Jeremy is a amazing trainer... we adopted a two year old black lab this past March. She had lived with four college girls and had zero training. She pulled on walks and chased trucks and other dogs.. it was terrible We knew she could be a great dog.. and now she is. She's a joy to walk, goes to her place and does chase trucks.. thank you Jeremy our sweet Lady Vader is now a happy well behaved family member read more

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My boyfriend and I had done some research and we decided to seek Jeremy's help based on the reviews and his website. We were told that we would need to leave our Australian Shepherd with him for a couple of weeks and would not be able to visit him during that time. We didn't like that we would be completely in the dark about his training or how he was adjusting to being away from his family but we respected the rules. When our dog was brought back to us, he came back injured. We were told that it was just "hotspots" and that the electric shock necklace was only used sparingly. I took my dog immediately to the doctor. I was advised these were not hotspots. See the pictures attached, they speak for themselves. My dog learned a couple new tricks but training with Jeremy did not help with his fear of people. My Aussie came back with his same fear of people and was returned with these terrible injuries. If other people had a good experience, that's wonderful. But not getting any kind of detailed update, pictures or even visitation to see the training process and progress and how my dog was acclimating was not well received. Setting aside that this is a dog training program, I don't know who would ever purchase an item or a service sight unseen or untested and with little to no in depth information. As an aside, I did call to report the business to various agencies. I was advised at the time that there had been previous reports and pending reports (they could not provide me with information due to ongoing investigation). I don't know what that means, it could be nothing but I think that this information should be given to potential new clients just for the sake of making informed decisions. We ended up taking him to someone else (Teka Martin with K9 toddlers) and our Aussie is much better now about his fear of people. Lastly, I'd like to preemptively say, please do not contact me to harass me about my review. A review is a review. It is a forum for people to be able to make informed decisions. I am giving an account of strictly what was personally known to me, any discussions I had with a Jeremy's team and my observations. Nothing more or less. I can't opine as to what I think of Jeremy's methods. All I know is it was not for us and our dog came back home injured. read more

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Calling Jeremy was one the best decisions I ever made for my dog and I. My 1 and a half year old Belgian Malinois Chomper came off as aggressive and crazy because he was a young ball of energy who had basically been able to do what he wanted all his life.He was also labeled as being a bit of a mommas boy, as told to me by Jeremy and a few others. Jeremy was very straightforward and blunt when it came to the training which helped me know I needed to be the same with Chomper. Jeremy gave me the tools I needed to improve my relationship with my dog. Training not only improved my but my dogs confidence. Training has become something too look forward to after a long day it's almost like a stress reliever at times I'm surprised to say as well as a real bonding sessions between us and our family. This is one of those investments that really paid off! Thank you Jeremy! read more

This has been a great experience & investment. Sammy, our 11-month-old female Beagle, is so much more obedient since we began her training 3 months ago. She had some serious aggression issues that we needed addressed. We worked together to better manage & control that issue. Jeremy taught us how to train and work with Sammy in an effective manner, giving us the basic tools on how to be a competent dog owner. What used to be struggles & stresses with Sammy have been transformed into fun & joy. And all thanks to Jeremy, who was always professional, communicative & positive. He truly helped us to create a happier & healthier relationship with our Sammy. You rock, Jeremy! read more

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Do not trust this man! Yes, his credentials may look impressive, but don't be fooled; he's a well-polished con man. PLEASE read this before hiring Jeremy Talamantes. We had to sue him for breach of contract and misrepresentation and we won, twice (see court case numbers below). We paid him $13,000 in 2018 to procure and train a SERVICE DOG for my disabled brother. He boasted that he finds rescue dogs and trains them to be service dogs. We had a contract with him saying we would receive a "fully trained service dog," with papers to show certification from a licensed veterinarian. There were no papers, and we never received a trained service dog. In September of 2019 we received a beautiful but poorly socialized hyper-active female dog who had never been kept inside a home in her life and was barely housebroken. She was sometimes ok at sit, lie down, and walking on a leash, but so are most dogs that go through any basic training, and you don't pay $13,000 for that. We tried to make it work, but it was immediately clear this dog had absolutely no service dog training. She constantly jumped up on people and would bite at hands hard enough to leave bruises. She destroyed furniture with her incessant chewing, and jumped on and then peed on our furniture. After 10 days of this behavior causing considerable distress and and anguish to my disabled brother, we were forced to return the dog and asked for a refund. Jeremy refused, but said maybe he could give us something if he re-sold her. (He did sell her, but we never saw any refund and he never contacted us again.) We took him to small claims court in January 2020 (Yolo County Superior Courts, Case# SC-2019-502, Judgement filed January 30, 2020) and the judge decided in our favor and ordered Jeremy to return $10,000 (the highest amount possible in small claims). Jeremy did NOT pay, and decided to appeal. We won the appeal as well in May of 2020 (Yolo County Superior Courts, Case# SC-2019-502. Judgement filed July 28,2020). This second judge, again ruled in our favor ordering him to return the money to us. The judge in his ruling said Jeremy had been playing "fast and loose." Over two years later, Jeremy still hasn't returned one cent of our money. The court records are available to the public. You can contact Yolo Superior Courts and give them the case number to see that this is legit. Or go to https://www.yolo.courts.ca.gov/general-information/media-information/access-records Click on the public case access system link, then then click the "Smart Search" button and enter: SC-2019-502 or enter: Talamantes, Jeremy Jeremy STILL has not returned our money, even though he has now been ordered twice in court, by two separate judges who ruled he had misrepresented himself and had broken the contract. He has not even tried to make things right. This is not an honest person. HE STILL OWES US the $10,000 the court has ordered him to pay. I highly recommend you find another dog trainer. Some added info: Jeremy told us he got the dog from someone who left her alone in the backyard, so she started out as a neglected dog. Under his training from December 2018 to September 2019, she was crated in the garage, not living in the house. In July of 2019 he mentioned in an email that he was going to start bringing her into the house. This meant that in her life, she had only WEEKS of house experience before he attempted to pass her off as a SERVICE DOG. No wonder she acted the way she did. We never were given veterinary paperwork for her, and he didn't have any, so that it appears that although he had her under his care almost a year, she was never in that time checked by a vet. He told us we could follow her progress on Instagram, but in the entire time he only posted one training video, and a few cute snapshots that had nothing to do with training. read more

