Success Stories

Brett is fantastic - my dog improved greatly after one-on-one training and now we attend his monthly group class where my dog gets to socialize and continue practicing his learned behavioral skills.

Chris R.

Brett is a fantastic dog trainer. It sounds funny to say, but he thinks like a dog. He relates so well with a dog. Brett is teaching me to be in command, more than teaching the dog. I have to... Read MoreBrett is a fantastic dog trainer. It sounds funny to say, but he thinks like a dog. He relates so well with a dog. Brett is teaching me to be in command, more than teaching the dog. I have to continue working with my dog Captain to give him the training that Brett taught me. He is a rescue and is very insecure. He is very friendly when you first meet him, but he then starts growling and barking when people come close to him. It takes a lot of practice. I am not there yet, but will continue to take him around different places to socialize him and get him use to people and dogs. He is making strides, but still needs a lot of work with the help of Brett. Read Less

Maureen Lewis

My boyfriend found Brett online after searching tirelessly for a dog trainer that seemed passionate and also knowledgable. Brett was very straight forward even from the first conversation on the phone we knew what we were getting into. We... Read MoreMy boyfriend found Brett online after searching tirelessly for a dog trainer that seemed passionate and also knowledgable. Brett was very straight forward even from the first conversation on the phone we knew what we were getting into. We bought the 5 sessions which is great because he comes to your home and included in the sessions are free yes FREE!! Saturday puppy training classes that he does in Griffith park with the rest of his clients and dogs. This is great because we were able to have a one on one during the week then take our dog Bronx to the park to reinforce what was previously taught. Now on to the training...initially our dog Bronx did not respond to walking on the leash as it was foreign to him being only 3 months. The first training session Bronx seemed a little stressed out trying to understand the concept of walking on the leash. But literally the next day I decided to try to put him on the leash and just walk down the street and instead we got all the way around the block! I was so impressed and Bronx was doing so well so fast!!! The next few sessions Brett focused on sit and down commands which Bronx has now mastered thanks to him! Brett was honestly a lifesaver and by teaching our puppy how to listen to us he really just made him more easy to love. I can't thank Brett enough for being patient, knowledgable, and passionate about what he does. It truly shows in his work! I would recommend him to anyone looking to train their pup or dog! Read Less

Bijon H.

Move over Cesar Milan and let the real dog whisperer in.
Brett is seriously the exact person we needed for our dog. We had a lot of issues we knew of and some that we didn't with our dog. Either... Read MoreMove over Cesar Milan and let the real dog whisperer in.
Brett is seriously the exact person we needed for our dog. We had a lot of issues we knew of and some that we didn't with our dog. Either way we now have all the tools necessary to train our dog the right way.
Along side private lessons we just started the Saturday group lessons. So far we've been to one but we can already see how effective it is. Socialization with other dogs is hard when other dog owners don't know how to go about it. This class is helpful in the way that everyone is there for the same reason.
At any level of training give Brett a call. He even started boarding! Read Less

Arut A.

My dog Rita just finished with Brett and we have seen an enormous improvement from the days she ran a muck. Brett taught her to be a well mannered dog but more importantly taught us the necessary skills in becoming... Read MoreMy dog Rita just finished with Brett and we have seen an enormous improvement from the days she ran a muck. Brett taught her to be a well mannered dog but more importantly taught us the necessary skills in becoming confident owners. Rita now respects us and listens to commands, something I never thought I'd see. Brett is genuine, dedicated and his passion for dogs shines through. I highly recommend his training courses to anyone in need. Thanks Brett for all the help. You're the best. Read Less

John S.

My husband and I adopted a 2 1/2 year old Jackapoo, Val, at the beginning of covid. She came with some pretty bad leash reactivity. We tried 2 other trainers before Brett and saw little to no improvement. We have... Read MoreMy husband and I adopted a 2 1/2 year old Jackapoo, Val, at the beginning of covid. She came with some pretty bad leash reactivity. We tried 2 other trainers before Brett and saw little to no improvement. We have now been working with Brett for 2 weeks and it is night and day. We can now take her to the park and even out to eat and she is a calm dog. I can not thank Brett enough for literally changing our lives! Read Less

Isabelle S.

My 8 year Old English Bulldog Portis is one of the best things to ever happen to me. He also has been a total challenge. I got Portis at 7 weeks old. He was the cutest. ... Read MoreMy 8 year Old English Bulldog Portis is one of the best things to ever happen to me. He also has been a total challenge. I got Portis at 7 weeks old. He was the cutest. I had no choice but to take him home with me. Portis was a super star in puppy training at PetSmart. He was always a big focal point when I'd take him to the dog park or anywhere for a walk. I mean, who doesn't love bulldog puppies?

