I brought my dog Bumi to Roel for a board and train and it was the best decision we have ever made. We had worked with Roel for a 5 session training but decided that we wanted to board Bumi because of his reactivity issues. Roel took Bumi in and was so patient with Bumi, he and his team really worked wonders with Bumi. From when we adopted him to now, it's a night and day change. His reactivity is still present because it can't change overnight but, with Roel and his teams help, it is much much much more manageable. I would highly recommend Roel and his team, he is the go to "pitbull" guy and does an amazing job with reactive dogs. Bumi really loves him too! read more

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Everyone at Elevated has been great from the get go. We took our 9 month old corso to Oscar and Logan because we needed help with basic obedience along with building his confidence. After 3 weeks, we noticed a night & day difference in behavior and confidence. I highly recommend these guys. Once again, thanks Oscar & Logan. read more

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I brought my dog Nala to Elevated Canine Academy and worked with Julie specifically, and it was one of the best decisions I have made for both of us. Nala is 11, very smart, independent, and has a strong protective streak, so she is not an easy dog to work with. Before training she was reactive toward other dogs/people/cars/bikes, selective with recall, and tended to make her own choices in stressful situations. I honestly did not expect much change at her age, but Julie proved me wrong. During the board and train, Nala became much more neutral around dogs, her recall improved, and she learned how to work calmly and confidently on the e collar. What I really appreciate is that Julie did not try to change who Nala is. She clearly understands complex, sensitive, very smart dogs and tailored the training to fit Nala instead of forcing a one size fits all method. Nala came home calmer, more responsive, more confident, and overall much easier to handle. Julie also spent a lot of time teaching me and my partner exactly what to do at home so we could keep the progress going. She walked us through the tools, the cues, how to handle Nala in different situations, and what kind of structure she needs day to day. We feel much more confident now. I can't wait to continue working with Julie on advanced obedience! If you have a reactive dog, an older dog, or a very smart and intense dog, I highly recommend Elevated Canine Academy and working with Julie. read more

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We sent our two 9-month-old golden retriever puppies to Jess H. from Elevated Canine Academy for a 5-week board and train, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. Before training, our pups were super reactive to other dogs, pulled like crazy on walks, and would chase literally anything that moved in the wind. As much as I love them, it was exhausting and stressful. I was sad to send them away for 5 weeks, but from day one Jess made me feel so much better about the whole process. She explained everything clearly and reassured me that they'd be safe, loved, and cared for while learning the structure they desperately needed. One thing I absolutely loved is that Jess kept us in the loop the entire time. Every couple of days she would send photos, videos, and little updates about how things were going. It was so nice to see their happy faces and watch them improve even while they were away from us. A few days into our board and train, Jess noticed one of our pups was scratching his neck a lot. She suspected it was a yeast infection and immediately took him to the vet--she was right! She didn't just tell us about it, she took care of everything: meds, cream, and making sure he was comfortable. That extra level of care meant the world to us. Watching the videos she sent throughout the weeks was honestly incredible. You could see the changes happening--looser leashes, calmer walks, and way better focus. It was such a relief knowing progress was being made. About a week before they came home, Jess set up training sessions with us so we could learn how to keep up with everything the pups were taught. She was so patient, clear, and really made sure we felt confident handling them. It wasn't just about the dogs--it was about us too, which I really appreciated. Something else that I noticed was just how loving she was with our dogs. They weren't just "projects" to her--she clearly cared about them and treated them like her own. That gave me so much peace of mind. Now that they've been home for a week, I honestly can't believe these are the same puppies. Walks are so much easier, they're calmer, and we finally feel like we can enjoy them without constant stress. I'm excited to take them out now, which I never thought I'd say! Jess also made sure we understood the importance of consistency and practice at home. She gave us the tools and confidence to keep everything going, and I can already tell it's making all the difference. All in all, I can't recommend Jess enough. She went above and beyond in every way--training, communication, care, and love for our dogs. If you're on the fence about board and train, trust me, it's worth sending your dog to Jess. Our family is so grateful for her! read more

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I had sent my Mal as a puppy to Elevated Canine and created a solid foundation with the assistance of Oscar. Over the years some bad habits formed, a newborn in the household came along and it was necessary we sent my mal for board and train as a refresher. Well, all I can say is I received an obedient, patient and better dog that I sent off. In just a month's work with the awesome trainers at Elevated, a MASSIVE difference was noticed. I highly encourage and recommend anyone who has been looking for somewhere to send their dog to check out Elevated Canine. read more

