Working with Grant has completely changed our lives with our mini dachshund, Wellie. He is now incredibly well trained, and we genuinely have peace of mind when it comes to everyday life with him whether that's going on walks, being around people, or even traveling across the world with him. What truly sets Grant apart is his attention to detail and the way he explains everything so thoroughly and clearly. He has an amazing ability to point out the small things that make the biggest difference, and he makes training feel understandable and achievable instead of overwhelming. Grant has gone above and beyond for us every single step of the way. Whether it was a quick text when we had questions or taking the time to walk us through things step-by-step over FaceTime, he always made us feel supported and cared about our success with Wellie. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and truly cares about both the dogs and their owners. Investing in training with Grant was one of the best decisions we've ever made for our fur baby, and he is absolutely worth every penny. If you're considering dog training, do yourself a favor and book with Grant. We are forever grateful for everything he's done for our family. read more

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My experience with Grant was very good and we got the results we wanted for our pup, Howl. When starting with Grant, Howl was only a year old and had a lot of problems being reactive and overstimulated when leaving our apartment. Now, after finishing our final session, Howl was very engaged, maintained eye contact outside and even refrained from barking at other dogs. Those are results in my book. I will say I was hesitant about using a prong collar on my baby, but Grant did a great job of helping me make an informed decision to use it and made sure my partner and I were comfortable every step of the way. Thanks Grant! read more

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I originally started training with Grant at Nobel Dogs when my dog was just a puppy, focusing mostly on leash walking and off-leash work. Thanks to his training, my dog is now completely off-leash trained--we regularly walk around with zero issues. I actually wrote a previous review that goes more in depth on that experience. More recently, I've taken advantage of Grant's group classes and his continued support, and it's made such a difference. I play ultimate frisbee, and my dog used to really struggle being on the tie-out without me --whining, crying, pulling, and needing constant attention from my teammates just to settle her down. Grant went above and beyond--he literally came out to one of my games to work with her in that exact environment. After just that one session and a follow-up group class, the transformation has been incredible. Now she will sit through an entire game quietly, laying down calmly and just hanging out off leash without any issues. Thank you for the continued support and follow-up, Grant. He truly means it when he says he's committed to the dog, and it shows in the results!! read more

I have a wonderful, funny, happy, energetic Bernedoodle that grew really quickly and too quickly became more than I could handle. She used her friendly enthusiasm to jump on people, invade their boundaries and finally knocking a person down. I had to get her trained or I couldn't keep her, which would have broken my heart. A kind lady recommended Grant and he was there to help in a week. From the moment he walked in the house, he had Eloise's attention. She listened to him, settled her down when he spoke to her and had a genuine respect for him. She fell madly in love with him and enjoyed every adventure that he introduced to her. He also taught the people they encountered in her every day life and new people that approached her how to wait for her to calm before engaging her. It was a miracle! She waited to understand what was expected of her, stayed calm and listened to understand what he wanted from her next. Now, thanks to Grant's kind, loving, disciplined training, I can take her anywhere with full confidence that she can handle what comes her way. Thank you, Grant! read more

Grant is truly amazing. Our dog Stella has become so well behaved and trained after working with Grant, and I'm so proud and happy that we can comfortably take Stella almost anywhere and not have to worry about her. At 7 months, Stella is already walking off leash in public, she doesn't bark or get riled up around other dogs, she's friendly with dogs and people, and we constantly get compliments and asked how she's so well behaved and it's truly the result of following Grant's lead and being consistent with everything he's taught us. We are so grateful and happy. Genuinely could not recommend Grant enough! read more

We have yet to finish all the training sessions and I have already seen incredible results. I never thought I'd be able to comfortably walk with my pup while there were so many people and other pets around. With just a couple training sessions left we are close to getting my pup off leash! Before training, my pup would react to anything he could see within a couple feet. Now he is able to walk comfortably without being so on edge! Would recommend a million times if i could! read more

