I was extremely resistant to getting training for our two shihtzus (they're little dogs!!) and I thought I could do it myself. I was wrong. I highly recommend David for any dog training, and I think he provides amazing value for his expertise. Extremely responsive. Highly recommend read more

David Utter is hands down the best dog trainer we've worked with. We have a 2-year-old German Shepherd who was showing aggression toward people, and David completely turned things around for us. He took the time to explain why the breed tends to show this type of aggression and gave us the tools to actually manage our dog, not just quick fixes, but real understanding. It honestly feels like we have a new dog after working with him. Before, it was nearly impossible for me to walk him without my fiancé. Now it's a completely different experience, a total breath of fresh air. We'll definitely continue going back to David for touch-up sessions. If you're struggling with a reactive or aggressive dog, do yourself a favor and reach out to him. You won't regret it. Thank you again David! read more

David is awesome and so knowledgeable! We've used him for two of our dogs and saw a difference immediately. We were getting exhausted from the constant pulling while walking our high energy pup. Now she's walking with a loose leash and checking in with us throughout the walk. Thanks David! read more

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David is a great trainer, he really helped my dog sergeant become more mature and easy to bring around new people. read more

David Utter - Dog Evolution - David is a great trainer, he really helped my dog sergeant become more mature and easy to bring around new people. - Pet Training Near Me

David Utter is an exceptional dog behaviorist and trainer--truly the best anyone could ask for. When my dog, Sprocket, began showing signs of aggressive behavior like possessiveness over toys, attacking my other dog, and struggling in public settings, I was overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. A trusted dog rescue organization I've been fostering with for over two years recommended I reach out to David. I enrolled Sprocket in David's three-week bootcamp, and the transformation was incredible. My dog came back better than I ever imagined. Watching a video of Sprocket walking calmly in public, completely focused on David, made my heart smile with so much joy and happiness. Today, Sprocket listens to commands, stays composed, and is thriving. But David didn't just train my dog, he taught me how to be a confident and effective pack leader. His guidance gave me the tools and knowledge I needed to support my dog long-term. I highly recommend David Utter for any of your dog behavior or training needs. You absolutely won't regret it! Tip: Go in with an open mind. Be ready to learn, listen, and trust the process. The knowledge and understanding you'll gain will not only help your dog--but will positively impact everyone your dog interacts with. read more

David has been working with my Pomeranian and he has been the only trainer that can get through to him. My Pomeranian is very much an alpha and refuses to listen to me or anyone until now. Bleu used to bite me everyday!!!! Every time I left the house this guy attacked me and I have the scars to prove it. I love my dog so much but I was at a point where I didn't know what to do. Bleu has not bit me since the beginning of December before my first session with David. This has been literally life changing for me! Thank You David Utter! read more

I have a year old female Pitbull that I rescued from the shelter that has high reactivity. After dog versus dog aggression I knew we needed serious help immediately. I booked a set of 6 sessions with David and through his recommendations and suggested tools we saw improvements after each session. David showed us how to perform different techniques with our dog and then taught us how to replicate the movements and provided feedback. As the sessions progressed we moved from in home to outside the home to parks and dog to dog introductions. David is incredibly intelligent and has spread so much knowledge to me and my husband that has helped us understand our dog and her reactivity. David has helped us break through so many barriers with our dog that has led us to feel confident taking her outside in a variety of settings. Before our training, I was fearful walking her outside as she would react to anything that moved in her sight. I recommend David to everyone--especially if you are struggling with any level of dog reactivity. We will 100% be using him again in the future. read more

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DON'T KEEP LOOKING! David is the best! We had an amazing experience with David Utter at Dog EvolutionTV, LLC. From day one, he connected with Gucci in a way that blew us away. Not only did she improve with her training, but we also learned so much as dog owners. If you're looking for a trainer who will go above and beyond and truly connect with your dog David is it. We are so grateful and will absolutely be recommending him to everyone we know. Thank you, David, for helping Gucci become the best version of herself! read more

