We had the pleasure of working with ED and finding him here on yelp, so glad we did. We have a 17…read moremonth old PIT that has High drive and is very reactive towards dogs, cats, lizards, birds or anything that moves and Ed went right to work. In just 60 days of classes here and there, our DOG has made insanely huge improvements. Ranging from more structured walks, instead of towing us around, sit, stay, recall and being around other dogs and not getting too anxious. Our dog use to not be able to be around another dog without whining and anxiety taking over, he is making huge progressive every week though with Ed's classes and guidance!! We just finished his 6 week group training and I plan on going into the next class, which is more advanced with more dogs, higher pace and continue the learning and training with our dog TANK! Thanks a ton ED, we can't wait to get on the next class and Tank is stoked too!

Cannot rave enough about Ed! As a former K9 trainer with decades of experience, Ed really knows his…read morestuff. We took his 6-week beginner course and within the first hour of training we saw a marked difference in our dog's behavior. He is amazing at not only reading dog behavior, but also owner behavior. For example, he taught us to cue in when our dog would alert to a dog, person, etc; or, how our behavior, timid/excited, would affect our dog's demeanor. I am a timid person, but Ed was so patient in teaching me commands that it gave me confidence in handling my dog at training and at home. We look forward to taking his advanced courses in the future.

My husband and I have had 2 of our dogs trained by OLK9. The first was our Dalmatian mix, Kai, in…read more2017 trained by Tom. The second was our 5 month old Siberian Husky mix puppy, Mochi, in July 2023 trained by Alex. Kai was about 2.5 years old when he did his 2-week board and train session. Kai is a sweetheart of a dog but has a high prey instinct which meant absolutely no recall whatsoever if he caught a scent or saw motion. This meant no off leash anything which was a huge bummer for us and him. No dog beach, no off-leash hikes, nothing! I will admit that when we decided to put Kai in the 2-week board and train I was nervous about the e-collar use. I was concerned that this type of training would change personalities and potentially induce fear. However, nothing like that at all happened. The e-collar is a training tool just like any other training tool. If you abuse any tool and use it as punishments all tools have the same potential negative effect. Neither Tom nor Alex used the e-collar tool as a punishment or in any scolding type of way. Kai came back with great recall regardless of his surroundings. This gave him a much better quality of life. He can go anywhere off leash now and enjoy being a dog. Mochi was 5 months when she did her 2-week board and train session. She has major puppy energy and is a total diva! She is also extremely stubborn. Her issues are mainly puppy issues, but she was wild on a leash and constantly was ambushing our other dog, Kai, and would not listen when we wanted her to stop. We enrolled Mochi as soon as she was old enough based on our OLK9 experience with Kai. Mochi was wild on a leash and hard to take in public because of how wild she was. She now is much better off leash and holds commands much better and longer. She still has crazy puppy energy and is a diva, but she doesn't ambush her brother so much now and she will listen when we tell her it's enough. Alex was amazing with her patients with Mochi. Mochi's age was a big factor since puppy are still learning about everything and testing every boundary possible. Both dogs know their collars mean they get to go do something fun so there is no negative association with the collars to them at all. This training gave both of our dogs much more freedom and opportunity to have new experiences (off leash hikes, beach, restaurants, etc). We are so happy we used OLK9 for Kai and Mochi. Both trainers were amazing, and we will definitely continue using OLK9 for any future dogs we end up with in the future.

