Woody and his team did such a great job with Mr. Big. My dog had big anxiety issues with riding in the car and obsessive barking especially with men and followed zero commands. Mr. Big is a different dog after spending time with Woody and Lorenzo and I would highly recommend them. All my friends can't believe his change in behavior. He is a completely different dog, calm and relaxed and absolutely loves the Board and Train time he spends at Arrow. It is absolutely the best money I ever spent. read more

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Arrow Custom Dog Training is the absolute best in the biz! Woody and Lorenzo were incredible with our 4 month old dachshund, Wilson, basic puppy obedience. Wilson is now 7 months old and knows 15+ commands, plus he overcame his fear of walking on a leash. He walks perfectly at our left side now on a loose lead. We wouldn't have such a well behaved dog without Woody's expertise! read more

Arrow Custom Dog Training & Services - Pet Training Near Me - Lancaster, California

Although we are still researching different trainers, we appreciated Woody traveling from the Antelope Valley to Santa Clarita for our dog's assessment. He was completely honest and provided the different training options offered by his business. read more

This review is long overdue! My boyfriend and I got a Golden Retriever early February of this year. We wanted to make sure our 2 month old puppy got the training she needed. I reached out to several trainers, but none stood out except Arrow Custom Dog Training & Sevices. I reached out to Woody and got to know a little bit more of what type of training he offered. We went for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program, which was a private 1:1 training with Woody. 6 Saturdays for 1 hour at our place. Our Golden Retriever learned so much in a span of 6 sessions. Sofi, our Golden Retriever is now 8 months and is still thriving! 10/10 recommend Woody! read more

Arrow Custom Dog Training & Services - Sofi passing her AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test! - Pet Training Near Me - Lancaster, California

Woody is an amazing dog training. My golden stayed with him for three weeks last February and learned all of her basic commands and calmed down a lot. Woody is a no nonsense trainer but does everything with love. He taught her and me both the verbal and hand signals a earned her Canine Good Citizen certification. He truly understands dogs and how they think. I recommend him highly. At 18 months old my dog is still a puppy and does act up, but a better behaved one. read more

If I could give 1000 stars to Woody, I would. From the moment he walked in, our normally very hyperactive German Shepherd puppy calmed down and DIDN'T BITE HIM. I couldn't believe it. Woody has a magic touch with dogs, genuinely cares about his work, and is incredibly well-versed in several methods of dog training. Before working with Woody, my husband and I hadn't slept in days and our arms and feet were completely bitten. After our sessions, we couldn't be happier with the results. We shopped around for trainers quite a bit, and one of the reasons we went with Woody is that he asked about our lifestyle and expectations for our puppy. He was responsive, asked questions, and gave us a plan to implement right away. We believe in positive reinforcement rather than "tough love" (which can be difficult to do with a GSD) and Woody listened to each one of our concerns and addressed them. Not only does Woody have dog ESP, but he also provides a structure and routine for training sessions. It's very clear he knows what he's doing. Seriously, if you're looking for a trainer, look no further. You will see the difference in your pup right after your first training. I never thought I'd meet a real-life dog whisperer but here he is! read more

Woody is AMAZING! We have an 8-week Cane Corso that we wanted to train ASAP. Woody was incredibly responsive and was able to get an appointment with us the same day as he was in the area. After ONE session we are seeing major improvements with our pup! He honestly trained my husband and I too. We were so frustrated with this puppy stage and we're not sure what the heck to do. Woody came in and got our pup in shape and quick. Taught him 2 commands in just that 1 session. Wood is professional, provided excellent guidance, and was great with our puppy! Seriously looking forward to many more sessions! read more

Woody is a dog whisperer. We left our GSP with him for 2 weeks for training and she came back a different dog! No more jumping on people, no more counter surfing, and now she's super calm and obedient when we walk. It's incredible. Woody and Lorenzo are world class trainers and I'm so glad we found them! read more

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I cannot recommend Arrow Custom Dog Training and Services enough. Woody, the owner, successfully matched my daughter to a wonderful dog they had rescued from an animal shelter. My daughter is 24-years-old and has struggled with ADHD, anxiety and depression for years. Woody and his assistant, Lorenzo, trained my daughter and her dog to work as a team so my daughter feels love and support 24 hours a day. They trained her dog for specific tasks, to meet her personal needs. This was especially important to help her manage going to college out-of-state and living on her own for the first time ever. Woody and Lorenzo were flexible and kind and knew just how to give my daughter the practice and support she needed to finish the training on time to fly back to school with her Certified Psychiatric Service Dog, her constant companion now. I will be forever grateful to Woody and Lorenzo for how well they treated us through this process. They are wonderful human beings offering an important service for both people and dogs. read more

If you need your dog to either be trained in obedience or need your dog trained for service training or even need a dog for service trained, arrow custom dog training is the best. They work with you financially by paying as you go. They are amazing. Woody is the owner and is in my opinion world class. You work closely with them both in person for sessions and communication. I have worked directly with Lorenzo and with woody. Just this past weekend my dog got his service training vest. At 6 months old he went to board and train for obedience for 2 months. And between then and now I've had constant communication with Lorenzo and Woody. Some for just reassurance when I felt overwhelmed because of my own anxiety and stress that I felt and tips as well. My dog Koda is training to be a psychiatric service dog, as I suffer from debilitating panic and anxiety. Anyways they are the people to work with read more

