How have I not reviewed them before? I have trained several dogs with them over the years. Dogs of all sizes all backgrounds and at a variety of ages. This is the most wonderful training program taught by an amazing group of ladies with actual CREDENTIALS. Not just a group that decided one day they were going to be a dog trainer. They were mentored and educated over more than a decade before taking over for their mentor. I think they have put over 2000 dog and human teams together over the years now. Rightfully voted "Best Of" in Simi Valley in 2023. This is not magic, you have to do the homework. Its only 10 weeks and its not a lot of time when you will have your family member for hopefully a dozen years or more. If you would like a trained dog that responds on one and one command only. A dog that you can take out in public, dog that is a pleasure to live with, this is who you need to train with. read more

Great class! It's serious, but you need to do the homework. Their training is based on praise & fairness to your dog. I don't have to hold a treat for him to come running when I call, but the practice is mandatory, in order to succeed and the results well worth it. read more

Everything very professional and it was understandable group classes were very good Ok read more

We rescued an adorable puppy in January after the sudden death of our 12 year old dog, little did we know he would be a holy terror to deal with, from having diarrhea for several weeks because of a chicken allergy, to jumping up, running out the front door, tearing the toilet paper off the roll, hanging on my bathrobe constantly, stealing everything he could and getting under the bed, not using grass but only the patio for his bathroom needs, stealing anything paper from you outta the blue like a flash, to never settling down. Then I was told about Time 4 Obedience and everything changed, Jennifer, Cindy and Daphne are all absolutely amazing at running their business and caring about you and your dog. They always have time to answer your phone calls, emails, answer any questions you have and fit you in when you need help with anything very quickly! Our little dog went from being a burden to the favorite family pet and has been labeled, "The Best Dog" but my grandchildren . Everyone says they can't believe how he has change. I must say that I have had many well behaved dogs in my years but this pup was a surprise of misbehaviors and I couldn't have fixed him without their help! We walked into the first class like a little bucking bronco and left with a first place ribbon! Thank you Jennifer, Cindy and Daphne we look forward to our tune ups and seeing you again soon! Tater and Sue read more

Thank you so much, Jennifer, Cindy, and Daphne! I've seen such a great improvement in Deebo since starting the novice obedience course. We're looking forward to coming back for more classes! read more

I brought my unruly 18 month old nosework dog to T4O to help teach him some public manners. I cleared my training calendar and fully committed to the entire program, including hours and hours of "homework". At the end of class my boy was much better behaved although still a work in progress. Because he is a competition nosework dog, I don't correct him for sniffing. Sniffing while loose leash walking, sniffing while sitting, it's all okay with me as long as he's heeling and sitting in more or less the right place. I've spent too much time encouraging him to search independently and persistently to discourage sniffing. The final class/graduation was run like an AKC obedience trial, complete with score sheets. I had invited a friend along to photo and video my dog's performance. He's still a big goofy boy, so I never expected perfection, even though we had spent well over 100 hours training the homework and completed thousands of repetitions. I would never have entered him into a strictly judged obedience trial as he just was not ready for that level of precision. Long story short, we received a failing grade, video evidence to the contrary. As I said, I did not expect perfection, or for him to be at the top of the class. I also did not expect for him to be graded so harshly, especially having points taken off for sniffing. I can cautiously recommend the training, but would recommend skipping "graduation". I honestly don't think anyone should be judged a failure after putting in all that work and showing that much improvement. read more

Just finished our ten week class. Jennifer and Cindy are amazing. They are patient, kind, knowledgeable, and ready to help the entire way. We did a few privates in the beginning and then eventually joined a class. We have two puppies so it was important we had a good starting point and wanted to enter the program with the right intentions and the time is takes to be successful. I researched a lot of options for dog training. So happy I choose them. You won't be disappointed in the level of expertise and guidance as you and your dog become successful in your training. read more

