Lysa is truly a dog lover. She understands their individual needs, this gift comes naturally to…read moreher. Lisa has overseen the training of both my Labs and newly adopted Staffy. My dogs adore her and have so much fun learning with her. I can't express enough on how she can connect with both owner and dog (s). All of her classes are Fun and it helps deepen the bond with your dog. Lysa trains with positivity, praise and kindness. We highly recommend training with The Mischievous Dog. Great price and value.

My dog Sport and I love Lysa. She is kind, funny and patient. My well behaved Confirmation dog is…read morenow an even better behaved new Agility dog. Making the transition has been a challenge, but Lysa never makes us feel like we are making a mistake. Going to Agility has become the the highlight of our week!

Elaine is fantastic! We brought our 4.5 year old American Bully in for a short refresher training 4…read moreyears after he was initially trained. He weighs about 90lbs and struggles with reactivity (excitement and pulling when he sees other dogs/people) and he did not consistently obey commands (especially "heel"). Elaine was patient, consistent, and very communicative. She took the time to ask us what issues we wanted to focus on, and then was able to come up with a highly effective training on the spot. She was able to get him to follow commands that even surprised us (including getting him to "place" onto a picnic table). And by the end of the session, we walked him around and had zero issues with pulling or reactivity, even when there were dogs and kids nearby. It was impressive to see so much progress in such a short time. Throughout the process, she explained everything she was doing, including the specific steps AND the purpose. She answered ALL of my questions with thoughtful and kind responses. And throughout the whole experience, she was extremely friendly. I would highly recommend her.

We enrolled our 1-year-old German Shepherd, Forrest, in Off Leash K9's 2-week Board & Train…read moreOn-Leash Program, and we could not be happier with the results! Before training, Forrest was a very playful and excitable pup who struggled with focus and discipline. He was easily distracted, didn't consistently follow commands, and had trouble behaving appropriately around children and other dogs. After spending two weeks with Elaine, our amazing trainer, Forrest came home a completely transformed dog! He's now obedient, focused, and confident -- even in high-distraction environments like parks and public places. He mastered six core commands and continues to respond beautifully to them at home. Elaine truly is a "dog whisperer." She's local (Murrieta), which made drop-off and pickup super convenient, and she went above and beyond to keep us updated. We received daily videos and photos showing Forrest's progress -- we looked forward to them every day and loved watching his transformation in real time. We are so impressed with Elaine's skill, patience, and dedication. Forrest is still the same silly, lovable dog we adore, but now he's also well-mannered, obedient, and an absolute joy to be around. Thank you, Elaine and Off Leash K9, for giving us the best version of our pup!

I can't thank West Coast Goldendoodle enough for giving us our sweet puppy, Bambi. From the moment…read morewe brought her home, I could tell how much love and effort went into raising her. She was already using her potty area, resting peacefully in her crate without fuss, and even has the sweetest habit of falling asleep as soon as we play lullaby songs. It melts our hearts every time. Bambi is my third puppy in life (my first two were 15 years ago at my parents' home), and I can honestly say I've never experienced such a smooth transition. She's confident, happy, and incredibly social. Everywhere we go, people stop us to comment on how cute and well-behaved she is. Misty's dedication to raising healthy, happy, and well-adjusted puppies truly shines through. If you are looking for a breeder who raises puppies with love and care as if they were her own, I wholeheartedly recommend West Coast Goldendoodle. We are beyond grateful to have Bambi in our family.

I could not be happier with the decision to get my puppy from West Coast Goldendoodles. Misty is…read moreamazing! She truly cares about her dogs and making sure that they go to the right families. She also sends you home with so much information to make sure all of your questions can be answered and makes herself available anytime for advice, support, and guidance. My puppy (Clover) is the perfect addition to my family. She's healthy, happy, and isn't bothered by things like traffic or the blow dryer thanks to Misty's training. I recommend West Coast Goldendoodles to everyone! They changed my life in the best possible way!

