K-9 Behavior Services

Little background on my situation, I have a year and a half old German shepherd (Rex). No aggression problems but my dog was getting out of hand, he was a dinosaur walking on a leash, couldn’t take any where and very hard around people, (jumps on everyone, barks at everything, and ruined my back yard) did a lot of re search and finally came to a conclusion to send him to k9 behavior services, (Jeremy and Stephanie), they charged me 2000 dollars for a 4 week program with a 500 dollar deposit, I was a little nervous sending my dog for a obedience class away from home for 4 weeks, the day finally came and Jeremy picked up Rex, and away he went, 4 weeks went by and Jeremy said Rex wasn’t ready yet, overall they kept my dog for 8 weeks without any extra charge!!! the drop off came by and Stephanie dropped Rex off, and wow it’s been almost a month I have Rex back, and I can’t believe how these guys transformed my dog, Rex walks amazing off leash with the e collar, knows all the commands that k9 behavior promised he would know, Jeremy and Stephanie are truly amazing People that care about dogs, rex came back in great shape, fully groomed and well mannered, THANKS K9 behavior services and keep up the great work, THANK YOU!!!

A.OK.
Our Rottweiler, Gabriea got into some trouble in October 2015. She walked into my neighbor’s house, and got into an unpleasant encounter with their cat. The result was four fractured ribs for the poor cat, antibiotics for my husband, and stitches for my neighbor’s boyfriend. Terrible situation. We adopted Gabriea from the West LA Animal Shelter in 2013, and she’s 95% an awesome dog. She loves all people and her brother – a 30-​pound Sheltie. But for the most part she’s quiet, and respectful, and a ball of sloppy fun. The 5% of her that was/​is concerning is the dog/​animal reactivity and aggression. She barks and growls back if another big dog barks at her or even if you just look at her too intensely. She is overly interested in small prey-​like things like cats, squirrels, and sometimes birds.
Fast forward to the great CAT-​astrophe. I talked to Jeremy 2 — 3 times in the beginning and we had no further communication. Stephanie, picked our dog up October 15, 2015. The dog was gone until December 18, 2015. That’s about 9 weeks. It is estimated that it might take 4 — 6 weeks, but in our case we had an aggressive and violent dog, so it took longer than I anticipated and wanted.
The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do is send my beloved dog away. While she was away I had insomnia and dreams I would never see her again or that she was hurt. One morning I woke up crying. It was like sending my daughter to boarding school.
I think the hardest part was being out of control and out of communication. After Gabriea came home, I had a chance to speak with Stephanie and I think they are updating some of their procedures to support that people may need more regular contact and photos (etc.) about their animals. They don’t necessarily have the time or infrastructure to be overly personal and communicative about each individual dog and their situation. Also they are very sensitive to not freaking people out about how training is going.
So, in general, I think people have to manage their expectations before sending their dog, and that is probably the case with any training facility. I would have loved to have texts, emails, calls, Facebook posts, etc. as I’ve seen with some other companies, Not every day, but within reason… every 7 — 10 days or so. But that’s not how they work, I understand that now since my dog has returned and I talked to Stephanie about what I would have liked. They are open to taking feedback, and I had a good conversation with Stephanie after a few months of my dog being home.
As for the dog, she still has issues, but she has a giant shock collar that controls her behavior. So, her behavior wasn’t modified or eradicated (I don’t think they ever promised that, but I didn’t check my expectations), but it is contained and controlled. My husband and I affectionately say that the Dog is Clockwork Orange. She’s not cured, but she was a very difficult case. I look forward to the day that she doesn’t have to wear this collar, but until that time we don’t leave home without it. Even after the training, I’ve tried to take her to the park, and watched her gleefully interact with a pack of dogs for about 15 minutes before she got into a fight with a pitbull that growled at her. So it was a win/​loss. She might never be the type of dog who will be friendly around strange dogs. It’s just not her style. They worked hard on her and did the best they could, but she is a challenging dog. Maybe she needed to stay with Stephanie for 15 — 20 weeks, who knows, I just couldn’t handle it any more.
Stephanie does really care about dogs, and wants the best for animals. She works with and trains more than just dogs. I had a heart-​to-​heart with her after my dog returned and really felt that she understood my love for my dog, and the hard time that I had turning her over and not feeling like I received enough information or got her exactly where I wanted her to be. I like a business that is responsive to needs and concerns. It goes a long way with me… a fellow business owner.
I don’t know if I would ever send «my» dog away again. It was too hard on my whole family; my husband, my other dog, my parents who are close to my dogs and dog sit when we go out of town. But I know Stephanie tried her best, and I believe she is good at what she does. The company is also looking to improve how they relate to clients, and I appreciate them for their passion for what they do. In closing, I would say do your research, know your communication style preferences, and take a look at what they have to offer. They have a lot of success stories. Hopeful that one day, my dog will be one of those, but she has a lot of work to do.
In the end, I’m happy to have my bat sh*t crazy dog home. Love her to pieces.