David did an amazing job with our energetic and destructive huskies. He came prepared with an abundant knowledge of the Husky mindset. His techniques were highly effective and counterintuitive to a lot of the nonsense you may have heard online. My main goal was to allow our dogs in the house without rampaging. Mission accomplished within one visit. We also worked with David on walk behaviors, feeding, housebreaking, and sleep. He was highly knowledgeable and his tips were highly effective. What I loved most about working with him, he does not just tell you what to do. From the jump, he has you perform the techniques in real time to build up your muscle memory. I can't recommend David enough. He knows his craft very well. read more

Our nearly eight year old Wheaten was having issues with aggression toward other dogs along with a few other things, such as barking at any and all animals on TV. David did a very good job of curbing Teddy's aggression considerably. We still need to keep reinforcing what he did but there is a noticeable modification in his tendency to lash out at other dogs while on walks. He responds better to commands now. He is not perfect yet but, it is on us to get him there by continuing to discipline him. We appreciate the results. read more

(Rewriting review) My mom initially discovered him from seeking reviews on yelp for a dog trainer. At that time, we had lived with multiple dogs in the past and had some dogs go through random dog training and "classes" before our latest dog, Sasha. Nothing worked with her; Sasha was a menace as a puppy- even growling, biting, and refusing to listen to use. My family was ready to give her back to the pound, but gave it one last shot with David. Ill tell you, it was like magic when he came over. Within a minute she was a completely different dog. We were shocked at the 180 change. He showed us how to effectively correct, praise, and guide her behavior. Without a doubt David saved Sasha's life. That was 10 years ago. Since, I have been going to David and had my girlfriend go to him as well. David is a wealth of knowledge so of course I keep coming back. I heard he's moving to Utah, so I'm seeking to keep learning from his as long as I can. 10/10 I recommend David. As far as I can tell he's a dog whisperer at this point. Aggressive dogs are routinely put down at the shelters because people don't know what to do with them. David has fixed many of these aggressive dogs and saved many from euthanasia, including Sasha. I'm grateful I met him. read more

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David helped us so much! In only 2 weeks, he corrected the behavior of our French bulldog that was abused when she was born, and was attacking another one of the dogs in the house. After just 2 weeks, the fig learned all the commands and David helped us train her to be a sweet obedient pet. He gave us 2 hours of instructions the day we picked her up, and trained us to handle the dog. Also, he shared YouTube videos to watch at home. THANK YOU, DAVID!! You helped us save Tri Tip Ana & Bernie read more

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Our dog, Donny, is a 4 year old, 100 pound pitbull/bulldog mix. He was very aggressive with other dogs while on-leash and was difficult to control. Our neighbors were afraid of him and my husband didn't want to walk him anymore. It was beginning to put stress on our relationship, so I reached out to David as a last resort. Prior to David, we had worked with 3 other trainers. We spent a lot of money, but not one had made a difference in Donny's behavior. David's training methods were different from our previous experiences. The training was focused on our (the owner's) behavior, which was pretty inconsistent at the time. At the end of the first session, our dog was able to be right next to another dog without showing any interest whatsoever. My husband and I were amazed. We did a total of 7 private sessions with David. Since then, we've received positive comments from other dog walkers in the neighborhood who noticed Donny's improvement, and people are no longer running away from us. My husband enjoys walking him again and our relationship has improved! My only regret is that we didn't start him with David a few years ago when he was a puppy. read more

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Our 1 yr old labradoodle puppy was having a hard time being happy. The problem was that he was not socialized due to Covid so being around other dogs and being around people made him miserable. He had no confidence whatsoever (in himself) and he only enjoyed being around my husband and I. Really not the happy life you want for your little munchkin. He was also "running the show" at home, absolutely out of control. We contacted David and after a two week board and training program... holy smokes! Murphy is a different dog! He is now respectful with us, as loving as before and we are not embarrassed of walking him because he sees people and dogs in the street and doesn't freak out. We are able to be in elevators with other people... the positive changes are endless! We are so happy and the most important thing is that we have never seen Murphy this happy in his life! Thank you David! We can't thank you enough! See you for the off leash training! read more