We put both of our girls (Huskies) in bootcamp with K9 Companions in December. We have family that…read morehas had their Great Dane in the K9 Companions. And man what a difference. Would we do it again? Absolutely!!! Our girls came home with REAL MANNERS! It's been amazing how well they are doing. Each day we work with them sense they came home, has been totally AWESOME!! Thank you, K9 Companions, we are sending anyone who ask about the girls training to you. Oh, and Maggie Mae and Billie Jean were the loudest they have had yet. LOL we call it singing.

5/5 Stars Shadow (Blue Merle Aussie) received the best care…read moreand training. Truly appreciate all the help and kindness from everyone! Our trainer was the best! She rocked and was super knowledgeable which not only helped us be at ease with bootcamp but helped us understand our puppy and his breed. He's doing really good. 10/10 would recommend. - Zarah L. and Cobe P.

Manny helped us work with Zion, our puppy labrador. We noticed an immediate improvement in Zion's…read morebehavior. He's more obedient and structured. Through the training course, Manny trained our dog and taught us how to continue with his long term growth and development skills. Thanks Manny!

Archie was returned to me, his original foster mom, after he was removed from two foster-to-adopt…read moresituations for being aggressive to his humans. Manny immediately recognized that Archie has an alpha personality and will gladly set the house rules, like who gets to sit on the couch, if no one else does! My little pack of dogs considers me to be the alpha, and Manny taught us both how to bring Archie in line. As part of the process, Manny helped me identify the traits needed by Archie's next adopters to ensure a successful adoption! Thank you, Manny!

This is a dog training agency that is very caring and uses only positive reinforcement techniques…read more My overactive puppy loves her trainer and bonded quickly with her. She is always available by text when I have problems or questions.

I have been lucky enough to have Barbara's help with several dogs over the years.  From dogs with a…read morebite history who have sent people to the hospital to puppy mill dogs who are shut down because they only know fear to wild adolescent dogs who don't have any idea how to effectively communicate with people, she is my go-to trainer/behaviorist. I love the question she asks, how she approaches each dog, and how she only uses positive reinforcement to guide the training. The quality I admire the most in Barbara's training is her ability to meet the dog where it is at.  If the task being asked of a dog is too hard for the dog to successfully complete, she finds a way to scale it back so the dog and the family working with dog can succeed. Barbara brings an optimism backed by her vast experience to each training session and she always takes the time to evaluate the dog so she's able to create an effective training regimen. I've been lucky enough to work with Barbara in person and on Zoom and both platforms are effective.   My current dog, Molly, had a bite history before she came to me in 2022. Thanks to Barbara, Molly and I have established a solid relationship based on trust and communication around food (especially her food bowl) and we have not had any incidents. In addition to the resource guarding, Molly also lacked impulse control and had no frustration tolerance at first...she was 7 years old when I got her so Molly's behaviors were deeply ingrained in her by then. It is only because of the work and learning we did with Barbara that Molly and I have been able to develop an amazing relationship. People we meet are always surprised to hear that Molly was anything but the perfect well-rounded companion by my side that they see. I trust Barbara to help me, and any dog get from point A to point B, regardless of the issue at hand. Hire this woman or anyone who works at BADDogs, Inc!

