I had 4 sessions with Shayla from Everydog. She was very nice and knowledgeable and easy to get ahold of and you can tell she cares deeply about animals. read more

We intended on using EveryDog & Dave for a board and train with our GSD. Dave offered us a free consultation and carefully listened to our concerns and answered all questions via Zoom. You can tell he really cares about ALL dogs and isn't in this for the money. While we didn't end up doing the board and train, I can confidently say I would trust Dave with my life for knowing what's best for our dog. He gave us SO much knowledge that has already helped our dog immensely. If you are at the least considering going with their service, I would highly recommend jumping on a call with them. read more

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TLDR: I would absolutely recommend Dave for anyone that is unsure about who to turn to for help. I adopted a 3yr rescue poodle mix (Mac) about 2 years ago. It became clear pretty early on that he had some intense fear/anxiety issues. He was reactive on the leash and I felt like I couldn't invite people into my home anymore. Mac had a very small circle of friends/family that he trusted and anybody new was a threat to him. I was worried about whether or not I would be able to handle him. I spent weeks reading reviews with 100 tabs open trying to find just the right person for Mac. Dave had the upmost patience with Mac and with me as well. I had so many questions and he had so many answers. While Dave is a dog trainer, most of the training was really for me--how to prepare Mac for a walk, how to walk, how to introduce new people to Mac. It has been over a year since my last visit with Dave, but Mac is still improving because of everything I learned. Last month, Mac and I went on our first pack hike. He met new people and new dogs on our own terms and he was an absolute superstar! There is still a lot of room for Mac to grow of course, but I feel like it is something I am prepared to work on. I would absolutely recommended Dave to anyone looking for help with their fur baby. read more

I recommend EveryDog to Every Human with a dog that I know. I like the way the sessions are very casual, but the whole time Dave is working with your dog to teach him good behavior and manners and he's also teaching you how to handle situations in a natural situation. Compared to working with my dog at group training sessions and classes, Dave's method is 100x more effective. Dave taught me through his example exactly how to get the best out of my dog and I can never thank him enough for that! Also, I try not to bug him much, but I know I can always email with questions or concerns and he will get back to me in a very timely manner! read more

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Dave is amazing! He gives you so much feedback, always sends you lengthy follow-up, and is extremely responsive. He really cares about the well being of our dogs. He offers free extremely informative and educational consults. He's a wealth of knowledge and we're grateful we found him, he's an incredible resource and support. He really makes you feel like he's on your team, helps you be confident, and teaches you to teach your dog confidence too. We have two cockers, one we adopted in July. His anxiety/fear issues have progressively gotten worse, especially after a total fail with a previous trainer that used a shock collar and punitive based training. Gunner jumps up at strangers on walks, nips, cries/lunges/barks at other dogs outside, starts crying in our building hallway once he hears another dog bark.... Dave totally gets that these pets are FAMILY, and he makes sure he's educated and will educate you too. I might just have to make "Team Gunner" shirts soon because Dave has made it clear that he cares about him and wants nothing more than for him to succeed. Before our consult he sent us a ton of information, educational studies, links to many resources. The follow up email was just as educational. We had a session Tuesday and were able to check in tonight, immediately got an email response. For a married man with a new baby I have no idea how he finds the time to deal with so many emails and manage to stay up to date on canine behavior... but I'm grateful he does. read more

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I strongly recommend EveryDog. Dave is super helpful and can tell he has a strong knowledge of dogs and their behavior. I never actually left my dog with them but jumped on a zoom call and visited their facilities. The reason I'm giving him 5 stars is because he was upfront on what they could do and our dog's problem wasn't something that could be resolved there. We were willing to pay for boarding + training but he advised that this wasn't going to resolve our issues. Bad business move for more money but earned our respect. The advice he gave us was super helpful and our dog is now doing better. read more

We just finished a package deal with Dave and it was so refreshing to have his non-force, 100% positive reinforcement training with our Lolly. She's a sweet 6 pound chihuahua and shih tzu mix so finding the balance of carrying her in a carrier half the time and her learning to go on walks was a bit challenging for us. Dave was clear on his training and tips which made it easy for us to continue to practice them daily. I felt like I knew how to train dogs myself because I grew up with them but I knew I could brush up on skills and learn better ways to encourage my dog. We were very happy with Dave and will use him again should something else come up with Lolly that he can guide us with again. Thanks so much! ~Christine & James & Lolly read more