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To say that David Utter is amazing would be a gross understatement!!! Rarely in life do have the opportunity to encounter someone so exceptional in their chosen profession... but boy what a gift it is when we do! I cannot express my gratitude or thank David enough for changing our lives! I brought my dog to David for an assessment shortly after adoption. Halo was a marshmallow at home, but crazy outdoors. He was aggressive towards dogs (biting them in the arse), snapping at people, chasing them, trying to bite ankles (see crazy little white dog in one of David's videos). He would go after bikes, cars, skateboards, basically anything that moved. This behavior was not what I bargained for when I adopted this sweet little dog, nor was I equipped to handle it. Initially I had Halo scheduled for camp with a trainer in Riverside. However, she was fairly certain that the aggressive behavior was a lost cause due to his age and the fact that he was a rescue. Also, I was not a fan of the prong collar. Then we found David and everything changed. Within the first 10 minutes of the meeting, my cute little dog attacked David and with one simple command "Off" my dog simply sat down. I couldn't believe my eyes and I still get goose bumps thinking about it. I knew right then & there we were in the right place. I sent Halo for a two-week boot camp and the transformation has been mind boggling. He now knows all the commands you see in the videos. Not only did David train Halo, he taught me how to be a pack leader and a better dog owner. Our training was intense, fun, fast paced and informative. Having Halo train with the other dogs was definitely a game changer. The result is Halo is a happy, confident, well mannered, obedient dog that is welcome everywhere. There is no doubt in my mind that although I adopted Halo...David rescued him!!! read more

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David has the experience your dog needs! After interviewing him for a project, I realized David has incomparable expertise. With over 30 years of experience, David knows what he's doing with any type of dog. He is not only honest and funny, but also a kind and passionate trainer. I highly recommend choosing David as your dog trainer! read more

I had adopted a 6 month old pitbull from the pound, who was sweet as a puppy, but then grew into trying to attain the Alpha status in my house with my other large Shepard. After he turned 1 year old, he began having full aggression fights with my Shepard which led me think that I had made a mistake in rescuing this dog. I had many thoughts on what to do, but I gave David a call and I'm glad I did, cause his life has changed for the better. David gave me the tools to turn my dog into a fun-loving, goofy, lush with my Shepard now. I established myself as the leader of the pack, albeit the training took 4 months of consistent in-house training, and 3-4x's a day outdoor training. It was the most intensive commitment I had made of recent years, but what a huge feeling of relief and self-accomplishment I have now that my 3 dogs (2 big, 1 little) all co-exist happily, without retaining any of the animosity that was in the house before. My dogs do want to please me all the time now, and they are fully aware that there is established order in my house, and we all can be a happy pack, as that was the original plan when I introduced my new doggie to the family. Thanks David. read more

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David did an excellent job training my German Shepherd. Gunner went to him at 10 months after showing signs of being territorial in the home and not allowing strangers to approach us. The other issue was pulling on the leash. In fact with his strength it was nearly impossible for my parents to walk him. It was far from a pleasure to take him for his daily walk around the neighborhood. Within two weeks David completely changed those behaviors. He now listens to commands, doesn't pull at the leash and no longer has issues with guests coming to the house. His aggressive nature towards strangers has also been cured. Gunner returned a sweet lovable puppy and is no longer the needy spoiled boy he once was. I highly recommend David for your dog training needs and look forward to taking him back to off leash training in four to five months. The follow up YouTube video tutorials he sends are also fantastic for reviewing what you need to do for the next 120 days to reinforce the behaviors. I look forward to seeing how Gunner progresses! read more

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Maybe David's training methods help dogs with serious behavior issues, but I found them to be way too aggressive for my young pup. There was no reason to be violently yanking around a 12 week old puppy who's never walked on a leash before or grabbing his mouth & clamping it shut for attempting to eat some grass. Even worse, though, is how he behaves toward humans. He was so condescending and rude to my boyfriend and me that he could be the best dog trainer on the planet and I wouldn't recommend him. Was late several times, berated us when we didn't do something exactly right, took phone calls during lessons, & praised our efforts when we made our puppy cry. Hard pass. read more

Dave"s approach to training our dog has been eye-opening, and we are grateful to him for properly socializing our beloved pet, Cody. First, Dave acquired a thorough knowledge of our dog's character, then corrected his discrepant behavior, without punitive measures, while enhancing Cody's established good nature. As his owners, Dave taught us to become far more adequate as handlers going forward. We are fortunate to have found the expertise that Dave offers. read more

