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.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Russ and Anthony at Enlighten Dogs in Cherry Valley. I…read morebrought my dog Sage to them specifically for behavioral training, and the experience has been exceptional. Sage needed more than basic obedience training--she had behavioral issues that I was genuinely concerned about, and I wanted trainers who were knowledgeable, experienced, patient, and capable of working with a strong dog. From the beginning, Russ and Anthony took the time to understand Sage as an individual instead of treating her like just another dog in a training program. Their knowledge of dog behavior really shows. They have worked with Sage in a way that provides structure and clear expectations while still building her confidence. The difference I have seen in her behavior has been incredible. Just as importantly, they have helped me better understand Sage, what triggers certain behaviors, and how I can continue reinforcing her training at home. You can tell Russ and Anthony truly care about the dogs entrusted to them. I felt comfortable knowing Sage was in capable hands, which means a lot when you're trusting someone with a dog you love. If you have a dog with behavioral challenges and are looking for trainers who take the work seriously, I highly recommend Enlighten Dogs. Russ and Anthony have put so much time, patience, and expertise into Sage, and I am extremely grateful for everything they've done for her. Thank you, Russ and Anthony, for helping Sage become the best version of herself. You guys are amazing! -- Deborah & Sage

Took my shepherd here definitely would come back !! All the staff members were super nice and…read morehelpful definitely all trained professionals

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!

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.

We found Rebel K9 when we adopted a puppy that we were told was a pure bred Great Dane. They…read morestarted private lessons with Porter right away teaching him simple commands he picked up immediately for such a young puppy. After his one on one lessons we signed up for their group training to socialize Porter. They did such a great job for so many different dog personalities all at once. We had a large "intimidating" (to some) Cane Corso in our group and they paired little Porter with him and Porter had all the confidence he needed next to the massive Cane, thanks to Rebel K9. We felt so comfortable the entire time and recommend them often!

EXCELLENT! Our French Bulldog puppy actually did great, especially because every other dog in the…read moreclass was three times his size. Highly recommend for dogs of all ages and size. We took the 4 week class at Wildwood Park.

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.

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.

There are several reasons we enjoy Ready 2 Wag. 1. The…read moretrainer, MJ, knows what she is talking about and communicates well. It's easy to see that she has a big heart for animals and wants them and the handler to learn. She's not one of those trainers who stands off to the side shouting orders, but rather steps in when necessary to help. 2. Ready to Wag provides the opportunity for us to connect with our dog better and build better relationship while having fun and building trust. Our dog gets great physical and mental exercise (and so do we). 3. The property is beautiful! The lawn and equipment are well maintained. The surrounding views are gorgeous. Plus MJ has fresh water available too for our dogs. There's plenty of space to move around and enjoy.

Ready 2 Wag is a wonderful place to experience some fun and connect with your dog. MJ is an…read moreoutstanding trainer with infinite patience for both dogs and their humans. Her agility lessons are great fun and she is careful to gear them toward each individual owner and dog. I have seen her work with ages ranging from young children to senior citizens, teen age puppies to mature dogs and all receive personal training designed for their individual learning styles The ranch is situated on a beautiful piece of property with stunning views of the mountains and valley with well cared for grounds and top-notch equipment. If you are looking for a fun way to interact with and challenge your dog, you should give Ready 2 Wag a try!