Nate is the best! Our 6 month old rescue turned out to have resource and boundary guarding problems. After a short 6 day long board-and-train followed by 6 months of weekly one-on-one sessions with Nate, I can confidently say our sweet girl is rid of her demons! lol. She went from a dog that I was scared to be under the same roof with to the sweetest girl that is off-leash trained, safe around children of all ages (under supervision of course), and eats just like any other dog I've ever had (with better manners actually). I am so grateful for his guidance. It took lots of time, dedication, and sacrifice but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I also feel all around more confident around dogs. Once you learn leash basics properly you can do anything! read more

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My wife LOVES Der and so do I! Their chilicheese dogs are the bomb! We go once a year wether we need it or not! lol Had some last week. It's a destination eatery because there is only one, and it's not close! That works in our favor because if it was closet, it would0 read more

Hi! My name is Vida and I am a Pit mix rescue. My parents adopted me on November 12, 2023. I had been on the streets for who knows how long of my 2 1/2 year old life, and was full of bad habits, and needed some serious training. Good thing we found Nate!! Even tho I was stubborn, at times, I am now a walkable dog who is socialized, and doesn't freak out when I see other dogs or humans! My parents totally recommend Innate Dog Training and Nate and John! read more

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Nate was referred to me by my good friend/groomer and she was 100% correct in what she said. Being that she was familiar with the different trainers in this area, she told me he would be the only trainer she would trust with her puppies. I called Nate and we scheduled an in-home evaluation. Nate arrived on time and was extremely professional. He met with us first and asked relevant questions regarding our rescued puppy. Although he was speaking with us, he was also making observations about our puppy to help him see what type of training would be needed. Since we were going out of town, we decided to board/train Loki at his house. He picked our puppy up as scheduled and kept us updated while we were gone. When he brought Loki back home, we noticed immediately what an excellent job Nate had done. The first thing he showed us was Loki learned the proper way to come in/go out. He had him sit by the door and wait till we gave him the command. That by itself was extremely impressive; however, it was just the beginning. He had Loki "go to spot" and Loki remained there until he was released. This was on top of the other basic obedience skills such as sit, down, etc. Nate came back to our home to continue training us, as well as Loki. What I appreciate is that Nate is willing to point out what we are doing wrong and how to correct the situation. I have already referred our neighbor to him and Nate is currently training their rescued pup. I will also be sending Loki back to him for his off-leash training. I'm positive once that training is completed, our puppy will be the talk of the neighborhood based on how well he is trained. Neighbors and friends tell us how lucky we are to have such a good boy, but we know it's not luck - it's exceptional training by Nate. read more

Nate has trained two of my Cane Corsos , excellent results for my dogs and training me too, highly recommend

I don't know how I can express enough how great Nate is and his training. My son and daughter in law and I each got a new puppy back in June. Nate took them both in and they received excellent training. They are not even 7 months old yet and listen perfectly to the commands Nate taught them and shared with his. He spent many many hours training them and really spent a good deal of time with us on multiple occasions to teach us what we needed to do to continue the great behavior. Nate recently took mine back in and boarded him as well as gave him a refresher training. That was so helpful! Nate is extremely kind and compassionate and he really loves our digs as his own. I couldn't imagine anyone being better than Nate to care and train your new family member. Thank you Nate!! I will forever be grateful for all you have done and continue to do for our family. read more

We couldn't be happier with the results. Both our dogs are large breed. We contacted Nate a couple years ago when our youngest, a french mastiff, american bulldog mix, approached adulthood and showed aggression towards other dogs. The dog is a total love bug but considering his size and strength, we couldn't risk any anti social behavior. After a few sessions in our home focusing on basic obedience and leash training, I began taking our dog to Nate's group classes. After a few of those, our dog was comfortably lying down surrounded by 14 strange dogs!! Incredible!!! We recently added a third rescue to the family. The introduction did not go well at all. It was a disaster. We called Nate again. He furthered the training on our first two with crate training and in a short time, he had all three walking together, calm and behaved. Here's the bottom line. Yes, Nate is a fantastic dog trainer but more importantly, he trained us to know how to understand and work with our dogs. It was very easy to let our dogs go untrained since they are such sweethearts with us. Now they are pets that we can take other places and not worry about them around people and other dogs. We know how to handle them. That takes so much stress away. We can walk them together, they are calm and happy. That makes everyone happy. I cannot over recommend Nate. He's a great guy and really knows what he is doing. If you have a dog, call him. read more

