We have waited wayyyy too long to post this review and I can confidently say even after 6 months training has stuck with my pups! Our pug Boba, who is 6 years old, had a huge issue with barking and reactivity. Before training, anytime there was a loud noise, another dog, or even a person just a few feet away from us, he would immediately start barking and getting worked up to the point where he would do that pug scream, and no amount of reassuring would help. Walks were stressful and we constantly felt on edge trying to manage his reactions. Working with Yasin made such a difference. He was incredibly patient and really took the time to explain why Boba was reacting the way he was and what we could do about it. Instead of just trying to stop the barking in the moment, he helped us understand how to work through the behavior step by step. Everything he taught us felt realistic and doable in everyday life, which made it so much easier to actually stick with. One of the biggest moments for us was when we took Boba and his sister with us on a trip to Joshua Tree. Before training, something like that would have been stressful and probably not even enjoyable. But because of everything we learned from Yasin, it ended up being such a pleasant vacation. At one point we even stood and ate at a restaurant for almost two hours with multiple dogs around us, some of them were even reactive, and Boba was such a model citizen the entire time. It honestly felt amazing to see the difference. Because of Yasin's training, we actually feel confident bringing our dogs on vacations now, which is something we never thought we'd be able to do. Boba is a completely different dog in the best way possible, and we also feel so much more confident as owners because we now have the tools to handle situations that used to feel overwhelming. If you have a reactive dog or feel overwhelmed with training, we definitely recommend working with Yasin. He really cares about the dogs and the owners, and it shows. read more

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Empire K9 Dog Training has been helping me train my dog, Blue. We've been working with Yasin since September 2025, and I couldn't be happier with Blue's progress. Blue was three years old when I adopted him from the shelter and had been there for two years, essentially his entire life. He had no formal training and several behavioral issues, and he was extremely reactive to other dogs. Yasin has been helpful and patient throughout the entire process. He has a positive attitude and genuinely cares about his clients and their dogs. I truly wish I had found him sooner. I will continue working with Yasin and Empire K9 Dog Training to help Blue for as long as needed. read more

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This review is long overdue, but I couldn't let more time pass without giving Yasin the recognition he truly deserves. We initially chose Yasin after a simple phone call to discuss our options for training our husky mix. At the time, we were overwhelmed and stressed every other trainer told us the same thing: start as early as possible or else. We were constantly warned about how difficult huskies are, how they're too high-energy, not eager to please, and how this breed has "ruined" people's lives. It was honestly anxiety inducing. Yasin's approach was completely different--and exactly what we needed. He calmly told us to let our dog be a puppy, to enjoy that stage with our boy, and to focus on building trust and bonding first. He explained that the behaviors we were worried about were normal and that training would come at the right time. That very first phone call lasted 45 minutes. I learned so much, and he didn't charge us a dime. His honesty, patience, and confidence immediately stood out. What makes Yasin exceptional is that his training is truly tailored to both you and your dog. He takes the time to understand your lifestyle, your goals, and what you want out of training. With his extensive knowledge of breeds and behavior, he then teaches you in a way that best fits your life always with a strong foundation in obedience training. You get out of the training exactly the amount of effort you put into it. The more effort and consistency you give, the more progress you'll see. Yasin is stern but has a very effective teaching style and was exactly what I needed. We started with 1 initial session when our dog was still a small puppy, then waited until he was about 8 months old to begin a 5 session training package. One of my favorite parts is the flexibility you schedule each session when you and your dog are ready. If you need more time to practice and reinforce what you've learned, you simply wait and schedule the next session when it makes sense. It's now been over a year and a half since our last session, and I still apply what Yasin taught us every single day. Because of this, we constantly receive compliments on how well-behaved our shepherd husky is he's incredible even off-leash. We can confidently take him anywhere, around anyone, and even around other animals and running prey. Yasin's training didn't just improve our dog's behavior it strengthened our bond and completely changed how I understand dog training. This has been one of the best investments of my life. It makes life easier, creates a deeper connection with your dog, and allows them to be more engaged with you and the world around them. I've referred Yasin countless times to friends, family, and colleagues, and even my neighbor recently took my advice and is absolutely loving the training. It's 100% worth it! Thank you truly Yasin! read more