As you can see by David's response he denies anything he did. I have not received more than a couple photos of Arlo while he was training with David, never have I seen hours of videos. Also David neglected the basic maintenance he need as a poodle and my groomer was horrified and had to do almost a complete shave down. I have worked with another trainer since and Arlo is regaining confidence lost while with David and focusing on what he was originally sent to board and train for. read more

The words "Thank You" aren't enough. Our dog Mr. Bo Jangles is a Bluetick Coonhound and is 1 year 4 months. He was a great puppy and would listen but when only giving him treats. Once he hit over a year old, the treats wouldn't work and he became mean, food, people and dog aggressive, would jump up on you, charge guests that would walk into our house, pull you while walking (so bad my rotator cuff was almost torn) and the worst part of it all, he would actually bite me and my husband; and not a nip, I mean bite where we needed stitches. His behavior became unpredictable and I was scared to take him for walks because what if he bite someone else or another animal. I found David on Yelp and explained all the negative behaviors and over the phone David immediately stated giving me suggestions on how to deal with Bo. I booked five consecutive sessions with David and he came to our house. He even brought other dogs he was training to help with Bo's dog aggression. The techniques that David taught us were simple and they worked. There was a fence in our back yard that Bo would run to and try and get over to get to the neighbors dogs, after the first session, Bo left the fence alone. I can honestly say that David not only trained Bo but he trained me and my husband and we now enjoy each other. Bo sits, stays, heels, listens, doesn't attack other dogs, people, food, leaves the fence alone, doesn't jump up on you, attack our guests coming into our home, loves his crate and doesn't bite anymore. If you are looking for someone to really train your dog and not treat train then David is your man. You have to trust him and listen to what he says, even if his methods may seem a little unconventional, but they work! Thank you David soooo much, we finally have a well behaved, happy hound! read more

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Over two years ago we rescued a Rottweiler mix (Scar) from a local shelter who was about to be put down. He had very noticeable scars on his body from prior abuse and was severely damaged psychologically. Scar began growling and showing signs of aggression towards us and one of our small dogs. At one point he chased and attacked our small dog after the small dog continually barked and aggravated Scar. After working with a few dog trainers with zero results - we seriously considered returning Scar. One trainer told us there was no hope but to keep Scar confined and away from other people and our small dogs. Now over two years later with the training from David, I'm glad to tell you all that Scar is disciplined, happy, healthy, and enjoying being a part of our family. David Utter's techniques and philosophy made an immediate difference to Scars behavior only after a few sessions. We highly recommend David and know he will make a huge impact in your lives with your beloved dogs. read more

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We rescued a one year old American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull) and after 3 months noticed that he was starting to become a little aggressive towards humans. He never attacked but would bark loudly and lunge at random people. We wanted to correct this behavior before it was out of control so we called David. David came over to our house and immediately recognized what our dog was doing and explained to us that it was very common with his breed to show his dominance. We worked with David over the course of a few months on his aggression as well as other behavioral issues. It was amazing to see how quickly our dog responded to David's method of training. I was amazed as to how quickly our dog was able to learn and adjust to what we wanted him to do. David's techniques were easy to conform to and worked almost immediately. Upon first meeting, I was immediately impressed by David's knowledge of dogs and how he was able to quickly identify certain characteristics in our dog, explain to us why he was doing what he was doing and showed us how to train and manage him. It's very clear that David has been doing this for a very long time and his experience is evident in his work. I couldn't be happier with the results. read more

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WOW! David saved our dog's life and taught us the true way to properly train your dog. I have read several reviews that try to slander him, and I find them reprehensible. We had a high anxiety & high aggression German Shepherd/Border Collie/ St. Bernard Mix whom had seemingly no hope, and was on the verge of making us homeless, due to constant barking, among other problems. He taught us that she wasn't the problem, but our lack of knowledge and improper handling was the issue. After the very first 2 hour session we were finally able to get control of her and take her out into the world. Unbelievable! We worked with him for a total of 4 sessions, and by the end of the fourth session she was: heeling at my side, following my commands, staying from 30 feet away and then coming to me on my hand signal. Her aggressive behavior towards humans and dogs has vanished. David is the 3rd trainer that we have came to, and showed us the light when we otherwise may have given up. He is a spectacular trainer, and although to the average dog owner lacking knowledge his methods may seem forceful, it's the most humane way to properly teach your dog right from wrong. read more

