I can’t say enough great things about Vladae and SoCal Dog Training! We brought our 10-month-old Labrador puppy to him, and the transformation has been incredible. Before training, she was full of energy and difficult to control on walks — but after just ONE session with Vladae, we saw an immediate difference. She’s now calm, listens to all our commands, and even walks leash-free!
Vladae’s approach is amazing — he really understands dog behavior and teaches in a way that makes sense for both the dog and the owner. He’s patient, professional, and you can tell he genuinely cares about what he does.
Vladae began working with us over three years ago when our Vizsla was a very skittish, unsocialized puppy. He gave us a clear plan and we committed to following his instructions exactly. Three years later, we have a completely off-leash trained dog who’s calm, confident, and a joy to be around. We no longer even think about training — it’s simply part of her daily routine. We’re forever grateful to Vladae and his proven methods.
September 2025
My wife and I had already tried multiple training programs before finding Vladae. Some were with trainers and some were our own attempts. We saw small improvements here and there, but the real issues never fully went away. Our Doberman was still reactive at the vet, uneasy around other dogs, and easily stressed in public. Most trainers focused on obedience commands, which looks productive on paper but does not solve much when the behavior underneath stays the same.
During the FaceTime intake, he spoke with both of us and went through everything in detail. He was upfront about expectations and how serious the process would be. He even told us to talk... read full review
I can’t say enough great things about Vladae and SoCal Dog Training! We brought our 10-month-old Labrador puppy to him, and the transformation has been incredible. Before training, she was full of energy and difficult to control on walks — but after just ONE session with Vladae, we saw an immediate difference. She’s now calm, listens to all our commands, and even walks leash-free!
Vladae’s approach is amazing — he really understands dog behavior and teaches in a way that makes sense for both the dog and the owner. He’s patient, professional, and you can tell he genuinely cares about what he does.
We’ve had such a positive... read full review
Vladae began working with us over three years ago when our Vizsla was a very skittish, unsocialized puppy. He gave us a clear plan and we committed to following his instructions exactly. Three years later, we have a completely off-leash trained dog who’s calm, confident, and a joy to be around. We no longer even think about training — it’s simply part of her daily routine. We’re forever grateful to Vladae and his proven methods.
My wife and I had already tried multiple training programs before finding Vladae. Some were with trainers and some were our own attempts. We saw small improvements here and there, but the real issues never fully went away. Our Doberman was still reactive at the vet, uneasy around other dogs, and easily stressed in public. Most trainers focused on obedience commands, which looks productive on paper but does not solve much when the behavior underneath stays the same.
During the FaceTime intake, he spoke with both of us and went through everything in detail. He was upfront about expectations and how serious the process would be. He even told us to talk... read full review