Before I discovered all American K-9 I was 100% disappointed and discouraged with all of the previous training and gadgets that I had tried. I could not figure out why nothing was working. A colleagusuggested that I try a dog trainer named Bob Solomini that he had used in the past. His passion and confidence in Bob convinced me and even though I was very skeptical and worn out I decided to give it one last try. I am excited to tell you about my invaluable experience and what I learned from it: -my dog was only a small part of the problem, but the majority of the behavioral problems stemmed from me. Dogs aren't born knowing how to behave the way humans would like them to, so we as responsible dog owners need to teach them. -we don't automatically realize what we are doing wrong and unless a true professional who really cares can teach us the correct way we can't be sure that we will ultimately have a happy relationship with our pet. -after four years of pulling my hair out and stressful walks with my dog I wound up moving to a new neighborhood, and my dog was totally out of control when I walked him. When he saw people with dogs, he went crazy and I could not stop him from barking and pulling. In fact, he pulled me down a couple of times where I sprained my ankle and another time where I hurt my knee. In fact, most of my neighbors walked the other way when they saw us and complained about my dog's bad behavior. After the first lesson, I immediately knew that I had found something different. Humane, focused,, professional, and results driven. I am so lucky that I found all American K-9 and especially Bob Solomini. I love walking my dog now, and all of my neighbors have praised the incredible transformation that they see. This was literally a life-changing experience for my dog and for me. I am so thankful that I found somebody that really knows what they're doing and really cares -not only is Bob a great person, but also the Best dog trainer that I have ever met. I highly recommend this trainer and business to anyone who is serious about having a great dog! read more

I thought my sweet little rescue dog was a lost cause with leash aggression, but Bob is truly a miracle worker! Don't get it twisted - it is just as much work and training for the owner as it is for the pup! But he makes it a point to educate you every step of the way, I even felt like I understood my dog better after just the info call! He is a straight shooter but also SO patient with questions and concerns, can't recommend enough! Thank you Bob for giving me and my sweet boy the gifts of safely going on walks and enjoying parks!!! read more

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Wiggy was 3 1/2 when we adopted him back in February and there was no known history with much of anything. We knew he was fairly house trained before we got him and he did good on walks but there were times we struggled. He would get VERY excited when he saw other dogs and by excited, I mean jumping up in the air and barking. Although he was good when he wasn't stimulated by something on the walks, he would still tend to pull us. When people came over to our house or I came home from work, he would go crazy and jump. We didn't want to have a dog that people would be scared of or that we'd be afraid to walk so we knew that not only did he need more training but we needed training as well. I researched a number of trainers and sent a list to my husband. Without telling him which one I liked best, he picked All American K-9 as well so we reached out and we're so glad we did. After our first training session, we were able to breathe a sigh of relief. We knew we had picked the right trainer. In addition to the training for walks, Bob was great in helping us understand some of Wiggy's behaviors. We had a couple of issues with Wiggy biting me. We're not sure why he acted the way he did, but he was still getting settled into our house and he had been bounced around a lot before he arrived in our home. I learned what signs to look for and I know when to just let him be if/when I see them. When Bob mentioned crate training, I'll admit, I didn't think our dog needed that - after all he was housebroken, but after getting him used to his crate, his behavior has totally changed for the better. Since we started that, he hasn't shown signs of aggression and he actually lays in it on his own! Walks are great and I can come in after a long commute home, set my things down, and then pet him without him jumping all over. We are continuing the training on each walk, but I do wish the training was longer than four weeks or that we had chosen the Board & Train as I feel like he still needs some work. He's great when there are no distractions or dogs are not close by, but we still have some issues. The training we got in those four weeks definitely transformed him into an obedient dog and walks are far more enjoyable and less stressful. We even get compliments on how great he is and that people wished their dogs would walk that well. Overall, I'm definitely glad we went with Bob and All American Training. read more

