After three weeks of in-home board and training with Heather at OffLeash SoCal, I can confidently say that the progress our dog Xavier has made has been incredible. Prior to training, Xavier struggled with leash pulling, jumping, excessive barking, anxiety, and maintaining focus when he was excited. He could also be quite stubborn. After working with Heather, he now understands and responds to structured commands such as heel, break, heel-to-sit, heel-to-extended sit, and heel-to-down and what impressed us most was how receptive and engaged he was with her commands during the handoff session. Heather's approach is firm but kind, extremely structured, and highly intentional. She took the time to tailor the training to Xavier's personality rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Throughout the entire stay, she was also very communicative, providing daily updates through a dedicated blog, along with photos or videos and details about how much he was eating each day. That level of transparency made it easy to trust that Xavier was not only being trained, but genuinely cared for. When Xavier was returned to us, Heather conducted a formal, hands-on training session with my cousin and me to ensure we understood everything he had learned. She was patient, thorough, and happy to reiterate techniques as needed, which made us feel confident continuing the training at home. While we know ongoing reinforcement will be important especially since not everyone was present for the initial return; we feel well-equipped thanks to her guidance. Most importantly, we trusted Heather completely with Xavier and would absolutely leave him in her care again. I would strongly recommend Heather and OffLeash SoCal to anyone looking for a trainer who is professional, compassionate, and truly invested in long-term results. read more

Our one year old dog just came home from a 2 week training stint with heather. Our dog responded quickly to her calm, confident approach, and we saw real progress after the first couple days. What meant the most was how she made training feel fun, not stressful. She celebrated every small win right alongside us. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in helping your dog succeed, this is the trainer you want. We're so grateful for the positive changes heather has brought into our home. Thank you! read more

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I wanted to wait at least a week after getting Paisley (9months) back so I could really see the changes. Tanner Young did an amazing job from the start, he explained the e-collar thoroughly, and all the pupdates showed how much he truly cares. When we picked her up, he spent so much time with us, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt completely comfortable. She's still her same sweet self, just with more structure, and that's exactly what she needed. Now we can enjoy peaceful walks and gym sessions together. Thank you! read more

My big pittie just returned from his 2 week board and train sessions with Reine and I couldn't be happier with his results! Prior to his training, he struggled with jumping on people, leash pulling, anxiety and just impatience. He just couldn't sit and wait for anything. Now, I can actually take him on walks on my own. He complies with simple commands to sit, heel, down and extended down, off, and break! I can now have him inside the house because he's so much more compliant. I'm so grateful for their handwork and patience with my big Lil Love Bear. Thank you OffLeash SoCal!! read more

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I had travel plans and decided to enroll my 10-month-old GSD, Rex, in the two-week Urban Board & Train program. His trainer, Heather, provided daily updates, which were greatly appreciated, and she even gave Rex a bath before pickup today. Heather did a great job reinforcing Rex's obedience training, and it was clear he made a lot of progress in those 2 weeks. On pick up it was obvious that Rex had a rapport with Heather and that he had a positive experience with her and his time away from home. , read more

We've had the privilege of training two of our dogs with OffLeash SoCal, and both times Heather was their trainer. It's hard to fully express how grateful we are for the care, patience, and dedication she showed our pups--and us. What we didn't expect was how attached we would become to the daily updates. After five weeks, saying goodbye to those and to Heather was surprisingly bittersweet. Heather had truly become part of our "pack," and it was clear how much love and attention she poured into the dogs she works with. Heather was an absolute joy to work with--always responsive, encouraging, and thoughtful in every interaction. We like to joke that she's part dog whisperer and part therapist. While the dogs were learning, we quickly realized that we as owners had a learning curve too. Heather met every question and challenge with patience and kindness, guiding us through each step so we could support our pup once she came home. One of the moments that really stuck with us was seeing Coco's blog post on the very first day (link below). Heather has this incredible ability to describe each dog's behavior and personality in ways that feel almost human. And knowing Coco as well as we do, she captured our little girl perfectly. Reading that gave us such confidence that Coco was in the hands of someone who truly understood her. https://www.offleashsocal.com/post/coco-havanese-los-angeles-ca-in-training When Coco first started, she was a shy, shaky little girl who could easily get overwhelmed. Watching her transformation over the next two weeks was amazing. She gained confidence, learned her commands, and started to carry herself with a sense of calm and trust we hadn't seen before. She's still the same sweet, affectionate pup who wants to share kisses with everyone she meets--but now she has the confidence and freedom to explore the world without so much fear. Seeing that change in her has meant everything to us. Heather also took such wonderful care of Coco in the little details--keeping her clean, happy, and always camera-ready for the updates. When we picked her up, Coco even smelled amazing! If we ever need training again in the future, we wouldn't hesitate for a second to return to OffLeash SoCal. Heather made this experience incredibly special for our family, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who wants their dog trained with skill, compassion, and genuine love. read more

