I found Dave through his wonderful Yelp reviews so I realize that my opinion is certainly in the minority. However, I still think you should know of my personal experience. After adopting a 2 year old min pin mix from the humane society, I emailed Dave to set up a training session. I explained that she was already pretty good with walking on the leash, etc. but we wanted to definitely focus on some separation anxiety issues and just general command following. He showed up on time (a big plus in my book!) but did not acknowledge our dog at all when he came in. He said "she'll have to warm up to me." A little background - we'd had our pup for two weeks and she'd never barked. She just cuddled everyone who came over. The humane society had said they too had never heard her bark so we weren't even sure that she'd hadn't been de-barked previously. Well, Dave came upstairs, without acknowledging her, and with his big booming voice talking a mile a minute and the second he reached the top of the stairs, she barked. We should have listened to her. Dave immediately launched into telling us about training and giving us seemingly random information about how to train her to do this or that. He did not ask us about her background. He did not ask us what we wanted to accomplish, he just ran full steam ahead. It was a whirlwind but my Husband and I tried to keep up. He got out treats and commanded our dog to sit, which he did get her to do, but he did not tell us why or how he was getting her to react. Next, he said we should all go on a walk. He proceeded to ignore how she was walking on the leash and spent the whole 20 minute walk telling us stories about how he tamed giant aggressive dogs. Impressive, but that's not what we have nor what we were paying for. On the walk, he told us that we needed to get down to her eye level to show her our hand signals because she couldn't see if we did them high up. Okay, fair enough. However, back at home, he was getting her to sit some more and he said "you have to stand and give the hand signals, you're not always going to bend down for her." Literally contradicting what he had just told us on the walk. He never let us practice giving her commands so he could correct what we were doing wrong and he never seemed to take any interest in listening to us about our concerns. He also kept referring to her as a "he" and while we corrected him at least four times, he kept calling her a boy. I give him two stars and not one because my Husband and I do think he knows what he's talking about. However, he's probably much better with bigger, more aggressive dogs. When he left, my Husband and I looked at each other, exhausted from the high-energy that Dave puts out (he's loud and boisterous and constantly expelling anecdotes) and said "never again" at the same time. Dave wasn't for us and my suggestion would be to pay attention to your dog and your gut like we have. In the end, she knows all kinds of tricks now and is a great learner, but she needed a different approach. read more

Let me start by stating I do think he knows how to get a dog to behave, but he's not the right trainer for my dog nor I. I am amazed at his work and respect him. However, I wished I knew the details on his work. Pros: ~Has shown results. My dog did, amazingly, behaved nicely and David was able to correct him if he wasn't. Wish there was more of that. ~He does let you practice with your dog and corrects you so you can do it when he's not around. ~Each session is at least 2 hours, he doesn't rush his work and take his time with the lesson. ~Uses his own well behaved dogs to train people's dogs. ~Has the energy to keep up with even the most hyper of dogs. ~Isn't afraid to get bit. ~My dog loves him (but that's probably not a big perk, my dog loves everyone, I have yet to see him NOT love someone instantly). Cons (with explanations): ~He uses prong collars. I understand my dog may bite him and thus the prong collar may curb his behavior. However, I am not comfortable with having to pinch my dog into behaving. David did say it doesn't hurt - he's placed it on his own leg and pulled as hard and he can and it doesn't hurt him. I did this at home to my own leg and it actually hurts me. I wouldn't want to think about how it hurts my dog. He's very adamant on the collar and I ended up having to purchase my own. Good thing my dog loves everyone cos he still loves me and David, even when he has to wear that darn collar. ~Talks a lot. Which is both good and bad. The explanations helped at first but he became very repetitive about them. He is also very passionate about some things and will rant on and on about them. He complained about how animal shelters give out dogs with behavioral issues because they don't care. I had to bite my tongue to not point out the animal shelter's purpose is population control and rehoming dogs, not perfecting dogs to adopt out. Seems to like bragging about his worst clients and seems proud of his bite scars. ~Communication skills leaves something to desire. Granted he has a older phone model but after a few weeks break (we had other things planned), he forgot who I was/my dog was when I texted him to confirm the next class. Maybe at least save your client's number and a brief description of their needs rather than having to ask 'who is this?'? ~Pricing varied. He quoted me a cheaper price for the next visits but since we skipped a few weeks, he must have forgotten and charged me the same price as the first time. But considering each lesson was more than 2 hours long, his hourly rates are still really cheap, I'm just a little annoyed he didn't keep his word. ~No follow ups? He didn't discuss a next session and just left me in the middle of a lesson to practice on my own at home. I don't know why I decided to do a second session (probably cos I didn't want to find another trainer and pay all over again) but at least his lack of interest in ensuring my dog actually learnt something made me not go with a third session. I felt weird about posting a less than 5 star review since every other review is a glowing 5 star but seeing someone else review him less than stellar made me realize I'm not the only one out there. I agree, maybe he's not the right trainer for smaller/medium sized breeds. I'm surprised none of the other reviews mention this - the prong collars, the rants, the repetitive anecdotes. I wished I have saved my money and gone with a different trainer with different methods because he wasn't the right trainer for me. (My dog has no say in this since he loves all his trainers and even his vet.) read more