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It has been over eight years since our first experience with All-American K-9 and now that I've used them again, I can say with even more confidence that they are the best in the business. Not only did they do an incredible job training my dog Georgia years ago (see original review), but now they've done it again with our new pup, Neymar! When we rescued Neymar at 12 weeks old, it was always the plan to make sure that he was trained properly. He was a very good puppy from the beginning, but he was also a bit nervous and skittish, he wasn't great at walking on a leash, and teaching him to listen didn't come easy. He would sometimes jump up on people or furniture, play too rough with our other dog, chew on things he should not be chewing on, etc... So, I planned ahead and was able to get Neymar into the board and train program at a convenient time for our family. I said it before and I'll say it again -- it's expensive, but money well spent! Erika was our trainer this time around and she was knowledgeable, professional, confident, communicative, and went above and beyond to make sure that Neymar's training was a success. In eight years, this business has evolved so much. I received emails with detailed updates during the program as well as photos and videos. We just had our follow-up meeting with Erika and I couldn't be more pleased with Neymar's obedience as a result of the training. He comes when called, heels and walks without pulling on a leash, stays when told, lays down when commanded, and loads up into the car too. He is overall a much more confident dog and we have built trust so that he feels safe and is no longer the nervous pup he once was. I have recommended All-American K-9 to many friends and family members and no one has been disappointed. If you are in the market for a dog trainer, look no further than this business, and thank me later for the recommendation :). read more

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Was an amazing trainer my dog was listening within seconds of being with him! We had great sessions and he thought her so well. read more

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Found Bob because my parents took our family dog through this training and it was great. We had spent a bunch of money on different types of positive reinforcement trainings which did help her learn basics, but didn't help her listen in any sort of situation that caused her some excitement or if we were outside. After four sessions, our dog is a completely different dog on leash and around dogs. I finally feel like we can take her everywhere with us without feeling embarrassed because she was acting out of line . I will say the first session was a little hard because our dog was a little over dramatic as she never has used an e-collar before. But after the first day, she was back to her normal perky self, even with the collar. It was just a short adjustment for her. I highly recommend this training! read more

My husband and I can't recommend All- American K-9 enough! It was the perfect choice for us! Our trainer, Heather was amazing! She guided us through everything we needed to learn about training our pup! She was patient and so informative! We honestly couldn't believe the difference after our 1st session, let alone 4! You won't go wrong here!!! read more

100% recommend for any reactive dog + family! I have 2 rescues that are 2 and 3 years old with 2 very different personalities. Healthy play together, *most* days, but a handful of explosive battles between the dogs that I would end up getting bit. My last straw was when I got bit on my face from one of my dogs. I have a child in the house and was devastated thinking I needed to remove the dog that bites from the home, but wanted to exhaust all options. I found All American K-9 online with all of the hundreds of reviews and decided to proceed. The initial call with Bob was an exchange of information of each of my dogs, what their reactive issues were with horrible leash etiquette, both pulling, one is an obnoxious barking dog, one is a pull and lunge and would bite if she felt threatened. He was completely transparent on what methods we will be using with the collars, sent literature over about crate training, dangers of dog parks, etc. and he was very direct so I could understand that my behaviors in the home would need to change with our dogs for us all to be successful. Our first session started by getting both dogs collars on and walking to a sit. It took almost 15 minutes to get my biting dogs collar on her because she was trying to bite and wasn't having it. I almost lost hope. My other dog had no issue with getting the collar on, but once she understood that I have a remote that will knick her with the ecollar her behavior was shocking. She would refuse to sit down which I never saw that from her before so after my attempts of putting pressure on her behind to sit she tried to bite me for the first time ever. Needless to say, I left the first session upset and feeling like my dogs were unable to be trusted to move forward. Bob was encouraging and said that he's seen the same reactions and we need to stick to it, everyday, there will be good days and bad days but you can't give up in the beginning. He also advised to get the dog crates immediately, and keep up with the collars as soon as they leave the crate. On our way home from day one I bought the crates at Petco and both dogs went straight to them and had the longest nap exhausted from the day one mental toll. But each dog has since naturally preferred their crates, walking in to nap on their own. At night they prefer their crates instead of sleeping on my bed. It's been amazing! We persisted with our walking at home with the heel and sit commands. By day 4 both dogs understood that collars meant going out for walks but also they need to obey to the commands. When we returned for training session 2, both dogs were letting us put collars on without biting or barking. Both dogs already walking at our side with massive improvement, sitting when told(more times than not) AND zero pulling or snarling when another dog in training was within 10/15 feet. Instantly relieved to stick with it and know there is a long road ahead with my one dogs anxiety, and focus on others but she sat and responded to the methods. It was INCREDIBLE. Over the next few weeks the behavior of my dogs was night and day, no barking at us in the home, no pulling on the leash, no sleeping in my room, when I see if any of their play shows any aggression the instant I grab my remote they retract and come to a sit at my feet. My biting aggressive dog literally comes over to my feet with tip taps of excitement every morning when I take the collar and remote off the charger. She sits EXCITED waiting for me to put the collar on her. 5 weeks ago she tried to bite my arm off over and over when we first tried the collar. We have a pack now, and I have so much relief and optimism that my daughter can grow up with our family dogs and we have so many more opportunities to continue working with the dogs to continue correcting behavior. I can't thank Bob enough for the information he's shared during each session, the success stories and even the non success stories, his 30+ years of experience and no bullshit attitude was exactly what my family needed. If you're at a cross road with feeling hopeless with your dog at home, please gift your dog AND yourself the opportunity to see through this training program. My Piper and Olive have been transformed and I am excited to continue working with them now that I have my own revamped way of handling them. Incredible training for both them and us, thank you Bob! read more

