Really happy we found Ron. He actually cares about the dogs and takes the time to understand what…read moreeach one needs. Everything is tailored, and the homework he gives is actually helpful and based on where your dog needs work. He's very positive with his training and has really been helping with Dougie's reactivity. He's super patient, supportive, and easy to talk to. You can tell he knows what he's doing. Just know you do have to put in the work and follow the homework on your own too for it to really work. Definitely recommend Ron! He's a great guy, and exceptional trainer!

Our beloved pitbull Amber passed away yesterday. Reflecting on her 15 years, we were reminded how…read morethankful we are to Ron Bevacqua for training her through those years. Amber was a Canine Good Citizen, a Certified Therapy Dog, and an Agility contest winner. She loved kids, cats, and dogs. She was the best dog ever. But Amber came to us as a terrified dog. She had severe separation anxiety, no potty training, no leash training, and she pancaked everywhere out of fear. After taking Ron's Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Special Breeds, Recall, Noseworks, and other classes, Amber became the confident dog we always knew she could be. Ron's training was pivotal to Amber's success. We highly recommend Dogwood K9 Training Experience for any dog training needs.

Such a quick and thorough explanation. Very helpful and informative. My sister had a great…read moreexperience with this organization and her young golden doodle. I just got a new bernedoodle rescue and would like this service.

Karen is such a skilled, professional dog trainer. I highly recommend using this training academy!…read more I could see the love and caring of training my crazy schnauzer. It is a great start in getting him to be less reactive. Now the hard part in the follow through of us continuing in the foundation that was made! Thank you!

John has been incredible with Gia (our husky x shepherd mix). We saw immediate and lasting…read moreimprovements in her behavior after her board and train (took her when she was about 10 months) and he equipped us with tools that actually work for continuing the training at home. We've also boarded Gia with him outside of training and she genuinely loves staying there. Couldn't recommend John more -- knowledgeable, thoughtful, and amazing with dogs. Bonus: John always gets some cute pics too.

I am so so grateful for John and Sara for helping my sweet boy, Sully. Sully initially came into my…read morehome as a foster dog. As he settled in my home, he became increasingly aggressive towards other people -- friends, family, and strangers alike, whether in the home or outside of the home. Sully was even aggressive towards my husband, and it felt like I was at a loss. I needed to do something before he actually ended up hurting someone. After explaining what was happening with Sully with the organization I was fostering from, they said they would need to put him down for the safety of the community. I couldn't let that happen, so I decided to keep him and find professional help. This is where John came in. After doing research online, I came across his Yelp page, where there were raving reviews of him helping aggressive dogs, so I took a chance. On his first day meeting John, Sully growled, hissed, and lunged at John. Sully tried to bite both him and me. John spent about an hour with me explaining what was going to happen and some training basics, and honestly, it was hard for me to focus because I was so nervous of Sully hurting someone in the moment. John was very patient, and showed me 5x how to hold a leash properly because I just couldn't focus from nervousness. I've never seen Sully so aggressive, and John explained it's because it was the first time someone was checking him and keeping him in his place. Sully stayed with John for a little over two weeks, and in that time, they went on ADVENTURES. I mentioned to John that Sully was afraid of water, aggressive with strangers, and other very specific things, and John made sure to tackle all of them. He sent me pictures and videos of his adventures throughout their time together. They went on a ferry, hiked to a waterfall, and so so much more. When there was a concern or something to celebrate, John was sure to communicate with us what was going on. In addition, due to personal circumstances, we needed to have Sully stay with John a few more days, and John was so understanding and accommodated us. I finally have my sweet boy back, and I see so much of a difference. He is calmer, more responsive, and he's running through my sprinklers now. LOL. It still takes him a bit to warm up to other people, but he's not as on guard or on edge as he was before. I'm excited to continue his progress at home, and I'm sure we will see John and Sara for future stays! Here are just a few of my favorite pictures of his adventures with John and Sara. :)

Pampered Paws truly has the best customer service, and I can't say enough good things about Tracy!…read moreI take my boys here for nail trimming! My boys are pretty nervous/spazzy and definitely not the easiest to handle.... but Tracy is so patient, calm, and understanding with them every single time. He knows exactly how to make them feel comfortable and safe. You can tell he genuinely cares, and that makes all the difference for me! Highly recommend this spot!

