Dan is the Man! No distance will stop him from giving any and all advice almost a year after his initial training. He is always just a phone call away. My dog barks incessantly and Dan discovered this is caused by separation anxiety. A simple crate training and a nudge remedied the situation. He knew exactly what to recommend. Admittedly, Dan's style of training is not for everyone. He doesn't use treats or baby talk. Instead, he uses energy and dog psychology to make your pooch feel secure. A secure dog is a happy dog. As much as we deny it (yes, me included that's why I come to Dan on a regular basis), they are pack animals. After all, they descended from wolves. Instinctively, they look for their leader and in the absence of one, they will take on that role. Other trainers will charge for follow-up consultation. Dan doesn't. He becomes your constant partner in giving your dog a balanced life and the owner a happy one. read more

Dan Perata Training - Niners faithful! - Pet Training Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dan's method of leash training did help my dog who pulled on the leash. Its more the business practices I have an issue with. The first dog we brought to Dan we were told that we would pay $250 for a private lesson. When we arrived, it was really a group lesson with 5-6 dogs. I thought, fine. And expected to pay a reduced rate. Turns out I was still asked for $250. I'm fine with a group lesson but I'd like to be charged for that. Or at least informed about what I was signing up for. I did like how the head collar worked, so I when we got a new dog we took her to Dan too. Again, I signed up for a private lesson. This lesson got changed several times...that happens. But when we showed up Dan wasn't available. He asked one of his workers to take us on a "walk". That worker walked our dog half way around the block and demonstrated the head collar technique. Then for another 30 minutes Dan talked to us about his method, what was wrong with our dog, meanwhile he didn't really demonstrate anything. It was raining so I had this vague sense he was just canceling the lesson. But then we were still charged $250. I should have asked for a refund but I was stunned that it happened again!! I do recommend Dan to people, but I also recommend that they be very clear about what they are getting and should ask for a reduced rate if the lesson is less than what is promised. Overall I do think Dan's methods are very helpful with dogs that are pulling on the leash. read more

Dan is amazing! My dog is like my baby and I care for him a lot. He had sever separation anxiety since we got him at 4 months. He would literally scream every time I left the house and would not stop until we returned. The longest he barked was for 7 hours (we recorded) with some minuscule breaks to catch his breath. We had tried everything, we tried to get him use to us leaving did practice leavings we even resorted to medication NOTHING WORKED! We had so many complaints from our neighbors and we where about to get evicted if we got any more complaints. Then we found Dan :) Dan came in and in one session solved the problem. At first I was hesitant with the price but trust me it is really worth it. My Charlie doesn't scream anymore, in fact hes excited for us to leave I think cause he gets a yummy treat he only gets when we are gone. Dan helped me teach charlie that me being gone isn't a bad thing. Thanks to him we are still living in the same apartment and no longer have to stress about leaving. Thank you Dan! read more

..........wow! That's all I can really say. I JUST got done with my training session with Dan, and I can't think of one single bad thing to say about him! He really is wonderful. I have a 1 year old miniature labradoodle named Brady who still thinks he is 8 weeks old. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my pup, but there were just a ton of things he still needed to work on. It's not his fault though -- I just didn't have all the time in the world to give him all the training he needed when he was only a baby.. He still play nips/mouths, jumps on peoples legs to greet them, tugs & pulls a little when walking, didn't listen unless there was food around, didn't listen at ALL when there were other people/dogs around.. and he would constantly bark at anything that moved or made noise... Until recently, I started bringing Brady to work.. that I knew I needed him trained A S A P. He would bark at customers coming in & jump on their legs until they greeted him. So, I relied on yelp to help me find a great trainer. Found Dan, called him, and he was so prompt at getting back to me! So, TODAY -- our training day.. Dan came and met with me and Brady at my store. We first started with his walking program (WHICH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND) .. and I INSTANTLY saw a change in my dog. No more tugging or pulling! It was so cute, he stayed right by my leg :). Then after about 15 min of walk-training.. we moved on to teaching Brady how to stop jumping on people, barking, listening.. etc. The list really goes on. Honestly though, its more of training for the dog owners... and maaan, did I get a lot out of this.. I watch tons of shows like The Dog Whisperer, Its Me or The Dog, etc.. and although its cool to get tips and tricks through someone elses experience.. it really helps to have the trainer right there with you to experience it for yourself! DAN - THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm now a more confident dog owner .. and my best friend is a changed man! A million paws for Dan!!! read more

