Jacqueline is an awesome trainer and her programs are so much fun for both dogs and their humans. Leia has taken Beginning and Intermediate Obedience in the park and Leia and Chewie have both gone to Puppy Socials at the studio. We are currently working on taking the CGC - Canine Good Citizen test for Leia. I like the option of lessoning in the park where there are more distractions for the dogs. It's also nice that the dogs can mingle before or after class (I've been to another trainer where all the dogs were petitioned off and cannot see one another). Her class is easy to follow and I love how at the start of each class, she asks how everything is going and if there's something specific that people need help with. If there is, then we'll start with that, if not, then we do a quick review and start to learn something new. Time goes by in her classes because we are all having fun! If you have a dog that is not ready to be with a group of dogs, you can still attend! She'll have you and your dog be further away from the group so you can still see/learn. I have seen my friend's dog, Max, go from a dog that just barks the entire time in the parking lot to a trained puppy in the main group! Her methods work and they work right away, but you do have to keep practicing with your four-legged friend. You can't expect to go to her classes once a week and have your dog trained. At Puppy Socials at the studio, there are two groups, one for small dogs and one for bigger dogs. She and her assistant will monitor the dogs and make sure that they are not being too aggressive or teach the shy puppies how to make their way out to shine (and they do after taking a couple of Puppy Social sessions!). You can also session private socials with just a couple dogs in the studio. Jacqueline loves animals and has extensive knowledge of them. She always puts the animal first. She has degrees in Exotic Animal Training, Animal Behavior Management, Wildlife Education & Sociology. She's very flexible with scheduling and will help make timing work for her clients. I highly recommend Jacqueline and LA Dog's Trainer to everyone! read more

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A New Chapter has began. After the departure of Bentley shy of his 15th birthday, we have opened the door to Belu Moana. A blue mini Doxie full of Spunk and attitude. Already after 2 classes witn" Tatie Jacqueline" we can already see the difference . Easy parking in the back of the studio, separation of the dogs by size in the puppy play time. Love it Also great selection of toys and tools to train you puppy available there. read more

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We've taken numerous classes here for both our dogs. They both have learned so much and their behavior has improved. We will take more classes to keep them learning new skills. read more

They are amazing . Jacqui is amazing w dogs and was also a wildlife trainer as well ! She helps train the owners and pets well!

I brought my Old English Sheepdog, Kota, to Jaq for puppy training. At 8 months old, she was yanking my shoulder out every time we'd go for walks. After her training classes my Kota has severely improved! She walks very well on leash, she sits when told and knows to look at me for approval when we go out or before getting treats! She has improved so much & I am so happy with her progress! I'm planning on taking her back for advanced classes or possibly agility. I'd strongly recommend this trainer. read more

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I'm so proud of my cousin Jacqueline. She has built a successful following and I'm finally getting to participate in her classes. Annabella is enrolled in her puppy play class because she is super shy. She is slowly coming out of her shell. It's refreshing to enjoy a class where dogs are allowed to interact and have fun. read more

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I have been in training with my 7 month old rescue, Lucy, with Britt as our instructor. We have not only had fun, met other pooches, but I think Lucy is very happy with my progress. I had a chance to meet Jacqueline and is lovely. Both Lucy and I are very happy with the lessons and the very supportive environment. Britt and Diane are so much fun. They keep your attention thru the entire class. Thank you! read more

Our puppy has attended puppy great start class, puppy socialization and most recently beginner's tricks class. We've had great experiences with all classes with both Jacqueline and Jo Anne at la's dog trainer. The tricks class with Jo Anne was particularly great as it helped us build a training relationship with our puppy in a fun way and the tricks ended up being a bonus to a more well behaved pup. We appreciate all the help and guidance and looking forward to our next class as we work towards our pup's CGC. Highly recommend this company and it's trainers. Thank you! read more

