Sal is amazing! We were at a loss after already completing basic training with our pup, as he was still struggling with negative behaviors we needed to correct, including nipping, guarding, fear, biting at the vet, and anxiety with strangers. We brought our 2-year-old rescue chihuahua mix, Harry, to Sal in hopes that he could help us address these more significant trauma-related issues. Harry was a tough nut to crack, but after the one-week board and train, we were blown away by the positive changes we saw. Sal and his team made incredible breakthroughs with Harry. He was able to be held and touched by the trainers, stopped guarding, and became noticeably calmer and happier overall. The post-board and train "tune-ups" were also extremely effective, allowing us to troubleshoot concerns during our 1:1 follow-up sessions with Sal. Harry has continued to return to Sal for day boarding, touch-ups, and additional socialization with other dogs, which he loves. He is always excited to see Sal and the training staff, which tells us the experience was truly positive for him. Now that we've completed the initial training and several boarding sessions, Harry is doing great. We can have people enter our home, he can go to the vet, get his teeth cleaned with no anesthesia, and receive care without needing to be muzzled or heavily medicated, and he is much more compliant overall. A bonus is that we can now confidently leave Harry for a day or vacation boarding, knowing he is in the best care and continuing his training while we're away. We can't recommend Sal and his team enough for their incredible work, professionalism, and responsiveness with Harry. read more

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I'm very happy with Sal's work with our English cocker spaniel puppy, Piper. I've owned and trained other dogs previously, but Piper took pulling on the leash to a new level. I was unable to stop her. After reading all the Yelp reviews, and doing a deep dive on ChatGPT looking for any negative reviews anywhere, I decided to meet Sal. When I met him, his dogs were impeccably trained, and I felt I could trust him to treat Piper firmly but kindly. Even though I was nervous about leaving Piper with a stranger, I committed to the two weeks of boarding. When I came back, Piper was a changed dog on the leash. No more pulling. The follow-up lessons were good and the pack walks are excellent for desensitizing your dog to other dogs. I definitely recommend Sal to anyone who has trouble with their dog's behavior. read more

Sal is great! As most of the reviews state it is very hard to drop your dog off for 2 weeks to get training. Sal and is team did an amazing job laying the groundwork with our 5 month old golden retriever. Sal is also a great teacher with us on how to maintain and keep up the groundwork that his team started. As soon as our puppy got home we could tell an immediate difference on the leash and with other dogs. Our puppy was extremely excited to see Sal on the follow up meeting after the 2 week training. read more

Cannot recommend Obey My Commands dog training enough. Sal was amazing to work with.. he answered all of our questions and reassured us when we were nervous to leave our Bernese Mountain Dog, Russer, for the 2 week board and train. We were amazed when we picked him after the 2 weeks.. he was able to focus on walks, has 'place' and 'home' down, and overall behaves much better in public. We reached out to Sal because we needed help getting Russer to focus and listen to us in public.. we can now take him to the beach, walks, and just about anywhere without worrying about him lunging at another dog or barking. Russer is also very obsessed with his 'uncle Sal.' Whenever we need to go away for the weekend, we drop off Russer to stay with Sal which is a relief to know he's getting a training refresh and is staying with someone we fully trust. He also has such a blast socializing with the other dogs. Overall, the team at Obey My Commands knows what they're doing and is a team you can fully trust with your pup read more

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We rescued a dog and after a few weeks she became very aggressive with other dogs and people. I reached out to Sal and signed the dog up for training. She spent 3 weeks with Sal and came back a transformed dog. We can now walk her with ease. Thank you Sal for your helping, you changed a life. read more

I cannot begin to express how happy I am to have found Sal & Obey My Commands Dog Training. My one year old female Cane Corso was very fearful when I would walk her on leash, which resulted in barking aggressively towards other dogs & people. She's a 90lb dog & I knew I needed to correct her behavior. When I met Sal, he was professional, respectful but also very personable. He suggested that Sonoma needed board & train for at least two weeks, because she needed to be constantly exposed toward other dogs in a controlled environment which he would provide. I knew she needed it but was still nervous to be separated from her. I decided to go through with it, because Sal made me feel at ease & said I could check in whenever I wanted & he would send videos of her progress. And he was very true to that, I checked in when I missed her & received progress videos of her. It's now been a couple weeks since I brought Sonoma home from her board & train & it is such a huge difference & improvement. She is now able to walk without lunging & barking toward other dogs. She is even very playful with dogs of all sizes. Sal & his team worked to give Sonoma the confidence to be able to do all this & I am so happy with their work & can't wait to continue her progress! If your dog needs training, go with Sal, you will be so happy with this decision. read more

