Miguel has been amazing with me and my 3 year old German Shepherd, Memphis. Memphis used to show aggression toward other dogs and pull a lot on the leash. Miguel recommended a 3-week board and train, and it honestly made a huge difference in Memphis' ability to stay calm in more stimulating environments. He's improved so much from where he started. I really appreciated Miguel's approach focusing on productive exposure that builds confidence without overwhelming Memphis. It felt very thoughtful and tailored to what he actually needed. Now our walks and even playing fetch at the park are so much more enjoyable for both of us. I'm really grateful for the progress Memphis has made and would absolutely recommend Miguel! read more

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We did a 2 week board and train with this trainer for our French Bulldog, Rip, and the difference is night and day. Miguel is a well experienced trainer who knows a ton about dogs, dog behavior, and dog training. Before training, Rip had a lot of behavioral issues. He would bite people when overly excited or overstimulated. If you ran around, he would chase and bite. He chewed cabinets and any plastic he could find, even if we gave him toys. He went through bathroom trash bins, jumped on tables and chairs, and would eat food off the table. He barked and whined immediately when left alone in his crate or in the backyard. He peed on everything and still had accidents inside. He was aggressive toward other dogs and had attacked before. Had issues biting relatives for being over stimulated/aroused. After the 2 week program, he is a completely different dog. He's calmer, more obedient, easier to handle, and much more controlled around people and other dogs. We can actually relax in our own home now. His impulse control is dramatically better, and we have the tools to maintain it. read more

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We've been working with Miguel for a couple of months now, including a 2-week board-and-train program, and the results have been amazing. Our 7 months Bernedoodle has transformed into a confident, well-behaved pup. After the two-week boarding training, the improvements were immediate. She stopped biting hands and ankles, stays focused during walks despite other people or dogs, not picky with her food, and listens to commands. She's now calmer, and much easier to live with. Miguel is truly a lifesaver for us. His training approach is effective, patient, and clearly tailored to the dog. We're incredibly grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for real, lasting results with their dog. read more

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I recently adopted a German Shepard/Siberian Husky mix. She's 1 years old and walk her was like herding a cat. I reached out to Miguel and after speaking with him on the phone I decided to enroll my pup into his 12 session course. We are only on my pups second session and her neighborhood walks are night and day! She's already walking calm next to me as well as listening to commands out on our walk. Like I said we only completed two classes with Miguel so far, but with his knowledge and expertise at training dogs I don't see how my pup isn't only going to get better as time goes with Miguel. After our first session with Miguel I quickly realized he has a syllabus for his training and teaching methods. Trust me when I say trust his process. He knows what he's talking about. He clearly knows how to speak the dogs language. Watching him interact with our pup was like watching a really well coached team just moving together. Like I said they just met. I can't wait to see what else Miguel has in store for us. Thank you again Miguel! read more

This review is long overdue! Miguel has been my trainer for weeks now and he has taught me so much about being a dog owner. My dog, Katsu, is a large sassy dog, and because of Miguel I have come to understand him a lot more and I am now better able to curb his bad tendencies. Miguel goes above and beyond and is a super hands-on teacher that you will not regret hiring! 100% recommend for any dog owner. read more

I can't say enough good things about Miguel. What started as a few questions about our puppy turned into incredibly helpful guidance that completely changed how we approached training. Miguel explains things in a way that actually makes sense, especially when you're overwhelmed and unsure if you're doing things right. He helped us understand puppy development, emotional regulation, crate training, and what's realistic to expect at different stages. Because of that, our puppy is calmer, sleeping better, and improving every day. Miguel is patient, honest, and genuinely cares. He never pushes anything unnecessary, takes the time to explain the why behind everything, and really wants to set both the dog and owner up for long term success. Highly recommend read more

