Brett is fantastic. We have worked with many different trainers to help with our rescue pup Teddy…read more(3.5, labradoodle) with little to no lasting success and we were starting to worry. Teddy a sweet pup but struggled with anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding and was VERY sensitive to being touched and would often lash out or try to bite. We were really worried about how to help him and how to curb some of these bad habits we'd no doubt reinforced with our own behavior. When I called Brett for the initial consult, he was patient, understanding but also honest and direct about the time and effort it would take and the changes we would have to make to have a real impact. We were open to the feedback and committed to making a change in and out of our home. WOW. We've been working with Brett consistently for 3 months and Teddy is like a new dog. He is calmer, happier, more obedient, and much more confident and tolerate of being touched (especially on sensitive areas like his paws!). Our friends and family have all been shocked at the noticeable difference in Teddy's overall demeanor (happier and calmer!) and behavior. Our groomer asked us what had changed as he was so much calmer and happier to deal with. I want to be clear this is no "magic pill" we put in the work but with Brett's guidance and structure, we cannot believe the results. Teddy is of course still a work in progress and we have more work to do, but seeing the progress he's made in such a short amount of time with Brett's thoughtful approach has been so exciting. Brett truly understands dogs and their psychology and this makes him a true expert. Just know that part of the training process is training your pup but also training yourself to adjust your own behaviors to create a positive outcome long term for everyone. We cannot recommend Brett enough!!!

Top-Tier Master Trainer! Brett transforms crazy dogs by training the owners.My German Shepherd,…read moreLucy, was in a shelter for over four months before I got her at around eight months old, so you can imagine how completely chaotic, spastic, and misbehaved she was. I was entirely overwhelmed and at my wit's end trying to manage her behaviors. When I hired Brett, I'll admit I fought him along the way on some of the training protocols--but in the end, he was correct about EVERYTHING. The most vital thing for difficult or frustrated dog owners to understand is that Brett's training isn't just about fixing the dog; it is primarily about training YOU, the owner. He provides an exceptional structure and leadership framework, but it only works if you are willing to check your own habits, get on board, and consistently follow through as a pack leader. His methods are incredibly kind, humane, and highly effective at correcting severe behavioral issues. Today, I am so incredibly happy with how my once-crazy dog has turned out. Thanks to Brett, Lucy is a wonderful companion who listens perfectly, handles major environment changes like moving to Downtown LA beautifully, and doesn't react to other people or animals anymore. Having her in my life has truly become the amazing journey I always hoped it would be. If you are willing to put in the work on your end, Brett is absolutely the best master trainer you can find!

when we started Zoom Room, I wore gloves on walks to protect my hands from when my large dog…read moredragged me around. I was nervous to see dogs on walks due to his reactivity and even though he was an angel at home, sweet as pie, gentle and obedient - taking him out anywhere was not fun for him nor for me. Zoom Room changed all that. Now we use a handsfree leash. No more 'no pull harness', just a flat collar. I take him anywhere and he's improved so much in terms of reactivity. we are not perfect in terms of dog neutrality yet but WOW we have come so far. I take him to Runyon and Fryman, which I would have never done before due to all the dogs. I'm excited now when I see dogs, to help him practice making good decisions. I couldn't have done this without Alex and Justin. We've done a combo of Agility, Obedience, Loose Leash Hiking and Calm Down classes. We continue to work everyday and put into practice what we learn in class. Thank you Zoom Room for helping us so much and making life so much more enjoyable.

I am writing a review after just receiving Orientation today and a quick tour of the facility, My…read morepuppy has not had any training yet with Zoom Room. Upon parking I did note that there is very little parking in the back, I think I just got lucky to get the spot directly in front of the door in the back of the building, and I did find myself wondering what would parking be like during class time, I read in other reviews that some people have to walk from farther away because of the parking situation. I entered and thought it would be quite a small building, but actually the facility is quite spacious. They have one large room (with no windows) that they use for Private training sessions, and then they have the main large space where all their training classes take place and large windows. The facility is very clean and impressive and I saw the trainer playing ball with one of the dogs who was so well behaved which was nice to see as an example of what my puppy could be like when she grows up. The way it seems to work is you have to buy packages to be able to get credits to sign up for classes. Then you can use the website or you can call to ask to book the classes. One qualm I have is since they don't have a structured program where you show up weekly for classes, it means anyone can just jump in at any time. I think the concept of not being forced to do a weekly class makes sense, but at the same time for a puppy who needs structure and direction in addition to socialization, I do want something structured. If the classes fill up fast and get waitlisted, that must mean that some people don't get to train their dog that week? I wouldn't want to miss learning something with her and be forced to wait for another class or forced to take private classes to make up for it. I wish that I can purchase just one credit and try one class to see how it is before committing to a whole package. I do love that zoom room has so many classes to choose from though, including play time, socialization, agility, and sometimes they do nose work classes. I would love to do all of those. I am still researching training facilities and if I decide to use Zoom Room which is on my top three list of options, then I will update in the future how my experience goes.