Absolutely blown away by just one session with Dan. Help yourself and your dog(s) by going directly to Dan before you waste your time trying other alternatives. That one session may be all you really need! Our dog Jack has fear based aggression issues with other dogs and is constantly pulling on the leash when we take him out. By the end of the first and only session with Dan, Jack was able to walk through a dog park without any issue whatsoever. The dog park was not a tiny one either, it was an off leash dog park and Jack walked for at least a mile through a gauntlet of random dogs. Typically this would be his and our worst nightmare! Absolutely amazing... Dan was able to accomplish this with some rather simple methods that we thought we knew, but they were things we could not get on our own due to all the misinformation available on the internet and TV. Dan's expertise is invaluable and will point you in the right direction. He will set you straight and answer any questions you have because he really cares that you and your dog have a fulfilling experience together. He did not stand there staring at his watch or rushing us along at all, his commitment was to us and Jack. He also drove out to meet us for our session. Jack still has a bit of work to get over his fear of other dogs but I know with certainty now that it is a matter of our devotion and consistency to his training. Amazingly Jack does not pull at all anymore, so walking him is no longer the chore it once was. That alone has made us extremely happy. Yay Jack! Thanks Dan!!! read more

Dan seemed to be the only option for our dog Harley. He's always been able to stay in the house during the day without much incident. Around a year ago, for whatever reason, things changed, and Harley started becoming pretty destructive. He started going to doggy day care and that seemed to help a bit, but he was attacked by another dog to the point where he needed stitches in 6 different places. Dan took Harley in and allowed him to recover from the incident and helped to provide some peace of mind. Harley started Dan Camp and quickly adjusted to many of the things Dan taught us, though there was still some difficulty recovering from the attack. There were more complications when a cancerous mass was found on Harley's ear. After having surgery to remove part of his ear, Harley kept managing to shake out of his bandage-wrap and loosen his stitches. Dan and his team once again took Harley in to help with the recovery process. Harley has calmed down quite a bit since attending Dan Camp. He's less anxious and less destructive. It's clear Dan knows what he's doing and his teachings work. Dan even came to our house to help "Harley-proof" it. Natasha and Vanessa have been available for questions almost to the point where we feel bad! Dan, Natasha, Vanessa, and their entire team have been extremely kind and generous with Harley during some very traumatic events. We cannot express how grateful we are to them for helping us through such difficult times. If you care about your dog, then take him to Dan's. You won't regret it. We certainly don't. Dan and his staff are the best at what they do and we can't say enough good things about them. read more

I first called Dan in October last year. I have an Australian cattle dog that would become agressive when he felt anxious or scared. He was also very protective over the house. He especially didn't like men and this became a problem when I had family coming to stay with me. Dan was flexible when he heard my need and managed to squeeze me in before our guest arrived. After an hour of personal training there was already a significant improvement in my dog's behavior. Dan gave us some very useful and practical tools to take home. We were able to reestablish dominance and create a more orderly and peaceful pack. Dan made himself available and answered all of our calls/texts whenever we had follow up questions. He also invited us to join his pack walks for continued in person training. The only cost was the initial appointment. He continues to support our pack free of additional charge. He genuinely cares about the health and wellness of his clients and is a wonderful resource. Now we feel comfortable inviting anyone over to the house which was unimaginable only a few months ago. My dog is a lot calmer and whenever things scare him he looks to me for guidance/protection instead of responding aggressively. We are a lot happier! Thanks Dan! read more

Dan and Natasha and the team are exceptional but when we started I didn't fully understand why, and now I know why his program is the best in the bay area! We adopted two puppies from a local rescue when they were 5 months old. When I called I expressed an interest in one dog but they told me that he was part of a brother and sister pair and they wanted to adopt them out together. Of course my wife and I fell in love with Ron and Jaime right away but it was soon evident that it was going to be difficult to train them. They would pay attention to each other but not to us - big problem! We started with Dan by purchasing some lessons but it was clear within a few minutes that a lesson wasn't going to help and Dan suggested Dan Camp. Dan has the facilities and the staff (everyone we've met is top notch) to create a program for all dogs that gives them a foundation that all dogs should have. At Dan camp they learn to "stay", "here" (retrieval), and "leave it"(don't do whatever they're doing). All dogs can do that and once they learn it is the foundation for a really good dog. It is not based on reward or punishment; there is a structure that is in place that supports those basic actions for the dog. I was walking Jaime the other day and was passing by a woman with two small dogs. They were out of control and pulling her on their leashes. I stood off to the side to let them pass. I told Jaime to stay and she stayed quietly at my side. The woman said "your dog listens to you and mine just got back from training but they still don't listen to me!" I was very proud of Jaime in that moment but it highlights why Dan Camp is so special. I know that even though my wife and I spend time training our new puppies we could not have created the structure that Dan did with Dan Camp for Ron and Jaime. We do frequent training with Dan for us and it has been extremely helpful. All dogs respond really well but it is the owners that need the most training. The things that Dan has taught us has been very helpful as we work with our dogs There have been some bad reviews for Dan but the reasons behind those reviews are obvious; no matter what is done for the dog if the owner doesn't reinforce, support and adapt the dog will revert to bad behavior. It is clear to me that bad reviews reflect poorly on the owners. If you want an exceptional dog go see Dan! read more

