Steve is a miracle worker!!! I was at my wits end with my 2 1/2 year old Yorkshire terrier…read moreClementine. He was anxious, pulled on walks, barked, and was incredibly difficult. After just a few hours of training with Steve, Clementine is a new dog!!! He doesn't pull the leash on walks, doesn't bark when people come inside and most importantly he is calmer and less anxious. Steve is THE BEST dog trainer and I highly recommend him.

Steve at One Day Dog Training is truly one of the most special and remarkable people I have ever…read morehad the privilege of learning from, and an absolute delight to spend a day with. I have decades of experience fostering dogs and personally adopting many of my own, and over the years I've worked with a wide range of trainers. Without question, Steve is in a league entirely of his own. His talent, intuition, and depth of understanding when it comes to dogs is extraordinary. He doesn't just train dogs; he teaches humans how to truly understand them. What made the experience even more unforgettable was the joy he brought into the day. We laughed constantly. At one point my cheeks genuinely hurt from hours of smiling and laughter. And yet, amid all of that warmth and humor, we walked away with an incredibly clear, grounded, and practical understanding of his methods and a deep sense of confidence in our ability to apply them. Steve's approach is refreshingly doable: just five minutes of training per day, paired with his ongoing availability as a resource. That combination alone feels invaluable. We literally just completed our training day today, so I plan to update this review in a few months with more detail about long-term ease of execution and results with our dog, Griffin. But one thing I feel compelled to share now is this: throughout the entire day, even while Griffin was dramatically protesting (vocally, and with flair), Steve remained calm, steady, and completely unfazed. Griffin didn't love everything he was being asked to do, but he clearly adored Steve. He never cowered, never shut down, never showed fear. That level of trust speaks volumes. At one point, I asked Steve about scheduling an additional training day for one of our other dogs. His response was thoughtful, sensible, and deeply ethical: he told me it wouldn't be necessary. He explained that the principles I was learning with Griffin would absolutely apply to our other dogs as well, and that he'd be more than happy to answer questions along the way. That moment really matters to me because it so clearly reflects that Steve is driven by genuine passion and care for people and dogs, not by squeezing every possible dollar out of his clients. I also want to wholeheartedly acknowledge Tasha, who was incredibly kind, responsive, and compassionate throughout the scheduling process. We had to cancel our original training day due to a traumatic injury our other dog, Enzo, sustained: a spinal stroke. Tasha immediately offered to refund our deposit without hesitation. When I shared that I still very much wanted to work with Steve, she later went out of her way to find us an earlier date than originally offered after I asked to be notified of any cancellations. That level of care and humanity meant so much during a really difficult time. I am profoundly grateful for Steve and his entire team. This was one of the most positive, affirming, and empowering experiences I've ever had as a dog guardian. If you're looking for the best, congratulations. You have found it with One Day Dog Training!

We were having a behavior problem with our older dog Pepper. He is 11 and this was a new problem…read more He has always been the sweetest, best behaved dog. But in the past several months he began odd behavior. He began growling, particularly in the evenings, often at nothing. Just walking around. Sometimes, if he heard a noise upstairs. If our other dog came to the stairs, he would growl. If my son or daughter came down the stairs, he would get up on his hind legs and put his feet on them, bare his teeth and growl. And of course, like many small dogs, the barking. In excitement when people came over, and in response to every sound. We met with Vivianne and she was amazing! She taught us some games to play with Pepper to build his confidence. She also taught us many different techniques to manage his behaviors. Over time the growling and the aggression have stopped. We have learned his triggers, and how to avoid them, and how to redirect him. Friends and family are impressed with how quiet he is when they come over to visit! Thank you Karma and Vivianne for helping us to help Pepper go back to his old happy self!

Viviane Chen a trainer from Karma Dogs in Palo Alto was such a big help in training our 8 month old…read moreGolden Retriever, Rover. He is 10 months old now and we can successfully loose leash walk him. She gave us a lot of help and instructions to help us train him to stop biting, chewing, counter surfing....He has a ways to go but we are hopeful. Viviane also gave us a lot of good ideas for toys that he really enjoys. Thank you, Viviane, you truly have a love of dogs and your job.

