

Custom Training Plans

To guide dogs and their owners using balanced methods that create lasting progress and stronger bonds.
To be the trusted choice for families seeking honest training and meaningful behavior transformation.
Helping dogs learn and owners lead with confidence, patience, and lifelong understanding every step forward.

Every dog is different—we adjust our approach every time.
Leo and Breanna understand because they’ve been there too.
We train you, not just your dog—that’s real success.
Unlimited calls, texts, and videos mean we’ve always got you.
No group chaos—your dog gets focused, one-on-one professional guidance daily.
Clear program details and no surprises—what you see is guaranteed.
Hands-on coaching ensures success continues long after we leave.
Text, call, or send video—we’re always here to help.
EXCELLENT Based on 34 reviews Posted on Yelp Shiran L.Verified A week after we brought our adopted pitbull puppy home, we felt completely helpless when she started peeing in the house, biting everything, crying in the crate nonstop, etc. We reached out to a few dog trainers on Yelp and Kelev K9 replied right away. A few minutes later Leo called us and asked questions about the situation. Some basic tips he gave us over the phone saved our sanity until he came to our house a few days later for a free consultation. The consultation made it clear how experienced and passionate Leo is about dog training, so we decided to sign with him that same day. After one session we felt much more confident in training our dog and saw the "light at the end of the tunnel". Over the past 5 months and four training sessions, we have seen day and night improvement in her behavior. If you feel lost and out of control with how to train your dog or want to continue their training, Kelev K9 should be your first call. Leo is always ready to help out with any questions or concerns we have by text or phone call. Pricing is also extremely fair and was a worthwhile investment for us because we have our sanity back and have bonded so deeply with our dog through training. Thank you so much Leo, Breanna, and the whole team at Kelev K-9!Posted on Yelp Lindsey L.Verified They are super friendly and always willing to try new things. They will do their best to match any picture you show them. Never a long wait time, even if you are a walk in.Posted on Yelp Nicole S.Verified This may be long but I promise it is worth it. Leo is the second trainer I hired and the first accomplished nothing. I have a 3.5 year old cockapoo who had extreme anxiety. He barked at everyone and everything. It got to the point where friends could not visit as the barking would never end. Taking a walk was out of the question. Leo not only understands dogs but owners. My goals with my dog are different than someone else's as is my dog and his temperament. The lessons are tailored to your dog's needs and you train your dog on your timeline. In addition to lessons I also did the boarding/training for two weeks before my last lesson. Over the last 5 months my dog has changed in all the areas (and then some) that Leo and I worked on. He not only likes having people over to the house- he enjoys taking his daily walks. He sits as soon as he sees me get his leash. He is even getting ready for his first plane ride. I could keep on going, but find out for yourself if you need a dog trainer contact Kelev K-9. Leo and his entire team have been wonderful to work with and worth every penny.Posted on Yelp Cameron R.Verified I don't think my wife and I could have found a better dog trainer to work with. We recently adopted a golden mix (Oakley) who was only 1 and had been abandoned twice in his short life. He is so sweet and docile, but struggled being outside- totally manic, pulling, anxious, and wild. This was a huge point of concern especially for my wife as he is incredibly strong and was able to pull hard enough to knock her off her feet during walks. We tried working with him ourselves first, but had zero progress. It was almost like he had a different personality outdoors than he did indoors. Enter Leo. From the minute he walked in the door and met Oakley, he demonstrated total control and confidence, and immediately had Oakley working with him and behaving differently. We have continued to work with Leo on-going, and every time he is here his process with Oakley evolves and adapts to the the current behavior of the dog. In other words, Leo is not only good in one area, he always knows exactly what we can do next or how to approach something differently that will bring results. He is confident and straight forward in his approach which is exactly what we needed with Oakley. We have already experienced incredible behavioral changes outside as we continue to