We used Andrew for our rescued and very reactive Akita three years ago. She was almost impossible to walk. Reacted to delivery trucks, other animals, people, strollers. She was a nervous wreck. After three or four lessons with Andrew she relaxed and has maintained her training lessons to this date. We see the benefits daily in a huge dog walk neighborhood. Other dogs are going crazy dragging their owners around and our Annika is put into a sit and never reacts to all the nonsense. As Andrew said,"You own a big and powerful dog. She is your responsibility and probably uncontrollable without proper training." True words. We now walk several times a day without worry and we own two dogs that weigh over 80 pounds. Thanks Andrew! read more

I was referred to Andrew by my cousin, and he is amazing!! He totally transformed my dog within 3 training sessions! Andrew is communicative, patient, understanding, and his rates are very reasonable. My 3 year old terrier/pom mix had major anxiety and would bark at every sound. After an incident at the groomer, I knew I had to do something. After our sessions with Andrew, Samson is a whole new, obedient dog! He is much more confident and comfortable. I am seriously impressed and amazed. It takes reinforcing on my end, but it's been such a great journey. I 100% recommend Andrew! read more

I would highly recommend Drew & his services! Great price & is really straight forward. I came to Drew because my dog has some behavioral/aggressive issues. She isn't a friendly dog to humans & we have seen it get ugly sometimes so I decided to book him for private at home training that counted for 3 sessions. Extremely reasonable price and even let me do a payment plan! Drew knew the problem as soon as he saw her & guaranteed we could fix the problem. With the help of training tools such as a prong collar and treats, we were able to get my dog to a better state of mind. I've learned she has some serious anxiety and nervousness problems, but it wasn't something that was impossible. We practiced a lot of ways on how to keep her focused while walking on leash so that she wasn't constantly distracted by the outside world going on around her. We did a lot of walking on leash outside and practiced correcting her barking/aggression inside the house as well, so I would say we got some real-world examples drawn out. Drew also educated us on how to correct unwanted behaviors & how to spot them even before they happen. A huge part of this was truly for me & learning how to properly correct unwanted behaviors with training tools. Not only do I understand how to train my dog now, but also have a way to properly calm her anxiety/aggression toward people. It was an eye opening experience to say the least & I look forward to attending his group sessions with other dogs (and humans) at the park. Still some work to do but at least I know how to better navigate stressful situations than before!! read more

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We rescued a 1yr old pit bull who ended up showing aggression towards us. We tried a trainer earlier in the year which was basically a fail. Our pit bull was getting more aggressive and we were at the point of trying to place him with a new home. I started doing research and found Sandlot K9 to have great reviews. The owner Andrew said, 3 lessons and you'll see a new dog. Guess what?! It's true! Our pit is now understanding and respecting us with no aggression. The right training is key and I can't thank Andrew enough for helping us and our pit bull. read more

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They had my son/boy/dog for about a week. I gave them about 2-3weeks worth of food... They gave him back to me without any food, which kind of confused me. He came back with his ribs showing and scared/skidish like he had been abused...... Shortly after this "group" disappeared/went back to being an emt/ or what every other scam they were up to.......Fast forward to today where I see someone post about a bad experience with a "dog trainer" and it reminds me about my experience with a "dog trainer".... In my personal experience I suggest you avoid this "dog trainer" at all cost.... Needless to say nothing was gained from from sending him to get "trained"! read more

I just adopted Blue, my pitbull who is almost 2 years old. Blue was stubborn and pulled so much on walks and got overly excited whenever he saw new people and other dogs. I found Sandlot K9 when looking for pitbull specific training online. Andrew exceeded our expectations! I was not expected to see results within our first training session. Our training sessions were outside the dog park, so Blue had lots of distractions to deal with. We were first using a martingale collar with Blue, and I appreciated that Andrew evaluated how he was with that collar before suggesting the use of a prong collar. With Andrew's help, my parents and I were able to see how the use of the prong collar would yield quicker results than the use of the martingale. We saw results immediately with the use of the prong collar on Blue's walking and training commands. In addition, Andrew answered all of our questions and gave us very helpful advice on how to deal with Blue when at home. He followed up with suggestions on next steps in furthering Blue's training without forcing us to do additional training with him. My parents and I appreciated that a lot and are definitely considering following up with off-leash training with Andrew after working more with Blue on his basic training. Seen in the photo is Blue during a sit and stay on our walk and I can even let go of the leash! Thank you again Andrew :) read more