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We've had such a great experience working with Grant! Our dog Pepper is a 3-year-old rescue who's sweet but struggled with anxiety and on-leash reactivity. After our very first lesson, we saw her confidence and leash manners improve almost immediately. Now, after about six private lessons, she can walk calmly in heel, her reactivity has improved so much, and she's doing great with her off-leash e-collar training. Grant's energy and positivity make training fun and low-stress. He helped us build our skills and Pepper's confidence in all kinds of environments like Fiesta Island, Liberty Station, and the PB boardwalk, always offering clear, encouraging feedback. He's also incredibly responsive between sessions, his feedback on the videos we send make it easy to stay on track and know we're practicing things correctly at home. We highly recommend Grant to anyone working toward having a calm, confident, and reliable dog. He's the best! read more

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Grant did an outstanding job teaching us how to work with our rescue dog, McCoy. Grant was patient with all of us, a source of encouragement, and pleasant to work with. We recommend him highly. read more

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Absolutely amazing and transformative! Grant is a professional dog trainer and his methods are positive. The results were immediate with my dog Franklin. Grant was recommended by my vet. Franklin was a six month old puppy, and large, when we started working with Grant Noble. He was fearful of men, barked at every dog that walked by our house, jumped up on us, and used his mouth to nip and play. We took him one time to the dog park, and he was mobbed by other dogs, so he lashed out and attacked. That just made him more fearful, and I regretted making that mistake. Franklin would play fight with his brother dog at my house and would not stop unless we physically pulled him off. Finally, he would lash out uncontrollably at other dogs if we passed them on the leash while on a walk. That being said, Franklin was also a very sweet and smart dog, and took to commands quickly. I knew I needed professional help and Grant was the perfect fit! With the combination of private training sessions, group training sessions and a three week period of boarding, Franklin grew into a confident dog and kept his sweet personality! During the boarding, Grant and his staff kept us intimately involved at each stage, teaching us the right way to give commands and reward good behavior. The result of Grant's efforts and training: Franklin listens and obeys his commands immediately. His recall is strong. He no longer jumps up or barks at other dogs while on a walk, at the dog park or in the house. His walking is literally perfect: I never have to put any tension on the leash whatsoever. He walks by my side and responds to treat rewards. If I wanted to walk him off the leash, I could. We opted to train with Grant and Franklin on an E-collar. I have the collar on him and I carry the remote, but I very infrequently have to use it because Franklin's obedience to verbal commands is so outstanding. Grant taught us games and methods to use at home to reinforce Franklin's training. Grant even came to our house to give one of the training sessions. As part of our training package, Grant is available to us for all of Franklin's life. We're able to attend weekend training group sessions and consult him on problems as needed. So far, though, Franklin's training has been outstanding! Thank you, Noble Dogs, for helping Franklin become the best puppy version of himself now. I'm so glad that we invested in your training, Grant! It continues to be amazing. read more

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Grant has been everything we've been looking for in a dog trainer! He's very thorough and makes sure we fully understand each of his lessons on how to better train our dog Luna. We've always wanted to sharpen Luna's offleash skills but since she gets so easily overstimulated and excited, we always thought it'd be impossible. Grant has done an incredible job in only 2 sessions to make sure Luna is getting the proper training - highly recommend! read more

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Grant was recommended to me by someone who I saw walking their dog and I wanted my girl to be that kind of dog. He worked with us and today, I can walk my girl without a leash, she's right by my side whether we see other people with their dogs, bike riders, it doesn't matter. I'm always getting comments on what a well behaved dog I have. Thank you Grant! read more

Grant took the time to listen to all my concerns regarding my golden retriever puppy and broke down the best options to get him on track to better behavior. His explanation of what is going on with my dog made it all make sense. read more

