Highly recommend! We…read moreneeded help with our nearly 2 year old Olde English Bulldog! Though overall our dog is friendly, she is stubborn and needed help to follow commands, stop jumping on people and harassing other dogs into play. DDG has the most amazing trainers. They worked daily with our dog at Doggie Camp for 28 days and never gave up on her. All of the staff told us how much they loved her and can't wait to have her back for daycare and boarding! We appreciated the detailed weekly reports on how she was doing. As a camper grad, we also have free private lessons at the facility for her lifetime! It's a great way to brush up on all the skills we all learned. Special shout out to Santiago for training me and my husband so we can be the best dog parents for our furry kid.

The trainers and staff at Doggie Do Good really did wonders with our dog, Meshak! He is high energy…read moreand easily distracted and after his stay at Doggie Do Good, he came home with a brand new attitude. The first day home he stayed in his "place" while we ate dinner instead of coming by the table and asking for scraps. We were all in shock. We look forward to continuing our training and relationship with Doggie Do Good!

Before Laki started training with Ricky at Elite Pup Training in 2025, even going for a walk was a…read morechallenge. He would attack his own leash, was highly reactive to other dogs, and I couldn't let him off leash. Laki spent three weeks in a board-and-train program with Ricky and his team, which included e-collar training. The benefits have been enormous for both Laki's life and mine. More than a year later, I'm still enjoying the results. I can now do the things I had hoped to enjoy with Laki: take him on off-leash walks, knowing he will come when called, and walk him on leash without the fear I used to feel. He is still reactive to other dogs, but I now have the tools to redirect him and feel much more confident managing those situations. That has made such a difference in our everyday lives. Laki also goes to EPT for daycare/boarding once a week and has stayed there while I've been away. It's the only daycare/boarding facility I feel I can completely trust. I love that the dogs spend time in nature with plenty of space to run, and that the number of dogs is intentionally kept small so each gets attention without being in a crowded environment. The pack walks are another wonderful part of the experience! I'm so grateful to Ricky, Vanessa, and entire team for all their support and guidance with Laki and for the peace of mind I have whenever he is in their care.

I sit here on my couch after doing my own morning training session with both dogs and I am in…read moretears. I cannot begin to explain the amount of relief from anxiety training my dogs with Ricky has brought me. No amount of therapy could touch how I felt previously. I have learned patience, clear communication (with my dogs), and appreciation of the minds ability to change after years and years of ingrained unwanted behaviors. Ricky does not sell a one size fits all package - each of my dogs are VERY different, and while the fundamental approaches and concepts in training are the same - the method and timing in which we applied and reinforced these were vastly different. Ricky is able to connect with two leggers and four leggers alike - he gives clear feedback to dogs and human and uses metaphors that we humans understand (driving the speed limit and getting speeding tickets haha) on how the concepts of his approach effects dog behavior. I couldn't be happier. I am humble and I know I need to continue management (and one of my dogs I am holding to higher standard so we are going to continue our own sessions based on what I have learned) but my dogs are completely different. I'm getting complimented by family, friends, and people on walks - impressed with how well behaved my dogs are. I smile and tell them "thank you it's lots of continued hard work" and move along. This morning in particular we walked during trash pick up, had lots of people distractions, and both dogs stayed heeled and attentive to me on their separate walks. Do not hesitate to consider Ricky for your training needs. Also, if you feel alone with your dogs behavior - please know you are anything but alone. The fact you are looking at reviews for dog trainers is a clear indicator that you want the best for your dog and intend to give them them best. :)

