Shay was super responsive and I cannot believe how far our dog has come from just one session! Our dog is nervous and reactive to noises (especially the doorbell and tv) and she gave us several tips in our session that we can continue to work on as homework. Seeing the immediate behavioral changes and his now calm demeanor made us wish we found Shay sooner! I can't believe it just took one session to see such a change! Highly recommend read more

I highly recommend Shay. 3 months ago, I adopted a Ridgeback/Husky mix from the shelter. It's my first dog and I didn't realize the breed isn't an energy match for me and my cats. Shay spent time assessing his behavior and what was best for him and looked at everything from the standpoint of his welfare, which I love. She gave me very specific advice and also taught me so much more about the dog world. In a way that makes so much sense, I really wish I had the knowledge she gave before I went to the shelter. Don't hesitate calling her if you're like me and you're at your wits end and don't know what to do. She's a great teacher, and has a lot of valuable knowledge about animal behavior and communication. I recommend her and will be using her services in the future if I need it. read more

Shay is surely a dog whisperer! 6 month old puppy...barking!! With my dog not 10 minutes and trained her not to bark!! I was amazed!! Rest of time spent teaching me how to do it! Success! 2nd time how to walk on a leash without pulling&panting. Walked a block...sure enough Shay taught her to enjoy her walk and no pulling or panting! Again, had to teach me the "ropes".....SUCCESS!! Need help with ANY type of training for your dog?? Shay is the only answer! Makes it all enjoyable, too! Call Shay...you won't be sorry!! read more

Shay is amazing! Very patient and caring. I highly recommend her! She trained my dog the basic commands-something I couldn't do! She follows up with the training a couple of days after to make sure all the commands are learned and used by the puppy dog! Highly recommend!! read more

Wow. Shay is absolutely incredible. Not only is she kind, talented, and professional she also, truly cares about your pet(s) and it shows! We have an 8 year old chihuahua mix and just adopted a chihuahua mix puppy. We looked into trainers for the puppy because we've been struggling with house training. Within the first ten minutes of our session both boys were extremely engaged and responsive. It was very clear from the beginning how much experience and knowledge Shay brings to the table as everything she said felt like an "aha"moment. We learned SO much and are so excited to use the tools she taught us! I reached out to a couple other trainers during my research. And the phone call I had with Shay was so genuine, warm, and overall informative. After that phone call it really was no question that we needed to move forward with a session and we're so happy we did! I think if you're looking for a trainer for whatever reason, Shay is a fantastic option and I promise you, you won't regret it. I'm mad we didn't do it sooner! Shay, thank you again!! - Britt & Sam read more

Oh. My. God. Over the last year my mini aussie developed INTENSE dog reactivity to the point that his thrashing around on the leash was hurting both of us. In 1 session Shay helped me understand how I was inadvertently enabling his behavior and taught me how to set appropriate boundaries for him. No special tools, no treats, just body language and tone of voice. Unreal. In less than 2 hours, Shay completely transformed me and my dog's relationship and tonight's walk was an absolute pleasure for both of us. read more

Shay helped my dog Georgie so much with her reactive barking in the home and pulling on a leash in just one session. I was shocked by how quickly she was able to affect Georgie's behavior! Shay is so knowledgeable about animal behavior (not just dogs) and is able to relay all that information in a way that is easy to follow. I was truly impressed! read more

Excellent and made herself available when I was pressed, that is important. She is very professional and knows what she is doing. Deserving of high marks read more

We had our first session with Shay this week and it's already been so helpful. I have a mini Aussie shepherd that's had some reactivity and we've done a lot of training. While the training has helped I still felt like there was a disconnect in our relationship and my timing/execution was off. In our first session I already felt so much more empowered and bonded to my pup. While many of her methods are familiar to me she actually teaches you to apply them to work for you and your personality and demeanor. I think this is particularly valuable for working breeds and their emotional intelligence. We weren't even focused on heeling in this initial session and we are already so much more connected when we walk. Highly recommend - Shay is very genuine and connects with both you and your dog. read more