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Dave has been so pivotal in shaping our 2.5-3 month old german shepherd puppy into a calm, confident companion. We have only had a few sessions with him, so far, but have already seen a marked improvement in our boy's courage and responsiveness. The best part is, it's 100% positive reinforcement, so everybody wins. We HIGHLY recommend Dave to any SoCal dog owners. Especially new ones like ourselves. He's knowledgeable, professional, and, most importantly, passionate about helping dogs find happiness and healthiness. read more

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We are so thrilled that we found Dave. We have a 2 year old rottie mix who is actually fairly well trained in terms of basic skills. We started group training with him when he was a puppy so he knows all the basic commands, he's great in the house, and he doesn't have any separation issues. Unfortunately, the poor little guy suffers from severe anxiety that around the age of 1 started manifesting as fear aggression. He was so afraid (even of us) that our efforts to continue his training at that time seemed hopeless. At the worst point, we couldn't even get near him to put a collar on him or walk by him on his bed without a growl and sometimes a warning snap. We took him to a vet behaviorist who evaluated him and prescribed medication for his anxiety. After about a year of adjusting his meds, he is doing exceptionally well under the circumstances and our vet behaviorist recommended we start training with him again. The medication has relieved his stress response considerably, but the stimuli that frighten him are still a challenge (other dogs, kids, strangers petting him, garbage trucks, etc.). We'd done group training with another force-free trainer in the past and one private session, but our concern with her was that she seemed to want us to just avoid all the things that stimulate Ender's fear reaction. This is really really hard when so many things scare your dog. We heard about Dave through a friend and figured we had nothing to lose with the free consultation that he offers (wow, right?!). We were immediately impressed by Dave. He is the 4th trainer we've used, and he'll be our last--no more searching for a good trainer! He asked a lot of questions initially to really understand our dog and his issues and what we've been doing to try to work on them. In our two training sessions, he helped us to understand the difference between rewarding avoidance and counter-conditioning. It's a subtle (but really important) difference. He demonstrated exactly what we need to do in the situations that cause anxiety to start developing more positive associations. This is advanced stuff, and Dave knows it all. Not only does he know what to do and how to do it (in action), he's read all the research and will even send you the relevant stuff the day after your training session. After just two sessions and about a week of training, we are already seeing significant positive improvements in our dog. We couldn't be happier! It was also really nice for us to find a trainer that really understands and connects with our dog and sees what a sweet boy he is in spite of his anxiety. It was a pleasure working with Dave, and we plan to do a session with him every few months going forward to assess progress and move the training process forward. We highly recommend him! read more

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My dogs and I love Dave! He is an awesome person and dog trainer. He helped harness the intense energy of my two German Shepard/Rottweiler sisters, Butter and Mala. They can be a lot to handle and I wanted a dog trainer that could help me chill them out and also work on training them together. Dave knows what he's talking about and takes the time to get to know you and your dogs. His advice is invaluable and he has an answer to every question. He is very responsive through email, text and call and even though he's extremely busy (look at all these 5 star reviews! High demand!) he fit us into his schedule. Butter and Mala's behavior has improved tremendously and will continue to do so as I implement the methods that Dave has taught us. Even though my 4-pack has concluded I know I can always turn to Dave for any advice I will need in the future. He completely follows through with you and puts his customers first. I'll never go to another dog trainer again and would recommend him to EVERYONE! He also has the cutest baby ever! With much love, Chelsea, Butter & Mala read more

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I have an ~8yr old Yorkshire terrier, Choco, who is the sweetest dog, but barks at anyone visiting my house and sometimes nips people at their ankle if she doesn't like them. I finally thought it was time to seek professional help and met with Dave. He really knows what's good for dogs, from the food they eat to how they behave. It gave me a lot more understanding of how dogs think therefore act so after one session, I've been practicing with Choco with the tips he gave me. I've been seeing an improvement so I can't wait to see how Choco will be in the weeks to come! By the way, I knew Dave was really something because I've never seen Choco so friendly with a stranger before. After he managed to get her calm down, she listened and became very affectionate, comfortable, and playful wth Dave! He knows what he's doing/saying so if you're in need of a dog trainer, don't hesitate to call for a consultation. read more