Horrible customer service. After spending about 20 minutes scouting the convoluted website, I decided to call as I had questions regarding the web page that details the different training programs/ boot camps. Look, being poor is hard. Especially when you've been handed a little pup that you didn't ask for but truly care about now and want the best for. I'm doing what I can with the budget I have. Jeremy picked up the phone and I asked if obedience training was separate from the other programs listed on the page as the formatting wasn't very clear to me. He said it was included in the programs listed. I then asked if there were any other training programs being offered that were cheaper and possibly not listed on this page. He hung up. No response. No explanation. Just hung up. Is that how you run your business?? Really?? Sure, you may have great reviews, but that surely doesn't mean you have very great customer service skills. What a jerk. At least have the decency to explain what you so presumptuously thought was clear. read more

We are so grateful to Stephanie & Jeremy. After six years of endless trainers and increased frustration, they brought peace back into our home, and saved our dog, Max. We adopted two abandoned lab/pits from the same litter, at 4 wk's old. The female has always been sweet and easy to manage. Her brother became increasingly more aggressive to the point where we couldn't take him out because he was sometimes aggressive and unpredictable and difficult to control. We hired endless trainers. We tried everything to find the right way to calm and manage him. And then we found Stephanie & Jeremy. We knew we needed more than a few training sessions, but were reluctant to send Max away for months (after all, nothing else had worked, we had spent a fortune, and we were skeptical). Everyone told us "he's just a bag dog," but we knew better. We went out to their facility and spent time with Jeremy who showed us what they do. He was generous with his time and never made us feel the least bit rushed. He gave us great comfort and we signed up our dog for Boot Camp. We stopped feeling like we were doing something cruel to our dog by sending him away from his sister and us, and realized we were giving him a gift. Max came back from "summer camp" a new dog. Calm. Happy. Obedient. And just as loving as he'd always been when he was at home with us and felt safe. Now we can take him anywhere with us because he learned the boundaries, knows what is expected, understands he is safe, and can relax and let go of his aggression. He is a happier, calmer, well-behaved dog...we honestly didn't think was possible. We are so grateful to Stephanie & Jeremy. They are so good at what they do, and our dogs both adore them. read more

Love training with Jeremy! He's helped me working towards getting my dog to be a properly trained service dog. We've had such an improvement and Jeremy is always willing to answer any questions in between sessions and help out! He is very knowledgeable and has good tips and tricks to help with training. #perfectpracticemakesperfect ! read more

Our boy Jetson spent two weeks with Jeremy in January this year. I honestly couldn't imagine giving up our dog for TWO WEEKS and it was a LONG two weeks, we missed Jetson so much. But it was absolutely worth it! What an amazing transformation! Our three-year-old german shepherd mix is a great boy but he was getting very overprotective of our family and rushing the door and visitors. After boot camp with Jeremy he is a much calmer and happier dog. He understands he doesn't have a job at our home, he can just be himself. Our walks are more fun and Jetson understands there are rules but he is still the same insanely loving playful pup he has always been...however, he doesn't have to try and eat the UPS delivery man to protect us any longer. Don't get the wrong idea...... this isn't a one and done. Although Jeremy starts the program, lays down all the rules and brings back a perfect pup, the owner MUST follow up and utilize all the tools and training Jeremy has started. Learning how to be the best pet owner you can be is truly the most important part of the follow up after you are reunited with your dog. Give your dog the best training out there and send him to Jeremy, you will not regret it! read more

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I took a training course taught by Jeremy for the purpose of gaining the skills necessary to start my own dog training business. He is not only an expert in canine behavior and modification, but also a business and marketing savant. He has a wealth of knowledge and is able to break things down so that they are easy to understand and remember. In the time spent with Jeremy I learned more than I expected about everything from straight forward and effective dog training techniques to search engine optimization. The entire course was two weeks long, and by the middle of the first week I already had my money's worth. He is passionate about his work and about helping others become whatever it is they aspire to. His energetic attitude is contagious and I left ready to take on the world. To anyone considering enlisting the services of Jeremy Talamantes with K9 Behavior Services be it for private training, consulting, or speaking engagements, proceed with absolute confidence! read more

I have to comment in regards to Mike B's post - I have worked with Jeremy for over 1 year, not only for my initial training, but also for numerous boardings for my dog while I have gone away on trips. Jeremy is a very HONEST businessman, and has always been not only honest but accommodating with me in regards to payments. Here are the first few experiences that quickly come to mind: Experience #1: When I was deciding to send my dog to him for the training/boarding package, he allowed me to space out my payments because he knew it was a bit of a strain for me financially. We discussed it verbally and it went exactly as we discussed. No problems. And, Jeremy being nice (not at all a rigid businessman), knowing that I needed his help. Experience #2: The boarding package that Jeremy and I had agreed on for my dog was $2000 for approximately 2 weeks of training. However, my dog turned out to be extremely difficult (see my previous review for details) that he kept her for NINE WEEKS - nearly 5 times longer than previously agreed on - and NEVER asked, hinted, suggested, NOTHING for a penny more. Never. Ever. Not even a hint. Countless hours and what would have worked out to thousands of dollars more, had he tried to manipulate me for more money. Experience #3: On another occasion, when my dog was staying with him for 2 weeks when I went out of the country, I asked for him to do some additional work with her so she was comfortable wearing a muzzle. He charged me a VERY minimal fee for this additional training, essentially throwing it in for free. The point is, this is NOT a shady company at all. They are NOT in it for the money. Jeremy does this because it's his passion and he is excellent when it comes to working with dogs. Overall, Jeremy is an honest businessman, a nice guy, and an amazing dog trainer. He is extremely busy because he's such a great trainer - there really is nothing he can't accomplish with a dog. He's a victim of his own success and I believe that his company has grown to be much bigger than he ever imagined. This translates into a very busy schedule (think of all of the driving that needs to be done in Southern California traffic when he schedules his training services), and sometimes he isn't prompt with returning phone calls. Also keep in mind that running a business itself is a full time job in itself (which he does, in addition to all of the training). But he always follows through with what he says. ALWAYS. If you work with him, you will see and experience it for yourself. read more