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I am extremely grateful to Donna Slender (Elevated's detection trainer) for helping me train two of my dogs. She understood & quickly read both dogs very well (they have different strengths, weaknesses, learning styles & temperaments.) Donna noticed changes in their attitudes & behavior before I had any clue AND immediately communicated it to me - so I could support my dogs. With my first dog, Gisele (my older seizure alert dog), if I was slow to recognize "her indication," Gisele would retrieve the item/hide to me. Donna helped me "read" my dog better - to recognize an almost imperceptible behavior change. She was very patient and explained things very clearly in practical & technical terms - whatever I needed to understand what my dog needed from me. It is clear that Donna is good with young children because she didn't get frustrated when I just couldn't "see or react quickly." She would simplify it (dumb it down, lol) for me, until I could truly understand and apply the behavior needed of me - to support my dog. Donna not only helped me understand the complex concept of odor, but she trained us in various (and unusual, creative) indoor and outdoor spaces. I am sure I frustrated her, but she never gave up on us & always had more confidence in my dog & me - than I did. She made Gisele and I a better team. My dog was much happier & surprisingly became quicker/snappier because I was more clear. It made me cry - that for many years prior to Donna, I was not helping Gisele, my trusty Service Dog who was my lifeline. I am grateful to Donna for helping me become the handler my dog wanted. After Gisele passed, Donna is now helping me with my new, young "Service Dog in Training." She let me handle her own, fully trained dog before I worked my new dog (so i could improve my timing and handling on a particular exercise.) I am grateful that Donna adjusts our training to account for MY weaknesses as a handler. I highly recommend Donna Slender as a dog trainer and a handler coach. She is a unique trainer who can understand & effectively communicate with both ends of the line/leash. read more

Jess did amazing training my friends dog oso! he was constantly pulling and jumping before and wasn't crate trained previously but now he has all his basic commands down and can loose leash walk like a dream! Jess also took care my 10 week old puppy chuck and was amazing there's no one i would trust more with my dog than Jess and anyone at Elevated Thank u! read more

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We've had our rescue doodle for a few months - a 2 year old who had been severely neglected. We tried every dog training video and "technique" we could find online and day after day, felt like we had very little influence over him. He didn't care about our personal time or space and had very little respect for us inside our own home. Being big and very strong, walking him was tough. The biggest issue was his lunging and barking at other dogs, which became a little scary. We were always on edge whenever other dogs were in earshot. His reactivity was the highest I had ever seen, so this was all new to me. We knew several people who had great results with professional trainers, and after hitting our limits with DIY, we knew we needed proper help. Elevated Canine was recommended to us, and we reached out quickly. Mark met with us at a nearby park and spent some time with our dog, showing us very quickly that he was willing to receive training. Given our very social lifestyle, Mark recommended Jess, a trainer in San Diego who trains service dogs. Red would be trained in high-traffic environments around lots of people and dogs, which was perfect for us. They had an opening quickly, so we packed his bags and said goodbye for the three-week program. Jess gave us regular updates with photos and videos of her work with Red. We were amazed at how well-behaved he was around so many people--something we could not achieve. It was also great being able to send frequent text messages with questions; Jess was graceful and acknowledged every one. The day came to pick him up, and we had a lengthy transition session with Jess and Red at the park. Part one was an academic session with just Jess, where she broke down her process, the tools she used, the terminology, and our homework. Finally, we got to see our boy. Watching her work with him was impressive, to say the least. Our efforts were clunky at first, but we've eventually gotten the hang of it. It goes without saying that having Red in our home has changed dramatically. We have a closer relationship already. He respects our time and our voices, and the air of panic is gone. He's still a reactive dog and probably always will be, but we now have a much deeper understanding of how to compose ourselves and give him the space and comfort he needs to manage his focus and relax. We both truly mean it when we say thank you to Jess for the incredible work you've done, helping us understand each other better. We're so happy to bring him into the world with us :) BONUS: The groomer recently told us he was an entirely different dog. He used to make it nearly impossible for them to work with him, and they were shocked at how easy-going he was. read more

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I can't say good enough about ECA. Oscar and his entire team have continued to go above and beyond. Max is a Masaya's European Doberman that comes from a well established working line. He completed his first board and train with Mark (ECA) at 5 months old. Mark, I am forever grateful for the foundation you laid with Max and showing me the way. Since then I've continued to train working on everything Mark has taught me. Max recently went back to work with Oscar for a second board and train at 10 months old where OB was the focus and working off leash with e collar. Building that confidence in not only myself but Max as well. His future is bright with ECA and the sky is the limit. ECA has become family. If you're looking for that professional company that truly cares for the well being of your dog and can take their training to the next level this is the place. read more