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Heather was awesome. Frodo and Sam were not puppies which I understand might have been easier to train but she was patient with me and my dogs and after each class we saw improvements. This gave me the confidence to know they can be trained at 5 years old. I understand letting them be free and wild was not good for them especially out in the public. I don't want our family and friends to not love our dogs because they are part of my family and Heather provided the training so the whole family can love these well mannered boys of mine. read more

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I can't imagine the intensity of this program being used unless the only other option is to put your dog down due to aggression. This might work to scare your dog into submission, but it WILL involve physically hurting your dog. Do NOT listen to the owner saying otherwise. You will abuse your dog as part of this program. Our experience was terrible. The training was WAY over the top. It was cruel and unnecessarily intense. There is no pumping the breaks in this program, and it is NOT customized to meet the actual needs of the dog. It goes straight to 100 even if the behavioral issues are minor. (There is a reason that the videos on their site only show before/after and not the actual training) If your dog has anything less than life-threatening behavioral issues, consider other options first. P.S. I know the owner is a fan of responding negatively to bad reviews based on the responses he's given to other posters (he's already responded to this one after 10 minutes trying to discredit me). I did in fact pay for this training service because I saw how many 5 star reviews there were and I was a real client of Bob's, but I'd never put my actual name on an account where I leave reviews that could be bad because you never know who is unhinged :) read more

Trained my 6 year old golden retriever with Bob. He went from pulling me around on the leash and strangling himself pulling, to walking by my side in a loose leash. He is calm now around other dogs. After his graduation we took him to San Diego to celebrate! He got to be at the beach all day around other dogs, eat out with us at restaurants, stay at a hotel, and his behavior was 10/10 the whole trip. So proud of him! read more

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I cannot overstate how amazing this training is. I'm on my second lesson and my puppy went from land shark to cuddly, obedient angel after the first one. He listens to me, stopped stealing my shoes, and hasn't chewed on anything that wasn't his in weeks. After two hours of training and practice, he heels, sits on command, is working towards stay, and has stopped messing with the cats. Bob is experienced and super enjoyable to work with. I think every dog needs a Bob. I will update once my training is complete! I 100% recommend this company! read more

Bottom line: their model works! I had a great experience working with Bob and feel well equipped to progress my pup's training for a long time to come. I especially appreciate the support outside of sessions. I am that guy who wants to deeply understand the right way to do things and had 5-10 questions for Bob every week outside of sessions. He provided incredibly prompt and helpful responses every time. Had my fears and concerns early on, especially seeing the initial stress in my pup as she was both learning new boundaries and figuring out what those boundaries were... but exactly as Bob said, as she's learned those boundaries she's become more confident, less anxious overall (she was a very anxious rescue already), and even more affectionate. Trust the process! I'm glad I went with All-American K9. read more

