Everyone who works there is so nice and loving to the dogs!! You know your dog loves it when the minute they get out of the car they run to the gate and wanna get in. Also, my Dog learned a lot in a short period of time and now I'm going to start with the five week course that they have Penny is amazing with animals and always has been so I looked her up when I got this new Rescue. So happy she has this puppy preschool! It's fabulous! read more

We took our puppy to Puppy Pre-School at Scott-Fox training. It was the best decision! She had so much fun & got very socialized. And we got a break on dealing with a very energetic puppy! She went 3 days a week. You can pick how many days a week, and which days your puppy attends. You drop your puppy off between 8-9am and pickup between 4-5pm. This gave us free days to deal with the ramifications of the Eaton Fire. They exposed her to all kinds of sounds (fireworks, appliances, birds, etc.) and worked with her on loose leash walking, coming & staying, and being crated. The crating really worked! We thought we wouldn't be able to handle her crying, but after being in puppy pre-school she goes in quietly, hangs out and naps. We also as owners, learned the importance of sleep for a puppy! They sleep a LOT, and are much better pups when they are rested. We'd love the option of a few 1 on 1 classes with a trainer, since we have a lot to learn also! read more

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After having my house burn to the ground in the Eaton Fire National disaster, i was having a rough time just coping with long Lines and bureaucracy necessary for FEMA and Recovery centers. Carrying a wiggly 12 week old puppy through this was not working. I signed up for Puppy Pre-School. It has saved my sanity and my puppy has gained confidence and skills. Truly, Puppy pre-school is awesome! read more

We've been coming to scent training classes here for over a year and absolutely love it. Penny and her staff are extraordinary knowledgeable about dog training and behavior and they've not just taught my dog but also made me a much better dog trainer. Plus, my dog can now use her nose to find my keys if I ask her to which is the coolest trick we know. read more

this place is horrible. the young lady leading the group classes has absolutely no pedagogy or teaching technique. 1st lesson we sat in a circle with 5 dogs going completely nuts while she explained the syllabus for the 5 week course....for a complete hour!! She also explained that it is not a "socialization" class so we were not allowed to have the dogs interact or do any sort of interacting training. the following class was more of the same as we all sat in a circle doing nothing for 40 minutes and then she came around and demonstrated "down" to each of the dogs, all the while the other dogs were bored out of there minds and going nuts being restrained. I stopped going after 2 weeks and my wife lasted only one more before she blew it off as a waste of time. An absurd waste of time. read more

I was hoping for help with Desensitization/Counter Conditioning for my puppy's issues, but apparently it's not done here. Owner could be friendlier, less arrogant, less scattered in communication & less judgy. read more

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We can't imagine there is anyplace more nurturing or loving for our dogs than Scott-Fox. We've seen first hand and benefited from the magic of the Scott Fox training methods with 2 dogs over the last 8 years. Whether nose work, or Puppy Day Care or Obedience Class, the training is relevant, age appropriate and first rate. Every staffer is a pro with a passion for dogs and wants the very best for them - their love for other people's dogs is always evident. Ms. Scott-Fox is very knowledgeable with extensive training experienced and a wry sense of humor. (Must be the Brit in her). If you just need a dog sitter or don't want to take personal responsibility to (learn how to) train your dog, go someplace else. This is not just training for your dog. Scott-Fox provides the information and training for dog owners to be successful. Well worth the "tuition". read more

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Horrible experience here. Owner is rude. I was born and raised here in Altadena and just got my first puppy ever with my husband. They are located a block away from my home and I thought I'd come to check it out. My husband and our 10yr old nephew stopped by with me and we were met with so much hostility and aggression by the owner. She literally started to close the gate on us . I didn't feel welcomed at all in my own neighborhood, even though it's appointment only she didn't even care to act with any hospitality, how were we supposed to know? We were/are willing to spend a lot of money on our dogs training but now we will spend it elsewhere. I do not recommend this establishment. If you want to come to a place with good or even basic customer service don't come here. read more

