Diablo K9 Academy

Very happy with the results we got working with Shane. We tried other trainers and our dog Chip seems to be going backwards. He was getting very aggressive around other dogs. Felt like we couldn’t bring him anywhere. .Just took a few visits with Shane, who gave us some pretty simple homework and Chip is behaving himself and he is much better around other dogs. We are really enjoying our time with our well behaved dog that we now take everywhere with us. Thanks for your help Shane

Shane is a great trainer. I had retired from showing my previous Golden Retrievers in competition obedience, i needed a refresher in basic obedience with my new 6month old. Shane was incredible. He sensed the softness in her personality, she and I needed his expertise to get us on the correct training track, after years at the highest level in competition I had forgotten the basics in training. He was so incredibly patient with me and my girl. He is definitely the best and most knowledgeable of trainers.

Took our frenchie here as he was developing leash aggression. Best money we have spent. This was a total win and wish we would have known to bring him here as a puppy. All the dogs there were very well behaved and trained. Highly recommend.

Today was my first and last day with Shane. He tried playing mind games with me most of the time versus working on training. Example #1 - Shane: Why do you want to take your dog to the dog park? Me: I have always taken my dogs so I want to socialize my new dog and take him as well. He kinda laughs and asks me the same question another way. Me: I want him to have fun with other dogs. Shane: That is not what you said the first time that I asked you. Example #2: Me at the end of the session: I'm going to pay cash. Can you please give me a receipt? Shane: That's what this is. Why do you need a receipt? Are you trying to hide this from someone? Really odd questioning from this guy. Me: Why would I want to hide this from anyone?? Shane: You don't have to get defensive. Me: I'm not defensive. H

Shane is quite knowledgeable training dogs, but not good with execution of training. Also, does not communicate. I spent a lot of money to have him assist with training my dog and after 2 weeks of board & train there were no positive results. I reached out to Shane via text but he didn't even have the courtesy to respond. I have since spoken to other clients that were also disappointed with the outcome. I am writing this review so that at least you have other choices. I wish these other clients would have written a review so I didn't waste my time & money!