Brett is fantastic. We have worked with many different trainers to help with our rescue pup Teddy (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!!! read more

Top-Tier Master Trainer! Brett transforms crazy dogs by training the owners.My German Shepherd, Lucy, 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! read more

Brett is our fourth and last dog trainer! If you have a dog with behavioral issues like separation anxiety, reactivity or leash aggression, Brett will be able to help. I got a shelter rescue that kept getting worse with each trainer, in turn we were both riddled with anxiety, until Brett. He had control over my dog within 5 minutes of meeting him, it was such a drastic change, I actually got emotional. He is very upfront about his clear and direct communication style, which we appreciate. Friends and neighbors have all noticed the difference, and even strangers will comment on how well behaved and quiet my dog can be. He no longer has meltdowns when encountering new people or dogs on our walks. He learned commands such as heel, place, down, come and he automatically sits when stopped. He stays calm when people walk by our house. We started off leash training on our hikes. We still have some improvements to make since it's only been a month, however, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know the cost seems high, but I could have saved money if I would have invested in Brett first. It is one hundred percent worth it! read more

Brett has been absolutely wonderful in the time my dog Bailey and my family have shared with him. He is courteous and caring when it comes to the dogs he helps. Our dog Bailey is a very reactive dog and has a past that had her in a kennel for most of her life. She had no interaction with any dogs outside of a kennel and most of those dogs also had issues of their own. Brett has helped her with her focus and her attention span has severely lengthened. She understands very well the place command and sees that as her lil' dog cave. She has also picked up the "heel" command pretty well and no longer tries to pull me around when out on a walkabout. The one on one sessions are very informative and Brett clearly demonstrates his knowledge of his business every time we meet. There are also Saturday classes to attend while and when finished with the one on one sessions. There are different levels of Saturday classes to help address the specific issues your dog may have. It's also a great opportunity to meet other dogs and their owners. Thank you Brett for helping us with lil' Bailey. read more

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We've had a fantastic experience working with Brett. He's incredibly reliable, knowledgeable, and experienced. Our dog has been reactive toward other dogs, and he's helped us make real progress, not just by training our dog, but by coaching us as owners to build better consistency and confidence. Every session is thoughtful, patient, and tailored to our dog's needs. We've learned so much about reading our dog's behavior and responding the right way. He is the 2nd trainer we've worked with, and he looks at not only what is happening on our walks but the strategies we have to implement at home so our dog understands what we want from him at all times. Highly recommend Brett to anyone looking for an expert who truly understands dogs. Call him when you're ready to put in the work! Dog training is an investment, and we wish we had started with Brett from the beginning. read more

Brett made a significant difference in my dog's behavior from the very first session. She used to refuse to sit and obey on walks and is now very obedient. I am still working on establishing structure at home but am grateful for his continued guidance. read more

Been working with Brett for about 4/5 weeks - my puppy golden retriever can heel / sit and come on command. I wish I knew about Brett for my previous mastifs as he would've been very helpful. But I recommend to anyone who's willing to put the time in to ensuring your dog is well behaved as an adult. It's work , but I think it would be a million times more work later if I didn't commit now. read more

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I went through 3 trainers before finding Brett. Brett is the real deal, his methods give structure to a dog's life and there's no gimmicks. If you don't want to put in the work yourself, don't call Brett. He needs to train you just as much as you need to train your dog. But if you actually want to correct your dogs behavior or anxiety or socialize your dog properly into the world then you need to stick to what Brett says, put the work in for a few months and then you'll have a true companion for life. Brett loves dogs, you can tell he genuinely cares about them. He's great with communication, reliable, always answers you and genuinely wants your dog to be the best version of dog he can be. If you start working with Brett, just trust him. He's seen it all, trained every type of dog. He knows exactly what your dog needs to succeed. The best part about Brett is he's practical he understands your lifestyle he understands you're busy or that your living arrangement is X or Y and your dog needs to be built up for that type of setting. We tried other trainers who literally had us make bark sounds at the dog, use the pet corrector spray can, stuff his face with treats, we even had a trainer tell us "it's just the type of breed, he's going to bark". Brett solved that by giving our dog structure so now he's content and calm but it takes a lot of work to get there. Thanks again Brett. I wish I had known about you sooner! read more

