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    Kona at Vladae house over the New Year.
    Andy W.

    First, we want to express our sympathy to Vladae and his family. Knowing that his wife is Ukrainian, we can only imagine how stressful this time has been. Despite that, Vladae has been incredibly present, focused, and supportive throughout our training experience. We recently brought home Kona, our Goldendoodle from Alva, Florida, and started looking for a trainer. While traveling in Hawaii, we met a couple who mentioned spending over $7,000 on several dog training schools. After seeing their dog, it honestly made us realize that spending more doesn't always mean getting better results. We later came across an old clip of Vladae on the David Letterman show and found out he's now training dogs in Southern California. From the start, he put together a plan specifically for Kona that made sense for our lifestyle and our dog. The progress was noticeable very quickly. Kona is calm, responsive, and follows cues without us needing to say much. We're now comfortable taking him out in public and even off-leash in appropriate places. Compared to what we saw others going through, we achieved better results without going through endless programs or unnecessary expense. We're really thankful for Vladae's guidance and the relationship that developed through this process. If you're looking for someone who genuinely understands dogs and focuses on real-life results, we would confidently recommend SoCal Dog Training.

    Denis F.

    Update: Another unexpected benefit has been a big drop in separation anxiety. I leave home for a few weeks a few times a year, and it is usually stressful for him. He gets anxious and unsettled. This time was noticeably better. I think the training built his confidence, and the structure gave him peace and comfort, so he stayed calmer and less stressed.

    My mom who never comes closer to dogs...loves Umka
    Slava R.

    It's been a few months since I completed an intensive training program with Vladae at SoCal Dog Training, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I traveled all the way from Michigan to Southern California to train with him, and it was absolutely worth both the time and the financial investment. My Australian Shepherd, Umka, now behaves wonderfully in public places, even with heavy distractions, and is just as well-mannered at home. The transformation has been incredible and truly reflects Vladae's knowledge, dedication, and understanding of dogs. The most important thing I realized after working with Vladae is that most behavior issues are not really the dog's fault, but come from the owner or handler. Dogs are creatures of habit, and their behavior depends greatly on how we live with them, guide them, and communicate with them. This understanding completely changed the way I work with my dog and made all the difference. I'm very grateful for the experience and the results we achieved. I'm now continuing with trick training on my own, which feels much easier thanks to the solid foundation we built.

    Milo staying in place at crowded Spectrum
    Kevin J.

    If you are like me you don't read long reviews- so I will get right to the point with my experience for my 2.5 year old goldendoodle's (Milo) training: 1- Vladae has a proven system but also gives an individualized plan. MIlo was taught Vladae's system of off-leash skills, no barking, no jumping (and many other skills) but Vladae also identified that Milo was great around people but nervous/anxious in public and around other dogs. So Vladae taught him the proper social skills, arranged for dog pack walking and even hosts a weekly meet-up with his past clients to continue to work on Milo's socialization. No other trainer is doing this. 2- Vladae is the most knowledgeable person about dogs I've ever met. He tells you exactly what you need from food, toys, treats, equipment, etc. and he can assess your dog's behavioral issues like no one else- the knowledge and detail is amazing. 3- Vladae teaches the owner more than the dog- everything from your posture, stance, walking gait, tone of voice, inflection, hand signals, holding leash, how to play and so much more. He will give you all the tools for success. 4- Vladae treats you like family. He is always available by phone/text for any questions. He continues to check on you and sends helpful videos and training tips. He provides follow-up appointment without charge. We will be using him for boarding when we take trips and for any future new doggy additions to our home.

    A good boy lying on his bed until he's commanded to leave it.

    Vladae's has an amazing ability to connect with dogs. The process starts before he even meets your dog in person. He has to prepare us for the process and it requires us to be open to doing what is needed for success. He's going to be extremely honest with you and I for one appreciate that. We came to Vladae because of his results with our friend's dog. They had spent thousands before with other trainers and still had no results. They turned to Valdae and he exceeded their expectations. We didn't want to waste our time and money with anyone who wasn't going get us the results that we want. Sometimes the process is uncomfortable but all learning is. Today, we have a dog who never goes off script. If he does, it's because we dropped the ball. I appreciate Vladae and his approach. When you work with a master, you get mastered results. I highly recommend Socal dog training. My wife and I were humbled but open to the feedback. This was the key to having to top trained dog who were can take anywhere without ANY issues. Thank you Vladae for teaching all of this to us. It has made our lives exponentially less stressful abd we can enjoy our dog in so many more ways now.

    Edreana M.

