My 5 months old puppy turned into a shark and did all the things we didn't expect such as biting,…read morejumping, barking, growling, and much more. I thought I can just follow tutorials online, but none of the methods worked. I decided to get a professional and found Master Dog Training through Yelp. I read all the reviews and was impressed with how many dogs he had trained. Different breeds and ages. I texted him and he provided me all the information and we confirmed a date. I saw a promotional price for Temple City, but since I am at another city, it is a different price. I did text him a day before our appointment to remind him just in case, per our agreement. My puppy is getting the "DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING: Commands and Problem Behaviors, pulling on leash, dumpster diving, counter surfing, mild barking, potty training, jumping, digging, chewing, nipping, not listening. NOT FOR DOGS WITH AGGRESSION or FEAR!" A total of 5 sessions, once a week, 55 minutes per sessions. This training is done at my place and indoor. By the end of his training, he learned 18 commands in 5 weeks! Please note that it also depends on your effort and if you're training your dog daily with what was taught. Mike is great with our puppy! Turns out he owns the same breed as me. From my perspective, he trained my husband, me and my puppy altogether. If you're doing something wrong, he would tell you. He is patient, always on time, and so kind to my puppy. I especially love the graduation ceremony. I was holding in my tears. Overall, we are very happy with Mike and the result.

We started training with Michael when our French bulldog, Bruce Wayne, was 4 months old in December…read more2025. We completed the beginning and intermediate training over a few months. We are very happy with Michael's approach to training. He is effective and nurturing, but firm and very patient. We prefer his style of training as it is supportive and encouraging. When discipline is needed, we have firm commands that Michael taught us. He also provides tips for helpful products like corrector spray and developmental and age appropriate toys. His "graduation" ceremonies are so fun! We had a standing weekly appointment, but Michael was flexible when things came up and responds to any calls/texts in a timely manner. We plan to return for advanced training to continue our puppy's learning.

Alex is a wonderful trainer! She has been walking and training our dog for more than a year, who…read morehas improved dramatically. Alex also took her to the dog park, community parks, and Pasadena city walk to help her socialize. She has been punctual and responsible. Our dog loves her so much that just hearing the name of Alex excites her. We strongly recommend her!

Alex is super professional and friendly. We have 2 corgis and they both love her! She helped us…read morewith basic training when the corgis were 12 weeks old. They love boarding with her and her border collie. The best of friends. She has worked with us through some food resource guarding issues and some mild reactivity. She also was great at assisting during the whelping of our first litter, weaning, desensitization, socialization, and training. Alex is so experienced and you are really in great hands when it comes to your canine companions (or any other pet). Highly recommend to anyone in the SGV area!

Everyone who works there is so nice and loving to the dogs!!…read moreYou know your dog loves it when the minute they get out of the car they run to the gate and wanna get in. Also, my Dog learned a lot in a short period of time and now I'm going to start with the five week course that they have Penny is amazing with animals and always has been so I looked her up when I got this new Rescue. So happy she has this puppy preschool! It's fabulous!

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!

My wife and I have gone to three different dog trainers, and we think Alden has been the best dog…read moretrainer so far! We HIGHLY Recommend this guy! Firstly this guy knows dogs! He understands what works for different kinds of doggos and their personalities. He also is super nice, friendly, and helpful when you are working with him. You can tell he loves what he does. He knows why things work or don't work in dog training and why one trainer or place my recommend one thing vs why it might be different for your doggo. We have a large doggy named Milo and he kept nipping and jumping on people. Play biting and jumping for bigger dogs is difficult because we have older parents and his jumping and nipping could hurt them. We also have a newborn baby we were worried that our doggo would be rough with him since he kept rough playing, nipping/biting, and jumping on us. HOWEVER, with Alden's support we saw a sudden and quick decrease in our doggos behaviors. To all you dog owners out there looking for good and well-rounded training THIS IS THE GUY! Alden is very honest and even though we pushed for possibly doing boarding 2-week training he told us our doggo didn't need it and didn't want to push it on us. My wife and I really love working with him and hope to continue to have him there for our doggos life trainings! We recommend him 5-stars. Thanks Alden!

