There are no words to describe my gratitude for Dawit. My 2 year old lab/golden retriever mix was EXTREMELY insecure -- reactive to anything and everything (skateboards, trucks, people, dogs, etc). Taking her out for walks was impossible and stressful. When I finally stumbled on A-Team, we came to the consultation and she was muzzled, drooling, panting, and barking nonstop. After 3 weeks of obedience training and another week for e-collar training, my girl made a full 180 and is confident and secure. I can taker her for walks, go to the dog park, and have her off leash in public. It's unbelievable how far she's come. However, as an owner, you too, MUST be willing to follow the rules Dawit sets and put in the work to help your dog. Overall, all the time and effort pays off for a happier life for you and your pup. I cannot say enough amazing things about A-Team. Dawit truly cares about each dog that he trains. He is genuine and one of the biggest reasons why I chose (and stand by) A-Team. Jinny, his assistant, is super accommodating, thorough, and quick to respond/follow up. I recommend A-Team to anyone with a dog, with or without severe behavioral issues. read more

BEST investment ever for our family!!!! We are SO THANKFUL to Dawit for providing us the tools to ensure our lovebug is happy and confident. Izzy, a rescue who is half Lab and half Jindo, was fearful, reactivate, and anxious at 3 months. Not a typical dog and we knew we needed help dealing with her behavior issues. The tools he has given us literally has changed most of Izzy's behavior. Now we can trust her to go off leash and be the good girl she is!! Huge THANK YOU to him and Shelley his assistant, and can't wait for boarding and more training! read more

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Dawit is a godsend! I don't know what I would have done if we had not found out about A-Team Dog Training on Yelp. As a first time dog owner, I knew I had my work cut out for me when we adopted, Buttercup, our 5-year-old Pit Bull mix. She is 80 pounds of pure love and muscle. Buttercup was at the shelter for four months, had a history of upper respiratory infections while she was there, and her body told a tale of having lived a hard life. She had calluses on her elbows from being a yard dog and it appeared that she had several litters of puppies before she was brought to the shelter and fixed. She also had other scars on her body. The hubs and I fell in love with Buttercup because despite her past, she was the calmest dog at the shelter. We were hoping that she would be the perfect dog for us and her cat sister, Cupcakes, who was also a rescue. But, we knew we needed help. Because Buttercup is a Pit Bull mix, we knew that her behavior had to be beyond reproach. We wanted her to be an ambassador for her breed -- to show people that this much maligned breed can be wonderful, loving, and obedient dogs. We found the A-Team Dog Training on Yelp and contacted Dawit one week after we took Buttercup home. His initial consultation was free and it was invaluable. He immediately surveyed and assessed our home situation and made recommendations for how we should set up our home to better support Buttercup's progress. We booked him for ten sessions and have never regretted it. It was money well spent for peace of mind regarding our dog's behavior, well-being, and happiness. We are continuing to contract with him now that our sessions have ended in order for Buttercup to receive regular walks (and training) during the day while we are away at work. Our dog has always been the sweetest girl to people, but she displayed fear aggression toward other dogs due to her past experiences and she did not know what to make of her cat sister, who followed her around like a shadow because she loved her new dog sister so much. Now, they hang out with each other every day and Buttercup lets her cat sister play with her wagging tail. :) Everywhere we take Buttercup (restaurants, parks, walks in town, outdoor concerts, etc.), we get compliments about what a well-behaved and well-trained dog she is. This is all thanks to Dawit. Every week, he trained our dog for an hour and we were given "homework" to follow up on this training for the rest of the week. We started out with basic commands at home, then we moved the training outside to the bottom of our hillside near our neighbors' yards. Last, we took Buttercup to the dog park and had her train at the grassy area for several sessions before we gradually took her inside the dog park. Considering that she didn't know how to walk on a leash or any basic commands, Buttercup has improved by leaps and bounds with regard to socializing with other dogs, understanding commands, and being a happier and more confident dog. We couldn't have done it without Dawit's help! He is a guru when it comes to understanding dog behavior and to being an excellent trainer of the dog's owners, too! We highly recommend Dawit's services and have given his number to neighbors and friends. read more

