Yo and her team was great for boarding and training our 7 month old puppy Labradoodle. He recieved…read morevaluable socialization and training. We were given updates throughout the week and an hour long hands-on demonstration of all he learned at the end. We were also given detailed notes to continue training at home. You can tell the team there really cares for all their student dogs. Thank you Canine Learning Academy!

I have been going to canine learning academy since October of 2023 with my mini goldendoodle…read moreTimber. We are a strong advocate of positive reinforcement training. Your puppy or dog will grow and learn so many skills and be well mannered. With all the guidance and training I have the dream dog that I can take anywhere with me. Timber has learned so much through the puppy program, all day school, grad prep school, puppy and manner classes, canine good citizen, agility and so much more. This community is one of a kind. My dog and I have made so many strong friendships and have created so many memories that I hold close to my heart. I have been going to canine learning academy since October of 2022 with my mini goldendoodle Timber. We are a strong advocate of positive reinforcement training. Your puppy or dog will grow and learn so many skills and be well mannered. With all the guidance and training I have the dream dog that I can take anywhere with me. Timber has learned so much through the puppy program, all day school, grad prep school, puppy and manner classes, canine good citizen, agility and so much more. This community is one of a kind. My dog and I have made so many strong friendships and have created so many memories that I hold close to my heart.

I 1000% recommend OC canine coaching. My Chihuahua/Xolo 1-year old, Patty Lupe, is a rescue, a…read moreformer street dog from Tijuana, and I was worried she would never be able to just enjoy walks. She would bark at everyone and everything, and was just SO anxious and nervous (understandably) in public. Other trainers we looked into wanted to use shock collars and other more aggressive forms of discipline on her, but I knew Patty didn't need more trauma to help her calm down. Bryndon, on the other hand, was patient, kind, and used treats and other strategies to help Patty gradually feel comfortable on walks. When he got her to go into a dog park - WITH NO LEASH - I was literally speechless (in a good way!). I never thought that would be an option for Patty, but here she was going up to other dogs and walking around without growling, barking, or lunging at them. After 4-5 weeks of training, I'm now able to take Patty to a dog park on my own, off leash, and she actually PLAYS with other dogs all on her own! I literally teared up the first time I saw her running and playing with other dogs; this was something I never thought would happen because so many other people and trainers told me that Patty would probably always be aggressive and scared. Now, she loves dog parks and I'm planning on enrolling her in agility classes in the future - just like Bryndon said would be a possibility one day. I cannot praise him enough. Trust him with your dog because he will take help them through patience, kind words, and care, and not through fear, pain, or aggression, which our dogs don't deserve.

I adopted Maya, a young Belgian Malinois mix, a few months ago. She came from an extremely abusive…read moresituation and had pretty severe behavioral and reactivity issues that needed to be addressed. I searched around extensively and contacted a few different trainers and specialists, but remained skeptical (worried about finding someone good enough to handle Maya). However, I finally managed to come across Bryndon who seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Within minutes of the first introductory session, I could tell Bryndon knew exactly what he was doing and gave me the confidence that I had made the right choice. He experienced first-hand what Maya's reactivity was like, and yet by the end of the first introductory session, he already managed to showcase how we could help her improve. I knew that her issues were bad enough that it would take a very long time for her to get better, but to my surprise she showed massive improvements literally within the first few sessions. Most importantly, he showed and taught me what I needed to do to help guide her along, which was my biggest worry. We've both learned a lot (and got to learn a lot of tricks along the way lol). I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have chosen him as Maya's trainer. He listens to your needs and concerns and actually addresses them, is extremely well informed, and gives you and your dog the confidence they need to be better. He has a good mentality towards training dogs and utilizes positive reinforcement to help correct the source of issues rather than training that only serves to suppress and hide the bad behaviors/triggers. I don't say this lightly, but I cannot recommend Bryndon enough! If you are someone like me who was both highly skeptical and unsure, try meeting him for an intro, he is very approachable and friendly, and is genuinely honest enough to tell you if he's the right fit or not. Thank you Bryndon!!!

I chose Mike/K9 Mentor because he had a Great Pyrenees (named Dakota) like my dog Maximus. So I…read morefigured he would do best or better than others knowing the breed. In short: Best investment ever for my dog. Mike arrived at 8am. We had a 50-55 minute learning session on DOGs from their culture, through the do's & don'ts, then we brought Maximus in and slowly applied the training methods. What Mike taught us, and what he did with Maximus, is absolutely fabulous. Maximus is more calm & less "high-strung", listens better, responds to me better, seems happier than before K9 Mentor training. PLUS, his aggressiveness has seemed to diminish greatly since the training session. Mike's training is simple, straight-forward, easy to learn (& eventually master) methods. I am completely satisfied with Mike/K9 Mentor Dog Training and would highly recommend him, especially with large dogs. Happy Dog Training & Fight On!

Thanks to Marti for being a great evaluator for both Canine Good Citizen and Trick dog. This…read morehandler was a bit nervous as there was a lot of distractions. Marti just asked us to start doing things instead of reading it off of the list and my nerves subsided. We passed! Yay! This young boy even exceeded my expectations! Much thanks to Marti for our sweet scarf and ribbon too! Love it! Highly recommend!

Meatball started training with Amie when she was just 4 weeks old and the progress has been…read moreincredible. From the very beginning, Amie has been so patient, flexible with my schedule, and genuinely caring about Meatball's growth and overall wellness. We began with standard baseline training which gave us such a strong foundation. Those basics made it so much easier when I decided to move on to more advanced skills. One of the biggest things I have appreciated is that Amie did not just train Meatball, she also trained me. She taught me how to communicate better, be consistent, and really build a strong bond with my dog. Another amazing part of working with Amie is the community she has built. After private lessons, we have had the opportunity to join group classes and pack walks which will be so great for Meatball's socialization. She also goes above and beyond by offering support outside of in-person lessons. Whenever I have questions, she is always responsive via text and often sends helpful how-to videos, tips, and tricks that make a big difference in our progress. I truly cannot imagine what our training journey would have been like without Amie. She has made such a positive impact on both me and Meatball and I am so grateful for her dedication and support. I am going to miss our one on ones!!!