I found Sirius Dog Training on a fluke. Like all new puppy owners I purchased books, one was Ian…read moreDunbar's Before and After getting your puppy. From there I found Sirius. The Palo Alto location was the closest to me, so I signed up. I could not have gotten luckier! Sterling, the trainer at the Palo Alto location, has been wonderful. I have a very active dog, very active! We barreled into Puppy Kindergarten, he was the biggest there, and the highest energy. Sterling was calm, confident, reassuring...all the things she needed to be so that we would continue to come back. And it worked! I am pleased to say, that next week we will complete Puppy II with Sterling (we hope to graduate!), and I could not be more pleased. With my dog's energy level, I needed an extra pair of hands during class, I often enlisted my 11 yr old son to attend with me, and Sterling not only included him, but welcomed him in the class. She is very clear and concise with her instruction, it is clear that she loves dogs, and they love her. She made herself available during and after class to ask questions, or request that specific behaviors be discussed during class. Sterling has been great to work with, my dog is very respectful around people, jumping is at a minimum, and there is no begging. This due to Sterling and Sirius dog training giving us the tools and training we needed. I hope to continue to work with Sterling on my dog's high energy/stimulation issues. I am confident that she can help me resolve them. He has come so far in such a short amount of time. We are lucky to have found Sirius Dog Training and Sterling Chu!

Top-notch lessons--we truly appreciated the guidance and insights we received in every class…read more I sincerely feel that Jamie and Alex are solid instructors. They're both very observant and concise, and you strike a great balance between recognizing what each pup and owner need in the moment while still keeping the class moving forward smoothly. We always left feeling like we had more than a few valuable things to work on between classes.

Meet Mischief he is a 16 month old Shepherd mix we adopted from the Stockton county pound at eight…read moreweeks old. At around three or four months old, he began exhibiting both separation anxiety and serious reactivity. We knew he was a sweet dog, but his behavior made it impossible to convince others of his sweet nature. After the first trainer, proved an epic failure We began to think that we would have to return him to the shelter. He was utterly unmanageable and getting bigger each passing day We knew returning him would most likely result in him being put to sleep. His reactivity would've barred him from adoption. We absolutely could not allow that to happen. My wife happened upon Freakin Pawsome's website and the outstanding things people had to say about Will. We reached out to Will and he agreed to meet with Mischief At Will's first meeting with Mischief Mischief did his very best Cujo impersonation. I was sincerely worried Will would refuse to train him. I was surprised when Will agreed to take on our challenged Shepherd puppy and very grateful. Once Will introduced himself to Mischief Mischief took to Will immediately in less than 10 minutes. Mischief was taking basic commands from Will and I knew that we had found the right trainer. Over the next four months, I witnessed a total metamorphosis in Mischief. Will very patiently inconsistently guided Mischief to being a truly happy dog! As Will thoughtfully, patiently guided Mischief to being a good dog, He taught an even more important lesson to myself and my wife on how to be good dog parents. Will has given us the tools to continue to expand Mischief's development and Will's expertise has paid off on so many levels. Will quite literally save mischief life and allowed him to become a happy well adjusted family companion. He is also given our whole family a peace we did not believe possible, given Mischief's anxiety, and behaviors before We met Will. We want everyone to know that separation anxiety and reactivity can be overcome. Will has proven it beyond any shadow of a doubt. Mischief is a true testament to Will's expertise. Freakin Pawsome is exemplary in their methods And if you are consistent with the training and the daily implementation of the training, you will have the dog you desire. Thank you, Will you have our deepest gratitude

This trainer is amazing . He works with each owner and their particular situation. .read more

So many amazing things I can say about Joey. First, super…read moreresponsive, kind, and helpful. He was available to come by on Mother's Day afternoon because he felt my desperation with our new rescue not being very kind to my smaller children. He was quick to suggest a time to swing by, his consult was fair, thorough and quite frankly generous! He spent enough time with us and our pup to make some recommendations. Because he is senior our options are a bit more limited with his conditions. Joey is a community treasure did all fur loving families in the peninsula. Don't waste a second reaching out and have your pup be seems by a true natural professional! Thank you for being awesome and making my Mother's Day involve my fur baby too! ;) should we bring a other bundle of love into our home, know you'll be the first I'd call for guidance for a good fit!

