We worked with Tim to help with our dog, Rocko, and it was truly life changing for our family. We have a young toddler, and Rocko was resource guarding me, which was causing aggression toward her. It was scary and stressful. Tim helped us realize that training is not just about the dog. It is about teaching the owners how to create healthy boundaries, provide structure, and respond appropriately to each situation. That perspective alone made a huge difference. Since implementing what Tim taught us, Rocko is calmer, more respectful of boundaries, and much better around our toddler. We now feel far more confident and comfortable with the two of them being around each other. Tim did not just help train our dog. He helped us become better and more confident dog parents. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend him to anyone dealing with behavioral issues or wanting a healthier relationship with their dog. read more

Tim is an exceptional dog trainer and an absolute natural with animals! He genuinely 'gets' dogs. Bean had trouble with leash-pulling and at times, large dog/squirrel reactivity. It was also difficult for us to get his attention with commands during walks initially. From the very first session, it was clear how patient, intuitive, and skilled Tim is. My dog Bean is 6 years old, and Tim showed us that age is absolutely not a barrier. Just as importantly, Tim taught me how to be a better handler. He broke everything down in a way that was easy to understand, empowering, and encouraging, and gave me real, practical tools to help Bean become a better listener and walker. With continued exposure, Bean has made tremendous progress, far beyond what I expected at this stage, and it's all thanks to Tim's guidance and expertise. Tim's calm energy, deep understanding of dog behavior, and genuine love for animals make him truly stand out. Bean is happier, more confident, and better behaved, and I feel so much more confident as a dog owner. Thank you Tim!! read more

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I cannot recommend Tim enough for your fur baby! Tim worked with our Great Dane/German Shepard mix for puppy training when he was just 4 months old, and again for "boot camp" when our dog was just under 18 months old. Tim taught our puppy the basics of potty training, to more advanced commands. He helped us get rid of our dog's "resource guarding" food habits, and made it so I could take him on walks without being pulled around! Tim's passion and love for dogs shines through in his interactions. He is kind, a clear communicator, and an expert in his field. Let Tim give your doggy the help they need! read more

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We had an outstanding experience with Tim the Trainer and cannot recommend him highly enough. He came to our home to do an evaluation of our 7-month-old female Golden Retriever, Sunny, and from the moment he arrived, it was clear we were in great hands. Sunny instantly loved him, which spoke volumes right away. Tim's methods were exceptionally clear, thoughtful, and well-scaffolded. He took the time to explain not just what to do, but why it works, which made everything feel approachable and doable. He helped us effectively tackle some classic "teenage" behaviors like demand barking and jumping up when greeting people, and we saw improvement immediately. Tim is incredibly professional, punctual, and generous with his knowledge. He shared a wealth of resources and practical guidance that we continue to use every day. By far, he is the best dog trainer we have ever worked with. We are absolutely planning to continue working with him and highly, HIGHLY recommend Tim to anyone looking for an exceptional trainer who truly understands dogs and their people. read more

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Timothy is always gentle with Holly and is able to teach her many things. Holly really likes him! read more

Tim is an amazing trainer! He did a wonderful job of supporting us through training our first puppy. We breezed through the basics: sit, down, stay, place, and loose leash walking. We even learned some novelty tricks, like roll over, spin, play dead, and bow. Tim's website makes for quick and easy scheduling of appointments. He is highly responsive to questions and follows up post each training session. Tim really trains people how to have a productive relationship with their dogs. I feel much better equipped on how to understand my pup in a meaningful and constructive way. I can see that he is incredibly invested in and passionate about the well-being of the dogs he works with. I'm so glad we happened upon his site and made that first appointment. I would highly recommend his skilled services to anyone in the South Bay area looking for an experienced professional to help them train their dog. read more

Our dog, Butters, is amazing but shy, and he sometimes struggled with walks and "alone time." Tim provided clear, practical advice on how we could help Butters overcome these issues. Since working with Tim, Butters' walks have improved--we've learned how to get his attention and keep him moving when he gets distracted. While we're not quite there yet with leaving him alone, we've made significant progress with Tim's help. He's now okay being left alone in his crate for up to 3 hours. He no longer howls or paces when we leave him uncrated and alone for up to an hour (we're gradually increasing the time as we continue his training). Butters is much more comfortable being alone and a more confident dog overall. Would definitely recommend Tim if you find yourself spiraling with all the information that Google/Instagram has and you are looking for guidance on how to work with your dog. read more