Miguel is excellent to work with and is knowledgeable in dog training! I reached out to Miguel via Zoom call and spoke about the history of my dog, Maple, his training, and his household history. I signed up with Miguel for 1-on-1 sessions, and I am so happy that I did. I've learned how to have Maple place, not run out of the house, reduce leash pulling, and reduce Maple's reactivity within the span of 7 months since I started training with Miguel. The weekend group classes help reinforce the training as well. Miguel is very easy to work with, and really explains the methodology of how/why we reinforce the dog. I would definitely reach out to Miguel if you're serious about training your pup! read more

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Our 3 year old mini labradoodle Rocky was showing increasing reactivity towards other dogs while on leash so we decided to sign him up for Miguel's 1 week board and train program. When Rocky came back we could definitely see a huge difference! He has much better leash manners with the "heel" command, and walks with more confidence. A huge difference compared to in the past when he would always be on high alert looking for dogs to bark at. He's also learned the added commands of place, wait, down, and the "break" command. The group classes have been a great way to keep up to date with training Rocky and working on new skills every week! Rocky still has some ways to go but we thank Miguel for putting him on the right track and helping us be able to go on long walks with other dogs around and no lunging/barking :) read more

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Trained my dog and never made an effort to finish the sessions with me. I never thought to ask for a refund but the lack of communication was clear that he was not interested in working with us nor was he going to refund the sessions that weren't used. read more

I am so thankful to have found Miguel! My rescue dog, Saylor, was extremely reactive on leash and would lose her mind at 100% of the dogs we'd pass outside on walks. It was a frustrating experience for both her and I, and my dreams of taking her places started to diminish after a year of trial and error, experimenting with every dog training technique I could find on YouTube. After the first two sessions with Miguel, I saw unbelievable progress in Saylor's reactivity. We started completing long walks with zero barking and she soon became unphased by other dogs. In addition to that, her overall demeanor became so much calmer, her responsiveness to commands improved, and she started looking at me more frequently for guidance. Saylor is now loose leash walking, visiting outdoor restaurants, and we're living a fuller life together. Miguel is a wonderful trainer who truly understands dogs - it's clear that he loves what he does and loves to celebrate the success of his clients. He is a patient teacher and explains dog behavior in a way that's relatable to humans. The entire process with ArKane 9 exceeded my expectations and was 100% worth the investment for me and my pup! read more

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The most elite dog training academy in Orange County! These training sessions (private & group) have been the catalyst for taking my connection with my dog to the next level. Not only has this improved my individual relationship with my dog it has also helped me and my partner align on our training goals. Thank you so much for you attention to detail and dedication to loving animals! 10/10 would highly recommend! read more

MIGUEL. IS. AWESOME. He truly loves dogs and his program is well thought out and structured. The difference in our puppy (sakura) has been amazing over just 2 weeks. She was extremely nervous, barking at anything and everything. Today in our last day of the program we did a walk in a busy shopping center. She has so much confidence, wasn't bothered by other dogs, loud noises or all kinds of people walking around...and she was very obedient. He also makes sure to train the owners so they understand the process and how to make sure the training sticks. Miguel has 2 lovely dogs that he uses as part of the program to socialize his students. I absolutely love his little one, named boy. If you are considering getting training for your dog, THIS IS THE TRAINER TO USE read more

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Miguel is hands down the best trainer around! Not only does he have compassion for the dogs, but he truly understands what they need to become the best companions. There is no fluff in his training methods, and that has really sped up my dogs learning and obedience. Just so happens he can train owners just as well as dogs too! As a first time dog owner I was absolutely lost with all of this. But with Miguel's patience and my constant questions he has given me the tools to continue his methods of training. All of this allows me and my dog to have the best relationship you could ask for. To show how much he truly cares for the dogs and owners that he works with, he still does his best to respond to my questions even after I've completed the program. Plus the Saturday pack walks with him offer a great tune up for both dog and owner. P.S. He makes a good Santa Paws for the dogs too! read more

