Archie was returned to me, his original foster mom, after he was removed from two foster-to-adopt situations for being aggressive to his humans. Manny immediately recognized that Archie has an alpha personality and will gladly set the house rules, like who gets to sit on the couch, if no one else does! My little pack of dogs considers me to be the alpha, and Manny taught us both how to bring Archie in line. As part of the process, Manny helped me identify the traits needed by Archie's next adopters to ensure a successful adoption! Thank you, Manny! read more

We had an incredible experience working with Manny at K9 Restored. Our puppy Frankie is a rescue and came to us very timid, unsure of herself, and struggling with basic obedience. From the very first session, Manny knew exactly how to meet her where she was. Over the course of her training, we watched Frankie gain confidence, learn structure, and completely transform her behavior. She's now calmer, more obedient, and carries herself with a level of assurance we never thought we'd see this early on. Manny didn't just train our dog -- he taught us how to support her long-term, and his approach was patient, thoughtful, and incredibly effective. We couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs and cares deeply about their progress, Manny is the one. Highly recommend! read more

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Manny helped us work with Zion, our puppy labrador. We noticed an immediate improvement in Zion's behavior. He's more obedient and structured. Through the training course, Manny trained our dog and taught us how to continue with his long term growth and development skills. Thanks Manny! read more

I have a Doberman/Husky and he would pull a lot when walking. He suggested I get a different, quality collar and we expect to see results. Very experienced and friendly trainer. Thank you! read more

Manny took on the challenge of training me and my three dogs, and trust me, they were a handful! But wow, the progress was amazing. All three have learned so much, especially the two younger (and much crazier) ones. They listen better and respond much faster, which honestly shocked me because no matter what I tried on my own, I couldn't get consistent results. Manny is incredibly patient, informative, and understanding, and truly an excellent teacher. I couldn't be happier with the experience. 10/10 from me and my doggos! read more

Manny will not disappoint you! He makes the dogs happiness a priority. Our pup was struggling in the beginning but picked everything up pretty quick after the 2nd week. If you are looking for top of the line 1 on 1 training, Manny will not disappoint. read more

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Manny was excellent with our Whiskey girl. She started life off mistreated and isolate. She had virtually no confidence and would cower in every corner away from us. The first day of training with Manny, she essentially crawled on the floor and kept her head down the whole time we were there. We had to constantly pick her head back up to show her it was okay. Now here she is (in the photo) after 8 sessions, head held high and happy. Manny was not only able to help her learn essential skills, but he helped us learn how to train her ourselves, too. I would absolutely recommend Manny for training. You're not going to drop your dog off and wonder why the training isn't working, you're going to be there every step of the way and develop the skills you need to reinforce what your dog will learn with Manny. Worried about performance at home? Don't - Manny will help you through the process and ensure that you go home each session feeling confident about working with your fur baby. We called way too many "trainers" before finding Manny. We're incredibly grateful that we found him and was able to work with him. Thank you for everything, Manny! This experience has been life changing for us and our Whiskey! read more

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Where do I start. Like you, I came to choose Manny based solely on reviews. He took a lot of time to work through my numerous questions I had via phone. I did have some reservations at first on some of the requests he asked for us to have to be prepared for his training. The wife and I had to take step back and realize that he is the professional and knows more than we do; that's reason we are paying him. We started our GSD a few days after we got her at 8 weeks. It was a great experience, our GSD still has some way to go on being 100%; but we have tools we need to get her there. If your hesitating don't put in the time for 8 weeks and keep the training going, your dog will thank you. read more

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Where do I start? First off I would totally recommend Restored K-9 to anyone who is interested in obedience training for their fur baby. I have a 14 month old Rottweiler that was a handful until we met Manny with Restored K-9. Prior to training my puppy would rush the door and run outside when visitors arrived, jump on family and friends while visiting our home, eat food from the table etc. After going through Mannys course and working daily on the commands my puppy knows sit, stay, wait, heel, place, leave it, watch me and is a brand new dog!!!! He no longer runs outside when the door is opened, he sits in his place when visitors are inside our home; Manny has the heart of a teacher and thoroughly explains each step/commands. If you were like myself, where you don't know where to start or what to do; I highly advise you to reach out to Manny over at Restored K-9. I promise you he will make your life so much easier and teach your pet cool stuff along the way! Thank you so much Manny you rock! read more

