Karma dog has been the best training experience I've ever had. Both the group classes and private training have been absolutely wonderful. The curriculum has stuck for our little one, thanks in large part to Judy, the greatest trainer we've worked with so far. The positive reinforcement methods Judy taught us have been so effective in helping our dog with loose leash walking and staying calm when seeing other people and dogs. Furthermore, the relaxation protocol and even nuances in how we give treats to our dog have helped greatly in her retention and focus. Judy gave us so many tools and insights that we will always cherish and utilize to connect with our dog. Massive thanks to Judy and karma dogs for everything! If you want excellent positive reinforcement training, this is the place. The private lessons and group classes are 1000% worth it. read more

Can't even get a call back from these people. I heard trainers are amazing but it's management that can't even reply. Don't recommend.

Anastasia is an amazing dog trainer! Our dog is currently enrolled in their Service dog program and it's been an awesome experience. He really loves this style of learning and we love the benefits of having him now that he's learning to help us out! read more

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Hands down, Anastasia at Karma is an excellent trainer. She comes from a place of love for dogs and people, and nurtures all to become fluid, kind, and educated working teams. My first Service Dog, Daisy, was my pet Labrador when I came under the ADA, and with Anastasia's help, Daisy became such an excellent Mobility Service Dog for me helping to mitigate vestibular and hearing disabilities. I learned so much about positive reinforcement training, and as I continue on my Service Dog journey, I count Anastasia as a supportive member of my team. Thank you Karma Dog Training for connecting us! read more

Highly recommend Karma Dog Training! Puppy kindergarten was fun and our 1:1 training with Monique has been extremely beneficial! read more

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Brandon is awesome. My puppy Chase and I love working with him. We don't hesitate to reach out to Brandon for boarding and or training needs. He goes above and beyond. My family feel so comfortable leaving Chase with Brandon, whenever needed. read more

Karma Dog Training - Here is Chase having fun during one of his many stays with Brandon :-) - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

We're so lucky to have Karma Dog Training! Our dog, Pepper, attended 7 weeks of puppy kindergarten at their Pasadena location. They took numerous precautions to make sure it was safe for the unvaccinated little ones, and we credit her early socialization to what makes her such a great dog today. Keep in mind that puppy kindergarten is not for obedience, but rather for socialization. We are thrilled with our results, and are looking forward to returning with our next puppy soon! read more

Jeff has been nothing short of amazing through the whole journey of working with our pup. We may be in the early stages but even after one class both our pup and our family have a better understanding of the fundamentals of training our pup. We are very appreciative and excited for our future classes! read more

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Absolutely no follow-through. We signed up for three sessions in 2018 - the bronze package. After paying upfront and only having one session done before moving, I notified them requesting a refund. Yes we paid a trainer $450/hr basically. No reply to email. It's been 17 days. I'm just going to leave this here until I hear back. I have no problems with their trainer or services, but for that price there should have been a vet MD. Don't bother contacting me to revise this review. read more

We boarded Maisy with Brandon and it was wonderful! He sent updates/videos twice a day and definitely put me and my fiancee at ease the whole time we were away! Behavior-wise Maisy definitely benefited from staying with Brandon! She used to be very shy around other dogs and she has definitely opened up since staying with him! She will wrestle and play with other dogs now! Such a big change! read more

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They overbook, every class after pretending there is some kind of signup process. Class is just a free for all. There is no real standard or obedience to expect. Just know you are paying for an emailed certificate. Literally you could just show up at the park and linger around the class and get 90+% of the benefit. Many class attendees arrive after "attendance" is taken. I would just watch Youtube and practice in public at parks, dog parks places where there are lots of distractions. Same thing you will be told if you spend 5 min on Google. read more

My girl Juno has learned so much, me and my boyfriend were worried about it being virtual, but it was so convenient and still just as beneficial. We had Jahnavi as her trainer and she is the best. She is very patient with the puppy parents too. Very professional, can't speak highly. Juno just graduated puppy training, and now she is going to do Basic Obedience. I recommend this program to any dog parent. read more

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Great experience training our puppy with Jahnavi & Anya even if it was conducted virtually due to Covid-19. Our pup Achilles loved puppy socialization class with the rest of the pups the following day. Both trainers gave great tips and advice on training and were careful with masks and social distancing. Would recommend for puppy socialization and basic commands. read more

Karma Dog Training - Our pup Achilles would always come back so tired after his classes! Such a good way for him to socialize and burn energy - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