Dan Perata Training - Ron and Jaime brother and sister! - Pet Training Near Me - San Francisco, California

My 1.5-year-old​ Brittany​ Spoodle has a super chill temperament​ and has never given me much trouble...except when it comes to recall off leash. Dan was able to point out some key behavioral things​ I​ was doing that were hindering her obedience​ off leash. His advice was tailored specifically​ to us, and I saw results very quickly​. I would recommend​ him to anyone​ dealing with the smallest to the largest​ of training issues. Just remember, it's not the dog... it's you. ;-) read more

***Update on our progress with Dan*** After working with Dan and having jsut ONE visit together, the difference in my dog is AMAZING! My dog has never been so happy, friendly and obedient! I've read where people are calling Dan the Bay Area's own Dog Whisperer, let me tell you he is better than Ceasar Millian! How could that be? Becuase he is here and you can work with him in person!! Dan's been saving dogs and turning their lives around for over 20 years, and hes done the same for my dog in literally the first hour! Not only has Dan changed my dog's life, more importantly hes changed mine! Hes taught me how to be the best owner I can be, how to love my dog and not treat him as a baby or my "fur child" but as a dog with love, and how much better the dog responds! There are no mixed signals, hes more relaxed, and my home is a happier place! I recommend everyone to call Dan, give him 20 minutes of your time to interview, and you'll be a fan too! He truly cares about these pets and owners and saving these dogs lives!!! read more

Dan is an absolute miracle worker. We fostered a dog last year that ended up being a bit of a nightmare - barking incessantly when we weren't home, freaking out on the leash whenever a dog would walk by on the street, and barking and snapping if a stranger got too close or tried to pet her without warning. We figured we wouldn't be able to keep her long, but we were also falling in love with her and didn't know how we could part with her. I found Dan on yelp and our entire world turned around. After ONE our walk with all of us around the park near our house, he dog-whispered her into being an entirely different dog. She is now calm, does not bark while we are away, doesn't bark or flip out on the leash, and is totally friendly and confident. I can not recommend Dan enough. He is an amazing trainer of both people and dogs. He can work magic on any dog just by using basic dog psychology and teaching humans how to stop reinforcing bad behavior. (Hint: dogs are not people. They may feel emotions and need loving treatment, but they also run on an entirely different set of psychological rules than humans do, and much of what we think we are doing to be nice to our dogs is actually confusing to them and can reinforce their undesirable behaviors. There are few people leaving reviews on yelp who don't seem to get this.) Call Dan. He is amazing. read more

We have a 10 week old dachshund that started developing serious separation anxiety. every time we left her line of site, she would bark and whine incessantly. We tried shaking a soda can full of pennies, only made her bark louder; tried ignoring her like most training books recommend but she would go on for hours without the smallest break. The pup was too young to attend group puppy classes as she hadn't had her full set of shots yet, so that option was out. I was concerned that the neighbors in the condo complex would file a formal complaint. In desperation, I reached out to Dan. Dan was very helpful over the phone and confident that he could resolve the issue in one hour. I've been trying for days with no success! When he came over, he was able to get Duchess to stop barking in about 10-15 mins as I recall. It was pretty amazing. We then progressed to other less pressing issues on our wish list. Dan was able to resolve all of them in good order. He really understands how K9s think and helped us see things from the perspective of our little pup. Dans follow up is impeccable as well. If you have puppy issues, give Dan a call. read more

For six years, Peanut the Boston Terrier (or as Dan calls her, the Boston Terror) was in charge. Leash pulling, aggression toward other dogs, aggression protecting her toys, jumping all over our guests ... we couldn't control her. It took Dan all of about 5 minutes to reverse a six year lifetime of bad habits. My original skepticism (seriously, what is this guy going to do with only an hour?) was completely unwarranted. Now Peanut's all like "Sure, I'd love to hop off the couch. I probably shouldn't have been there in the first place. And of course you can have that bone. I'll chew on it some other time. I'll walk right next to you from now on. Leash pulling is for losers." To top it off, Dan met us at Fort Funston for some extra off-leash training and didn't even bother to charge us for the extra time. Seriously folks, there's a reason why this guy is racking up the five star reviews. He's a miracle worker, and he really cares about the dogs. It's been a few months since our last session with Dan, and he still calls to check in to see how Peanut is doing. (Wonderful, by the way) read more

