Living with an aggressive dog can be frustrating, potentially dangerous, and extremely stressful.
But the good news is that all dogs are trainable if paired with the right trainer. Aggressive dogs need special care, and the right behaviorist will be able to help desensitize and rehabilitate your furry friend.
We know it can be hard to find a trainer that specializes in behavior modification. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best reviewed training programs for aggressive dogs in Los Angeles.
We hope your pooch finds harmony with one of the wonderful dog trainers listed below!
1. Dog Gone Problems
Dog Gone Problems is located in Los Angeles and has worked with over 10,000 dogs. Dog psychology is at the root of their work.
They offer a Dog Behavior Help and Separation Anxiety program where you will be working with one of their very small team of dog behavior experts who pull from decades of training.
One trainer, Laura, even rehabilitated shelter dogs at the Nebraska Humane Society for 10 years before becoming a trainer at Dog Gone Problems.
Both programs are in home training programs. If your pup suffers from severe behavioral problems, they will build a comprehensive canine rehabilitation plan.
The behaviorist will seek to fix your dog’s aggression in one session, though some dogs may require more than one visit. Impressively, they claim to have rehabilitated over 4000 dogs in only one visit!
We’re impressed.
You’ll probably enjoy their video below about a dog acting aggressive to dogs or one of their other free dog training video on YouTube.
Read more about Dog Gone Problems and their training programs for aggressive dogs.
Note that they have locations in both Omaha, Nebraska, as well as Los Angeles.
2. Fun Paw Care Dog Training
Serving most neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Fun Paw Care Dog Training has been in business for over 30 years.
In their Aggressive Dog Training program, certified behaviorist and trainer Russel Hartstein will work with your aggressive dog through boarding and training.
We’re impressed again! (A testimonial from animal expert Dr. Jane Goodall will do that.)
Hartstein is a industry recognized dog trainer quoted in many publications such as the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
See Fun Paw Care Dog Training’s aggressive dog bootcamp information. Don’t worry, the bootcamp boarding is done at their five acre luxury ranch.
Note that they offer therapy dog and service dog training in addition to their other programs.
3. Dominant Dogs Training
Dominant Dogs Training has been in business for over 25 years and serves Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.
They offer a 3-Week Doggie Bootcamp for dogs with people aggression, anxiety, fear, barking, biting, and more. This is a board and train program where your dog will be with trainer Leonard Ludovico 24/7.
Leonard was trained in and practiced ‘people’ transpersonal hypnotherapist for 25 years. He feels he has been able to communicate with dogs telepathically since he was 6, has lived with wild wolves, and also studied wild dogs in Africa.
You may enjoy his article on dog psychology or aggressive dog training specifically.
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Throughout the three weeks, Leonard will demonstrate your dog’s progress and transfer the information to you to ensure continued success. Visit Dominant Dogs Training more information about their bootcamp for aggressive dogs.
4. K9 Logic
K9 Logic is located in the Glendale area of Los Angeles and offers an in person Advanced Private Training program for serious aggression. This program contains complex behavior modification, off leash obedience, and Canine Good Citizen prep.
They also have a board and train program, where they will work with your aggressive dog during two training sessions each day. Depending on your dog’s needs, their stay could last anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks.
Read more about their training programs for aggressive dogs at K9 Logic. Note that they also offer online dog training programs.
5. K9-Indigo Holistic Dog Training
Serving Los Angeles and surrounding areas, K9-Indigo Holistic Dog Training offers Canine Training Packages to find solutions for moderate to severe aggression while also working on leash, task, and socialization training.
This program includes private lessons, obedience classes, and real world experience to help desensitize your dog taught by owner Indigo. He got his first dog training client at age 13, and has been training ever since.
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Note that they offer discounts for active or retired military, law enforcement, fire department, and screech and rescue personnel.
Their board and train program is also an option for dogs with moderate to severe aggression. To book an evaluation, visit K9-Indigo Holistic Dog Training.
6. Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Bark Busters Home Dog Training connects you with certified dog trainers in the Greater Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills area. The company was founded 30 years ago and has more than 350 locations worldwide, including other areas of California.
They offer in home or remote training with a behavioral therapist and a lifetime guarantee, promising to return at any point in your pup’s life should relapses occur.
They specialize in all common behavioral issues, including dog aggression, food aggression, separation anxiety, and more. To learn more about their in home training program, visit Bark Busters Home Dog Training.
7. LA Dog Behaviorist
Located near Ernest E. Debs Regional Park in Los Angeles, LA Dog Behaviorist specializes in rehabilitating aggressive dogs.
They offer private training and socialization training. Their private training programs are one on one lessons that evaluate, train the owner, and rehabilitate the dog.
Their socialization training is for dogs with a history of fear, predatory, leash, resource, dog, human, and cat aggression. It includes a private training session at the end of your socialization session.
Read more about their training programs for aggressive dogs at LA Dog Behaviorist.
You may also enjoy their video on stopping leash aggression in minutes.
8. Dog Remedy Behavioral Training
Serving Marina del Rey and nearby areas in Los Angeles, Dog Remedy Behavioral Training has been in business for over 25 years. They specialize in rehabilitating aggressive, abused, and fearful dogs.
Their behavior training program involves one on one lessons for any breed at any age. You will be paired with their dog behaviorist, David Reinecker, who has over 30 years of experience rehabilitating aggressive dogs.
Read more about their behavior training programs at Dog Remedy Behavioral Training.
9. Mutineer Dog Training
Mutineer Dog Training is located in Los Angeles and offers in home private lessons for destructive, reactive, and aggressive dogs. They were voted Top Ten Dog Trainers in Pasadena for 2018 and 2019.
Owner Jocelyn graduated from the renowned Academy for Dog Trainers, the Animal Behavior program at UW, and has held a CPDT for over 5 years.
She has worked extensively with rescue dogs and as a behavior Consultant for the ASCPA’s Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team.
Her Reactive Rovers 1:1 program works with most fear and aggression cases, such as leash reactivity, dog aggression, or separation anxiety.
If your dog is aggressive toward dogs while on leash, their Reactive Rover program may be for you. This program includes private training, group training, and desensitization.
To learn more about their Reactive Rover programs, visit Mutineer Dog Training.
10. Brandon Fouche
Brandon Fouche is a dog trainer in the Van Ness area of Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience training aggressive dogs. He teaches The Fouche Method which he developed after years of working directly with dogs, wolves, horses, and other animals.
Brandon considers himself a rehabilitator instead of a dog trainer. His expertise is working with aggressive dogs.
Brandon will first conduct an evaluation, determining what kind of aggression your dog is exhibiting. If your dog needs full rehabilitation, it will stay with him until the behavioral issues are fixed.
You will then be reintroduced to your dog and taught how to keep up the rehabilitation. See more about Brandon’s dog rehabilitation program.
Summary for Training Programs for Aggressive Dogs in Los Angeles
Since Los Angeles, California is such a big city, it can be difficult to find the right trainer to help your dog.
Fortunately, as you can see from our list of highly qualified trainers with programs for aggressive dogs specifically, you have many options from which to choose.
We hope you find the perfect trainer to help rehabilitate your precious pooch!