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Great! We got a Golden (our2nd) with no expectations other than a nice family dog. She has the most mild temperament (at 1 1/2) and I recognized quickly she should be a therapy dog. I researched trainers and Grant popped up. Simply amazing!!! He walks you through the steps. When you don't want a prong or e-collar on he uses them on your person so can feel first hand what it feels like for them. (I was against both until Grant). I suppose one of the best recommendations is my 18-year-old daughter, "Mom, I took Maye on a walk (regular collar), and then I took her off leash at Sunset Cliffs. She doesn't pull and when she's off leash she listens and comes when I ask her." We are still working on 'therapy' behavior - she's close - we are still working on crowds, etc, but it's been amazing. Also, she stays in her bed (place) when told. Has really helped with the jumping when we come home. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been meaning to write a review for The Noble Dogs for a long time since Yelp is how I first found Grant! When I first contacted Grant, I was frustrated because we had already tried three other dog trainers/services in two months. There was a lot of behavior that just stuck and that we couldn't get him to stop (stealing my things, not listening to me, fear, reactivity, and separation anxiety during crate training). Many other trainers we tried believed in reversing his reactivity by simply giving him "high value" treats, which did not work. When I called Grant, I was desperate because my dog was not respecting me and I was fearful because he was so out of control. Grant immediately reached out to me and we set up an initial consultation. Before that consultation though, he was so helpful and would offer his advice over text which actually radically transformed our training. After the initial consultation, I was encouraged to see that Grant proved that my rescue dog was very trainable. After the initial consultation, we opted to work with him for six private training sessions. What I like about Grant is the opportunity to train your dog in front of the dogs he boards. We have also attended his group classes during the weekends which have provided him with great exposure and built his confidence. I will admit that you do have to put in a lot of investment, but I believe it paid off. The training exceeded my expectations, and now my dog can confidently be at home crate-trained, behave on walks and manage distractions, and listens to me. Grant taught me how to effectively use tools that other trainers refused to. As a result, I have a much happier and confident dog. He has excellent recall so I can give him freedom to explore. I never intended on training my dog off leash, but now our off-leash time is the highlight of his everyday. I really appreciate that Grant makes himself available during the weekend group classes, as it's helpful if we have a lapse in our training. Grant is the most hard working and effective trainer we've worked with, and really cares about his clients, which I really appreciate. I thought I knew my dog before I talked to Grant, but I was wrong. Thanks to him, I can communicate with my dog. read more

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We have a 5 month old dachshund named Tucker and before coming to Grant we were going bonkers trying to get him to walk on the leash or be in his crate alone. I'm not here to say grant performs miracles but he teaches you exactly what you need to do to make your dog happier and healthier. We are just 2 training sessions in and seeing a huge improvement in overall obedience and commands with Tucker. We don't need to use fear based approaches to get results and that's my favorite part!! Can't wait to see what's in store for Tucker in the future with the Noble dogs!! read more

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We have had an incredible experience working with Grant and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled, compassionate dog trainer. From the first session, it was clear that he wants you to succeed and is passionate about helping dogs and their owners build a strong, positive relationship. Grant tailored every session to my dog's specific needs, offering clear instructions and patience throughout the process, we have done both private and the group trainings and look forward for the ones to come!! Things we personally worked on and improved: walk/on leash training, commands (sit, down, get it,come), off leash training, and public setting exposure read more

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Grant has been fantastic with our dog. He's not only skilled in training but also a great teacher for us as owners. Thanks to his guidance, our pup has grown into a well-behaved, happy dog, and we've had an amazing first eight months together. We're so grateful we found him! read more

The Noble Dogs!!! We found Grant on line from our home in Colorado. We spend 2 months a year in Solana Beach and wanted a comprehensive trainer/training for our 4.5 year old Golden Retriever. We needed a complete retaining surrounding recall, socialization and short leash training as well as anything else that could be provided. To say that Grant has been anything short of AMAZING would be a sin. Grant is an incredible trainer for both our boy and for us. Our Golden has his behavioral issues and some training. Grant has provided the framework, guidance and individual training to re-shape Oliver in 4 short weeks. Oliver is well on his way to being a social dog who doesn't get into fights, an off leash dog who comes when called and a short leash dog who doesn't pull me or my wife over. Thank you Grant and The Noble Dogs, you are the best! read more