Dan Perata is the most gifted, intuitive, and helpful animal trainer I've ever met. He has taken an extremely difficult animal and provided relevant and useful information in a down-to-earth way. My wife and I moved to San Francisco with our dog, a 150 lb behemoth. He had no experience in cities and had lived almost exclusively in a small town. It was nerve wracking, to say the least. He would aggress unpredictably on strangers and dogs and we were never able to walk him without a muzzle. In the span of a few months, the leash and walking techniques Dan showed us let my wife walk the dog with the leash in a single hand. He taught us how to introduce our dog to new people and accept them as friends--something I wasn't sure would EVER be possible. Our dog only wears a muzzle to the vet nowadays. If you have an animal for whom you think there is little hope, try Dan before you try anybody else. He can make a difference in your dog's behavior and life, and thereafter enhance your life immensely. read more

Dan Perata and his team provided us with the tools we needed as new dog parents of a shy dog. We will forever be thankful for their time, effort, passion, and patience with our sweet girl Charlie. Dan has built an impressive facility, and and even better team. Thank you Dan, Aaron, Ana, and the rest of the team who help us and our dog! read more

Wow, really.. that's all I can say. Our family has a 6 year old Pit Bull, whom I reference as "my furry baby". . yes, THAT is where the problem begun. Dan drove out to our home in Pinole today, was very prompt and just great to work with. I was finally able to have my first walk, without any pulling, in years. She has severe dog aggression and is a very anxious dog. Well, he had her walking up the street, with another pit bull pup side by side, all after a mere hour. There were some set backs (ie: I started crying from embarassment and frustration when she lunged at a passing dog) and he quickly whipped me into shape. He not only teaches the dog, his focus is on the owner, that is usually the weak link. In my case it is. He said something that really clicked to me, "Treat a dog like a human, they will treat you like a dog. Treat them like a dog, they will treat YOU like a human". He also gave us a ton of pointers on managing her inside the home around our girls, we have young children who are full of energy and that even tends to freak her out. He even set our youngest daughter straight a couple of times (he's that good, it also applies to humans)! Cleo was so stressed out after her session she tried to bite my oldest daughter. Her mistake was she did it in front of Dan, he pinned her down and made her submit, which she did. That really set me over the edge when she did that, he helped in calming me down and even called a bit after he left to check up on our progress. Cleo had to face more in this one session than in her entire 6 years of being alive, we always run from the problems, which is no solution.. now, we'll try, with his guidance, to face the problems head on. In a nutshell he is amazing, I can already see a transformation in my dog after just one session. I will continue to update on the process. Dan, thank you for saving my dog.. I know we can do this together. read more

I had a consultation with Dan which was less than 30 minutes so I would precaution that it's not really enough time to get to know anything well enough, but based off of the reviews here I wanted to write something to help out people who are enticed by the star rating and number of reviews. Dan speaks with authority and based off of conjecture, I can say that he makes some correct assumptions and some incorrect assumptions. He was able to correctly assert that I give my puppy way too much love and not enough rules, something I've always known and now confirmed by another person who knows something about training. However he had me put my puppy into a crate while we took a tour and told me he to watch for the howling that would abrupt when I left my puppy who I've rarely ever left alone. I know her pretty well and she's perfectly comfortable being in her crate without a peep and I knew 90% that she would be fine in a crate. I told him she doesn't react when people come to visit and she's perfectly fine in her crate. I also told him she didnt act like a typical corgi. When we got back it was confirmed she didn't make a peep and just sat there and waited for me to come back like I knew she would. He simply made a comment about how he she didn't make a noise but didn't admit that perhaps she didn't have separation anxiety like he thought she would He gave me a brief tour and then left me with his business partner to decide if I wanted to enroll in a 1:1 or a camp program. She told me I could call anytime with questions but when I called I felt rushed on the phone. I really just wanted to take the time to make sure this was the best program for her and for the money. I was also off put off by the fact he kept mentioning that at eight months my puppy only knew four tricks. He just said it in a way that was off putting when I'm perfectly fine with her knowing those four tricks + stay when I eventually teach her. I've had a corgi in the past and he knew less than that but knew the important basics of sit, lie down, stand, stay, wait - no recall at all, but to me, he was the reason I got my own corgi and to me, he was perfect and he did not need to know anymore than that. I guess when you're considering their services, you have to consider what you want in your dog. You'll always end up with a loving happy dog, but do you need one that is very well trained at a plethora of commands or one that only knows the basics? read more

Dan Perata Dog Training has transformed the relationship my husband and I have with our dogs. After completing Dan Camp much to our amazement we brought home different dogs. We are thoroughly impressed with the people, the operation, and the training. As much as Dan Perata Dog Training provides training for dogs what they excel at is training for people. Thank you to the entire staff for providing a place where our dogs continue to learn and thrive and where we feel confident we've entrusted their care to a caring diligent staff we can trust. read more

