I am so glad I was directed to k9 Intuition. I came to Stefano with a very nervous and insecure Miniature Dacshund. He is a sweet dog with his family, but was not good with strangers or strange dogs, barked at everything and everyone, and would get over-stimulated when people swam in the pool or at play time with our other dogs. I did the five week program, and my dog is now amazing. Several weeks ago we took him to the beach and he had a great time. No barking. No fear. He just relaxed and had a great time. This past weekend was the big test. We had guests and everyone was swimming. Normally, Max (my dog) would have been running around the pool literally screaming. He will do this for hours. He does this until his paws are torn up and falling apart. It was really bad. This past weekend he sat calmly with me and relaxed the whole time people were swimming. I never thought we would get this under control. A few days later we took Max to Lazy Dog to see how he would do with other dogs and a bunch of people around. He was so good! He did not bark once, he let people pet him. He was a bit shy, but he was okay. This was also a huge breakthrough. Max looked like he was having a great time. He has this way of smiling, and that day he had a big smile. To add to all of this, my dog walks on the leash like he is in a dog show. He is at my right leg the whole time. He also used to bark at every dog and every stranger on walks. Not a peep now. None of this would have been possible without K9 Intuition and Stefano. I was at a complete loss and totally stressed out over the issues with Max. Max was stressed out too. Now we are both relaxed and enjoying life together. I highly recommend K-9 Intuition. The difference in my dog is incredible. read more

We adopted Kiki when she was about 13 months old and were encouraged to have Stefano work with me & Kiki. His adage of training dogs one human at a time is so very true. I truly appreciate his approach and demeanor. His honesty and positive encouragement made each step easier. Kiki will never be a "perfect" dog but we can take walks with confidence and even greet strangers without a struggle. I have taken the lessons learned and apply them daily. HIGHLY recommend Stefano for training dogs and their humans!! read more

Just finished the board and train program with K9 Intuition, and I have nothing but positive things to say. I have a one year old German Shepherd who was having trouble interacting with other dogs. I was unable to get within 100 yards of another animal without my dog reacting and being uncontrollable. I knew he needed more help than I could provide so I began searching for trainers. I looked at multiple trainers all over Southern California, and even Nevada, before I found one I felt comfortable with leaving my boy with, K9 Intuition. From the second I first met with Stefano I knew that he was capable enough to not only train my boy, but to take great care of him while he was there. He openly answered any questions I had, which showed that he not only knew what he's doing but that he cared I felt comfortable with the program. Throughout the process, I was kept well informed about the status of his training, through text messages and videos. The change I saw in my dog's behavior after only one week was enough to justify the investment and settle any doubts I had about my choice to enroll in the board and train program. Not only did they train my dog, they also trained me on how to properly use the equipment and techniques to keep progressing forward with training. When I picked my boy up I felt that I had enough confidence and knowledge to be successful. Stefano is dedicated to continuing to see my boy progress by encouraging me to reach out with any questions, and scheduling a session in a few weeks to refine everything we've learned. I am able to live the dog mom life of my dreams thanks to Stefano & his team at K9 Intuition. I highly HIGHLY recommend anyone who is struggling with their dog, at least schedule a consultation and you'll get the opportunity to see how great K9 Intuition is. read more

This is a wonderful place to really get your dog the training he needs. I brought my one year old Pitbull Canelo for a 5 week program. Learned a lot about my dog and his behavior towards other dogs and learning proper ways to go about taking canelo on walks, makes our daily walks so much easier now just fascinating how much progress he made throughout the training and I can't thank Stefano and Noah enough for the training and time they took to help me and canelo build a stronger bond!!! read more

The K9 Intuition techniques have helped my rescue staffie/pit mix resolve his hyper dog reactivity, obedience and house training. The best out there read more

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

K9 Intuition was a lifesaver!! Luna is an energetic staffy mix that's 1 and a half years old. Before doing the 5 step training, it was impossible to walk Luna without her pulling on the leash and she was reactive to other dogs and strangers. After going through the training luna now knows heel, place, and recall which have all been so life changing. I was mind blown when luna started to listen and be responsive especially on walks. I can finally feel confident taking her out on walks and having her stay by my side without pulling! Thank you so much to our trainer Candace! She explained all the steps thoroughly during the lessons and was able to answer any questions we had! read more