I wasn't going to write a review because I don't like to express unfavorable opinions of a business just because It didn't work for me. Plus, I like to support female business owners. However, in this case, I felt compelled to give my opinion. Jacqueline's training skills DIDN'T IMPRESS ME, and they didn't impress my 7 month old (10 months now) super active, barking, German Shepherd grand doggie-Tori. Tori attended a couple of Group Obedient classes. I think Jacqueline means well, but she seems to be overwhelmed and distracted while having class and totally unprepared...talking more (for the entire hour) than showing hands on techniques for training your dog. Plus, she's totally short staffed. She had one young man assisting her, and it was obvious that he lacked in training skills and confidence; however, he was cordial. I think it's time for Jacqueline to take a break from training (especially group training) long enough to personally regroup (mentally, physically and emotionally) and to restructure and design new training programs and classes that are more conducive, helpful and productive for more meaningful and inspiring results for the dogs and their owners. In the meantime, I would highly recommend that Jacqueline, at least, develop an assessment program that will facilitate dogs of likeness who have the same training needs. Ex: High energy dogs need to be in a class with other high energy dogs...Barking dogs with other barking dogs....Perhaps...‍. I was done with Jacqueline when she screamed at Tori for barking (while in group obedient class) meanly shouting telling her to SHUT UP! I'm still trying to figure out how she thought screaming at Tori was going to stop her from barking, especially since she had been TALKING/LECTURING during the entire class offering no training techniques to keep her focused, or to keep her from barking. And Just For The Record: I found another trainer for Tori...She's doing well! Physically engaging and interacting with other dogs...participating in unleashed games and activities....AMAZING! No longer barking! Plus, I ordered a Dog Training Manual which is very helpful...Learning to train her myself. Take A Vacation, Jacqueline! There is a time when a break is necessary to resharpen our skills, and to sustain the quality of our business and services; and hiring a business consultant can't hurt. read more

I rescued my dog Maisy when she was 5 months old. She was afraid of everything having 1st been thrown away in a dumpster and then kenneled after she was found while being treated for Parvo. She wouldn't come out of her kennel, she didn't play, she ultimately didn't know how to be a dog! But with basic obedience training in Jacqueline's style (positive reinforcement) and fun rally and agility classes, Maisy is now (mostly) confident, happily walks, plays, jumps, and goes with me everywhere. She even assists me with my day-to-day self-care and medications. Thank you Jacquline! read more

Unprofessional, unethical, uncommunicative, manipulative, and unable to make improvements with my dog even after keeping her an extra week. Not able to handle dogs with behavioral issues. Avoid or get a detailed contract. If you write a true review, she will counter all statements with dishonesty and post your personal information online. My Messages are open for more info including screenshots. Avoid. read more

Just completed the introductory obedience course for our 3 year old rescue, Hero. The tips and tricks we were taught in class have been a HUGE help in guiding us on how to handle those awkward barking matches with strange dogs during daily walks in the city. Jacqueline has a deep understanding of these animals and their behavioral rational and the methods she teaches showcase this knowledge. Her assistants, (particularly Diane) are welcoming and provide a positive environment where dogs and owners can learn to work with one another. In addition to our classes in the park, we initially attended a one on one evaluation to assess Hero's needs. I would also HIGHLY recommend the one on one sessions, as it gives her a better understanding of what specific challenges you'd like to see in your dog so she can help choose the appropriate tactics to meet them. We had a cross country trip in the middle of our training and her tips truly helped Hero get acclimated to staying with multiple new dogs rapidly and non aggressively. All in all, my wife and I have found L.A. Dog Trainer be a fantastic and flexible solution to our dogs behavior issues. If you're willing to put in the time and effort on your end, I fully expect anyone taking these classes to see similar results! read more

