We have been waiting for a trainer of Andrea's caliber to help us help our sweet pooches' to understand preferred behavior. One lesson in (with more to come) we are seeing excellent results. read more

Andrea really knows about dog training. She comes prepared to every lesson and writes excellent notes for us to follow. Most important she observes and listens and always finds a solution. We have two puppy poodles, brothers, but they are different and she suggests specific things for each of them. read more

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Andrea is amazing to work with! We started working with her in early October for our pup Maggie who has issues with barking and leash pulling. We were getting frustrated with her not listening and barking wildly at other dogs. Since working with Andrea, we learned new skills and tools to handle her and manage the behavior. With every session, Andrea was on time and consistently provided us homework and feedback for all of our sessions. She also started our training in our house then we went outside, it was also great that she was able to work with us on the weekend. Maggie has improved so much since we started training and listens and focuses on us more. We've recommended her to our friends and family, we're so grateful for her. read more

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Andrea is the dog whisperer of San Jose! My 2 year old beagle Ruger was having some issues with reactivity, leash aggression, and recall. It had gotten so bad that we couldn't even take a walk around the block without him reacting to another dog and making a scene! It was embarrassing for us and we hated not knowing how to comfort him so we decided to seek help from a professional. I am so grateful that we found Andrea, she has a very calm demeanor and has a great deal of patience which is a necessity when working with the stubbornness of a beagle lol Despite her gentle demeanor she also knew how to demand the respect from our dog and he loved her right away! Upon our initial consultation, she let us know that while she could teach us techniques to help with Ruger's behavioral issues she could not change his personality and it would ultimately be up to us to keep up with his training to get the best results. We greatly appreciated her honesty and decided to sign up for the 6 sessions she recommended. I'm so happy to say that Ruger has learned so much after those 6 classes! Not only has he gained better confidence but my boyfriend and I also learned how to understand his personality a lot better! I would recommend her to anyone and she will be my go-to if I ever have any other concerns with Ruger! read more

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If you are looking for a dog trainer, look no further. It can be scary reaching out for support from a trainer, especially if your pup has some less than desirable behaviors. Andrea does not judge, and put me at ease with her ability to handle different situations. She was honest with us from the beginning about possible outcomes, and made sure every session was productive and safe. She was able to modify and match the techniques to where the pup was at. I am beyond grateful for Andrea read more

Andrea helped our 1 year old dog become a well behaved dog and left us being very happy dog parents! From the very first session we were amazed at how Andrea was able to manage our dog's behavior. What used to be uncontrollable barking was replaced with manageable behavior. Andrea is truly an expert at dog behavior and she came up with solutions to all issues we had with our dog. As many other reviews has pointed out Andrea was always on time and patient and persistent (with both dog and humans). She sent detailed notes after each class which was very helpful in following up on each lesson. I highly recommend Andrea! read more

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Adopting a rescue dog can be a challenging but rewarding experience. I thought I was experienced enough to handle a husky, but I was wrong. Andrea guided me to handle a number of issues my new companion brought. I heard about Andrea from a doggie daycare. Unlike a group session, Andrea's one on one coaching at my home helps me to deal with day to day quirks: digging, leash manner, resource possession, and a few other things. I have a hard time running, which makes it difficult to keep up with a husky. Andrea taught me to use a horse lunging pole to let my dog play chase without me running. Andrea's training gives us a solid foundation to build other skills. A tired dog is a good dog. My little husky is now well behaved and a happy dog to boot. read more

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I wish I could give Andrea additional stars! We are so happy we found her as our rescue hound-mix suffered from fear aggression and other behavioral issues when we brought him home. Andrea is calm, VERY knowledgeable and patient. Our dog has come a long way since we started working with Andrea; we strongly recommend her for any size dog and especially for dogs that may have emotional traumas driving their behaviors. It was so convenient for us that Andrea trains her clients and their dogs:-) in their homes. read more

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Andrea is a phenomenal trainer. We had a great experience working with her. She is professional and diligent. We had adopted a dog from a different country, with super high energy levels and constant desire to playfully run away from home or tug towards other dogs. Andrea changed everything for the better! From basic manners to discipline, we saw a total transformation. Today he doesn't run away from the house, or crowd the door when we enter. He does not charge towards other dogs so much as he used to previously. He understands how to respect space when other dog doesn't want to play. I would highly recommend Andrea. She is patient, hardworking and trustworthy person read more

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We have had a few lessons with Andrea and our little labradoodle has already picked up all her cues so well! Andrea is so patient, gentle, and kind. She has helped our family so much with teaching our puppy. I'm so thankful for her help! read more

Andrea is a great person and a awesome dog trainer. My clients and their pets love and adore her.She has that passion and skill that trains even the most stubborn pet you will ever see.She comes to you and trains your pet in comfort of your own home ,thats a huge benefit for busy bay area people who can't beat traffic. i highly recommend her for all your doggy training needs. read more

