I highly recommend Blessed Dog Training. Drew is amazing! The cute little puppy we brought home…read morefor a Christmas present was quickly turning into a nightmare experience. I was not sure we were going to be able to keep him. Drew came to our house, got to know Owen and gave us the tools we needed in order to not only handle our little guy but enjoy him. Drew was patient, kind, knowledgeable and just fabulous. He was wonderful with us as puppy owners as well as with our dog. We now have the cute little puppy we wanted. I look forward to continuing our training with Drew. If you are wondering if it is work it to hire a training stop wondering and just do it. You'll be so glad you did!

Drew is an awesome guy after reading his reviews I call him up and we set an appointment for the…read morenext day he arrive and immediately got my Pitt puppy going he instructed my entire family on how to help our puppy and we had immediately success he stay with us for over 2 hrs not once looking at his watch this is a guy that really loves dog and helping people with their dogs I would recommend him to anyone it's is clearly not about the money he works off donations so the name his business really fits what he's doing Blessed dog my wife and I was extremely happy and our puppy as well what I liked about him the most he's not a salesman he's not out for your money he's really their to help you and your dog we will definitely be using him again

I can't say enough good things about Andrew from Leader of the Pack OC. After trying two other…read moretrainers, one strictly positive reinforcement, and another online, I was starting to feel like I'd never get real control over my two small dogs (poodle/terrier/bichon mixes, 20 lbs each). One of them, Mocha, had repeatedly gotten loose and chased people and dogs, and even nipped once. Lily, the younger one, was starting to copy his bad habits. I was honestly overwhelmed. Then a neighbor recommended Andrew. From the first session, I could see this was different. We did five in-home training sessions using e-collars, something I had tried before with poor results. In the past, Mocha would shut down with e-collar use: hiding between my legs, refusing treats, and basically going into avoidance mode. But with Andrew's guidance, both dogs adapted quickly and comfortably. By the third session, they were walking calmly by my side, off leash, with the leash literally dragging on the ground, something I never imagined I'd see. But it didn't stop there. Their behavior at home transformed. No more chewing walls, no more accidents inside from Lily, and Mocha stopped spraying constantly on walks. Even behaviors we hadn't directly worked on started improving. They were calmer, more respectful, and somehow still the same affectionate, happy dogs, just with clear boundaries now. And they listen. They come when called, even at a distance, even with distractions, even at the park. It's like a whole different relationship now, I finally feel like we're connected in a way that's calm, respectful, and fun. With the new boundaries they've learned, I now have more control, and they actually have more freedom. On long walks in nature, they're able to enjoy time off leash because I know they'll listen to me when I talk to them. They will immediately come if there are distractions or dangers. That balance of trust and freedom has changed everything for us. The can be off leash without getting into mischief. One of the most incredible moments for me was when I told them to sit outside, walked 40+ feet away, and they just stayed seated, watching me. That kind of control used to feel impossible. And keep in mind, this is with two dogs, trained together, not in separate sessions. Other trainers had told me that couldn't be done. Andrew proved them wrong. Andrew is also incredibly professional and responsive, he was always on time, gave me a discount for the second dog, and was available by text throughout the week to answer questions between sessions. After the in-home training, he also hosts weekly group training sessions in the park, where you can reinforce the skills in a real-world setting with other dogs, bikes, skateboards, etc. These sessions are just as valuable as the private ones. In short, this training changed my life with my dogs. It was worth every penny and far exceeded my expectations. My family can't believe the change. My neighbors have noticed the change. My dogs are thriving, and I'm finally able to enjoy them without constant stress or fear. Andrew didn't just train my dogs, he helped rebuild my relationship with them. I am so grateful.

We are a very busy family with two kids in several sports, aging parents who can't afford to be…read moreknocked over or be jumped on by a 1yo high energy 75lb rescue Labradoodle mix. Leader of the Pack worked! Our high energy dog still has a ton of puppy energy and constantly would be going out of her way to see people and dogs after several walks and play time each day. She would run across the street, jumped on everyone, jumped fences/doors, didn't listen to commands, and was too friendly (leading to pulling or running to other dogs that may or may not be friendly). Andrew came to us through a referral from a friend who worked miracles with their Boxer. He was very professional and presented us a very thorough training strategy, scheduled visits and group training. His training had a specific focus of key behavioral tactics abd commands that we could use in our daily life at the house, ball fields, with young nieces, elderly parents and suited to our lifestyle. Their situational training covered everything we could want with walking past dogs on sidewalks, walking throughout various high distracting situations and activities: neighborhood, living on a busy street, having tons of kids around at all times, car rides, and at dog beach. One major reason to hire and go with Andrew's Leader of the Pack dog training is because he is outcome focused. He wants you to be happy with your dog's progress and not just get your moneys worth, but feel confident that you have the tools to deal with daily obstacles. He fielded questions, went up and beyond on a few things we encountered after training was completed and worked with us to get our dog and family to be safe.

In January I went to visit family in Germany and I have to say even though he specializes in dogs…read morehe took excellent care of my cat! He house sat for 2 weeks and everything was in tip top shape when I returned. My favorite part was when I missing my little kitty he sent me a picture--without asking. He's just a sweetheart that way and I really appreciated him taking care of everything.

My girlfriend and I have 2 dogs that I used to take care of all the time but I recently got a new…read morejob that was a lot more hours. I was very stressed out with the thought of them being inside our no-yard apartment all day so I contacted Zack and he has been a life saver! He is super reliable, the dogs love him, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior and health!! Not to mention he is by far the best deal that money can get. Thanks puppypawz for all you do! Would recommend 10/10!