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We just completed a two-week training program with Heather for our dog Frankie, and we truly could not be happier. Leaving your dog with someone you don't know is nerve-wracking, and we were very hesitant at first. From day one, Heather made us feel completely supported, calm, and reassured that Frankie was in the absolute best hands. It was clear immediately that she didn't just train Frankie -- she genuinely loved her like her own. Heather provided incredible daily pup-dates with photos and videos, keeping us updated on Frankie's progress every step of the way. Watching Frankie grow more confident and well-trained each day was amazing. What really set Heather apart was the transition process. She took the time to show us exactly how to continue and reinforce everything Frankie learned at home, which made us feel confident and set up for long-term success. We look forward to working with Heather for years to come and truly cannot recommend her enough. If you're on the fence, don't be -- your dog will be in the best possible hands. read more

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We're so deeply grateful to Priscilla for the incredible work she's done with Simone (1year Sheepadoodle). From the very beginning, it's been clear that this is more than just training -- it's a thoughtful, caring partnership rooted in patience, consistency, and an intuitive understanding of Simone's personality. This experience has been nothing short of wonderful, and it's given us not only a better-behaved dog, but a stronger bond with her as well for our family. Thank you, Kelly and Zach read more

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We trusted OffLeash SoCal for obedience training for Tazz (Belgian Mallinois/shepherd mix), we were very "in over our heads" with this puppy. Rob was amazing, and was very up front with the challenges we were facing with Tazz (he's more than earned his name). Rob provided daily pupdates which really helped us understand the effort and consistency that goes into this level of training. We turned Tazz over as a gnarling, toothy, uncontrolled furball. Rob returned a well behaved, eager to work puppy - the transformation is HUGE! Thru this process we've learned that Tazz's reactivity is rooted in fear & anxiety; knowing this helps us set Tazz up for success knowing we need to ease him into new situations. OffLeash SoCal is giving us the tools to help Tazz fit into our family pack better than we thought possible. Knowing that we can reach out for help moving forward is wonderful. Tazz is a much more well-adjusted doggo, the difference (in just a few short weeks) is absolutely astonishing! Thank you to OffLeash SoCal and to Rob for taking such amazing care of Tazz and proving the foundation and structure for us to continue moving forward! read more

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Heather at OffLeash SoCal was so great for my Charlie! I could tell she was invested in Charlie's success and actually cared about him and loved training him. I was nervous about sending him away and I felt so guilty during the week before his pick up date. After his two weeks and seeing how much Charlie liked Heather, I knew it was a great experience for him too and I am so happy that we were matched with Heather. Charlie is a very stubborn, super energetic and loving golden retriever mix. He does not easily follow direction but Heather did a great job with him while honoring his exuberant personality. He still has work to do but he's come so far, I am optimistic about continuing the work. A great big thank you to Heather and Offleash SoCal for taking care of Charlie. Oh, and the daily updates during his two weeks kept me on the edge of my seat for the next day's news. read more