Updated because Jacqueline cannot take a hint on 2/8: She did try to contact me to remove this review because it's "misleading" however Jacqueline proves her character to be distasteful yet again. The gossiping attitude stands strong on her end. Once again, I didn't ask for her to fill me in on another business and their practices. She's upset she was caught using a mildly racist and inappropriate tone with someone. Not once did she boast about safety, but only boasted about filling me in on another business's history. "You do know their history right" - the indicator she was switching out of a professional conversation into one that would make me fearful of the team I'm working with. The fear she's looking to instill in people who are "scared" to train their dog with the nonprofit is unfortunate. No one asked for her to go through the history with them!! I just wanted to politely decline her services until she made it about being scared of previously incarcerated persons. The fear mongering is another note of her racism and prejudice showing. Steer clear folks!! Connected with Jacqueline in regards to training my 6 mo. old puppy back in November/December. It was a great conversation and we informed her if we reached back out then we'll move forward since we were pulling quotes from various organizations. As we didn't move forward, time went by and she reached out on 2/6/24 to discuss if we wanted to book, etc. I informed her we were training our pup at the AMAZING Paws for Life nonprofit and would not need her services. That's when her tone took a turn and she said "You do know their history." Immediate change in her professionalism. She continued to unprofessionally inform me of this nonprofit and how I should be 'informed' of their background - working with formerly incarcerated persons as if that would hinder their capability to train my puppy AND their work for this community. It was an ugly tactic to use to gain business. I will never use services offered by LA's Dog Trainer. To use a conversation of this sorts as a way to gossip and spread misinformation and disguise it as a way to keep potential clients is absolutely icky. Paws for Life centers on rehabilitation of pups alongside those previously or currently incarcerated. Their services focus on rehabilitating dogs alongside persons in the system so that the recidivism of persons who were previously incarcerated DECLINES. As well as the care of dogs inside shelters that have a kill rule. When you work with Paws for Life you save two dogs lives - the one you adopt and care for AND the dog who takes that open spot in their shelter/adoption center. Take your business elsewhere. The ethics here are not up to par. read more

LA's Dog Trainer run by Jacqueline Gaillard is the most honest, educated and in one word the BEST dog trainer around! Jacqueline's main goal is caring about your fur baby's mental and physical needs as well as human comfort with their pet. The greatest thing about this training company is their wide range of corses they offer. My dog went on pack walks with Jacqueline for a few weeks. Within the first 2 he was more confident on walks and more confident around new environments. Her training classes are highly effective and super fun for the whole family. I HIGHLY recommend LA's Dog Trainer for all of your training needs(not just dogs). Jacqueline is the best in the business and will help you just like she did with me. Thank you Jacqueline for all the help and expert advice!! read more

We worked with LA's Dog Trainer both privately and took her puppy class recently and were extremely disappointed with her training. During the private session, she kept ignoring specific questions we had about behavioral concerns and instead kept saying "oh I'll address that in my puppy class" clearly trying to get more money out of us. We ended up taking the class in hopes we would get the help she promised and felt like it was such a waste a time! Even though she had a syllabus of what would be covered each week, she didn't stick to it and often asked at the beginning of class "what did we go over last week?" She then would go over the same thing instead of working on something new. On top of all of that, she required a check for payment and waited 7 months to deposit it creating issues with my bank (checks are good for 6 months). In short- don't bother with LA's Dog Trainer. read more

LA dog trainer, this is a wonderful environment for all of us to learn a thing or two about how to communicate with our beloved pet. We all feel the frustration of our pets misbehaving. I asked LA dog training center for help and found numerous tricks of training I could take home and continue with my pet. The commands Jaquline demonstrates I found to be very easy to adapt and continue at home. My pups really liked there training. it's so close to home they know right where we are going when we take our lead in hand and head down the block. Thank you LA Dog Training The studio is clean and respectful of social distancing. I found Jaquline to be extremely knowledgeable. Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

Jacqueline is a wonderful and enthusiastic trainer. She works so well with dogs but also their owners. We're having a wonderful time in her agility class and our timid dog is learning so much and building her confidence. I would definitely recommend her to anyone! Cynthia P. read more

I do not recommend this trainer if you are having issues with reactivity or any behavior issues. Jackie does NOT know how to deal with these kind of dogs. I attended her classes and everything she teaches can be easily learned by watching YouTube videos. My dog has reactive issues on leash which she had known about from the very beginning and said he would be able to attend the class and that his behaviors would improve, she then asked us to leave without giving us a refund. My dog never had any issues during class and played with the other dogs (I even have videos of this). She constantly criticized my dog and I during class but never gave any advice on how to fix the behaviors. They are very unprofessional and liars who do not like criticism. Please do not attend these classes!! I am now working with another trainer and my dog has improved tremendously. (*Correction*** Jackie commented "I am a Teenager starting high school..." However, it seems as though she is acting like one. I am an adult in nursing school and I do not know how my age changes the fact that she is rude and unprofessional.) read more