Our family of three dogs has been attending scent work classes and puppy preschool for the past year. We have been very happy to have found scent work as a fun activity for all of us during the week and in class. We developed enough skill and confidence to even compete in our first trials and are on our way to becoming AKC Scent Work Novices. We also enrolled our preschool puppy in his first scent work class to keep his mind even more activeIt is exciting to see dogs of all ages, all breeds, and personalities able to excel at the same sport. I appreciate Penny's expert knowledge and sharing of her experiences as a handler, and judge, to help us learn and be successful. She is very straight forward and objective, which I appreciate. We also recently added a new puppy to our pack, and immediately knew our boy should attend Puppy Preschool to start him on the right foot. As a rescue, we didn't know too much about his start in life, but now have the opportunity to help him become the best boy he can be. All of the trainers and caretakers are always happy to see our boy and let me know of how he is progressing when I pick him up. I like that they keep the limit to 12 puppies at any time, which is why they know easily where my puppy is doing well and what he/we need to work on. He gets exposed to various people, dogs, sounds, objects, and movements to make them less scary, or desensitized to them in the real world. He also gets to work on his recall, sitting, staying, and being okay with being petted and touched by people. I highly recommend Scott-Fox if you are looking to solidify or enhance your relationship with your dogs. Thanks Penny and team! . read more

Penny Scott-Fox is one of the nation's most respected dog behavioral specialists with international acclaim to boot. She came highly recommended by a neighbor of ours who did basic obedience training with their dog. So... we did that too, BUT we have also since done agility training with Scott-Fox Training (think obstacle course training with jumps and weave poles), which is so much fun! Talk about a workout for your dog AND you. We didn't stop there. We continue to take fun nosework class (think K9 narcotic sniffing dog except without the drugs and bombs!) because our dog LOVES it, she actually prefers this over agility training. We're what Penny calls a "Lifer" because we're hooked. She's great at what she does. As her web site says, "her passion for training is contagious." True dat. We've caught that bug big time. read more

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I LOVE Agility Classes and so do the doggies! It's great to be able to exercise their brains as well as their bodies. They sleep GREAT after class, even though both my dogs regularly run over two miles at a time. I did A LOT of research looking for a dog agility trainer to get us started within the Los Angeles area. Unfortunately Penny isn't in the south bay so we have to travel a bit. I can't speak for any of Penny's other classes she gives (obedience and nose work), but the beginning agility is great whether you are looking to just have fun or one day compete. Penny has a huge amount of knowledge and experience that is amazing, and her assistant Connor is incredibly nice, helps so much, and will answer any questions you have. read more

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Just beginning with Penny, great educator and understands the possibilities for successful training without food. The bonding created and the stopping as the dog guide self back to desired behavior is a stress free and positive learning. Communication with hands and behind the scenes bonding is magical. Thank you, grateful for the process as we create a team for a lifetime. Deep gratitude. Highly recommend. read more

Penny seems very well qualified at what she does. That's why I'm perplexed by my two-star experience. My wife & I took our new dog to Penny's puppy training class. Penny's first comment to us was that she doesn't typically like our breed of dog. Um, okay. Is that supposed to engender confidence? Things went downhill from there. The class had far more dogs in it than originally advertised. Penny's training was weirdly contradictory --- for instance, one week she said not to worry about verbal commands because dogs don't understand English. OK, makes sense. The next week she was making a big fuss about everyone picking a verbal command for a certain behavior. Well, which is it? Other advice just seemed bizarre and off the mark. For instance, Penny talked about how much she enjoyed walking her dogs off leash in the park. I'm sure Penny's dogs are well trained. But beyond the fact that it's illegal, that just seemed like exceptionally bad advice to give to a roomful of people with unruly puppies. My wife and I abandoned the class once Penny had deflated her credibility. Too bad. Penny certainly has a good reputation; our experience was the opposite. read more