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Hello, I'm giving Rob 5 Stars for the effort he put into my sassy little tank, her name is Luna. I couldn't of asked for a better person to train my very stubborn little girl. He was so patient, continued to work with her, and gave me some tips during our turn over. This review is well overdue but I didn't forget! I would highly recommend Rob to anyone who needs help like I did with my Frenchie. He's the best! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about OffLeash SoCal and my dog's trainer, Heather Knight. The level of skill and passion about training dogs is first rate. The training my dog received from Heather was a perfect mix of technical expertise and passion for happy, healthy dogs. The daily updates, infused with humor and great detail, and photos and videos were very helpful and reassuring that my dog was not only getting great training, but also being well cared for. Heel, don't sit, to sign up for this incredible board and train program. read more

This is a situation that calls for more stars. We welcomed our new pup in August and were advised by a friend to begin training by right away which surprised me. I thought formal training began later. We did the best we could, but with two young (busy) kids, and work, it was clear more intense help would be needed. We did a bunch of research and interviewed a few boarding options, but found Offleash to be the best fit by the first call. To begin, our pup would be in someone's home and cared for as we would while learning skills in public space. So, we signed up!! Before we knew it, Wrigley was off to camp!! We were nervous, of course, but couldn't have felt more immediately at ease when Cristian and his brother met. Wrigley was not only going to be with a clearly experienced trainer, but he was going to have a younger energy around him as well. And then, within hours, we had our first update and over the next two weeks we watched Wrigley learn more each day and letting the obedience sink in. When we met up on the final day, Cristian took his time with us and reviewed everything Wrigley learned, answered all of our questions, and gave us more tips to continue our training. We truly couldn't imagine a better experience and recommend starting sooner than later. Our 5 month old pup just went on a fast track through bad puppy habits and into a well mannered family dog. Thank you!! read more

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If you are considering spending money for Off leash SoCal dog training read this first. I had both of my golden doodles trained in July and wanted to wait several months to write this review after I've had some time with the dogs. Service: 3 week board and train with good citizens certification Commands: off, heel, come to sit, place, under Why: I have 2, 1 year old golden doodle puppies who have extreme behavioral problems. Barking excessively at passing dogs, barking excessively at strangers, pulling at the leash, and other issues. Price: $5575 per dog for two dogs so $11,150 total Review: The marketing that Offleash SoCal does is false. Your dog will still need a leash after the training. Your dog will indeed accomplish the behavioral issues you are seeking to fix however there ONE CONDITION. The behavioral issues can only be fixed if the dog is wearing the simulation E collar "shock collar" and if you are controlling the remote. You cannot walk away from this training thinking you will have a 100% well trained dog because the second that E collar comes off the dog reverts immediately to its behavioral issues. I initially thought that with time and hearing the commands for five months straight ( i walk twice a day) my dogs would not need the E collar as frequently however I was wrong. I've reached out to the training manager Sheena on December 4 but have not heard a response. ECollar: The collar does not consistently make contact with the dog. As the hair grows on your pup the more difficult it is for the collar to make contact. There have been many times were I have marked the exact place the collar works consistently and other days it doesn't work at all. I charge the ecollar every night. Training: Offleash SoCal needs to do a better job training parents. They spent three weeks with the dogs and have a beautiful pup date portal (pictures) but drop them off too you and train you for 1-2 hours. There needs to be workshops to address training issues for parents. I never even received the promised follow up email with all the commands my dogs learned, I had to go off memory Overall: The only reason why they're getting three stars versus one is because my trainer was incredible (He gets 5 stars), and the pup portal is incredible. You also get lifetime retraining. $11,150 for five commands and three weeks of boarding is steep. Boarding for both of my dogs is $100 a day at BarkBark Signal Hill. For for three weeks at $100 a day that equates to $2,100 just in boarding. So essentially you're paying $9,050 for training. Not worth it and the marketing was very deceiving. Be prepared to not ever leave the house without your E-collar, leash, and voice again. It is embarrassing how many times I have to enforce the "HEEL" and "OFF" commands. Would I purchase this again, probably not. Go on TikTok and find a reputable e-collar brand and learn how to use it with your dog. The only reason why I didn't do this is because I had no idea what an E collar was. I spent hours a day working with my dogs FYI: I initially rated this business five stars because the trainer made it a requirement to rate the business either on yelp or Google when they dropped off the dog. After I wrote the review (under pressure) and they took a photo with their tablet. I deleted the review because I did not feel comfortable giving a review without forming my opinion on the service read more