Tim has a great training methodology and his communication skills to both pup and human are top notch. He was very understanding and accommodating to how we live and want to live and tailored the lessons and work to suit that. We received helpful PDFs to conveniently reference after each lesson. Can't wait to try the next course in a few months when our pup gets a bit older! read more

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This is a long overdue review but Timothy is an amazing dog trainer! I got my first dog almost two years ago and I started training him myself. However, I wanted to strengthen his training and sought out a professional. Timothy developed a customized plan for my little pup's needs. My pup and I learned a lot of new stuff. Timothy's communication was excellent and he was always available and flexible with his time. read more

I'm so glad we found Tim! We, meaning my husband, me, and Coffee ( our mix Australian Cattle Dog/boder collie). We we're really excited to welcome a puppy into our home, but totally unprepared for a mischievous puppy full of energy. My husband looked into a few trainners, and we visited a few locations for help (petco, petsmart...) but as soon as we found Tim, we knew he was our guy. His experienced, knowlege, and patience were key! From our first visit ( Eval.) he helped us with her nipping, gave us some advice on her schedule, and basic commands. Tim is the Southbay dog whisper! I highly recomend to schedule the evaluation appointment. read more

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So patient (with me and the dog!) and we are both learning a lot! Highly recommend. Each week we learn new things and if I have any problems/questions he is very helpful. read more

Tim is the BEST! When we got our golden retriever puppy we knew we wanted to start training early to help him become the kind of dog that can go everywhere with us. From our very first session Tim has been extremely kind and patient to both us and our puppy, Cerbie. He is incredible with Cerbie and Cerbie loves Tim! Tim has helped us through every step of puppyhood. From basic commands, potty training, helping us curb a lot of "puppy" behavior, walking, recall, dog & human interaction and so much more. We loved that he came to our home to do training and customized the lessons based our needs and Cerbie's. Our golden is now 6 months old and is turning into a very well behaved dog, all because of what we have learned from Tim's training. We will forever be grateful for Tim and will continue advanced training as Cerbie gets older! read more

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Training for dogs...and humans! We waited until our Remi was one, and thought it was too late - but definitely found the right guy for the job. Tim immediately connected with Remi and built trust. Over the 8 sessions, Tim was very accommodating and worked on specific issues we were having with Remi. He even held sessions with the little kids that are around her often, which prompted less fear in the kids and better behavior in Remi. Highly recommend making the investment into training with Tim. He taught US better habits and methods to work with Remi to be more confident. We still have to work at it, but he's set us all on the path to success. read more

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I was searching for a trainer in the area for my 7-month-old golden retriever puppy, Zebby, when I was recommended to Tim. Zebby knew most of his basic commands, but I wanted to strengthen his obedience and address some behavior issues. When there was progress made in the first session, I knew Tim was the guy for the job! (I have to say, I was definitely humbled in this session hahaha). Tim helped teach and strengthen commands at home, such as "leave it," "place," and waiting for food. He also helped us address barking for attention and jumping. Tim also helped us improve Zebby's obedience outside of our home, including loose leash walking, "sit," "down," "settle," "stay," "leave it," and "heel." We went to nearby parks, The Strand, Home Depot, and other places to challenge him and strengthen his obedience. Puppy training is no joke and can be really frustrating. I did a lot of research on dog training before getting a puppy, but I seriously learned so much from Tim--he really understands dogs. There is so much conflicting advice out there, so having Tim really helped keep us sane. We HIGHLY recommend Tim to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate dog trainer. Thank you, Tim, for helping us build a better relationship with Zebby! I have to add, Zebby absolutely loves him! read more

Timothy has been working with us for over five years since our Bernedoodle was two months old. He got us started with puppy manners and has continued throughout the years as particular issues have cropped up. Your dog's behavior is not something that can be checked off ince you graduate Puppy School. Your dog's personality changes as they mature. We have just recently registered Mokah as a service dog thanks to Timothy's training. He is incredibly insightful, empathetic, and reliable. Proof that you CAN teach an adult dog new tricks!! Highly recommend, there is none better. read more

