iWorkDogs Dog Training Co.

I can't say enough about iworkdogs! David, the trainers,  and the staff have all been absolutely amazing during Sadie's stay. Sadie was a very rambunctious and sassy 6 month old puppy when she started training. She barked a lot,  jumped on everyone she she saw, nipped at everything, walked as if she was walking with her eyes closed. Lol. She didn't listen, she would not voluntarily go in her crate and forget about taking her anywhere as her behavior didn't allow it and I never knew what she might do.  Again she is a puppy so all of the above is understandable  but I knew she needed training ASAP and I didn't have the time or patience to do it myself.  I was referred to iWorkDogs and I am forever grateful!!! There is such a huge difference in Sadie's behavior. She listens, she walks right next to me, she doesn't bark or jump on any people or dogs passing by, she now behaves in the pet store & in other environments and is not distracted by much of anything! And she even goes to hang out in her crate on her own. She has learned so much and seeing her progress throughout her stay was truly impressive! She's  still my spunky / playful Sadie which I LOVE but a refined and well behaved Sadie! Thank you David, Jesse and everyone at iWorkDogs! You guys are the best. :) More...

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I don't even know where to start. David and his staff are amazing. He took our (me and my husband) 2 year old basenji for an immersion training, and he was supposed to be there for 4 weeks. Capo is one of the toughest dogs that he had trained (top 3 he said) here at home before Capo was trained we were going insane. He was crazy, aggressive, completely out of control :( his breed is super hard and we had no idea, he is basically a wild dog! Anyway David kept Capo for 2 months without charging us not a single penny for keeping him 4 more weeks than what we paid for and all the care that it takes. He made sure to give us our dog back completely trained!!! Capo is a dog that will try to run away every day and climb and jump 6 ft or more fences, is not like any other dog that you know, and now he is way more obedient, he knows sit, stay, down and walks on the leash like a gentleman. Most important of all he will most of the times surrender to us instead try to bite or growl! He is a more obedient dog even in hard circumstances. Thank you so much David and Jesse who took care of Capo too. We are going to be forever grateful!! The patience of the I Work Dogs stuff seems to be endless hahaha More...

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When I first got my doodle puppy, I was a little overwhelmed. I wanted to get her socialized and trained as soon as she was old enough. Knowing I wanted to go the private trainer route, I started searching around and kept coming across David. We scheduled an evaluation and instantly I knew he was the right fit. She had no existing problems with aggression or anything like that, she was just a rambunctious puppy with separation anxiety. We did the immersion program and I am so glad we did! David and his team of trainers at the facility are amazing. They're young, innovative and Phoebe loves them all. My girl came back a completely new dog; more independent, obedient and it was just such a great kick start for me to continue any training I wanted to do myself. Choose David, you won't be disappointed!! You will enjoy a new and better relationship with your dog because of him! More...

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David's great attitude and drive to help are what drew us towards him as our trainer. Not only is he super knowledgeable, but he's a great trainer! Our dog completed the immersion program offered by David and we are very happy with the results. He's continued to advise us on our dog's separation anxiety issues and has always made himself available to help as we need. We would strongly suggest any program he offers and are looking forward to our continued relationship with him! More...

