I sit here on my couch after doing my own morning training session with both dogs and I am in tears. I cannot begin to explain the amount of relief from anxiety training my dogs with Ricky has brought me. No amount of therapy could touch how I felt previously. I have learned patience, clear communication (with my dogs), and appreciation of the minds ability to change after years and years of ingrained unwanted behaviors. Ricky does not sell a one size fits all package - each of my dogs are VERY different, and while the fundamental approaches and concepts in training are the same - the method and timing in which we applied and reinforced these were vastly different. Ricky is able to connect with two leggers and four leggers alike - he gives clear feedback to dogs and human and uses metaphors that we humans understand (driving the speed limit and getting speeding tickets haha) on how the concepts of his approach effects dog behavior. I couldn't be happier. I am humble and I know I need to continue management (and one of my dogs I am holding to higher standard so we are going to continue our own sessions based on what I have learned) but my dogs are completely different. I'm getting complimented by family, friends, and people on walks - impressed with how well behaved my dogs are. I smile and tell them "thank you it's lots of continued hard work" and move along. This morning in particular we walked during trash pick up, had lots of people distractions, and both dogs stayed heeled and attentive to me on their separate walks. Do not hesitate to consider Ricky for your training needs. Also, if you feel alone with your dogs behavior - please know you are anything but alone. The fact you are looking at reviews for dog trainers is a clear indicator that you want the best for your dog and intend to give them them best. :) read more

We have tried a lot of dog trainers. Ricky is fantastic. Apart from learning a lot at EPT, my dog now somehow seems a bit more mature, in a good way! Highly recommended. read more

I sit here on my couch after doing my own morning training session with both dogs and I am in tears. I cannot begin to explain the amount of relief from anxiety training my dogs with Ricky has brought me. No amount of therapy could touch how I felt previously. I have learned patience, clear communication (with my dogs), and appreciation of the minds ability to change after years and years of ingrained unwanted behaviors. Ricky does not sell a one size fits all package - each of my dogs are VERY different, and while the fundamental approaches and concepts in training are the same - the method and timing in which we applied and reinforced these were vastly different. Ricky is able to connect with two leggers and four leggers alike - he gives clear feedback to dogs and human and uses metaphors that we humans understand (driving the speed limit and getting speeding tickets haha) on how the concepts of his approach effects dog behavior. I couldn't be happier. I am humble and I know I need to continue management (and one of my dogs I am holding to higher standard so we are going to continue our own sessions based on what I have learned) but my dogs are completely different. I'm getting complimented by family, friends, and people on walks - impressed with how well behaved my dogs are. I smile and tell them "thank you it's lots of continued hard work" and move along. This morning in particular we walked during trash pick up, had lots of people distractions, and both dogs stayed heeled and attentive to me on their separate walks. Do not hesitate to consider Ricky for your training needs. Also, if you feel alone with your dogs behavior - please know you are anything but alone. The fact you are looking at reviews for dog trainers is a clear indicator that you want the best for your dog and intend to give them them best. :) read more

I had the most winderful experience working with the elite pup training staff..ricky in particular. I can sense the love he puts into the animals he trains and i immediatly felt safe a comfortable leaving my dog with him for the 3 week hybrid training. My dog jasmin was alwYs happy and healthy each time i went to work with the trainer and my dog for the 1 hour sessions. E collars get a bad rap. Get educated on the proper use of them and see just how eSy it can be to turn that strong headed pup into dog you want them to be Thank you ricky .....i love what you were able to accomplish with my dog read more

Elite pup training essentially gave us the tools to transform my very nervous and fear reactive dog into the wonderful playful girl she is at home in any environment. They loved her so much and provided her with so much confidence during her three week stay. Their main priority is your dogs safety as well as your satisfaction. Can't suggest this group of incredible people enough. Thank you so much to the team and we will continue utilizing you guys forever read more