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My dog just finished training and had a great time! Both me and my dog learned a lot, and we are looking forward to a continue the training with what we've learned from Manny. read more

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I reached out to Manny after reading so many great Yelp reviews and I am so glad I did! He is so amazing! I have worked with one other dog trainer before, but he was not an Animal Behaviorist and I can certainly tell the difference! I was looking specifically for an animal behavorist because my dog, Teddy, was showing some aggressive tendencies that seemed to come out of nowhere, and I didn't know why or how to get through to him. Teddy was not listening to previous training methods I have learned. He was doing everything you don't want your dog to do--barking at other dogs and people, pulling on leash, and dragging you to wherever he wanted to go. He is also a strong dog at 65 lbs! Knowing that my dog was scared of males, Manny approached him slowly to earn his trust and told me how to read my dog, Teddy. I not only learned how to better train my dog, but he was also able to teach me how to read my dog's actions and understand why he was behaving the way he was. Within the first 2 training sessions, I could already tell that Teddy was listening better. He started to stay sitting until his release word, and he also was starting to pull much less. One month in, and it was like Teddy was a new dog! It of course will take more time for him to learn not to bark at males and other dogs, but I am excited to apply what I learned and continue working with Teddy everyday! I'd also like to add that Manny was always reachable, and very responsive to my texts with questions throughout the week about my dog's training. He always encouraged me to reach out whenever, which I found so refreshing! I never felt like I was bothering him. I cannot wait to hire Manny again to train Teddy further, and also my other dogs! Thank you so much Manny! read more

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Manny was so helpful and attentive to my pup. Every week my pup progressed and Manny would give me pointers to practice at home. I definitely recommend to any pet parent, new or existing, Manny will get you and your pup on track! read more

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Max was only ten months old when he choose us. He was a house dog that became a hassle to his family of 8 months. We found him on our porch and he was so loving. After finding out his owners had left him. We got super attached and after attempting to find him a home, we couldn't part ways with him. So here we were.. new dog owners with a 10 month old, 75 pounds, super active, hyper loving pup. We needed training and we needed it fast. Max would constantly jump, bark and have our hands in his mouth. We reached out to manny and instantly noticed the difference in max. He was learning the commands and listening. Though max has some work to go I'm so glad we reach out to manny. He has offered us plenty of information on becoming more knowledgeable in training max! I definitely recommend bringing your dog, don't think twice. Thank you manny! read more

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Would rate higher if I could! About 5 weeks ago, I adopted a Golden Retriever puppy (6 months old). While he was still a puppy, he was large and completely untrained. We knew we desperately needed training. I reviewed many trainers on Yelp and decided on Manny after reading all the positive reviews. Best decision ever! He was exactly the trainer that my dog and, more importantly, I needed. We walked out of our first session already learning very important concepts and training. Manny easily shares his philosophy and helps you understand the "why" behind the training. I was so glad that his approach is hands-on for the owner because that is who will be with the dog long after training is over. My puppy graduated from basic training and we'll be back soon for the next phase. read more

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Where do I even start , I am so happy that we found Manny and this place as we started Scout as a puppy and wouldn't know what to do by myself, i highly recommend this and now scout is doing extremely better listening , this provided us with a tools and information to have a have a well behaved dog, can't recommend this enough read more

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I can't give enough thanks to Manny he worked with my Doberman and taught me how to handle and correctly communicate with our 5 month Doberman. From the 1st session we saw a huge improvement with our hyper active pup. He is a true professional and a miracle worker. He's pricing is affordable and worth every cent. We are so happy with Kobe our doberman being a good boy now. I will recommend Manny to all dog owners I know he is the best! read more

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All I can say is WOW my dog went from being a brat! To such An amazing and very obedient dog. I honestly never thought I would see the say, he would never listen to me. After his training he is a completely different dog so proud of him. He is always listens to my commands, weather we're at home or outside. Me and my family are so excited for this new journey with him. Thank you for everything manny you completely transformed him. So appreciative. Highly recommended and very patient with you and your dog. Very very knowledgeable you and your dog will learn so many new things to use in everyday life with them. Thank you Manny!! read more