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Nate seems great, but he takes your money and runs. We paid 50% plus additional for leashes and collars up front, then after 4 in home classes he asked for the rest even though we hadn't come close to finishing our training. We foolishly paid, he cancelled our next class due to weather, then disappeared and we never heard from him again. After speaking with a few other people that have used him, we found out they had the exact same experience. What a waste of over $1500! read more

I was impressed with Nate's training knowledge and was sold to the point I cancelled all other scheduled consultations and gave him 50% down to start. After leash training Nate came by once. He had a family issue which I completely respected and understood. About 90 days later I contacted him to check in and he said he had my contact info mixed up with another customer. He came by one other time and I have not seen Nate since. Like the others I have lost my deposit and all I have to show is a training collar which is now too small and a leather leash. The guy knows his stuff but is unreliable and it says something about someone keeping hundreds of dollars from customers and not providing a promised service. read more

I was referred to Innate Dog Training by a friend. We had a puppy, and wanted to make sure he would be potty trained, social, and overall well behaved. We've been working with Nate now for about 5 months. He's amazing! My now 7 month old Goldendoodle is a potty trained, social, well behaved dog. We absolutely adore him, (my dog, not Nate-though we like Nate too) and we owe a lot of credit to Nate. We did several private on-leash sessions, and are now ready for our off-leash training. Nate does multiple weekly classes (free to his clients) that help my puppy continue to mature. The best part about Innate Dog Training is how Nate makes himself available for calls/ texts seemingly around the clock. You never know what might come up with your dog that can't wait for a session or class, and Nate is there to answer. I'd recommend Innate Dog Training in a heartbeat. It's well worth the time and money. Update: Milo is now 18 months and still a great dog. Thanks again Innate Dog Training! Thanks Nate! read more

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Nate was recommended by the vet for my three rescue puppies. He came to the house, did an assessment, and let us know the training would be approx $2,500 for the three dogs. Seemed steep but we agreed. For the first appointment Nate was late. 15 minutes past the appointment time I texted Nate and said let's reschedule. He said he was on his way but he apparently was not close. Then he arrived on time a couple of times. He walked each dog on leash in the house for 10 to 15 mins, then we scheduled the next appointment. Then Nate missed an appointment completely. This prompted me to let him know that I would not continue his services if he could not be reliable. Next he came on time, then he was late again, then he was earlier than the appointment window. We finally discontinued the service. We paid half up front and he did not offer a refund. The dogs learned nothing. I'm not saying they would not have learned if we went through the whole program. But up until then they had not learned anything useful and we paid over $1,000. Nate seems like a decent, smart guy. He knows dogs and he's good with them. But in my experience he is just not professional. If you hire Nate, I recommend paying as you go. Do not pay 50% up front. You are likely to lose the money and have nothing to show for it. Michael Burnstein (415) 425-9265 read more

Anybody who has met me or my Husband know that we have a soft spot for pups. So when I met Nathan it was like a prayer answered. We have two large (at the time un-socialized) pups. Both fearsome in appearance and quite formidable If provoked but gentle giants in nature. Where we procured Nathan's assistance is when we took in a older dog (who has sadly left this earthly plain). My two un-socialized pups became super aggressive and it worried both my husband and I, we did not want any of our pups to get hurt or to hurt anybody else. Calling Nathan and his team to help with behavioral issues was a no brainer. Though hard to part with for a few weeks Nathan did a phenomenal job conditioning my first two pups, essentially creating a safe environment for them to learn and grow. We went from walking each dog one by one to being able to walk them all at once, which for me was the biggest miracle. Nathan has a great confidence about him, which exudes from him when you see him with your pups. He really takes your concerns and your pups personality and somehow develops an action plan that best suits everyone's needs. He has become a great asset to the development of my boys, and has really helped me in understanding their tendencies, their movement, and their behavioral patterns. Nathan and his team truly has a passion for pups and it shows in his work!! Thanks Uncle Nate - OSO, and Wasabi read more