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Magic was found dirty, hungry, thirsty - eyes red. It was July and hot, and she is jet black. No collar, no chip, no one searching for her - she either escaped a horrible situation by slipping out of her collar and jumping a wall or a fence, or she was simply dumped. She had jumped a church yard fence to play with children - smartly surmising they would be kinder to her than adults. The lady who found her couldn't keep her. Her vet told her the dog was five years old and spayed. I was dumb enough to believe it - she did have a scar on her belly. She was neither - she was a year old at best. I have fought for this dog simply because she deserves a lot better. Her behavior was a product of her sordid past, not out of meanness. She never took offense at being corrected for misbehaving - she was just outright confused. She possesses a kind and gentle spirit, love of children and especially babies, and desire to please. However, the issues became exponential - she is powerful, an amazing athlete who jumps like a panther, incredibly smart. and very protective. Besides not being housebroken or even knowing how to live in a house, her separation anxiety was overwhelming. To make matters worse, my neighbors are lax in leashing their dogs, and she was attacked while on leash three times, once requiring stitches. She got in trouble chasing a neighborhood cat out of her yard into a neighbors', and again jumping another 6 foot wall thinking she'd play with the other neighbors' dog. She was getting so much attention (despite most of it being negative) that my other dog started getting jealous, creating a whole new layer of problems. Another dog caused my granddaughter to fall, which infuriated Magic, so now she is defensive to the point of aggressive when she sees other dogs outside. I actually thought I could train her given I trained and showed Dobies and Boxers starting in childhood. But after Magic almost accidentally burned the house down on one occasion, and I broke my nose and a rib on another trying to control her after an encounter with one more clueless neighbors' 3 dogs - I threw up my hands. I found Miguel online (just like you!), and found it difficult to believe he had 29/29 5-star reviews. I had to check him out so called - he listened to my long tale of horrors unfazed. Miguel took Magic for a week, and she returned a different animal. Things weren't perfect, but she had learned a lot and was clearly eager to learn more. Every suggestion Miguel has made to me has worked wonders. He is always available by phone or text. He changed her collar so I could control her better and provided an e-collar. He comes to the house and works with her (and me) as often as needed. My neighbors watch from their windows in awe. As a bonus. my other dog (also a bit of a wild thing) has learned from her everything Miguel has taught her. My house has never been more civilized. I named her Magic, but it is Miguel who is the Magician. He is firm, yet kind, and Magic adores him. His techniques work. For a dog like mine, the Saturday group sessions are invaluable. Aggression is his forte, and, as he puts it, "reprogramming the dog's brain" in a positive way sure beats negativity and frustration. I have learned how to make Magic focus on me and the positives rather than getting worked up about her fears, real or imagined. As a 110 pound grandma, I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to be able to walk two big pit bull mixes for a mile or two daily without chaos and no longer fearing for my life. I still work, and when I arrive home at lunch, they are each lying quietly in their respective crates, doors open, and with everything exactly intact as I had left it. No craziness when you pick up a leash, no running out of doors, no jumping out of cars until instructed to do so. Greatest investment ever. read more

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Sal is magic- seriously.... He works magic and he is absolutely wonderful with our puppy! Within the first 5 minutes he has helped us and not only trained our puppy nut trained my husband and I! read more

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Butler (our goldendoodle) went to Miguel's one week board and train with a few key goals: leash pulling, reactivity, interacting and socialization with other dogs, refresher on commands (sit, down, stay, place, heel, etc.) He came back a week later with much better doggie manners. Of course he's still a work in progress and there are things we continue to work on. What we especially like is the weekly pack walks which provide us continued learning under Miguel's guidance. Butler has come to know Saturday mornings as pack walk day. His favorite day of the week. read more

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Words truly can't explain how thankful I am to have come across ArKane 9 training. I am a first time dog owner and have had Prince since he was 8 weeks old. I always wanted to take him to malls and dog friendly places but he would constantly pull and want to mark everything. He also ran away twice so I lost all trust and had a lot of anxiety just walking him. I decided to have him be trained by Miguel and I am more than happy. Prince has become so obedient, so much calmer, and he gets to enjoy so many new things. He has officially earned back my trust and it brings me to tears. I never thought he would be like this. For anyone looking for a trainer I highly encourage you to go with Miguel. He not only will train your pup but also you to keep it up. I am looking forward to future adventures Prince and I will get to go on all thanks to Miguel! read more

