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Wonder Dog Training

4.9 (261 reviews)
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Vicki A.

Super reactive GSD Help! We've had a handful of trainers and while we know it is US that needs the training, we haven't found training that stuck until we found Rosa at Wonder Dog Training. Rosa heard what we wanted to accomplish and helped us do it. Our intentions were only to have a normal walk where our GSD didn't try to eat anything and everything that walked by. Rosa gave us tons of tips on how to distract and re-direct. We did a total of 6 training sessions with Rosa. We still have work to do, of course, but with the tools she's given us, walks are so much more pleasant. https://youtube.com/shorts/by7QNMzbOPI?si=AZXyl6-QSz_9eMqe

Amanda L.

We rescued a dog knowing she had behavioral issues (reactivity, poor impulse control, high arousal that resulted in play biting, etc.). We were naive to think we could handle training on our own and after a couple of fights between our two dogs, we knew we needed professional help which led us to Wonder Dog Training. We worked with Jonathan and we are so incredibly pleased by Daisy's transformation! She's like a completely different dog after all the training we've done. She walks nicely on a leash now, we can take her to public places with confidence, she has an incredible amount of impulse control compared to when we first took her home, and most importantly, Jonathan helped repair the trust and relationship between our two dogs (they're now best friends which we never thought would happen after a couple of rough incidents). We're so grateful for Jonathan's help and expertise! Daisy is now living her best life and we finally have peace at home.

HUGE HUGE thanks to Julie for being such an amazing trainer. I got my dog Lucy from the humane society on April 1, and she was super sick and terrified of everything at first. I couldn't even get her on a leash, she would run away and hide from me, and i couldn't even begin to train her on anything. Julie taught me the skills i needed to succeed with Lucy, and she's opened up so much from it. We're able to go on walks, and have made great progress in all other areas of her training. I couldn't have done it without her help, and would never have been able to work with her without Wonder Dog.

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Vanessa P.

We reached out to Wonder Dogs before even bringing our labradoodle puppy home about dog boarding, knowing we would have a long trip when our puppy was 5 months old and we wanted to know he'd be in good hands. After speaking with Colean on the phone about how it works with in home dog boarding, we knew we would want him to stay with her for our trip. He boarded with Colean for 2 1/2 weeks in her home and had the BEST time. Colean sent several photos and videos every day of Leo getting snuggles, playing with other dogs, or relaxing around her home. She also kept him brushed for us and helped to keep him mat-free. Our puppy had an amazing socialization experience with lots of new positive dog experiences that he had never had before due to his young age. He came home happy and healthy. Colean is someone who LOVES dogs and creates an environment for all dogs to have a positive, safe, and FUN experience while boarding.

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Carolyn D.

Let me recommend Kylie, aka the Yum-Yum Lady, highly to you for training your dogs. She has trained not only the dogs with "yummy" treats, but also us with firm commands. There is no confusion on what she expects from us. All of us, two dogs and my husband & I, all put 100% effor in to following her direction during training sessions and between sessions. Did I also tell you that she is super friendly and fun too. One of the keys to Kyle's success is that not only does she train your dogs but she trains you. She enforces the importance of consistency of commands and the logic behind them. Through Kyle's guidance our dogs have become more responsive and attentive.

Riley R.

** no more obnoxious dogs in this household** Thanks to Jonathon we have nipped these bad behaviors in the bud: * stealing food from the table * food aggression * unruly barking * jumping on strangers * Play biting * wandering off * ignoring me when I call her name It's no secret that small dogs are notorious for being naughty. I needed a trainer for my Pomeranian puppy and I needed one STAT. I researched many trainers and was most impressed with Wonder Dog Training. Our trainer, Jonathon, provided a solid foundation for my girl. He taught her good habits AND involved me in the process. It was of the utmost importance to me to train her using positive reinforcement- so many trainers I researched used shock collars, etc which I was not going to use on my small dog. Rather Kaya learned via praise, facial expressions, treats, and precise clicker/treat-to-mouth timing. I'm still working on that one... My pup is now proficient in "good girl" behaviors including + recall + potty training + sit/stay/break/free +walking on leash + safe and appropriate interaction with dogs and people + Even some agility! We practiced these skills in my house and successfully progressed to public areas. 5 sessions worked great for me and I will definitely be calling Jonathon again to reinforce her training. Thank you so much!!!

