Absolutely a terrific training program Highly recommend it…read more I learned a lot and there was a big change in my dog's behavior I have a lot to keep working on, but I am looking forward to an advanced class with Melissa. Each class is packed full of great information and Melissa is a great trainer, Julie S,

Melissa is amazing and really knows what she's doing. My puppy is a high anxiety dog and cannot…read morefocus for more than a couple seconds but she did learn in Melissa's class. If you're looking for a kind, smart, knowledgeable trainer she's your gal! Oh by the way, I learned a lot too!!

We absolutely love Good Dog K9 Training and Adele! She is amazing and clearly truly loves what she…read moredoes. We learned so much from her, and our rescue dog absolutely loves her! The training sessions are informative, practical, and fun. Adele has such a great personality and is incredibly patient and encouraging. We also had a private lesson that was so helpful, and we love the weekly pack walks--they're such a fun way to keep practicing what we've learned. We really appreciate that Adele teaches the humans, too, and expects us to practice between lessons. It has made such a difference for us and our dog. We highly recommend Good Dog K9 Training!

Since my dog is looking at me with that insistent stare that says we've got about 30 seconds to…read moreleave on a walk, here's my five-word review of Adelita's Good Dog K9 group training (before an entirely different task vaults to the top of my to-do list): Easy. Friendly. Caring. Insightful. Fun. Okay, six: Successful. Now if you'll excuse me, we're gonna go practice our leash manners.

Dobermans are very single-person, family-oriented dogs, and Roma in particular is always wary of…read morestrangers. It took her 6 months to be okay with my sister-in-law So when I say she grew to love our trainer Sasha, that means something. We say Sasha's name and Roma looks around for her! When we started, Roma was very anxious and nervous, with few ways of calming down in chaotic or packed areas. She was also a picky eater and had some reactivity. Sasha worked with us for 3 months and taught us so much. She guided us through each scenario, showed us we should have more confidence in Roma, and set us up with a system of tools, exercises, and mindset to empower her. Roma was nervous with the team at first, but by the 3rd month she fully trusted them. Now Roma is learning to stay in place and ignore people and dogs, and she's more confident in crowded areas. She's no longer picky with food either. We learned it's okay for her to skip a meal instead of bribing her with cheese. It's not the end of the world! If you have an anxious dog, take the leap. Ask a bunch of questions, come in with an open mind, and put in the work on the exercises and homework. We couldn't have done it ourselves with our busy schedule.

Overall great experience! We were referred to K9 Logic by a friend who also found success with…read moreChris's team in training her pitbull puppy. After a consultation at the residence-turned-dog-training-facilty we decided on the 3 week boarding program. We boarded our Maltipoo pup, Remy, during the peak of teething-destory everything era while we were out of town for wedding. The trainers were really great and patient with him. You could have also tell Remy was very comfortable with them. When we picked up Remy he was happy, healthy and very excited to see us. He also exhibited more attention and checked in with us more. Pulling on the leash became non-existent and his new default is now to sit in a heel position. The only improvement I'd suggest is that I wish I received more updates regarding Remy while he was boarded. We received a photo and say a couple of videos on Instagram, but more would have been welcomed. Regardless, we're happy with the training and the additional homework/tips to practice while at home. Remy continues to be a regular at the group trainings and other outings hosted by K9 Logic. I feel comfortable with my pup socializing with different dogs in the presence of the K9 Logic team.

We love this place & the trainers! Best boarding experience we've ever had & it shows in our dogs…read moreexcitement when they realize we are pulling onto the ranch. It is like summer camp for dogs, with a ranch style yard, swimming & hiking. Our dogs used to shake when we dropped them off at the boarders or groomers, but here they run straight to the back & don't even look back! What I love about the ranch as opposed to other boarders is that I know the dogs are continuously socialized & stimulated. They don't sit in isolated rooms, where you have to pay extra for socializing or play time. They get a lot of exercise -- you can pay for hikes or training sessions during boarding. And like the name says: it's affordable!! So I don't worry about the cost or impact of long-term boarding on my pocket or my dog. Which really helps with our busy traveling lifestyle. After using these trainers/boarders over the years, they've become like second parents to our dogs. I know they get love, belly rubs/pets, & treats. We receive photos of the dogs and can see how truly happy they are on the ranch. I fully trust them with my fur babies! We found Affordable Dog training when rescuing an aggressive/defensive large dog; he had issues with toy possession, trust issues, hand biting & sensitive areas from previous abuse. The trainers helped us with training in our house, at the ranch, & out in real-life situations. They recommended the best tools to help, like slip leads, short leashes & shock collars for training. We really saw the dog's demeanor change over training & every time we picked him up from the ranch he was more trusting & loving. We had a second dog with somewhat opposite behavioral issues: dog aggression on leash, pulling & defensiveness of owner. They knew exactly how to help in this case too! They helped teach us how to manage the two very different behavioral issues. I cannot recommend them enough!!! 100/10 best trainers & boarders you can find in the SF Valley & surrounding area.