This past week our Dog went to stay Allie Lopez, for a board and train session. He came back exactly as we had hoped he would! He is much calmer, and she absolutely did wonders with the incessant attention barking. That in and of itself was a huge accomplishment! But he also came back ready to loose leash walk, able to stay on his place, and so calm that we could eat dinner for the first time and have him relaxed on his place. I have more to learn than he does now, in order to maintain all The new things he mows how to do! Thank you Allie for an amazing Board and Train!! read more

Karma Dog Training is absolutely wonderful! Our new puppy is taking the Puppy Kindergarten Class in Pasadena taught by Judy, as the main instructor, and her assistant, Crystal. Our puppy is now five years old, and she has learned so much during these classes. Also, Judy and Crystal are so generous with their time and energy as to answer all kinds of questions and help us even after the class is over and via emails. Karma Dog Training as a whole is a wonderful training program for puppies. We love their training philosophy and recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful training program for their puppies and/or dogs. read more

Karma Dog Training - Candy, our 5 month old puppy ,after class today, happy as can be. - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

Started with Puppy Kindergaten. The class instructor, Kate, if I remember correctly was outstanding. I'm the one who need them education. My dog, Jimmy thrived. The socialization and introduction to obedience was so vital for both of us. Then we opted for the next level of obedience with Mike in Pasadena, who is a genius with dogs and the people who love them. I am so privileged to be in Mike's care and intelligence. This is one of the great things in life is to be mentored so brilliantly. thank you Mike. Jimmy and I are going to continue with Karma Dog. Thank you for all the blessings and fun. read more

Karma sets up a small group of 5 or 6 dogs and owners at a public park. When you show up, without any prior notification, they insist that you show your Covid vaccination proof, or wear a mask -- outdoors, in a public park, in 90° heat, when there's absolutely nobody around and everybody is separated as is. Besides sending out an email prior to the lesson (which is filled with pages and pages of pricing information and confusing packages), it fails to mention anything about requiring proof of a Covid vaccine in any way, let alone at an outdoor public setting. I show up and then get hit with that out of the blue...You either have to find your proof of Vax (if you even have it with you at all) or be forced to wear a mask. Ironically, they do not ask for proof of vaccination for your dog. Since they are training young puppies and dogs, they certainly dont seem to care about that or require such proof of safety. How Karma does business is there prerogative.... My prerogative, is to take my business elsewhere and inform others of my experience. read more

I can't say enough good things about Ashleigh and the Karma team. I love the professionalism and care they afforded us throughout the process. I was really nervous leaving my baby at first but Jeff and Ashleigh really made the process as easy as can be. Ashleigh boarded and trained our 6month GoldenDoodle and let me tell you....she is HEAVEN SENT. Our baby now listens to the basic commands in her sleep. We went on vacation and came back to a trained and very obedient baby. She follows all her basic commands so well. Ashleigh would send us lots of pictures and videos while we were away. She was always available for any questions we had. She truly loved Riley like her own and you could just tell. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs to board their four legged baby while they are away. It's money very well spent. I'm very very pleased. read more

Karma Dog Training - She now knows she has to be invited "up up" to be on the couch. - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We sent our almost 1-year-old pup for a 2-week boarding and training with Brandon Pinon in mid-Feb. Our puppy is social but was very leash reactive. He pulled and barked excessively every time we came across another dog, on our walks. After 2 weeks with Brandon, our puppy came back changed and much calmer than before. His reactivity around dogs has gone down to a mere whimper and our walks are so much more pleasant now. When we have guests over, we are able to quickly redirect our puppy's excitement and get him to settle so he's better behaved around guests. During the 2 weeks, Brandon sent us tons of videos and photos of our puppy and the progress he was making. At the end of the two-week session, Brandon came over to our house and taught us how to continue working with our puppy so he continued his good behaviors. It's been 3 weeks and our pup is continuing to do well we are so thankful for the training he received from Brandon. Brandon is awesome with dogs and our puppy got very attached to him. I'd highly recommend Brandon @Karma Dog any day for either Boarding or Boarding and Training. read more