An absolutely amazing dog trainer! David is a pro. Great, reasonable prices! I have a big 110-pound, fit German Sheperd and a 40-pound German mix, hyper puppy. We've always had problems with the adult dog pulling his leash whenever we tried to go on walks or out to the park. After only one session with David, we saw HUGE improvements. David has a lot of tips for the owners on how to communicate with their dogs, how to understand them and calm them, how to guide them, but also how to take command and be aware of your surroundings to work with your dog. My advice is to listen to what he says. The training will not help if the owners are not willing to participate. The owners are deeply involved in the training process. As someone who is only 5 feet tall, I feel very comfortable walking my dogs (though only one at a time for now). He speaks with clear instructions, passion, and in a lot of helpful metaphors. He also told us what helpful, humane tools to use. We've had a total of two sessions for 2 weeks, and he told us not to come back for a while. He told us that we had to take time to practice with our dogs and come back later to show we've improved so we can learn different things. You know he's being genuine and really cares about you and your dog - not your money! I would highly recommend :) read more

I'm writing because I got a new rescue dog (an American leopard hound) whose history I know little about. The first person I called was Dave because he trained ME and my last dog. Please note the ME in that statement. It seems to me that some people approach training as something that is only for the dog. Nope! This is one of the biggest lessons that Dave has taught me over the past 13 years he's worked with me and my dogs. Understanding the non verbal cues that dogs give us that we often miss is critical. Dave's friendly style is unique and he provides many anecdotes that I find helpful in applying to my dogs. He is on the dog's level and tunes into what the dog is focused on and correctly anticipates what will happen next. His mind is working quickly and he may leap from one example to the next, so be ready to keep up and take mental notes! My new dog has a different personality and temperament than my last dog, and Dave nailed it on his first visit with her when he explained several things I could do to improve the relationship. I tend to love all over my dogs and use louder commands when what really works for results is a varied and what may be considered "counter-intuitive" response to some behaviors. Move quickly, "dance" with the dog's movements, and pay attention is something that I am still learning to do with my animals. It obviously won't happen overnight and I know that with Dave's support, I will help shape my dog's behavior and she will be a well-balanced canid family member and neighbor to others! I can't recommend Dave enough. He's good with all types of dogs and I can speak from experience that he's excellent with larger coonhounds who are not typically considered easy to train. My last coonhound loved Dave so much that he became a regular boarder and student in the extended Eggers family. I have every expectation that my new dog will too, and I can't wait! Thanks again, Dave, for being the right trainer for me and my furbabies!! read more