Spoke to Penny on the phone and was disappointed. I just got a new dog from the shelter who is shy and fearful, and I was looking for a private session/assessment with a good trainer. She first said, "Well I'm very expensive." Okaaaay... "You need to take your dog to puppy obedience where he will be around other dogs, otherwise there is no point. Mine is not until August." The thing is, I told her that I was looking for help bringing the dog out of his shell, and that I needed advice on how to best make him feel comfortable in our home in these first few weeks. I offered to pay her for a phone consultation. She laughed and said, "I am completely booked this week." Then she suddenly said she had to go and would call me back. I never heard from her again. read more

My dog, Ella and I are currently in Penny's Therapy Dog class. I rescued Ella in October and was able to start class with Penny in January. The best thing about her class is that we practice all of the skills in a group. Yes, my dog can walk wonderfully on a leash when we are at home, without distraction - but put in her in a room with 6 other dogs and it's another story. I am looking forward to the end of our 10 week training and passing the test! I know that Penny will prepare us greatly with the skills we need an the practice (including field trips) that help to cement the behavior. Penny has been doing this for a long time and knows the behavior of dogs quite well. If there is anything I've learned the past few weeks, it's that the human is the one who benefits from the training the most; our doggies already know what they need to do. =) read more

I contacted Penny Scott-Fox because our young dog was rowdy but smart and previous attempts to train her weren't successful. She seemed to have the attitude, "when are we going to do something interesting?" Penny was recommended by friends who also had a strong-willed dog and when I saw agility I thought it might be a match. Penny responded to my email immediately (good sign in my opinion) and indeed it was symbolic of how Penny treats her clients. It's all been fun for both the humans and the dog ever since. Fun is as important as thoughtfulness in dog training. Penny really teaches you how your dog thinks and how you need to think. She is gentle, and guides you to be a better owner. Suddenly you have a better behaved dog. The changes in our pet as well as other dogs with whom we are training is amazing. We are in Level 2 and our dog is looking like a competitor. Whether you just want your dog to learn to obey your commands or you just have fun, Penny offers every kind of experience. Check her out, she's very approachable. Last thought: we want to start a practice group. Penny is working with me to get that off the ground. She supports us without taking over. Unlike other trainers, she always strives to make us better along with our dogs. Her expertise is behavior of all kinds. read more

I first called Penny in the Summer of 2010. My dog had bitten another dog and I needed help. I had worked myself into a lather trying to figure out how to socialize my dog, what could have happened to make him aggressive, afraid, etc. Penny said 2 things and gave me 1 tool that changed my life for the better. First she explained that my dog didn't need to have "dog friends" - simple and exactly what I needed. Next Penny encouraged me to enroll in a basic obedience class. Jackson knew his basic commands so our job would be to deal with being in a room full of dogs by learning calming exercises. Then she recommended a K-9 Bridle, fitted it on him and showed me how it works. I had tried every contraption made and the bridle quickly calmed my dog down and by the next day we were out on walks together instead of him pulling me around town. Penny has a vast amount of experience and knowledge. I highly recommend her read more

I have had a great experience at Scott-Fox Training. My dog has a lot of previous obedience training experience through the Guiding Eyes where she was training to be a seeing eye dog. The training from Penny was very similar to that training. We were able to get certified as a Therapy dog team through Therapy Dogs International. We have also tried both agility and nose-work classes. Both have worked well for us and have given us fun, interactive, structured time together. Great thing to do if you want to have a wonderful experience with your dog. read more

I began Puppy Classes with Penny last year after finding myself with a puppy for the first time in eons. My former trainer had moved on from obedience to doing K9 Nose Work full time, and she recommended Penny. I have more experience with dogs than most, as I work with them professionally, so I needed someone super sharp, reward-based, and local (No Westside!). I've been very pleased and continue to learn and be able to progress with my dog. I went through Puppy Class, beginning agility, and have been in Fun Nose Work for over a year. I highly recommend Penny, and feel that everyone with a young dog should enroll in her Puppy Class, no matter how many dogs they may have had or raised in the past. I also can't say enough good things about the focus and confidence-building that Fun Nose Work provides the dogs. read more