Great service! Alden was super attentive and gentle with my pup, Waffles. I never had to worry…read moreabout leaving my dog in Alden's care. He even helped learn some new tricks during his stay. Alden is knowledgeable when it comes to training tactics and can adjust based on each individual dog's needs. Additionally he handles leash training with ease even with the most rowdy dogs. I highly recommend Alden for both training and boarding services.

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude and give a huge shout-out to Javier &…read moreEvelyn. They trained my two fur babies with incredible patience and professionalism. They are so kind they celebrated Kane's birthday! From day one, it was clear that they were dedicated not only to training my dogs but also to ensuring that I, as an owner, felt confident and informed throughout the process. They went above and beyond, providing thorough training and daily updates, which meant the world to me--especially on days when I missed my boys a little extra. There truly aren't enough words to convey my appreciation, but I hope this review serves as a small token of my gratitude. Thank you once again for your outstanding work!

After getting nowhere with another trainer and being on the brink of giving up, my Australian…read moreShepherd Maverick entered the two week board and train training program with Omega Paws. Each evening, after spending the day working and training Maverick, Alexx would send me pictures and/or video updates, along with explanations of the things they were working on, and also what I needed to know to continue working with Maverick after he returned home. And each night I would watch the videos and cry happy tears. I couldn't believe that was my dog! Maverick responded so well with Alexx. And after two weeks, he was ready to come home. I couldn't believe it! And I was so afraid that I was going to mess something up and that my dog would never behave for me the way he had for Alexx. But I was wrong! From the day Maverick came home I could tell he was a different dog already. I paid close attention to the things that Alexx trained ME to know. And every day I continue to work with Maverick the way that we were taught. I was never fearful of the tools that Alexx employed while training Maverick. I knew that proper use of a prong collar would not hurt Maverick. And to the contrary, Maverick responded much better to that, than to having a slip lead noose around his neck. With a slip lead Maverick with pull himself so hard he could've done damage to his esophagus. But with the prong collar, he no longer pulled on his leash. I also was never afraid of using the E collar. From day one, Alexx showed me proper use of the E collar. And he even demonstrated it to me, having me hold it in my hand to feel the vibration. I know that the E collar does not harm Maverick in any way, it's simply a gentle reminder for him to make good decisions. And it works. Since Maverick came back home, I actually rarely need to even press the button to make the E collar vibrate. However, if Maverick needs a reminder, it is a tool that has proven to be extremely useful. Maverick no longer pulls when on leash. He walks next to me and heels very well. And when we encounter other dogs and he begins to bristle, as if he were going to react, all I have to do is remind him to heel. If I see that he is starting to forget, I hit the button for the E collar control. For Maverick I have it set at 15, which is pretty low, and usually one tap is all it takes to get him back on track! Sometimes all I have to do is touch the controller and he responds without me even pushing the button! It's like it's ingrained in him already. And it works! Maverick came home, such a better dog! And since then he and I have been able to bond in a way that we weren't able to in the months prior to him going to Omega Paws. Maverick now has a better understanding of what he needs to do, and he follows directions much better. He understands when I tell him to go to his place, and he stays there. He also understands when he is supposed to be in his crate, and he goes in without a fight. I love our walks because on leash he is amazing! And he has not reacted in the same manner towards another dog since returning from Omega Paws, so I no longer have that fear of being injured when he's on leash. He is much better mannered. And I have no doubt that within the year I will be able to get him certified to become a working Therapy Dog with me! And barely a year old he's still a puppy, and he's not perfect. But he is so much better than he was, and our relationship is so much better as well! And believe me when I say that my dog is much calmer, and he does not need a treadmill! He just needed to learn boundaries, and we needed to bond! That's something that we weren't able to do with the previous training. We had such a good experience with Omega Paws, that once Maverick had come home and we saw the difference in him, we decided to have Alexx and his team train our two small dogs as well. They are both Chihuahua mixes, and or were foster fails. One is 10 years old and the other is eight years old, so they are pretty set in their ways! But we wanted to give them basically the same foundation that Maverick had so that they all had the same understanding. And while they are not quite as good as Maverick, they are definitely much improved. They definitely understand boundaries much better, and they behave better on leash! I cannot say enough about Alexx and Luis, and all of Omega Paws. I was literally on the verge of giving up, and contemplating surrendering my dog because I knew that I could not go on the way that we were. And that's a terrible feeling to have when you love a dog! Omega Paws gave me back my dog, and also self-confidence. I am so grateful to them for all they've done for my family. And I can't wait to see what my future holds with Maverick by my side! A million thanks to you, Omega Paws!

