We had a great first training session with Bara for Potter, our 12-week-old Lab/German Shepherd mix. As a family completely new to the dog world, we were looking for someone who was experienced, direct, local, and especially good at helping us understand what to realistically expect. Bara did exactly that from our very first session. Ultimately, we decided to return Potter to the shelter after realizing that the amount and type of training he would need wasn't the right fit for our family's lifestyle. Bara's guidance actually helped us make that decision with much more clarity and confidence, and we walked away without regrets. We really appreciated her honesty, experience, and practical approach. When we're ready to welcome a dog that's a better fit for our family, we would absolutely reach out to Bara again for training. Thank you, Bara! read more

Bee positive dog training is amazing! We reached out when our pointer/lab puppy was about 5 months old because we wanted a serious and quick training experience with trained professionals. We have one of the best trainers with a firm presence which makes our dog respond so well, yet such a gentle personality which creates a really nurturing experience for both Owner and dog. I highly recommend this business because you get great results when dedication is put in and when you do the work the outcome is amazing!! read more

We started working with Bara at Bee Positive Dog Training when our dog Duke was just 11 weeks old. He's a smart, stubborn Australian Shepherd who came to us as a feral farm dog, so we had our work cut out for us. In only 6 weeks he passed basic obedience, which still blows my mind. The biggest win for us has been crate training. Duke used to shake, pace, make all kinds of crazy sounds, and there was no way we were going to just "cry it out." Bara helped us turn that around completely -- he now sleeps peacefully in his crate. Bara is just what Duke and our family needed. Amazing results. Time and money extremely well spent. Highly recommend Bara and Bee Positive Dog Training if you're dealing with a challenging pup or just want solid, positive training. read more

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We worked with Bara to address Portia, our puppy's jumping and barking issues. It was magical that, by the second session, we already saw tremendous improvements. We didn't expect Bara would be able to address Portia's separation anxiety in 3 sessions so we didn't even focus on that; however she squeezed that into part of the training and we are seeing continued improvements already. We are more than grateful to have worked with Bara, that we finally have our lives back that we can go out and invite friends home without worrying Portia doing something crazy! Also, Bara not only just provided instructions during the sessions, she also responded via texts to provide guidance after each sessions. She truly cares about how much we are making improvements overall not just during the training sessions. We will definitely work with Bara again for future training! read more

Bara was amazing! We were struggling with our pup having issues with excitement reactivity while being on the leash for 3 years and had multiple trainers tell us essentially we could never take him out on leash ever. But not Bara, she identified the issues immediately worked with us in 3 sessions and basically retrained us to start helping him right away. We saw so much improvement to his overall state of mind in 3 weeks then in the 3 whole years of training! Now we are feeling more confident taking him out with us and even can enjoy doing activities with just us three like we always wanted to. 10/10 would recommend anyone feeling lost or hopeless on next steps with training to contact Bara! read more

Amazing, highly effective experience in just 3 lessons. My reactive doodle and I learned the foundations of leadership (mine) and obedience (his). He learned to walk properly on a leash at heel, avoid fence aggression with the dog next door, go to place and crate. I have seen a remarkable change in his connection to me. Bara gave me all the tools I need to continue working with him on behaving calmly with company and in public places. She is incredibly encouraging and gives exceptional feedback. I look forward to future training and highly recommend her! read more

Bara truly changed our lives. And more importantly, the life of our pup -- who has intense separation anxiety and a habit of swallowing things she shouldn't. We reached a point where we couldn't leave her home alone without fear of injury unless she was crated and even then, she would panic to the point that we worried she'd break a tooth. Enter Bara. Bara didn't just train our dog, she trained us. The process was incredibly personalized, and she met us exactly where we were without ever being pushy or judgmental. She stuck with us through challenges and setbacks, checked in on us regularly, and provided real-time support. By week three, we were already seeing meaningful progress. Training requires real dedication and consistency - you truly get out of it what you put in. If you're ready to do the work, Bara is 100% your person. The difference she has made for our family has been immense, and "What would Bara do?" has become our north star. One other thing that stood out to us in working with Bara is how deeply she cares - about the dogs, and about the people behind them. Bara's calm, thoughtful approach turned what once felt overwhelming and hopeless to something achievable. We cannot recommend her highly enough! 100000000 stars!! read more

