Dan is a wonderful trainer. He is very patient and not only does he train your dog, he also…read moreteaches you on how to train your furbaby! I love the fact that he is super responsive, even when I have random questions anytime. Would totally recommend him! He also makes sure to organize pup socials which really help a dog with the socializing skills! It is worth the money to have your pup trained sooner than later ! :)

We are so grateful to have found Dan! Our 5 month old pup Loki absolutely adores him and his gentle…read morebut firm approach has worked wonders for us. Dan's valuable training techniques helped us (and continue to help us) immensely as we tried to welcome our 8-week old German Shepherd pup into our family and set us up for success early on. We feel so much more confident handling our pup with Dan's training and coaching. We particularly love Dan's positive reinforcement methods which don't require any additional tools or gadgets and come in handy at home indoors or outdoors. Besides being an awesome trainer for our pup, Dan is a wonderful person in general, and our whole family has benefited from our valuable interactions with him during his training sessions and puppy socials. We signed up for the 8-week package and are enjoying every minute of it! Dan organizes biweekly puppy socials which are a great complement to his training as well. We can't say enough positive things about Dan. We highly recommend Dan and his training approach to anyone who wants to know their pet deeply and form a fruitful, loving and long-lasting relationship with their pup/dog.

Josh at Bark Busters West has been absolutely outstanding. He has worked with my dog and me for the…read morepast two years, and the difference he has made has been remarkable. When I first brought my dog home, he was a recent rescue, very undisciplined, and difficult to handle. Josh immediately understood that the training needed to involve both of us -- not just my dog, but me as well. He taught me how to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle my dog with confidence and consistency. Over the past two years, we have met with Josh in person more than a dozen times, and he has always been available by text or phone whenever I needed guidance. That kind of support is rare and incredibly valuable. The transformation in my dog has been amazing. He is now well behaved, much calmer, and far easier to manage. It is obvious that Josh truly loves dogs and has a real passion for helping them. When you watch him work, you can see how much he cares. I honestly think Josh has become my dog's favorite friend. I highly recommend Josh and Bark Busters West to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and committed dog trainer.

I was really skeptical about hiring a dog behavioral therapist at first. Part of me just wanted to…read morebuy a training program or send my dog away for professional training so she'd come back "fixed" My French Bulldog, Mango who was 2 at the time, was super stubborn and reactive, and she suffered from pretty severe separation anxiety. She couldn't leave my side, cried the moment I walked away. It was overall super stressful. Josh helped me understand where that anxiety was truly coming from. Turns out, IT WAS ME! He encouraged me to create healthy boundaries with Mango and offered practical solutions, along with dietary supplements, to support her emotionally and physically. I had no idea that excess energy could actually contribute to anxiety in dogs! Josh suggested adjusting her meal plan, and that alone made a huge difference. He also gave me plenty of tips and tricks to help Mango naturally regulate her anxiety. And since his program includes lifetime training, he's continued to guide me whenever I have questions or notice old behaviors resurfacing. Josh reassured me that if I stayed consistent with the regimen he provided, Mango would be okay, and he was absolutely right. She's like a whole new dog now! At 4 years old She can stay home calmly without destroying furniture or becoming overly needy. I'm beyond grateful to Josh for his guidance and to his partner, Nicole, who helped me prepare for our first session. If you get a chance to talk to Nicole, let her know she's an absolute gem! so kind and caring, even behind the scenes!

Top-notch lessons--we truly appreciated the guidance and insights we received in every class…read more I sincerely feel that Jamie and Alex are solid instructors. They're both very observant and concise, and you strike a great balance between recognizing what each pup and owner need in the moment while still keeping the class moving forward smoothly. We always left feeling like we had more than a few valuable things to work on between classes.

I don't recommend. It's just another group dog training. I…read morelike the Sirius training method a lot, but I didn't think it was anything unique or different. Rather, I left the last classroom feeling like we were failed. We attended two sets of training for 10 sessions. The trainer talked to me and my dog only a few times during the 2nd series. I felt it was a waste. Won't come back.