I came across Wonder Dog Traning by complete chance. I did a google search out of frustration. I have had dogs my whole life yet never had one that was leash reactive. We previous worked with another trainer ( different company ) the methods used were simply not right for us. I filled out a quick questionnaire and I am telling you I got a message within 30 minutes. This company is on it and they care !! We were paired with Jonathan and from the very start we knew we had the right fit. Jonathan is a wealth of knowledge. He has taught us so much over our 7 sessions. Each session is so thorough and packed with information. We have learned so much and Scout is more confident, comfortable and relaxed as a result. We have tools for life !! Thank you Jonathan for everything you have done for us and our Boston terrier family :) I can not recommend Jonathan enough !!

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They came to my house and stayed until I felt comfortable with the issues I was having! Would highly recommend

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Ask the Community - Wonder Dog Training

Hello. My puppy is a golden doodle. Sheri is 31/2 months old. Need assistance with potty training, leash training and following commands. Do you provided these services in home?

Hi Valerie, Yes, we absolutely can help with potty training, leash training, and following commands.… Read more

Do you specialize in leash reactive dogs? We adopted a male dog who is 3 years old now. He is people friendly but very leash reactive when seeing other dogs. We've taught him the basics, and he's done well. Not so with leash reactivity on walks.

Hello Ace! Thank you for your question. Yes, we have several excellent, knowledgeable trainers who address leash reactivity. We only use kind, science-backed methods and tools. Please give us a call at 760-739-0580 or fill out our online form:… Read more

Can you help with dog aggression?

Hi Vicki! Yes, we can help with dog aggression in most cases. We don't, however, take serious bite cases. Much depends on the type of aggression your dog is exhibiting, the length of time your dog has shown aggression, the dog's medical history, and… Read more

My dog is 5 years old is it too late to get him trained?

Thank you for your question. While we've all heard the saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," the truth is that older dogs absolutely can learn new behaviors and skills. In some cases, it may take a little longer to train new skills and… Read more

I have a 6 week old Boston Terrier (girl). Is she too young to train?

Thanks for your question. We recommend waiting until pups are at least 9 weeks to start training.

Do you offer obedience training?

Absolutely! We offer in-home private training, which is customized for you and your dog. 😊🐕

Do you offer overnight boarding?

Yes, we do! All dogs are comfortably housed inside at night. Please check this page for more information: Wonderdogs.net/new-dog-boarding-pet-sitting-daycare

How much is it an hour to help train a new French bulldog? I need him to learn how to be potty trained and basic commands

you purchase a package of classes, as low or as I high as you and the trainer think you need, the more classes in the package, the less they are per class. I had 6 for a little over $600

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Dogs On The Run - Louie meeting my husband at the altar!

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We hired Dogs on the Run to have our dog be part of our wedding day in June 2025, and I truly…read morecannot recommend them enough!! Especially our handler, Misty! From the very beginning, Misty was incredible. She carved out time weeks before the wedding for us to meet each other and talk about our dog's (Louie) temperament, our expectations, and the full game plan for the big day. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was prepared and genuinely cared about making everything go smoothly. On the wedding day, she was amazing. She arrived early to the Airbnb and was able to get used to walking and handling Louie. She walked Louie down the aisle, handled him and helped him greet guests during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and kept everything completely stress-free for us. She kept us updated via text throughout the day, and when it was time to drop him back off at our Airbnb in the evening, she sent photos and updates so we knew he was settled and happy. She even left us the sweetest wedding gift, which was such a thoughtful touch. Misty was kind, professional, organized, and clearly loves what she does. We are SO grateful for her and would absolutely book Dogs on the Run again. Highly, highly recommend!

