We got a reactive dog (Nacho) from a shelter a few years ago and had consistently struggled with…read moretaking him out because of how he would consistently focus on reacting to other dogs. We'd consulted with many trainers in the Bay Area with stellar reviews and were essentially told that Nacho was a lost cause and he'd never get along with other dogs and couldn't be trusted to be off-leash. It led to us being constantly stressed out whenever we'd take him out on walks and also limit where we could travel with him due to his reactivity. Finally we'd consulted with Brent and he'd mentioned that he didn't think Nacho would be "untrainable". We were skeptical due to the past experiences after consulting with other trainers but we trusted Brent and after 3 weeks, Nacho is like a brand new dog that's incredibly well behaved and much easier to manage. We are absolutely blown away by how Brent was quickly able to train him and even were told that Nacho wasn't particularly difficult. Nacho's quality of life will forever be incredibly improved because he can now experience so much more of the outside with us and we will know exactly how to maintain his training and feel confident in our abilities to control him. If you need your dog trained, reach out to Brent.

We adopted our dog Tala after she was fostered and trained by Brent at Ace Dog Training, and we…read moretruly cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible transformation he made possible. When Brent found Tala, she was in a heartbreaking situation--essentially feral and abandoned by the side of a highway, just days away from being euthanized. Thanks to Brent's dedication and expertise, she not only got a second chance at life, but she became the most well-behaved and gentle dog we've ever met. Tala is a Husky-Samoyed mix, and from the moment we brought her home, it was clear she had been given an amazing foundation. She walks like a dream--both on and off leash--has zero reactivity, and greets every person and animal she encounters with calm friendliness. She's completely potty and crate trained, follows commands effortlessly, and doesn't jump or vocalize unnecessarily. She's also wonderfully affectionate and incredibly food motivated, which makes bonding with her a joy. What amazes us most is how Brent managed to shape her behavior so thoughtfully without dulling her spirit. Tala still has all the bright, clever, loving traits that make her such a unique and special companion. She's seamlessly become part of our family, and we truly can't imagine life without her. Brent is nothing short of a miracle worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend Ace Dog Training to anyone looking to adopt or train a dog with kindness, skill, and heart. Thank you, Brent, for giving Tala--and us--such a beautiful new beginning.

Fantastic experience with gentle touch. They were caring and patience with our big pittie boy. Gave…read moreus lots of great training tips that we are still using! They are true to their name -- gentle with lots of praise for pups. Would 100% recommend.

Gentle Touch has awesome trainers/ class instructors and wonderful programs! They use only…read morepositive training methods and have something for everyone, from basic puppy socialization to competitive dog sports. Reasonable fees also support a non-profit organization that provides service dogs! My young dog has been a regular since she was a puppy and loves everyone there. She is so excited every time we arrive for a class or competition.

We love escaping from the hustle and bustle of LA to the Central Coast for a few days. We always…read morebring our energetic Springer Spaniel along, and he's thrilled to have a break from his usual time with Mom and Dad to embark on a fun doggie adventure with William! He always returns home tired but happy. We're always amazed at how well KJ walks with the group (as shown in the adorable videos William shares afterward) and other training that happens during the fun of Adventure Camp. A wonderful bonus is that the drop-off and pick-up for camp is always conveniently close to where we're staying. We have nothing but happy tales to tell about Tired Tails! It makes me wish we lived nearby! One day, during a longer stay, we'll look into training options.

Tired Tails is an amazing place for help with training and or boarding your dog! I highly recommend…read moretheir classes as they've trained me on how to work with our new puppy. She's a year old today and recently spent 3 days boarding (and training) with William and Claire. She came home with a great leash attitude, and got so excited at the next class when she saw William! I know she had a great time and loved being with them. I'm looking forward to continuing classes !!!

So #2 son finds a stray mutt in DTLA (Fig & 34th, hence the name Felix) and in spite of all my…read moreprotests, brings him home... and it's love. I've had a few dogs and never used a trainer but life is full, and if I'm keeping this dog it's gotta be easy. I had met Mark through a dear friend, an animal rights advocate, who if she trusts him with her dogs then I trust him with mine. I'm so glad I did. Mark relates to our canine companions (maybe better than people) and the hounds know it and appreciate his deep understanding. Animal lovers: do not be afraid of the e-collar! You'll hold it in your hand and wonder what all the fuss is about. It's a small but crucial part of his technique and like all tools there is good use and abuse. His I found totally appropriate. Mark innately knows each dog's personality and tunes in to their strengths, speaking to them clearly and gently. I could not believe the transformation that was happening before my eyes over the several videos he sent each day of Felix responding to commands and walking attentively next to Mark, actually heeling! Not a robo-dog, but in his face I could see he was being the dog he was always wanting to be. You love your dog, I promise you will love him EVEN MORE after his week with Mark. A dog who sits on command? Goes to his bed when told to? Hikes placidly off leash??? Worth every single penny. My only heads up: the rest is up to you. Ask lots of questions. Listen to Mark. Follow through and you'll have the dog of your dreams.