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When I adopted my dog Tess she was super sweet and seemed like she would be great with people, other dogs and kids. She didn't display any aggression or negative behaviors. About a month in, she started randomly going after men on the street. At first, I thought it was just a phase or fluke accident and then I realized as time went on it was more people and sometimes women and kids.  It all came to a head when she lunged after a man who then got really aggressive towards me, I was so upset about the incident and decided it was finally time to do something about it. I had heard great things about David from one of my good friends and so I reached out to David to set up an evaluation. Best decision ever! When I started with David, Tess had a decent amount of obedience that I had taught her myself, but the one thing we were missing (that I didn't know at the time) was clear communication. I could feel Tess getting annoyed and frustrated at times. David was able to explain to me how important it is to have clear communication with your dog and once you establish it training becomes a whole lot easier. From the very first session I felt that Tess and I's relationship was stronger. I was getting more engagement from her and she was visibly less frustrated with me. I loved being able to go back to basics and sort of start over with her. Throughout the program we were able to address so much more than just her aggression, her leash walking is phenomenal now, I feel she's more confident, and we have more trust and respect for each other than I ever thought we would. One of my favorite parts about working with David was the way he was able to explain the psychology behind Tess's actions. Not only did he explain it to me, I learned to read physical signs she was giving me to know when she was stressed, scared, etc. Now I know how she's going to react to things before she even sees them, setting us up for success in preventing any issues. By the end of the program, I felt like I had a different dog. Walks were so much less stressful, I looked forward to taking her on walks and working with her. Working with David gave me and Tess clear goals to work towards each week and it was nice to focus on one or two things at a time. Tess and I were even able to fly home together without incident, something I literally never thought I would be able to do. I truly feel like I'm prepared for all scenarios thanks to this program.The most rewarding part of training Tess is being able to see her progress over time. I'm so proud of the dog she is today and I'm so grateful that she's smart and willing to work when I ask her to. Our relationship and bond is so much stronger than it was before we met David and I can't ever thank him enough for that. I love that she's a challenge dog and I have to work hard with her. I've never taken one of my dog's to training and I can honestly say it's the best decision I've ever made. I have so much fun training her and I look forward to continuing training for the rest of her life. I will never not use David for any of my dogs in the future. I don't think I'd ever trust someone as much! He not only was great with Tess and helping her become the dog she is today, but he helped me to become a better handler. Not only that, he makes training so much fun and never makes you feel dumb for your mistakes or your lack of knowledge. I will tell everyone I meet, whether they have a puppy or an aggressive dog you HAVE to work with David. Not only will he give you the tools to work with your dog, but he'll also give you the relationship with your dog you've always wanted.David, I can't thank you enough! Sounds dramatic, but working with you has been life changing and I feel more confident as a dog owner and I'm ready for any dog I will have in the future (maybe even a mal )! THANK YOU!! More...

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Before we met David, our little Australian shepherd barked through the night, refused to potty consistently (outdoors) and was nippy with everyone he came into contact with.  We got back a wonderful puppy that now sleeps quietly in his crate at night and is as playful and fun with family and strangers alike.  David made sure we had a well trained little dog and he did it without knocking the puppy out of him!   More importantly, we were able to transition all the commands and methods taught with regular practice.  As an added bonus, he's awesome on a leash now!  AND.... he's our trainer.  If we have a question, we always have access to a professional trainer.  As first-time​ dog owners, that's the best peace of mind you can ever get.  We can't recommend David's services enough!  The best thing we did for our new puppy and our family :). More...

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I had three major concerns with Gussie when I started training with David. Gussie was extremely difficult to walk on leash. I had done a small amount of training with her when she was younger, but now that she was older and stronger, I realized I could not handle the constant pulling that would happen on our walks. I was admittedly nervous when David pulled out the prong collar to use , but he assured me that it would not hurt Gussie. He even had me try it on on my arm! After a couple minutes of walking with the new method, Gussie was doing fantastically. It was like she was a different dog! I could not believe it. My second biggest concern with Gussie was whenever the doorbell rang, she would go crazy, bark incessantly and have a lot of trouble calming down. David told me so straightforward that he could fix that, I almost did not believe him. David helped me teach Gussie that every time the doorbell rang, she would go to her bed. Once she got that down, the barking stopped and she was actually able to greet guests calmly. Again, I was so surprised at how effortlessly David was able to tackle that problem that was making me crazy. The final concern I had with Gussie was she was extremely reactive to other dogs when we were on walks. We practiced with Gussie at a park where she eventually became desensitized to the other dogs around her. David is so calm, easy going and confident in what he does that he makes training so enjoyable. Both Gussie and I always looked forward to our sessions.I think the most rewarding part of the training I did with Gussie was getting to grow with her. I became much more confident in my ability to handle her and she became more confident in me. I think training and practicing brought the two of us closer in a way I did not think I could get with a dog. We have a new respect for each other. Gussie knows I have her back and I know she has mine. It is truly amazing how having a well trained dog can make a world of a difference. I will forever be grateful to David and the work Gussie and I did with him. If I was recommending David to my best friend all I would have to say is that David is the best! He's funny, easy to talk to and is extremely knowledgable about all things dogs. His confidence comes off so strongly that it makes you feel confident in what you're doing, even when it is sometimes awkward and uncomfortable. Really, I would show my best friend how much Gussie has changed since the work we did with David; the proof is there! More...

