We searched everywhere for someone to train our now almost 2-year-old corgi, Theo, with behaviors…read moreinvolving reactiveness and we stumbled upon breaking bad habits and Sydney's practice From the moment we were introduced to Sydney, and our first training session with her Theo developed a bond with her as a trainer that made it easier for us to correct the initial issues we had not addressed when we were first training Theo as a pup. Sydney is very responsive, empathetic to her clients and pups, and provides above and beyond resources on how to continue the lessons she provides during her training sessions to ensure that your pup will come out a grade A student! Would I recommend Sydney to other fur baby owners? Absolutely and I wish her the best in her continuing practice! 10/10 would recommend! PS Theo misses his training sessions dearly with Sydney! (-:

I recently got a new female puppy after my dog of 15 years passed from cancer. I have two other…read moremale dogs, one being a stubborn, possessive Westie. I tried introducing them myself a few weeks ago, and my Westie acted like he was going to kill her! For this reason, she has been inside with me ever since. Came to Yelp for help, and so glad I found Sydney. Not only did she pick up the phone when I called, but listened to my story and gave me tips before visiting us. She came for our first training session today. All three dogs took to her right away(the treats added to it) She spent a full hour with us, and it went very well. My rescue boy was ready to play with my little girl, and the bully Westie, didn't attack, and tolerated her. I now know what to do each day to get them all used to one another, and become one big happy family. Her prices are really reasonable, and she has a fun, calming attitude. She also said she is happy to answer any questions that come up. She did not push me to book more sessions, although I was about to book another. I highly recommend her, and so glad I found her.

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

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

When I get lucky...I get LUCKY! I found this amazing group…read moreof people off of Yelp, and the 5 Star rating is 100% deserved. I have two pups: Archie and Charlie. I want the best for my puppies, so I asked so many different people where and how they trained their dogs. I received a few suggestions, but decided to do my own search...and I'm glad I did. Leo (Owner) and his amazing team of trainers TRULY care about the pups they train. Leo came to my home and wanted to meet me and my pups before I had to decide on making any decisions. After sitting down with him for about half an hour, I knew I found what I was looking for: Someone who wants me to have healthy and happy dogs. I signed up for the in-home training at first which is Leo coming to the house and training me on how to train my puppies (Archie and Charlie just turned 6 months and started with Leo and his team when they were 4.5). Very quickly, I realized I could not handle training both these puppies the way they needed to be trained. I discussed with Leo and decided to do a Board & Train. I like the schedule because I get to take the puppies on the weekends to spend time with me. Don't get me wrong, you NEED to train your pups on the weekends, but it's worth it and FUN. Archie has become the Puppy King (no offense to other puppies or their owners )). Charlie has a lot more energy, but has improved immensely! Leo's trainers are so caring. I feel my dogs get love with their training when they're not with me, and I couldn't ask for more. I see their excitement whenever I visit about improvements and milestones that Archie and Charlie achieved. They gleam with as much pride as I do. I honestly don't know where my pups OR I would be without the help of this AMAZING Team! If I could give 10 stars out of 5 stars, I would!

THE best dog trainer in LA. Leo has a solution to every issue we had with our 4 month old pup. he…read morewas able to quickly fix all behavior problems and was super easy to reach via text whenever we had a question. We recommend him to everyone.

I can't say enough good things about Jennifer and her 3-week training program! Our border collie…read moreMaverick had an issue with pulling on walks, and thanks to Jennifer, he now walks perfectly in heel--it's like night and day. She also worked on his place command, and now he stays calmly on his bed until released, which has made having guests over so much easier. One of the things that really stood out was how Jennifer took the time to get to know us as well as our dog. She found out we have a horse background and used that to our advantage--explaining training techniques in ways that made total sense to us. She gave examples that tied into the horse world, which made the process so much more intuitive and familiar. She also helped address Maverick's excitement around other dogs, which stems from his strong herding instincts. With Jennifer's guidance, he's now calm and focused on us. Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about setting both the dog and owner up for long-term success. We're so thankful for the transformation she helped us achieve with Maverick!

We took our vizsla to LA School for Dogs 3 years ago and she did the 3 week program! It was 100%…read moreworth it, our dog came back new and improved, we can literally take her anywhere now! If you're on the fence about the program at all...just do it! It's so worth it and rewarding to be able to take your well behaved dog places you maybe couldn't have before. We stay in regular contact with Jennifer and she has is always helpful and answers any questions or concerns with have since then! You won't regret taking your pup to LA School for Dogs!

Janine is a great dog/people trainer! She has helped our dogs come a long way with their training.read more

We have so far done 3 classes of our 9 class puppy day school! It's an amazing resource ! The 4…read morehours of puppy free time to catch up on errands is amazing ! Not only that our puppy is definitely picking up on our training at home so much faster since starting . Before bringing your puppy in they do a home evaluation visit that was so helpful for advice and understanding how to set our puppy up for success. It is great that our puppy gets some safe socializing with other puppies and I notice he's not as timid of reactive when passing other dogs on his walks . Melissa and Courtney have been nothing but helpful and super informative! I love that when picking up our food boy they are open to questions for advice for working on training questions we have at home. Definitely worth the money! Great investment to make sure your puppy grows into a healthy happy good boy! We will be continuing with the obedience class after day school is over as well!