We have left our dog Star with Samantha several times, for up to a couple weeks at a time. He now…read more_loves_ her. We sometimes suspect that he likes being at her place more than he likes being at home. Samantha has always been great about providing us with regular updates and photos. She has a backyard where he can run around and relieve himself. But most important, she's so caring -- she would sometimes even ask us how he's doing after he came home. So we always have complete faith that she will make sure he's well taken care of.

YOUR DOG WILL BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF…read more When I first took stitch to Samantha , of course I was hesitant, but when I came to pick him up, he did not want to leave. For me, that was a great sign that he created a bond with another person. I usually drop my dog off four times a week and so far the same thing he does not want to leave. Samantha is such a kind soul. She loves the animals and she loves what she does and you can definitely tell she has experience with all breeds, and most importantly, she knows dogs, body language, which is hard to find with somebody, my dog is a blue heeler pitbull mix and people don't know how to handle his behavior and know how to recognize when he's having a temper tantrum. Samantha is definitely experienced and seasoned. She knows how to take care of large dog breeds pit bulls pretty much all dog breeds. For my people out there who are looking for someone who can manage pitbull behavior, and actually find someone to take care of their pitbull She is the person. I don't want to give my business to anyone else, because not only does my dog have a great relationship with her in a bond as well. Have a great relationship with her. She is so kind like I said before and very understanding. There's been times where I forgot my dogs essentials and she already had it , she's such a wonderful person and she's doing so many good things such as training and keeping up with the regiment I have my dog on she takes the dogs to the dog park and overall she make sure that they are very happy.

I hardly ever leave reviews, but I want to give hope to anyone who is struggling with their dog and…read morefeeling frustrated and helpless. The first year with my golden retriever, Luka, was extremely hard. He was a mouthy dog who had zero boundaries at home or outside. He would get excited or frustrated and grab/bite onto my shoes or clothes daily. Walking him became an impossible task because he was extremely dog-reactive, and he dragged me a couple of times while trying to chase another dog. Walking him also became a two-person job, with someone always on the lookout for other dogs so we could turn the other way. He also began to resource guard and snapped at my dad twice.. I had already spent thousands on another trainer and didn't have much success. I began to feel like this was just what life with Luka would be like forever. It got to the point where I felt scared of him, and the life I was giving him out of that fear wasn't fair to him. So I decided to try and get help one last time. I found Lori's page and after reading the reviews I became hopeful again. I took Luka in for an evaluation, and Lori recommended their board-and-train program. I can't thank Chelsea and Lori enough for everything they've done. I've learned so much about Luka, how to manage different situations, and how to better understand his behavior. We had training lessons throughout his board-and-train stay and afterward, because we are the ones who need most of the training! Chelsea did an amazing job with Luka. At home, Luka is unrecognizable in the best way. We can actually go on adventures outside without being terrified that we won't be able to handle him. Those who knew Luka before his stay and see him now always comment on how well he is doing. I cannot recommend Lori Hamilton's Dog training enough to anyone who feels like they've tried everything and is feeling discouraged. I am so thankful because it finally feels like Luka and I can start living life and enjoying everything around us.

We learned lots of great skills with our 4-week board and train program. Our dog walks very nicely…read moreon the leash now, greets people much more nicely without all the jumping and barking, ignores other dogs if there's enough space. Much better, she doesn't go bonkers at the sight of another dog. We're very pleased with the results and will continue working on our skills.

Like the other satisfied clients who have written reviews for Vicky, I really can't say enough…read morepositive things about her. She obviously adores our elderly (more than 15 years old) chocolate Lab Maggie, and is adored in return. Maggie is moving more slowly than she used to, doesn't see very well, and is struggling with idiopathic vestibular disorder so she can't walk as far or as often as she used to, but she always perks up when she hears Vicky's voice and loves to stay with her. I can't recommend My Wonder Dog highly enough! Like all pet owners, we want someone who loves our pets as much as we do to look after them when we're away, and Vicky so clearly loves animals, it's just reassuring to know our sweet Maggie is well looked after when we're out of town. Thanks Vicky!