Time 4 Obedience - Pet Training Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Thank you Jennifer and Cindy. Jack and I had a great time in the class. Even though it is hard work it did pay off. He is everything i wanted in a dog. No pulling and sits. . Walks are enjoyable and I thank you. l will refer all my friends. Thank you read more

I met Cindy back when we trained a dog through Dany Canino. We just took on two puppies this spring and I was so impressed with the results with Dany and Cindy years ago, I was happy to see that Cindy and Jennifer we keeping the program going. My wife and I had Jennifer and Cindy over for Puppy training in home and then later took the 10 week training this summer. The 10 week class is commitment and work, but sticking with it and putting in the time is worth the work. Today I had to take one of my dogs to the Vet. It was so nice to have a dog that could hold a down command in the waiting area with other dogs and cats around. In the exam room, not only was my dog able to stand for exam on the table and not move around, but he was very calm and allowed the Vet to check his mouth, teeth, jaw, back, legs, ears, neck and feet with no fidgeting on the table. Having a very well behaved dog at the Vet was one of the benefits of the class. Professional no non-sense instruction is very much appreciated. We can walking on the leash without pulling. My dogs stay at the front door when it is opened and dont bolt out, these are all great things we learned to do in class. I am still working with my dogs and look forward to taking more classes with Jennifer and Cindy. Just one last word of encouragement. Stick with it till the end, you will be amazed at how much your dog's behavior will change is such a short amount of time. read more

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Absolutely the best training class. Wish we would have done it sooner. The trainers are very knowledgeable, passionate and really strive to make you and your dog the best. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding if you just stick with it. They go above and beyond to help you be successful and connect with your dog. Hamilton and I are forever thankful and look forward to future classes. read more

I can not say enough amazing words about Time 4 Obedience with Jennifer and Cindy. Brooklyn is a standard​ poodle that was a little​ stubborn​. My dad went about halfway through​ the class and then just stopped​. A few years later Brooklyn and I​ were​ attacked by a dog. Brooklyn started​ having PTSD symptoms​. She was super nervous​,head snapping​​,growling, very unsure of herself. She was super scared to be around dogs and humans. I decided to reregister her again and stick with the whole program this time. 10 weeks and daily training I saw a huge amount​ of​ improvement. I stuck with it and now I have a new dog that just graduated​ from the first class. I see a new dog that enjoys​ working​ with me. She is not confused about the commands that I give her. Her confidence with humans and dogs is amazing. I was at one point so ready to give her away and I am glad that I did not make that​choice. We are a team now that understand each other way better. Going to the vet, getting a bath it's​ not a battle or a game of chase or having her make big a scene​. I know that the classroom time is over but the tools and the training​ that I learned are not to be forgotten but to be used every day​​. We will be continuing​ to another class and over the summer we are going to sharpen up the basics we leaned. As well as going to tune-ups​ in the park. I would love to see her go on and win some ribbons​ and achievements​ as well. If you have a puppy, dog or an older dog please join a class. You will see a difference​ if you put the work in and take charge and become a leader for your dog no matter the size or age. Brooklyn gives​ Jennifer and Cindy two paws ups and a big tail wag and a smile. !!!!! She had a barken good time. read more

Time 4 Obedience - Pet Training Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Time 4 Obedience is a great structured class for Novice obedience. Jennifer & Cindy give step by step guidance, provide immediate feedback and coaching. I have two labs just over a year old. I took one through the course and what we both learned was so valuable and now walking on a lease is enjoyable. Even though this 10 week course is a time commitment, I was so happy with the results, I signed up with my exuberant male who wanted to bolt out of the car when I opened the door. Now we arrive at our destination and he will sit and wait to be invited out. Jen & Cindy are fun, know their stuff and are committed to help and encourage all of us through the training journey. Well behaved dogs don't just happen! Thanks Jennifer & Cindy for your making class fun and meaningful. read more

