Athens Dog Training LLC

Cool, I love dogs, have a pit bull mix myself, a rescue and he is my buddy.

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We love Danny and Andrea! They are very knowledgeable and helped us get "inside" Joey's head. Looking forward to taking CGC Prep with them soon. � �

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Great first time back after a while of being gone!! Tana is doing so great and I couldn’t be happier thanks Athens (and Andrea ) for all of your help!

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We were referred by our friends and seeing how amazing their dog Joey is with his commands, we decided to train Kaleb with Athens Dog Training. Andrea was our trainer for Kaleb's puppy class and she was amazing! Although it is a group training class, she does encourage everyone to ask questions before or after each class session. She is very knowledgeable and encourages only positive reinforcement. We learned a lot about dog behaviors and Kaleb is doing great! Andrea goes above and beyond even outside of training if you ever have any questions or concerns about your pup. We look forward to taking their intermediate and CGC class! More...

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Best in the bay

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Danny is the best trainer I have the pleasure of knowing.

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Working with Danny has been the best experience ever! He is extremely patient and understanding. Danny has taught us many things but the most important lesson is this. ..2-3 weeks of hard work and consistency (the basics) will provide a lifetime of good behavior. His passion for dogs and his work is amazing. Every dog owner out there would benefit from his services. Danny, Meghan and I both sincerely thank you! More...

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Danny good trainer.

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My dog, Beauty, and I did one on one training lessons with Katelyn and she is amazing! In addition to basic obedience training, we also did leash training. My dog is large and strong, so it was really important that I learn how to walk with her on leash so that she doesn't pull me. Katelyn taught me great techniques and recommended excellent leads. She helped both me and my pup learn! More...

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Just finished our last training session with Katelyn. I adopted Miles 3 months ago and he had a lot of behavior issues which prevented us from joining group classes.  Katelyn definitely knows her stuff. She provided me with the skills to work him with. He still has a ways to go but he has come so far. Katelyn is great and I highly recommend Athens and Katelyn!! More...

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Had a private consultation with Andrea. My fiancé and I had some concerns about our dogs behavior and fearfulness at the dog park. Andrea was such a help! She met us at the dog park and gave us pointers for how to make our pup more comfortable around other dogs, how to diffuse tense situations, and how to read her body language. She provided guidance as to when to offer praise/rewards, when to intervene, and when to let her do her thing. Our dog did great and we learned a lot.In addition to addressing the issues we were more concerned about, Andrea also practiced some recall drills with us and leash training. More...

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We adopted a second dog last summer and needed to iron out a few behavioral kinks. Caitlyn was super helpful. She managed us well; she kept our energy high, created lots of exercises and activities to keep dogs and humans engaged, and kept us focused. We loved the positive discipline approach and our dogs' behavior improved in a big way! More...

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Just finished our one on one private lessons with Andrea. She helped with training our twin pups, and the progress they have made is remarkable! Thank you Andrea. Recommend her puppy training lessons too! More...

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Dan has been helping train our Formosan Mountain Dog ever since she was 6 months old (and with many bad habits). In just a few short sessions, she has become a completely different dog. Instead of a constant concern, she is now a fun member of our household! More...

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I'm going to train my dog there

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Professionalism, service and training is great. Danny, is a joy to work with.

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Danny was wonderful. We hired him to work with our new puppy. I really thought our puppy was going to be a problem, but Danny turned her around.

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Danny and his associates are both professional and truly gifted dog trainers. They were very helpful in training me to deal with my dog, and in training my dog.

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A fantastic value. Dan was excellent! He taught us useful lessons for our reactive dog Angie. They were very effective. I recommend Athens for anyone needing help with their dog or to just learn the basics

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Working with Andrea with my 2 dogs.  Great progress. Very gentle training methods with lots of treats

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Just call, you will be glad you did. My husband and I could not be happier with the training Danny has provided to us so we can train our sweet dogs. Awesome, polite, professional, knowledgeable. More...

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Andrea at Athens Dog Training was amazing.  We adopted a one year old dog from the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and he was very stubborn and had a mind of his own when it came to training. So we called Andrea at Athens dog training and she was very thorough about explaining the dogs vs the people perspective of why our dog behaved the way he did.  She was very patient training dogs but also training me and my husband on how we can communicate with him better.  Louie is now a very well behaved dog thanks to Andrea! She rocks! More...

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We have been seeking help from Athens dog training for our 3 months old English Shepherd puppy. It's been just 3 sessions but we see tremendous obidience learning from our pup. Andrea has been spot on with her training. We are extremely happy with the progress our puppy has made in just few sessions. I also like that her training is always positive enforcement. She is loving and caring towards our pup, and communicates nicely with us to teach us how to train our dog. She is very flexible with her appointments. All in all good trainer to work with. We look forward to learning more from her to train our dog. Pricing is also reasonable compared to other training locations. Strongly recommended! More...