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Heather was an amazing trainer really couldn't have asked for better. Bob was very helpful and kind as well. we really appreciate all American K-9 for everything they taught us. read more

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I didn't think it could be done... definitely not in 4 sessions! I am happy to report that I was wrong- it can be done with All-American! I worked with Heather. At our first session I was in tears, I didn't like my puppy... he was defiant and aggressive. I stopped taking him for walks because I couldn't control him. Heather reassured me that things would change- I didn't believe her. Again, I was wrong, I should have believed her. After the first hour, I had a completely different dog. After the second hour, I started to enjoy my pup. He wanted to be a good dog- he just didn't have the direction. Heather taught me how to be the alpha in my pack. After our graduation, I can report that the 4 sessions were enough. Not only that, they were life-changing. But, you as a dog owner have to put in the work, too. I am so happy I heard about All American. They have changed my life, my home, and gave me a puppy that is happy and well-adjusted. He spends much less time crated because he knows the house rules. Now, I am a happy dog owner! Thank you, Heather & Bob!!!! read more

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Long over-due to give these guys a review... They are simply THE BEST! We were at our wits end with our standard Australian shepherd as she struggled with reactivity, and overall owner focus and listening. She is a night and day different dog. The training made sense and it was logical, and I can't believe we were doing everything the wrong way from the beginning (because that's what we were taught and going no where at other training places!) Heather is a fantastic trainer and so patient. Gave us great information. Our biggest regret is not finding them sooner! Every day we are complimented on how well-behaved our dog is, and how nicely she listens and walks on a leash. It's incredible. And she's still got a long way to go, but the basics for a solid foundation are there, and the rest is on us to continue to practice with our dog and give her opportunities to learn and grow. She is the happiest she's ever been getting crystal clear direction from us, and enjoying her new found freedom! Thank you so much for your help! read more

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Bob is quick to respond, and has been eager to give my wife and I the advice we've sought. He has been helping our chihuahua mix that was afraid of everything, and started showing signs of aggression. During our first call with Bob, when we tried to hire him, he gave us advice on things to implement and try before we ever actually hired him. I believe he's in this business to help dogs and their owners live better lives, and I see why he's earned a great reputation. read more

Highly recommend! Jill was amazing with our dog, Prince. She is so great in her communication of what we as dog Owners need to do to be successful. Prince is an expert walker after four lessons! Very easy to schedule and Bob was very knowledgeable in guiding us to which training we needed. read more

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Erika was amazing! We brought our high energy Belgium Malinois puppy to her and the two week boot camp put us on the right path. He learned important commands and manners. Worth every penny and would do again in a heartbeat. read more

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Taking our 3 year old German shepherd Loki to All-American Dog Training was an absolute game changer for us. This is the best money we've spent on our dog. He got 4 days of training with Bob and was transformed into the best behaved dog. Highly recommend! read more

This is one of the best things I have done for both of us. I can enjoy taking my boy on a walk and he can regulate his anxiety better when on walks. He has been a lot calmer around the house as well. I was given tips on how to help with resource guarding and anxiety around the house which have been lifesavers. Heather was amazing and took the time to listen to what our issues were and made sure there was an understanding of what needed to be done but also more importantly why we were doing certain things. I would definitely recommend and I will be looking into bringing my future doggies here as well. read more

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We had a great 4 weeks of one on one training with Heather, whom with patience with us, her HUMAN students, helped put our pup on the road to success. Heather is knowledgable and encouraging throughout the training period and made sure that we not only understood her methods, including dog natural behavior, but that we could reach out to her anytime during the weeks, to refresh our memory or had any questions or concerns. As an older, retired couple, we had many! If you do your homework, ie : work with your dog throughout the weeks, consistently and conscientiously, you'll be very pleased with your pooches achievements and yours. Time and money well spent! Thanks Heather for your commitment to sharing your knowledge and patience with us. Lars, Monalee + Jake ;-) read more