It took me three trainers before I found the right one....Dave is the man and he truly does ROCK! He is up front, honest and gives you all the information you need in the beginning. He doesn't piece-meal his training out like other trainers I worked with who were charging a lot and giving very little. Besides having separation anxiety, my dog Katrina was also pulling on the leash and yanking me in different directions. Katrina is a rescue and I believe her previous owners never took her on a walk because the outside world seems very new to her. As soon as we walk out the door Katrina could care less about me. I couldn't get her to acknowledge me, listen, heel, etc. Dave taught me some very simple techniques that have changed everything! He explained WHY and WHAT so that I understood WHY and WHAT I was doing. The other trainers didn't do that. Dave also explained the difference between physical and mental exhaustion and why mental exhaustion is key. Other trainers were telling me that I needed to walk her 1-2 hours each morning before leaving for work so she would be exhausted and this would stop her barking. WRONG! Dave explained why the walk isn't about getting from point A to point B, but what happens in-between. His techniques resolved TWO issues at once....the tugging and her barking! I can't say enough nice things about this guy. He truly cares about dogs and making sure the DOG has a responsible and smart owner. Katrina and I give Dave a huge HELL YEAH! read more

Dave is probably one of the most gifted trainers I know. He's worked all over the place and has a vast amount of experience from the film industry, working with reactive dogs, and zoo animals. He knows all of the current fads as well as all of the different training methodologies. He'll help you discover truth from fiction. He really understands the different personalities and even things which are breed specific. He's great at problem solving and he's worked with more than one of our dogs. We had a dog who was afraid of other dogs and would act mean and he helped us work with her so that she was comfortable with other dogs. Right now he's helping us train our 5 month old Australian Shepard puppy. He has really helped us learn how to have effective communication with our dog and he does it in a positive way. We really feel blessed and lucky to have found him. read more

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If I could give him 20 stars, I would. Dave Eggers is, hands down, the absolute best dog trainer I've ever worked with (and I've worked with a few at this point). Lemme explain. I am a dog magnet. I found both my dogs on the street. Sweetie, my mixed-breed girl, showed up at my front door one day; she came from a family (who ended up giving her to me once they contacted me about my having found her), and was relatively well-behaved. I found Baby, my pit bull, trying to cross a busy street one day, filthy, crusty-eared, and terrified of going through doors, getting into cars, walking on a leash, you name it. Baby was a complete blank slate when I found her-- she'd clearly either been in someone's backyard 24/7 and never paid attention to, or a street dog of some kind. I worked with a few different trainers with her ($$$$$$$$$$$$$) and she quickly learned how to sit and lie down. But she was still fairly problematic-- she was terrified of most men, loud noises, bikes, skateboards... pretty much anything that moved quickly, made noise, or was unfamiliar. She was also extremely destructive, tearing through several pieces of furniture, shoes, remote controls... it was bad. She actually has her own YouTube channel in which she details all the things she ate that day. I called Dave Eggers in a fit of desperation. He was recommended to me through several people in the music community (I'm a singer in several bands; Dave is an AMAZING guitarist with a great band called Burn Cycle). Here's what I LOVE about him: -He does not use treats to control the dogs all the time. Most dog trainers use treats or clickers or similar devices; the fact of the matter is, though, you're not always going to have that stuff on you. And furthermore, Baby is food aggressive, so if I'm walking both of them, treats aren't going to work. -He is patient and works with them for as long as he thinks they need to be worked with. He's not going to hold you to a strict clock-- "Well, my hour's up. See ya." If it takes 2 hours, he'll be there for 2 hours. -He is ALL ABOUT THE DOGS. He cares about the well-being of your dog like a family member. He goes out of his way to help dogs in need, and isn't afraid to speak up about injustices done to dogs by various organizations. -Most importantly, my dogs absolutely adore him. Remember when I said Baby is afraid of most men? She's especially afraid of tall men. Dave is a tall man. The only person Baby loves as much as me is Dave Eggers. When she catches a glimpse of him through the window, she wiggles so hard she practically levitates. She climbs in his lap, lets him pick her up (!!!!), and just adores him. And when he talks, she listens. Baby has never been so well-behaved. I'm not going to say she's perfect. I've learned how to "Baby-proof" my house so she doesn't destroy everything in sight-- some things you just have to work around. But she's incredibly well-behaved on the leash, sits and lies down better than she ever has, doesn't freak out as much about unfamiliar things, and is just generally happier and less anxious. Dave has even done some work with Sweetie's stubborn butt-- she can be dog-aggressive on walks, and he's been doing great work with her on that. She's a 10 year old dog and is making improvements. Dave is beyond reasonably priced, always on time, and just an awesome guy. He also boards dogs, and Baby LOVES hanging out at his place. I cannot recommend him enough. If you have a dog, you owe it to yourself to call Dave Eggers. You're welcome. read more

