I had a laundry list of problems concerning my 10 month old basset hound, Mister Cooper. Josie was…read morepatient as she trained US. As we all know, the issues usually begin with the human. Cooper jumped on, not only the immediate family but all who dared to enter our front door. He used the couch as his own personal bouncy house. He thought my 8 year old poodle mix was his own personal stuffy and would pounce on poor Teddy every chance he got. Six eye opening at home sessions later and Cooper can now sit, stay, wait, fetch, paw/shake, place (a spot where he is trained to go when people enter the home), the all important leave it. He is almost 100% no longer jumping on people and the couch! He is still working on letting Teddy have his space, but there has been great progress. Having a puppy can be frustrating, overwhelming and upsetting but with Josie's help we are now enjoying our cutie patootie! If you want the same, take my advice and contact Josie! She is fantastic And if this little guy ever needs a tune-up, I already know exactly who I'm going to call!!!

The Tail Collective has been serving our family very well. Rocky is doing so much better these days…read moreand we cannot thank them enough! We also recommended them to our neighbors, and they also had only positive things to say .

Tracy is the absolute best. My luka is extremely shy but Tracy makes him feel at home and I always…read morefeel reassured that he will have a great experience with her. So glad to have found her!

Shout out to Tracy Reed and Dogs Go Walkin for always loving on my pups and making them feel at…read morehome while I'm away!! So great to know they are so well taken care of! Tracy and her mom send pics of my boys, text me updates, and cute videos too!!

My experience with Pawsitively Perfect Pooches was great. Melissa had good advice, lots of…read morepatience, and modeled what I needed to do. As a result Bella and I are taking long daily walks- The 4 lessons that I signed up for was a game changer for us!! I definitely will contact Melissa if we need her again!

I sought Melissa's help to train my dog to be able to pass the Pet Partner's evaluation, and become…read morea hospital visitation dog. We had to get past many years of no specific training and get to the ability to calmly put on a leash, sit, stay, come, leave it, watch me, etc. We did it in four sessions! With Melissa's expertise, patience and positive training techniques, we had fun with our challenges. Thank you, Melissa!

We definitely recommend Andi!…read more We originally reached out to Andi for consultations regarding both of our Maltipoos, Kiki and Coco. During our initial phone consultation, Andi was incredibly honest and genuine. After learning more about our dogs, she felt that Kiki was the one who would benefit most from formal training and suggested that we could apply what we learned with Kiki to Coco as well. We really appreciated that she didn't try to upsell us on training for both dogs when she easily could have. That immediately showed us how much she genuinely cares about helping dogs and their families. At the time, Kiki was about six months old and was extremely reactive to just about everything in the outside world. We were looking for someone whose methods aligned with our values, and we loved Andi's positive reinforcement approach. Kiki completed Andi's six-week program, and the growth we've seen has been incredible. What sets Andi apart is that she isn't focused solely on teaching dogs tricks or obedience commands. She truly cares about each dog's emotional well-being and how they're feeling throughout the process. We learned so much--not just about Kiki, but about ourselves as dog owners. Andi helped us understand how our own behaviors and responses can shape our dogs, which was eye-opening and incredibly valuable. Of course, the work doesn't stop when the training sessions end. It takes consistency and ongoing practice at home, but Andi gave us the tools and confidence to continue building on Kiki's progress. The effort has been absolutely worth it. One of the best parts is that we were able to use many of the same training methods with our older Maltipoo, Coco, and she learned and benefited from them as well. Andi actively encouraged this, which we really appreciated. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and ethical trainer who truly puts dogs' well-being first, we wholeheartedly recommend Andi and Diamond Dog Training.

Andi is a very talented trainer. She adapts the training to your pets style of learning. Has a lot…read moreof experience working with many different breeds, is organized in your learning process, amazing follow-thru. She's responsible and kind. We are so happy with all the results she helped us attain for our Goldendoodle Kaju. Her prices are very reasonable after getting quotes from other local trainers. If you're looking for a very curated training program and want results that best fit your fur baby look no further than Diamond dog training!

We started seeing some less than acceptable behaviors from our 5 month old puppy. We've had dogs…read morebefore and knew what to expect but we didn't expect to run into what seemed like antisocial behavior. The first thing we did was enroll our puppy into daycamp 1 to 2 times per week. This seemed to make things worse and we needed to explore different options. We emailed Harvey and he told us to attend one of his classes. By this time we were at the point where it was stressful to take our puppy into knowingly crowded environments. Harvey and his wife immediately made us feel better from the very first class. The approach they take to training is focused on not only teaching the puppy to follow commands but to teach the owner how to deliver commands. We are only about half way in to our 10 week class and have seen big improvements!