Nate is a great resource for those in need of dog training. He helped us to train our 1 year old pit bull rescue and has allowed us to fully enjoy all this wonderful dog has to offer. We have gone from constant pulling when leash walking to enjoyable daily walks with the family. Working on anxiety around other high energy dogs now with great and consistent results. Thanks for everything Nate! Update: Dec 2019: We continued to attend some of Nate's group classes after completing our formal individual on leash training with our pIt bull rescue. These group sessions were great for additional socializing our dog with other like minded and responsible pet owners. We recently got a new terrier mix rescue and our pit bull has been great calming influence as we train the new dog. I never thought our dog would be this great. Nate's methods take dedication, patience, and time on the part of the pet owner but you will be amazed at the results if you stick with it! Thanks for everything Nate! read more

I was referred to Nate through a mutual friend. I have 2 dogs, a lab and a pitbull around the ages of 6, that he did wonders with! We have been through several trainings over the years, but nothing has stuck long term. Basic in home obedience and on-leash behavior was out of control! My pitbull has also been attacked by other dogs in the past, therefore, gets defensive when approached by other dogs, so I was not comfortable taking her on a simple walk around the block or at our neighborhood park. When Nate came in to work with my dogs, I loved his knowledge of the psychology behind the dogs behavior! He is firm, but gentle, and has amazing patience! I am blown away by his method and how effective it is and has remained to be over the last several months since working with Nate. Nate comes highly recommended as his training was life changing for us!! read more

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We were referred to Nate from a friend that has used him in the past, and when you're talking about you're fur babies... you want the best. We have a Rotti and Mastiff, and had a baby on the way and I wanted to make sure these two were on point all the time. Nate is absolutely amazing! We could not be happier with everything! We did private lessons, and when we started, I couldn't walk the dogs.. period. 150lbs plus pulling me.. now.. I can walk them, with my stroller. Don't worry about the doors open, they are like new dogs. Even guests comment how great they listen now. I would and always will recommend Innate for every furry dog out there. I'd give 10 stars if I could!!! read more

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I would give Nathan zero stars if I could. My vet recommended Innate Dog Training when my rescue Corgi puppy failed his second round of group puppy class at Petsmart. My dog was high-energy and territorial, which was a problem with food and toys since we were a two-dog household. He would routinely growl and snap at our other dog, and he had even bitten me as I reached for food or toward his bowls. My initial consultation with Nathan was great, and I opted to board my dog for training because of the aggression and biting. Nathan said training would be 10 days, but 10 days turned into two weeks, which eventually turned into three and a half weeks, before he felt my dog was ready to return home (and of course, more $$ for each day that went by). Upon his return, the dog was clearly obedient to Nathan, but once Nathan left, he was back to growling and snapping over food. Nathan met me once for an emergency session, and then he recommended that I come to group classes, but the dog's behavioral problems persisted. He attacked our other dog, shredding his ear, and things got so bad that we had to keep both dogs physically apart in separate rooms of the house. I called Nathan in desperation, and he told me that the dog's behavior problems stemmed from the fact that I am a woman. He told me, "They don't call them man's best friend for no reason." Not only did Nathan belittle me, disrespect me, and make generalizations about my ability to handle an animal due to my gender, but he also stopped returning my calls and emails. I left multiple voicemails, which he just disregarded entirely. I understand that his profession is training dogs, but to run a business, one must also work with the people who own the dogs. A lack of communication is entirely unacceptable. I paid thousands of dollars and trusted my pet to Nathan, and for what? In the end, I made the heart wrenching decision to give my dog away to a rescue group in the hopes that he finds a better circumstance and a home where he can be the only pet. I am happy for the satisfied customers who have posted reviews, but if you are considering Innate Training - especially if you are a woman! - do yourself a favor and skip this bigoted, unprofessional business owner. read more