If you're looking to get your new puppy on the right track, I highly recommend Pampered Paws. They…read moreoffer a wide range of training courses and even have personalized training if needed. Their trainer is very knowlegable and makes the course fun as well as structured. The classes are not over-populated and the information is clear and direct & the prices are very reasonable. Whether you are looking to train your new puppy or teach your dog some new tricks, Pampered Paws will get the job done and your pup will make you proud!

My name is Stella. I am an 18 month old Labradoodle. I came to live with my new family when I was…read moreonly eight weeks old. I soon learned that I could do whatever I wanted to do and I could make all the rules in household. I could nip at my owners ankles, hands, arms and whatever I could get close to. Sometimes I even drew blood. I thought this was fun. I barked whenever I wanted to, which was most of the time. If the door opened I would run outside and not come back even if I was called, it was great fun. My owners decided to send me to Stephanie for boot camp training. I was only 14 weeks old and didn't really want to go. Even though I was totally in charge of my household I agreed with my owners to spend two weeks with Stephanie. The first thing I learned was to only bark when it was really important. I learned to sit, stay, and heel. I learned how to walk on a leash in public without jumping on people, barking at people, or snapping and barking at other dogs. It turned out that Stephanie was really cool. She never yelled at me or hit me. Instead when I did something right she would love on me and pet me and tell me what a good girl I am. While I thought I would miss my owners being away for two weeks from home, the two weeks went really fast. When they came to pick me up I was really proud To show them everything that I learned. The couple of weeks later Stephanie came to my owners home to teach me "perimeter training". Of course I learned this really fast given the fact that I am now a smart girl with a college education. I would give Stephanie a five star rating. She is the best. I would like to go back and see her again and maybe even stay some time with her but I seem to know everything there is to know already. My owners call me the best dog ever! My owners just bought another Labradoodle. His name is Tucker and he's a big brute but he is only nine months old. He's just like I was, he thinks that he makes the rules. I am trying to talk my owners into sending Tucker to Stephanie so he can learn everything that I Already know. Stella the Labradoodle

What can I say, Stephanie is the Finest trainer‼. She took my loopy Labradoodle puppy and created…read morea controlled and happy boy. Her method of training with Love and Praise is the ONLY way. KRAMER responds happily to my commands giving me peace of mind for his safety and mine. KRAMER is a gentleman now, much needed for a dog that will surely grow to be 50-60 lbs. Please feel totally confident in contacting Stephanie, she's changed our lives

Tony completely changed my life. I cannot sing his praises enough. Before working with him, I felt…read morelike training my dog, KB, was a lost cause. I had previously tried Board and Train programs at Sit Means Sit twice, but they didn't help with KB's anxiety at all. Tony was a completely different experience. What sets Tony apart is how thorough he is. He didn't just give commands; he constantly explained the "why" behind KB's behaviors. He was also incredibly supportive of me, helping me work through my own fears and nervousness. Because of his guidance, I can now actually play box with KB without the fear that he'll suddenly react toward me. We covered so much ground, including: * Command & Muzzle Work: Building a foundation of safety and communication. * Boundaries: KB used to be glued to my side whenever I answered the door. Now, he can stay calmly on the couch while I greet someone, and he stays indoors even when I go through the patio door. * Safety & Care: Tony was always so accommodating with scheduling. If it was too hot for an outdoor session, he would proactively suggest changing it for KB's safety. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed with your dog's behavior, go to Tony. He turned everything around for us, and I'm so grateful for the confidence he's given both me and KB.

We adopted a beautiful Shepard who was overly reactive to anyone around my husband. I called Tony…read moreand he came to my home, accessed the situation and helped us make the sad decision to give her back to the rescue. But wait, there is more! Tony looked for a dog that better fit us and we are taking this dog. Tony is an amazing behaviorist and an amazing person. We will use him for all our pet needs and will be forever grateful for his kindness and help. If your pet is struggling, help them by calling Tony.

We brought Piper home from Riverdoodles almost 8 years ago and couldn't be happier. Piper is a…read morehealthy F1B Bernedoodle who simultaneously thinks she's a human and still a puppy. She can't get enough cuddles and treats. If you're looking for an awesome addition to your family look no further!