Amie has an amazing understanding of dog psychology. She will assist you in becoming familiar with…read moreyour dog's stressors, behaviors and physical/mental needs. While my guy is well socialized and intelligent, he is much more confident and happy thanks to her. We look forward to continuing our learning journey with her. Update: We recently completed a 5 week course with Amie for E-collar training. And before you judge, understand I was just like you. I had negative, judgemental thoughts about ecollars and looked down upon people who used them. I felt it was negative reinforcement, similar to physical punishement. I wanted my guy and I to have more freedom in our exploring, so I signed him up anyway, because I knew I could trust Amie. I had extreme anxiety about using the ecollar. I was scared I was going to irreversibly damage my dog's trust in me and injure him. After signing up and feeling apprehension I reached out to Amie who assured me, settings are low, we do things slowly and incorporate the collar similarly to verbal commands and/or leash pressure. She told me I wasn't alone in my thoughts and that she felt the same concerns when she started. Throughout the 5 weeks my relationship with my guy changed. He was following me without the stim, verbal commands or leash pressure. He checked in more frequently, came back on his own and was FREE. It is an absolutely freeing feeling allowing him to roam at a safe distance, knowing his recall is more secure and our trust in each other is greater. I CANNOT recommend Amie enough for you and your dog's needs!

Brandi is AMAZING! We got our pup from a rescue he was not able to go on a walk without panicking…read moreout of control and hard to handle. We were referred to The Hounds Grounds and after a few sessions, you could really see him change, we purchased a package and just finished today. He is a completely different dog. We can walk him with confidence and actually enjoy it. He even learned a few extra tricks as well. You can really tell that Brandi gets dogs and loves what she does. 10/10 recommend her!

Brandi is great! Very helpful and provides clear and concise information. My dog has reactivity…read moreproblems as a rescue, and I left a group session feeling more confident about how to work with him. Looking forward to more sessions in the future! Thank you!

We can't say enough good things about Nick. We were in a really stressful situation after another…read moreboarder let us down with our recently rescued Malusky mix, and Nick stepped in and completely saved the day by taking him for a two-week board-and-train program. The difference in our dog when we came back was incredible. Before, he struggled a lot with listening and behavior, but after working with Nick he was calmer, more responsive, and so much easier to manage. What really stood out was that Nick didn't just train our dog - he also taught us how to continue the training at home, which made a huge difference in building consistency and confidence as owners. We're so grateful for the care, patience, and skill Nick brought to the whole training experience!

Nick is the best dog walker I have ever had! He's been walking my 2 labs for 2 yrs now! My dogs…read morelove him! He helps me take them to the dog park, dog beach, vet visits & grooming visits. He trains dogs too! My dogs used to pull hard on the leash 2 yrs ago & are much calmer now! I highly recommend Nick for dog walking, dog training, help with taking dogs to the vet & dog grooming or any other help you need assistance with your dogs!

The amount of love and care that Matt has for the pups & his clients really shows. He is an amazing…read moretrainer and very easy to talk to about all the concerns you have with training and behaviors. He is patient and detailed oriented. I had my dog Banks do a two week board and train and I'm so happy I did!! He sent me updates and worked through all the things I was looking for. Training is also about learning your dog, not just your dog learning things. I truly felt both me and my pup, Banks grew through this experience. Matt has shown continuous support and has been super responsive even after our board & train & follow up sessions were over. After the board and train was done, Banks came back much more calm and a better listener, among other behaviors we were working on. I can't recommend Matt enough! If you are hesitant to put your dog or $ in training, I would highly encourage you to go with Matt. He makes the whole process so worth it! I continue to board Banks with Matt when I go out of town because I trust he is going to get all the attention and care he needs and is in a good place!

I have recommended Matthew to just about every dog owner I know! He understands dogs to different…read moredegree than other trainers. I'm a first time pet owner I saw obedience in my dog that I hadn't seen before within minutes of Matthew interacting with him. If you want your dog to respect you, your belongings & get along with other animals & people call him!! He teaches not only your pet but you as their owner how to respect one another. Matthew taught me how to be the best owner I can be. & my Toni shaped up to be quite the gentleman

I've had the opportunity to work under Brandon as he lets me tag along and shadow him on many of…read morehis sessions. Its been about 8/9 months now, and I can't even tell you the amount of knowledge he's passed on to me. Till this day, im still learning and I don't plan to stop any time soon. When ever I have the smallest question he is quick to help me. He is really attentive to clients and their goals as well to the dogs. He's great at explaining things so it's super easy to understand. As I grow as a student trainer I hope to get to keep expanding my knowledge with his help. For some reason, yelp didn't let me upload a mini video of one of the many session I got to shadow Brandon on. But the picture that I posted is of a super reactive dog, the video I wanted to upload showed the dog freaking out when we first arrived. This was only 30 mins later and the dog was laying down relaxed right in front of us. Thanks Brandon for letting me be a part of so many of your sessions.

I have tried a few O.C dog trainers over the last year. I had overly aggressive dogs and had little…read morehelp with the trainers as my dogs would reverted back to their old bad behavior...till I met Brandon at Balancing Breeds. Brandon is very good at his job, a natural, he help me to understand so much of what I needed to do and has changed my dogs for the better. I have amazing dogs now that are balanced. I would recommend Brandon at Balancing Breeds for any Dog Training. Thank You Brandon!