We hired Nate, with Innate Dog Training to assist with the new addition to our family, Lupo the Beagle... In the beginning I wasn't sure how the training would go and didn't always have faith. Keep in mind you have to follow the training at home on a regular basis to ensure what Nate has taught you and your dog! Yet, here we are a few months later and I find what used to be this unruly little mongrel (I had other choice words that I actually called Lupo) has now become a very well behaved dog! I can't say enough good things about Nate and Innate Dog Training and would highly recommend them to anyone!!! Not only did we receive one on one personal training for the first six to eight weeks but we also had weekly group training sessions which really really helped Lupo AND me to realize that other people have the same issues with their dogs that I did. The group sessions are on a continuing basis which is amazing and I don't know of any other Dog Trainer's that offer this service. Again, Thanks to Nate, we now have an amazing addition to our family. read more

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I want to start by saying that working with Nate to train our dog was the BEST investment we have ever made. Our dog didn't have a lot of issues, but I have personally seen Nate transform the most aggressive, abused and troubled dogs into healthy, loving dogs. Around 6 months old, we decided to get a trainer for our puppy Luna. She is a labrador/husky mix, and has more energy than she knows what to do with. She was a teether, liked to jump and nibble, and she was also displaying some early signs of dominance. Our vet recommended that we give Innate Dog Training a call. Within a few days, he was at our house for a consultation. He gave us some "homework," and we started seeing a difference right away. The moment Nate walked in the door, our Luna was instantly responsive. Nate will teach your dog to do the things you want them to do, but most importantly, he will teach YOU how to do it. She is still a puppy now, only 1 year old. But it is no exaggeration when I say that we get compliments on Luna EVERYWHERE we go. "Your dog is so well-behaved!" The results we saw in just 4 short months with Nate were incredible. One of the best perks is that you can attend weekly group classes for FREE. It's a great opportunity to brush up on your skills and socialize your pup. Don't think twice about hiring Nate. I promise he can do it. Thank you, Nate! We couldn't have done it without you. read more

How do we love Nate's training? Let us count the ways. One bark for the patience and love for animals. Two barks for the followup after training. Three barks for helping me learn to train my own dogs so I have the best dogs on the block. Four barks for continuous weekend training after you finish the paid program for continued socialization and tune ups. And five barks for consistent, indisputable results. That's five barks! ARF! ARF! ARF! ARF! ARF!! read more

I trusted Nate to take care of my dog, MY SON, for a period of time while I was away, AND I NEVER FELT SAFER LEAVING MY SON ANYWHERE. not only was I respected for MY way of doing things, MY way of feeding him, but Nate was genuinely interested and concerned for my way of doing things, shown by his questions and his focus on ME while I was talking. I was totally expecting this dog training master to want to do things his way, and tell me how things were going to work, but I should have known better. not only do I feel this guy's competence is through the roof, but his heart is just as big. as a dog owner there are few things more important than trusting those you leave your loved ones with. I truly trust Nate and Innate Dog Training. read more

Our German Shepherd, Reno, had his very first session with Nathan when he was only 10 weeks old. I remember being nervous about him starting at such a young age but Nathan was extremely knowledgeable about what training was appropriate for a puppy and my nerves were calmed after the initial meeting. He was super gentle with him and it was amazing to see how quickly Reno progressed. After the first session he was already a better listener and after only 4-5 weeks he had all of the basic commands down. It has been over 3 years now and we have since gone through On-Leash, Off-Leash, and Defensive training with him and have loved every step of the way. There is no secret pill though.... lots of hours were spent practicing with him but Reno never seemed stressed in any way. We both looked at it as quality bonding time with our pup. To summarize: my husband and I love Nathan for his knowledge, tactics, and amazing results! read more

