The Hounds Grounds is absolutely AMAZING. My 10 month Goldendoodle puppy needed some training and we were looking for something more than just a pet store trainer. We just completed the Basic Obedience class and hands down, it was such a great decision! Christine and Melissa were amazing trainers -- so patient and willing to work with each participant one-on-one even within a group setting. They provided us with so much information and great tips! The first class alone was so helpful, I knew the next 6 weeks following would be awesome. They made training Pippa so easy and I came out of the 7-week course feeling like I can be a better dog owner and strengthening our bond! Thank you, ladies, you are amazing. Keep doing what you're doing. read more

Brandi is AMAZING! We got our pup from a rescue he was not able to go on a walk without panicking out of control and hard to handle. We were referred to The Hounds Grounds and after a few sessions, you could really see him change, we purchased a package and just finished today. He is a completely different dog. We can walk him with confidence and actually enjoy it. He even learned a few extra tricks as well. You can really tell that Brandi gets dogs and loves what she does. 10/10 recommend her! read more

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Brandi is great! Very helpful and provides clear and concise information. My dog has reactivity problems as a rescue, and I left a group session feeling more confident about how to work with him. Looking forward to more sessions in the future! Thank you! read more

Our lab Maggie has been going to THG for almost 2 years now. She was trained there as a puppy with their basic Puppy Obedience classes and has continued to go once a week to their Club Dogs enrichment groups. I can't say enough great things about Brandi, the owner and ALL her staff! They truly put their furry clients at the top of their list! My Maggie gets SO excited to go play with her friends every week! We have also used Brandi for overnight boarding, taking our Mags home with her to stay while we are out of town and can't bring Maggie with us. I feel completely confident & comfortable with knowing our fur-baby is in the BEST hands! Seeing a happy doggy says A LOT about their environment and how they spend their days.... We are so lucky and grateful we found The Hounds Grounds! read more

The Hounds Grounds - Mommy & Maggie enjoying the Sierras - Pet Training Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

So glad we found Brandi and The Hounds Grounds! She's not just a great trainer, but she really understands dogs. Plus not only does her training work great she makes it fun and our dog loves her! read more

I can't express enough how much we LOVE The Hounds Grounds. We completed the Basic Obedience Class with instructors Christine and Melissa and they really helped us understand how to train our dog. They were thorough, patient, and had many great tips. Bailey is a lab and overly excited all the time. In fact, he almost got kicked out of the first class because he didn't know how to calm himself down and became a distraction to the class. In the 6 weeks of training, he has learned to calm himself down, stay in sit/down position a long duration of time, go to "place", recall, and do loose leash walking. The best part was that the class was held outdoors with many real life distractions surrounding them, i.e. people walking their dogs, kids scootering around, families having BBQ's, squirrels, gophers, etc. We highly recommend The Hounds Grounds. They are so amazing!!! read more

We did the two week board and train last year and recently had our dog do a one week staycation while we were out of town. There is no greater comfort while on vacation than knowing your dog is being taken care of and having a good time. Brandi was so great in training our dog last year and she always gives insightful tips when we talk to her. We were given training videos as part of the board and train that we still go back to and it also gave us a nice glimpse of how our dog was doing while away. For any future training needs, we will be going to The Hounds Grounds and would refer them to anyone in the area. read more

The Hounds Ground has been amazing! We got our puppy at the beginning of quarantine and we're so grateful to have found such an amazing place. The puppy socialization classes were so beneficial for our little guy. Shortly after, we did the eight week obedience classes. And now he goes to Club Dogs, which he LOVES! I continue to learn about appropriate, helpful interactions with our dog and other dogs in the world. The Hounds Grounds has puppy socials, classes, privates, club/camp for pups....it's simply amazing! Plus they have online support. read more

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The Hounds Grounds is AMAZING! I have been bringing my puppy to the Hounds Grounds ever since he was 12 weeks old and he is now 3 years old! They helped me so much with him! They provided puppy classes, obedience training and refresher trainings! I also take my dog there three days a week for doggy day care and he absolutely LOVES it! The trainers at the Hounds Grounds are amazing and do such a thorough, loving job training the dogs and taking care of them. I feel so lucky to have found the Hounds Grounds - this is my dog's home away from home and he is taken care of so very well! I highly recommend the Hounds Grounds! read more