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My bf and I adopted a year old sweet dachshund mix a few months ago and with a puppy it was so difficult to walk him or have him listen to us since he's just full of energy and has a bit of anxiety. Our pup Ekko often gets too overstimulated and anxious on walks and would bark, pull and react to dogs or people. I was so desperate because I myself was getting frustrated trying to get him to listen. I searched for trainers and finally got in contact with Sal. We appreciated that he had an in person consult since the last two trainers we inquired with really didn't seem to care to get to know Ekko and address what needs to be worked on. In our consult appointment Sal not only recognized what Ekko needed but also demonstrated his ability as an amazing trainer with his own dog and we were definitely impressed. We agreed to the two week board and train. Yes it was hard not having my puppy with me but it was worth the wait because Ekko had not only improved in his behavior but is still our sweet loving pup. Walking with him is now not a chore and more enjoyable. He doesn't pull on the leash or react much to other dogs to the point we get compliments of how well mannered he is. I know Ekko, myself and my boyfriend still have a lot to work on and retain but knowing Sal is there to help us maintain his training gives us such a relief. When reading reviews I know it can feel like maybe it's too good to be true, take it from this. Sal is amazing at what he does and he genuinely cares, has a great love for dogs and your fur babies will be in great hands. read more

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Thank you Sal and team for your help with our girl, Cali. After rescuing Cali from the OC animal shelter, we soon realized that we were in over our heads with a one year old very stubborn, very smart, and very strong German Shepherd. We could not get her to settle at home or listen to our commands. She was jumping all over furniture and was very mouthy. We knew these behaviors had to stop, but we didn't know how to accomplish anything with such a stubborn girl. We made the tough decision to reach out for help from a professional. Sal was recommended to us, so we decided to schedule a meet and greet. After meeting with Sal, we could tell that he had a love for dogs and knew what he was doing. Even though we live almost an hour away, we decided to hire Sal for the two week board and train. That was one of the best decisions we have made. Throughout the two weeks, Sal sent videos of Cali's progress that were reassuring. It felt like a long two weeks, but when we got Cali back, she had made huge improvements. She could walk well on a leash, no more zoomies in the house, much less mouthiness, and was teachable. She is also non-reactive towards other dogs now, which gave us the confidence to take her camping. Sal, we cannot thank you enough for transforming our beautiful girl into an amazing companion to our family. read more

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My Golden Retriever, through no fault of his own and entirely because of my intense love and spoiling, was like a wild tweaker with total disregard for safety and rules. After months of meeting with and searching for a trainer, I decided to move forward with a two-week board and train program. I'm going to be honest--I was a mess during those two weeks. In addition to crying in public during drop-off, creating the most uncomfortable and awkward situation for Sal and my dog, I spent the next two weeks in a state of constant anxiety. After all, I had essentially left my dog with a stranger based on one meeting and online reviews. However, Sal was incredibly patient. He responded to my check-ins promptly and provided video updates, which reassured me that my dog was completely fine and definitely not being drop-kicked. After the training, walking my dog--which was once a safety hazard and a pathetic, embarrassing display of authority and dog ownership--has become a relaxing and enjoyable experience. He no longer drags me around or goes into a frenzy over people or other dogs. During our first walk after the board and train, multiple people approached us to comment on what a sweet, well-behaved dog I have. The training didn't just improve our walks; overall, my dog has become much more obedient and mellow. The board and train program provided us with a strong foundation that has, and will continue to, improve my dog's behavior. However, it was also a learning experience for me--teaching me how to interact with my dog in a way that ensures he has the best quality of life. For anyone considering a board and train program with Sal, I highly recommend it. And if you're worried about leaving your dog for an extended period of time--coming from someone who nearly climbed Sal's tree because "I just wanted to make sure he was okay"--I can assure you that my dog was well taken care of and absolutely adores Sal. read more