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!

I cannot speak more highly of Maria, who has been working with our rescue shepherd mix for over a…read moreyear now. She is just all around wonderful: patient, calm, steady, positive, organized. Our dog had a difficult past, and was very reactive and fearful when we adopted her. There were boarding facilities who would not take her on, and it became highly stressful for us to manage her behavior. But Maria knew exactly how to work with her and gain her respect, all while working with us, too. It is amazing what happens when an animal is paired with a trainer they trust! It took very little time under Maria's care and training for our dog to calm down and finally thrive. It really has been amazing to watch the transformation. Maria's pack walks are an integral part of our lives now, and our dog waits eagerly by the window for Maria's van to pull up for the day. Maria, Matthew, Diane and team are the real deal and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I feel they are all very special, exceptional humans going above and beyond in their care for dogs, and I'm so grateful we are part of their pack!

Maria is an amazing trainer who really knows how to communicate effectively what might…read morepsychologically be going on with your dog. I love how she breaks things down for you and takes her time explaining concepts that were foreign to me. Her training style is so palatable and she sets you up with a plan that will get you and your dog going down the right path If you are struggling to find harmony with you and your dog, Maria really does know how to address those grey areas that can change the way you do things.

A little back story, I went to get training for my little furbaby when I first got her but training…read moregot cut short due to schooling. Now that I have more time I wanted to finish Bella's training. I reached out to bark busters because Bella had a lot of anxiety and would have non stop barking issues. We have a new baby in the house so all the barking was no fun! I'm telling you, no joke after the first visit with our trainer Justine, I felt as if Bella was a whole new dog! She gives such great advice on how to properly train your dog without food incentives and shock collars! I was so amazed that I started telling a lot of my friends about it! I just finished my second session with Justine today and she was giving me tips and tricks on how to walk Bella without her pulling. By the end of the session I was walking Bella and Bella wasn't walking me! Justine truly cares for me and Bella and is very thoughtful on modifying things that help me the best! It's definitely worth the investment. I couldn't be any more happy and I would definitely recommend Bark Busters, especially with Justine, to everyone and anyone! Enjoy a picture of Bella after our training session today!

If you truly love your dog, then Bark Busters is the best thing you can do for them! We rescued an…read moreAmerican Pit Bull Terrier mix from our local animal shelter during Covid, and immediately fell in love with her. Since then, we have done our best to train her (even hired a dog training company) and while she's been amazing to us, there have been some incidents. We tried to correct her behavior but we had to go beyond just correcting a behavior, we had to know the why. We needed a dog behaviorist. Enter Bark Busters and Justine! From the very first phone conversation with Justine, she told us about a dog's personality (the who) vs. a dog's behavior (the why). Was our dog just naturally an aggressive dog or was our dog showing aggression due to past trauma. After the initial phone call then came the in person assessment in our home, Justine knew our dog's personality was sweet and loving to us; however, due to her being a rescue, her past experiences led to trauma that led to aggressive behaviors towards others in certain situations. Moreover, during that first assessment, she educated us things we had no idea about or thought about with dogs as pets plus what we need to be and do as owners. Justine was and is exactly what we were looking for in understanding our dog and from there building the right relationship with our dog that will keep her and others safe. The business model and curriculum that Bark Busters and Justine have put in place is one of a kind and works from day 1. We have always wanted what is best for our dog and to give her the best life possible, especially because she is a rescue and her breed. Bark Busters and Justine continues to give us the tools in place to build the confidence and trust we have as owners in our dog and our dog has in us as owners. We are forever grateful to Justine and will recommend her and Bark Busters to anyone!