I can not give this place more praise. We brought our Aussie pup here for training for the first year (and a little) of his life and he is by far the best dog and Aussie I have ever had. I learned so much about my dog and about myself and we LOVE the calm approach they use for their training. Super effective and I love I don't have to scream commands at my dog. Can't wait to try some more of their other offerings as I know it's only going to make our pup more amazing, if that's even possible. THANK YOU HOUNDS GROUNDS read more

The Hounds Grounds - Pet Training Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I had taken my labrador puppy to two other dog training facilities and the quality of training/teaching did not compare to the quality of the Hounds Grounds. I was very satisfied with the quality of training and my pup thrived in their weekly classes. I learned a lot from the instructors for it's really up to the handler to get the dog to do what is wanted, and I found that their teaching was logical, simplistic, and effective. It worked so well for my pup! It was actually really fun to go to each class and the time flew by so quickly. I wholeheartedly recommend The Hounds Grounds for your dog's obedience training. read more

We are so thankful to have found The Hounds Grounds! After a bad experience with a previous training class elsewhere, The Hounds Grounds completely turned our training luck around. We just completed the basic obedience class with our 10-month old Staffy/Husky/Lab mix and truly had the best experience. Beyond training methods, Christine and Melissa have helped us to understand our dog's thoughts to better predict his actions and adjust our methods, which has helped us to become better dog owners. They are so knowledgable and thoughtful in their processes, and we are so proud of how much our dog and us as owners have progressed since just the beginning of our class. We look forward to more classes with The Hounds Grounds!! read more

The Hounds Grounds offers a great training and socialization program that we love. Our American Bulldog started with puppy socials, then moved up to Club Dogs. We also just successfully completed the 6 week Basics obedience course, and look forward to trying out the On the Road maintenance program. We highly recommend The Hounds Grounds for their unique training and socialization programs. read more

The Hounds Grounds - Pet Training Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Hounds Grounds provided a safe learning experience for my dog Blu and Ginny. The instructors are very dog savvy and use training techniques so your dog volunteers the correct behavior. I was amazed how quickly my dogs responded! If I lived closer I would eagerly attend classes. Ginny's sister and half siblings attend on s regular basis. Obedience, socialization, introduction to agility and lure coursing. And because it's indoors, rain or shine classes are on! read more

The Hounds Grounds - Ginny and Lulu! - Pet Training Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

The Hounds Grounds is absolutely amazing! My 8 months old Golden Retriever just finished the basic obedience class and it was so helpful for both him and me. I have learned the correct way to train Ollie and he has learned so much. We have seen so many little cha he's in him since taking this class. He has become a better walker and responds so well to my commands now. He even will come when called- this alone is a lifesaver! The trainers were both so patient and knowledgeable. They taught me so much about how to correctly respond and communicate to Ollie what I need him to do and taught me how to continue the training at home. I am so thankful I found Hounds Grounds!! read more

This should be your first stop after adopting your dog! They get you started on the right foot and set you and your good boy up for a happy life. We took our little one in for basic training. It was a great experience and we learned a lot about how to be a dog's best friend. They take all dog types and focus on your dog's needs. Thanks ladies! We love you! read more

This place is awesome! Very friendly and helpful. They know dogs. Will be a lifelong customer. read more

The Hounds Grounds - Pet Training Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I cannot say enough about the Hounds Grounds. I have been taking my 4 month old puppy since a couple days after he got his Last Round of Puppy shots. Brandi and her team are awesome and looking out for each dog. They make certain the class is balanced and she knows each dog's demeanor to keep the room learning and classes flowing. You feel a wonderful mix of one on one as well as the camaraderie of the other classmates. The style of training she does behavioral based and positive reinforcement ... I find myself wanting go to more and more classes; as I find it therapeutic for me too :). I cannot wait to continue my growth with my puppy as well as my adult Old English Sheepdog too! read more

Hounds Grounds is a great place to take your dog-big or small-young or old!! Brandi and her team are fabulous and so knowledgeable about all kinds of dogs and what they need to be happy and balanced. She has helped me tremendously with my two rescue dogs- (who had not been socialized, along with some other insecurities). With Brandi's wisdom and expertise they have improved and are still improving. They get so excited when we go to the Hounds Grounds to play and learn and develop confidence!!! Thank you Brandi for all you do and for this great place you have created for dogs--and people too!! read more

Very friendly environment with professional and knowledgeable trainers. You can hardly find other trainers to compete with them because they care so much about your dogs. Highly recommended. read more