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

Stefano and Noah provided custom training for our two red heelers and the change in them and us is remarkable. We can take them in the car and out with other dogs and people and they are now well behaved. The training was fun and we learned a lot. read more

Thank you Stefano. Your training methods have made a big difference in my dog. Sadie was very reactive to other dogs and I struggled to walk her. She would lunge and bark at other dogs and was difficult to control. She is now a real pleasure to spend time with. We can take her on walks, to the beach, and to the park knowing she will be well behaved. We will continue to practice your methods to reinforce what we have both learned. I can't thank you enough! read more

We were referred to K9 intuition through friends. This was after being at our wits end with our new puppy, Zuri (a high energy Rhodesian Ridgeback). Zuri was 6.5-7 months old when we started training. We had a short window of time to get her trained as we have a baby on the way. Stefano was able to meet with me and evaluate Zuri. He was kind, professional, and upfront about the services they provide. Booking my private classes was very easy and straight forward. Candice was our trainer and she is absolutely amazing! We saw immediate progress within 1-2 sessions of working with her. By the end of our training I was able to walk Zuri by myself (8 months pregnant) without her pulling. She is a different dog now happy, content, and thriving under the structure Candice has provided. We feel confident that we have the tools we need to continue her progress. read more

We'd like to thank Stefano for the tools, guidance, and confidence he's given to us, and by extension, Maddy the Mad-Dog (on the path balanced dog). Stefano is the 4th trainer we've seen - and the first (and only) one who created meaningful change in us and our dog. Maddy has rather significant fear aggression. She is now developing a level of confidence I have not seen from her in the two we've been together. She's on her way to being a dog that's not obedient out of fear, but a confident part of our pack - where we are in the front. The experience was life changing as you are forced (in a good way) to identify and then address your own "stuff." The stories we told ourselves about Maddy's prior life were ours - not hers. And as a result, we fed into her fear that was living solely in our energy. We've learned the importance of balancing love and boundaries - both are equally important. Thank you, Stefano, for what you've done for us and so many others. I'll keep you updated on how our meditation is going. read more

I brought Max (3) home 4/21. He had been in 4 other homes and not treated the best. Walks were nothing more than a huge tug of war...he was literally pulling me around. Not very friendly, choking himself with the constant pulling of the least...and the list goes on. Here we are 5 sessions later and I have myself new dog. Now longer pulls on the leash...stays when told...no longer stresses as he knows I'm in control of any given situation. Both of us have learned to work together. Stephano and Candice are the best! Invest in your pup...it will last a lifetime! read more

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I signed up for one on one training for my reactive dog and I'm really happy with the progress we've made with the help from Stefano. I can't wait to sign up for the group classes. read more