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It's been about 1 year since our dog completed the 3 week board and train and 6 months since the 1 week advanced training (off leash trained). For our dog, the advanced training took it to another level. We are so confident having our dog play fetch and run around in a open park (before had none). The training is not just for the dog but also owners (eg how to deal with specific scenarios). Our dog after going through Dawit's training changed all of our lives for the better. Additionally, Dawit is a great person that listens, adapts accordingly to your dog, and is patient. We never felt rushed when meeting with Dawit. Yes, it's spendy initially but we see it as an investment for our dog and also for us as owners! Highly recommend A-Team Dog Training! read more

Dawit is a great trainer. We trained our dog Winston with Dawit for almost an entire year. We also boarded Winston with Dawit for about 3 weeks as well. We originally sought out help from Dawit due to his behavioral issues. He was having what we thought was aggression towards other dogs (or animals in general). Winston would constantly lunge at other dogs while on walks and make extremely loud screeching noises. However we learned through Dawit that his aggression stemmed from anxiety. Through the year, we learned so much on how to deal with Winston in certain situation and his behavior has improved both at home and on the streets. Although Winston still has work to do and he has not completely 100% yet, we have the tools to get him there. We met with Dawit about once a week and we would meet in different locations, including our apartment, the dog park, and Pasadena. Each of these locations we would be able to test Winston in different environments. We also loved that Dawit explained everything to us and gave us homework weekly to help enforce the things that we learned. We are going to continue to work on helping improve Winston's behavior with all the things he taught us. read more

I can't recommend A-Team and Dawit enough! Before we started training with Dawit, we felt absolutely hopeless and overwhelmed with how to move forward with our 5 month old puppy, Lola. She was so scared of other dogs to the point where she would panic every time she saw a dog during a walk. After just our first session, Lola already had so much improvement! Now that we've completed our 5 session package, she's a completely different dog. She is so much happier and confident! Our friends and family constantly remark on the progress she has made. It's incredible! Dawit was excellent training Lola one on one, but I think the most important part of our training was the education that he gave us. We learned so much about dog behavior and psychology to the point where I feel SO much more confident as a dog owner. After having this training, I am passionate that everyone should have this type of knowledge if they're going to get a dog. I have recommended Dawit to multiple people because his training really is life changing!! A-team does packages for their classes which are very reasonably priced, but after you've completed a package you can book single sessions. I love this option because it gives me confidence that we can come back at any time if needed. Finally, the staff at A-team (Shelley and Jinny) are so awesome! They're kind and communicative even during this stressful time. Thank you all so much for all you help - we couldn't have done it without you!! read more

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Words cannot describe how amazing Dawit and Jinny, and A-team are! I'm so glad we found A-team and our pup was trained by Dawit. He puts his heart and soul into his work and does a superb job. He explains everything every step of the way, and he truly creates a bond with the dog and the family. Trusting Dawit was the best thing we ever did, and my entire family appreciates everything he's done! Every time we see a dog on a leash that's not trained, we immediately spot it and remember Dawit's words of wisdom. I must say, the hardest part was being away from our dog, because we had just as much separation anxiety as our dog did, but Dawit had to always remind me to stick to the plan, which I'm so glad we did. Thanks again Dawit and Jinny. 10 stars! read more

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The absolute best trainer and dog behaviorist--you cannot go wrong with Dawit and his team! I brought my sheepadoodle pup, Yeti, to A-Team a wild child who always had to have her way. I picked up a pup who listens, can walk beautifully on leash, waits her turn and has seriously fun and safe play with other dogs. It was thrilling to see her progress from day to day on IG the full run of her training stay. I'll be going back for her off-leash training sometime soon. Dawit and Jinny are the best. Yeti and I say, "thank you, mille fois!!!" read more

Dawit basically saved the day. We adopted two pits who are wonderful but weredog aggressive. He got to know the dogs so well and helped to get them to where they are now, absolutely loving, obedient, and all around wonderful. He took extra time and care to listen to our concerns as well as make thoughtful observations of his own. He sent us videos, made several suggestions, and gave us homework that made a world of difference. He was even able to address unforeseen issues that came in the duration of training. He is patient and knows exactly what he is doing. I have recommended him to all my friends with dog issues. I don't know what we would've done without him! So...we wrote this about four years ago...and our dogs are STILL AMAZING TODAY!!!!!!! It wasn't just what he taught them. It was what he taught us. We love Dawit!! read more