Let’s start by saying how grateful I am to have found Stephanie and Jeremy at K9 behavior services to help me with my very difficult dog (pit mix) who I rescued 3 years ago from almost being a «bait» dog for dog fighting. When I first got her at 8-​months old I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but being the animal lover that I am and seeing that this dog needed help desperately without many other options for a decent life, I took on the challenge. Needless to say over the past 3 years I have struggled, cried and stressed out over how to deal with this very strong, energetic, intelligent and aggressive dog. I tried it all over the 3-years…training classes, agility classes, private home training, positive reinforcement training, dog day care (i.e. she got «kicked out»), crating, muzzles, pinch collars… you name it. But, sadly her behavior progressively worsened over time and her aggression grew as my ability to manage it reduced.
As a last resort, I found Stephanie and Jeremy at K9 behavior services with a positive reference from a good friend who had also sent her dog to them. I decided that I had to do something drastic to SAVE this dog’s life because despite the strife and heartache, I love her. Stephanie and Jeremy were extremely professional from day one and demonstrated a knowledge and ability to deal with dogs with aggression like mine. Although, she was only supposed to be with them for 4 – 6 weeks, they kept her for 9 weeks without charging extra as she was a very «difficult case» and they wouldn’t bring her home until they felt they had done everything and anything they could to ensure success when she returned home. They knew the severity of the situation, that this training was really to SAVE this dog’s life. They kept me updated on her progress on a weekly basis while she was away. I felt confident in their knowledge and care of my dog.
When she returned home after 9-​weeks of intensive training, they spent 2 hrs with me and my dog, and were even willing to train and work with my dog walker. They worked diligently with me to teach all the training tools and commands without leaving until they felt I knew how to manage the aggression. Stephanie also provides 2 follow-​up sessions (included in price) to ensure maintainence of the training skills for the dog and person. They are always available to contact with questions and/​or concerns and I felt very supported in this venture. Currently, my dog’s behavior has dramatically changed and improved as I now have the tools and appropriate training, to manage my dog’s aggressive behavior. Walking her and interacting with her has brought more joy to my life now vs stress and anxiety. My dog also exists with more calm and confidence as she feels my energy and knows what is expected of her.
I highly recommend Stephanie and Jeremy at K9 Behavior Services as they helped to SAVE mine and my beloved dog’s life.

My husband and I decided an Autism Service Dog would change the life of our son, who is eight. I researched many of the companies that offer Autism Service Dogs and spoke to many of them on the phone — and in my searches I was recommended to Jeremy Talamantes at K9 Behavior Services. As soon as I spoke to him on the phone, I knew I had found the person I wanted to train a dog for our family. I have now known Jeremy for 8 months and it has been such a pleasure getting to know him and seeing him work. During the many months of training, Jeremy explained everything to me so I could understand how things would work. He also asked if I would regularly bring my son to his ranch to interact with our dog so that Jeremy could watch them together and get to know my son so as to better understand what we needed. Jeremy and his partner, Stephanie, are so incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior, it’s fantastic to watch them work. They are kind to all of the dogs they work with, look after them perfectly and train them impeccably,. Also, as an added bonus, most of the Service Dogs they train have been either rescued or donated, which is great. Our dog was only 11 months when Jeremy and his trainers (specifically the wonderful Francisco) started working with him, so we were able to see him grow and develop over the next few months as he matured — and through it all he was clearly happy and well looked after — and I would watch him in his training sessions with a happily wagging tail. Jeremy is a brilliant trainer, I am so impressed with him, with seeing how kind yet consistent he was with our dog — he so understood our dog’s behaviours. Our dog is now home with us and is SPECTACULAR! I could not ask for more in a Service Dog. He is literally the best dog I have ever ever met — he’s sweet, smart, incredibly obedient, gentle with my son, playful when we ask him to be, perfect at all the tasks he is trained for. He is a delight. Also, after Jeremy had finished training our dog, he patiently instructed me in how to continue working with our dog and get the best from him — he then followed up with home visits, and still continues to monitor our progress. I feel so lucky I found K9 Behavior!

