Effective dog training! Staff was very good at communicating and educating us on the different commands.

We were supposed to send our dog here and during the initial "sales pitch" e collar use was never brought up until we saw it in the contract and we were assured it was just if necessary and not their only means of training. Everything sounded great and we gave a $1500 deposit. Later on I talked to a couple of people who had horrible experiences with this company and no longer felt comfortable sending our dog to them. When we called to see if we could even get a partial refund it was a straight NO and the manger was very rude and would not let you talk unless you tried to talk over her! So they kept our hard earned money even though we had legitimate concerns and weren't happy about their salesman being misleading about how their training works. read more

We love bringing our Mini Goldendoodle fur baby Flora here for her "spa days"! She always is returned to us looking and smelling amazing. Katy is her groomer and we will go to no one else! She is the best! read more

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Daniel did and amazing job with my frenchie Rocko. Things I did not think was possible and all new dog even my neighbors noticed the difference..at pickup he was able to follow all commands with little effort And when I got him home it did take a little more effort but he got it it's always a work in training and we need to do our part which I understand so far completely happy with the training and Daniel compassion for the dogs really showed with rocko and rocko was even excited to see him on the follow up visit..if your dog unruly don't delay take them in you won't be disappointed and ask for Daniel. Randy read more

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We took our dog Neo to Epic Dog Academy after weighing multiple options. He had severe separation anxiety and was a very challenging pup due to being extremely stubborn and energetic. We were hopeful when we found them based on the program curriculum that they have in place. The end result that we were hoping for was a much better behaved pup but with the same personality. As humans we went through training as well to bring Neo home. I cannot thank them enough for the progress that both Neo and my husband and I have seen. Not only os he much better behaved, but they have helped us to identify distractions, potential outbursts, and also how to get Neo through them. They are all kind and loving with the pups and it is obvious that Neo loves them. Thank you Olivia and Vince especially for your patience with Neo and all that you do!!! Run don't walk your pup to Epic Dog Academy. I have done my research and they are definitely the best!!!! read more

Staff was helpful friendly and very knowledgeable of dog training Daniel was very thorough in showing us how to use the training tools at home Vince was great too and helped us hone our at home skills while paying us a visit in Beaumont Happy with the way our dog Ranger came out of his training Recommend them HIGHLY read more

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I have nothing but incredibly high praise for Epic Dog Academy. My Bonham, an American Staffordshire Terrier/Chow mix, needed help with aggression, reactivity, and overall confidence. I needed to be trained on how to work properly with him. From the moment we did our consultation, I knew this was the right place. He did 2 and 1/2 weeks of board and train. We have done our first home visit with the amazing Megan, and soon will be doing group classes. They gave me the right tools to use and showed me how to properly use them. They have listened to me, answered any questions, and make me feel like we all want Bonham to succeed. Thank you Megan, Helena, Jacob, Angel and Deane! You are all superheroes! read more

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Nicest people , great training center. Vince was very responsive. I was under the impression that they do dog training and use the E collar only as needed. Went I returned to pick up my foster dog. She looked unhappy. I texted my daughter and said the dog looked miserable. Then I put it together, they use the E collar for the entire training. Sit, heel, all commands are E collar driven. No wonder she looked miserable. At the end of the day we put her in her kennel and she became very aggressive with our cats. I was surprised. She has never done that before. We stopped the E collar to she how she was in the morning. It's two days now and she's calmed down with the cats and playing with our other dogs. Without the E Collar, she doesn't follow through with commands. I have another trainer in Sacramento, Uncle Mattie, who spends three weeks for a trained dog without the E collar. So I know it can be done. With such a nice guy like Vince, I hoped for a different outcome. I was ignorant, I had no idea there were places that were E Collar only trainers, I was told it was last resort. Not the foundation. And that's where we part ways. I like the people and the facility but not the E Collar. I was told to keep the collar on and use it over the next four months. It is the same method as the SHICK CENTER in the 1970's to stop smoking. Anyhow for me personally, this is not the style of training that I'll put future dogs through. I feel bad for this one because I was trying to do the right thing for her in the future. I will send her to places that use little or no the color and as soon as she's ready I'm sending her to another trainer, so I can put her out for adoption. In all fairness to EPIC ACADEMY DOG TRAINERS, I have not lodged a complaint to them. The reason is I don't want to argue or debate. E Collar should not be 98% shock collar. I was disappointed and regret my choice. Others may disagree but this is my take on it, and I stand by it. Even though the people were nice. read more

