Stefano and Candice are amazing! Our 7 year old American staff/pit was an energetic mess. After the five lessons he was unrecognizable, we are so grateful for Candice's help and expertise along this journey! One call out is that the training is as much as for the human as the dog, if you don't do the work you won't have the results! Thank you both again! read more

After trying other trainers with no luck, we were nervous about starting with K9 Intuition - but they completely exceeded our expectations. Our reactive dog used to make walks stressful and unpredictable, and now they're so much more calm and something I actually look forward to. Our trainer Noah was incredibly patient and took the time to answer questions and guide us through the process. The difference in our dog's behavior has been huge! read more

We went through multiple training sessions with various trainers in the area to work on our dog Max's impulsive and anxious behavior. Unfortunately, we never found successful results from any of them. Then we discovered K9 Intuition and everything changed for the better. I highly recommend the one-on-one training with Candace at K9 Intuition. She not only provided a proper evaluation of Max at the start but also asked us what our specific concerns were as well as our ultimate goals. By consistently completing his "homework", Max has transformed into a happier and more obedient dog! Our stress and anxiety has all but disappeared since we've completed the course. Throughout the training process, we realized the importance of quality training not only for Max but also for US! I highly recommend Candace and K9 Intuition. You won't be disappointed! read more

Turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks! Our 10 year old pitbull, Chop, graduated from his training program at K9 Intuition this morning and we are so proud of his progress! We took a chance bringing a puppy into our lives a few months back with the hopes that Chop had settled down with age and wouldn't have issues with her (he'd had serious problems with dog aggression years prior), but we quickly realized it wasn't that easy and we needed help getting to the root of his issues (and ours). Chop is a reactive dog and he's also been running the house for many years. We needed to change the dynamics and set boundaries for everyone's benefit. After the 5 Step program he's already made huge strides engaging with us, following commands, and being less reactive. Our trainer, Stefano, was really wonderful. He was extremely knowledgable and very kind. I felt comfortable asking questions and appreciated that he was patient and understanding with us throughout the process. We were ultimately the ones with the most to learn during the program. We already feel more confident walking Chop and knowing we have the tools to deal with any situations we encounter. Chop genuinely seems to enjoy the training process! He gets out of the house much more and he loves the praise he gets for a job well done! We are so proud of our old boy! We have hopes that down the road we'll be able to integrate him and our pup, but for now we're going to keep working with Chop and start basic obedience with the puppy. In our many years of owning dogs we never took them to any kind of formal training. I was very hesitant about the cost and if it would make any difference (especially with a 10 year old dog), but I can confidently say that we've already seen so much improvement and know that it will only continue as we keep implementing what we learned! Huge thank you to Stefano, we're grateful we found K9 Intuition and had the opportunity to work with him. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Our 10 year old pitbull, Chop, graduated from the 5 Step Training Program! - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

K9 Intuition has truly been a life-changing experience for me and my 5-year-old pitbull, Petey. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah and willingly drive 10 hours each way because this program is the best. Petey has suffered from extreme anxiety and fear-based aggression toward both humans and dogs. For four years, he was extremely aggressive towards all people and dogs and couldn't be around anyone except my 3 siblings. After trying a board-and-train program and consulting 10-15 trainers, I was told he would always be this way. I chose K9 Intuition because it's not a "one-size-fits-all" approach like so many others. We did the board & train and Stefano tailored the training to Petey's specific challenges, starting with building trust and bonding with him, which took time and care. The progress Petey has made has been incredible, but it's not just about training your dog; it's focused on improving you as an owner. Stefano helped me recognize the areas where I needed to step up, and the accountability was exactly what Petey and I needed to make real progress. Best of all, Petey has kept his goofy, sweet, and silly personality that I love so much--something I had initially worried about when using an e-collar. Petey is the most sensitive baby in the world. They have taught me to use an e-collar incredibly well so Petey is fine with it, drastically improving his quality of life. I've been starting to take him on off-leash walks which is something I never thought would be possible. We're currently attending group classes to further Petey's growth around other dogs/people and to continue my learning as well. Yes, I drive 20 hours round trip every Saturday for these classes--and it's worth every mile. I also board Petey at K9 Intuition every time I travel and he loves it. They take him on side-by-side rides which have become his favorite thing! If you're considering K9 Intuition, don't hesitate. It's been the best decision I've ever made for Petey and me. The team's love for dogs is clear, and their ongoing support has made all the difference. Having felt very alone in this journey, I now feel like I have partners who are as committed to Petey's success as I am. read more