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We are grateful beyond words for Sal and his team. He is kind, knowledgeable, and has a true love for dogs. His training with our sweet pup has changed our lives. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Obey My Commands to anyone! read more

Sal has helped our dogs and us immensely in a short period of time. Sal has a consistent training method and it works. We recommend him highly. We adopted two rescued Golden Retrievers in early May. A mother and daughter pair who had little known history except that it had been rough based on the condition they were in when turned into the rescue. Their training had been little or none. I found Sal on Yelp and was impressed with his 5-star reviews. He took our dogs from the start of dragging us around the park while on leash, ignoring commands, and instant, intense prey response. In six sessions, Sal trained them and us on loose leash walking, sit, down, place, and stay. The golden girls are now easy to walk and much more controlled. read more

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We would 100% recommend Sal with Obey My Commands to anyone looking for a dog trainer. My husband and I recently completed six private training sessions with our dog, Scooter, and we've seen an incredible improvement in such a short time. Scooter used to pull on walks, but now he walks calmly on a leash, sits when we stop, and lays down and stays when asked. The progress has been amazing! Sal is patient, kind, and easy to talk to. From the very first session, it was clear that he has a natural connection with dogs, they respect him instantly. His passion for dog training truly shines through, and it's clear he genuinely wants the best for both you and your furry companion. Sal also offers drop in group sessions that we will absolutely take advantage of when we can as well! read more

Our newly adopted 5 years old dog trained by Sal. He's a very good trainer. I feel confident now that I can walk my strong pulling dog. I think each dog owner needs to train their dog. Thank you Sal!! read more

We are so thankful to have found a trainer who truly knows how to blend love and discipline in a way that builds both respect and trust. Our German Shepherd puppy has made incredible progress under Sal's guidance. With the trainer's help, our puppy now walks loosely on leash, no longer steals things, and has stopped jumping on the kitchen counter. One of the biggest changes we've seen is in how she greets people--she's still excited, but now she's learning to control herself. The trainer focuses not just on obedience, but on helping the dog understand boundaries while maintaining a strong bond. If you're looking for someone who can teach with both structure and heart, I highly recommend this trainer! read more

Sal is an amazing human being and incredible dog trainer. My 4 year old German Shepherd, dragged me around like a wet toy. After one lesson with Sal her leash behavior was perfect. Sal taught me so many things in our 6 week private course. I am thrilled to recommend Sal for anyone looking for a true professional dog trainer. read more

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Sal is an incredible trainer and my puppy has improved so much under Sal and Andy's gentle but firm guidance. I appreciate the follow up sessions to help train me as well. I had my puppy do the 2 week board and train and it was hard not having her around but it was well worth it when I saw the results. I just hope I don't mess it up! I will continue doing the group classes and take advantage of the day care when I can. read more

I sent my 6 month old puppy australian shepherd for 2 weeks of board and train because she was just too crazy of a puppy. she would pull while walking, not listen to commands and would be super reactive to other things. after the 2 weeks she was like a new girl. she was able to walk super well, listen to commands and overall changed for the better. Sal and Andy were really helpful and very excellent at what they do and explaining what the parents (us) had to do for her too! read more

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I did private lessons with my Golden puppy who needed to learn how to walk without pulling. Sal was amazing to work with. Not only did he teach my pup how to walk well on a loose leash but also many other obedient behaviors. I'm so thankful that I found Sal. read more