As a first-time dog owner with two young kids, I was totally overwhelmed when our German Shepherd started growing into his big personality. I knew we needed help, and I'm so glad we found Tim! He made the whole process super clear and easy to follow. He didn't just train our dog -- he taught us how to work with him, which was a game changer. Our pup is now 10 months old and he listens, stays calm, and just seems way happier overall. I feel more confident and so much less stressed! One of the best parts? Tim helped us with leash walking and socialization so I can take the dog to our kids' sports practices and games without worrying. People are always complimenting how well-behaved he is, it's such a great feeling! Our kids also feel way more connected to him now and it really feels like we have a solid bond as a family. We couldn't have done it without Tim. Highly recommend! read more

We were looking for a trainer to help with our dog, and are so lucky that we found Tim. He immediately connected with her after the first consultation, and helped us identify different behaviors that she needed to work on. He was very punctual and would even provide us with lesson notes after the training session. We started seeing major progress after the first lesson, and our dog would get so excited every time she saw Tim. He was patient with us, explaining everything in great detail and answering any questions we had. He tailors the lessons to what fits you and your dog, and genuinely cares about seeing improvement. Our dog is much better behaved, and it is a lot more fun taking her out to new places because of it. We are so glad that we worked with Tim, and would highly recommend him if you're looking for an awesome trainer! read more

He was an excellent trainer. We had previously sent our dog to a lesson 'day-school' over several weeks. She didn't learn much and still had bad habits around the house. I was able to explain exactly the problem to Tim and then he came to our house and would problem solve with specific solutions to address the issues. It was so helpful to have him give instruction in our house & the park we go to - there was not one aspect which he wasn't able to solve in 5 lessons. I highly recommend him! read more

We have 2 large adult dogs that struggled on walks because they were reactive and easily distracted. We called Tim because it was starting to become stressful whenever we would take the dogs out or when we had guests come over to the house. Tim really helped us understand where these behavioral issues were stemming from for each of our dogs. He provided clear and prescriptive commands/tactics that helped us feel more confident as dog parents and instill positive behavior patterns for our dogs. Because our dogs are both adults, it was sometimes frustrating when we were trying to teach our dogs not to do things that they were used to doing all their lives. But Tim was extremely patient with us and helped us successfully get over these hurdles as we were trying to change these behavioral patterns in our dogs. Another aspect I really appreciated about working with Tim was his training approach. He based his approach on positive reinforcement and always made sure that we were comfortable with his training approach. We loved working with Tim and our dogs always looked forward to their sessions! read more

We had the BEST experience working with Tim. We are new owners of a golden retriever puppy and he got us off on a great start on initial commands and gave us the confidence we needed to handle ordinary puppy behavior (nipping, barking, digging, etc). We are so thankful to have given Freddie a headstart with his training. We can't wait to see Tim again once Freddie is able to get out in the open post vaccinations to continue leash training. Highly recommend Tim - you won't regret it! read more

Timothy is a great dog trainer, he is very patient with our puppy Sam, we will be booking basic and advanced courses to train Sam into a great family member, thank you Tim! read more

Timothy is an awesome dog trainer. I highly recommend him for new and experienced dog owners. We got our Lhasa Apso pup named Sophie at the end of October, and Tim started helping us train her from then until now. Before we brought her home, I even made a spreadsheet of trainers and programs. I wanted to make sure we found the right fit for us and for our pup. To start off, he definitely loves dogs. He is extremely patient with Sophie, and even more surprisingly, he's very patient with us! We are a big family with lots of voices and varying schedules. He has gone out of his way to repeat himself several times and get us all on the same page. He is direct, communicative, and expresses gratitude for our business. There is not a doubt in my mind that he is a good person in addition to being a good trainer. The directness goes hand-in-hand with his honesty. He goes above and beyond to make sure his clients understand what he is teaching. His follow-up emails and fast text responses show his excellent communication skills as well. As far as business practices go, he is certainly worth the money. He is not overpriced and is very fair (trust me! I did a price comparison on my spreadsheet haha). His website and scheduling system are also very easy to navigate and manage. He texts the day before an appointment to confirm as well, which is a nice reminder. He is extremely punctual, and we are lucky to have found his business. Finally, Sophie loves him! He is a natural with dogs. You can just tell he was born with a gift, and he's doing this because he loves it. The way he treats Sophie is very loving. He is calm and empathetic, and it's even calming for us to be around him during the sessions. I certainly recommend Tim for anyone who is looking for a trainer. We want Sophie to be the happiest and healthiest pup she can be, and we definitely think Tim already has and will continue to play a big role in achieving that. If that's what you're looking for as well, I'm glad you were lucky enough to find Tim's Yelp page. :) read more

