It’s A Dog’s World K-9 Academy, Inc.

I was delighted to register our Border Collie for obedience training. Glenda is our instructor and I couldn’t be more pleased. She knows dogs, has absolutely no fear, and really knows how to handle dogs — little dogs as well as big dogs! She takes the time to respond to questions, so that we, as owners, understand the how’s and why’s of instructions. If we as owners don’t get it, how do we expect our dogs to get it! She runs her class with care and concern and patience. We are about halfway through the first obedience class and I fully intend to sign up for the second session. Hopefully, the instructor will be Glenda!

I never review a place until I’ve come and gone and waited for a good few months to ensure that my review wasn’t out of emotions but due to it purely being an honest review. I was on Unilocal for fun and I thought I’d check out this place again… All 5 stars still! But wait…
Every person has a title to voice their opinion and I respect that. But to set the record straight, I just wanted to explain what happened from a third party perspective. Like the reviewer before me, it’s pretty much how things panned out.
To «Jessica B» and others whom would shy away from Karen’s (the owner’s) k9 academy. I apologize that you didn’t have a good outcome of this place. That’s what I love about dogs. They aren’t racist, hold grudges, or take sides. All they want is to be trained, exercised, and loved. A tired dog is a happy dog.
I went to another dog training facility before this, and I have to say, it felt more like daycare, them just watching us doing the basic sit/down/stay’s and that was it. I wanted something more. I decided to use the Unilocal coupon and check this place out with my boy Simba.
Kerrian (spelling, sorry :() was our trainer for beginner dog class. And I was skeptical at first thinking it was like the last place. I was confused also that the first day it was no doggies allowed for orientation. This dog orientation felt like I was in the lecture halls at UCI all over again. It lasted an hour! COME EARLY!!! THey want you to check in etc but the line gets long because everyone does it at the same time. Anyways, we were handed tons of pamphlets and this super cool online thing to help us during our training. AWESOME. They went above and beyond on the orientation.
Then the obedience classes! I love Kerrian! She’s a miracle worker and has that perfect voice to reward your dog. She’s so funny too and always makes funny jokes with a great smile. Since it was our first class, Kerrian told us not to introduce our dog to other dogs just yet. Makes sense right? I’ve seen Cesar Millan and I know how it only takes ONE bad experience from an unpredictable dog to create a negative experience for my baby. Another reason I don’t take them to dog parks. So, my fiancé and I stood there patiently waiting with about 8 others and JESSICA B with her tall lanky boyfriend.
I’m only saying this to state that day and how my fiancé and I remember that day CLEARLY. Jessica’s dog was a cute brown pit bull. There was also a super cute grey pitbull there too! So, not the only one. On that day, we noticed one of the dog owners was taking her dog to greet the other dogs. My first reaction was that I didn’t feel comfortable. What if this dog was an aggressive dog? Which is most likely the reason why the trainers tell us NOT to introduce each other yet. I whispered to my fiancé, if she brings her dog to Simba, I’m going to stand in front of my boy and not let them interact. Luckily, before she had a chance to come to our dog, we had a hero come by.
GLENDA, was there. She was helping out her co-​worker get everything together. She came by and politely said, could you please not introduce your dog to other dogs until we know more about all the dogs personalities just yet? Then she left. And right when Glenda left to talk to other people, JESSICA B, went RIGHT back to meeting and greeting.
Glenda came back this time, a little upset and had her move to the side explaining to her her reasoning. Meanwhile, my lady and I were secretly happy inside. HONESTLY, if it was your dog and a random dog came up to him/​her and BIT him, would you react the same?
Simba is now in intermediate obedience class with Glenda and we could not be more thrilled. She is a strong hearted person and does not accept bad behavior from any dog. We need more of her because it’s when we allow dogs to do what they want sometimes, they get confused and not the dog we all want.
Simba (Golden retriever) is learning to pass our K9 good citizen test and eventually, a therapy dog. Glenda gives us hand outs every week and treats every now and then (for the dog.) :)
She is passionate about what she does and I trust her with my dog.
From Jenny at the front sending us emails about YAPPY HOUR to Kerrian, Karen, and the two male trainers whom names slipped my mind: Russ? And Brad? We love Yappy Hour. Simba went to Tuesdays then switched to Thursdays. We’ve seen all sorts of dogs there. Dogs who bark like mad and growl, only to realize how they were just excited and insecure. It is safe to go to these controlled environments so that no accidents or fights break out at dog parks. And yes, there have been pitbulls there. Talk to Karen if you have one and I am sure she will work something out.