Our 6mo rescue pup, Aki, is part Australian cattle dog, part pit bull, and a drizzle of other breeds. When we got her over a month ago, she was a nervous little pup - afraid of cars, streets. and loud noises. I delved into YouTube videos to acclimate her with suburban life. And all of that positive reinforcement worked like a charm; she became a puppy that was happy to take walks around the neighborhood. But this brought along a slew of troublesome behaviors - jumping on people, pulling on the leash, barking, chewing, and digging. The worst was the nipping, especially with the kids. Likely from her cattle dog side, her nipping fortunately didn't break their skin, but it left the kids afraid to be in the same room as Aki. And none of the YouTube videos I watched were helping. The last straw was when our eldest daughter took Aki out for a potty break in the evening. Aki started jumping, nipping, and barking feverishly enough that it scared our daughter to the point of tears. That's when I turned to Bara. Our first interaction was a 30m phone call that ended up being almost an hour. She asked about Aki and our situation, then shared her training style. Her technique is one that blends positive reinforcement with corrective actions that are tailored for each specific dog. Not everyone may feel comfortable with taking corrective actions on their dog, but they are meant as a temporary measure that comes after positive reinforcement, not as a permanent replacement. From that call, her individualized advice had an immediate positive impact. A third of our issues were resolved. We purchased both private and group lessons. The private lessons allowed Bara to come to our home and address the troublesome behaviors within our own environment - including which behaviors of ours we should change to set Aki up for success. The group lessons allowed Aki to learn obedience within an environment full of distractions, while allowing us to watch how other dog owners handled their dogs. Aki hasn't nipped at us again. Walks with her are a delight. Although Bara didn't address the barking directly, it has gone away as a side effect of the other changes. Right now, we have Aki calmly sitting in place on a dog mat while our family eats dinner. The kids are no longer afraid of her and have started playing with her. We still have more training to do, but the difference has been night and day. If you've exhausted all of the generic positive reinforcement tactics from YouTube videos like me, and really want to make things work with your dog and your family, we would highly recommend Bara. Bara is the Dog Whisperer of the Bay Area*. It's obvious that she loves dogs and her work. Some people may get hung up on the corrective actions that might be required in particularly difficult cases, but those are just one of the many tools in Bara's toolkit. All of the other usual tools are also there, such as rewards, treats, redirections, clickers, training games, etc. What you'll find helpful is her years of experience and her ability to zero in and identify what changes we humans can make to help resolve those troublesome dog behaviors. [*] I also watched and tried Cesar Millan's "tsst" tactic, but it didn't work for us. What did work was the holistic set of changes that Bara recommended. read more

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my pup and I are still mid-way through our training journey with Bara, and not only am I seeing incredible progress , but I am actually enjoying this process with my dog. I was enduring a lot of bad behaviors, and even just walking my dog felt like a chore, but thanks to Bara things are looking up for us read more

We decided to work with Bara because we noticed our beloved 3 year old ACD mix, Ripley, was demonstrating concerning and unwanted behaviors towards my family that stemmed around his guarding tendencies. Before working with Bara, I was distressed that Ripley would not be able to be around my family and loved ones without causing harm and havoc. However, we already noticed a drastic difference in Ripley's attention, recall, and confidence in the short period of time we worked with Bara. She was extremely attentive and catered our training around Ripley's personality/style of learning. After working with Bara, my husband and I are confident in knowing that we now have the skills and strategies to safely enjoy family time with Ripley. We could not recommend working with Bara enough - she has been a life changer! read more

We have been working with Bara and our 7 year old husky mix Hunter for several weeks. Bara has been extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and quick with her work. We have seen very positive results with counter surfing as well as training Hunter to basically know his place in our family and the house. We have also recently started working on walking and we have already seen a big improvement! Bara's style is very direct and structured, rule based and it takes commitment from you as the owners to really make changes last. She will give homework and it will work as long as you can put the work in! read more

