My life, our lives as a family are completely changed. Leonard Ludovico is the reason for that…read morechange. Life altering. I could not imagine the change in which I am now living on the daily, but it's real. It's a life I always wanted with my dog, a life I previously thought impossible. I looked long and hard for a qualified trainer, it was all the same BS, none of it would have helped this dog. I have a dog that I love, she is a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Mix and she became too hard to handle. A high drive dog, needing more than I could give at the time, who became unruly often savage even. At the forefront: Extreme anxiety, separation anxiety and an unruly nature of alertness that did not comply with said anxiety. Overprotective, disobedient, barking and lunging and terrorizing little and big dogs alike-- she was lost in terrible moments, unable to hear or care for us while she was lost in that world of anxiety. Elevators, car rides and anything that involved society became a big problem. We had to take her to the bathroom at the crack of dawn or in the middle of the night only, our lives became a big bubble of stress. I thought I was going to live a sacrificial life for this dog and just endure the pain and torture that anxiety created and leaked onto us.. it sucked. I did not anticipate a near-attack-like situation to happen, but eventually it did. Thank God I reacted quick enough to prevent said accident and no contact was made, but it happened and it was my fault and the person it happened to lied and tried to have my dog and me punished. Thank God again for my my love of tech, because I had cameras and proof that this POS person was lying, alas, the fault was my own for not having a handle on this animal, I found Dominant Dogs, Leonard Ludovico changed everything. I knew from the moment I met him, we had a chance.. I spoke to a lot of people, met with trainer x, y, z and Q, none of them gave me confidence, Leonard was the outlier. I'm going to tell you some of how Leonard has helped us, much of it I didn't even ask for, this man is a Godsend. She doesn't lunge or bark or react to dogs anymore, not even reactive ones. We can be walking on the same side of the sidewalk and, well, she's often the star of the show. If there is an inkling of an issue. A quick "leave it" and a leash correction and she stops.. and the initial response to seeing them, she might look their way, but even as that same dog reacts, mine really, does not. Holy. She is often confused with a service animal now, people ask me how I did it, I have no clue, Leonard did it. I'm just honoring the training he gave us both. The barking has stopped at night and in the morning. People passing our front door/balconies/hallways.. she lets us know once, here and there, but ultimately a completely different dog. Little dogs are no longer a problem.. Humans aren't a problem, big dogs, I have moved seamlessly through crowds with her by my side.. World Cup games at Century City Mall, people on top of us practically, she is incredible now. She listens, her attention isn't perfect to us, she is young still at 2 years old, but its getting better and the difference pre-Leonard is so drastic I can't even properly explain it... She looks happy, not fearful, her eyes have changed, she is more confident, we are more confident, she goes to the bathroom without being overly alert. She eats her food slowly now.. She chews and chomps the kibble, it crunches in her mouth, then she pauses and continues, her bowl used to be swallowed and gone in seconds, she now takes minutes.. I didn't expect this, Leonard just did it. I walk out of doors and through gates side by side with the animal and we move at a comfortable pace. The dog is not a menace anymore. She does not charge headfirst out the door anymore. She used to nuzzle at doors and doorknobs attempting to get out first like the lead dog of a sled or something.. The dog is now leash trained, obedient and by our side, but with care and protection, not the stress or hassle of pulling/barking, etc. She doesn't attack my hands anymore, she doesn't jump onto our bed and tear at the blankets to wake us up, she is a respectful lady now. She goes to outdoor restaurants with us now, laying or sitting by our side while we eat and calmly gets up with us when we leave. There is more, I can't fit it all. Dominant Dogs might be the answer to your dog's problems, your problems. He might be a dog whisperer, I do believe it to be true. The man knows psychology, people, animals, environmental/behavioral.. all of it, maybe, the care along the way, you know this is his passion, Leonard gave us more than I hoped for, we even got great pictures and updates and tips while she was with him for those weeks at bootcamp. Our lives are forever changed, I am comfortable with this dog and I cherish the training, I myself am better, I needed help and didn't even know it, our whole family needed help and DOMINANT DOGS DELIVERED!!