I have an amazing dog because of the great training from K-9 Behavior. I have a 8 month old labradoodle(Presley) that was out of control when I sent him off to Stephanie and Jeremy. When Presley came home after his training I was shocked.....he was a totally different dog, well behaved and a joy to be with. The follow-up visits are great as is the fact that i can board Presley with k-9, a place he is familiar with. One more thing....it took longer than expected to train Presley and I was never charged any additional fees. read more

My boyfriend and I took in a dog my coworker was fostering and named him Chance. From the beginning we noticed that he had trust issues. He was skinny, had worms, scars, and was missing hair when we first got him. We tried our best to bring him back to health by taking him on as many walks as he'd let us, feeding him whenever he would eat, bathing him, and multiple vet appointments. It took about a year before he became fully comfortable with us and we determined it was about time to take him to obedience school. Chance was great around people, but he disliked most dogs and it was scary. An altercation between him and another dog left my boyfriend with a swollen and bleeding hand. We tried Petsmart training classes. We took all three (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) and trained for and passed the CGC test (Canine Good Citizen). We definitely saw a difference, but his tunnel vision with other dogs remained the same. It didn't matter what we said or did or any of our trainers for that matter - if Chance felt threatened by another dog, he would attack. It scared us. It scared everyone around us. We tried choke chains, Cesar Millan leashes, you name it - we tried it. We spent many hours and a lot of money trying to find the best fit for our dog. It was embarrassing taking him to get groomed or just trying to walk him around our block. He would make screaming noises and nasty barks and would pull on the leash so hard his eyes turned red and he would throw up. People thought we were hurting him. It got to the point we just never took him out. We researched and came across K-9 Behavior Services. I was very intimidated at first since it was a longer term, stay away camp. I was nervous about someone else taking my dog from me and not knowing if the same Chance I knew would come back, but I (pun intended) took a chance with them. We had nothing else to lose. My boyfriend agreed with me that this was a last resort for us and if it didn't work, we didn't know what we could do - we'd probably have a non-social dog we couldn't take with us anywhere and his quality of life would be limited to the tiny space in our town house and isolated away from anyone in the world who was not us. My boyfriend made an appointment with Jeremy, the owner, and went out to visit the location while I was at work. Everything checked out so we signed up for a pick up date. Stephanie was assigned to us as our trainer and she came straight to our house and loaded Chance in her car and we didn't see him again for about 10 weeks. We checked in periodically to ask when he was expected to come home and we found out that Chance was one of the most stubborn dogs they had ever seen - at least we knew it wasn't just us! They told us they really wanted to make sure he was ready before they brought him home and we wanted the same thing so (even though we missed Chance tremendously) we waited. One day we got the phone call and scheduled a drop off date. When Stephanie greeted us outside our house, Chance looked smaller then we remembered him! We knew this was to be expected as we were told the dogs sometimes have a hard time eating while away due to the anxiety and stress of being away from home and in a strange place. Chance looked like he'd been working hard and he rested while Stephanie walked us through our training with him. We were absolutely stunned. It was still Chance, but it was like a brand new behaved Chance. He actually listened to us. We could point to his bed and say "place" no matter what and he would go lie down on his bed. Another dog could be in the room and though he wanted to, Chance would not get off his bed to go see the other dog. It was night and day. I never imagined it possible for Chance to be this well behaved. I thought he would be more controllable around other dogs, but I didn't realize it would be entirely. We went for a walk with Chance and Stephanie and Chance sat and waited by the open door to be told when he could start walking - even with another dog across the street being walked!!! We got six "check up" visits with Stephanie where she would walk outside with us and monitor us to make sure we were still keeping up with Chance's training and he kept getting better. Chance slowly started gaining weight again and he loved seeing Stephanie whenever we had a training session. We completed our sessions and have been fabulous ever since. We take Chance out with us everywhere and feel confident and safe doing so. Chance loves us and listens to us and he is happy and healthier than ever - inside and out! We love Chance and we love what Stephanie and K-9 has done for our family. I can honestly and humbly say that it has been life changing. And we still keep in touch with Stephanie! She's a huge part of Chance's life and has made all the difference for all of us. No money could buy the gift they gave back to us. read more

What can I say besides Stephanie and Jeremy are the best! I probably have the most hard-headed dog ever, and they were able to break through his stubbornness and deliver such a well mannered dog to us. I enrolled my pit bull into their Doggie Boot Camp program to work on his aggression, socialization and overall obedience. They addressed all of those issues and much more. To make it even better, they kept him for over THREE MONTHS as opposed to the original 6 weeks just to ensure that his training was exceptional. I don't know any other dog trainer that would be willing to do that and not charge extra. These are good people who love dogs and want the best for them and their owners. I'm still in the midst of follow up visits from Stephanie but I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. My dog came back to me 1000% better than what he was and they might have saved his life. read more

Jeremy and Stephanie are the best in the world with Professional Dog Training. They are authority on Protection Dogs, and they've a reputation for producing some of the finest service dogs in the world. Of course I never expected to be in the market for a service dog until after the hit and run accident that caused the necessity. I was in the best shape of my life after training to host the show. Everyone agrees, K-9 Behavior Services is the best. There are a lot of 'wannabe' dog trainers in Southern California. Jeremy and Stephanie focus on quality. That's why so many other actors trust them. Plus, it's win-win because most of the dogs come from shelters. For service dogs, they've no waiting list. It's a matter of finding the right dog for you and training him. I'm thankful they've been so highly recommended, and I'm looking forward to adopting a professionally trained family member. read more