I’ve just come across a recent one star review about this place, in particular one of the trainers, Glenda. The reviewer says, she’s rude (I’m sorry, I’d laugh, if I wasn’t so upset for her), condescending (wow!), and prejudicial against pit bulls (really?). The event, she’s referring to in her review happened like this:
The reviewer lady came into the field with her Pit Bull and was running him up to several other students to introduce the dog to everyone’s else’s, without asking the other students if she could approach (this is a MAJOR NO-​NO)! Glenda asked her nicely to stop and the lady told her, that one of the other trainers said, she could/​should do this (NO trainers in IADW would say that, as it’s against their safety/​insurance protocol). Glenda asked her again to stop until the dogs in the class were taught the proper way to introduce dogs. The lady then proceeded to tell her, she’s prejudicial against Pit Bulls.
Now, Glenda had trained close to a hundred Pits in her career, many of which had passed AKC’s CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test as well. Glenda loves any and ALL dogs, and would NEVER discriminate against any breed! EVER.
We have trained SIX of our dogs with her, and in ALL of our past classes there were multiple Pit Bulls, all of whom have completed their training and graduated with flying colors! Glenda is also a supporter of IPittyTheBull, a Pit Bull Rescue organization, and trains pretty much all of their rescues! Then there is Priceless Pets, also with a lot of Pits, most of whom also train with Glenda…
But sure, she is prejudicial against Pits… Pits have earned their bad reputation because of bad OWNERS…

This place is prejudice against pit bulls.
Glenda is a very rude boisterous woman who will get in your face and will be condescending in regards to her expertise about your «aggressive» pit bull whom she’s never met before in her life.
Their «yappy hour» does not allow pit bulls because they are «aggressive». Can you please get rid of this myth. All dogs are animals and capable of being aggressive. Well taken care of pit bulls are not. Stop romanticizing the media portrayal of beastly pit bulls.

Really great, clean facility with many training options to fit your dog’s needs. The pricing, I feel, is competitive. The trainers are very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They really want your dog to be the best dog possible. They get all kinds of dogs with a wide range of issues. So whatever the issue, it’s probably not the first time they have encountered it.
When you sign up for classes, you are also able to access their dog training instructions on the their website. It is pretty in-​depth covering a variety of topics such as: basic commands, chewing problems, and housebreaking.
I highly recommend the «Yappy Hour» play time. It is a great chance for your dog to socialize in a supervised environment. A trainer is always present. If you’re worried about taking your dog to a dog park, this is a good segue. It’s also a great deal at $ 5 a session.

We signed up for the boarding and training package because we were leaving on vacation. Our dog was a puppy at the time and he was very hyper and would often jump up on the kids. He was always running around and never learned how to sit still. We took him to Its a Dog World and they helped him learn not to jump, sit on command, walk without choking, learned to stay and come when called. It was a really great experience. They even let you come to visit and secretly watch the progress they are making. When we get a new dog, we will sign him/​her up for this class as well.

Karen Wideman is amazing trainer. Larry my 6 year old dachshund was out of control fear anxiety issues he would bit & attack anyone any animal walking by him. Larry stayed at the facility for 4 weeks intense training with Karen and her trainers. 90% improvement I am so pleased. When Karen arrived for our 2 week follow up visit Larry was so excited to see her that’s when I knew he was never mistreated during his training. Thank To Everyone

I can’t thank It’s a Dog’s World K-​9 Academy enough! It was difficult but worth it not having my two puppies, Sophie & Max for a month. I love being able to observe the progress every Saturday and receiving the puppies progress reports until the completion of the program. Sophie and Max improved tremendously every week and will continue to improve as we keep up with the training. Everyone is a true professional and so kind and caring. They truly love their job and you can see it in the puppies. Sophie & Max were happy the four weeks they stayed there. I highly recommend taking your dog/​puppies for any kind of training at It’s a Dog’s World K-(Academy in Chino. It is worth it!