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I just recently wrapped up some private training sessions with Sal and honestly, it's been one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. We adopted my 2 year old Yorkie mix Loki a couple of months ago and my wife and I, along with our kids, instantly fell in love. But what started as a blissful time slowly started becoming stressful as he got more comfortable, and a lot of his bad habits started to come out. He would lead our walks by incessantly sniffing around and would get overly excited when he saw other dogs, lunging and barking. The most frustrating thing however, was his behavior inside the house. He would constantly jump up on our dining table and counters searching for food, and steal food from my kids whenever he had a chance. He would also chew up my daughter's toys and dolls so we were forced to contain him to an area and crate him during meal times. It wasn't exactly deal-breaking behavior but I knew that this wasn't how I wanted it to be. I sent Sal a message and he responded to me with the information I needed quickly. We set up an in person evaluation and he gave me an honest opinion of what Loki needed, nothing more and nothing less. After our first 1 hour session, Loki was walking and behaving like a different dog. But seeing him "get it" and understand what he was supposed to do was the most rewarding part, because it showed me that there was definitely hope. Starting with leash behavior and some basics commands, Sal tailored our sessions around what I wanted to work on with Loki. He gave us some great advice on handling him indoors and gave us the tools we needed to communicate with our dog effectively. While Loki is not perfect, the difference has been night and day. We now have a dog that no longer jumps up, steals food or chews up my kid's toys. We are able to fully enjoy him inside our house without worrying about what he might do. I walk him to pick up my son from school and he will lay calmly outside next to me. But most importantly, I have the confidence to teach him in any situation and can look forward to doing all the things that we want to do with him. To me, that is worth far more than the reasonable price Sal charges. If you are even thinking about training your dog, regardless if they are aggressive or just unruly and stubborn like my dog, give Sal a call first. He is the real deal. Thanks again Sal for helping us to fully enjoy Loki. Our family could not be happier with him. read more

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We sent our 4-month-old Alaskan Malamute, Koda, to Sal at Obey My Commands for a two-week board and train, and we couldn't be more impressed with the results. Before training, Koda was a handful... nipping and biting constantly (it was truly unbearable), refusing to walk on a leash, and struggling with potty training. We knew we needed help, and fast. From the start, Sal was professional, kind, and clearly experienced with strong-willed breeds like ours. He kept us updated throughout the process and explained everything in a way that gave us confidence and peace of mind. He still calls and checks in. When Koda came home, the transformation was incredible. She walks beautifully on a leash, listens to commands, and the biting has completely stopped. She's still her sweet, spunky self, but now with boundaries, structure, and calmness we didn't think was possible at this age. We're so thankful to Sal for setting Koda (and us!) up for success. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs and delivers real results, Sal is someone you can trust with your dog! read more

Private training sessions with Sal was both time and money well spent! He really helped me and my pup (GSD x Husky mix), transforming her reactivity through appropriate learning and correction. She no longer pulls on the leash or barks and lunges at other dogs and new people. We have a better bond of trust and understanding between us, which allows us to be more relaxed on walks and take more adventures together. Sal worked well not only with my dog, but also with me. He was encouraging and kind, which helped me stay motivated to continue with her training. If you are looking for a dog trainer, I could not recommend Sal enough! read more

If I could give Sal more than 5 stars, I would. The other reviews do not lie. He's changed Kona completely (in a good way) where he is now walking, following our speed, directions, and jumping/biting us way less. For reference, here's my arm before training from all his bites and scratches from jumping. We were previously scammed by another trainer. But Sal has been the most reassuring and amazingly talented. He's totally changed our lives and Kona is thriving as only a 5 month old Aussie. Sal, you are amazing. You can clearly see the drive and passion for what he does and we are tremendously and eternally grateful for working with our best friend. read more

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Our one year old doberman needed immediate behavioral training. After some reactive issues at the vet, we knew we needed someone efficient, capable, and who could not only train him, but give us humans the skills to be successful. That said, I actually had another trainer set up, when I came across Sal's Yelp page. I contacted him, and they got back to me within an hour. That same day I was able to meet with Sal for an assessment, and the next morning, Gus was off to a two week boarding program with him and his team. While we were on vacation, Sal made sure to send us videos and progress reports. We could see Gus' nervousness and lack of social skills lessen after the first week. It was awesome to watch him walk calmly on a leash at the wildly distracting Irvine Spectrum. When we picked him up, wow! Sal demonstrated what Gus had learned in such a short time, and then had me do some training on the spot. I'm not going to lie, I had, and still have, a fear of undoing all that he's been taught, but Sal has been so, so patient with me, and never have I felt judged, as we've worked on correcting my old habits, which I have plenty of. Bringing Gus home, it has been amazing to see how much better his manners are. He hasn't jumped on anyone, and overall, just seems to be more in control of his excitement. Gus and I did two days worth of homework and then met back up with Sal, so he could see our progress. He went through what I was doing correctly and incorrectly and added some new skills to practice. It has been such a growing experience; learning how to be firm and consistent, but at the same time kind and patient. I cannot express how much Sal has helped us, and I'm excited to be able to give Gus a life where he can be around people, other dogs, and enjoy life outside of our home, in a safe and enjoyable way. read more