I bring Portis to work with me every day. He hangs out in the warehouse with the warehouse guys and grew up being around people all the time. Maybe he learned some of his negative issues from all the other regulars he was around as well as me. I'm not really sure. One day, Portis bit some at work. He was someone coming to make a delivery and it seemed like Portis was marking his territory. The issue was resolved with the victim and we moved on.

Throughout the next 5 -6 years, Portis and I moved downtown to a less savory neighborhood. He began to become more and more aggressive towards other people and other animals. I stopped taking him to the dog park to avoid problems and usually caged him when people came over who he had not socialized with in the past. It always created a lot of tension for visiting guests and for Portis who would just bark non-stop until my guests left.

Then there came the moment when I had my "Final Straw" moment. My parents were visiting and came over for dinner. I had Portis caged. I took him out for a walk and my mother wanted to socialize with him but did not follow the instructions I gave her and Portis bit her, breaking her hand. It was at this point that I had enough and started researching dog trainers who could help us.

After much work, my girlfriend and I found Brett who had a professional website, a lot of good online content about what he does and awesome testimonials. We called him to come over for a consultation.

You could tell when Brett showed up that he has been around all types of animals with different levels of behavioral issues. He was very cautious in his initial meeting. I don't blame him either as Portis was red-eyed and ready to pounce on him if he had the chance.

Brett very calmly spoke to me and my girlfriend about his training technique and what would be expected from us in order to get Portis' under control and to get him back to being a happy dog, programmed to do dog things and live a satisfying life free from the stress and the anxiety he was displaying.

By the end of the consultation, Portis and Brett were still not yet friends but they could be relatively close to each other and not bark at each other. We decided that Brett was clearly good at what he does so we signed Portis up for what I believe were 8 or 10 private classes.

Throughout Portis' training, we met Brett at different locations in order to train him under different circumstances. He came to our apartment. We met at the dog park and grocery store and in a few other places. We even had a session, at my request, in my car. Portis had a tendency to go nuts while in the car if he saw another dog, or a person getting to close.

It's obvious that Brett cares very much about the well being of the animals he trains. He even offers group sessions at little to no cost on the weekends where you can bring your dog to interact with a whole pack of other animals with various issues that he's also working on privately. I found these particularly beneficial for Portis. All these years and he had no dog friends. It was kind of depressing I'm sure for him as well as me.

In the end, Portis has improved leaps and bounds. When I have people over, I no longer have to cage him and when we are out and about, he generally follows the commands and techniques Brett taught us. He has not bitten or attacked anyone since meeting Brett.

The real variable we learned is on us, the dog owners. Brett's tools I really think could work for any dog in any environment but it's also on the owners to nail these techniques down through repetition and reinforcement.

Honestly, I never thought Portis would respond to training but he did and with incredible results when I was at the end of my leash. I would suggest, and have suggested, Brett to any dog owner I know who needs some help with getting their dog to be a dog, just like they were born to do. Read Less

Harold L.

Brett has been a tremendous help. I have two 1 year old miniature schnauzers from the same litter that didn't listen at all; they rules the house, yard and disturbed people and dogs passing by our yard (very embarrassing). After... Read MoreBrett has been a tremendous help. I have two 1 year old miniature schnauzers from the same litter that didn't listen at all; they rules the house, yard and disturbed people and dogs passing by our yard (very embarrassing). After 5 lessons with Brett, my dogs have been pleasant to live with. Even our neighbors have commented to us about the change in our dog's behavior and how impressed they are with the control we now have over the dogs. I learned a lot about how to communicate with the dogs, as well as, why they do the things they do which helps me feel more confident in the manner in which I handle the dogs. I highly recommend Brett. Not only is he knowledgeable and professional but he is a nice guy too. Read Less

Ira Z.

Brett is a terrific trainer! He really can "speak dog" and then interpret how I can be a better and more confident dog owner. Working with him at the dog park today he was able to predict what dogs would... Read MoreBrett is a terrific trainer! He really can "speak dog" and then interpret how I can be a better and more confident dog owner. Working with him at the dog park today he was able to predict what dogs would do as they approached my dog. Brett guided me in how to help my 11 month old (very high strung Maltipoo) keep learning to interact more appropriately with other dogs. If you want a dog who will be both well trained and well socialized -- give Brett a call and give yourself and your dog the gift of getting to work with an awesome trainer! Read Less

Margot Wright

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A Note to Alaskans: Brett has moved to The Last Frontier where he can better serve Alaska residents full time. While catering to Hollywood and Silicon Valley elites was a fantastic opportunity, his 30+ years experience with challenging dog behaviors is now available to residents from Anchorage to Talkeetna. There’s no place like home… in ALASKA!