My veterinarian recommended Nate after seeing a significant behavioral change in one of her other clients' dogs. I started working with Nate about 8 months ago after adopting a puppy and bringing her into our home which included a 7 year old stubborn and sometimes aggressive chihuahua. Raising a puppy is already overwhelming and requires consistent discipline but raising one with an older dog with engraved bad habits is even more difficult as they start to pick up on each others' behaviors (pack mentality). Nate came to my house for a free consultation and not only evaluated the dogs' behaviors but mine and my husband's. We seem to forget that WE need the training more than the dogs and that's where Nate and his partner excel. His methodology makes a lot of sense and is all about creating a stronger bond between you and your furry family member by commanding respect. Here's what I think, if you are willing to dedicate your time and effort into realizing the results that may be promised to you, then this is the BEST fit. If you just want to "fix" your dog and think that after a few sessions you will have the most obedient and best behaved dog, then go elsewhere. The icing on the cake for me is that besides the one-on-one training sessions, Nate invites his clients to weekly dog sessions which is the ultimate place for socialization and distraction training. My rescued terrier mix had severe anxiety around small and large dogs, would chase every bird and eat and chew everything in sight. Now that I understand dog psychology better, I am aware that the key is to bring your dog into a calm and relaxed state of mind and that these distractions will slowly become a part of their lives and not be the cause of their anxiety. I truly believe that my dogs will live longer now that they are more relaxed and can enjoy being in different surroundings. Thank you Nate for allowing us to enjoy dog parenthood even more! read more

Nathan @ Innate Dog training helped me with my 2 gsd Ziva & Gibbs. They have been trained in basic obedience, distraction work, & protection training. Each dog can bowl, sled,zipline & surf! These dogs go where I go! Great temperaments that started with the best foundation a dog owner can ask for. INNATE DOG TRAINING IS the way to go! read more

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Nate helped us tremendously with teaching our two year old Boston Terrier Dexter all the basics that we missed out on teaching him as a younger puppy. After just 4 or 5 sessions with Nate we learned a few valuable routines that help keep him in line and make him a more obedient dog. He can now sit, stay, lie down, come, go to spot, walk properly on a leash and sit when the front door is opened instead of running out it! lol He couldn't do any of that before so I'm impressed. read more

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My wife and I have had our GSD / Malinois Mix in training now for 5 sessions. She is incredibly smart and even more bull headed. What used to be frustration and chaos is now calm and incredibly beneficial. It's been great for my wife and I in the sense that WE were the ones that needed to be trained on how to lead. Now our pup is following commands and becoming a well rounded member of our family. Nate has been nothing short of phenomenal. I would recommend Innate Dog Training to anyone looking for help with their dog...young or old. 10/10 for sure! read more

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Have to give a BIG shoutout to Nate for being outstanding. He is reliable, flexible & the best at what he does. He worked with my family & our two golden doodles. What an amazing transformation. Truth be told he is not training the dogs,but training the family to be consistent with how they handle, recognize & correct the dogs. I could not be happier with the training and the access to Nate for any questions during training and since. Thanks Nate. read more