We found Juan here on yelp and he's been really excellent for our dog Rosie! She's a puppy…read moreRottweiler about 6 months now and we worked with Juan for a few weeks and very pleased with the results and worth the money!

I will never take our animals anywhere else. These folks love our animals, as much as we do. This…read moreholds true for all animals. Professionals who have devoted the lives to loving and caring for animals. Thanks for all that u do for us and our four legged friends.

This is the second time I've used this company because Hudson did such a great job with my two male…read moredogs, when I found myself bringing home an energetic one year old female, my first thought was to get Hudson over here to help me. And after only one meeting with him, I'm very glad that's what I did. He gave me a clear and understandable plan, each part of which made perfect sense. And while I have to get some equipment, like gates in doorways to keep my older dogs apart from the new baby, the suggestions Hudson made that I could implement immediately are all helping our new addition be in more comfortable and happy.

I have met with Hudson twice now and continue to see good results with my dog. Hudson is patient,…read moresuper knowledgeable, and really connects with her. My dog is somewhat distrustful of people she does not know, and can react badly during walks, but Hudson had her doing simple tricks in a calm manner and gave me the tips and tone to continue in his absence. In two short months, I have seen great improvement in my dog's attitude and focus. I will continue to follow Hudson's training advice on a daily basis and look forward to working with him in the future.

When I get lucky...I get LUCKY! I found this amazing group…read moreof people off of Yelp, and the 5 Star rating is 100% deserved. I have two pups: Archie and Charlie. I want the best for my puppies, so I asked so many different people where and how they trained their dogs. I received a few suggestions, but decided to do my own search...and I'm glad I did. Leo (Owner) and his amazing team of trainers TRULY care about the pups they train. Leo came to my home and wanted to meet me and my pups before I had to decide on making any decisions. After sitting down with him for about half an hour, I knew I found what I was looking for: Someone who wants me to have healthy and happy dogs. I signed up for the in-home training at first which is Leo coming to the house and training me on how to train my puppies (Archie and Charlie just turned 6 months and started with Leo and his team when they were 4.5). Very quickly, I realized I could not handle training both these puppies the way they needed to be trained. I discussed with Leo and decided to do a Board & Train. I like the schedule because I get to take the puppies on the weekends to spend time with me. Don't get me wrong, you NEED to train your pups on the weekends, but it's worth it and FUN. Archie has become the Puppy King (no offense to other puppies or their owners )). Charlie has a lot more energy, but has improved immensely! Leo's trainers are so caring. I feel my dogs get love with their training when they're not with me, and I couldn't ask for more. I see their excitement whenever I visit about improvements and milestones that Archie and Charlie achieved. They gleam with as much pride as I do. I honestly don't know where my pups OR I would be without the help of this AMAZING Team! If I could give 10 stars out of 5 stars, I would!

A week after we brought our adopted pitbull puppy home, we felt completely helpless when she…read morestarted peeing in the house, biting everything, crying in the crate nonstop, etc. We reached out to a few dog trainers on Yelp and Kelev K9 replied right away. A few minutes later Leo called us and asked questions about the situation. Some basic tips he gave us over the phone saved our sanity until he came to our house a few days later for a free consultation. The consultation made it clear how experienced and passionate Leo is about dog training, so we decided to sign with him that same day. After one session we felt much more confident in training our dog and saw the "light at the end of the tunnel". Over the past 5 months and four training sessions, we have seen day and night improvement in her behavior. If you feel lost and out of control with how to train your dog or want to continue their training, Kelev K9 should be your first call. Leo is always ready to help out with any questions or concerns we have by text or phone call. Pricing is also extremely fair and was a worthwhile investment for us because we have our sanity back and have bonded so deeply with our dog through training. Thank you so much Leo, Breanna, and the whole team at Kelev K-9!