This business is essentially a middleman operation for dog trainers. You get nothing, not even an…read moreopportunity to talk to the potential trainer until you hand over several hundred dollars. Took 3 attempts to talk to someone. Another called and texted several times and received nothing back, no response. No thanks

My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Gonzalo. We came to him when we brought home…read moreJuni, our Doberman puppy, knowing we needed someone who understood working dogs and he delivered. He's helped us become better, more informed dog owners and make sure we're meeting Juni's physical and mental needs, not just teaching her commands. The results speak for themselves: she has off-leash freedom we honestly didn't think was possible, walks nicely on leash, and has good manners with guests. We also did a board and train while we were on vacation, and she came back sharper than ever. What makes Gonzalo stand out is how much he gets dogs. He doesn't have a one-size-fits-all approach. He talks about different training methods and helps you figure out what works for your specific dog's temperament. The biggest thing we took away is how much mindset and thresholds matter. A lot of trainers we looked into were focused purely on obedience with treats (sit, down, stay) in low-distraction settings, with no real plan for when your dog is stressed or overstimulated. Gonzalo pushed us to proof those skills at higher levels and hold our very smart but airheaded dog to higher standards, and because of that, Juni is pretty dang reliable out in the real world. We've since moved to LA and we will still make the drive to San Diego to see him. Highly, highly recommend.

I honestly cannot recommend Gonzalo enough. I first reached out to him in April 2025 because my dog…read morewas having behavioral issues after moving apartments in December. We had an introductory phone call and within just a few minutes I knew I found the right trainer. He was kind, patient, and supportive... not just with my dog, but with me as well. He made it clear that training is just as much about teaching the owner as it is about teaching the dog. He was tough and direct when needed, which I really appreciated. It held me accountable and helped me understand how my own habits were affecting my dog. He balanced that "tough love" with genuine care, encouragement, and always provided clear explanations that were easy to apply at home... and trust me, he'll know if you aren't doing the reps at home. But how could you not when you see how much he cares and truly wants to help?! I never experienced issues with my dog in the 6 years I've had him, so I was beyond discouraged before I started working with Gonzalo. In the last four months, my dog has grown so much in confidence and behavior, and I've grown as an owner. I now see that training doesn't just stop, so I will continue to work with Gonzalo and make sure to recommend him to anyone looking for help.

Hiii all!! now that my puppy has completed his training sessions I thought I'd share my…read moreexperience working with Who's Walking Who! I'll be totally honest: as a first-time dog owner to an Australian Shepherd, I was feeling a little underwater. I knew I needed help, but I was so nervous that professional training would be an investment I couldn't justify. That all changed the second I got on a consultation call with James from WhosWalkingWho.com James is one of those rare people who is just... real. He's straightforward and incredibly genuine. Right away, I could tell he wasn't just trying to "sell" me a package or take my money--he actually cared about my situation. He has this amazing way of explaining things that just clicks. He doesn't gatekeep his knowledge; he truly wants to hand you all the tools and resources you need so that both you and your pup can be the best versions of yourselves. If you're looking for a trainer who is professional, honest, and truly "in your corner," you have to call James. I promise you, it's a decision you won't regret!

My dog was clueless! WHO'S WALKING WHO? saved me! Personal training with James was incredibly fast,…read moreeffective and affordable. James has helped me every step of the way, quickly answering every question I've had. With James lessons and constant support my dog is now a task trained Disabled Service Animal. Every day I receive compliments regarding how well trained and behaved he is. I chose James because he has so many positive reviews going back 9+ years, and I could not be more pleased. THANK YOU JAMES!!

I can't recommend Alyssa enough. We started working with her because our lab rescue had gone from…read morehyper to nervous around new people and dogs, even snapping at people a few times. Before working with Alyssa we had to put him away any time people came over. Now we are seeing steady confidence building in Charlie. And most importantly, I have a much better understanding of my dog's behaviors and great tools to work with him and a much stronger bond. I feel so much more comfortable having strategies to keep our visitors and Charlie safe. And as a bonus Charlie is much more attentive to me and several family members have commented on how much calmer and well behaved he is when they visit! And in general I find his overall anxiety and secondary hyperactive behavior to be greatly decreased. Where the 5 mile runs and hours of fetch didn't do anything to get rid of his high energy now he is calm most of the time, and it really only takes a few minutes a day to keep him that way.