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Yasin and Empire K9 is the absolute best! I have used this dog trainer for the last 10 years and he has been a life saver. As of most recently, I was in complete distress because I wasn't going to be able to keep my Rottweiler after she became full size and aggressive with my other dog. Yasin helped me gain control of my Rottweiler by setting boundaries and following simple commands. She is also 100% crate trained thanks to him, something I thought could not be done. I 100% recommended this business! Included is a picture of my other dogs that he trained as well. read more

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I have two Cane corso, Baloo and Leia. A little background story, I've had them since they were 8 weeks. I was afraid that they would get parvo, so I never took them out to socialize with people and other dogs. Baloo and Leia would bark all night and day, if a person walked or car drove by in front of my home, they would react. When I took them for a walk they would drag me. When anyone was walking their dog from across the street, my corso would explode. It got to the point that my wife wanted me to get rid of Baloo and Leia (my girls). I called Empire K9, Yasin. I remember the first day. Yasin ask me to bring out one of the girls. I choose Baloo, he asked why, i told him she was the most aggressive one. After meeting both of them Yasin told me and explained that Baloo was insecure not aggressive. Yasin has helped me so much that they no longer react to cars and people walking in front of my home. I can take both of them on a walk without them reacting to their surroundings. I can have conversation with others walking the street while Baloo and Leia in a seated and down position. We are still working on them getting less reactive with other dogs but as for their obedience training they are doing great! Yasin, Empire K9 is always on time polite and straightforward. He did not only help me with their obedience training but Yasin explained what to look for in Baloo and Leia posture to help correct them to any circumstance. I look forward continuing to work with Empire K9. read more

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When we found Yasin we had 2 golden retrievers that were fighting. The younger of the 2, Seamus, was attacking the older boy, Hudson. He was able to asses the situation and recommend a course of action. Now, there is harmony in the home again and both boys are more disciplined. I can't say thank you enough to Yasin. I highly recommend him for any dog behavioral issues or just basic training. read more

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Yasin was very communicative from the beginning. When my wife and I were researching dog trainers, he was one of the first people we called. He was understanding during our initial conversation, which made us feel comfortable moving forward with him. During the first home assessment with our pug, Boba, Yasin was clear and concise about what we needed to do as dog owners to set our dog up for success. That really stood out to us. Unlike some trainers we spoke with who wanted to board and kennel our dog for training, Yasin focused on teaching us how to properly work with Boba ourselves. We completed eight sessions, and the training helped not only our dog but also us as owners. The moment it all came together was when we took Boba to Joshua Tree and had breakfast at a restaurant with our dogs. Boba was calm and disciplined--it was night and day compared to before, when he would scream and whine. The values and structure Yasin taught us will stay with us long term. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and effective dog trainer. read more

I can't say enough good things about Yasin and the help he gave us with our dog, Jax. We were really struggling with aggression issues, and it had become stressful and overwhelming in our home. From the moment Jax met Yasin, it was like a switch flipped--he immediately went into training mode. Yasin has a calm but confident presence that dogs clearly respond to, and it made a huge difference right away. He worked with Jax both inside and outside of our home, showing us practical techniques that were effective and easy to follow. Not only did he help correct Jax's behavior, but he also taught us how to continue reinforcing that training on our own. We've already seen such a positive change, and I feel so much more confident handling my dog now. If you're dealing with behavioral issues or just want a well-trained dog, I highly recommend Yasin! read more

