk beside me with a (mostly) slack leash. Besides everything else, Ins and Greta are fun to train with. read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - My pups at Brookside Golf Course after their last training session - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

We worked with the Obedience Please Dog Training team to train our 10 lb toy poodle to be a service dog. We did both their in-kennel training and also at home training. At first we tried the in-kennel training and picking up our dog at the end of the day. David was very knowledgeable and kind. Sadly, our pup somehow sprained his back hip and we paused training for him to recoup. David did offer to take him to their vet but we decided to take him to his normal vet. That was a little scary but sounds like our pup may have just been playing too much or exercising more than before. He fully recovered in a couple of days. I'd probably recommend this type of training if your dog likes playing a lot with other dogs. Our dog is definitely a people dog. We then pivoted to their at home training program. This way he could stay home with us more. They easily transitioned his training and we absolutely loved working with Ina and Greta. Ina and Greta helped us so much to get our pup trained. We met at our home, local coffee shops and the Rose Bowl. This way he got more used to other situations, people and dogs. Our pup knows sit, stay, down, walking in heel, up from down, heel to walking position, stop, come and a couple of other great things. Both on leash and off. He listens so much to us and is now even more excited when I bring out the leash for a walk. We love the fact that he listens to us without treats because you won't always have treats. Our pup was learning so fast due to the great training team that we were able to combine some of their levels and we are set to for success in continuing our training. Ina and Greta truly do care about your dog and we will miss our weekly training sessions. read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - Training at the Rose Bowl - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

First time putting my dogs in an in-kennel obedience program. I tried doing cheaper training classes elsewhere but didn't get the results I was hoping for. My main issues were with dog reactivity and leash pulling. In the first 2 days my dogs were walking by my side! David is awesome and knows dogs! My dog was so dog aggressive that she once jumped out of the window in my car as I was driving to go after another dog she saw! Now I walk her and she's so much calmer. All this in the first few days. I couldn't believe the progress! Great place to bring your fur babies! read more

We just completed Level 2 of at home training with Obedience Please, and couldn't be happier with our dog's progress over time. We had worked with other trainers for our 1.5 yr old Golden Retriever (Rocky) before, but the progress had been inconsistent and always relied on treats. At the time we started with Obedience Please, walking Rocky felt like water skiing (being pulled the whole way), which was causing me injuries as he got bigger and stronger. Although he responded to treats, we weren't able to "fade" them as other trainers said we would. He really only listened or respected us if he knew we had a treat. In contrast, the entire focus of training at Obedience Please is "treat free." We also loved that our trainers (Ina and Greta, a fabulous mother/ daughter team) have come to our home for all the individualized sessions. The result is that they work with the whole family in Rocky's natural environment, so what we learn with them translates more naturally to our real daily lives. Greta and Ina have that perfect combo of being firm and direct, but also warm and caring. They've built a relationship not just with Rocky, but also with me, my husband and our teenage son. This means they understand how we each learn and what we need to succeed in our interactions with Rocky. The program is organized and follows a clear progression, such that not a moment of the time is wasted. Before we started it was hard to even imagine Rocky responding without treats, but over time he's responded so well that I almost forgot we used to need them. Walking him is now a pleasure (as opposed to a stressful source of injuries). And, his overall behavior in the home and around people/ other dogs is calmer and more focused. He's still a fun/ silly goofball, but now he listens when we need him to! The Obedience Please approach includes some mild "corrections" for unwanted behaviors but is really 95% focused on positive reinforcement through praise, clear verbal and nonverbal commands, consistency, and repetition. We were a bit hesitant about using corrections because we're all softies, but we quickly realized that they're gentle and rarely needed. Not only has Rocky's behavior improved, but we've all noticed that our bond (based on trust and love) has strengthened through the work. We've realized how much he loves training, learning, and all the attention/ praise that go with it. One thing to note: as with any training, the real subject of the training is *us*, the humans. The more receptive we've been to following Ina and Greta's suggestions, the better Rocky has done. It's also been really important to practice what they teach us between sessions. Which brings me to a final bonus of Obedience Please: between session reinforcement training options. In addition to the at home training, we occasionally bring Rocky to the Obedience Please location in S. Pasadena for day care or overnight boarding when we're traveling, etc. For a small additional fee, we always opt to have their staff do "reinforcement training" while he's there. The staff all use the same exact training system, so he really is getting an extra dose of reinforcement. We can see a turbo boost in his progress after he's been there. Plus, he loves his play time with the other dogs and gets excited the moment he realizes the car is headed their way! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Ina and Greta's in-home training. Our new dog, Callie, needed basic level one training. We had tried treat training in the past with other dogs, and it wasn't always reliable when you ran out of treats. This was by far the best, easiest training, and it paid off very quickly! We're very grateful for Greta and Ina's patience and practice with our entire family, including our 4 year old. They were such a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend them! read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - Good baby - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