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We brought our miniature schnauzer in for grooming and Maddie was amazing. She did exactly what we asked and was so nice to work with. Vince came out for a free training consult and was so helpful and knowledgeable about the benefits of a program. He took the time to listen and understand our dog. Thank you EDA for being an all around amazing company to work with. read more

I take my dogs to get groomed here with Katie and she's amazing! Highly recommend it..! read more

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I had my dog, Piper, go through EDAs on-leash training program. She has been doing so well since graduating, I can't say enough positive things about her trainer, Grace! EDAs commitment to positive reinforcement training and constant contact with the dog parents throughout the program is wonderful. I was anxious about my dog being away for 12-13 days, but there were consistent photo deliveries and progress updates to keep me informed! read more

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Everything from start to finish went smoothly. They communicated everything clearly and made the process easy. They are extremely knowledgeable and caring. I loved getting the updates, pictures, and videos while my dog was in the board and train program. My puppy responded well and learned a lot. I thought Olivia, one of the owners, was so professional and calm and understanding when she answered all my anxious mom questions. I also appreciated how well she addressed peoples' comments on Yelp reviews. Very professional. I loved the trainer Kyonia (sp). She was obviously very knowledgeable and patient and kind. Loved her personality too. I can't say enough good things about this company. I will also be boarding my puppy in a couple weeks and they will do some refresher training while she's there. I highly recommend Epic Dog Academy. read more

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We take our mini Aussie, Puka, to Epic for doggy day care every once in a while. She loves the people at Epic! Everyone is so sweet to our girl and she gets so excited to see them. We also just got her groomed today and she looks so perfect! The groomer, Katie, was super nice and we were impressed with her work! read more

If anyone is looking for an amazing dog groomer, I highly recommend Epic Dog Grooming! Rachel came to our house and is literally a Master Groomer. My boy has never looked so handsome. She really went above and beyond. And the owners are amazing and always make sure we are happy with their service. It's been a journey trying to find a reliable groomer. read more

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Everything from beginning to end. No hidden agendas, no hidden surprises. The staff were all so helpful and friendly. They were quick to respond to any concerns. Bella definitely came back a dog with training. read more

This place is great! The trainers are dedicated and very patient with all dogs. The after care is amazing, they have a group class every two weeks where you also get trained on how to instruct your dog along with a refresher for your dog. I highly recommend this place. read more

Very knowledgeable and understanding of all breeds. Our trainer, Jean has been so helpful in providing us the right training for our Cane Corso. We see a huge difference. read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND EPIC DOG ACADEMY! My husband rescued an 9 month old lab/husky who is FULL of energy, lovable but literally tore apart anything in her eye sight. She grew fast and became very difficult for me to walk on my own (She'd walk me). I had reached out to several dog training companies, Epic Dog Academy promptly returned my call, answered my questions and scheduled a consultation. The consultant came out to meet us and our Lab, Zara. Explained their process and what we could expect. Honestly I was nervous at first at the thought of her being gone for two weeks, but all the trainers were so kind and reassuring. We got videos and text updates on Zara's progress which we looked forward to. Graduation day came for Zara and her trainer Kyonia met with our family to teach us how to handle Zara. It was AMAZING! Today Zara listens on command, she walks beside me without pulling me and she no longer tears things up. We look forward to our group meetups to continue our education as a family. We are so grateful for our trainer Kyonia and the team at Epic Dog Academy! read more