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Danny and his people are very, very skilled and knowledgeable trainers.  In addition to being professional, they clearly love dogs, and are truly considerate, patient and empathetic with the dogs and owners.

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Dan and Andrea are great with all types of dogs. The training it's highly structured and lots of fun for both humans and dogs. We've continue to use what we've learned at home. Additional individual time outside group work is key!  Looking forward to more advanced classes. More...

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Dan is amazing! Humane, thoughtful training methods that work! ( but only if YOU do). He puts a different spin on training and is patient with the humans!

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I took my formosan/shiba mix to Athens Dog Training for our first dog obedience class. My dog was about 7 months old at the time. Danny is an awesome instructor - very understanding and patient with all the dogs and owners. Also taught the material in an easily digestible way for us to remember and teach our dogs effectively. My dog was able to do all the basic commands and we were impressed at how much she learned in the course. We loved the class so much that we decided to take the intermediate course as well. I would highly recommend this class! More...

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Danny is a rock star! He truly understands dogs of all breeds and how to train them. He is very patient with both the humans and the dogs. And, he is firmly committed to positive reinforcement and rewarding good behavior and prohibits any hitting of the dogs. His classes are well-structured and reasonably priced. His teaching methods work. Our 6 month old Chocolate Lab is a rescue who was extremely skiddish. She didn't even want to get out of the car, treats were of no interest, and she had had very little social interaction with other dogs. After a very short time, she had gained confidence, learned how to play with the other dogs, and was learning the various commands. We were so pleased with the results of the beginner class, that we signed up for the intermediate class. She is now just over a year old and is well-trained because of Danny. I highly recommend Athens Dog Training! More...

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danny is the best! he helped us understand how our dogs operate, and how to best respond to them to get them to do what is expected not what they want. he has made all the difference in the lives of our pets and in ours. if you're looking for a dog whisperer, danny's your trainer! More...

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I took puppy classes with these guys and it was worth every penny!  They are really good about answering ANY questions you're having about your dog's behavior.  They are also patient teachers

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Excellent for dogs and owners,,, Andrea , who my dog Bella fell in love, is more than excellent dog trainer ( and also people trainer...)

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Danny is a great dog trainer and person! It was a pleasure working with him. We have three dogs and all three have their own issues. He is very patient and truly understands each dog's needs and what their behaviors are exhibiting. Our dog's behaviors have improved significantly. As Danny explained to us, it does take significant amounts of repetitive training and even when you think they aren't going to get it, you just have to stick to the training and eventually it will click. My biggest regret was not beginning our training when I first adopted my dogs, it would have been a smoother transition for all of us. More...

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Danny is the Man.  He has been great from start to finish.  Although our dog Bean is not perfect we are working on him day by day.  Thanks again Danny!

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I adopted my Formosan/Lab mix, Silvie about a year ago and took the basic training with another company...Silvie already had the basics down so that class was more of a refresher. After months of trying to walk Silvie and working on her indoor/outdoor etiquette myself i realized i needed help with a lot of things such as: jumping on people, racing out the door, barking/lunging at people and other animals, pulling while walking, etc...Obviously, what i knew and how i approached Silivie wasn't making a difference and DVRing all the those Cesar 911 wasnt helping either. :( This time, i decided to go with Athens as i was looking more for individualized, hands-on training at home and not a classroom. Also, the other company i went with told me that Silvie would not be good with other animals or a dog park.  Her assessment of Silvie was on the 3rd session of training when another dog (from class) lunged and barked at her...which I believe put her in defense mode the next 3 sessions and had to isolate Silvie from the others. That didnt make us feel welcome or confident considering Silvie was raised with other animals before i adopted her and generally, has a sweet demeanor.  Well, after only a few sessions with Athens i already see a change and learned what i've been doing wrong! Actually, what convinced me to sign up for multiple sessions is when Danny came over for the consultation...WHOA!  What i've been trying to teach her the last few months, Danny showed me within 15 minutes of being there! Also, he proved that Silivie is not a "mean dog" and can do fine...and her demeanor has more to do with fear. So if you're deciding on who to choose for dog training, Athens is it! Danny is very patient, accommodating/flexible with training, uses a lot of analogies so the owners can understand how to reinforce positive behavior, and instills confidence in the training and your fur-baby.  Money well spent!Note: if you plan on adopting a companion for your "fur-baby", consider going thru: Adopt a Doggie in Castro Valley  yelp.com/biz/adopt-a-dog…They're great! More...

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Danny has been a fabulous trainer for our puppy. We started with him when she was about 4 months old and I can't imagine how we would be able to control her now if we hadn't taught her the basics when she weighed less. He has offered a variety of suggestions each time we have faced a new situation or problem. Cami adores him. He commands respect without being harsh and is incredibly calm and patient. We recommend him highly! More...

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Ryu and Apollo, our lab/Akita puppies, loved Athens puppy preschool!!! They learned how to sit, lay down, stay, leave it, and come when called. They're still struggling with leash walking, so we will be signing them up for more trainings soon! More...