Update on Leo's progress and for the training. It's been 5 years since I've last seen Dan. Leo's just amazing since then. I had periodically texted him for a year and needed help, but since then, Leo's been great. He's just the friendliest little diva. He doesn't come up to you, you have to come to him and then he'll get upset that you stop paying attention to him and starts following you. I no longer have to use a spray bottle on him and he's awesome off leash. Although he'll always be more of a people person than a dog person, all the biting, walking, command issues are gone and he even knows a few more tricks since then. Thanks Dan! read more

A few weeks before I sent my dog to Dan, I had an extremely fearful dog. Car doors, people talking, just about ever sound had him on the edge. He was fearful of any dog near his size and up. If the dog was near or across the street it would set him off. I had two different trainers check him out and they wanted nothing to do with him. A description of his behavior to other programs and they wouldn't take him either. Eventually Ii came to Dan and he took my dog into his program as if it was no big deal. Over six weeks they work my dog on the weekdays and on the weekends they sent him back to me. They gave me things to work with him on each weekend, and address any concerns that may have came up over the weekend. After six weeks I got my dog back and was he a dog from a Disney movie, Nope. He was still a little fearful, but he didn't try to break for it when he heard a sound. I could walk him past another dog and not worry about a death match. In addition they had taught me how to properly handle my dog and how to guide him towards being a good behave dog. After the six week program the staff still help work with me with my dog. Now I have a 75lb pitbull that walks down the street at my side. Walking past, kids, dogs, bikers, loud noises as if its not there. Now when I take my dog on a walk his tail wags and he's not trying to bolt straight back to the house. If you have a problem with your dog you should go see him. Now i'm not saying drop your dog of to Dan and he will take care of everything. You will have to do your part in the training for the desired result to take hold. read more

In my search, I knew that as a busy tech professional I wanted the dog but the time commitment to have a great dog via training, I needed support. Just like work, kids, etc you only get out of it what you put in it. Unlike work and kids, with pets they have a board and camp to accelerate the process and help with the foundation ;-) sold. Price - my rationale is this. If you don't train the dog and they eat furniture, chew rug, shoes, etc. the replacement value of that over the life of your dog is a lot more expensive than the price of the camp. I'd rather front end the investment and enjoy the benefits exponentially down the road. Being very particular, I did a thorough analysis of different board and train camps on price, philosophy and reviews across multiple platforms (read - spreadsheet). I also looked broader than SF to the Sac area. This place offered the best on all levels. I don't want an overweight puppy only listening for treats. That's never worked for me in past. This is not a treat based program. The reviews here are accurate. These guys are great. This isn't an in and out operation. Dan and his team care about your pet and helping you build the skills as well with you dog for bonding and getting your dog to be a great dog. Aaron has been my primary trainer and he's great with my puppy. This is a commitment from you too, provided in a structured format. You have one hour of a 1:1 and then 1 hour or group sessions each week. Honestly, if you can't manage 2 hours in your week then not sure how you plan to manage a dog. You have "homework" for the weekends. This is how you give feedback to the trainers on what went well, what didn't and also how you approached remedying what didn't go well. They then work on these pain points in the week but also give you pointers on how to approach them the next time. I receive many comments about how calm and good of a puppy I have. How well she walks on a leash. Her social skills with people and other dogs. Very happy and excited to be on the way to having a great dog. read more

I have been meaning to write this review for a very long time. Dan, Natasha, and his team are beyond amazing. Because of DPT, we have been able to keep our dog and sanity. Thank you! We have been taking our dog, Eddie, to his facility for the past few years for daycare and boarding. Our little terrier mix attended Dan Camp after we struggled to train and control him. As a puppy, he started to become aggressive at people, dogs, and was leash reactive. He was kicked out of his previous daycare and was deemed unmanageable. Prior to going to Dan's, we worked with another trainer that turned out to be, well, a disaster... I was desperate and at my wit's end. From the first meeting with Dan, I knew he was the right trainer for us. It was not an easy journey. He trained us so we could have a better dog and relationship. With hard and consistent work, Eddie is no longer leash reactivate and his aggression is not at all what it used to be. He is now able to be around some dogs and family members. This is still a work in progress because sometimes we are the problem. You definitely have to put the work in and if you don't, it shows. I'm beyond grateful for DPT for not giving up on us and hope to return to some training sessions soon. read more