We sent our five year old American Eskimo for a week of Mark's training…read more Before Dognnpooch our dog barked out of control at every sound outside our door. He barked for a full minute whenever we'd have visitors. He would go ballistic on our neighbor and even nipped her once. While on leash he would unpredictably lunge aggressively at other dogs. Sometimes he would listen when we called him inside, but only when it felt convenient to him. After just one week with Mark he barely barks when even the UPS guy delivers packages. He quiets immediately when we tell him to. All I have to say is "leave it" and whatever he was paying attention to he now ignores. He doesn't react to other dogs while on leash. When off leash he stays right with me (even when he REALLY wants to chase a cat). Now I can take him everywhere that I had hesitated to before. Crowded beaches, busy tight streets, places where dogs are off leash: no problem! Our dog is now a source of joy rather than a source of stress and anxiety. We are two months post training and our dog only seems to improve. So grateful for Mark! He gave us the dog we always wanted. Just wish we hired him four years earlier!

Highly recommend! We…read moreneeded help with our nearly 2 year old Olde English Bulldog! Though overall our dog is friendly, she is stubborn and needed help to follow commands, stop jumping on people and harassing other dogs into play. DDG has the most amazing trainers. They worked daily with our dog at Doggie Camp for 28 days and never gave up on her. All of the staff told us how much they loved her and can't wait to have her back for daycare and boarding! We appreciated the detailed weekly reports on how she was doing. As a camper grad, we also have free private lessons at the facility for her lifetime! It's a great way to brush up on all the skills we all learned. Special shout out to Santiago for training me and my husband so we can be the best dog parents for our furry kid.

The trainers and staff at Doggie Do Good really did wonders with our dog, Meshak! He is high energy…read moreand easily distracted and after his stay at Doggie Do Good, he came home with a brand new attitude. The first day home he stayed in his "place" while we ate dinner instead of coming by the table and asking for scraps. We were all in shock. We look forward to continuing our training and relationship with Doggie Do Good!

Fantastic kennel. Love the staff. Great for daycare, or…read moreboarding, and training. The ultimate in home away from home.

This a wonderful boarding facility, but pricing increases and hidden fees are becoming…read moreunsustainable. My dog absolutely loves going to Thousand Hills and since I travel almost weekly for work, I used to bring her here every time I travel. However, increased costs during the holidays and now a higher nightly rate during summer as well is just too much for me. Summer prices at this boarding facility last until mid-September when schools are in session by the last week of August. Top it off with a fee if you drop your dog off in the last hour of their business hours, closure from noon to 1 PM for lunch (so pay for a full day of you can't get there before lunch), a deposit that is non-refundable if your trip is canceled, and prices add up rapidly. The employees and all caregivers at this facility are wonderful and I love that you get a daily report card on your dog. Most of the time these will include photos but not always. They also offer grooming and individual playtime and training opportunities. However, since the boarding costs have gone up consistently in the several years that I have been using their service services, I can no longer afford any of the extras, and adding a tip when you check out can add quite an increase (which I don't want to skip!) I understand that prices are going up for all of us for everything. However, I have had to switch to friends and other less fun options for my dog due to the costs at Thousand Hills Pet Resort. But I highly recommend this facility for boarding if you can afford it!

We are taking our new puppy to the Puppy Social Hour and it has been fantastic. Michelle is a…read morelovely trainer - super knowledgable, thoughtful and takes the time to answer questions and explain things in further detail. The Puppy Social Hour is a great time for your puppy to socialize with other puppies around the same age (10 weeks to 5 months) while also learning basic commands with positive reinforcement, desensitization to loud noises/objects, etc. I highly highly recommend this training at Woods Humane!

What an awesome experience and addition to Woods! This was the first obedience class we've taken in…read morethe 12 years that we've had dogs (I suppose it shows!), so I didn't know what to expect. Michelle was very knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive of each of our individual problem areas or goals. Energy is key, and hers was perfect for all of our training needs with Wild Man Woody! We are definitely signing up for the intermediate class!