This is a bit long, but stick with me, it's worth the read. :)…read more I want to share this because I know how overwhelming life with dogs can feel when things spiral out of control, and because truly great dog trainers are rare. Last year, I lost my dog Chloe. I had her for 15 years, and losing her completely broke my heart. Afterward, I adopted Lily, a multipoo who had never been out of a cage. She came from a puppy mill and was deeply traumatized. She shook constantly, wouldn't come to me, wouldn't let me touch her, and had severe anxiety. She was peeing and pooping in the house nonstop. I tried everything I knew. I tried love, patience, reassurance. Nothing worked. I was exhausted and completely at a loss. Then life threw me another curveball. A client of mine broke her hip after tripping over her dog and had to move into assisted living. I took in her one-year-old Schipperke named Daisy. If you aren't familiar with this breed, 'the little black devil.' Daisy is the sweetest, smartest dog in the world and also an absolute mischievous chainsaw in a tiny body. Endless energy, barking at people and dogs, running through the house nonstop, biting my neighbor on the ankle and even the gardener, and bullying Lily relentlessly. My house turned into chaos overnight. On top of that, I still had my 13-year-old dog Rocky, who is basically the best-behaved dog on the planet and thankfully not part of the problem. I didn't know what to do anymore. That's when I called Jennifer. Jen took Daisy for a two-week board-and-train, and when Daisy came home, she was a completely different dog. Not perfect, but honestly a million times better. She sleeps in a crate now, no longer bullies Lily, listens extremely well, and while she still barks, it's nothing like before. We're still working on it with Jen, but the transformation was incredible. After that, I sent Lily to Jen. What happened next honestly felt like a miracle. Lily no longer pees or poops in the house. She sleeps in a crate. She comes when I call her. She's happy. She plays. She acts like a dog now, not a scared abuse victim. She still has moments of anxiety and fear, but she is doing a million times better, and the difference is night and day. Jen didn't just train my dogs. She gave them structure, confidence, and safety. She gave me peace in my own home again. She understands dogs on a level that is rare, especially dogs with trauma, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. If you are struggling, overwhelmed, or don't know what else to do, I cannot recommend Jen enough. She is patient, intuitive, honest, and incredibly skilled. She truly changed our lives.

Great experience with in‑home dog training. Jennifer was patient, knowledgeable, and really…read moreunderstood our needs. We saw quick improvements and learned simple techniques we could keep using on our own. Highly recommend. She's the best!

Before working with Brad, my dog Cash struggled with severe separation anxiety and reactivity…read more Leaving him home alone felt impossible, walks were stressful, and I was constantly worried about how he'd behave around new people and situations. I met with several trainers before Brad & had little to no success in the areas we needed most, I was exhausted. Now for the first time ever, I can leave him home alone without the overwhelming anxiety and guilt that used to come with it. Our walks are actually enjoyable again, and I feel confident bringing him around friends and into new environments. What I appreciate most is that the training gave me the tools and confidence to understand and communicate with my dog better. I have my freedom back, and Cash is happier and more relaxed because of it. If you're struggling with separation anxiety, behavioral issues, or just want a better relationship with your dog, I can't recommend Brad enough. The impact has been life-changing.

Like many reviews have mentioned, we too were skeptical about seeing results within one in-person…read moresession. Nonetheless, we are so happy we found Brad! My boyfriend and I took in our cattle dog, Ollie, as a stray almost 4 months ago. Quick background: Ollie was found tied to a fire hydrant outside my work. Ollie is the sweetest boy, however is very reactive to other dogs and is a bundle of energy that presents as endless jumping and nipping. We have a senior Saint Bernard at home in which Ollie has been too rough/aggressive with her, even when our Saint Bernard makes it known that she doesn't want to be bothered. We tried water sprays at home and other attempts at training to no avail. We began to feel helpless as our biggest concern was his relationship with our Saint Bernard, as it got to the point where we felt we had to consider rehoming him. During our session with Brad, we immediately saw results which had us dumbfounded. Like other reviews have mentioned, his technique is not "mean," but is a firm mindset that Ollie requires. All the while, Brad emphasizes when to correct your dog and when to praise him, while stressing the fact that these techniques are not made to scare your dog, but rather establish a leader mentality while simultaneously letting the dog know that you provide love and safety. Of course, like any training, one can only be successful when carrying over these learned techniques at home, but Brad left us feeling confident and ready to continue the work. Even when we got home today, we already had seen a shift from Ollie. As for Brad himself - he is very approachable and really looks to understand both the dog and all the circumstances that come with them. You could really get a sense of how personal he is. We definitely recommend him. Thank you so much, Brad!