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My review may be kinda long, but please read if you are on the fence about stefano, or his prices seem high. Because I was there. And here i am leaving a long review begging you to speak to him if you're facing any behavioral issues with your dogs. I have 3 dogs. My oldest being a pitbull rescued from the pound at 2 years old and my youngest being a cane corso/German Sheppard mix I had for about 2 years. Also a rescue but had him since a puppy. These 2 were doing fine for well over a year until one day my pitbull decided to initiate a fight with my youngest. He lost, obviously. And I tried my best to try to handle this situation myself until he did it again. This time, much worse. So much worse, so much more expensive...so much more blood. I cried and cried and ugly cried some more and was trying to rehome my pitbull. I actually posted on my Facebook page asking friends if they knew someone who would take him and give him a good home. I offered to keep paying his insurance as long as they would promise to give him a good home and let me come see him. I was even going to offer to continue to make his raw meals from scratch. I just wanted him to be happy and loved.... ....pardon me while I cry.... A very good friend of mine who I respect dearly suggested I reach out to Stefano. I was extremely doubtful and kept fighting it until this friend told me that he 100% believed in this dude and that he wouldnt suggest someone to me unless he was sure it would help. I wont lie, the prices scared me off. But I spoke with my husband and we asked Stefano to come down. When he came, we chit chatted, we spoke about my issues, I showed him pictures of the after math of the fights and he was like "alright. Let me meet these guys." When I brought them out, Stefano literally ONLY concentrated on the dogs, no small talk. Straight to business and took the time to get in tune with them, didnt pick up his phone, no pictures or anything. He stood there, with my dogs one on one and got to know them. Then he took the time for both dogs to wander around infront of him and he saw the tiny notions something was gonna pop off. He caught the things I didnt notice. What sold me? When we went walking down a very busy street between Korea Town and USC where EVERY house has a dog. He realized my youngest is afraid of dogs. Which makes sense (I mean not really because he is a massive dog, but makes sense because whenever he sees a dog he doesnt know he goes crazy). But he slowly and calmly took both leashes and walked BOTH my dogs on the same side. THESE TWO WERENT EVEN NOTICING EACH OTHER!! Stefano was cool, calm, collective and didnt want nothing distracting him while he showed my guys how to be calm. Yo. I was in tears. Needless to say my 2 guys have been successfully reintroduced and from time to time they sneak off for some private "play" time I think. They even sleep next to each other and both have shown submissiveness to each other while playing. Stefano is worth every penny. This is how I see it: each fight cost me about 2k plus heart ache. Rehoming Opie would have made me spiral down an alcohol induced depression rage. vs 1 hour with Stefano coming out to Korea Town and actually pin pointing the issue, sitting there and making a plan of action and actually telling us what we were doing wrong. He didnt say it like that, but each suggestion he stated, my husband and I knew it was something we were not being diligent doing. Money is kind of tight for me but I am planning on having him come back for some more training asap. So if you are local to him, then it's cheaper so really think to yourself, do you want to go with the best and pay, what I found to be very reasonable for a behaviorist trainer, or find some one cheap that wont give 2 craps about you and just take the opportunity to build themselves up by taking your money?? Remember, you get what you paid for. So why would you cheap out on something as important as bonding with your dogs? read more

K9 Intuition Dog Training - LOOK!! NO BLOOD OR FIGHTING!! Thank you so much Stefano. - Pet Training Near Me - Acton, California

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Stefano with K9 Intuition was highly recommended so I decided to check him out. So glad I did because he was amazing at helping me with my golden retriever Maggie. Not only is he a great trainer but he genuinely cares about dogs and helping their owners understand them. I noticed a difference in my dog after just one session. It was a great experience and I am a much more confident dog owner with a well behaved pup in our 5 sessions on the ranch. read more

I took my dog to Stefano at K9 Intuition and it helped tremendously. If you are in need of dog training get a consultation with Stefano ,he can tell you if he can help you and your dog can be helped with one of his programs .He will train you and your dog . He shows you how to work with your dog and your dog gains confidence in you .Soon your dog with look at you for direction ,will ignore other distractions and do what he is trained to do. You will need to practice what you are taught ,you will see a change in your dog and how you relate to him. I use the training my dog and I received every single day. Money and time well spent and I will continue to follow what I was taught by Stefano . read more

I adopted a terrier mix who had been found in a vacant lot, having been hit by a car. He had 40 ticks removed and a broken leg and he was terrified. Whenever I had friends come over he would nip their ankles. It wasn't doing anything for my social life! A friend of mine referred me to K9 Intuition. I worked with Candice, who was AMAZING! She understood my concerns as if she had known me my whole life! She was great with my dog and with me. The bond I have with Jimmy is better than I ever thought possible. Thank you, Candice! read more

Stephano and his team helped us make a huge transformation in our dogs. My girlfriend and I each got a dog in college and we were probably not prepared enough for that responsibility, so our dogs had developed bad habits. They had poor house manners, pulled us around the neighborhood on walks, and were defiant of us. We had tried training through books, big chains like PetsMart, and even other local trainers. Fast forward a couple years of struggling, and we found K9 Intuition. I was very nervous about spending even more money on training that I was unsure would work again. But at our consultation, I could immediately tell Stephano was different. Our Aussie, who is incredibly reactive especially towards other men, was barking and snarling at Stephano at the beginning. But Stephano had him walking in a heel 5 minutes later. After a couple of sessions and boarding our Aussie couldn't wait to get to see Stephano again! The 5 step program taught my girlfriend to be leaders for our dogs. Now we can essentially walk them off leash and they stay right on our heels. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny, but it is an incredible investment if you plan to own dogs throughout your life because the program is all about teaching YOU to be a leader for your dogs, not just teaching your dogs to follow commands. read more