HIGHLY recommend Brett to any dog owner. He helped me completely shift my perspective on dog training. Prior to working with Brett my relationship with my new puppy felt totally unmanageable. After 5 sessions, I feel like I have the tools to make an amazing and rewarding bond with my dog for life. Don't read all of the conflicting advice online, just hire Brett who has done this 1000s of times and knows exactly what he is talking about. It's worth every penny, I promise! read more

Very gifted and talented dog trainer. Brett helped our leash-aggressive dog a ton. He's very in tune with dogs and their needs. Highly recommend!! read more

Brett is fantastic - my dog improved greatly after one-on-one training and now we attend his monthly group class where my dog gets to socialize and continue practicing his learned behavioral skills. read more

needs to work on his phone skills. When simply asked his price his tone totally changed and he became rude and defensive as well as Loud and intimidating. May be great with dogs but since its their owners he is really training he needs to develop a calmer and less defensive posture. In other words, he needs to put a leash on his overt anger! Amy read more

This review is going to be so bubbly that you might think it is fake, but I assure you it's not. Brett took a massive problem our dog was having with leash reactivity and turned it around overnight. I cannot tell you how grateful we are for the simple tools he gave us to create this positive change in our dog. It's like a having a different dog. Furthermore (unlike many dog trainers in LA), he is not JUST training with treats. He is giving you the skills to solve the issue with or without treats. This is massive as you won't have to walk around with a bag of treats for the rest of your life and you won't have to stress when you dog is too anxious to pay attention to the treats anyway. There is always more work to do, but he got us (almost instantly) 95% of the way there. Absolutely worth every single dollar. Hire him. He is legit. read more

We've tried several trainers and have found Brett's balanced training the most effective for our dogs. Our new dog was integrated into our home with our older dog and cat within a few weeks thanks to his place training. I love the bi-weekly group classes and pack walks that he offers to his clients. read more

We have used about 5 trainers to address our pit bull mix's aggressive behavior towards other dogs. We were unable to sustain a change with their methods over the last 2 years. He is a powerful dog and I was very concerned that we would never be able to be in public with him. After 2 sessions with Brett, we attended a class with 25 dogs!! I'm serious. It was incredible. Our dog was completely calm and walked safely in the pack with other dogs large and small. Our previous training encouraged mostly avoidance (which may work for some) but Brett taught us how to intentionally and safely expose him and retrain his responses. Thank you Brett! We have learned a lot and highly recommend your training program. read more

This review is long overdue and I really don't know why I haven't posted sooner. I also want to say I could never have posted and I'm sure in reality it wouldn't make a huge difference, but the fact is this training is still positively impacting my family, so I thought about this once again and had to post. I was a client years back with an adopted pit bull from the shelter and a shih tzu. My pit bull was a young full grown dog and mouthing really bad, even snapping. Today my children feed my dog, he does not mouth at all, walks straight into his kennel, has order and coexists beautiful in our family. We had small children and training was important to us. To this day we are still using what Brett instilled in us, the pet owners. It really has a lot to do with our own behaviors. Thank you Brett! Your training is still appreciated years later. read more

My husband and I adopted a 2 1/2 year old Jackapoo, Val, at the beginning of covid. She came with some pretty bad leash reactivity. We tried 2 other trainers before Brett and saw little to no improvement. We have now been working with Brett for 2 weeks and it is night and day. We can now take her to the park and even out to eat and she is a calm dog. I can not thank Brett enough for literally changing our lives! read more

I can't say enough great things about Brett and his training methods! I'm so glad I found him. My dog, Nigel, had severe separation anxiety and was very reactive on the leash. The methods that once worked with a previous trainer who utilized positive reinforcement only, just weren't working anymore. Brett has taught me so much so I stay in control of situations. Nigel is now fully crate trained and is relaxed when I leave the house. We're still working on his reactivity, but he's improved so much! Brett has been so great at teaching me what to look for in my dog before he ever gives "typical" reactive signals so I can correct his behavior before he reacts. When I've had a question outside of a training session, Brett is so quick to text me back and coach me through. One of my favorite things is the weekend meet-ups/group training sessions for current and past clients and the network of other dog owners I've met through it. Would definitely recommend Brett and his training methods to any dog owners! read more

