Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team

There’s plenty to be said of Anton Yablonsky but as one of his trainers I feel I have a different perspective. I have been working with Anton for about 3 years now and while it’s been a bumpy road here and there, I have a deep respect for his ability to connect with dogs, bring his clients to remarkable levels of success and mentor his trainers. That last mention deserves recognition, as mentoring others changes lives and I have so much to be thankful for when I look back 3 years and see what has changed.
I am a Team Coordinator now myself with two trainers of my own and Anton is one in a handful that I have to thank for it! I have a new appreciation for his responsibilities as a Coordinator, the sacrifices he has made and the growth his role on our team has required in becoming a much sought-​after and highly effective leader. Being called his ‘little brother’ is a huge compliment I aspire to live up to given his stature as a pillar of this company. It’s been said that if you want to be a champion then surround yourself with champions and there’s not a doubt in my mind that Anton embodies that. You’ll never not hear about him from our team trainers up to Lorenzo himself.
I am excited to continue help grow our team and expand our reach with you to save more dogs as time goes on. Thank you Anton!

This team of dog trainers is simply amazing! My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Alexander and he was top notch. The training that went in to not only our dog but us as handlers was great. By the end of our training we felt comfortable with the knowledge that we received to properly handle Allie.
Just a little background, Allie was a rescue of sorts that had issues with small dogs. When I say issue I mean that she liked to bully smaller dogs and instigate fights when she felt she wanted some action. My wife first told me that we needed to have her trained before we re-​homed her so we called Lorenzo’s Training. I was skeptical at first but the difference was evident within the first session working with Alexander. By the last session we could leave Allie off leash and in a down position where she would hold that position until we gave the command to release. Honestly we were on the path to re-​homing Allie (which is obviously not what we wanted to do) before we called. I think these guys are great and they will get the opportunity to train our 6 month old GSD Helo.
Awesome Team! Thanks for everything guys!

Best dog trainer of all time! Getting Anton and Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team was the best decision I’ve ever made concerning my dog. Anton started by training me as the owner, which was key to the entire process, and has helped me stick to the training to this day (almost 3 years later). My dog, Mobi, is a super hyper Golden Doodle and he definitely likes to press the limits on what he can get away with. Without the training Anton provided I can’t imagine what my life would be like. I started training him right when I got him as a puppy, worked with him 1 – 2 times a day for 10 – 15 minutes as prescribed, and he is the dog I always dreamed of having. Not only can he sit, lay down, stay, come on command, and walk in heel position perfectly, but he can do a bunch of other cool stuff as well. He can pick up almost any object off the ground and bring it to me, hold on to his own leash, and we’re working on getting me bottles of water out of the fridge on command. Mobi loves getting trained for new things, and I continue to push him which he enjoys immensely. This is all accredited to Anton Yablonsky.
If you want the dog of your dreams that behaves & listens then Anton from Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team is the way to go. It’s worth every dollar invested and it’s definitely worth the 20 minutes a day it takes to work with your dog.

I few years ago I found myself in a desperate situation. I have always had dogs, loved them as a family member and I had never had much trouble training them into easy civilized house dogs. That was until Lola, my American Bull dog Pit bull mix, she was a different case. Like my previous dogs I got her at only a few weeks old, she was house trained instantly like my other dogs, never any accidents, crate trained and she appeared a quick learner. I took her to work with me and she traveled everywhere as my co pilot. But as she got older she began to exhibit nervous behavior and showing aggression towards strangers, kids and other animals. There have always been many people coming in and out of her home, she lives with 3 other dogs and loves the kids and adult family members. But her behaviors continued to get worse and as she was getting bigger I was no longer able to control her around strangers. I am a 5ft short girl, she is much, much stronger than I. One day the dogs outside were barking and when someone came inside the house with me she growled and jumped, trying to bite a house guest. This occurred again. It got to the point where I was afraid to have house guest unless she was in the crate. She seemed like she wanted to show who was boss then she would calm down and be ok with my guest. This was not behavior I could allow to persist. I was worried she would really injure somebody and that I would not be able to control her even on a leash.
I felt desperate and needed help, but the right kind of help. Pit bull perception and attitudes are difficult to overcome even in dog trainers. I came across Mayday Rescue and I saw their hard work with pit bulls so I reached out to them and they sent me to Anton Yablonsky. When we had our first meeting I was relieved to find somebody not only knowledgeable but someone who could tell me he could handle my difficult case. His attitude towards my Lola was great. It is the most difficult thing to put your baby in somebody’s hands. Now years after she was trained by Anton Lola is still Lola. A bundle of energy and she is still nervous but with Anton’s training I can handle her and she knows it. She is aware and looking for my instructions in her difficult moments. He not only trained Lola but he had to train me as well! Among regular commands like down stay where I am in control of her, I also learned how to introduce her to guest, where I can be confident that she is comfortable and my guest are safe.
Thank you Anton.
Leah Cabrales