train and have learned new techniques ourselves in working with our pup. If you're looking for a trainer who is ON IT and will deliver-- Leo at Kelev K9 is your guy. We couldn't be happier with him! Thank you Leo!Posted on Yelp Michael G.Verified Leo has been fantastic and easy to work with training for our 2 dogs (mini goldendoodles, ages 1 and 3). --He's extremely clear in his instructions and explanations of our dogs' behavior and what the dog is feeling/communicating to us and the other dogs around them. He doesn't just train our dogs. He helps us as humans learn to better understand our dogs and learn how we need to adapt as well --It's totally customizable as he wants to create a training plan based on what the dog owner wants to achieve (e.g. dog behavior in the house, dog behavior in public with other dogs, reduce barking, better recall, learning new commands, etc.) --He provides multiple options to you (positive reinforcement or punishment-related) for you to make the choice of what makes the most sense for the dog owner and their dog --He suggests great homework/practice for you to work on with your dog(s) so that you keep up the dog's learning and engagement --He truly cares; he is very responsive over text messages, he asks for you to send him sample videos of your dogs' behavior so that he can provide more guidance and feedbackPosted on Yelp Jess T.Verified The difference in Apollo is crazy!! Leo did an amazing job working with him. Not only has his reactivity decreased significantly, but his overall obedience has improved as well. He now listens better, responds to commands more reliably, and is so much more confident and relaxed. Walks are no longer a source of anxiety--they're enjoyable again!Posted on Yelp Gali B.Verified What really sets Leo apart is his ability to tailor sessions to meet our unique needs. Kelev K-9 never uses a one-size-fits-all approach, and they took the time to understand my goals, my lifestyle, and my dog's temperament. Their guidance is clear, compassionate, and highly effective. They are ALWAYS there to help and guide me! Recommend Kelev K-9 1000%.Posted on Yelp Stina F.Verified Signing up for training, for me... and my furry friend. 20 mins of a hello and review of Rocks was outstanding!Posted on Yelp David-Or M.Verified We hired the Trainer and even from the very first beginning on the first session and gave us an extended time. He's devoted and very professional. We are very happy with him We can see a drastic improvement with our dog, which is four years old highly recommend him lihod is a real pro and will definitely recommend them for anyone who is in need of training!!!Posted on Yelp Jorge E.Verified Leo is the best dog trainer in the SFV hands down! I wouldn't know about other trainers because I haven't tried them, but Leo is THE BEST! I got my Son Kasbah (yes like the clash) because my wife didn't like the name he initially had (Casanova). We picked him up from the humane society in Pasadena few months ago. Gorgeous!! Belgian Malinois (now you know why his name was Casanova). We were actually supposed to pay for him, but they said we could take him cuz he's just so handsome! Yes, he gets compliments everywhere we go *sigh* He had the typical Malinois personality. Mouthy, stubborn, bit unruly at times, but also very well behaved (when he wanted to be). My wife and I have 3 cats (talk about recipe for disaster, oy!) Not going to lie, I didn't think I was going to be able to handle this type of dog as my official first pet. I toughed it out for about two weeks and then wanted to throw in the towel! So my wife was looking for trainer for me. and finally landed on Kelev K9. After reading many of the reviews, we decided to take the plunge. Boy am I glad we did! When I met Leo I was elated! He was very professional from the get go, and I could not be happier that we picked him as our trainer! he has great personality, and extremely patient, helpful, and funny! Leo is true Mensch, sorry Leo, I had to say it. His instructions are very thorough, and structured. So make sure you follow what he tells you to T! Not even 4 lessons in I have my boy walking off leash. No joke. We are on our 6th lesson now, and kas can already do things like: ring the bell to go potty. Sit patiently at the door before going out side, down to sit, paw, walk through my legs, out, come, fetch, Heel (not perfectly yet, but we'll get there!),m, walk off leash, loose leash walk, leave it, drop it. I'm looking forward to the rest of our lessons and it has been night and day from when we first got him! Please do yourself favor, and look no further. Leo, is your guy! and you won't regret it! Thank you Leo, for your wisdom, and training lessons, and being there for us , we greatly appreciate you, ahi!