I have tried a number of different dog trainers, both in person and online and no one was able to…read moreteach me how to deal with my dog Buddy's incessant barking and of aggression towards little children among other embarrassing behaviors. Gregg came over and within two visits he had my dog completely changed from a nervous lunatic to a sweet confident loving dog. He gave us practical tips on dealing with a static collar and various other aids. Now I'm able to take buddy to crowded cafés, walking down the street and going in and out of a crowded elevator. He's literally a new dog.! We just wasted five years before figuring out the secret. Gregg is patient and very knowledgeable about dog behavior. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who would like to have a well trained dog.

I was SO hesitant about sending my puppy away for 4 weeks, but my gut kept telling me it was going…read moreto be okay and thank God I listened! The entire Cali K9 team was amazing from beginning to end. Madison helped me through every step, answered all my questions, and made the whole process so easy. The training staff was phenomenal, and the check-ins, pictures, videos, and progress updates made being away from her so much easier. From the minute we pulled in, we were greeted by the trainers and immediately felt comfortable. The transition was easy, reassuring, and I knew she was in great hands. I'm so thankful for the Cali K9 team and everything they did for our girl!

This is a long overdue review but Phoenyx completed her board & train back in May 2024 and we still…read moretalk about the positive impact it had on her to this day. We're from the Bay Area but Phoenyx did her B&T at the LA location and it was one of the best decisions we made for her. Jas and his team made the entire process smooth from start to finish and Devin was absolutely incredible with her. You can genuinely tell they truly care about the dogs they work with and understand each dog individually. The bond Phoenyx built with Devin was incredible. When she came back to the BayArea, she would cry and whine for him for almost a month .. that's how attached she became to him. It honestly showed us how much trust, structure and connection he gave her during training. Phoenyx came back so much more confident, focused, and overall balanced. The positive changes in her behavior were noticeable almost immediately and it completely changed our day-to-day life with her in the best way possible. They also made sure we understood how to continue working with her once she came home, which made a huge difference. If you're looking for trainers who genuinely care, communicate well, and put real effort into your dog's success, I highly recommend Cali K9. We're beyond grateful for everything Devin, Jas, and the team did for Phoenyx.

The amount of change that Dawit was able to do for my dog is a crazy amount. I'm not sure I'd be…read moreable to handle my dog without his help! My very alpha dog needed a lot of training and Dawit turned him into a more calm alpha dog who knows his place at home and in public. I'm so very thankful and cannot be more happy with how much of a good boy my dog is. As a first time dog carer, I've learned so much from Dawit and would definitely recommend his training to anyone.

Where do we even start? Our dog, Cooper, was adopted from a shelter after being surrendered twice…read more We quickly learned that he struggled with severe separation anxiety and couldn't be left alone. We became prisoners in our own home. We either had to take him everywhere with us or have one of us stay behind. It became a huge burden, and we found ourselves scheduling our entire lives around our dog. We decided to work with Dawit, and little by little, things started to improve. When we got Cooper back from training, he was like a completely different dog. He no longer pulled on the leash, was not reactive when he saw other dogs, his recall was amazing, and many of our typical worries disappeared. However, the separation anxiety still persisted. This is where Dawit truly deserves recognition. He never gave up on us or on Cooper. Our training journey probably lasted longer than most because of how severe Cooper's anxiety was, but Dawit went far beyond the typical follow-ups. Over the course of several months, the training sessions, check-ins, texts/videos, communication, and home visits finally paid off. There were times when I genuinely thought we'd never be able to return to a normal life, but our consistency combined with Dawit's continued support and new techniques made all the difference. Cooper can now stay home alone in his crate without issues. That being said, training only works if you put in the effort. We followed through with everything Dawit recommended, even when it was difficult or when we didn't see immediate results. It's easy to fall back into old habits or give up when progress feels slow, but perseverance truly pays off. Side note: Dawit is just an all-around great person who genuinely cares about what he does. Our dog absolutely adores him. We also love the boarding services he offers -- especially because Cooper comes home exercised and happy. Another huge plus is that Cooper is now off-leash certified, and we fully trust him to make good decisions. Yes, it can be costly, but it's an investment and honestly, I don't know another dog as well‑behaved as ours. I'm incredibly proud of the work it took to get here.

