Rather than tell you how exceptional and effective Bethany and her staff are, I will share with you my story about my German Shepherd Dog, Hans. I've had Hans since he was an 8 week old pup. In the beginning, everything went really well. He was on a schedule for potty, feeding times and training. Fast forward 6 months; I received a job offer and begin to work full time. During this time I was not able to do as much training and socialization for Hans as I would have liked. Days turned into months, and I noticed that Hans started to display aggressive behavior. Unfortunately, I let this behavior continue to the point where I was unable to control Hans during walks and around visitors. I began to fear for the safety of others.  Step in, Bethany from PhDogs. I began my search for dog trainers in the area via Google, Facebook, Instagram and Yelp. I made sure to go the extra mile during my research to ensure that I chose the best trainer for Hans. After all, Hans is a part of my family and I wanted to make sure he got the best care. After looking through a dozen or so trainers and reading through reviews, I decided to give Bethany a call. My wife and I liked what we heard and decided to follow through with Bethany. We explained to Bethany what we observed of Hans. After Bethany's in-person evaluation, we decided the best course for Hans was the 6 week program. During this time, Bethany updated me on Hans' progress via text. She did a great job making sure I was always in the loop with his progress. We were also able to visit Hans during his stay, which really helped me when I missed him during his time away. After the 5th week, my wife and I brought in our other fur kid, Kenji, a Shiba Inu. Mind you, Kenji and Hans did not get along. They were constantly barking and lunging at each other. We talked to Bethany about our complicated situation about bringing Hans to our home (Hans was living with my parents at the time). We discussed how we wanted both our dogs to go on walks together without getting into scuffles.  Hans was with PhDogs for a total of 6 weeks with Kenji arriving during Hans' last week of training. Our goal was to have them get along, since they would both ultimately end up living together at our house. To be honest, my wife and I were skeptical. At the end of the sixth week we arrived at Bethany's place and she educated us on how to handle Hans during walks and in the home setting. After a 30 minute lesson, she brought out both Hans and Kenji, TOGETHER. Let me say that again: Walking out together. My wife and I were in complete shock. Mind you, the last time we saw them together, they were lunging at each other. We then took them on a walk, Hans responding to my lead on the leash, staying by my side, with Kenji right there with him. Hans didn't pull or lunge at other dogs, even when they barked at him. He didn't bark at the wind or the birds flying around. He was able to match my pace and he sat whenever I stopped. I was in complete shock and extremely happy with the results. Hans and Kenji have now been living with us for about a month. We are able to take them on walks and runs together with no quarrels or scuffles. We are able to introduce Hans to our family, who haven't seen him in years because of the aggression issues he has had. We got our puppies back and couldn't be happier with the results of Bethany's work. You can be assured that Bethany will care for your dog as if it's her own. If you want results, bring your fur kid to Bethany! Her demeanor, methods of training and leadership will make you feel confident in her work and will in turn, make you a better leader for your furry family. read more

Really good dog training my wife and I take our dog pancake there for training and for boarding. They are so customer service oriented they'll even come to your home to train the dog in his own environment. Britney is super knowledgeable and their facility is top-notch you have to ask him about the variety of services that they have because it's not just training. read more

Had one session and it went well then we discussed a plan of continued sessions to train my service dog prospect. I contacted her to confirm the next lesson the day before, she asked I drop my dog off for training a couple weeks later for her to work on some stuff with my dog as she was on light duty after her pregnancy...which was fine with me. Never heard back from her when I asked when to take my dog over for the day. Communication was very limited. After doing so much research to find a trainer who fit my dogs needs and mine that was able to do the foundation work my dog needed and advanced training I'd need later as my dog progressed with her training to become my service dog. Thankfully a few weeks later after never hearing back about taking my dog over to her I was able to find another dog trainer who specializes in service dogs. I just wish she could've said she wasn't interested or able to take me on as a client so my dog and I didn't miss a month of lessons waiting on her to respond. read more