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Fantastic!!! Absolutely satisfied! I have a younger (10 months) pup who I rescued from the county shelter. She spent almost an entire month at the shelter when she was only 7 months old. When I got her, she was a timid and unsure pup. However, I could see hints of confidence and wanting to be more in her. I reached out to K9 Intuition for help. I met with Stefano at his training facility. It was a large indoor building with mats, cots, boxes and other training aids. I explained to Stefano the direction I wanted to go with my pup and expressed that not only did she need to be trained, but I need to be trained, to train her. Stefano explained his 5 week course in great detail. It was everything I was hoping it would be. The foundational building blocks for a proper, well behaved member of my family. After discussing his program, Stefano inquired about any specific behaviors i want addressed and then gave me direction on how to handle those. For the course itself, we trained with Candice. Right out of the gate, Candice was friendly and welcoming to me and my pup. Candice was a phenomenal teacher. Her instructions were clear and concise. She gave a bit of information, and then let us practice. Once we were confident, Candice would move to the next instruction and so on. After 5 weeks, my pup is completely different, in a positive way! Her confidence shines! She's driven to work through new obstacles and trusts me to get her through them safely. She heels great on our walks, never runs ahead, never pulls etc. I've always wanted a dog who I could walk without a leash and not worry about it running away. I now have that confidence, thanks to K9 Intuition, Stefano and Candice. If presented the scenario, if I had to do it all over again, I would 100% utilize K9 Intuition again. I recommend them to anyone looking for a nonevasive, but very thorough and successful results!! Just remember, with everything else, you get out what you put in. You must be willing to put in the work. K9 Intuition will give you all the tools and knowledge necessary, you just got to be sure to use em! read more

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Signed up with K-9 intuition to understand my guardian giant breed boy and from the first lesson I learned something every time that helped me become a better leader & communicator. We met with Stefano and Candice who were both very knowledgeable and comfortable handling my 175lb caucasion/anatolian shepherd who is anxious around strangers. He trusted them both within the first couple lessons. Super grateful for their experience, patience, expertise and genuine care for the well being of my boy. If you're looking to improve your relationship with your dog to feel in control and be able to communicate better K9 intuition is the best there is. Go all in with their advice, don't second guess (like I did in the beginning wasting time) and follow the program. It works. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - My boy Atlas pictured with head trainer Stefano. - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

We just finished our 5 step training program with Candice. Our 4 year old German Shepherd demonstrated fear aggression with a bit of stubbornness which lead us to K9 Intuition. With Candice's training instructions and care, our dog has been transformed into an amazingly behaved dog. Thank you, Candice and K9 Intuition!!! read more