Good job hands on approach but gentle on important items. Attitude and attention to detail were spot on great people and offering great services from your residential small move to specialty items. I would definitely recommend these guy. * * * * * read more

My 7-year-old dog and I have been working with Brett on and off as needed. We started him off as a puppy to teach him basic commands and place training. Brett helped us establish a strong foundation. More recently, I noticed that my dog was shaking and panting when my family was getting ready for the day. Brett came in and helped us understand his behavior. My dog's anxiety was taking over, so we worked on more place training throughout the day and corrected his excessive sniffing during walks. Brett was able to answer my questions over text and we even zoomed once before having an in-person session. Brett does a wonderful job explaining the dog's behavior and helps the pet parents correct it by setting up new habits. Dog training requires dedication, diligence and you have to get all family members on board. I would highly recommend The Dog Savant. His methods work. read more

Call Brett NOW! Searching for a dog trainer is not easy. Out of chance, we called Brett for our 5 year old Terrier mix.... we are extremely lucky we came across his yelp page. We have used three other trainers with very little progression in calming Napoli's leash aggression, improving socialization skills, and decreasing anxiety. After the FIRST session with Brett we understood why Napoli is so reactive and how we can correct the behavior without treats!! For Napoli's situation, the treats were making the situation worse. Before Brett we had no idea how to deal with her behavior without using treats. No more treat pouches and messy pockets for us! Game changer! read more

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Brett came to our house for a ninety 90 minute session to help us with our two year old Shaffordshire Terrier/Dalmatian mutt mix. Scout had started getting aggressive with delivery people and other visitors to the house, as well as too aggressive on walks. In 90 minutes, Brett gave us easily to understand and remember and use guidelines and instruction that made an immediate difference. His methods training us owners were straightforward, easy to understand and easy to follow. he also gave us an email with links to the equipment he recommended, making it so easy to purchase. Brett was a game changer for us and for our little man!!! read more

Brett trained me and my boxer mix puppy. What we learned has been invaluable. She is still young and full of energy but our experience with Brett has definitely made walks and socialization better. He taught me that consistency is key. We did our sessions at home, workplace, parks, outside of a coffee shop and around heavy pedestrian traffic, the hardware store, and at group training at the park. Many of the training and corrections were needed on my part, the human! I highly recommend him. read more

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It's probably not an exaggeration to say that Brett saved my dog's life--or at the very least helped me save his life. I adopted a 3-year-old husky/corgi back in December, and quickly found I was in over my head. He was unsocialized, aggressive, and out of control. A "red-zone" dog, as you might call them. Within 3 weeks, he was running the house. My boyfriend and I couldn't hug or kiss without him growling and trying to get between us. He was snapping and biting to get his way, coveting his food, toys, and bed. I was living in constant terror that he would bite someone and seriously injure them and I'd end up having to put him down. On week four, my boyfriend and I met with Brett and he gave us a no-nonsense training plan to work through. My dog started behaving differently almost immediately. Brett explained that my dog was not calculatingly aggressive--just dominant-minded and fearful. Over the next 2 and a half months, Brett taught us how to work through a host of problems, step-by-step, always game to answer the million questions we had every week and take our calls and texts in-between sessions. My dog is now much more relaxed and obedient, and his aggression has almost completed dissipated. I figured my dog would improve, but I never thought he'd be totally rehabilitated. We're not quite there yet, but I can see graduation day on the horizon if we continue to implement the lessons we learned from Brett and stay consistent. I have no doubt that without Brett's help, my dog would have faced serious, imminent risk of euthanasia--and not because he was a bad dog. He was just neglected and improperly raised. I fear most other trainers would have given up or been unable to help him, but Brett really put in the time and effort. My dog is so much happier now, and so are we. read more