I don't have words to express how happy I am with Jennifer and Cindy's Obedience 4 Life training program. I took Obedience 4 Life with my Rottweiler puppy, Nala, when she was 5 months old, and the transformation was dramatic. If you stick to the program, and get an occasional private lesson as needed, then you can rest assured that your dog will be trained to your hearts content. As a puppy, Nala was very loving but also rambunctious. Walks were difficult, she would not listen, and we felt hopeless. From week 1 of the training program, we were taught how to teach Nala to watch us the entire walk. From then on, the 10 week transformation began. By the end of the program, I ended up moving to Long Beach. I was able to feel comfortable that my dog wouldn't run out of the door the moment it opened it up to the busy street, and was happy to know that when my dog was off-leash at the dog beach, she would always be within 15 feet from me. I couldn't be happier with the results I received from Cindy and Jennifer. Their private lessons and guidance really taught me that in many cases it is the owner that needs training and not always the dog. read more

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Jennifer, Cindy and Daphne are simply THE BEST. Their expertise, dedication patients and encouragement are second to none. HIGHLY Recommended gary Oak Park, Ca read more

Jennifer, Cindy and Daphne were absolutely wonderful. We took out 6 month old lab puppy to training with them and the difference is night and day. And when he wasn't picking things up, they took the time to set up private trainings. They did whatever it took to make sure that myself and my dog understood the exercises and made modifications when necessary to make sure we got our desired results. Which after 10 weeks we did! I will be taking advantage of their other courses and all future dogs I own will be going through this course. read more

Jennifer & Cindy are by far the best in dog training. Their experience over many years separates them from the all their competition. Cal Meuser. read more

We just completed the 10 week Novice Obedience course and I am very happy I chose Time4Obedience. I am very impressed with the amount of support and encouragement provided to us during the course. The classes are structured with a lot of instruction. I liked that we trained with different breeds of dogs. I plan to compete with my dog in the future and our three instructors have experience in the ring and have titled dogs, so they know first hand how to help us with our future goals. They offer a variety of classes and we can't wait to sign up for more. Their private lessons are a great too! Thank you! read more

My pup Willy and are enrolled in Time 4 Obedience's 10 week Novice Training course. It's helping us establish a foundation of love, trust and obedience that we will build upon in a lifetime to come. Thank you Jennifer and Cindy. read more

It has now been about 2 months since my dog, Oakley, and I graduated from the 10 wk novice course. With the hindsight gathered from everything we've learned, words can't possibly describe the positive transformation that Jen and Cindy created in the relationship I have with my pup. The Koehler method, which is the core part of their training, is tried and true. However, it comes to life when you are able to find instructors highly skilled and effective in teaching it. These two ladies embody the best that dog training has to offer and I can't begin to express how fortunate I am to receive their help. To anyone reading this who might be interested in signing up for training, I implore you to give T4O a shot, because unlike so many out there claiming to know how to fix your dog, they are one of the few who really know what they're doing read more

Cindy and Jennifer are the best. Here is some background on our dog: we had to move several times in the previous year, and we ended up moving into a very large house that was unfamiliar to our dog. She especially had trouble because she couldn't always hear when people entered the house, and she would end up being startled by someone being in her "territory." She was also attacked by another dog in the previous year, and since then she had been more aggressive towards dogs, which she never was before. Since moving into the new house, our dog, Reina, seemed stressed out and ended up nipping at someone coming into the home. I say nipping because there was no broken skin, blood, or real pain to the person. She really just opened her mouth around their leg. Regardless, this was unacceptable. We knew we needed to get our dog to a better mental state. We had done puppy training when we first rescued our girl, but none of that had really stuck. She generally listened to us when we called and wouldn't run in the street, which was all we really cared about. (For reference, Reina is a 5-year-old terrier mix. We rescued her 4 years ago.) I looked on Yelp to find information about dog training and found Obedience 4 Life. The first time I spoke with Jennifer, she spent an hour talking with me about Reina to see if Obedience 4 Life would be beneficial for our situation. She listened as I explained what was going on and a brief history. It was very impressive to me that she would take an hour to talk with me when I hadn't even paid for any services yet. It was obvious that she cared a lot about dogs and about creating and maintaining healthy environments for them. We ended up needing a preliminary meeting with Cindy and Jennifer to see how Reina acted around other dogs because of her aggression issues. After she was deemed safe to be around the other people and dogs that would be in the class, we began the Novice class. It was so. much. work. I mean, seriously, an hour or more each day for 10 weeks. About halfway through we were doing more like 2 hours a day with her. As hard as that was for two working adults to do, it was very much worth the effort. By the end of the class, Reina was able to behave like a show dog: heeling, coming when called, always attentive, staying for long periods of time, etc. Our intention was not to make her show-dog-ready, but her change in attentiveness and obedience (without treats! Did I mention that?!) is night and day. We are so thankful to Jennifer and Cindy for their wonderful work. Also, our girl won the blue ribbon in our class, which was a fun extra reward at the end for all of her hard work. :) read more