I rescued a dog from a Korean meat market through a rescue here in Sherman Oaks. His name is Andy. Once Andy was at my house I saw that he was no ordinary puppy. He was/is constantly frightened. Since getting him in October to today he has changed quite a lot...All due to help from Shay. Shay came over and assessed Andy and pretty much told me what to expect and how to handle situations. I had a dog but by no means am I as proficient as she is. She explained to me in detail why he exhibits certain behavior and what to do and what not to do. She has a lot of patience because I had to be trained as well. Not sure who's more stubborn me or Andy. Things are getting better but Shay is always there to help when I am at a loss. I cannot thank her for her ingenuity and patience. I highly recommend Shay, you won't regret it. A ton of gratitude. read more

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We LOVE Shay! As soon as Shay stepped into our house, she got to work! She immediately honed in on the issues and provided helpful techniques that applied to the various dog behaviors. Shay has the "dog whisperer" level of insight into root causes for unwanted dog behavior. She shared her knowledge with us, and she coached us on how to implement techniques effectively. Shay was professional and easily accommodated our schedule. It was a pleasure to work with her. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of a dog trainer. read more

This review has been in my heart to share for a very long time and it is long overdue. I meet Shay 13 years ago at the off-leash dog park on White Oak and Victory in the San Fernando Valley. Both of us enjoying the afternoon with our respective German Shepherds. Her with Luna, and me with Kobi. Both of whom we later learned were rescued from Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles. When it comes to dog training, behavioral issues, or new dog integration Shay's the one to call! I have worked with several top-rated dog trainers over the last 10 plus years and nobody gets the job done like Shay. Her techniques and corrections are simple, logical, and effective. She presents solutions that speak to your dog in his language - both in process and understanding. Then Shay communicates the "why and how" of her methods to you (the owner). Often providing examples and analogies that are not only relatable, but comical in their simplicity and logic. I often hit my head, thinking, "why didn't I think of that," it's so simple." She is generous, kind, down-to-earth and possesses a grace and intuition with animals that is "magical" to witness. To see her in action is impressive to say the least......she truly is a "dog whisperer." Don't waste your time with others. If you want results, Shay is the one to call! read more

Shay is amazing! Hones in on the issue immediately. Brilliant. It's almost as if she is psychic. Worth the money.

Shay is outstanding. In one 90 minute visit, she taught us behavioral cues for our four dogs, that have completely changed the dynamic in our house. Our house is quieter and calmer, there's no more barking at every passerby. Our dogs are more patient, because our communication with them is clearer. She helped us with Great Danes' leash manners, now they walk with ease. Shay's techniques are very effective and she is an excellent, clear teacher. She wastes no time, makes the most of every minute of your time together and the results are blowing our minds. Thanks Shay! read more

What a life changing experience! I have a dachshund who became aggressive when anyone came over and even towards certain people walking outside, he barked at us when we were eating...he was a mess. After 1 session with Shay, we have a new understanding of our dog's behavior. He knows we're the boss now. Shay is VERY knowledgeable and breaks it down so that everyone in our family was able to understanding how to properly manage our dog's behavior. We are so grateful for her, and my sons agreed that she helped our family enjoy our dog so much more now. read more

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We had our first training session with Shay and her dog, Zora, yesterday and I wish we had found her earlier! In one session, our dog was able to walk by other dogs without barking or lunging. My husband and I have been struggling with a very leash reactive rescue pup for several months. I didn't even feel comfortable walking him by myself. We had gone to another trainer in September who taught us positive reinforcement only methods, but our dog wasn't able to make any improvements. After a bad interaction with a stranger who told us she couldn't believe we let our dog outside, we were back at square one looking for help - that's when we found Shay. Luckily, we were able to set up an appointment with Shay within a couple days of reaching out. As soon as we walked outside and our dog, Finley, saw her dog, Finley lost it and was barking and lunging. Shay assessed Finley and within minutes, she had him sitting quietly. Shay is knowledgeable, experienced, and straight forward and clear in her explanations. She put a lot of emphasis on making sure we knew how to handle Finley ourselves and walked with us while we practiced. She made corrections when we weren't doing it perfectly, which was much appreciated because we really want to help our dog become more confident and well-behaved. We noticed Finley had more confidence around other dogs with her methods almost immediately. We know we will need to keep working on Finley, but we can't believe how quickly he was able to make such significant progress. For the first time since we adopted Finley, we can look forward to walks around the neighborhood! read more

