I wanted to give it some time to provide my experience since it takes time to see how much information can be retained with dog training. Daniel was Buddy's instructor and incredibly helpful in teaching the little dude. Daniel would send training videos daily (weekdays) so that they could be referenced when Buddy came back home, and I could make sure to train him and help him retain the information when he was back home. I ensured Buddy got some commands daily so he remembered (and still does). The training doesn't stop once the dog steps out of the door, folks. You have to make sure that information is retained. Prior to dog training, Buddy had issues with commands, yanking at the leash, and some aggression and anxiety. After the two-week training and then a few more weeks to settle back into his space alongside training at home, his behavior was so much better. He listens. He's energetic and still crazy, but he can be more attentive to being calm when asked. Needless to say, getting Buddy training here has made a night and day difference. Not only that, but Buddy has also been much more of a social butterfly and friendlier with most other dogs. I take him to daycare with Hope Dog Training every once in a while, knowing he'll be well taken care of and have lots of fun. All the trainers and staff seem very invested in ensuring that all dogs are well taken care of, which made me feel confident about leaving Buddy here occasionally while getting some socialization. Also you get a report card for day care which I find pretty funny and informative. He still gets slight anxiety when meeting new people and sometimes other dogs (as a rescue, parts of that instinct might stay forever). Still, credit is where credit is due, as they saved Buddy from himself and helped him find more purpose and calmness through the two-week training. I hope this review will help someone out there decide whether or not to move forward with leaving your dog to train here or for daycare.

Raquel C.

If you're looking for a place to love your dogs as you love and care for them H.O.P.E is the place to go. If it's for training or boarding you won't be disappointed. We have taken our Corso for training, boarding and training classes on Saturday. We absolutely love Hope and so does Zeus (Mr. Wiggle Booty) :) As soon as we pull in the parking lot he wiggles his tail and can't wait to get out and get greeted by the H.O.P.E family. The staff is so welcoming and answers any questions you have. It's truly comforting knowing that your dog is in good care when at H.O.P.E We're looking forward to the next training phase for Zeus when he turns one. We couldn't have found a better place to take our boy. Thank you to all the staff and Darcey for making us feel as family and loving Zeus as you all do.

Allison Marie M.

My 11 month old Doberman, Roux, recently completed the 3 week overnight training course. Prior to coming to HOPE, we had rescued Roux, and he had developed a ton of bad habits and behaviors that were challenging for us to break. We also have a 3 year old Doberman, Loki, who we've had since 7 weeks of age and is seemingly perfect. We couldn't understand what roux needed to be successful like his brother Loki. After much trial and error, we booked Roux at HOPE, where he spent 3 weeks with his trainer, Alvin. During the whole process, Alvin sent us daily updates, which included a video of Roux's progress along with a detailed description of how the day went. Alvin always explained our pups strengths and weaknesses, and allowed us to ask questions and stay completely involved in the process. Our family felt overwhelmed without having our pup at home with us, and Alvin did a fantastic job at easing our worries and making sure that Roux had everything he needed during his stay. The daily communication and updates allowed us to learn along the way and watch the amazing progress that our dog was making. When week 3 arrived, we came to pick up Roux in complete shock and excitement for how well trained and obedient he has become. It wasn't just the list of commands that he had learned that made it so great, but also the deeper respect and bond between owner and canine that Roux has been able to form with us. We are still learning how to communicate with our pup the way Alvin did, but so far, Roux has been able to successfully maintain everything he has learned at HOPE here at his home. When we dropped Roux off for his first day, we felt a sense of doubt in our dog--that he would be too stubborn to excel in the course (he is a wild, stubborn child lol). However, we have been so pleased by the amount of growth he has made in such a short period of time. Alvin, his trainer, did an excellent job teaching him all the tools to be a more successful working dog. We are excited to continue this journey of growth and return to hope for more advanced training sometime in the future. Roux has changed immensely, both in obedience and behavior. We believe that this will make Roux more fulfilled in his daily life and give him more purpose. We are beyond happy with the service at HOPE and the outstanding and skillful work by his trainer, Alvin. We would 100% recommend HOPE training to any and all families who are in similar positions as us, or who just need to learn a few extra commands. HOPE has it all! - Allison, Sebastian, & Roux

Lisa G.

TLDR: Hope was a great investment in our puppy and AJ is an amazing trainer. Highly recommend. When we brought home an 8wk German Shepherd I had every intention of training her to be a polite well mannered doggo. Fast forward to 3 months later and though she had the basics down 75% of the time I realized I had overestimated the time and patience it took to train a puppy. I googled and yelped all the dog training in the area, reading every review to see who would treat our baby the best, and ultimately my fiancé and I decided on HOPE. We called and Brooke (I think that was her name?) answered our multitude of questions and invited us to come see the facility. That day we signed Kira up for training to drop off the next day. It was hard leaving our puppy in someone else's hands for 3 whole weeks, but we were reassured with all the happy smiling faces and enthusiasm when we dropped her off. AJ was assigned as her trainer and he couldn't have been nicer. He went over what he would be teaching her and asked about any behaviors we wanted him to focus on. Every day we got pictures or videos of him working with Kira (even if the iPhone to Android connection left the videos blurry). On our pick- up day AJ went over everything she learned, demonstrated it to us, had us do the training and corrections and spent 2 hours answering questions and making sure we knew how to continue the training. Now that she's home we definitely see a noticeable change in her demeanor. She is calmer and listens a lot better (especially when about to chase our cats). Her heeling on walks is fantastic, where before she wouldn't lunge, but constantly pull to be ahead. Now she walks calmly beside me. However since she's so smart she realizes she only needs to listen when the collar and leash are on, it's hit and miss when it's off, so we will probably be looking into off- leash training.