I sent my Rottweiler Ivy to k-9 behavior services because I was having aggression problems with her and every trainer I took her to could not solve the issue. After a mishap I decided I needed to send her away to boot camp. Stephanie and Jeremy were the ideal choice. They had glowing recommendations which I checked out thoroughly. I sent Ivy away for a few months and I got back an amazingly well trained dog, that came home not only well trained but very healthy. I was nervous at first because they warned me that she would loose weight etc in the first few weeks. However while she was more on the leaner side when she came home, she was so healthy and happy. I would without question recommend K-9 behavior services for any dog training needs. They are awesome. The people are great and the dogs love them. Anthony B read more

I just called the toll free number for advise on my Redbone Coonhound. To whom ever I spoke with, he was rude, and said "so, you want me to give you free advise?"....the website invites callers to talk about their canine issues, but this individual needs agression training of the human variety. Very rude and unpleasant. I'd never take my beloved animals to a human who exhibits such bad manners. read more

I have two fur kids who have attended K9 behavior services for boot camp both with outstanding results. With that said, my review is written on my boot camp experience with my 150 pound mastiff with dominance / aggression issues. The bigger he grew the worse he got, the more he destroyed, the less he would listen, he was out of control. Before finding K9 behavior services, we completed 1 puppy obedience course, 2 boot camps and several sessions with "K9 behaviorists" who all promised that their technique would work, but it never did. When I called K9 Behavior Services I spoke to Jeremy who was very patient and listened to all my horror stories and concerns. Jeremy was honest with his response and took the time to explain in depth about the training, facilities, canine psychology, and what would be expected of me when my dog returns home from boot camp. Within 24 hours of that phone call, Jeremy was at my house picking up my dog. The training that both my dogs received far exceeded my expectations. They are obedient, happy, and super well behaved dogs and I owe it all to Stephanie and the staff at K9 behavior services. My only regret is I didn't find their services sooner. I am so happy they offer boarding services because I don't trust my fur kids with anyone else. read more

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We took our Yorkie to Stephanie and Jeremy about 4 years ago and they did a great job of breaking her of her severe anxiety. What I liked best was their straightforwardness and honest training and instruction. After attending doggie bootcamp, she has been able to overcome her fear of other dogs and is much calmer in all settings. We have since boarded our Yorkie and our Chi for the last 4 years and the staff always treats them well. The dogs do not show any trepidation when we drop them off (unlike many other kennel services) and have always been clean upon pickup. I strongly recommend Stephanie, Jeremy and the whole staff at K9 Behavioral Services. They are serious about dogs and demonstrated over time their dedication to taking great care of our dogs each and every time we have left town. read more

I am the owner of a 5-year-old Wheaton Terrier Mix named Sammy. After working out of state for 2 months and having to leave Sammy at home with my boyfriend (his co-owner), he began exhibiting signs of separation anxiety. Upon my return those signs quickly escalated. He began barking excessively when left home alone... all day long. Too the point where the neighbors were leaving notes on my door that they wanted to kill him. He began to fight going in his crate and showing his teeth if you tried to force him in. He began breaking out of his crate to his own detriment. During one of his crate escapes he scratched his head badly and narrowly missed taking out an eye (according to the vet). He jumped out windows, chewed up doors and started having accidents in the house. He was constantly underfoot and followed me everywhere I went. He would go nuts the minute my boyfriend or I tried to put on our shoes or grabbed our keys or when guests came over. It got to a point to where he was unbearable. Sammy was out of control, and I was fearful he was going to seriously hurt himself. He needed an intervention. I began researching online, and talked to several different trainers about their approach, and what they thought Sammy needed to break the cycle of bad behavior he had adopted. I chose K9 Behavior and their boot camp program because after speaking with Jeremy, I felt really comfortable. He was very honest in telling me what I should and should not expect from the training, as well as what Sammy's routine and life would be like on a daily basis. I got weekly updates about his training progress and his over all well-being. Sammy's anxiety was severe and he ended up needing to stay for 5 weeks. When he came home I didn't know what to expect... a small part of me was worried that he wouldn't be the same loveable dog he'd been before the anxiety issues kicked in. I was very pleased that to find that he was himself again... just a better and well trained version. Stephanie brought him back and stayed with me for quite awhile to teach me the ropes. It was amazing to watch him listen and follow commands instantly. I seriously didn't think it was possible. He was night and day different in terms of his obedience. He now loves his crate (his once hated prison cell) and goes in with no fight. His barking is silenced after I say the work "quiet" and getting worked up when we're leaving is long gone, since he now goes to his "place" when one of us goes or when someone comes over. Stephanie also gave me her cell phone number and has been available for calls or texts anytime I have a question regarding Sammy's training, as situations arise. Since his boot camp I've had to go out of town for short trips where he's needed boarding. Due to scheduling, on one such occasion I had to send him to his old boarding place... where discipline and training are not enforced. He came back acting quite naughty... and it took a few days after to get him back on track. After that experience, I've only boarded him at K9 Behavior... when the shuttle services comes to pick him up or when Stephanie has come over for follow up training sessions he gets so excited to see them. He truly loves them and they love him... K9 Behavior has made a huge difference in our lives and I would recommend their services to anyone looking to train their dogs. I've had an A+ experience. read more

Dear Jeremy and Everyone at K9 Behavioral Services, Thank you so much for the wonderful training you taught Shiner...and me. As I am sure you noticed Shiner is like my child, the love of my life. Shiner being a well behaved, trained dog as well as me being able to have control of him at all times makes our lives so much easier. I realize that all the kisses in the world doesn't take the aggressive nature out of a dog that is Shiner's breed. Lord knows I tried. Shiner was a good boy to start with but the listening only when he wanted was starting to cause problems. I recognize the importance of being a responsible dog owner. Having Shiner professionally trained is the only way for us to continue sharing a wonderful life together full of fun and adventure. Now that we have been back home in Houston for about a month I can't you tell how many times I have been told what a great dog Shiner is. Having Shiner away for the training period was difficult for me because I missed him so much but knowing he was in good hands with you and your staff made it easier. I love your location, accommodations and your team of extremely talented trainers. I know your ability to see each dogs unique personality and character is key and it was certainly reassuring. You could tell immediately that Shiner was a little spoiled :-) I am impressed with how many different situations and life styles you are able to work with. This was the best decision I have made concerning Shiner and it turned out to be better than I expected. I had just been through one of the worst experiences in my life with Shiner and thought there was no hope. You changed that. I can't thank you enough for all the time and hard work that you put into making Shiner the best dog ever! read more