I can't stress enough what a great instructor Stefano is. DONT BE CHEAP! You pay for what you get. I've had 3 different dog trainers, and Stafano is on a league of his own. We have a rottweiler that we bought as a puppy, did the standard training and socialization at an early age but as soon as puberty kicked in he started to shepherd other dogs, and soon started fighting with our older husky. We were afraid for our husky and felt helpless. The last thing we wanted was to split our dogs. We needed help. Lucky for us, we found K9 intuition. It was a relief to see that nothing seemed unfixable to Stefano. He was calm while we explained our frustration. He gave us hope and helped us understand our dog better. Don't expect him to fix ur dog. You're part of the problem too. He helped us understand what our dog expected from us. The classes are simple but if you don't do the work at home you will fix nothing. Expect to put in effort and make some life changes. Our dogs have not magically grown to like each other. They still like their space from each other. Thanks to all of the tools we learned through the training, we have control over our Rottie and have been able to recall him away from tense situations. Thanks to this training, I can feel safe taking out my dog. He walks great on a leash, and we can enjoy more outdoor activities. I know that if untrained dogs are arounded I can count on my rottie to focus on my directions. Despite completing the training, we are still actively reviewing all the things Stafano taught us. Simply because the class is over doesn't mean your work is done. Overall, none of this would have been possible if I had gone somewhere else. If you feel like you've tried everything and are ready to give up, give Stafano a chance. He will show you there's a solution. Even if you don't have behavior issues, the training provided applies to all dogs. A trained dog is a happier dog. I wish I had known this when I had my first dog. Going forward, all my dogs will follow Stafano's training. read more

My dog, Blue, has reactivity to other dogs. I got him from the Castaic shelter and had spent about six months with him trying to understand his behavior and how I could help him. Finally I decided that the best way to help him was to take him to a training facility that could give him the extended time and attention he truly needed. I found Stefano and K9 Intuition here on Yelp and read the reviews. After Blue spent a month with Stefano and his team, Blue now has the awareness and the instruction to behave better with my direction. He is less reactive and insecure in situations where other dogs are present. He has more confidence and responds so much better to my instruction. He has more patience. I also have more patience. I have more confidence as well. I have been given the tools to overcome my anxiety handling a dog that needs a lot of direction. This was such a great experience and investment. Stefano spent time with me and made sure I understood not only what was expected of Blue, but also of me. read more

Stefano Filippelli is a true healer and the best of the best!! To call him just a dog trainer, almost over simplifies the entire process that the dog and their human goes through. His process and style is magical! There is no behavior to difficult for Stefano to effectively address. He possesses a genuine God-given talent. Our dog was a red zone, prey driven, nervous, reactive pit. Once in the hands of Stefano, she was transformed right before our eyes. I've never seen ANYTHING like it before! He doesn't just rehabilitate a dog; he changes lives by healing humans and restoring hope. I will forever grateful to Stefano for the lifechanging gift he gave my family! K9 Intuition is the only way to go! read more

Stefano has been incredibly patient in training our dog aggressive dog. He has stuck with us as our Axel continues to progress. We are extremely grateful. read more

I didn't think it could be done-- I truly needed a miracle. My dog had attacked his sister twice as well as gotten into scuffles with three other dogs. I had hired two trainers and an aggression specialist with no results. I was told repeatedly to euthanize my dog because he couldn't change. I was almost out of hope and then I found K9 Intuition. After completing their board and train program, for the first time in his life, everyone else can see what a good boy my dog is. Stefano is an excellent trainer of dogs, but more importantly he's an excellent trainer of humans. He is brutally honest with clients about what their dog needs and what changes need to be made in the home/ handling of the dog. It's a big learning curve but it is also refreshing and helpful when you're at your wits end, fighting for the best life for your dog. Everything that changed with my dog is because I changed (and he learned a few things while doing board and train too) and was able to create and maintain the necessary environment and structure to take good care of my dog and help him be his best behaved self. Stefano taught me all of that. This training program is worth every dime. I highly recommend it. Stefano's team literally saved my dog's life. It doesn't get better than that! read more

