Got dog problems? Not for long! Call Allan! I am a first…read moretime dog owner and this year adopted two rescue dogs. I had owned cats all my life and had no knowledge at all about dogs. So when Venus and Marley came into our family life we were eager but not very informed. Our dogs are lovely, sweet animals (obviously a rescue wasn't going to give first timers problem dogs) but they had a few quirks in their behaviour that were really bringing our family down. The main one was incessant barking out the windows of the house at everyone who walked past. The other one was that the dogs slept in our bed and it was causing back pain for my husband to sleep in strange positions. My husband was really getting over it - between the lack of sleep, back pain and barking he was getting ready to send little Venus and Marley to the returns desk. We had previously tried group dog lessons at Rancho Park and were definitely the class dunces. I really couldn't face 2 months of turning up once a week to a group lesson just to make little progress and be demoralized by the perfectly placid poodles and old dogs who aced the class. Then I had the good fortune of meeting a friendly, helpful dog owner at Culver City Dog Park. He said "Oh, you should meet Allan. Here is his card." I spoke with Allan and booked him to come to my house, meet the dogs in their domain and talk about our specific issues. What an amazing day! When Allan arrived he asked me about our issues and while he patiently listened to my tale of woe he quietly observed the dogs. What I saw next was truly amazing. Within two hours he established himself as the dominant animal in the pack, instructed the dogs and me on how to keep them away from the window. Taught me how to correct the dogs behaviour when they transgressed. He also taught me and the dogs that my bedroom is off limits and how to reinforce this behaviour. Then, because he had nailed all the crucial problems well before two hours he also took on how to get the dogs to walk well on a leash and behave themselves around unfamiliar dogs on the street and also how to get the dogs from mobbing people who enter the house. By the end of two hours the dogs were fully submitting to the new rules. To see Allan work his magic on dogs is truly amazing. Allan then follows up at the end of the month to check if there have been any issues with sticking to the new system - Allan is also available via text, phone and email if anything crops up in the meantime. From the end of the first 2 hour session the dogs were transformed. No returns desk here. Of course, it is up to the dog owner to enforce the rules and not get soft on their cute little mutts - any backsliding we had during the month was entirely from members of the family not following through on the rules established by Allan. I can't recommend Allan enough. He is a complete professional. A great listener. A dog pro and he gets the result you want very fast - truly, at the end of the 2 hour session our dogs were reformed!

I heard great things about Allan, a friend of mine was telling me how great he is with their dog…read moreetc. so I was so stoked I called Allan. I booked my appointment couple weeks out due to Allan's schedule and mine as well...I had contact him thinking my appointment should be coming up and asked him when it was exactly. He told me it was suppose to be the previous week but he had an emergency. But didn't feel the need to let me know. So I reschedule with him.. We had been communicating via text. So I booked another appointment and he didn't get back to me until 2-3 days later. Telling me it won't work so he asked about the weekend and I said ok. Didn't hear from him til the weekend saying he had another emergency! So he asked for the following week I knew he wasn't going to reply quick enough so said yes it'll work and sent my address. Of course haven't heard from him. So the appointment came around and he didn't show up or bothered to contact me so if you're thinking to use his service be aware that he will lag on getting back to you. It's very unprofessional of him how he handle his business and especially with new customers. I have clients and I have never handles any regular clients or new clients of mine the way how he handle me as a new customer for his business

We've only had two visits with Michael so far, and the difference in my dog is absolutely…read moreincredible. My boxer was anxious and very reactive, but now he's noticeably calmer and much less reactive. It honestly feels like we have a new dog. Michael is truly the best. He's patient, knowledgeable, and always happy to walk us through any situation or question that comes up. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. I can't thank Michael enough! He's made a huge impact on our lives and completely changed the future for my dog. I'm so excited to see the progress we continue to make!

I want to start by saying the trainer we had Michael is a kind and responsive person. You can tell…read morehe really cares about dogs and takes his work seriously, which I truly respect! We spent over $1,000 hoping to improve our dogs' reactivity issues. We followed the homework that was given to us, stayed consistent, and while there was some minor progress, we eventually hit a wall. The BAH method is the foundation of their training approach, and while it might work for others, it just didn't lead to the results we needed unfortunately. What made it more disappointing for us is that even though the company offers lifetime support, it didn't feel like there was anything drastically new or helpful to move us forward after a certain point. Again, I commend for the trainer for trying his best and truly caring, but we hit a wall. We were basically told we were doing everything right, but the problem still wasn't getting better. This review isn't meant to discredit the trainer or the business. I'm sure he's helped many other clients successfully. Unfortunately, in our case, it didn't live up to expectations given the cost and the goals we had. Sidenote: I'm not looking for a debate or follow-up--just sharing my personal experience in case it helps someone else make an informed decision.