I have been through many dog training classes, but Penny's are by far the best. She led the way for me to have an amazing relationship with my dog. I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that can be a little grumpy (not typical of his breed), but she is so understanding and is willing to work through his issues. Her style of teaching is so fine tuned since she is a behaviorist as well as a trainer. None of the "choke chain" training or mamby pamby food bribery. She is just right. She understands that dogs won't know what commands mean until they do the action over and over again. It is a very positive experience! I love her classes so much that me and my dog have been through not only her obedience, but also her agility, nose work, and CGC. They were all fabulous. I would recommend her to anyone, any time, and anywhere. Be prepared for the REAL dog whisperer! read more

This is where you experience "if it sounds too good to be true, then trust your instincts"! Penny Scott-Fox has impressive credentials (I didn't verify them!), loads of her Ribbons for agility adorn her office. We tried 3 weeks of Puppy Pre-School, hoping to teach our 4 month old puppy to walk on a leash to potty, properly socialize her with several people and animals and convince her nobody wants to play when her puppy teeth are used! My real experience with "their" program was cut short at 3 weeks for the following reasons: 1) Door of pre-school is locked for safety, but without windows on the room you never see any program or interactions with your puppy! 2) Questions could never be answered by constantly revolving staff. 3) Big promises of exposing puppies to real world ex: truck noise, power & yard tools, fireworks, etc. The weekly activities list provided your only link to what was planned, but never seen! The property is small, so after a few days of seeing no "exposure" activities at school, I decided to come by mid-day to see if they used the nearby park to create lessons? Nope! 4) Financial greed! This program is costly, as much as full time infant care! When we took 1 day off suddenly, because of a birth of a baby. We were sent an email that we needed to speak to Penny! Seems 48 hours notice is REQUIRED to miss days and plead for a makeup day! Penny wasn't happy that we wanted to make up that day and assured us rules will apply next time. Wow, just wow! read more

My dog and I participated in the scent work ABC games here and had a great time. I can't express how valuable of an experience it was-- both the successes and the misses. I wish all scent work events were this organized and well run, and had this attention to detail. Most of all, I appreciated the honest and frank feedback that Penny gave me. She really knows dogs and dog training and it was refreshing to receive instant coaching on what I did well and what I could improve on. The printed assessment at the end was fantastic. Thanks to all involved in the day. read more

Penny is not a great first impression. You have to give her time and let her take control of the relationship you have with your dog. If you do, you'll find her to be a professional doing a professional's work. It's not all perfect trying to get a puppy to do the things we all want, but she and her crew have made my puppy a better dog. We've been out of her school now for a few months and there is a tiny bit of regression. But he is better on the leash and very into his crate thanks to her. The ladies that work there are awesome and they would do anything for your dog. I highly recommend, but don't judge Penny on her cold demeanor. Judge her on the results. read more

As far as agility is concerned, I would not recommend this company. My beginner agility class had 11 dogs in a one hour class. The trainer was both a nice person and a horrible instructor without any credentials. Additionally, she had very bad time management skills to keep things moving .... important with so many dogs registered. This instructor has since moved on and no longer trains with Scott-Fox so perhaps the new trainer will be better. read more

Penny is AWESOME! She very kind, helpful and has a ton of patience. If I have a question or need help regarding the behavior of my dogs she is always more than willing to offer helpful suggestions. I have two dogs, an 11 yr old pitbull mix and a 4 yr old tibetian terrier, both are rescues and attend classes at Scott-Fox Training. The 4 yr old had a rough beginning so she's a bit skittish with people and different environments. She also has alot of energy, I thought Agility would help, it definitely has made a difference. Through Penny's care she has become much more confident. She LOVES Penny! My pit is very quiet and calm, but with many physical problems. He has done nosework with Penny, for an older dog it's not physically demanding and he really enjoys it! I've recommended Scott-Fox Training to my friends and to people I've met while walking my dogs. read more

