Taylor has an incredible gift of working with dogs. While one trainer suggested I put my…read more"aggressive" lab down, Taylor within 20 minutes had her FEAR of everything under control! And had trained me to help her! While we continue to work with him to learn new things she has become very confident and calm!

Taylor truly changed everything for us and our rescue dog, Juno. When we first got him, it was…read morehonestly really overwhelming. He was extremely timid, scared of almost everything, struggled with bad separation anxiety, and had bitten both me and my partner at different times. We felt discouraged and heartbroken because we wanted so badly to make it work. Taylor didn't just "train" Juno, he helped us understand him. He completely shifted the way we saw Juno's behavior and taught us how to communicate with him in a way that built trust instead of fear. Through his guidance, we were able to create a genuine bond with Juno, and that's what made the biggest difference. We used to be scared to let him be around strangers, but now he's friendly, confident, and constantly gets compliments on how incredibly well-behaved he is. It didn't happen overnight, and it definitely took consistency and effort at home, but it was 100% worth it. We're so grateful for Taylor and everything he's done for our little family.

Xavier is amazing and you can tell he has a natural talent for working with animals. Many people…read moresay they have so many years of experience doing their jobs and you never can tell, but being in class for 4 weeks and watching the growth and change in the various dogs as the weeks go by, you can't help but believe that Xavier truly knows his stuff. He is passionate about his work and this reflects in the way he teaches us how to work with our animals. I didn't bring the worse of my dogs to the training, but I am so happy with the end result with my rescue dog that I am returning for more classes with my "bad boys". Xavier is easy to talk to and he really does love and respect the animals and teaches us to do the same. He's funny and engaging during training. The smaller classes give a nice intimate feel so you get the attention you need from the instructor and you don't feel lost or afraid to ask if you need a little extra support. Thank you for helping me get Chanelly ready for her forever home where I know she'll for sure impress her new family with her good behavior.

We were vetting dog trainers for our Doberman puppy, Anakin, and we just so happen to meet Javier…read morewhile shopping at Pet Empire. We asked about training and he gave us a couple of great behavioral tips, particularly about dealing with a power breed but recommended we reach out after Anakin completes all of his vaccinations. We planned to start training after New Year's, but Anakin seemed to start his teenager phase early and while we socialized him as much as possible, he seemed to digress particularly with walking, so early December I reached out to Javier for the four 1:1 personal training sessions. We were able to schedule them rather quickly. Javier was very knowledgeable and communicative. He explained clearly how we can create a better connection with Anakin, how our own behavior affects his behavior, and why it was important we correct them. We learned new things that YouTube/Google couldn't have provided because Javier personalized the training around Anakin's breed and temperament. We had our kids attend the trainings as well so we all can get the same training and info, which incredibly improved Anakin's behavior because the training at home was consistent. He also helped build our kids' confidence in walking Anakin. We will be signing up for the group trainings for additional socialization as well as more 1:1 trainings. We fully trust in Javier's expertise in training our powerful yet crybaby of a Doberman. We highly recommend him!

Don was very friendly and he covered everything from beginning to end. And he made sure we…read moreunderstood everything and asked to make sure we did. He could tell I had so much tension I been stressing out about my dog and he made sure to check in with my concerns. We recently moved and our Bichon Frise did not take the move well. He has since become very aggressive and attacks the other family dog viscously. This was not like him at all. We never trained him so he was a free spirit dog you could say but his behavior just got worst in the last month. Don taught us techniques to get him to listen. I was shocked. I've never seen him listen. Also even after he left my dog was more calm and would listen. We are going to make sure to follow all his steps and tools he gave us to succeed. At the end of the day we trained us too lol I recommend him 100 percent. I called him yesterday and thankfully he had a cancellation and pray and I snatched that appointment fast.

Don is awesome. My dog did a 180° since meeting him. He literally came to our home yesterday…read moremorning and my husband and I are still marveling at how great/easy his training session was. He could try and squeeze out whatever money he can by promising the same outcome in a span of 4-5 weeks but he is honest and cuts the B.S right from the start. My dog would jump on us all the time, try and eat our food, run out the gate and it's insane to say, Don helped us correct it all in a few hours. Obviously you have to practice practice practice until it becomes a habit for the dog so in the end, it comes down to you. Are you willing to put in the work and have a great relationship with your dog. If you are, save yourself hundreds of dollars and visits, and call Don.

Matt worked with my dog and showed me how to communicate properly with him, so he listens to…read morecommands. I can take him on walks without him pulling, and even started to walk with him off the lease.

Matt was very friendly and knows his stuff. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and loves dogs. Matt…read morewas able to not only work with our two dogs (a Yorkie and a Maltese) but also take time to explain all about dog training and behavior. Before Matt started the training, he took some time to explain what to expect of this training as well as my involvement in the process. Matt teaches practices that as dog owners we must continue doing daily. He goes through every little dog command and explains the importance of consistency. Since this is the first time I hire a dog trainer, I asked tons of questions to be sure I was on the right path to see the expected results. Matt was very patient and answered every single question I had. I'm happy to see big results even during the first dog training session. My dogs listen and follow the learned commands easily now. Highly, highly recommend him. THANK YOU Matt!!

Michelle is AMAZING! She is so knowledgeable with dog behaviors. Michelle has been a staple in the…read morepuppy stage for me! So happy we found her.