Bara is AMAZING. She is the dog whisperer. We were referred to Bara by multiple dog owners who shared that she worked miracles with their puppies. We have experienced the same with our two pups. Maverick and Ripley were mesmerized by Bara the moment she stepped through the door. Bara has an incredible EQ and will get to know the family as much as the pup(s) and will find the best path for your family. I love that it's not a one size fits all approach - she will share what can work, why, what may not work...sense what you may or may not feel comfortable with and/or what may/may not work with your lifestyle and together find the next best technique to try. Within just 1 session, we accomplished so much. After the 2nd session, we raved for weeks how much Bara has changed our lives. We highly recommend Bara and Bee Positive Dog Training. You don't need anything else. With just a few sessions, you and your pup will be getting the most joy out of life together!! read more

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Friday morning I decided enough is enough. Georgie would have to go. I had received Georgie exactly 2 months earlier as a foster parent. He had been spared euthanasia by the intervention of a rescue group of ladies from Modesto who looked to get him a new home. Georgie is an exceptional dog. A Lab/Pit mix, he is intense, smart and super athletic. So much fun to hike with in the Palo Alto Foothills! At the dog park he is the heart of the party. Tirelessly running and friendly with every dog. However we ran into a serious problem. Georgie, it turned out, has separation anxiety. He must be near me 24/7. He won't let me be out of sight. Bottom line, I can't leave him home alone for a minute. For two months I didn't swim, bike or do anything with friends. Left alone in a locked crate he'd go wild, bending the metal walls with his teeth and sticking his head in the gaps. Left alone at home out of the crate, he broke several windows in order to escape -- and look for me in the streets of Palo Alto. Animal Control was on my case, as well as neighbors on the block, and I did receive hate letters -- not everybody in Palo Alto likes to see a loose dog walking the street on its own. Then, Friday night, when I told a friend that the next day I was going to give Georgie back to the rescue, my friend told me about a trainer called Bara. He said She does magic with tough dogs. He made the introduction, and Bara called me back Friday 10pm. She wouldn't let the dog be euthanized. Saturday morning we started the work. Bara observed me and Georgie in action. She noted that Georgie was a tough case -- and that separation anxiety is tough to cure. But hey, let's give it a chance. We experienced some very intense four days. Altogether, Bara visited us twice. She "trained" me by showing me exactly how she trained the dog herself. She basically put an action plan in my hand. I worked on that plan for four days, while consulting with Bara by text. As of today, less than a week later, Georgie agrees to stay calmly in his crate. yesterday, I went swimming for two hours. Tomorrow, fingers crossed, I will go to a concert at Stanford for three hours. I can go back to my life, and Georgie got a chance to live with me. If you have a difficult dog situation, then don't give up. There is a chance. Call Bara. read more

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I was referred to Bara by a close friend when we adopted Mac, a 2-month old Great Dane puppy. Mac was an anxious puppy from the very beginning. He was afraid of stepping out for walks, afraid to get in the car, afraid of loud noises, afraid of other dogs etc. And to complicate matters more, this was the first dog that my husband and I got as a couple and although my husband grew up with dogs, Mac was the first pet I had in my life. So we needed some intensive coaching and guidance ourselves :) We started with 1:1 sessions at home. Mac was so anxious that he growled at Bara in his first session. But she did such a masterful job of calming him down and helping him trust her. She also encouraged us to get him on a tight daily routine to help reduce his anxiety. Prior to starting classes with Bara, we were not getting much sleep at night and neither was Mac. Within 2 days of strictly following the routine Bara recommended, Mac started sleeping peacefully through the night, which was such a relief! She helped us understand how to couple positive reinforcement with timely corrective action for certain behaviors (e.g. resource guarding). We also supplemented the 1:1 classes with group classes. In the group classes Bara and Jamin helped us get Mac comfortable around other dogs. As a result he's no longer nervous and doesn't rush to hide behind us when he sees other dogs. We've also been able to make incredible progress on his walks. He started off as a puppy that never wanted to leave the front yard, and would try to sprint back towards the house if you managed to get him a few steps outside the gate. Fast forward to today, and loves to go on long walks and explore new parks. We've also been able to work on his recall skills to the point where it's possible to have him go leash-less in locations/situations where it's safe to do so. Mac completed his Level 1 and Level 2 obedience training with Bee Positive. And we look forward to more lessons where he can get his Good Canine Citizen certificate. He is such a happy, well-settled puppy and has come such a long way from where he was just 3 months ago, all thanks to Bara and all her coaching which not only helped Mac, but also helped us be better carers for our little guy. read more