I honestly cannot recommend Bethany from Phdogs enough. She was a life saver during the filming of my show on Animal Planet. During that time she cared for, worked with, and provided metabolic conditioning for all my dogs. Since all three of my dogs are high energy working dogs, this was a must for me. Not only did she maintain their physical fitness, she significantly improved all three of them. My young male also was fearful of new dogs when I dropped him off, but when he came home, his confidence had skyrocketed and is excellent with every dog he meets now. I couldn't have been happier! During the filming of Rescue Dog to Super Dog we needed another dog trainer to help us with one of the dogs on the show. She was my number one go-to, she not only worked with the service dog when I was busy filming, but she also provided private lessons for the individual who had the service dog. She was the "behind the scenes trainer" who helped make the show possible. I honestly don't know what I would have done without her help. If you want to put yourself and your dog on the fast track, look no farther than Bethany and Phdogs! Thank you, Bethany! I'm genuinely thankful for all your help and all that you do! read more

I can't say enough good things about them. I brought my 9 month old goldendoodle there on last minute notice for daycare and they were able to take her. From the moment my Maddie walked in I could tell she was comfortable she never even looked back when they were walking her in and she always looks back. I left her there for about 7 hours and when she came home was so happy and exhausted from playing all day that she fell asleep at 8 all night. She was dirty from playing when she came home but I would rather her be dirty and happy then clean and traumatized. It was a great experience I will be going back. read more

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I have an Australian cattle dog, her name is Pepper. I sent Pepper to PhDogs with fear aggression issues. She couldn't be around other dogs without trying to attack, or other people for that matter. Pepper was on the verge of having to be relocated when I finally found PhDogs. I love my dog with all i have, but this was our last hope. We have two other dogs in our home, both being about a quarter of the size of pepper. Whom she had gotten into many fights with to the point of having to separate them. Pepper was put into the doggy bootcamp program for I believe 6 weeks. Bethany kept in contact with me through the whole process. With Multiple updates and messages about peppers progress throughout her training, and a few visits to see my little love! On the day that pepper was ready to come home we were told to bring our other two dogs to see how they do with her, and it didn't go as planned all because of my other two dogs, not pepper. So Bethany actually kept our other two dogs for two days with pepper to work on it for us. Then pepper got to come home with her sisters. We brought her home a new dog. We can take her places without stress, she got to meet the rest of our family that she hadn't seen since she was a puppy, she is a happy dog. I never thought I'd get the chance to see pepper in a happy, comfortable state of mind, but thanks to PhDogs i finally get my happy girl back. I am so thankful for all that they have done for Pepper and I. Even after her training during pack walks, and if I have any questions I know I can ask anytime. We are the best duo. We are so thankful. read more

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Bethany & co were recommended to us by a rescue and let me tell you that they exceeded all of our expectations. We left our cattle dog with them for the board and train to work on aggression issues--not only have they done a great job with Pablo, but they've also been so great & patient with us, making sure to give us the tools + confidence we needed before taking him home. Pablo loves every member of the staff, which also says a lot about the team. They go above and beyond for their clients and we couldn't be more pleased. read more

Rescued my boy Rex a month ago and wanted to get him some training. Called Bethany and started training right away. Private in home training with her has been great. Rex will also be doing boarding/training with PhDogs as well. Highly recommended!!!! read more

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Bethany of PHDogs is amazing! She helped us so much with our aggressive, anxiety-ridden, canine compulsive disorder-suffering German Shepherd. She worked so hard to train him (and us!) to vastly improve his aggression issues, on and off leash behavior, and the triggers related to his anxiety. You can instantly tell how much Bethany loves dogs. And you'll be so impressed by her knowledge, patience, professionalism, and kindness. Our German Shepherd absolutely loves her, and you and your dog(s) will too. read more

Bethany is great, pretty much that sums it up. She's very passionate about what she does, and loves animals. Did a two week boarding program, and currently going to puppy training classes. Love it and best of all my dog loves it. Win win. Highly recommend her. read more