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I'm so glad I gave my dog to the right hands. I know my husky had the best time of her life with her and Jess took her time to learn her as well as training her. My husky finally learned to recall with her. qShe's an amazing trainer, I would recommend her to anyone esp dogs that prefer women. Huskys are hard to train but it's possible because Jess did it better than me! The money was worth it, it was an investment for my dog and myself. Thank you Jess for this amazing transformation it really made my life easier to be able to take my dog with me in public areas read more

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5 Stars - Outstanding Results with Our Cane Corso, Thanks to Oscar and Elevated Canine Academy! We brought our 6-month-old Cane Corso, Ghost, to Elevated Canine Academy after realizing we needed expert guidance to manage his size, energy, and strong personality. From the moment we connected with Oscar, we knew we were in the right hands. He was professional, attentive, and truly passionate about what he does. He took the time to understand Ghost's temperament and our goals as dog owners, and he laid out a training plan that made us feel confident and supported. Oscar has a gift when it comes to working with large, powerful breeds like Cane Corsos. His balanced approach to training helped Ghost gain focus, discipline, and control without ever losing his natural spirit or confidence. The improvement we've seen in such a short time has been amazing--Ghost is more responsive, calmer in public, and his obedience has improved dramatically. Even little things like leash walking and commands around distractions have become easier. The team at Elevated Canine Academy creates an environment that's both professional and encouraging. You can tell they care deeply about every dog that comes through their program. They not only train dogs--they empower owners, too. We left every session feeling more informed, more in control, and more connected with our dog. If you're a dog owner--especially one with a strong breed like a Cane Corso--I can't recommend Elevated Canine Academy enough. Oscar has been a true partner in this journey, and we're grateful for everything he's done to help Ghost grow into a well-mannered, confident companion. Thank you, Oscar and the entire team--you've made a huge difference in our lives! read more

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Jess has been a life saver for our sweet (but a little crazy) boy Rocco! We rescued him at 10 months, he had no prior training and it showed. He chewed the corner of our couches, counter surfed and would lunge / attack the tv anytime it turned on. He also had barrier reactivity towards dogs and would lunge at cars and bicycles. It was rough. But Jess helped us so much by implementing tools, structure and routines that helped Rocco conquer his fears and ultimately calmed him down a lot. He no longer lunges at cars/bikes or the tv, and he's much better on leash and around other dogs in general! We are so grateful that we found Jess and couldn't have asked for a better trainer. read more

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This is the place!!! We've tried 3 trainers before coming to Elevated Canine Academy for our high energy 1 year old rescue Chihuahua Mix, and the level of expertise is unmatched. We worked with Oscar and Logan and they are experts at their craft! After the first session, my wife and I knew this was the only place we'd be going from now on! There's no use going anywhere else, all the trainers are on another level. We're driving from Santa Monica and it's 100% worth it! Whether you have a working dog or a pet dog like our little chihuahua mix, this place is the best! read more

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First thing first, Thank you Mark!! I heard of Elevated Canine Academy through an influencer, Celine. I signed my dog up for a 3-week board and train. Within 3 weeks, I saw a difference with my dog. She used to pull a lot on her leash, gets easily distracted and would bark at dogs all the time. Now, she walks next to me and listens. She is also able to stay in place when she sees dogs walking around. Her impulse control really improved as well. It's honestly so nice to see my dog calmer and listen to me more often. I highly recommend to sign your dog up!! Thank you again Mark!! read more