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Kelli! Our Australian Shepherd, Briggs, has been…read moretraining with her for the past month, spending five days a week with her and coming home to us on the weekends, and the difference we've seen in him has been incredible. His behavior, manners, and overall demeanor at home have improved so much, and we feel like we have learned a ton along the way too. Beyond being an amazing trainer, what has meant the most to us is how much Kelli genuinely cares about Briggs. She treats him like he's her own, and any time he has had even the smallest health issue, she is always the first to check in, follow up, and make sure he's doing okay. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing he is with someone we completely trust and who truly loves and cares for him. Kelli has been so lovely to work with, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. We would recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is not only an incredible dog trainer, but someone who genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. It also helps that Briggs absolutely loves her!

I went back and forth on posting this since it happened a couple years ago, but figured it's still…read moreworth putting out there for anyone looking into Karma Dog Training. We enrolled Poppy, our 4 month old puppy at the time, in their 10-day reverse board-and-train program. I wasn't expecting her to come out perfectly trained in 10 days, but I did expect the level of intensive training they advertised on their site. The trainer we got was sweet and had a calm energy, which I liked since Poppy was skittish around new people. But the actual training didn't come close to matching what was promised. We have security cameras at home, so I could see exactly what was happening while we were gone. Most days were only 5-10 minutes of actual training. The rest of the time the trainer was watching TV or on her phone. If we'd wanted someone to watch TV with our puppy, we could've asked a neighbor for free. By the end of it, Poppy knew "sit" and "down" and not much else. The separation anxiety and potty training work we'd specifically talked about before signing up hadn't really progressed. I want to be clear, my problem wasn't that she wasn't fully trained in 10 days. It's that we paid for a specific service and didn't get it. I emailed the owner, Jeff, sent him the video clips, and asked for a partial refund. He wouldn't address any of it directly, just offered services that were already included in our package and turned down the refund. Then he was rude to my husband on the phone, which threw me because my husband is about as easygoing as they come and almost never gets worked up over anything. I also found it concerning that the exit document I was given included a clause saying clients agreed not to post negative reviews. I never signed it, but seeing that made me question how much honest customer feedback actually makes it online. Super shady. We ended up going with a different trainer afterward, and Poppy turned out exactly how we'd expected her to after actual, consistent training. Maybe we just got unlucky with the trainer. I can only go off our own experience, but between the training we actually received and how they handled it afterward, I wouldn't recommend them.

when we started Zoom Room, I wore gloves on walks to protect my hands from when my large dog…read moredragged me around. I was nervous to see dogs on walks due to his reactivity and even though he was an angel at home, sweet as pie, gentle and obedient - taking him out anywhere was not fun for him nor for me. Zoom Room changed all that. Now we use a handsfree leash. No more 'no pull harness', just a flat collar. I take him anywhere and he's improved so much in terms of reactivity. we are not perfect in terms of dog neutrality yet but WOW we have come so far. I take him to Runyon and Fryman, which I would have never done before due to all the dogs. I'm excited now when I see dogs, to help him practice making good decisions. I couldn't have done this without Alex and Justin. We've done a combo of Agility, Obedience, Loose Leash Hiking and Calm Down classes. We continue to work everyday and put into practice what we learn in class. Thank you Zoom Room for helping us so much and making life so much more enjoyable.

