I highly recommend Ugly Dog Adventures in Orange, California. Jenn, the owner, is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what she does which carries over to all her team. I enrolled my two, two-year-old rescue dogs in their comprehensive boarding/training program and on-going daily pack walks. The results have been fantastic. Not only were their command-response established , their unruly habits were corrected and their overall behavior became much more balanced and manageable. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and can make a real difference, Jenn at Ugly Dog Adventures is the one to trust. read more

We love UDA! Our rescue dog was welcomed into the pack and I always knew that my dog was in good hands with the team. Pack walks and boarding were always such good experiences for our girl and we will miss Ugly Dog!! read more

Our puppy has benefited greatly from her pack walks. She's been more confident and well-behaved on our regular walks especially when we encounter other dogs along the way. And she comes home ready to take a big nap. Jennifer and Larry have been so helpful in teaching us to be better walkers with training tips and recommendations on the right gear. And they are just delightful humans. I'm so happy we found them!!! read more

Jen's team is truly amazing. My dog went from barking and lunging to walking calmly, with only a few corrections, within weeks. I went from worrying about my small stature and safety to feeling calm and assured walking my 70+ pound dog. Thank you so much UglyDog team for helping me train Rudy! I could not have done it without you! read more

I am surprised I never reviewed because Brisket has been a customer for at least four years. Brisket loves her pack and is so excited when waiting to be picked up. I don't know how they do it but they take these amazing photos of the pack and they are all good boys and girls! Jennifer and her staff do a great job and my dog is lucky to be a part of it. read more

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Ugly Dog Adventures restored peace and order in our home -- Larry removed so much stress from our day-to-day and we are forever grateful. We reached out to Larry within an hour of coming home from the hospital with our newborn; it was clear then that our beloved, sweet pittie Otis was stressed by the changing dynamic. We'd done some training with him years earlier but hadn't really kept up with it because we didn't feel the need to.. until we had the baby. He was overly interested in the baby to the point where I didn't feel comfortable having them in the same room, even with full supervision. Larry was able to take him in for board and train that week, and when we got him back he was more calm and confident than we thought he was capable of! Larry took the time to follow up and train us to maintain all of his great work. It's been about 2 months since then, and we no longer have anxiety about the baby and Otis being in the same room. He happily and calmly stays in his place, even when things are chaotic with the baby. Before training with Ugly Dog Adventures, he was nearly impossible on walks--he was nervous and would pull like crazy. Now, we're able to walk him side by side with our other dog for the first time in his 11 years. I'm even able to take him for walks with the stroller! Ugly Dog Adventures unlocked the very best boy that was in Otis all along, and we only wish we had done this training years earlier read more

My 2 dogs absolutely love their pack walk. They get so excited when the van pulls up. Ugly dog adventures is the best, highly recommend

Lenny LOVES Ugly Dog Adventures! Jen and Larry and the gang are amazing. Lenny has been going weekly for over a year and he comes home very content and tired, and I know he gets such great care, and socialization with the other dogs. He has improved so much and loves his pack walk. They are always on time, very professional, and everyone knows what they are doing. Amazing company and owner! I feel so at ease leaving my Lenny with them and know he is getting proper care, attention and corrections with them. Plus he comes home exhausted, which is wonderful. Thank you Jen! read more

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We adopted a 2 y/o wheaten terrier from a breeder 3 years ago. He arrived super anxious and unsocialized to people. What a challenge! He now walks with the Ugly Dogs Adventure in our beautiful Irvine Park. Oliver walks with male and female handlers all very knowledge about dogs with behavioral issues and anxiety. I recommend this group for your dog no matter if he is troubled or just needs a lovely walk in the park. Leslie Gislasonlesliegislason@yahoo.com read more