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I adopted a 4 month old German Shepherd from a rescue and knew that she would be a big, strong girl at maturity so I started with trainers almost immediately. I found a puppy class near by and through them connected with some private trainers. The method they offered was treat motivation and clicker training, which for some dogs, might work great. But for Daisy, she just wasn't interested enough in the treats or the clicks or the praise. I worked with 3 different trainers and kept at it for months! I spent tons of money and practiced every single day and yet she still was pretty unruly in the house and on a leash (i tried 3 different collars even.) She had to be separated from the other dogs in her obedience class because she was so reactive. She was expelled from her day care for resource guarding. My parents, who LOVE Daisy, stopped coming into my house because she was so wild when she greeted them and they were worried she would knock them over. I dreaded taking her for walks around the neighborhood and they mostly ended with me crying. This went on for months until Daisy was over a year old. I saw very little improvement but the trainers urged me to be patient. Instead, I found Jeremy. I read lots of reviews about German Shepherds that he had trained successfully and I was intrigued. I must admit though, I was a little uncomfortable with the pinch collar and the e-collar at first but I was desperate so I did lots of research, read lots of reviews, watched lots of videos. After our first session with Jeremy, i immediately saw an improvement in Daisy's behavior and I knew that I had made the right choice! I actually look forward to taking her for walks now. Her heel is more than I could have ever hoped for! No pulling, full attention and focus, no chasing leaves and lizards and lunging at cyclists! My parents are able to come in the house without fearing of their safety. Daisy goes to her place and stays there until my parents can get settled and then she can greet them calmly. I can even take Daisy to a crowded park full of kids and other dogs and know that I have complete control of my dog. The other day, my son and I had taken her to a field to throw the ball around for her and to practice recall, down, place,etc. On our way back to the car, as Daisy was walking right by my son's side in a perfect heel (without a leash!) my son said, "This is what i always imagined having a German Shepherd would be like." Me, too. Thanks, Jeremy! read more

I highly recommend K-9 Behavior Services for any of your training needs. We sent our 2-year-old Doberman (Coco) to Jeremy and Stephanie for obedience training in their Doggy Boot Camp program, and the results are amazing. Before Doggy Boot Camp Coco was out of control. Although she was a sweet and loving dog and not aggressive toward humans, however Coco would not listen to any of our commands and she was a hassle to deal with. She would jump on people, bark, couldn't take her on walks and she attacked our little Dachshund. After the incident with our Dachshund, we (my husband and I) knew we had to do something. That's when we started researching dog trainers and their facilities in our area. We checked out a couple facilities before visiting K-9 Behavior Services. We set up an appointment to visit the ranch, where our dog was to be trained, and immediately were impressed with the place. It was clean and the dogs there looked happy and healthy. Jeremy showed us around the ranch answering all of our questions with, what we felt, was genuine honesty. After meeting Jeremy and Stephanie and seeing the ranch, we decided to go with K-9 Behavior Services, and have no regrets for making that decision. Coco was supposed to be there for about 4 weeks, depending on her progress. It was hard for us to leave our dog and not see her for a month, but we knew that she was in a safe environment and the end result would be worth it. It turns out that after the 4 weeks of training, Coco was ready to come home, but we had a family vacation scheduled. Stephanie felt that it would be better for us to leave Coco with them while we were out of town, so we did with No Extra Charge! After Stephanie brought our dog home, she continued to work with us once a week for the next 4 weeks teaching us the commands. The dog we got back is still the same loving friendly dog as before, but now she is obedient and respectful. It is absolutely wonderful how well Coco behaves and listens to us. We can take her on walks and not worry about how she will react toward other dogs, instead she looks to us for guidance. When the doorbell rings, Coco stays placed on her bed, whereas before she would run and bark and we couldn't open the door without dealing with her first. I could go on and on with examples of Coco's manners and obedience... we are just amazed with our dog! We are grateful to K-9 Behavior Services and would recommend them to anyone. They are dedicated dog trainers with years of experience and it shows in our dog. We are extremely pleased and satisfied with Coco, we couldn't ask for a better outcome. Thank you K-9 Behavior Services! read more