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We have a 1 year old mini dachshund that didn't have good house manners at all! In 1 visit, Bara was able to teach him all of the good behaviors and we haven't seen him bite our furniture, baseboards, bark at the door, or be reactive in any way! She's a magical genius. Our pup now knows his commands, can hold "place" for over an hour and is amazing at loose leash walking. We're actively working on recall! We've even boarded our lil guy with her and she's just so communicative over text, constantly letting us know how he's going. I can't recommend Bara enough. She's the best to work with, so receptive and responsive and she truly cares about our pup. This was the best decision we've ever made! read more

We were completely unprepared for the unbrideled energy, constant barking, nipping soiling and tearing up the house that comes with a puppy. Bara helped us transform, Bailey into a well behaved dog we are now very proud of. She is a miracle worker. We are so grateful. read more

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I've only had 1 session with Bara so far and it's been so helpful. Of course, all our dog's issues haven't been 100% resolved as that takes time and consistency, but I've already seen major progress. That is what's important. I adopted my Maltipoo a few months ago. He was neglected and spent his whole life in a mechanics garage. Unfortunately he wasn't properly trained and didn't have the opportunity to socialize with people and other dogs besides his siblings. He just turned 1. Moko is particularly triggered by guests coming into our home and he gets very territorial so I wanted to make sure we stopped him from 1) barking at guests and 2) jumping on them. He would be ok after a while but if they ever went to the bathroom, got up, or walked around he would be triggered. Bara showed me the ways to discipline him and show him tough love. That behavior is simply not acceptable and we need to teach our dogs that. I don't expect my dog to be super friendly with guests, but they have to be able to coexist. I used the methods that Bara taught me and when we had a guest over, he growled at him once or twice and then we immediately corrected that and he didn't do it again. Another problem that we're working on next is leash reactivity (a very common problem amongst us doggie owners)! Moko pulls the leash whenever he sees a dog and if he can't greet them, he begins to bark. It's embarrassing when we take him to a cafe or an outdoor restaurant. I'm so happy that we've gone with Bara. She's always quick to respond via text, and she genuinely cares about your dog's progress. She's the best!! UPDATE 6/21 We had our second session to go over leash reactivity particularly around dogs and he's doing so well. I'm so glad we're seeing so much progress. Before Moko would "load" and basically hunker down and walk slowly to the dog and then rush up to him. I want him to learn how to properly greet a dog (if he wants to) and do it in a safe way. I'm so so so happy with the progress. He's gonna be an even better dog in no time!!! read more

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Bara is a miracle worker! Our dog was so leash aggressive that we rarely took her on walks because it was so stressful. When we did, it would only be for 5 or 10 minutes and usually ended with me being upset, frustrated, and completely defeated. After two sessions with Bara we've been going on walks several times a day! I was even able to bring her to the vet and sit in the waiting room! Something that would never have happened before. I'm able to take her on walks and actually enjoy them them instead of spending time search the streets for other dogs to avoid. The changes in Darwin's behavior inside and outside the house have been monumental. Our dog's quality of life, as well as ours, is so much brighter now. It's a whole new world of adventure for the family! read more

We've had two sessions with Bara so far and they've been tremendously helpful. We've seen significant progress with our pup in such a short amount of time. For context, we adopted a Maltipoo who has severe reactivity to the point that we couldn't take her out any place where she could be around other dogs, otherwise she'd bark, scream, lunge, etc. I first contacted Bara after reading other reviews on Yelp (folks that seemed to have been helped in similar situations). The first step was an in depth phone call where Bara took the time to fully understand the issue we've been having. Then in our first session she came to our house and fitted our pup with a prong collar. This proved to be a game changer because almost immediately she was less reactive when walking outdoors. In our second session we were taught how to use the ecollar, which again was a game changer as she was able to walk next to another pup (something we thought would be impossible in such a short period). Bara is a pro through and through and has been kind and patient throughout the entire process. Our pup has made major strides and I am confident that we'll get to a point where she can walk comfortably around other dogs consistently (graduating from her training tools - prong & e-collars). So grateful for Bara & her dedication to helping pups lead their best lives! Excited for our next session! read more