Dave Eggers really does rock! I rescued a 2 or 3 yr old German Shepherd (my beautiful Chloe) and Dave has really changed our lives! Chloe was super dog aggressive when I got her, making it pretty much impossible to take her anywhere. She would lunge and growl and bark and just generally try to take out every dog, even ones a hundred yards away! It's only been a few weeks and I can now take her to the park and get her pretty close to other dogs -and we aren't even done with the training. Dave has really put in the time and effort, taking Chloe to the park and even to meet with another trainer to bring around other dogs to socialize her in a safe and controlled environment. He also works with me and Chloe together, sometimes up to three hours at a time, teaching ME how to handle Chloe in every situation. His prices are super reasonable, because he really does just want to help her get better. I can't recommend him enough. THANKS DAVE! read more

Our family enjoys working with Dave. He observes both the canine and human behaviors before jumping in. He worked with our 3 girls, Loki, and us. He briefed us on the importance of taking good care, such as feeding amounts and time, veterinary visits, etc. Dave demonstrated techniques, observed us performing them and provided feedback. He stressed consistency and treating the animal with respect, the dogs way. Dave provided options for appointments that worked within the family's hectic schedule. Since Loki is a German Shepherd mix, Dave cautioned us about the fear others may have of him. I highly recommend his services. He truly cares about dogs and it shows in his interactions with them. read more

After doing a bunch of research, I decided to call Dave to help me train my new Akita Puppy. Glad I did. Dave is completely down to earth, always on time, very honest and straightforward and he really knows his dogs. Compared to ALL of the other trainers and training establishments that I came across, his rates are by far the most reasonable, especially for what you get out of each lesson. Akitas can be a stubborn breed and can be difficult to train, but Dave came to the first lesson with an understanding of the breed's temperament and what was necessary to really prepare my puppy, and me, for proper socialization and training BEFORE he gets to be 120 lbs.; very important when your dog was bred to hunt Bear. His training method is based on really understanding your dog, rather than training with treats or clickers, and instead is based on praise and reinforcement that, once taught, stays with your dog much better that other methods. You hire Dave to train your dog, but you realize that he is also training you on how to be a good dog owner. More than anything, Dave helps you understand what is needed to reinforce the lessons you and your dog have learned together, helping establish a great bond between you and your dog. read more

This is a re-post for Kip Katz....his review was "not recommended" because it was his first Yelp post. But having been part of these training sessions, I wholeheartedly agree. And, I'll ad, Dave is just good people. Attempted post by Kip Katz on 6/19: After doing a bunch of research, I decided to call Dave to help me train my new Akita Puppy. Glad I did. Dave is completely down to earth, always on time, very honest and straightforward and he really knows his dogs. Compared to ALL of the other trainers and training establishments that I came across, his rates are by far the most reasonable, especially for what you get out of each lesson. Akitas can be a stubborn breed and difficult to train, but Dave came to the first lesson with an understanding of the breed's temperament and what was necessary to really prepare my puppy, and me, for proper socialization and training BEFORE he gets to be 120 lbs.; very important when your dog was bred to hunt Bear. His training method is based on really understanding your dog, rather than training with treats or clickers, and instead is based on praise and reinforcement that, once taught, stays with your dog much better than other methods. You hire Dave to train your dog, but you realize that he is also training you on how to be a good dog owner. More than anything, Dave helps you understand what is needed to reinforce the lessons you and your dog have learned together, helping establish a great bond between you and your dog. read more