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Our biggest concern before we started with David is that we had no control over our 1 year old rescue Lab/Pit mix, Jax.  This was especially apparent whenever we would have guests over--he would bark and growl aggressively.  We had no idea how he would react in these situation and it led to a lot of anxiety on our part.   Walks were hit or miss as well.  Jax would be fine one moment and then his attitude was shift when other dogs or even people got too close--it was not fun!  We had one incident with a neighbor and we knew enough was enough so we started researching obedience training.  We knew we needed something more than group sessions at our local pet store and I found that David at "IWorkDogs" had great reviews and testimonials.  We scheduled an evaluation in our home with David and he quickly determined that Jax was an insecure and protective dog. David has a great way of explaining things using human analogies that make a lot of sense in the "dog" world.  We opted for his 8 private session package as our main concerns were being comfortable when guests would come over and leash aggression.  I can say throughout our 8 sessions that our needs were definitely met.  We started off basic with "focus" training and gradually moved on to more complex training tactics like "go to your bed" and recall training.  The combination of our weekly sessions and our commitment to practicing throughout the week gave us great results with Jax. He now knows to go to his bed at the sound of the doorbell!  We recently hosted a dinner party in our home--something I couldn't have imagined a couple months ago! The most rewarding part of our time with David was actually training ourselves and knowing what situations to avoid with our pup.  David always preached that confidence in our training and recognizing situations to avoid lead to happier/more confident dogs.  This could not be more true in our situation!  We learned some great tools and committed to practicing for a little each and every day.  Our dog is even sleeping better and we are much more comfortable letting people into our homes and going on walks.I'd recommend David to anyone with an insecure dog or anyone who feels they can benefit from one on one training.  David is very prompt and professional and you will be very pleased with the results! More...

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Here's how we met David.......Pooch joined us over 6 months ago. Pit and Foxhound mix, reputed to be between 3-4 years old and a lean and underweight 70 pounds. He was definitely not the yellow or black lab we were looking for at the shelter. Pooch was friendly and cuddly when he came to his 'forever home'(hate that term now!).Carol and I knew that whatever issues Pooch brings to our quiet, peaceful and 'clean' home would be an ideal setting for this handsome fellow and we would spend time on the road with him as our buddy.Very fast forward....We met David after I interviewed and was interviewed by several highly recommended trainers. It seems that Pooch is great with all adults and children.... Not so with any other living creature on this planet! Absolutely no tolerance and would not respond at all! I tried everything.... The list is long. Taking him for a simple walk was impossible and stressful to say the least. I searched the internet for qualified trainers and David's name was actually the first one that impressed me. The reviews were really good and impressive. As I searched further to create a short list of trainer prospects, I set up several phone calls and spoke with each trainer and actually had one meet me at a secluded park and, I was told that I should find a shelter for the pooch ... untrainable for aggressive behavior. I felt the same way. Everyday my outings raised my blood pressure!!!!!... Pooch and David meet at my house. Pooch and I were waiting as David approached and all of a sudden, my dog went into rage... he saw a squirrel... David slowly walks over to us, asks for the leash... I have no idea what happened but... this crazed animal backed off and sat!!!!! David did a couple of moves... Pooch responded! David handed the leash back to me.... Yup... rage!What can I say? We spoke for awhile as David explained everything to me and was very clear with expectations. Truth over salesmanship. We took the leap of faith in David and all I can say is that at this point his devotion to his skills as a behavior modifier was evident when Pooch returned home after about 5 weeks in his Immersion Program.Pooch came home and David began training and teaching me about being with my buddy. Pooch isn't 100%, but who is?My walks are no longer stressful.... We walk for miles and Pooch and I are learning to better coexist on the road. Amazing! David's follow up are awesome... he is a very busy man and yet I never felt that he wasn't available... We are still with David .... I'm always learning to be conscious of my responsibilities to maintain Pooch's obedience. The training that David provides is very well organized. I watch him...he watches me... and provides subtle instructions....It's obvious that David's instructional hands on approach is exceptional and He has definitely convinced me by our results that he was the right person.Even as I write this letter, I know that David is still our trainer. We plan to continue with David with more sessions. David has made sure that Pooch belongs!There is a longer version of this story... rest assured that if David is your pooch's trainer, you and your companion are getting the best!!!!Call me anytime! More...

