If you are looking for an affordable and great dog trainer who comes with a solid background and…read morevast experience working with and training dogs of all temperaments and breeds, look no further. Kurt Randall is a phenomenal trainer who clearly loves dogs and loves his craft. Kurt continues to train us and our dog and demonstrates new techniques in using positive reinforcement, leash training, house training, routing out aggression issues and/or rescue dogs with problematic backgrounds. Our problem pooch has made great progress in a short time, and we look forward to continued progress and development with Kurt.

Kurt does an absolutely amazing job training our little Boston terrier. We are in the process of…read morepotty training him and Kurt has given excellent tips how to potty train. In just a few sessions our pup has learned how to sit, stay, lie down, and "no." This training along with Kurts tips also helps with potty training. Every session we build off the last, and it is all hands on with the owner (me) and my puppy as Kurt directs how to train. It is working so well and we are so happy with the training, and Kurt is so great to be around and has an amazing energy, we are very thankful!

Picked up our puppy back in July 2025 everything went smoothly it was great!…read moreMy boy Benson is almost 7 months old and he's such a good boy and super healthy

UPDATE 8/18/26: The breeder has now publicly stated that she does not know who I am and that we did…read morenot purchase Snapdragon from her. I have attached screenshots of my July 2017 Facebook conversation with Linda from the business account. On the day we picked him up, I messaged her to let her know when we would arrive to pick up Snapdragon, and the account responded with Diamond Oaks Ranch's contact information. A few days later, she contacted me asking, "how is the pup," requested pictures of him, and described him as "a very sweet pup." I am disappointed that rather than acknowledging our experience, the response has been to deny that we purchased our dog from them at all. I am posting the contemporaneous messages so prospective buyers can see the documentation and draw their own conclusions.

We did the 2-week boot camp for our dog and saw immediate improvement. The trainer was…read moreprofessional, kind, and clear about follow-up. He even did a home visit and answers questions quickly. Our dog is calmer, listens better, and the growling and biting issues are pretty much gone. I can't believe the difference. I'm so glad ai chose him, he really cares and it shows! I highly recommend John.

We just had our first lesson with John and he is amazing! He really listens to you, what you want…read moreto work on, and focuses on gentle and positive training. He also uses a lot of jokes and stories that relate to how you can train your dog better. I've tried Petsmart training in a group setting but our dog was too reactive for us to handle in a group setting. Having a private lesson with John in an outdoor environment with occasional distractions was exactly what we were looking for. You really can't find anyone that beats his prices either. We're looking forward to our future lessons with John!

We needed a place to keep our dog for a few hours while we hosted a party at our house and Kathy…read morewas our lady! Not only did she let us come in a head of time to scope the place our dog would be staying but she made us comfortable every step of the way. If you're looking to take a day trip or a few nights out of town and want to ensure your dog is getting the love and care it needs please consider Woof Retreat! We are sure Rosie will be back again soon!

Woof Retreat was amazing for my two pups. Kathy took such great care of them. The facilities were…read moreclean and well maintained and Kathy communicated about how my girls were doing the entire weekend. I will definitely continue to use Kathy and Woof Retreat for my boarding needs.

Doug literally saved my dog's life. I had adopted my 75 pound lab mix Bear from the shelter at an…read moreadoption event. I was attracted to his size and his calm demeanor. I also felt sorry for him because he seemed so sad. I had no idea how many issues he had even though the foster coordinator did tell me he had been returned to the shelter three times before me. I thought with love and training he would be a good dog. I had trained two rescue dogs before I had children and thought I was ready for another. After bringing Bear home, it became more and more obvious that he was a fearful dog and had many behavioral issues due to this fearfulness. He jumped at any noise, barked at anyone other than the family who tried to get near him and was absolutely insane on a leash. He also appeared to be extremely dog aggressive. I hired a trainer recommended by the shelter and although he was good and thoughtful, his passive approach was difficult to implement, and didn't address many of my immediate problems. He also said that Bear would take a lot of work and always be fearful. I tried another trainer that seemed a little more highly recommended (and yes, I'll admit it, cheaper). After filling out a questionnaire and viewing Bear at her facility she told me that it was just a matter of time before he bit another dog or even a person. She also said that he would always be fearful. Based on her recommendation, I tried to rehome Bear. I was very honest, posting his information on Facebook exchanges and calling rescues. Nobody wanted him, based on the fact that he needed training and was possibly dog aggressive. One rescue recommended I drop him off at a shelter in Agoura Hills since people there had more money and there was less chance he would be put down. I called the shelter where I had gotten Bear and they told me they couldn't take him back either since it would be next to impossible to find a home for him. The only ray of hope I had was one woman on the Facebook exchange recommended Doug as someone who had helped plenty of PitBulls through a rescue she was affiliated with. I called Doug in a last ditch attempt before taking Bear to the shelter (and certain death). Doug spoke with me for almost an hour and gave me several tips over the phone in order to control Bear until he could meet him. On our first session, he came to my house and observed Bear. It was tense at first as Bear didn't like any strange people, let alone a tall man in a hat coming into his house. Doug won him over by the end of the session and had him taking treats from his hand. Doug did a lot of observing that day, gave me some training tasks to do and left us with something we didn't have before - hope. In the next session, Doug saw a completely new dog. Because of the tips and observations Doug had given us, I had the confidence to take Bear to the local dog park. The ability to run and socialize with other dogs was actually just what Bear needed. At the dog park he walked right up to people and let them pet him. He appeared just like any other dog. When Doug saw him, he was amazed at how much more relaxed he was. Doug has given us tools and techniques to work with Bear and he is improving by leaps and bounds. I can walk him now without having my arm ripped off or worrying that he will attack everyone we meet. He is sweet and polite and learning to be an amazing companion. Thanks to Doug, Bear will have a home with me for the rest of his life.