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I reached out to Nate because we wanted to support a local, small business that came highly recommended and has experience with challenging, working dog breeds. In quick summary, I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience. I'd like to share our story and offer some feedback regarding some of the negative comments. As a young, energetic, couple with no kids yet, my husband and I always knew we wanted to introduce a Belgian Malinois to our "pack." The working dog is smart, exceptionally loyal, driven, agile, and very energetic. However, this combination of extreme characteristics has the potential to lead to highly volatile situations if proper training isn't introduced early on and maintained throughout the life of the dog--it certainly isn't a breed I would recommend for anyone. We did over a year of research on the breed and knew it was going to be a challenge, so we wanted to be sure we were prepared. At 10 weeks old, our Malinois puppy, Mateo, began his in-home, on-leash basic obedience training with Nate's business partner, John. I was amazed how John commanded respect from Mateo, and how quickly Mateo abided. John never speaks over a whisper and uses very simple, limited, but effective corrections. I was immediately impressed and so excited to learn. In just a few weeks we had all the basic commands (heel, sit, down, stay, spot, come, leave it) down. An incredible trust and bond developed to the point where we could teach any commands as well (e.g. speak, shake, roll over, smile, etc.). When Mateo completed his in-home, on-leash training, we were able to begin his off-leash advanced obedience training and attend the group socialization classes. The group socialization classes are WONDERFUL. Dogs and humans are able to work on distraction training, integrate, and learn how to properly socialize (P.S. - BTW, just taking your dog to a dog park and hoping for the best is NOT the way). In group class, Nate teaches advanced commands such as stand, come around, food refusal, and basically everything you can imagine with 20 other dogs trying to distract your pup. The group classes have a "family" feel to them and we have made some great friends there. When you sign up with Innate Dog Training you are clients for life. That means Nate and John will work with you and your dog for as long as it takes until the training is complete, and the socialization classes are free to clients. Yes, the training programs may appear to come at a hefty price upfront, but the quality and results speak for themselves and are worth every penny. I would rather invest now than have to deal with a potential lawsuit later if I had no control of my dog going after a child on a bike. I would rather invest now so my dog understands that he needs to come to me immediately when he doesn't see that car in the road. I would rather invest now so my dog knows when to be intimidating, when to protect me, and when to be quiet on my command. I would rather invest now for a million reasons. An important thing to note is that you have to be open to education Nate and John will provide if you want results, and you have to be respectful of that relationship. I find my husband and I are really the ones being "trained," and it's mostly learning how to communicate and build trust with our dog. The more we focus on that, the more we can communicate with him to do just about anything. I want to stress that not every day will be rainbows and unicorns--not everyday will yield results. We continue to address new challenges, new bad habits, and new situations that we did not anticipate. But we approach those challenges with open arms, and most importantly, patience and persistence. We dedicate at least 4 hours a day to training and exercise on our own. We meet with John for one-on-one sessions once a week, and attend every Saturday group class. It takes a lot of time and a lot of patience, and to me, it's the best way to show your dog love, ensure the safety of our community, and guarantee a long lifetime of happiness. read more

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I turned to Innate Dog Training when I realized that my once pleasant, happy-go-lucky, easy-to-get-along-with lab shepherd mix, Jimmy, needed further training. I wish that I could give 5-stars like the other reviews but, given my experiences, I'm not able to. My husband and I had planned to go on our first weekend trip since moving here and needed to board our dog (which we'd never done). But where he once got along with all pooches, his behavior around new dogs was now unpredictable and sometimes volatile since our move across country. We sent him to a popular doggy day care for a "test run" prior to our trip and were asked to pick him up because he wasn't socializing well with others. I was devastated and ready to cancel our trip. I called Nathan based on yelp recommendations and he seemed confident he could help us. Our first phone conversation in June was pleasant. We threw around the idea of an appointment later that day but ultimately settled on a day later in the week when my husband would be home. Later that same day, Nate rang my doorbell. He'd accidentally scheduled the appointment for that day and we went on with the meeting since he was already there (he stated he was preoccupied because his grandmother had had a stroke recently). He suggested behavior modification training, explained the process and the tools, and suggested boarding at his home for socialization. I left a deposit for training and scheduled a few days later for Nate to pick Jimmy up. I sent Jimmy off for boarding a couple of days before our trip. The plan was for approximately 2 weeks of boarding for socialization. During and after our trip I'd contact Nate and ask for updates or photos and would either not get a response or would get something that didn't answer my questions. For example, I asked how he was doing and if he was adjusting well to sleeping in a crate and I'd get a response that he was doing well and playing with other dogs right now. After a while of not responding I pressed him for answers and he stated his grandfather had been rushed to the hospital so he was unable to get in contact. When we were back from our trip we asked when my husband could come see him and Nathan would say that his classes were cancelled due to the heat (understandably) and he wouldn't be in the park that day. My husband, wanting to see his only "son", would have driven anywhere at any time to see him, even if the park classes were cancelled. But he never gave us any options to see him. Finally, he offered my husband a small window of time to meet at a park across town. And I hadn't seen my dog in over a week but my schedule didn't allow me to join my husband. When boarding was over we tried multiple times to start scheduling training. I work 3 days a week and we, for some reason, couldn't come together on a time. We did schedule something once (a month after our original meeting) but Nate had to cancel the night before due to personal reasons (his air conditioner broke - I fully understand and respect that people have lives, so I don't begrudge him that but we're a month from our original meeting and still no training sessions.). He didn't contact me about rescheduling for a few days. I was becoming skeptical and thinking that he wasn't the trainer for us, but I would tell him which days I was off, and he'd respond with suggestions for completely different days to schedule training. I am sure that Nate is as fantastic of a trainer as everyone says he is, but I found that a lack of communication, poor customer service skills, and I guess difficulty coming together between both of our schedules made this trainer a bad fit for us, so I'll never know. As a sidenote, Jimmy's blanket is still at Nate's house and I guess that's a blanket we'll never see again since I've texted a couple of times about it. read more