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Knowing that I had just adopted a high drive German Shepherd was a little overwhelming to say the least! I got my dog Raksha with the goal to eventually work with her in a sport or activity beyond her being my pet, but I didn't even know where to begin. Before I met David I was desperate to get her to a point where she was manageable for me - how do I deal with this high drive dog that I had just adopted? Her leash skills were non-existent, and she wanted to chase every car she saw. Living in Venice, we were going to come across every distraction you could imagine - tons of dogs, people, cars, skateboards, etc, and I needed to be able to trust her in any situation. From our very first lesson, David was able to ease my stress by outlining a plan of action, beginning with helping me create a communication system with Raksha. From there, we worked through basic obedience and a system of rules for our walks and in the house - which have been life changing. Crate training was a super daunting task to me but David was very encouraging along the way and helped me get there on my own timeline. I now am able to confidently walk her down the street and have peace of mind that she is safe in the house when I am not home. These two things alone have been invaluable to me! Outside of our basic training program, David has also been able to guide me through any challenges I faced along the way that I would have never been able to figure out on my own - from keeping my dog engaged and interested in me, to working through her reactions to noises, and even developing her relationship with my cat. I also have been working with David on getting my dog involved in a sport to give her an outlet - I can say without a doubt there would not have been another trainer that would have been able to give me the same education, advice, and guidance on the specific training needs for my particular dog. The best part of this journey has been establishing a relationship of mutual respect with my dog - something David guided me on from the very beginning. Being able to anticipate what Raksha will do in different situations and now having the tools to handle it has given me a HUGE peace of mind. Looking back on the progress we have made since last September is not only incredibly rewarding but also encouraging for where we are headed in the future.David is not only a great dog trainer but an awesome person! He makes training fun (for you and your dog). Whether you just got your fur pal and haven't encountered any problems yet or are someone who is struggling with a specific issue, David will get you to a place of confidence by helping you create a great relationship with your dog! I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat! Thank you David for not only helping me get a handle on Raksha but exposing me to a whole new world of dog training and dog sport that I absolutely love! More...

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I have a minature poodle Molly-I would take Molly to day care and then evenings and weekends she was with me.No way to try and train a dog. I sent her to "boot camp" with David.The best money I spent.I wanted a dog that had spirit but would obey.She now has manners and  she is able to fly with me . More...

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David has worked with my personal dogs and my parents' dogs. I have had both in home private sessions and group lessons with him. In addition to my own dogs, I rescue dogs. I have gone to David for advice for dealing with my various rescue dogs, which he offered at no charge, on several occasions. David is an amazing dog trainer. David is not afraid of a challenge and he is very effective with even the largest and most intimidating dogs. I have multiple difficult dogs in my home and he helped me at a time that their behaviors were coming to a head. Our living situation could have escalated without his assistance and I would have not been able to bring any further fosters home. On one specific occasion, my largest dog attempted to bully David. David showed no fear and calmly corrected her, which deescalated the situation immediately. I specifically use David because: 1. he is not afraid to be bitten; and 2. he remains calm rather than trying to wrestle my dogs to the ground and "alpha role" them. More than one of my dogs would be triggered to bite by physical domination. David does not need to use physical intimidation because he is able to clearly and effectively communicate what he wants from a dog at any given time. I thank David for his time and dedication. He truly loves dogs and it shows in his work. More...