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Shortly after rescuing our German Shepherd, Klaus, we knew we needed to get him into training sooner than later. We opted for the 2 week board and train program, and while it is hard having your furry friend gone, it was absolutely worth it. The daily pupdates provide amazing feedback to see your pups progress, and help pass the time to the pick up date! I would absolutely recommend Offleash SoCal to anyone that inquires about dog training. A special thanks to Jose Ayala for looking after and training our German Shepherd, Klaus. You were fantastic. read more

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We just got our pup back from Offleash SoCal and couldn't be happier with his progress and our trainer, Alex! She was kind, firm, and so knowledgeable. Louie is 2.5 yo, very stubborn and smarter than smart, but she managed to help him understand his boundaries and potential! She also helped us immensely. 5/5. Would def recommend. read more

We cannot recommend Offleash and our trainer Cristian highly enough! From the moment we started working together, it was clear that he was not only highly skilled but also patient and dedicated. We were impressed with how thorough he was in understanding both the dog's unique needs and our goals for training. What stood out most was his ability to communicate every step of the process clearly and writing very detailed blog posts with photos and videos. He took the time to explain techniques and provided practical advice that was easy to follow. Cristian was honest and transparent about expectations. He set realistic goals and was always upfront about what could be achieved and in what timeframe. At pickup Cristian outlined excellent next steps for continuing our dog's obedience training, offering actionable advice on how to keep building on the progress we've made. It's clear he genuinely cares about long-term success, and gave us a solid plan to ensure we stay on track. So far we see amazing progress which we so much appreciate! read more

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We worked with Priscilla from Off Leash to help our puppy work through his insecurities and we are so happy we did! We put him on the two week boarding and training program because he would often nip and bite, seemingly randomly, when he felt unsafe. He didn't listen to commands and although he is adorable, he was difficult! At first we were nervous working with the e collar but after the program, we can see that it doesn't hurt him but just helps him focus on the tasks at hand. Priscilla was so gentle and patient with him and sent us updates every day which really helped us cope with us missing him. He's still the same funny puppy but now is just more lovable because he's confident that he's safe and confident that he knows how to listen and communicate with us. We're so happy with the results and would recommend to anyone with a fur baby! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts Priscilla!!! She really is the best!! This family is grateful for all the hard work you put in with Nordie! read more

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Tanner was phenomenal! We sent our 5 month old Pyrenees/German Shepherd for a 2 week board and train. Given she is still a puppy, we were nervous and not quite sure what to expect. On drop off, Tanner's calm and kind demeanor immediately put us at ease. Following along with her daily pupdates was a wonderful way to see her daily progress and stay connected to the training process. It was clear over the two weeks that Tanner really got to know her and was able to continually tailor the training program to meet her specific needs. For example, she really struggled with picking up everything she found on the ground and putting it in her mouth, a habit Tanner successfully broke her of. At pick up, Tanner was very patient with us and spent a lot of time with us making sure we fully understood the commands and how to use the ecollar. Before her board and train, she could barely walk on the leash and often lagged behind, pulled or threw temper tantrums when she didn't get her way. Today, after pick up, we walked her on a crowded street in Santa Monica and she walked so politely in a heel position ignoring people and dogs walking by and listing to commands when asked. This is a night and day difference! Overall, we walked away from the whole experience wowed by Tanner's professionalism and the progress/bond he formed with our dog. We cannot recommend the program and, Tanner specifically, enough! This was the best thing we could do for our dog to give her a solid training foundation that we will continue to build upon with her. read more