I can't recommend K9 Logic Dog Training enough to people. My partner and I came to them to address…read moreseparation anxiety in our 1.5 year old French Bulldog. We had tried what felt like everything and his separation anxiety was so bad that it got to the point that my partner and I basically gave up our social lives, had to coordinate with one another one of us would be going to the market or if it would be a trip where we both can go but someone sits in the car with our dog. We met the team at K9 Logic Dog Training and they assessed our dog and determined what kind of training program would be best for him to address his separation anxiety and the other skills we wanted to work on. Within a week we noticed progress. We finally were able to leave the house for an hour and go to the market together. Week by week the time has gradually gotten longer where we have been able to leave him alone for longer periods of time to reclaim our social life back. I was skeptical at first, but after that first week I became a believer. We are so happy with the results that for the purpose of just giving him structure and routine we signed him up for more classes and he LOVES being at school. We've also participated in the weekend group training sessions and they are so helpful to not only give our dog routine, but it's a great way to reinforce structure and keep him sharp with everything he learned at school. Signing up for training with K9 Logic Dog Training was the best decision we could made for our dog to set him up for success.

I enrolled my four-month-old mini poodle, in this training program after a very positive initial…read morecall and good communication with the staff. Unfortunately, my experience once training began left me uncomfortable, and I decided to withdraw him after two sessions. When I arrived for the first session, I was surprised to find that the training facility was a private residence. Everything took place outside at the front gate, and I was not given a tour, a clear explanation of the setup, or much of a welcome. I was expected to hand my puppy to a staff member I had never met, who would place him in a kennel until his training began. Since this was my first time leaving him with strangers, the lack of an introduction or information about where he would be staying made me uneasy. I had been instructed not to feed Fumi dinner the night before or breakfast that morning, so I packed his food and treats with the understanding that they would feed him or use his food during training. When I picked him up around 4:00 p.m., I discovered that none of his food had been opened or touched. Because he was only four months old and had not eaten since the previous day, this was extremely upsetting. I was told that he had received plenty of treats, and a manager later called to apologize, but the experience still left me concerned about leaving him in their care. I was also handed training tools without being clearly reminded that I would be charged separately for them. I later received a text with the bill and was told that the cost had been included in the contract. I would encourage future clients to review those additional charges carefully and ask whether they can purchase the tools themselves, as similar items may be available elsewhere for less. Sasha, the trainer, was very kind, and I appreciate the manager reaching out to apologize. However, between the feeding incident, the overall drop-off experience, the unexpected equipment charges, and not seeing improvement after two sessions, I ultimately did not feel that this program was the right fit for me or my puppy.

We had an amazing experience with Elite K9 Group in Sherman Oaks. Before training, our dog had…read moreissues with nipping, pulling on the leash, and not listening to basic commands. Walks were stressful, and we couldn't fully enjoy having him around guests or in public. After completing their 4-week board and train program, our dog came back completely different. The transformation was honestly incredible. He walks calmly on the leash, listens to commands, and is much more balanced overall. The biggest change for us is at home -- the whole environment feels peaceful now. Even my three-year-old can walk him on a leash and control him confidently. That alone says everything about the quality of training. Now we can take him to Starbucks and local grocery stores without stress and truly enjoy being dog owners again. We're beyond grateful and highly recommend Elite Canine Group to anyone serious about changing their dog's behavior. Thank you Simon And Voskan for the great work!

I used to have a golden retriever who was a big part of my life, so when I got my new puppy, Moka,…read moreI knew I wanted to give her the best care and training possible. That's when I found Andy's Pet Grooming, and I'm so glad I did! Not only have they done a fantastic job grooming Moka -- he always comes home looking and smelling amazing -- but I also enrolled her in their full four-week obedience training program. The results have been incredible! Moka is more well-behaved, responsive, and confident, and it's made such a difference in our daily routine. The team at Andy's is professional, kind, and truly passionate about what they do. I'm super happy with the services and highly recommend them to any pet parent looking for quality grooming and training. Moka gives them two paws up!