When we rescued a 2 and 1/2 year old lab, we knew he could benefit from lots of outdoor activity. When we met Jennifer from Ugly Dog Adventures, we immediately knew we could trust her to keep our boy safe and provide the socialization and fun we wanted for him. He's been joining the pack walks 3 times a week for about 1.5 years now. He sits at the front window in anticipation, waiting for Dave on walk days. We love the videos and photos they post of the dogs and the walkers. I think I've saved every one of them to share the fun with friends and family. Five stars all around for Jenn, her walkers, and Ugly Dog Adventures. We highly recommend them! read more

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Jennifer and the UGA team are wonderful. We joined the pack about a month ago. My nervous and avoidant rescue pup has had such great improvements in his behavior and leash walking. Pack walks with UGA have made us hopeful for a happy future with our pup! read more

Great service, and Miso loves to do the pack walk. It's so easy to tell because she stands up and walks around with excitement every morning when she hears the "noise" of Kaylan's van :) Highly recommended! read more

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I have been using Ugly Dog Adeventures in so many capacities for years. When we first met Jenn when she came to walk our dog everyday while we were on vacation. It went so well,our dog joined her pack. She gets picked up to go on super fun walks for a few hours with all her dog friends. It had really helped get her out of the house and have a better relationship with other dogs! When we got a second dog we knew that we needed to use Ugly Dog for training. We have been super happy so far with the training we received from Larry. We have a special needs dog, who couldn't go up and down stairs, was afraid of other humans and other dogs. One session with Larry and our dog goes up and down the stairs like a champ! She has joined the pack walks and I'm so proud to see her jump in the van with other dogs and her sister. Now I have 2 tired, happy dogs! We will be using the boarding service soon for a vacation. Great for our dog to be staying with people they know and love. read more

What an amazing transformation our girls have had! Our girls, and Aussie and German Shepherd, were never overly reactive to their dogs, but did tend to show interest. With the help of Ugly Dog Adventures, our dogs don't react at all anymore. Jen has an awesome crew of pack walkers who truly love dogs. Big or small, they can handle them all. We've been with UDA for a year now and the girls get so excited to meet up with their friends for their bi-weekly walks. Thank you for everything Ugly Dog Adventures read more

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I cannot thank Jennifer, Larry and everyone at Ugly Dog Adventures enough for all the work they have done with my foster dog Sage. She truly has changed for the better and it is solely due to Ugly Dog Adventures. She absolutely loves her Pack Walks. She is a high energy dog and the walks every day really calm her down. I recommend Ugly Dog Adventures to everyone. And again thank you to Larry and Jennifer for everything you have done for us. read more

Ugly Dog Adventures is the greatest. Just what we needed to help with our young high energy pit bull. She cant wait for her pickup, and when the van arrives she does her best to jump in to greet her friends. She absolutely loves it and we love it ! She comes home happy and fulfilled. Thank You Jennifer and Mario. We Love Ugly Do Adventures read more

Our dogs have been walking with UDA for about 3 years and they love their pack walks! The team members I have met so far are great also! UDA is a great for your dogs to walk and socialize with other dogs read more

Ugly dog is helping my Georgia with her socialization. We did the free consultation walk with the opener Jen and Hemi. Learned a lot during the walk. Excited to continue working with Ugly Dog Adventures. See pic of Georgia and Hemi below read more

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I love, love this pack walk for my Kelpie Sadie. Jennifer Patton and her staff, are kind, gentle, with a ton of knowledgeable as well as good communicators with me and my dog . Training, learning, and exercising are all apart of this pack walk. My dog Comes home relaxed and tired. read more

We are so grateful to Jen for allowing our pup to join the pack! KoKo has been going to pack walks for the past three months to help with her anxiety towards other dogs, and the pack walks have changed her behavior dramatically! She no longer barks at every dog she sees and she is always excited when the UDA van pulls up. Jen and her team are also so kind and accommodating and they have lots of patience with KoKo. I love the photo updates that Jen sends, it's great to see my pup getting along so well with others and also getting exercise. I highly recommend Ugly Dog Adventures! read more

