We took our puppy to Puppy Pre-School at Scott-Fox training. It was the best decision! She had so…read moremuch fun & got very socialized. And we got a break on dealing with a very energetic puppy! She went 3 days a week. You can pick how many days a week, and which days your puppy attends. You drop your puppy off between 8-9am and pickup between 4-5pm. This gave us free days to deal with the ramifications of the Eaton Fire. They exposed her to all kinds of sounds (fireworks, appliances, birds, etc.) and worked with her on loose leash walking, coming & staying, and being crated. The crating really worked! We thought we wouldn't be able to handle her crying, but after being in puppy pre-school she goes in quietly, hangs out and naps. We also as owners, learned the importance of sleep for a puppy! They sleep a LOT, and are much better pups when they are rested. We'd love the option of a few 1 on 1 classes with a trainer, since we have a lot to learn also!

After having my house burn to the ground in the Eaton Fire National disaster, i was having a rough…read moretime just coping with long Lines and bureaucracy necessary for FEMA and Recovery centers. Carrying a wiggly 12 week old puppy through this was not working. I signed up for Puppy Pre-School. It has saved my sanity and my puppy has gained confidence and skills. Truly, Puppy pre-school is awesome!

Couldn't be more delighted than I am after having met Dave and watched him work with my husky…read more He's a gifted guy who knows dogs, and seems to get through to animals that others cannot reach. His ability to communicate and get an unruly animal to listen and want to cooperate is pretty impressive. I'm learning a lot and overall Dave's contribution has been such a welcome gift. I cannot recommend Dave more highly, and would be delighted to discuss this with anyone who is interested.

We adopted Jasper, 4 months ago when he was 7 months old and had no idea what his background was…read more But because he is a pitbull, and we have a lot of children that come play at our house at all times, I looked to find the best trainer available. Thankfully I found Dave, who I call the Dog Whisperer of Altadena! After 3 months of training with Dave, I see now why owners that have dogs that are NOT properly trained are not able to keep the dogs or the dogs and owners just live with unfortunate issues that could've been resolved with proper training. Do yourself and your doggie a favor, get Dave Rachs in your home!

Where do we even start? Our dog, Cooper, was adopted from a shelter after being surrendered twice…read more We quickly learned that he struggled with severe separation anxiety and couldn't be left alone. We became prisoners in our own home. We either had to take him everywhere with us or have one of us stay behind. It became a huge burden, and we found ourselves scheduling our entire lives around our dog. We decided to work with Dawit, and little by little, things started to improve. When we got Cooper back from training, he was like a completely different dog. He no longer pulled on the leash, was not reactive when he saw other dogs, his recall was amazing, and many of our typical worries disappeared. However, the separation anxiety still persisted. This is where Dawit truly deserves recognition. He never gave up on us or on Cooper. Our training journey probably lasted longer than most because of how severe Cooper's anxiety was, but Dawit went far beyond the typical follow-ups. Over the course of several months, the training sessions, check-ins, texts/videos, communication, and home visits finally paid off. There were times when I genuinely thought we'd never be able to return to a normal life, but our consistency combined with Dawit's continued support and new techniques made all the difference. Cooper can now stay home alone in his crate without issues. That being said, training only works if you put in the effort. We followed through with everything Dawit recommended, even when it was difficult or when we didn't see immediate results. It's easy to fall back into old habits or give up when progress feels slow, but perseverance truly pays off. Side note: Dawit is just an all-around great person who genuinely cares about what he does. Our dog absolutely adores him. We also love the boarding services he offers -- especially because Cooper comes home exercised and happy. Another huge plus is that Cooper is now off-leash certified, and we fully trust him to make good decisions. Yes, it can be costly, but it's an investment and honestly, I don't know another dog as well‑behaved as ours. I'm incredibly proud of the work it took to get here.

Ollie was a pandemic puppy who started off very anxious, reactive and lacking leash etiquette. Even…read moresimple walks around the neighborhood were a challenge as he would pull constantly and bark at everything in sight. After extensive research to find a professional trainer, we couldn't be happier that we went to Dawit. Watching Ollie's progress through daily IG stories at the facility with other dogs was so fun. Ollie can now enjoy walks, dog park, and road trips freely. What we appreciated most were the continued follow-ups and guidance even after Ollie came home. If you stay consistent with the routine Dawit sets out for your pup, you'll absolutely see results!

We have been with Reid for 3 years - I trust him with my dog Lemon whole heartedly. More…read moreimportantly, Lemon LOVES staying at Reids! When she realizes that we are driving towards Reids she gets super excited! She runs up to him and jumps with joy! When we first moved to LA, I was struggled to find a place where I felt Lemon was safe and cared for. I luckily found Reid and have been extremely happy! I actually can relax on my vacation know that Lemon is having the best time ever and if anything happened to her she would be taken care of. There is an interview process for the dogs, which I love, because I know that Reid knows what to look for, so I know that Lemon is not only safe with the other dogs but is also having fun. In addition, she learned a few good habits! If I could give more stars I would. Highly highly recommend!! We have done boarding and have done the hikes!