Eggers Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me

We adopted a rescued German Shepherd a few months ago with weird of behavior such as peeing on himself, not listening, not moving from his crate, afraid of stairs, etc. so we decided to find a dog trainer to help. Since the first visit, Dave is always punctual. He not only works on my dogs but also shares his knowledge and extensive dog experience with us. He treats them respectfully and nice. Since working with Dave our dog has become confident, happy and relaxed. I highly recommend Dave Eggers to anyone who is looking for help with their dogs. read more

Dave is great. He works with the humans as well and as much as with the dog. He gives short, quick cues to use with your dog. Within two hours, I could see a marked difference in my dog and, most importantly, in my confidence in handling the dog. read more

Where do I start. Well let me start by saying that before we met Dave we enrolled our 5 yr old pitbull at one of the major pet stores and a local dog walker. I'll begin with our experience at the major pet store. The Major pet store we enrolled in was a place that many pet owners frequent. Not going to mention the name of the pet store but it rhymes with Pets r smart. Our experience with the trainer at The pet store was very disappointing. We were told that our trainer was the best trainer they had to offer and that our dog would be no problem because he was being trained by the best. Our pitbull is a very nice dog. The only problem we wanted to solve was that when we went for walks he would cry and whimper and would also do some minor pulling on the leash when we encountered other dogs on our walks. Well at the pet store in the first class our dog was thought how to walk on a leash for a full hour without any other dogs in our presence. We mentioned our dogs problem to the trainer and were told that this would help us control him even though our dog is pretty well behaved if there are no other dogs present. We were told go home and practice and come back in a week. Our second class at the pet store consisted of learning how to fetch. Again we mentioned that's not our problem. Our dog has problems with other dogs. The trainer then attempted to walk our dog in the store and the trainer was having trouble with our dog when he would cross paths with the other dogs in the store. We were told that our dog had A D D and he would need a lot of work. At that point we decided that we would try someone else. We hired the services of a local dog walker who also trains dogs but this experience was much different. We were told that in order for our dog to listen to us that we would have to instill fear in our dog and show him who the alpha was. We were told to scare him and raise our voice and also if we needed to to throw a phone book near him or anything that would make him scared in order for him to respect us. Again we felt that this was ridiculous because we didn't get a dog to be mean to it. We were told by the dog walker that our dog was out of control and that he needed a specialist in dog aggression and that we needed a trainer that was more experienced with aggressive dogs. Well after that the hunt for a new dog trainer began. After some hunting we ran into Dave Eggers on yelp and decided based on his reviews we would give him a shot. We called Dave and spoke to him. We told him about our dogs whimpering and Dave said no problem I can definitely help you out. In our first session with Dave he told us there is no need to raise your voice or be mean to your dog. The dog is your friend and buddy and there is no need for any macho alpha stuff. Dave is very hands on and gets straight to work on the problem at hand. He said lets go for a walk and find some dogs. Well we walked and found some dogs and Dave told our dog to sit and heel and within seconds our dog was obeying his commands and the crying and whimpering began to disappear. Dave gave us some tips but his most important tip that stuck with me was to just chill and relax there's no need to get worked up and there is no need to raise your voice. In our second session with Dave he invited us over to meet his dogs. We were very nervous but we trusted Dave and went over to meet his dogs. When we arrived he took us to his yard and He slowly let one of his older female dogs out to meet our dog and to our surprise they both got along great. Dave took control and walked our dog on a long leash around his dog and it was an amazing moment! Later Dave let one of his younger dogs out who is full of energy and again our dog got along with his dog. Dave then gave us the long leash and before we knew it our dog was enjoying some time with Dave's dogs and there was no whimpering in sight. Then Dave took us and his younger dog for a walk around the neighborhood and our dogs were walking side by side! Dave is amazing. If there was a more amazing word than amazing he would be that word! In 2 sessions he has accomplished what we were told by other trainers that it would take months. If you are looking for a trainer please give Dave a call he is a super cool guy and he really knows his stuff. He is also honest and will not waste your time and he will tackle the problem at hand. Dave is a true professional and we are so happy that we called him. If you are reading this review and you need a trainer please do yourself a favor and call Dave right now! You will not be disappointed! read more