I'm so thankful for Dawit and his team! We were long-term fosters for an amazing, but super reactive, dog and the rescue agency sent her to Dawit. As a result of her going through the training program, we were able to adopt her as I now feel comfortable and confident walking her and taking her into stores without her being reactive and lunging at strangers. We will definitely be scheduling follow up sessions to keep learning and training our dog. To Dawit and his team, thank you - we fostered her for 10 months and now she is finally able to be a permanent member of our family! read more

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Dawit is an amazing dog trainer. He can read a dog in about 1 minute! My dog, Bolt, just graduated on March 11, 2020. I am so proud of Bolt. Dawit also corrected me about a few things that I was doing with Bolt that I didn't even realize. Shelley and Alicia are great to work with, as well. The training sessions were hard work but also a lot of fun. I give A-Team Dog Training, LLC 5 stars. You just can't go wrong with Dawit! read more

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So thankful to have heard about A-Team and to have had the chance to have our pup, Spags get to work with Dawit. When we adopted our 4 year old pup, we immediately noticed that he had a lot of reactivity to other dogs. Spags attended the 3 week intensive training with A-team and came back a much calmer dog and can now be around other dogs at dog parks and during boarding without issue. So grateful for all of the individualized training and support that Dawit offers and am sad that we have now moved away from LA and can't have Spags boarded with him regularly. read more

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Don't email, they never reply. Was excited about the reviews I read, but no response what so ever just says a lot already! So I recieved a phone call eventually, I didn't answer and they left a msg that their email had been down. The msg stated I would be contacted that day via email from an assistant. I never recieved that email still to this day. I also called myself and left a voicemail for a call back, still to have recieved that call. That was 2 weeks ago. I can't tell you how excited I was to work with Ateam, now I'd be sceptical to give them my money. Don't seem reliable at all. read more

Today we had thunder in Van Nuys. My dog was home alone and somehow made her way out the locked gate. She wandered for 30 minutes, running into streets, and on to Van Nuys Blvd. And this stranger chased her, caught her, calmed her and gave her water; and called me. When we got her back, her paw pads were badly injured; all four paws were bleeding from running. This is not a review of the service, but a review on the person who provides this training service. He is an amazing animal lover and happens to be my dog's hero. He got her back to us and we were able to get her the medical attention she needed. You truly are a kind person. I'm beyond grateful. In images, you can see my Mishka in bandages. But she will be fine. If I had to recommend any dog trainer it would be you, you go beyond for a strangers pet. Thank you a million times. Lupe read more

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What took us so long to write this review!? Our Obi is a rescue Pitbull who is quite anxious and fear aggressive. We spent so much time, energy and money on other trainers who treated us like a number and utilized some questionable tactics/training methods. After many breakdowns, we found Dawit. Some family and friends call us crazy to this day for spending the amount of effort and money that we do on our dog. However, to us, Obi became our family as soon as we signed those adoption papers. We never give up on family!! We're happy that Dawit believes that Obi can overcome his fears too even when I, myself, have doubted him. Now, Obi is not yet 100% in terms of his issues but I can tell you that he is well on his way. Dawit is so genuine, trustworthy and he really does care for our Obi!! read more

Dawit has been nothing but wonderful with working with my dog Joey and seeing his full potential in learning. He dedicates his all in working with you and your dog to be able to reach the goals in changing the bad behavior. Joey loves Dawit and always looks forward in seeing him during our training sessions. I'm so happy I made the decision to hire Dawit and it's totally worth the money. He's passionate and driven and willing to work with you to find the best method to train your dog. He's not only there to train your dog but to teach us (owners) to help the process of the training and to apply it after the training sessions are over. I highly recommend his service for your dog training needs! read more

Dawit is just the greatest. We went through a twelve week program with our three year old pup and it was life changing. Our dog had multiple issues stemming from dominance - disobedience, resource guarding, guarding her owners, leash aggression, pulling on the leash, excessive barking, you name it basically. After twelve weeks with Dawit, she is so well behaved that she gets compliments from strangers and we are all so much happier and less stressed. Dawit resolved all of her issues with his firm but loving psychology-based approach. He is honestly a magician and I cannot recommend him enough. read more