I always contact Jeremy and Stephanie before making any major decisions in my K9 life… they are always there to give me unbiased opinions knowing my dog — 4 years after the fact! I asked them recently about adopting another dog and Stephanie laid all concerns on the table, knowing my dog and my passed dog, and my capabilities of leadership and training. They are up-​front and don’t sugar-​coat things, but are your biggest cheerleaders if you’re making the effort. Much appreciated given that everyone else said «just wave a hotdog in front of her!» Lol… reality-​check!
It’s been 4 years since my initial training and they always respond if ever I have a question.

I called Jeremy inquiring about a puppy we were looking to rescue. The dog had some aggressive issues and we were worried because we have a 4 yr old son. He was very honest. He said that we could bring the dog in for behavioral training but he advised rescuing a different dog. We shouldn’t take that kind of risk with a young child in the house and other young children coming in and out. He said there are plenty of wonderful dogs that need to be rescued. He put our minds at ease. He spent a lot of time on the phone with us and several emails. We look forward to bringing our new adopted dog to him when we get one

We are so grateful to Stephanie & Jeremy. After six years of endless trainers and increased frustration, they brought peace back into our home, and saved our dog, Max.
We adopted two abandoned lab/​pits from the same litter, at 4 wk’s old. The female has always been sweet and easy to manage. Her brother became increasingly more aggressive to the point where we couldn’t take him out because he was sometimes aggressive and unpredictable and difficult to control.
We hired endless trainers. We tried everything to find the right way to calm and manage him. And then we found Stephanie & Jeremy.
We knew we needed more than a few training sessions, but were reluctant to send Max away for months (after all, nothing else had worked, we had spent a fortune, and we were skeptical).
Everyone told us «he’s just a bag dog,» but we knew better. We went out to their facility and spent time with Jeremy who showed us what they do. He was generous with his time and never made us feel the least bit rushed. He gave us great comfort and we signed up our dog for Boot Camp.
We stopped feeling like we were doing something cruel to our dog by sending him away from his sister and us, and realized we were giving him a gift. Max came back from «summer camp» a new dog. Calm. Happy. Obedient. And just as loving as he’d always been when he was at home with us and felt safe.
Now we can take him anywhere with us because he learned the boundaries, knows what is expected, understands he is safe, and can relax and let go of his aggression. He is a happier, calmer, well-​behaved dog… we honestly didn’t think was possible.
We are so grateful to Stephanie & Jeremy. They are so good at what they do, and our dogs both adore them.