I have known Brook for over 10 years. He has been dog sitting in my home many times; in fact, I…read moreonly use his service. Brook has a natural way with dogs, relaxed, but firm and positive. I would highly recommend Brook and his team.

When we brought home our puppy, Simon, we thought we would be able to train him by reading books…read moreand following instructions. We managed to teach him "sit" and "down" but couldn't seem to get past the basics. Enter Brook Hayes. Brook understands dogs, plain and simple. Patient, knowledgable, dedicated, professional and damn good at what he does, Brook helped transform our crazy puppy into a well-behaved (well most of the time) dog in just a few sessions. Simon loves him, we adore him and highly recommend you call him!

Bob comes with many years of experience and is very knowledgeable for training any dog…read more We took our Maltipoo to become more obedient and better behaved. There are different options you can pick from and we decided to meet Bob weekly for the 8 weeks and learn directly from him. At the end of 8 weeks our dog was extremely improved and vastly different. It takes daily 30-45 mins a day of time spent training these basics. If you have the time to do so it's a great option. You get what you put in. Bob has options to also board/train the dog themselves for the 8 weeks with their trainers. However, this option was not ideal for us simply due to cost. If you don't have much time perhaps this is a better option for you. It was a great experience learning things like dog behavior and all the different tools for successful training. We are so happy to have gone through this training for our puppy and I think every dog owner should if possible. Now we have the basics down for training the next dog we get!

I got my German Shepherd puppy trained at All Breed, with Bob, and we love our dog even more now…read more High-quality work here. I also bought some vitamins from Bob at his home kennel in Torrance, my Shepherd has lots of energy and is quite happy. I look forward to getting my other dog trained by his daughter, Ronnie, who I hear is one of the best big-dog trainers in Los Angeles County. Bob is a good man, an honest business person, I trust him wholeheartedly.

So, I fell in love with a creature that is half sheepdog and half poodle and we named him Ollie.  I…read moreknew he  would be a handful as he had the potential to have the characteristics of both breeds: stubborn (sheepdog) and smart (poodle).  We needed help with training and were referred Nicole @ Walking with Paws by a trusted friend.    We began our training with Nicole when Ollie was about 8 weeks old.  Nicole worked closely with us in a one-on-one environment,  and in a group setting to create a custom training experience.  We even took field trips to train Ollie in different places - neighborhood parks, HB's Tuesday Street Fair, Dog Parks and an outdoor mall.   Nicole was patient with us, and Ollie, helping work through a very difficult "herding" phase. With Nicole's help, Ollie took and passed the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC), Community Canine Test (CGCA) and Urban Canine Good Citizen Test (CGCU).  Ultimately he was certified as a therapy dog with Therapy Dog International.  There were no shortcuts to these certifications. It was hours and hours of training Ollie to handle many different scenarios.  Nicole was the central part in making sure we, and Ollie, had the knowledge and skills to earn these certifications. I am so very appreciative that Nicole provided the tools to help Ollie become a well adjusted member of our family --  without losing his dog spirit.   Everyday Ollie does something that reminds me of Nicole and what a wonderful job she did helping us train this incredible creature. Nicole remains one of Ollie's favorite people to this day.

Our dog, Darling, and I first met Nicole when Darling was just a few months old and in puppy…read moretraining. After graduating from the puppy training we took a break and decided to return to training when Darling was about 1 year old and it was evident that she is deaf. Nicole had to focus on using sign language in order to get Darling to understand. Darling has made huge steps in working towards being well behaved. Nicole is passionate about what she does and has a great deal of patience. She is very knowledgeable, as well. It's great that she gives homework and we were able to see quite an improvement in Darling's behaviors. We really recommend Nicole and her services.

Mark gives my dogs the ultimate care. The instant they see him, their tails are wagging. THE person…read moreI leave my dogs with. And they love it when they are there.

I can't say enough good things about A Big Dog House and its owner, Mark (McGoo). From the moment I…read moremet him, I felt an immense sense of relief--like a weight had been lifted. I was heading to Scotland and needed somewhere safe, reliable, and compassionate for my six-month-old shepherd mix, Toast, to stay and learn. Not only was Toast housed with love, but in just a few days, he was walking calmly on a leash, potty trained, crate trained (which was crucial since he had made my bed his bathroom), and following a consistent routine. McGoo didn't just train Toast--he trained me, too. He made sure I had everything I needed when Toast came home, including a crate and a game plan. He followed up, checked in, and guided me until I felt confident continuing the work myself. It wasn't a transaction; it was a true partnership built on trust and a shared goal: a well-adjusted, happy dog. Meanwhile, my JackChi, who wasn't getting along with Toast, is still in McGoo's care--being trained, loved, and prepared for his future forever home. What McGoo offers isn't just dog boarding or training--it's creative, thoughtful problem-solving for real-life situations, always centered on the well-being of everyone involved (humans included). There's no one else out there quite like McGoo. A Big Dog House isn't just a place--it's a lifeline.

My husband heard about active k9 services through word of mouth at his job as a veterinarian…read more What a world of a difference it has been making for our lab, Omalley! Despite Omalley having health concerns, Mike and Julian have been able to accommodate and really get him on track. We're not even halfway through our classes but already feel more confident (and so does our dog!)

An obedient dog is a good dog! Dogs learn very fast with the right person to train. If you are…read moreinterested: please contact Jeff at Active k9 Services. He offers so many services and his training and is quite impressive. my rotty pup 5 mos old is doing so well and being shaped by simple commands and working on behaviors, and manners.! I can't say enough things about this service. Good dog is a great dog! Thank you Jeff or you kindness, caring for Luna, and shaping her in a very short time.