I just realized that all the reviews are at least a year old. Perhaps, the business grew and they are spread thin. When I first called and spoke to Jeremy, he was very responsive and even called to follow up. Jeremy explained the process and the training - and it all sounded perfect for what I was looking for. After I sent it in all the paperwork, I scheduled to have my dog picked up. Someone came to pick up the dog. It wasn't Jeremy or the trainer. After the pick up, everything was the complete opposite. We didn't get a call saying that our dog made it over there. After our dog had been gone a couple weeks, we were curious to even know if our dog was alive. In the paperwork it says not to call as they are busy and would not be able to return calls. So I figure sending an email would be harmless and we would get a response. I sent an email checking in and no response. Another week passed and we stared to wonder...So, we called. And we left a message and Jeremy called back with an attitude and said "Please don't call or check in, we are busy and don't have time to get back to everyone regarding their dog." I don't think we were asking for too much. We felt like we were in the dark with what was going on. We just wanted one update on our dog, and to know they had our dog at their facilities. We felt like if we called they would mistreat our dogs so, we didn't call back. Our dog was picked up, we didn't hear anything saying he was there or anything and when we sent an email to check in, we didn't get a response, so we called. We didn't know how long he was going to be gone for exactly. They said that it would be 4-6 weeks. So, after week 6, we just waited. Then week 6 came and we got a call from Stephanie. She was calling to get approval to put a electric collar on our dog since he was a big dog and "didn't respond to commands" and was rebellious. Okay, Long story short, our dog came home at the end of week 8. He was very obedient ...Only with the e-collar on. He was terrified of the collar, so one nick and he was a soldier. When we took the collar off, he was same dog he was before he went to training. He came back with long long paw nails and a rash on his ears (which we were told that it was from the kennel he was in - "his ears must have been rubbing against the top where they have misters" is what they said....What the ? Nothing made sense. I started to think back and piece it all together and it all started to make sense. I honestly believe they were too busy to train our dog. And left him in the kennel/crate all day. And after week 6, they trained him with the e-collar. I am truly disappointed by my experience with this their training services. I truly regret sending my dog to them. So, sad, I wish my dog could talk and tell me what he went through. I researched different training places, and K-9 behavior seemed great but it's not a place to send your dog. Just found out that Jeremy is being investigated by the Ventura County Humane Society. Please please please do not send your dogs to this man or his facilities! If you do choose to risk sending your dog there, make sure you visit the facilities. Because they won't let you in. I find it interesting that Jeremy had time to write such a lengthy response to my yelp review but didn't have time to answer my phone calls when I called to check up on my dog. Do your research before you send your dog here!! Beware! read more

Hands down best dog trainer I have ever met. Jeremy has trained two of my dogs and I love that it was a quick process. A trained and obedient dog is a happy dog which makes for a happy owner!!! Any one I meet that is looking for a dog trainer he is my go to guy!!! Thanks for loving my dogs as much I love them. read more

A.OK. Our Rottweiler, Gabriea got into some trouble in October 2015. She walked into my neighbor's house, and got into an unpleasant encounter with their cat. The result was four fractured ribs for the poor cat, antibiotics for my husband, and stitches for my neighbor's boyfriend. Terrible situation. We adopted Gabriea from the West LA Animal Shelter in 2013, and she's 95% an awesome dog. She loves all people and her brother--a 30-pound Sheltie. But for the most part she's quiet, and respectful, and a ball of sloppy fun. The 5% of her that was/is concerning is the dog/animal reactivity and aggression. She barks and growls back if another big dog barks at her or even if you just look at her too intensely. She is overly interested in small prey-like things like cats, squirrels, and sometimes birds. Fast forward to the great CAT-astrophe. I talked to Jeremy 2 - 3 times in the beginning and we had no further communication. Stephanie, picked our dog up October 15, 2015. The dog was gone until December 18, 2015. That's about 9 weeks. It is estimated that it might take 4 - 6 weeks, but in our case we had an aggressive and violent dog, so it took longer than I anticipated and wanted. The hardest thing I've ever had to do is send my beloved dog away. While she was away I had insomnia and dreams I would never see her again or that she was hurt. One morning I woke up crying. It was like sending my daughter to boarding school. I think the hardest part was being out of control and out of communication. After Gabriea came home, I had a chance to speak with Stephanie and I think they are updating some of their procedures to support that people may need more regular contact and photos (etc.) about their animals. They don't necessarily have the time or infrastructure to be overly personal and communicative about each individual dog and their situation. Also they are very sensitive to not freaking people out about how training is going. So, in general, I think people have to manage their expectations before sending their dog, and that is probably the case with any training facility. I would have loved to have texts, emails, calls, Facebook posts, etc. as I've seen with some other companies, Not every day, but within reason...every 7 - 10 days or so. But that's not how they work, I understand that now since my dog has returned and I talked to Stephanie about what I would have liked. They are open to taking feedback, and I had a good conversation with Stephanie after a few months of my dog being home. As for the dog, she still has issues, but she has a giant shock collar that controls her behavior. So, her behavior wasn't modified or eradicated (I don't think they ever promised that, but I didn't check my expectations), but it is contained and controlled. My husband and I affectionately say that the Dog is Clockwork Orange. She's not cured, but she was a very difficult case. I look forward to the day that she doesn't have to wear this collar, but until that time we don't leave home without it. Even after the training, I've tried to take her to the park, and watched her gleefully interact with a pack of dogs for about 15 minutes before she got into a fight with a pitbull that growled at her. So it was a win/loss. She might never be the type of dog who will be friendly around strange dogs. It's just not her style. They worked hard on her and did the best they could, but she is a challenging dog. Maybe she needed to stay with Stephanie for 15 - 20 weeks, who knows, I just couldn't handle it any more. Stephanie does really care about dogs, and wants the best for animals. She works with and trains more than just dogs. I had a heart-to-heart with her after my dog returned and really felt that she understood my love for my dog, and the hard time that I had turning her over and not feeling like I received enough information or got her exactly where I wanted her to be. I like a business that is responsive to needs and concerns. It goes a long way with me...a fellow business owner. I don't know if I would ever send "my" dog away again. It was too hard on my whole family; my husband, my other dog, my parents who are close to my dogs and dog sit when we go out of town. But I know Stephanie tried her best, and I believe she is good at what she does. The company is also looking to improve how they relate to clients, and I appreciate them for their passion for what they do. In closing, I would say do your research, know your communication style preferences, and take a look at what they have to offer. They have a lot of success stories. Hopeful that one day, my dog will be one of those, but she has a lot of work to do. In the end, I'm happy to have my bat sh*t crazy dog home. Love her to pieces. read more