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We started our puppy with Puppy Kindergarten classes nearby our home (Pasadena) and after 5 sessions we decided it was too stressful for our puppy. 90% of the time the dogs just ran around and jumped on each other and the result was that our puppy got so exhausted (and bitten on the lip) that he could not focus any of his attention on the "lesson" which lasted 5 minutes here and there. I looked around and was so fortunate to have found Dave Eggers, the Rock N Roll Dog Trainer! He has, in only 2 sessions, taught us (me, my husband and our 4.5 month old puppy) so much about "good dog sense"! We have applied what we learn and have made fantastic progress with our little one! He now walks without all that pulling and criss crossing and sits with hand signals on command. He also sleeps though the night thanks to Dave's suggestions and is altogether a less hyper puppy inside with us. We have learned to refocus and not reprimand. I guess the biggest lesson we have learned is that he's just a puppy and many of the "bad behaviors" are normal and not "bad" at all. It's a matter of understanding what a puppy is and how he reacts, perceives, and feels and what is instinctive. During our last lesson, Dave did not have to give him one treat! Amazing! And thank goodness he doesn't do clicker training! That would drive me crazy! Much of what he teaches is about ourselves as a trainer and companion to our dog. It's a lot about "owner training" - impressive! We highly recommend Dave to those who are willing to put their egos aside and learn and listen from someone who truly understands the mind and body of a canine! It's not about the owner controlling the dog - it's about learning to fully accept and live in harmony with your dog! On top of everything else, Dave is a very entertaining guy who doesn't take himself too seriously (as many who claim to be authorities on the matter do!). read more

First and foremost, I prefer pooches over people. With that being said, I absolutely adore Dave!! So does my pitty!! Unfortunately, I have ruined my fur child to the point of no established hierarchy in the relationship. What she wants I give her. I just so happen to also be an anxious terrified wreck while walking her and as a result, she can be quite aggressive with other dogs while on leash. Consequently, my husband and I have not been on a vacation in over 5 years because we can't leave our beloved child with anyone for fear of liability issues. Now, on to Dave. I did extensive research on someone to trust walking my fur child. I met with, walked with and interviewed SO MANY trainers & dog walkers and Dave turned out to be the cream of the crop. Dave is actually a dog trainer, which he is excellent at. He doesn't adhere to any formal dog training theory like many trainers and instead, uses the approach that best accommodates your pup's needs. There is no aggressive domineering yank your dog up by the collar and instill fear into your dog until they quiver at the sight of the trainer. There are no treats and clicker training. There is just Dave, his understanding of canine behavior and passion for helping dogs in need of space. I can't trust my baby with many people, but Dave has proven that he is one of them! I first asked Dave to walk my dog on days when I had a 12 hour or longer school days. There was an initial transition period (for me mainly) but everything turned out fine without incident. Then, my husband and I went on our honeymoon for 2 weeks and Dave walked our fur child every day with her grandmother. Not only did grandma enjoy, but my pup came to love and look forward to Dave's walks. She still gets filled with anticipatory happiness during the mid afternoon waiting for Dave to show up!! And grandma (my mother in law) still asks about him. She just asked about him today, which is why I am finally providing Dave with the rave review he deserves!! The cherry on top was making ME feel comfortable while I was on my honeymoon. Dave realizing that I am a worry wart, helicopter doggie mom sent me youtube videos and pictures on a daily basis to keep me abreast of my baby's status. Without this, I would have never been able to enjoy our vacation. Thank you so very much Dave! I will employ Dave whenever my schedule gets chaotic or when we go out of town and won't consider anyone else. I highly recommend Dave, particularly if you have a DINO dog. Make sure to LISTEN to what he saying. He is full of knowledge. We miss you Dave!!!!!! read more