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I inherited a 2 year old boxer-lab mix who was poorly socialized, lived with rambunctious children, & didn't have much day to day stability. She was difficult around guests, sometimes growling and nipping, and honestly a bit scary and unpredictable. She is not a little dog. When I took her to my local trainer for basic training (not K9), she was often confused and stressed out. She would sit, but that was about it. When I later boarded her at that same facility, I returned from my trip to a lecture from the trainer there, telling me my dog was fearfully aggressive, and recommending behavioral euthanasia. I was shocked and scared. She certainly wasn't the perfect dog, but that seemed extreme. I contacted a friend who runs a rescue near me. She recommended Stefano and K9, and had used their services before to train some of their tougher rescue dogs. I was willing to try anything. I reached out to K9 and Stefano quickly scheduled an assessment with me and my dog. K9 is a FIVE HOUR roundtrip drive for me, and I was nervous it would be a disaster. From the first moments, I could tell Stefano was the one. He's friendly, funny, and down to earth, yet fully committed to every animal, with high expectations not only for the pet, but for the owner. You have to put in the work. That part was challenging for me -- making sure I had done enough practice to show up each week and successfully demonstrate our new skills! But we did, and it worked. He was great at answering off the cuff questions and putting us in real life situations -- always safe and supervised. It was absolutely worth the long drives. My dog has never acted better, and my relationship with her has blossomed as well. We are besties, and she calmly respects my lead. She no longer needs a muzzle at the vet. She no longer growls at guests. She no longer needs to be locked in a room when a stranger comes over. As for my dog, she is happy. She's able to get pets and gently take treats, snuggle on the couch, go on walks and even to places like Home Depot or a breakfast patio, play fetch, etc. with not only me, but family, friends, and just random people we encounter. It's incredible. She has a full, loved life. Is she always a perfect angel? No. Is she generally chill and friendly, and most importantly alive? Yes. And I truly have Stefano to thank for that. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Happy doggo - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Life changing for us. My wolf dog mix Dakota is a completely different dog now. I was so skeptical and nervous because I've tried to hire other trainers in the past but they either wouldn't consider even trying because of her breed or when they did try they completely traumatized her more. This led to added fear, extreme anxiety, biting, hatred of new people especially men, and so many other behavior problems that I was hopeless. Stefano at K9 Intuition was our last chance. I was so nervous about the e-collars but Stefano explained exactly what he was doing and the reasoning behind it before doing anything. He eased my stress and educated me which gave me the confidence to sign Dakota up for the 5 step program. We even signed up my other dog for training (he's an 8 year old golden retriever who is sweet as can be but was so stubborn, pulled so hard on leash, and didn't love other dogs) and the training steps were the same but Stefano explained how each of my dogs are different and tailored our approaches to each dog. My golden is now the best listener and even a child could hold his leash on a walk and he would heel perfectly. It was worth the investment even just after the first day of training for both of them. Our dogs are now on the same page and the training is consistent between the two of them. I genuinely can't believe the immediate progress my dog made and continues to make til this day. She's not perfect by any means but her confidence has grown so much and it's translating into every other part of her. She's better with people, she's great with other dogs, I can take her on hikes and not worry, she looks to me for guidance, she has less anxiety, and now we're even working on recall which is just the cherry on top for us. She listens to commands which is great but the best part is her temperament is completely different and she's learning to trust again. I'll never get another dog again without using this program. If you put in the effort it's 100% worth it. Stefano is so knowledgeable in dog psychology and helpful with questions and concerns. I could go on forever. Literally a miracle worker. Thank you Stefano! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Dogs - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

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Brought our high anxiety 6 year old Sheppard in for the 5 step program and his dog reactivity on leash has dramatically improved. Moreover, the techniques we learned have helped build a stronger relationship between us and our dog, and helped us establish ourselves as pack leaders. Stefano pointed out traits and mannerisms that my wife and I had that were causing additional anxiety or misbehavior in our dog. We are so thankful for all the guidance Stefano has provided. read more

To Candice and Stefano who helped me with Olive, THANK YOU!!! Candice, thank you for teaching me the importance of understanding a dog's language. This experience has allowed me to create a stronger bond with Olive, of which in return, has allowed her to trust in me completely. I get so many compliments everywhere I go on how well behaved she is. It's amazing! This has truly been a life changing experience for us! Thank you so much, K9 Intuition! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Graduation Day - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

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Absolutely amazing experience with Stefano's 5-week training course! I brought in my 1-year-old Doberman, Apollo, and was honestly afraid I'd never have control over him. Fast forward five weeks--I now feel confident, safe, and stress-free taking him on walks and being around other animals. The improvement has been unbelievable. Thank you, Stefano! read more

Absolutely incredible instruction from Candice! We learned invaluable skills to be better dog owners and felt more confident than ever before with her easy to follow program. We recommend her to anyone who's struggling with an anxious, aggressive, resource guarding little Gremlin like us. Best investment ever! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Our Gremlin respecting his place in our pack. - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

If you're the type that needs to see it to believe it, look at my video for proof that this program WORKS. Before the 5-step program at K9 Intuition, my dog would've have been trying to attack the other dogs at that fence line in my posted video. Through the training and guidance both me and my dog received through this program, he was able to confidently walk past a group of dogs off leash and show no signs of aggression or forging ahead. Now, let me say that this training takes work - you need to put in the time to see the results. You're going to have homework that you'll need to fully commit to every day between your training sessions. And even though my dog and I just finished the program, there's still work to put in; now begins the training phase to hopefully wean him slowly off needing the e-collar to initiate commands. You're also going to have to face the error of your own ways; as many have said, this isn't just training for your pup, but for you as well. But if you have the type of anxious, reactive pooch I do, the training is well worth the time and investment! Stefano, Kayla, and Candice made every moment of this training enjoyable and informative. I told them I would actually miss attending class every week now that our 5-step program is over. However, the skills my dog and I have gained are immeasurable and my appreciation for this program is immense! An additional point - if anyone thinks this type of training will limit your dog's love for you or break your relationship, it has the exact opposite effect. My dog is more cuddly and loving than ever, and now hardly leaves my side. We've developed this amazing level of trust and I believe my dog now knows I will be there to support him through all the scary and challenging times. To Stefano and the rest of the staff - thank you for making it enjoyable to walk my dog again. I can't sing the praises of this program more. My deepest gratitude and appreciation for changing our lives for the better. We can't wait for an opportunity to continue growing through a group class! read more