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Tim is fantastic! He trained not only my 6mo Goldendoodle but me as well. He gets almost instant results with the dog and with continued practice outside the lessons his methods are nothing short of perfect. He understands every dog is different and took the time to learn the personality of my dog and what we needed to work on. Tim is very flexible and understanding. He is calm and patient and very reassuring. His deep knowledge of how to train dogs and the owners are very apparent from the first time you meet Tim. I completed my first set of lessons with Tim and am signing up for another set of lessons. As my puppy has gotten older, I can definitely tell that the training has set into her puppy brain. Some items like "sit" and "stay" while another dog was walking by are now automatic where when she was younger it was a struggle for her to not go want to play with the other dog. Just awesome! I even get compliments from other dog owners how well behaved she is as a puppy and it is all due to Tim's training and tips. I highly highly recommend Tim for any of your dog training needs!! read more

Tim was really great and patient! He trained our dog Tank for 6 sessions and was extremely on top of it, sent us training guides after. Highly recommend him for any people looking to train their puppies or dogs read more

We are having a wonderful experience with Tim and our mini Berneedoodle. Tim is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive. We are looking forward to our future sessions. Highly recommend! read more

Tim is amazing. We had 6 sessions with him and he packs so much into each lesson, it's 100% worth it. We learned so much and our puppy absolutely loved the training. Highly recommend! read more

We hired Tim to train our 2 year old Newfoundland Poodle mix and went with the 8 session package. Our pup is pretty impulsive, and had developed some reactivity to other dogs. Tim helped us by meeting in our neighborhood and local parks to learn loose leash walking, leave it, stay, and more. Over the 8 sessions, our dog improved a lot and Tim worked with us to develop routines that worked for US to be consistent (the dog won't learn if the owner isn't trained first!) You can tell Tim really cares about teaching owners and dogs in a sustainable and realistic way and we can't thank him enough for his work with us. We had previously tried an expensive 30 day board and train, and found working with Tim to be much more effective, since we were involved every step of the way! Thank you Tim! read more

Timothy is an amazing dog trainer! We did the 6 lesson puppy training and our puppy learned to sit, stay, come, drop, quiet, off, leave it, walk and come without a leash. He came to each lesson prepared and he followed up with helpful notes afterwards. We would highly recommend Timothy and plan to continue training with him as our puppy grows. We are so thankful to have found Tim and to have had him train our puppy! His communication skills are amazing and if we ever didn't understand something he would clarify in a different way that helped us understand / explain it further. He always took time to make sure we understood and was very patient with us and with our puppy, Oakley! read more

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Tim is seriously the best. He has been helping us train our Golden Retriever puppy. Anybody who has ever had a puppy knows they are not easy but Tim has been wonderful and gives us all the tools to get this puppy trained. Thanks Tim! read more

My puppy and I have been working with Timothy for about 3 weeks now and wow what a difference! Timothy is an extremely skilled and effective trainer. He quickly assessed where my puppy and I were at and got right to work with us. He is very professional re-confirming all appointments the day before via email and text. He is also very punctual and respectful removing his shoes whenever he enters my apartment. He then follows up every lesson with detailed customized notes for me to use to review and practice before our next lesson. Highly recommend! read more

My fiancé and I adopted our dog Huey from a rescue when he was around 3 months old. We eventually learned that Huey had major anxiety issues (likely from lack of socialization). We tried taking him to a 10-week training class but after a few sessions, we realized that Huey not only couldn't focus with so many other dogs around, but needed extra focused 1-on-1 attention. We found Timothy on Yelp and booked an evaluation. Timothy came to our house and Huey (and other older dog) quickly warmed up to him. Timothy spent an hour with us and Huey, which we spent discussing Huey's behavior and our goals, and even starting with some basic training tips and demos. Without hesitation I purchased a package deal and I'm so glad I did. Timothy's appointment booking system is easy to use. He is very punctual and professional. We saw improvements in Huey's behavior from day one. Timothy is really great with Huey, but also with coaching/training us as dog owners. Classes take place in various locations like our house/neighborhood, the dog park, the Esplanade and other parks. We really like how each location is selected and class is tailored to what we need to focus Huey's training on (socialization, leash training and squirrel/bird distractions, etc). Timothy also send notes after trainings to review what we went over which is super helpful. We are very, very happy with Huey's progress and are so glad we met Timothy. We can't recommend him enough! read more

Tim is an amazing dog trainer. I had reached out to Tim for behavior modification for my dog Tatum. While working with Tim, I was able to witness true compassion and commitment to improving Tatum's behavior. Prior to completing my sessions with Tim, I was able to witness significant improvements in Tatum's behavior. Now that I am finished, I can confidently walk Tatum by people and other distractions without worrying about him barking. I appreciate the customizable and flexibility in the training sessions offered by Tim. He is truly an amazing trainer, and I have recommended his services to friends of mine. read more

Tim is a dog whisperer with our puppy...and he's good with owners, too! We recommend him highly.