We have brought both our pitty dogs to epic dog for training and just recently brought our mini dachshund pup to get trained there as well because of the great experience we had the first time. I cannot say enough good things about this training program. From the consult to the training and follow up training after. Everyone is very professional and knowledgeable in what they do. Our dachshund was not leash trained and extremely distracted whenever he was outside and could not take him anywhere public because of his constant barking. But after 2 weeks with the trainer, Erin, working with him at EDA our pup's behavior completely changed. She was able to guide us in how to keep up with his training at home and now he's calm and focused in public which is very hard for this breed in general. It's incredible how much progress he's made from where he started. I didn't think I would ever be able to take him out to public places and now I feel more comfortable in doing so. read more

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I just adopted a GSD puppy aka land shark and was not prepared to deal with the constant nipping, biting, and rough play. I was seriously stressed about my ability to keep Farrah until I had an initial assessment with Patrick from Epic Academy. Farrah completed the 2 week board and training which made an immense difference in her behaviors and my ability to handle them. Jesslyn made a home visit after Farrah came back home to help us both with our new training. We attend the bi-weekly group training held in a large park with a large and varied group of other dogs and owners. It is taught by Vince and his direct and professional approach is very beneficial. I learn something new at every group. If I use them for doggy daycare, training is reinforced. We still have on/off leash training planned and I am looking forward to it. Olivia is also very helpful and knowledgeable regarding training needs and dog behavior. Sound investment read more

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Daniel was great! He was very informative and helpful. My dog Gus had a problem with doorbells and knocking, Daniel came in and corrected this within minutes! We went over all of our concerns, and he had answers for everything. Very happy with out at home visit! Epic Dog Academy really is the best! read more

We sent our 1.5 year old Sheepadoodle Teddy to Epic Dog Academy and couldn't be happier with the results! Before EDA, he was well behaved at home, but we were having pretty significant issues out on walks. He would pull on the leash, react to other dogs and people, to the point that we were avoiding going out when we knew there would be triggers. Now that he is trained with the e collar, he is able to go anywhere! I would say his behavior is 75% better on its own, but now when he reacts (or hopefully before he reacts) we can command "off" and he will always respond to the collar. Now I feel comfortable taking him to the beach, being around other dogs and being in crowded places. He still needs some reinforcement and continued training, but he knows how to communicate! Shout out to our awesome trainer Kelson who drove all the way out to Anaheim in rush hour traffic for our home follow up. Thank you!! So glad we picked EDA read more

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I was referred here by another groomer. My puppy is 15 weeks old (labradoodle) when she was groomed, made the Appointment in May. I stated she was a puppy. Clarified it would be her first groom ever. No problem. Groomer is done. I ask if she was good and I get a passive aggressive No. then tells me it took an hour to calm her down. Asks me if I touch her legs and tells me she is aggressive. Apparently, she bit her. Again, we are dealing with a 15 week puppy that is teething and I clarified all of this before making my appointment. My dog is NOT aggressive. I had a husky that bit me. This is a puppy that's new to sounds. I carry my dog like a baby. So yea I would say I touch her legs. Then asks me if she is the queen of the house. Well my two dogs passed in the last 8 months so yea I would say she is. Then asks if she is spoiled. Why does this matter for you to cut and bathe my dog? I then was charged $10 more than the "high" quote. Probably was charged for the bite. Fine. That's fair. Then tells me if she doesn't look good it's because she was difficult. I will try a new groomer for my PUPPY. read more

Epic Academy trainers transformed our high energy puppy into the well behaved joy we had hoped to be around. No more jumping, biting and digging! We tried on-line self training, but couldn't duplicate the intensive training sessions by the hands on Epic Academy training professionals, like Grace. The in-home follow up was very helpful as well. We are very pleased with our investment in the 2 week Epic Academy on-leash training/boarding session. read more