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My family could not thank Miguel enough! What he has done for our pup in just two short weeks will change how we interact with Sam for years to come! We rescued Sam (Black Lab/Hound Mix 50LB) in April of this year, he was 8 months at the time and a little wild but as loving as they come. At first we had basic struggles with him around walking. He would pull us down the street and get overly excited when he saw dogs on a leash...then the excitement turned to aggressive behavior towards dogs on a leash. This became hard to control but we did our best, still unfortunately avoiding training at the time. In July, a family member came to visit and when he came into the house Sam initiated even more aggressive behavior including trying to bite him. When Miguel came to our house on the first day I knew Sam was in amazing hands. Miguel approached training as if it was easy yet made sure I never felt lost during the process. The first day...after 1 hour I could see a difference in Sam. After two weeks it a is night and day difference. Sam waits by the front door to exit the house before leaving, walks in the heal position and responds to his commands during his walks. When he sees other dogs on the streets he is doing an amazing job at ignoring them and continuing his walk. No more pulling, no more aggressive behavior towards dogs on a leash and more importantly Sam seems even more calm and relaxed in the house. Thank you Miguel for all you have done! I can't wait to take Sam to the next level! My family could not thank Miguel enough! What he has done for our pup in just two short weeks will change how we interact with Sam for years to come! We rescued Sam (Black Lab/Hound Mix 50LB) in April of this year, he was 8 months at the time and a little wild but as loving as they come. At first we had basic struggles with him around walking. He would pull us down the street and get overly excited when he saw dogs on a leash...then the excitement turned to aggressive behavior towards dogs on a leash. This became hard to control but we did our best, still unfortunately avoiding training at the time. In July, a family member came to visit and when he came into the house Sam initiated even more aggressive behavior including trying to bite him. When Miguel came to our house on the first day I knew Sam was in amazing hands. Miguel approached training as if it was easy yet made sure I never felt lost during the process. The first day...after 1 hour I could see a difference in Sam. After two weeks it a is night and day difference. Sam waits by the front door to exit the house before leaving, walks in the heal position and responds to his commands during his walks. When he sees other dogs on the streets he is doing an amazing job at ignoring them and continuing his walk. No more pulling, no more aggressive behavior towards dogs on a leash and more importantly Sam seems even more calm and relaxed in the house. Thank you Miguel for all you have done! I can't wait to take Sam to the next level! read more

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Our 8 month old doberman puppy Mocha has been both timid and hyper since we had her at 2 months. Given that her breed is to protect we wanted her to be comfortable with new people and not be so on the defensive, especially around family members. We let Miguel know what her tendencies are and what we would like him to work on with her and what we got back was an upgraded version of our puppy! We couldn't believe it! Before the training, she would constantly pull on our walks, bark at every single person she saw, and couldn't keep attention for more than 5 seconds. We are so happy with the training she got. She knows so many new commands and sticks with them. Miguel elevated her confidence and socialized her, he sent us constant updates and great photos. We appreciate Miguel bringing the best out of our mocha girl. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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Miguel has been an amazing trainer for myself and my 9 month old puppy. My puppy had basic obedience, but I needed help as he would get overly excited with people, other dogs, etc. With the breed he is, I wanted to make sure I stay the leader and he does not push his limits towards me or my daughter. Miguel was very patient with me learning, didn't make me feel like I am not a good trainer and kept encouraging me, great with my puppy, and his dogs were just fantastic. He shows up on time, customizes the training based on the dog's level, handler's level, weather, and such. He is just an amazing trainer and person!! Highly recommend his service. read more