We "inherited" Zuko from our daughter who got him as a pup. Part Husky, he was undisciplined, wild and incredibly willful. He would howl whenever she left her apartment to the point management made her take him with her everywhere. He would jump on people when they came in the door. He would scare delivery folks by almost attacking the front door. You couldn't take him for a walk as he would pull to get where he wanted to go and when you tried to force him, he would simply splay on the ground. He would pester the family cats. Finally, he nipped at a child and the apartment management made her get rid of him. And so he came to our house while she prepared the paperwork to turn him into the pound. We tried rescues and other outlets as I had little faith that he would be adopted given his behaviors. But during that time we watched him, started giving him simple, but consistent commands and we could see that he was very intelligent and loving. So I did some research into dog trainers and the 5 star reviews and testimonies I found on All-American K-9 sold me. I spoke with Bob and explained Zuko's behaviors. He was certain that he could help and immediately provided some guidance in addition to information on the programs All-American offers. He never pushed. We selected the individual training and when we were finally ready, we were matched with Heather. I confess that I wasn't overly hopeful going in. During our first session, Heather gave us a miracle training collar and then proceeded to train us! She flooded us with so much great information that we couldn't retain it all. She explained things from the dog's point of view - something that helped us understand and better respond to Zuko's behaviors as opposed to just getting frustrated. From the first week, armed with the knowledge that Heather provided we worked with Zuko, who made leaps in terms of his behavior. After two weeks, our other daughter proclaimed that we had a completely different dog. No more jumping or howling. No more pestering the cat. The mail man can come to the front door and Zuko just watches - no barking or going nuts! And the pleasure of actual walks with him around the neighborhood and to the park! After four weeks, Zuko is getting complements from strangers on how well behaved he is and how well he follows commands. We still have work to do but now we know we have a great dog who will be with us for the duration. Our sincerest thanks to Heather and to Bob. If you need training for your pup, we could not offer a higher recommendation than we do for All-American K-9. read more

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Amazing dog training! We trained our 5 month GSD/great pyrenees with them and he learned SO much. He is no longer jumping on people, counters, furniture etc. He looks to us for lead and then responds. He now walks so well on a leash and has learned both heel and stay with duration. I would recommend their training to anyone. We trained with Jill and feel so fortunate we were able to work with her. She answered all our questions and provided re-direction as needed. Don't hesitate to use them, it will make a huge difference in both you and your dogs lives. read more

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Other trainers upon assessing my dog wouldn't take us, & would be told my dog is too aggressive based on fear, but Bob pretty much was the saving grace. He reassured me that my dog isn't a "bad dog" & just needed guidance. Before training, Bruno wouldn't allow anyone within 5 feet of me, and would be freaking out at the sight of anyone. Now he sits, is relaxed, I can actually have conversations, & have company over at my place without any worries! read more

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When we got our new GSP puppy we had already planned on having her properly trained so we could take her out with us frequently on our walks and to many outdoor cafes in the valley. We came across the ALL AMERICAN K-9 Training website when we Googled "Phoenix Area Dog Obedience". I was stunned by the videos available showing before and after training behavior. It was such an improvement in behavior, it was hard to believe... and now that our our 6 month old + puppy has gone through the 2 week Boarding Training with Heather (an Expert Trainer), I can confirm it is very true. Not only was our dog fully trained and compliant. The training went exceptionally well without changing her sweet personality at all. We could tell she really loved her trainer and respected her as the pack leader. When we brought her back a week later after finishing the 2 week boarding for more 'Owner Training' our dog was so excited to see Heather but was perfectly staying in control until we told her to 'Break' then she ran up to Heather and rubbed against her showing true affection. The dog was not traumatized from the experience and we have a more confident properly trained dog that understands what is expected when we go out in public with her (her job) and while at home with family (off job). She has a job to do and enjoys doing it. Our dog gained more confidence knowing what was expected of her and we were trained by Heather to be the pack leaders our dog knew she could trust and be secure with. I have seen Heather's YoutTube videos with dogs much harder to train and she gets the same results. If you want a dog you can be proud of... do not hestiate using All AMERICAN K-9 Training. The owner training as very valuable and the training is guarranteed for life. I wish I had done this with every dog I have ever owned. Money and time well spend. Russell C. read more