My wife and I searched for several months before deciding on a trainer for my fun but vocal little Cash (Papillon). Many other places that I checked out seemed to be almost to big to get the right kind of results that we were looking for and always had the same basic responses on how to fix our issues, which always led to them trying to push the more expensive 1on1 training. Finally I came across Scott-Fox training and after researching realized that several other people that had went through their classes went through the same search that we had. Based on this we signed up for the basic obedience class with Cash and after only a couple of classes immediately began to see results. Our trainer Tamara Clark made sure to take time to speak with all of us individually and really understood the problems we were having with our dog. Right after leaving the basic obedience we signed our little guy up for beginner agility with Penny and I can already tell we will love it too. I am very happy to have found Scott-Fox Training and hope to work with them long after this class with agility training and beyond. read more

What a disappointing experience. We came to class excited and ready to learn. We sat in a very large, echoing room with the expectation of keeping our puppies and young dogs in a BASIC level class still and quiet (and, in fairness, given a peanut butter bone to aid this) while Penny sat in the front, on a microphone that bounced dreadfully off of the walls, and spoke at us. For an hour. The class had about 18 dogs with their people in it. I've never seen a class this big. The only interaction with our dog was about 3 minutes with the assistant, who checked his teeth, asked him to sit, and moved on. Penny, meantime, made her way around the other half of the class (the assistant with ours), chatting extensively and making jokes with 1-2 families. That is all fine and good except the other 17 dogs and families had to sit and wait for her. For. Each. Joke. When I teach kids, I would NEVER have the expectation that my kids could "sit still and be good" with so little structure or activity. Why does it make sense to ask puppies to do it? In what world is this good teaching? When our dog, about half-way through, began to get fidgety and restless (and we were not the only ones), Penny, from the front of the room and into the mic, made some disparaging remark about his behavior. WHAT DOES SHE EXPECT? Our second class was canceled. Apparently an email went out. We did not receive it. No note on the door - just a chained gate. Save yourself the time and money. Go to the humane society where: 1) they charge substantially less 2) they have 6 sessions instead of 5 3) they max their class size to 10 (rather than 18 in this class) 4) you actually get to WORK with your dog. read more

After taking Penny's classes for over 6 weeks, I did not find her classes to be very useful.  Depending on her mood that day, she'll engage with the dog owners or just sit in her chair and give out commands to her assistants as to what to do next.  I agree with the reviews who say that she definitely favors those who muck it up with her.  As for the others who weren't engaged in her stories of all her accomplishments, she barely spoke to them and provided very little, if any instruction, as to how to improve on working with your dog.  Penny may have many awards from competitions, but frankly I do not think she is a good instructor or people person.  If you're in the business to help dog owners and their dogs, you should be personable, approachable and most of all be able to teach and provide valuable instruction to your clients.  I experienced very little of any of this while taking her classes read more

This training facility is really close to where I live so I thought I'd check out it out, learn about their methods and prices. Well I must have been a ghost because no one ever approached me or asked if I needed help. I was completely ignored and after reading a Yelpers review that this place is "Snobbish" and favors people and dogs of a certain class/breed, I now understand the cold shoulder I was given. Thankfully that was enough for me to cross this place out, like the saying in my family goes "Don't chase the poop!" Peace out! read more