Nothing short of a MIRACLE!!!! I cannot recommend Ricky and his staff enough. We are so, so, SO grateful to have a well-behaved puppy now. I don't know how they did it in just three weeks (we did the overnight stay option, which was completely worth it). But they did. We have a loving but challenging sweet pup who was a whole different personality from our older dog (who was much easier to train ourselves). She was food obsessed (still is, but totally in control now) and jumped at us sitting at the table and grabbed food out of our mouths! She also is a major barker, now completely manageable. She may do a bark here or there, but is easily redirected and stops. She heels and lies down easily. She jumped to say hi to people and they also resolved that. She absolutely HATED her crate (would bark/cry non-stop) and now she goes in without issue. She may have a whimper here or there initially, but immediately stops when we use our commands learned from Ricky. Having a well-behaved dog is truly priceless, and I would do this again in a heartbeat if needed with another pup. Also, it's so clear that Ricky and the other staff truly love the dogs. It made me so happy to watch Ricky in our training sessions with our pup and know she was in good, loving hands during the process. THANK YOU!!!! read more

Ricky and Vanessa are the most dedicated, amazing dog training team I've ever encountered. I've trained my brother's pitbull when he was just a puppy, but training an aggressive rescued dog was a whole other story. I knew I couldn't choose any trainer. I wanted someone who specialized in aggressive behavior and who understood dog psychology, basically someone on Cesar Millan's level. I was deciding between Elite Pup or K9 training. I chose Elite Pup training because it was personalized, Ricky came to do a 30 minute consultation and he was extremely patient with my dog. Ever since I worked with Ricky, my dog has turned a full 180°. I couldn't have this calm, balanced dog without his help. Fred loves you guys and appreciates all of your help too! read more

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EPT is absolutely the best dog daycare, training, and boarding provider we have ever used. We have a reactive dog and need to be careful that his interactions are supervised. They are qualified trainers and share videos/texts with updates & training tips while we are away. We have complete peace of mind! In fact, we drive from LA to bring our dog here because it's such a special place. Thank you EPT! read more

Elite Pup Training - Our happy pup. - Pet Training Near Me - Goleta, California

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At Elite Pup training they take their time to get to know you and your pet. Also the training is customized to fit your family's needs. Ricky has molded our puppy Kona from 4 months old. She was up at the ranch and was off leash without bothering the other animals or straying away. At no point were we worried about her breaking training. It is incredible to watch the progression and have the confidence in a well behaved dog. Thank you Ricky, Vanessa and Elite Pup Training for working with us and Kona! read more

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The best - patient, knowledgeable , the true dog whisperer. Ricky trained my German Shepherd when he was 6 months old -he is 7 1/2 years now and I can take him anywhere and I owe it all to Elitepuptraining read more

There is no better place to leave your pup than with Ricky and his team. I have left my Dobermann, Axl with him several times and not only does he love going there, but I feel completely at ease when I send him. Recently I had to keep him there for several weeks while I was recovering from heart surgery. I wasn't sure how long I needed him to stay, so Ricky and Vanessa accommodated me and really helped take the worry out of leaving him there for so long. It really helped me focus on my healing. Now, you're probably asking "why should I listen to this guy?" Well, because I own a competing dog training facility and for me to trust EPT with my own dog is a big deal! I would recommend Rick, Vanessa and their team to any of my clients who want the best boarding facility in town! read more

Ricky has been phenomenal. My pups recall is now so reliable. I can take him hiking and I know that I can call him immediately back. We have been working on his down. My pup can now hold a down for over an hour and he doesn't get up. This is so great. Today, I had someone over and he held his down the entire time. It's amazing! I took him shopping with me and he stayed in down the entire time that I looked at fabrics. It makes life so much easier and I feel like I have a new lease on life w my super well trained pup. Plus, Vanessa is his wife who is total sweetheart. She schedules the appointments. This is a local, mom and pop operation and I am writing this to support them. Thank you guys for changing our lives for the better! read more

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They take such great care of our Border Collie! He hated car rides before he came here. Afterwards, he can't wait to get in the car - we think he's hopeful that we're returning back to Elite every time he gets back in the car! read more

Ricky, Vanessa and their entire team have been amazing! We requested training for our pup more than a year ago, and then enrolled her in the hybrid training model recently. She can now walk near other dogs and not feel triggered, or anxious. She's playful and relaxed. And we are more confident as dog parents too through our trainings with Ricky. Elite Pup Training has come tonite rescue again! Highly recommend them and will be using them for boarding! read more