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Heather was the trainer for our two dogs, Coco and Taco. She was awesome! We saw such great progress with each of their trainings! The dogs both bonded with Heather and learned so much from her in the 2 and 3 week program. We received daily updates from her and got to see pictures and videos of all their activities. They had daily active training, but also received a lot of training and attention outside of the sessions. At the end of the program, Heather came to our house and trained every family member kids included on how to interact and work with both of the pet. She was very patient with each of the children and had one on one sessions for each pet with each child. We know there are still work to do on our own with each of our pets, but it's great to know that we have Heather and the team at Offleash to help us and support us throughout their lives. read more

If you are looking for someone to train your dog, Andy is your guy! Not only is he a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, he also brings so much more to the table. On our pickup day, Andy arrived on time, and gave us an excellent first impression. It's not often, particularly these days, that we get such a good vibe from anyone. Our dog took to him instantly, too, which helped seal the deal. Andy took the time to explain everything that was going to happen in the next two weeks. He didn't mind questions, actually encouraging them to make sure everything was clear. His attention to detail was spot on. We received both written and short YouTube video updates each day detailing the day's agenda and progress. When Andy returned our dog, she was in excellent condition and had clearly bonded well with him. In the end, we went from a 60lb shelter pup, jumper, biter, wild child (B.A.B.) to a calmer, more responsive dog. We would like to say, in an effort to not be misleading, the training journey is not over. Andy has given our dog the best possible foundation, and now it's up to us to pick up where he left off. Thanks, Andy! read more

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I can't recommend Offleash enough! Cristian trained my dog in a two week board and train, and did such a great job - she is so well behaved and is really listening to me for the first time. He and the offleash team were very communicative before the board and train, so I knew exactly what to expect. The blog posts everyday while she was gone were super detailed and showed all of the progress she was making everyday. They trained in a bunch of different settings so she is ready to go on all sorts of outings with me now. When I picked her up, Cristian taught me everything I'd need to know to keep Stevie's training going. She is like a new dog! She has learned so much - she easily performs all the commands she learned (heel, sit, down, etc), she heels when we walk and doesn't wander, stays calm when I am working around the house and when greeting people, and seems more confident and independent. I recommend Cristian and offleash without reservation and am so glad we did this training program! read more

Worth every penny! We saw a total day and night difference from when we dropped our dog off to when we brought her home. The only thing I regret is not doing this sooner. Scott was wonderful. You could really tell that our dog liked Scott too, which really made me happy as I was nervous our dog would respect out of fear, but I can see that our dog truly respected Scott and developed a positive relationship over the 2 weeks of board and train. When our dog was at training it was when it rained ALOT in CA. I was nervous that it would impact the results, but it did not. Scott spent probably 2 hours with us at Home Depot (because of the rain) at pick up and it was so insightful! Walking our dog now is so much more relaxing. She listens to us when we say commands like sit, load up, place, heel etc. The blog was also so fun to check each night and helpful to always have as a resource! read more

JV did an amazing job! My wife and I are extremely happy and satisfied with how our beloved wolf came back! We appreciate the daily pupdates by JV. The pupdates provided us peace of mind. Everything about this experience for our beloved pet has been great! JV went above and beyond and cared for our German Sheppard as if he was part of his family, we are forever grateful! read more

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Iggy had her second stay with Megan and had another great experience. Iggy loves Megan, and I can tell Megan loves Iggy. My gorgeous puppy has learned more advanced commands while maintaining her goofy and loving personality. Megan is my go-to person for my fur baby's future boarding and training needs. read more

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I'm thrilled to recommend OffLeash SoCal, specifically Mike, and the trainer we had, Scott. We lost our home in the Malibu fires, and our dog Garth was not adjusting well to apartment living. Too much barking; everytime someone walked by; too much pulling on walks, and peeing/pooping in the apartment on a daily basis. Our neighbors complained to our landlord, understandably so. Scott had Garth for one week. He said daily updates/videos. My son said "who is that dog" because he was behaving so well; sitting on a bench and not reacting to what was going on around him. They crate trained him while he was there; and we bought a large crate, and no more peeing/pooping in the house. He's SO much better. He listens, heels, sits, and is so much more improved. It's like having a whole new and improved dog. They were wonderful to work with; spent hours with me when they returned Garth, patiently explaining everything to me. I am so happy to recommend this company. read more