Great dog trainer! I have a dog aggressive German shepherd, and Bethany worked wonders with socialization, and on leash/off leash training, where a couple of other trainers failed. He also had anxiety issues which she brought under control. She's knowledgeable, helpful, accessible, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog trainer. read more

If you're looking to get your best friend started down the right path of being a canine good citizen or brush up on the basics This is the place to go. Bethany is a pleasure to work with. She explains in clear detail all training techniques used to better help you train your dog at home. Her love of dogs is shown in her work. So do yourself and your dog a favor and call PhDogs. read more

I have to give a massive shout out to PhDogs! I was in need of last minute boarding (on Thanksgiving Day at that!) and stumbled across their listing on Yelp as a 3rd choice, but now my 1st for sure! Bethany and team took excellent care of my Ella and Hermione. They were so pooped when we got home they slept the rest of the evening lol! Thanks PhDogs! read more

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Bethany and Jean Luc are the best!!! They are professional and know what's they are doing with all kinds of dogs. I'm here for my ring sport. Every time I come for session, I can feel my dog is getting better than last time. Bethany always points out my problem and give right opinion to correct the behavior. She explains all my questions until I totally understand it. It's not just dogs can learn but the handlers. I've learned a lot of stuffs since I came here. Jean Luc does amazing decoy work too. You can't find a lot of experienced decoys in CA, but he is one of them. They are really good dog trainers. If you have any problems about dogs, just go for them. I would totally recommend them!!! read more

I highly recommend Bethany to every dog owner I know. She is phenomenal with a large array of behavioral issues. She is patient in teaching and correcting the behaviors as well as teaching the owner the correct way to work with there dogs at home so the training can be full circle. She is a true animal lover! You won't regret hiring her! read more

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Let me start by saying Bethany is great. Training dogs is Bethany passion. Her great love for dogs shows in her work. It's obvious why she is one of the top dog trainers in the Riverside area. Combining impressive dog training credentials, and excellent commincation skills with both people and dogs, Bethany will gently motivate your dog to deliver improvement in their behavior that you will see has a lasting effect. The best program to do is the K9 camp you won't regret it worth every penny. read more

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Hi everyone. If anyone is looking for for great dog trainer I found one of the best dog training places in Riverside. PhDogs. These trainers are off the hook!!! I had to take my 8th month old German Shepard because he was giving me the blues. The program that Bethany had suggested was a 4 week intense obedience training course. They trained my big boy so well that I couldn't believe this was the same dog. I went to my first session little over a week and couldn't believe how well my Jesse James was doing. They let you have hands on training with your dog because you have to know what to say and do after you get home. I was in tears after my first lesson. My second session was even better than I could ever believe or expect. These people know what they are doing!!! I saw a video of Jesse James dad being trained and I didn't know who the trainers were and I found out later this is the same trainers!!! WOW!!! Jesse James dad is in a whole lot of competitions all over the place and my understanding is that he's placing pretty high. I certainly can see why. PhDogs you people are the greatest and by far the best that I have had the pleasure of doing business with. Oh by my 3rd session Jesse James did so well that they felt that he didn't need the 4th week. Who does that?!! I had committed to 4 weeks and was ready to pay for it and they said he didn't need it. WHAT!! Just about everyone is out there trying to make as much money as they can make. These people are not like that. They are all about getting your fur baby the best training as possible. They trained my fur baby as well that I want to let the world know about them. Bravo PhDogs Bravo!! Their telephone number is (714) 694-3627. Please call them if you need help. Don't give your fur babies away or take them to the pound. There is professional help out there called PhDogs. Oh by the way if anything comes up after your lessons are over I do believe that you can get a couple of more sessions free. I am truly besides myself with the great progress my Jesse James made. read more

Bethany with PHDogs is amazing! She helped me train my puppy and she showed me some tips and tricks that I still use at home today. She is amazing with dogs and her attitude shows how passionate she is about her work. I would recommend her to everyone!! read more