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Absolutely cannot say enough good things about EPT. We do boarding frequently and did the 3-week boot camp ("EPT Hybrid Training"). Ricky, Vanessa, and the whole staff are pros. They're incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about what they are doing. Super responsive to questions and requests too, with ultimate flexibility. I would trust them with any dog in any situation. The facility is also world class with perfect upkeep - it's a dog's paradise vs some other places that are just small turf squares with a few dog toys on them (and actually charge you more $). Our dog got attacked at the beach by other dogs. Training and post-attack re-socialization for our dog were life changingly positive. She is now well-behaved enough to go off leash anywhere with perfect recall and heel trainings thanks to EPT. It's materially improved our lives and hers. This place is worth every penny. They should arguably be charging double for the quality of service and facility they offer - it's the steal of the century that boarding here is cheaper than some downtown SB places. You better reserve now before they realize and start charging what they deserve! read more

Elite Pup Training takes a big picture approach to helping dogs be their best. Ricky was recommended to us as a great trainer with the caution that his services were not cheap. After Ricky designed a hybrid training program with our puppy's specific behavioral needs in mind, I think he did a great job giving us and our lab Gracie the best possible behavioral guidance. Ricky taught us as much as the puppy and opened up an understanding of nuanced dog behavior that has paid dividends during and after our training. You are not just purchasing dog training services from this business, you are investing in the well-being of your companion for their lifetime. The investment was well worth it. Ricky doesn't just train dogs, he is constantly expanding his skills and knowledge so that he can help dogs be their best, even in the most challenging situations. After all is said and done, we will return for a few extra sessions to fine tune things over time. Beside that, he and his team really love what they do and it shows. read more

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Ricky was fantastic! We had a very nervous and anxious older dog we adopted and he took the time (with both her and us) to work out her fears. He really helped us understand what made her tick and we've been using the e-collar training to help her not be afraid and overreact. These tools have helped to give us more peace of mind and a happier pup! read more

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Ricky, Vanessa, Kylie and all of the trainers are professionals who genuinely care about their clients and of course, the dogs. The location is serene and beautiful, like a sleep away camp for the pups. The fact that they typically have between 10-30 dogs on site but when you arrive it's very quiet speaks volumes to how happy and well looked after the dogs are. They keep them occupied and engaged in mind and body. Our girl Tilly returned from a ten day stay happy and healthy, well exercised and with a lot of new friends. read more

We were set to spend the weekend glamping at El Capitan. Upon check in, they informed us we couldn't bring our dog anywhere on property, but recommended boarding at Elite. Frantic on a Sat afternoon, we reached out but anticipated having to drive all the way back home to L.A. We got a call back within an hour from Elite and they were able to take in our little Arri. The girls in the staff were very sweet and friendly. The facility is nestled in a lovely ranch along the coast. Our little Arri was well cared for. Love that there is a Master Dog trainer on site and the dogs are taken on beautiful walks through the ranch. Thanks to all the kind folks at Elite for taking such great care of our little girl, especially with such late notice on a weekend! read more

We started our journey with Ricky, Vanessa and the elite staff back in 2020 when we took our oldest dog Barstow into training. He is a rescue and was a very reactive dog. Following the training , walking him and having him in different environments has been drastically changed for the better. Ofcourse when we decided to get another pup we knew we would want them to be trained here. So now Canela has been in their hybrid program. They have gone above in beyond with her training letting us know her improvements and even decided to get a elliptical machine in order to Channel some of her needs. All the staff is well trained and faces different needs in doggos. The ranch is welcoming and professional. We are happy to add another Elite Pup alumni to the list of well behaved doggos. read more

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We signed up Stella for EPTs 3 week boarding program and are very happy with the results! We had done other training courses before choosing EPT but we still needed more help to address Stella's reactiveness. In the past we couldn't even take her on a walk without her pulling the whole way or lunging at cars driving by. Thankfully all of that is no longer an issue thanks to EPT. She would also get really worked up with dogs on walks and thanks to the training not only has that improved but we also know how to snap Stella out of it before she gets overworked. Thanks for much to Ricky, Vanessa, and the team! We're looking forward to bringing Stella back for daycare soon read more

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Elite Pup Training is the best! After just a few sessions my dogs went from barking at every guest to lying calmly on their beds during dinner parties. Our friends could not believe the transformation. They were also both so difficult to walk that I rarely took them out together. Now, they both dogs walk right at my side with no pulling. One of our dogs had previously spent a month at another training facility, but the training didn't come close to what we received in just 6 sessions with Ricky. Ricky is super knowledgable and professional; and the perfect mix of gentle and firm. Highly recommend. read more