This is an update to my original review which was written several years ago. Ever since my dog went to Jeremy and Stephanie for a 6-​week boot camp back in 2011, I have continued to board her up at the ranch anytime I am away on business — probably 3 – 4 times per year.
I have never had any issues with my dog up at the ranch. Jeremy and Stephanie are professionals, and I have never doubted their ability to handle/​train my dog. I have toured the ranch many times, upon picking up or dropping off my dog for boarding, and I have always witnessed a clean, well-​run facility.
To be honest, I am a bit dismayed by the negative reviews I see here for this business. Stephanie and Jeremy worked wonders to bring my dog under control after displaying a long pattern of aggressiveness toward strangers and other dogs. Nearly 4 years after my dog’s boot camp, her behavior remains excellent.
Did my dog lose weight during her 6-​week boot camp? Yes, but nothing extreme. Jeremy walked me though what I could expect during the process, and weight loss is totally normal. You’re taking your dog out of its comfort zone, and many dogs will respond by not eating for the first few days. My dog was totally healthy (and had had a bath), upon her return home.
Was my dog’s «spirit» broken? No. When my dog came home after six-​weeks, she was definitely a different dog. But only in good ways. She was less anxious, less «in-​charge» of every situation. But she had the same playful, mischievous personality. I think she came back a much happier, more relaxed dog overall. Now I can have people over and not lock her away. I can walk down the street and not worry about her yanking my arm out on the leash.
My dog is a cherished member of my family, and I would never knowingly put her at risk. I toured the ranch before her boot camp. I called several of their references. I saw and heard nothing but positive things. It was tough sending my dog away for 6-​weeks, but it was the best decision I have made with regards to her care. Which is why I continue to drive over an hour to drop her off and pick her up for boarding. I have 100% trust in Jeremy and Stephanie.

I am the owner of a 5-​year-​old Wheaton Terrier Mix named Sammy. After working out of state for 2 months and having to leave Sammy at home with my boyfriend (his co-​owner), he began exhibiting signs of separation anxiety.
Upon my return those signs quickly escalated. He began barking excessively when left home alone… all day long. Too the point where the neighbors were leaving notes on my door that they wanted to kill him.
He began to fight going in his crate and showing his teeth if you tried to force him in. He began breaking out of his crate to his own detriment. During one of his crate escapes he scratched his head badly and narrowly missed taking out an eye (according to the vet). He jumped out windows, chewed up doors and started having accidents in the house. He was constantly underfoot and followed me everywhere I went. He would go nuts the minute my boyfriend or I tried to put on our shoes or grabbed our keys or when guests came over.
It got to a point to where he was unbearable. Sammy was out of control, and I was fearful he was going to seriously hurt himself. He needed an intervention. I began researching online, and talked to several different trainers about their approach, and what they thought Sammy needed to break the cycle of bad behavior he had adopted.
I chose K9 Behavior and their boot camp program because after speaking with Jeremy, I felt really comfortable. He was very honest in telling me what I should and should not expect from the training, as well as what Sammy’s routine and life would be like on a daily basis.
I got weekly updates about his training progress and his over all well-​being. Sammy’s anxiety was severe and he ended up needing to stay for 5 weeks. When he came home I didn’t know what to expect… a small part of me was worried that he wouldn’t be the same loveable dog he’d been before the anxiety issues kicked in. I was very pleased that to find that he was himself again… just a better and well trained version.
Stephanie brought him back and stayed with me for quite awhile to teach me the ropes. It was amazing to watch him listen and follow commands instantly. I seriously didn’t think it was possible. He was night and day different in terms of his obedience. He now loves his crate (his once hated prison cell) and goes in with no fight. His barking is silenced after I say the work «quiet» and getting worked up when we’re leaving is long gone, since he now goes to his «place» when one of us goes or when someone comes over.
Stephanie also gave me her cell phone number and has been available for calls or texts anytime I have a question regarding Sammy’s training, as situations arise.
Since his boot camp I’ve had to go out of town for short trips where he’s needed boarding. Due to scheduling, on one such occasion I had to send him to his old boarding place… where discipline and training are not enforced. He came back acting quite naughty… and it took a few days after to get him back on track.
After that experience, I’ve only boarded him at K9 Behavior… when the shuttle services comes to pick him up or when Stephanie has come over for follow up training sessions he gets so excited to see them. He truly loves them and they love him… K9 Behavior has made a huge difference in our lives and I would recommend their services to anyone looking to train their dogs. I’ve had an A+ experience.

