EXCELLENTVerified 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 onVerified 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 onVerified 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 onVerified 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 onVerified 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 onVerified 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 onVerified 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 onVerified Signing up for training, for me... and my furry friend. 20 mins of a hello and review of Rocks was outstanding!Posted onVerified 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 onVerified 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!
Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. LEO IS THE BEST!!! I decided to get my first European Doberman a year ago and Leo was there for every step. I called him before I got my puppy and he helped me set everything up. The very next day I brought my puppy home Leo came for a training session and we did sessions every two weeks after that. Leo is available for call and text whenever. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. Also he adapts to the owners preferred method of training. Love Kelev K9. Highly recommend!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have no words to describe the best service! He’s not only smiley nice and kind. Is always available to answer calls/texts. His customer service approach is super nice and helpful. And beside that he’s great with my dog. My dog has a lot of anxiety issues and he is really good getting him to be more calm and also helping me whenever. He came to my house in 4 hours notice , cause my dog has been super aggressive, and he was so good with him. With so much patience! I would highly highly recommend. Lihod is very good for you! And for your dogsPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm so grateful for the positive impact Leo has had on my dog Truman (Mini Schnauzer) and me. Instead of just training my dog, Leo focused on teaching me how to be a better dog owner. This approach has been incredibly effective. Truman's obedience has improved significantly! He's no longer a picky eater and his potty breaks are much quicker. We're still working on reactivity, but I'm very happy with our progress so far. Leo is a fantastic coach and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer who empowers owners to be the best for their dogs.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have my dog pooch for 3 years now , he was very spoiled , barking for attention potting around the house and driving me crazy on walks , I called Kelev k9 and Leo came the next day , explained to me why my dog is doing these behaviors and offered a detailed plan , within 2 weeks I felt like my dog understand the plan and he started responding very well , he has purpose today and doesn’t try to activate me when he is bored , I love walking with him and the fact that I can have guests again without him freaking out on them . Thank you Leo and Breanna for you dedicated help . I will highly recommend giving them a shot with your loved dog !Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dog used to be highly reactive to other dogs and people, which made walks a stressful experience for both my wife and me. We dreaded taking him out. Thankfully, we reached out to Leo, and he was a game-changer! He not only helped us understand the root of our dog's behavior, but also gave us the tools and techniques to address it effectively. Thanks to Leo, we now know how to properly handle our dog, and walks have become enjoyable again. We’re beyond grateful and highly recommend Kelev K9 for anyone in need of training.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Leo and Kelev K-9. I adopted my new best friend, a 1 1/2 year old rescue, only to find that we were both giving each other anxiety over Cody's issues. Leo listened to the problems of Cody's aggression and came up with the solution. Cody is now an eager to please sweet heart and is such a pleasure to be with. If you are having issues with you dog, don't give up or stay in frustration. Leo can fix it and you will get the dog you always wanted. It's so worth it!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I first brought Kira, my 4-month-old German Shepherd, home, she was terrified of everything and everyone. Walks were especially challenging—constant pulling and barking made them stressful and unenjoyable. Honestly, I had started to lose hope. Everything changed after enrolling Kira in Leo's training program. With guidance from Leo and Breanna, along with our own commitment to practicing their techniques, Kira began to make incredible progress. They shared practical tips that made walks more manageable and helped Kira become more comfortable around common distractions like kids, cars, bikes, and other people. Now, I look forward to our afternoon walks instead of dreading them. Kira is a completely different dog, and I couldn’t be happier. I wholeheartedly recommend Kelev K-9—you won’t regret it!"Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leo is very thorough and professional. He understands the psychology of dogs and translates this to his training. We’ve seen vast improvements with our dog’s behavior and better understand how to interpret her cues. We highly recommend him!