We were going out of country for holiday. We saw Dogs On The Run at the Carlsbad St Fair. We picked…read morea brochure and I did my research. I compared them to other animal boardings close to me. I spoke with my husband on each and he agreed with me, DOTR was the best sounding. We reached out, told them about our beautiful 5 yr old Great Dane. They did the research within the company to find a best fit. Carter came out to our home after some communication. He LOVED our dog, she loved him. Carter and his wife were hooked and accepted her with open arms. The day to leave was here. She got a bit anxious seeing our luggage. My husband drove her a short distance over and dropped her off. She loved it, and they were so loving right back. We had updates regularly, both in email and pictures. It looked like she was on vacation. We are booking again for Thanksgiving this year. Unfortunately, Carter is not available, but they connected us with Madeline. We already know that this is going to be a great experience for Madeline and our pup (6 yr old at that time).

Bad to the Bone Board and Train - Board and Train clients Gracie Mae & Salem having a blast socializing , having a great play break !

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Wow! Wanted to give a much needed update !…read more Shortly after I wrote my previous review my spouse and I decided to just push forward with training and board as our pup was completely out of control and tried snapping at a family member's hand. Our dog came back calm, orderly, and OBEDIENT! After a month long stay and many many wonderful updates multiple times per week we are confident he has made at least a 90% improvement on his bad behaviors and is able to calmly behave not only around us but his reactivity to other dogs has made a tremendous improvement. Shannon and Sierra are STELLAR! I'd also like to mention they did a home drop off for us (since I'm still heavily pregnant) and spent over an HOUR with my husband and I going over all of the new things he has learned + even took a walk with us in the neighborhood to address another issue we had with reactivity. We were left with a sheet of all his new & enforced behaviors to keep track of along with super chewer toys and treats. Excellent, excellent, excellent experience with this team and I highly recommend anyone who needs this service to pull the trigger and go for it! You will not regret your decision!

Shannon and Sierra are phenomenal! We boarded our 11 month old Boston Terrier. She happened to have…read moreher 1st Birthday with them. They bought her toys and celebrated her birthday without us asking :-). They were super communicative to us sending pics and videos. We will 100% be using them for all our boarding needs. Thanks Shannon and Sierra.

TailWag Resorts - We set a new standard for dog care in your area. We offer expansive playfields, tailored activities & loving care! Call / text: 650-450-6474

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Tailwag is my dog happiest place. I'm thinking here, it has been almost 1.5 years that we found…read moreTailwag. I was so worried to find the right place, and it is beyond of perfect. They treat my dog as their own! Just an amazing place and staff. I will start with the boarding and day care. Kind of a private suite , and the room has an AC to keep the dogs at the perfect temperature. During the daycare, his favorite part is the pool... well, he is a lab so pool and grabbing pillows from the couch is so much fun! But I really need to share the experience of their Academy training. Our dog started 2 months ago and we will continue. He has changed so much, so well behaved, social skills, he has become another dog, super smart! Wednesday is his favorite day of the week as it is Tailwag day (Academy time)... next day he is so exhausted, but Fridays he think it is Tailwag day again, and starts crying and when the door opens he goes outside and want to go again! not happy when I just bring him for a car ride ! Anyway, all I can say, it is the best place you can find! I cannot thank enough the whole staff, specially Sue and Isaac!

We absolutely LOVE Tailwags! My 1-year-old golden retriever, Jetty, thrives there. He gets to run…read morearound almost two acres, playing and learning great social skills with other dogs. The staff even taught him how to swim -- now he's not afraid of the water and is completely pool safe. We've also boarded him overnight and while on vacation, and he's always come home happy and well cared for. It's truly the best place for him to burn off energy, stay happy, and have fun. We're so grateful for the care, attention, and joy they bring to his life. Highly recommend!

Purfect Friends - Our guys up on Colean's couch

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I highly recommend Purfect Friends! Our little fuzzy boy stayed there last weekend & he loved every…read moreminute. They're professionals & keep you informed with fun pictures & videos while you're away! We adored seeing how much fun our little man was having while we were traveling. You won't regret making Purfect Friends your choice, neither will your fur babies. Thank you Colean & crew, we will see you again soon.