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Where to start???? First off, we owe our rescue dog's growth to Jennifer, Hemingway and the Ugly Dog trainers and pack! Coco has been living her best life from June to November with @uglydogadventures ! It's been 6 months since we adopted Coco from @irvineanimals . She has grown so much--physically, emotionally, and socially. :) From a shy quiet scared doggo, to an assertive, social, and playful adventure doggo. :)) In the beginning, Coco was a scared and super reactive doggo. We met up with Jennifer and Coco's soon to be best friend, Hemingway--the calmest and sweetest goodest boy working for Ugly Dog. From her weekly Saturday pack training and monthly community pack walks, Coco graduated to be an official pack member--confident and socialized, and part of the pack!!! This was so important for Coco's transition from the shelter to our home--knowing that she was not isolated, had friends, and a routine! Best of all, Jennifer takes the best photos of the pack, looping us in Coco's progress. She really gets to know the dogs and us, humans. It's truly a personal and well-rounded relationship. Not only do the doggos get exercise, the humans also get to socialize and exercise too!!! We learned so much from her as first-time dog owners. We're really happy with what Jennifer did with Coco. Jennifer also does dog boarding and accommodated us a week after our request, just make sure to ask ahead of time. :) I can tell that Coco had so much fun and was well taken care of. :) read more

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The best place in Horizon City to get your dogs groomed prices are reasonable groomers and owner's are very friendly the only thing I wish they would keep records of the clipper numbers they use on your dogs with a picture or description of what they have done so we don't have to tell them every time we go and it would be nice to be able to request a certain groomer for your dog they all are fantastic the only thing is the more the same person that does our pets the more they remember what they did last time and since one of mine is a puppy I would love to take him to the same groomer every time to make him feel comfortable about getting groomed. read more

We adopted Rudy, our 4-year-old rescue pup from ICARE back in June. We started him in a group training class at a local pet store right after; although he was one of only 2 dogs in the class, the trainer advised us that private lessons would be the better environment for him. We spent the next few weeks building trust and establishing the basics, but we knew we needed to reinforce Rudy's socialization skills once those initial lessons ended. Fast-forward to October and Rudy was calmly and happily enjoying a one-hour group training class under Jenn and her head trainer Larry! This was after just a month of going on pack walks with Ugly Dog Adventures. The training session was very insightful and so validating of all of the benefits that UDA has to offer. Even more magical than seeing Rudy be able to participate fully in a group class was hearing all of the other owners' experiences with UDA. It was a spontaneous, heartfelt moment, and we all collectively agreed: our dogs could never have co-existed so peacefully and attentively without Jenn and her extraordinary team's help. Rudy is currently in his 3rd month of doing pack walks 2-3 times a week, and it has been the BEST possible decision we could have made for his happiness and well-being. Our vet commended us for how strong and healthy Rudy's joints and muscles are and credits it to his pack walks. She plans to recommend patients to UDA in the future based on Rudy's experiences. :) If you are considering joining the UDA pack, here are a few things you should know: 1. Consultation - all of the dogs in the pack have been personally vetted by Jenn for temperament and socialization, which gave me such peace of mind. I met Jenn at the pack walk pickup time to see their operation in action and for Jenn to assess how Rudy would react to all of the dogs around him. To my amazement, Rudy did not bark once. Jenn took the time to get to know him, advised me on using a figure-8 lead to curb unwanted behaviors, and then brought over one of the board-and-train dogs for a socialization test. Rudy was much better than I would have expected, though he was not yet ready for an up-close introduction. I left feeling so encouraged and excited for Rudy to join the pack. 2. Pack Walks - Jenn pairs the dogs into smaller groups based on their personality. Her approach to training and these walks is based on dog psychology and fostering a natural pack mentality. I love that Rudy gets to walk with dogs of all breeds and sizes in a safe, structured environment where the dog walkers (pack leads) know him by name and take such great care of him. In the beginning, he was very anxious about being separated from me... now, I can hand over his leash, and he goes off enthusiastically, tail wagging, and raring to go off on his adventures. Rudy has become FAR less reactive to other dogs, people, and other stimuli. The exposure and enrichment he gets on these walks are incredible, and it translates to a much calmer, happier dog overall and a calmer, happier experience when we take him on walks, too. I can take him to the park and not worry about him bolting after squirrels, and we've even started taking him out in public! The world is truly opening up for him, and my husband and I are so excited to find new ways to engage and include Rudy outside the house. 3. Community Walks - every so often, Jenn hosts a no-contact Community Pack Walk that allows the owners to get involved. Rudy and I did our first one at Halloween. It was a great chance to reinforce his socialization skills and continue building that trust between us. The community walk also included free professional pet photography opportunities and a goodie bag to cap off a wonderful day. 4. Photography - speaking of photography, I just learned that Jenn has a separate website dedicated to the photos from the pack walks. I love seeing the UDA Instagram posts, so getting to see the full collection of images (including some really lovely ones of Rudy bonding with the pack leads) has been a great way to keep up with his adventures. Jenn has sent me photos and videos on her own to showcase Rudy's progress, which is a wonderful personal touch. On one of his very first pack walks, Jenn sent me a photo of Rudy posing with another dog with only a couple of inches of space between them! Seeing as Rudy found it difficult to tolerate the training pup being a few *feet* from him at the consultation, this was an incredible improvement in a very short amount of time. 5. Slumber Party - Rudy is going to be spending his first night away from us at the end of the month. Seeing how much Rudy has bonded with Jenn, we feel very comfortable boarding him at her home and know that she will look after him as if he were her own. I am so grateful to have found Ugly Dog Adventures and for the transformation I am seeing in my boy. Rudy's personality is emerging more and more every day, and we are closer than ever before. Thank you, Jenn! read more