Arrow Custom Dog Training & Services - Me and Koda - Pet Training Near Me - Lancaster, California

Woody is friendly and professional. He offers multiple services from service dog training to foundation obedience as well as advanced. I think he may even do trick dog training. I would like to HIGHLIGHT that he is an AKC Evaluator too! That's the American Kennel Club. A highly notable and most recognizable club. If you're looking for someone to train your canine this is the company to hire and he has very reasonable rates! read more

My dog Sophie is a 40 lb golden retriever & Crocker mix with lots of puppy energy. She literally pulls me down the street. I have had 3 dog trainers & although I learned from each one there was no progress to correct her pulling me while walking. I have fallen a few times while walking her & was stressed not enjoying the walks. My girlfriend had been working with Woody to train her shepherd & kept raving about how amazing he is. Finally I agreed to give him a try. I have only had 2 sessions with him & I have been teaching Sophie to loose leash walk according to Woody's directions. I am thrilled beyond that already she is walking with me without the strong pulling! I'm more relaxed on walks & now refining our walks adding heel & auto sit. Woody is a dog whisperer- Sophie immediately responded to him & she continues to. His common sense approach with positive reinforcement aligns with my beliefs. I am truly grateful for Woody! Now I am planning to have Woody teach us everything necessary to be a therapy dog! Very encouraging to have a well behaved dog to enjoy & encourage others! read more

Hands down best dog trainer their was! We were referred to Woody by a good friend who swore he was the best, she sure was right! When we started our services our puppy was only 4 months old and now she is 7 months old. Within the first month and half he had our puppy Sierra already getting her puppy star! She was a wild a crazy pup with lots of energy but now she still has her puppy energy but has learned so much! In the 3 months she has not only learned all her obedience but dog socialization, loose leash walking, not to jump on people when she greets them, bring, drop, leave a toy or something she shouldn't have. He has taught me and my husband so much on training her at home and keeping his work that he has done with her consistent. If you are looking for a dog trainer, you don't need to look any farther, you have your trainer at Arrow Custom Training with Woody. read more

Arrow Custom Dog Training & Services - Sierra with her puppy star award - Pet Training Near Me - Lancaster, California

10 months ago we brought home a rescue who had a couple more issues than we bargained for. Woody came out to asses our dog, and has helped train him and us every step of the way. In 10 months our troublesome little spaniel mix has come a very long way. We are so grateful to have found Woody, and would recommend him to any of our friends. We also recently left town and boarded our dog with Woody and it was wonderful. Woody and his team were very professional and helped put our fears of leaving our little gremlin behind at ease. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a trainer, or looking for a safe place to board your pet. read more

Woody was great with my dog and able to teach him so much within an hour. Will definitely be working with him again!

We've been working with Woody Arrowood for a few months. Our year old goldendoodle had most of his basic obedience in place, and a few bad habits to unravel. From the minute they met, Woody had our dog under his command and fully focused. We went from about a dozen solid commands to approximately 50 within months. As a service dog prospect, it's been critical for our pup to be attentive and well behaved. Woody's insights, experience, and dog handling were just what we needed to get our dog to the next level. Woody is credentialed, and able to proctor Canine Good Citizenship exams personally. He will problem solve, work with you on your specific needs, and help you meet your training goals, whatever they may be. In addition, Woody will help you determine your dog's full potential, and may suggest goals you haven't imagined. read more

Woody is an expert dog trainer! From our first conversation, I felt my unique needs were understood. He sought out a dog for me that he then trained to become a service dog. While we are still in the process of training the dog, my baby boy has learned over 50 commands!! Woody has the biggest heart and cares so deeply for both the dogs and clients he trains. He has extensive knowledge, many certifications and years of experience in dog training.  He uses positive reinforcement and love to train the dogs. I am forever grateful to him for my beloved service dog, for the unpaid hours he spends talking to me and reassuring me, to driving many hours to my home to provide in-home training, to taking the time to talk to my parents to see what tasks can benefit me, to opening his heart to hurting souls, to using an abundance of humor to squelch my fears. He hires only the best associates and I am so grateful for Lorenzo! He too is an expert in service dog training and has the kindest soul.  If you are seeking dog training of any kind, reach out to Woody! You will be glad you did!! read more

Woody is an amazing trainer. We were introduced to him by a neighbor and called him up to help us train our two dogs, a young Belgian Malinois/Border Collie mix, and an older American Eskimo. In a word, he was great, highly effective with the dogs, and showed them and my wife and I techniques that work. He goes way beyond the usual "come/sit/stay/heel" commands and has techniques to solve whatever problem we raised with him (getting our pups to walk side-by-side when only one of us could take them out, our Eskie's barking problem every time we drove up to a drive-thru window, proper behavior at dog-friendly restaurants). Serious, professional and friendly. Can't speak highly enough about him personally and as a trainer. read more

Woody is amazing! I'm currently training my dog with him and seeing great improvements ! He's calmer, doesn't pull on my leash, and actually began to focus on me and listen! Can't wait until he's certified :) read more

Woody is a dedicated and gifted dog trainer. He is flexible with scheduling and easy to work with, and is very effective. He quickly assessed our rescue puppy's (1 year old) behavior and outlined a course of action. After 2 months of biweekly sessions our dog's behavior has dramatically improved. He also has a nice way of training the owners, too... I highly recommend Woody for dog training. read more