We cannot thank Bob enough! Our dog was previously trained by another trainer, but we were really disappointed with those results. The previous trainer didn't teach us to maintain the training and our dog seemed to come out more reactive/scattered. We found Bob and decided to give it a shot. We definitely left with a better version of our dog. Bob made us feel comfortable during this uncomfortable time of re-training our dog. He educated us 100% of the time and clearly cared for our dog's well being/safety. We knew we were in the right place when our dog stopped pulling the leash on the first session! We left this training 10x more confident in what we were taught. Investing in our dog with Bob was one of the best things we've done. We recommend him to anyone wanting a better relationship with their dog! Carter also says thank you :) read more

There were a lot of dog trainers I found during my search but I am glad I went with All-American K9. It was definitely worth waiting for. My one year old APBT made leash walking a nightmare. She would pull, lunge after ducks etc. At home we were completely unable to sweep or vacuum as she would go after it. After our first training session her leash walking was like night and day and I would say ever since her second training session she has NEVER pulled again. It makes walking her so much more peaceful and people are always complimenting her behavior. We can clean the house in peace and she is much more calm. Bob was very professional, informative and I felt a lot more confident as a dog owner during and after the training. I would 110% recommend All-American K9 to anyone who is looking for premium quality dog training. read more

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Bob helped us with my reactive 3yo Great Pyrenees. Everything he taught us is extremely valuable and actually works compared to many other dog trainers we have been to before. Only 4 sessions and our dog was better than he has been since before he was reactive. Previously my dog went to board and train with a different trainer and came out worse. Bob was the best and helped turn my dog into the good boy he should be! Can't recommend enough. read more

Completed the 4 week training for my 1 year old German Shepherd with Bob. Friends and family, my apt building, and even our vet (that Leo used to lounge and growl at) have nothing but amazing things to say about Leo after his training. He has been a different dog from his first session and everyone is so impressed. I am especially. Before training, he was dog and human aggressive and I couldn't take him anywhere without causing a scene or constant pulling. His leash manners were so bad I didn't think he could ever be taught. We actually completed a training program before them and I got so discouraged with the lack of training we received I wanted to give up. Bob really knows his way around dogs though and it feels so great to finally have control. We honestly have a better bond than before and the training allowed me to actually enjoy my dog instead of constantly stressing about him. Best part is he's just getting started... I can't wait to see his progress in 6 months-1 year!! I truly can't recommend All American K-9 enough. Thank you guys for everything your methods were a game changer for us! read more

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I had to update my review. I went to Bob with my two dogs for training. My 5 yr old dog Chance a Lab mix Rottweiler and my 6mos full Rottweiler Bella. It will be a year in July since seeing Bob and my dogs are doing AWESOME!!! Before Bob, my dog chance would pull and my Rottweiler almost broke my dad's arm on a walk. Now I get complimented daily on how well-behaved my dogs are and how well they listened. Trust me, you will see results from the first day. Just listen to the trainers and you will have well-behaved dogs. I would recommend All-American K-9 Dog Training to anyone who is looking for the best training for their dog. read more

We have a one year old Coton de Tulear. She did the 2 week Board and Train with Erika at 11 months. I am SO impressed. Before training she hated going on walks, pulled on her leash and was super distracted. She wouldn't come when called, she put anything and everything in her mouth (toilet paper was her favorite), she didn't listen AT ALL to any commands. She barked at everyone and would run away if we opened the door. After training she is a different dog. She listens beautifully, comes when called, is really fun to go on walks with, sits, stays and more! She is a more confident and happy dog now that she has a job! Erika was super communicative throughout the whole process. I knew my puppy was in great hands. She sent extremely detailed progress emails, pictures and videos every 4 days until the 2 weeks were up. Then we had two one-on-one hour long sessions after I picked her up. The first session was to show me how to do everything and the second was a week later to make sure everything was going well and made sense at home. I have already told several of my friends about this program. I highly recommend Erika and All-American K-9 Dog Training!! It is worth the investment. read more