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David is an excellent  trainer. He helped work my malinois Brownie. What is great about David is not only is he good with dogs he is very good with people. He will listen to your goals and help you reach them through training and confidence building of both human and dog! More...

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Hands down my 'go to recommended trainer' for Los Angeles. I work with a dog rescue specializing in Belgian Malinois, which are not easy dogs. Whenever we have an adopter for one of our rescues in that area, David and 'I Work Dogs' is who I recommend. David has consistently produced great results for our adopters. I've taken my own dogs (who happen to be rescues) to David, even though I am in the IE. He's patient, calm and exudes a confidence that isn't over bearing. David has offered excellent advice that has proven valuable to helping my shy dog come out of his shell. He was immediately able to turn to my strong, very willful dog and offer completely different advice that was equally as helpful. Two completely different dogs and David had them both dialed. If ever there was someone who is a natural with dogs and dog training, it is David. We're lucky to have 'I Work Dogs' in Southern CA. 5 stars and will continue to highly recommend. More...

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We worked with David with our 2 year old lab mix rescue Kaya. We did the 8 week private training sessions and we had the absolute best experience. We reached out because we were having issues with leash aggression, loose leash walking, and all general commands. Throughout the sessions he helped explain her behaviors, and taught us how to react appropriately. He was excellent with her and helped us feel comfortable with her while on leash. After the sessions she is now completely in tune with us when we are walking and can follow all commands (including sit, down, stay, come, go to your bed, leave it, etc). He helped us understand what we were doing that was confusing, and how to make small modifications that would have a big impact. It was very rewarding to watch her become so much more comfortable with us through his training, and for us to have a new understanding of her. We were even able to use the techniques David taught us to tighten up our training with our other 2 year old lab! He was attentive to our questions and was very sensitive to Kaya's specific needs and would tailor our training based on her. He was absolutely in tune with her from the moment he met her! He was able to help us make training fun for Kaya and taught us how to appropriately reward her for good behavior. We learned so much from him and now can confidently take our dog out without any concerns. We will definitely utilize his services in the future if any new issue arises! More...

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David is an amazing dog trainer, he has helped me with my Cane corso for obedience and protection work along with teaching me how to be a better handler.  I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a balanced dog trainer. More...

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We had tried all kinds of different dog training courses before finding David at iworkdogs.com. With three young rescue dogs, we faced many challenges with our dog pack. One of our rescue dogs had been described as "untrainable" by his previous owner before that owner surrendered him to a shelter. Another one of our dogs had been rescued from the streets and, consequently, was scared of everything and everyone. Our third dog simply lost his mind whenever anyone approached our home and had been terrorizing our mail carrier.  We tried private training classes and group obedience classes but our dogs always behaved during training class only to misbehave later. Faced with "real world" distractions (like certain other dogs, bicyclists, mail carriers, loud children, etc.), they were difficult to control.  We were frequently trying to correct barking, rough play and leash pulling.  After exhaustive research of dog training methods and theories, we came across A LOT of conflicting information and approaches to dog training and socialization. We weren't certain of the right approach and knew, as dog owners, we needed our own training and education. We decided to contact iworkdogs.com after seeing videos and posting of David's work with dogs and reading the testimonials of his clients. That was one of the best decisions we ever made. We still can't believe that our dogs will now sit on their dog bed when the mail is delivered and that we can walk all three dogs together without relentless leash pulling.We are frequently asked about our dog trainer and are quick to recommend iworkdogs to anyone needing some training help. David has done wonders for our dogs and working with him was a major game changer for us. The most rewarding part of the training has been watching our dogs grow more confident with each training session and bonding with us even more! More...