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WE MISS DAVE!!! We still talk about him all the time. Remember Dave said.. is a frequent sentence in our household. What can I tell you about Meeks? Over anxious, over hyper, over the top personality. Dave was very clear that he did not want to change who our dog was but how to make the relationship with our dog better. Dave really cares about what is best for your dog. I had so many preconceived notions about how a dog should act and a lot of his training was to help us understand the best environment for him. Dave is passionate and understanding, and genuinely wants to help no matter the dog or issue. We learned so much from him and our "little Meeks" has come a very long way. read more

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Dave assigned Susan to work with me and my (then) 10 week old puppy (Sisi). Susan worked with us for two & a half weeks and really helped me lay a foundation for basic training and learn how to set boundaries with Sisi. As a first time dog parent I had plenty of questions and Susan answered them all and gave me great tips and corrections on how to handle puppy behaviors. Sisi absolutely loves Susan! I can really tell Susan has a strong love for working with animals so I felt great about her being with Sisi and helping me raise this little pup. Thanks Susan!! read more

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Working with Dave has been amazing! I'd been having more trouble with my dog, Charlie, and his reactivity to dogs, bikes, skateboards, etc. Dave met with us and explained how he approaches these issues and gave us great tips to get started even before our first session. His tips and method are spot on, walks with Charlie are much less stressful for both of us now. Dave really loves dogs and is passionate about working to make sure training is a positive experience for both you and your dog. He is also super flexible with my irregular schedule and always available for questions between sessions. We highly recommend him for anything you and your dog need! read more

Dave is great. He knows so much about dogs, their behavior, and how to establish trust and rapport. He is straightforward, always checks in with detailed emails after a session, and answers any questions we might have. We've just begun working with Charlie, and Dave has a realistic approach to conceptualizing and training her with all her needs. His fees are also very reasonable! I'm hopeful that there is hope for her! read more

We adopted our rescue dog back in May 2019 and have worked with Dave over the last few months to learn how to communicate with her. In that time, we have seen her make enormous strides. She started out as a highly leash reactive dog that would get overwhelmed in almost every new situation. While we still have more learning and training to do, she has made enough progress to join us on outings and go new places. I'm so proud of her, and so grateful to Dave! read more

Dave is an intelligent and compassionate person and trainer. I met him through a rescue that we both have done volunteer work with and clicked with him right off the bat. Due to his passion and positive methods I recommend him to anyone in need of a trainer. He has also helped me personally, with a brand new older rescue dog that I pulled out of a shelter and placed into my home. We were experiencing a challenge at night and resource guarding, and Dave spent an evening with us teaching us how to read our new dog's behavior and the best ways to help him cope with things and become more secure. Things improved drastically right away. I highly recommend Dave Dreyfus! read more

Dave is a fantastic trainer whose knowledge about and patience with dogs is matched only by his deep love for them. Having tried many trainers for our recalcitrant chihuahua, we gave up on even attempting to get her to behave within marginally acceptable norms. With Dave's help and only a few modification of our behavior, she is doing great! We highly recommend him! read more

Our dog - Hobbes - had got into bad habits after a distressing situation at home and had become very territorial in our local area. He was becoming difficult to control so we decided to reach out and get some help. We feel so lucky to have found Dave through Yelp. From the moment Hobbes first saw him it was like magic, Dave fully understands how the dog is feeling and works to calm and change behavior through positive reinforcement. Dave worked wonders, we feel so lucky to have worked with him and have seen immediate improvements in Hobbes. Thank you - we continue to follow your advice. We had a much better result that we could have ever imagined and in such a quick time frame, we are more than happy read more

We've engaged Dave Freyfus at the OCHS shelter to help us better understand our pupps and improve their kennel behavior all with the objective to increase their adaptability. It's been an eye opener and we are all very happy with Dave's techniques of positive reinforcement. I can't believe how easy it is to have the dog adapt and see the change in their behavior. It was all about the volunteers understanding the dog's mental state and language. Dave is very professional and prompt and he has passion and love for the dogs. And he truly wants to see us succeed. He's going above and beyond the basic to help get these dogs adopted. Thank you Dave! read more

