PhDogs - Riverside, California

Randy W.

Bethany and her team have been absolutely transformative for our rescue pup, who as a mixed cattle dog mutt, needed a trainer (and training environment) that could meet her where she was at. While perfect at home, we were struggling with unchecked energy and big emotions outside of the house that made it nearly impossible for us to walk her in public where other dogs where guaranteed to be present - just the sight of another dog would trigger lunging, whimpering, whining, the works (forget recall, redirecting with high value treats, ect.). From our first phone call with Bethany, it was clear that this work is much more than just a business to her - it's her entire life. We never felt rushed when working with her over the phone or in person; she is patient yet realistic and goal oriented. We ultimately committed to a 4 week board and train program and it's the best decision we ever made. Today, our dog is THRIVING and we now have the confidence and tools to manage her effectively. Beyond the board and train programs, PhDogs offers a wide variety of services that are completely flexible and adaptable to your specific goals. We certainly plan to keep in touch and will definitely utilize them for future boarding needs as well.

Hannah A.

Bethany is amazing! I brought my Australian Shepherd to her for agility training, and she worked patiently with him to boost his confidence. Now he’s thriving! I also sent my Doberman to her for daycare, and he had so much fun. I trust Bethany completely with both my dogs!

Kira O.

I may live over 400 miles away, but am SO glad I reached out to PhDogs about my anxious, skittish, 7 month old mutt. In the few months I had him his troubles seemed to be getting worse instead of better, and whatever I was doing wasn’t working. I knew his anxiety toward strangers and children could lead to fear biting, and he was growing too big to outmuscle. Where I live I’ve found either “positive-only” trainers who believe corrections are abusive, or trainers who only know one way to get compliance and become harsh with a dog when their way doesn’t work.

When I called, Bethany listened to my concerns and recommended a board and train for 4 – 6 weeks. She had a cancellation and said I could start him in 3 days if I wanted to. This was a suggestion I didn’t expect. The distance, costs, and commitment were significant, and the timing wasn’t great. But after a few moments’ hesitation, I said “yes.”

It was no fun commuting 5 times through horrible fires and traffic; but it was 110% worth it. Bethany and Lucy are dedicated trainers who love what they do, and the PhDogs facility is full of training resources. They have agility equipment, blinds, a dock diving pool, horses, donkeys, sheep, ducks -- even an ample population of wild ground squirrels at their disposal. (Where else could you find THAT?) They taught my pup to turn his attention away from livestock, critters, and other dogs. They drilled him in basic obedience. They also specifically counter-conditioned his worst fear triggers: Storm drains, elevated structures, having his paws restrained, strangers, and even children (while muzzled). Whenever I visited for lessons I trained directly with Bethany and Lucy and received amazing care and consideration. My questions were answered, and my mistakes were caught. My dog may have been treated strictly, but not in ways that increased his anxieties. How do I know? EVERY TIME I VISITED HE HAPPILY TROTTED BACK TO THE KENNELS WITHOUT ME.

Bethany is amazing – not just at training dogs, but at training people, which is critical. Training theory is groovy, but not everyone can follow references to classical conditioning quadrants in real time. Dummies like me need practical metaphors that explain why I should do this or that, and Bethany is full of them! She also has one more very important resource: extensive experience successfully working with fearful and aggressive dogs. The dog I brought home still has his skittish personality – no one can change a dog’s basic nature – but now both he and I have effective tools that allow us to work through his fears and anxieties. He has already come a long, long way and I am enjoying him more than ever. Thank you, PhDogs!

Sergio E. ?.

PhDogs has been an absolute game changer for me and my dogs—Harley, Teddy, and Fozzie. They did an incredible job helping me train them, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The trainers at PhDogs are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about their work.

Thanks to their guidance, my dogs are now fully integrated into our family, and the overall quality of life at home has improved so much. It’s such a relief to have well-behaved dogs who are happy and confident in any situation. PhDogs is hands down my go-to for dog training. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to strengthen the bond with their dogs!

Kristen S. B.

PhDogs came highly recommended from a close friend. Like most pet parents-I won’t let my dogs stay with just anyone. I have a rescue dog that just turned a year old and a 3 year old French bulldog and they’re so happy when they get to go to doggy day care! They get to run the yard and are able to roam around and just play! When we go on vacation or have work trips- PhDogs is my first call for overnight boarding. My dogs come home calm and happy since they weren’t stressed during boarding, and love going back time and time again -which makes my mama heart happy! They also offer training classes for ages of puppy to older dogs. We took a training class for our rescue dog and it helped so much to learn basic obedience and commands. Thank you PhDogs, we appreciate you and your staff! 🙂

Melanie L.

If I could give PH Dogs 10 stars, I would do so without hesitation! Bethany has been an absolute game-changer for me and my four dogs over the past six years. Her unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication have transformed the behavior of my diverse pack, which includes three rescues with their own unique challenges, ranging from leash reactivity to separation anxiety. Bethany's compassionate nature makes her a true partner in the journey of dog training. She is not just a trainer but a member of our family pack. Whenever I leave my dogs in her and her staff's care, I can rest easy knowing they are in the best hands possible.

Brittany R.

Bethany is an amazing trainer that I have worked with many times over the years. Reactive dogs to puppy foundations, I would highly recommend her business! I recently did a board and train for my new puppy and am always impressed with the bonds she creates with the dogs she works with. Now the hard part is my ability to keep up the training!! Luckily, Bethany does a great job at explaining things so that I can continue training at home. Thanks again!

Kate E.

We love Ph Dogs! We’ve brought both of our dogs here, and they love it so much that we always make the big drive from LA. Bethany and the other staff members are terrific with our anxious pup. The farm is beautiful, and we love that she can run around in the fresh air while getting too-notch care!