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My wife and I adopted our second dog when he was 7 months old. We had both had dogs in the past and thought we would be fine training him and helping him work through his global fear on our own. He was afraid of EVERYTHING. People, other dogs, things that roll, noises louder than a whisper, you name it. It started manifesting as aggressiveness to other dogs and no matter what we did it didn't seem to help. We were both nervous to walk him and we just wanted to enjoy our adorable boy again.After one particular episode on a Saturday night we immediately started looking for a dog trainer and we found David. We called a few in the area but since it was a Sunday morning most were not answering or replying to our e-mails. David replied right away and we met him that following Thursday. From the first meeting he made our terrified lab mix, Lokai, feel comfortable with him and was able to assess how we had been misunderstanding him so that we could immediately start helping him.We bought a package of 8 and worked consistently one time a week for 2 months with David. . Lokai has improved so much that it's hard for me to believe it's only been 2 months. I would like to say that it was because we were so disciplined with his training, but, to be honest, the sessions with David truly made all of the difference. When we would start to get frustrated David had a way of identifying and explaining Lokai's behavior that made us be more understanding and allowed us to be patient and communicate more effectively with our dog. While we still have some work to do and we plan on going to the group classes, Lokai is already more confident and trusting in us than I thought he would ever be. Just knowing that this will have a lasting affect on his quality of life and ours makes it more than worth it. I would (and have) recommend David to anyone! More...

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David is the best dog trainer I've ever hired. He changed my headstrong yet angelic  bully pit into a dog I can manage (& I'm recovering from a broken leg). David taught me how to have a relationship with her... it is wonderful to be able to communicate with my best friend. He's so personable and taught me how to communicate with my gorgeous dogs. More...

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It's hard even to know where to start about all the things we loved about working with David!  We got our our pitbull, Tank, from a rescue when he was about 4 months old.  Tank would behave well for my husband and clearly was a smart dog, but I struggled to get him to consistently follow my commands or to behave for my 8 year old daughter.Honestly, between pulling on the leash and the dog aggression, I started to hate taking Tank on walks.  I knew he was a good dog, but I just felt like I could never get through to him.  I had to sync myself up for a walk and they started to become less frequent.  I was at my wit's end.  David came for an evaluation and immediately provided some helpful insights.  Over 8 weeks, he taught us the techniques and working with Tank is like night & day.We've developed a stronger bond with our dog and our lives are more enriched after training.  I love taking him on walks again, and even have graduated to off-leash, something I just dreamed about but never would have thought possible!  I learned Tank is not dog aggressive, but rather he is nervous around other dogs.  David taught me how to build trust with my dog by avoiding situations that may put my dog at risk.  Now Tank doesn't lunge at other dogs, because I don't let him get into that situation.Sometimes you never know whether the reviews are real - especially when they are all so positive, but let me tell you, David is the real deal. Thank you David!! More...

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I found iWorkDogs by searching Yelp for reviews on dog trainers in my area - I am so happy I did!  David Wright is a true professional in his field.  We adopted Rocky at the age of 3 months.  He was from a rescue litter of 9 and we were told he was the "puppiest" of the litter.  They weren't lying or exaggerating!  After attending 3 different rounds of group training lessons at the local pet supply store I realized that we needed a different approach with Rocky.  I truly was at the end of my rope, then David stepped in.  After coming to our home to watch Rocky in his own environment, David suggested private lessons.  His approach to teaching me how to train our dog was just what we needed. It is so nice to receive compliments from people when we are out for our walks.  Although still a work in progress, my understanding of what Rocky needs from me - patience, security, consistency, calmness - have allowed us to have a more peaceful coexistence; something we didn't have until we met David. I HIGHLY recommend David for all of your dog training needs.  He is truly the best!!! More...

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I reached out to David about two days ago to help me and my best friend, Nala. She is a 4 year old lovable pit bull that has dog aggression. I have to say I am very impressed with how well she responded to his technique during the evaluation. I have always struggled walking her and so far she pays more attention to where I am going and walks next to me verses pulling me during the walk. David is very profession and get straight to the point. I am confident that with his continued help, Nala and I will develop a better method of communication and understanding. Modifying her behavior will take effort from both of us and I am sure we can get her to where she needs to be I highly recommend David! More...