I started training with Jeremy of K9 Behavior Services about a year ago. I have a male pit called Lex. After going through several trainers and training techniques, I was starting to feel pretty hopeless. Lex, while he was an excellent dog at home, had extreme fear issues, especially outside the home. It was hard for him to adjust to new situations and environments and would shake and nervously drool, looking for a hiding space. The first thing I noticed about Jeremy was that he does not immediately put you on a "program" - he acknowledges that there is no equation for training as every dog is different. While there may be a general plan to follow, the method to getting there may be unique to each animal. Jeremy tailored a training program for Lex. Admittedly, I was reluctant to use a training collar with Lex initially and training was much more difficult for me than Lex. (I was brainwashed by the ONLY positive conditioning adage that is seemingly dominating the dog world). Jeremy explained the technique, the correct method for the collar and its effectiveness when utilized accurately. By our second session, Lex changed. The change was a dramatic one. He was not only responding to commands but looking for the next command. It was as if his desire for work had replaced his fear. We trained all over the place - on busy streets, different parks, etc. Of course, he still has moments when fear creeps up on him, but a simple command brings him back to attention. Jeremy had the foresight to "build his character" instead of coddling him and begging him for a better result. And what started with my calling Jeremy for help with my scared pitbull, ended with training Lex to do some pretty cool stuff.... Lex was having fun. (And, no... He is not afraid of his collar or me. In fact, I barely use the collar anymore, as he is very compliant and responsive.) Lex gets compliments and impresses everywhere we go. He is welcomed at my doctors' offices and people typically afraid of pitbulls have said that Lex is the best behaved dog they've ever met. Anytime I give him a command or something to do, he does it with gusto and with a big goofy look on his face. He is truly a differently dog. Jeremy is an excellent trainer. He will clearly explain the process and is very patient. Jeremy and Stephanie are very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. SO LONG AS YOU ARE WILLING TO LISTEN AND CONTINUE TO TRAIN, you will find that K9 Behavior provides you with the best tools for training your dog effectively. They are also very good about follow-up. They have excellent communication throughout the training and beyond. They want to know how Lex is doing and his progress - they seem invested and care. Can't say enough good things about them! read more

my husband and i sent our dog to K-9 for some mild agression issues. he's a lab/rottweiller mix and recently turned 7. we rescued him when he was 6 months old and he had extensiive training back east when we lived in NY and it helped trememdously. however, we were never able to predict or manage effectively when he became "bratty." once jeremy took him to fillmore we had the most interaction with stephanie and now that our dog is home the change is obvious. he understands right from wrong, has clarity in his eyes and actions, and knows when he gets out of line there's a consequence; a very humane and fair way for us to tell him, "hey, that's not gonna fly." he's a wonderful dog, always has been, we just did not have the roadmap to deal with those times when he was acting out. now we do and it's changed him and us. there is no frustration anymore, and when he goes to that place he knows from us it's not acceptable, he gets it and changes course right away. other than that he's free to be the loving, smart, fun dog we love him for. we're grateful to K-9 for giving us the solutions and understanding we needed on how to deal with a dog who needs love but also boundaries. they also kept our dog longer than contracted for so as to fully prepare him for the next chapter in his and our lives. they go beyond the minimum and truly care about the dog and the family that houses him :-). we live in a world where people baby their pets, over stimulate them, then BLAME them for bad behavior. it's never the dogs fault, it starts and ends with us as people, to respect the dog's nature but also set boundaries and not be afraid to enforce them in the most loving but stern way possible. and the dogs want that, they want to know right from wrong with no ambiguity so they're not confused and can fall into line like they want to. so keep it simple, don't set 'em up for failure, and take the responsibility to lead your dog, get some advice from the experts and enjoy a new way to raise a dog! thank you K-9. jeni and dave read more

My out of control basset puppy has been transformed into a complete little lady dog. Before K9 behavioral services, she was biting, growling, unruly, and frustrated. The trainers and staff have changed her life and our lives. So grateful and happy. Thank you guys! Simply amazing and worth every last dime. read more

I just finished training with Jeremy last week and am blown away by the progress we made with my dogs. After only two sessions with Jeremy I was able to make both dogs "Place" on their beds, and "Down" on command. Jeremy was caring, funny, easy to get along with, but most of all, handled my dog professionally. He explained his techniques to me, why they work, and was easily able to earn my trust with handling our loved little family member. I walk my dogs around outside after training and get comments by strangers daily on how well they behave! Tyler is happy, I am happy, and his pack mate is too. Thank you Jeremy! I highly recommend K-9 Behavior Services with solving your doggie problems too. read more

These guys are amazing! They took our Klee Kai (Koda) and completely changed him into a new dog; he was near a lost cause before this. He walks, stays in his place, and is overall a much more behaved dog. We love Koda, but his previous antics were major headaches. Stephanie (and Jeremy) helped us establish a line of communication with Koda. We can not thank or recommend them more for what they've done! Definitely the professionals to choose :) read more

I always contact Jeremy and Stephanie before making any major decisions in my K9 life... they are always there to give me unbiased opinions knowing my dog - 4 years after the fact!! I asked them recently about adopting another dog and Stephanie laid all concerns on the table, knowing my dog and my passed dog, and my capabilities of leadership and training. They are up-front and don't sugar-coat things, but are your biggest cheerleaders if you're making the effort. Much appreciated given that everyone else said "just wave a hotdog in front of her!" Lol... reality-check! It's been 4 years since my initial training and they always respond if ever I have a question. read more

Excellent experience with Jeremy. He was our "Hail Mary". We have a gorgeous 16 month old German Shepherd. He is goofy, excitable and extremely smart. However, we started getting in trouble with our HOA since we live in a gated community and he was very reactive to cars, dogs, and cats. He nipped at me a few times when he didn't get his way outside (wanting to play with other creatures) and nipped at my husband once as well. He also had a history of biting 2 other dogs and animal control was called. We were desperate since we knew something was wrong with the way we were managing his behaviors. I cried on many occasion, but love my dog so much I was not going to give up. After having some (mild) success with another trainer teaching some commands, he was still not listening to us many times. He would jump on countertops, getting into everything, run around like nut. We tried everything! Individual training, tons of exercise, calming treats- different collars. But still having only mild success. WOW! What a difference. Jeremy is worth every penny. He kept our dog for just a little over 2 weeks. Our baby came back his goofy self! BUT WELL- BEHAVED. A miracle. He can sit, place (best command ever!), heel (walk beside us, no pulling), knows "down" and so many of his "bad" behaviors were fixed. He no longer jumps on countertops, he is completely potty trained (no accidents since being back), the house is so much calmer. And he listens to us!!! Incredible. Best decision we've made in a long time. And Jeremey constantly sent us updates, videos, and pictures. He was available, after the training was over, for consultation. Now our dog isn't "perfect" and anyone promising perfection is lying. But the difference is HUGE and everyone notices. He's the dog walking in the park that you wish you had. People comment all the time on how well trained he is. And he is sooooo much less reactive to dogs, cats and other stimuli. Jeremy taught us how to be better dog owners and how to manage our baby. We were so clueless and making many mistakes!! Now I feel like we have our peace back, not just a calmer household but our PEACE OF MIND and that is priceless!!!!! Highly recommend. I believe he is the best around after doing much research. read more