Hey all, I had Dan come help me a few months ago with my 3 dogs. Actually, 2 of my dogs had a serious altercation, at which time, one almost killed the other. I was beside myself, all my friends telling me I had to get rid of one of them. I love all of my dogs, and was not ready or willing to give up on any one of them. I found Dan and had him come work with us. It was an intense experience - he's an intense guy. I'm going to be a bit unconventional here and tell you that you can always hear,see what you want online. You really need to hear it firsthand. For anyone who really wants feedback on Dan, you can call me. I am happy to give you some feedback......925/399-5910. I will be very honest with my information. FYI , me and my dogs are doing great.... If that's any indication of this guy's ability. Cheers, C-Pleasanton read more

Dan is the best. I have a 1 year old lhasa apso. He and my sister 4 year old toy poodle were not getting along. Not only did Dan teach Kai how to be properly walked. He corrected the poodle (CoConut) excessive barking. Kai learned to walk, how to not putt paws on legs, sit, stay, and drop it. Dan is worth every penny. He is very good at getting back and has followed up 3 times after our first meeting. I highly recommend Dan to anyone who wants to their dog(s) to enjoy their lives. I have Dan coming back for a progress check next month and my cousins are coming to see if their poodle can be help. I hope this review helped. I work full time so having a trainer is way better then going to any school because I have limited free time and I think its way better to get one on one time. read more

Dan Perata Training - Kai - Pet Training Near Me - San Francisco, California

DAN IS AWESOME! I have a four-year-old American Eskimo. He has problem pulling on the leash when I walk him, and when he sees people, dogs, and bikes, he barks. Also, he won't stop barking at my guest when they come over to my house. Dan came over and fixed all those problem WITHIN AN HOUR!!! It was hard to walk my dog with the special collar that Dan recommended, but it really works!!!! Last night, I walked my dog without the special collar because he broke it and I didn't have time to buy a new one. To my surprise, he was doing GREAT!!! He wasn't pulling nor barking at people!! that's a great improvement within just 1.5 days!!! Will definitely listen to Dan's advice and keep walking my dog. Dan is right - old dogs can learn new tricks!!! and it's never too late to train them. Also, want to thanks Vanessa, Dan's assistant, for all the quick responds!!! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!! read more

Here's our story. We rescued Macarena from the streets of Mexico 9 months ago (literally picked her up and shipped her to SF). She was quite traumatized going from street liberty (fend for yourself and do what you please) to suburban leash living. The result was that after 5 months of having her she became incredibly protective of "her" house, "her" family, "her" toys, and worst of all "her" dog park. We tried every kind of training out there. Sweet treats, positive reinforcement, shock collars. Nothing worked. Aggressive dogs are not easy and you have to take it seriously. Dan really cares and he will do anything to make your dog a better dog. He went out of his way to meet us on price and make himself available at times that were by no means ideal for him. Dan will teach you to take of your dog's aggression head on. To control your dog, not avoid situations because of your dog. If you're looking for a sweet, nurturing, tender trainer - Dan is not for you. But, from our experience, if your dog has dog aggression - structure and discipline is what you need. Dan provides that in spades. read more

My dog Reuben and I originally met Dan and Natasha back in May 2017, and they truly changed our life. I adopted Reuben at 5 years old from SPCA with a number of people and dog aggression issues. For two months, I tried to train him on my own, but struggled to get him to make meaningful improvements. SPCA's trainers were not able to help, and suggested medicating Reuben to control his aggression. I'm sorry, I'm not medicating my dog. I was lucky to have a good friend recommend Dan, and while I was initially apprehensive to be away from Reuben during the week, we signed up for Dan's Board-and-train program. Dan and his team of talented trainers really turned Reuben around, and taught me so much about responsible dog ownership (even though I grew up with dogs, and have had them for most of my life). Dan went above and beyond to make sure Reuben was adhering to the lessons, and regularly improving. I'd be surprised if many other trainers have Dan's work ethic and are as devoted to truly changing dogs (and owners) lives. They are so generous with their time, and are some of the kindest people I know. I'm so grateful for the amazing work that Dan, Natasha and team have done for Reuben. They've made him into an amazing dog! read more

Dan is AMAZING! I have two huge bull-mastiffs and was at my wits ends when I called dan. I dreaded walking my 160 pound dog because his pulling was insane. I know there is a correct way to walk a dog but with 160 pounds of dog I just couldn't do it. I though I'll give this Dan man a try.... I was so afraid for Dan to come in the house. My dogs never let anyone in, They bark and growl and jump on the gate. Nope. Not at Dan. He just pranced through in his calm, assertive fashion! I was amazed. I knew Dan was the man for this job!! He took my dog out, the unruly, pulling, stubborn one. And within five minutes, literally, he was walking my dog next to him. No pulling. I could hardly contain myself. Since then I walk my dog everyday, two times a day, with no pulling. He has taught me how to use the right energy and assertiveness to get my dogs in line and my god, he is a miracle worker. I would recommend Dan to anyone who has behavioral problems., Lots of trainers I called said they would not deal with an animal if he had people aggression. Not dan. He can help with any problem!! I still can't believe how great he is.. read more