We have a new rescue who is a German shepherd/malinois mix who is very friendly but energetic and has poor impulse control. She has some leash and barrier reactivity and frustration and we noticed she improves the longer she gets to be near other dogs. Ugly dog adventures has been an amazing resource and help in not only with giving her enrichment but also structure and socialization that she needs. Other pack walk services have declined to take her due to her initial impression but Jennifer took the time to know our dog and is patient in incorporating her slowly and effectively. Our pup loves going on her walks and is learning proper manners and impulse control. Ugly dog adventures don't just take easy to walk dogs but will work with you to ensure that your dog can be integrated into the pack safely. We definitely recommend ugly dog adventures. read more

We have been so pleased with Larry, Jennifer and the full UDA team. Larry is an incredibly knowledgable trainer of our Duke. He has been super patient with our family as we help Duke adjust to our daily life. Duke has done a literal 180 in his behavior since starting training. Such a worthy investment to have Duke be the dog we dreamed of for our family. The pack walks are also amazing and the team takes such great care of Duke when they are with him. It's so comforting to know that Duke is getting the exercise and socializing he deserves... thank you Larry, Jennifer and team for being the best of the best! read more

UDA's pack walks helped our dog Finn overcome his anxiety and reactivity towards dogs and humans. I drive over 20 miles so my dog can be a member of this amazing pack walk. There is no other like UDA. Jennifer and her team are the best! We can't thank Jennifer and her team enough! read more

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Jen and Ugly Dog Adventures are the best! My puppy LOVES hoing on walks and seeing all the other dogs and comes back exhausted which is very nice. He is always so excited when he sees her and the other dogs. read more