We had recently adopted our 1yr old Shepard and quickly discovered she was terribly leash reactive and a strong puller . I was not able to walk her for fear of injuring myself . Even getting her from the car to her evaluation with Stefano was a frustrating ordeal . We had already been to another trainer but did feel their approach was not the direction we wanted to go. Stefano offered an assessment meeting and we immediately saw how his experience and confident & positive energy with our Jolene was what she needed . He quickly able to identify the issues and offer tools and assistance to correct the behaviors . No, the sessions aren't a magic pill you are given the tools and must work consistently on training every minute, hour, and day. Between sessions ,Stefano made himself available to respond to our questions or concerns. Its on us to continue working on it but the sessions definitely put us on the right path and it has been a huge stress relief to have a calmer dog that we can now take on long walks . read more

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

Stefano, What you were able to do to rehabilitate Rocco in one weekend, after a local person told us might take one year, is nothing short of amazing and we are forever grateful! Rocco, Jordan , and I learned a lot about ourselves as well as one another from the experience! Thank you for all that you, Jen, and your entire team do everyday to help the Rocco's of this world as well as owners like us that mean well! Sincerely, Fred, Jordan, and Rocco read more

Lucky enough to have grown up with animals my whole life, I didn't realize there was so much to training that i didn't know. I recently got my puppy back in February and it's been such an eye opener to what is required to raise and train a dog, successfully. Prior to Stefano I had seen about 3 trainers- all who did help in some shape or form- however, it just always felt like there was still a disconnect between me and my pup. That no matter how many times a day we trained and practiced I still found myself frustrated, annoyed, sad, and just hitting a wall. So finally I did more digging and after no luck, my little sister who had experienced his training benefits suggested I look Stefano and K9-Intuition up. With Stefano I finally learned the importance of my energy, my confidence, the way I lead. Roo's (my pup) and my relationship has changed drastically since. A pup who went from running away whenever he got off leash, to not listening to my heels, fighting with the leash, and just being a real punk has now become a trusty companion at my side, a listener and follower for place and crate time, and is slow getting more confident on the leash and learning to not react to other dogs. While he's still young and has much to learn I'm so excited to see what else we learn and gain in our relationship. There is a second part to this- aha. By situational circumstance my mom had to take me to my first consultation with Stefano and this ended up being meant to be. Her dog Winnie, fearful for years, just needed a change of pace. A new training approach and situations to be exposed to. I will say while seeing Roo grow and learn has been amazing witnessing Winnie come out of her shell has been the real treat. The extent of Winnie's fearful behaviors went from spinning, climbing, pooping, stalling, growling whenever she was out of her comfort zone. Never having had a dog like this it really just us as at a lost because what do you do with a personality like that. Well, Stefano has come in and has shown us that with patience, determined intent, and repetition Winnie has every ability to be a confident explorer. He even got her to ride a tractor - which probably doesn't sound like a big deal but was HUGE and really showed that Winnie, with the right leadership, will tackle her fears. We're so excited to continue our journey at K9 Intuition and I really do encourage you to reach out. Don't wait to feel defeated with your dog. Be proactive and find a way to have the best relationship and life with your companion. read more

All I can say is wow. So I was introduced to Stefano through a rescue who had him working with a very shut down and abused dog. After seeing him work his magic with this dog I thought perhaps he could help me with my own dog. She is a total love bug with people but a total nightmare with other dogs. Walking her was a challenge as she'd lunge and bark and generally go crazy at every dog, cat or squirrel we passed. I should say I've had her in training with 3 other dog trainers in 10 years I've had her with no noticeable difference in her behavior. I never thought I would see her play with another dog. The only other dog she could be around and have me feel safe with was my older shepherd that passed away last year. She was very sad with him gone and would howl when I left. I wanted to get her a friend but was terrified I'd end up with a dog fight. Cut to today. I've seen my dog now play with Stefano's amazing dog Olivia. I have another dog in my house that she plays with and gets along great with. I can walk both of them with confidence that I have them both under control. We pass the same dogs we used to pass and their dogs are still going crazy but mine is totally under control. I had a lady stop me the other day and say I can't believe how much control you have over those 2 dogs - they are both looking at you like 'what next mom'. Walking is now a pleasure rather than a grueling experience. So I wouldn't be honest if I didn't say I realize now I was probably a majority of the problem :) But since working with Stefano I have a more well adjusted dog that I can take with me places and we can enjoy each other! read more

