How have I not reviewed them before? I have trained several…read moredogs with them over the years. Dogs of all sizes all backgrounds and at a variety of ages. This is the most wonderful training program taught by an amazing group of ladies with actual CREDENTIALS. Not just a group that decided one day they were going to be a dog trainer. They were mentored and educated over more than a decade before taking over for their mentor. I think they have put over 2000 dog and human teams together over the years now. Rightfully voted "Best Of" in Simi Valley in 2023. This is not magic, you have to do the homework. Its only 10 weeks and its not a lot of time when you will have your family member for hopefully a dozen years or more. If you would like a trained dog that responds on one and one command only. A dog that you can take out in public, dog that is a pleasure to live with, this is who you need to train with.

Great class! It's serious, but you need to do the homework. Their training is based on praise &…read morefairness to your dog. I don't have to hold a treat for him to come running when I call, but the practice is mandatory, in order to succeed and the results well worth it.

We adopted Benny from the shelter, and for nearly 6 months we struggled with if we were going to be…read moreable to make things work - he was dog and human reactive. We had a very hard time taking our new best friend out on walks around the neighborhood. We went through two other trainers before we found Bar and just couldn't get the help we needed. Then we found bar and working with him has genuinely been the best decision we made as new dog owners. We did Bar's board and train program. After that month, Benny came home with so much improvement and skills. His engagement with us and responsiveness to us was night and day, making all things easier for us and Benny. Bar is very patient and compassionate with both dogs and people. The one thing that really sold it to us was just how much Benny loves working with Bar. Benny is always excited to see him again for training sessions and boarding when we are out of town. We recommend Bar to anyone that needs help with their K9 family members.

We are very happy with Indy's progress and obedience. Bar is patient and kind. He gets the job…read moredone. He is very knowledgeable concerning the various training methods. He knows of and advises us on what we can use to achieve the same results at home. He helps us pick out products that will make our training at home go more smoothly. We thank him for his kindness and patience

Amanda is the best! She has been working with me for my girl, Yaretzi, a 1 year German Shepherd and…read moreAmerican Staffordshire mix that I found at the Shelter in Camarillo. Amanda has been wonderful in coming up with a bespoke plan based on my needs and more importantly the needs of Yaretzi. I have been very satisfied with all aspects of the training from the communication through to the post session follow-ups. We have completed 8 sessions and I plan on doing additional sessions in the future to see how much more we can do together!

Amanda has been helping us with our dog's on-leash reactivity. We had previously been to a group…read moretraining place nearby, but saw only minor results, and they weren't able to give us much individual attention. Amanda has been positive, patient, and kind throughout the whole process. She is always available to support us with any questions we have, and we have been seeing some great progress with our boy. We have been getting comments from friends and family about how much calmer he has been lately, and it has been a relief to know that he can learn and improve. I would definitely recommend ARF to anyone who is struggling with their dog and not sure where to start.

We searched everywhere for someone to train our now almost 2-year-old corgi, Theo, with behaviors…read moreinvolving reactiveness and we stumbled upon breaking bad habits and Sydney's practice From the moment we were introduced to Sydney, and our first training session with her Theo developed a bond with her as a trainer that made it easier for us to correct the initial issues we had not addressed when we were first training Theo as a pup. Sydney is very responsive, empathetic to her clients and pups, and provides above and beyond resources on how to continue the lessons she provides during her training sessions to ensure that your pup will come out a grade A student! Would I recommend Sydney to other fur baby owners? Absolutely and I wish her the best in her continuing practice! 10/10 would recommend! PS Theo misses his training sessions dearly with Sydney! (-:

I'm so grateful I found Sydney. First, she's a good human - I think we all strive to work with good…read morepeople. Second - she knows what she is doing. She knows what she is doing! My two rescues have their own set of issues. Teddy has been the dog of the house for years and Lilith, my COVID rescue, is a LARGE change in pace for our lives. Teddy, my 15lb doggo who has been king of the house for 5.5 years. Lilith, a 120lb, 9mo Great Dane and a jealous puppy. There's a lot going on in their relationship and our relationship as a pack. Sydney came in and was able to assess our dynamics so quickly. Understanding the dog to dog dynamics and my individual relationship with each. She is so patient with both my pups and has done an amazing job of training them and then me. We meet with her every couple of weeks to address behavior issues and she addresses each issue head on. Giving most of her time to the dogs and then to us as a family. I've enjoyed working with Sydney so much I actually recommended her to my parents as they adopted a high-energy, herding breed in a similar way to my rescuing a Great Dane. We all fell in love with our pups without knowing wholly what we were getting into and Sydney has been a life saver!!!!