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Please avoid at all costs!! If I could give zero starts I would in a heartbeat. Spent 5k for full and complete training, off leash included we were guaranteed a fully broken dog. We got the text to pick her up, when the trainer brought her out to show us what she learned first thing he said was "she's a stubborn one" ... yea she's one and a half so show us what you professional trainers trained her to do (lol) she didn't even listen to sit .. my husband and I quickly lost hope and just wanted to get her home. We weren't even shown any of her "off leash training" which made us connect the dots. She was never trained, she wore an E-Collar for 13 days and who knows what else went on. She came back skinnier, still untrained and aggressively scared of us and other dogs she's been around her whole life. We complained and were (professionally) told to kick rocks it's up to us now to keep up their "training", how can we keep something up that wasn't done?! We both work full time, the point of sending her to training school is to get what we were guaranteed, what they flaunt all over their website - results! **EDIT/ADD ON IN RESPONSE** Whether or not I was recommended to attend this academy, my experience stands as stated. It's unfortunate, because yes being referred we had high hopes. Posting a third party's personal information when completely unrelated to my review is quite inappropriate. My husband had one missed call/voicemail from your team asking how the training was. Seeing as there was NO training done, there was nothing to be said. We were very upset about loosing our money to you, so I called your facility to see what we could do and I was sent to voicemail, I then emailed your team my issues and was in short, told oh well. It was after my attempts to get a hold and work something out with your team I disputed the charge on my cc. It's 5 grand! The dispute took place in September/October, you took our payment in full without even seeing the place in July, and the training was early August. So curious to know where your side comes from that I disputed a charge that day. I have the receipts if you'd like to see them. If my dog came back terrified, skinnier, and untrained, why would I feel comfortable sending her back?! Especially after word spreads that we were unhappy the first time, I could only imagine the treatment my dog would get sending her back. And your facility is a 3 hour drive from us, that's how impressed we were and wanted to give your training a shot. I apologize our experience did not match who we were recommended by, but my experience is what it was. You guys rave about you guaranteeing results no matter the dog, unfortunately I did not receive that guarantee. read more

Epic Dog Academy (EDA) was a very good experience and result. Three individuals to highlight are: Vincent guided us to the correct program for each of our dogs. Olivia spent a good amount of time as a dedicated trainer for consistency for our boarded dog to experience. Daniel was simply amazing!!! He came for our in-home follow-up and helped empower us to continue reinforcement and consistency to with our pet. The best part was all of the nuanced and very tailored advice by Daniel based on our dog's behaviors. The pro-tips were very effective. Daniel has formal education in animal training and it shines. Our 2nd dog did in-home training only and Daniel produced a great result with her despite not being boarded. ** If I had to only give one piece of advice, make sure you ask for Daniel as your home trainer. ** Epic was a successful program for our dogs both boarded and in-home only, and we can recommend them. They build a good foundation for your pet. It does cost, but we felt it was a good investment. Our only bummer was not getting a certificate like we see others have gotten during the same period we had our training. We didn't get any of the videos like other dogs on intake or go-home. We're sad about that. read more

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Thank you EDA for helping us with our Ollie (Oliver) we are very pleased and very happy with the results. Of course, training doesn't end the last day of basic training, it begins! Thank you Jean and thank you trainers. Ollie had a blast at his first group class. read more

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Hello ! Just wanted to thank you guy and Arturo again for having Luna and taking care of her Please let Arturo or who ever was in charge of feeding Miss Luna Thanks, Luna looks great, She got bigger and put on some weight Also that they did an Excellent job Training her and correcting the issues that we were having. We love the way she looks is and obeying now and in just a week ! Amazing I definitely recommend Epic Dog Academy They are very professional and knowledgeable. You can see that they love Dogs and it shows in how they treat them. read more