My wife has been working with Andrea for a while now and we recently had a family dog training session over last weekend. I found Andrea to be calm and prepared to deal with our various situations we find with our two dogs. Andrea gave us multiple options to help us moving forward. Andrea is a total professional and even followed up our last family session with an email recap and instructions in writing from which we can refer to as we move along down the road. Thank you Andrea! read more

Andrea has been a lifesaver for me and Cosmo, my young Golden Retriever. He was always very distracted and only listened when he didn't have something more interesting to look at or do. On top of that, he's an anxious dog that needed help with desensitization and I needed help knowing what to do in situations that scared him. Now he listens like a dream and I can bring him to the park. He leaves things when I tell him to, he'll even stop from rolling in whatever interesting smell the moment I tell him 'leave it.' He comes when called and can walk calmly on a loose leash. His anxiety has greatly improved, and we are continuing to working on that and seeing progress. I can't recommend Andrea enough. read more

Hi So I called skilled mutts after a looking for a trainer that would be available to come to my house on the weekends to work with my then 5 month Aussie girl Rua who was getting a little hard to handle. Andrea was the trainer who contacted me and made herself available either every Saturday even one Sunday for six weeks straight without fail After the 6 weeks Rua could walk on leash very well ,sit ,lie down,wait at the door on command when I leave my house instead of knocking me down trying to get out ahead of me when we leave the house . Basically Simple tools that make having a full time companion a little less chaotic which is money well spent. read more

Andrea is amazing! We have had a few dog trainers in the past but none of them have been as good as Andrea. She is very knowledgeable and knows exactly what to do for certain issues. She is also super friendly, caring and just really great at what she does. We saw a huge improvement in our dog's behavior after the training sessions and continue to use the techniques that she has taught us. I think we learned as much as our dog did! Lol If you're looking for a great dog trainer, Skilled Mutts is it! read more

We hired Andrea to help us with our Boston Terriers (aged 8 and 3.5 years) who were impossible to walk together. They both wanted to be in front and so would PULL. To make matters worse, the younger one would go nuts (yowling and carrying on) whenever he saw another animal. It made taking them for a walk very difficult and extremely embarrassing! They also had bad issues in the house whenever they heard (or it turns out, saw) anyone at the door. The younger one would throw himself at the door so forcefully you'd think it was an 80-lb dog jumping on the door. And on top of that, they'd start fighting with each other! Ugh!! Andrea worked primarily with the younger dog, in the house at the door, on the leash outside with a fake decoy dog, and near the dog park (where there were lots of dogs out and about). He made a lot of progress. She then added the older dog into the mix and taught us the techniques she was using so that we could continue to work with him. Best of all, she send up videos she'd made of their training sessions so we could see what she was doing and how much progress he'd made! Very cool. Andrea is highly professional and reliable and has a great understanding of what makes dogs tick. We highly recommend her to help figure out what's going on with your dog and how to work with them to improve their behavior. read more

My puppy Emma has always been a nervous dog, and as she grows older, she has gone from shy to aggressive towards joggers, skateboards, and other dogs. When she bit a jogger, I realized I was out of my depth and asked Andrea to help me. For more than half a year, Andrea has been meeting me every few weeks to teach me how to train Emma. Beyond addressing the particular issues, Andrea has taught me a general process for teaching Emma anything: be patient, start gradually, practice consistently, avoid and interrupt reactive behavior, build on the core foundations (like how and when to get her attention). My favorite part of Andrea's style is that she is both optimistic and realistic. When I asked Andrea if Emma would ever be able to go off-leash, she gently suggested, "no." When I felt frustrated that Emma had become aggressive towards dogs when on leash, she reminded me that we had made great progress in the past and that Emma would likely be friendly again. Of course, the best parts of having Andrea help me have been the great strides Emma has made and the ability to deal with problems myself. I no longer feel hopeless and like a menace to my neighbors, and Emma is much more relaxed. read more

Andrea is simply the best dog-whisperer in town. We have a 6-month old puppy that needs basic training. I love that the training is tailored to your dog's day to day routine. After 6 weeks, our Bilbo is able to follow commands and so much more. We were now able to remove the barrier between the living room & kitchen, that I thought could be a forever situation. I highly recommend Andrea. She's gentle & kind. We will surely miss her! read more

Andrea is a wonderful trainer! She is calm, knowledgeable, and very patient. I would say she needed more patience with me than with my pup. I couldn't get my turns right, my feet right, some of the commands right (lol) but she didn't give up on me. My lab has come a long way and it is all due to Andrea. I ran into some issues with "come" while off leash at a nearby school yard and at a dog beach, but Andrea was very quick to respond via email with more tips and tools. I highly recommend Andrea for training an pup. She is small but mighty and was the alpha female the minute she walked into my house. read more

Five paws for Andrea and Skilled Mutts! She masterfully worked with us and our dog, Spiritt, to help her gain more self confidence which translated into less aggression and barking. We loved her patient and pleasant demeanor, flexible and diverse training methods that catered to our dog's personality, and timely follow up with homework assignments. In addition to practicing at our home, we also trained with her in the neighborhood and at a park which were invaluable "real life" scenarios. Spiritt is growing to be more confident and at ease in her surroundings and we are much more at peace too. We recommend Skilled Mutts and highly and without reservation! Thank you. Andrea! read more