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Our puppy (7 months old now), Kiké is truly the sweetest and smartest dude I know (maybe my bias is showing ), but when new people came around he would just not stop barking. I could tell that people were scared of him and he was scared of people. We knew we needed help. Enter Manny! Over the course of 8 weeks, Manny remained patient and consistent with Kiké; putting in the effort to adapt to Kiké's needs and finally earn his trust. It wasn't until the 5th week that Kiké finally didn't have a barking fit at the start of the session! It was such a huge moment for us. Beyond the commands, Manny helped us give Kiké structure and tools to make him more confident and get his barking under control. In no way do I claim that my dog is "fixed". In many circumstances he still barks but now we are better able to read him and redirect him into a better state of mind. Kiké will always be a work in progress, but thanks to Manny, we know just how much potential he has and how to help him reach it. As far as the commands themselves, under Manny's direction Kiké has become a stud! Sure, he is not perfect, but with 15 minutes of training a day and being consistent with the correction/praise techniques that we learned from Manny, our Kiké has shaped out to be pretty amazing. While Kiké certainly learned a lot through this experience we were also students who learned a lot. Moving forward we feel confident that we will be able to use our knowledge on our other dog and share information with family. Thank you, Manny! read more

Manny is an excellent trainer who really knows his stuff. My dog completed his basic obedience and has shown so much growth since our first lesson. He really teaches the owner how to handle their pup and as long as you're willing to put in the work and practice outside of the lessons, your dog is sure to go far! read more

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Our puppy was only 10 weeks when we started looking for a trainer. Since we are first time dog owners, we were looking for someone that will be patient with both the owners and our high energetic puppy. After two weeks of searching, and talking to Manny a couple of times, we decided to go with Manny because he sounded like he really wanted us to be successful. Our puppy,Levi, has a lot of energy, easily distracted and stubbornness comes with his breed so we were not expecting him to be very obedient. At one point, we were thinking we will just be happy if he can just know how to "sit" or "stay." Those two commands will just be enough . Not only Levi learned all the commands but he learned how to listen. Our easily distracted puppy learned who is in charge. We definitely got more than just that. With the right guidance from Manny, we became trained as owners and how to be a leader for him. Levi always love seeing Manny. I think Manny is a true dog whisperer because he really helped us unlock Levi's potential. He's very encouraging to both owners and our puppy. Provides feedback on how to do the commands the right way and the reasons why it should be done the certain way. We started understanding Levi's actions the more we progress with the training. He also makes himself available for any questions even after training is over. The training was not just for Levi to be obedient but to train us how to be a better pet owner for him. We now feel more confident to take Levi out in public because we learned how to walk him properly. We get a lot of compliments when we take him out in public and we were told "he's a good boy" or "he's obedient for his age." We were asked many times what kind of breed he is because he was so good. I think he became this good because of Manny's guidance. We highly recommend Manny for those of you looking for someone that will set you for success and be a true leader for your dog. read more

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We found out about Manny through the number of positive reviews he has here on yelp. We're glad we did. Manny has done a fantastic job showing us easy to learn commands we can use with our dog Charlie. We've always known Charlie is capable with learning but honestly we just did not know how to properly teach him to do even some of the most basic things like down. Through Manny's training, we were able to teach Charlie many great everyday commands while establishing proper leadership roles. My husband and I highly recommend anyone reading this to give Manny a try. read more

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Very happy with the training I received for my 6 month old German Shepard, Smokey. Manny is a very professional and great instructor, he makes sure you understand why and how to train your dog. I can see a difference In Smokey with his behavior & obedience. I definitely recommend Restored K-9 Academy! read more

Took my German Shepherd Australian Shepherd mix pup to Manny for obedience training. One of the best decisions i've made in my life! Now i can take her wherever we go without pulling, she sits and stays, she knows her place in our home. I am one proud momma seeing her so well-behaved even with other dogs around. Manny did an amazing job with her! so worth it! Manny is approachable, patient, knowledgeable and very professional. On the first day of training, i was impressed how my dog was learning so quickly. I already recommended Manny to all my dog momma friends! Thank you so much, Manny! read more

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Manny was great with my little fur babies. I was very confident that the older male (Oliver) would get it, since he responded so well with super basic PetSmart training. But, I was worried about the younger and smaller female (Abby). She is much more hard headed than her older brother. As I thought, Oliver did excellent. I was totally shocked with the progress that Manny made with Abby. He definitely laid down a great foundation for my wife and I to work on. Thanks again Manny! read more