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We adopted our Aussie Shepherd/Lab mix from the shelter when she was 8 weeks old. We knew that she would grow to be a large dog but we did not anticipate the anxious behavior that would grow with her. Arlo came into our home at the height of the pandemic and while well intentioned, we know now that she really missed out on key socialization while we were sheltering in place. At 6 months old, Arlo was 45 pounds. She was incredibly mouthy/nippy with me and while mostly gentle with our two small children, was rowdy, rambunctious, chewed on everything in sight, etc. It was exhausting. We were feeling so defeated when found All-American on Yelp. Arlo spent two weeks with Chase for the board and train program. We received regular updates on Arlo's progress and knew she was in great hands. After the two weeks, we met Chase in a local park to go over all of Arlo's learnings and to understand how we would continue her training at home. We now work with Arlo for 40 minutes a day. It's a commitment but so worth the effort. We asked Chase to do a follow up visit with us after training had ended which was a wonderful refresher on best practices and things we should be correcting her on. To say our quality of life has improved is a gross understatement. I so enjoy being a pet owner again. Arlo is well on her way to being a model citizen. My relationship with Arlo was the most contentious. She and I have such a special new bond because she a. knows that I protect her vs. her needing to protect me and b. I can communicate to her at any time. This is where the collar comes in. For anyone feeling iffy about this, don't. Used properly, this is a communication tool that doesn't hurt/scare your dog. I firmly believe we never would have figured this out on our own and owe Arlo's success squarely to Chase and this program. I can't recommend All-American enough. We have a happier, more confident dog which equals a safer dog, a safer home, and more harmony in our lives. That is worth every penny and more. Thank you, Chase! read more

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All-American K-9 is the BEST dog training company out there. Our first point of contact was the free phone call with Bob, and after the call we were sold. We brought our little 9.5lb shih tzu who is almost 11 months old in for training. We did 4 private lessons that were about 1 hour each with Dora. Dora was AMAZING, we truly valued that she took ample time every single class to throughly explain everything we were doing and answer any and all questions that we had. Before All-American our dog would constantly pull on the leash during walks and basically do circus tricks to try to get any passerby's attention- after just ONE lesson our dog was heeling on command and this only improved as the weeks passed. Remember that you must be committed to your dogs improvement and learning. Dora told us we need to reinforce the skills learned at the lesson at home and so we did just that, we trained our dog for one hour every single day in-between lessons with her. We will continue to train her at home to keep everything fresh and sharp. Our dog loved the lessons- you could tell she was happy and her tail was always wagging. Training time is when she gets to do her "job" it's very cute and rewarding to see. Our dog heels, sits, stays, comes, breaks, all on command now. With Dora's guidance on how to use the e-collar we were able to use it to refine other skills at home as well like place, home, and watch me. They also provide you with a top of the line e-collar, I looked up the brand and the one they give you retails for $200, so remember that if you think their price is too expensive you are getting professional training in private 1-1 lessons, along with the e-collar, and a lifetime guarantee. Don't waste time and money with any other trainer. Thank you All-American & Dora! Ellie says hi :) read more

All-American K-9 Dog Training - Ellie's graduation day! - Pet Training Near Me

We did a 2 week board and train program with our four year old cattle dog rescue Bunny in August with Heather and I can't say enough good things about our experience. We are now five months out from her training and she is a totally different dog. We love Bunny, but even with a lot of exercise and attention she came to us with some difficult to manage behaviors that caused a constant safety concern for her despite our efforts to train these behaviors out of her. She is a herding dog by nature, and this manifested in her lunging at every car she saw which caused us to constantly worry what would happen if she were to break away from her leash or get out of the house. It also made it it difficult for her to have a good quality of life, because her reactivity made it difficult to take her to places like restaurants or farmers markets despite her loving getting out of the house and meeting new people. She now walks completely loose leash without issue, can heel and practice self restraint when guests come over to the house, and has learned to not bark at us to demand attention when it isn't play time. Heather was so good in working with her and clearly has a passion and understanding for the needs of working breed dogs. I am so happy Bunny is able to have the skills she needs now to be as happy and social as she deserves read more