Anton saved our dog’s life.
My dog was close to 1 years old when we moved to Phoenix. My husband and I were so busy with the move and new jobs that our dog was not socialized properly. To us he was the sweetest but soon began to develop severe aggression issues with people outside our family. It got so bad that soon enough we could not have people over, travel, walk him or even take him to the vet. Meanwhile I tried to find a trainer that would specialize in cases like him. I went through 3 trainers before Anton:
First one explained extensively the cost, charged a diagnostic fee but forgot to even see him to judge how she would solve the issue. (we never called back).
Second did see him for the diagnostic but said that he was too aggressive to train and that she didn’t think he was ever going to be truly trained. He would one day snap. SHE SUGGESTED I SHOULD PUT HIM DOWN. (did not call her back)
Third one consulted me over the phone for a period of 2 months and asked me to train diesel to wear a mussel so that when he was used to it she would then come over to do a diagnostic.
None of these trainers gave much hope, one even said that you could beat the dog down to submission and he would snap back to his aggressive self.
Finally out of desperation and isolation my husband and I decided that we could not live like that any longer and that so our dog would have to be put down. Some time after this I saw a van with Lorenzo’s Dog Training sign van parked outside my neighbor’s house so I walked over to Anton and asked if he would come over to meet my dog and see if he could train him. He did not hesitate to come over even though I had already described how bad the case was.
Soon after he came over our house to meet with us, he was so confident even though our dog really wanted eat him alive! He took charge from the first day and told us right away what the problem really was: we needed to be the Alpha in order to take control of his problem. I know it was for sure one of the hardest cases he has dealt with but he did not hesitate on taking him in.
Anton took the dog for 3 months for intensive training, brought in our dog weekly visits to show us the progress and to train us to handle the dog properly and to take charge but we could see the result just after a week with him. The change in the dog’s behavior was amazing!
Our dog was always a great dog to the entire family, including my then mischievous 6 year old, it’s been about 3 years since the training and to this day he is behaving as well as the beginning of the training, he travels with us, jogs with me, loves having people over and most importantly he is the same old sweet dog! People that had met my dog before the training are amazed on his transformation.
Anton has been up to this day available to us whenever we need him, answers our questions or any concerns we may have. Anton a super confident friendly and professional trainer that will do whatever it takes to give you control over the dog’s issues.
Thank you Anton & Lorenzo’s team for the help! I would recommend Lorenzo’s Dog Training to anyone, they are true professionals and the best dog trainers!

Anton Yablowsky is awesome! We have a 120lb, 18mo old blue nose pit bull terrier, Tyson. Anton started working with Tyson when he was only 3mo. We have a 20 mo old daughter and two Boston Terriers as well. Tyson is so gentle by nature and Anton helped us understand how to mold him into a well mannered pup (otherwise he might jump on you and lick you to death). Anton taught us to be firm and use corrections and praise correctly. Anton was so patient with me and my husband in teaching us how to train and become leaders for Tyson. He is amazing and we highly recommend him!
Just a note… I read previous reviews and I have NEVER witnessed our own dog, Anton’s dogs he has brought with him to trainings, or other dogs I have witnessed Anton handling during group trainings vomit following corrections. Tyson is a big baby and practically Unilocal when you yell at him, so of course he Unilocal with physical correction. He is not in pain. He has never vomited.

We’ve known Anton Yablonsky for over three years. The first time I met him, he had an enormous dog with him. He walked into a store and the dog didn’t leave his side. He went to pay for his stuff — dropped the leash — and the dog laid down at his feet while he paid. It was amazing to see. Anton is so natural with dogs. He has been incredible with training our dogs and teaching us how to be better companions with our dogs. The first time he came to our house, our Labrador learned a lot. He’s patient, compassionate and extremely knowledgable. We highly recommend him to anyone and everyone who has a dog.