I'm surprised I'm the first to review! Sandstone dog training has been in business for decades…read more As a kid, my family used Harvey/Sandstone to train our family dog about 20 years ago. He's trained 3 other family dogs since then. I keep going back to him because he is the best, he really is. Harvey's focus is on humane training techniques, including positive reinforcement with food, attention, etc. Puppies are fascinated by him and he knows what he's doing. He has a special puppy course, also specialty courses for scent training, agility courses, and protection as well. He does in-home training for puppies and has weekly group classes in Orange and also at Yorba Regional Animal Hospital. Sandstone is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Sandstone for any dog parent!

We've had multiple dogs in the past and tried different dog trainers throughout the years. We came…read moreacross Thomas from a website and from the moment he began training our dogs we instantly knew this was a passion he loved. We never felt more safe and confident in training our German Shepherds if it wasn't for Thomas. He is well knowledge when it comes to dog breeds and his experience plays a major role on why he is so great at being a dog trainer! He is there to answer questions whenever you need it and I can assure you that he will take good care in training your puppy/dog! We've had our dogs trained a places like Petsmart before but Thomas teaches in a way that you can interact and know that your pet is properly trained! He has trained 2 of our dogs now and we couldn't be more satisfied! We highly recommend Thomas!

I recently got a new Corgi puppy and instantly needed a dog trainer in order to make sure that…read morelittle Winston would get the proper training he deserves. That's where I was recommended to Thomas the dog trainer. Not only was he outstanding with my puppy but was very patient in training him. Thomas knew when to be firm and loving with Winston. I've seen other dog trainers before but Thomas brings a love and care that every dog trainer should desire to have! Winston is now mastering down stay and learning more and more everyday. 5 STAR RATING TO THOMAS THE DOG TRAINER

After several awful experiences with other dog trainers--some so harsh that my dogs would literally…read morerun and hide at the sight of them--I was honestly hesitant to try again. But finding Emily of The Dog Listener has been one of the greatest blessings for me and my American Bully puppy. From the very first session, Emily brought a calm, confident energy that completely changed the way I relate to my dog. Through private lessons and her incredible monthly Pack Walks, she has helped my puppy grow into a balanced, well-behaved companion. Most importantly, she's helped me grow--into a more confident, peaceful, and capable handler. What truly sets Emily apart is her compassion. My dogs don't just tolerate her--they adore her. The excitement and joy they show when she arrives is real, and it speaks volumes about the kind of person and trainer she is. Her love for dogs is genuine, and they feel it. I get emotional thinking about where we started and how far we've come. Emily is a true godsend, and I can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for a kind, effective, and empowering trainer who truly understands dogs--and their people.

The fact emily is continually denying this and gaslighting the situation is very concerning. You…read morecan say what you want all day. You choked my dog in front of 15 people in a day class that had a choker on, with a leash you leveraged over your shoulder while he was behind you. He was verbally coughing. I should have reported it to the police but i was in shock to the situation. People should be aware this happened. Do you really think i just woke up one day and created this specific situation because I was bored? I stand by my statements. Take me to court if you like l, Ill testify there under oath. No one touches my dog like that.

Marie is amazing! From day one, our fur babies absolutely adored her. We've used both her in-home…read morepet sitting and brought our dogs to her home, and every experience has been amazing. Our pups are on a special diet, and our rescue schnauzer struggles with extreme anxiety. Marie has been nothing short of a miracle worker--patient, attentive, and incredibly caring. She keeps them on their routine, gives them all the love and reassurance they need, and treats them like her own. Thanks to Marie, traveling has become possible for us. We never worry when our dogs are with her because we know they're safe, comfortable, and genuinely happy. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, compassionate, and truly gifted with animals, look no further. Marie is the absolute best!

We've used Marie several times now, and every experience has been absolutely perfect. She truly…read moregoes above and beyond to ensure our pups are loved, happy, and well cared for. Marie asks all the right questions upfront to make sure everything goes smoothly, and we always come home to tired, content dogs who have clearly been spoiled in the best way. After trying several other pet-sitting services, I can confidently say Marie is by far our favorite. We're already booked with her for our next vacation and couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Marie--you're the best!