I have to agree with all the other 5 star reviews: Dave is one amazing trainer. He is all about the dogs and his dedication and passion for them shines through. When I rescued my dog from Much Love, (a wonderful organization, I might add) I was offered a free consultation with Dave. I was so grateful for the logical and sound advice he gave me and my dog responded extremely well to what Dave taught me. When I found out he was teaching a beginning obedience class, I immediately signed up. My dog is now a very happy and confident boy and I am hoping Dave teaches an intermediate class as we'd like to continue learning new 'tricks.' I would highly recommend Dave to anyone needing help of any kind with their dog. He treats them with love and respect, never harshness or punishment of any kind. Thank you Dave for all your help with Ollie! read more

Dave of EveryDog is our hero. His gentle approach appealed to us---no choke chains, shock collars, punishment, please!---He takes a holistic approach to dog training, evaluating both the dog and the dog's person(s) for a fully integrated program. My husband and I clicked with Dave right away. He is truly passionate about helping all dogs live a happier, calmer, and dignified life. His volunteer work is limitless; this is a person who does what he does because he truly loves his work. We recommend him wholeheartedly. Dave's empathy, knowledge, and positive attitude have helped our beloved Boston Terrier rescue Kodi and his agression issues immeasurably. Thank you Dave, and God bless all the great work you do! Szu and Dusty, La Canada, CA read more

This dude has a million 5 star reviews, what else can I say that everyone hasn't already? I recently "adopted" a pit/lab mix pup, in a house that already has two cats and a big chocolate lab who all sleep on the bed together and don't really know they are different species. My biggest concern was I would disrupt the sacred animal harmony of the household, mutiny would occur and the cats would kill me in my sleep. That didn't happen, 6 weeks in and I've got all the animals sleeping on the bed together. Two cats, two dogs. (and an occasional alien) We are still a work in progress, she's a puppy, I'm just a human - but Dave's help has been awesome and I don't know what I would have done without him. There were a few times when I thought, oh my god I'm in way over my head this puppy is going to drive me insane. Dave provided practical tips and techniques for dealing with it... That worked. I look forward to continue working with Dave and am grateful to have him as a resource. Thanks buddy! read more

Dave did a great job helping train our dog Marvin (and us)! He is very knowledgeable about positive reinforcement training and helped dispel some preconceived notions about dog behavior that we had heard over the years. You can tell that Dave loves what he does and doesn't consider this a "job". One of Marvin's issues was going crazy every time he saw another dog while on a walk. To help us with this, Dave brought his dog Halo to a training session, and we worked on slowly getting Marvin used to approaching her without freaking out. This is an example of Dave willing to go above and beyond to get the results we had hoped for. We were also impressed with how willing Dave was to help us anytime something came up between our sessions. Whenever we emailed him a question, he would respond with thorough and helpful suggestions. Although private sessions are more expensive than group classes, we definitely think it was worth it to get the one-on-one interactions that were individually tailored to our concerns. read more

In the 2 or so months that Dave has worked with my 4yr old Maltese, Mickey, an incredible improvement in his behavior has occurred --wholly achieved through positive-based training. (What does that mean? Providing praise and food in lieu of shouts, choke-chains, and electric shocks as incentives to modify behavior.) Mickey experienced an attack from a large dog 3 years ago and a fall from a car window that resulted in 2 surgeries on his right hind leg last summer. These incidents greatly contributed to the little guy having fear, lack of confidence, and anxiety. Before our sessions with Dave, Mickey could not be taken to a dog park or out in public without a lot of drama going down. About 9 out of 10 on the hysteria scale. I am happy to say that I can now take Mickey to malls and public beaches with only a 3-4 out of 10 level occurring. His confidence has improved and his reactivity has decreased. I recommend EveryDog if you want to achieve results with your canine friend! read more

I have a terrier mix and a poodle mix that were having problems with leash aggression towards dogs and people. It was beginning to make our walks (3 times a day) miserable. After doing some research on trainers in the area, I contacted Dave. I'm so glad I did! Dave is extremely knowledgeable and is all about positive reinforcement. What makes him stand out the most is how much he genuinely cares about dogs. It is very clear that he wants to help owners give their dogs a happy and stress-free life. After only four sessions with him, I have seen an amazing improvement in both of my pups. They can calmly and confidently go on walks and they listen to me better. I will definitely be using Dave again for any future problems/new pets and would certainly recommend him to family and friends. Thank you, Dave! read more