This was a great experience. We worked with JV who was able to address the concerns we had with our very smart pup such as Leash pulling, greet and food manners, and socializing with other pups and kids and more. We received daily updates regarding our pups progress and new adventures. So glad to have her home now, she is doing great. read more

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Amazing experience with OffLeash SoCal. Wendy did an awesome job, our pup enjoyed his two week experience and came back with exceptional behavior! read more

We enrolled in the weekly 1 hour training sessions- I think it was 8 sessions? It was $1200. Our 1 year old German Shepherd was difficult to control on a leash and jumping on people- those were the main items we were looking to get guidance on. I learned so much from Megan and I'm glad that we did the program. Of course if you want to see results you need to put in the time, and some of the methods require a lot of time and attention that is challenging for us since we both work and there are also 2 kids at home so the consistency is not always there. But if we had put the time and energy necessary into the program I think we would see even better results. As it stands, our dog is doing much better on the leash. We have used all the tools to accomplish this- slip lead, e-collar and the prong collar- but I feel she is figuring out. This training program is e-collar dependent so you need to feel comfortable using that. You get out what you put in so be prepared to do the work and I think you will be happy with this program. read more

Our Dog Tazz finished a three week program. From land shark to proper gentleman, Tazz thrived under Rob's training. Daily blog was awesome. would recommend 100% read more

Our Bull Terrier, Remy, just returned from his two week board and train with Amanda and WOW, what a difference it has made! We were initially on the fence whether or not we should go with Off Leash So Cal, but after months of seeing no results from the training we were giving him at home, we knew we needed help. Remy knew a few commands but wouldn't always follow through and lacked manners out in public. He would pull on his leash and was overly excited when meeting new people and other dogs. In an attempt to not reward his behavior by allowing him to say hello, his over excitement would turn into frustration which made him continuously growl/bark at others. Although Remy is very friendly, this behavior would scare others and we quickly became the neighbors who couldn't control their dog. It was a really difficult decision to send our pup away for two weeks, especially to someone we have never met before, but as soon as we met Amanda, we could feel that she really cares and understands the needs of the dogs she works with. In just two weeks, Amanda was able to teach Remy manners and commands that we never thought would be possible. She provided daily "pupdates" that put us at ease, and it was such a relief to see how much fun Remy was having at her home! We were actually worried he wouldn't want to come back. We don't expect Remy to be perfect in such a short amount of time, but Amanda gave us the tools, knowledge, and the head start we needed to be able to continue his training at home. Thank you so much, Amanda!! We are so grateful for what you have done for us and our boy, Remy! read more

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My wife and I had an incredible experience with Megan our trainer for our good boy Frodo. We just had a baby and needed Frodo to be a little better about knowing his boundaries and who was in charge. The 2-week training was perfect for us as he learned an incredible amount that is going to allow us to be much more effective in knowing how to successfully get what we need from him without us being frustrated and him not knowing how to do what we ask for. Overall thrilled with the results! read more

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George's and my trainer was Heather and she was super communicative and helpful for George and I. I can't wait to continue the progress he has made while in her care. Heather answered my late night anxious email when I had been worried about fireworks and never made me feel like George nor I were burdening her. Most importantly she was extremely kind to George and I. I have tried a lot of different methods of trying to get George trained. I found that Heather's style of training was stern and forceful so George could learn he's not the one in charge but also she was very understanding and sweet to George as well. The daily blogs really made my heart happy. Big dogs can be so misunderstood and it was nice to see that Heather not only was helping George to grow, but could see past George's bad behaviors and see my sweet silly boy as well. I feel like it's evident that Heather really loves what she does and is very much so an animal lover! Your baby is in good hands with Heather. read more

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Megan was the perfect trainer for Kobe. Keeping up with the day to day blog post made us feel extremely comfortable with our pup being away. Being such a young pup and learning so much in such a short amount of time has been mind blowing. Thank you read more