Our puppy Teddy is now 8 1/2 months old, and sometimes my husband and I ask ourselves how we got such a perfect dog? He's a double doodle, cross between a labradoodleand goldendoodle. I have to acknowledge Dan for our dog's gentle temperment and good behavior. We sent Teddy to a Dan's puppy boot camp ("Dan camp") when he was just 3 months old. He stayed with Dan for a month. During this month, Teddy worked on crate training, which made our potty training much more successful. He still likes to go into his crate for a nap. He came home with great skills walking on the leash. He is super-responsive to just a light tug at his leash. He will slow down and looks up at whoever is walking him. We will never have to use a pinch collar. He also got the basic commands down, like sit and stay, and come. I think one of the most valuable lessons Teddy mastered is to take treats gently from human hands. People have commented how gentle he is when he takes a treat. He mouths your hand with his lips, absolutely no teeth. I will never have to worry about Teddy snapping at a child with food. Dan worked with Teddy on this . Also, Teddy is not protective of his food. Dan taught him to never be aggressive when someone is touching his food, or taking his bones or toys. He learned that people are the boss. He never tries to get on our furniture. He is an angel and we owe Dan. By the way, Dan loves dogs and will never hit your dog. Also, send your pup to Dan Camp and you'll get free additional support from Dan for life. It's expensive, but worth it. We can call Dan anytime a new issue arises. read more

About a month ago, my wife and I got our 2 year old daughter a Boston Terrier puppy for her birthday. Having a poor history of trying to train dogs on my own, I knew I had to send out our new puppy to get things started off on the right foot. My Internet searching lead me to Dan! When I first dropped off our puppy, ZOE, to Dan's house, I was immediately impressed with the training that his own dogs had. They were very well mannered and knew cool tricks (that I hope my puppy will learn one day)! As Dan and I spoke about the training program that he was going to put Zoe through, Zoe started whining in her crate. Dan knew exactly what to do to make her stop...and it worked! That was when I became amazed! Being the stand-up guy that he is, Dan knew that Zoe was too young to be sent home with me after just 2-3 weeks (long story short, my dog was only 6 weeks old when I thought she was 8...so her brain wasn't absorbing the training as well as it should have). He knew that she'd have unwanted accidents still and that he would rather keep her longer to give additional training. Zoe ended up staying with Dan for about 5 weeks and it really paid off! When I picked her up last night, Zoe was a completely different dog! She knew her name, she was no longer intimidated by larger dogs, and she seemed to have gained a lot of agility! It was great to see how much she developed in less than 5 weeks. When we finally took her home, my wife and I were in awe when Zoe walked into her crate (without telling her to) and sat in it while chewing on a rawhide bone. She used to hate the crate! Now, she has learned to make it her place of peace. For the first time, she slept in our bedroom (in her crate) and we couldn't even tell she was there. It was a very peaceful night! Zoe has definitely come a LONG ways since the day I dropped her off with Dan. I highly recommend him to others that want to have their dog trained but don't have the time to do it themselves. I'll definitely be contacting Dan again for advanced training for Zoe. Might I add, the guy takes AWESOME pictures of his clients (dogs) as well! read more

Our three-year-old Boxer, Abner, recently spent six weeks at Dan Perata Dog Training "Boot Camp" to fine tune his leash walking, improve his response to commands & curb his aggression toward other dogs. After 6 weeks of boot camp & several independent training sessions with my husband & I, all of our goals have been achieved. Leash walks are much more attentive & controlled, off-leash response & recall have greatly improved & his aggression toward other dogs has decreased tremendously. Dan & his entire staff provide a well-focused, disciplined & consistent environment for their dogs. Dan trains his staff thoroughly; therefore, continuity & consistency of training are constantly maintained. The training center is safe & well designed with ample space, both indoors & outdoors, & they keep it incredibly clean & fresh smelling. We highly recommend Dan Perata Dog Training for all of your dog training needs! read more

Dan Perata Training - Abner - Pet Training Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our dogs our more social now, anxiety has lessened, staff at DPT knowledgeable and kind, nice facility with good overall program, great for boarding and training, we did both I have two small dogs that were rescues. One barks and the other bites. They were hard to deal with and potentially dangerous. We enrolled the for 4 weeks of Dan Camp (drop of Monday morning and pick up Friday afternoon). It's been about 3 months now and the they are both more social, less anxious and easier to walk. The staff is knowledgeable and loves dogs. The dogs eat a special all plant based diet and the staff was very methodical in keeping their food separate and preparing special per our instructions. Great for boarding and training. read more