My wife found Dave Egger's Dog Training here on Yelp--for our new puppy primarily, but both our dogs benefited a great deal. Other people recommended him, and now we are big fans Before Dave, when we walked our dogs, our terrier (who looks like Toto) would go nuts when he saw another person or another dog, big or small. He was ready to take on pit bulls. It just made walking him not completely pleasant. The first thing Dave had us do was take the harness off him and use a martingale collar instead, which mellowed the dog big time. The biggest lesson you'll learn is that it's not so much the dog that gets trained as it is you. We learned how to talk to and approach our dogs in a much different way. After 90 minutes with Dave, we'd be exhausted. He offers a lot quickly, and you need to take it all in. He repeats the important things without making you feel dumb. We had three sessions, and now as we walk our dogs, we wondered why we waited so long. The fact is, dogs are different than us, and you need to be sensitive to your animals. Dave teaches you. Dogs love Dave. Some people, I'm guessing, might find Dave a little odd, but trust him. He's a dog whisperer. Get Dave. read more

We LOVE DAVE & so does our blue pit rescue LACY! :) Lacy was an owner surrender who was dumped at a neighbor's house. She was kept in a small enclosure for days at a time & after months of that misery we rescued her & brought her to our house. We decided to foster Lacy until she found her forever home. We were worried about how we would handle her, not just because she's a big strong dog (65lbs) but because neither myself nor my husband had EVER had a dog! After 3 training sessions with Dave, LACY truned into a PRO :). She knows all her basic commands & though she does need daily reinforcement (like a kid needs reminders to clean up his room), with a firm hand, she is a very obedient dog. Most importantly, she likes Dave :). She responds well to him & she gets SO EXCITED to see him! Trust me, he wears her OUT! Once thing that Lacy loves doing is sniffing. Dave realized that & told us that that will make her utilize her brain more, which will in turn keep her more calm in the house. When I would run with her, it seemed like she could just run forever & it was doing nothing to wear her out (it just wore ME out), so he encouraged us to let her sniff more & sniff she does. She seems much more satisfied on walks when she gets to SNIFF, as opposed to just running. He's taught us how to read her body language, etc. & how to anticipate how she'll react to something or how something will react to her (animals AND people). Having a dog is like getting a lesson in human & animal behavior & Dave has definitely helped us navigate through the muddy waters. We can't wait to find Lacy her forever home & with the training that Dave has given her, we know that she'll do well wherever she goes :D read more

Dave helped me with my boxer mix Tillman. We did in home training and also some group walks. Dave was always prompt and helped me get back to the basics, making me more confident with my dog in all situations. With Dave's help we resolved Tillman's issues in just a few sessions. Dave even rescheduled a rainout session free of charge. He's not pushy and what I really liked is that he wants the dogs to be dogs. He's into positive training and not a drill sargent. I'd definitely recommend training with Dave! read more

David Eggers is the best trainer I've ever had, and I've had quite a few. He works with dogs and owners on an individual basis, using techniques that work with that particular dog and is always kind but firm and consistent. I hired a few trainers after I rescued this dog who turned out to have aggression towards other dogs and all the other trainers were ineffective and expensive. Then I found David Eggers and he has done wonders. I really can't say enough about his expertise. He is also affordable! I would and have recommend Eggers Dog Training to anyone who wants to vastly improve the behavior of and relationship with their dog(s). read more

