Dan Perata Training

The Dan Perata team is the real deal. I adopted my dog in 2020 thinking I was getting a sweet, shy little mutt. Instead, she grew into a highly-intelligent, athletic dog who barked, lunged, escaped yards, opened the fridge, and generally ran circles around me. I genuinely thought she'd never be an off-leash dog. Dan Camp completely changed that. More importantly, they taught me how to work with my dog. This is not a "drop your dog off and pick up a perfect dog" program. You have to do the work, and if you do, it absolutely pays off. My dog is now social, off-leash with incredible recall, and when we hit a rough patch after a routine change, the team welcomed us back for a refresher without missing a beat. Their lifetime support is real. To this day, we take her there for the training-based daycare and boarding, and she loves it. Couldn't recommend this team more, they're the best!!

I've been meaning to write this review for awhile. We have been BLOWN away by the great experience we've had with Dan Perata Training. We went through two other trainers before we found Dan and his team, and without disparaging the other trainers (they were somewhat effective) I will say the Perata difference was night and day. Within a couple of weeks our five-month old puppy was walking on a leash, reacting less to other dogs in public, and gentle with kids. After a couple more weeks, he was performing recall, heeling with the kids, and almost totally ignoring other dogs. We are so proud to take him in public and people can hardly believe he's only six months old. Our goal is for him to work as a service dog and Dan has helped us get him to public places and the hospital so he'll be ready. I seriously can't say enough good things! The facility is spacious and clean and set up well for different training scenarios. The staff are all friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Training methods are positive reinforcement and consistency without using food as "bribes". We love being part of the training and the whole family is involved in learning along with our dog so we're all better together. I wish there was another star so I could give DPT six stars! They're simply THE BEST!

When we adopted our Chihuahua mix Mingus he had a real chip on his shoulder and was practically feral adn very aggressive to strangers and all dogs. He couldnt walk properly on the leash, be he was too busy barking and lunging at all dogs, looking for a fight around every corner. Me and my husband could not agree on training tactics and we feared we would never be able to have visitors over again after he bit my mother in law. After doing Dan's 5 week training program, Mingus is a new dog. He's calmer, and more secure in himself. He can walk on a leash, barks less at other dogs, and actually has boundaries that he can follow. Me and my husband all know the same training commands which helped our arguments about Mingus to subside. After we had our first child, Dan was kind enough to come to our house for a free at home training session to help strategize on how to get Mingus acclimated as we feared his aggression would flare up again with our new baby. Luckily this has never happened bc Mingus is truly a completely different/better dog bc of Dan's services.

I never thought I’d feel comfortable leaving my new little guy somewhere without me, but from the very first walk-through at Dan Perata Dog Training I was instantly at ease. Dan, his employees, and his family care so deeply about these animals—it’s clear in everything they do. Beyond knowing my pup would be kept safe, I quickly realized I was also going to get back a confident, well-mannered dog thanks to their training. What surprised me most was how much I actually enjoyed going to the classes. Honestly, I dreaded the idea at first, but they turned out to be fun, informative, and a great bonding experience. No smoke and mirrors and no-frills in the best way possible: just solid, lifelong training that will keep your pup safe and you not losing your mind! I can’t say enough good things about this amazing family and the work they do. If you’re looking for training that truly transforms your dog (but keeps their unique personality and strengths your bond!) and gives you peace of mind, I couldn’t recommend Dan Perata Dog Training more highly.