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Before Maisie and I started working with David, I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep her. I rescued her from a shelter with no knowledge of her background, thinking she was just a little shy from being in the kennel and would warm up into a friendly dog eventually. She did warm up to me, but I soon realized she wasn't just going to warm up to everyone, and I was in for more than I had bargained for. I live in an apartment complex with thin walls and a plethora of dogs, and Maisie has separation anxiety and would cry VERY loudly anytime I left, and has dog aggression that made walking her nearly impossible. I was constantly worried that  I would be forced to take her back to the shelter. I was looking for a dog for some stress relief, and ended up with a dog that caused me more stress than I had before. I brought up those concerns when I first contacted David, and those were the very first things he addressed. Over the course of several months David worked with us, catering to what Maisie needed and to what she responded to best. After our training sessions, Maisie and I now have a line of communication that has allowed us to develop a trusting relationship, and has allowed me to understand her more and what she needs. Her separation anxiety is getting better, and I can now take her on walks without a problem. She behaves almost perfectly, and when she doesn't, I have the tools to understand why and to fix it. Thanks to David, Maisie's on her way to being a dream dog! More...

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We were already enrolled in a Basic Obedience group class at a local humane society with our 7 month old labrador, who we have only had for 5 weeks.  While our dog was already versed on basic cues, we were in dire need of building his confidence up, as well as teaching him leash manners / polite walking -- things we knew he needed (and we required!) as we were getting acquainted with him.  My first initial phone call with David was so insightful, as I had some very basic questions - from what type of collar is best suitable for him to how to prevent him from chewing.  David made very valuable, knowledgeable suggestions that became easy fixes and just based on the phone conversation alone, I knew that the actual evaluation and training would go just as well. Our initial one-on-one session seemed more effective than attending our 5-week session at the local humane society -- intensive and concise instruction that was very helpful for the long run.David has a very attentive and patient demeanor. Being able to understand our dog, answer any questions, be available for us (even after the training session) and initiate calls, text messages and emails to see how we are progressing proves how much he is  dedicated to reaching his client's goals.  If you want a trainer that is genuinely interested in seeing his clients become successful dog owners, come here! More...

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What do you get when you combine an inexperienced owner with a large breed of dog from a working line? Problems, plenty of them. As an new owner we had a few concerns with our puppy. She has lots of energy, she was "mouthy" (biting hands, feet, or anything else she could get a hold of) and jumping up on people when meeting them. This is not ok, especially with a large dog. As you can imagine my wife and two young daughters did not appreciate this. This was heartbreaking for me, I love my dog! There was no shortage of advice from people directly or on the internet. I was never sure if what I was doing was helping or creating more problems down the road. The things I was trying were not working all that well. It was obvious that we needed someone with experience to help us, and a class at the local pet shop wasn't going to be quite enough. I started looking around and calling trainers to ask questions. I am very happy we found David at iWorkDogs. We decided to go with the immersive in kennel training and it was the right choice for us. We couldn't wait for 3-4 months and hope some of those issues would just go away. I would highly recommend the in kennel option.  After our dog returned from training it was clear we needed to reinforce the training David did with our dog. He is very good at following up and providing feedback. In the followup sessions he made some very small adjustments that made a big difference when handling our dog. His advice was very clear and straight forward for both the handler and the dog. Subtle adjustments can go a long way, I had no idea how some of the things I was doing were inadvertently effecting our dog.  It's good to work with a trainer who is an experienced pro, he was great with our dog and she enjoys working with him. She was well cared for by the people at Whiskers N' Tails. When I picked her up she was nice and clean and happy to see me! Working with her was a world of difference, she was introduced to many new behaviors. David also showed me the techniques to modify any of the the negative behaviors.A good trainer can mean the difference between a destructive and frustrating troublemaker and a solid quality relationship with your dog. If you are having any doubts at all, I recommend you contact him. The immersive in kennel training and the followup sessions made a huge impact on our relationship with our dog. She is still a bundle of energy, but I needed to know what to expect and how to channel that all that. Dealing with some of these behavioral issues can backfire if not done properly. There was a steep learning curve for me as well. You don't know what you don't know! Training will be an ongoing process, David set a great foundation for us. At this point training with our dog is fun and rewarding for myself, my family and our dog as well.David thank you so very much! More...