Alright guys, I'm here to rave about Candice, so get ready. First, this is the best money every spent!! Second, my dog was SO reactive and would pull on the leash choking herself every second she could. I was under so much stress with this rescue pup. Fast forward 1 month and my dog has learned SO much!! We learned off leash, heel, treadmill, and most of all PATIENCE!! Candice helped us so much, please do yourself a favor and set up an assessment if you're having a really hard time communicating with your dog. Thank you again Candice !! read more

I have been upset for a week over my experience. I was sooo excited to finally schedule my appt for my assessment with my Pup. I was going to spend money I couldn't afford so that my dog could get the training she deserves. Well money is what it was all about. I left that assessment so unhappy. I felt my dog and I were invisible. I think he has given that sales pitch one to many times. After not hearing from him for a few days like he said I would, I cancelled my training. He couldn't remember if he gave me the collar and leash just a few days ago. Why?? because he wasn't even there. He was talking to me without being present. I have a great dog. 8 month old black lab. Not all aggressive and crazy, but just needed some fine tuning. Maybe it wasn't a challenge. Oh well. Be prepared if you go to the assessment as it might not be the kind of training you are looking for as well so you can save yourself some time by asking that question on the phone as they do not disclose that in their videos or website. I still think he is amazing for all that he does but I had to share. read more

My girlfriend and I were in need of a dog trainer who knew what they were doing. Our dog, Boss, had some anxiety, behavior, and socializing issues. We first went somewhere else for an assessment and walked out thinking there was nothing that could be done. My girlfriend had seen some of K9 intuition videos and we decided to reach out. We booked the private 1 on 1 lesson first and during that Stefano said that it was better if Boss stayed with him for 45 days. During the 45 days we got pictures, video and text updates. After the 45 days, we picked up an absolute gentleman. Stefano worked on all the issues Boss had and we could not have been more impressed. Stefano and his crew really know what they're doing and take amazing care of his dogs. I 100% would send any of my future dogs to them. Now every time we walk Boss and people see us doing all the things Stefano taught us, we make sure to tell them about K9 Intuition. Thank you Stefano for helping us! read more

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Stefano is absolutely the best. He brought order to a chaotic house thru easy to do training. He cares about the people and the animals. Prices very reasonable and all about making it work for our schedules. read more

I took my 11 month old German shepherd mix, Sunny, to train with Stefano. He was great with getting her out of her shell. She's a super nervous dog and that changed a ton after working with him. Not only did her obedience improve, but so did my relationship with her. I would recommend these training sessions to anyone who wants to better their dog and their relationship with their dog. read more

Stefano has a special magic - He is excellent and transforming dogs with emotional challenges and agressions into amazing, loving family members - He is also good at training the humans - I recommend him and his dog talents to anyone that is faced with thier dog issues. read more

Stefano is a amazing trainer. He changed my life. Having a dog with fear issues was over whelming . Stefano trained me and my dog. With every class we both over came our issues and fears. I am so proud of my Phoebe. Watching her change into a happy dog, confident dog has been amazing. Thank you for teaching me so much. I am addicted to his classes. read more

Stefano and team did an amazing job training my out-of-control Anatolian Shepard but, more importantly, training the adults responsible for him. We had been through 3 previous trainers but none of them assisted us with understanding dog's behavior and how we, as the pack leaders, should respond to it. Once we had that knowledge, all became much easier. I truly appreciate the support we received from Stefano, Noah and team and 100% recommend them, particularly for difficult, stubborn dogs. My dog is now under control and we all are much happier for it! Thanks K9 Intuition!!!! You are the best! read more