We have a Siberian Husky puppy who started training with Greta and Ina at 3 1/2 months of age. They worked wonders with her in only six sessions. They are both very professional and love dogs as much as we do. We could not be happier with the gains our puppy has made working with them. I highly recommend them to help you with your dogs and plan to board with them in the future. Chris & Rob Wiegand read more

Wow. Such rudeness from manager and owner. You're better off leaving your dog in a park tied to a tree.

I have been taking my service dog here for training. I can't say enough good things about this place. In the first week I immediately saw results. They are kind and attentive. They meet with me once a week to show me what they have been working on. If there are specific things I need my dog to do, they work with me to make it happen. My dog is very comfortable there and I love working with them. read more

I've been working on treat-free Therapy Dog Certification and I'm close to graduating. When I started with Obedience Please, I had gone through training using only treats as rewards and no corrections. My humans were worried about my health and behavior. I was overweight, had back problems, barked too much, and begged non-stop. After a few months with Howard's pack, I've lost 2.5lbs (that's a lot for a small dog like me and half way to my vet's recommended weight!) I can already do my basic training and tricks without being bribed. I wag my tail non-stop during training! Thank you Ina and Greta! Thank you everyone at day care for playing with me and helping me socialize with my new dog friends too. read more

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I had an excellent experience with Obedience Please. I got a rescue puppy that despite all of my best efforts and work with other trainers, really struggled with potty training. I took my fur child to Obedience Please and have seen remarkable results. It's nothing short of black magic what they were able to do within a 6 week timeframe. All of the staff were great especially David and George who took a lot of time to train me in addition to my dog. He responds incredibly well to commands is a totally different dog on walks. The structure and routine has been transformative for his potty training (no accidents yet). And most of all I feel like I have much better training myself and how to care for and create structure for my dog. It's an investment for sure but totally worth it. read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I was referred to obedience please dog training by someone who put her puppy through their training program. The team at obedience please really cares and loves dogs and it's clear their training methods are firm and also show them lots of love using positive reinforcement. I'm really happy with the experience and highly recommend them. They have packages of pricing and it helps to have my pup get dropped off before work and picked up after work. Happy doodle picture attached :) read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Howard, Dave and the gang are great. Very experienced, knowledgeable and caring. I was hestiant the first week of modified training (I realized that for negative reinforcement they use a a spray bottle of water with a teeensyy bit of citronella in it) but it turned out to be great. The point is that you rarely have to use it, and in the few cases that I do my dog is fine and still smiling. Howard and his team not only help house breaking etc but as their name says, they teach your dog obedient to you. This is my first time having a dog, so they had to train me a lot too. If you stick to the rules, it will work. When I would drop my dog off, he would happily run inside, which made this dog mama very happy. Aside from that--Howard is a great man--and if you get a chance to talk to him you're in for a treat... read more

I can't say enough how great Howard, David, George and all the staff at Obedience Please Dog Training is. My dog had graduated from their level 1 training and had been going to their doggie daycare a few times a week, and we were quite pleased. Then the Altadena fires came. I had to board him for a little over a month. They were so kind, caring and loving to my giant furbaby. It was such a relief to know he was well taken care of and I didn't have to worry about him during this extremely horrific time. read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - He did it! He's a graduate! - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Ina and Greta are wonderful!!! We'd adopted a 3-month old cattle dog mix that was wild and highly energetic. We signed up for OP private in-home dog training, a multi-week program that helped us with obedience and potty training guidance. Our puppy, now 6-months old can sit, stay, down and heel, and is 99% housebroke. Ina and Greta believe in training with kindness, love and positive reinforcement. We are thrilled with the results and plan to undertake the next level of training. read more

Boarding my two little pups here was great! They were happy and I'm so glad I took them here while we were on vacation.