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I had filled out the form on their site and was in the process of scheduling a zoom consultation during a time my husband could attend. Within minutes of submitting the first form, and before I could schedule a zoom consultation, I received 2 back to back phone calls. I then immediately received a text message, and after requesting I be removed from their call list, received 3 additional texts. I think it is important to let others know what they may experience before even getting to utilize their services. read more

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Grant really is an incredible talent with his animal intuition and dog behavioral skills! We have two boxer puppies who are a handful and Grant has been excellent in teaching us the skills for manners, resource guarding and overall communication. We're so excited to see the continued success of our puppies because of Grant's excellent coaching and support! read more

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I met with Grant today and was really impressed with how professional and knowledgeable he is. He took the time to ask great questions, understand my dog Artie's specific issues, and lay out realistic training goals and expectations. His approach is structured but also very compassionate, and it's clear he really understands dog behavior. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a help with their dog's behavior/commands. Pic of Artie! read more

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We have just finished a 4 day private training course for our 6 month old German Shorthaired Pointer, Joey, and Grant is the MAN! He customized each day based on what results we wanted to see, consistently asked for feedback, ensured we understood how to carry on the training at home and was a joy to work with. Grant feels invested in making the training successful and was always available via text for advice and encouraged that we sent frequent videos to ensure we were doing it right at home. We feel like we don't just have a very well behaved dog, but we also have knowledge on how to be better dog owners overall. Highly recommend Grant and Noble Dogs for your training needs! Attached is Joey showing off her off leash skills at Fiesta Island courtesy of Grant and his work. read more

Our rescue Hula had pretty much no recall, was running down the street to chase down the neighborhood cat when the gate was left open, acting like she was boss and started to show signs of reactivity after we hit our 3 month mark. We heard only great things about The Noble Dogs through friends who have worked with him in the past so we decided to give it a shot! 3 months later and Hula's recall is great, we go to the beach offleash no problem and we're passing by dogs 95% of the time without any issues. Life has been so much more enjoyable and we owe it to Grant for all his help, insight, and support! read more

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We hired Grant @ Noble Dogs to train our 1 and a half year old golden retriever puppy, Apollo, and had a great experience. We specifically wanted to work on his jumping, biting during playtime, excessive barking, offleash behavior, leash pulling and recall. Grant was extremely patient, knowledgeable and calm with Apollo and us during every training session. He put a lot of thought into what would work best for our dog. Grant provided us with all of the tools to handle any unwanted behaviors and positive training. We would totally recommend Grant @ Noble Dogs for all your Pups training needs. read more

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Hello every one and I can't say enophg of quality of training Grant has to offer and exeriemce and help I got from him outstanding I opriciate service and recommend to all who need help read more

I've been working with Grant and the crew at Noble Dogs for a little over a month now and I'm legitimately emotional over how much progress my dogs have made since we started. I found myself in a position where with only a couple months notice, I would be on the road moving cross-country with my two dogs alone. I realized if this change of lifestyle was going to go smoothly, my girls needed to be A LOT better in public spaces, walking calmly on leash, lying down in one place, etc. my dream was to be able sit with them on a cafe patio and have them just chill at my feet (instead of crying, pulling, and tangling each other up etc lol). I already felt like we were going to be a tough case because I'm only one person with two adult dogs (6 and 4), but despite some healthy skepticism I decided to set up a meeting with the Noble Dogs. With my needs and goals being so specific, I was really worried I wouldn't find a trainer who would tailor the training to our unique situation. Grant, Aaron, and the girls at the training center all genuinely LOVE dogs. You can see it and feel it in the way they interact. My girls happily run to Grant when he walks up to the group classes, and it's safe to say their training is a positive experience for them too. I made it a daily priority to follow the training exercises given to us at home every single day, and I do believe my results are due to the diligence we had in following Grant's instructions. They know what they're talking about, and found so much success in doing things the way they tell us to. Between the individual training sessions, group training classes, days at the training center, and basically 24/7 communication with the team, I consider this training worth every penny and more. We have accomplished about 80% of my goals in such a short time span, and I'm confident that I have learned what it takes to continue training them before we leave, and long after we hit the road. Despite it being a challenge, this training has opened a world of possibilities for me and my dogs. Our bond is stronger than ever and we can have so much more fun out in the world now! Thank you so much Noble Dogs read more