Leonard helped my girlfriend and I with our little jack russel Peter. For years now, he has had…read moreissues with aggressively resource guarding my girlfriend. In just one session, Leonard provided us with more than a few mindset-shifting gems that we are now using daily to train Peter into happier, less anxious pup. Turns out, many of "Peter's" seemingly complex issues had been caused by us (the humans) reinforcing the wrong behaviors! Our little family of three is now on a clear path to a much more peaceful and happy life. Thanks Leonard!!! P.S. Leonard is as skilled a human behavioralist as he is one for dogs!

I had 4 sessions with Shayla from Everydog. She was very nice and knowledgeable and easy to get…read moreahold of and you can tell she cares deeply about animals.

We intended on using EveryDog & Dave for a board and train with our GSD. Dave offered us a free…read moreconsultation and carefully listened to our concerns and answered all questions via Zoom. You can tell he really cares about ALL dogs and isn't in this for the money. While we didn't end up doing the board and train, I can confidently say I would trust Dave with my life for knowing what's best for our dog. He gave us SO much knowledge that has already helped our dog immensely. If you are at the least considering going with their service, I would highly recommend jumping on a call with them.

Our dog Zeke just completed the two-week boarding training with Heather, and we're already so happy…read morewith the results after taking him back home today. He's a one-year-old Husky mix who's very curious to sniff every smell and excited to play with every dog, cat, bird, or squirrel that he sees, which has made it difficult to take him to any kind of public events or go on our daily walks stress-free. Even worse than stressing out me and my wife, his lack of self control also caused a lot of anxiety for Zeke. We were hoping that the training with OffLeash SoCal would give him a strong foundation that we could build on, and we feel like that's exactly what we got. It's really incredible the amount of progress he's made in just a short time. On our first walk since he got back, he was so good at sticking to my side with heel that I actually felt a little bad that he wasn't getting to explore and sniff around almost at all. That's on me, since I still haven't gotten used to issuing all the commands at the appropriate times. Next time I'm going to make a point to give him space to do his own thing after we've gotten the daily training refresher out of the way -- I think he'll be hearing "break" a lot more from me. It should be said that the boarding training really is just a foundation. He's not perfectly obedient, and there's a lot of work left for my wife and I to do with him in the weeks and months to come. That's exactly what we expected, but the amount of progress he's made genuinely exceeded expectations. We're very grateful for the help, and we expect to have a few follow-up questions for Heather, which she's very graciously offered to be available for.

Absolutely. This kind of review is gold for trainers, especially when it sounds heartfelt and…read morespecific instead of generic. Heather completely exceeded every expectation I had for Charlie's 3 week off leash training program. Truly one of the best investments I've ever made for both of us. Charlie came home not only incredibly well trained, but genuinely HAPPY, confident, calm, and so clearly loved and cared for during his stay. That mattered the most to me. You can tell immediately when someone treats dogs like family instead of just a job, and Heather absolutely does. Before training, Charlie struggled with pulling, consistency, and focus. Now he walks beautifully, responds off leash, listens reliably, and honestly seems more relaxed and fulfilled overall. The transformation is kind of unbelievable. Heather also kept me updated throughout the process, answered my anxious dog mom questions with patience, and made me feel completely comfortable trusting her with my baby. The amount of care, structure, professionalism, and knowledge she brings is rare. If you're on the fence about training, do it. And if you're looking for someone trustworthy, skilled, loving, and genuinely exceptional at what they do, HEATHER IS YOUR GIRL !! Charlie came back better trained than I imagined possible, and still completely himself: goofy, loving, joyful, and thriving. I could not recommend her more highly.

Mark was great very accommodating and knowledgeable really helped my rescue Maggy get her bearings…read more She is a three year old rescue and she had developed a lot of bad habits. I boarded her with Rosewood and with Marks expertise she has learned a lot and he also taught me how to keep up with her training. I highly recommend Rosewood

I saw a lot of fantastic reviews online but unfortunately I never got to work with Rosewood K-9 due…read moreto a lack of response. They contacted me after I sent out the intro form but never followed up after I responded back.