EXCELLENT Based on 39 reviews Posted on Google Alexandra VillegasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dog Columbo did a 4 week board and train program with Leo and his team. We couldn’t be happier with our results. It was a really necessary and wonderful experience thanks to Leo and his team. They are all very knowledgeable and truly make a difference in your dog’s behavior. We are happy to be working with an e-collar under the proper guidance of Leo and his team. When used properly, they really are a key tool in aiding your dogs training which we learned through Leo and his team. We look forward to our at home sessions and to continue to foster the training Leo and his team showed Columbo.Posted on Google naira setrakianTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't begin to express how happy I am that I found Kelev K-9. My dog had several behavioral issues that I had been putting off addressing due to a lack of time, but they were causing me a great deal of stress and anxiety. Leo took the time to learn about both my dog and my lifestyle, and he explained the psychology behind my dog's behavior in a way that was easy to understand. We are only halfway through our training sessions, and the difference in my dog's behavior is already like night and day. I feel so much more comfortable and confident handling him now. I am incredibly grateful for everything Leo has taught me and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer. So many people told me my dog was too old to be trained, but Leo proved them wrong! Thank you, Leo, for helping both me and my dog.Posted on Google Joy ZhengTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We brought Teddy to Leo for training because he struggled with reactivity around other dogs and needed more structure and confidence. Leo was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the training process and how we could continue reinforcing it at home. We saw significant improvements in Teddy’s behavior during and after training. He’s much calmer, more responsive, and easier to manage in situations that used to be challenging. Leo also kept us updated throughout the process and made sure we understood how to maintain Teddy’s progress. We’re very grateful for the work Leo did with Teddy and would recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and experienced dog trainer.Posted on Google DelaneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leo is compassionate and very attentive. Our dog had a major behavioral change and it’s been a blessing 🙏Posted on Google Alexandra HeitzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so grateful for Kelev K9. Leo is an incredible trainer and got our pup well behaved quickly. Any issue we had he was able to help find a solution right away and available via text whenever we needed. 10/10 service and would recommend to anyone!Posted on Google Susan RayasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We always want the absolute best for our fur babies, but sometimes we need a little guidance from a professional to improve their quality of life—and make our own lives a bit easier. Life can get incredibly chaotic and busy, making it difficult to dedicate the necessary time to correct bad behaviors or habits when they arise. I am so incredibly grateful I found Kelev9 to help us navigate the challenges my dogs were facing. I love the flexibility of the services they provide, especially the in-home training options. I highly recommend Kelev9 to anyone looking for support with their pets. Thank you so much for everything!Posted on Google Alexandra HenkelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leo is great! He got my dogs onto the E collar with combined training and we haven’t looked back :)Posted on Google summit glassTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I truly can’t recommend this dog trainer enough! When we started, my dog was dealing with some challenging behavioral issues, and I honestly wasn’t sure how much progress we’d be able to make. But after just a few sessions, the transformation has been amazing. Lihod is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also patient, attentive, and genuinely invested in our dog’s success. He took the time to really understand his personality and tailor the training approach to what works best. I also appreciated how clearly everything was explained, so I felt confident continuing the training at home. The results speak for themselves, my dog is happier, more balanced, and so much easier to manage. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and delivers real results, this is the trainer to go to!Posted on Google Jonah SalitaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cannot give a better review. If you’re on the fence about hiring a dog trainer, Lihod is absolutely worth it. Babka is our female dachshund puppy, and if you’ve ever owned a dachshund, you already know the challenge: they are stubborn, opinionated, endlessly clever, and utterly convinced that they are the ones in charge. Babka came into our lives as a tiny, sausage-shaped tornado, impossibly cute but equally impossible to redirect. She had her own agenda, and no amount of “sit!” from us was going to change that. Enter Lihod. From the very first session, it was clear that Lihod genuinely loves dogs and, more importantly, understands them. Rather than applying a generic, one-size-fits-all approach, Lihod immediately recognized the unique personality quirks that come with the dachshund breed and tailored every technique specifically for Babka. That alone set Lihod apart from anything we’d tried before. We worked on basic commands, sit, down, come, areas where Babka had been… let’s say selectively responsive. Lihod broke everything down into clear, patient, achievable steps, and the results genuinely exceeded all of our expectations. Babka went from ignoring us entirely to reliably responding to commands, and the consistency has held up beautifully even outside of training sessions. What really stood out was Lihod’s communication with us as owners. We were never left guessing. After every session, we understood exactly what to reinforce at home, why certain methods work better for a dog like Babka, and how to read her body language more effectively. We felt like we were being trained right alongside her, in the best possible way. The patience Lihod showed with Babka (and honestly, with us) was remarkable. Dachshunds are not the easiest students, and Babka tested her fair share of limits, but Lihod never wavered, never got frustrated, and always found a way to turn even Babka’s most dramatic moments into a learning opportunity. If you have a puppy, a stubborn breed, or just a dog who thinks the rules don’t apply to them, Lihod is your person. We can’t recommend highly enough.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more