I have used Empire K9 for over 10 years. I do rescue and have fostered many dogs thru the years. I have had aggressive dogs, terrified dogs, difficult dogs, abused dogs, extremely fearful dogs. Yasin from Empire K9 has worked magic with these dogs. He was successful with each and every one of them. I am so thankful for his help and guidance. I highly recommend this company! We worked with Duke today. He is fearful of new things. Yasin was wonderful withhim read more

I hired Yasine to help me get my stubborn Frenchie to stop being so reactive. So far the sessions are going great! I look forward to finishing all of our sessions and coming out with a well-behaved pup. read more

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My wife and I rescued a Pitbull that seemed to be stubborn and have reactivity issues. After calling around other trainers, some who wouldn't even work with the dog because of his reactivity, Yasin not only walked me through things over the phone but also was honest about the best way to train the dog. I thought we were going to have to send him to boarding to get the extensive training he was going to need, but Yasin schedule a consultation with us at our home first. After speaking with us and meeting our dog, Yasin thought the best course of training would be 10 in home session over boarding the dogs. I was shocked with his offer because I know boarding would've cost more, but Yasin wasn't just about trying to make extra money, he wanted what was best for the dog and us. We did our 10 in home sessions and what a world of difference it has made. Not only is Yasin helping train the dog but he is showing you how to train to continue the learned behavior. Our dog is no longer reactive towards other dogs and people. And even waiting patiently on his "place" until release. Something I never thought I could teach that dog. The dog walks along side of me and does not pull anymore. He also doesn't jump at the front door and bark excessively when their is a visitor or delivery. I highly recommend Yasin for his honesty, knowledge, and professionalism. He was always on time at the house or even 5 mins early! read more

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Yasim came to our house for an interview with our puppy. He explained how he would remedy the situation that we were experiencing. After some suggestions he left. Followed his advice and so far so good. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him for any doggie issues read more

Amazing service and training skills! His level of expertise and care with dogs was obvious right away! Thank you for all of your guidance.

We found ourselves in a frustrating predicament when we rescued our second dog (adolescent GSD male) and already had a reactive dominant female GSD/husky mix. Our boy wanted to play nonstop and our girl would escalate to attacking him and occasionally drawing blood. We met a local trainer who recommended $3500 board and train for our girl and $1500 for private lessons for our boy after meeting them on leashes at a park. We didn't feel like it was the right option and wanted a second opinion. Yasin helped train my first GSD years ago and I was able to walk him off leash with perfect manners. Despite us being outside of his usual radius, he came to our home to evaluate their behavior in their usual environment. Yasin gave us guidance and confidence that we could foster a positive relationship between our pups. After a few weeks of implementing changes and putting effort into home training, they can coexist peacefully inside and are able to play safely. We owe Yasin our lives and could not be more grateful!! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, kind and well versed in reactive dog behaviors. He stayed consistent over many years and we could not be more lucky. read more

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Yasin is such an amazing trainer. He knows his stuff and handles our reactive pup very well. He's also patient and doesn't come off judgmental if we haven't done our homework he gave us to do with our dog. We'd recommend him to anyone looking for an honest, great and reliable dog trainer. read more

Dog handlers are firm but kind. My dog loves to go there. They give me valuable advice on all aspects of my lab. As a senior woman I appreciate that my dog can now go everywhere with me and she actually behaves. We stay in nice hotels and go to breweries without issue. read more

We brought our golden doodle to Yasin with some behavioral issues we had noticed since we first got him. He was very mischievous with problems counter surfing, resource guarding/aggression, etc. My husband and I were about to have a baby and knew we wanted to correct these behaviors while he was still a puppy before the baby arrived and so we did the private 1:1 training. Yasin began helping us to teach him the core obedience concepts and then focused on the specific issues we were facing once our dog knew the basics of obedience. This training made a HUGE difference in our pup and after consistency, we've noticed all of these behavior issues go away and he is amazing with our baby! read more