Doug was truly the best! He has the knowledge, talent and patient to handle dogs and it shows. We…read morewent out of the country and were a bit nervous to leave our dog at the vet's kennel again or at any Dog hotelesque places. So when I found Doug I was ecstatic. He assured my dog would be well taken care of and did an initial test with a few other dogs and it went about as well as it could. He worked with us for the week and when our flight got delayed. He dealt with my dog's separation anxiety for the first night and I really appreciated him for letting me through updates. I cannot recommend him enough!

Morgan is amazing! Rocky our 11 month old pitbull completed…read morea 3 week board and train program. He was really reactive towards other dogs, pulling on the leash and overall lack of obedience. He is now much more obedient and well behaved. Morgan Met with our family during his training session help us understand our dogs behavior and teach us how to effectively communicate with him. I highly recommend Morgan and appreciate everything she did.

Our puppy went from an out of control liability to a dependable and obedient asset. Not just…read moreexceptional at training dogs, Morgan is highly skilled at training humans how to bring out the best in their dogs. We rescued a 5 months old dog, Mila, and quickly realized that she was unmanageable and more than we could take on at this time. With 2 children under 2 years old and multiple businesses to operate we could not handle an unruly puppy who refused to listen or calm down. She was too rambunctious with our children, destroying our house, and annoying the neighbors. We thought our only option was to re-home her yet again. As a last attempt to save her being passed on to yet another owner, we sent our puppy to boarding school with Out Of The Wild Canine Academy. We were absolutely blown away. She came back with the ability to obey commands and deliver what we need from her. She learned skills and tricks that allow us peace of mind. Mila is now reliable and safe to have around our children. Out Of The Wild Canine Academy saved Mila from abandonment and empowered us to gain an obedient and skilled companion. We trust her to do what we need her to when we need her to. We encountered a complete transformation in our dog. We are looking forward to seeing her gain more skills.

Kris is the best dog trainer! We had a situation in our home where our current dog and our new dog…read morewere not getting along. We had another trainer told us we should prob take our new dog back :( Kris came in an worked with our dogs (and us). Through his knowledge, compassion, support, and persistence. Our dogs are now best friends!!! (see pic) We cannot thank Kris enough! If you are considering dog training, please do yourself a favor and call The Goode Dog!

We found Maynard after a midnight uphill chase where our dog Misu almost ran away into the…read moremountains during a potty break. That was the moment when I learned that the leash was only a safety net, but a healthy relationship with our dog would be the ultimate protection from unfortunate accidents. Maynard came in at the right moment with the right tools (and philosophy!) to help us develop exactly that. Not only did we improve the recall command, Misu also learned to walk off leash. He used to pull on the leash so hard that an adult would trip trying to walk him. A couple of months in, we became confident in our toddler walking him. Maynard was professional, patient, and caring to both furry students and their families. With Maynard's coaching methods, we felt seen and supported whenever we ran into hiccups and new challenges. Highly recommend!

They are the sweetest couple and took such good care of my pup. They were both incredibly…read morefriendly, professional, and made me feel completely comfortable leaving my dog in their care. My pup came back looking and smelling amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to take care of their fur baby.

The grooming business is filled with this kind of stuff, and it sucks. They might do a really good…read morecut, but at $140 you need to have your own truck, with its own powered A/C and water. Charging a nearly double premium of everyone else in the Valley, and then poaching your client's utilities is just an insane business model. I'll be heading back to my daycare that brings in groomers. They're half the price, and my dogs will get a full day of play included.