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Jennifer and Cindy came to our house in Moorpark after i called them to ask questions about their group obedience classes at a local park in Simi Valley. I told Jennifer about why I was looking for a training method that could motivate our dog without depending on food and treats, and she recommended a private puppy session at our house. It turned out to be an excellent decision. I am a first time dog owner and full of questions, so they were extremely helpful and patient explaining the most important basics of training and having a dog in the house My mom who has been afraid of dogs her entire life, for the first time sat on the ground and held our dog with Cindy and Jennifer's supervision. Since then, his role in the family is much clearer and we are all happier. Our Golden Doodle puppy was about 3 months old at the time they first came over and he was biting, chewing, peeing, jumping etc. With some very basic but effective human training during the private session, our puppy has learned what is a proper way to start play (No Teeth), follow my lead on a leash with "Let's Go", and we are even working on "Wait" at open doors. read more

Time 4 Obedience is a wonderful place to take your wayward puppy and transform him into a confident and obedient companion. Not only this, but you will build your own confidence in how you work with your dog and the two of you will truly become a team. This is because Cindy and Jennifer and Daphne teach you how to handle your dog and build a lifelong relationship based on praise and not treats. Even years after your obedience class, your dog will still remember what he has learned and look forward to spending time practicing his skills with you. read more

These ladies are terrific, they know there business, love there clients even the two legged ones. They work very hard and give you all the tools you will need to get the job done. It's up to you to use them and create a great relationship with your fore legged friend. You owe it too yourself to check them out if you want the best , to be the best. Contact Time 4 Obedience I don't think you'll be disappointed. Ellen Howard read more

Dear Jennifer and Cynthia, Henry and I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful experience. Your course really helped us bond and establish ground rules for a happy, safe and productive life together. Much work left to do, but now it feels as if we are working TOGETHER. We look forward to more fun and edification with you, as well as the wonderful, like-minded dog lovers and good boys and girls in your class. Celeste read more

I can not say enough WONDERFUL things about Jennifer and Cindy! I first reached out to Jennifer when my 4 month old yellow lab puppy started exhibiting extreme signs of fearfulness - especially with men. Desperate to find a way to help socialize my dog and get her comfortable with men - Cindy and Jennifer came out to do a private lesson at my home. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little hesitant at first, as I had talked to over 15 dog trainers - none of which could help or knew how to help me. However, from the moment Jennifer and Cindy started working with Presley - I saw hope. After two full courses (Beginner and Novice 10 week courses) I am ecstatic to say that my now 1 year old puppy is thriving in every aspect. She is MUCH more confident with new people and now looks to me to tell her what is threat and what isn't. She sit-stays and down-stays like a champion (which is incredibly helpful when we take her to restaurants and friends homes). She even knows stand-stay, which is insanely useful when taking her to the vet or when new people approach her to pet her. In addition to the things I mentioned above, Presley learned her basic commands as well as not to jump on people entering the house. (I know! Labs are notorious jumpers!!) Jennifer and Cindy were there every step of the way, and always answered any questions or concerns I had in a very timely manner. I could truly go on and on, but can assure anyone looking for a dog trainer - you will not be disappointed with Jennifer and Cindy! On behalf of the entire Wilkinson family (Presley included!) - Thank you Cindy and Jennifer!!! read more