We got a reactive dog (Nacho) from a shelter a few years ago and had consistently struggled with…read moretaking him out because of how he would consistently focus on reacting to other dogs. We'd consulted with many trainers in the Bay Area with stellar reviews and were essentially told that Nacho was a lost cause and he'd never get along with other dogs and couldn't be trusted to be off-leash. It led to us being constantly stressed out whenever we'd take him out on walks and also limit where we could travel with him due to his reactivity. Finally we'd consulted with Brent and he'd mentioned that he didn't think Nacho would be "untrainable". We were skeptical due to the past experiences after consulting with other trainers but we trusted Brent and after 3 weeks, Nacho is like a brand new dog that's incredibly well behaved and much easier to manage. We are absolutely blown away by how Brent was quickly able to train him and even were told that Nacho wasn't particularly difficult. Nacho's quality of life will forever be incredibly improved because he can now experience so much more of the outside with us and we will know exactly how to maintain his training and feel confident in our abilities to control him. If you need your dog trained, reach out to Brent.

We adopted our dog Tala after she was fostered and trained by Brent at Ace Dog Training, and we…read moretruly cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible transformation he made possible. When Brent found Tala, she was in a heartbreaking situation--essentially feral and abandoned by the side of a highway, just days away from being euthanized. Thanks to Brent's dedication and expertise, she not only got a second chance at life, but she became the most well-behaved and gentle dog we've ever met. Tala is a Husky-Samoyed mix, and from the moment we brought her home, it was clear she had been given an amazing foundation. She walks like a dream--both on and off leash--has zero reactivity, and greets every person and animal she encounters with calm friendliness. She's completely potty and crate trained, follows commands effortlessly, and doesn't jump or vocalize unnecessarily. She's also wonderfully affectionate and incredibly food motivated, which makes bonding with her a joy. What amazes us most is how Brent managed to shape her behavior so thoughtfully without dulling her spirit. Tala still has all the bright, clever, loving traits that make her such a unique and special companion. She's seamlessly become part of our family, and we truly can't imagine life without her. Brent is nothing short of a miracle worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend Ace Dog Training to anyone looking to adopt or train a dog with kindness, skill, and heart. Thank you, Brent, for giving Tala--and us--such a beautiful new beginning.

I must say that fetch is a little bit of a drive, but it's worth it. If a student trainee, grooms…read moreyour dog, you will get a discounted price. All student trainees are under supervision by the owners. You can choose the cut that your dog is going to be getting, and they do a very good job. Make sure that you can set up an appointment for a day in which you are running errands to make the most out of the time since there is no waiting room. With that said, I have used fetched twice, and I have been very satisfied with the work that they do a grooming the dogs: bath, gland expression, nail trimming and haircut.

do they ever answer the phone ? or even open ? called multiple times no answer. Just wanted to see…read morehow much they charge or if can do walks in if not make appointment.

Thank you so much to Joseph Berlotti and Roxie for helping me with my Fish needs today. I was…read moreclueless... All you need to do is ask someone for help and if they can't help you, they will find someone who can!

Do not under any circumstance bring any of your pets here for grooming. A woman with the name…read moreVivian "groomed" our dog. When he got home we realized he has hair knotted up as you can see in the photo by his eye. This was supposed to be our pet "groomed". Save your money and DO NOT bring any of your pets here.

So #2 son finds a stray mutt in DTLA (Fig & 34th, hence the name Felix) and in spite of all my…read moreprotests, brings him home... and it's love. I've had a few dogs and never used a trainer but life is full, and if I'm keeping this dog it's gotta be easy. I had met Mark through a dear friend, an animal rights advocate, who if she trusts him with her dogs then I trust him with mine. I'm so glad I did. Mark relates to our canine companions (maybe better than people) and the hounds know it and appreciate his deep understanding. Animal lovers: do not be afraid of the e-collar! You'll hold it in your hand and wonder what all the fuss is about. It's a small but crucial part of his technique and like all tools there is good use and abuse. His I found totally appropriate. Mark innately knows each dog's personality and tunes in to their strengths, speaking to them clearly and gently. I could not believe the transformation that was happening before my eyes over the several videos he sent each day of Felix responding to commands and walking attentively next to Mark, actually heeling! Not a robo-dog, but in his face I could see he was being the dog he was always wanting to be. You love your dog, I promise you will love him EVEN MORE after his week with Mark. A dog who sits on command? Goes to his bed when told to? Hikes placidly off leash??? Worth every single penny. My only heads up: the rest is up to you. Ask lots of questions. Listen to Mark. Follow through and you'll have the dog of your dreams.

