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Epic Dog Academy Guarantees we can get your dog to listen to you.
Epic Dog Academy is the Premier Southern California Dog Training academy with over 1500 happy clients! We specialize in training all breeds and temperaments at our academy. .
Off-Leash Reliable in 15 days Or Less?
Yes! We’re the dog trainers in Southern California to call when you want to get your dog to listen to you, anywhere you go– even around other dogs, cats, food or tennis balls. Yes, even tennis balls!
We’ll give your dog a temperament test and also have you do some handling exercises so that we can honestly and accurately evaluate your individual dog’s needs and put together a program to transform your pet’s behavior.
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A Perfectly Behaved Dog Starts With Just One Call.
Call 951-389-0097 for a FREE consultation, evaluation and temperament test for your dog. (An $129 Value!)
Off Leash Training
Stop Unwanted Behavior
All Breeds, All Sizes
Our off leash training programs mean your dog will be reliable even around other dogs, cats and food temptations.
All Breeds, All Sizes
Stop Unwanted Behavior
All Breeds, All Sizes
Whether its with our private lessons, "board & train"-- we can train any dog, any breed!
Stop Unwanted Behavior
Stop Unwanted Behavior
Stop Unwanted Behavior
We can quickly and easily transform your dog's bad behavior into good behavior. We believe it is our duty to change and alter behavior not personality
Our Team
Over 20 Years of Experience
Vincent Shields
As the founder of EDA, Vincent saw a need for training of animals that paralleled the obedience he witnessed in the U.S. Marine Corps. Vince had a mission to design an academy, focused on education, to benefit not only the dogs, but owners as well. Having over 2000 dogs successfully graduated from his program, Vincent has improved the quality of life for every pet and pet owner he has encountered.
Arturo Reyes
Our Training Manager, Arturo Reyes, has a deep passion for animals dating back decades. He has shown and trained animals at a professional level all over the world. His expertise in acquiring the attention of the dog, clarity and conditioning the dogs to filter out distraction have molded the focus of the Epic Dog Academy mission.
Hunter Crawford
Hailing from Pennsylvania with a lifelong affinity for dogs as her catalyst, Hunter began her career as a trainer 2 years ago. She specializes in service dog training as she has had her own for over 3 years.
Melissa Koba
A native of Orange County, Melissa is an avid dog lover. She has a few of her own and began training dogs over 4 years ago. Fun fact: She is also a bartender!
Private Training
Private Training
Private Training
You and your dog will learn in private, one-on-one dog training sessions as we teach you how to transform your dog's behavior and learn manners.
Board and Train
Private Training
Private Training
Are you Busy or traveling? With our board & train programs your dog lives with us while achieving a high level of obedience success.
Puppy Training
Private Training
Puppy Training
No more house training accidents, barking, nipping or other problem puppy behaviors- We teach you how to start off on the right track!