EPT is the best! We could not recommend enough! We did the 3 week hybrid board and train program. They transformed our puppy and gave us amazing tools to continue her training at home. She now walks beautifully with no pulling or lunging, has great self control when she sees something she wants to chase (mostly birds), and is able to relax while we enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal. The team was very professional and went above and beyond to make sure she was happy and healthy. Our puppy is so excited everytime she visits the ranch! read more

Love love love EPT! Ricky and the team are fantastic. They made big strides with our sweet rescue doggie who had some behavior issues that we were unable to resolve with a different trainer. Our pup is a joy to take on walks now when before it was a nightmare. We really appreciate the professionalism of the whole team and the structured program of homework for us to do on off-days. We are now occasionally dropping our pup off for day care and training to keep him (and us!) tuned up, much less he loves the socialization and pack walks. If you are searching for a dog trainer in the SB area-look no more-EPT is the BEST! read more

Ricky and the team at Elite Pup are AMAZING!! Ricky is so so friendly and kind, and he's great at what he does. I had been pretty hesitant to do ecollar training, but after a couple years of only positive reinforcement, I realized I needed to try something else for my small but very reactive dog. Ricky takes a wholistic approach and uses both positive reinforcement and corrections with the ecollar, he pays close attention to the dogs and knows how to ease them into understanding the ecollar. He is very thoughtful in his approach, which made me feel much more comfortable. My dog wasn't able to see another dog from across the street without barking and lunging like crazy. Now we can walk closely by other dogs with little to no reactions, and I know exactly how to handle it if there is a reaction. I can also let him off leash at the beach, which I never thought I would be able to do! This transformation has relieved so much stress and we are so thankful for Ricky and the team!! We've also used the boarding services at Elite Pup which were great! The dogs have a big outdoor area to run around and play and their own space to sleep at night. read more

In all honesty I almost gave up on my dog, Kenna. She had a hard start in life and had many fears. It had been difficult to work with her everyday all alone. Her strong will and fears and puppiness (if that's a word) were wearing me down. She wouldn't accept any people but me. Ricky and staff are very professional and they have bridged gap to people. Their sequential building blocks used in their training have kept my dog happy while teaching her boundaries she needs in order to navigate life. My dog Kenna did the 5 wk board and train and I visited in between. I will continue to work with Ricky as my dog transitions through adolescence into adulthood. I wasted time on other dog training, so if you're wondering if this is good training and a safe place for your dog you can trust me it is. Vanessa will answer any questions you have and is very informative. The ongoing communication is great! So happy I did this! Carol in Camarillo read more

EPT is the best! When my new puppy was proving to be too much for me I started working with Ricky and Vanessa and their team. Rugby is now such a pleasure and so well behaved you would not believe he is just over a year old. We did the 5 week program and now I have a dog the I can trust and enjoy. His fear aggression is under control and so well mannered. He also goes to EPT for boarding overnight now and then and comes home happy and exhausted from all the good times. 5 stars from me!!!! read more

Ricky and Vanessa run an awesome facility for dog training. We had a difficult pup and after two weeks training and a few follow up sessions we have the dog we hoped would be part of our family. karen t. read more

Ricky was recommended to us & I would highly recommend him to anyone as well. Gia, my 10-month puppy just completed the hybrid day training program. She gained so much confidence and impulse control. After I adopted her, she quickly started pulling on her leash/ zig zagging all over when walking and would bark at or be timid of new adults (+ a few other undesirable behaviors as she was trying to see what she could get away with & I wasn't sure how to correct these my own). After just a few sessions at the Elite pup ranch, Gia was walking perfectly on her leash/ would look up at me for guidance, and had stopped barking at strangers, Gia would also do sit/ down automatically whenever I stopped walking. These learned skills transitioned into Gia learning recall easily. Gia loved her days at training school- she was always so exhausted when I picked her up. She also really enjoys our daily training homework exercises. The homework we received with her day training program was well explained and had youtube links attached to watch as well. Everyone at Elite pup was always very friendly and helpful. I now feel I have the tools to continue making sure Gia remains a perfect dog! read more

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We got our Belgian malanois pup during the start of COVID so we were not able to socialize her properly. She was so nervous and afraid of other dogs. Working with Ricky has been so helpful. Our dog has gained so much confidence and has given us the ability to take her places we couldn't before. He is the best and so kind! read more

