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5 Best Dog Training in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A puppy that pulls on every walk, a rescue that lunges at other dogs, a new baby coming home to a dog who doesn't understand yet. The right trainer changes daily life, not just a few commands. We compared dog trainers across Los Angeles by their real Google track record, then weighed each rating by how many owners actually left one.

Short answer: By review volume the list is topped by BlueCollar Working Dog (4.7 across 388 reviews), though that's primarily a working-dog supply store that also runs classes. For hands-on obedience, the standouts are Tully's Training (4.8, 122 reviews) for in-home private work and Fun Paw Care (4.9, 93 reviews) for board-and-train. Private in-home sessions in LA usually run $75 to $150 an hour, with board-and-train from about $1,000 a week.
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How LA's Dog Trainers Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 BlueCollar Working Dog 4.7 ★ 388 Gear, classes, and drop-in training View ›
2 Oh Hello Dog: DTLA Dog Daycare & Boarding 4.9 ★ 235 Socialization and reactive-dog confidence View ›
3 Tully's Training 4.8 ★ 122 In-home private obedience View ›
4 Fun Paw Care Dog Training 4.9 ★ 93 Board-and-train and tough behavior cases View ›
5 SoCal K9 Consulting 5.0 ★ 63 Concierge in-home training and service dogs View ›
5 Best Dog Training in Los Angeles (2026)

Our five picks

BlueCollar Working Dog logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

BlueCollar Working Dog

4.7388 Google reviews

BlueCollar Working Dog is a Silver Lake retailer on Glendale Boulevard, open since 2009 as the first brick-and-mortar shop built around gear for working, sporting, and active dogs. Alongside food, equipment, and vaccine clinics, they run classes and training. The staff are dog people who know their stock, which is the thread running through nearly every review.

What people praise

  • Knowledgeable, dog-loving staff who know the products (Eli)
  • Big selection of specialty food and working-dog gear
  • Clean, spacious store with easy parking
  • Punch-card deal that helps on pricey specialty diets
  • Runs classes and vaccine clinics on top of retail

Worth knowing

  • Reviews center on the shop more than the classes, and one reviewer noted their rating was for the store, not training
  • Book training sessions ahead rather than dropping in
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume388 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Honest framing: it tops the list on 388 reviews, the most here, but it's best known as a supply store. For focused obedience work, the dedicated trainers below are the better fit.

Website+1213-977-9042 Directions

1320 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Oh Hello Dog: DTLA Dog Daycare & Boarding logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Oh Hello Dog: DTLA Dog Daycare & Boarding

4.9235 Google reviews

Oh Hello Dog is a dog daycare and boarding facility in DTLA, a 7,500 square foot air-conditioned space with group play split by dog size and 24/7 supervision. Every dog goes through a temperament test, and they run a structured transition program to build confidence in anxious or reactive dogs. Owners get report cards and photo updates, and boarding is available too.

What people praise

  • Structured socialization that reviewers credit with calming reactive dogs
  • Daily report cards and regular photo updates
  • Flexible boarding, including short-notice and special-needs stays
  • Caring handlers dogs are visibly happy to see
  • Easy online portal and application process

Worth knowing

  • This is a daycare and boarding facility, so the training is socialization and behavior support rather than formal obedience coaching
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume235 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Honest note: a 4.9 across 235 reviews, ranking second on volume. The right call if your dog's real issue is socialization and confidence around other dogs, less so for command training.

Website+1213-265-7445 Directions

1228 E 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Tully's Training logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tully's Training

4.8122 Google reviews

Tully's Training offers positive-reinforcement dog training across Los Angeles and Orange County, with in-home private sessions, group classes, and online programs. Every client starts with a free consultation and an in-home behavioral evaluation, then gets a program built around their dog. A real team of trainers works under the name, including Amber, Molly, and Harmony, and each session comes with written notes.

What people praise

  • Patient, reward-based trainers who coach the owners too
  • In-home and location-specific sessions tailored to the dog
  • Thorough intake, evaluation, and follow-up check-ins
  • Written lesson summaries to reinforce between sessions
  • Repeated wins on leash reactivity and pulling

Worth knowing

  • Private in-home training is a bigger investment than group classes
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume122 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Our pick for structured in-home obedience. A 4.8 across 122 reviews, with a genuine team and a repeatable, well-documented process.

Website+1925-603-3647 Directions
Fun Paw Care Dog Training logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fun Paw Care Dog Training

4.993 Google reviews

Fun Paw Care is a West LA dog trainer on Patricia Avenue, led by Russell, offering positive-reinforcement private training, puppy and dog board-and-train boot camps, behavior modification, and pet care. The board-and-train work draws the most detailed reviews, often from owners dealing with anxiety, separation issues, or introducing a dog to a new baby.