Bara is truly exceptional. At the peak of the pandemic, I surprised my parents with a Maltese puppy after their first one passed away. Their first dog was very mellow and obedient, whereas the new puppy, Pepper, was incredibly loud and aggressive towards anything he saw (people, dogs, TV commercials, basically everything you can imagine). They couldn't take him out in public, he couldn't socialize with other dogs, he couldn't do regular dog things. They tried their best to train him and get him used to the outside world but didn't have any success. For two years my parents struggled with Pepper to the point that he was giving my mom anxiety attacks and that's when I decided to give Bara a call. I honestly was not expecting results since Pepper seemed like a helpless case, and was I wrong. After ONE session, Pepper was a changed dog and we could not be more happy with the results. He no longer barked at his usual triggers, no longer displayed aggressive behavior, and overall was more peaceful and at ease. For those of you who are concerned or feel wary about using an e-collar, prong collar, etc., we barely used the e-collar. I know every dog is different, but in our experience, we used it maybe 4 times maximum. Bara was also very caring and sensitive to our concerns considering that Pepper is only 6 pounds. She also used positive reinforcement techniques in her training. I couldn't recommend Bara enough and I would recommend her to any dog parents struggling with their pups--young and old. Your dog will be in good hands. Thank you so much, Bara! read more

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We are so thankful to have met, and to be working with Bara at Bee Positive Dog Training. I cannot speak highly enough of her genuine care for dogs, their wellbeing, in addition to us as owners, and our sanity! We came to Bara, initially, with a 7 month old puppy (Charlie), who was being raised during quarantine, who had a ton of energy, but also had no boundaries in the house. He was barking in the crate, jumping up on counter tops, barking when one of us was in the shower, taking things off of the table, and acting like he was in charge! We really did not have the skills on our own to help us regain control and show him that we are in charge. After one very intentional and thorough session with Bara, she was able to help Charlie learn boundaries and learn that we were in charge and it fully changed how we could live with Charlie in the house. It was so impactful, and she was very generous with her time - with excellent guidance to us throughout the session. She has great intuition with dogs and can very quickly diagnose the issues at hand - both with dog and owner. She helped us to identify that Charlie was very reactive to unfamiliar experiences and helped to guide us on helping him get through some of his fears. We have continued to work with Bara for obedience skills in the form of both private sessions and structured group classes - and Charlie has been able to pass obedience by age 9 months. Every session with Bara has been highly valuable to us. We feel very taken care of, confident and successful as owners, knowing that we have access to Bara to help us train our dog. I could not recommend her more highly! read more

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Jamin is a lifesaver!! My family was suddenly put in the position of adopting a 10 month old chocolate lab! A bit panicked knowing that I needed to get my new big guy house trained (or trained at all for that matter), and not knowing who to turn to, I was fortunate enough to come across someone who had worked with Jamin when they started puppy training. She is so knowledgeable and answered every single question I had. She taught us what balanced training is by showing us how to use tools and positive reinforcement to help give my dogs life the structure he needs to thrive. We are just at the beginning of our journey, and I trust our Teacher Jamin to guide us. I'm so grateful! read more

I write this as a heads up to anyone looking to hire Bara for their dog. I have only had the one phone consultation with her, but she was quick to recommend and insist on using punishment training; namely a shock collar. Now I won't say there isn't a place for this type of training, but many sources agree it should be a last resort. I have since trained out the guarding behavior my dog had with positive reinforcement. The same behavior that Bara insisted needed a shock collar. I will qualify my review by saying my dog has not been trained by Bara and I don't doubt that she is great at what she does. However, if you are reading my review and are uneasy about using a shock collar, look for another trainer read more

I am a first time dog owner. I was a little nervous because I wanted to have a trained dog but was not sure where to look. While doing some research I found Bee Positive on instagram. I was then introduced to Jamin. I was greatly surprised by the support I found with Jamin and the group class. I highly recommend this company. read more

