California Dog University

Very negative experience from the start. No contract. Cindy brags about what she will do and does not follow through. Takes the money up front by gaining your trust, did not deliver and left me without a dog and no refund. She also threatened me with police action, for what reason I do not even understand, it was when I said I was going to go to another trainer for the same thing she was supposed to deliver. I am being somewhat vague, because, I am actually afraid of her and her family. I don’t even believe these positive reviews, i think they were generated by her and her family. What i wanted was a local trainer for a service dog, I am a disabled person. Documented by my Doctors. Cindy caused my so much stress, she put me in the hospital, with additional seizures. She left inappropriate, untrained dogs at my home, that were unsafe for me and one of them almost drug me down my driveway. she did not even care. She brought me dogs that were sick with ear infections, dogs that I liked, and then told me that I could not have them. In the end she brought a dog that was a male. when I specifically asked for a female, a very large dog, when I said I did not want a very large dog, I am 5′ tall 110 # and 60 Y.O. She told me it was the only dog I could have and that she was done, she was giving the dog away and would not train me another dog, would not refund my money. I think I should to to small claims court. It is just so much more stress again for me. I am a women of small means who was taken advantage of. She will not listen to reason, and wonders why I am angry. Do you?

We were at the end of our rope with our 6 month old Boxer puppy, Buster. He had eaten our sofa, our rugs, dozens of picture frames, and plants. Whatever was outside, he brought inside. Whatever was inside, he took outside. As a last attempt before finding him a new home, we called Cindy with California Dog University. She was able to schedule us quickly and accomplished magic in just 2 hours! Buster is now calm and we don’t dread coming home. She taught us how to crate him and how to walk him on a leash. We have even been successful to teach him to run on the treadmill everyday for additional exercise and mental stimulation. We could not give higher praise or recommendation for someone to use California Dog University. Our home is a happy one again!

We have two small older dogs (13 and 10) who, over the years, have become more and more spoiled. I was hoping for a quick miracle, but instead am receiving training that will not only last a life time with my two ill-​mannered furr-​babies (which I take full responsibility for), but for any dog we happen to adopt into our family in the future. Since our dogs are older, Cindy has really had to think outside the box and tailor the training around their abilities and capabilities. The older one has cataracs and is hard of hearing (this may be of convenience) so it will be a slow process but Cindy is always patient and caring. Couldn’t recommend her more!!!

Cindy is a miracle worker! I didn’t think it was possible to train our dog to be well behaved and she proved me wrong. Our dog, Bentley, can actually go in the front yard now without running away! He’s also really good on a leash too! I would definitely recommend California Dog University to every dog owner. Can’t thank you enough Cindy!

Cindy and her team are amazing. She’s practical and patient. Great in-​home and group training. i wouldn’t recommend anyone else!

I LOVE Cindy’s patience and demeanor. Its not so much training the dogs, but training the owners to get the desired behavior from our 4 legged kids.
I have 2 rescued mutts, one is a lunkhead and probably played too much tackle football without a helmet in a past life. My other dog is too smart for her own good and seems like she’s on a combination of Jolt cola and high octane coffee most of the time.
We started working with Cindy a few weeks ago, just on basic good doggy behavior such as not rushing the door when the doorbell rings or knocks, walking instead or pulling on leash, and getting them to understand that we are not here to service them or have them call the shots.
We had to take a few weeks off due to travel and more recently, some surgery I had done, so we still have 3 of the 6 weeks left of our course. I love the fact that she was able to work with us without any out of pocket penalty, and is available by phone for advice and support. (When we got back from our trip, the dogs decided to retaliate our absence by leaving presents for me on my office floor).
As soon as I get the green light from my doc, I’ll be calling Cindy ASAP to resume training of my nutty mutts.
On a side note, she has us training them to go to the carpet in the dining room, away from the door when the doorbell rings, now when someone comes to the door, they automatically run there and wait patiently (may throw in a bark or two) but no longer rush the door like they want to eat the visitor. Yay for Cindy!!!