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Sandlot K9 Services amazing! Drew did what Pet Smart could not! Back story, we wanted to get our 1 year old Jack Russell Terrier - Pacheco trained because he was... How should I say this nicely? A freakin' crazy dog ! Did not listen to anything, no boundaries, didn't come when you called him and ran away when you tell him to stay. Pretty much did the opposite of everything we wanted him to do. Just an absolute wild animal! Before Sandlot, we took him to Pet Smart and the trainer there literally told us that he was hopeless and pointed out all of the " what we should've dones" we were determined to get our little Pacheco educated. That's when a friend referred us to Drew from Sandlot ! On the phone, we explained to Drew what we were experiencing with Pacheco and his reply was , " No problem - easy fix!" There is hope! We decided to give him a try and booked 5 sessions. On the very first day of instruction, Drew already made a huge difference! We could not believe it! After each session, Drew would send us home with some 'homework' . We would do the homework to re-enforce what was learned in class and our little guy would actually remember what he was being taught! By the end of the 5th session, it's like we had a brand new pup! We could not be more grateful for Drew and his services! He is the real deal! Thank you so much ! read more

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My wife and I have nothing but great things to say about Andrew and his training program. We rescued a Pitt mix (Bella) and she was the sweetest dog at home but when it came to walks, seeing/hearing other dogs and staying at home alone she was almost uncontrollable. It's almost as if she had a completely different personality. After our very first session, her behavioral issues completely changed. We had 3 sessions total and I can confidently say that Bella is a completely changed dog. Our walks have been stress free and Bella is a much happier and less anxious dog. I would HIGHLY recommend Andrew! read more

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Andrew is the best. Straight to the point training and never try's to oversell you anything. He was able to help my Doberman, and Staffordshire terrier with their dog aggressive reactivity and obedience. I was able to see results within the first 15 mins of our first session. After seeing many different trainers and going through so many sessions and a lot of money. I felt defeated and overwhelmed Until we found Andrew. After 3 sessions/weeks our dogs are able to go to beaches, camping trips, and co exist with other dogs. He helped me be more confident handling my dogs and understand them more. I couldn't recommend him more ! read more

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I can't recommend Andrew's training enough! My fiance and I struggled with training our Golden Retriever pup Carl, as he was our first dog we've raised on our own. At 70+lbs at 10 months old, I could no longer walk him, and he was very difficult to handle in public settings due to his high energy and enthusiasm. 2 weeks at bootcamp with Andrew transformed our pup into an obedient and manageable dog that we can walk confidently through busy areas of DTLA. Boarding: Carl was boarded for 2 weeks at Andrew's house, which he toured for us when we dropped him off. He has an AC room that was clean for Carl to sleep in, and an outdoor area that was also clean and neat for training/bathroom. We just needed to leave him with food, collar, and leash. Carl also had a hotspot and Andrew was so kind to keep an eye on it for us. Training for humans: Andrew worked with us upon pick-up at his house and at a nearby park. He went through hands-on leash training with both my fiance and me, and answered all of our training questions about house-training, when we have visitors, leaving for extended hours, going to the dog parks, use of training collar, food pickiness, etc. His training approach is very realistic, doable, and effective. read more

We had recently rescued our 2 year old pitbull, Piggy, but were at our wit's end in trying to train her -- she was pulling at her leash during walks that made it really challenging to take her out. I found Andrew and in 3 sessions, we saw Piggy evolve from being incredibly nervous and unwilling to follow any commands outside to a Piggy that sat quickly and even stayed calm during distractions!! Andrew teaches you and your pet techniques for proper training within 3 sessions - I feel so much more comfortable taking Piggy out on walks now and know that I have an arsenal of tools if I need to correct her behavior. Andrew also trained our 12lb chihuahua, which arguably might be the more challenging pet to train. Even he, a notorious squirrel chaser, now walks easily beside me on our walks. Andrew is the quintessential professional throughout the booking and training process. He's also just an all around amazing guy - super easy to train with and talk to, you really can't find a better trainer out there. Thank you Andrew! read more