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Color me amazed! Bara changed my puppy Colin's biting and jumping behavior in just one session. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about raising an obedient and well-behaved dog. read more

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Bara is an excellent dog trainer who, in a very short period of time made our Australian Shepherd puppy, Pepsi, one of the most well behaved puppies. We reached out to Bara when Pepsi was nipping on our hands/fingers constantly, chewing on every thing around the house and was chasing our cat. In one session Bara made a difference. After the first session, Pepsi would no longer bite while playing, chew only his chew toys and nothing else and would no longer chase the cat. This has allowed our cat and Pepsi to get along well, and has truly made having both our pets together a very joyful experience. Now we can easily go on trips with our puppy and cat, and the two even sleep next to each other! This is all possible due to Bara's effective methods which are unique. We used other dog trainers before and they told us that the "dog and cat will eventually learn to coexist", but none of those other trainers' methods were effective. One session with Bara was all it took for Pepsi to understand the house rules and we truly believe he is a much more balanced dog now. He is a lot more loving and affectionate, while respecting the house rules. Obedience through the Bara way also brought us a more loving and joyful puppy and we can't thank her enough for that! We have continued obedience lessons with Bara, which Pepsi just graduated the Obedience 1 class, and we are looking forward to Obedience 2 and Obedience 3 levels! If you have a puppy who nips or chases the cat, you have to reach out to Bee Positive! read more

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Awesome Dog Trainer - Bee Positive . We found this wonderful dog trainer (Bara Ward) on Nextdoor a while back and wanted to pass on the success story with our dog Lily (3 year old lab mix) with severe fear issues. She would attempt to run to 'safety' from people walking by, cars driving by, people's voices or children playing down the street. Walks on a leash were impossible. Bara Ward (Bee Positive Dog Training) worked with us to help us get Lily to overcome these fear issues and go on a long driving vacation. She was very accommodating to arrange her schedule to work with us in order to get Lily ready in time. Her ability and approach with Lily to build trust, execute commands and, yes, even go on walks with a leash was outstanding. We also had the specific goal of getting Lily in and out of the car in unfamiliar places. Thankfully, that no longer requires an 'Olympic' effort on our part. And walks are not only now possible but enjoyable. Bara also worked to train us to do the correct approach (especially my husband). We not only got a much less fearful dog out of the process, but also made a friend who obviously cares very much about all of our furry friends. Contact info: Bara Ward, Bee Positive Dog Training 650-740-2964 read more

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My husband and I were very intimidated by our new puppy Milo. We didn't know where to start, and also wanted to make sure he would get along with our 13 year old pup, so we reached out to Bee Positive. We did our puppy sessions with Jamín who was great! We were able to correct most of the "bad behaviors" puppies usually have in very little time - nipping, whining, barking, jumping. Milo had some health issues early and had to have a surgery at only 12 weeks old. He was not allowed to run, jump, etc. I was so glad we had worked with bee positive on training before then, it made caring for Milo much easier. Milo is now a healthy, happy almost one year old! We get so many compliments on how well behaved he is. I've met so many dog owners who spend weeks combatting puppies biting, crying all night, eating things they aren't supposed to - Bara and Jamín are able to help you fix this. Milo is currently in the Canine Good Citizen class where he learns how to greet politely, listen to commands with distractions, recall training with distractions, and much more. Highly recommend you reach out to bee positive for all your dog training needs! read more

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Bara is absolutely the best trainer we've ever worked with. She is so knowledgeable and patient with us! Our 5 month old labradoodle Georgia has made vast improvements with all of the tools that Bara has equipped us with. We're so excited to get Georgia ready for CGC! Insta: Georgia_from_cali read more