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Epic Dog Academy is the BEST. We had an extremely reactive and excited beagle. Our beagle, Thor, needed some serious training and we didn't know where to start. Thors excitement and aggression to other dogs, cars, bikers, etc. was so bad that we couldn't even take him on long walks or let him go outside due to a fear of attacking someone or something. We had a consultation with EDA, and Thor decided to bark the entire time and run throughout the building. We were hopeless and had no idea how to handle our beloved beagle. The staff were so kind even during the consultation and set us up on a finance plan. We brought Thor to EDA for the aggression camp. They kept him for 2.5 weeks and when we got him back it was a completely different dog. He was still the same cuddly dog but way more obedient. Even our friends and family noticed how much better he was! They are amazing, we wanted to socialize our upstairs neighbor dog with Thor but was unsure how and they taught us how and came out to our house to do so. We are so appreciative of everything EDA has done for Thor. It's an investment but it was so worth the relief of anxiety and fear. read more

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Maddie groomed my dog today & i was nervous since it was my first visit here. I've had bad experiences at other grooming establishments so I wasn't sure what to expect. But customer service as well as the grooming was AMAZING! my dog feels, looks and smells great . Will definitely be coming back :) thank you Maddie , i hope you get to see my dog next time as well read more

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Thank you EDA!!!! Enrolled her in doggy bootcamp since I just didn't have time to train her. During the two weeks we missed her and was curious as to how she was doing. We got updates and photos through out the week so that helped ease my mind as she is my baby girl. Mochi did a complete 180! Everyone that comes over now can see a huge different. Thank you Daniel for the one on one training before taking her home. He was very thorough with all the information and in home session. It's the little notes and take away for me that helps me continue to train her everyday. read more

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For $4k it wasn't worth it. They even missed a couple sessions and never made it up. I was even told they would take my dog to their facility once it was finished, but that never happened. I was promised my dog would be able to sit across from a dog and not be reactive. My dog is still very dog reactive. The e collar didn't work so they tried prong which seemed to help slightly but he is still very reactive and doesn't help much when he sees another dog. I was the one that taught my dog how to sit. I feel like the e collar and prong collar are harsh for dogs. It was hard to make to group classes because of where the classes were located. The team is nice, but wish I would have done more research. read more

My husband and I purchased two cane corso puppies and knew we had to have them well trained given how large we expected them to be. We reviewed several companies, and decided to go with Epic. It was one of the best decisions we've made for our new additions. First, they come to your house and do puppy assessments. I appreciated that. I ask a lot of questions and Vince took the time to answer each one in detail. Next, we wanted our pups trained in a language other than English. EDA was 100% simply amazing about that. I remember the first night of training camp. Meghan - our trainer - contacted me about words for praise and feedback she needed, but did not have. Instead of defaulting to English, she took the time and follow through to make sure the training we sought was the training we received, covering the anticipated, the unanticipated, and all points in between. Further, the training course itself was amazing. I'm not a helicopter mom, but dropping off your new babes for two weeks isn't easy. Epic made sure I knew we could call or come in at any time. We visited once. Our puppies were so happy, and so well cared for, that we left extremely confident in our choice of not just training, but placing our babies in a safe and loving environment. The staff was extremely responsive to our single concern: our puppies were sharing a room, and we preferred they be housed separately. One request and Meghan was all over that. When bedtime was at hand, she made sure to reach out by text to confirm that she had seen to their separation and would make sure they remained separate for the duration of the training. We picked up two very happy dogs two weeks later. I've never had my dogs professionally trained and did not know what to expect. I thought they would be like dogs in the movies. They weren't, but I realized that was ridiculous. What I learned next was what sold me for good on - let's be honest - Epic's hefty price tag. Anyone can train a dog, especially with two weeks of concerted effort. It's training the *people* that's the deal breaker. Epic was clear: the puppies completed their bootcamp with flying colors. We could see that they had strong foundations for a host of commands. But their success depended on us, and our success depended on Epic. They immediately set up training US on how to train them. They recorded our pick up session so we could refer to it at home. They walked us through how to consistently reinforce what they'd just spent the last two weeks learning. They gave us a general training schedule with broad daily objectives. They provided a list of commands, with descriptions to help us with training consistency. They watched us train the pups and corrected OUR performance. Then, they set an appointment for a home visit to watch us train our pups in their home environment. Again, we were evaluated and our work with the puppies affirmed or corrected. They set a schedule for us to attend two trainings a month with the pups where we could train under guidance and with other pup families. We had access to instant feedback to avoid developing bad training habits. They were available immediately for questions outside of our classes as well. And they made it clear that this was a long-term commitment, and that they would be there every step of the way. We have yet to go anywhere with our pups - and we take them EVERYWHERE - where someone does not comment how well-behaved they are. Those movie dogs I mentioned above? We're halfway there already. This has been an incredible experience and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat. It's an amazing feeling to know you have support for the duration and their work with not just the pups but with us shows. We could not be happier and have already recommended Epic to dozens of friends and curious observers. You can find an example of how well our pups respond here, when they are just barely 16 weeks old: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYHg4gkhomJ/ Sorry about the length here. I'm sharing the details I would want to know if I was facing a big investment. If you are serious about training your pet, Epic is a must. Great staff, great work, great follow through, great communication, great puppy training, great owner training, great support community. All pros, no cons, and we can't thank Epic enough. read more