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Sal helped us with our anxious Malinois x GSD Delta. He is the 2nd trainer we worked with for her. While she made growth with our first trainer, Sal helped us address her reactivity to new situations and people. He also taught us what we needed to do differently and how to better communicate with our dogs. After our sessions with Sal we went from muzzling her in these types settings to her being taken by the vet tech for her vaccines without her muzzle! Additionally we feel better about having guest over, and it is visibly noticeable that Delta does too. We've had such great success with Delta that we are now sending our other malinois Luca to day care with Delta to socialize and get comfortable boarding. We are excited to finally be able to take trips without having to worry about our fur babies! 100% would recommend Sal, especially for anxious/reactive dogs. read more

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Sal was great with helping me train my English Bulldog, Hank. Hank was timid around cars, large dogs, and really everything and he refused to walk on a leash. After just 2 weeks with Sal, Hank walked on a leash, played with other dogs (even large ones) and was no longer scared to go on a walk. We had a great experience with Sal! read more

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Day 1 when I dropped off 'Mac' my puppy BerneDoodle I received a text from Sal telling me know stubborn he was; right away my mind went straight to "he's going to tell me 'come pick him up'. Fortunately after working with Mack for hours he knew this bundle of energy would be better off if he stayed for the third week to ensure a successful result. Without hesitation I said YES, whatever is best for Mac. It was definitely the BEST thing I could have done ...Mac began to listen and within the first week I received a video showing a remarkable transformation showing him walk without pulling, listening to and obeying commands from Sal! While it was hard to leave Mac for 3 weeks the benefit of doing it was taking him for a walk; he was amazingly well behaved. Of course I had a thorough tutorial by Sal as I picked Mac up so that I could do my part in reinforcing this good behavior. It was plain to see that Mac totally loved Sal and the training. Even friends we see on daily walks complimented Mac on how good he was on walks after training! Since bringing him home I have also taken advantage of the day care offered by Sal & his team plus a pack walk. Mac enjoys everything associated with Sal & team! Which is why I would give 10 stars if I could. You will enjoy terrific results for your dog by choosing Sal as your trainer. read more

Our 1 year old German Shepard was a pain to take for walk and wouldn't listen to any commands. I went through a 8 week one on one with Sal and what a great improvement in our pup. Sal helped us get the right training collar and lead and his training class were a pleasure to go through for both me and our dog. I would highly recommend Sal as a trainer, he is very personable and professional and gets you the results you want to enjoy your dog more! read more

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I had recently adopted my 1 year old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix from the shelter and knew I needed to get her into training. She was very sweet but timid when I got her and would pull on the leash. I reached out to Sal at Obey My Commands and I am so glad I did! He is a dog whisperer and is so knowledgeable on dog behavior. Having a shepherd/Malinois mix my dog could not stay in place and would pull me down the street. After coming back from Sal's training, my dog now walks great with a loose leash and stays in place even when I'm moving about the house in different rooms and when we are outside at the park. I feel much more comfortable taking her out to public places. Not only did Sal teach Aurora, but most importantly he taught me what to do and what not to do. I'm so thankful for his help and helping me to understand my dog better! read more

We hired Sal to help with some basic training and obedience for our 6-month-old Bernese mountain dog pup and we are SO glad we did! Prior to our training, she was a nightmare to walk on a leash, was stubborn with learning commands, and didn't mind boundaries we'd put in place. After 3 weeks of training with Sal, she showed so much improvement. Walking her is so enjoyable now, a night and day difference. She can walk with a loose leash and isn't reactive. She has learned and follows commands like sit, down, place, and come with ease. He also helped us crate train her (which we were unsuccessful with on our own). Truly has been such a great investment and our friends and family have noticed such a difference with her too! Sals approach is very helpful and he is knowledgeable about dogs at all different stages and temperaments. Our dog respected and loved him so much, we would call him the "dog whisperer." Thanks Sal for everything! read more