T H.

We love Hope Dog Training! Our boy, Fang, has been coming to see all his friends for the last 2-1/2 years. They did his initial puppy training when he was 6 months old. We brought him back last year to do some additional training with him and it was amazing. As a 153lb Great Dane/Mastiff, it was important to us to be able to have control of our boy, him being able to listen as well as him feeling safe and sociable. HOPE was amazing in giving us the tools and training. We board there regularly as well. Most recently we were under an evacuation warning due to the fires. Without hesitation, Darcy was happy to board Fang for a few days for us until we could figure out the situation. I highly recommend HOPE, Darcy, Brooklin and all the trainers and staff. I trust them with my boy and he loves them so much.

Scott D.

We have taken our two Mastiffs here since they were puppies, Oro and Fabi. They both did a week training while we were on vacation a few years ago. They worked wonders with both dogs during this short time. But you must do your part and follow their plan. After that we took both of them to weekly socialization and they loved it. Eventually it was only Oro due to Fabi having some leg problems and they no longer offered the socialization. Oro still thinks of this place as his second home. When we vacation now, we board them and just picked them up last week. Both dogs love going there and they are treated as part of the family. We get daily pictures and updates. It makes our vacation that much more enjoyable knowing they are in such good hands. Darcey, Emily, Daniel, and the rest love their jobs and they love your dog. You can't find a better group of people.

Emily P.

I am very pleased with H.O.P.E. Dog Training. My boyfriend and I rescued a pitbull puppy in December and wanted to set him up for success. After a bit of research we decided to do puppy/basic obedience training and had such a positive experience we decided to do the day socialization class as well. He gets REALLY excited to see other dogs and I'm so grateful that he is being taught the right way to channel that. The staff is friendly, communicative, and not only has my dog benefited, we feel like more confident handlers as well. Thank you!

Bryan H.

Darcey and her staff are amazing people!!!! They take care of your pup like it's their own. The staff is high energy and pleasant to work with. Darcy is amazing when it comes to training! I know you're having issues training your dog, you wouldn't be looking at this Yelp if everything was going fine! Thats ok! Darcey trains you as much as the dog. The training mantra is in the name, HOPE! There is always hope when you believe in Darcey and your ability to learn from her and the staff. Darcey is easy to get in contact with and gives you great options to work around training issues on the spot through text. I have a service dog that works for the Fire Department which Darcey helps train, we have great success with this 1.5 y.o. Labradoodle. I have boarded my service dog there many times, they do a great job taking him outside for exercise and training throughout the day, and will send pictures of your pup. H.O.P.E has a wide range of training from basic to advanced and everything in-between.

Kalyn T.

Only giving them a 5 star because you can't give 100!! Darcy worked with my dog dobby (male, 2). It was so incredibly helpful and I saw a huge difference ! It was an unreal experience. She was so patient and willing to work with him through his fear aggression! Iam forever grateful to Darby and the HOPE TEAM! Their name is very fitting... they bring exactly what they say... HOPE TO YOU,Your dog, and your household !! The pictures and videos they sent weren't only educational but also so comforting when I left my baby overnight for three weeks !! They truly treat them as their own and have blessed me and dobby so much with confidence and love !!!!

Shantell T.

We took our little mini Aussie doodle puppy to Hope dog training for the 3 week overnight and we are so happy we did!! Alvin was his trainer and he was very knowledgeable and treated our little Murphy so well! They really had a great bond and Murphy came back way more well behaved and we are able to continue his commands and training at home! They sent us pictures and videos of Murphy every single day which made us feel so much better because we saw how much fun he was having! Hailey at the front desk was also so sweet and truly loved and cared about Murphy! Thank you everyone at Hope!!

Debbie R.

We initially took our young German Shorthaired Pointer, Emmah, to HOPE Dog Training for on-leash training. They did an excellent job, for which we received compliments wherever we took her on her good behavior. But, off-leash, her natural tendency to follow her nose at a run was unsafe and annoying. Therefore, Emmah returned to HOPE for e-collar training with Samantha. Emmah's recall is amazing. Plus, she heels and stays in place without a leash! I can't give enough praise to what Samantha and HOPE did for Emmah and us. Emmah is a joy to us and a good citizen. P.S. Emmah was well cared for and loved by ALL the staff at HOPE. She especially loves Samantha!

Sam W.

Ok, this place is pretty amazing!! My husband and MIL had been dropping off Thor and Maverick for the past 5 days to get trained as they were a tad out of control in terms of just doing the basic commands and heeling while walking them. They were enrolled with their 5 day training program, so like doggy day camp but to get them to learn and obey us for about 8 hours a day! After 5 days, SUCH A HUGE IMPROVEMENT! I was shocked as my husband was showing us how they're listen and do the basic commands so much easier! You guys are seriously like magic genies because it's such a day/night difference with their listening and heeling!! Thank you so much!!