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I adore this company. They have added so much joy and love to my boy Bieber's life. Bieber's made friends on pack walks, learned how to walk in perfect position without reacting to the environment, and went on adventures with me there at owners club nights because of Ugly Dog Adventures. Bieber gets so excited in the mornings when it's time to go on his pack walks, which shows me how much he is enjoying it! He sleeps so comfortably as soon as he gets in the car. A tired dog is a good and happy dog! I'd definitely recommend this company to anyone with a dog. I feel that what Jen and her team does really fulfills a dog's needs and purpose. Do your research when choosing a pack walking company!! Jen started this company over a decade and a half ago before pack walks were a trend.... So I know Bieber's in the hands of people who truly care and have a passion for these animals. read more

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UPDATE: We still love Ugly Dog Adventures. Rud can't wait for his walks with Jennifer and furry friends. He's even has a bestie in the pack. This, by far, is the best investment we've made towards helping our pup remain dog-friendly and people-friendly. Jennifer also offers dog-sitting where Rud gets to stay in her home with her sweet dogs to keep him company. This is a million times better than boarding him. read more

Ugly Dog Adventures (UDA) has done so much for me and my fur babies. My first shepherd was out of control and being a brat to other dogs. I thought she could never be around another dog because of how reactive she was. Once I saw how comfortable my dog was meeting Jennifer (my dog used to hate everyone that got near me) I felt all my worries disappear. Jennifer took her the first day in her own car and at the end of the walk she sent me pictures and videos of my dog Stella actually behaving well with the other dogs and being friendly. I was shocked and relieved she had the potential to be such a good dog. Stella loves going to her pack walks and loves all her dog walkers there. She greets them with kisses and wags her tail as soon as she sees them. When we get to the park she can't wait to get out. Stella got to such a good place we ended up adopting a second German shepherd. Sadie came with reactivity as well but since staring the pack walks I'm able to walk her in the park now without her barking and lunging at every dog that walks by. They also offer training which I sent my Sadie to as well to help get her socialized. They have been so great working with them and I'm glad this company is willing to work with breeds that many are afraid to deal with. It's wonderful hearing other owners tell me the stories of how reactive their dogs used to be and how great they're doing now. My friends and coworkers have also brought their dogs to UDA after I told them about it. It's a great company. I've been taking my dogs there for more than a year now! read more

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Pack walks with Ugly Dog Adventures are the highlight of my pooch's week! He hears the van pull up and starts whining at our front door until he can burst out. He comes home exhausted but with a huge smile on his face, which puts one on ours as well. The walkers are super friendly and great at handling our excitable Golden Retriever. I highly recommend Jennifer and her team! read more

I was referred to Jen and UDA by my groomer. I was looking for my dog to be less reactive to other dogs. I found out from Jen that my dog was just over excited to meet new friends. So Jen and her team helped Poppi to learn how to walk on a leash properly and be able to meet new friends. I am so happy with Poppi's progress. Poppi can't wait for walks with Jen now. It has been such a great experience and Jen is so knowledgable. read more

Jennifer been walking my German Shepherd/Akita mix since he was a year old. Apollo is now seven years old. Apollo has always been a handful and Jen has taught him manners and commands and most of all Socialized him with her pack which has helped me when walking this 90 pound beast who I love and adore. He's my boy and I can't thank Jen enough for going above and beyond. She is such a hard working, caring owner and truly loves all of the dogs. I'm particular about who my dog goes with and I feel very confident that he is in good hands. If you're looking for a great experienced Dog Walker, look no more as Jen is the real deal. read more