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Kiki spent 3 weeks with Heather Knight and she came home a well behaved girl. I can walk her without pulling. she learned to stop jumping and take treats gently. I'm so pleased. I highly recommend Heather! Miracle worker! Thanks So Cal! read more

A friend recommended SoCal Off Leash to me after the success she had with her dog. I highly recommend SOCal and Megan. She was great! My main concern was having Reggie feeling confident on the leash and coming when called. Megan trained our 3 year old dachshund for one week. She set-up a blog for us so we could get daily pup dates videos and information on how the training was going. I could see an improvement every day. Reggie also seemed very happy and at ease with Meagan. Now the hard part is for us to continue the training he received from Megan. Megan work with me for about two hours going over the proper commands. Thanks you Megan and SoCal! read more

My husband & I did a ton of research looking into trainers in Southern California when we brought our puppy home & thank goodness we came across Off-Leash SoCal. We filled out the questionnaire & met with our trainer, Scott, for the drop-off. Scott was so patient in answering all of our questions and getting to know Harper. We 100% trusted him & the drop off was easy knowing she was in good hands! Harper, our 6 month old golden retriever, did the 2 week board & train with Scott. When we dropped her off, she barely knew any commands, would not listen, had terrible leash manners/ house manners/ car manners, you name it. We didn't know where to start! Scott kept us up-to-date with the blog posts daily, detailing exactly what they did each day & how she performed. He detailed when she excelled & when she struggled. It wasn't just fluff! The videos & photos made the two weeks apart from our new puppy worth it. We saw as she started to learn the ropes! & at pick-up, I swear it was a new dog. Harper was well-behaved, on & off-leash, & not only performed all of her commands, but relaxed with us in between. Before we dropped her off, she'd be trying to run away at the first chance. Then Scott showed us exactly how to put on her collar & walk her through each command she had learned. The 2 weeks she spent with Scott were an incredible change, not just in her ability to perform commands & walk on and off leash, but in her entire demeanor & desire to listen. Scott communicated throughout the 2 weeks with any questions we had & we are so appreciative of him and everything he did. I would recommend OffLeash SoCal (especially Scott!) to anyone looking into training like we were when we were furiously googling. No need to continue the research, this is your place. 10/10, 6 stars out of 5, she's a brand new dog and we're so thankful. We have the baseline needed to continue her training & make her the best dog she can be. Thank you again Scott! read more

We completed our 4 week obedience training with Mike and were extremely happy with our hour long weekly sessions. We noticed a huge difference in Bear instantly after his first lesson! Bear is a 1 year old chocolate lab that pulled the leash on walks, jumped on visitors and did not listen to commands when he saw another pup. He has evolved into such a good obedient boy! Mike was on time, professional and extremely helpful with ideas and tips which helped us stay focused on Bears training during the week. We have recommended Off Leash SoCal to friends and family already! Thank you for all your help! It has been a miracle and now we can walk in public with our kids and Bear without the stress of getting pulled down the street! Bear learned come, place, down, heel and how to walk off leash. We are extremely grateful for Mike and Off Leash SoCal team! -Erika read more

OffLeash SoCal - Bear - Pet Training Near Me - Santa Monica, California

My puppy, Zara, (7 months old) went to two week board & train with Megan! We love our experience. Our puppy didn't have any prior knowledge of obedience but came back very reliable on her new commands! In addition, we did refresher training with my other dog. Enzo, to focus of double heel together. Highly recommend. read more

OffLeash SoCal - Pet Training Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I wish we had more stars to give to the OffLeash SoCal program and Amanda specifically. She transformed our 7 year old barking, nervous, marking, counter surfing, door escaping dachshund into an obedient angel who walks with no leash around the neighborhood and attracts the attention of the neighbors for his amazing manners. What the promise on the website is exactly what you get, and then some. I cant wait to have his sister trained next year. We cannot thank you enough, Amanda, Michael, Yelena and all the team at OffLeash SoCal! read more