I found Dave through his wonderful Yelp reviews so I realize that my opinion is certainly in the…read moreminority. However, I still think you should know of my personal experience. After adopting a 2 year old min pin mix from the humane society, I emailed Dave to set up a training session. I explained that she was already pretty good with walking on the leash, etc. but we wanted to definitely focus on some separation anxiety issues and just general command following. He showed up on time (a big plus in my book!) but did not acknowledge our dog at all when he came in. He said "she'll have to warm up to me." A little background - we'd had our pup for two weeks and she'd never barked. She just cuddled everyone who came over. The humane society had said they too had never heard her bark so we weren't even sure that she'd hadn't been de-barked previously. Well, Dave came upstairs, without acknowledging her, and with his big booming voice talking a mile a minute and the second he reached the top of the stairs, she barked. We should have listened to her. Dave immediately launched into telling us about training and giving us seemingly random information about how to train her to do this or that. He did not ask us about her background. He did not ask us what we wanted to accomplish, he just ran full steam ahead. It was a whirlwind but my Husband and I tried to keep up. He got out treats and commanded our dog to sit, which he did get her to do, but he did not tell us why or how he was getting her to react. Next, he said we should all go on a walk. He proceeded to ignore how she was walking on the leash and spent the whole 20 minute walk telling us stories about how he tamed giant aggressive dogs. Impressive, but that's not what we have nor what we were paying for. On the walk, he told us that we needed to get down to her eye level to show her our hand signals because she couldn't see if we did them high up. Okay, fair enough. However, back at home, he was getting her to sit some more and he said "you have to stand and give the hand signals, you're not always going to bend down for her." Literally contradicting what he had just told us on the walk. He never let us practice giving her commands so he could correct what we were doing wrong and he never seemed to take any interest in listening to us about our concerns. He also kept referring to her as a "he" and while we corrected him at least four times, he kept calling her a boy. I give him two stars and not one because my Husband and I do think he knows what he's talking about. However, he's probably much better with bigger, more aggressive dogs. When he left, my Husband and I looked at each other, exhausted from the high-energy that Dave puts out (he's loud and boisterous and constantly expelling anecdotes) and said "never again" at the same time. Dave wasn't for us and my suggestion would be to pay attention to your dog and your gut like we have. In the end, she knows all kinds of tricks now and is a great learner, but she needed a different approach.

Let me start by stating I do think he knows how to get a dog to behave, but he's not the right…read moretrainer for my dog nor I. I am amazed at his work and respect him. However, I wished I knew the details on his work. Pros: ~Has shown results. My dog did, amazingly, behaved nicely and David was able to correct him if he wasn't. Wish there was more of that. ~He does let you practice with your dog and corrects you so you can do it when he's not around. ~Each session is at least 2 hours, he doesn't rush his work and take his time with the lesson. ~Uses his own well behaved dogs to train people's dogs. ~Has the energy to keep up with even the most hyper of dogs. ~Isn't afraid to get bit. ~My dog loves him (but that's probably not a big perk, my dog loves everyone, I have yet to see him NOT love someone instantly). Cons (with explanations): ~He uses prong collars. I understand my dog may bite him and thus the prong collar may curb his behavior. However, I am not comfortable with having to pinch my dog into behaving. David did say it doesn't hurt - he's placed it on his own leg and pulled as hard and he can and it doesn't hurt him. I did this at home to my own leg and it actually hurts me. I wouldn't want to think about how it hurts my dog. He's very adamant on the collar and I ended up having to purchase my own. Good thing my dog loves everyone cos he still loves me and David, even when he has to wear that darn collar. ~Talks a lot. Which is both good and bad. The explanations helped at first but he became very repetitive about them. He is also very passionate about some things and will rant on and on about them. He complained about how animal shelters give out dogs with behavioral issues because they don't care. I had to bite my tongue to not point out the animal shelter's purpose is population control and rehoming dogs, not perfecting dogs to adopt out. Seems to like bragging about his worst clients and seems proud of his bite scars. ~Communication skills leaves something to desire. Granted he has a older phone model but after a few weeks break (we had other things planned), he forgot who I was/my dog was when I texted him to confirm the next class. Maybe at least save your client's number and a brief description of their needs rather than having to ask 'who is this?'? ~Pricing varied. He quoted me a cheaper price for the next visits but since we skipped a few weeks, he must have forgotten and charged me the same price as the first time. But considering each lesson was more than 2 hours long, his hourly rates are still really cheap, I'm just a little annoyed he didn't keep his word. ~No follow ups? He didn't discuss a next session and just left me in the middle of a lesson to practice on my own at home. I don't know why I decided to do a second session (probably cos I didn't want to find another trainer and pay all over again) but at least his lack of interest in ensuring my dog actually learnt something made me not go with a third session. I felt weird about posting a less than 5 star review since every other review is a glowing 5 star but seeing someone else review him less than stellar made me realize I'm not the only one out there. I agree, maybe he's not the right trainer for smaller/medium sized breeds. I'm surprised none of the other reviews mention this - the prong collars, the rants, the repetitive anecdotes. I wished I have saved my money and gone with a different trainer with different methods because he wasn't the right trainer for me. (My dog has no say in this since he loves all his trainers and even his vet.)