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I was referred to Jennifer and her pack walks after my stubborn bulldog was deemed basically untrainable by another well-known dog trainer. I was hesitant to reach out, as my dog was crazy, aggressive and reactive with other dogs. I met with Jennifer, and she met my crazy demon dog, and kindly agreed to give him a chance. After just one week doing her pack walks, he was a different dog. After years of working with him with the other trainer, I had never been able to get him to walk on a leash. Suddenly, he was walking calmly with slack in the leash, and not reacting to other dogs. After a couple of more weeks, he was able to join the pack fully, and is now at the point where he calmly walks with a bunch of other dogs together. He no longer goes crazy when he sees another dog, and for the first time we feel safe, taking him out as a family. It has now been a month, and I feel like we have a dog that we can actually enjoy. Thanks to Jennifer and her team, I now have a good boy who can take part in family outings without making it a stressful situation for us. This incredible change has been just by participating in her pack walks. I can only imagine how different the last few years would have been if we had started with her and her trainings instead. I have recommended her highly to other friends who have also felt like giving up on their dogs. She has transformed my dog when I thought it was too late for him and even after another trainer gave up on him. If she can fix my dog, she can fix any dog. Jennifer is the best, and her expertise is second to none. read more

Jen and Ugly Dog Adventures is really great. Run from her heart and a true passion, Jen and her crew do a great job with the pack walks that our rescue pittie joins. Our dog struggled with socialization and fear and Jen happily took us on, using all the right precautions our pup joined her pack and loved it. She gets excited when we pull into her park and she sees all of her human and canine friends. Total reversal. Jen also boards her which is great because she really understands and can read our dogs emotions. She knows when she is ready to play and go for a walk, or needs some alone time away from other stimulating dogs. We couldn't be happier with ugly dog and Jen has been a life saver multiple times when we needed some last minute boarding care. read more

I have a yellow Labrador retriever Theo that has been going on pack walks with UglyDogAdventures every week for the last 8 months and it has been one of the best decisions I've made for him. My lab is so much better with leash walking, his reactivity to other dogs decreased, and I know he's having so much fun every time he goes! I chose to enroll my pup into this company over doggy daycare and other companies because I felt there is a lot of value practicing structured walks, socializing, and playing with other dogs all while on a leash. It helps improve leash reactivity. I also like the adventure component for my pup where he is taken to hike at different parks and trails each week :) Jen, the head of the company, is very kind and understanding as well. She's flexible and understanding to my scheduling requests and took the time to help train my crazy lab puppy with his leash walking when he first joined. She keeps in touch with me frequently and hosts community pack walks every month for owners to join. Pack walker Ana is so sweet, and I'm grateful that she is able to pick/drop off Theo every week for pack walk. Without her, Theo wouldn't be able to have this kind of life. I also met pack walkers Britney and Brianna, who were always happy to see my pup. They have amazing and supportive staff that really cares about your dogs. Every time it's pack walk day, I know I can feel rest assured that Theo's exercise and mental stimulation needs are met. :) He goes on a full-day pack walk once a week. He gets picked up at 10:30am and dropped off home at 6:30pm. This is also amazing because it gives me the full day to myself. They send weekly photos of my pup and I always have this big dumb smile on my face every time I look through his photos/videos! He's living his best life read more

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Larry and Jen are amazing! We were referred to Ugly Dog Adventures by a neighbor because our 4 year old, golden doodle was aggressive towards other dogs & people. After 2 weeks of intensive training & pack walking, Newton is a different dog! What a transformation - I highly recommend Larry and Jen's training program combined with the pack walks. We are very pleased with Newton's progress!! read more

I Love Ugly Dog Adventures, Our Lucy has Anxiety, since she has started walking with Ugly Dogs her trust and walking has been so much better. She looks forward to her get togethers, She gets so excited when she sees the park that we meet at to drop her off. All The dog walkers and dogs have been so amazing, e are so grateful read more

My dog, Tyson, loves the pack walks and Jennifer. He is now on three days a week and is so excited when he is picked up to be with the other dogs. He comes home tired and hungry after the walks. read more

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Jenn and Larry have done wonders for our rescue pup, Riot. He does half-day pack walks in Orange two days a week and always comes back tired, which is the goal. He has been in training with them for the last five weeks and has made great improvements with leash pulling. Jenn always keeps us informed of how he's doing at the end of the pack walks. We will continue to keep up the pack walks as Riot loves the other dogs and gets along so well with all of them. read more