Had my first private lesson today with Adelita and it went just as good as one can hope for. She is…read moreincredible at what she does and is super personable and quite funny. Can't wait to continue Johnnys (dog) training with her.

Helped so much with my anxious sweet untrained dog- one session was so very helpful- and excellent…read moretools to keep training! Thank you so much!

Could not recommend MORE! Diana was my last dogs head trainer 17 years ago. When I got a new puppy…read moreI knew I had to find her again! Not only does my dog now listen/behave but he also LOVES spending time back at the school for boarding. It's such a great feeling knowing how much my dog loves everyone there when I drop off he's SO EXCITED to leave me! Diana is truly a dog whisperer and spends her time getting to know each dogs different needs. Bringing him back for advanced/off leash training!

I feel like this facility just calls it "dog training" The owner did not listen to my concerns, and…read morejust kept saying that she taught my dog to walk on a leash. I didn't need help walking my dog on a leash. When I went to pick my dog up, she gave me a different dog bed then I brought her in with. Then she said, oh, I guess her bed must be in the wash. So she had some random uncomfortable bed. The owner said she would bring it to me, never got that back. She also said she would do training at our home, and never followed up. What a joke, a waste of money!

Max performed wonders on my babies . He young and passionate about his work and loves dogs. Dogs…read morelove him. His prices are affordable and he's does a great job. Many of my friends have taken their babies to be trained by Max. I highly recommend him

Having a fear aggressive, leash reactive dog is frustrating, embarrassing and overwhelming and when…read moreyou're in that state of mind you can't help your dog. I am so glad I found Max because besides being amazing with dogs hes great at training you to better pack leader. He's helping my dog and myself be more confident in hectic situations so we can enjoy going for walks together. It's really amazing to watch him work with my dog and also the coaching hes giving me to be a better pack leader! I would 100% recommend him to anyone who is having any type of behavioral issue with their dog whether on a leash or in the home.

I love J9's K9s!!! Their classes are not only informative, but quite fun!!! I've been going to…read moreJ9's K9s for over 6 years now, and can't get enough. There are a ton of classes to choose from once you've gone through the Beginner and Intermediate courses, so the training never gets old. Plus, they are very well priced!!! I don't take my dog to dog parks, so this is a great way to get them out, working their body and minds. Plus, it's a great place to find fellow dog enthusiasts, and perhaps be able to schedule a private play date for your dog.

Janine & her trainers are top notch. I've recommended my clients to her because of her practical,…read moreintuitive, & reward-based methods. They all give her rave reviews & any training help she's shared with me has always been spot on! Not only have I benefited from Janine and J9sK9s as a colleague, but now I'm getting the full benefit of her expertise as a puppy owner. My own baby girl has loved every training class. We've attended Beginner, Intermediate and now in our 2nd Advanced class. Excellent value and terrific motivation for us humans.

We just had our first private, in-home session with Jacqueline, and it went great! We recently…read morebrought home a new 6-month-old puppy into a household with a spoiled 13-year-old dog. Life at home is very different now with their opposite personalities, and after a few behavioral issues, we knew it was time to bring in a specialist. We are so happy we picked Jackie. She taught us how to properly control and correct those difficult moments. We will definitely be signing up for more sessions, as we were extremely pleased with everything we learned in just one hour. Our priority is making sure both dogs are happy together, as they bring so much joy to our family.

Jacqueline is an awesome trainer and her programs are so much fun for both dogs and their humans…read more Leia has taken Beginning and Intermediate Obedience in the park and Leia and Chewie have both gone to Puppy Socials at the studio. We are currently working on taking the CGC - Canine Good Citizen test for Leia. I like the option of lessoning in the park where there are more distractions for the dogs. It's also nice that the dogs can mingle before or after class (I've been to another trainer where all the dogs were petitioned off and cannot see one another). Her class is easy to follow and I love how at the start of each class, she asks how everything is going and if there's something specific that people need help with. If there is, then we'll start with that, if not, then we do a quick review and start to learn something new. Time goes by in her classes because we are all having fun! If you have a dog that is not ready to be with a group of dogs, you can still attend! She'll have you and your dog be further away from the group so you can still see/learn. I have seen my friend's dog, Max, go from a dog that just barks the entire time in the parking lot to a trained puppy in the main group! Her methods work and they work right away, but you do have to keep practicing with your four-legged friend. You can't expect to go to her classes once a week and have your dog trained. At Puppy Socials at the studio, there are two groups, one for small dogs and one for bigger dogs. She and her assistant will monitor the dogs and make sure that they are not being too aggressive or teach the shy puppies how to make their way out to shine (and they do after taking a couple of Puppy Social sessions!). You can also session private socials with just a couple dogs in the studio. Jacqueline loves animals and has extensive knowledge of them. She always puts the animal first. She has degrees in Exotic Animal Training, Animal Behavior Management, Wildlife Education & Sociology. She's very flexible with scheduling and will help make timing work for her clients. I highly recommend Jacqueline and LA Dog's Trainer to everyone!