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We cannot recommend Jess and the Elevated Canine Academy enough. During the holiday season, we were lucky to be paired with Jess for a 3 week board and train program. We have been amazed by our puppy Marty's transformation. Before working with Jess and Elevated Canine, we were mainly experiencing trouble walking with Marty. Our "walk time" would take ages, as he stopped and sniffed every single patch of grass, tugging on the leash. Other times, he would refuse to walk at all. Our main goal was to be able to enjoy walks with Marty by our side in a "heel" or "with me" position. We also wanted a refresher on his basic obedience, mainly the "come" command, while managing his (friendly) excitement when encountering other dogs in public spaces. For us, a board and train program felt like the best fit for Marty to hone in on his training and learn from a professional. We did tons of research on programs in the greater LA area, and knew we found the perfect fit when we spoke to Oscar and learned more about what the program entailed: Marty being welcomed into the comfort of a trainer's home, with 1 on 1 attention and a personalized plan. Any nerves we had about leaving our puppy behind during the holiday season disappeared when we met Jess. We felt so relieved to know Marty would be in excellent hands. Jess and Marty hit it off right away. During the initial consultation, she took the time to really understand Marty, the issues we were experiencing, and our goals for improvement. Jess is a wonderful listener and an extremely thorough, professional, and caring trainer. She answered every question we had, and did so with a smile. From the very first night in her care, we received tons of updates on how our puppy was doing and what his training looked like via text, photo, and video. We could tell right away that Marty was having the best time and learning so much. Since picking up Marty at the end of his program, we have been amazed by his growth and focus. Walks that were once tiring and stressful have become enjoyable with a puppy walking close to our side. Marty no longer stops to sniff every other minute and knows how to control his excitement when he sees other dogs. He's learned turns and manuevers to keep him nearby and focused, and we've learned how to properly communicate with him during our walks and training sessions. Jess also did a fantastic job sharpening the foundational obedience skills Marty already had, while teaching him new manners that we've been excited to continue inside our home (entering and exiting doors, the crate, the car). We have been so impressed by how attentive and focused he is now, and that his tail is wagging with this newfound confidence and training. Now, with Marty back home, we have turned to Jess's instructions and detailed videos time and time again to ensure we're following the excellent training she has put in place. Jess has reminded us time and time again that she's only a message away. We feel so excited that we have tools in place to see Marty's continued growth. We cannot recommend Jess and Elevated Canine enough. Signing Marty up for the board and train program with Jess has dramatically changed our day-to-day lives and the relationship we have with our puppy. We are so appreciative for this experience. If you are feeling stuck or hoping to improve your dog's training, the Elevated Canine team has unmatched talent with trainers who know what they're doing and truly care about your dog. We're excited to keep working with Jess and Elevated Canine in the future! read more

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Leslie did a fantastic job with our Malinois mix during his board and train, and she really set us up for success in the future with him.

We found Elevated Canine on Social Media. I was impressed with their work and decided to give them a try. We met with Julie for our initial evaluation and opted to do board and train. We were impressed with her knowledge and how she immediately had Zeus obeying commands. She was patient, answered all of our questions and kept us informed the entire time Zeus was with her. Our 9 month GSD came back obedient with all his basic commands and more down, but most importantly she built up our confidence. We loved working with her and look forward to working with her. We are getting ready to start our GSD on Bite Work. We definitely recommend!! read more

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Elevated canine is the best of the best. Oscar is hands down the best trainer I've worked with. His ability to transfer information is top tier. I got my first sport dog and he's been a key component to the raising of this dog. I couldn't have found a better trainer to work with to help me build my dog. I am beyond grateful! read more

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I can't say enough about Elevated Canine! Our dog, Ziggy, is our first dog we've owned (outside of growing up with our parent's dogs) so we were definitely in need of essential foundation training work. We wanted our dog to learn basic obedience, walk loosely on a leash, and eventually be trained to walk off leash. We also wanted to learn how we can fulfill the needs of our very high energy working breed (Ziggy is a male euro Doberman) and begin sports foundation work like agility. When we reached out to Elevated Canine, we were paired with Felipe Baeza. Felipe has been a HUGE help with Ziggy's foundational obedience and overall behavior at home. Felipe is patient, knowledgeable, and really understands how to communicate with dogs (and their owners!). He always took his the time to understand Ziggy's unique challenges and created a customized training plan that addressed everything, from walking politely on a leash to coming when called. Not only did Ziggy improve in obedience, but we also gained the confidence and tools to continue training at home. The transformation in my dog has been incredible, and walks are now enjoyable instead of stressful. We also learned how to REALLY play with our dog and through that, our relationship with Ziggy has significant improved. He taught us how to actively engage with Ziggy using food and toys plus he taught us interactive games with obedience to ensure Ziggy builds impulse control and continues to listen to us. Felipe also opened the door to the dog sport, IGP (Schutzhund), and we are now actively training with him to compete. Felipe has been an instrumental part of Ziggy's IGP training and continues to help guide us on each exercise with compassion and patience. Felipe also provides us with information on workshops and will send us videos to help us understand the details of the exercises. We also had to travel out of the country for a few weeks and boarded Ziggy with Elevated Canine as well. Roel was our trainer to help and he is seriously amazing!!! He texted us with updates on Ziggy's training and helped improved his focus heel and about turns. He also trained Ziggy in different environments building his confidence further. Roel is super knowledgeable and we're very grateful he was able to help board and train Ziggy. We never knew we'd love training our dog so much and we discovered all of that through Elevated Canine. We're so appreciative of everything we've learned and continue to learn from Elevated. If you're looking for dog trainers who truly cares and gets results, I 100% recommend Elevated Canine! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Oscar and everyone at ECA are so talented and do such amazing work. We took our pup cane Corso for training and it's amazing what 3 weeks can do. We are excited to keep the training going and will be taking him back for additional training:) read more