Bob was amazing with helping us get our dog Rocco under control. I went from having a neighbor comment "who is walking who" with my dog pulling me down the street to a neighbor complimenting how well behaved our dog is within 2 weeks. Our dog listens to our commands and has significantly improved poor behaviors after completing his training. Would recommend to anyone needing to teach/train their dog. read more

All-American K-9 Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me

All-American K9 is a game-changer! After just one session, our 6-month-old shepherd mix was like a whole new dog (and I mean that in the best possible way)! We went for the private lessons package, which was perfect for us as new dog parents. Before the sessions, our puppy Doodle was beginning to get into her puppy antics and our walks outside were challenging to say the least. In addition, she had significant anxiety and reactivity to people and dogs. Despite our best efforts and endless YouTube tutorials, I was having trouble getting her to behave, and I was not helping her overcome her anxiety. After the lessons, in addition to perfecting our walks we learned how to communicate with Doodle in general, which has solved so many other behaviors in the house. The difference is night and day--our walks are now chill and stress-free, and most of her anxiety-driven antics are a thing of the past. We are all much happier having gone through the program (Doodle included) and can't recommend it enough. read more

Bob did an amazing job with Cooper and his excessive people aggression where he required a muzzle. Bob was clear on expectations for Cooper and me to be effective in as soon as 1 lesson. We saw a positive change in him right away with a minor setback in week 2 but with his consistent training and my home practice, Bob has helped us feel more secure in him and himself. Thank you. read more

All-American K-9 Dog Training - Cooper graduation photo - Pet Training Near Me

Holy smokes! Greatest trainers around! We are from California and flew one dog out for their board & train program and a week after, drove the other one up for the same program. Erika is the trainer that was doing working with them and her communication was amazing! I always knew my dogs were in good hands 100% of the time. Leaving your dog somewhere they've never been is a little stressful but she made the transition easy for this helicopter dog parent. My first dog that went for training is Daisy. She is a 3 year old American bulldog and was very skittish around people and would always pull on the leash. Always! She would jump up on everyone that would come over to our home which was annoying as she is an 80 pound dog. The videos of her training were so amazing to see. We were so proud of her progression in just a matter of days! It actually brought a tear to my eye and to my tough husband as well. When we got her back home, we made sure to keep up with the training each day. She has gotten more confident while out in public, following commands perfectly, and honestly it doesn't take much time to keep up worth the training. My second dog, Trouble, is a 4 year old American bulldog that is just huge. He is over 100 pounds and doesn't know his size. He will jump up on everyone and is just a powerhouse. My worry with him was honestly, could he keep up with all the hands on training! He is lazy. Very lazy! He responded very well to Erika and honestly with the first training session, changed his demeanor and was walking with a little more pep in his step and not acting like such a tough guy around other dogs. What I find interesting is how much these dogs actually love the training! It's something they look forward to each day. The comparison of these dogs is unreal and we are more than happy with their outcome! It was a lot of traveling but worth it and would do it again in a heartbeat if we had to. We are expecting a baby any day now and we feel like this will help a lot with having much more control with their obedience and know this was just what our growing family needed. Thank you All American K-9 for getting our dogs acts together, you guys are awesome at what you do and your work is a direct reflection of how much you care for these dogs. read more

All-American K-9 Dog Training - Daisy very proud she graduated! - Pet Training Near Me

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We had been struggling with our three year old golden doodle for a while. He was impossible to walk on the leash, would not stop barking at people we'd have at the house and he began to have some aggression issues so we reached out to Bob regarding training. During the first session, we saw unbelievable improvement. For the first time we were walking our dog without him lunging at people, bikes or cars. Bob showed us how we could get him to lessen his nervousness and actually enjoy being on a walk. We implemented all of Bob's recommendations in the home, and saw pretty quick results. Our dog has stopped getting on the furniture, jumping on the counter and his barking at strangers has greatly improved. Bob taught us a whole new approach to how we should be treating our dog, so all of our lives can improve. Highly recommend!! read more