I wish that I could give 6 stars. Dawit completely changed our lives and our dog's life. We started working with him when our pup was almost a year old. The first time was for two weeks of puppy training and beginning obedience. During the pandemic our dog had developed some separation anxiety and this fist two week course was able to totally fix this and give my partner and me a detailed plan on how we were going to continue his training at home. Fast forward another 6 months, we brought our dog back to Dawit for off-leash training. This is where we saw the biggest change. Dawit's program gave us the confidence to take our dog anywhere and trust that we were in control of him vs. the other way around. Our dog is 2 now and he's a pleasure to bring to coffee shops, dog parks, friends houses, etc. We know the signs to look for "naughty dogs" and trust that our dog will listen when we try to get him out of a potentially sticky situation. Lastly, Dawit is just a really cool guy and great at thoroughly explaining everything. It's definitely worth the $$ to work with Dawit! read more

I knew A-Team Dog Training was the right call when I saw my dog run to the gate, tail wagging, when she heard Dawit's car pull up. Our family appreciates the great work he put in with our dog, Grace. After each session, he took the time to debrief with us, share observations he made, and offered advice on how we as the humans can communicate more clearly with the dog. He was clear in helping us understand what we were doing wrong. Prior to the training, Grace had some anxiety issues, and would sometimes be unpredictable around other dogs. After some time with Dawit, and the follow up implementation by our family, Grace is now a lot more open to other dogs, and enjoys meeting new friends. The service was worth the price paid. Thanks Dawit. read more

Dawit trained both of my dogs. He is very knowledgeable, and I believe he has a special gift. The way he communicates and understands dogs is incredible. You can tell he loves what he does. The training process was very easy, he explains everything well so I could continue the work after the sessions. He was always very attentive and answered all my questions even when he was not physically with the dogs- which I appreciate as a first pet owner. He cares about your dog's well being and happiness. His team is amazing Shelley was so sweet and make all the process super smooth, she always confirms with you before every appointment and make sure my dogs were well and I was happy, she was very communicative. I'm very happy. read more

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Dawit is amazing! I adopted a 2 year old pit bull who had a lot of insecurities with bad separation anxiety when I brought her home from the shelter. With Dawit's help, she's become so confident! Dawit was very accommodating and is willing to work with my schedule through his assistant Emily. And the free consultation is a plus also. You have nothing to lose! read more

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After reading some outstanding reviews about A-Team, I was really excited to get started with our pup. After an email and two voicemails that we left, we have not got a reply. While scrolling down the reviews, I did see that another person had the same experience. We are disappointed at the very least. Dawit has great reviews but I'm rather put off by the fact that they can't reply to a simple email. Whether to let us know that they will get back to us in a few days because of having a lot of clients or to let us know they aren't taking anymore clients at the time would be a lot better than being ignored. I would assume that most people who are seeking dog training do really need help like I do....and to see my inquiry about getting my dog help unanswered at best- I feel like they don't really want to help me or my dog. I have emailed another place yesterday and they promptly responded this morning. So disappointed we did not get to try out A-Team Dog Training after reading all these fantastic reviews. As of now, I would not recommend to any of my friends or family members. read more

A-Team Dog Training is the best!!! When we brought our new 10-week-old puppy home, my husband and I wanted to make sure we started off on the right foot. We immediately called A-Team Dog Training based on a recommendation from a dear and trusted friend. Our trainer, Dawit, helped us to create an environment of certainty where our sweet puppy is thriving. Dawit has provided so much guidance on so many topics. From training, use of treats, use of crates, appropriate collars and leashes, encouraging desired behaviors, and discouraging unwanted behaviors... Dawit has helped us with it all. Under his guidance, we also were able to take a major turn for the better where house breaking was concerned. Our breeder had our puppy trained to use puppy pads, and Dawit showed us that our continued use of them caused an irreconcilable gray area for our pup. Do you have any idea how much gray area humans create for our canine friends??? Dawit has made all of our lives better because we easily see these gray area potholes, and are better equipped to navigate around stepping in them. Our puppy is thriving. She sits, sits and stays, comes when called, lays down, and can roll over. She's 5 months old and she is amazing!!! Dawit's methods really work. Dawit is patient, kind, and willing to revisit topics when my husband and I need help. His energy is both calm and commanding; it's like our dog wants to listen to our commands. I have had dogs all of my life, and I can only imagine how my dogs over the years would have thrived from training with Dawit. So many thanks!!! read more