Great staff and very knowledgeable trainers. I purchased my black lab at 6 ½ months old. We enrolled in the basic obedience group class and went on to intermediate obedience. By 11 months old she passed her CGC (Canine Good Citizen). It’s A Dog’s World is top notch. Their training techniques are excellent and proven in the results we achieved. We also frequent Yappy Hour which is great for socializing my dog and allowing her to play with her four legged friends. I look forward to moving forward with more training with this business. Thanks Karen, Chris and Glenda.

Our Puppy gas improved tremendously, thanks to the professional training class here, thank you soo much…

This is such a great facility. Everyone is friendly and committed to you and your dog. I took my boxer mix to them for basic training and now will be taking my puppy and my other older dog.

Karen and Russ are truly experts in this field. They have a deep understanding of dogs and their respective behaviors and my husband and I are forever grateful to them. The trainers at It’s a Dogs World truly have a passion for the work they do. We have two dogs, one Akita and one Anatolian Shepherd aged 1 in a half. We noticed they were having some aggression toward one another and were not very disciplined so we decided to seek outside help. I found Karen’s company It’s A Dogs World online and schedule a consultation. After reviewing our options and our schedules Karen was able to work with us and coordinate the three-​week behavior program in-​home. Karen and Russ came everyday (Mon-​Fri) for three weeks to our homes to train both of our dogs and by the end it was night and day. I was present for some of the training and each week ended with our own training where Karen and Russ taught us the techniques to practice with our dogs. Our dogs are about 110lbs each and are stubborn, but Karen and Russ really took their time to gain their trust and train them in a positive environment. My husband and I cannot get over how much they learned and how much respect our dogs now have toward us and our commands. By the end of our three weeks our dogs were so well behaved, they seemed happier, and we saw zero aggression between them. When we would go for walks they would pull, when we would say sit they would run, when we would open our gate they would force themselves through, now it’s the complete opposite. While on leash they heel next to us, if we speed up they speed up when we slow down they slow down, and every time they are right beside us. They respect us when we tell them to wait while we are opening the gate, they sit, they listen, they seem calmer and overall are so much more obedient. What I really liked about Karen’s and Russ’s training style is that they do not yell or do negative training, they have a positive reinforcement style of training so the dogs actually enjoy each session. They were very professional and kind. They were so patient with our dog’s stubbornness and at the end of each session as a treat and a way for the two dogs to bond and not have aggression they would go on a small walk. This served as a treat for our dogs and taught them to be together peacefully and to bond with Karen and Russ, which in turn made them listen. I cannot say enough good things about It’s a Dog’s World and Karen and Russ in particular. I really recommend them to anyone looking for training, whether it be just basic puppy training or a behavioral training, they will tailor their training to fit your dogs needs. It’s reassuring that you can bring your dogs in at any age and with It’s a Dog’s World training they can learn to listen. Thank you so much Karen and Russ and I know Karpuz and Limon will miss you two!

I brought my little 11 week old Dogo here for a one on one training with Karen. I was very pleased on the lessons, what I have learned as a handler and just how smart and capable my little guy is for training. We did 4 weeks and now enrolled in the level 1 obedience which is kind of a reiteration of the one on one but now incorporating the distractions of other dogs, owners, etc. We are in week 2 and it’s going well so far. I would def. recommend It’s a Dogs World to my friends and those who are interested

Everyone at this facility is great! I had taken an somewhat aggressive dog in the past (about 5 years ago) for training he did very well. So when I adopted a new puppy at the shelter I thought of It’s a Dogs World right away. My puppy, Gizmo was rather timid and stuck to me like glue. We went through puppy training together and he really came out of his shell. Especially with other dogs. Now I take him every week to Yappy Hour play time for small dogs and he absolutely loves it! I highly recommend the social hour. Now I can take him to dog beach, or anywhere for that matter, and not have to worry about him.

Karen and Russ are amazing! Our American Staffordshire, Thiago, has an extreme case of dog aggression. No one had been able to help us until we found It’s a Dog’s World. Our dog did the 4-​week train and board with amazing results. They have improved the quality of our dog’s life by teaching us the skills needed to manage and maintain his aggression around other dogs.
Karen has followed through with everything she had promised. Their at-​home follow-​up training was wonderful because Karen and Russ addressed issues we had with our dog in the home setting. Karen even brought her personal dog to further Thiago’s exposure to other animals. Russ is an excellent and knowledgeable trainer. Thiago especially likes him. Because we love our dog so much, it’s comforting to know he was treated so well at It’s a Dog’s World. We HIGHLY recommend It’s a Dog’s World.