Recently, based on incredibly strong online reviews, we sought out Colean to watch our 6-year-old…read moreChihuahua mix. And, based on our great experience with her, we felt compelled to write our own glowing review of Colean. Briefly, our little guy is a new addition to our family and we were seeking a trustworthy, dependable, knowledgeable and kind dogsitter to occasionally watch him. We have never gone outside our family to have someone watch one of our pets. So, we were unsure whether Colean, or anybody (!), could provide the trust and care that we get with other family members. Very quickly, Colean earned our trust. She initially had us visit her house with our dog to see whether he had the right temperament to fit into her pet community. Luckily, our little guy did very well. And, ultimately, we entrusted Colean to watch him overnight on a recent trip. We received continual updates via text throughout the evening and the next morning until we picked him up. We feel fortunate to have someone of Colean's skill, passion and commitment to rely upon.

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We began taking our puppy to Dogs Abound in April after a Zoom consultation with Courtney. I was a…read morelittle taken aback by Courtney who seemed a big standoff-ish during the chat but decided to give the place a shot... after all, I cared more about finding trainers who treated my puppy well more than treating me well. After the first visit, employee Matt said he wasn't sure if they could board our puppy until they knew he would do well with other dogs (totally understandable) but when I mentioned I wanted to do training sessions, he and Courtney got nice quickly and signed me up for everything! I really wanted my 4-month-old puppy to get out of his shell, gain confidence and make friends so I ended up paying for a 10-pack of training sessions. I also read the Yelp reviews here so decided it would work. The training sessions included a Zoom chat with the trainer, Vivien, after four classes. When it was time for our first Zoom chat, the trainer wasn't able to connect to a computer so she called me, which was understandable (happens to all of us, right?) I asked her if she could send me videos (since we didn't get a Zoom chat) of the lessons she was teaching my puppy so I could reinforce it at home and she agreed. A few days past and I didn't get anything so I texted her. I immediately received an email from Courtney telling me not to communicate to her trainer directly. Um ok? I told her Vivien told me she would send me videos because we didn't get our Zoom chat and asked how she would address the problem. Vivien ends up sending me a very lengthy email instead. Another four training sessions pass and we get another Zoom session with Vivien, which was actually helpful! I finally learned what my puppy was learning this whole time! After our final two training sessions, we get an email stating they will now charge $3 per day to feed your dog! WHAT? As though spending hundreds of dollars for training and care isn't enough, they want to profit off feeding your dog and charge more than the food itself? I immediately notified Dogs Abound I wouldn't be returning with my pup. After I canceled, my husband told me that one time when he picked up our dog, he heard one of the employees say to a dog "you little sh*t." Yup, you read that right. An employee called a dog "YOU LITTLE SH*T") I'm all about giving people the benefit of the doubt and like I said, I'd rather have them treat my puppy well than me. However, these greedy folks obviously lack any basic customer service skills. The terrible communication and more importantly, how they treat their clients (fur and human), shows they don't care. I'm also thrown off by the Yelp reviews. Maybe the employees have some hidden biases? We just transitioned to Dogtopia and we are SO MUCH HAPPIER at the level of communication, professionalism and honest love they show the dogs --which can be viewed via Webcam. (I once asked Courtney if she could send me a photo of my puppy and she said no). I suppose this is my lesson in giving people the benefit of the doubt! Not everyone deserves it! UPDATE: My husband saw the dog picked up by the owner after the employee called him a "little sh*t," but nice effort by the owner for trying to defend the verbal abuse of dogs. Good to know she isn't ashamed of acknowledging that she herself may verbally abuse her dogs from time to time.

There are not enough words to recommend Liz and her team!…read more We looked at so many different doggy daycares and our fur baby never came out happy, just exhausted and we weren't sure about them and we found Dogs Abound and omg! Our pup gets waaaaay too excited even as we're driving up the street to drop off and he's always eager to get off the car and get to his puppy friends. It's a plus when Missy is there to welcome him! Missy is for sure one of his favorite people at Dogs Abound. Liz, Broke, Courtney and all of the Dogs Abound Team have been amazing with our pup and give this dog mum peace of mind that he's in great hands when I can't be with him. Every time I pick him up he's excited and happy and looks like he had a great day. Pic of my happy pup when I tell him we're going to see his FURiends

Wonder Dog Training - pet_training - Updated May 2026

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