We started training with Amelia at Matan when our bernedoodle pup was just over 3 months old. After…read more5 private sessions (and fairly consistent, albeit short duration work between sessions), our little girl understands and follows basic commands (sit, stay, down, place); has learned how to safely interact with other dogs; and became comfortable with exploring new spaces, textures and sounds. In our final sessions, we traveled to outdoor malls and spaces where new and scary things abounded, and we worked through how to get her comfortable in those spaces. Our pup got comfortable with water fountains, loud noises, new people and dogs, and I learned how to continue exposing her to uncomfortable situations with positive outcomes. We look forward to continuing with group sessions at Matan and our girls' training for recall and more.

I'm highly upset and disappointed with this company. If you didn't read my husband's review…read morealready, I want to explain my frustrations. My sweet 1-year-old German Shepherd, Oso, was scheduled for a 2-week board-and-train and came home under horrible circumstances. We've had Oso since he was a baby and taught him the basics ourselves (Sit, Down, Wait, Up, Free, Spin) using positive reinforcement. See Video 1 for an example. Oso has had high reactivity toward other dogs, which we made very clear was something he needed training on. The trainers kept saying that he likes to "pick fights" with other dogs. I understand Oso has a big bark, but he has never once been aggressive toward another dog. We understand aggression can occur, and I'm not a dog trainer, so if that's what you call "picking fights," so be it. (See Video 2 for an example.) In Video 2, you can also see two trainers come together to talk about Oso's dewclaw. They didn't even know what it was called and referred to it as "weird," which I took offense to. Keep this dewclaw in mind, because that story isn't over. Communication overall was poor. For $2,000, I would expect, at minimum, pictures or videos every day. Mind you, when Oso was home, I had a dog walker who walked him for 30 minutes every day and sent me multiple videos along with a map of where they went on their walk. With this company, the pictures we received were mostly just Oso sitting outside on their dirt patches. We received two videos of Oso on the dog treadmill, with no explanation until I asked how long he was on the treadmill for. I felt like I constantly had to ask for information, and if I didn't ask, it wasn't a priority. Oso also came home with what looks like pimples on the inside of his mouth (see image). He did not have these prior to going there, as I am very conscious of everything regarding his health and appearance. The facility may not have noticed this, but I believe they would not take responsibility for it. I'd love to hear the excuse they would give: "These things happen." On the last day of his training (go-home day), we were already struggling to make the appointment because my husband and I are both active-duty military and can't just leave work. My husband received a call that Oso was receiving his bath, and during his blow-dry session, his dewclaw got caught in the grate and RIPPED OUT. I can't imagine the pain he was in. They took him to a local pet hospital, which didn't even see him until SIX hours after his initial arrival. After many attempts to get in touch with them regarding payment, Matan finally called and said he would cover it and that "things like this happen." I would love to see the camera surveillance and a written report of what happened. I can only imagine what the excuse will be as to why I'm not able to receive these from Matan. Oso is home with us now and recovering. We are extremely dissatisfied and honestly can't forgive ourselves for giving this company $2,000 for this treatment. Matan, to make this right, a refund is due--or at least half. We should have known we made a mistake when we paid first and then signed the contract stating refunds are not given. You were so personable and reassuring over the phone before booking, which unfortunately fooled us. Never will Oso or any of us be near this company again. I hope this review helps other responsible dog owners think twice before choosing this company

I highly recommend LA School for Dogs. I enrolled my 9-month-old dog, Sophie, in basic obedience…read moretraining AND to address her growling and pushback attitude whenever she didn't want to do something. Jennifer and her team worked with Sophie over a three-week training program, and the results were impressive. Sophie now has great leash manners and has mastered all her basic commands. But the biggest success was the change in her attitude. I learned that her behavior was caused by a lack of confidence, not defiance, and Jennifer showed me how to adjust my approach to genuinely build trust with her. Sophie is now a happy, confident dog. If you're looking for dog training that goes beyond commands and actually addresses the "why" behind your dog's behavior, LA School for Dogs is it. 100% recommend.