The Hounds Grounds is EVERYTHING you want in a dog training facility! The staff there loves our dog and he loves them right back. We got a puppy during Covid and knew that once he got all his vaccinations, we would need to train US and socialize HIM to other dog and people. We couldn't have found a better place. The basic obedience course had to be done socially distanced, masked and outdoors in a park full of distractions but the trainers, Christine and Melissa, were FANTASTIC in not just teaching us the foundational things all dogs need, but made it fun for both us and our puppy. At just 5 months, our rambunctious Bearded Collie puppy has a solid and consistent sit/stay/down/place and recall. I now understand that like kids, dogs understand "always" and they understand "never", but the inconsistent "some times-yes-sometimes-no" will wreck your training efforts every time. They did such a great job of teaching US how to teach our fur babies. We also send Archie to their drop off Dog Club on Thursdays, a 7-4 day care where he continues to get much needed socialization and reinforcement of the lessons he learned in the basic obedience class. We are thrilled with Hounds Grounds and are excited to enroll in the next level classes! read more

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Happened on The Hounds Grounds while searching for doggie daycare and training facilities. So happy I did!! I have been delighted with the training classes -- pup just graduated from first level training class -- and I'm looking forward to the next level. Great instructor and well maintained facility. Just began taking Teddy to doggie daycare and I am pleased with it, as well. Thanks for a great experience. read more

So grateful for Brandi and Melissa , they have taught Luna so much while making it fun for her! Our dog is very intelligent and has lots of energy ! I feel comfortable and trust the staff there at Hounds Grounds. I can't wait to see what more Luna can learn ! read more

Love this place Leia goes to Club dog and just started Obedience Training here, yesterday was the first day of training. Leia has gone to several club dogs she loves it here hangs and plays with the pack along with different focuses each week, she has done nose work, and Agility. Brandi and Christine are AMAZING. read more

The hounds grounds is the best daycare in Orange County! I used to take my collie to a standard daycare close to where I live but realized she was not enjoying it. she would pull away from the facility and on the cameras looked so bored. She wouldn't socialize or do anything. At first I was hesitant to make the switch to hounds grounds as it is a 30 minute drive for me and they have strict drop off and pick up times. But after seeing the first video of her there I knew I made a good choice! She was playing with all the other dogs and doing cool things like agility courses, practicing her obedience, and much more. Now when I take my dog she doesnt even remember I exist because she is so happy going into the facility (and to be honest seems disappointed when I pick her up becuase she wants to stay longer!). I definitely reccomend giving hounds grounds a try, you won't be dissapointed! read more

INCREDIBLE is how I would describe my experience. I had a 2 hour session with Brandi and Christine. Brandi is incredibly knowledgeable. She listen to all my problems and gave me positive reinforcement exercises to work through with my dog. These simple exercises have worked out really well for my dog and helped me understand and communicate better with him. If you are looking for training then look no further than the Hounds Grounds. I have worked with many trainers in the past and can honestly say that Brandi is about the best there is. I highly recommend Hounds Grounds. read more

I don't have behavior issues with my girl...I don't have a behavior issue because we go to Hounds Grounds!! I've been bringing my now, 11-month-old, girl here since she was about 5 months. We've completed basic obedience, agility and now working on our advanced obedience. I bring her to Club Dog which is AMAZING!! The controlled social interaction, obedience reinforcement and overall mental wellbeing Club Dog provides is unstoppable. Not your traditional (thankfully) doggy daycare. These furry kids learn the whole time they are there while they are having fun. I have called with situations/questions and the team gives me pointers that work! Everyone is knowledgeable and I have never doubted their techniques. I'm adding to my pack in a couple of weeks and he is going to be a Hounds Grounds Hound from the start...Can I give more than 5 stars?!?!?! read more

Our Labrador Kona and I thoroughly enjoyed the obedience class. It was great fun , challenging and rewarding. It's was satisfying to see the impact on our dog. Highly worth it and applying it to everyday activities. read more

Brandi has given Kane our Great Dane the confidence he was lacking before he went to The Hounds Grounds. Now Christina and Brandi have worked as a cohesive tag team to introduce him to different things, he now knows what TUG is and a little peak into scent work an just because he is a Dane doesn't mean he can't do some agility! Kane LOVES going to the dog club he has met new friends and is learning much needed social skills. He has also had a most wonderful experience of having a massage by Jenny and from what I heard he was an exceptional client. Don't know what I would have done without The Hounds Grounds !! Thank You ladies read more