Amazing person who has a lot of patience. Really helped me out with all my dog problems and…read morehonestly really saw change. He also worked hard for hours on end which i really appreciated a lot of other trainers have a set time but he went above and beyond.

Jared has been great in helping us deal with our anxious dog's (Rosie) numerous bad behaviors,…read moreanything from constant barking whenever anyone comes to our house to her resource guarding that can seem to come out of nowhere. He is great at adapting his training to elicit a better response from Rosie when maybe a few things don't quite work for her in the beginning. Jared is also very patient and calm, especially when our dog is not. Scheduling our next visit has always been easy and it's great knowing we can continue to count on him for any additional training we need!

Dog training is not really about the dog, but the human. I found Jared through someone that adopted…read moretwo dogs from the rescue that I am a volunteer. After speaking with the wonderful adopter, I felt Jared could help me. I am a very experienced dog owner, all rescues. I was confident and had dogs pass Obedience and Canine Good Citizen tests. Then, my neighbor's dog viciously attacked me. That was never something I thought would happen. I ended up in the ER and then in therapy for PST. It did not stop me from adopting more dogs over the years, but I was not sure of myself. The experience rocked my world. I doubted myself and my ability to keep any dog in my care safe. I had another incident at a dog park years after the initial attack. A dog at the dog park attacked one of my dogs that same dog bit me in the process of breaking up the attack That hit me hard and did not help. The various dogs I adopted over the years, no doubt were noticing my insecurity. I was somebody that before the incident always knew what to do and how to diffuse a situation. Fast forward to late summer. After reading Jared's bio and speaking to the adopter, I knew he could help and I set up our initial meeting at my house. My dog in the backyard while Jared and I talked. During our first meeting, we spent 2 hours talking about my background. I told him I was a firm believer in the premise that a dog is only as good as its owner makes it. Jared fully understood that I would be on board with getting to the root of issues. He finally met Millie; the first female rescue She is a Pit Beagle mix. I got her when she was 2 years old and had never lived in a house. Her previous owner abandoned her in an SF park, 6 weeks after she had delivered puppies. Luckily, a rescue organization took her. I knew she was intelligent, alert, and needed to learn to trust people. She also needed to learn how to go through doorways. Fast forward and she is a loving dog, but highly reactive to other dogs. Walks for us meant making sure I had long sight lines and room for us to get out of the way. She listened to me, but again. I knew my interactions with her were lacking. Jared has been patient and has been collaborating with me. My former confidence is starting to come back. We have worked on Millie's impulse control, such as meeting people. She is OVERLY friendly to humans, which I know is a problem. Through our work, she has learned to be calmer and not to approach until given permission. One of the early adjustments we made to start using a Gentle Leader. I was hesitant because one never knows what a rescue has exposed to in their life. I carefully introduced it and have been using it since. I like the added security of using a connector, Jared's suggestion, to her harness or collar. This is long, so I will cut to the chase. A dog means a commitment to being the best custodian you can be for that dog and give the dog a safe life. Jared stresses repetition starting with small steps. Build a solid base to start. This is a process of learning, restoring my faith in myself, and working on things in the right order.

I recently moved from LA to the Bay Area with my fiancé. I have a 9 year old named Lulu and she's…read morealways had an underlying form of separaron anxiety. After the move, her anxiety skyrocketed and it was hard for me to figure out what to do next. I moved forward with Bark busters and it's been the best investment ever! I've learned so much from Josh throughout this year. We've made significant progress over the course of a few sessions. I also regularly receive in depth guidance on how to keep the peace amongst Lulu and my fiancé's Frenchie Bash. His wife Nicole, is also so kind and has made scheduling follow ups so easy. I hear back the same day when it comes to responses to questions, rescheduling, and progress updates. If you're ready to learn and understand your dogs on a deeper level, booking with Josh is the way to go. Practice goes a long way and I'm grateful to have that deeper insight on her anxiety and how to manage it. His homework assignments are so easy to understand and follow through on and I know part of creating lasting change is on me too.