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Our American Bully x Rottweiler mix Silas began his training with Roel when he was about 7/8 months old for a 5 week board and train to address basic obedience and an introduction to off leash. During the process Silas had some health issues that were addressed immediately by Roel which made me feel confident in my choice of choosing ECA. The entire training process ended up being postponed a couple of months due to Silas's procedures but in the end he became this confident and obedient dog that I can trust. Roel and everyone involved in Silas's training did a great job at communicating and sending updates when I would ask. Silas is now a year old and we just finished our last follow up session this week. I'm excited to continue learning and see what's next for Silas! read more

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Jess has been my puppy's trainer for over 3 months now and she has changed everything! At the beginning my puppy got extremely excited when seeing another puppy it was impossible sometimes to get her to calm down , stop barking and pulling towards them, this was why I contacted Jess. And it was the best decision. After just the first lesson, I knew she was an amazing trainer. I have met several other trainers in the past for my other dogs, but I have never come across anyone like Jess! In a short period of time, my puppy has improved so much. At the beginning when I first started training sessions with Jess my puppy would bark and pull from excitement when she saw any dogs and after the first session she started behaving a lot better! And now after a few months she can stay calm around other dogs, walk almost perfectly on a leash, and obey basic commands. Even on the street, if we are walking and I tell her to sit or lay down, she listens. If a fire truck or ambulance passes by with sirens blaring, she stays put! Another important thing is that Jess has not only helped my puppy behave better she has helped me, after the first few lessons Jess earned my trust and I explained that I am autistic and really wanted to train my dog not only to help me but also to be a therapy dog for people who are in the hospital, without any doubts or questions she said we could definitely achieve what I wanted, it was and will be a lot of hard work but she was confident that we could do it ! I can't explain what a relief it was to hear her say and support all the goals I have for me and for me and my puppy. She's not just an amazing trainer but a wonderful person! Everyone who sees us always compliments how well she is trained. I couldn't have done it without Jess. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever find a better dog trainer! Full name of my dog trainer is Jess Herrera ! read more

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Well I've been researching reputable trainers in the area for my 1 year old German Shepard. I found Oscar on youtube being interviewed by Robert Cabral. I was really impressed with his unique talents in dog training. I contacted his facility and someone texted me to set up an consult appointment with my dog. I understand Oscar is busy but I did request if he can at least evaluate my dog and if I choose to...I would consider having other trainers work with her. He totally ignored my request and set up an appointment with another trainer anyways. Slightly disappointed but I read on his website that he stands by his trainers. I went ahead with the appointment reluctantly. So yeah this other trainer "evaluated" my dog. She is a puppy that needs a lot of work but she doesn't have any big issues. We talked about some training options to consider....one was to do a board and train for $6,000 and another was a training package for $900. I really didn't feel confident enough to do either. He hasn't shown me any techniques or handled my dog to show me what he's all about. How am I supposed to be convinced this is the right trainer for my dog? I might as well just go to a random trainer elsewhere. Oscar was the reason why I looked up his business. I wanted to set my dog up with success moving forward with the best trainer in the area. I'm sure all of his trainers are great. But I did not feel a rapport or enough was shown to me to feel confident with the person that we consulted with. At this point my dog and I ended up joining a local IGP club who welcomed us with open arms. read more

Oscar Mora is a genuinely skilled professional working with both dogs and their owners. I have worked with Oscar with meh my dogs and he is able to se. what each dog needs to be successful. I highly recommend this company. read more

We're very grateful for Elevated Canine. They did an amazing job with our Doberman Natasha during the 3 week board and train program. Recently, we had to board her when we were evacuated from our home due to the local fires. She was very anxious at the time, but Mark Odriozola came through for us and took great care of her. She came back home a happy girl. Thanks to the team at Elevated. read more