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Shay is amazing. After spending just one hour we learned a lot. She has great analogies to really help you understand your dog's perspective and gives you a lot of great tips. If you need help with your fur baby, this is the woman for the job! read more

Shay has been amazing in not only helping my dog but also me. My dog was very aggressive towards other dogs including lunging and barking. I felt embarrassed to walk him in my neighborhood, which has a lot of dogs. I had done multiple Cesar Milan courses that never helped my dog or I so I was quite discouraged and almost gave up. I didn't think my dog could ever be around other dogs. Then I found Shay and she gave me the tools and knowledge needed so that now my dog can walk side by side with another dog and he's unphased. It honestly shocked me but I'm so happy and pleased. She is in tune with not just the dog but also the owner and tailors the sessions to both of us. I'm so happy I found her and cannot recommend her enough! She will be the first person I call when I get another dog as she's the only person I trust for dog training now. read more

We recently adopted a rescue from the Korean dog meat trade and wanted a professional trainer to help us with Shelby's fears and anxiety. She's was referred to us from a friend who also has KMT dogs. From the moment she arrived, we had a amazingly positive experience! She helped us correct our older dogs barking so we could focus on Shelby. Before the end of the first session, Jeff was able to touch Shelby, for the first time in the 6 weeks he has been with us. I can't recommend Shay enough. She is so positive, calm, welcoming and full of great advice and wonderful stories that reinforces the training! We are very much looking forward to seeing her again!!! read more

Loved Shay! Was amazed at the results she was able to get in one brief session. Right to the point and able to support her teachings with examples pulled from several different areas of both her life and life in general. My dog was being aggressive towards my husband, overly protective of me, partially due to former abuse she'd received as she was a rescue. Shay not only explained why she was acting the way she was, but taught me tactics that would correct her behavior while encouraging the right behavior. We were getting desperate and not sure there was light at the end of the tunnel but now we can see a way through to our girl Flower being a long term member of the family. read more

All I gotta say is wow! Shay is amazing! First of all, due to COVID and the whole quarantine going on she was nice enough to give us options of a video chat or in the backyard within 6ft (who does this?) second of all, I learned so much! From what I was doing wrong and how to correct the Behavior on my part as well as on my dogs. I already started using these tactics just minutes after she has left and it's like night and day. Thank you again Shay! You have no idea how much peace you have brought to our home. UPDATE! So the issue we were having with one of our dogs was that he would bark at any little noise or any person and dog passing by. Ever since using the techniques taught to us by Shay, our home has been so quiet. Simba has def made a huge improvement. Yes he still barks but it is nothing compare to how he would bark before. I believe it has cut down about 90% of his barking and we couldn't be happier. Thank you again shay! You saved us some sleep lol. read more