We called in Nate for help with our new puppy, she was very oral and mouthing, she then moved into some other issues that became very difficult and stressful to deal with. Nate was with us every step of the way with advice, changing training plans and just being all out an amazing resource for us. He is extremely approachable and takes time to answer my frequent texts as we work through having a challenging puppy, when we had old and calm girls who passed away. Thank you Nate for your patience with this crazy and overly emotional pet owner..and for always listening and helping out. I was in animal rescue for many years and have seen many people who train dogs but not everyone has the gift that Nate has. And the heart to go with it. You will not be disappointed If you go with Innate Dog Training. read more

I hate writing bad reviews. I feel terrible when I do. This has taken me over a year to write. Nate is amazing with dogs but needs some coaching in business. I paid Nate for his services with my 2 dogs in March/April/May 2014. I paid over $1,500. Our sessions were a little spread out because of my personal schedule. This was on me not him. Nate is very talented. I will never say he is not. We learned a lot from him and my dogs learned too. Unfortunately though I bought 2 extra leashes and 2 collars for my daughter's dogs which I have yet to receive over 1 year later. I had one session left and chose not to use it so asked Nate to use the session to just drop the equipment off on my porch. He did not do this. I texted hm multiple times with no reply. When I asked him to refund my money he would not do it and when I pushed he acted concerned and pushed the final session. By this point I was so frustrated with continued lack of response and the "run around" that quite frankly I did not want to see him ever again. I just wanted the leashes. I even asked if I could come to the park during a Saturday session but the leashes weren't in his van according to his text. I asked more than once. I gave up and personally gave my daughter her money back. I was shocked by the lack of communication considering he checks his phone constantly during training. Like I said, I hate writing bad reviews and this this is not a bad review of his skills... It's just an acknowledgement of his poor business skills. If I could rate him twice I would rate is training skills a 5 and his business skills a 0. read more

Adequate dog trainers but customer service and communication seemed to be of no importance to either Nate or his partner. Constant no shows to appointments, hurried visits with little structure and failure to follow thru on numerous assurances all made for a negative experience. Would not recommend Innate to anyone in need of dog training services. read more

I called them 2 times and left messages before the holidays, no response... I called earlier this week and actually spoke with Nate but had to call him back to set up an appointment. I called later that day, he responds will a text saying: I'll call you later. I responded okay. No call later. I called the next day, no answer. My husband called and left a message, no response. Horrible Customer Service. He obviously does't need my business and won't ever get it. read more

