What A Good Dog! LA

We had the pleasure of having Dianne come to our home to work with our new rescue puggle, Honey. Honey had come from instability and didn’t have a leader to rely on for what she viewed as protection. She barked incessantly in the house and was extremely reactive on leash. Within one day of using Dianne’s methods, Honey is already doing so much better. She looks to us when she hears or sees a trigger, instead of feeling like she needs to be the protector. She still has a ways to go with practicing these commands but it’s like a switch flipped!! So grateful to What a Good Dog for helping our Honey. Photo attached of Honey being calm even with the windows open (something we never thought possible!).

We came in struggling with separation anxiety and excessive barking, and the progress we’ve made has been amazing. Diane spent so much time with her hands-on training approach and words of encouragement. Her training methods were clear, effective, and tailored to our dog’s needs. I appreciated how she went out of her way to help us with specific issues and was very patient every step of the way. Thanks so much Diane!

Before working with her, this household was in a very difficult place. They had recently adopted a stray, and their existing dog was extremely reactive and at times aggressive toward the new addition. The tension in the home was constant, and they were genuinely concerned about whether the dogs would ever be able to coexist safely. She completely transformed the situation. Through a calm, structured, and highly knowledgeable approach, she identified the root of the reactivity and implemented clear, practical strategies that the owners could realistically follow. The results were remarkable. The dogs not only learned to coexist, but now genuinely get along. The overall energy of the home has shifted. Walks are manageable, daily life is calmer, and what once felt overwhelming now feels stable and peaceful. Adopting their stray has become one of the best decisions they’ve made — and that is directly because of her guidance. She didn’t just train the dogs; she changed the dynamic of the entire household. Highly recommend.

Diane is an absolute gift of a human. It’s been mentioned in so many reviews but she really teaches more than dog obedience. We adopted our dog Chipper while expecting a baby and we wanted to ensure he would be a good family member. After working with Diane we have the best boy we could ask for! Diane is really a behaviorist and leadership trainer. If you are even on the fence about seeking her help you should jump. You will create a bond that promotes confidence and an understanding of what your dog expects from you as an owner and leader. We will forever be grateful for her love and attention and would take every dog we ever own to her as soon as possible!