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Ricky was absolutely wonderful with helping us train our rescue Staffy. She was scared of other dogs which would make her aggressive when one got too close to her and she would always pull on her lead as hard as she could anytime she saw another dog. She is a completely different dog now so we're able to take her more places and let her explore more. Not to mention Ricky actually explaining what he does and why so we can continue to train her and our other pup was a huge help. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for someone to train their dog with obedience and aggression issues. read more

Ricky is the BEST!!! I am so happy we worked with Elite to help our rescue pittie become the best dog ever! Ricky knows dogs and has a remarkable sense of what they need...true Dog Whisperer! Vanessa, his wife, schedules the appointments and is very accommodating. She is great with communication, schedule reminders etc. I highly recommend Elite Pup Training...you will be truly amazed! read more

Ricky and all his crew at Elite Pup Training are incredible and truly helped us with our second dog. Koa was not socialized well his first year due to COVID restrictions and had become fearful of and aggressive towards strange dogs on and off leash. We tried using a clicker and treating and distractions to get him to stop lunging and barking at other dogs but that did not work. It became so bad that it was just too stressful to walk him around other people walking their dogs and it seems everyone has a dog right now. We heard about Ricky through a number of reputable sources and decided to invest the time and energy into training Koa so he would not be so fearful. Ricky was great. We did six sessions and then decided to add three more because it was helping so much and because we all needed a bit more training. Ricky is positive and clear. He takes the time to evaluate your dog and adjust the homework training and the sessions with him and his dogs so that you get the best results. Koa loved going. Through praise, repetition and consistency, Koa is feeling more comfortable in new situations without the need to react. He is heeling well and reacting less and is on his way to being the perfect dog for us that we knew he could be. He even ran around off leash with Ricky's well trained dogs and had a great time at our last two sessions. This is the complete opposite of what he did the first time he saw them when he rushed the fence barking with hackles raised. We will all miss going to the sessions now that we are done and hope to go back for a refresher in the future. read more

Ricky helped us with a very challenging time for our goldendoodle. Our dog had always been sociable and easy to take anywhere, parks, hiking, walking around busy areas. However, during the evacuations for the Thomas Fire and flood warnings after the debris flow, which we followed directly with a home remodel, the disruption to his daily life and schedule took a toll that we could not have imagined. He became reactive and fear aggressive to other large dogs (with an emphasis on particular breeds) to the point where a trip to the dog park or hiking might end in us immediately leaving and with me in tears of sadness and frustration. Our dog is more emotionally sensitive than any other dog I've known, so we were very wary of using an e-collar with him. Speaking with a non e-collar trainer who had moved out of the area, she recommended Ricky and Elite Pup Training even though he does use e-collars as a training tool. We met Ricky and decided to proceed with a number of training sessions with him and his pack. Despite our hesitation, and with Ricky's guidance, we were able to learn how to gently and positively use the e-collar to communicate with our dog when a behavior is not acceptable. Fortunately, our dog got the picture pretty quickly, and we were always able to keep the collar on vibrate or a low setting (which I also tried on myself to see what it felt like). It took a few months using the e-collar and Ricky's training guidelines, but we were able to eventually even stop using the e-collar. The other day our dog played happily with a large, young German Shepard, a dog that would have intimidated and set him off a year ago! We are so grateful to Ricky and his pack of Elite Pups for truly helping us get our wonderful dog back! read more

Rick was recommended by a friend of mine, we had gone to two other trainers in the past 6 months... I was getting discouraged, my dog wanted to chase the cat or anythings small and cute, he wanted to get all the bogie boards on the beach plus the fancy surf boards!!! I met Ricky at our house, within 5 minutes he had the dog controlled, truly a dog whisper. Ricky taught me how to handle my new dog with calm and positiveness. It is working beautifully, I am so happy and thankful to Elite Pup Training. Many thanks Ricky! read more

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Maverick, my son's Anatolian Shepherd absolutely LOVED EPT day care. The setting is great, with two areas for the dogs to roam, play and have some structured time with the staff. Plus trails for walks on the ranch. But better yet is the staff. Lorrie is so knowledgeable regarding dogs and training, was great with communication, and took a special interest in Maverick. The two associates I dealt with, Ella and Erin were equally great. I would highly recommend EPT day care!!! read more