So I found this dog that had obviously been dumped (people suck) on the street at my work. I coerced her into my office and the craziness began. She instantly fell in love with me. But was a terror and would snap at anyone that tried to pet her. Uncontrollable on the leash, no manners, reactive to everything. It was clear that I needed to get this dog some training. Being a do it yourselfer I watched dozens of videos on you tube and thought I could handle this. I came across this e-collar training and knew that was the route I wanted to go. Down the rabbit hole I went. I then realized I shouldn't buy an ecollar until I knew what I was doing long story long a family friend who is also a dog trainer recommended K9 intuition. A dog trainer recommending another dog trainer I knew that was where I needed to go. I did their 5 step program and my dog has literally been transformed. There is no pulling on the leash. Her "heel" is on point. She doesn't go after skateboarders anymore. Off leash recall is on point. My hopes were not set as high as what we achieved in such a short period of time. I did most of my sessions with Stefano but because of an unexpected circumstance I did my last session with Candice. Which worked out well for me since I got to experience another trainer's techniques. Both Candice and Stefano are great. They answered all of my questions and are both very knowledgeable. That's what you're paying for, their knowledge, experience, and techniques. Some of the smallest techniques were the most valuable to me. There's nothing negative I can say about my experience with k9 intuition. I would recommend them to anyone in need of dog training. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

We rescued our 2 y/o GSD from a shelter a few months ago without really knowing what we were getting ourselves into. We've never rescued a dog that wasn't a puppy and didn't know how different it would be to adopt a dog that may have had a terrible past. Bruno came home with us, and we fell in love with his personality and how sweet he was but after getting to know him a little more each day, we realized Bruno had a lot of anxiety around other dogs and some people. He reacted in fear, and it was impossible to take him out of the house because he would go insane and lash out every time he saw another dog. It was so embarrassing, and I was constantly apologizing to other people on walks. I would come home in tears almost every day because I didn't know how to communicate with this dog and have him trust me. Living in a condo, it was getting to be harder and harder being around so many other people and dogs without being able to have this under control. We tried basic training, and it wasn't working. We needed something more intense for his behavioral issues and for the safety of other people and dogs that lived in our building. We were so sad knowing the easiest thing would be to take him back to the shelter, but we knew what they would do to him there and we didn't want to give up on him. After almost losing complete hope, we were recommended by our local trainer to go to K9 intuition. We had our consultation set and were very nervous as to what they would say about him and his anxiety issues. Stefano and Candice met with us at the ranch and gave us complete hope knowing that he could be trained with certain techniques and lots of hard work on our part. They told us it was very common for shelter dogs to have confidence issues and that they felt their training could really help us. We felt so comfortable with them and saw at the consultation how Bruno listened to their stern commands - we knew we were in the right place because we could see they were good people that truly cared. After each of the five training sessions, Bruno learned valuable information that we would then practice every day for hours on end. He was doing AMAZING and the psychological techniques behind their training sessions were providing us with the tools we needed to be good dog owners. We were seriously speechless seeing how much this training was working after we almost gave up on him. We realized we were a huge part of the problem - I definitely lack a lot of self-confidence and the instances we had with other dogs gave me a lot of anxiety which then stemmed to how Bruno reacted as well. We now know exactly what to do when walking him and when new friends come over to meet Bruno. He went from a complete psychopath with dogs and some people to a well-trained gentleman who now trusts us and knows we will always be his protectors and leaders. Walks are actually enjoyable, he doesn't pull or lash out, and we even take him on fun hikes! We can now have friends/family over to see how amazing and lovable he is. Everyone loves him and he's even met a few family members dogs and loves having new friends to play with! We get tons of compliments from strangers when we walk him and family members that saw how he was when we first adopted him can see the complete transformation. He is a completely different dog from the training, and I can go on and on about how this saved us, but the work doesn't stop even though the training sessions are over. We seriously can't thank Candice enough for everything she has showed us. She is a true professional that has seen a lot and knows what to do to tailor to each dogs training needs. She's understanding, honest, and personable - and helped us so much throughout the entire process. She's so fun that we joked that she's someone we would have been good friends with even before the training. I hope this review helps other people to not give up hope on their dog. It's possible to train them but only if you're committed to putting in the hard work. Words cannot describe how thankful we are to have had K9 Intuition recommended to us. Thank you so much for everything Candice and Stefano, you completely changed Bruno and our lives for the better and we can't say enough about how happy we are with how much this training helped us! read more