I am writing a review after just receiving Orientation today and a quick tour of the facility, My…read morepuppy has not had any training yet with Zoom Room. Upon parking I did note that there is very little parking in the back, I think I just got lucky to get the spot directly in front of the door in the back of the building, and I did find myself wondering what would parking be like during class time, I read in other reviews that some people have to walk from farther away because of the parking situation. I entered and thought it would be quite a small building, but actually the facility is quite spacious. They have one large room (with no windows) that they use for Private training sessions, and then they have the main large space where all their training classes take place and large windows. The facility is very clean and impressive and I saw the trainer playing ball with one of the dogs who was so well behaved which was nice to see as an example of what my puppy could be like when she grows up. The way it seems to work is you have to buy packages to be able to get credits to sign up for classes. Then you can use the website or you can call to ask to book the classes. One qualm I have is since they don't have a structured program where you show up weekly for classes, it means anyone can just jump in at any time. I think the concept of not being forced to do a weekly class makes sense, but at the same time for a puppy who needs structure and direction in addition to socialization, I do want something structured. If the classes fill up fast and get waitlisted, that must mean that some people don't get to train their dog that week? I wouldn't want to miss learning something with her and be forced to wait for another class or forced to take private classes to make up for it. I wish that I can purchase just one credit and try one class to see how it is before committing to a whole package. I do love that zoom room has so many classes to choose from though, including play time, socialization, agility, and sometimes they do nose work classes. I would love to do all of those. I am still researching training facilities and if I decide to use Zoom Room which is on my top three list of options, then I will update in the future how my experience goes.

Brett is fantastic. We have worked with many different trainers to help with our rescue pup Teddy…read more(3.5, labradoodle) with little to no lasting success and we were starting to worry. Teddy a sweet pup but struggled with anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding and was VERY sensitive to being touched and would often lash out or try to bite. We were really worried about how to help him and how to curb some of these bad habits we'd no doubt reinforced with our own behavior. When I called Brett for the initial consult, he was patient, understanding but also honest and direct about the time and effort it would take and the changes we would have to make to have a real impact. We were open to the feedback and committed to making a change in and out of our home. WOW. We've been working with Brett consistently for 3 months and Teddy is like a new dog. He is calmer, happier, more obedient, and much more confident and tolerate of being touched (especially on sensitive areas like his paws!). Our friends and family have all been shocked at the noticeable difference in Teddy's overall demeanor (happier and calmer!) and behavior. Our groomer asked us what had changed as he was so much calmer and happier to deal with. I want to be clear this is no "magic pill" we put in the work but with Brett's guidance and structure, we cannot believe the results. Teddy is of course still a work in progress and we have more work to do, but seeing the progress he's made in such a short amount of time with Brett's thoughtful approach has been so exciting. Brett truly understands dogs and their psychology and this makes him a true expert. Just know that part of the training process is training your pup but also training yourself to adjust your own behaviors to create a positive outcome long term for everyone. We cannot recommend Brett enough!!!

Brett has been absolutely wonderful in the time my dog Bailey and my family have shared with him…read more He is courteous and caring when it comes to the dogs he helps. Our dog Bailey is a very reactive dog and has a past that had her in a kennel for most of her life. She had no interaction with any dogs outside of a kennel and most of those dogs also had issues of their own. Brett has helped her with her focus and her attention span has severely lengthened. She understands very well the place command and sees that as her lil' dog cave. She has also picked up the "heel" command pretty well and no longer tries to pull me around when out on a walkabout. The one on one sessions are very informative and Brett clearly demonstrates his knowledge of his business every time we meet. There are also Saturday classes to attend while and when finished with the one on one sessions. There are different levels of Saturday classes to help address the specific issues your dog may have. It's also a great opportunity to meet other dogs and their owners. Thank you Brett for helping us with lil' Bailey.

Hannah did a great job. She's very knowledgeable and is very organized in her methods. You should…read moredo this.

I cannot recommend Hannah more highly! She runs a tight business, is beyond knowledge about and…read moreintuitive regarding cats and animals, and most importantly, my baby Henry *loved* her. In just one session we learned so many ways to newly interact with our cat that has drastically improved our relationship with him and how he behaves. I love that she offers continued support and guidance l, as well. Because we all know Rome wasn't built in day (all though it feels like it after a session with her!). And the craziest part, Hannah is beyond affordable. It is a no brainer decision to hire her. Don't miss out on this fantastic service.