Our kennel closed and we needed a new place for our dog Panda. Someone suggested Reid. What a huge…read moredifference! Panda was so happy there. Reid's experience as a trainer and his love for dogs was apparent and Panda fell in love with him right away. There is plenty of clean play area and the big room where they sleep is immaculate and beautiful with different resources to meet each dog's need.. Reid evaluates all new dogs to make sure that all dogs blend well together which was important to us because Panda had not been with other dogs before. It was all a big multi-day play date for her and a worry free trip for us. He posted pictures so that we could see Panda having a good time. Reid really focuses in on each dog to make sure that their needs are met. We learned a lot about Panda from him too. It was a great experience for Panda and for us!

As first time dog owners with a corgi puppy (aka baby gremlin), Ayumi and the whole paw by paw team…read morehave been so helpful! From our first conversation over the phone, I knew I could trust Ayumi. She is not only knowledgeable, but so kind and patient and cares about all her dog students. Stormy has come such a long way since her board & train: being able to relax and settle at home, basic obedience, and walking so much better. Ayumi's training isn't just for the dogs; As dog owners, her training has been sooo helpful for us to understand Stormy better. Can't recommend her enough!

Ayumi and her team are the BEST. We started with a 6 month session that included board and train…read more We wanted to work on our dog's reactivity, leash pulling, and overall obedience. We were so amazed at how well Ayumi & her team took care of our dog Avo. Avo improved so much and we also learned a lot as dog owners. We trust no one else more than Ayumi, she truly cares for the dogs. Truly so professional, knowledgeable, and the best in this business!

Samantha really helped my dog, Lucy and I. Samantha was able to teach me techniques so that Lucy…read morecould feel confident that I was the leader. Samantha is very kind and really takes the time to figure out the right techniques to use for your dog. Thank you Samantha!

From the owner: All dogs welcome! Four Paws Running has been serving dogs and their owners in the greater Pasadena…read morearea for over a decade, providing walks, stay-cation care and behavioral training.

Bringing our pup Valentina to Wigglewag was a well worth investment! Being first-time dog owners of…read morea high-energy, but nervous rescue, we knew we needed help with correcting unwanted behaviors as well as learning more about dog psychology and improving our relationship with V. We brought her in for the 3 week boarding & training where Nestor and his team worked with V to help her with her nervous behavior, socialize with other dogs and people and there has been so much improvement. We would get constant updates on how she was doing, behaviors the team was noticing and tips for how to address things when she came home. Every dog is unique and we understood that the work would continue even after her stay. During the time she was away, we had to do our own work and research (with Wigglewag's help) to prep for her return with new routines, boundaries, and adjustments. It's a work in progress, but Nestor gave us the tools to help give V a more balanced life and both he and Cynthia have been so supportive and encouraging. V is much happier; we're still working on practicing calm behavior, but she's learning and doing better each day. We started bringing her to daycare twice per week as a way to maintain good habits and continue socializing her with other dogs that are also establishing good behaviors. I personally appreciate how lead trainers Mailynn and Mike have bonded with V and how they take the time to give me a quick summary of how their sessions with her go. It has been a great experience working with this group of people, especially during this time of high-stress and social distancing, which can absolutely have an impact on our pets. I can't recommend this independent business enough.

This company needs better lines for communication. Left several messages and text messages with no…read morereturn calls.

Leo has been a great with grooming our dogs. Recently he hasn't answered his phone and when I went…read moreby his place it was closed up. I hope he's ok

After moving to the Altadena area and having a bad experience at a groomer's in Glendale(they…read moreknicked my dogs face in 4 different spots), I am glad to have found Leonard! This is honestly the best groom I've been able to get for my dog, Debbie! Affordable, local, and Leonard actually cares about the dogs and doing right by them! He was the one that put the feather in her hair to keep her "spunk" and I love it. It's been a week now and she is still so soft, smells clean and we will definitely be returning. Thank you Leonard!

Our trainer Shakinah is absolutely amazing! She is so personable and connects so well with us as a…read morefamily and with our pup! We've seen so much growth in Pepper over the the first 4 sessions, and we continue to learn so much. She is even super great at getting our kids involved. I totally recommend Shakinah!

Amazing! Amber is our trainer and she is outstanding ! She genuinely cares and is just so…read moreGood at what she does! She trained my puppy and helped me so much! I'm a first time dog mom and I would be lost without her! Recommend 100%!!!!! My puppy cheech LOVES her!!!

Edith has been amazing with my animals! She came for house visits to care for my cats while we were…read moreaway for holiday vacation and I was nervous about one of my very anti-social, shy cat, Meatball, who would rather hide and starve than meet a stranger. I don't know what sort of magic calm vibes she possesses, but not only did everyone eat including Meatball and no one threw up... Meatball also CUDDLED and sat on Edith's lap. The moment she sent over those photos, I was so relieved and amazed! I'm so glad we have Edith!

Just needed to update my review because how Cloud has advanced throughout his training has…read moresurpassed any expectations! Having a puppy pug, everyone warned us that he may be super stubborn and difficult to train. After multiple scruffpert private sessions, Ms ELo made all of our confidence grow! Cloud is a mischievous baby but with the tools and skills Ms ELo taught us, we feel better and more equipped to train Cloud to the best we can! He has improved so much from being a rowdy puppy to listening more. Training privately with Ms ELo was definitely a family learning session. She let's us know what we (the humans) are doing correctly or incorrectly so that way Cloud can understand us better. Dog psychology with training is the best!! Also need to add the scruffventure pack walk has taught Cloud so much! He's learning how to be around other dogs in appropriate ways. I love that they go on their field trips together and Ms ELo always makes sure to sends us the cutest photos when we are at work.