I can't believe it's been over 10 years since I started working with Anthony on my dog's dog…read moreaggression issues. Not only is he my dog trainer, he's been there for me over the years as a safe person to leave my dog with when I'm traveling. When my dog got really sick last week due to possible cancer and nearly had to be put down, he was one of the first people I thought to let know what was going on. I'm grateful for him being in my and my dog's life. P.S. Every bad review I read, someone didn't understand their contract and had expectations they shouldn't have for what they were paying. Read between the lines!

Anthony is the absolute best dog trainer in the entire city (and the world, honestly). I watched…read morehim train my friend's pup a few years ago and have been waiting for K9 to be back up in full operation (which is back to normal operation now) since they had a pause caused by the pandemic. When I got my mini golden doodle puppy recently, Anthony was the first call I made to set up a private training session for him. It's great to start them off with excellent habits young and I was so happy to hear he's taking on new clients. In just ONE session, Anthony trained my goldendoodle puppy so well and taught me the parent interaction skills to get my goldendoodle to sit on command. Only 2 days after the first session, my puppy knew how to sit on command and I received so many compliments about how well behaved he is! Anthony uses positive conditioning and expert non-pain inflicting training practices to teach the pups, through good behavior, to become so well behaved while still maintaining the vibrancy of their unique personalities. Several sessions later and not only is my pup trained to stay quiet during my work Zoom calls, but I'm also geared with the parent skills and dog psychology knowledge (which Anthony has a PhD in animal psych in) taught to me by Anthony to maintain the sweet and tame nature of my puppy! I'm SO glad I got my puppy started on training with Anthony. My puppy is just as funny and sweet as ever, but my home is way calmer and the overall energy is far more peaceful and happy now since we've had our lessons with Anthony. Highly recommend K9 Pup Academy for all dog training at any age. So many trainers use questionable, very forceful tactic while Anthony is the complete, kind opposite. He is expertly geared with the excellent techniques to train pups and their parents with care, effectiveness, and most importantly - compassion. No better dog trainer out there. Call Anthony now for all of your pup's training needs!

My dog goes to daycare with Jason twice a week. That means she gets picked up from my place, taken…read moreto the dog park, taken on a hike, and I pick her up in the evening. It's not just good for me to have a break from her, but she LOVES being out of the house for 10 hours a day with non-stop play, instead of sitting bored at home or at work with me. Not only is Jason flexible with hours and reasonable with rates, he also has a true passion for dog care that shows. I highly recommend him to care for your dog. I am so grateful to have Jason in my dog's life!

We found out about Your Pet's Assistant through word of mouth which is always a good sign. They…read morewere kind enough to donate their services for a local fundraiser and I was the lucky gal who won the free dog walking. Although I won free walking services we needed some extra days and their fees are more than reasonable. Having two Chihuahuas with different needs, I was nervous to hand them over to a dog walker for fear they would misbehave. In the end, Karen was really good with our pups and even sent us pictures of them while we were on vacation. She knew that out senior Chorkie had different needs than our feisty Chiweenie puppy and made every effort to give them both TLC. She even gave our cat some lovin when she came by the house. I was so very grateful to know that each one of my dogs was cared for in a special way while we were out of town. They got the walks they needed and my mind was at ease. I am so grateful to have found someone who is wonderful with our little Chihuahuas and would recommend Your Pet's Assistant to any of my friends.

Honestly, I probably wouldn't be leaving a one star review if Jeff had asked a single question over…read morethe hour we spent with him. Our somewhat complex issue wasn't addressed in any helpful way. A good guy to call if you're unsure how much water to give your dog. The answer however, will cost you 100$ (Even if that's not why you called).

After moving to California I wanted a dog being so far away from home. When I got my pup I did what…read moremost puppy parents do. Shower my pup with love and scooped her up every time I walked in the door. Unfortunatly this created a lot of anxiety for my pup when I was away from her. I looked to Jeff for help. And Jeff worked wonders with my pup! With his guidance, we tackled clinginess and separation anxiety, turning it into a positive transformation. Jeff's training tips made discipline and obedience a breeze. Now, our bond is all about love and having a happy, well-trained furry friend. I can't thank Jeff enough for making me a better puppy parent. Highly recommend his expertise!

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.