Jacqueline has been helping me with my senior girl, my rescue dog and our puppy and my life with my dogs has become so much happier! She is my "Go To" person with all my animal training questions and has brought peace back into my house finally! She treats my dogs as if they were her own, she is kind, and consistent but firm and helps me unscramble my mind so I can get out of my way and let my dogs show me what we need to work on and what great things we've been able to learn. She is encouraging and so willing to share her vast experience and knowledge, and my dogs love working with her. She is also patient and understanding when I struggle and she can always find a different way to explain things so I get it and then they get it too! I cannot recommend her highly enough, I would give her 10 stars if that were possible. She is such a valuable resource and I know she loves what she does and is so happy when we succeed and move on to the next challenge. I will never turn to anyone else for my dogs' training, she understands the delicate relationship of a rescued, confused dog and their basis for unwanted behavior as well as how to reset an older dog's issues we once thought were cute and now would prefer to undo, she is amazing. You won't regret calling her, she is responsive and happy to help you get the same great results we have enjoyed. Jacqueline is simply the Best!! read more

Jacqueline is a masterful trainer. She gives you "tried and true" methods that work for you and your dog. We have been taking classes since my boy was three months old. Puppy play, obeidence (beginning and intermediate), and agility classes all were effective for my energetic terrier. I highly recommend LA's Dog Trainer. I feel more confident in my ability to work with my dog and achieve the results desired due to Jacqueline's suggestions, demonstrations, and class exercises. Thank you, Jacqueline. I appreciate your support, guidance, patience and kindness shown to my boy and me! read more

The Owner of LA's Dog Trainer is Jacqueline and she has taught my dog in less than a second to understand any command she asks of her. Jacqueline's own positive energy promotes success in any learning adventure. She is hands on available for consult in group classes/workshops and private training sessions. Now that I have gone to LA's Dog Trainer, the difference in packages offered, the actual instruction given, and the range of workshops is amazing compared to other facilities. Zoom Room, and other facilities don't even compare to LA's Dog Trainer's facility, training classes, and instructors. LA's Dog Trainer offers both - indoor and outdoor training workshops. Most classes are led by or personally supervised by the owner Jacqueline. Her studio is immaculate and they practice social distancing, especially during this pandemic. Jacqueline also does individual training, in house board and training, pack walks and specializes in puppies, fearful, and unsocialized dogs. If you want a personal connection to someone training your dog with over 20 years of experience training all types of animals - you want Jacqueline. If you want both indoor / outdoor training options - you want LA's Dog Trainer. read more

Jacqueline is an amazing trainer. Both you and your dog will absolutely love working with her! She makes training fun and explains it in a way that is easy to remember. We have done a private session, taken several different group classes and gone on pack walks for socialization and exercise. Whatever your doggie needs, you'll be glad you called Jacqueline, she really is the best! read more

Honestly Jacqueline is amazing!!! I'm so thankful our friend recommended here! Even though she is located in the valley and it's a tad bit further from us, but We gladly travel for her. We've done a couple one on one trainings and after the 1st one my dog starting becoming a super star. I love the vibe she gives off, she's such an easy going person & fun!! Can't wait to join her Sunday group classes & do training in the pool! read more

Can't say enough good things about Jacqueline and everyone on her team. My family has now been working with her for 10+ years and with multiple dogs. She stands by her methods because they work and they are effective. Not only have all of my dogs adored her, but all of the tools she's given us have really set us up for success. She will be in our family for life! read more