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Have only had one intro session with Grant and he was absolutely incredible. Gave amazing advice. 100% recommend!

I've had my 4 y.o. shephard mix (Fred) for 1.5 years and we had gotten over the period where he had learned to trust but lacked a lot of discipline. I was getting frustrated because I didn't know how I could help him and myself. I reached out to Grant and his approach was exactly what we needed. After one session, Fred's demeanor settled down exponentially. After the second session, Fred was walking beside me on a loose leash!! That's right, no pulling! I still can't believe the leaps we made in just 2 sessions. Eternally grateful. read more

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Thank you thank you thank you to Grant and everyone at Noble Dogs!! We initially called because we were dealing with a lot of aggression on walks and with strangers/ dogs from our 3 years old mix! Grant came in to save the day! I will say, dog training is really more owner training than it is dog. So when you sign up you need to commit yourself to the betterment of you and your animal! Communication with Grant is amazing... he is always responsive and ready to help. Our sessions are all extremely beneficial and we are shocked at the dog we have now! My favorite is actually the group classes and our dog struggles the most with anxiety and aggression outside of the home and in unfamiliar environments. He is now a star student in those sessions! I can't thank you enough read more

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Excellent experience with Grant and my 2 dogs. He helped me really learn how to our dogs work with my dogs. They learned how to stay on place. heel, walk off leash, and be happier out in public/with other dogs. He was super responsive to my questions and even sent me custom videos when I was not sure what to do. If you have a dog with behaviors you don't like or lack or manners or if you just want to hang out with your dog in a more chill and relaxed way, Grant is your guy. read more

I am so happy I decided to work with The Noble Dogs. I was struggling with pulling on walks, jumping, and basic obedience with my 9 month old dog, Honey. As soon as I began working with Grant, I noticed improvements right away and it has only gotten better from there! Walking Honey is no longer stressful and my favorite part of the day. I can even read my kindle during walks! Honey's neutrality in public spaces has also drastically improved. Our options for outside activities has expanded, now that we have mutual trust in each other. I am currently working with Grant on the next step of off-leash training, and so excited to continue seeing results. Grant and his team are extremely supportive, encouraging, and kind. They tailored Honey's training to my lifestyle. After each training session, Grant always confirms my understanding of what we covered and asks for feedback. read more

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Grant has changed our dogs lives for the better in less than 2 months! We brought both our (5 month old and 4 year old) dog in for basic and advanced training, including basic commands, crate training, socialization and off leash training. Within 2 months both dogs were able to walk off leash in a suburban neighborhood. Grants knowledge, experience and teaching method was second to none. He really takes time to teach you as the owner, which is just as important as teaching the dog. His training is centered around encouragement and guidance rather than discipline, as we make sure to put the dogs mentality first. He was able to help our 4 year old overcome a lot of confidence and anxiety issues as well as our 6 month old into having house manners of a senior dog. We highly recommend you work with Grant for an amazing overall experience, not only for your dogs but for you as the owner. read more

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Grant is a pro. I learned so much in just a few sessions. Made a huge difference in how our sweet girl behaves in the house and in public. I'd say don't wait if you're in need of training - just start with the best. read more