How have I not reviewed them before? I have trained several…read moredogs with them over the years. Dogs of all sizes all backgrounds and at a variety of ages. This is the most wonderful training program taught by an amazing group of ladies with actual CREDENTIALS. Not just a group that decided one day they were going to be a dog trainer. They were mentored and educated over more than a decade before taking over for their mentor. I think they have put over 2000 dog and human teams together over the years now. Rightfully voted "Best Of" in Simi Valley in 2023. This is not magic, you have to do the homework. Its only 10 weeks and its not a lot of time when you will have your family member for hopefully a dozen years or more. If you would like a trained dog that responds on one and one command only. A dog that you can take out in public, dog that is a pleasure to live with, this is who you need to train with.

Great class! It's serious, but you need to do the homework. Their training is based on praise &…read morefairness to your dog. I don't have to hold a treat for him to come running when I call, but the practice is mandatory, in order to succeed and the results well worth it.

I highly recommend Matan Dog Training and our trainer Amelia. Her expertise, knowledge and…read moreprofessionalism is second to none. She focuses on teaching the owner/handler how to build a better bond with their dog. My girl Heartley has grown so much in the last few months gaining impulse control. I never would have believed she would stay in a down position for 10 minutes without me by her side while people and other dogs walk past her. The "Out and About" experiences are so good; going to outdoor malls and parks have helped her to deal with all types of distractions. So much of the training is geared to real life situations and not just obedience. The could not be happier with their program.

I initially put my youngest, out of control dog, Stormy, into their Board & Train Program, while I…read morewas going out of state. I could not get Stormy to walk on a leash, without choking herself. Because of this, she was under socialized. She was fearful of many things also. They ended up keeping her for 3 weeks. I had a couple "check in" one on one Training with her Trainer, Tiffany. At the first session, Stormy, was walking on leash in a "heel" position. Tiffany had also taught her "place", "stay" and "break" to release her from her "stay". Stormy was so much calmer when I brought her home. Before training, she would come in from the yard and jump over the back of the couch. If I was sitting on the couch, a few times, she landed on my head, on her way to the other side. She also jumped a lot. After coming home, she was calm inside and stopped jumping all over. It was a "joy" to take her on a walk and have her calmly maintain her "heel" position.She was much more enjoyable and was finally able to get out of"in the world"! This was entirely due to Tiffany's training. Tiffany was very good with her, very knowledgeable about dog behavior and cared for Stormy. She was professional, checked in with me to see how I was feeling about Stormy's behavior, gave helpful advice and answered any questions I had. In addition, I received daily photos of Stormy from Heather. That was awesome because I missed her and it was nice to get updates on Stormy's progress. Additionally, the Facility is very clean and everyone working there was very nice. Michael was very nice too. The groomer, Jacob, was nice and professional also. The Board and Train was expensive but after Tiffany gave me back a dog I could fully enjoy, I'd say it was worth it! Matan has a wonderful operation going there and I highly recommend them. My Veterinarian in Camarillo, gave me Matan's Card and said she'd gotten positive feedback on them. I also brought my "dog reactive", Dog, Bon Bon in for 3 week Board and Train. Tiffany, also trained her too! She did an amazing job with Bon Bon also. Bon Bon, was a challenging case for her because, of all things, she told me Bon Bon, could be a bit stubborn! LOL. Even though Bon Bon, was a completely different personality than Stormy, Bon Bon, was wonderful walking on leash when she returned. She's also not as reactive. I was even able to walk both of them together, which was a first and was also my original goal for training! My "pack walk"! Tiffany told me to wait to try to walk them together. There was no way I was getting out the door with just one! They both did remarkably well. At first Bon Bon wanted to walk ahead but I corrected her and she walked in a "heel" on my right side. I was finally able to get them both "heeling" on my left side, with Stormy closest to me. Yay! That's exactly what I wanted when I sent them both to "board and train". Finally, as a bonus, Bon Bon came home with "perfect weight"! It was all the extra work on Dog Pacer. Thank you to everyone at Matan Dog Training! You all made it a great experience for me!

Super friendly and professional staff with clean environement. Chek-in and check-outs are quick…read more My puppy goes to daycare when I have back to back meetings and I feel comfortable leaving him at this facility.

I've been boarding our dog Ken to this dog board and care for almost 3-4 years now whenever we have…read moreto go on vacation . Last year something changed, service has gotten cold.Today we picked my dog after 6 days and after giving him a bath we saw wounds on his ears that looked like bite marks! Ken used to love coming here but this last time he seemed scared! I should have followed my gut and not left him there. He looked so lonely and aloof when they took the daily pictures on Facebook. They did text me that Ken has not been eating so I added cuddling time starting from the time they told me that he has not been eating. Looking at his ears with what seemed like bite marks, It seems like someone is not doing their job properly!I will not leave my Ken here again! With the amount of money that they charge, they should care for our fur family more!If I could rate a 0, I would!

Kalei has been so helpful training our pup Cleo. We have learned so much and Look forward to many…read moremore sessions.

I've been working with Kalei for dog training, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. She…read moreis knowledgeable, patient, and really connects with my dogs. Highly recommend!

We got our Australian Labradoodle, Enzo, from Adam about three years ago, and it's been a great…read moreexperience overall. Adam really knows everything there is to know about the breed, he always gets straight to the point and gives solid advice when we've had questions--whether it's about Enzo's diet, care, or general tips. You can tell he truly cares about his dogs and wants the best for them, even after they go to their new homes. Enzo has been the perfect addition to our family, and we're really grateful we found Adam as our breeder.

everything went well. Adam Ford is local and very accommodating. Our new puppies are scheduled to…read morebe delivered this weekend. We are very excited to get them.