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We are so thankful to have been able to continue our dogs training with Elevated. Nico has been an amazing help. Our situation was a bit different as we adopted our dog from a very good friend who had him trained with ECA. His original trainer was Chris and he is very well socialized and very well behaved. After reaching back out as his new owners we were assigned to Nico. Aside from a few tune up adjustments our Doberman responds really well to their balanced training style and doesn't need much work himself. The real benefit to working with Nico has been learning how we can be better owners and handlers. Nico is very responsive and really great to work with. He has made himself avail for follow up questions and he has a lot of attention to detail. We have been able to address specific needs as well as provided insight on how to broaden our understanding of training. We are completely satisfied with professional of ECA and would recommend their services fully. Experience: at home private lessons with follow up. 3 year old Doberman. read more

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We had a fantastic experience with Elevated Canine Academy in San Diego. Our trainer Jess was spectacular from day 1. She worked with our Malinois mix, named Zara. Zara was having issues in her crate, being destructive at home and having some trust issues with us. After all her sessions she is doing so much better. Now she is calm in the crate and seems to be relaxed. She has been less destructive and we have the tools to correct her and help prevent incidents like this. She also trusts us more now after implementing the daily training and play. She's a different dog thanks to Jess. Jess worked so well with her but it was more also about training us to be good handlers and dog parents as well. Zara is now just as calm and relaxed as our dachshund Wally. It was so easy and convenient for us to train at a location close to our house and Zara loved it. She is very driven and this training experience showed us what's she's capable of. We are so grateful to Jess and the elevate canine team! We have even done some of the packs walks which even further helped with Zara trusting us and being more social! So thankful we found them! read more

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I'm writing this on behalf of my Bernedoodle puppy Wally - and our trainer Jessica! I hope that this will help someone with similar issues with their puppy. Wally was 8 months old I decided to enter him in the 3 week B&T program. This decision was made with a lot of research and hesitation (since it's an investment and lots of mixed reviews out there). I felt comfortable and decided to go with ECA after reading lots of real results/ reviews, my own research, and meeting his trainer Jess twice before sending him off. Within our two sessions, Jess gave me lots of insightful points and Wally also let her pet him, which was a first, so I knew he was in good hands. Wally's issues include being weary and skittish in new environments, and especially with strangers (no issues with dogs for transparency). It became a real problem when I brought him to my significant other's family's house and he would excessively bark out of fear every time one of them came near or pass by. He would also shake in public around crowded places, and I knew he couldn't live his life in fear and I needed professional help with socialization and confidence building for him, and the obedience was a great added plus. Through his obedience training, he came home knowing commands he previously chose not to follow before HAHA. It has especially been able to give him a solid foundation to listen in times when he's anxious, which still happens since it's part of his personality and something we'll be working on together onwards. He came back much more confident in public, and with strangers too - he no longer barks excessively, and we've had guests come over for Thanksgiving dinner, and visited multiple friends's houses, and I'm SO impressed with how he's able to acclimate now and be neutral. Overall, I am so so pleased with the B&T program, and I highly recommend it for anyone who is considering it. Thank you so much to Jess, for taking care of my baby during the 3 weeks and letting him turn over a new leaf as I'd like to call it. read more

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WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!! If i could give 6 stars I would!! I adopted Charlie, a 1 year old Belgium Malinois mix in Nov 2020. I knew what I was getting into with a mal, and thought I could do training since i worked from home. While Charlie was pretty good on leash walking and listened to some commands (like sit and down), he had was a handful. I tried taking him out and would get slightly aggressive on the leash, with other dogs, and would not listen / wait if I took him out in public to lunch or something like that. A friend recommend ECA (his Mal was trained by Oscar, the Owner) but I was nervous since they trained his pup at 3/4 months old, verses my rescue (who by this time was 2.5) I decided to at least take the assessment for the board and train program and was connected with Chris C. IMMEDIATLY could see a difference with how Charlie responded to him. I ended up sending him off for 5 week and got him back in May of 2022. I can not stress enough how much my dog has changed for the good!! He is calm in outdoor situations, listens to me and I have built a stronger bond with my dog than I ever thought I could have. My friend (who met Charlie the day I brought him home) was astounded when he met us out for lunch and Charlie not only recognized and got super excited to see him, but WAITED till I released him. I can confidently take him in public places and have a super behaved dog. Chris really knows what he is doing and is passionate about training dogs. He also is a fabulous trainer for people! He worked with myself and my folks (since i travel a lot and leave Charlie with them a lot) to help make sure we know how to command Charlie, hold him accountable, and continue building the bond with him. I was so please - I went on with additional individual classes to continue training and we are now working on confidence building and continuing recall work. This was probably one of the best investments I could have made and would do it again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend them to anyone not only looking to train their dog, but build a better relationship with their furry friend! read more