Since my dog is looking at me with that insistent stare that says we've got about 30 seconds to…read moreleave on a walk, here's my five-word review of Adelita's Good Dog K9 group training (before an entirely different task vaults to the top of my to-do list): Easy. Friendly. Caring. Insightful. Fun. Okay, six: Successful. Now if you'll excuse me, we're gonna go practice our leash manners.

Michael was such a delight! He sent updated photos/videos each day while my boss's new puppy was…read moreattending his board/train program for close to 6 weeks! He is so trusted and we really valued the information he gave and taught us! He is so knowledgeable about animals and would recommend him to anyone looking to have their pet trained! Now the puppy is fully potty trained, leash trained, socialized, haven't heard him bark once, can sit/stay, and more! 10/10 experience!

Michael made such a huge difference in Toffee's behavior, but most importantly, he gave us the…read moretools to continue her training successfully. Before going to Michael, we watched countless puppy training videos, googled all our ongoing issues, followed every puppy subreddit, and even got training from another trainer. We worked really hard for many months, but nothing made as big a difference in such a short time as Toffee's board and train week with Michael. He sent us detailed updates --along with pictures and videos-- of Toffee's daily progress, and he was always available to answer any questions. When he brought her back, Toffee was nearly a different dog. He gave me a short lesson around my neighborhood and showed me techniques to control her reactivity. She did fall back into some old habits back home, but what really helped me was re-learning how to train her with Michael's guidance and changing my own approach and body language. Thank you Michael!

If I could give William 10 stars, I definitely would! From the very first session he had with our…read moremini bernedoodle, it was clear that William is not just a trainer--he is a true dog lover who deeply understands dog behavior and seeks to enrich each and every dog that is under his care. This really sets William apart and makes him 1 of 1. If you are looking for a trainer who truly cares about the mental and emotional well-being of your dog while producing fantastic, lasting results, I cannot recommend William enough!

Willie has been Bailey's dog trainer for the past 4 years, and he has been absolutely amazing! He…read moreis patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about Bailey, always taking the time to understand her needs and help her thrive since she's a nervous dog. We're so grateful for everything Willie has done for her over the years and couldn't recommend him enough!

This is the second time I've used this company because Hudson did such a great job with my two male…read moredogs, when I found myself bringing home an energetic one year old female, my first thought was to get Hudson over here to help me. And after only one meeting with him, I'm very glad that's what I did. He gave me a clear and understandable plan, each part of which made perfect sense. And while I have to get some equipment, like gates in doorways to keep my older dogs apart from the new baby, the suggestions Hudson made that I could implement immediately are all helping our new addition be in more comfortable and happy.

Hudson helped train my other dogs 10 years ago, and I'm so glad to be working with him again with…read moremy new puppy. He is patient, highly observant, and has a wonderful ability to notice and explain the small details that make a big difference in training. He doesn't just tell you what to do, he explains the reasoning behind it, giving you the tools and confidence to work effectively with your dog. His genuine love for dogs and passion for his work are apparent in every interaction. I highly recommend Hudson and his services.

I would highly recommend Kevin as a dog trainer!…read more My partner and i rescued a 18 monthish old Australian shepherd named Dune who had some bad habits that we needed help nipping in the bud. Dune would try to herd guests around the house by nipping at their butts (lol), had pretty bad separation anxiety (would panic and bark constantly after more than a few minutes alone), and had some leash reactivity and liked to pull constantly on walks pretty much all of that is solved now after a few sessions with Kevin! Kevin was able to move his schedule around and get us our first session like 2 days after we reached out and after the first 2 sessions his separation anxiety and nipping at people around the house were basically gone and after the first dedicated session to leash manners we got that mostly taken care of as well. The way Kevin taught us how to communicate with Dune was so valuable and he really set us up well to know how to work with him going forward on new stuff! And the lifetime support if new situations arise is such a big stress reliever for us! Could not recommend Kevin more!!

Minutes after signing up to use bark busters I thought I had made a big mistake. What could they…read moreteach me that I didn't already know? Well Kevin taught me and Roxy, my big, beautiful German Shepherd, plenty that I thought I knew but wasn't implementing. Roxy had nipped a few of my friends in the butt. Obviously, they all stopped coming over. But after working with Kevin, I can now control Roxy before and during visits with my friends who have now returned. And more importantly Roxy is very comfortable having friends over. What I find amazing is that Bark Buster's support is for life. I know if an issue with Roxy's behavior comes up, Kevin will be here to help.