Michelle was extremely helpful with the process of registering my dog to be a service animal. Thank…read moreyou so much!

If I could give Jonathan more than 5 stars, I definitely would!!! My dog, Deku is almost 5 and he…read moreis a good dog, but usually only with family. Deku is a terrier/chihuahua mix and he is also very stubborn/bratty. Deku is/was a very reactive towards mainly strangers & random noises due to him having anxiety (he even takes anxiety pills especially when going to the vet). Deku also had problems with pulling when walking. I know it's mainly the owner's fault to get your dog like this, but this is something I had a hard time fixing myself, even with all the research I have been doing and implementing for Deku. So for a long time, I have been wanting to train and board Deku and have been exploring who to go to, but Jonathan was the trainer I chose for Deku and he was absolutely AMAZING with Deku. Deku's transformation has me and my family so amazed and we are just so happy with how great Deku has turned out from this train/board process with Jonathan! I know Jonathan does not have many Yelp reviews, but the only reason why is because he is new on Yelp. I was a bit skeptical of this at first, but I did my research and have seen pictures/testimonials of the previous dogs he's trained before. He's the real deal! The first step of my process was doing consultations with different trainers to really see who I could trust more and I ultimately chose Jonathan because even during the consultation, he was so very understanding and communicative of Deku/Deku's problems and was explaining to me the ways we can tackle some of Deku's issues. Even with just the consultation, I already saw a difference in some of Deku's issues from the training tips he gave me. About 2 weeks later, I took Deku to board and train with Jonathan for 3 weeks. 3 weeks without your pup is so hard, but what helped was that Jonathan would give me pictures/videos of Deku and his growth being with him. From showing me Deku's lowest of being unfriendly towards Jonathan, you can see the journey of how Jonathan in the end bonded with Deku and trained him to be a more obedient and non-reactive dog! There has been some concerns with Deku being a little reactive towards small things, so I texted Jonathan and he replied instantly when I texted him about these small instances. Jonathan explained everything so thoroughly and even asked me to keep him posted on updates with Deku and that gives me peace of mind that this trainer really does care about the dogs he's worked with and all of his clients! I can safely say that walks are not nerve wracking anymore and Deku has not been reactive towards strangers during our walks. Deku does not pull as much anymore (Jonathan has taught me how to correct it if/when Deku starts to pull a little) and does the commands I want him to do. I'm still in the process of taking Deku to public places, but even if there's a little problem, I know I can talk to Jonathan about it and I already know he will give me great advice on how to handle/train Deku so he can be his best dog self! I truly can not thank Jonathan enough for helping me as a dog owner who loves their dog and wants whats best for him! I will be recommending all of my beloved dog owner friends to Jonathan and am also thinking about doing further training for Deku with Jonathan, since my experience with him was top-notch! I encourage everyone to support Jonathan and his small business! *Pictures attached are pictures from when Jonathan was boarding/training Deku. Will be updating/uploading more pictures to show Deku's transformation while being at home with me and my family.

We adopted chug and she was really difficult to train. She's so stubborn and hard headed. We had…read moresuch a great experience with the training from Top Dawg. He tailored the lessons to our dog's specific issues and was incredibly patient. I would highly recommend his services.

We brought our eight month old Labrador retriever to Meg for her to work with her on her manners…read more This was the best decision my husband and I could have made. Sophie has been home for two weeks and we could not be happier. Her behavior has improved so much and we enjoy going on walks again. Sophie listens to commands, and Meg provided us with the tools on how to work with her. We are so happy we found Meg to work with our baby. We are all so happy, and we know how to work with her on a daily basis.

Signing up for training with Megan was the best decision I made for my pup!…read more Aksel is a Toy Aussie and the absolute cutest which means he got away with everything in my house. Stating the obvious, he was not well behaved. He would bark non stop, run out the door, herd his frenchie brothers, and there was zero chance to catch him because he is so fast. Just like most people I absolutely love my dog and sending him to camp for an extended time was kind of a bummer. But I knew if we kept on the way we were it was going to cause too much stress on the other animals and humans in the home. I can honestly say the entire time he was in Megan's care I was never worried about his safety or happiness. Megan truly loves the animals she works with and clearly is meant to do this. She sent daily updates with amazing pictures of all of their adventures. It was literally the highlight of each day to get to witness his incredible progress! The day I was reunited with Aksel it was so amazing to see not only how well mannered he was but the fact he was the same lovable goofball he was when he left. At the end of training Megan took the time to teach me how to maintain Aksel's progress and set us up for success. He has been home for a bit of time now and what a difference it has made. I didn't think it was possible but I think we all love him even more now. I cannot say enough about this experience. Megan is the best!

Our two dogs P.J and Rocket learned so much. Debbie was super patient with them and treated them as…read moreif they were her own. Definitely recommend her for training.

i reached out to Debbie when we added our latest rescue dog who had come from a bad situation. We…read morealready had two dogs and our new baby was struggling to become a cohesive part of our little tribe. Debbie started working with us and gave me very helpful tips to help my dogs to get along. She has a very pleasant and calm spirit......plus she really loves dogs. The important part was to follow up with the homework she gave me after each visit. She made great suggestions and demonstrated how to execute them and my job was to put them to use. We were able to take negative behavior and make positive changes. It was pretty miraculous and our new dog has become calm and a loving member of our family. I will reach out to Debbie in the future if we need any fine tuning. She rocks and really helped.