Where do I begin! Dawit is absolutely amazing. We started taking our puppy Honey to Dawit when she was about 13 weeks old. Honey, when we first started, was really difficult and bitey (all the teething). We started our training at home and gradually moved to places with more and more distractions (i.e. Old Town Pasadena, PetSmart, and the dog park). This method was used to ensure she learns her commands and listens to them in areas of high activity (i.e. areas that would drive her nuts with the smells, other dogs, other people, etc.). I really think Dawit is a godsend. He addressed her heavy mouthing--everytime I put a leash or harness on her, she would bite me, leaving scratches on my arms-- and now she lets me put her harness/leash on with no problem! Dawit also taught Honey to listen to commands right away in public and at home, as well as walk without pulling. Before, we were having difficulties controlling her in public; she would jump on tables at restaurants and drag us on walks. In addition, Dawit helped us learn how to continue to train Honey with praise rather than treats. I think this method is effective because she'll listen now without having to be bribed to listen. Plus, Dawit's instagram stories with the dogs he trains make my day! Dawit also has a walk and train program that we are going to try out. read more

Where do I even begin ? A-Team Dog Training has the BEST, most loving ,and caring staff ever . First off , Shelley is amazing I can't thank her enough for always being very understanding , communicative , and caring . She helped get us booked and started with Blue's training very easily . Second , Dawit who does the training is hands down the best dog trainer ever . I went in with my rescue husky Blue , he had a rough upbringing and didn't know any kind of discipline . On the day of our consultation with Dawit I immediately saw how Blue responded to and obeyed him and was sold . We then proceeded to continue with training , he evaluated blue and recommended an 8 week session course for obedience. Blue is now graduated and with an E collar which was recommended by Dawit and man I can't thank both Shelley , and Dawit enough for transforming my Blue into such a good boy despite all the tantrums and stubbornness Dawit has to put up with from Blue . I seriously can't say enough good things about A-Team Dog Training . I will forever keep coming back if I ever need to refresh my pup , and I will 100% recommend them to anyone and everyone I know . Don't think twice about booking with them , they are worth every single penny !!! read more

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Best trainer! He came and gave a free first lesson to meet our puppy Oliver. The first lesson he was already able to teach us how to stop him from constantly play biting and helped with his barking. We payed for a package and it was worth every dollar, I'm even going to buy another package because I want him to be able to be walked off leash and train more with scent! He's a hunting dog so I want him to learn skills relevant to what's he's bred to do! Very nice and very professional! read more

Can't say enough- these guys are not only the real deal but as nice & professional as could be. (& I'm tough on people, lol). But really, if you want to have a trained, well behaved dog, there's no one else to go to -and we tried another VCA(or Humane Society) recommended guy. SO glad to have found the A-Team. read more

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Short review: A-Team is an incredible business comprised of three wonderful people!! Dawit, Alicia, and Shelley are talented, diligent, and caring. The pricing is very reasonable for the quality of attention, care, and instruction received, and scheduling is smooth with open communication. My opinion: Don't shop around for another cuz they are the real deal. Long review: Since adopting our first dog, Zephyr, in June of 2019 we have at one time or another used A-Team for private training, weekly walks, and even kenneling for two vacations (one very short and another over a week long). A rescue, older than we had thought, and with an unknown past we knew we needed assistance when it came to Zephyr's fear-based aggression to other dogs beyond simple obedience training. Dawit has a truly masterful ability to explain what he is witnessing, how to intervene, and why particular corrections are best, plus he is patient with questions. He empathizes deeply with both dog and owner and it shows throughout his training -- something (particularly traumatized) animals are quick to read within a person, and she absolutely LOVES Dawit. Any firmness displayed during training has only built respect in Zephy for him and has set the groundwork upon which we can continue to build the behaviors we desire. His example and guidance has helped us be immensely: We began with dreaded walks where a dog even 100 feet away would spark uncontrollable barking and pulling, with a real fear that any contact would equal violence. Now, we enjoy daily long walks on our community trail, passing dogs of all sizes and can have a cup of tea outside a Pasadena cafe. Can't say she's perfect with each interaction, but we don't expect perfection and we hope you don't either. What we can say is that she has improved more than we could have hoped and we feel so much joy after calling the A-Team! read more