Puppy kindergarten was great! 4 week class, 9 am — 10 am on saturdays. My boston terrier and I learned a few things but the great was that he got to interact with other puppies around his age. (Tiring him our for the rest of the day!) A few were a bit bigger, golden retriever and rottweiler, but he made friends with them all.
The facility probably the cleanest one that I visited so far… not dusty and dirty with flies flying around… They make sure to pick up the poo as soon as it lands on the floor. They have a shaded concrete area for the puppy classes which is very nice on a hot day.
The trainers are very friendly and you can tell they love their job.
They have a boarding option for those who cannot meet their daily schedule. Thinking of boarding him but am not sure yet. The price is high but they seem to genuinely care about the dogs. They also have «after puppy» classes which I see going on every saturday morning as well. Definately going back for whatever I decide to go with.

LOVE KAREN! The trainers here are amazing! Combined, they have trained 8 of the dogs from our office and everyone has been completely satisfied. All the dogs went through the 3 week board and train and came out better, calmer, and happier dogs.
The training is gentle and encouraging and they specialize in «hard to train» and socialization issues. My greyhound/​jack russel mix was almost feral when she was rescued and having gone through board and train and additional socialization with Karen, she is now a happy, well adjusted dog.

My Golden Retriever Kelly is a CGC graduate of It’s A Dog’s World K-​9 Academy. The trainers were so good with Kelly and I through all of her training leading up to the CGC. They can tackle anything! The trainers had faith that Kelly would pass the Canine Good Citizen test even before I did. They knew what they were looking for, that’s for sure.
Kelly also participated in their Yappy Hour where she got to play with other dogs under the supervision of their trained staff.
I would recommend (and have recommended) It’s A Dog’s World K-​9 Academy to anyone looking for qualified professional trainers for their dogs.

Liz took our OVER exuberant Argentine Dogo puppy and returned to us a real Princess! When my new puppy arrived and I was torn between family (teenagers) and a huge unexpected surge in my work hours. I quickly found myself not able to keep up with the needs of our new pup as it related to consistent training practices. I knew it would really come back on us later when she was grown, so my first call was to Liz who had worked another Argentine Dogo of mine almost 15 years earlier.
Our Pup, Saphira, was a fee spirit and had prey drive off the charts. She is so intelligent that we constantly had to shift practices to keep up with her. She played so hard that one of our sons had been crowned with the nick name of… The Human Chew Toy.
Saphira wanted to play constantly and what progress I was making in her training, the kids undid just as fast! Liz took Saphira for a 4 week training session and Saphira is now a pleasure to have around and interacts with the family like she grew 2 years in the 4 weeks she was gone. She now knows her name (Semi-​Joke), to come, sit, leave it, down, down & stay, heal and demonstrates social manners that she is no longer ignoring. She is now trustworthy around other animals to behave as she has been trained and to… and doesn’t revert to her free for all play as she liked to do before.
We will be going back to Liz once our 5 month old puppy matures a bit for advanced training. Liz and Karen have the thanks of our family and we remember her daily as we see our girl progress!
Thanks,
Alan

When we got our Weimaraner puppy– he was so clam and docile. That lasted only from the car ride to our house. I’m not saying he is a crazy pup but he is an active pup that needs constant attention– like most pups.
So in looking for a place to take our weim, I found this place in Chino. I figured ill give it a chance, since they had a puppy kindergarten special (on the website).
Our classes were on Tuesday nights at 6 pm I think. The classes were 1 hour long, once per week. Sometimes the instructor did go over if she needed to. Carrie Ann was our instructor and Karen filled in once. Both instructors are very nice and knowledgeable. They helped you with issues you were having with your puppy.
Our puppy learned sit, down, heel, up, break and come. They really train you and not the puppy. Once you understand it, the real work is at home– being patient with your puppy/​dog and going over the commands. With about 3 – 4 10 minute lessons a day.
They really focus on positive reinforcement with some corrections– but none harmful to the dogs.
Our pup graduated to the next class– basic obedience.
If your dog needs obedience training you should consider It’s a Dog world.
They even have yappy hour– which is an hour long play time for socialization
VZ approved.