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After trying another training facility, my 4 month old golden-doodle puppy's, Ruby, behavior became much worse. Feeing hopeless and in tears, I called Yasin and explained our situation. He was able to scheduled an evaluation appointment within a few days. I was immediately impressed with his with his training plan. After our first lesson and practicing the commands at home, Ruby's behavior changed significantly. Yasin knowledge, training methods and insight to dog behavior is remarkable. During each lesson, he made sure I knew exactly how to practice the commands at home. Empire K9 Training has made Ruby a friendly, loving WELL trained dog!! read more

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If you care about your dog, go to Yasin @ Empire K9. He has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. Yasin will speak to you like a friend and lay things out in a way that anyone can understand. He will help you find solutions and training that fit your lifestyle​ and will cater his training program to help you on the journey between you and your best friend (your dog). He does not just teach your dog how to behave or do tricks, he teaches YOU how to train your own dog so that even if you move away, or your training sessions end, you will know a tried and true method to train your personal dogs for the rest of your lives. Yasin has helped in training all of my dogs, and has helped so that I can integrate my Doberman, Hades into my everyday life. I can take my dog into a classroom with 80 other people, and tell him to lie down and he won't move a muscle for over 3 hours. This is a dog that can chew through his crate, opens doors on his own, and eat your face off, and is one of the most high strung dogs I have owned. (This includes multiple Malinois.) Yasin has changed the lives of many people and dogs in the Inland Empire and beyond. So whether you want a seasoned decoy for protection work, a trainer to help you with your new puppy, or someone to help you change some behavioral issues with your older dog; Yasin is your guy. read more

I just finished my evaluation with Yasin!! He is the absolute best trainer I've met and I've been to a few trainers!! I would totally recommend him to friends and family! I never thought my five-year-old German Shepherd would welcome a new puppy to our family but Yasin has given me so much hope and confidence!! I am looking forward to working with him!! read more

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Yasin, is the BEST dog trainer hands down!! After thousands of dollars, after my dog threw my back out twice from pulling when she would see a dog, after paying for dog fight vet bills, and after Genesis' 3rd dog trainer told me that my dog would always be agressive with dogs, I decided to call Yasin. After the FIRST session Genesis' learned how to mind her manners atound other dogs. I loved the results so much that I decided to make Yasin Genesis' dog trainer. Now I was finally able to bring my other dog home and him and Genesis are good pals. Trust me when I say CALL Yasin! read more

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I have been working with Empire K9 Training for over 5 years with several dogs on a mix of obedience and personal protection. Yasin puts the animal first to ensure safety and health are of the utmost priority. He is patient and has taught me how to most effectively work with my dogs both at home and out in various settings. In addition, one of my dogs is very fearful and reactive, Yasin has helped me develop the foundational skills of how to build a trusting relationship with my dog to help him build confidence safely. 10 stars if possible!! I feel like a walking advertisement and tell everyone asking for dog training to call Yasin! read more

I adopted a 2 year bull terrier that had probably no training or boundaries in her life. Her behavior was getting more and more problematic towards other dogs (she had HUGE fits when she saw another dog on leash). It was becoming increasingly embarrassing and I was at the point I was avoiding situations or going out with her all-together. When she growled at a man in a crowded area one night, that was the last straw for me. I contacted Yasin and he was able to get me booked for an appointment ASAP. Yasin really knows what he's doing. I was astonished that my stubborn girl was actually downing when I asked her to (or listening to me at all, lol). Yasin even came out to my house and helped her pass a group of dogs in my neighborhood that were particularly difficult for her. I can now take my girl for a walk in our neighborhood without having my arm ripped out of the socket or an embarrassing episode unraveling. I've learned how to regain control of her if she gets too overwhelmed by another dog's presence; and that's the most important thing for me, that I know how to utilize the training (bc let's face it, I'm in training too). I took her to petsmart, a street fair, and the town of Idyllwild after about 2 months of working with Yasin and I couldn't believe how well-behaved my girl was being (she was better behaved than the other dogs there!!!) She's no longer super-reactive to other dogs we come across on leash; I no longer have to be embarrassed taking her in public :) read more