We love PhDogs! We have enjoyed each and every interaction with Bethany and Jean Luc. They are always professional and have great communication skills. I bring all 3 of my dogs to PhDogs anytime I need them to get some extra energy out at daycare while I'm at work, or board them for several days at a time while I am out of town. I have 2 German Shepherds and 1 Australian Shepherd. The dogs know where we are when we pull up, and I can hardly get to the door to let them out because they are so excited to play at PhDogs. The boys have a great time and always come home happy after playing with other dog friends! read more

I'm surprised this place got so many good reviews.Lots of great reviews for a bunch of crooks. I had an appointment that I wanted over a month to get and the morning of my son's s hook has an emergency and I needed to pick him up so at that point I let the staff or receptionist or whatever know that I was sorry but there's no way I could make it on time.. They ask that you come early...so then they tell me Bethany refuses to reschedule me because I'm a last minute cancelation and my 75$ evaluation fee which was paid over a month ago was gonna be kept.. so in other words go f myself. .. They treated me like I was intentionally trying to be late. So I then apologized that my child's safety was more important at the time not to mention I live 1hr away also but that doesn't matter. Anyways I'm now looking for a new place. I'll probably go to AZ. The evaluation is twice the price but at least I know it's gonna get done and if an emergency arises I'm sure they will understand and reschedule... read more

Would strongly recommend to anyone who's needing a pup to be better behaved. We took our two medium size dogs here for a week to work on basic obedience training and saw immediate improvements from the moment we picked them up. On our first walk with our two dogs back at home we had multiple people who were walking their dogs compliment ours on how well behaved they were. Again would recommend to anyone looking for an effective dog training program. read more

I have never left a Yelp review before, but had to do it because PhDogs is so great. We rescued a puppy this summer who needed lots of help with separation anxiety and basic training. We took him to the month-long board and train program and noticed remarkable improvements in his behavior and training. On the first day of training, we were nervous to leave him, but Bethany sat on the ground with Goyo until he was comfortable, and sent us pictures throughout the day to show us that he was doing great. Every morning after he would jump in his carrier, eager to go to school as quickly as possible. We continue to take Goyo at least once a week for daycare so he can continue getting exercise and social interaction. Bethany is amazing with all dogs, and Kat and Marissa are both great and loving with our little guy too. The whole team is experienced, kind, and professional. If you are considering enrolling your pet in a training program, I cannot recommend PhDogs enough! read more

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After just one visit with Bethany from PHDogs my behavorially challenged pup was acting like a new dog. I am so glad and thankful that I contacted PHDogs, my dog can now function as a part of our family. I plan on taking advantages of the many services they offer and would highly recommend PHDogs to any dog owner looking for relief or even just help with training. read more

AWESOME WITH AWESOME SAUCE!!!!!!!!! I have been a client with Bethany for nearly three years and simply put, she is one of the BEST in the business. I use to consider myself a decent dog trainer. A person that knew a little about dog training which made me a good pet owner. I ventured into ring sport and discovered I knew nothing, lol. With the help of Bethany and friends, I have grown and so have my dogs. I have four amazing American Bulldogs and Bethany has assisted in solving all their minor issues which has made me a better pet trainer. Bethany is open minded, communicates well with both people and the dogs. I could go on and on about how good she is at what she does. Always a pleasure to work with and I plan on doing so for many years to come. read more

Bethany and Jean Luc are experts at what they do. My dog stayed with them in their boarding program. She took excellent care of my dog and got her weight down and made sure that certain milestones were hit. HIGHLY RECOMMEND A+++++ read more