We had a deeply disappointing experience with Jesse and Proud Paws. During our initial…read moreconsultation, we explained our specific situation: a young puppy in a home with a 2-year-old toddler, and a desire to build good habits early before problems could develop. Jesse assured us that she had experience with this kind of dynamic. She strongly encouraged us to sign up for her "Puppy Rockstar" package which is eight sessions for $1,360. She came across as personable, confident, and knowledgeable, so we trusted her and paid in full upfront (though this was optional). Despite carefully following the program (including more than triple the 10 min minimum daily training time she advised) our puppy's behavior deteriorated. After three sessions, it was clear her training methods (which relied entirely on treat-based reward and offered no alternate tools or structure) weren't effective for our situation. We made the hard decision to go with a more intensive program elsewhere. When we contacted Jesse to explain our situation and request a prorated refund for the five unused sessions, she refused, citing a strict "no refunds" clause in her paper work packet. Her only offer was to put our remaining sessions on hold and extend their expiration, even though we made clear that we had already moved to other training out of necessity. It is important to note that the contract also included a clause discouraging us from working with or even taking advice from any other trainer during the program. In our view, this kind of exclusivity, especially in a situation involving a toddler and a rapidly escalating behavioral issue, was unreasonable and not in the best interest of our family or the puppy. Ultimately, we had to prioritize safety and act against the restriction as quickly as possible, even though we initially agreed in good faith. I made this clear to Jesse and offered a fair compromise, in my opinion, of allowing her to retain payment for an additional unused session as a gesture of goodwill. She declined. I voiced my frustration and, frankly, shock at her stance. When I told her I would be leaving a review of our experience, she said that doing so was "threatening her business." I clarified that we were sharing our honest experience so others could make informed choices. My wife and I don't see it that way-we believe sharing an honest account is important for other families deciding who to welcome into their homes with training. Her communication about resolving these issues reflects a rigid and transactional mindset rather than a client-focused one. That was particularly disappointing given how kind and understanding she initially seemed. I strongly advise others to approach with caution: If you choose to work with Proud Paws, I recommend avoiding prepayment, requesting a copy of any contract, and understanding there may be little room to adapt if things don't go as expected. Check out my other reviews-I hate leaving negative ones and have only done so once before. I much rather spread positive news with people and typically have much better luck on yelp finding the right providers. As an update: our puppy has been with a new trainer for just one week, and the change has been dramatic. She's calmer, better behaved, and able to interact positively with our toddler. It's been a complete turnaround. We're beyond relieved that we made the change, though still hurting from the way our family was treated here. Photo from that visit-because every review needs one moment of joy-attached.

We had an excellent experience with Proud Paws - Jessica was amazing. We reached out a few weeks…read morebefore bringing home our puppy Mochi and she calmed our nerves, gave tons of practical advice, and provided a helpful folder with tips on food, crates, potty training, and more. After Mochi arrived she visited weekly for in-home training, and each session was followed by a detailed email and PDF summarizing step-by-step what we learned. There was no problem she didn't have a solution for -- she's the female dog whisperer. Jessica is attentive, extremely knowledgeable, fantastic with dogs, and genuinely friendly - highly recommend Proud Paws!

This is a long overdue review but Phoenyx completed her board & train back in May 2024 and we still…read moretalk about the positive impact it had on her to this day. We're from the Bay Area but Phoenyx did her B&T at the LA location and it was one of the best decisions we made for her. Jas and his team made the entire process smooth from start to finish and Devin was absolutely incredible with her. You can genuinely tell they truly care about the dogs they work with and understand each dog individually. The bond Phoenyx built with Devin was incredible. When she came back to the BayArea, she would cry and whine for him for almost a month .. that's how attached she became to him. It honestly showed us how much trust, structure and connection he gave her during training. Phoenyx came back so much more confident, focused, and overall balanced. The positive changes in her behavior were noticeable almost immediately and it completely changed our day-to-day life with her in the best way possible. They also made sure we understood how to continue working with her once she came home, which made a huge difference. If you're looking for trainers who genuinely care, communicate well, and put real effort into your dog's success, I highly recommend Cali K9. We're beyond grateful for everything Devin, Jas, and the team did for Phoenyx.

My 2 dogs have been training with Cali K9 trainer Devin for a little over 2 months. In that time…read moreI've seen so much improvement in their behavior and obedience. Devin has been a great source of knowledge and guidance, providing me with valuable tools to work with on my own. It has really been a great experience to take what we learn during our sessions, and bring it home and see the positive changes in them. I felt a little overwhelmed and in over my head having 2 working breed dogs that dealt with some reactivity and not the greatest obedience. Reaching out to Cali K9 was a great decision and I look forward to all we will continue to learn in the future

We needed a last minute daycare for our dog when we had to move our trip to see family last minute…read more Our dog is a rescue pup and we are very particular of whose hands we leave her in. Creature comfort not only accommodated her for four nights, but for daycare to get her comfortable. Our dog didn't want to leave. She's never been happy at a daycare or over night. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and you can see the love and care they give to each and every dog. We will never go anywhere else. We are so thankful to them that our dog has found her happy place, her home away from home.

When my wife and I look back at our lives, we never imagined a dog would completely change…read moreeverything. From our sleep and work schedules to the vacations we could (or couldn't) take. Every plan started with the question: "But what are we going to do with the dog?" Our dog Wallis is very high-energy and needs a ton of exercise and attention. Over the last several years we tried various boarding places and doggy day cares, but we were always disappointed. The services felt impersonal and we constantly wondered, "He's probably okay... right?" That peace of mind just wasn't there. That all changed when we found Creature Comfort BnB. Whenever we drop off Wallis THEE dog we know he's cared for just as we would care for him ourselves. They send regular updates and photos, and even share helpful observations about his behavior or health. For the first time, we can travel for days at a time without worry, confident he's in the best hands. It's not just about the money (though their rates are very reasonable); it's about the peace of mind they give us. We honestly don't know what we'd do without them. Thank you, Creature Comfort BnB -- our cups truly overflow with gratitude. See you later today when we pick up "our Dude!"