Andrew really does it all! I went to Andrew with all my dog problems and he solved it no problem. Andrew really knows what he's doing and my dogs really respects me after his training sessions. My husky used to be very stubborn on the leash and gets super distracted during walks but now she walks right by my side after training. My black GSD does obedience and protection training with Andrew and does super well with both. Super helpful and always open to questions even outside of training sessions. I always recommend him to all my friends and family who are new dog owners :) read more

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I have a nine-month-old, 100 lb Rottweiler named Pluto who is crazy high energy and wasn't really following my commands but after training with Andrew it's like night and day!! I highly recommend Andrew because I was feeling so overwhelmed trying to manage Pluto's behavior & was also having a lot of trouble with walks because he is very strong and was pulling so much on the leash. Andrew's methods have been so effective and I continue to reinforce them with Pluto. My shoulders and back are no longer strained just from walking my dog! His behavior in the house is so much better also. He doesn't jump on house guests anymore or our friends/neighbors outside of the house either. He is still is up to mischief at times because his age and hyper nature, but it's much less so than before and now he stops what he's doing when I tell him to! read more

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Avoid at all costs. Drew assured me that he would address all of my concerns with my dogs, namely behavioral issues. I sent him an electronic and physical copy of a comprehensive list of concerns for each of my dogs he would be training. Not only did he half-ass the training, my dogs came back skittish, anxious, and mentally unhinged. I'm not sure if he had abused them but they're tiny Pomeranians. He has gone private on all of his social media platforms and has not responded to a single text or call reaching out for an amicable resolution. He has done irreparable damage to my dogs and it pains me every single day to see them the way they are now. Do yourself a favor and DON'T go with this guy. read more

A couple months back I had the luxury of meeting drew . I reached out to him ,because my bully Ace is very energetic ,and would pull and always react to dogs barking at him on his walks . My girl friend and I had tried so many methods including a E- Collar , and we were still having difficulty with him . However , once we got introduce to Drew by Sandlot K9 services . we signed up right away . Drew told us we were not going to believe it ,but 3 1 hour sessions was all it would take to correct his behavior . He introduced us to the prong collar and we saw immediate results the pulling stop that same day when we took him out for his walk that afternoon .I believe with Drew's guidance and some dedication to your pup you can accomplish having a well behave dog . Thanks drew read more

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Thank you Sandlot K9 Services for the training sessions for our puppies. We were a little skeptical that our two German Shepherd mixes could have behaviors reversed in just 3 sessions but were so happy to see results after the first day! We can now go on daily walks without the dogs pulling or excessively bark at every dog or person we walk past. Our dogs are so well behaved now we have had others mention this as we pass by. We can also now let them loose within a dog park and not worry about them being too aggressive with other dogs. Our stress level has decreased while outside the house and these outings are now enjoyable for us and them! There was one miscommunication about timing of a session but Sandlot K9 Services made up for the missed time and we feel we may have gotten the better end if that situation.;) The time and money spent for this training was well worth it! Thank you again!! read more

We just finished 4 sessions with Andrew to work on our 2 year old rescue pup. We did leash manners, separation anxiety and the common dog aggression. Andrew was patient and helped my wife and I understand why our pup was acting the way she was. He taught us how to properly react and lead her. Seriously wish I found sandlot K9 sooner. Highly recommend! read more

Been to multiple trainers, seemed to me their goals are to train your dog slowly and milk the sessions out make more money. However, with Andrew, he trained my 2 dogs, a Doberman and amstaff to have perfect leash control and off leash in what seemed to be a record low amount of sessions. It's awesome to see my children with proper training and discipline are able to now have so much freedom on walks, hikes, and camping trips without being reckless towards themselves or others. Doesn't chase animals, dogs or people on the off leash and perfect heel! People are always amazed with how I can just take them everywhere without a constant leash. Will be training all of dogs and future puppies with Andrew. True professional and expert. read more