Nothing but great. I have two dogs. Ella, a 5 year-old-high flying lab mix who has had much training, including 3 rounds of agility. Then my patience cart toppled over when I added Archie, a now 10 month old Aussiedoodle who has attended Puppy Kindergarten and currently, Basic Obedience (not with Karma). He does well in those settings as long as he has a leash. However, at home, in real life it is a different story. I contacted Karma via email and immediately received a phone call from Jeffrey, the owner. He listened well and clarified my concerns. One thoughtful question was for me to narrow my list of wanted behaviors to three. Boy that helped. He then connected me with Anastasia Lavian who in an extended home visit, ticked off every single issue. She modeled everything and thus I was able to better understand how important it is to be precise with my language, my tone, my body stance, timing and use of reinforcers. She allowed me to both video and tape record her, as well as myself when I tried to carry out the sequences. She also jotted down a list of behaviors targeting a specific command that can be worked on in short increments throughout the day. SUMMARY: Having someone in my home, on my turf, in my yard accomplished what may have taken months or in my case, years. It's up to me now but I feel so much more confident. read more

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Michael Underdown is incredibly insightful and extremely patient. He had great communication skills and always makes sure his online classes are fun and informative. Highly, highly recommend his classes. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed the basic Puppy Kindergarten class and socialization. Our puppy learned so much in a very short time, and she always looked forward to seeing her trainers Jahnavi Aithal & Alex Cooke, and of course her puppy friends. Jahnavi also came to our home for a separate individual session which was enormously helpful in teaching us how to train our dog. She was very effective, careful to explain everything in detail, and our pup just loved her. Highly recommend. read more

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My husband and I have been taking our fluffy China rescue pup, Pocky, to Karma's basic obedience class in Victory Park (in Pasadena) and it's been such a helpful experience for the three of us. Most of the first few sessions we spent just walking back and forth to the circle, because Pocky is more excitable than a kid after drinking espresso, so his biggest focus was just learning to not bark and freak out upon seeing other doggies with whom he just REALLY wants to play. Mike Underdown is the trainer for that class, and ditto to every amazing thing everyone's said already about him! Mike does a fantastic job at managing sometimes upwards of 10 young dogs at once and can honestly look at a dog and know exactly what they are thinking and knows how to react accordingly. Pocky also very clearly loves seeing Mike each time, perhaps even more excited to see him than the other doggies! We've been following Mike's words very closely at home, and have seen MAJOR improvements in our pup in the nearly 5 months we've had him. He's still got work to do (remember, kid with espresso...) but he's already seen so much progress. We also appreciate how Mike lets his personality come through in each class. We've seen dog trainers that keep the interaction very business-like, which makes the training feel like a chore. But not Mike - he makes the class enjoyable with his dog-person comparisons and jokes. Thanks for keeping the class engaging, Mike! You've got to sign up for Karma Dog Training, wherever in the country you are. Their positive reinforcement training is wonderful and you feel very comfortable learning from them how to properly interact with your pup. It's also clear that they care about how your pup turns out, too. I will say, and this goes for any training that you do, but you HAVE to put in the work at home! You can't expect 1 class each week to solve all your puppy's issues. You must be diligent about training at home too - and if you do, I guarantee you that with Karma's assistance and guidance, you'll have the best version of your pup that you can get! read more

Despite COVID, Michael and Vikki have been amazing to provide the same quality training sessions that we could expect in-person. They personable, fun, and experts in animal behavior. We feel lucky to be able to ask them questions as they always give us personal and thorough responses and further resources for reference. Highly recommend. read more

Rumi loved his online puppy classes and especially the socialization group on Sundays. The trainers were very flexible and kind. I especially appreciated that after the puppy training classes, the trainers would open up for any random questions you might have. Jahnavi and Anya in Pasadena did a great job. Thank you! read more