David Utter - Dog Evolution - Trixie is finally calm and happy now that we took control! - Pet Training Near Me

Miracle Worker!!! We rescued a 3 year old poodle mix from the pound, thinking they are a well behaved, calm breed...wrong! Our Toby was great with us in the house, but he was a terror on walks. Would go absolutely bizerk towards other people, birds, dogs even fire trucks! The couple of times he was able to get out the door, he ran like the wind! David came out for our first consultation and we learned so much! We then proceeded to let Toby do the doggy boot camp with David for two weeks, came back a new dog! His training techniques balance both praise and discipline to achieve results. He knows his commands and seems to be a more relaxed and happy pup for it! David has even been out twice as follow up to make sure WE are staying on track with the training. No matter what your training needs are....I'm sure David can meet them. I highly recommend David Utter!!! read more

What else can I say except THANK YOU! to David. We contacted David after our 1 year old rescue started to fight with our 4 year old rescue. I mean FIGHT (puncture wounds and stitches for dogs and owners). Both rescue pups had been in our care since they were 8 weeks and got along fine until something changed and the younger dog went after the older dog multiple times. In our initial phone call I was most impressed that David wanted to schedule an adequate amount of time to come observe the dogs in our home with all family members present. He genuinely wanted to survey and he nailed our situation within the first 30 minutes. David came to our home bi-weekly for months working with all of us. I needed as much work as the dogs because I was petrified of having the dogs in the same space. As I got more comfortable, I was more confident and the dogs were understanding that I ( or another family member) was in charge. Most recently David took our dogs for a 10 day camp. We couldn't keep the consistency they needed and we really needed to get over the hump of having them in the same space regularly. David sent photos and videos showing the dogs together. He further understood their personalities which made so much sense to us! Instilling the rules was easy when we came home because we understood what we needed to do and why. While we remain cautious with them together we are alert and observing every minute. A week after we picked them up I was out walking them both and a lady stopped me to tell me how well behaved my dogs were. I almost cried and thanked her letting her know we had been working very hard to get to this point. I also immediately shared the compliment with David. I have had 6 dogs in my life and it wasn't until these 2 that I could really comprehend all that is involved in being a good dog owner. I love these puppies but at the end of the day I have to remember they are in fact animals and need rules...and lots of love. Thank you David! I look forward to continuing to work with you and sharing our progress. read more

Just got my puppy who wasn't responding to anything or trained, within one hour david was able to teach us how to train her without any treats. She responded to him and was so happy and behaved to his commands. He is well worth the money. Do not to go businesses set up to take your money and train on treats. I highly recommend David and will continue to use him in the future! He really teaches us how to communicate and treat our dog well! read more

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I needed help with Tucker my aggressive 8 yr old Boston Terrier. He had attacked 2 other dogs. I needed to deal with the behavior problems. After searching for local dog trainers I saw David's reviews and decided to reach him. He was very prompt in responding, as well as always professional. First session I was amazed at how my dog responded. Tucker was able give up wanting to attack the other dog that David brought. He was able to be in a pack and be calm. This helped me to understand my dog and what part I played in my dogs behavior. My dog had been scared, he needed me to be the leader. I learned how to take the role of pack leader with confidence and calmness. Tucker and I did several sessions with David and his dogs. I gained confidence each session seeing results. I am very happy I reached out for his help and expertise, Thank You David ! read more

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I was about to rip my hair out with my pitbull puppy. I had tried a no pull harness, guided nose harness, and a puppy training course at petsmart. My dog was dragging me around everywhere. Walking him was a complete nightmare. Any person or animal he saw he would take off after it and drag me along behind him. He resisted going into his kennel and would constantly whine when he wouldn't get his way. I sent him to David's two week boot camp and it's as if i have a completely different dog. He actually respects me now and David worked with me to show me what it is that I need to do to remain the Alpha to reinforce the training. 10/10 would recommend. read more