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Sal is a genius at his craft. We rescued our dog lucky about 2 months ago he is 1 1/2 yrs old and unfortunately like many rescues he had a rough life prior to us. He would get violent/nip/bite and attack people and other dogs mainly from fear and insecurity. We honestly did not think / were not sure if we were going to be able to help him. We have 2 kids and could not/did not want to have them exposed to danger. After interviewing a few different dog trainers / dog training camps and after meeting with Sal from Obey My Commands Dog Training he set himself apart from everyone else. Not only did he take the time to meet us/Lucky prior to hiring him, he answered all our questions and was detailed in all that was involved/options we had in how he could help. It is obvious this is his passion and cares about really helping dogs / and their owners succeed. We invested in a 2 week camp for Lucky and I must say it was well worth every penny. His follow through and follow up after camp really made the difference. Making sure we were doing our part in keeping his training dialed in. Attached is a picture of Lucky and our neighbors sweet Pit Bull (Zoey) who he used to bark at and could not be around. We walked them together next to each other yesterday with perfect unison. It was amazing. Really amazing! If you are having problems with your doggy, you owe it to yourself/dog to speak with Sal, you will be glad you did. We are super grateful to Sal and his team. Keep up the great work!!! A++++++ read more

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I highly recommend Obey My Commands for all your dog training needs! We recently adopted our dog, Jojo, from a rescue and despite being a great dog, she was impossible to walk on a leash. She was overweight from being kenneled for the past 6 months (85 lbs) and very strong. Needless to say with her size and lizard/squirrel prey drive, Jojo was really hard to walk and would practically drag me the entire way. The first time we met Sal for training, he could see that she was walking me and not vice versa. After our first training session with Sal we saw an immediate change in our walks. Sal gave us great direction on how to handle various situations on walks, and now she is so much better. Walks are so much more enjoyable, and she no longer pulls the entire time. Huge improvement! After our 5 sessions we now know what we need to do to keep up her training. Sal is very knowledgeable, clearly loves what he does, and he loves dogs. I can't recommend him enough. You won't regret using Sal for dog training. Highly recommended! P.S. Say "hi" to Sal and your dog for me read more

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My husband approached Sal and asked him if he can give us a consultation. I was very hesitant at first since we had done puppy training at Petco. Well after the first 5 minutes I was super impressed and I was ready for my 2 fury babies (Ivy and Maverick) to be trained. Ivy is more chill but Maverick is so insecure and anxious. They're both a mix of cattle and German Shepherd at 1yr and 10 months they're very stubborn and won't listen. Didn't think it would be possible for anyone to train them. Maverick is scared of everything. Well after the fist session we saw a big difference in Maverick. And after the 5th session it was so life changing! They both now walk next to us, obey their commands and both are much more happier. Sal you sure made our lives less complicated. Ivy and Maverick still know that we love them very much! Thank you so much Sal. You sure got an incredible gift! read more

Sal has changed our lives! I have been working with him with my 4 year old reactive pit, Bam Bam for about 3 months. I have done both private training and board and train with him. Before Sal, Bam Bam was in a muzzle every time we left the house. And now I am confident walking her muzzle free! I am so glad that we chose Sal for our training journey. It is still a work in progress, but a huge improvement. Worth every penny, wish we would've made the commitment sooner. read more

Going into training, I was worried that my dog, Kuma, wasn't going to follow through. My partner and I had him enrolled in training when he was a puppy but he had mostly the basics down (sit, down, paw, etc). As Kuma grew up, he became more jumpy, more aggressive with food, barked whenever,more pulley during walks, and didn't listen when being told what to do. Sal equipped me with the resources and training that made me see a night and day difference with Kuma. He was patient, kind, and personable. Loved that he didn't make me feel bad while I was learning as well. Kuma has become more mellow in public spaces, listens to commands, is more confident with nail trimming and grooming (He got professionally groomed and the groomer said that he was the calmest corgi she's ever met), less reactive to sounds, and is overall so much better. I feel so much more confident about bringing Kuma out in public. It's such a major relief. Kuma has received so many compliments on how well behaved he is in public. There's still some hiccups here and there but they are easily correctable!! Couldn't have asked for a better trainer than Sal! Thank you!! read more