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Everything went well! I'm picky as hell! My furbaby trainer better NOT only be about money ! lol and Roel exceeded my expectations! His wife and he loves my French bulldog, and let me tell you my furbaby is NOT a typical lazy French bulldog lol! He's a tough one ! I'm so thankful for Roel and his wife! They see Panchito as family not only as a "dog" I don't have to worry about him being good! I know he's good! lol sometimes I even feel jealous about my boy loving them lol. I'm truly thankful for Roel and his wife!! read more

My partner and I contacted Elevated Canine for help with our 1 year old dog that was generally a great dog, but only exhibited behavioral problems when left alone. Julie first did a one week board and train assessment with our dog to determine 1) whether or not she could help and 2) how long she recommended doing a board and train for. She was communicative and upfront about what she thought the problem was and told us exactly how much everything would cost. We ended up just doing a board and train for our dog for 3 weeks. Julie provided us daily updates and photos/videos for our dog to give us peace of mind. Once the training was over, she showed us what we could do to continue reinforcing his training and scheduled a progress follow up to see if there were any additional behaviors that cropped up (there haven't been.) I highly recommend working with Elevated Canine. Julie took great care of our dog in addition to training him, and I would happily board my dog with Julie again. read more

Booked our 5month old Doberman with Jess and I couldn't be happier. She was amazing! She kept us in the loop with daily updates, answered any and every question and really paid attention to detail when it came to our pup. When we signed him up, he was very skiddish. He had the very basic idea of what a leash was, pulling, jumping and barking at other dogs/people, making it very difficult to bring him out in public. After his 6 week training, we recieved a confident dog who can work with/without the use of a leash, doesn't pull or jump and best of all, can be in a busy environment with no problem. Thank you again, Jess! read more

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I bought my dog Ares to Elevated Canine Academy because he would try and pull me everywhere and he was afraid of everything. After meeting with Roel so he could assess my baby boy Roel took Ares and started training him. Now he doesn't pull or anything, he stays right next to me and walks. We do off leash as well and he is doing awesome. Ares and I went to a park close to our house and Some lady was recording him and I. She said that she had been watching us for a little bit and she was amazed at how he stayed with me and how well he listens. Huge Thank you to Roel with Elevated Canine Academy. read more

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I can't recommend Elevated Canine Academy enough. I've already told every single person at work & in my family if they need a trainer to reach out to them. I was paired with the absolute best trainer, Jonathan, and he excelled above and beyond our expectations. I have a Husky/German Shepherd mix named Bento & he's 4 1/2 years old. I rescued him when he was 1 1/2 years old and he was bounced around from home to home as well as separated from his sister which caused a lot of separation anxiety. My hopes for getting him trained was to help combat that separation anxiety and allow him the life every dog should have. Being able to find comfort while he's alone and to be social with others. I had inquired with 3 other trainers and they all gave me the same jumbo that Bento was too old to be trained, it's going to be hard to break his habits and if they were willing to take him in, they couldn't guarantee anything but would charge me excessive prices and fees. In comes Mark with elevated & he explained everything, was so transparent on what each package includes and what they can guarantee for the price that we're paying. At first I was paired with a different trainer but because of scheduling it wasn't going to work out and then I was rematched with Jonathan & when I tell you it was a sign from above matching me with him, I really do mean it. Right off the bat at our evaluation, Bento met him and not a single bark or excessive pant. Bento went straight up to Jonathan and just sniffed and wagged his tail. Which has NEVER happened to us before. Because Bento has so much anxiety, he's really nervous around new people and barks like crazy until he warms up. So that was off to a good start. Then we agreed on the 5 week board and train program (which made me realize that I might be the one with separation anxiety from Bento lol) but it was the best choice I've ever made for him. Jonathan was able to guarantee us what Bento will be able to do by the time he comes home and if he wasn't ready to be sent home, he would keep him for extra time until his promises were fulfilled which as a dog owner, made me feel 100% relaxed that I knew Bento was going to be in capable hands. Jonathan sent me updates every week with photos & videos. He even offered to FaceTime whenever I was free to show me in real time his training & would brief me on what else he has to learn. Bento is now trained on leash & off leash. His recall is killer, he listens to all verbal commands and is super attentive while still being his goofy self. Jonathan did brief me that separation anxiety will be an ongoing problem that can't be fixed overnight, but with a schedule and maintenance we can continue to lessen the anxiety. He taught us what queues we should be looking out for when Bento gets anxious and how to combat that. He gave us a routine to follow and we are now a month post board and train and Bento has never been better. I've never seen him more excited to go out on walks, to meet new people, and able to be by himself. If you're hesitant on booking, please take it from me, a dog mom who was turned down by so many other trainers, Elevated Canine Academy is where it's at. This place was our end game and we now have our forever trainer! read more