David is amazing! He is caring, devoted and a highly experienced trainer. Others may review negatively on his training techniques, but until you have witnessed the successes of his training first hand ignore the haters. I have a four-year-old boxer-blue heeler mix. Bear is an amazing dog when he is home with me and his sister Leyah, however expose him to other dogs, people, sounds etc. he turns into this nervous, overprotective, aggression driven animal. I was afraid to take him outside, or to invite people to my home. I knew we needed help. I spoke to other trainers and veterinarians and was told he would never change, it was his psychological, genetic make-up he was too old to train and should more than likely be put down. As a dog owner, that is the last thing you ever want to hear. Then I found David. We spoke at length on the telephone and he gave me helpful tips to use with Bear until our first scheduled session. I had two private training sessions with David at my home and 20 minutes into the first session I had Bear walking side by side with David's lead alpha dog Dojo. I had almost lost hope and then then the remarkable happened. Bear was neither nervous or aggressive he was calm and happy. It was a sight I will never forget. Subsequently, I had to travel out of town and solicited David's help. I signed Bear up for David's Board and Train. I got numerous training videos and was amazed at the progress, Bear was hanging out with several dogs of all sizes and breeds within a couple of days. After a week, with David's psychological training approach, he had transformed Bear. With David's techniques, I have learned to be the dominant owner, and leader of our pack. I now believe you must train the owner before you can train the dog. I needed to change my behavior if I was ever to change Bear's. I owe it all to David, he was truly a godsend! Thank you David! read more

David has completely changed our dogs behavior for the best. Frankly, we do not have the time nor did we want to make the time to train our pup for countless hours. We were strongly considering an alternative living situation for our pup if he didn't receive extensive and direct training, soon (he was previously our daughter's dog before she moved out). We had to hire someone. We found David randomly through a chance encounter, thank God we did. Due to how we met, plus our minimal knowledge of Davids background, we were reluctant to hire him. We checked him out and shopped him (he was the most expensive) and in the end, we felt good about hiring him. Challenges we were having included; excessive chewing, excessive barking, not listening to simple commands, bolting for the door once it's opened and pulling on walks etc. Not anymore. Davids training has helped immensely and if we were more consistent with our internal post training, then he'd behave even better and more mild mannered. Due to David's balanced approach during the boarding and training process, our pup was able to maintain his same good spirit and personality. That was huge for us and for the betterment of our home environment. In addition, David offered in home training with our pup, once the initial two week program was completed. We were able to work on the commands with David present, in order to maintain consistency. I can't tell you how beneficial Davids training has been. I don't envision us owning anymore dogs but if we do, we're taking them straight to David. It was money well spent and we would do it all over again. read more

We highly, highly recommend and endorse David Utter of Dog Evolution. We recently sent our lab pittbull to him for two weeks of board and train boot camp. In addition to working with our dog, David taught my husband and I the skills, commands, and behaviors to ensure our dog's success. Prior to the boot camp, our dog was demonstrating some concerning and aggressive behavior. Previous methods of training our dog (such as positivity and treats) were unsuccessful and just flat out weren't working with his new aggression. Also, our dog was a rescue dog that came with a lot of baggage and bad habits, particularly with strangers and other dogs. Without David's help and training, I believe our dog wouldn't work out for us. Although we are continuing to train and reinforce the new habits, I am confident that our dog will succeed with us for the long haul. Thank you David! read more

The best dog trainer in Irvine. David is straightforward, understanding, and will be honest with you if your dog is needs help. Before David, my dog was all over the place. He would pull on the leash, run all over the place, and wouldn't sit or look at me. After the second week with David, it seemed like my dog was a completely different dog. I am extremely grateful that David took in my dog and trained him to be an amazing service dog who does everything I command him. I wouldn't go anywhere else if you are looking for a dog trainer because he is a literal miracle worker that will not only train your dog to understand and listen to you. But will also train you to understand why your dog has certain behaviors and how you are able to respond to certain situations. Thank you David and I will certainly be contacting you in the future for my other dogs ! read more

I wish I had heard about David's dog training classes sooner. I'm the proud owner of a beautiful 2 yr old female Malinois. She has been with me since two months old. I took her to other places for training, however the trainers would not allow group socialization for her and she was always on leash when trained as they were cautious of her. I spent a few thousand dollars in private lessons at the big box stores. I cane across Dog evolution on Facebook and contacted David. My dog has only had 2 lessons and the training is remarkable. I feel confident with her off leash as she has accepted me as the alpha. Thanks David see you in a few weeks. read more