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Best dog trainer ever! Lady loved Miguel so much. He educated us so well, we saw a huge change in Lady's leash pulling and obedience. You can tell he truly cares for the dogs. After completing training, we are more confident when we take her to the dog park and I can't wait to continue to learn and grow with my pup! read more

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Zion, our two-year-old pup, had serious anxiety and insecurity issues, so much so that we were concerned we couldn't help him. In steps Miguel, a kind and patient person who understands all different types of dogs, and is able to tailor his training style to each pup. My fiance and I noticed a difference after the second session, he was sticking next to us and would ignore dogs as they walked past. Soon enough, I started noticing that Zion is more confident outside, and much more well-mannered. Miguel is absolutely the best trainer you can find. Not only is he patient with the dogs, he is patient with the owners as well. It took me a bit to learn some of the words and how to hold the leash, and he was there the whole time to help me. Thanks to Miguel, we are now able to help Zion understand that the world isn't so scary, and to enjoy his time out and about. I swear every training session I thank Miguel a million times because I am still blown away at how far he has come in such a short amount of time. Once again Miguel, THANK YOU! read more

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Wow there are no words to explain the awesomeness of trainer Miguel! He explains things thoroughly and with patients. My dog has done a complete turnaround in her way of responding to my commands. Not only did my dog got trained but I got trained to. It's a pleasure to take her for a walk now and have her interact with others. She's very obedient and also loves Miguel! read more

Our Rottweiler puppy is 5 months old and we asked Miguel for help because she used to pull the leash very hard and didn't follow commands well. Miguel came to our house and changed everything! The training last twelve days and we can see the progress! Now she can have a long walk with our family in a peace mood. Also, she learns to focus on her people and listen to us! Miguel is very professional and he knows dogs! We are so glad that we choose him! read more

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Miguel is an experienced trainer with dogs. I have a very timid min pin that was afraid of the dog door and in a few days with Miguel's help my fur baby got it.iguel is reliable and treats your fur babies very well. I highly reccomend him! read more

The experience we had with Miguel and team (because let's be honest mama and boy are part of the team and made my dog feel insanely comfortable) are amazing!! My pup has issues with working because let's just say I'm not that great at pushing him past. He worked with him to get him to understand training isn't the worst thing and helped me the human understand I can't baby him. read more

We got a dog for the first time and was struggling with crate training and listening and after 2 puppy sessions, crate training was a breeeeeeze and now it's his happy/safe place. Also he taught us tips and tricks that we now use for commands and I'm telling you, it helped so much! Miguel is very thorough and clear. I would recommend to family and friends. read more

I Have two 2 year old dogs with high energy and walking them around the block was just not an option unless I wanted to be dragged, even taking them one at a time. After 3 weeks, I can now walk both together! There is no pulling AT ALL! We can go to the park where there are tons of other dogs and distractions and they are obedient and calm. The change in them is like night and day. Thank you, Miguel! read more

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Mochi was our 3rd Shiba Inu puppy. About 1 1/2 ago we had a Shiba who was 15 and we raised her since she was a puppy. So when we brought our boy dog Mochi home, I totally forgot what it was like to raise a puppy, let alone a Shiba Inu! I did my research to find a dog trainer who trains Shibas because they have a mind of their own and are very independent from the get-go. I called around OC, talked to a few dog trainers, and Miguel was always available to talk and give useful advice on raising a puppy. We are extremely grateful that we picked Miguel. He is very patient with the dog (and us) and offers to train the whole family, which is what I am not used to. We did at home private training (plus an extra two, just cuz we needed help with the heel and chewing situation) and it was worth every dollar. His prices are reasonable compared to others, but more importantly the Arkane 9 Pack walks are valuable! After the private training, we did the pack walks, which include group training/reinforcement training. These are a lot of fun and a great opportunity to bond with your dog, your kids (if they come), and meet other dog owners. I highly recommend Miguel...he is awesome! read more

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Miguel really tamed our very anxious and nervous dog. It is amazing how Miguel turned Ollie around to be an obedient and joyful pet in just two weeks. He is worth his weight in gold. I highly recommend Miguel. Stephanie Moore, PsyD read more