    Thank you for everything Vladae! You are truly one of a kind. Within 5 minutes of our session, I already noticed a significant difference in my dog's behaviour. The boot camp was incredible. My dog came back even more confident, well-behaved and happy. I am so grateful and highly recommend SoCal Dog Training to anyone looking for the best trainer.

    Lenny
    Suzanne C.

    I just want to give short update about my experience after a year when Vladae trained my Lenny. He is doing amazing! I use Vladae's teaching every single day because unless you use it you lose it. But I can enjoy Lenny now like I never thought I could because of what I learned and continue to practice daily from Vladae.

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    Ask the Community - SoCal Dog Training

    I would like to get pricing to board my puppy?

    Thank you for your questionee ! We provide personalized and customized approach to all cases !Feel free to call us directly to discuss your situation in details at 9492440615, visit our training video's for more free tips about dog training… Read more

    Hi! I would like to know if you offer service dog training as well? If so could you please get in touch with me?

    Thank you so much ! Please fell free to give as a call for any questions regarding dog training. Our funder himself will respond ! Thank again! Stay Safe .Karen

    Hi, do you have puppy social classes, or know of any?

    If you live anywhere in Orange County, California — including Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, or surrounding cities — yes, we provide professional dog training services in your area.… Read more

    Hi there! I was wondering if you have a guarantee for potty training? If so, how much is the cost…

    Thank you so much ! Please fell free to give as a call for any questions regarding dog training. Our funder himself will respond ! Thank again! Stay Safe .Karen

    Hi there! Do you have a guarantee for potty training? If so, about how many sessions are needed and at what cost?…

    Thank you so much ! Please fell free to give as a call for any questions regarding dog training. Our funder himself will respond ! Thank again! Stay Safe .Karen

    Hi there! How am I able to get in touch with you regarding your training services? Thank you so…

    Thank you so much! Feel free to give to our founder Vladae a call and leave a v/mail with details.9492440615, he will respond back with info based on your unique situation He only himself going step by step via scheduling procedure. Vlad just want… Read more

    Hello, I would like to get training for our 5 months old puppy, she is pulling on the leash so hard when we walk with her, and jumping. I would like to know how much is the one session of that kind of problems. Could you tell me how much? Thank you.

    Sorry for delay! Thank your for your interest Our kind suggestions is call us directly so we could provide detailed quality respond ! Our founder have a tremendous respect to all dog trainers and normally suggesting checking other options as well… Read more

    Hi, are you accepting new clients? We've tried contacting through online form a while back and never got a response. Recently we left a voicemail as mentioned in your other answers but have not received a call-back as well.

    Sorry if your communication was unanswered or somehow missed . Just kindly lettings you know that in this pandemic time as the pet service provider we are receiving numerous enquiries and we do our very best to respond to everyone. Please feel free… Read more

    Hello we have an 11 week old Australian Shepherd and looking for help with the constant barking and biting, would she be too young to begin training on those issues? Preferably in home as she has not received all her vaccinations

    The first lesson that we had with Vlad i, we had the dog in the crate before he showed up. The moment he entered she started barking. He had this bucket in his hands walked over to the crate shook the bucket and yelled at the dog for about 5… Read more

    My 14 week old husky started showing signs of food aggression and resource guarding with his bones where he'll tightly close jaw & snapping at other dogs that come over when being given treats. How much would consultation & training be to fix this?

    Thank you ! We are taking very detailed approach before signing any new clients just to make sure every case will be success! If you would like to work with us, please visit our contact page https://www.socaldogtraining.com/contact and feel more… Read more

    Hi I have a 8-month labrador puppy. I'm very interested in getting the gold training package. I look at your website, but couldn't find the pricing. Can you tell more about…

    Thank you ! If you would like to work with us please visit our contact page https://www.socaldogtraining.com/contact and feel more then welcome to call us at 9492440615 { best option} we try to respond to all voicemails the same day… Read more

    Are you accepting new clients?

    Thank you ! If you would like to work with us please visit our contact page https://www.socaldogtraining.com/contact and feel more then welcome to call us at 9492440615 { best option} we try to respond to all voicemails the same day… Read more

    Hi I recently got a puppy and would like to know a little more about your gold package and pricing?

    Thank you! As we stated on our website ,please feel free to contact us for setting personalised and customised phone consultation ,we now doing it visually only via "FaceTime" or :What is Up application" to determine appropriate program and… Read more

    Do you charge additional for multiple dogs?

    Thank You! Yes we do but just the part of the cost NEW ! .Please feel free to contact us to scheduled very detailed and personalised now video conference to address all your questions and concerns .Thank You! Stay Safe and LOVE for all of you! Our… Read more

    Does anyone know how much the cost is for each package? Specifically the gold and doggie boot camp?