Alyssa is absolutely amazing and I should have written this review a long time ago! We have been…read moredoing training classes with Alyssa for almost a year and a half and have taken every one of her classes. Our three-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever was very reactive and needed more direction and help with calming down. Before Alyssa, we had worked with at least four other trainers and we never saw any improvements until working with her. Her step-by-step videos are extremely helpful and the fact that you can do things on your own time and pace are great! It only takes 10-15 minutes a day and the results are amazing. She also has great communication and really cares about you and your dog. I highly recommend Alyssa and look forward to when she has more classes available so Daisy can continue to keep learning.

Fernando is so patient and kind! He does a great job training humans on how to consistently train…read moreand understand our fur family. He has shown us what cues to look for and how to get the best out of our dogs while using firm and loving methods. Essentially, he teaches us how to motivate our dogs to want to do the exercises. He has wonderful follow up, as well, and doesn't push anything but rather encourages. It has been a wonderful experience and we will work with Fernando again after we've had time to practice what we learned. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in effective, long lasting training practices and strengthening your understanding of your fur babies. Thank you, Fernando!!

We've been working with Fernando to train our rescue dog, Cowboy, and I can't recommend him enough!…read more From the very first session, Fernando has been incredibly communicative, patient, and professional. He took the time to really understand Cowboy's personality and our specific goals. We're currently focusing on preventing "door dashing," improving basic obedience, and walking nicely on a leash -- and we're already seeing major progress! One of the things I appreciate most is Fernando's flexibility with in-home scheduling. It's made the training process so much more manageable for our family. He explains everything clearly and always gives us practical tools and homework that are easy to follow between sessions. Cowboy is responding so well to Fernando's calm, consistent approach, and we feel much more confident as dog owners thanks to his guidance. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, helpful, and reliable dog trainer, Fernando is your person!

I've been taking my puppy here ever since she was 9ish weeks old. We signed up for the "puppy boot…read morecanp" which is a 3 week course and we got puppy classes until she was old enough to go the boot camp ( which is what she is currently doing). When lena and I met up for our first session we learned so much. My puppy was sitting by command the next day! Lena is awesome and I'm so glad that shes the one training our precious puppy! Thank you lena for everything your doing!

About a year ago, we took our puppy Milo in for a…read moreconsultation. Something happened to him when he was a pup and he did not like people or other dogs. He was only a few months old at the time and he lashed out at anything or anyone besides me an his mom. We were told by someone who worked here (I don't remember his name but remember he had a slice of pizza tattooed on his arm) that if we didn't give them 5k and leave our dog for a few weeks, then our dog would be euthanized within a year. Anything other than the 5k service would "be a waste of his time and ours". We left that day and his mom (my gf) was in tears. We just couldn't afford it and felt completely helpless that day because we just couldn't do the service. Welp, it's been a year since that consultation and happy to say Milo is not only still alive, but has made incredible progress. He has even made a few new friends the last few months (both dog and people). Fear mongering a young couple who just wanted to take in this dog was so wrong. They left us feeling devastated. If we can train our dog ourselves, then most other people can to. Please consider this before giving in to this company.

I thought adopting a puppy would be easier for me to train and they wouldn't have any "bad habits"…read more I was wrong. After researching training and meeting with Kevin, I sent my 10 month old puppy, Quinn, to 3 week board and training with him. I definitely had concerns and misconceptions for the prong and eCollar training, but Kevin explained both to me in detail and even demonstrated the eCollar on himself. Leaving my puppy with a stranger for that length of time was scary, but Quinn came back a different and better dog. She learned several new commands, walked much better on a leash, and even finally went potty outside! I would definitely recommend Strategic K9 Training.

I have used them for initial training of my dog and he has come a long way from the beginning. I am…read morevery satisfied with the care and training Kevin and his staff have done for me and my dog. They treated my dog like he was one of their own. i also use them to board my dog when i travel. I have full confidence in them and again, my dog feels right at home. They treat him like he is one of the family.