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My heeler mix was all over the place with high energy. Im so thankful I took him to Candice for training. She taught me how to handle my dog. The issues I was having was that I could not lead him and she showed me the way. She is sweet and patient and very knowledgeable. I feel I made a deeper bond with my dog and am so grateful to have found this place :-) read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Just completed the 5 week training with Candice. And could not be happier with the results. Prior to the training my dog pulled like a Mac truck on the leash and was very dog aggressive making it complete headache to take her anywhere. Now it has been very enjoyable taking her on walks or taking her with us when we got to the park etc. There has been several people comment on how well behaved she is or how chill she is. Candice was very accommodating with the schedule and very responsive whenever I had a question. Only regret I have is not doing this training a while back. I highly recommend K9 intuition. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Graduation day - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Just finished the 5-step program with my dog and am very happy with the results. Still have a lot to continue on with on our own but knowing the proper way to handle my dog has made me much more confident. Thanks Noah and Stefano! read more

Our training with Stefano has helped our dog so much. Our German shepherd is reactive on leash and it got to the point where we weren't even leaving the house with her because she was so high strung. He taught us how to have a calm dog, something we never thought she would be, and how that calm energy can be transferred to walks. Now we take her on walks everyday and to fun places like the river to swim. She's the happiest she's been in years and so are we. Very thankful for Stefano. And it's only been 5 weeks. We are excited to continue what we have learned and continue to see improvements. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Finally getting a chance to write this review. My dog Moose and I took the 5 step training a few months ago. Moose is my first ever dog. He was a covid puppy, that I ended up with accidentally...as I did not ever plan on getting a dog, but there we were. We definitely lacked the opportunity to socialize properly. And because I did not have the proper 'dog' skills, I made way too many mistakes, and Moose became reactive to people and dogs, and even bit me few times while redirecting that reactivity. Walking without being pulled was difficult & dangerous when he'd focus on a dog/persons even if they were ways away. I knew I needed help, and wanted to carefully choose a trainer. I decided on K9 intuition after much looking around and reading reviews ect. It was far to drive & an investment, but I'm very happy I did commit. Please don't give up on your dog! I highly recommend reaching out to K9 intuition if you are struggling with your dog's behavior, especially reactivity or aggression. This is THE place to go. I learned some crucial skills and understanding of my dog's behavior. I say that because first and foremost the education was for me. It gave me skills to be able to handle walks with my reactive dog properly, so I'm in charge, so he builds trust in me, and we can walk without 'incidents'. Moose is a Rottweiler mix with Pitt and bulldog, so he's very powerful, can be stubborn, and looks extremely scary when he's reacting. But with repetition, and guidance from our absolutely awesome trainer Candice, we succeeded in reducing the reactivity by lesson 5. Moose & I are still work in progress, to be sure...and for now we are still keeping some distance from other dogs, but we are successfully keeping our collective cool with no pulling or lunging or growling. And, I have confidence that one day we may walk right past a dog in close proximity & Moose won't even flinch. Thank you SO MUCH Stefano & Candice! You are not only knowledgeable, but you are awesome teachers and above all you care. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Moose & I - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Stefano is awesome! My dog was a big puller and very reactive on walks, after completing training with Stefano it's like a 180 she's so perfect on walks and now the best hiking buddy. She went from pulling and lunging at other dogs to now not walking past my heel and not reacting to other dogs even when barking right at her. I'm not gonna lie the program is pricey but I think it's worth it. Stefano has so much knowledge and experience in dog training he's worth every penny. He's also available for questions or help even after you're done with the program which is really nice! Would 10/10 recommend! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - This is her pulling before starting training with Stefano - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