I see they have five stars across the board and it pains to give anything less but I have taken my time to sort out my emotions and it's been four months now so this post is not a knee jerk reaction because I was pissed. I will post the pros first because there are some good things to say about the company and Jeffrey so here we go... PROS: - Super responsive via email and phone - email contain all the information you need (mostly copy and paste but that doesn't matter) - Contractors who do the private sessions are super friendly (at least the one I met was) - Prices are reasonable compared to some other organizations - Multiple locations to cover most greater LA areas so they are convenient to be reached from anywhere Now the loooong reason why I ended up not using their service and won't recommend it to anyone I know: The kindergarten course is an hour class. The instructor was 15 minutes late and it was a super uncomfortable setting because it was pretty hot, our dog was very excited and a bit overstimulated by the sight of other puppies and was getting frustrated being on leash and not being able to go play. Lots of barking and panting...typical puppy behavior. Finally the instructor shows up...walks in and starts getting into the routine...no hello, no acknowledgement of the fact that she was VERY late to a relatively short class. At that point I already didn't want to work with her..it's a principle of mine...whatever...but greeting your class...ESPECIALLY when you're late is something I had expected and her action was a huge turn off. After spending about 30 seconds with our dog she suggested we didn't participate in the class because the barking making other dogs and owner uncomfortable...IMAGINE THAT!!!! A puppy is barking at a puppy kindergarten...so we were asked to leave..and we left. I reached back out to Jeffrey and shared my experience with him. He was very understanding and promised to find out what had happened. After finding out that the instructor had received some unpleasant news that morning, he offered to take advantage of another puppy kindergarten in Los Feliz. We went there and our experience was even worst than Pasadena. Smaller enclosed room and slightly overcrowded in my opinion...of course lots of barking and panting by our dog and we were again asked to leave. I was actually laughing out loud on my way to the car... it's hilarious that two allegedly superhero instructors tapped out after spending 1 minute with our dog. So we licked our wounds and went home...three weeks passed by and no one reached out to us as to what to do from here. I finally reached out to Jeffrey and explained that I may have signed up for a class that may not be suitable for my dog and asked if I could receive a refund on the kindergarten fee. Communication STOPPED!!!! no call back, no email NOTHING! Which I think shows poor customer service. I understand if they don't have a no-refund policy but it would have been great to get a note that they wouldn't refund any fees...but nothing was sent. In closing...They may be able to work with majority of dogs who are just calm and quite but if your puppy is energetic super excited about being in a new place, you might want to reconsider private sessions as opposed to bringing him/her to a puppy kindergarten. You are most likely going to be asked to leave because your puppy is barking too much. read more

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The Puppy Kindergarten class with Jahnavi and Anya in Pasadena was awesome for our new pup Rocky. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were able to take training classes online via Zoom and then take Rocky to puppy socialization classes on another day. Rocky loved playing with the other puppies and truth be told, probably loved seeing Jahnavi and Anya even more! Rocky is only 10lbs so having the option to socialize with other pups his size was ideal. Thank you! read more

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We did a three week board and train program with Brandon at Karma dog training. I can honestly say that Iggy our puppy had a great three weeks she came back a new well trained puppy . Brandon was very communicative and responsive. He quickly answered whenever I had a question for him and was very accommodating I would highly recommend Brandon and karma dog training for your boarding and/or a board and train. read more

Puppy Kindergarten was a great experience for my pup Gwenevere! Trainers were great with supervising and making sure all the puppies were having a good time without getting too rambunctious on each other. Definitely recommend if you want to safely socialize your pup with other dogs! read more

Excellent positive puppy training. No choke chains, no harsh words, very positive and very successful. It was the best foundation for my rambunctious Aussie. read more

we take our 11 month year old dog to obedience class in Pasadena. Our intructor/dog trainer is Michael Underdown and he is AMAZING! We have learned how to help Shiya be a good dog citizen in a kind, fun and playful way. I cannot recommend this class enough. We meet in a park with other dogs/owners and this allows Shiya to learn how to focus and sit while surrounded by furfriends. He gives different tools, approaches to apply so if one way isn't communicating, landing with Shiya he gives us another one. She also LOVES the class. It has honestly not only helped me be a better companion/owner to my dog but also in my human relationships. Michael really is a gift -- so grateful to him. read more

Karma Dog Training - Shiya Dog loving her Karma Dog Training class led by Michael Underdown. - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

I did both puppy kindergarten and basic obedience with Karma Dog in Pasadena and I am Extremely satisfied! The class structure is great for learning, and you can jump in any time in the learning cycle. Judy was a great trainer with great advice not only for the lesson of the day, but also for any problems at home. Her help was invaluable and I would suggest her class to anyone. This is work though. You will be trained to train your own dog, no free rides. Puppy class helped give me (a first time dog owner) a sense of dog behavior which has been invaluable for my dog's continued learning, and basic obedience helped set what he had learned in stone. The name may be a little granola, but the training is no joke. Go give Judy your business, and tell her Indy sent you ----update---- Several years later I have a new German Shepherd and I knew that Karma Dog was once again the way to go. Michael is now the teacher for basic obedience, but the classes are as great as they ever were. You don't just learn the basics of obedience, you also learn important socialization skills, and Michael is always available to help with other problems as well. He helped me with my dog's separation anxiety, which is way better now. I'll recommend this class to anyone who will listen :D read more

