Feet & Paws - Santa Monica, California

Emily Hadley

My dog Luna and I did the Private Canine Fitness Training with Tracy and had an incredible experience! Tracy’s passion for what she does is so evident and contagious. She took such care and time with us. We learned a lot in a short amount of time but she never made it feel overwhelming. The feedback she gave on our videos and in person was always very insightful, helpful, and encouraging. She’s a fabulous instructor and we look forward to taking more classes with her in the future!

Lisa Yarrow

Highly recommended! I had the puppy blues and was completely overwhelmed with where to start and what to do. Our puppy was very difficult to walk, biting, and all around puppy-like (of course!) but it was leaving me overwhelmed. We signed up for Puppy Kindergarten and it made a huge difference. By the end of the session you have all the tools you need to keep the training going on your own. For me, it was helpful to have accountability with the class environment. It also helped me reframe the way I saw her and all my frustrations. After all, she's just a puppy and she didn't know what I wanted her to do! She can now do sit, down, come, and loose leash walk with minimal guidance from me. It's a huge turnaround in a very short amount of time. Thank you, Tracy!

Olivia do Nascimento

This cutest pumpkin in the picture is Moon. He is the most adorable love bug this world has seen. He also had a rough life before my husband and I adopted him, and because of this he came in with some behavioral issues. One of them was EXTREME anxiety and reactivity towards dogs, humans, squirels, birds, pretty much anything that lives and moves. My husband and I tried all the TikTok advices for reactive dogs we could find, but instead of Moon getting better, he was getting progressively worse. It came to the point that I was afraid to go outside for a walk with him, because he would react to dogs so badly, that he would start flying on the leash. At that point we contacted Tracy, cause we couldn't take it anymore. Tracy, the angel sent from heavens, met with us, gave us her INVALUABLE tips, and within 3 days, yes 3 DAYS!!!, Moon's behavior shifted 180*. We're about 2 months in now and Moon can walk past a dog on the same side of the side walk, he can sniff butts with other dogs, my husband and I can meet with friends that Moon doesn't know without him throwing a fit, we can go to a dog park and have him play with other dogs. I can't put in words how grateful I am for Tracy and her magic. If you have any issues with your dog, don't walk- RUN to Feet & Paws to get the best help possible! 100/10 would recommend!

Mel Ryane

My dog, Linus, and I have being regular participants of Tracy James wonderful Feet & Paws classes for 2 1/2 years.

In that time Linus has learned amazing tricks, improved his obedience training, maintained his puppy weight and is in superb health.

I, too, have kept in shape and together Linus and I have created a bond that is hugely fulfilling.

I highly recommend Feet & Paws, it's no accident that we go twice a week.

Tawney Bains

Tracy has been AMAZING to work with. We’ve done one-on-one training at our home several times as well as participated in the group classes more than once. I highly recommend both! My dog and I have truly loved our time in each setting. Tracy creates a welcoming and warm community for both the humans and the dogs in the classes. She’s also incredibly knowledgeable about the ways dogs learn. She is so clear and committed. Most importantly, my dog, who is afraid of a lot of people, sounds and even the wind, LOVES Tracy too. She gave me hope that I could train him too and get my little guy more confident and happy! I am so grateful to Tracy!

My family adopted a puppy during the beginning of the pandemic. We thought it would be nice for our current rescued chihuahua terrier dog to have a buddy. But, adding an additional furry family member posed many challenges, especially during a time when little socialization options were available. Thank you Tracy!

Teresa Golden

Tracy is the best! My 6 month Australian Shepherd and I first took her group class. It felt like a private instruction. Immediate results. Sit, Stay, Come, Wait, Leave it. Done, done, done done, done. She’s a dog whisperer. She taught us how to properly respect our dog and how to earn respect in return. Our home is a happier place because of her. We followed up with private sessions because of a skateboard and vacuum issue our dog was having and again with Tracy’s instruction…problem solved.

Daisy Ramirez

Training with Tracy has been exceptional. My dog Honey and I started with a dog manners 101 group class, where we worked on communication, barking, and loose leash walking. Tracy was encouraging and patient and helped me become more comfortable and persistent in training. We also did private training at my apartment to help with my dog’s separation anxiety. We learned his triggers and found even more ways to calm his anxieties. We also did a session at a local store to work on my dog’s anxiety about arriving at new places in our car. We have also attended a group pack walk and look forward to taking more classes with Tracy. Thank you, Tracy, for helping me become a better dog mom!

Sara Lerner

I have taken both private and group dog training classes with Tracy, and I LOVE her patient and positive training style. She is a highly effective and knowledgeable trainer of both dogs and their humans! Her safety tips are invaluable. For me the most important thing was to learn dog behavior and communication, so that I will know how to help and train my dog in any situation, not just how to get him to sit. I love Tracy's way of teaching from the dog's perspective, so we can continue to deepen our understanding and bond. She shows how any dog can be trained with positive reinforcement.