We tried everything on our own. Books, Humane Society, cookie trainers, even shock collars. Dan Perata had us walking our dog calmly, without pulling, growling, or barking in 20 minutes! Do yourself a favor and just call him. Of all the folks I interviewed by phone, Dan was the only that gave me free instruction to try at home that night. His technique worked just like he said it would. I promptly hired him and have not a single regret. I have a dog that bit someone, showed over agressive behavior with friends and neighbors, pulled the leash and barked constantly at passerby. When I got the dog, he'd been on doggy death row at the shelter. We fell in love with him but were later troubled by his bad behavior towards others. I hired Dan for two separate training days and all those behaviors have been either radically changed or completely eliminated. During walks now, my dog stays at my side and doesn't even huff at passerby. It's truly amazing. I even invited friends over during one of our training sessions and Dan showed us all how to behave with the dog. After all it's mostly the owners that need work :) Dan's technique is confident, high energy and humane. He's funny, has great stories and immense animal experience. Don't waste any more time or money. Get results. Call Dan. read more

Dan and his staff have been wonderful to us. We first met Dan when we rescued our dog from Taiwan. As you will see from all the great Yelp reviews Dan is an amazing trainer. He really gave us practical advice on how to manage Bailey in different situations and how to be the leader. Bailey has done great under Dan's training. Over the last year, unfortunately, Bailey tore his ligaments in both his hind legs. After surgery and a long recovery period he is still on the mend. Dan and his staff have been extremely caring and thoughtful. They frequently checked in to see how Bailey was doing. Dan and his team (Natasha, Vanessa) are super caring towards their clients and it really shows. read more

Dan, Natasha and their entire staff are wonderful and my Husky/Malamute mix Milo is a new dog thanks to their four week training series. For the last year, Milo has been trying to be Alpha Dog to our lovely pack family. He pushed limits, jumped on couches, chased our cats and pulled when on leash, sometimes going after small animals. He needed training! Dan and team worked with Milo daily during the week and assigned homework for us when Milo returned home on weekends. Soon Milo was not pushing limits, allowing his human to be Alpha and he no longer jumps on the couch. Each week we worked with Dan and team and practiced. Much of the training is actually for humans so we know how to interact with our dog. Dan is engaging, fun, and absolutely knows how to train dogs to live with their families. I so so so recommend Dan and team. Your dog will come back happy and well trained. read more

I called Dan 2 days ago about my adorable BUT leash-pulling, jumping-on-people 8 mo. old boston terrier. Despite lots of dog classes (where my dog was the standout pupil and not in a good way!) and doing everything the books and trainers said, I was at the point where even a short walk to go potty was a chore and I could see strangers wondering what was up with my little bossy dog. After Dan explained over the phone that he would have her walking properly within 200 yards and behaving when other dogs and strangers were around, I told him, frankly, that I didn't believe him, but that if only 10% of what he said was true, well at least my dog and I would be in a better spot. Well, here I am after our first session eating my words. Dan delivered 100%. I can't wait to show my husband our brand new dog when he gets home! Even that Dan resolved my dog's biggest problems during our first session, he's already earned a repeat customer. Can't wait to work with him on other things I've always dreamed about - like having a dog that comes running back when called!! read more

Dan is incredible! He came and did 1 session with my dog and within days she's already walking on her leash better. She has mastered new commands--and we can't believe how quickly she is picking up the training. The value for the money you get with Dan cannot be matched. He literally solved all of the issues we were having with our pup for $150 compared to the 2 other places I called that wanted to charge THOUSANDS of dollars (thanks but no thanks Bark Busters). Dan clearly loves dogs and understands how to communicate with them so that they listen and respect your commands rather than bribe them with treats (our old way of doing things). What a relief to find such a talented and effective trainer for a really reasonable price. If you are serious about correcting your dog's behavior -- this is the guy to call. read more

Our troublesome PWD went through bootcamp with Dan a few years ago and has been boarding there when we travel ever since. We had tried everything else and came across Dan on Yelp of all places. 4.5 stars and the positive reviews tells you everything you need to know. I can't tell you how much we appreciate Dan, Natasha and the team - they are absolutely brilliant. They genuinely care for our boys, and are always helpful and responsive. Highly recommended. read more

Dan provided a straight-forward approach to dog training. I was amazed at how he was able to immediately get our frenchie to obey. Great follow up. I would highly recommend to anyone with a new puppy hoping to gain some sanity! read more

Dan Perata Training - Pet Training Near Me - San Francisco, California

Met with Dan once and learned SO much in a short period of time. I want to thank Dan and his staff for taking the time to meet with us and our dog- it's only been two days and we've already seen a difference in our pup! I can tell this establishment is very busy (for good reason) and the fact that Dan took time out of his day to answer some questions speaks volumes to the business he runs. The experience is evident from the very beginning. Can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend! read more