We adopted our dog Pete from the LA Animal Shelter and wanted to make sure he would walk obediently with us, so hired Ina and Greta from Obedience Please to help train him. The results have been remarkable. He is so well behaved now, walking beside us in heel and no longer tugging and choking himself on the lead. Ina and Greta were great to work with, patient teachers using clear instructions that got Pete to recognize "sit", stay", ""heel", "come" and "down" with remarkable speed. Couldn't recommend enough. read more

Obedience Please has always been my go to place to house my dogs while I travel. My dogs love to come back and have no issues when we leave. During Covid we left town and was stuck in another state for awhile and they took care of our Sharpei. My frenchie and other Sharpei have also enjoyed going to their facilities. The easiest to book my reservations and the peace of mind knowing my loved ones are safe while I am away. They even bathe the dogs before you pick them up. Their price is fair for the quality and peace of mind. I am sad that I will not be using their services anymore now that we are moving out of state. The owner is passionate about dogs and loves his animals. read more

We love obedience please. Our Akita is our world and Howard trained him in our home and on-site at the kennel. Howard and david take amazing care of yoshi. He gets so excited when we pull into the parking lot he walks right in excited for daycare and playtime. Highly recommend obedience please for training and daycare needs. They are the best. read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - Yoshi's first day of training - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Great staff and training, good prices, excellent care for our dogs. Big and small dogs, happy dogs!! They really care about training and use citronella and love, not treats or shock collars. read more

I was referred to Howard after my Vizsla puppy had me feeling like possibly rehoming her may be the only option. Prior to working with Howard I had no success with 2 other trainers, and she was now acting out and getting aggressive with my son. Howard was able to eliminate her aggressive behavior within the first session. We continued on with Howard and at this point have her trained both on and off leash. She responds to love and affection rather than treats which is reassuring as I know I have full control of any situation with her, even if I don't happen to have treats on me. Thank you Howard for being reasonably priced, honest, and so accommodating of our many questions we had along the way! read more

Miggo enjoyed learning to be a good puppy with Ina and Greta. I was a little worried that she would be unable to overcome her border collie's tendency to nip, but, thankfully, I am now confident there will be no further problems. read more

I can't say enough good things about Obedience Please. We have gone here for years for boarding and training. I know my dogs are safe and very well cared for when I'm gone. I never have to worry. My pup is in training now and doing great. It's so exciting to see her progress. I can't wait to see the finished product! If you are looking for training or boarding, look no farther. You have found what you are looking for. read more

This man is an amazing dog trainer has trained dogs in my family since I was a child and my personal dog more recently there literally is no better dog trainer out there he doesn't even need treats he trains with love and it gives an amazing bond between the owner and the dog not just the want for food! His results are amazing and just as fast if not faster than any other method out there his way in my opinion is the best way this man is a dog training genius and has been doing it for over 60 years! He also has a doggy day care which I use every time I go out of town my dog's always have a blast!! 10/10 read more

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We always receive such well taken service and once my dog Oreo recognizes that she is going to be dropped off at boarding, she is beyond ecstatic to be playing with other doggies her size. We've never had a problem here and the owner of the place is friendly and polite. read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - The Oreo Creature - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I just ... After working with multiple trainers and passing off their philosophy of a "citronella" method - it was unanimous that this kind of behavior modification is inhumane. As my Scottish trainer said, "It's shiate!" As a non-trainer, I can say that it defies even common sense. First of all, dogs sense of smell is off the charts compared to a humans. Over 200 million receptors kinda of-the-charts. If a dog has a reactive behavior issue AND YOU SPRAY IT WITH A HIGHLY STRONG SMELL, ASSUMING THE BEHAVIOR STOPS IN THE MOMENT - THE SMELL CONTINUES UNTIL YOU PICK THEM UP FROM THE FACILITY, BRING THEM HOME, AND BATHE THEM. Do they spray it then bath them? No. So its a continuous punishment. To the dog, no lesson is learned except your dog will pull away furiously when you try to come back to the place for daycare because they broke its trust and its traumatized. My other dogs NEVER did this with a trainer or daycare facility. I don't give a flying F$?k how many dog this person has "trained." The method is sh*+. Visit the place and see for yourself. It's easy to catch the vibe when you walk in and I just ignored it. read more

Always a pleasure to have the services of Howard and the gang we appreciate all the train and all the time place upon our precious little one and we just like to say thank you very much and highly recommend this establishment read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

My dog 1.5 year old white shepherd named Margot went through the in-home training program and the before and after difference is amazing! Before training she was extremely reactive to any dogs and humans outside my home, was unmanageable on a leash in public. The trainer named George came over weekly and in between sessions Margot and I practice what she'd learned. Obedience Please methods are very effective! Now I can take her on walks anywhere with confidence and her reactivity has improved dramatically. read more

Very helpful in my rescue dog who could not be trained to not potty in house! Kind and gentle training from obvious dog lovers!