Never a dull moment with our pups! We have a 6 month old Doberman Mr. Gunner, and a 7 month old Luna Sol Blue Nose Pit. Big thanks to Drew and his son Oliver for all the great guidance they gave us to help our babies behave lol. We can now walk them off leash! Drew is Very professional, and very flexible. read more

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Love this trainer & his methods!!! we have successfully trained our 7 month old pitbull to be off leash! super friendly and professional! Perfect trainer for any dogs and any age! my puppy loved him and responded very well to the training. He works very well with clients and switches things up when puppy struggles. Love the professionalism and the motivation to achieve each sessions goal! We have successfully achieved our biggest goal of off-leash! We love our trainer drew ! :) read more

Andrew's great. I told him that my dogs have been fighting for the past couple of years, and nothing was solving the issue. We went with the e-collars, and ever since then my dogs have been playing together, running around together and what not. At times they'll go at each other, but as Andrew emphasized, the issue usually isn't the dog, it starts with the owner (myself). And as for terriers, they're super territorial. It's a process, but seeing the two dogs playing in the same room has been a stress reliever. As for Andrew, super knowledgeable! read more

I had a VERY aggressive German shepherd that would attack any dog he would see and it was becoming very alarming to walk him, one day he wrapped around my legs and pulled me dislocating my knee. All my neighbors were extremely scared so before I got kicked out of my place or he bit someone I decided to call SANDLOT K9! Andrew came and with our first session he got my dog under control IMMEDIATELY, and with our second session it just made walking him very easy!! He answered all my questions and made me see the things I was doing wrong! I completely recommend Andrew and sandlot!! Great business and great people!! My dog is best behaved dog in the neighborhood thanks Andrew! read more

I have a 9-month-old beagle hound impossible to train She would eat anything, from plants to shoes, and destroy everything that could fit in her mouth. After a couple days of googling and searching for a good dog trainer, I found Andrew and immediately signed her up for 2-week board and training. Andrew transformed my dog into an obedient dog. It amazes me how he was able to train her in just 14 days while I was never able to properly train her in a span of 8 months. She doesn't chew or eats anything she's not supposed too anymore. She also stopped crying whenever we put her inside the crate and the most important thing of all is that she knows who the alfa is now. My dog listens to every command I say! I cannot express how thankful I am for finding Andrew. read more

We adopted a 3 yrs old male husky from shelter with aggressive behavoir issues: leash and toy aggression to the point he will bite. Either return him back to shelter and just give up or ask for help. So glad we called these guys Andrew and Deville(dynamic duo) Within minutes, they taught us how to manage Jax and his trouble making ways and get it under control. It's a continuing effort, not over night. We just take the knowledge that they given us and apply. It's like day and night. I couldn't believe it. So thank you so much for coming out here and helping us. Lots of work but all worth keeping our little boy Jax. Emily, Claudio, Jax(trouble maker) and Lucy (instigator). read more

A big thank you to Andrew and all the trainers at Sandlot K9! My golden retriever was having issues with jumping on people and getting too overly excited when we had company over. His board and train is not only extremely affordable, but also quite effective. Ever since we started working with Sandlot, I've referred him to many of my friends and they have all been happy with his services. Anyone looking for professional training, this is the company to trust with you dog! Not only do they have amazing compassion for my dog, it really does work! I recommend them to anyone. I will continue to bring my dog to Sandlot K9 and you should too! read more