    Please welcome to contact us for more info. We will discuss in details your situation and after that offer appropriate program for your case and associated cost. Support… Read more

    What type of training techniques do you use? Do you use shock collars or prong collars (the ones with the spikes?

    Thank you for your question . Our highest priority is safety and creating a fun environment for… Read more

    Have you ever helped a dog with spinal cord injury with motor bowel and bladder issues or recommend of someone who can to help potty train in our house?

    Vladae received intensive training in many different field of dog training ,here is link to his bio https://www.socaldogtraining.com/founder , but he is specializing specifically in home , street behavior modifications and off leash obedience… Read more

    Hello I would like to know if there is an expert to train my 5 years old rescue to tame his behavior and bathroom issue inside the house? This dog is Maltese kind ! So let me know if this person can help to train him with bathroom issue and etc!

    Thank you ! Yes we address all behavioral issues in the course of our training programs . Please welcome to contact us for more info.… Read more

    We just adopted 3yrs old Bloodhound mix boy who has super strong separation anxiety. He's been breaking the door frame, blinds, windows, even broke and escaped from his crate while we were out for getting his treats and toys. What should we do...?

    Thank you for your question . I am sure many great dog trainers in Orange County can help you with your problem Separation anxiety can be very serious issue and… Read more

    Are you able to help a deaf puppy train basic commands and potty train?

    Thank You! We have an expertise to help in any situation and take very detailed discussion to assess every specific situation. As we requesting in our contact form… Read more

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    We had an amazing experience with Julie and her 7-day board and train program for our 5-month-old…read morepuppy. Before training, our pup had all the typical puppy chaos--pulling on the leash, struggling to settle, and not consistently following basic commands. After just one week with Julie, the transformation was honestly impressive. He came back walking calmly on a leash, able to self-soothe, and with a strong foundation in basic obedience. Julie was a pleasure to work with from start to finish--super knowledgeable, patient, and clearly experienced. She also took the time to make sure we understood how to reinforce everything at home, which made a huge difference. If you're considering a board and train, especially for a young dog, I highly recommend Julie. It gave us structure, confidence, and a much calmer, happier pup.

    Julie provides a safe and fun experience for dogs in her care. I found out that dog parks can be…read moredangerous, because some unsupervised & untrained dogs can get aggressive. Once I had a scary experience at Dog Beach. However Julie is a great trainer and keeps things mellow and fun to small groups of supervised playful dogs that are already socialized and trained at her home. I have a 5-year old goldendoodle who she trained with a special gentle lead leash when he was pretty young. I was at my wit's end with his wild behavior but am pleased to say his behavior is much improved now after lessons & daycare with Julie.

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    We boarded our puppy for three weeks with The Bark Collective and the difference it has made is…read moretruly remarkable. After just one week, we came in for a training session and already noticed a significant improvement. We then went away for two more weeks, and every single day we received photos, videos, and detailed updates. The communication was exceptional! You can really feel the heart, love, and care they pour into every dog, and that makes all the difference. A special thank you to Casandra and AJ, who are incredible trainers so kind, thoughtful, and genuinely gifted at what they do. They gave our dog the most impactful framework and boundaries, and it's clear they pour their hearts into every animal in their care. That level of dedication is exactly what you want when deciding where to send your dog. We look forward to daycare, continued training, and group dog walks. We are forever grateful to The Bark Collective. We can't recommend them highly enough!

    Our dog Hank loves bark collective. They always take such good care of Hank and he is soo happy…read morewhenever we pick him up. I know he's been well cared for. We also just had or first training session with AJ and I'm so excited to implement her training methods that don't require and e-collar. The e-collar is optional and can be used on certain situations, but I saw her techniques with him work without the ecollar.. I'm so glad I scheduled the training session and will continue to schedule training session with her! Her training techniques are soo effective.

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    Tommy came for our first private session and it went better than I imagined. My husband and I…read morelearned a lot from Tommy. He is very relatable and has a unique way of teaching that is very enjoyable and actually entertaining, all at the same time! Now that is talent! Tommy was made for this job and well worth his price. You get what you pay for. He definitely does not watch the clock and gives you more than 1 hr and does not leave until he has answered all your questions. My dog is already doing better on our walks. Tommy teaches but you have to do what he says or you have wasted your money. I signed up for 5 lessons and looking forward to the rest. I will update when we are finished.