We are so impressed with Skilled Mutts and Andrea. She worked with us to learn to manage some challenging behaviors with our rescue Dante (counter surfing, fear of the car, inconsistent recall were the big ones). She is patient, thorough and really knows dogs. She taught us techniques, recommended tools to solve problems, practiced with us and coached us through difficulties. We achieved many results we were looking for and have the skills to keep practicing. It was a great worthwhile experience to train with Andrea! read more

Andrea Woo is a wonderful trainer. She has successfully trained me, my daughter and son-in-law and our 4 dogs in just a few (6) hour long sessions. We have replaced frenzied chaos around strangers at the door, incessant barking and running wild on the furniture when brought back into the house with more calm, quiet and orderly chaos with just a few commands. I plan on continuing the lessons ongoing. I would highly recommend Andrea to anyone with a dog. She is truly wonderful with them as well as with dog owners. read more

Andrea at Skilled Mutts knows her stuff. Our dog Guinness, a Boston Terrier / Olde English Bulldog, is super friendly and welcomes house guests by jumping up. Andrea worked with him to teach him to sit as visitors arrive, using a combination of techniques to refocus him on more appropriate behaviors. Other trainers were unable to get the results Andrea achieved. She is patient, steadfast and uses a sense of humor with her human clients. I'd highly recommend Skilled Mutts. read more

Andrea is amazing! She helped us train our dog - tackling some really tough challenges with patience and great success! She is very clear, gives good follow up instructions and is just nice to work with. Highly recommend! read more

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I used Skilled Mutts about 6 months ago, we had such great results that we decided to come back for more services, this time for behaviour issues, Andrea Woo knows her job very well, she is very gentle in handling the pets, always on time, I strongly recommend her services. read more

Andrea is a dream! She is patient, persistent and knows everything about training all breeds of dogs (and training me and my husband as well). She answered all of our questions, she was thorough with our dog and gave us a lot of ideas on how to continue training after our sessions ended. One of her greatest qualities is her on-demand service - I can text/call/email with any concern and she is very quick to respond so I feel like we are getting the best service. I would HIGHLY recommend Andrea and Skilled Mutts Company to anyone - I think my dog likes her more than she likes me now :) Thank you!!! read more

My French Bulldog was in need of some (okay, a lot) of training. Andrea is absolutely amazing. She is very thorough, patient, gentle yet stern, and professional. She is always on time, knowledgeable about different options that best work for your dog, and efficient. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Our training sessions went by so quickly because she was always so organized. Not only did she transform my dog (he's a work in progress), but she trained me to be a better leader with him. If you're looking for someone to train your dog, you really should give Andrea a call. She is great! Don't waste your time with a class at a chain pet store. read more

Andrea is awesome. She has helped us train our new puppy with great success. It is so nice to have training come to us! That way we see the training at our home which helps us stay on track. The training in our home helps us work on specific behaviors unique to Douglas. Thank you Andrea! read more

Wonderful! Thank you so much for teaching George, my labradoodle, tricks and tweaking his behavioral problems. Andrea was so patient and knowledgeable. I can finally walk with him on leash without him pulling. I've tried two other trainers and neither was able to help me as much as Andrea. I highly recommend her services. read more

Andrea has been fantastic with our new puppy, Indie. Over a short period of time Indie mastered the basic commands (sit, wait, leave it, leash walking, etc). She offers the option of holding the sessions at home, which is not only very convenient but also effective since training happens in the puppy's every day environment. She uses rewards and positive reinforcement in her training, which made Indie a huge fan of hers (he would get super excited every time she visited and sad when she would love). Andrea also offers boarding, which we used for a one week period. Again the service was great. She picked up Indie, sent us daily pictures and updates, and dropped him off healthy and happy at the end of the one week. In short, we recommend her highly. read more

We took the beginning training puppy classes through Dr. Reed's in Campbell. Andrea helped us train our 6 month old lab/collie mix, and he was like a different dog by the end of the 6 weeks. Mostly, Andrea had to spend the 6 weeks training my husband and I on how to train our puppy. We felt that the classes were worth every cent. Thank you Andrea for training us! read more

I have two dogs and they were both in need of some behaviorial training. Andrea is amazing. She is very patient, gentle and had many options to try if something did not work for my dogs. She was very organized for every training. Our training sessions consisted of barking issues, walking them and a more gentle dog play with the kids, jumping and dropping things they should not be chewing. She was such a pleasure to work with. I would recommend her if your dog is in need of training. Thank you so much! read more

My dog and I had only one private lesson so far, but I wanted to write up something now. After we finished just the consultation, Andrea was leaving my home and Pablo followed right at her side and he wouldn't come back. He stood there with her near her car and looked at me as if to say "Sorry, but this lady knows what she's doing!" I really enjoyed the first lesson, and Pablo immediately understood Andrea's doggy speak. Hardly used treats and still Pablo was happy and responsive. I look forward to more! read more