I have a 3 year old German Shepherd who is a huge baby at home but was way to protective in public with people and aggressive to dogs. It got to the point where he bit our neighbors dog and animal control was called and I knew I needed to take action. I was recommended to Sandlot K9 (Andrew) from a friend who had previously used his services. I was hesistate only because I didn't want to spend money and it be a waste. I was given the different options Sandlot K-9 offered, I was willing to send my GSD for his 2 week board and training despite how much it was going to cost, after speaking with Andrew and explaining the issues with my dog he immediately knew I only needed his plan which was 3 sessions. First thing I liked was he could have easily taken the money for boarding but instead Andrew was confident and said I gaurentee all you need is 3 sessions. I spoke with my husband and we agreed to go that route. We met with Andrew and the moment my dog seen Andrew he went into attack mode right away and the first words Andrew said was "that's a easy fix". When I tell you I was mind blown how much a difference my dog was within the first 10 minutes was amazing! I am so happy that I chose to go with sandlot services. He explained everything to us that we needed to know, he recommended us the proper e collar to help with training. Sam (my dog) has really showed a difference since we used sandlot services. Andrew answered every single question we had and walked us through everything we needed to make it easier to take our dog in public with out worrying about him trying to attack everyone. I don't usually leave reviews however I had to because I am very pleased with the outcome and I would definitely used there services again in the near future if I needed to. Thank you Sandlot K-9 and thank you Andrew!!! read more

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We have a puppy that is half German Shepard and half Labrador and liked to nip at ankles, eat the crown molding, pull hard on the leash and hard to walk. After having 3 at home visits with Andrew's training she is now fully potty trained, walks under control, sits and now less stress in the house. 5 plus stars for Andrew and Sandlot K9 Services. Truly a complete turnaround. read more

In the beginning Andrew seemed quite knowledgeable. I have a 3 year old pit bull that was pulled and abandoned by a rescue so i took her in andI did a board and train at his house for 2 weeks for her as she is dog reactive. When I came back 2 weeks later to see how she was doing, she had lost so much weight. When I asked him why he said she wasn't eating. And I thought "and you didn't bother to tell me?" She did become somewhat less dog reactive but because i was trying to find her an adopter, I boarded my dog at his house for several months. He never bothered to update me on her and whenever I asked they were short answers. As time went by I got the feeling that his only interest was the money and didnt care much for her except keeping her alive. And I could tell from my dog as well that she didn't care for him either. When I came to visit her last Sunday she reeked horribly and when I pet her for 5 min my hand was filthy black. He claims he gives her a bath and she just rolls in the concrete a lot. But she was in the shelter for 3 months and she wasn't even close to being that filthy. So that day I told her I was removing her tomorrow. The only things he brought up were, firstly and most importantly for him money which I think was all he cared about. Second where is she going, then asked if she was coming back and when I answered no he said GOOD. I was furious. When I picked her up the next day. He didn't bother to say goodbye to the dog that lived with him for 3 months didn't say good luck never looked at her and neither did my dog. Obviously my dog was also ready to part ways with him. I think he did try at first but as time went on he probably didn't see a point and spent less time as possible. She was only allowed in his yard and in his small office where her crate is. At first we were crate training her so it was fine but now I question how long he kept her in a crate daily and speculate he might have just always kept her outside. I was paying him $40 a night. Thousands of dollars sending food and necessities and he didn't even bother to update me or keep my dog clean. I would never go back and would never recommend anyone else going back. I normally don't care to write yelp reviews but I feel horrible I did not know the signs earlier. read more

Thank you，Andrew！He taught me some strategies to train my puppy. I have no idea about how to avoid my dog's barking to people and dog. After 3 class, this situation solved. I still need time to practice, but it is a good start! read more

You definitely get what you pay for, super professional! We have a 6 month old Doberman Gunner who can now walk off leash! He not only trained our puppy love he also trained my sons dog Luna Sol blue nose pit 7 month puppy at the same time. Drew is very knowledgeable and flexible with time and places with training. Big thanks to Drew and his son Oliver for the help with our babies read more

Andrew was the most efficient, professional, personable, flexible and kind trainer; got very lucky!! Not only did he correct behavioral issues in my pitbull within the first session, but allowed me to bring in a 2nd dog, drove over a half hour to meet me, and worked with both dogs simultaneously. I was so confident in Andrew and the skills he was providing; he understood my concerns and by the end of the 3rd session, both dogs were literally nose to nose with zero conflict. Any apprehension I had, was eased and couldn't have done it without him! read more