I have two fur kids who have attended K9 behavior services for boot camp both with outstanding results. With that said, my review is written on my boot camp experience with my 150 pound mastiff with dominance /​aggression issues. The bigger he grew the worse he got, the more he destroyed, the less he would listen, he was out of control. Before finding K9 behavior services, we completed 1 puppy obedience course, 2 boot camps and several sessions with «K9 behaviorists» who all promised that their technique would work, but it never did.
When I called K9 Behavior Services I spoke to Jeremy who was very patient and listened to all my horror stories and concerns. Jeremy was honest with his response and took the time to explain in depth about the training, facilities, canine psychology, and what would be expected of me when my dog returns home from boot camp. Within 24 hours of that phone call, Jeremy was at my house picking up my dog.
The training that both my dogs received far exceeded my expectations. They are obedient, happy, and super well behaved dogs and I owe it all to Stephanie and the staff at K9 behavior services.
My only regret is I didn’t find their services sooner. I am so happy they offer boarding services because I don’t trust my fur kids with anyone else.

«PLEASE do NOT send your dog to K-​9 Behavior Services» is the saddest statement I have ever heard as a dog owner. I REALLY hope anyone reading these reviews does their own investigating and find out for your selves that Jeremy and Stephanie are 2 of the most professional individuals around. The passion they both have for animals is only surpassed by their passion for integrity. Call, go out to the ranch, see the place, see the conditions and the dogs for yourself!!!
And ‘JEANINE I” Your VET as you stated said your dog was in poor shape CONSISTENT with abuse! I have no doubt your dogs condition was also consistent with many other things. LIKE TRAINING CAN BE STRESSFUL on dogs! Not always on every dog but YES some dogs get stressed more easily then others. NEW EVIROMENT, if your dog is used to being in a house and having run of you and your home and all of a sudden its going through crate training, spending time in a kennel and having to learn a new way of doing things!!! YES this can be stressful on some of them.
Other comments, the «INVESTIGATION» with VCHS, DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE, they FOUND NOTHING WRONG!!! Hhhhmmm, imagine that!
I had written a review a while ago about sending my Australian shepherd to them a few years ago. The best decision I ever made! Today my Sammy is better behaved then most kids! Since that time, I decided that I needed a protection dog as the type of work I do can put me at risk and often finds me in the company of some questionable people. I now have my 2^nd dog, only this guy is bigger and a little more intimidating then my Aussie. Jeremy is now training my new boy for protection work. This brings me to the ranch now once a week. I see them all working, training and interacting with all the dogs. AT NO TIME have I EVER seen anything even close to abuse, in fact quite the opposite. Those dogs are all treated very very well. Francisco one of the employees there takes his job very serious and is always making sure each and every dog has everything they need.
I am and always have been an animal lover, have had horses and dogs most of my life. Worked for large and small animal Vets… I have worked with many rescues and in the job I am in now I have had the unfortunate opportunity to see what REAL abuse is. K9 BEHAVIOR SERVICES its owner and employees are respectable straight up HONEST and professional people! I cant stress enough, we all know you cant please everyone all the time, but if you are serious about having the best train your beloved dog, go meet Jeremy, GO see the ranch. DO YOUR RESEARCH!!! These are good people!

Stephanie and Jeremy are true professionals and I would highly recommend their training program. I brought my dog aggressive German Shepard mix to them for their six week training course and the results have been amazing. My dog listens to commands immediately, and hasn’t barked at another dog since she’s been home. She’s still her silly playful self but I can see through her actions all the training that Stephanie has put in. It bums me out to see other people write harsh reviews about their dogs losing weight and being mistreated. If you have a high anxiety dog that you send to training away from home, your dog might lose a few pounds in the process. It’s normal. Stephanie is a dedicated skilled trainer that truly loves and cares about dogs. If you want to see a difference and know that your dog is being cared about, take them to K-​9 Behavioral Services.