So amazing. I swear you will think they use voodoo magic because they get your dogs to do what they should do. It is right around that time you figure out the owners need to be trained. They have worked with my dobie that was super dog aggressive and my pittie puppy that has super high excitement when it comes to people and dogs. He also has stubbornness issues when it comes to corrections. We learned so much. Would totally recommend Stefano and his team for any level of dog you have. read more

I came to Stefano a broken person. My dog, who I love dearly, is prey driven and would act out with everything in her whenever we were out on a walk. Walking her was a nightmare for me and caused me a great deal of stress. I was on the verge of possibly losing her because I couldn't control her. I knew I had to seek help but not just any help, the best help. I had one shot to get it right and absolutely no room for error. After diligently pursuing trainers, I spoke with Stefano and he was very candid with me about the type of trainer I must look for even if I didn't decide on him. After speaking with several others and taking his advice, my long list of potential trainers became rather small. Now, while it would have been convenient for me to stay local, something about Stefano's personality and genuine approach stayed with me. There was really not much for me to think on, he was the one. I knew in my heart that this man could help us and that decision changed our life completely. I'm not b.s.ing when I tell you that after one session our girl was a different dog! After 6 sessions, a complete transformation occurred. We learned so much about how to handle her and curb her desire to attack small animals during our walks. While she will always have that drive, she recognizes what is expected from her when we are on a walk and behaves accordingly. We do our part and she does hers. Stefano will always have a special place in my heart for healing my soul when it was crushed and defeated by our girl's actions. She didn't know any better and I knew very little about training a dog, but the universe opened up and placed angelic Stefano in our life. Watching him work with our girl was like watching Houdini--magical! So our hour and 15 mins drive each weekend was hardly a burden. When our girl graduated, it was bitter-sweet because I would have gladly continued our weekend trips to his ranch for her private sessions, but he's an honest man and explained she was ready to move on. We plan on joining his group sessions for maintenance checks and continued learning, but mostly to have a front row seat at the greatest show on Earth! Thank you for everything, Stefano! read more

Candice was amazing with our new puppy ! Thank you for training us new puppy parents to be pack leaders. After just one session he is so eager to keep learning and I feel like she gave us amazing tips to keep working on! Don't look any further and go with K9 Intuition it is worth every penny ! Looking forward for more training sessions in the future read more

Stefano is the absolute truth. I adopted a beautiful pit bull terrier who was rescued from a shelter and did not have many manners or leash experience. Stefano's intuitive and energy focused approach to change behavior has been life changing for me and Blue. Stefano is a dog whisperer for real. From minute one he had my dog following him on a leash and not reacting or being distracted by other dogs without saying one word! I'm grateful for Stefano's wisdom, patience and encouragement. Do yourself a favor and make the drive to Acton. You and your dog will be infinitely better for it. read more

If yelp would let me give 10 stars, I would! Stefano is truly amazing. I've worked with many trainers over the years and no one compares to him. He doesn't do a 'one size fits all' training approach, he analyzes each dog and each human to get the best results possible. I'm confident I wont ever need another trainer after finishing my journey with Stefano, hes giving me all the tools and knowledge I need to succeed and understand dogs in a way I never thought was possible. He's great with dogs AND humans, a quality that is hard to find in a trainer. He really loves what he does and it shows. I'm pretty sure he is part dog. If you're having trouble or you think there is no hope for your dog please contact him! No case is too difficult for Stefano, just watch his story on Sonny/Kibo :) read more

My boyfriend was recently deployed and his half German Shepherd half Australian Shepherd did not take it so well. Maverick lacked leadership and was acting out of fear and anxiety. I was getting desperate because he is such a sweet and smart dog but I wasn't able to safely take him out on walks which he needed every day due to him being so reactive. K9 Intuition gave me the tools I needed to give my dog the structure to look to me as a leader. After just five sessions I am able to take both of my 75 pound dogs out on a walk safely knowing I'm in control no matter if we are passing people, dogs, horses, etc. Even in the home we have developed a structure that keeps maverick calm and he doesn't feel the anxiety of trying to be the leader. My family was in shock every week when I would come home and show them what we learned. K9 Intuition has done a great job of training both Maverick and I into creating a great bond and overall better relationship in and out of the house. Highly recommended!! read more