Such an amazing trainings facility. It has a small community vibe but very inviting and knowledgeable- everything you want when you're a new pet owner and completely lost. I went for an eval and they recommended services there as well as referring me to an outside source for alternative training. Today we came back from puppy social and our fearful puppy absolutely loved it! They helped us navigate how to introduce or dog to the group and advocate for him in that setting. Within time he was running around with a new friend. I went from having an absolutely fearful dog that lunges at other dogs to a dog that wants to play with every other dog all with the help of Hounds Grounds. They truly want what's best for the dog and will help you achieve that. So grateful for the friend that recommended this place! read more

We took our German shepherd Saffi to the basic obedience classes and what an amazing job the girls did ... considering Saffi wasn't grasping her first time very well, our trainers persevered with her... although Saffi had a bit of a tough time having to go in vet hospital for a while we soldiered on with there expertise in training ... we thank you from the bottom of our heart and will definitely take up some more classes with her ... Thankyou once again Sue and Trev Wainwright x read more

The Hounds Grounds is the place to go for puppy socialization, dog training, Club Dogs, and so much more. Our Chocolate Labrador Shaq and I just completed the 6-weeks outdoor obedience class with Christine and Melissa and it was challenging and so rewarding. The trainers at The Hounds Grounds have years of experience and really take the time with you and your dog to get you in a good place with a well-behaved dog. I had also completed the obedience training a couple years ago with our 2-1/2 year old Black Labrador Kobe and he was a challenge as he was quite the puller on the leash. The trainers (Christine and Brandi) spent the extra one-on-one time with me that I needed to get a better handle on leash work with him. I bring up going through the training with both dogs because each dog is different and has their special training needs and I learned so much with the training that I did with each dog. The Hounds Grounds is the BEST! read more

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I adopted a 2-year-old husky mix from a rescue and at first, was hesitant about even going through formal training but IT MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE. (Basic obedience course) My dog loved going to training & I felt like I became a much better owner in the process. (Also wanted to mention that all covid precautions were in place & I always felt very safe). Christine was so amazing. I've gone through other training programs with my other dog and it does not even compare. I HIGHLY recommend bringing your dogs here :) read more

I brought my rescue pit bull here for training and it was amazing. I learned so much just from one session, and I can't wait to go back for more. My pup is typically a rough player/mouthy, needs to learn a lot of leash manners, and gets extremely excited/jumpy around mealtimes or when being given food. I learned so many great strategies from Brandi to remedy these behaviors. Brandi is so knowledgeable, encouraging, and personable. She really teaches training methods that make sense and are fun for both the dog and owner. I would recommend anyone go to her for training their dogs at any level. read more

Love the Hounds Grounds, I've had a lot of dogs and used a lot of trainers and this place is my favorite. The people here are great, super nice and they really know about dogs. My dog and I have both love the Club Program she has so much fun and I get a happier, calmer more well behaved dog. read more

We absolutely love this place! The trainers are awesome and definitely know their stuff. We are new to puppy training and the staff at The Hounds Grounds have helped us tremendously. Definitely worth every penny! read more

BEST dog training in Orange County!!!! I have multiple dogs of different ages, so it's been hard to find a place that has it all...but they do!!!! All levels of obedience, I'm working on my youngest getting her Canine Good Citizen Certification, Scentwork, Agility and I even take my dogs for massages by their fantastic canine massage therapist!! I'm super excited cause I've also signed up my youngest for their Club 3647, I didn't want crazy daycare and they have this program where she socializes with other dogs but they also reinforce training I'm doing with her and she does fun sports stuff. Seriously, it's soooo helpful!!! read more

I love being part of Hounds Grounds! I started my dog as a puppy with their puppy social and we have been going to them for other services since. Including: puppy training, adult training, and Club 3647. I can't wait to have my dog continue training with them for Recall and eventually get into the Sports Enrichment classes. I have learned a lot to be a better person for my dog. read more

I recently started Scent101 with my dog at The Hounds Grounds. I had heard great things about their training and have attended a few very informative workshops there but hadn't actually done any hands on training classes until now. Let me just say, "Amazing!!" This class is challenging and a lot of fun. Trainer Brandi is so insightful with these dogs it just blows me away. She's also very patient and I really appreciate that. She even gives us homework to do in between classes with handouts and videos to help. I like this bcuz it's great bonding and fun time with my little meatstick plus it uses lots of her energy so she's worn out n calm. They've also helped me with some behavioral issues and I'm already seeing a difference in my girl. I've taken obedience classes elsewhere and learned nothing close to what Hounds Grounds has taught me. This training is so worth the 45 mins drive for us. I'm grateful and will definitely be attending more training classes and recommending them to my friends. This place Rocks!!! read more