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    Karma Dog Training

    4.9 (33 reviews)

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    Marty!
    Juan V.

    I never had a dog as a kid, so when I decided to adopt my puppy Marty, I had NO idea what it meant to be a dog owner. One thing I did know: I wanted my dog to learn to trust me, and I wanted him to be a well-behaved and to get along with other dogs and humans. So I hopped on Yelp and searched for the best dog training school in LA. That was several months ago. Marty has gone through Karma Dog's Puppy Kindergarten course, and I couldn't be happier with how he's turned out. The puppy playtime he got to do at the beginning of each class taught him how to be friendly to other dogs when we're out on a walk. The concepts that were taught (sit, down, stay, come, etc.,) have proven to be so incredibly helpful in so many situations. I can't imagine what Marty would be like had I not taken him to classes! On top of it all, their positive-reinforcement-first philosophy aligns with how I feel dogs should be treated, with dignity and respect. Thank you!

    Mila and her big sister Lala
    Lorraine J.

    Holly rocks! She communicates well with both puppies and their humans. Watching her getting down and behaving like a puppy is hilarious. Mila learned all of her Puppy Kindergarten commands and is now ready for the next level of training. I highly recommend Holly as a trainer.

    Clementine at Shiba Block Pawty 2019
    Susan M.

    I did puppy kindergarten through Karma which was just the ticket. We went through the seven key commands every puppy should learn, and our Clementine got a chance to socialize with other puppies. She did however still have a little trouble controlling her impulse to nip while playing (as shibas are a very mouthy breed) and insisted on eating all sorts of mysterious objects we encountered on our walks. Because of this we enlisted Holly Lyons for three private training sessions, and the work she did with Clementine was absolutely phenomenal. She made the "leave it" command into a game that Clem loved to play, and showed us how to shift Clementine's focus during her nippy episodes onto appropriate objects to nibble. As a result, we have a wonderfully trained little lady, and when we adopt a companion for her we will definitely be requesting Holly again. I highly recommend Karma and Holly Lyons to anyone looking to help their pup grow into a miniature model citizen.

    Buster with his favorite bone.
    Jillian W.

    I used Karma for a couple of in home sessions as well as puppy kindergarten. Holly was great for the in home sessions. She had Buster sitting and rolling over in under an hour at 2 months old! We did kindergarten at the Beverly Hills location which could be a little crowded and cramped, but was great for puppy socialization. Buster is on his way to being a well behaved dog.

    Lisa E.

    Matt is amazing. He did an evaluation with my 14 month old puppy who has been showing resource-guarding / aggression for the past month. He's an energetic dog who needs to run and I don't trust him around other dogs right now, so dog parks are out and it's been stressful. First, Matt is totally chill and someone I was completely comfortable having in my house. Pup loved him too. And then, Matt was straight with me about how much work it will take on my part and time to change puppy's behavior, which I appreciated. He recommended we come to the dog class on Saturdays because I can't afford weekly private training, and supplement with some privates as needed to progress. He also recommended trying a different food and some calming supplements, both of which are easy switches. Most importantly, I felt good and positive when he left. Like this situation was correctable with work and time. Which I'm willing to put in. Conversely, I had a terrible experience with another comany's trainer prior to Matt/Karma, who essentially came over and told me I was doing everything wrong, my puppy had "far too many privileges" and I needed to tether him to furniture until we re-established boundaries. No sleeping on bed, no sitting on furniture, he needed to be retaught his place. That approach was not for me. It's not my vibe and it's not my interest to have a dominated militantly-trained dog. I want him to be relaxed and not aggressive, but I am very happy having him in my bed, on the couch, or wherever he chooses to snuggle. Hugely grateful for Matt and Karma's approach as an alternative to dominate your dog training.

    I used karma dog training for private sessions as well as the puppy socialization class. And my experience with them was amazing. They are all about positive reinforcement, which worked out very well with my goldendoodle. I also like the fact that they have a lot of resources online on their website in. regards to schedule and dealing with, behavioral issues. The person who lied my class and also did the private training was Holly Lyons. I highly recommend her. She helps you understand why dogs do certain things from the dogs perspective.

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    Amazing company! Trainers are all very friendly and knowledgeable. Great for puppies and older pets!

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    Trainer Carina at Karma and the whole staff are amazing! They are knowledgeable, skillful and kind!

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    This commenced with a private lesson with the wonderful Holly Lyons, and, subsequently, Puppy Kindergarten.

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