Have used them for years and have been happy with the service. This time around I got serious sticker shock. $230 for two dogs washed? I have been paying $100 less then that for years. So I had to find another mobile dog groomer today. $160 for 2 dogs. I have referred many people to Epic over the years. Im going to have to let all of them know of the price increase. But if price is not an issue I would highly recommend this company. Unfortunately, I can not justify the price so I will be using someone one else in the future. read more

We are so thankful to Olivia, Vince and their EPIC team of trainers! Our crazy boy has learned so much! After he graduated, we were still having trouble with his heel and place commands. One of his trainers (Meghan) came for a home visit and worked with us a bit. She reccomended a cot instead of the fluffy bed we had for him, he's all about it now...and he heels! He's only part way through his training program and he's already doing so well. We can't believe the progress he's made and can't wait for him to get even better. Thank you EDA for giving us the tools to help Monty be his best. read more

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Marc did such a great job with my golden doodle. She was matted and had to shave her down but promised me he would keep her tail and face fluffy. And I couldn't be happier! She looks so great and she was so excited after the appointment and not nervous or scared. He was very informative on what he was going to do with her and after care, which I greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for accommodating my dog with care. Would totally recommend! read more

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The team at Epic is just that..a team . I sent my puppy to training and got back a new dog. I got a little lax and Alice took advantage . Today I went back for refresher course. I had the undivided attention of a trainer and both owners. Alice got back into the rules quickly. I needed little more training You will be happy with these professionals . I highly recommend Epic Dog Academy. They guarantee their training read more

They took my 2 dogs , Bandit and Cosmo, and turned them into almost perfect gentlemen. They are thorough in their training as are they to help you at home when needed. Vincent, Olivia and Megan along with the rest of the staff are so very caring and want us and our dogs to be successful. Thank you all. read more

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Best Dog academy in the game! it's beyond a game changer! Vince and his team killed it on the training for my Rottweiler. People are always complementing and asking where I took Diesel for training because how well mannered he is. His off leash commands are on point. Thank you Epic Dog Academy!! read more

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It was the hardest decision to make to send our 2 Frenchie's to Epic Dog Academy just knowing they would be gone for 2 weeks. I appreciated the daily updates on their progress and behavior... In the end it was one of the best decisions we made, we saw a huge difference the first day home in their behavior and manners and that was our goal. We appreciate the staff with all the love and continuous support they gave to our sweet babies.... Now it's our turn to learn and teach theses Sweet babies.... Special shout out to Oliva, Vincent, Helena, Lailynn, Jacob and Megan read more

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