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10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I adopted my 1.5-year-old Doberman who didn't have the best training or obedience-- extremely high energy, pulled on the leash, barked in public places, and destructive inside of the house. He grew up being an outdoor dog his whole life and it was my goal to 1) fully convert him to being indoors with the proper indoor manners and 2) bring him wherever I go, as I am a very social person and enjoy bringing my dog with me. After extensive research, I decided to come to Manny after seeing the endless success stories and top reviews for his training program. We signed up for the 8-week obedience course to benefit from the full duration of the program and I'm so glad we did! My 80lb Dobie is now an angel and it SHOWS. Our friends at the dog park are jealous of how well behaved he is and all plan to sign their dogs up with Manny ASAP. I bring him with me to breweries, restaurants, farmers markets, friends homes (yes inside!), and everyone is always enamored by how well behaved and calm he is. I must say, we did put in the work even outside of training sessions, but the time spent training with Manny was invaluable. Thank you, Manny, for giving me the tools and knowledge necessary to manage my big boy. We miss seeing you every week already -- if you ever start advanced/agility training, sign us up! read more

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In speaking with Manny regarding my dogs issues he took the time to educate me on the mentality of my dog, history of my dogs breed and how my dog needs me to be the Alpha male and gave me many examples of what to do and what not to do. I got more from Manny is a 40 minute conversation then me seeking advice from the kids at PetSmart and other handlers. I'm excited to take my dog to Manny so that he can train us both. Our dog is an extension of our family and Manny will be an investment well spent read more

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I am very pleased with the training Manny provided. I have a 10 month old pup & a 1 year old pup. My boyfriend & I were in need of help, our dogs were not listening to us. Manny is full of knowledge and I'm so happy he was able to provide 1 on 1 training. We have learned so much in our 4 weeks, I am a proud dog mom. My dogs are amazing! they have learned so much I am in awe of them. My family has seen a major change in my dogs behaviors as have I. I highly recommend having your dog trained with Manny if they are out of control like mine were. Thank you so much again Manny! We truly appreciate everything you have taught us! read more

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We were looking for a good trainer for our new puppy Dumbo and found an amazing Trainer with Manny. We were very pleased with the training tips and classes. He is really knowledgeable. Recommend this training class for anyone that wants a well behaved fur baby!!! read more

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Manny is an amazing affordable trainer! We took our 8 month old golden doodle to him for basic training, Manny trained my puppy but also myself on how to establish leadership with puppy as well as the tools we need. He also gave us great tips on how to get pups to stop chewing things. read more

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Fantastic patient teacher, worth every penny! He showed me how great my dog can be and how a well trained dog is supposed to act.

Manny is the man!!! Helped my puppy to behave and listen to me. Not only he helped my puppy but he also helped me on how to control my dog. I would 1000% recommend him. read more

Manny seems like a very kind person, I have picked up a handful of tips to use in the future, and, with consistency, I'm sure my dog will progress further. However, I feel like spent a lot of money for not much return. I don't have much and was hoping this splurge investment would clear some very difficult behaviors, but it has not. A heavy focus is put on the owner doing the training which would be fine if it weren't so expensive for so little of the trainer's time. Sessions are not hourly and instead based on how long you go until the dog seems tired to Manny. All of that is fine, but a session ends up being around 30min (don't think ever more than 45) long and that works out to over $300/hour which is very expensive and not even Manny doing the training the whole time. Sounds like this structure works for others, but these sessions didn't feel specialized. It's more of a "here's what I teach" approach taught in 4 ($700) or 8 ($1400) sessions and paid up front with no refunds (I would ask for at least a partial refund if I felt it'd go somewhere) I would have appreciated more focus on what I wanted to work on and more time with Manny doing the training (and not me). Many sessions started with me reminding what we have and haven't learned. With this amount of $$$ I would expect a detailed schedule and plan. My dog does sit a bit more reliably, for example, but other behaviors like stopping jumping or lying down are not strong and do not respond to the training (not even in session). I wouldn't say I now have a completely different dog. read more

After trying to train my wild covid puppy on my own with no success, I found Manny at Restored K-9 Academy. After 8 sessions,I learned to be the leader that my dog needed me to be and in doing so, he is now a calm obedient member of our family. I am looking forward to taking many camping trips with my good boy!! Thank you Manny for everything you taught us!!! read more

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Manny was very effective in training my 3 month German Shepherd for obedience as well as teaching me how to continue training at home. He was professional, kind, friendly, and made himself available for any questions or concerns outside of our training times. read more