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My 3yo Westie, Yuki, is reactive and had zero obedience outside of the house. I've tried other trainers in the past with no progress. I spent way too much money are large training establishments and regretted it. My girl did a 2 week bootcamp with Sal and came back with huge improvements. Sal understood that she can't be trained purely on either negative or positive reinforcement, so he used a mix of both, and it works! Yuki isn't perfect, but I now have the foundation to work off of. Before, she pulled on the leash, wouldn't listen, and used to go nuts when she saw other dogs in the distance. Now, she walks by my side. She may still have reactive moments, but she can recover quickly and sit as told. She does require a pinch collar now, but I've reached a point where I'll use anything that works, and it works. It's up to me now to practice what we've learned for it to last. Sal also does pack walks which I've started to go to. It's helpful to have her exposed to other dogs and learn to ignore other dogs who may or may not also be reactive. Overall, highly recommend. read more

I concur with all the 5 star reviews here. My experience is the same. I had a 18-month-old GSD mix leash reactive rescue dog that pulls on dogs, people, skateboards, bicyclists etc. Now he doesn't pull anymore on people, skateboards, bicyclists etc. as i learnt the tools and techniques from Sal on how to be a more assertive dog dad and how to correct him to prevent him from being reactive. His reactivity towards dogs has improved quite a lot. I had 5 private sessions with Sal. After 4th private session, i was confident enough to walk my dog through local outdoor mall. I will be continuously practicing all the tools and techniques that i learnt from Sal. To those of you who are reading this, as a dog mom/dad you have to practice techniques that you learnt to have a more well-rounded pet. The more you practice, the better it is to fix your dog's behavioral issues. PRACTICE MAKES IT PERFECT... read more

We recently completed a 3wk board and train for our Frenchie puppy and 6-session private training classes for our adult Australian shepherd; both of whom were difficult to take on walks, as well as displayed reactivity and stubbornness. My boyfriend and I feel very confident with the tools and leash handling skills that Sal taught us, and are super happy that we not only can control our dogs, but can understand their behavior better in order to reward and/or discipline accordingly. Thank you Sal and your team! read more

Our 5 year old Goldendoodle and 1 year old Shih Tzu participated in the two week board and train. Before training, they would pull on the leash, bark at scooters, and react to other dogs/animals during walks. Now, our dogs walk along side us and don't pull on the leash. It has made walks significantly more enjoyable. Sal also did a thorough handoff where we learned how to properly maintain the training. As all the other reviews say, we should have done this sooner. Thanks Sal and team! read more

Zeus has been training with Sal since he was a puppy! He's now 2 and we couldn't be more appreciative of Sals hard work and dedication working with Zeus. Sal has trained and boarded Zeus for so long that Zeus is always a happy doggo with Sal. We recommend Sal to everyone we know with dogs! No matter the distance, he's our first call because we trust him so much with our zeusy boy. read more

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Our situation seemed hopeless before working with Sal. We introduced a new dog to our home and she was showing fear-aggression towards our resident dog. We were growing frustrated and losing sleep since they could not be in the same room together. Out of the 5 trainers I consulted with, only 2 were optimistic about our case; we ultimately chose Sal because he quoted us the most reasonable price and we felt that he had the patience and understanding to tackle the challenge presented. After a week with Sal, our new dog has become less reactive towards our resident dog, and her obedience has improved significantly (I've never seen a dog sit on command so quickly!) There is finally some peace in our household & our dogs can now sleep in the same room without fighting. Sal also shared his knowledge about training equipment with us, and was willing to help us locate & reserve items at a local pet supply store when they were sold out on Amazon. We had a great experience with Sal, & we recommend talking to him if you're looking to train your dog! read more

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