I highly recommend Brett and am happy to share our experience working with him. We found Brett online about 5 years ago when we were looking for a trainer to help with our dog who had growing separation anxiety. After an initial consultation, we hired Brett for 6 sessions, and were able to include our puppy for no additional charge. Brett is intuitive, knowledgeable, and a really good teacher. Brett "warned" us that he was going to spend as much time training us as our dogs. I saw pretty quickly that I hadn't been telling and showing our dogs what I expect of them, which left them to make their own decisions and made them really anxious. We've since hired Brett to train two other dogs, and have recommended him to friends. Brett also has free Saturday group training sessions for his current and former clients. read more

I started working with Brett as I have a sassy dachshund / beagle mix and a pit mix who has problems with leash aggression. I had worked with other trainers in the past for the leash aggression specifically and found that none of the methods proved to be effective. I was introduced to Brett through a few friends who were also clients of his. After our first initial meeting, I was completely sold as he was exceptionally knowledgeable on pups and their various problems. We worked together for months and each session the pups and I would work on new skills. There's no doubt I needed to put work in with the pups in between sessions, but it truly paid off in every sense of the word. Not only is he great at training your dogs, he trains you as well! Because of Brett, we are able to do hikes and long walks knowing that I can control any situation presented. I am so beyond grateful for our one- on-one classes, but I also love that he sets up group sessions for all clients free of charge. The best part is, we are all able to work with dogs of various breeds in a social setting and there is no judgement should a pup have a slip up. He has created a really nice community of people! I could not recommend working with him enough!! read more

Brett is an excellent match for our needs. We adopted two rescue dogs that never had any training. They are very different dogs (min pin and Shar Pei/Lab mix) and so needed to have the training suited to their personalities and issues. Probably the most important thing I've learned working with Brett is that he's really training ME! He has a positive reinforcement approach that is based on understanding how dogs think and react. He is very patient and listened my concerns. He was always on time and easy to communicate with. His weekend group classes were useful and fun. He didn't force any interactions and is sensitive to both dogs and owners. We have 1 session left and I expect I'll do a few more to keep me on track. The dogs have come a long way thanks to Brett. read more

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We got a small dog with some serious barking issues and aggression toward other dogs. Group classes didn't help as he was not behaved enough to join. Brett was awesome and worked with us to get our little guy Max into a better calmer state of mind. He pushed us to do the work we needed to do. We now know how to handle him on walks and with other dogs, and he is so much better. I don't have to have that dread anymore on walks when we come across another dog. Thank you so much, Brett! read more

Brett has really helped us get our 2 rescue dogs trained. He is very intuitive to the dogs issues and quickly addresses ways to solve for them. We have made great progress in only 3 sessions. We also enjoy his Saturday group sessions. I'd highly recommend him. read more

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Move over Cesar Milan and let the real dog whisperer in. Brett is seriously the exact person we needed for our dog. We had a lot of issues we knew of and some that we didn't with our dog. Either way we now have all the tools necessary to train our dog the right way. Along side private lessons we just started the Saturday group lessons. So far we've been to one but we can already see how effective it is. Socialization with other dogs is hard when other dog owners don't know how to go about it. This class is helpful in the way that everyone is there for the same reason. At any level of training give Brett a call. He even started boarding! read more

Brett gives guidance on how to properly train your dog, but it's up to you as a pet parent to continue the training. He's great! If you're on top of it, you'll see results! read more

I recently adopted a loving 2-year-old Lhasa Apso/terrior mix dog from a rescue and, with exception to taking walks, he was a dream. About two weeks after adopting my dog, he suddenly refused to climb hills or walk about 100 paces away from my apartment without protesting. After a single one-on-one home visit from Brett, my dog was fine. Brett showed me how to properly lead him and how to counter his stubbornness. In my opinion, Brett is not only a Dog Savant, but also a Human Savant. He reassured me, provided constructive criticism, and gave me all the tools I needed to be lead my dog confidently. He is also great about answering questions over the phone or via text before/after your appointment. Suffice to say, I highly recommend him. He is worth penny! I'll be back for future lessons with him. His work surpassed my expectations and he completely fixed the problem in one session. read more