Ruger & I just finished the 10 week class with Cindy & Jennifer who are awesome instructors. I am thankful to have found their class because they use the Koehler method of training along with their own techniques which is a great combo. Approximately 18 years ago I did training with my Aussie through Danny at Theresa's Pet store parking lot. Danny used the Koehler method of training. I loved the outcome so much because I had a well trained and well behaved dog who I could walk on and off leash with no problems. I was thankful to have found Time 4 Obedience for my 7 month Aussie knowing the skills that Cindy and Jennifer provide along with hard work on my part I will have another dog who is fun to take for walks or hikes on and off leash. Yes, this is a huge commitment, hard work, dedication along with continual work but this is what I wanted. In the past I have worked on my own with my dog and have had a trainer come to the house but I knew with Ruger I needed a class like Time 4 Obedience and the methods they use. I found it to be very encouraging to be in a class with other handlers and their dogs. It helped me to realize I wasn't alone with my less than perfect dog and could see that we all worked very hard for 10 weeks with noticeable results for all. Now with the tools and education provided by Jennifer and Cindy I can now continually gain the confidence along with my knowledge to correctly train and handle my dog. I also know I can contact Cindy or Jennifer at any time for additional classes or help. You can tell Jennifer and Cindy love what they do. Their dedication and professionalism to this program is awesome. I am thankful to have found such a great program for myself and Ruger. I can't thank both of you ladies, Jennifer and Cindy, enough for providing such a top notch program. read more

Called Jennifer about my 6 1/2 yo rescue about peeing mishaps. She was immensely helpful and available to offer suggestions and encouragement. She was kind and never balked at offering whatever tips she thought might be helpful. Can't thank her enough. Highly recommend if searching for a trainer. read more

This was our first time training with these ladies and wow were we impressed!! Jennifer and Cindy are knowledgeable, dedicated and professional. As they say if you put in the work you will get the results and it is so true! They give you all the tools and education you need. They are willing to give you extra time, help and answer all your questions. I will be doing more classes with them for sure!! I highly recommend them if you are serious about having a well behaved, reliable dog!! read more

Our dog had her graduation last night. We were in the 10 week novice class. We have really seen a big improvement. It was a lot of work, but worth it. We still have work to do. We will continue to train her at home and go to the tune-up classes. Jennifer and Cindy are great trainers. We highly recommend them. Thank you both! Penny, Mark and Marsha read more

Just completed Cindy & Jennifer's class. In 10 weeks, my 10 month old whippet is heeling off leash. More importantly he comes when called which is a big deal for this speedy puppy. Sits and stays on command and he loves the attention. I am thrilled with the training we both received. Thanks so much! read more

We enrolled our adopted shelter dog after a month of bringing him home. We were new pet parents and realized that we needed a lot of help. After loads of corrections and addressing behavior issues, we can honestly say that our dog is all the better because of Cindy and Jennifer. From the first week to every week after, we found ourselves with a happier and more attentive dog. The 10 week novice program was a huge time commitment with daily "homework" but the time we dedicated paid off, and continues to be beneficial to us and our dog. Cindy and Jennifer were always willing to help us with concerns, reply to emails and promptly addressing any issues we had with our dog. They are extremely dedicated to their students, and are incredible teachers. My husband and I are forever grateful to Cindy and Jennifer. Within 10 weeks of completing Obedience 4 Life we had a dog that was more in tuned with us and and more importantly we knew the tools on how to maintain his excellent behavior. read more

Great dog training program. Jennifer and Cindy are fabulous. They teach you what to do to get your dog to listen to you. This program is not based on food or treats which I like. I don't want my dog to only listen to me when I have food in my hand. It takes time to train your dog but if YOU put in the work, you will get results. These ladies know what they are doing. read more