I hired Yasin at the recommendation of some trusted San Bernardino City Shelter volunteers. We did an obedience, basic training and socialization program for my foster Chelsea. She's a pit/staffy with anxiety and dog aggression issues. After a few months of training she learned her basic commands, recall and also how to remain calm around passing dogs. I brought my other adopted pit to a few classes as well.. she LOVED it and now they both know basic commands and manners around other dogs and humans. If your dog is having problems this is the guy to call... He is the "go-to" trainer for several Dog Rescue Organizations in the Inland Empire. He is really there for the dogs and 100% committed. read more

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I was having trouble dealing with our Golden Retriever puppy and after he knocked my husband to the ground, breaking his hip, my daughter found this site. We had eight private lessons. When I went to the first lesson, I knew that the purpose of these was to train/teach ME, not the dog. Yasin was incredibly patient and kind, showing me what to do, how to do it, and practicing during the lessons. The homework was to keep practicing. Our dog is not perfect, but he no longer jumps on people, bolts out the door, pulls (very much) when we walk. I take him outside without scouting the area to make sure there is no one nearby. The lessons were hard, as was the practice, but the outcome has been wonderful. We continue to walk around the block (something I couldn't do before this) as we practice the obedience skills. Thanks to Yasin, our dog no longer controls me. read more

I am so very happy I found Empire K9 and the amazing Trainer YASIN!!!.......WE are now on our 7session with my 8 month old German Shepherd puppy Jax!!!!!! Yasin is extremely smart,Kind and soft spoken when working with my dog. I got the honor of meeting his beautiful dog in action!.He brought his dog to one of our sessions to use as a distraction. Wow!! IF you want to see some incredible training And bonding, we'll you now know who to call. Yasin even asked his dog to "fix it", when not seating properly.. AMAZING!!!!!! I just cannot say enough wonderful things about Yasin and how much his training has helped my dog Jax100% and myself As well. Thankyou So much Yasin of Empire K9!!!!! read more

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This place is worth every penny and then some! Took my at the time 6 month old doberman puppy here and he came out a scholar. From a big puppy who would jerk me around to a dog I love walking, in just weeks - Yasin is the real dog whisper. The proof is the picture! Yes, that's my 8 month old crazy doberman puppy "placing" in Lowe's while I shopped. It's been almost a month since our last lesson and the basics we needed are solid. Hallelujah read more

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Yasin is a phenomenal trainer! He is working with my 11 month old English Mastiff. He is very professional and takes time to get to know your pet and your families needs! After the first session, my dog did a 180. I couldn't even get down the driveway for a walk without my dog jumping on me and barking at every person that went by. He was very intimidated and became very protective. After one session my dog is able to walk with me with confidence! Yasin is the new dog whisperer. He is so gentle and kind with my baby! I am so grateful to have the pleasure of working with Yasin! read more

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My dog did the 30 day board and train with Yasin and he did an excellent job! He does so well on his walks, so easy to control and he is very responsive. And he doesn't jump on us or on the bed which is great. I'm very happy with what was accomplished and I highly recommend Yasin. He knows what he's doing. Also, don't forget to work with your dog and remain consistent to keep them on track. read more

Yasin is a great and patient trainer. We currently have our Belgian Malinois in training and he is doing amazing with Yasin's guidance. We highly recommend Empire K9. read more

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I have a pit bull who I thought needed behavior modification training because of her growing aggression towards people, but as it turned out all she (and I) needed was Yasin's expert guidance. Yasin is very professional, KNOWS what he is doing, and his pricing is very fair. After five private lessons with him, my girl is sooooo much better. She obeys commands and is much more relaxed around people. On those hot days when her classes were scheduled, he even offered to come to my house for her training. Amazing!! He demonstrated different techniques to use and was always consistent and patient. I live in Lancaster and he is definitely worth the 1 1/2 hour drive. Would do it all over again. I highly recommend Yasin for any breed of dog and their owner. What a great find!! read more