We recently adopted our 2 1/2 year old Husky from a local shelter. Having been a Husky owner before and being aware of the behavior of this breed of dog, hyper activity, digging, running, not listening, etc. We soon learned this dog was not housebroken and lacked house manners of any kind. I knew before I adopted this dog she would need training. A friend of mine recommended Dave and he made house calls, which suited our needs. From the first visit, Dave made an instant connection with our Elsa. His easy going attitude and personality made it fun for all of us. His extensive knowledge and experience working with dogs as well as their humans was evident from the first instance. Since working with Dave our Elsa has become much more obedient, relaxed, and easy to handle. I would highly recommend Dave Eggers to anyone looking for his services. Dogs are a part of your family and Dave knows this, he treats them with the utmost respect and care. read more

I left a message requesting a return call for more information. My voicemail clearly said my name. We have a text message exchange and he says he will call me the following day. Dave calls me the following day asking for a Rima. I told him there is no Rima. He keeps pushing and says with a bad attitude, "Well can I speak to Rima?" I told him that my name was John and that there must have been a misunderstanding. He starts to give me more attitude and asks where Rima is. I then asked him if this was the dog trainer? He responds with a shitty demeaner, "This is exactly what it is." I don't understand how someone runs a business with this type of such a negative attitude. He then sends me a text message. "Who the hell is answering your phone? He is a fucking dick!" LOL don't do business with this guy. He couldn't even realize he had me confused for someone else and then couldn't own up to his mistake. I hate to trash on small businesses but what a horrible human being. read more

Dave is a fantastic dog trainer. I honestly don't know what I would have done without his expertise. I fostered my Dad's pitbull after he died of cancer. I was going through a lot of emotional trauma at the time, and training my Dad's 2 year old pitbull seemed like a daunting task. Chance had never had any training, was 75 lbs., and while he was extremely friendly - he was much too strong and powerful for me to control him. Dave came to the house, met Chance and myself and completely transformed my life. Dave worked with us 4 days a week until I felt comfortable with all of the commands he taught to Chance. But after just an hour with him, I already felt infinitely better about keeping Chance under control. He helped build my confidence to the point that I was able to travel with Chance, take him to parks, walk him through commercial shopping centers, and crowded community events. Dave helped me so much! He even dog-sat for me over several long trips. After a year of fostering Chance, I was able to find him his forever home with a wonderful family with a small pit-chiwawa mix named Gracie. Chance has never been as happy in his life! His new family loves him, and more importantly...he now has a new best friend in Gracie. Dave was instrumental in helping Chance transition to the new family's home. After two weeks of training with Chance's new family, he now has a family that he loved as much as my Dad. None of this would be possible without Dave's expert training. Without him, I don't know what I would have done. He is excellent with dogs of all breeds, and does not discriminate against pitbulls, or other bully breeds. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer, dog walker or dog sitter. But his skillset is truly above the rest! read more

I first met Dave at the rescue where I found Laila, my sweet boxer/pit mix. He was volunteering some of his free time at the rescue which shows you what a good person he is. He spent some time training Laila as she was only a few months old & gave me some great advice along the way since she was my first dog. We had a couple of personal training sessions & Laila responded to everything Dave did. Anytime I had a question, Dave would respond to my calls, text messages & emails. He helped me understand my dog & how to train her breed. I would highly recommend working with Dave. To this day, he boards her for me when I go out of town & she is always excited to see him & his family. I never worry about her when she's with Dave & he's one of the only people I trust to take care of her....you should too! read more

Dave is the best there is. If your in the Pasadena area and looking for a dog trainer look no further. He thought us how to understand our dog and now we have better relationship with her than ever before. I don't know where we would be without him. Dave ROCKS!!!! read more