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My partner & I contacted Elevated for our Dobie pup, Anubis (10 months old at the time) for the 3 week board and train. Mark, a trainer from the team, promptly responded to our inquiry & answered our questions with details. After doing extensive research & reaching out to many other academies, we felt most confident to proceed with Elevated after reading through reviews and was also influenced by Celine Tails lol. We want to give a shout-out to Mark. He's an amazing trainer & did wonders for Anubis. For the intro session, he took the time to answer all of our questions and showed us what we can do to prep Anubis for boarding. He didn't rush through it which we really appreciated. During boarding, Mark sent us updates with pics and videos of Anubis.. Anubis looked so happy in them! So that made us feel at ease & confident that he was being well taken care of. Our boy came back from boarding looking happy, healthy and most importantly well trained/behaved! Before the training, it was almost impossible to go on structured walks (lots of tugging/lack of focus) & we felt lost on what to do with our dog's reactivity. We're now able to confidently take Anubis to public areas and go on easy loose leash & off leash walks!! :) He has solid recall at public parks to play fetch and his reactivity has improved as well. Whenever we had questions after the boarding, Mark was always available & happy to help. I highly recommend working with Mark and Elevated trainers in general! They're reputable for a reason!! Thank you for your guidance, Mark! read more

We reached out for training our 4 month old Malinois Niko. Due to conflicting advice from our vet, we really didn't socialize our pup too much when we got him. He had a lot of separation anxiety as well. We were paired with Roel G who did a great job socializing our dog with other dogs and people as well. Niko came back with the understanding of rules and boundaries. He also started learning impulse control. Niko is actually really good with other dogs when he's not on a leash. Our dog is still (and will probably always be) a work in progress, but we understand training is long term process and it's really on us to maintain structure and further this development. Knowing that this breed is a very difficult dog for most people, we have learned a lot with this dog, and continue to learn (and make mistakes lol) and realize the success is really dependent on the owners. I wanted to also thank Oscar Mora for taking the time out of his day to meet with us and just answer any questions we had. They have given us the tools to become successful. Now it's up to us to apply them. P.S. you guys are slacking on the podcast. Lol read more

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I was referred to Elevated and specifically Roel and Oscar by a friend who knows dogs. I adopted a very reactive Shepherd/Rottweiler/Pitbull puppy who showed up with all the energy and no impulse control. Roel helped within minutes by showing me simple leash adjustments and did a 3 week board and train with him. He quickly recognized all of my dog's strengths and challenges and worked with him accordingly. Good trainers train people and he has been a huge help. Help that didn't stop when he sent my dog home with me. He treated my dog like part of his family and has treated me like family ever since. My questions are relentless and his responsiveness has been unwavering. I can't say enough good things about Roel. He's now also the only place I trust boarding my dog when I go out of town and I will continue doing follow up sessions with him to keep me on track with my dog's training. read more

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Elevated is not only an academy for dogs it's a familia! where they take the time to hear your needs and guide thru all the process. In our case Mark connected us Jess as the connection and the respect that we felt was instant. Along the road she guide our pup Kimber to get the best version that we can have. Kimber started a bit earlier cause we want her to be the service dog that my husband needed. Kimber had basic sit, down and manners but on Jess hands she not only learn she became the best version and the help that my hub needs. I'm so grateful for Elevated Familia! Looking forward to more trainings. thanks Jess for polishing our girl capacities to be the best service dog that fit our family need. read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Elevated canine. We had tried many trainers, and tried for years to train our dog , Teddy but could not get him under control. We thought he was hopeless! Working with Ariel was a game changer. Our Teddy loved staying with her and came back so well-behaved. I did some sessions with Ariel and Teddy myself and she was so loving and supportive and I feel super confident with Teddy in all situations now. The one thing I notice, that stands apart, is not only the excellent expert training but the love and devotion for animals that Ariel and the rest of the trainers have. It truly makes you feel safe to leave your dog in their care. Elevated is the BEST read more

Elevated canine Academy. The name says plenty! The purpose of sending my dogs to board and train with ECA was to help build the foundation and gradually solidate my own program for my cane corsos. Chris C. was the man for that job. Thank you x100 read more

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