We sent our five year old American Eskimo for a week of Mark's training…read more Before Dognnpooch our dog barked out of control at every sound outside our door. He barked for a full minute whenever we'd have visitors. He would go ballistic on our neighbor and even nipped her once. While on leash he would unpredictably lunge aggressively at other dogs. Sometimes he would listen when we called him inside, but only when it felt convenient to him. After just one week with Mark he barely barks when even the UPS guy delivers packages. He quiets immediately when we tell him to. All I have to say is "leave it" and whatever he was paying attention to he now ignores. He doesn't react to other dogs while on leash. When off leash he stays right with me (even when he REALLY wants to chase a cat). Now I can take him everywhere that I had hesitated to before. Crowded beaches, busy tight streets, places where dogs are off leash: no problem! Our dog is now a source of joy rather than a source of stress and anxiety. We are two months post training and our dog only seems to improve. So grateful for Mark! He gave us the dog we always wanted. Just wish we hired him four years earlier!

I can't believe how helpful these girls were! Bri helped me through every step of the process for…read moremy pups (6 months old and timid!)! I wasn't sure if they were going to do well with grooming and she made sure I knew they would be handled well. She sat with them and made sure they were comfortable before taking them in. Her and Makani helped us so much and we WILL be back. They treated them like they were running their own business. I have two young Great Pyrenees's. I expected a stressful situation l, but it went SO well.

Saw poor dead fishes in many tanks. Wonder if they even take care of them daily…read morepoor fishies

Edit. They no longer allow anyone unless they are for sure adopting. That's unfortunate. They said…read moreit's to not stress the animals but since when has love stressed an animal, unless someone is not reading the animals body language. I never go to a shelter for a certain animal, I go to see if there is a special connection and then adopt if I feel that. Love this shelter. It's not only the cleanest I have been to but has the most welcoming staff. I have been to many shelters and almost all have had unwelcoming staff who make you feel like you're inconveniencing them for being there. I have had so many negative experiences with other shelters it made me not want to adopt again. This shelter makes you feel welcome and they also are ready to give you all the information you need on the shelter animals. Not only that but they are happy for you to just love on the babies. It's so important that they feel love while waiting for their forever homes. My visit here left me feeling happier that there is a shelter out there that takes such good care of their animals and potential adopters .

My darn cat took off hunting overnight and wasn't here in the morning for his ride to Santa Maria…read more He came looking for breakfast in the morning thankfully and they were able to still take him 1 hour late!! They are sweet and I really appreciate all they do for us animal lovers! Donate if you can!

Les is a wonderful trainer! We were desperate. We've had two Labs before our current Red Fox Lab,…read morebut she is wayyyy smarter and determined that our other two. Les was a calming force and our Billy girl was up to the task. In just a few sessions, we saw a night and day difference with our dog. Thank you Les!

I highly recommend Les for your doggy training. He is so calm and reassuring. It's always a great…read moretime and a great learning experience. It's really the human that needs training, not the dog lol. I always trained with all these rules of dos and don'ts and stressed myself out about making a mistake. Les calmed me down and made the training fun and intuitive. My dog who is very temperamental took to him quickly and was the perfect dog whenever Les came to our house. Les listened to what our needs were, was very attentive to my dog's personality and personalized the training just for us. I cannot wait to start training with him again in the near future.

Prompt attention and answering my questions in a timely manner. Sounds like I will definitely be…read morehappy taking my dog to this grooming business.

Great veterinary doctor and wonderful sensitive office! They love animals and listen to you about…read moreyour pet problems! Highly recommend!