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If anyone wants to know my experience feel free to reach out. I did NOT get training from him so I can't comment on the success of his methods but I can say he did take my money and ignore my follow up emails -- which I personally feel was unreasonable. He had multiple pictures of bigger dogs on his reviews and after realizing this over the weekend my family we became uncomfortable. Especially after saying that he needed "shock collars" and "choke" collars to train our puppy who is less than 10lbs -- we just weren't comfortable. I run a business as well and I believe it's important to leave a positive impact with anyone you encounter whether you work with them or not. And in this case even though I never worked with Jeremy I'm now leaving this review. But again this is just my experience and there are many people that love him. read more

This is an update to my original review which was written several years ago. Ever since my dog went to Jeremy and Stephanie for a 6-week boot camp back in 2011, I have continued to board her up at the ranch anytime I am away on business -- probably 3-4 times per year. I have never had any issues with my dog up at the ranch. Jeremy and Stephanie are professionals, and I have never doubted their ability to handle/train my dog. I have toured the ranch many times, upon picking up or dropping off my dog for boarding, and I have always witnessed a clean, well-run facility. To be honest, I am a bit dismayed by the negative reviews I see here for this business. Stephanie and Jeremy worked wonders to bring my dog under control after displaying a long pattern of aggressiveness toward strangers and other dogs. Nearly 4 years after my dog's boot camp, her behavior remains excellent. Did my dog lose weight during her 6-week boot camp? Yes, but nothing extreme. Jeremy walked me though what I could expect during the process, and weight loss is totally normal. You're taking your dog out of its comfort zone, and many dogs will respond by not eating for the first few days. My dog was totally healthy (and had had a bath), upon her return home. Was my dog's "spirit" broken? No. When my dog came home after six-weeks, she was definitely a different dog. But only in good ways. She was less anxious, less "in-charge" of every situation. But she had the same playful, mischievous personality. I think she came back a much happier, more relaxed dog overall. Now I can have people over and not lock her away. I can walk down the street and not worry about her yanking my arm out on the leash. My dog is a cherished member of my family, and I would never knowingly put her at risk. I toured the ranch before her boot camp. I called several of their references. I saw and heard nothing but positive things. It was tough sending my dog away for 6-weeks, but it was the best decision I have made with regards to her care. Which is why I continue to drive over an hour to drop her off and pick her up for boarding. I have 100% trust in Jeremy and Stephanie. read more

My 1 year old Weaton-terrier/ Poodle spent 1 month with Stephaine & Jeremy. I couldn't be more pleased. Anyone who knew my dog before, and has spent time with her since she has been back, has been impressed. They lay a great foundation, but you are responsible for keeping it up. If I had to do it again, I would! No doubt. read more

Just picked up my 2 beautiful boys after another successful boarding at K-9 Behavior Services. Both were happy, healthy & completely obedient on their return to us. Of course, we have been clients of Jeremy & Stephanie's for almost a decade & wouldn't think of boarding (or training) with anyone else! read more

We have been using K-9 Behavioral Services for the last year. They use humane and kind principles of dog training. They are extremely dependable and professional. I have 5 dogs that they are helping me with and with such a pack it is a challenge. Jeremy and Stephanie have done a great job. I would recommend them highly. read more

Wonderful!!! We adopted Sarge a 5 year old 90 lb. German Shepherd that had been abandoned in South Central L.A. When he came to us he immediately took to our family and in doing so he became very protective and territorial. Great at home but a time bomb on walks and when strangers came to the house. After trying our hardest to curb the behavior, we researched and decided to send Sarge to Stephanie and Jeremy for the 4 week boot camp. Jeremy immediately told us that with aggression issues it would take at least 6 weeks but the cost would be the same. Sarge was picked up and off he went. Obviously this was the right decision as 12 weeks later Sarge came home a different dog. Stephanie kept us in touch with the progress and told us until she was completely satisfied with Sarge's behavior they would keep working with him. Stephanie told us that the obedience was going well, but Sarge was still having occasional aggressive issues and she would like to keep him longer. When Stephanie brought him home he looked great and the change in his manner was obvious. The obedience was instant. Stephanie did not just drop Sarge off but spent almost 3 hours training us on the in house obedience. This was followed up 2 weeks later with training us on how to walk Sarge. 2 weeks later another session is planned. The change has been dramatic. As I write this Sarge is in his place and the gardeners are working around the house: not a murmur from Sarge. Before the training we had to take him upstairs as far away from the outside influences as possible to prevent him from going crazy. From the first meeting with Stephanie, it was obvious her love for and understanding of dogs. Sarge, although still a dog, is a very happy loving member of our family that now can go on walks and enjoy a dog's life like he should. You can obviously teach old dogs new tricks. I would highly recommend K9 Behavior Services to any and all dog owners that want the most from their 4-legged family member. read more

Jeremy and Stephanie are the best! These guys really know what they are doing and were so skilled at addressing our needs. It is always hard to trust anyone when it comes to your dog but these guys made it easy. They were completely honest completely professional, completely fair and that is rare in this world of canine hooplah. Skip the trickery and the emotional sell that canine people employ and get your needs met with plain dealing and simple talk from this outfit. We would never leave our dog with anyone else. read more