We started off with personal training when our fur baby was a puppy and continued on with…read moreoccasional day care and overnight boarding. This has been such a great experience for both our baby but also the entire family as we learned what to do and what not to do to create environment for working dog in a family like environment. Can't say enough positive things about William and AdventureDog LA

5.0 stars If you are looking for a top-tier dog trainer,…read moreAdventure Dog LA has my 100% endorsement! My dog is a true family member, so I don't take his care or safety lightly. What I appreciate most about working with William is the complete peace of mind he provides. As a dog owner, I know without a doubt that I can trust him with the health, safety, and well-being of my beloved family member. William is a genuine dog person--it's obvious from the moment you see him in action. The dogs don't just love him; they genuinely obey and respect him. If you want high-quality training and someone who will treat your dog with the same level of care that you do, look no further than William and Adventure Dog LA! Woof!! (Williams tag line)

The only place that I leave my dog. I trust Joe and know that my pup is in great care. She is happy…read moreto go to Joe and when I pick her up, her tail is wagging.

Joe is the best! After I adopted Abby our transition has been both fabulous and challenging given…read moreher separation anxiety. We're still on our journey to recovery here but Joe has been so helpful and supportive both when she boards with him as well as when I need support and guidance when things aren't working. He cares deeply and is an incredible resource as Abby and inadjust to our furever life together :)

My daughter and I went to Huntington Dog Beach yesterday to go watch the dogs play. We love dogs,…read morethough currently do not have our own. We ran into Jason and Kyle with Dogfitt setting up their shade canopy with about 10 dogs of various sizes in their group. The dogs were well behaved and all knew who was in charge. They got to play in the sand, play in the ocean, run as a pack on a group leash, and run as a pack freely. This is such a great concept for those busy dog parents who want their dogs to have an adventure and exercise during the day. Definitely not your average dog walker or dog sitter. All the dogs were having so much fun and each got attention. Such a great way to socialize your fur baby also.

Jason is my dog Milo's second Best Friend! Milo has exciting adventures with Jason like paddle…read moreboarding, hikes & visits to Dog People in Santa Monica where Milo has lots of friends. Jason is fabulous with Milo-very loving and attentive. He has my highest recommendation.

Dan did some amazing work with our 1 year old rescue border collie. When we first got her, we…read moreimmediately took her to him because she wasn't a great listener, had some anxiety, and had lashed out a few times. We were really nervous about what we had signed up for. Dan helped us to understand her behavior and triggers, and worked with us to train her in important commands. He also taught us how to teach her new commands on our own, and gave us advice on how to read her body language. Dan is a wonderfully intuitive trainer, he is amazing with dogs (and people!), and can really pick up on things that most people wouldn't see. I couldn't recommend him enough!

I'm writing because I got a new rescue dog (an American leopard hound) whose history I know little…read moreabout. The first person I called was Dave because he trained ME and my last dog. Please note the ME in that statement. It seems to me that some people approach training as something that is only for the dog. Nope! This is one of the biggest lessons that Dave has taught me over the past 13 years he's worked with me and my dogs. Understanding the non verbal cues that dogs give us that we often miss is critical. Dave's friendly style is unique and he provides many anecdotes that I find helpful in applying to my dogs. He is on the dog's level and tunes into what the dog is focused on and correctly anticipates what will happen next. His mind is working quickly and he may leap from one example to the next, so be ready to keep up and take mental notes! My new dog has a different personality and temperament than my last dog, and Dave nailed it on his first visit with her when he explained several things I could do to improve the relationship. I tend to love all over my dogs and use louder commands when what really works for results is a varied and what may be considered "counter-intuitive" response to some behaviors. Move quickly, "dance" with the dog's movements, and pay attention is something that I am still learning to do with my animals. It obviously won't happen overnight and I know that with Dave's support, I will help shape my dog's behavior and she will be a well-balanced canid family member and neighbor to others! I can't recommend Dave enough. He's good with all types of dogs and I can speak from experience that he's excellent with larger coonhounds who are not typically considered easy to train. My last coonhound loved Dave so much that he became a regular boarder and student in the extended Eggers family. I have every expectation that my new dog will too, and I can't wait! Thanks again, Dave, for being the right trainer for me and my furbabies!!