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Bara is truly amazing. We feel so grateful to have met her and to have entrusted our furry family to her. We are learning so much about how to create peace, enforce discipline in such a kind way, and to reduce the chaos of having multiple dogs. Bara is so knowledgeable and experienced. She finds the good in every dog and every situation, and it is all fixable and changeable. Bara has opened our eyes to the possibility of new behavior because she is a Dog Whisperer and Problem Solver. Bara loves, understands and respects dogs and seems to enjoy training the humans that need to learn just as much. We actually look forward to training now because we have clear goals and the hope to achieve them with Bara's guidance. We know it will take time and consistency, and we may need to revisit old patterns and habits but again we feel so excited to be able to do this work with Bara of Bee Positive Dog Training. It has absolutely been a positive experience. Bara is a joy to work with. Thank you, Bara! read more

We brought home our first puppy, a labradoodle, a year ago. Our puppy aggressively bit and nipped at every member of the family, pulled on the leash, lunged and jumped on people and other dogs, and chewed through leashes, collars, seat belts, pillows, toilet paper, towels, and every dog bed or stuffed animal in a 2 mile radius. He also "re-landscaped" our backyard and could not be in the (fully fenced) yard without a leash. We were at wits end and thought about rehoming him many times. We tried several different group trainers for about 10 months with little to no progress despite consistent attendance and home practice. I called Bee Positive after he got loose twice in one week and ran down the street. Our now 15 month old isn't perfect, but we have our house and our sanity back and he just passed his Canine Good Citizen test! We started with individual training and after 6 sessions which include e-collar and off leash, he improved so drastically that we moved to group lessons. Thank you Bee Positive! read more

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Saw a few shout outs for Bara of Bee Positive Dog Training on our Nextdoor App and decided to reach out to her for some help with our puppy. Our pup had some group training at a local place but then quarantine happened and it closed. He started to regress and we saw some behavioral habits forming. He was starting to get nippy and on walks would lunge at runners, bikers, cars.... Bara was able to help us at home and on walks (wearing masks for our sessions) and give us the tools we needed to keep our pup on track. Our walks are actually enjoyable now, he's much calmer, and he listens to us when we give him the basic commands. We couldn't be more pleased with our results! read more

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I actually met Bara while driving around our neighborhood - she was training a neighbors dog. We had a puppy on the way, so I stopped to say hi. The neighbor mentioned she was amazing, and thats all it took for me to sign up. She's been nothing short of life changing, as we had a puppy that arrived with some troubling background from the breeder. Pixie was a ball of energy with the desire to pee everywhere inside. She obviously had been mishandled at the breeder and ate everything she could find, including her own poop. After the first two weeks, I didn't think I would be able to survive with her. Bara helped turned that around, where each week we had an amazing breakthrough. After six weeks with Bara, Pixie is now a joy to have in the house, vs the terrorist she was when she arrived. She's still got some work to do, but Bara literally gave us our lives back. read more

Bara is more than amazing. She helped the US take our 9-month-old Bernedoodle, table surfer, thief extraordinaire, destroyer of any package, box, or other mail over the fence, digger of all things plants and dirt, barker to the stars, to a reasonable puppy who actually listens and responds to us now. Her comparison to a child being left unattended in Disneyland with no restraints or conditions was sorely accurate to our puppy, who had no real training from us. He's done a 180 from the puppy Bara met on our first training session. We still have lots of work to do on our part, but it's SO much better nowadays. read more

Bara!!! I can't believe we are finally finished!!! it's been wonderful working with you Bara! From our first phone conversation to our last evaluation, you have been a consistent and loving addition to our lives. I still remember our first convo and after I put my phone down I was She is it and never looked back!!! You have equipped me and our whole family to love and care for Holly and give her the best home through our experience with you. You were a great teacher to me and trainer to Holly and we are so thankful for your dedication throughout our training with you. You have become a friend to us and we will keep sending dog parents and families your way because we have seen such beautiful results with our precious girl. read more

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It is a great honor to announce that our boy passed the AKC CGC test! It's hard to describe how thankful our family are to the guidance and encouragement Bara has been providing us since our first class. Before Bara, we had worked with more than 4 different trainers in both group private classes since our boy was 7-weeks old. Although he was able to perform some basic commands, he did not have solid recall or loose leash walking -- which were painful when we wanted to take him to a hike or to a beach. He almost got hit by a car once because he attempted to chase after another dog all at a sudden, and got my mom injured on her hand at the same time. Some trainers we used even constantly call him a crazy dog and he got expelled out of the class. We also found ourselves frustrated and sometimes lost temper during training with my boy, which could only brought him more confusion. We are glad that we started working with Bara. We like the mindset that Bara has to work on behaviors with the right language - a combination of reward and consequence. Our boy now effectively knows what we want, and thus enjoys more free time running and exploring. We are able to walk in malls calmly, go to off-leash hikes without worrying about him chasing after wild animals and get hurt. Overall, we highly recommend that if you find Bara's method might be your gaming changing hope, just go for it. read more