I was really skeptical about hiring a dog behavioral therapist at first. Part of me just wanted to…read morebuy a training program or send my dog away for professional training so she'd come back "fixed" My French Bulldog, Mango who was 2 at the time, was super stubborn and reactive, and she suffered from pretty severe separation anxiety. She couldn't leave my side, cried the moment I walked away. It was overall super stressful. Josh helped me understand where that anxiety was truly coming from. Turns out, IT WAS ME! He encouraged me to create healthy boundaries with Mango and offered practical solutions, along with dietary supplements, to support her emotionally and physically. I had no idea that excess energy could actually contribute to anxiety in dogs! Josh suggested adjusting her meal plan, and that alone made a huge difference. He also gave me plenty of tips and tricks to help Mango naturally regulate her anxiety. And since his program includes lifetime training, he's continued to guide me whenever I have questions or notice old behaviors resurfacing. Josh reassured me that if I stayed consistent with the regimen he provided, Mango would be okay, and he was absolutely right. She's like a whole new dog now! At 4 years old She can stay home calmly without destroying furniture or becoming overly needy. I'm beyond grateful to Josh for his guidance and to his partner, Nicole, who helped me prepare for our first session. If you get a chance to talk to Nicole, let her know she's an absolute gem! so kind and caring, even behind the scenes!

My pup has pretty bad separation anxiety, so it's hard to find him the right caretaker…read more He goes on play dates once a week, and the trainer can pick up/drop off. My pup also does sleepovers :) Sara helps to schedule all the play dates / billing / slumber parties. She's very responsive, and very on top of all the scheduling (helpful since I'm so forgetful!) Archer has a great time with other pups, and it's no overwhelming for him -- he's a 20 pound mutt, 5 years old. Great to know that he's socialized, comfortable and happy on his many adventures with Pooch Professionals.

So thrilled to have found Lena! She spent the time necessary to get to know us and our dogs, and…read morethen came up with a specialized/custom approach that was a) easy to understand, b) easy to implement, and c) quick to show results! Henry and Scoop are doing so much better (especially Scoop, the troubled one!) and we look forward to having Lena continue to support us in other areas of need (i.e. dog park training). Highly recommend her and their services :-)

Dan is an amazing trainer. He is very patient, kind, and extremely knowledgable!!! He truly…read moreunderstands the dogs' language. He has made us understand our dog's behavior much better and create a stronger bond with our baby. Before Dan, we tried any resources we could find: youtube videos, training books. But we felt we were failing at this. Our dog was barking at strangers and other dogs and she was getting worse over time. After training sessions with Dan everything changed drasticaly! His style is positive reinforcment training. He makes the environment fun and safe for our dog, Mocha, and us to learn!! We strongly recommend Dan, he is like a great dog psychologist.

Dan is a wonderful trainer. He is very patient and not only does he train your dog, he also…read moreteaches you on how to train your furbaby! I love the fact that he is super responsive, even when I have random questions anytime. Would totally recommend him! He also makes sure to organize pup socials which really help a dog with the socializing skills! It is worth the money to have your pup trained sooner than later ! :)

Lucy and her team are absolutely wonderful! We were thankfully introduced to Lucy when our pup was…read moreonly 8 months old. After our first meeting with her our fears were out at ease! She helped us with 1:1 training for little issues we were working on, our girl went to daily play group (which she LOVED) and Lucy and her team helped with many out of town sleep overs! The love they show our girl is so wonderful--and they are RELIABLE! We had to seriously consider our decision when we purchased our home out of town...because we LOVE Tails Up Pet Care! We never worry about how our girl is being cared for...to have that trusting relationship is worth every dollar we spend! We now come back into the area periodically and Lucy has always kept her doors open for our girl! She joins right back in play group with her BFF, tail wagging and smiles all around! Don't hesitate...give Lucy a call, you won't be disappointed!

We have been using Tails Up for many years. We have had very positive experiences. They have been…read moreresponsive and always on time. Every handler we have had loves dogs and our dog loves them! His tail wags whenever they come and he is excited to see them! I would highly recommend them!