We found Stefano through another trainer a few years ago, and put our two pups through group obedience training. We fell in love with Stefano's passion for dogs, his calm yet firm demeanor, and his positive encouragement of us as dog handlers. We walked away 10x happier and more confident both with our dogs and our own ability to train them. Fast forward to this year, when we brought our newest and third dog to Stefano's facility for a four week board and train. Stefano checked in with us periodically with progress reports, and sent us videos and pics to show how well our girl was doing. Then he followed up with a couple sessions to make sure we were on board with the training program and would stay consistent at home. Our three dogs are all now MUCH happier and responsive, and can finally relax with the structure we've given them. We are continuing with more training because we believe it will bring even more peace to our household. Stefano's methodology just works! We have learned so much and are eternally grateful for K9 Intuition! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Really excellent group of trainers here. I couldn't be happier with my dog's results. We brought in a 10 month old lab who was too hyper for his own good and left with a new best friend and a set of skills to last a lifetime. After working with Candice our boy is calm in the house, a delight on walks, and a compliment to our home. I cannot recommend enough. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

We got introduced to Stefano through our adoption agency after we confessed that our 3y/o mini Aussie rescue was perhaps a bit more work than what we bargained for due to his previous trauma and neglect. From day one, Stefano (and his team) performed miracles with Eames through his 5 step program. He was patient, insightful, meticulous and incredibly experienced. His training facilities were large and well equipped. It's no wonder that most of his employees who went through the same 5 steps ended up working for him - he's just the real deal. If you think that you are at the end of the line with your pup, we're here to tell you that there is, in fact, hope. If you follow his direction and consistently keep at it, you WILL see results. He completely improved our relationship with our little one, and we're confident in saying he can help you out too. Thank you Stefano for experience we'll carry through for the rest of our lives! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Eames' Graduation Day - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

What can I say about K9 Intuition. They changed our lives. We have a 3 year old very high energy high anxiety dog. He had bit a few people and we were at a crossroads. We had a decision to make and my heart was breaking thinking we might need to find him a new home or worse. My husband found K9 Intuition and we decided to give them a try. We completed the 5 step training program and our dog graduated! Now we have the skills necessary to lead our dog and any dogs that come after him. This training is worth every penny and then some. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping us! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Odin (American Alsatian) and I just finished K9 Intuition training with Stephano. I highly recommend K9 Intuition! I was a hostage in my own home, unable to walk Odin without being dragged down the street or, due to his fear aggression, invite friends over. Stephano has taught me how to cut through Odin's anxiety (and fear) and work on his place and heel skills. I can honestly say I am a new doggo parent. I think the important thing to remember is your dog is only reacting to YOUR energy and actions. Stephano truly helped me understand this and taught me how to work with my dogs. I am forever grateful. If you have a dog that is holding you hostage in your own home, don't wait. THANK YOU Stephano! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

If you're on the fence about going forward with K9 Intuition as your dog trainer, I cannot urge you more to go through with it. If you needed a sign, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! Their services are invaluable and change the entirety of your life and your dog ownership skills for the better. If you struggle with mental anguish over your dog and worry what other people think of your dog, you are lucky to have found yourself in the right place. I have a 1.5 year old Belgian Malinois mix. She is the first power breed I have ever owned where I didn't have the full support of my family when it came to training. I have past trauma from dog fights in my home and knew that I wouldn't let this dog become that. We started with puppy training with Candice and then moved onto the 5 step program. Harper is so incredibly well trained and we do things with her I never thought were possible (off-leash work, perfect heels on lead, place work and overall obedience). She developed a barking habit that we will work on for the entirety of her life because they taught us that our own energy affects our dogs greatly. My own traumas have projected onto my dog and now it's my responsibility to manage that. They opened my eyes to the world of dog psychology and how if we are not 100% calm and grounded, do not expect the dog to be. The things they teach you here go beyond the normal scope of what a dog trainer does; they go into the psychology of it to help you be the person your dog needs you to be. So not only are you training your dog but you're training yourself too! I cannot stress enough how much of a responsibility owning a dog is. It is so much more than teaching them to sit and stay. This is a lifelong learning experience and you have to stay resilient through all the highs and lows. The support that Candice has given us through this past year of training with them has been more than we could've imagined and helped make the hard times worth it. Because of Candice, we help inspire other people to build actual connected relationships with their dogs. Almost all of our friends have gone through the program or want to go through the program eventually. Harper is the first dog I've had where I feel her soul intertwined with mine. She trusts me and I trust her. This relationship wouldn't have happened without learning what I learned at K9 Intuition. If you want to be set up for a successful relationship with your dog and your future dogs, you need to listen and practice everything they tell you here (REALLY put in the time and work because it will show if you don't-this is a lifestyle change). Commit yourself to this program and it will only keep rewarding you and your dogs for the long run. read more