I truly CANNOT say enough positive things about Vicky and My Wonder Dog Dog Training. I have had…read moremany dogs over the years, and ONE SINGLE puppy class with Vicky taught me more than all of the other puppy classes I have ever attended COMBINED. Her positive training methods, her knowledge of dog behavior, their growth and development, and emphasis on the partnership between dog and human is unparalleled. She emphasizes the use of high value rewards when training your dog... and it WORKS. Everything she says just clicks, I don't know how else to explain it. I love how she models how to work with your dog, she really teaches you how to cue in to your dog's body language and use strategies to help motivate them to WANT to listen and respond to you. Her experience is incredible, it honestly seems like she has worked in every facet of animal care and has worked with all sorts of animals with all types of behaviors. It was clear from the moment that I met Vicky that she is so passionate and absolutely loves what she does. Honestly, attending puppy class and now moving on to puppy preschool is one of the things I look forward to most every week. It's an amazing experience to not only raise a puppy, but raise one that is well behaved and have such an incredible and positive relationship with them. I have gotten so many compliments on my puppy Skye's behaviors when out in public, and she's only 6 months old. Every time she gets a compliment, I immediately tell them about Vicky and My Wonder Dog Dog Training and how I owe it all to Vicky's classes. In my opinion, her classes are very affordable, especially considering she's teaching you how to build a positive and lasting relationship with a dog that will hopefully be in your life for more than a decade. Last but not least, Vicky is the type of person who will stop whatever she is doing (even driving) to save an animal in need. That type of person is one that I wholeheartedly trust, respect, and admire. She's got a heart of gold and there is no doubt in my mind that she treats every animal just as she does her own... with love, patience, understanding, and compassion. I cannot recommend her enough, I would give her so many more stars if Yelp would allow it! I'm so grateful for not only helping me and Skye, but for all the animals and their owners she has helped along the way.

This trainer is amazing . He works with each owner and their particular situation. .read more

I've already had a few sessions with Will and I'm very glad I found him. I was referred to Will by…read morethe shelter where I adopted my dog a few months back. I had talked with a few other private trainers, but I found their style off putting and a bit patronizing. Working with Will feels collaborative. My dog loved him from the start. From our first session I learned things I could immediately incorporate into my daily walks with my dog Gracie. He's wonderful with Gracie, but also with humans too. I'm pretty sure it's the humans that need the training! I'm doing some group training classes as well and those are helpful, but I get much more from a private session with Will. And, we can focus on what's most important for me and my dog. That's well worth it. I highly recommend him.

Brad did a GREAT job socializing my pup and helping him be confident in all kinds of situations. Mo…read morewas always the biggest sweetheart, but he lacked confidence in situations outside our house. He loved working with Brad (and I enjoyed it too) and he became more outgoing, eager to explore and learn after a few weeks of Brad's training. I credit Brad with helping bring out his good character. Brad is hands-on, great with getting dogs engaged, figuring out what's going on in their heads, and helping them get past their own fears and stuck patterns. I'd definitely bring him on board to give your puppy a great start in life.  Brad's methods are 100% positive - I NEVER saw him use any negative or aversive methods with Mo. He also has created an online training course for his clients that has a ton of good information about how to work with dogs so that they understand what you're asking for. I've learned a lot about how to communicate more clearly and consistently with my dog and I've got a lot of tools to use when I train him now. Learning fun things to do with Mo - some things I hadn't even thought of as "training" like teaching him nose work and a reliable "drop it" when he fetches a ball - engage his mind and improve our communication and relationship. Mo is thriving and I know I can turn to Brad for help to resolve any issues that might arise as he grows older!

Brad was recommended to me by a behavioral vet, and helped me work on my puppy's separation anxiety…read moreand other behaviors. He also helped me lessen my other dog's demand barking. There are many things that make Brad great at what he does! The bottom line is that he's adept at teaching owners positive methods to change many types of unwanted dog behavior, and helping people and their dogs to develop happier and deeper relationships. And, he's always a pleasure to work with!