Shay is one of a kinda. My friend and I each had a dog with very different problems. I had a 7-year-old collie mix with dog and food aggress. My friend had a Shiba Inu that was soo smart for her own good and was destroying the things around the house. My dog started to be dog aggressive at about 2 yrs. It got to the point, where I couldn't bring him anywhere with other dogs as he would snarl and start something. He came close to seriously injuring a smaller dog more than once. He took one look at my friend's Shiba from across the room and immediately went full wolf (growling, snarling and trying to get away from me to attack her). Within one session, Shay had them playing together like puppies, which I would have never thought possible. My dog has a tendency to find food on the street and there is just about nothing you can do to get it out of his mouth. He will semi-lock his jaw and has drawn blood from me with my attempts to get something half rotting out of his mouth. In our second session, he re-learned "leave it" in a much different way than any other trainer had taught him. When he tried to bite Shay, she quickly put him in his place and suddenly he was a different dog. Later in the sessions, my friend was holding the leash for both dogs on a walk and when we got distracted, my dog got a hold a bunch of hamburger buns from the sidewalk. To my surprise, I said "leave it" and my dog actually dropped it. I have never seen him do this-- usually, this would have ended in a semi-bloody battle where he still ended up eating whatever it was he had gotten ahold of. Yuki is now actually listening to my friend and has not destroyed a designer shoe since we did our first sessions. Shay was not cheap, but we only needed two sessions to get our issues solved, which made her services actually significantly cheaper than any of the other trainers I had researched. See Shay before she gets Dog Whisperer famous and has a waiting list. read more

Shay's Behavioral Dog Training - Scout (left) and Yuki (right). Scout once wanted to murder Yuki and they are now best friends. - Pet Training Near Me

Shay is a life saver! No joke, she walked into our home and within 2 minutes of meeting our super hyper puppy, Shay had gained her attention and respect. We were in shock at how she got her to stop jumping so easily since we've been struggling with the energy, jumping, biting, and barking for weeks now and it seemed like nothing worked. Shay then explained and taught us how to work on learning our dog's language through sounds, touches, and posture. Bonnie was not only exhausted after Shay left that she slept soundly through the night, but it's the next day and the commands I learned are working. Of course she's still a puppy and will do things we don't want her to, but I'm so relieved that we now know how to get her to stop and redirect! Thank you Shay! Can't wait for our next training sesh! read more

I highly recommend this professional trainer and wonderful human! I can't express enough gratitude. Shay's service goes above and BEYOND. She works quickly and efficiently with dogs (AND their humans!) and immediate results came with in our very 1st 2-hour session. We adopted two littermate Toy Fox Terrier rescues who were already of adult age. Eager to have them blend in with a very busy household (verrrrry different to the home they came from) and 'get along' with our, yes, backyard chickens (which they were h€!! bent on chasing down as prey!!!), I combed through Yelp interviewing various trainers. Shay was so generous with her information and time upon our first conversation. I immediately felt at ease inviting her to our home for a go. The 2 hour session was worth EVERY penny -prey drive is a difficult drive to kick but the magic of the training was apparent because the dogs stopped wanting to kill the chickens and behaved calmer altogether. The "Leave it" also applied to the squirrels. She addressed their separation anxiety and littermate syndrome behaviors. They responded positively under voice command for multiple other commands and performed other good behaviors as we worked! She taught us how to continue how to work with them on our own, the dogs kept the training and today we are one peaceful & happy household! Since our training months ago, I have recommended her services to numerous family and friends and she has become part of our community and our pets lives. I thought I would finally post here for others out there who are seeking support for their own happy human & fur baby families. read more

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Shay was extremely helpful in helping us understand our dogs behavior. She was thorough in explaining to us the steps we needed to take to help with our dog and made it very relatable. In a short time we felt like we'll be much better dog parents and have the set of tools to get there. Highly recommend Shay! read more

I looooove Shay! My 10mo GSD would bark at trash cans, people, bicyclists, DOGS, parked motorcycles, you get it... Then Shay came into our lives. I was incredibly nervous seeing her with her own GSD, Zora, but as soon as the first few corrections were made, my dog behaved in ways I've never seen! She was calmer with no reaction to people walking by. There was even a woman with her two kids and two dogs that stopped to watch us within 20 ft - no reaction! Shay led me and 2 others individually on how to walk our dog. She was so patient with all of us and made me see I need to work on my leash handling. Less than 12 hours after our session, I took her on walk to the quiet corner of a park and she ignored everything. Even played fetch without her getting distracted Shay is the third trainer I've worked with and is by far the most effective!!!! Straight to the point, uses memorable and hilarious metaphors to help us understand our dogs body language. I would recommend her 100%! read more