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Stefano helped me train my 5 month old Silver Lab named Shooter. His approach is direct and works extremely well. It is critical to do the follow up training daily but boy o boy, you get the results. In a short time I had connection to my dog who responded to training. Great trainer. Knows what he's doing. Loves dogs and wants what is best for his clients. Mark Stocks Acton, Ca read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

We just finished our 5 week training course with Stefano and we are really happy with the results. We have two male German short haired pointers, 3.5 years and 1 year old. We could not walk them on leash without just about having our arm pulled out of the socket and really needed some guidance on basic commands so that our dogs understood who the alpha in our house was (because it definitely was not us). We are expecting our first baby so it was really important to us that we got training done that actually worked. After the second session, I noticed a huge shift in our dog's behavior on leash and just following commands in general. Now I'm able to walk them both on the leash BY MYSELF! It's also really reassuring when people compliment how well trained my dogs are when we have them out on walks/off leash. HIGHLY recommend K9 Intuition for anything dog related!! It's amazing what they can do! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Mousse & Arrow practicing place training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

We learned and gained so much from bringing our goldendoodle to K-9 intuition. Around the 9th-month mark, our adolescent goldendoodle started exhibiting territorial issues, including growling that slowly developed into snapping, lunging, and in one instance he bit me which led to punctured skin. After working with three different positive reinforcement dog trainers, his behavior only got worse and it came to the point that we were not comfortable to have him free in our apartment and started to use doggy gates to separate us where he would growl at us from the other side. The treat-only training only reinforced this behavior and he learned to use aggression to get what he wanted. We felt pretty hopeless and didn't have the right tools to correct him. Working with Candice, Stefano, and Noah transformed our relationship with our dog, and the sweet, goofy, and good-natured boy came back. Moreover, my wife and I are now equipped with tools and the ability to handle his behavior without leading to stress or anxiety. It was transformative for our dog and us dog owners as well. We are very grateful to the K9 intuition team! read more

i thought my sam was going to be a wild one forever! so Glad that i found k9 intuition a big thanks to Candice she rocked it she made us comfortable and took her time with us and the best part overall treated ny sam like her own . i cant say this enough i highly recommend l9 intuition without them my sam would be still be all over the place destroying my home‍ read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Our boy Magic was a mess. Overstimulated, insecure and stubborn. With Stefano's guidance we are more in control of how Magic sees the world and it's been so good for him to have the proper training to help us give him the leaders he deserves. This training comes with homework , so don't think of it as a magic pill. We plan to add this training for Magic's sibling so that we can have happy & obedient pair. Thank you Stefano!! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

After long research found Stefano and his team and I'm glad I did. My Cane Corso (Naila) needs some help. After our 1st evaluation and meeting Stefano I signed up for private lessons. The way he's explaining and showing you what you need to do very easy to follow and his knowledge and connection to my dog right away is amazing. After finishing the training, the results blow me away, I have more control and her (Naila) behavior changed in a good way. I would defiantly recommend Stefano K9 Intuition training program if you want your dog to behave and listen to you. Thank you Stefano read more

It's a real bummer when you don't like your new puppy very much. All of her behaviors were making things rather unpleasant with Luna at home, and after three trainers coming and her behavior not changing at all, we were at the end of our rope. Enter K9 Intuition. In just a few lessons we learned how to understand and modify Luna's behaviors. Candace was always available to text with our questions and was super patient when we needed things repeated. We joke now that Luna is a show dog because she's so well-behaved, especially on walks. We're so appreciative for Candice and Stefano's help in making us enjoy our girl! read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Luna's graduation - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

Cost wise we didn't end up signing up for classes but saving too! Stephano was awesome and knowledgeable and 45 mins with him--he knows his shit! Great customer service and helpful with understanding our limitations financially. We will be back! read more

You guys are the best! I have been following Stefano and K9 intuition while on social media and have seen his fantastic work with dogs. My husband and I decided our dog Brody needed proper training, and we only wanted the best. We had a great experience training with Candice and have seen a remarkable transition in Brody. We have learned so much from your program and how to be better leaders of our pack. This program has made us bother better dog owners who can remain in control in any situation. Our dog no longer pulls when on walks and has a significant improvement in walking by other dogs without getting out of control. We had so much fun training; we miss the weekly sessions with Candice. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - Brody and dad at the ranch after the last session with Candice. - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