Andrew taught us so much about how to train our puppy, and we are reaping the benefits of what we've learned. He made the difference between enjoying our dog and regretting our dog. We bought the puppy package, which was 3 sessions of an hour each. It was the perfect amount of time for our pup to learn how to obey simple commands, walk on a leash (without pulling my arm out of socket!), eat politely, not jump up on tables, stay in her crate, and much more. We are so happy that we called Andrew. He was always very responsive and answered any questions we had. He's also just a really nice guy. I highly recommend Sandlot K9. read more

Recently got a German Shepard puppy, and out of all the places I looked at I chose Sandlot, did I choose right! Andrew knew exactly what my pup needed and got right to working on it! Just finished basic obedience and there was not a doubt in my mind after we finished that Sandlot K9 services was the right choice! Looking to continuing our sessions! read more

So glad I have met Andrew!!! I have a white German Shepherd named Breezy. He is young, energetic so my apartment is always a mess when I come home from outside. He chewed on things and only listened to people when he was in mood. So we boarded and trained him with Devell, Andrew's colleague when we are out for a travel for two weeks. After he came back, he know sit and come. He is crate trained. Also, he doesn't chew on things anymore!! Sometimes he still digs trash but he's a puppy he needs to release his energy when he doesn't get enough exercise so it's ok. We just finished our first follow up session. Melissa helped us and Breezy did a decent job! He learned fast with Sandlotk9! If you have problems with your dogs and don't know what to do, go for Sandlotk9. They help. read more

Big thanks to Sandlot K9 Service for my dogs. Our dogs were always pull on leashes whenever we walk them. After getting lessons from Andrew, he goes thru in detail instructions on how to correct and tackle issues that we were having. Now, I can walk both of my dogs without them pulling on leashes. Sometimes I can even walk them without leashes. I also learn techniques from Andrew on how to teach them tricks. Dog boarding always easy for me, just call up Andrew couple days before you go on your vacation and Andrew will take good care of your dog(s). Many boarding with Sandlot K9 Service and always A+ whenever I return from my vacation. Will definitely continue to use Sandlot K9 Service in the near future! Keep up the good work Andrew and his staffs! read more

Don't know what to say. Left multiple emails and voicemails about an urgent need for training for my dog who has severe separation anxiety. Was excited about their reviews but never heard a response no matter what I tried. Go somewhere else. I did and my dog and I are very happy now. read more

Andrew and Deville are amazing dog trainers. We started attended classes a few months ago with the hope of getting some help training our dog-aggressive pit bull mix. Our dog has improved immensely due to the consistent training and exposure to well-behaved dogs in the class. My 8 year old dog may not be able to behave perfectly off-leash like most of the dogs in the class can, but thanks to Andrew, I am now more confident on controlling my dog around other dogs and distractions. We recently adopted a pittie pup and have been working her with Andrew and Deville as well. They are great with all types of training- puppies, off leash, protection, even the fancy competition stuff I know nothing about. I look forward to attending weekly classes because I learn how to train and handle my dogs. Plus, I get to hang out with fun dog- loving people. Best of all, unlike other training programs, there's no massive upfront fee for a package. I totally recommend them! read more

Andrew is very knowledgeable and dedicated to what he does. I saw results with my first lesson! Excellent training methods and skills. I highly recommend SandLot K9 Services! read more

I recently adopted an abused one year old pitbull from the shelter. She is very skittish and very distrustful around men... except for Andrew and the staff at Sandlot. I've noticed improvements in her confidence every time I pick her back up from boarding. I've also noticed that at times she's a lot cleaner after I picked her up in comparison to when I drop her off. Thanks for the free bath time! The guys at Sandlot are great and it's very obvious that they have an interest in the dogs under their care. I'm very happy with their services. read more

After recently relocating to Long Beach I've been nothing short of impressed with Andrew and the entire K9 Sandlot crew for helping me with my dog! Andrew is easily accessible to walk my dog, even at the last minute. He has also helped to train my dog. I also use them for their dog boarding services which are not only affordable but excellent. Maxi gets to play with other dogs while she is there and comes back to me exhausted from an eventful stay. Andrew and his crew are professional and most of all take great care of the dogs! read more