Nate, owner of Innate Training, was and is fabulous with our little Capri girl, a now one year old mini goldendoodle. She began her onleash, in-home training journey early on--maybe 10ish weeks. She took to Nate's approach (firm yet warm and encouraging) very well. In the end, we have well-behaved, fun loving pup--according to us AND friends, family and strangers we come across on walks! Though we need to ensure that we continue to do the work with her to reinforce and finetune her behavior, Nate truly laided a solid foundation and taught us all the ins and outs as we are first-time time dog owners. Nate teaches your pup what to do and then brings you into the mix during the sessions, closing out with how to continue practicing the training in your everyday life with your pup. We don't go to the group training (part of the cost of onleash package which is offered Tuesday and Saturday mornings at local parks) as often as we should, but such a great offering and sense of community for both the pets and pet owners. As well, Nate has boarded our girl a number of times while we have been out of town. We know Capri is basically on vacation herself when staying at his home, having the chance to play with other pups and his children. But! She still has to tow the obedient line :) If you're looking for effective dog training and a reliable, knowledgeable good guy that facilitates it, look no further than Innate Training. read more

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Well before we got our Corgi puppy, we knew we wanted to do things right. I had researched Innate Dog Training and knew, based on reviews and videos of Nate's work, that we wanted to hire him. We knew we'd face some obvious challenges with the breed we chose and wanted to ensure we were proactive about things before the Corgi stubbornness, nipping, and excessive barking became a problem. Nate came for a consultation 3 days after our puppy arrived at our house (right at 8 weeks) and we started training as soon as he was 10 weeks old. I knew we had made the right choice when, during the consultation, Nate asked me exactly what my goals were for Russell. The teacher in me couldn't have been more impressed =) Russell is now a little over a year old. We went through off leash training and have been working for the last several months off leash. We also attend the weekly advance obedience sessions on Saturdays and truly cannot say enough about Nate's dedication to helping us integrate Russell into our home and helping us achieve each and every goal we had in mind. It is a joy to have a well socialized dog. Of course there will always be more work to be done as we introduce Russell to new distractions and situations, but we are extremely content with the work that Nate has done. Much of the training has been teaching us how to handle our dog, how to introduce new situations, and understanding why our dog does the things he does. A lot of people compliment our pup when we go out. They smile when we tell him to lay down and stay as we chat or when they see how great he does around their kids. If you're looking for a "quick fix" for your pet, or someone who will just do a couple sessions and teach your dog "tricks", then Nate is not your trainer. If you're looking for someone to teach YOU how to work with your pet, if you're willing to invest a lot of time, and if you're willing to view training as an on-going process with your pet, then you couldn't find someone better than Nate. read more

We started working with Nate a few weeks ago. Our families experience with dogs was limited and having Nate help us through the process has been invaluable. Gracie will sit, stay and lay down on command with vocal and hand signals. Nate had Gracie leash trained quickly and she has come light-years from where we started. When we first got her she tugged and pulled at the leash and jumped around trying to get it off. Now she walks stride for stride right by my side when going for walks. She is still a puppy and does puppy things from time to time, but Nate has taught us how to correct the unwanted behavior. I've seen some dogs that have been working with Nate for longer periods of time and I am impressed with their level of obedience. I can't wait to get Gracie to that level. read more

The consummate professional, Nathan is very knowledgable and always a pleasure to deal with. He has helped our family with a over zealous lab and she has been a blessing since he trained her. Highly recommend him and his service to all! Thanks Nathan! read more

At 7 months old our Rottweiler was big and strong enough to literally drag my wife around the park if someone on a bike would ride by. Although he was not aggressive he wanted to play with everything and everyone around. With private lessons and the group socialization classes, we have a well behaved companion. Nathan is an amazing trainer and I would recommend his services to anyone! read more

Nate and john are great. We unfortunately had to term our agreement early on account of our dog going to a new home but they were very understanding and professional. The one lesson we had with them was great and we started seeing progress after a single lesson. Highly recommend and worth the money. read more

Had a great initial review or our dogs and what we both thought they needed in the way of training. I'd use them if it wasn't for the cost and timing around the holiday season. read more