Very disappointing, his communication skills are terrible. I tried several times in trying to contacting him through via e-mail, text, phone, and left voicemails, but no use because I didn't receive any response. After searching for dog training service, he looked like a decent choice, since most of the other options seemed to be training us to train our dogs. Based off my experience with trying to get in contact with him for the past month. I would rather just contact someone else read more

Thinking there was no hope left for my dog ghost Dawit proved anything is possible. Dawit is professional honest and very caring not only towards the dogs but the customer also . I can only say if you don't use A-Team you are missing out on top notch dog training. Thank you Dawit and staff for taking such good care of ghost. read more

Dawit is the best trainer around! My border terrier, Parker had a lot of anxiety towards strangers and dogs and would bark uncontrollably on our daily walks. After frustration and failed attempts with other trainers, I found Dawit. A coworker referred him to me and I have many other friends that have used and love him. I cannot say enough great things about him and the way he transformed Parker. We can go on our walks now without any issues thanks to Dawit. Look no further for a trainer, he's the best you will find! read more

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We contacted Dawit to train our 4 month old puppy Magic, after a week of nonstop whining during crate training. I swear we almost lost our minds from lack of sleep. Dawit came in with professionalism and care and got Magic to chill in moments. We immediately knew we had found a true dog whisperer. We ended up doing 10 1-hour long sessions with Dawit where he guided us through the process of raising a puppy. It was informative, transformational, and helped us learn how to care for our other 2 pits as well. Fast forward 10 months later and we couldn't be happier with Magic's progress. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars to Dawit, I would. We first sought Dawit's help with our new puppy, Magic, last summer. Dawit not only expertly trained Magic, but he also trained us. He taught us about dog behavior, set goals with us for training, modeled each step of the training process and then walked us through it as we tried it ourselves. Dawit has also helped rehabilitate our 4-year-old pit bull. She is a rescue and spent her life on the street or in shelters. As a result, she was not properly socialized and showed insecure dog aggression. We didn't know how to help her on our own. After sessions with Dawit, she is walking perfectly on a leash with little to no reaction to other dogs. She goes to the dog park with Dawit for socialization and continues to improve. She just keeps getting happier, calmer, and more attuned to us. Dawit is the best. You can watch his Instagram stories to see transformations and puppy cuteness for yourself. Dawit has improved our lives and the lives of our dogs tenfold. read more

Gregory helped us transition our rescue husky. His assessments were very direct, which helped us determine the course of action needed. We are very pleased with the results. With consistent follow-up since the training, our husky continues to make progress every day. read more

Being a English spaniel owner, I realized I was in over my head when we adopted am 8 months old German Shepherd pup, Riley. I don't know who was more intimidated by whom given Riley is a rambunctious 50lb kid with sharp teeth and a mouthing problem. Spoked to a few trainers over the phone before Dawit and he was the only one who immediately made me feel assured that he was there to give me his non-judgemental help. I love that his first time consult was free and after meeting Riley and understanding my goals for Riley, Dawit recommended the basic obedience package which is 5 week hour long sessions with such reasonable pricing! The highlights about these training sessions: 1. Dawit is ALWAYS on time (big deal for me since I'm a stickler for punctuality) 2. Big transformation of Riley after even the first session 3. Dawit was very patient with the Riley and my barrage of questions 4. When specific problems with Riley came about during the week, Dawit was very flexible in addressing those right away when he came. 5. Riley LOVES him despite Dawit had the hard job of schooling and disciplining him. The best part of this experience is that Dawit gave me the tools to help me love and embrace Riley as part of my family. Thank you Dawit! read more

Dawit is very knowledgeable when it comes to understanding dogs and how to train them. He's been very successful but as a result, it can be difficult to reach him for questions or to schedule appointments. read more