This is gonna be long but if you're like me and are trying to find the best dog trainer for your…read morepup and not be scammed you'll want to read this. Let me start off by saying, it's TRUE when they say "Sasha is literally a dog whisperer". He absolutely knows what he's doing. Prior to meeting Sasha, my puppy (Karter) was biting everyone that came to my house and peeing all over the place and I was ready to give him away. I google searched "local dog trainers" and came across the Bark website. Of the handful of listed trainers Sasha was the only one to get back to me and when I researched him I noticed he had a TON of positive reviews. So many that I actually joked with him and mentioned that I thought they were all of his friends. LOL Now I understand why. When I spoke with Sasha I expressed my concerns with Karter and he immediately began to give me tips on how to correct some of the behaviors that Karter needed help with and although I didn't actually use any of the tips I appreciated that he did that free of charge. My idea of "dog training" was someone coming to my house a few times a week and training my dog to do everything I needed him to do, so, when Sasha said "most times he only has to come once and the rest can be done over the phone" I was like there's NO WAY this dude knows what he's doing. In my eyes Karter needed 24 hour assistance. When Sasha arrived he immediately got to work. He stayed for a couple hours and it went by pretty fast. He taught me how to implement walking Karter "off leash", teaching Karter discipline during feeding time and basic tips on potty training as well as creating boundaries which would affect how he interacts with guests when they come over. He also brought in his own pets which was nice because it showed me how Karter would respond to other animals. His training style is so simple yet extremely effective when you do what he recommends and that is to be consistent. I had a couple serious life events that took place after he came and I wasn't able to keep up with the training and I could see the difference. I have since gotten back on schedule with Karter and he has learned to use the dog door to go potty and hasn't had any accidents in the house for a few weeks. I can walk with him off leash and he has learned boundaries and space when company is over! All of the things Sasha told me to do worked. When he says get a 15 foot leash get the 15 foot leash. Don't take the easier route just do exactly what he recommends because he knows what he's talking about. This is my first dog and I'm a much happier dog mom because of the service I received from Sasha. I waited to post the review because I wanted to give Karter time to show improvement and make sure I was giving an honest review and honestly... he is the BEST! Worth every penny. I could go on but I'll let you see for yourself! Thanks Sasha and also your lovely wife. You guys are an awesome team!

Finally getting around to this review but oh my goodness! For years my dog has struggled with food…read moreaggression, nipping, and territorial behavior but after one visit and two weeks of training, she had completely changed for the better. We learned so much! Sasha is clearly passionate about his work and it shows. We're so grateful to have found him! Thank you!!

Natalie has helped my fur family so much. I had her visit twice to help brainstorm ideas and to see…read moremy cat, Bubba, in person so she could see the space we were working with. She always wore a mask and stayed as far as my dinky house would let her. I have worked with animals my whole life and so seeing her in person and talking through problems I was having and brainstorming new ideas (since I tried all the ones I could think of!) really worked out. She is very adaptable and knowledgeable. My cat has anxiety that causes him to lash out, attack, and become very upset over small things. We were able to work together to figure out his triggers, how to avoid them, and figure out ways to get his brain working more throughout the day. I recommend her 100%!

From the owner: I am a dog and cat behavior consultant who can help you solve your pet's problem behaviors. I have…read moreexperience helping owners with behaviors such as, but not limited to: Destructive behaviors (e.g. scratching, chewing, etc. ), Excessive meowing/barking, Inappropriate elimination (i.e. going to the bathroom in inappropriate places), Aggression (e.g. resource guarding, barrier reactivity, redirected aggression, etc.), Leash reactivity, Anxiety (e.g. separation anxiety, hiding, etc.), Inter and intra species aggression, Obsessive behaviors (e.g. overgrooming, chasing reflections of light, etc.), Coprophagy and Pica (i.e. eating feces or things that are not food), Potty training and litter box training.

Jeanette is simply the best! She cared for our kitty off and on for three years before he crossed…read morethe rainbow bridge (and when he did, she was so thoughtful and loving in sharing in our grief). She is reliable, kind, and cares so deeply about animals. We felt very lucky to have found her...a true gift to know your animal and home are being so well looked after while you're away!

I am so grateful to have found Jeanette on this yelp page a year ago! Since then, she has been…read morechecking on my pup almost every week while I am at work, which has been a lifesaver! Jeanette is wonderful. She is kind and dedicated, and I know my dog looks forward to her visits. Jeanette sends me text updates after her visits, and those messages brighten my day because I know my dog is safe and loved. I trust her completely to provide excellent care and recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional pet sitter.