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Shay has truly been a godsend. I recently adopted Summer, my golden puppy mix and Lexie (mom's dog) soon after attacked Summer unprovoked. Lexie was a street dog and has had behavioral issues due to her past that my parents have been unable to overcome in the 3 years they've had them. My mom ended up having an unforeseen medical issue that required us to have a resolution asap and she immediately got us in. Shay went above and beyond with her efforts, advice, etc., even on the first initial phone call. Within the first lesson we saw immediate changes in the dogs and after our second they were like brand new dogs. I am now comfortable enough to have the dogs in the same room. She even helped us with a close family member's Parkinson's disease and the dogs reactivity to it. This review doesn't do her justice but she gave us the tools no other trainer has had. I wish everyone had a Shay, we don't know what we would have done without her! read more

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1 session is all it took to get all 3 of my fur babies on the right track! I have 1 male and 2 females my male was attacking my females they couldn't even be in the same room! I called Shay and she was able to come that same day! Shay explained why the attacks were happening and how to prevent it! Shay also helped establish respect between all 3 fur babies! My male hasn't had an attack ever since and now shows his sisters nothing but love! read more

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Shay is amazing!! I would say she's a miracle worker but everything she does has a reason and she helps you to understand those reasons. Her training is individualized to you and your dog; from her analogies to her level of commands/corrections, there is almost immediate change. I can't wait to keep using Shay's training with Ellie and seeing her grow! :) read more

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Shay is the absolute best. Even on our initial phone call she gave me so many good nuggets of info. Our german shepherd is a great boy but we were starting to see habits like barking and intimidating our guests, that we knew we had to get ahead of. She walked in and immediately was able to get him to listen to her, and then explained what she did and why. We learned so much and have been able to successfully use the techniques. I 1000% recommend. read more

Shay is a miracle worker. I recently adopted a dog Luna who was having some behavioral issues. It was causing me anxiety every time I had to take her for a walk as she was barking aggressively and lunging at people and other dogs walking by. Amazingly after just one session it's as if I have a different dog. Shay provided me with specific advice and tools based on the issues we were having and it's made a world of difference. I can't thank her enough and highly recommend her services to everyone. read more

I don't even know where to begin!!! Shay was a life saver. I recently got a cattle dog puppy rescue and he had awful manners, pulled, bit, dug, and takes food off the counters. It was 5 minutes... FIVE! Minutes and this dog was a changed boy. Not only was he listening, but Shay would talk me through everything, provide feedback, give examples, and coach us throughout. She taught him how to respect us and to respect our other dog. I could not be happier! I thought we were going to have multiple sessions (we've tried working with a trainer before and she told us we would need 5+ sessions to correct his behavior) and she laughed and told me she only needed one. I thought she was joking!!! We took him on a walk and he used to be very aggressive and he did absolutely nothing as he saw dogs and people walking by. I could not believe it!!! Don't think I could be happier. Shay is also hilarious and made it super fun. Don't think twice before calling her, absolutely amazing!!! read more

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About a month ago I rescued a 7 month pit who is very, very friendly but out of nowhere started a fight with my 3 year old springer spaniel, and I realized that was something I couldn't handle on my own. After sending out a yelp request to a few other trainers I spoke with a few who felt okay, one who told me 'pits will never change and you just either accept it will happen again, or give him back' and then Shay who just seemed to understand exactly what the issue was right away. She spent an hour and a half at my house with both my pups and showed me how to correct their mannerisms, what I need to correct about myself around the house, and how to identify when things about progressing negatively amongst the two pups. I'm excited for another session after I implement her teachings around the house , and see how much further we can go next time. I would absolutely recommend shay to people having issues with their pup, she speaks their language and will help you learn how to speak it a little better as well. I think it's easy to forget our dogs are dogs when a lot of time we treat them as 'part of the family' but their instincts are much different than ours and it was amazing to learn about that! Here is Rusty and Rebel after their session, two tired pups are good pups !! read more