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Bara is my 4th dog trainer in the 1.5 years since I adopted Fred (yellow lab) in May 2020. Before adoption and for the first year of his life, Fred was neglected, abused, and unsocialized to people or dogs by his original owners. He was a mess of anxieties - reacted badly to dogs, people, cars, bikes, you name it. I reached out to Bara as I was avoiding having people over to my house due to concerns about his jumping up and snapping at people seemingly randomly. In only one session, Bara changed my life with Fred. She taught me how to use the e-collar (something I had resisted) sparingly and for the very first time I was able to leave him in the car to step out to use an ATM. I was able to chat with people without him lunging at them. On my 2nd session, Bara taught me how to have him respect the entry and wait for the command to be able to interact with people. I am happy to say that I recently had 10 people over at my house and Fred sat when I asked him to and chose to interact with guests in a playful manner. I can't thank Bara enough for stepping in when so many other trainers either didn't or couldn't help. Fred is a work in progress, but the progress with Bara's oversight has been phenonmenal. read more

Bee Positive Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me

Every dog owner knows that feeling- when you think you have it all under control and you've 'done this before' or 'know how to solve the issue.' But then you realize slowly that every pup is a different soul and with that comes a unique personality and unique behavioral pattern, so you can't just apply past learnings (and certainly can't just read up on the internet and figure out what might be best. So I found Bara and her Bee Positive Dog Training group and sought out her help. Some general obedience issues and then, just after we had our first little human, some very new and very frustrating behavioral issues started appearing and kept getting worse. Bara is incredible. Frankly I wouldn't think to use any other trainer or dog obedience company ever again. Bara has come over for 3 sessions across the six months we've had our pup - the last being the most important as it was getting hard to even walk our 8 month old border collie mix without all kinds of pulling, biting at the leash, and just generally horrible behavior. Bara is transparent, straightforward, kind, and humane while also being strict and no-nonsense. As someone who prides themselves on the ability to fix problems without 'calling for help' - I can say that an hour session with Bara is worth 24 hours of your time trying to work out issues with your dog without her. She not only immediately understands the issues and corrects it (literally with amazing results that happen before your eyes), but interacts with you the owner in a way that is respectful and cordial but also just as firm. She teaches both your dog and you so you can continue promoting the correct behaviors and corrections. Results are immediate and night and day caveating that you, the owner, listen to Bara as much as your beloved dog. We'll be bringing our pup to group classes with Bara next but suffice to say (and I have 20 years experience with other dogs and other trainers) I would never trust, let alone work with, anyone but Bara again. read more

Hands down the BEST Do Trainer ever! Doggie problems solved..and fast! Do yourself a favor and call bee Positive, you'll be Soo happy you did‼ read more

We adopted a 6 month old Frenchie/Poodle puppy and were looking for a trainer to help with basic obedience, crate training, avoiding separation anxiety, and re-potty training. When fostered, our puppy learned to only pee on potty pads and would never pee outside. Our neighbors referred us to Bara and we're SO glad. Starting from the consultation call, Bara provided very clear guidance on how to effectively communicate with our dog and quickly + effectively teach him. For the crate and outside potty training, Bara gave us a schedule to follow. It seemed intense at first, but within the first 48 hours, our puppy was peeing regularly outside and was comfortable in his crate. Don't be freaked out by the idea of the schedule - it's a lifesaver and our puppy remains his *very* happy self. He now pees outside, sleeps quietly in his crate at night, and is comfortable if we leave him alone for periods of time. He's also is learning obedience commands so quickly and recently graduated to Bara's group obedience classes. I can't recommend Bara and Bee Positive Training enough! read more