Manny was such a help. Our 18 month old Boxer Ella was lacking her good manners & skills to get along with her sister. Manny is always a great trainer, teacher and advisor. He has helped us tremendously with her behavior issues. Hoping to keep working on all of our training and have a well behaved boxer who knows all her manners and loves her sister! Thanks Manny ! read more

I actually heard about Manny through my sister who had him for her dog. Her dog is well trained, so I thought it would be worth the shot. I also read the Yelp reviews about him and had talked to him on the phone prior to booking him. He had went to animal behavior school and is certified for dog training. I personally preferred this, especially when someone else is around my baby (dog). Prices are kind of high, $450 for 4 sessions that last 45 minutes. It can be less if your dog is burnt out too. I was kind of bummed how the first session takes a lot of time signing papers and getting to know how the remainder of the sessions will be. With Manny, the training is really with the dog owners. He demonstrates how you work with your dog. Him with your dog first. Then guides you and corrects you when it's time for you to practice with your dog. He's very straight to the point. He likes to start with the basics and then advances. If your dog forgets then you start at the beginning and progress. Don't worry. This didn't delay our sessions on what we learned. Within the 4 lessons my baby learned sit, stay, heel, leave it, and wait. This was because I followed Mannys directions and practiced it at home EVERYDAY. I even taught my family members who are surrounded by her so that it can be consistent. Personally, I wished the signing the papers and talking about the training could be done before the timer starts. Perhaps one more thing could be taught during that time. Manny also provides papers and lists on what would be helpful for teaching your dog. It's a great resource to have in hand for future use. He gives a list of items to purchase for training. It can be overwhelming at first, but they are helpful. I recommend KEEPING YOUR RECEIPTS so you can return the items. Some of the things we didn't use or fit, so I returned them. He works M-F from the early afternoon to the evening. He does not work weekends. I'd say around 12-6. But I'd confirm with him. He is very quick to respond to calls and text messages. I really appreciate the fact that he is open to giving advice during and even after we completed our training. I like how he gives a cute certificate of completion to your baby after. He also is always on time and drives to your location too. He does request every customer to write a Yelp review for him. This is because he only uses Yelp for outreach to clientele. My review is authentic and based from my experience. My dog is not 100% trained, however I do feel I received the appropriate tools from Manny for a strong foundation. I also admire and appreciate his efforts to be there for advice even after our completion. Like I mentioned that my sister had used him for her dog training a a year ago, and he even offered advice to her after a year. In addition, he was respectful to me and treated my dog good. Yes, he uses a prong collar (only for certain dog behaviors). I was kind of iffy at first, however I was content and worry free when I saw how he used it with my baby and how respectful he was to her. My dog did not mind him. The fee was worth it and I recommend him. read more

First, I want to take the time to thank Manny from the bottom of my heart. He and i saved my dog from a destructive path. I work in the animal rescue community, and i rescued a 15 month staffy that possessed no obedience. She had never been taught how to be a dog, and how to act appropriately. Manny is an all around great guy that allowed my dog and I to build a great relationship with. His approach and technique will have you excited about training with your dog. His obedience training results are almost instant because he is able to lead your dog while training the owner on the necessary steps to become a proud parent. Manny worked with my baby on her basic and intermidiate classes, which prepared her to earn her "CGC" Certificate. I am a true believer that all dogs need training, and why not go for gold and earn their canine good citizen certificate. If you are looking for a positive training class with great rewards, which lead to long term - outstanding behavior, then Manny Perdoza is the trainer for you. Once again, thank you Manny for better the lives you have touched. read more

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I adopted a puppy from the Riverside Animal Shelter totally unaware of the breed or behavior of my little girl. After running her DNA I found that "Tess" was mostly Cattledog, which explained some of her behaviors. I quickly realized what Tess needed most was professional training. I was so blessed to find Manny Pedroza from Restored K9 Academy. Together, Manny, Tess and I worked diligently to train Tess to become an AMAZING best friend. I can now take Tess on walks, hikes, parks and introduce her to other dogs! She has learned great social skills along with basic obedience. I am so thankful to Manny and would very highly recommend him! read more

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Manny, Help me to understand my dog and mistakes I was making with him, will definitely use in the very near future to progress additional training for both me Diesel. Thank you again for being the best trainer, We had used two others before and never seen the results that a Manny showed us. Extremely Professional courteous and punctual. read more

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Manny was so awesome with my 3 month old boxer Boss. Within minutes he had my puppy following his every command. Thank you for a pleasant experience! I would recommend Manny to anyone looking for a professional dog trainer. read more