My boyfriend and I took in a dog my coworker was fostering and named him Chance. From the beginning we noticed that he had trust issues. He was skinny, had worms, scars, and was missing hair when we first got him. We tried our best to bring him back to health by taking him on as many walks as he’d let us, feeding him whenever he would eat, bathing him, and multiple vet appointments. It took about a year before he became fully comfortable with us and we determined it was about time to take him to obedience school. Chance was great around people, but he disliked most dogs and it was scary. An altercation between him and another dog left my boyfriend with a swollen and bleeding hand.
We tried Petsmart training classes. We took all three (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) and trained for and passed the CGC test (Canine Good Citizen). We definitely saw a difference, but his tunnel vision with other dogs remained the same. It didn’t matter what we said or did or any of our trainers for that matter — if Chance felt threatened by another dog, he would attack. It scared us. It scared everyone around us. We tried choke chains, Cesar Millan leashes, you name it — we tried it. We spent many hours and a lot of money trying to find the best fit for our dog. It was embarrassing taking him to get groomed or just trying to walk him around our block. He would make screaming noises and nasty barks and would pull on the leash so hard his eyes turned red and he would throw up. People thought we were hurting him. It got to the point we just never took him out.
We researched and came across K-​9 Behavior Services. I was very intimidated at first since it was a longer term, stay away camp. I was nervous about someone else taking my dog from me and not knowing if the same Chance I knew would come back, but I (pun intended) took a chance with them. We had nothing else to lose. My boyfriend agreed with me that this was a last resort for us and if it didn’t work, we didn’t know what we could do — we’d probably have a non-​social dog we couldn’t take with us anywhere and his quality of life would be limited to the tiny space in our town house and isolated away from anyone in the world who was not us.
My boyfriend made an appointment with Jeremy, the owner, and went out to visit the location while I was at work. Everything checked out so we signed up for a pick up date.
Stephanie was assigned to us as our trainer and she came straight to our house and loaded Chance in her car and we didn’t see him again for about 10 weeks. We checked in periodically to ask when he was expected to come home and we found out that Chance was one of the most stubborn dogs they had ever seen — at least we knew it wasn’t just us! They told us they really wanted to make sure he was ready before they brought him home and we wanted the same thing so (even though we missed Chance tremendously) we waited. One day we got the phone call and scheduled a drop off date.
When Stephanie greeted us outside our house, Chance looked smaller then we remembered him! We knew this was to be expected as we were told the dogs sometimes have a hard time eating while away due to the anxiety and stress of being away from home and in a strange place. Chance looked like he’d been working hard and he rested while Stephanie walked us through our training with him.
We were absolutely stunned. It was still Chance, but it was like a brand new behaved Chance. He actually listened to us. We could point to his bed and say «place» no matter what and he would go lie down on his bed. Another dog could be in the room and though he wanted to, Chance would not get off his bed to go see the other dog. It was night and day. I never imagined it possible for Chance to be this well behaved. I thought he would be more controllable around other dogs, but I didn’t realize it would be entirely. We went for a walk with Chance and Stephanie and Chance sat and waited by the open door to be told when he could start walking — even with another dog across the street being walked!!!
We got six «check up» visits with Stephanie where she would walk outside with us and monitor us to make sure we were still keeping up with Chance’s training and he kept getting better. Chance slowly started gaining weight again and he loved seeing Stephanie whenever we had a training session. We completed our sessions and have been fabulous ever since. We take Chance out with us everywhere and feel confident and safe doing so. Chance loves us and listens to us and he is happy and healthier than ever — inside and out!
We love Chance and we love what Stephanie and K-​9 has done for our family. I can honestly and humbly say that it has been life changing. And we still keep in touch with Stephanie! She’s a huge part of Chance’s life and has made all the difference for all of us. No money could buy the gift they gave back to us.

PLEASE do NOT send your dog to K-​9 Behavior Services. This is a TRUE review and can be verified as there was a report made with the Humane Society of Ventura County on August 1, 2014 (case A14−3 426) after I came unannounced to pick up my dog from this facility where Jeremy did not want to give me my dog initially. Jeremy only gave me my dog as I had a retired police chief with me. My dog was emaciated and in very poor condition. After seeing her in horrible condition we took her immediately to her vet who stated in an open letter that her condition was poor and consistent with abuse. She lost 16 lbs. in less than 3 weeks. Her coat was falling out in clumps and she had unexplained wounds on her neck and sores on her legs. Her condition was rated as poor by her vet. This case was submitted to the District Attorney’s office on November 14, 2014 for animal cruelty charges by the Humane Society of Ventura County. He also had a judgement against him in small claims court for the cost of the vet bills incurred to return her to health after his abuse (Ventura County case # 56−2014−458 751-​sc-​sc-​vta). This training facility should receive a zero, but that is not an option on Unilocal