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Ok, we've only had 2 sessions so far but I'm really impressed with the results already. His philosophy is to build a strong relationship with your dog and has some really easy ways to do that. What I like the most is he's helped me to get my dog to make eye contact with me so if I want to have control I can. It was pretty easy to accomplish with his methods. After the first session we were running up Peter's Canyon and I looked down at him and he was running (okay walking fast) next to me looking right up at me like "okay what do you want me to do next?" It gave me a great feeling of control. In our second session we had to do some pretty complex drills and my dog passed with flying colors. I can feel that my dog trusts him too. He doesn't make you buy a package or pressure you in anyway. The other trainers I contacted - BEFORE - they met and observed my dog gave me a package price and told me how long it would take to train my dog. How do they know what my dog needs before they assess both of us? So I'm happy with that as well. I think someone else said this as well - he trains YOU to interact with your dog. It's much better than him doing everything and then you trying to take over. I would definitely recommend David for any training issue! read more

David Utter is the best dog trainer in the Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley area! We love animals and have had dogs for years though had never before adopted a dog who had been traumatized. When we adopted a powerful, husky who we later discovered had been severely abused by his former caretakers and he was biting without warning.... we were concerned we were going to have to euthanize him. Luckily we found David who taught us how to be the best caretakers, how to command respect and give love, and how to build a beautiful relationship with our animal friends. We are forever thankful to have David Utter teach us such important skills. We highly recommend him to any who wish to have a great relationship with their animals. read more

I found David Utter of the internet while I was looking for a good trainer for my puppy. What sold me was all the videos of the before and after training with some dogs (videos don't lie). I have had two one hour sessions with him and the results are amazing!! I am not saying that my puppy was bad to begin with, she was good but would not listen consistently or when there was outside distractions. We were also told with by our vet to work on drop it commands as our puppy likes to eat things she is not suppose to. Just after the first session alone I could see a big difference in our daily walks. He was able to teach us on how to properly communicate with our dog. He doesn't believe in using treats as it gives all the power to the treat and the dog does not respect you. He taught us to use positive reinforcement along with a choke chain for correction. I was a little afraid that this method would create an aggressive dog but with the constant praise and positive talking it counter balances any negative correction. David has been great answering all my questions and concerns. read more

I have had 4 sessions with David now and he never fails to impress me with his knowledge of dog behavior. My girlfriend and my 1 year and 4 month old Pit Bull has a real problem with fear aggression. She is great with us, but strangers are another story. We have had her since she was about 10 months old and within a few months of living with us she began to show signs of fear aggression. It started to get worse a few months ago and I began looking for a trainer/dog behavior specialist and found David. David showed me how to communicate with my dog in a way that a dog would understand. With the use of a choke chain, verbal and physical commands, and body language, he has taught me how to communicate in a way my dog will understand. She is much more well behaved and I can now gain control over her quickly and easily as soon as she shows signs of fear aggression. She walks right next to me when we walk and listens to my commands. She sits, stays, heels, and come's when I call her. She has a way to go before she is the "almost perfect" dog I know she can be, but with David's help, I am confident she will get there! A quick comment on David's training method with my dog and I. One of the best things about it, is that I am the one working with my dog. He instructs me on how to train her to do what I want. This way I am learning how to communicate with my dog, and my dog is learning that I am in charge and she needs to listen to me. It is important to me that I learn how to train her so that when David is confident in both my dog and myself, I can keep up all the work we put into training her. I will post a follow-up review when we have completed our training. This may take some time with my dog, but she is worth it. Even if she is a brat! read more

I'm writing an update review a year later. A few months ago our front door was accidentally left wide open. Before David Utter, he would have ran out and I'd be chasing him down the street to come back. It took me about a good 15 minutes to realize the door was open. Instead of running out, he laid there and looked at me as if he was waiting for my permission for him to go out or not. I was so happy knowing he won't run out anymore. This is the best part of my update. I took him to the Huntington Dog Beach yesterday and for the first time I let him be off-leash. I was really scared because I feared the old him (how he acted before David came into our lives) would run off and I'd never see him again. He played so well with other dogs and came back when I needed him to on several occasions. I never thought I'd see the day I would let him be off leash at a beach! David Utter is truly amazing. It's been over a year since David has trained with my dog and the results still surprise me in how much trust I have in my dog. read more