Grant is amazing! He was a great help training my dog Barley. From leash walking to settling in public, Grant helped us make great progress from the bad walker and hyper reactive dog Barley was. Barley was not the only one learning, I was too! Grant gave me the tools to feel comfortable training Barley and bringing him out in public spaces. Huge thanks to Grant. Definitely worth it. read more

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My puppy George is 8 months and he is my first dog. He used to bark a ton for food and pull on the leash. Overall he was very poorly trained because of my inexperience with dogs. Since I started working with The Noble Dogs, the change has been incredible. He doesn't bark for food anymore, walks nicely beside me, and we're moving towards off-leash training. I've also picked up a lot of tips for training him at home. I totally recommend The Noble Dogs to anyone looking to train their dog. Grant is great with both the dogs and their owners, making the whole experience really enjoyable. read more

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After 3 months my dog has transformed! I can now confidently walk my dog off leash, recall her from anywhere and she is living her best life. Grant and his team get results, guaranteed, and they are always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate your dog's needs and set them up for success. Our dog came to us as a 1 yr old stray from Mexico who had to fight and hunt to live, and so had no proper socialization with other dogs. Her prey drive is so strong and she was more focused on squirrels and lizards than on us. She also easy spazzed out around any hyper dogs, and we did not know how to ease her down. Grant showed us how to tell when she was very tense and nervous around high energy dogs, and that made her reactive. Now I am even more connected with my dog, I know how to ensure she can play while staying safe. Most importantly I know when other dogs cross her boundaries and when I need to step in. I am looking forward to doing the things I've always dreamed of doing with my dog, now that I am confident, our mutual trust has never been higher. On to paddle board and surf training! 10 out of 10 would recommend Grant & Noble Dogs to a friend. read more

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Grant is amazing! He's very responsive, listened to all of my dog JoJo's needs and had recommended solutions for all of our concerns. Our dog we adopted several months ago had very little to no socialization to people or pets. She's fearful and reactive to strangers and unknown dogs. We met with Grant for several in person sessions in our home and at Fiesta island off leash dog park, where he took the reigns and demonstrated very clear corrections to unwanted behavior and exercises for us to practice to get her to become a more secure, confident dog. He frequently checks in on how you're absorbing the material and ensures that you take away as much as possible for your training sessions so that you're as equipped as possible to implement what you've learned and how it can help your dog. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! He also provides group training sessions both off and in leash that we'll be continuing to refine already learned skills, in addition to adding new ones. read more

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Grant was wonderful from the get go! He communicated his techniques, and even tested things out with us before using them with our dog. We saw instant changes in Lucy, even though she's an older dog- 13 years old! She stayed at our side on our walks, her sitting in one place, staying and coming when we called her all improved dramatically. Grant was patient with us, always stopped towards the end of a session to leave time for questions and to ask what was our biggest takeaway was. So happy we chose Grant to help us train Lucy and highly recommend! read more

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We called Grant after our newly adopted dog showed signs of separation anxiety and fear based reactivity. Grant responded within an hour of our inquiry and we set up a consultation with him. After signing on and working through some sessions we started seeing progress and learned a lot in the process. Grant breaks down each step of training to its basics making it really easy to understand. It's been a pleasure working with Grant and seeing positive results for our pup! read more

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Grant demonstrates impressive knowledge and enthusiasm for aiding dogs. However, I would have appreciated if he had been transparent about pricing from the start rather than consuming 30 minutes of my time only to discover it exceeded my budget. After well informing Grant that his services were out of my budget, he continued to propose providing training advice in exchange that I write him a review within 30 minutes of him providing "advice". TLDR: Was quoted $2597-$3897 for recall training and leash reactivity. Edit: After writing this review, Grant promptly reached out to me via text. This behavior is highly unprofessional and frankly unsettling. I suggest exploring other negative reviews, as it appears others have encountered similar discomforting experiences with Grant. read more

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