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Just a brief word about Danny and Athens, the best investment I've made.  This guy rocks!!

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Danny is the real deal!  He is amazing with the dogs - we have one that is a rescue with some emotional issues.  He had her attention immediately and she followed his commands.  Really impressed!  Dan has great work ethic and also brings alot of compassion to the task.  He's great at helping us be better dog parents and helps us to better understand the perspective of the dog.  I can't say enough - he's fantastic! More...

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Danny is an amazing trainer. The difference in our dog after our first session with him was night and day. Walking her became something I looked forward to, instead of something I dreaded. He was very patient with us, as we were first time dog owners, and gave us the confidence to be the "alpha" that our dog needed us to be. His prices were so reasonable for the services he provided and I really considered it an investment. I would (and have) highly recommended Danny to my friends, colleagues and family members. I'm so glad I came across him on Yelp. More...

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I've had a wonderful experience working with Athens Dog Training. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I am extreamly satisfied with their service and I always recommend them to friends and family. More...

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Danny is a great trainer. So patient and communicates well. He really seems to understand what makes a dog tick. My puppy, Lucie is quite a handfull. Fearful, very physically strong and stubborn. I scheduled private lessons with Danny. He knew how to handle her. Lucie was a different dog in Danny's hands. He offered very useful advice and insight that provided real results. After working with Danny, I realized that the more time I put into training, the better and more solid the results are...also that I need to be confident and calm during our training sessions. All that Danny has shared with me in our private lessons have been so valuable. Life with Lucie is much better! Thanks Danny! More...

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This is long overdue (about 10 months overdue...)About a year ago, my boyfriend and I rescued two dogs from Merced. First we rescued a rat terrier/daschund mix that we named Marley, which turned out to be a befitting name. Albeit cute, he was a loud and sassy dog that insisted on doing things his own way. His hobbies included wreaking havoc in the house, emotionally terrorizing guests and certain family members, and trying to escape.A few months later, we rescued a black lab that we named Lando (because who doesn't love Star Wars?). Similar to Marley, Lando was also loud and sassy. His hobbies included sitting on your face when you tried to lay down, destroying everything that he could put in his mouth, and bark when you're in REM sleep. Both dogs also enjoyed peeing/pooping in the most inconvenient places (i.e. THE CAR) and pulling on the leash. After a month of the emotional torment, I decided to contact Danny. Almost one year later, both dogs have become the most well-behaved dogs I thought I could only dream of having. Marley has become more accepting of guests and other family members, and knows the basic commands (i.e. sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it) even in an environment that could be considered distracting. Lando knows the basic commands as well, along with some tricks (i.e. spin, turn, beg, jump through a hula hoop) . And despite his size, he has become somewhat of an indoor dog, which is something I didn't think could ever happen. Both dogs walk alongside you on the leash, and have not attempted to run away in months. But most of all, both dogs are potty trained. However, we did not reach this point without taking the time to train them as well. The private sessions with Danny provided us with the necessary information to train the dogs on a daily basis. Do not expect to see much progress if you do not take the time to train them as well. My boyfriend and I continue to train them whenever we can. And as a result, we find our dogs becoming more and more well-behaved. I have absolutely zero regrets investing in dog training with Danny. More...

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I was recommended to try Dan services by a friend and was very impressed by his level of professionalism!

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We brought our 4 month old, female chocolate lab rescue puppy to Danny.  We found Danny through Yelp.  We took the beginning and intermediate obedience classes.  Danny is wonderful with the dogs and very patient with the humans.  He is all about positive reinforcement.  His techniques work well and our female lab came out of her shell.  Hennessy is now 9 months old and she can sit, wait, stay, down, heel, leave it, walk correctly on a leash, and other things that I can't remember.  Danny always has time to answer questions.  And, his own dog is absolutely amazing.  Without hesitation, I would recommend Danny to anyone!!!  My daughter and I did the beginning classes.  My wife and I did the intermediate classes.  Danny restricts the classes to 6 dogs, but no limit on humans.  It was a bonding experience for my family and for the dogs.  This is NOT our first dog by a long shot, but it is the first one we took to training.  She is also now the best trained.  And, so are we! More...

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We just finished a series of private sessions and couldn't be happier with Danny.  He equips you with the knowledge that you need to make training successful.  We have an 18 month german shepherd who is skiddish and shy.  She likes to bark at strangers and children.  Danny was able to diagnose the problem (basically we were spoiling the crap out of her and she didn't trust us to be her leader) and get us on the right path.  She has definitely made progress and we continue to practice with her everyday.  He is very knowledgable, professional, and gives great advice on how to handle stressful situations.  We really enjoyed working with him and plan to continue training with him.  Prices are reasonable and if you are having trouble with your furry friend, I would definitely recommend athens dog training!  Granger is on her way to becoming the best dog in the world :) More...

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