Thank goodness for people like Bethany and Jean Luc and all their staff! They literally saved our family from having to give up our rescue pup Frida. She was aggressive towards strangers, children and pretty much any person at our front door. Before her board and train with PhDogs, she was charging the front door, growling barking and yes... BITING! She had at least 6-7 attempted bites and I'm sure you're thinking we're clueless dog parents... not at all. We were practicing leadership, obedience and exercise. Before her training she was actually a well behaved dog most of the time, but that small rest of the time she was a scared fearful pup that wasn't getting what she needed from us. Enter PhDogs. After 5 weeks in their care, she has overcome and learned so much! She is now able to walk in crowded places with kids, strangers, strollers etc. She is able to have strangers come to the front door and even walk in and sit on or couch! The work hasn't ended and has truly just begun for us, but we are super excited that she was overcome so much in such a short time and the fact that PhDogs has given us the tools for long term success! Thank you!!!! read more

Professionalism at its finest! I singed my 4 month old Chocolate Lab (Kona) up for their K-9 camp while I was out of the country. While I was gone, Bethany and her husband did a fantastic job with Kona. They were very loving and patient with her and kept me up to date while I was away. From the moment I called I have felt warmly welcomed and immediately knew they had my dogs best interest at heart. I would definitely recommend PhDogs to anyone looking for training, boarding, or both! read more

I rescued a bull terrier Molly about three years ago to keep my boxer Daisy company. They got along great. Daisy passed away and my daughter gave me her very gentle giant German Shepherd Rocky that was having problems with her other male. We made sure Molly and Rocky got along together before we moved him into my house and they did. Within a week I had three dog fights. I got Bethany's number from where we got Rocky at the Seal Beach animal Care Center. Bethany came out to evaluate both dogs and Molly was signed up for a doggy Boot Camp. She was gone to doggy Boot Camp for a month. When she came back home, Bethany showed me everything I had to do with the training of Molly. I followed every instruction to the letter. It was hard work but I stuck with all the new rules. It has been a lot of work and at times very hard to stay with the rules and not get lazy. But staying with the program was well worth the money and time. I can't thank Bethany enough for her hard work and for training me to do the job. We have a new relaxed household and the dogs play together great. I will recommend PhDogs to everyone. read more

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Bethany and Jean Luc are great trainers! Our Malinois puppy started to show fear right after I moved to LA from Bay Area. They noticed it quickly and we decided to board him for massive amount of socialization. Social a puppy is never easy but we saw obvious improvement! The puppy is prepared for French Ring sport and we are definitely going to keep working with Bethany and JL. read more

Looking for a good dog trainer can be overwhelming because there are so many out there. I came across Bethany by chance and I'm so glad that I did. She has worked wonders for my female rescue shepherd. It is incredible how much she truly understands and cares about dogs. She has a unique talent with dogs. Whether it be socialization, obedience or service, Bethany is in an elite category of dog trainers. She is fair, honest, hard working and most of all she produces real results. Look no further, you will be totally pleased with Bethany. read more

I have used Bethany now for puppy training, in-house training, overnight stays for my two dogs and baths. I just love her and so do my dogs. She has a special knack with dogs that is so effective. The first time I met Bethany, she was picking up our new puppy for two weeks for puppy training. I think she could tell I was worried and just before she got in her car, she turned and said "I'll take care of your baby" and she has been taking care of our babies ever since. Our family highly recommends PhDogs. read more

I have been to two PHdogs seminars and both were outstanding. The provided hours of instruction to the students and were an amazing team. I would definitely schedule another seminar with them. read more

Bethany is amazing! I recommend her to everyone who compliments me on my pup. She helped us from when he was 8 weeks old to now 7 months and will hopefully be a part of his whole life. I love that he can get training when i go away and come back with even better behavior! With day cares of friends watching them, they come back with bad behavior ... its so true. We will continue to send updates on his progress, keep coming for training and boarding every few months and will start some obedience classes. I 100% recommend bethany to anyone i meet. Im so grateful to have been connected! read more