We adopted Hunter almost 4 years ago and we've been trying to deal with this aggression and fear issues since we adopted him. Lunging on walks, losing it when someone comes to the door, having to put him ina another room when someone comes to the house. We've worked with several trainers, but none of them were able to help us figure him out, until Brett. Within just a few sessions, virtual sessions, Brett helped us understand what to do and how to do it. And the results have been amazing! A simple, logical approach that just makes sense. We love the virtual sessions because we're the ones that do the work, which is how it should be if you want real results. Highly, highly recommend Brett!!! read more

My 8 year Old English Bulldog Portis is one of the best things to ever happen to me. He also has been a total challenge. I got Portis at 7 weeks old. He was the cutest. I had no choice but to take him home with me. Portis was a super star in puppy training at PetSmart. He was always a big focal point when I'd take him to the dog park or anywhere for a walk. I mean, who doesn't love bulldog puppies? I bring Portis to work with me every day. He hangs out in the warehouse with the warehouse guys and grew up being around people all the time. Maybe he learned some of his negative issues from all the other regulars he was around as well as me. I'm not really sure. One day, Portis bit some at work. He was someone coming to make a delivery and it seemed like Portis was marking his territory. The issue was resolved with the victim and we moved on. Throughout the next 5 -6 years, Portis and I moved downtown to a less savory neighborhood. He began to become more and more aggressive towards other people and other animals. I stopped taking him to the dog park to avoid problems and usually caged him when people came over who he had not socialized with in the past. It always created a lot of tension for visiting guests and for Portis who would just bark non-stop until my guests left. Then there came the moment when I had my "Final Straw" moment. My parents were visiting and came over for dinner. I had Portis caged. I took him out for a walk and my mother wanted to socialize with him but did not follow the instructions I gave her and Portis bit her, breaking her hand. It was at this point that I had enough and started researching dog trainers who could help us. After much work, my girlfriend and I found Brett who had a professional website, a lot of good online content about what he does and awesome testimonials. We called him to come over for a consultation. You could tell when Brett showed up that he has been around all types of animals with different levels of behavioral issues. He was very cautious in his initial meeting. I don't blame him either as Portis was red-eyed and ready to pounce on him if he had the chance. Brett very calmly spoke to me and my girlfriend about his training technique and what would be expected from us in order to get Portis' under control and to get him back to being a happy dog, programmed to do dog things and live a satisfying life free from the stress and the anxiety he was displaying. By the end of the consultation, Portis and Brett were still not yet friends but they could be relatively close to each other and not bark at each other. We decided that Brett was clearly good at what he does so we signed Portis up for what I believe were 8 or 10 private classes. Throughout Portis' training, we met Brett at different locations in order to train him under different circumstances. He came to our apartment. We met at the dog park and grocery store and in a few other places. We even had a session, at my request, in my car. Portis had a tendency to go nuts while in the car if he saw another dog, or a person getting to close. It's obvious that Brett cares very much about the well being of the animals he trains. He even offers group sessions at little to no cost on the weekends where you can bring your dog to interact with a whole pack of other animals with various issues that he's also working on privately. I found these particularly beneficial for Portis. All these years and he had no dog friends. It was kind of depressing I'm sure for him as well as me. In the end, Portis has improved leaps and bounds. When I have people over, I no longer have to cage him and when we are out and about, he generally follows the commands and techniques Brett taught us. He has not bitten or attacked anyone since meeting Brett. The real variable we learned is on us, the dog owners. Brett's tools I really think could work for any dog in any environment but it's also on the owners to nail these techniques down through repetition and reinforcement. Honestly, I never thought Portis would respond to training but he did and with incredible results when I was at the end of my leash. I would suggest, and have suggested, Brett to any dog owner I know who needs some help with getting their dog to be a dog, just like they were born to do. read more