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    I adopted Maya, a young Belgian Malinois mix, a few months ago. She came from an extremely abusive…read moresituation and had pretty severe behavioral and reactivity issues that needed to be addressed. I searched around extensively and contacted a few different trainers and specialists, but remained skeptical (worried about finding someone good enough to handle Maya). However, I finally managed to come across Bryndon who seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Within minutes of the first introductory session, I could tell Bryndon knew exactly what he was doing and gave me the confidence that I had made the right choice. He experienced first-hand what Maya's reactivity was like, and yet by the end of the first introductory session, he already managed to showcase how we could help her improve. I knew that her issues were bad enough that it would take a very long time for her to get better, but to my surprise she showed massive improvements literally within the first few sessions. Most importantly, he showed and taught me what I needed to do to help guide her along, which was my biggest worry. We've both learned a lot (and got to learn a lot of tricks along the way lol). I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have chosen him as Maya's trainer. He listens to your needs and concerns and actually addresses them, is extremely well informed, and gives you and your dog the confidence they need to be better. He has a good mentality towards training dogs and utilizes positive reinforcement to help correct the source of issues rather than training that only serves to suppress and hide the bad behaviors/triggers. I don't say this lightly, but I cannot recommend Bryndon enough! If you are someone like me who was both highly skeptical and unsure, try meeting him for an intro, he is very approachable and friendly, and is genuinely honest enough to tell you if he's the right fit or not. Thank you Bryndon!!!

    Bryndon is a kind, very knowledgeable and professional trainer. My dog absolutely loved him! He…read morewas great with both of us and gave me some really great insight. I will be reaching out for additional training needs in future and would definitely recommend him. Thank you so much Bryndon!!

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    Xavier is amazing. Cooper had some major issues, leash aggression with dogs, skateboarders, people…read more(if they tried to say hi to cooper from a safe distance) etc. Coops change in behavior started after our first session with him. If you are willing to listen, do the work, be consistent and actually do everything he says to you will not be disappointed. It was worth every $ spent. @ xavier hernandez dog behaviorist on Yelp if you want to see more reviews specific to him. I am no longer dreading taking them on walks. Turns out Cooper just had some anxiety and can get over excited. I thought I had an aggressive dog until we met with a Xavier. Very thankful and grateful.

    I have a Large Cane Corso Masstiff female who just turned 1 year old in January. She is going thru…read moreher teenage years has been very dog aggressive lately. She was attacked by a much smaller dog ever since she goes crazy whenever we see another dog. I found a, "Highly Recommended" Dog trainer online according his website. After 3 sessions with him, his advice was to punch my dog in the face and head until she worried more about me than other dogs. As you can imagine that did not work and we stopped going. I started calling around to other trainers I found online but nobody wanted to work with such a big aggressive dog. One trainer referred me to Tony. After talking with Tony and watching his webinar he referred us to Xavier who from the first 15 minutes had my dog sitting down calmly and accepting directions. I can't speak highly enough for how professional results oriented both Tony and Xavier have been. We were considering returning her back to the breeder before meeting Tony and Xavier. Thank you both so very much!

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    I wanted to share my experience with Zoom Room Huntington Beach because I ran into several issues…read morethat made me decide not to continue with their training program. I attended an Obedience 2 session on September 27th. When I arrived, the waiting area outside had a strong smell of urine, which made me question how often that space is cleaned. During class, we were given a plate for treats, and I wasn't comfortable using it without knowing how frequently they're sanitized. Before attending, I had called for help with the app because I was unsure how to manage the class schedule. I was advised to try the first class before committing to anything else, and I asked to be removed from all waitlists. Even so, the next day--September 28th--I was still added to another class I had specifically asked not to be enrolled in. I canceled it immediately and requested confirmation that I wouldn't be charged for it. On September 30th, I emailed to request a refund for the unused classes. I was told I'd only be charged for the one session on the 27th. My total charge was $405, and I expected to be refunded everything except that single class. Instead, it wasn't until I filed a dispute with my credit card company that on October 25 I received a refund for only $324. I was charged for the class on September 28. I followed up multiple times from September through November 22nd--about six emails in total--and each time I was told that "Vince was out of the office" and that my refund was still being handled. I am still waiting on that refund. I shared this feedback with them directly because I do think simple improvements--like suggesting owners bring their own bowls or a mat for their dog--could make a difference. I was genuinely hoping to return in the future for trick or scent classes, but the lack of customer service and the difficulty getting a straightforward refund left me very disappointed. I hope they take this as constructive feedback and make changes that improve the experience for other dog parents.

    How cool!!! Small…read morepersonable classes ranging from obedience, tricks, agility and more. I randomly tried a package of classes when I stopped by - hoping to get my dog to stop nipping me when he is excited. Classes teach the owner how to train their dog. Go home and keep practicing! The instructors and owner totally care, giving tips to nip behaviors in the bud and to UNDERSTAND your dog. I've only started my pup here, he's 8 - but it's just been fun to interact with him and try something different. Here he's in tricks class!

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