My 5 months old puppy turned into a shark and did all the things we didn't expect such as biting,…read morejumping, barking, growling, and much more. I thought I can just follow tutorials online, but none of the methods worked. I decided to get a professional and found Master Dog Training through Yelp. I read all the reviews and was impressed with how many dogs he had trained. Different breeds and ages. I texted him and he provided me all the information and we confirmed a date. I saw a promotional price for Temple City, but since I am at another city, it is a different price. I did text him a day before our appointment to remind him just in case, per our agreement. My puppy is getting the "DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING: Commands and Problem Behaviors, pulling on leash, dumpster diving, counter surfing, mild barking, potty training, jumping, digging, chewing, nipping, not listening. NOT FOR DOGS WITH AGGRESSION or FEAR!" A total of 5 sessions, once a week, 55 minutes per sessions. This training is done at my place and indoor. By the end of his training, he learned 18 commands in 5 weeks! Please note that it also depends on your effort and if you're training your dog daily with what was taught. Mike is great with our puppy! Turns out he owns the same breed as me. From my perspective, he trained my husband, me and my puppy altogether. If you're doing something wrong, he would tell you. He is patient, always on time, and so kind to my puppy. I especially love the graduation ceremony. I was holding in my tears. Overall, we are very happy with Mike and the result.

We started training with Michael when our French bulldog, Bruce Wayne, was 4 months old in December…read more2025. We completed the beginning and intermediate training over a few months. We are very happy with Michael's approach to training. He is effective and nurturing, but firm and very patient. We prefer his style of training as it is supportive and encouraging. When discipline is needed, we have firm commands that Michael taught us. He also provides tips for helpful products like corrector spray and developmental and age appropriate toys. His "graduation" ceremonies are so fun! We had a standing weekly appointment, but Michael was flexible when things came up and responds to any calls/texts in a timely manner. We plan to return for advanced training to continue our puppy's learning.

I just had my first one on one training session with Francesca. I was amazed how my dogs…read moreimmediately sensed her authority. Just one class and I have tools to practice with to improve my dogs behavior when walking on leash. Be prepared to "unlearn" what you know about obedience training. Francesca has a fresh vocabulary of commands and actions that were new (at least to me).

After one private class with Francesca, my relationship with my dog has already improved! She's…read moreinformative, encouraging, clear in her recommendations, asks open-ended questions, demonstrates pros and cons, and observers my interaction with my dog to make sure I understand how to better communicate. It's been three days since our session with Francesca and I'm already seeing such a positive difference in how I can help my dog's nervous energy, and how her trust is already growing. We're excited to take advantage of Francesca's pack walks and group classes. Look no further for your dog trainer! Francesca's got you!

Lily provided great insights about our two dogs personalities and techniques of how to handle each…read moreone, a variety of creative approaches and covered a well rounded program for training.

Lily is a true dog whisperer, she can read their minds, and translate to us…read more I called Lily for help with my older dog's aggressive behavior towards a new rescue, and after just the initial phone call, I was hopeful we were on to true unlock. Lily delivered, really making is aware of what the older dog needed and how to make him feel safe and comfortable. After three sessions, and lots of homework in between, we see a huge difference. It's going to be a long road, but I'm confident we'll get there. I highly recommend Just Good Dogs, training the dogs and just as much the owners, helping is understand and support our good dogs.

I've tried several grooming places but this is my first mobile one. Josh is very responsive and…read moredetailed. Panda, my French bulldog, was hesitant at first. But he did such a good job. He rarely let's me trim his nails and when Josh says Panda was excellent ... that makes me happy. Josh and his partner did an awesome job. Panda is a happy dog, now with a soft, glistening fur, trimmed nails, clean ears, and sparkly teeth. I appreciated the advice for Panda's wellbeing. I highly recommend.

Josh and Stephanie have been grooming my baby girl, Nani, for 5+ years. I can truly say that they…read morealways have the pets' best interest in mind. Our girl is almost 13 and having some health challenges now. Josh and Stephanie take SO much care with her. They are detailed-oriented and so very gentle with her. We are so appreciative of them!

I am impressed by their professionalism and unique philosophy and views of doing training that you…read moredon't always get to see elsewhere! And it is evident with how many dogs the Escobars have been able to change! I am sad they will be closing sin in a time momentum continues. I hope more organizations can learn from them! They deserve better and will be missed!

This company needs better lines for communication. Left several messages and text messages with no…read morereturn calls.