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Our biggest concerns were with the lack of progress we were making in training our small dog on simple commands like "sit", and trying to train our large dog to be less impulsive.  David had a lot of great techniques for both of our dogs, who couldn't be more unalike in temperament.  He had great techniques for working to build our chihuahua's confidence and reinforce the "sit" command without forcing her to comply.  He also had helpful techniques, tips, and games we can play with our large dog to provide mental and physical stimulation, as well as practicing sustained attention and focus to following our commands.The most beneficial part of the training for Zoe was building trust and confidence with her, and her learning to sit.  The most beneficial part of the training for Lola was learning how to reinforce the commands she already knows by sustaining her attention and increasing the amount of time she complies with a command, this was achieved using treats and the leash in combination.  We also learned easy techniques and games for mentally and physically providing her stimulation that can reinforce her training.When I recommend David to friends I will tell them how useful the training was in training both us and our dogs.  We learned great techniques and strategies that we can continue to use with our dogs to fine-tune their skills! More...

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I need to make a huge shout out to, David Wright, for helping train our beast of a German shepherd.  We honestly don't know what we would have if done if we hadn't found him.  Before meeting David, we created quite a few bad habits we didn't' even know we were creating.  We went from thinking we had a vicious crazy dog to learning she just needed a little bit of structure and routine.  Our little beast was actually a sweet heart that had been misled her entire life. David is one of the most patient people I've ever met.  He's extremely professional at what he does, and, I would certainly call him an expert in his field.  We hired David for private training lessons.  He came to our house, he was reliable, and he was on time and, again, always extremely patient not only with our dog, but with us as well.  He gave us homework to work on and would follow up on his next visit, which was extremely helpful in creating our routine.  He has integrity and will not give you a run for your money, as we felt other trainers would.  As it turned out, we planned for 6 privates, but David felt we only needed 5 and was honest about that.  I can't say enough good things about him and could go on and on, but will leave this post saying, BEST TRAINER EVER.   Check him out if you're in search of your very own Dog whisperer. More...

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David is a dog trainer with an extensive amount of experience working with different kinds of dogs in a variety of settings (working dogs, pets, movie dogs, etcetera. ..). His experiences have clearly allowed him to communicate effectively with dogs by evaluating their needs and motivation. David specializes in building an appropriate level of confidence in dogs especially puppies.Speaking with David about different dog training topics has served me and my working line puppy well and his demonstrations will help any dog owner with day-to-day interactions long after training classes are over.Highly recommended. More...

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Amazing trainer I have a wolf hybrid that is very high energy and he handles him in a way that allows him to learn fast and not get stressed.

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David is as passionate, dedicated and knowledgable as they come when it comes to training dogs. He trained my puppy with her basic commands, tricks, crate trained her, cured her separation anxiety and educated me on proper diet and lifestyle for my dog. ANDNot only did he come to my home for private lessons which is SO convenient, he gave me a discount for buying a package of lessons instead of each individual one. He is the only person I would ever recommend again for any type of dog training. Thanks David!-Amanda, Dee and Lilly More...

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I thought I knew how to train a dog, until I got this one! She's an awesome Belgian Sheepdog but we had very little communication and she found my training boring. Not fun she screamed at me! David helped us bridge that gap, he helped me find what she understands and responds to. I personally like to go with Positive Reinforcement, David respected that and guided us toward fun and play! I'm on my way to having the dog of my dreams! Don't hesitate, he'll customize a training program for you, that will work! He has patience even with hard headed clients with wiley Belgian Sheepdogs! More...

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