Dogwise AcademyReviews of dogwiseacademy.com

Following a challenging two weeks under the guidance of one trainer (who was eventually dismissed), we were fortunate to have Lauren step in. She was truly exceptional. Lauren collaborated closely with us to ensure Murphy received top-notch care, was treated with kindness, and was trained to his fullest potential. Each day, she kept us informed of his progress. Despite Murphy contracting an infection (unrelated to Lauren's care) and needing to return home a day early, the difference in his behavior was remarkable. He now walks calmly by my side, no longer pulling on the leash. His crate has become his sanctuary, a far cry from the days when he would protest vehemently. While there may still be some areas for improvement, opting for the two-week training with Lauren was undoubtedly the best decision we made. We cannot speak highly enough of her expertise and dedication.

My havapoo Chloe was training with Luis. He was great at keeping me updated on her training. He would send pictures and videos. After a 4 week training she came back a changed dog. She has gained confidence and is a work in progress. Her main issue is separation anxiety, she just got back so I have been following Luis’s guidance. I’m really happy with the training. Luis is very patient and willing to answer any questions you may have . I highly recommend Luis Gutierrez.

My dog was very calm when he came home. Luis was great with him. He now sleeps and rest in his crate.My dog will bite and has resource guarding issues. Luis also taught us how to interact better with our dog to avoid further problems. Looking forward to a follow up session.

Dogwise’s three-week adolescent training program was a lifesaver for us and our energetic puppy, whose behavior had started to cross that thin line between adorable mischief and juvenile delinquency. Luis Gutierrez is an outstanding trainer, who was able to get our pup to calm down, focus, and become more confident. This is our first time raising a puppy, and we had a lot to learn as well. Luis helped us establish realistic expectations based on a dog’s perspective. As a result, we have become far more patient and our interactions are much more positive. Her behavior has improved greatly, and our bond with her grows stronger each day, setting a foundation for continuous improvement. She is no longer destroying furniture, and daily walks are no longer an ordeal of “running a gauntlet” of negative doggie encounters. I would recommend Luis very highly, and our dog loves him. My only complaint with the Dogwise program(and the only reason I gave it a 3.8 rather than a 5) was on the administrative side. Staff were always courteous and responsive, but I believe they burden trainers with too much time-consuming paperwork, and such things as uploading videos, instead of letting trainers focus on what they do best. We would often receive training materials and videos several days to a week after they were due. I think trainers should be able to send the main office staffers their video and brief notes on each dog's progress every day. That way, the office can upload, manage, and send templated reports and videos to customers, and document results for the school’s overall management, record keeping, and benchmarking. This approach would ensure that customers receive daily feedback more promptly, which would help them to prepare ahead of time for the handoff and reunion with their dogs. Even with this drawback, we found the Dogwise program very helpful and Luis’ training excellent.

My experience was great! Lauren trained my 7 month old Golden Retriever. She was very communicative, and I got pictures sent almost daily! She made pick up and drop off very easy. I have had my dog back for only a day now and have noticed so many positive changes!

Our 3 year old highly aggressive, anxious, unsocial “COVID pup”, Finny, came home more confident and easily redirected using commands after his 6 weeks of Dogwise Academy training from Luis. We were provided daily updates with pictures and video through Whatsapp. Luis was patient and thoughtful not wanting to push Finny too much and risk the chance of regression. We appreciated the regular communication which was comforting to us parents being away from our fur-baby. When Finny was ready to come home, Luis took the time to review all the command with us and let us practice until we were confident we could continue Finny’s training on our own. Luis is kind, considerate and very knowledgeable of his craft.