Signing up for the Karma Dog Training classes was so easy! Jeffery responded right away and answered all the questions I had! Before we knew it, we were at our first puppy kindergarten class! Since the very first class we were amazed! Besides the fact that every new client gets their first class free, the instructors Jennifer and Ashley were so informative, helpful and professional. The location of the class was very clean and secure! They made sure everyone's shoes were sterilized to make sure no one tracks in parvo or any other bacteria. My 8 week old Golden Retriever Cooper, was very comfortable during his time there. Karma Dog Training's techniques were easy to follow and got the message of the command to Cooper loud and clear. Because of this amazing class Cooper learned the foundation he needs to become a "Good Boy". Thank you everyone at Karma Dog Training! We will definitely continue Cooper's education with you guys! (Here is a picture of Cooper and Jennifer the very first day of class and photos of him at his first and last day!) read more

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We had the best experience with Lexi and we've only had one session! She was patient with our dog Lucy who has advanced fear. We plan to do more sessions but for the time being Lexi gave us the necessary tools to implement what we learned and continually see progress and training in Lucy. I would recommend them to anyone! I am so amazing at the level of knowledge. read more

Karma Dog Training - Lucy is very appreciative of Lexi. - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

Anytime my Labradoodle puppy, Harry, meets with Lauren for a training session the results are almost immediate. He listens so much better and has stopped jumping and barking at us when he doesn't get his way. Overall, he just acts like a "good boy"! I will definitely have Harry spend the day with Lauren again soon! read more

Karma Dog Training - Harry "sits" and "stays" like a pro after his Karma lessons! - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

We had the pleasure of welcoming Kate into our home to train our 10 week old puppy, Charlotte. Kate was absolutely lovely and extremely patient with Charlotte (and me!). As a first time dog owner, I really appreciated Kate taking the time to patiently answer all my questions and walk me through the training process. Seeing her work first hand was extremely helpful and we have taken all of her great advice on board. I also really appreciated Kate's excellent communication (on the phone and via text) prior to meeting in person. Before we even picked Charlotte up and brought her home, I felt like I was in excellent hands which was extremely reassuring. I have been so impressed with Karma's customer service and commitment to communicating with their clients. We look forward to continue working with Karma and seeing Charlotte grow! read more

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Came here and tried out the free session for our puppy Corgi, puppy training class, fell in love with the trainer. Judy is amazing! Not only is she knowledgeable of every the different characteristics of different breeds, but she also understands the relationship an owner and their dog must have. We felt very comfortable with her and decided to sign up for the full course. We were not disappointed. Our dog, Doc Brown, grew with the class. He loved the socialization and learning experience plus the treats! My husband and I also learned a lot from the experience and have become smarter dog owners. Will recommend anyone interested in doggy training! read more

I hardly know where to begin with this review... Two months ago I adopted the most wonderful little Chihuahua mix. He has the sweetest personality when he is with me but I quickly learned that he was anxious around both people and dogs. I had to address it right away, as I certainly didn't want him living with those fears. I first enrolled him in a leash aggression class (he would bark at dogs when we walked) and while there were valuable lessons learned (this was with another trainer before I discovered KDT) they were not the lessons I wanted. I wasn't trying to teach my dog obedience, I wanted to address his anxiety. So began the search for a new trainer. With their all 5 star reviews on Yelp, it was an easy decision to make. I reached out via email and was responded to promptly. I even corresponded with Jeffrey the owner who despite their very busy schedule, was determined to do all he could to help. Within a few days I was in touch with Anastasia who honestly has changed our lives. She is incredibly busy but knew that I wanted help urgently and made the time for us. She was the trainer I was looking for; she was incredibly kind towards my dog, patient and understanding of what he was experiencing. She taught us both right away the lessons we needed to help him through and eventually overcome his anxiety. All it took was two private sessions, several emails - she was so patient with me through all of my questions! - and diligence on my part to help my little baby on the path to recovery. She is a wealth of information, and provided me with advice from everything ranging from harnesses, to treats. In short, she is AMAZING and you can tell she truly loves dogs and wants only the best for them. Thank you so much to everyone at KDT who helped me. You are an amazing team. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Karma Dog Training and recommend them more to anyone looking for dog training. I was a nervous first time puppy owner and was put at ease right away once I found Karma. Every trainer either at puppy school or during our reverse board and train days was amazing, they answered my endless questions about potty training and every issue that made me nervous as a new puppy owner. They also gave me the tools to work on training once class had finished. read more

Karma Dog Training - Diego sleepy after a wonderful puppy school class. - Pet Training Near Me - Pasadena, California

Karma is the best experience we've ever had with a trainer. We've got a rambunctious 9-month-old puppy who other trainers have had a difficult time with, and Mike's ability to understand her needs, guide us through the exercises in a way we can understand is nothing short of miraculous. His gentle way and love of dogs are wonderful, and this class is a bright spot in our week. Highest possible recommendation. read more