In 10 weeks, Jennifer and Cindy helped us transform our 1.5 yr old rescue from a distracted and disobedient liability into a reliable companion. We couldn't be happier on what they taught us and helped us teach our dog. We highly recommend the training to anyone that can make the time commitment to the program. Thanks Obedience 4 Life! read more

The best training method ever, conducted by two masters of dog training. Jennifer DeLaTorre and Cindy Brevik, are two amazing trainers who will teach you all you need to know on how to train your dog. 10 weeks, and trust me, you won't believe the results. Kudos to Time4Obedience! Much appreciation. Marta and Bob Takano read more

I highly recommend Time 4 Obedience as a great training course! In my thank-you letter to the trainers I wrote: "I want to express my sincerest thanks to both of you for all of YOUR hard work and dedication to teaching the Koehler method. It is a brilliant conceptual practice and training philosophy and I'm so grateful to you both for providing the place and time and affordability for the course. And your patience, sensitivity, courteous considerations, incredible available communication and generosity with your availability for help was utterly fantastic." I'm super happy with the results for my Australian Shepherd Polly. read more

Jennifer and Cindy were so helpful!! We have a one year old lab that needed all kinds of training. When I took her to the first class I realized I needed training too. They helped me to become a better communicator with my dog. At the end of the 10 week course our puppy had transformed into a reliable dog and I had the tools to keep her training up. I have to been to other dog schools in the past and never received the personal service they give here. This is what really convinced me that Jennifer and Cindy's way of training was working. Our gate was left open by someone working at our house. Our newly trained puppy walked to the gate, waited and never left the yard. While our older "treat trained" dog walked right out and was roaming the neighborhood. I was amazed that our puppy didn't just follow the older dog. I owe that to the training techniques Obedience 4 Life gave us. Many Thanks- PJ read more

I had our first 3 dogs trained in the Koehler method with Ms. Danny Canino some 20 years ago. We love and pamper our dogs to no end, but at the same time we do not tolerate unruly behavior of so many dogs we see everyday. Just because we put a choke chain on the dog and give her a correction does not mean we are mean to our dog. Our girl Roxie is a rambunctious puppy and needs to be taught the well manners. We were heart broken to hear that Danny was no longer teaching, but with luck and patience we found Cindy and Jennifer. We couldn't be happier. Cindy and Jennifer teach with the same love and effectiveness as Danny some 20 years ago. We just finished the 10-week a Novice class and will be back for Grand Novice later in the summer for sure. $$$ well spent if you love your dog and want to give him/her a good foundation for life. read more

I highly recommend this class. I am so happy that I signed up for it. My 9 month Lab was out of control when I started, and after the 10 week course he is a completely different dog. Jennifer was amazing and able to help me tackle all of my problems. I had to do a lot of work with my puppy, but we both really enjoyed it and it was very rewarding to see the difference in him. read more

I just finish my dog training class (10 session one!) it was so good & useful, my dog now learned lots of stuff and it worth it , thanks to the trainer and I highly recommend it for any dog which need some training. awesome class !!!!!! read more

This method is designed to create a reliable and obedient companion dog.Starting in 1993, I put three dogs through this training with great success. (Cindy has been at this a long time!) One of my dogs, an energetic "Alpha" Dalmatian, completed the Novice and Advanced Novice courses. After those he earned his AKC CD (companion dog) title as well as his CGC (Canine Good Citizen). Try accomplishing that with PetSmart training lol. It's more than titles and ribbons, of course, which are mere artifacts of the program's effectiveness. If you want training that works once and for all, sign up for this training. If you want nicey-nice put-your-dog-in-a-comfy-harness "training", go to a "mutual respect" trainer then watch your dog become injured or killed as he ignores your command for lack of treats, a clicker, or "please???" Following your command. Get serious and get real training. Go to Obedience 4 Life. Do the homework. Finish with a great companion. read more