PhDogs is awesome! My husband and I adopted Mellie and Chico at about 8 weeks. We noticed that our pups were showing signs of sibling rivalry and fear of other dogs. As we were about to take a week vacation out of the country, we thought it would be a good idea to take advantage of professional training and boarding. I came across Phdogs on Yelp and inquired with Bethany. She gave me a tour and a clear idea on what she would work on with the pups. She put my mind at ease and the pups entered a week long board training session. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I instantly noticed how much confidence our puppies had gained. We realize that Mellie needed a little bit more training then Chico so we decided to have Mellie stay for an additional two weeks. Not only did Bethany train my pups, but she did an excellent job training me and my husband! She instructed us on how to reinforce the training she had showed the puppies. She is great at following up with any questions we have. We will continue to seek PhDog's help in bringing up our happy, confident and obedient pups! read more

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Bethany and Jean Luc @PhDogs are AWESOME!!! I have been taking my 2 big babies there for daycare for about 2 months. Bethany has taken a special interest in my boy's allergies and has really gone above and beyond to accommodate them. When we arrive for drop off they are so excited to see them, that I KNOW they are being well cared for. When I need some boarding in the future, they are at the top of my list. read more

Bethany is AMAZING! She truly cares about your dog and their progression in training. I was a little nervous at first because I had never sent a dog to K9 training camp and boarding but am extremely happy I did! Bethany took such great care of my dog while she was there for boarding and training and made sure she got lots of love and attention. I rescued my dog from the shelter and when I first brought her home she was scared of literally everything. She was scared to go up stairs, doorways, even sidewalk curbs, and wouldn't listen to me at all but thanks to Bethany my dog Etta has completely changed for the better. I have also continued to attend Bethany's weekly dog group walks which is great for her confidence and to keep both of us on top of her training. read more

We sent our 8 month old pup to Bethany and team. Our pup was wild, she was a biter, she jumped on everything and everybody, she didn't respond to commands...she was an overall mess but we love her dearly. We knew we needed to do something before she got any older. After searching many board and train programs we came across ph dogs here on yelp and decided to give it a go. We were exactly sure what to expect after her two week stay, but when we walked up we could immediately see a huge difference. She was calm, she was following commands, and was a totally different dog. (In the best possible way) we've had her home for 4 days and I am beyond impressed with her behavior. We can now trust her with our small child, she listens when we give her commands, and she is genuinely the dog we'd hope she could be. I am beyond grateful that we found ph dogs and would recommend Bethany and her team to anybody!! read more

Since first leaving our Chocolate Lab Daks with Bethany and Jean Luc for training he has been a different dog. It's amazing the work they do with these wonderful animals. Daks is our baby and our first that we ever boarded. I was always hesitant thinking he wouldn't get the love and attention he needs. They have lots of dogs for him to play and romp with. Bethany is great at posting to Facebook and sending a short message to us with his picture. I'm greatfull we found them. We have taken a couple of long trips where we couldn't take Daks and have boarded him with great confidence. He always knows us when we return to pick him up showing us his smile read more

PH Dogs watched our new puppy while we went out of town for a few days. They were great, and I am thankfull that they made arrangements for her at such short notice! read more

There were a few things that helped us in our decision to choose PHDogs to help us with our very fearful Malinois, Alice. One was that Bethany and Jean Luc were not fixed on using only one type of training tool as in just a prong collar or just a slip collar, they adjusted the tools based on Alice and how she responded. They also worked at a pace that was adjusted to Alice. In other words we didn't end up in a standardized 4 week program that we knew would be too short. Alice's training plan was tailored for her specific behavior problems at a pace that would push her but not push too hard. Also, it was a fluid process, if she needed more training time Bethany and Jean Luc would recommend it, and I have no doubt the opposite would happen as well, that if she progressed quicker it would have been recommended that she go home early. Bethany and Jean Luc were also great at training us, teaching us how to better react and correct Alice. They're incredibly patient with us and great at answering our questions and providing suggestions. We know they're also interested in Alice's long term progression and well being. We had a great experience over Alice's board and train program and look forward to continuing to work with them. read more