I found Tim on Yelp due to all the great reviews he had. I was looking for a trainer to help my dog that I recently adopted and was found as a stray. She needed help with crate training, separation anxiety, and general leash walking skills. The first few sessions were in my home to address the crate training and work on leash skills around my neighborhood. The remaining sessions were at different parks selected based on other behaviors we were working on. My dog has made excellent progress in these last few months and I am so appreciative to Tim for giving us the tools to get there. read more

Timothy has a natural connection with dogs and catches on quickly to your dogs needs. He always asks if you have any questions or concerns and tries to make the most out of every session. I really appreciate that about him. We rescued a German Shepherd mix from the shelter. He had very little training and needed a lot of help. Our goal was to work on leash walking, recall and appropriate interaction with dogs. We were expecting progress to be slow but have seen rapid improvement in the 12 sessions that we had with Timothy. Our dog went from doing whatever he wanted on walks to walking with the family in an appropriate manner and listening to our commands! I highly recommend Timothy! read more

Tim at Wagging Pack is the best. We adopted a 3 yr old, 60-pound pit bull mix a year ago, and we soon discovered that she was going to be a LOT of work. She didn't know any commands and was really challenging to walk, so we hired Tim to help us get her (and ourselves) sorted out. He's been absolutely wonderful with our dog. He's a natural. He's calm, positive, and encouraging, and he has the patience of a saint. He sent us thorough notes after every training session in the early days, which was invaluable in allowing us to review and reinforce what we'd learned. Our dog hadn't been exposed to much when we got her (our guess is that she was left in a yard most of the time), so we also needed to do a lot of basic socialization with her. Tim started off working with us in our own home and neighborhood and gradually helped us expose our dog to new scenarios and circumstances. As a result, we're much more comfortable and confident taking her hiking, to the park, etc. Tim has also been extremely easy to work with, flexible, and accommodating of our schedules. In short -- I would recommend Tim and Wagging Pack without hesitation! read more

Timothy helped us with our young golden retriever puppy named Millie. I was a brand new dog owner, and had a lot to learn! Timothy was very patient, knowledgeable, and thorough in his lessons. He provided us with endless amounts of support as our puppy grew through her various puppy stages. I also have a young daughter, and Timothy included her in the lessons and practice. We all looked forward to our weekly lesson! I feel grateful for all of the knowledge and time that Timothy shared with us and our dog. She is now 10 months old and a well behaved member of our family. If you're looking for a trainer for your dog, you can't go wrong with reaching out to Timothy! read more

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Look no further, Tim is the dog whisperer! We learned so much even in 1 session! My 1 yr labradoodle's constant jumping on me DECREASED by 80% and her nipping as well. And we were potty training her incorrectly and Tim corrected us; been using his method since the lesson. Highly recommended~ professional, knowledgeable, Efficient, friendly and made us feel very comfortable. read more

Timothy was great to work with. His training sessions were completely customizable - he would ask us where we were having issues and the next sessions we would focus on just that. We did 6 sessions with him and noticed substantial improvement afterwards. We worked with him on leash reactivity and resource guarding for our dog and he provided us with the tools we needed to help put her on a path towards great behavior. He was very professional, always on time, an effective communicator, and someone who we enjoyed doing sessions with. I would highly recommend him. read more

I just completed my evaluation session with Timothy and my doggie Nimbus and he went wayyyy above and beyond for us! He took his time learning our issues and interacting so well with Nimbus. He even gave her a bath! That was one of the top issues we had with Nimbus. It was a very nerve wrecking and stressful moment watching my Nimbus freaking out but I trusted Timothy with her and she eventually warmed up to it and Timothy was able to successfully give her a bath. I admit I neglected my dog for a while due to personal life happenings but I am in a better position to give all the attention and love that she deserves. I plan to further work with Timothy in the very near future. I highly recommend him if anyone is looking for a dog trainer! His price listing is all online and it was very easy to book him via online. read more

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