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Stefano is wonderful! Augie worked with him for the five lesson package and learned so much. His approach to animals is wise and refreshing. He has taught me a wealth of lessons and I can't wait to continue to practice. Recommend wholeheartedly. read more

I've been around animals my whole life. As a teen I grew up working on big ranches in Montana, Wyoming and Utah. I was a wrangler and broke and rode horses, worked with cattle, lots of dogs around. As a young man I always owned a dog. Had a great Lab once that I hitchhiked with from Los Angeles to Sonora, Mexico and back again in 1977. I never really had to train my dogs, when you live, sleep and travel together you and your dog just meld, you train each other. Four years ago we adopted an 8-week old German Shepard/Lab mix; great dog, super sweet and loving. Sport/working dogs need a lot of engagement and exercise. The idea was that my then teenaged son was going to walk/run/train the dog. But then my son developed a neuromuscular condition and walking, much less running was off the table. I'm beat up myself with more than 40 broken bones, over 20 serious orthopedic surgeries, etc. So neither my son nor I was able to engage our dog the way he needed. On top of that, six people in the house with no formal dog training, our poor dog had six different people trying to train him six different ways. The dog ended up with no leash manners at all, several behavioral issues including resource guarding that weren't corrected. Then this spring a family member went to take a toy away from our dog and he bit their hand, more of a hard nip than a bite. The family went into turmoil. The person who was bit didn't want the dog in our house anymore. It was decided that we would put our friend of four years up for adoption. It tore me up to the point where my wife realized that I needed this dog in my life; I wasn't going to be alright giving him up. So we put our dog into a boarding kennel and looked for a trainer. The kennel recommended Stefano to us. We had to wait a few weeks to get him into K9 Intuition's board and train program. The wait was more than worth it! Stefano has a way with dogs that is very spiritual. He is a very calm and centered person. Stefano says he fixes dogs one human at a time. I quickly grasped that the root of the problem wasn't our dog; it was all the mixed messages from all of the people in the house. Dogs thrive on consistency, and they fall apart in an environment of chaos/inconsistency. We put our dog into board and train with Stefano for two weeks. He works miracles. My dog is much happier now. Stefano points out that there is people psychology and dog psychology and they are very different. Most people try to apply human psychology to their dogs and it doesn't work, after years of doing this Stefano can literally think like a dog. Just two weeks with Stefano and our dog now has perfect leash manners, I take him for walks with the leash held by two fingers and our dog's head is right on my left knee. When he starts to spaz out in the house I can calmly block him with my body, make Stefano's "shsst" sound and my dog stops what he's doing and sits. Stefano's techniques are supremely humane, and the result is a much happier, calmer dog. When your dog knows what's expected of him and what the boundaries are, they are actually much more mellow and easier to work with. There's a newfound relationship where you respect the dog and they respect you. When I went to pick our dog up from K9 Intuition, a thunderstorm was moving in. My dog is terrified of thunder and fireworks. I explained my dog's fear to Stefano. Within a minute Stefano introduced our dog to the treadmill that he keeps in his training barn. Under Stefano's guidance my dog took to the treadmill like a duck to water. As the thunder got louder my dog was ignoring it. Stefano explained that my dog's mind and body were now fully engaged in mastering this new skill of walking on a treadmill, he was too engaged to care about the thunder. After we got off the treadmill I worked with my dog in Stefano's modern barn and lo and behold my dog was ignoring the thunder. Stefano is the real deal. He not only understands dog psychology, he can translate that to humans. Stefano says he fixes dogs one human at a time. Lastly, I'd liked to address the issue of Stefano's pricing. First, you really do get what you pay for. In the past we have flushed money down the toilet on trainers for some other dogs we tried to adopt that had some serious issues. Dogs didn't get better, we didn't get better, but the trainers cashed the checks. Money spent no results. Having been a mechanic I can tell you that three cheap tools won't get the job done as quickly or as well as one high quality tool. It's your dog; you want cheap tools that probably won't work or one high quality tool that will accomplish your goals and help you and your dog achieve mutual happiness? Stefano and K9 Intuition are very special. Stefano comes from a place of love and works with your dog. It's about calm and gentle corrections to improve your dog's behavior. I thank Stefano, without him I would have lost my dog. You can't go wrong with K9 Intuition and Stefano. read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - From left to right, Stefano, Roland, me. - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California