We highly recommend working with Dee for any and all dog needs!…read moreWe rescued a 10 month old puppy this spring and added her to our family with two other dogs and a cat. Within the first week we discovered our new member was extremely anxious (she escaped once and was gone for hours), was up through the night and not housebroken. This prompted us to connect with Dee where we collaborated on our goals together, and set our focus on reducing anxiety, potty and crate training, and teaching hand signals to keep our pup from bolting out the door. Two months later, we are THRILLED to report that our puppy's anxiety levels are down dramatically, she is 99% potty trained, fully crate trained and sleeping through the night and not a single attempt at an escape. An added bonus is seeing the benefit all of this has had on our other dogs and how quickly the puppy and cat were able to integrate. We did our meetings with Dee over FaceTime, starting at 3 to 4 times a week, and naturally decreasing as Dee's program was so effective. Dee is extremely knowledgeable, provides clear instruction, and has a way of explaining situations from a dog's perspective that makes it easy to understand the interventions. Scheduling time with her was easy. We greatly appreciated her being firm about following guidelines because it kept us on track. However, she is also understanding and flexible when we expressed needing adjustments based on our own lifestyle or goals for our family. We have a calm and cohesive family and are beyond grateful for Dee who was integral in this process.

Dee helped me with three of my dogs and the results have been consistently surprising to me! Some…read morethings I thought I'd just have to put up with, like my dog barking in the crate, her guidance fixed in one FaceTime session! But the most amazing experience was when my dog Ros was grieving the death of another of my dogs. She wouldn't get up and go out. She was so depressed I could barely get her to potty or eat. It was breaking my heart. Dee was so concerned and patient and attentive, helping me understand how to give Ros choice and not make her feel pushed while still encouraging her to participate in life again. Within two days she had come out from under my desk and started interacting with me and the other dogs. I will always be so grateful to Dee for helping her!

I am a fan of his Lucky Dog Ranch show. He is remarkable. I have learned how dogs ought to be and…read moreif their training was done properly.

I am extremely grateful to the dream team at Canine Minded. I just picked up Snowball, my 1 yr old…read moredoodle pup, and I could already tell she is now much more confident and relaxed. That is just the best outcome I could hope for! Cristina and Donna were the dynamic duo who took care of, trained, and loved my lil munchkin for the 2 week obedience program. And Jess kept my nerves in check with throughout the process with clear communication and expectations. Highly recommend! They are kind, the ranch is top notch living and learning conditions for pups. I never once felt Snowball was being mistreated or having to spend her days in poor conditions. I tried for months getting Snowball accepted to other local academies here in the south bay area but they were all quick to say no. It was a blessing in disguise because I found the ideal dream team and location instead at Brandon McMillan's ranch!

Karen is amazing! We left our very active Mini Aussie Shepherd for boarding and training. Karen…read more was super attentive and took great care of Gracie. We know our dog can be a handful but she came back to us with a lot more restraint and obedience. We truly appreciate Karen and will recommend her to anyone in need of assistance.

Such a quick and thorough explanation. Very helpful and informative. My sister had a great…read moreexperience with this organization and her young golden doodle. I just got a new bernedoodle rescue and would like this service.

After I suddenly and tragically lost my other dog last month, my 7-year-old Husky Kiki really…read morestruggled with grief and separation anxiety. The stress became so intense that she even developed stress colitis after a routine grooming visit she had handled many times before. Nathalie at Les Pawtounes Dog Training was incredibly thoughtful and supportive through all of it. She didn't treat Kiki like a "problem dog" or use a one-size-fits-all approach. She really understood that Kiki was grieving, looked at what was driving the behavior, and gave me a clear, well-rounded plan to help her feel safe, calm, and more resilient. Everything was explained in a way that made sense, and I left feeling like I had real tools to help my dog. I'm so grateful for her compassion, knowledge, and care. If your dog is struggling with anxiety, behavior changes, or stress after a major life change, I highly recommend Nathalie.

I recently brought home a new puppy and reached out to Nathalie at Les Pawtounes Dog Training for…read moreguidance. She took the time to share incredibly helpful tips on getting started, including the importance of ensuring my puppy gets 16-18 hours of sleep each day for healthy development and growth. Nathalie also provided practical advice on beginning training and reinforcing positive behaviors. After our puppy coaching consultation, she followed up with detailed notes from our call along with a list of recommended items she believes are especially useful. I'm truly grateful for the time and care Nathalie put into our session. I feel much more confident and prepared, and I believe this has given both me and my puppy a great start.