ArKane 9 Dog Training is fantastic! I contacted Miguel because my very stubborn but loveable Shiba Inu hadn't been successful in other training programs. He refused to come when called and often barked at other dogs on walks. Miguel is professional, extremely knowledgeable and most of all really cares about your pet. The best thing we did for our dog!!!. After 2 weeks and a lot of practice, my dog is happier, more confident, and listens to commands! I highly recommend ArKane 9 Dog Training! read more

There are no words to express my appreciation for all Miguel has done for me! He took my crazy reactive dog and turned her into a dog that can be walked and socialized with others. Dori is a completely different dog than the one he picked up before his board and train program. If you're considering this, it is worth every penny! I wish I could give him more stars! read more

I would recommend arkane 9 training to anyone! I went to a different trainer before and it did nothing for my dog. My dog was a rescue and she needed a lot of work since she had never been owned by anyone. I was never able to walk her because she would drag me down and run after squirrels and skateboarders. Now after training I can walk her with no worries at all. This training has changed our lives. read more

Amazing trainer, I am impressed with everything my puppy learned in such little time. You defentliy don't want to look anywhere else Miguels training will not disapoint. Thank you for everything you've taught Daisy. read more

We worked with Miguel and were very impressed with his commitment to training. It had been a while since we had worked with our three-year old... and the c19 lockdown didn't allow for much socialization.. He's continued to work with us in creative ways to help us on our path for her to be less reactive to other dogs. She's 'perfect' when there's no distraction, but should that little white dog want to say HI..... We do highly recommend Miguel and appreciate his ongoing work with us (as we need it as much as our little girl). Also appreciate his flexibility on timing to work with our schedules. read more

Miguel is very professional and knowledgeable. He explains everything really well. We are first time dog parents so had numerous questions. Miguel answered all of them very patiently. Thanks for all your help Miguel. Keep up the good work! read more

We have a 9 months old male standard poodle. Standard poodles are great family dogs and very smart. But he is very timid and unfortunately we had a hard time socializing him because he would bark and lunge at people. On walks my dog was pulling away from me and because he is a large breed I was having a hard time holding on him. I felt so frustrated and hopeless, that one day I decided to look for a trainer. I am so thankful to have found Miguel! I cannot say enough great things about him. He truly loves dogs and he truly understands dogs. Miguel techniques have changed our dog, he no longer pulls or barks at people on walks and he listens. Our walks are like a dream now, loose, relaxed and we both enjoy them! Thank you Miguel! read more

I was apprehensive about getting a trainer, figured they'd tell me i suck as a puppy parent and that me and my wife should give up our dog cause we're horrible. Not the case, right away when Miguel walked in, you can tell he loves his job and is super knowledgeable and cares about his clients. Let us know what we were doing right and wat were doing wrong. Our puppy peanut butter responded and connected with him right away and he showed us how to do the same. Gave us great instructions, showed us how to handle and correct his bad behaviors while praising and reinforcing wanted good behaviors. I was thoroughly impressed. Can't be the price, service, knowledge and good dude. Very happy. read more

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I would highly recommend Arkane 9 dog training. Miguel knows exactly what he is doing. Penny our stubborn high anxiety 4 year old was impossible to take for walks. She was very aggressive towards strangers and dogs we would walk by. Miguel was able to get her to relax, he helped make her feel more confident. After two weeks of training her at my house and on field trips, she is so much better. He taught not only Penny but my husband and I how to walk with her, so she doesn't react like a crazy dog. Thank you Miguel for your patience and dedication. You gave us a great start, we will continue to use all the tools you gave us. read more

Miguel Arkane9 was a great trainer. Not only for our five month old Havanese puppy, but also for us as her parents. We learned so much and he was able to communicate to us of how to continue to develop our puppies behavior and ability to regain what she had already learned. There was one on one training everyday for two weeks and then a couple follow up sessions. I highly recommend this training. read more