Yasin is absolutely amazing I got my first Belgian Malinois (Scarlett ) a year ago and he helped me train her for obedience as she is on the nervous side so no bite work. We just got our second malinois (Riggs) you better believe Yasin will be training him as well hope we can do bite work and protection with him!!! He is awesome with all dogs. He also helps me out whenever I call him with any concerns about my dogs behavior he is very responsive , helpful and professional. read more

We just had our first evaluation with Yasin and already our German Shepherd Ryder has become more obedient. We are looking forward to our sessions to come! read more

I recently finished the basic training program with my 8 month old Rottweiler. With Yasin's knowledge and training method, we made unbelievable progress. Family members and co-workers are shocked at what she has learned in 5 weeks. I have already recommended EMPIRE K-9 to several people and will continue to do so. read more

After going through several trainers and years of trying to get my rescue Pitbull to be able to be around other dogs, we finally found the trainer that had the methods and plan to give Chance and our family, a better quality of life. Yasin developed a custom behavior modification program that transformed an extremely dog- aggressive pet to one that can know be stable and respectful of others. I highly recommend Empire K9 for all levels of training of any breed. read more

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I have recently completed a basic obedience package and it has done wonders for my dog. I am now signed up for personal protection package. I have a pure bred american pitbull, rednose, with high drive. Going through these sessions have helped me take control of my dog and have taught me how to properly train a dog with high drive. I started seeing a difference after the first session ! During the training sessions, its not just about training your dog, it is also about training you. You take the knowledge and then train your dog on your own throughout the week. I have learned a lot about training dogs in such a short time, and I am looking forward to working more with Empire K9. I'd recommend Empire K9 to anyone with any type of dog, you will see results! read more

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Awesome training. Yasin knows what he's doing and he even does before and after videos to show the level of progress a dog csn make its like night and day. You get exactly what is advertised and then some. He's straight forward and doesn't waste your time. He takes the time to explain, demonstrate and encourage. It's not just about the dog, the owner has to be on board 100% for training to be successful . Honest business that truly wants to see your dog have a happier better quality of life read more

Aggressive dogs are welcomed here. We were the owners that ran to the other side of the street to avoid the embarrassment of our dog losing her mind, everytime she encountered another person or dog. We were the owners that were always apologizing to friends and family, for our dogs aggressive behavior. Locking her away to avoid scaring everyone. We even tried a dog trainer, after a few weeks we realized that trainer was afraid of our dog. So we gave up, until our dog tried to chase down a delivery person. Enter, Yasin. Yasin is not afraid. We started with his private classes, which were great. We noticed improvement, almost immediately. After a few private classes, he said we should bring her to the next group class. We were extremely concerned, group class, with people and other dogs?!? It went great, our dog wasn't particularly great, but it was definitely the right time to raise the difficulty. So, here we are a few months later, we can walk right by another dog, with no reaction. Why did we wait so long? read more

I reached out to Yasin to get some obedience training for my Rottweiler Coco, and I was definitely impressed by the level of professionalism and knowledge Yasin displayed only after training for 30 minutes. Even after one session of training I felt much better handling my dog thanks to the techniques Yasin helped us work on. Hands down the best dog training I've seen in the Inland Empire. read more

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Literally the best dog trainer ever! Whatever your dogs issues are he can fix it. Human aggression? No problem dog aggression? Walk in the park. Resource guarding? What resource guarding. After enrolling your dog on his program you will feel like you have a brand new dog. Simple puppy problems? Yasin will have your pup acting well mannered in a matter of a couple sessions not months. He has turned all my dogs from tiny Satan's to respectful members of society. If your dogs not getting trained by Yasin then you're doing it wrong. read more