Had my german shepherd trained by Anton. Absolutely one of the best decisions we made. My dog Max listens on command, on and off leash. We get so many compliments when we are out in public. People can’t believe how obedient he is. When he is around other dogs I don’t have to worry about him pulling me. We sit and watch other dog owners where their dog is pulling them and barking up a storm. Our uncle was so amazed he hired Lorenzos for his dog and they said his dog is another dog. They couldn’t believe their wild puppy was well, no longer wild.

My mom’s dog, Cody, was having a hard time adjusting from being a working farm dog (keeping coyotes and stray dogs away from the farm animals) to living in a suburban area and coexisting with other city dogs. After he jerked my mom to the ground when on a leashed walk in order to jump on a passing dog, my mom decided to get help. She researched and asked her vet technicians, who recommended Anton. He met her at her house and after working with Cody for a little while, said he could see she had a problem and that he would take him. After two weeks Cody came home a changed boy. He heeled and sat on command. Anton returned and worked with Cody and my mom together several times. My mom was also impressed at Anton’s patience with her when she was learning new concepts.
Months after the lessons, Cody has retained his training. My mom can take walks and when they encounter dogs Cody will sit until they go by. He doesn’t react aggressively when passing dogs bark. He has even started to play at the dog park.
We are all very pleased with Anton’s work and would recommend him.
Thank you, Anton.

Skip to «Our Results» below if you wish to read an abbreviated review.
About Us:
We live in a high-​rise, pet-​friendly condominium in downtown Phoenix. This means our dog should be able to ride in the elevator without barking/​biting/​maiming any other creature (human or otherwise) in the elevator. We get one shot at this. If this happens once, our dog goes away — for good.
Our Dog:
Rhodesian Ridgeback (Lorenzo’s Training started when pup was 6 months old).
Before Lorenzo’s:
We tried three different no-​pull harnesses
We tried the gentle leader.
We tried the motion-​restrictive harnesses.
We tried a prong collar.
We tried three different puppy training and obedience classes.
We tried treats — ranging from puppy treats to cheese.
Nothing helped.
Our Issues:
After 3 months of intensive puppy training with three different certified trainers in the Phoenix-​metro area, we were at our absolute last straw. We had leash aggression issues. While the pup was perfectly normal off leash, he always wanted to go and play with other dogs while on a leash. This resulted in a lot of barking and pulling. My wife was in tears when he almost pulled her down when he was just 4.5 months old and at 45 lbs. People would avoid us in the elevators and public areas. It was quite humiliating. Ridgebacks are very stubborn dogs. Ours was no exception. He was not food-​motivated at all. He could care less about the dog treats (or string cheese) if he’d decided he wanted to chase down another dog. For us, there was no such thing as a «high-​value» treat. When we could not control our 45 lb. puppy at the Vet for a routine exam, the Vet recommended Anton and Carmen at Lorenzo’s stating they had seen meaningful results with Lorenzo’s.
Our Experience:
In one word, Outstanding. Anton Yablonsky and Carmen McNamara were our trainers. During the hour-​long evaluative session, Anton and Carmen watched us handle the dog — and basic commands. Then, came the moment of truth. Anton calmly began handling the dog. Within the first 5 minutes, he made our rambunctious puppy «down-​stay» for 10 minutes. We can confidently say that Lorenzo’s is the only reason why we have such a well-​behaved, well-​adjusted, friendly yet playful dog. There is no drama in our household. The trainers start sessions with leash handling techniques. And then, depending on training goals and the dog, you get a customized training recommendation. In our case, we just wanted a happy, well-​behaved dog. When Anton and Carmen casually mentioned that they can make our dog walk off-​leash in less than 3 months, we thought they overestimated their capabilities. Thankfully, we were proven wrong. We wholeheartedly endorse Lorenzo’s training methods — and specifically Anton and Carmen.
Our Results:
Our dog is now just over a year old. After 12 sessions with Carmen and Anton, we can do the following with our dog with absolute confidence:
– Walk off-​leash.
– Run off-​leash — in downtown Phoenix with distractions ranging from dump trucks to rabbits.
– Recall — Every time we call our dog back, he comes. Without fail. Every. Single. Time.
– Kids — plays exceptionally well with kids. Attached is a photo of a 1.5 year girl playing with the dog’s ball. Note the dog calmly waits for the ball to drop rather than jumping up and down in excitement.
– At restaurants, the dog will «down-​stay» while we eat. Often, people won’t notice we have a 80 lb. dog sitting under our table.
– At a public place, he will maintain a close «heel» position. This way, we walk our dog (and not the other way around).
– Boundary training — calmly waits in his «spot» or his «crate» with an open door until asked to come and greet anyone at the door. When we open the door, the pup automatically and immediately goes to «sit-​stay» and awaits the release command.
– Counter surfing — Ridgebacks are notorious counter-​surfers. Not our dog. Thanks to Lorenzo’s.