I found Dave through his wonderful Yelp reviews so I realize that my opinion is certainly in the…read moreminority. However, I still think you should know of my personal experience. After adopting a 2 year old min pin mix from the humane society, I emailed Dave to set up a training session. I explained that she was already pretty good with walking on the leash, etc. but we wanted to definitely focus on some separation anxiety issues and just general command following. He showed up on time (a big plus in my book!) but did not acknowledge our dog at all when he came in. He said "she'll have to warm up to me." A little background - we'd had our pup for two weeks and she'd never barked. She just cuddled everyone who came over. The humane society had said they too had never heard her bark so we weren't even sure that she'd hadn't been de-barked previously. Well, Dave came upstairs, without acknowledging her, and with his big booming voice talking a mile a minute and the second he reached the top of the stairs, she barked. We should have listened to her. Dave immediately launched into telling us about training and giving us seemingly random information about how to train her to do this or that. He did not ask us about her background. He did not ask us what we wanted to accomplish, he just ran full steam ahead. It was a whirlwind but my Husband and I tried to keep up. He got out treats and commanded our dog to sit, which he did get her to do, but he did not tell us why or how he was getting her to react. Next, he said we should all go on a walk. He proceeded to ignore how she was walking on the leash and spent the whole 20 minute walk telling us stories about how he tamed giant aggressive dogs. Impressive, but that's not what we have nor what we were paying for. On the walk, he told us that we needed to get down to her eye level to show her our hand signals because she couldn't see if we did them high up. Okay, fair enough. However, back at home, he was getting her to sit some more and he said "you have to stand and give the hand signals, you're not always going to bend down for her." Literally contradicting what he had just told us on the walk. He never let us practice giving her commands so he could correct what we were doing wrong and he never seemed to take any interest in listening to us about our concerns. He also kept referring to her as a "he" and while we corrected him at least four times, he kept calling her a boy. I give him two stars and not one because my Husband and I do think he knows what he's talking about. However, he's probably much better with bigger, more aggressive dogs. When he left, my Husband and I looked at each other, exhausted from the high-energy that Dave puts out (he's loud and boisterous and constantly expelling anecdotes) and said "never again" at the same time. Dave wasn't for us and my suggestion would be to pay attention to your dog and your gut like we have. In the end, she knows all kinds of tricks now and is a great learner, but she needed a different approach.

I went in for a consultation on August 19 and spoke with Voskan.The same day I decided to do the…read moreboard and training for my dog gunner who is 5 years old. Gunner was gone from August 26 to October 1. ELITE K9 showed patience and professionalism. Voskan would send videos of his training and always answered any questions I had no matter the time or day. Gunner went into the board and training a bit on the heavy side and not knowing how to listen, resource guarding, pulling on leash, as well as having very bad separation anxiety. After the board and training Gunner came back active and more obedient. He does not cry when I leave him alone anymore either. I do not have anymore resource guarding issues with him as well. I am thankful for the work Voskan put into Gunner. Along with everything Voskan has instructed me to do with Gunner since his release, it has been great. I recommend this place 100%. In the picture below Gunner is practicing place. Thank You ELITE K9 !

I used to have a golden retriever who was a big part of my life, so when I got my new puppy, Moka,…read moreI knew I wanted to give her the best care and training possible. That's when I found Andy's Pet Grooming, and I'm so glad I did! Not only have they done a fantastic job grooming Moka -- he always comes home looking and smelling amazing -- but I also enrolled her in their full four-week obedience training program. The results have been incredible! Moka is more well-behaved, responsive, and confident, and it's made such a difference in our daily routine. The team at Andy's is professional, kind, and truly passionate about what they do. I'm super happy with the services and highly recommend them to any pet parent looking for quality grooming and training. Moka gives them two paws up!

Man oh man, Russ is phenomenal. My dog, Barb, and I are lucky to have partnered with Russ the last…read moretwo weeks for bootcamp. First, his daily reports and resources he provides are informative, up to date, and easy to follow. Second, his daily uploads of photos/videos with commentary is so helpful, my mom knew exactly the number of content uploaded every day. I recently adopted a 4-year old female rottweiler from a shelter and had not had any basic training, positive engagement/enrichment from humans, and is aggressive and dangerous. Additionally, she resource guards outdoor trash bins, making it impossible to get her on walks. After being with Russ on his ranch, Barb was avoiding trash bins within a day through recall and tons of TLC. He was able to learn more of Barb's triggers and address them to educate me and those in our household. We very much look forward to working with Russ very soon!

Everything about my experience with Russell was amazing. I had no doubt in my mind about the level…read moreof care he puts into this process based off of his responsiveness to emails/communications but also the level of detail in the reports he provides. On top of that he was able to address my main concerns and educate me on how to continue to support Cardi after she returned home. I strongly recommend his services as they provide real results.

An update almost 2 months post training…read more Poppy is doing SOOOOOO well!! Every single day we tell each other how lucky we are that she joined our family and how much we love her!! She is an absolute delight on the leash to walk both with and without her older brother in his stroller. She sits without being asked when we stop and is not reactive at all to dogs we meet on our walks. We get a lot of compliments for her behavior as well as how cute she is. Your patience, time, expertise and passion for training has helped her and thus our family so much. We are SO grateful to you both. She is also absolutely wonderful with our 17 month old granddaughter and is fabulous going to outdoor seating restaurants too. Her behaviors are so reliable now. Her down stays are very good and we love that she will drop toys on request now too. In other words you have both helped us mold the most wonderful dog for our family. Forever grateful!! A million thank yous

We used Corey for a take over training for about 2.5 weeks and what a difference that makes. Our…read morepit mix was a wild one that would literally drag me on walks. Now we have a very well trained, well mannered boy that listens. It's a happier life for all. And it's been great throughout the years. He's still a great listener and walker. So glad we found Corey. His is amazing!!! Train them all!!!!