I can't say enough good things about Jennifer and her 3-week training program! Our border collie…read moreMaverick had an issue with pulling on walks, and thanks to Jennifer, he now walks perfectly in heel--it's like night and day. She also worked on his place command, and now he stays calmly on his bed until released, which has made having guests over so much easier. One of the things that really stood out was how Jennifer took the time to get to know us as well as our dog. She found out we have a horse background and used that to our advantage--explaining training techniques in ways that made total sense to us. She gave examples that tied into the horse world, which made the process so much more intuitive and familiar. She also helped address Maverick's excitement around other dogs, which stems from his strong herding instincts. With Jennifer's guidance, he's now calm and focused on us. Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about setting both the dog and owner up for long-term success. We're so thankful for the transformation she helped us achieve with Maverick!

Jen is amazing!!! Our dog learned basic commands and fun tricks. I would absolutely recommend her…read moreto anyone. She is also super friendly and genuine. Excellent all around! Thanks, Jen!

Excellent training sessions with our Labrador 6 month old puppy. What a difference it's made!…read more Jen is patient, firm, and we had a really great experience. Highly recommend!

We are very impressed with Deborah's knowledge and expertise. We recently contacted her about…read moretraining our 12 week old golden retriever. Although it was during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Deborah had already evolved and adapted to the current situation by offering Zoom and/or FaceTime virtual lessons. She provides great insight, advice and counsel on how to deal with each specific issue being experienced by her clients and their individual dog. In addition, she supplements the lessons by sending emails with articles and further written guidance so that the client has the tools to continually reinforce what they are learning. Deborah also makes herself available via text or email for any questions in between lessons (at no additional charge), and has been very responsive. In fact, even the initial request on Yelp to inquire about her services and pricing was responded to within an hour. If you read Deborah's bio and background information, there is no denying that she has very extensive training and education and knows what she's doing. It has already made a big difference in our puppy in the short time we have used Deborah's services. Highly recommend Deborah if you are having any behavioral issues with your dog, or want basic obedience training. Thank you, Deborah!

Deborah is a fantastic lady and truly cares about your relationship with your canine and its well…read morebeing. We were surprised at how much we could accomplish over virtual meets (pandemic and all). If you are looking for a trainer who really tries to understand the needs of you and your pooch and incorporate that into a workable training regiment Deborah is a great trainer. In a relatively short amount of time Arya went from a pull machine to a pleasure walking machine, she still can't help herself from chasing the occasional lizard but that is her being a dog. She sits on command and understands when it is her time to "settle" down. Arya definitely approves of Deborah's training tech

This is the absolutely the safest, cleanest, loveliest place you can imagine for pups of all shapes…read moreand sizes. The staff is amazing --special shout out to Josh, Ryan, Eduardo, Val, Selma. From our many conversations, we can tell that the owner, Krista F. Castro, cares deeply about the welfare of each pup. Our dog has been going to their daycare program regularly for almost a year and has stayed overnight multiple times. He comes home at the end of the day or after a night away, cheery and sweet, and often just a little tired. ;-) We appreciate the videos and photos on social media-- and they support our sense that our pup has a terrific time. We highly recommend Pawparazzi!

Super friendly and professional staff with clean environement. Chek-in and check-outs are quick…read more My puppy goes to daycare when I have back to back meetings and I feel comfortable leaving him at this facility.

We have 2 boxers that have been together for a year and suddenly got into a fight. After that they…read morecouldn't be in the same space without charging each other. Heather came to meet with us ASAP and gave us hope, as we were worried we would have to get rid of one. She worked with us and the dogs to give us strategies to slowly bring them back together. We worked for about 3 months following all of her guidance and support. Now they are friends again!!! We can't believe it and Can't thank her enough. She is so patient and knowledgeable with the pups. She gave us great strategies to use. We are still continuing to work with the boys to continue to strengthen their bond to ensure nothing ever happens in the future. Thanks Heather!! You saved us!

For over 20 years Heather has helped us with 7 of our family dogs. Her natural ability to…read morecommunicate with dogs from the moment she meets them is amazing to watch; they really are communicating with each other. Our dogs, mostly German shepherds but also a Belgian Malenois and a Shepherd Husky mix with varying dispositions; she mastered them all. When you see her in action, you'll immediately witness her command of them as well as their understanding of her. Her focused discipline is second only to her ability to lead them in a gentle and loving way. Results soon follow. Heathers wealth of knowledge and experience and in her field has benefited our family, our pets and the relationships therein for over two decades so for our family, there is no one else to call.