If you have a Flat-coat Retriever, by all means bring your dog to Penny! I'm sure you will have an incredible experience, as everyone with this breed was given the VIP treatment. Any other dogs seem to be hit and miss. It was clear from the get-go that she didn't care for my dog, even though he's never met a human he didn't immediately LOVE. I agree that retrievers are AWESOME (my previous dog was a Golden retriever) but that doesn't mean other dogs aren't worthy of attention. Sadly, I don't think this is an equal-breed establishment. I brought my 8-month old puppy to Penny's class this summer, and I had a mixed experience. I was hoping to find help for his anxiety & barking around other dogs, but I received no advice for this particular problem, aside from "ignore it". In one instance my puppy was told "shut your trap" because he was barking while Penny spoke with another classmate. Not exactly the experience I was hoping for. Rather than help correct his behavior, he was condemned for it, and I was left feeling like a bad parent because I couldn't control my dog's barking. The structure of the class is unusual. It's held in a large indoor room, where puppies/owners sit in chairs around the perimeter. There is a task/lecture in each class, and initially the assistants go from dog-to-dog to gauge their abilities to do said task. The puppies are offered peanut butter-filled bones to keep them busy until it's their turn. Unfortunately, after the bones were licked clean, the dogs became more and more restless. It's very difficult to keep a puppy still for an hour during the class "lecture", where Penny advised us from a chair in the center of the room. The dogs must be kept on leash during this lecture time, and the assistants mull around the room to distract them if they get anxious. The assistants were terrific and clearly loved ALL dogs. They were the best part of the school for me. Each night, homework is assigned for the coming week. Things like hand-feeding and never-letting-your-dog-greet-another-dog-on-leash seemed strange and unrealistic to me. I prefer a more hands-on approach to a training class, where the instructor is directly engaged with my dog, rather than the DIY at-home method that Penny advocates. I understand you can't teach much in a hour, but perhaps make the class smaller so everyone benefits/is involved? Our class was approximately 12-15 dogs, and they were incredibly distracted by each other. Only the preferred dogs were offered one-on-one advice from Penny. Needless to say I never received any. One thing my dog and I did enjoy: the "puppy playtime" prior to class. It might have helped him overcome a tad of his anxiety, but we still struggle with this issue. Rather than seek out another trainer, I'm trying a variety of things at home with my little guy. Pluses: Caring and kind assistants; nice, clean facility; puppy playtime Minuses: Penny's preferential treatment for certain breeds; little one-on-one time; classes are too large Overall, I was disappointed with this course. I left with little more than I came with. However, my dog passed the agility course "graduation" exam with flying colors, which was a nice "touché" moment for me. read more

Anyone that has raised a puppy knows both how exhausting and time consuming it can be and how important the first few months are for socializing and training. Scott Fox has been a fantastic resource for us for our 1 year-old dog (attended for 4 months last year) and our new 9 week-old puppy (currently enrolled). I highly recommend this place to get things off to a great start for your new family member! read more

As clueless owners of two naughty corgis, we were very happy to stumble upon Penny before she established Scott-Fox Training. We've stayed with her through two puppies from basic training through agility and sniff-work. She is practical, accessible, and a lot of fun- and great for new dog owners. There is a reason why she has a following...! read more

Penny is the best trainer you could ever hope to meet. She has a real gift for bringing dogs and their humans closer together. I've been taking her classes with my dog, Muriel, for over 3 years, and I'm not alone, most of her clients are what she cheekily calls, "Lifers"! Yes, Penny's classes are fun, affordable, and her training methods are creative - all the great things the other reviews say; but, what keeps people like me continuing to train with Penny is that for all of us she has changed our relationships with our dogs from ordinary to extraordinary (and in some cases, from hopeless to extraordinary). People see me with my dog and say, "the way she looks at you it's obvious she really loves you." Well, she loves me because Penny taught us how to be a team in agility and have loads of fun working together, and how to keep it exciting year after year. And she taught us the skills to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test which was Muriel's first achievement - and boy was she proud to have done well for me. And she encouraged us to get into Nose Work, a new sport that Penny was in from the ground level and is a top competitor in. Basically, she went beyond what one would expect from a dog trainer and she saw the path for me to take to grow closer with my dog and she put me on that path and now I have the best imaginable relationship with my dog. My experience is not an anomaly, I have seen many other dogs and their humans undergo great transformations with Penny. This is what she does. If you care about your dog and want to have a great relationship with your dog, Penny is the only trainer for you!... Muriel has her head resting on my foot right now, aah, the way she's looking at me. Thank you, Penny! read more