If you're looking for a solid dog trainer that knows her stuff, and doesn't ascribe to faddish garbage that can make problems worse, Jacqueline's your gal! Last year, we went searching for a good trainer for our then obnoxious, yet adorable, dachshund, Chewy. Chewy, while round, fat-pawed, ridiculous, and adorable, has a penchant for wanting to be the center of attention. And he will do stuff like, oh, steal that sock that doesn't belong to him and take off running, hoping to incite a game of chase, and when that doesn't work, bark incessantly until someone gets up and does something, anything at all! We were expecting a new baby, so obviously, this sass just wasn't going to work anymore. I called several behaviorists, and Jacqueline was the most generous with her knowledge, even without an appointment. We talked for a good long time, and she didn't keep her tips and techniques under wraps - she flat out told me how to get started! So we booked a private lesson, and over she came, bearing many treats and toys. She set us up with several techniques to keep our little hunter occupied during the times he was hanging out alone at the house. She also showed us how to stimulate his brain and indulge his instincts in a healthy way. Fast forward two weeks, and we had a different dog. Attending the six-week obedience classes helped tremendously too, and he got pretty good at several behaviors that we were struggling with. Since then, we've acquired a hyperactive but very intelligent pembroke welsh corgi, and Jacqueline has been so helpful with him as well. She's always encouraging and supportive, and really looks out for the best interests of the dog. read more

Jacqueline is extremely kind, caring, and extraordinarily knowledgable. She truly loves animals and it comes through in everything she does. We have worked with several trainers in the past, for various dogs, and found Jacqueline to have the perfect level of firmness in her training. (Some trainers had methods that felt too harsh for us to follow through with, others had methods that didn't make sense or yield results.) Jacqueline's methods are doable, gentle, smart, and effective. We recommend her to anyone who is having problems with an animal. read more

I signed my rescue pup up for training with Jacqueline on the recommendation of NKLA, where I adopted her from. She also came recommended from my veterinarian. Jacqueline was great - you can tell she truly understands animals and wants the best for your dog. She has a very straightforward, no-nonsense approach to training that is great for both you and your dog. She gives great direction and offers help whenever needed. My dog was abused and very afraid of other people and dogs. In the 6 weeks that she took obedience training, I saw her blossom. She now is excited to see other dogs and wants to play with them, she has learned basic commands and gained confidence, and I see an overall increase in happiness. I am very happy to have met Jacqueline and know that I have her as a resource in training for the future. read more

Jacqueline is AMAZING. She has been helping whip my little ankle biting corgi into shape. Dex (our dog) loves her, she has a very unique way of teaching not only dex, but myself as well. Anything you need, Jacqueline will take care of it! THANK YOU JACQUELINE! read more

Jacqueline is an awesome trainer. She takes her time to make sure you understand clearly how to train your dog. She cares for the welfare of the animal and the owner. Thanks for a great experience. I look forward to working with you to make my dog a Canine Good Citizen! read more

Jacqueline is fantastic!!! She first came to our house the day after our then twelve week old Standard Poodle arrived...We had no experience with puppies and weren't sure how our 9 year old dog would do with the new arrival. She helped us with crate training, managing the relationship between the dogs, and began training the puppy (and us). From the get go, everything she did (and had us do) worked. When he was four months old, we went on vacation and sent both dogs to her for a three week "board and train." Jacqueline was great about texting us pictures and videos so we could see his progress, and their cuteness. The puppy came back so well behaved, and the older dog even more so! He is now 21 months old and A LOT of dog: high energy, huge, and very smart. All of the techniques and commands Jacqueline has taught us work, and I love that it is all positive reinforcement. We continue to use her for his ongoing socialization, boarding and any new training issues that arise. She returns texts, phone calls, emails immediately and has become indispensable to our household. read more

Met Jacqueline for the first time today, she is AMAZING! We have two Havanese puppies and within minutes they followed her commands, we absolutely loved all her advise, our puppies adored her, she came to the house and trained us all, I felt like it was the best money I ever spent. Will continue to work with her, because she is beyond fabulous! Thanks you Jacqueline for all you amazing help read more

Jacqueline really helped our daughter Harmony and her dog Charlie. Charlie's a great little dog, really smart, and wants to please. Harmony need to learn to work with her dog better, so Harmony and Charlie went to her group classes and we got some private classes. read more