The reason why I don't bother answering your emails Mr. dog trainer, is because you didn't answer ours :) So I moved on to another trainer. I'm not related to any other dog trainer. I'm just a disappointed customer who you don't even remember, and it's funny to me how quickly you responded to the complaint here as opposed to my emails and phone calls. Also, from your comment below it's very clear that you don't have time for new customers, so we're definitely on the same page here :) read more

This review should've definitely been made a lot earlier, but we want everyone to know how amazing Dave is. We have a very fearful, anxious, nervous dog, Nisa, and from the moment Dave stepped through the door, you could tell that he empathized completely with her. He truly wanted her to succeed, feel more confident, and reduce her fears and anxieties. He was so patient with her, and he gave us lots of advice, exercises, recommendations, and so forth to tailor training specifically to her needs. We've been following his insight ever since we stopped seeing Dave a few months ago, and Nisa has been so much better since then. She still has fear, anxiousness, and all that, but you can tell that she's really getting better as we apply everything that Dave had taught us. You can tell that Dave truly cares a lot about what he does, which means a lot for anyone looking to help their pets. read more

Dave is a great guy and definitely a dog whisperer. We were fostering a dog that was too big to introduce to the cats safely and he came over and worked with us to decide what our options were. Ultimately the dog found his forever home that week but we were ready to move forward with Dave otherwise and will continue to sing his praise to our friends and use him again in the future. read more

I just "finished" training my dog Jack with Dave's help. But I'm not really finished because I know Dave will always be there for me if I have any questions or problems. Not only is he a great trainer, he really cares. Dave is an expert at reading a dog's behavior and finding just the right way to make dog and owner happy. No "one size fits all" training here, he works with both dog and owner. The result is a personalized, amazingly quick result. Highly recommended if you have a problem, or just want the best relationship with your dog. read more

We noticed instant results after our first session w/ Dave. Our dog Danger learned to sit, stay, and "leave it" after her first lesson. The reason for this success is that Dave realizes a big part of training a dog is educating the owners. We learned just as much if not more about the proper techniques of training as Danger did about behaving and being an awesome pet. His passion and love of pets shines through everything Dave does and says. We can not recommend Dave highly enough. read more

Dave is great! In only 4 classes my dog Gaia went from growling and barking at him to French kissing him!!! He offers a free consultation to introduce himself and to get to know you and your dog and talk about what he thinks it should be done and how. I really liked this. He has a very busy calendar, but he was always able to accommodate my schedule. Classes are good to see how he interacts with the dog, but equally important, if not even more are the follow up emails he sends after the session. I found them very useful to have the information available at all times and he also sent me links to many different articles and videos depending on the subject discussed in the email. With Dave you and your dog will be in great hands!! Gaia and I highly recommend Every Dog!! read more

We adopted our dog in September, an extremely handsome 3-year-old collie mix (not biased at all!). Initially, our focus was leash training and ensuring our two cats' safety, as our cats are 10 and 12-yrs-old, and not defensively minded when it comes to setting boundaries with a 60 pound pup. Dave came highly recommended and our first session gave us the tools to leash train with positive reinforcement, and virtually "solved" how we dealt with our dog-cat interaction in our 2-bedroom apartment. And then... we had a biting incident in our home. We were distraught. Suddenly the cat socialization took a backseat, and our dog's fear and anxiety became our focus. Dave taught us how to recognize the slight signs our dog gave off when stressed (he suggested a previous owner possibly trained out the more obvious fear signs, such as barking/growling, thus taking "the tick out of the time bomb"). With Dave's expertise, care, and guidance, we were able to approach our dog as the unique creature he is, a daunting task when you know zilch about his back story! Through diligence and patience, our dog is a changed man, getting more confident and trusting every day. Dave truly cares. He goes above and beyond in helping train pet and human, through the psychological ups and downs, the confusion, the second guessing, he's there with terrific advice, an article, a word of encouragement. We will always be thankful for his support, and our dog will always be thankful, as Dave helped bring out the best version of him. read more

Saw a women working with her dogs and asked her who her trainer was. It was Dave. Got in touch immediately and Dave came to help us with our new rescue Dylan. He changed everything for us. Dylan settled in so nicely....all because of Dave. read more