I love dogs and consider myself pretty knowledgeable about their behavior - I can generally tell when a dog is upset and redirect it and walk it away before it attacks. I know how to train a dog to sit, stay, come, etc. And then I adopted a dog who seemed super confident, but turned out to have separation anxiety. I socialized the heck out of her - brought her everywhere. She became a fairly happy and well adjusted dog - I knew she was skiddish around strange people, but she was GREAT with other dogs - she communicated perfectly and would walk away to avoid confrontation. Unfortunately, my husband and I began traveling more, and every time we left - even though she was dogsat by friends she loved - she'd be worse when we came back. She started getting more fearful around strangers, and aggressive towards other dogs. She'd whine and then growl. I had no idea why it was happening. When she lunged at a dog she used to love, I was completely at a loss - I knew I needed a very legit trainer. I contacted both Ricky and the company in SB with 45+ positive 5-star reviews. Ricky came to my house for a free consult, and gave us the tools we needed to attempt training on our own. The other company wanted $150 for a consult at their facility, and told me that if I didn't give them $2500 for boot camp that my dog would become a financial and emotional burden when I got sued. Needless to say, we went with Ricky. The only critique I have of Ricky is that he sold himself short when he said that we seemed knowledgeable and could probably watch youtube videos of e-collar training and figure this out by ourselves. There is NO WAY we could have done this on our own. At the end of every session, my dog and I are mentally exhausted. I regularly text and call Ricky for training tips between sessions, and he always provides incredibly valuable information so that we can continue progressing throughout the week. Ricky adopts his training suggestions and location based on my dogs behavior. Dog is fearful when people come to the house? Ricky will come to your house and bring another person. Dog is aggressive when other dogs are in her house? Ricky will come to your house and bring two dogs. Dog training is expensive, and I wish I didn't have to do it, but I'm so glad we have Ricky. It's been amazing to learn how much I can do to change my dog's behavior and make her calmer. I still don't completely understand how we're going to get her back to a place where she likes playing with other dogs, but I'm just happy that I can at least get her to ignore them now - and that's also why I just signed up for three more sessions. Fingers crossed... read more

So glad we called Ricky. Our 1 year old Husky mix was out of control. Could not take her out for walks, which is sad because she needs to release her energy but she was a puller. NOT ANYMORE! Having company over was stressful as she would jump all over every single person that came into our house and even left scratches on a few of our friends. And having to take her out back and not let her come into the house was not fun as she would cry and whine the entire time. This is no longer an issue. She does not jump anymore, its GREAT! She can now socialize, listen and behave when we ask her to. She is also great off leash, would have never imagined this even being possible. We took her to the beach and she loved it. Found her new summer hangout. None of this would have ever been a possible without Ricky's help. He was great from the moment he met Fenty. I definitely recommend Elite Pup Training to everyone that needs help with their fury friend. And the staff is great! read more

I adopted a 9 year old dog with behavior problems, especially around other dogs. She's 11 now and Ricky Rojas has been training me and my dog ever since. His calm manner and his experience with dogs considered difficult or impossible to train have helped me discover the sweet dog she is. We blew through basic obedience training. Now we're working her with an E collar. This has already allowed her to be around other dogs in a calm submissive manner (2 days of training). Now we're going to take our act on the road. Ricky is going to train me to work with her at the beach, the dog park, Douglas Preserve, etc. Real world training. He is a kind and compassionate soul who believes every dog can be trained. Now I have a dog who is a pleasure to live with and we have really bonded. Without Ricky's help, none of this would have been possible. Check him out! read more

Where do we begin, His program changed our relationship with our 2 year old Border collie/Aussie mix rescue dog for the better! Our dog is less anxious, more relaxed and obedient which makes us more relaxed. We have a new language with our dog. Ricky's smart techniques and training helped us to enjoy our outdoor lifestyle with more fun and ease. Our dog is very active, ball focused, had random controlling issues with guarding his food, snappy at other dogs from time to time, chasing bikes and joggers, very hard to recall on the beach. Hendry now has the confidence he needed. He listens and comes when we call him and we are in control. Life is good and everyone is happier. Ricky and his team are super nice, friendly, humble, caring and dedicated to the success of your fur baby. We highly recommend Ricky and his team at Elite pup training. Be committed and you could also have success with whatever your challenge might be. He is awesome!!! With Gratitude, Elise, Alex & H read more