I want to preface this by saying that I am not here to put anyone who works at Obedience Please on the spot. I dislike writing reviews for small businesses as a single bad statement could ruin an entire reputation. However, what I saw when we picked our dog up crossed a line for me and my family and I feel that it would be unfair not to share our experience. We left our dog in the hands of this facility with the minimum expectation that she would be kept clean, safe, and hopefully happy. Not one of these standards were met. I must express my disappointment considering that everyone was so pleasant to talk to when we first arrived to drop our dog off. We called to check in on our dog during our vacation multiple times and were told she was doing great and was having fun playing with all the other dogs! This was exciting to my family and I considering that she hadn't been around many people or dogs due to COVID. In hindsight, we were blatantly lied to. When we picked her up, she was COVERED in citronella spray to the point she was sticky to the touch, she was covered in dirt, dried feces from days ago smudged down her legs, her nose had a gouge that continued to bleed once we got home, and she was so lethargic (and later we found out sick) that we had to take her to the vet the morning after at great expense. And when I say "COVERED in citronella spray" I mean she was outrageously coated in it. Do they not have any other method to get the dogs to behave? The methods of care in this facility are simply outdated. Not to mention, they don't require leptospirosis vaccinations, a potentially fatal bacterial infection that spreads through the blood. My dog was fully vaccinated and still managed to get sick in this filthy place. After speaking with the veterinarian, we were consoled by her agreed disbelief that anybody could ever neglect and mistreat a dog the way our dog was. Luckily, our dog is young and able to recover quickly. However, if she was a senior, I don't know that we would have been as lucky. I am quite frankly disgusted by this boarding facility and would hate for any other dog to have to go through what my girl did. I highly recommend, with a lack for better words, that you do not support this facility and spend your money at a place that will care for your dog the way they deserve to be cared for. I will never come back to this place. I am beyond disgusted and wouldn't wish this treatment onto anyone or any animal. read more

Howard is THE BEST! He turned my two brutish bulldogs into upstanding gentlemen. He trains not only the dog, but the owner as well. And he really cares about the well being of your pet. I totally recommend him! read more

Love Ina and Greta! They are extremely caring and helpful and their love for dogs is palpable. My puppy loves to see them and enjoys his training sessions with them. We saw a lot of growth throughout our training with them. They were also super flexible throughout the trainings when we were juggling a move and they generously agreed to accommodate our schedule. They really go above and beyond and they are a joy to be around! read more

2 weeks ago I saw one of the employee abuse the German Shepard and yelling are the dog and miss treating the dog. I went to the office and I addressed it. They denied the employee did that. I have it on Video camera. They have history of this happening. And that is the behavior of the employees. read more

Thanks to all kennel associates that handle my furry friend...With such great staff and management....I know my girl is in good hands when I drop her off each morning...she enjoys being part of the pack..and upon my arrival she is always in great spirits ....thanks for your hard work and dedication is appreciated read more

My two dogs absolutely love this place. They go the daycare and have boarded here. The dogs get excited as we pull into the parking lot. They run through the door and rush to greet the staff. The staff is great. You can tell they really like dogs. My dogs always come home tired and happy. Also, if you board them for 5 days or more, they will give the dogs a bath on the last day. When I go to pick up y dogs, it takes the staff awhile to wrangle them and put their harnesses on, because the dogs do not want to leave. read more

This is the 4th dog that I have trusted with Howard and Obedience Please. He has taught us so much and has allowed us to even rescue a dog with behavioral issues and make her part of our family. If you are getting a dog, it is important not just to teach commands, but to understand what your dog needs, how to properly socialize, and manners Howard and his team are experts at this. And they gently train humans too! read more

Obedience Please Dog Training - Dog training, exercise, and teaching manners business - Pet Training Near Me - South Pasadena, California

It's a small place, and they do big things. I had the wonderful pleasure of Andrea helping me, and my dog was trained by a man named Larry. The both of them helped me, and I received the best care for my dog. They were so nice and Friendly. They informed me on all that they did to get my dog trained. I'm so pleased with my service received that I will be referring all my family and friends. This is a business that should be talked about. They're very professional and knowledgeable. You won't be disappointed. They will give impeccable service and answer whatever questions you have. They're very informative. I don't trust anyone with our little family member, but Larry and Andrea earned our trust. Thank you Larry and Andrea. We will be back, we look forward to seeing you guys soon. read more