First lets talk about what my dog learned.
Positives: He successfully learned to walk beside me. He learned how to sit and lay down on command. He also learned how to go to his «place» and stay there until given a command. And he learned not to run away when he sees another dog. Did I have to send him somewhere for 6 weeks to learn this? Probably not, I think it’s something you can teach your dog by going to classes with him/​her.
Negatives: When my dog was brought to me, he smelled like he was playing in mud with pigs. The lady told me he was bathed a day before the drop off. I’m guessing rinsed with a hose, because we literally had to close our nose standing near my poor dog. His spirit was completely broken. My once fun, playful dog now acts like a scared 60 year old man. Worst of all he came back with a skin rash (pimples on his skin), there are small wounds on both sides of his ears, 4 chipped almost ripped off nails, and he came back with two types of parasites in his tummy, bloody stool and severe diarrhea. He is now on 4 types of different medications. He also came back 6 pounds lighter
So yes the training works. But my dog was in extremely poor condition.

We sent our dog to K-​9 Behavior Services in May 2014. He is a German Shepard and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix that had major aggression issues. We feared he would really hurt someone or a dog if he got out so we lived in fear of him making it out the door and we have young kids so it’s a very real possibility. The mailman had given us a notice that the door must be closed (not just screen door) or else we would have to pick up our mail at the post office. Rexx would also try to jump over the wall to attack the neighbors dog. He probably would have killed that dog if he made it over. He was always full of anxiety, fear and aggression. He would bark all night, even if it was just a leaf falling. He was far from obedient and a large strong dog that was difficult to handle physically. Rexx kept us in a constant state of fear and stress. We were at our wits end thinking we may have to put him down. I did a lot of research and felt Jeremy and Stephanie were our best option. They sent someone to get Rexx and let us know up front that no news is good news. Well we still called a couple of times cause my dogs are like my kids. If Stephanie wasn’t there she would immediately get back to us with updates. Also I asked for them to post a pic of him on their Facebook for me which they did. It was hard not having him around for so long but the bigger picture needed to be kept in mind. Our dog apparently is very stubborn and he ended up staying there for 3 months, at no extra charge. They kept him until they truly felt he was ready to come home. Now that he is home, what a difference! He is so obedient but still his goofy self. He could care less about the mail man or the dog next door. Don’t get me wrong, he will still guard our house but only true possible threats. We can now also leave the door open while bringing in groceries! He no longer tries to bolt out the front door. He lays on his «place» until told otherwise. K-​9 Behavior Services literally saved Rexx’s life and our sanity. I cannot thank them enough for all the time and extra effort that I know they put into our dog. I feel 100% confident now that we have control of him, he is no longer in charge, he now knows his proper place in the «pack». We have absolutely no regrets with the decision to send him there. We would do it all over again in a second.

My 1 year old Weaton-​terrier/​Poodle spent 1 month with Stephaine & Jeremy.
I couldn’t be more pleased.
Anyone who knew my dog before, and has spent time with her since she has been back, has been impressed.
They lay a great foundation, but you are responsible for keeping it up.
If I had to do it again, I would! No doubt.

Jeremy and Stephanie are the best in the world with Professional Dog Training. They are authority on Protection Dogs, and they’ve a reputation for producing some of the finest service dogs in the world.
Of course I never expected to be in the market for a service dog until after the hit and run accident that caused the necessity. I was in the best shape of my life after training to host the show. Everyone agrees, K-​9 Behavior Services is the best.
There are a lot of ‘wannabe’ dog trainers in Southern California. Jeremy and Stephanie focus on quality. That’s why so many other actors trust them. Plus, it’s win-​win because most of the dogs come from shelters. For service dogs, they’ve no waiting list. It’s a matter of finding the right dog for you and training him.
I’m thankful they’ve been so highly recommended, and I’m looking forward to adopting a professionally trained family member.