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Her techniques are super effective-- work right away! Her explanations/demonstrations are super thorough and really help you to "get it" and remember training techniques right after the call/session. She even does emergency facetimes when you need them! Highly recommend! read more

Today we had our first session with my rowdy 2 year old German Shepherd Delilah. We had gone to a different trainer hoping to improve Delilah's fear-aggressive behavior and insecurity around other dogs, people, and other distractions like squirrels running around the trees. However, her improvement was slow and created more anxiety. After 15 minutes or so, Zora (her gorgeous pup) and Delilah walked side by side. Kid you not I had to remind myself that Delilah is walking alongside a dog! They were both coasting around the neighborhood. Surely Delilah's behavior didn't immediately stop but with Shays feedback and reminder to consistently correct both your behavior and Delilah's behavior, I'm confident Delilah will become a secured and comfortable dog around other dogs and people. Another thing we appreciated was with each correction, she provided an informative explanation on why we do this and from our pups perspective. Not only did we enjoy the walk but our neighbors were surprised that we now know how to handle Delilah's behavior without feeling embarrassed of her rowdy actions. If you're seeking a trainer that shows you how to understand your dogs personality and modify both your behavior and your dog, SHAY IS YOUR TRAINER! To reiterate, I haven't seen Delilah enjoy her walk and loosen her guard after today's session. It's been a long time since we felt comfortable walking around the neighborhood with various dogs barking towards us or walking beside us. I'm glad that I read these Yelp reviews that motivated me to call her and consult with her about the situation we're struggling with and how to achieve such results. At first we thought our session would last 2 hours, in fact, we took an hour and half. And will continue to learn more next time we meet for another session. read more

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Shay has helped us so much with our Samoyed. She explains things in ways that you can understand and retain them later. She even brought her own dog and assistant to help our dog learn how to behave better on walks. Thanks so much for sharing your gift with us, Shay! read more

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I have a little Yorky terrier let me tell you she's a handful . we decided to look for a trainer I come across to Shay's website I called her she was so friendly and kind and spend so much time on the phone with me. My husband find other trainers I told him no way I would like to have Shay to come and train our Yorky. She came in to our house she was so pretty and amazing and very friendly like she's next-door girlfriend lol.... I was so excited, we were very impressed with her. She gave us some tools and some technique to work with our baby girl. Thank you Shay for all your help we love you....... read more

Shay's experience, knowledge and level of involvement completely blew me away. She took the time to gain a full understanding of the issues we were having with our dog before offering solutions. Between phone calls and a follow-up email after our sessions, she made sure that we had truly been able to implement her techniques with success. Shay's help completely changed the relationship between our dog and my son, as well as myself. I couldn't be more grateful! Thank you. read more

My husband and I adopted our sweet little Auggie last month and were informed at the time we adopted him that he would not be good with other dogs. In fact, he was in a completely separate room at the rescue away from the other pups! We knew we wanted to get some help quickly since we live in the middle of West Hollywood and everyone has dogs! Shay came to our apartment and the moment Auggie got outside, he was barking and lunging at other dogs, construction workers, people... we knew it would be a long day! We walked around our neighborhood for almost 2 hours, learning and practicing with Shay and her dog, Zora. We learned so much. It was all about US being in control and in charge and it is going to take practice, but we have already made significant progress and when Auggie does bark at other dogs now (which is much less often), we all recover much quicker and can reflect on what went wrong. We are getting there thanks to Shay!! Thank you for helping our family, we are so grateful! read more

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We could not be happier that we found Shay. Our dog Matzo has made so much progress since our training session a little less than 3 weeks ago. We got the sweetest rescue from a hoard in Mexico who has such bad PTSD that she couldn't be touched for three months and barked incessantly at anyone who set foot in our yard or home. Since seeing Shay her barking has improved immensely and she is not only starting to enjoy being pet, but she's even snuck in a few face kisses. Shay not only was super attentive at our session, but also made sure to follow up with us to see how things have been progressing. We cannot thank her enough and highly recommend her to anyone looking for help with their dog(s). read more

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