I reached out to Dave because I was having a hard time with my dogs Gus & Oliver. The main issues that I wanted to work on were Oliver's nasty poop-eating habit, and both dogs' reactivity to other people and other dogs around us (either on the street during walks, or with friends in my apartment, etc.). Dave came over for a long (1+ hour), free consultation, asked a ton of questions, took notes on the observations that he made, and sent me a very long email the next day that outlined a ton of initial steps that I could take to improve both issues right away. For Oliver's bad habit, he recommended that I see a specific vet in my neighborhood (Palms) and that I ask about a dietary supplement that could turn the problem around. I did exactly that, and after 1-2 months of being on inexpensive supplements, his nasty habit was just a distant memory. (This sounds like a small thing - but I cannot tell you how much it improved my relationship with my dog when he finally broke this habit!) We needed to work in person to deal with my dogs' reactivity and behavior issues, so we met for two hour-long appointments (spaced about 1 month apart) during which he gave me lots of additional tips and tricks, did demonstrations for how I can better manage their behavior and hold their attention when they might be triggered by stimuli, and more importantly, made me realize that the most important (and first) step in working with my dogs is to take a step back, relax, and be patient. A lengthy and thorough email with more recommendations followed each appointment, which I continue to refer to whenever I need a refresher. If you need a patient, confident, and capable trainer to help you when you feel like you might be at the end of your rope, Dave is a sure bet! read more

Dave has taken the time to understand my very "special" dog and tailor his advice to her individual needs. The way that he interacted with her from our very first meeting helped my boyfriend and me understand what we could do to make her feel more comfortable and safe in her home environment (she was a street dog with an unknown past). Unlike other trainers I've consulted he won't try to "up-sell" you or convince you that you need more than you're willing to buy. And he's been great about giving me advice along the way, even when we don't have formal sessions booked. I could not recommend Dave more highly! read more

Dave has truly exceeded our dog-training hopes and expectations. Prior to meeting Dave, we worried that our dog would not be receptive to training. Our dog failed miserably during group-classes at Petco, and we felt defeated when it came to potty training. Dave was able to articulate our dog's behaviors and needs, and he taught us successful training strategies. As Dave explained, our dog had a lot of "piss and vinegar" to him, and we needed to teach him how to channel his energy in an appropriate manner. Within the first few minutes of our consult, Dave had already taught our dog a self-soothing method that he continues to use when he gets riled up. It is amazing to see how much progress Dave has been able to make with our dog, Disco, in just a few sessions. Our dog went from being an uncontrollable jumper, biter, and accident maker, to becoming a calm(er), self-soothing, potty trained pup. This is all attributed to our sessions with Dave, and his knowledgable follow-up emails. Dave is also very personable and non-judgmental. We truly enjoyed talking and laughing with him during our sessions, as well as seeing him show SO much love to Disco. We truly can't thank you enough, Dave! read more

Dave has been an amazing trainer and resource for me and my recently adopted a retired racing greyhound, Falkor. Falkor was friendly and to my eye didn't appear to have any serious behavior issues, but I sought out a trainer because I had trouble teaching him basic commands or even motivating him to do much of anything. Through our sessions, Dave has taught me to recognize his underlying anxiety and lack of confidence that was causing what I perceived to be general greyhound laziness. During our first session, Falkor got so excited that he starting chasing and throwing around his toys, something he had never done before. My neighbors have even noticed how much of a happier dog he is. He will now happily walk up to strangers on walks to say hi or take food from your hand. He now loves toys and gets excited to greet other dogs. His transformation through our training with Dave has been amazing. He takes such a gentle and calm approach to the training, which is something Falkor really responded well to. Dave is a master of canine body language, and made sure never to push Falkor more than he was ready to. He is also an amazing resource between sessions, always available with tips and advice on how I could work to build Falkor's confidence. read more

Dave is fantastic! He provided invaluable assistance getting our Lucy (chihuahua mix) less stressed and more focused when taking her for walks in our busy/noisy/distracting downtown LA neighborhood. Lucy made great progress under Dave's guidance but more importantly Dave taught us how to be better owners, reinforcing Lucy positively when needed, pushing her just enough, and avoiding situations where she's set up to fail. Moving forward we now have the tools we need to keep Lucy on track and making forward progress. The last thing I'd mention-- and this is something I really appreciated-- is that Dave is 100% about positive reinforcement only. And after seeing the results, I'm convinced that this is not only the more humane way to train a dog, but also the most effective way. read more