I am working with Penny Scott-Fox as part of my externship program for Animal Behavior College and I have to say she is wonderful!!! I am learning so much from her, most notably, that training isn't all just about the dog listening to your commands. It's about having a good relationship with your dog so both of you can live a happy life together. She really knows how to show you to do this. Although I haven't observed her nosework training or agility, I have heard great things from other people, and I will soon be taking my dog to do the fun nosework training. And just like what the other reviewers said, once you start her training, it is hard to stop because you and the dog learn tons and have so much fun in the process!!! read more

If you are looking for a good dog trainer look no further! You have found someone who will change your relationship with your dog forever. I have two dogs, a three year old border collie mix and a two year old siberian husky. I didn't start training our dogs until i got my husky. Of the three trainers i emailed about star puppy training only penny responded, and boy am i glad she was the one to respond. Since taking classes with her i've tapped into potential i never knew my dog had. We've competed in nosework and are beginning to compete in agility and rally-o. All along the way penny has been there to help and encourage me. I honestly don't know what i'd do without her. If you want to improve your relationship with your dog of any breed, penny is the dog trainer for you. read more

Just finished the all age obedience class with our 5 month old puppy and found it extremely beneficial. Some of the approaches to managing our dog's behavior were surprising to us but totally worked! We also took part in the puppy playtime which was great! Our dog loved the interaction and it is seriously one of the cutest things ever to watch. There were about 7 or 8 other dogs in the class and I appreciated the fact that there were assistants to help if our dogs got excited and we really needed to listen to what Penny was saying. Penny has so many ideas, really loves dogs and really wants you to have a strong bond with your dog. I can't wait to come back to do another class. I've had few people strongly recommend the nose work and agility classes. read more

Penny does a great job - I've been taking my golden doodle Helmut to her classes for a little over a year. The class is a fantastic way for him to get exercise and discipline. While I don't plan to compete in agility there are a number of folks in the class who are training to compete. Penny treats all of us with equal attention and really cares about our dogs. The other folks in the class are a lot of fun and her assistant Connor is one of the most helpful folks around. I would recommend any of Penny's classes. My dog and I look forward to Sat. mornings with the "Queen" of dog trainers (just a little British humour) read more

My dog and I love our Fun Nose Work classes with Penny. My dog only has to see the special fancy collar she wears only for nose work, and she's smack in front of me with her nose up in the air wanting that collar on so we can head out for class. Penny is great at observing each individual dog and showing me how to understand my dog better. These classes have been great for us because they get my dog to focus on the task at hand, which was certainly not something she was good at before. We tried agility, and all my dog wanted was to look for a chance to tear off to run like the wind around the perimeter of the agility yard, Penny suggested we try Fun Nose Work instead, and that has made a world of difference. We always recommend Scott-Fox Training for friends in the Pasadena area looking for good positive-based training. read more

I have two dogs enrolled in Penny's introductory nosework class. One of them is a very shy and anxious dog. I wanted to give the class a try but thought for sure that I had wasted my money because he is such an anxious dog. But the class has been amazing! My dog LOVES nosework and when he is in class he is a different dog. My dog's confidence has been boosted 100%. He is friendly, his tail is wagging, and he is enjoying himself. Penny thinks about the dogs and does not overwhelm them with too much work in each class. . She wants them to want more nosework fun. And they do! My other dog is 13 years old and blind in one eye. He loves nosework too! Just a great class all around. And I am having a great time too! read more

I started basic obedience class with Penny almost four years ago when I realized my newly adopted dog was very shy and I was going to need a lot of help with her. Since then she has gotten her CGC, is skilled at agility and has learned nose work most importantly Penny has given me the tools to work through any situation with this shy girl.My other dog has his CGC and TDI. titles thanks to Penny's patience and humor with his special personality. Last night i started basic obedience with a dog I am fostering she loved the peanut butter bones and I enjoyed watching Penny and her assistants work the room full of new dogs as Penny assess their individual needs. Penny is very knowledgeable trainer and behaviorist and it is obvious that she truly loves dogs. read more