We had a very good experience working w/ Riverdoodles. We loved how informative their website is…read moreabout their breeding process, upcoming litters planned, health profiles about the dog parents, and how the waitlist / puppy selection process works. An additional level of assurance is their health guarantee of no genetic health issues within the first year of the dog's life. Kelly, the owner of Riverdoodles, is great with her communication. She is very good about keeping everyone updated about their soon to be puppies, as well as providing information to help make the puppies transition to their new homes smooth. It's clear that she cares for all her dogs, and take great care of them. We were fortunate to take home a mini multigen goldendoodle who we named Kirby. We couldn't have asked for a better dog. His first visit to the vet, the doctor told us he's in perfect health and will be very easy to train. She was certainly right! Kirby only had accidents in our house the first few days with us, then he immediately knew to only go in our backyard. He's brought us so much joy, and we would highly recommend Kelly and Riverdoodles to anyone looking for a goldendoodle (ps. they also have bernedoodles).

Camp bow wow Each…read moretime we rescue a dog, we introduce them to Camp Bow Wow. Mind you we have not rescued many but enough to know they need special care and Camp Bow Wow has done such a beautiful job of loving our babies and helping them to feel safe, which gives us peace of mind. When brought our current dog home about six months ago, we gave her a bit of time and then introduced her to Camp Bow Wow. It has been such a help to help socialize her around dogs and people and now she gets so excited when we bring her in. She has learned to interact with other dogs and with people, play until her heart's content and take breaks when she needs to. She always comes home tiered in the best way. Thank you for taking care of our babies Camp Bow Wow!

They take great care of your pet. You can check on them with their video feed. Our dog, Ono, stayed…read morethree nights and seemed to have a great time. Thank you, we will be back soon. Keith, Sherry, and Ono.

We started with Vladae when our Vizsla puppy was just a few months old and progressed quickly. It…read moreall made sense and yielded quick results. We were so happy with everything that we decided to progress further by sending her to his 2 week boot camp at 16 months old. When I asked why such a good dog would go to boot camp, Vladae responded with, "Same reason that the smartest kids go to university, to become all they can be and hone their skills." That made sense to me! If it was any other boot camp I would have been nervous about my baby. I know how well Vladae treats his campers though and his focus on health and exercise. "Only the tired dog is the good dog" Thank you Vladae!

As a first-time Cavapoo owner, I felt completely overwhelmed with the process of dog training and…read morehad no idea what to expect. It honestly brought back the feeling of being a first-time parent--questioning every decision, but without a nurse hotline for guidance. My husband and I were especially struggling with how to manage Chloe around our young kids. She was very unruly, reactive on walks, and difficult to control around other dogs. We found SoCal Dog Training through a friend's referral, and choosing Vladae ended up being one of the best decisions we've made. I'll admit, I was skeptical at first--so many trainers promise results--but Vladae truly delivers. The onboarding process was seamless. The initial FaceTime consultation helped set clear expectations, and I really appreciated how upfront and honest he was about the work required. What stood out most to me was his long-term commitment--knowing I could always come back for refreshers gave me a lot of confidence that I wasn't just getting a short-term fix. The training sessions are where the transformation really happens. After each session, it genuinely felt like we had a new dog--but that's also where the responsibility comes in. You have to consistently follow through with the exercises he gives you. In many ways, it reminded me that investing in my dog's future takes the same consistency and commitment as investing in my two kids. She's now quite literally my third kid. Chloe used to be extremely reactive--barking, pulling on the leash, and even jumping up on our toddlers. Vladae helped me understand the root of her behavior and showed me how to properly address it. Now she's calm, more confident, and walking her has become something I actually enjoy. Seeing that transformation has been incredibly rewarding. It wasn't an easy process, but it was absolutely worth it. Also, a special shout-out to Antonina for being so kind, responsive, and accommodating with scheduling.

I brought my dog here because she was having seizures. Dr. Forbes knew how to treat her and now…read moreshe is doing really well. I appreciate that she is experienced and knowledgeable especially with older dogs that need special care. She has consistently diagnosed accurately and has recommended the proper treatments. The staff is always kind and courteous too. Thank you all at Brea Vet for taking good care of my two dogs.

Over the course of approximately 15 years, I have been using bread, veterinary hospital for my…read moredogs. They are knowledgeable, patient, understanding, and give the best advice to keep my dogs, healthy. I appreciate them and their staff and the quality of care phenomenal. Thank you so much!