David, Howie and the rest of the crew have been absolute angels. I was struggling, having a 1 year…read moreold puppy and a 15.5 year old I'd had since college. So I did some research and came across "Obedience, Please!" I was thrilled! I had been joking that, in honor of Taylor swift, we were going to do a "Life of a Showdog" film once I got her trained. So to find out Howie trained dogs for show biz back in the day?! What a dream. Being part boarder collie, the training was much more difficult than I had previously been hoping for on my own. Despite (and maybe because of) her incredible intelligence, she also has a tremendous amount of energy, and love to give. With my chronic condition it was just becoming too much. She's been in the program for seven weeks, has taken a huge liking to David and behaves beautifully with him. I'm nervous to have her on my own but she just graduated today and I am so much more confident! She listens like spring and she talks like June, my sweet baby angel. I've been singing to her "she's a maniac" but swapped it out with "brainiac" all afternoon: lovin' it. We have already been practicing the commands at home and plan to be diligent about continuing education. Thank you, David, for your hard work, determination and diligence with her training. You clearly care very much about this work and these dogs. Aphrodite has seen great improvement since I first dropped her off and I couldn't be more grateful. And Howie, thank you for carrying on this work for a lifetime and building such a valuable practice and team. I will always be impressed by you and your work. Sincerely, Montana

My husband and I were stuck trying to figure out how to better our dogs behaviors (biting, resource…read moreguarding, behavior modifications, etc) We truly didn't know what to do and we had exhausted all of googles recommendations. Obedience Please Dog Training truly was amazing! Their trainers and staff guided us to improve our pups behaviors and guide us through the whole process. Having hands on training for us helped us understand behavior modifications for our pup. We are truly thankful to have met them all and the wonderful work they do.

Dawitt has an incredibly rare gift with dogs. It's pretty inspiring and heartwarming to see. Also…read morerelieving, after some anxiety navigating some challenges with our hyperactive guy. We tried a couple of other trainers and methods before coming to Dawitt and none of them compare--wish we found Dawitt first. Not only is he very skilled, but he really loves the dogs he works with, and it was really sweet to see how much our dog loves and trusts him, even while he's being disciplined, which takes a very special kind of teacher. Would recommend to anyone whose looking for a dog trainer and have several friends and neighbors who have all brought their dogs to him--really a gem.

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.

I had a fantastic experience at Petco Pasadena! I came in with questions about setting up my fish…read moretank and was lucky enough to get help from Cameron. The were incredibly knowledgeable- answered all my questions with confidence and clearly has a real passion for aquatics. It made the whole process so much easier and more enjoyable. Beyond the great customer service, the store itself was clean and well-organized, and parking was a breeze. Will definitely be coming back for all my fish tank needs. Highly recommend!

The worst experiences I've ever had with a vet clinic!!! I was quoted $270 over the phone, and…read morebecause I wanted to be sure, I asked multiple times to confirm the price before making the appointment. The vet didn't even take the time to examine my dog correctly. She asked me about my concerns, barely touched her, and that was it, yet I was still charged for a "checkup". She also forgot to administer a required deworming treatment, which meant I had to go back again. This is especially frustrating because of the timeframe I had, and that she had told me she had experience handling this type of paperwork. For all this, I was charged more than $1,020. When I questioned it, I was told the person who gave me the quote was "from outside" and that the prices had changed over the weekend. Then, when I called again, I was told the recording of the call was actually coming from inside the veterinary office. So which one is it??? On top of the ridiculous price issue, there were multiple mistakes throughout the process, which meant extra trips, unnecessary stress, and absolutely no sense of accountability. Every time I tried to get answers, I was passed from one person to another instead of anyone actually taking responsibility and helping me. If you use this place, get EVERYTHING in writing!

I have been boarding my Labrador Retrievers here since 2010, and I cannot recommend them highly…read moreenough! My dogs absolutely love it and get so excited every time they arrive. They can never get enough of the pool time, playtime, and all the fun activities. The facility is wonderful, but what truly sets this place apart is the incredible staff. Lundy is simply the best! Her knowledge, care, and genuine love for the dogs give me complete peace of mind whenever my pups stay there. It's not easy trusting someone else with your furry family members, but I have done so for over 15 years and have always been grateful for the exceptional care they receive. My dogs come home happy, tired, and well-loved every single time. Thank you to Lundy and the entire team for treating my Labradors like family.

I'd like to tell you about Lindy, the owner of Dig My Dog. A…read moredear friend - whose name I'll withhold here - was diagnosed with glioblastoma tumors and was understandably struggling with the idea of giving up her sweet, three-year-old male dog. He'd never had formal training, but he's overflowing with love. At 88 pounds, he would have been incredibly difficult to place in a foster situation or new home. Lindy stepped in and took on finding a foster and the volunteer-training of this dog simply out of the goodness of her big heart. Not only did Lindy find a loving placement for our friend's pup who lets our friend visit him when she wants, she also offered free training to the new dog parent and took on additional responsibilities that are practically unheard of these days, especially from businesses focused almost solely on the bottom line. Lindy and her staff showed a level of genuine generosity and care that feels rare. I want to nominate " I Dig My Dog' for a Mayor's Day - so many hours quietly given in the service of our wonderful friend!