I just realized that all the reviews are at least a year old. Perhaps, the business grew and they are spread thin. When I first called and spoke to Jeremy, he was very responsive and even called to follow up. Jeremy explained the process and the training — and it all sounded perfect for what I was looking for. After I sent it in all the paperwork, I scheduled to have my dog picked up. Someone came to pick up the dog. It wasn’t Jeremy or the trainer. After the pick up, everything was the complete opposite. We didn’t get a call saying that our dog made it over there. After our dog had been gone a couple weeks, we were curious to even know if our dog was alive. In the paperwork it says not to call as they are busy and would not be able to return calls. So I figure sending an email would be harmless and we would get a response.
I sent an email checking in and no response. Another week passed and we stared to wonder… So, we called. And we left a message and Jeremy called back with an attitude and said «Please don’t call or check in, we are busy and don’t have time to get back to everyone regarding their dog.» I don’t think we were asking for too much. We felt like we were in the dark with what was going on. We just wanted one update on our dog, and to know they had our dog at their facilities. We felt like if we called they would mistreat our dogs so, we didn’t call back. Our dog was picked up, we didn’t hear anything saying he was there or anything and when we sent an email to check in, we didn’t get a response, so we called. We didn’t know how long he was going to be gone for exactly. They said that it would be 4 – 6 weeks. So, after week 6, we just waited. Then week 6 came and we got a call from Stephanie. She was calling to get approval to put a electric collar on our dog since he was a big dog and «didn’t respond to commands» and was rebellious. Okay, Long story short, our dog came home at the end of week 8. He was very obedient… Only with the e-​collar on. He was terrified of the collar, so one nick and he was a soldier. When we took the collar off, he was same dog he was before he went to training.
He came back with long long paw nails and a rash on his ears (which we were told that it was from the kennel he was in — «his ears must have been rubbing against the top where they have misters» is what they said… What the? Nothing made sense. I started to think back and piece it all together and it all started to make sense. I honestly believe they were too busy to train our dog. And left him in the kennel/​crate all day. And after week 6, they trained him with the e-​collar. I am truly disappointed by my experience with this their training services. I truly regret sending my dog to them. So, sad, I wish my dog could talk and tell me what he went through. I researched different training places, and K-​9 behavior seemed great but it’s not a place to send your dog.
Just found out that Jeremy is being investigated by the Ventura County Humane Society.
Please please please do not send your dogs to this man or his facilities! If you do choose to risk sending your dog there, make sure you visit the facilities. Because they won’t let you in.
I find it interesting that Jeremy had time to write such a lengthy response to my Unilocal review but didn’t have time to answer my phone calls when I called to check up on my dog.
Do your research before you send your dog here! Beware!

Wonderful!!! We adopted Sarge a 5 year old 90 lb. German Shepherd that had been abandoned in South Central L.A. When he came to us he immediately took to our family and in doing so he became very protective and territorial. Great at home but a time bomb on walks and when strangers came to the house. After trying our hardest to curb the behavior, we researched and decided to send Sarge to Stephanie and Jeremy for the 4 week boot camp. Jeremy immediately told us that with aggression issues it would take at least 6 weeks but the cost would be the same.
Sarge was picked up and off he went. Obviously this was the right decision as 12 weeks later Sarge came home a different dog. Stephanie kept us in touch with the progress and told us until she was completely satisfied with Sarge’s behavior they would keep working with him. Stephanie told us that the obedience was going well, but Sarge was still having occasional aggressive issues and she would like to keep him longer.
When Stephanie brought him home he looked great and the change in his manner was obvious. The obedience was instant. Stephanie did not just drop Sarge off but spent almost 3 hours training us on the in house obedience. This was followed up 2 weeks later with training us on how to walk Sarge. 2 weeks later another session is planned.
The change has been dramatic. As I write this Sarge is in his place and the gardeners are working around the house: not a murmur from Sarge. Before the training we had to take him upstairs as far away from the outside influences as possible to prevent him from going crazy.
From the first meeting with Stephanie, it was obvious her love for and understanding of dogs.
Sarge, although still a dog, is a very happy loving member of our family that now can go on walks and enjoy a dog’s life like he should. You can obviously teach old dogs new tricks.
I would highly recommend K9 Behavior Services to any and all dog owners that want the most from their 4-​legged family member.