Anton Yablowsky and Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team are very knowledgeable, however I give them a low score for puppy training. I thought I did my research online and thought the website was great. The site had convinced me that the trainers where very good and well versed in all types of training. I had Anton come over, I told him I liked his spirit. I did tell him he spoke too fast and that my customers would not like the way he was handling his puppy. I am a hobby breeder of Labrador, I am not a certified dog trainer, and thought he was rough in his corrections. He was training a 5 month doberman, his correction made the puppy Unilocal,soon after his dog puked.
Ok — maybe the dog is high strung? So I thought he knows best. I told him my clients would not approve of the way he handled his dog with their puppies. I went on to explain my customers are looking for a program for 8 to 12 week puppies, he said they do have programs designed to the individual. Ok, so he will have a more gentle and better display of correction for my customers with puppies. So, I sent out an email to the litter parents and one of my customers hired him. Well to my disappointment, the customer called and said after the 2^nd visit, his wife was in tears! He said he spoke down to his wife and handled the puppy so rough that his vet told him to put a sock on the puppy’s neck due to the chafing from the choker. I saw the puppy today and could not believe how red the puppy’s neck was. My client also told me that Anton corrected his dog and soon after the dog puked. Hmm, Anyway — I’m sure they are good for some people and for another type of training, but I will not recommend them for Puppy Training. Sorry Team —
I am a believer that you need to be a good teacher first, teaching the human, then the canine. Set up expectations, and explain what you are doing and why in a tone that your customer understands. Hope that helps!
I will say Lorenzo’s corporate office did the right thing and reimbursed my client for the sessions also apologized the experience — I thought they handled this in a professional manner.

When I adopted my 34 pound 8 month old Pit bull mix, I never imagined that in10 months he would be pulling me down the street, growling at other dogs and generally disrespecting anything I asked him to do. Eight months 40 lbs and two trainers later, nothing had gotten better, only worse. Enter Anton Yablonsky and Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team and I have a well behaved young man, who is obedient on leash and off. Even though our initial training is over, we keep progressing to more advanced tasks, and Anton is always there with support. It truly is Serious Training for Serious Results

Anton Yablowsky and Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team are the ultimate in dog training in the valley. We have a goldendoodle after years of having golden retrievers and have mostly self trained our dogs with little problems. Our 6 lb puppy grew into a 100lb bundle of energy with little regard for our training methods! After going through a «specialty» school we still had the same issues and realized we were not in charge! Our vet referred us to Lorenzo’s and Anton came to the house for a free evaluation. He brought his own dog (we thought trouble would ensue!) and put her in our dog’s bed where she stayed the entire eval! Meanwhile, Anton worked with our dog for a few minutes and put our little bundle of energy in a down stay and HE DID! Anton explained their approach and what he felt our dog would benefit from. The entire time our dog is behaving like the perfect dog — still in down stay!!! Our only question was, «where do we sign?»
We now have a dog we can love and be proud to take him out and about without any issues.
We have never regreted our decision and continually appreciate Anton and the other trainers who truly care about dogs and teaching us owners on a continuous basis.
Hands down this is the very best in dog training!!!

Lorenzo’s Dog training team is better then petco and petsmart for training because you get results. Some people might hesitate to pay for dog training, but that is a mistake considering the liabilities to the owners. I want a well behaved well mannered companion that I do not have to struggle with at home or in public. Anton Yablowsky and his team do a fantastic job of giving me what I want. My friend is a German Shepard and is considered difficult to train. You would never know that she was difficult. I am so happy she is so well behaved now. Very satisfied client.
Thank you.