Jacqueline is the best trainer ever, for both the animal AND the owner! My dog and I are training to be a therapy team. Jacqueline knows exactly what we need to be one and we've taken classes from her for a year now. Plus, she's hilarious and fun! She also helped me re-home my other beloved, but very bitey, dog Desi. Thanks to her, he'll have a good life with the owner just for him. This is the trainer for your animal! read more

The transformation I've seen in just a few weeks with Jacqueline's expertise is miraculous! I recently adopted a small chihuahua who began showing symptoms of separation anxiety and leash aggression and was at a loss on how to solve this issue. After speaking with Jacqueline, I enrolled in one private class then with a beginner group classes. The first two we observed as my dog was overly excited to be in the same space as the other dogs, but after seeing how much fun the other dogs were having and how calm they were, she wanted to join by the 3rd class. In learning different commands to help boost my pup's confidence through Jacqueline's training, my pup and I began a routine of practicing these commands daily and began to see drastic improvement each day and each class around other pups and by today's class she was able to socialize at the end. Jacqueline provides a safe environment, lots of knowledge, gives the tools, but it's up to the owners to do the work at home with the pup and because of committing to my dog's training we are slowly getting there. Love LA DOG TRAINER! So affordable too! This is the way to go! read more

I enjoyed taking Beginner Obedience 1 & 2 with my pup, Benji. Jacqueline makes it easy to understand dog behaviors and cues. It was a perfect way to social my pup with our other fellow classmates. She is willing to answer any questions you may have and offer suggestions on how to correct a certain behavior. I love the fact that she emphasized positive reinforcement. read more

Jacqueline is an amazing trainer and a wonderful person. I enrolled in the six week beginner class, went to the first lesson and then got sick and couldn't get to the rest of my classes. She let me retake every. single. class at no additional charge. She truly cares about you and your dog and she wants to help. It doesn't hurt that she's a great trainer who is willing to work on any and all issues. She's a wonderful teacher and person and I hope my dog and I will move on to intermediate soon! read more

You and your pup will love Jacqueline! She has the wisdom, expertise, and patience to guide your dog through any kind of training. We had our puppy, Bella, in her group obedience training and some home visits last summer and fall. Jacqueline advised that she could train Bella in our pool so she would know how to get to the steps in case she fell in. We didn't take this seriously until Bella fell in a few weeks ago and could not get out. We just finished our third pool training and Bella has graduated to swimming the length of the pool to the stairs with confidence and a happy tail! We are so grateful to Jacqueline and relieved for the safety of our dog. read more

Jacqueline is a fantastic resource for positive reinforcement training. Her clicker workshop is well worth it if you're new to clicker training. It will really help you get your timing precise. I have done clicker training with both my dog and my cat, and I haven't just seen incredible learning, but it's also a fun bonding experience. My cat gets so excited when I get the clicker and clicker stick out! Jacqueline can give you great tips and ideas on how to improve your training, and also how to focus on specific issues. My dog had a blast in the intermediate class and loved meeting the other dogs while training. She also loved the exposure to agility, which I think we will look into more. Highly recommended! read more

Jacqueline is an amazing person, who happens to be an amazing trainer, also! I've never met one with so much skill, with a real heart for animals. Six years ago, she worked with my new rescue dog, who thought she needed to bully her way into our 1-dog family. It's been smooth sailing, ever since! She takes her extensive knowledge of dogs and what makes them tick, to understand each dog's exact needs, then, takes it to another level. We're working together, now, with my newest rescue (nicknamed "Cujo" ), for aggression issues. Jaq ID'd the root of the problem, right away. She 'got' his nature & temperament & had him eating out if her hand (literally), within minutes! Dexter (real name) needs training in basic social skills, ie. how to live with other dogs & people, in the 1st place- just a little more than other dogs. They're pack animals. Duh! So, a beginning obedience class is essential for my dog & his human, where he can learn & practice Once again, Jaqueline, you've taken the mystery away from having a happy relationship with my dog, and our having a happy relationship with others, as well! read more