Kodiak is my service dog and he is a standard poodle. He has been a regular to groom with Patti at…read moreSherman Oaks. She does an amazing work with him keeping my standards of how he needs to look for his everyday job. Patti books real fast so if you are interested in booking with her you need to do it 6 weeks in advance specially if you have a large dog like mine. Kodiak wears a pony haircut with dye poms. He is fully groom every 6 weeks and takes bath every two weeks. His style and dye take about 6 hours to get done as Patti works in a salon and has more works to work around my dog. Highly recommend her as a groomer but make sure to always schedule your follow up appointments at pick up.

My pup loves dog-e-den! I love that I can watch my pup in realtime on their webcams and that they…read moreprovide a report card with photos at the end of the day. The staff members are very reliable and deeply care about the pets under their care. As a working dog mom, I really appreciate their expansive hours, which really sets them apart from other daycares. I have only done daycare but trust their staff enough to board my dog with them.

We love this place & the trainers! Best boarding experience we've ever had & it shows in our dogs…read moreexcitement when they realize we are pulling onto the ranch. It is like summer camp for dogs, with a ranch style yard, swimming & hiking. Our dogs used to shake when we dropped them off at the boarders or groomers, but here they run straight to the back & don't even look back! What I love about the ranch as opposed to other boarders is that I know the dogs are continuously socialized & stimulated. They don't sit in isolated rooms, where you have to pay extra for socializing or play time. They get a lot of exercise -- you can pay for hikes or training sessions during boarding. And like the name says: it's affordable!! So I don't worry about the cost or impact of long-term boarding on my pocket or my dog. Which really helps with our busy traveling lifestyle. After using these trainers/boarders over the years, they've become like second parents to our dogs. I know they get love, belly rubs/pets, & treats. We receive photos of the dogs and can see how truly happy they are on the ranch. I fully trust them with my fur babies! We found Affordable Dog training when rescuing an aggressive/defensive large dog; he had issues with toy possession, trust issues, hand biting & sensitive areas from previous abuse. The trainers helped us with training in our house, at the ranch, & out in real-life situations. They recommended the best tools to help, like slip leads, short leashes & shock collars for training. We really saw the dog's demeanor change over training & every time we picked him up from the ranch he was more trusting & loving. We had a second dog with somewhat opposite behavioral issues: dog aggression on leash, pulling & defensiveness of owner. They knew exactly how to help in this case too! They helped teach us how to manage the two very different behavioral issues. I cannot recommend them enough!!! 100/10 best trainers & boarders you can find in the SF Valley & surrounding area.

I have tried a number of different dog trainers, both in person and online and no one was able to…read moreteach me how to deal with my dog Buddy's incessant barking and of aggression towards little children among other embarrassing behaviors. Gregg came over and within two visits he had my dog completely changed from a nervous lunatic to a sweet confident loving dog. He gave us practical tips on dealing with a static collar and various other aids. Now I'm able to take buddy to crowded cafés, walking down the street and going in and out of a crowded elevator. He's literally a new dog.! We just wasted five years before figuring out the secret. Gregg is patient and very knowledgeable about dog behavior. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who would like to have a well trained dog.

Mikel is an awesome trainer within the Karma Dog system. He was always on time, went above and…read morebeyond, and really took a nuanced approach to your dog ensuring that your dog was receiving the personal training it needs. He provided us with strategies to help her walking etiquette, jumping/over excitement when people entered the home, and how to have them be okay at restaurants or busier public areas. If you are in the LA area, I would highly recommend asking/hiring him.

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Kelli! Our Australian Shepherd, Briggs, has been…read moretraining with her for the past month, spending five days a week with her and coming home to us on the weekends, and the difference we've seen in him has been incredible. His behavior, manners, and overall demeanor at home have improved so much, and we feel like we have learned a ton along the way too. Beyond being an amazing trainer, what has meant the most to us is how much Kelli genuinely cares about Briggs. She treats him like he's her own, and any time he has had even the smallest health issue, she is always the first to check in, follow up, and make sure he's doing okay. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing he is with someone we completely trust and who truly loves and cares for him. Kelli has been so lovely to work with, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. We would recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is not only an incredible dog trainer, but someone who genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. It also helps that Briggs absolutely loves her!