We are so happy A-Team trained our dog Gus! My wife ran into Dawit at the dog park and discussed some of the issues we were having with our 11 month old pup. He was so friendly and told us he would transform the bad behaviors we had mentioned. We committed to the 8 week class and I can honestly say we have such a better behaved dog. Dawit is so friendly, patient and wise when it comes to training explains the psychology behind the behavior and why dogs need the specific training that was recommended. We have now applied these concepts in our day to day with Gus and its given us exactly what we wanted before we started. I HIGHLY recommend Dawit for ANY training need desired. read more

If you don't want to read my long post then just read the next few sentences. I just have to say we loved working it with Dawit and his team and if you need major help like we did or you just need some basic training, skip the Petco crap and call Dawit. He's going to change your life and your pups life. You know, I didn't want to be one of those people that felt like my boys were a lost cause but we definitely were starting to believe that. We've had our two rescues for just about 6 years, we brought home Clark first and then Bruce a year after that. They're big boys about 60-70lbs each and have had occasional fights in the past but nothing crazy, something happened to the dynamic in our household in the last year where they were fighting non-stop, violently at times where my husband and I have gotten hurt breaking the fights up. It got to the point where being home was so stressful it was like walking on eggshells, we were dodgy with them and were constantly keeping an eye on the both of them to make sure we could diffuse any potential conflict at any moment. We love and adore our boys, and the idea of ever giving them away was not even up for discussion but it was getting to that point where we thought it might have to be something we need to possibly considered. Although they've never attacked people, only each other, we didn't feel comfortable having guest/family and especially children over to our home. It was disheartening seeing them hate and hurt each other. Behavioral training was our last resort, Dawit was referred to us by another dog trainer who couldn't take us because of the distance and availability. We desparately needed help and Dawit who was also fully booked was kind enough to take us. Turns out we were schooled on so many things that we've been miscommunicating to our pups. Dawit was extremely patience and attentive to help us understand and to practices some of the behaviors we needed to instill in them as well as in ourselves, that was probably the most difficult part, changing how we interacted day-to-day with the dogs . Our case was difficult, Clark our first rescue is very stubborn and strong headed, it took longer than expected to break him. Because of the commitment and promise that Dawit made to us the day we met him, our training took twice as long, we had longer session times and more frequent sessions. It's amazing how natural Dawit is with animals and how he instinctually understands them. He's so amazingly talented and passionate about dog training and it comes through seamlessly. Dawit, thank you for breaking our dogs into their new roles, teaching us the right tools and tactics to use and allowing us to take our boys out in the public like normal people, can you believe that we've never been able to take the both of them outside together at the same time and survive?!! We cannot thank you enough for that gift. read more

Dawit is hands down the best trainer. We researched and interviewed many companies and individuals before deciding to work with Dawit and A-Team Dog Training. We also checked Dawit's references, and we were very impressed. Our dog, Buddy, was challenging... but not for Dawit. We are so happy with the results. Dawit is a joy to work with. Jinny and the office team reply via email to any questions nearly as soon as we hit send. Buddy graduated with an A+ (he's a good boy!). Now that Dawit's job is done, we are only sad that we won't be seeing him. Don't look any further - Dawit is your dog whisperer. read more

Where do I even begin! I don't think there are enough words to describe how incredible our experience has been with Dawit. We have two Rottweilers who started with Dawit when they were both puppies. Although they were a clean slate and didn't have many problems, they still benefited SOO much from their training. I couldn't tell you exactly how many compliments we've gotten from random strangers and family members. Although they aren't perfect and will require lifelong obedience training just because of the type of breed they are. But Dawit has given us the tools we need in order to maintain everything we learned during our experience. Dawit taught us so much and always made sure to explain all of the different aspects of training. He is so knowledgeable about the dog psyche and how to properly communicate with them. Dawit was very responsive on the phone to any questions or concerns we had, it was nice to know we had that lifeline in case our dogs were showing unfavorable behavior and we needed to address it right away. Our dogs got really attached to Dawit very quickly, they were always so excited to see him at each training session. One of our dogs even got excited hearing Dawit's voice on his Instagram stories haha they both grew to respect and trust him so quickly which made our training sessions all the more successful. We can't thank him enough for all he has taught us. We do plan on getting more dogs in the future and using Dawit as our go-to dog trainer. Although he has become more than just a dog trainer to us, we gained a life long friend through this experience. Thanks again Dawit, you da best! read more

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