This is my second review for Kim, and honestly, I couldn't not write it after what she's done…read morerecently for my dog Todd (aka Cuintli, aka Benson, aka the naked, aka sausage dog) and my friend's dog Ike. Todd has his quirks, and Ike had his own set of challenges, but Kim handled both of them like a pro. She knew exactly how to connect with each dog, address their specific needs, and give us clear, realistic steps to follow at home. It wasn't just about obedience -- it was about creating a better relationship and a calmer, happier dynamic for everyone. Even after all these years of working with Kim, I'm still blown away by her skill, patience, and genuine love for dogs. She doesn't just "train" -- she transforms the way you and your dog understand each other. If you're lucky enough to work with her, take it. Whether it's your own pup or a friend's, she's the one you want on your side.

I've worked with Kim at The Trained Canine for a while now, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. I have two very different dogs -- Larry, my feisty Chihuahua, and Ike, my big, lovable Pitbull. Before Kim, Larry had a knack for trying to boss everyone around, and Ike had some challenges with boundaries. Kim understood both of them instantly. She tailored her approach to each dog, and the results have been incredible. Larry is calmer and more confident, Ike is more respectful and relaxed, and together they're finally in sync. Kim has a gift for reading dogs and teaching owners how to communicate with them in a way that sticks. She's professional, reliable, and truly cares about every animal she works with. I trust her completely and recommend her to anyone who wants a real transformation in their dogs.

My puppy was fearful and reactive on walks and struggled with basic commands, but after training…read morewith Leo, she is a completely different dog! Leo took the time to understand my dog's behavior and tailored the training to suit our specific needs. We also had a couple of train the trainer sessions so we can continue with her training. Now, my pup is more focused, calmer around other dogs, and much easier to manage. What I appreciated most was the positive reinforcement approach! I'm sure our puppy misses Leo a lot! She was always so excited to see him.

Leo knows what he's doing. He was very punctual when he would come work with my dog. He's very…read morepolite and responsive and does a good job communicating. My dog enjoyed working with him. Overall good experience and I would recommend him for dog training.

Blaire and Kevin continually go above and beyond to care for pets. They walked my two dogs for over…read morea year, before we had to move away for work. They started caring for them when we got our second dog, she was just a puppy. They were great with her and it was so nice knowing someone was coming to check on our girls during the day. They are reliable and make sure you know if there are any issues going on with your dogs. My puppy ate something bad and got sick in the morning after I had gone to work. Kevin (super Kevin) helped us by cleaning her up and getting her outside until my boyfriend could leave work. This may sound like a minor thing, but if you knew the type of sick she got (not out the mouth people) and just how much sick she got, you would also be impressed. They post great pictures of their walks on Facebook, which are fun to see. They even threw the girls a going away party with a couple of friends they made. If you are like me and consider your pet a family member, pampered lab is the way to go.

Blair and Kevin are amazing! I met them initially "by accident" when my headstrong lab mix decided…read moreto take off running one day. Kevin was in the street and put a leash on her for me; I was panicked. Realizing that I needed training to help manage my two large dogs, I signed up with Blair for training and Kevin and Blair have also walked my dogs when I could not. I highly recommend them for any assistance that you need with your dogs; I trust them implicitly and am sure that Chloe chose to run out that day because I needed to meet them! Blair is training me to be a better dog Mom and I think it is working. Even this old woman and her two 10 year old dogs can be trained. Thanks to Blair and Kevin; my dogs love you!

We got our doodle Penny in july 2022 she has been such a joy to have in our family. She is 9 months…read morenow and is the best pup ever!! She is sweet & sassy and gets along with our 1 year old son so well. She's so gentle with him and stays by his side All day! I have recommended Jennifer's canines to about a dozen people who have stopped to ask me where I got my cute pup!! Thank you for everything Billy. We love our Penny girl!

We received our puppy almost 3 years ago--it's hard to believe. Working with this breeder was…read moreincredibly easy and fun. They do a tremendous job! We love our dog and he has been a tremendous family pet, has excellent health and a perfect demeanor.

Karen has a depth of knowledge and expertise of many years. She knew how to help me, the person,…read morework better with my dog. I had still been making miscues and needed more help on loose leash walking. Karen saw the issues and advised that I take the Intermediate class. That made a big difference. Karen knows how to teach and to coach the owner/student on how to communicate better in ways the dog understands. I highly recommend Karen , My Best Friend Obedience.

I took my dog to get some discipline and training, and I am so thankful I did! not only is my dog…read morewell trained but he listens. I highly recommend you call and make an appointment with Angels Training.