I found Brett through Yelp (as I often find other local services), and I am very glad that I did. As a first-time dog owner, I was (ok, I still am) very cautious about how to do everything I can for my new pup. Brett picked up the phone on a Sunday evening and consulted my decision-making process + provided great feedback about how to properly train a dog - it's really more about training the human to not allow the dog to create bad habits. I had a good feeling and scheduled Brett for consult "meet & greet" on day 1 (literally 3 hours after I got home with my new puppy). Again, as "green/naive" dog owner, there's so many things that I could have done the "wrong" way. By wrong, I mean the impractical way. With Brett's help, we're able to have less than 1 accident per day with the dog and some days are "accident-free". Mind you, the dog is far from perfect let alone being "potty trained". But his advice gave us peace of mind and has helped get our dog to not just listen but obey most commands starting at a very early stage. Other practical "human training" also include visits to the dog park (1st time for me), dog collar & leash purchasing advice, and weekly Saturday morning group classes (for socialization and more). While the rates aren't the cheap compared to group lessons at the local pet store, Brett is always available either by phone, text or email, which is an invaluable asset to me since I don't necessarily like to wait for my next lesson to ask relatively simple questions. That said, one of the best things about working with Brett is that he offers private in-house lessons rather than group lessons at a local pet-shop-store - where your dog would be too distracted to learn anything + you don't get individualized FAQs. The past 4 or 5 lessons that we've had have been invaluable to in training our dog. He's progressed tremendously thanks to Brett's advice. He does offer some bulk lessons discounts, so check out his website for more info. And Yelpers can get a $25 off discount by using the Yelp deal. So yeah, while I haven't had much direct experience with other dog trainers, none of them have been as direct/straightforward yet understanding as Brett. read more

I found Brett on Yelp - Nobu is around 8 years old and I have had 4 or 5 trainers over the last 8 years - they all did training with treats, clickers etc. and nothing seemed to work. I have always had to cross the street when I walked Nobu if there was another dog - I work out of my home and had to put him in a crate when clients came over... After 7 sessions I feel much more confident with Nobu on my walks and he is getting used to clients in the house - It is great to see that at this age Nobu is trainable and a happier dog.I am looking foward to his group session this weekend. Finally finally I have found the perfect trainer - Nobu and I thank Brett for being the perfect trainer - read more

We met Brett today at a Meet Up Event in North Hollywood. At first the 6 dogs in attendance were acting up as expected. Brett took a few minutes with each owner to address each dogs issues. Soon we were all walking our dogs in a pack and all were behaving. Brett clearly understands dogs and their owners. I just took Jack for his afternoon walk and he did not react to other dogs. And that was only after 1 hour with Brett. read more

Have been doing training for stella with brett for the past 2 months and have seen nothing but improvements! When we first adopted stella, she was extremely reactive and had slight attitude issues. Ever since we started our training I've seen improvements in her everyday! She went from barking and snapping at anything/anyone to now being able to walk up to strangers and say hello! Brett is consistent with the training and knows exactly how to work with stella! Brett definitely knows exactly what he's doing and how to do it! Stella and I have been nothing but extremely pleased with our training and highly recommend him to anyone searching for a genuinely good dog trainer! read more

The Dog Savant - Stella and brett at the boneyard dog park! - Pet Training Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Brett has a true gift and is able to explain what your dog is experiencing so that you can develop a relationship with your dog. Our puppy was a handful at 5 months and with a few simple commands and techniques, we immediately saw improvement in her behavior and it just keeps getting better with more consistency and more training we do. Even friends and family were commenting on how she seemed calmer and more well behaved. Highly recommend the investment in quality training, you will thank yourself for life! read more

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When I was living in town for a few weeks I had a problem with my mixed pit bull larue. My dog was constantly peeing in the house and jumping up on people. My kids were very afraid of this wild unruly dog. Brett was a very calm and soothing presence. He wouldn't let me give up when I was at my wits end with this dog. Now after Brett's help, he has stopped peeing in the house and is very calm with people, even strangers. It really seems to go against my dogs instincts but Brett was able to buck the trend and change his personality for the better. Thanks Brett. Thanks for everything. read more