What people praise

  • Deeply knowledgeable trainer owners trust with hard cases
  • Detailed video, photo, and email updates during board-and-train
  • Strong results on anxiety, separation, and new-baby introductions
  • Educational materials to keep the training going at home
  • Reasonable pricing flagged in several reviews

Worth knowing

  • Premium one-on-one board-and-train, and it's solo-led, so book ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume93 · 82th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Honest ranking: a 4.9 across 93 reviews, so it lands at number four below Tully's on volume, not quality. It's the pick when you want an immersive board-and-train for a serious behavior issue.

Website+1424-341-0166 Directions

3079 Patricia Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

SoCal K9 Consulting logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

SoCal K9 Consulting

5.063 Google reviews

SoCal K9 Consulting is a private dog training service based near Hollywood on Hawthorn Avenue, led by Toby Anderson, a former military working-dog handler and kennel master. The work is concierge-style and in-home, covering puppy and house training, service-dog training, and behavior modification, with owners coached alongside their dogs. Session recaps arrive by email after each visit.

What people praise

  • Calm, confident trainer who's great with large and reactive breeds
  • Fast results, with commands landing in a few sessions
  • Coaches owners as much as dogs, so gains stick
  • Emailed recaps after every session
  • Experience spanning puppies, service dogs, and behavior cases

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base on this list
  • Closed Sundays and Mondays
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating5 / 5
Review volume63 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The honest call: a perfect 5.0, but across 63 reviews, the fewest here, so it ranks fifth on proven volume rather than quality. The rating itself is elite, and it's a strong concierge, in-home choice.

Website+1323-394-6175 Directions

7320 Hawthorn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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How we score these trainers

Rating is the live Google average from real owners. Review volume is how many people actually rated each trainer, ranked against the others in Los Angeles. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 on 122 reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 on 60. Recency tracks how lately owners are still leaving feedback. No trainer can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does dog training cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Price depends on the format. Group classes are the cheapest way in, private in-home sessions cost more but move faster on specific problems, and board-and-train is the biggest spend because your dog stays and works full-time. Serious behavior cases, like reactivity or aggression, usually need private work.

JobTypical price
Group class (6-week course)$150 - $300
Private in-home session (per hour)$75 - $150
Board-and-train (per week)$1,000 - $2,500
Puppy or multi-week board-and-train boot camp$2,000 - $7,500

Ranges compiled July 2026 from Angi and HomeGuide dog-training cost guides and typical Los Angeles trainer pricing.

Serving dog owners across LA

These trainers cover a wide sweep of the city, from Silver Lake and Echo Park to Downtown, West LA and Mar Vista, and the Hollywood side, with several offering in-home visits across the metro. Whatever you searched for dog training near me, one of these five can likely reach you.

What to ask before you hire a dog trainer

  • What training methods do you use, and are they positive-reinforcement based?
  • Do you offer group classes, private in-home sessions, or board-and-train?
  • Have you worked with my dog’s specific issue, like leash reactivity or separation anxiety?
  • What does a program cost in total, and how many sessions does it usually take?
  • Will you coach me too, so the training holds after you leave?
  • Do I get written notes or updates between sessions?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. The order comes from public Google data, the live rating and how many owners left reviews. A trainer can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another trainer’s score or position.

How did you choose these five?

We pulled Los Angeles dog trainers and training-focused businesses with a real Google track record, then ranked them on rating weighted by verified review volume. Where the top-ranked name is better known as a store or daycare, we’ve said so plainly.

Group class, private, or board-and-train?

Group classes suit basic obedience and socialization on a budget. Private in-home sessions move faster on specific problems. Board-and-train, offered by Fun Paw Care, is the most intensive option for serious behavior work.

Which trainer is best for a reactive dog?

Tully’s Training and SoCal K9 Consulting both draw strong reviews for leash reactivity and confidence work, and Fun Paw Care handles anxiety and behavior cases in its board-and-train. Oh Hello Dog focuses on socialization around other dogs.

How often is this list updated?

We last verified these ratings and review counts in July 2026, and we refresh them as the Google numbers move.

The bottom line

For everyday obedience and leash manners, Tully’s Training is the safe default, with Fun Paw Care the pick for an immersive board-and-train on a harder case. Whoever you choose, ask them to coach you as well as your dog, since the results only last if you can keep them going at home.

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