Dan Perata Training and Boarding

Dan Perata and his team are an amazing group of people. Their jobs are not easy, and they really are so good at what they do. We signed up for Dan Perata Training back in 2018 after noticing reactive behavior in our Australian Shepherd. It was important for us to go with trainers who didn’t use punishment (shock or prong collars) or treat-based training, which this facility does not use. Training is obviously a forever thing and not just a one and done event. I learned how to interact with our dog in a way that makes sense to her and we’ve now had years where I have peace of mind when we leave the house. Equipped with DPT knowledge, we were able to cultivate such a strong relationship with our dog by noticing her signs of reactivity (before the storm) and working with her on better behavior. Training with DPT was invaluable and a huge quality-of-life changer. I now have the tools and confidence to handle myself around *other* people’s reactive dogs. Dan is always very helpful in identifying where we can do better as leaders and we’ve had check-ins when we feel like there has been regression. I can’t recommend working with him enough.

There aren't enough words to explain how great DPT (including Dan, Natasha, and all of the staff and trainers) are - do NOT miss training your dogs with them. We came to DPT with our Tibetan Mastiff Clifford (fearful, reactive out of fear, huge) and our corgi Jude (spoiled brat, everything on his own terms) back in Febraury 2022. It was extremely important to us to use a no-pain method of training, especially with a dog as big as Clifford (120 lbs) and DPT delivered. We enrolled in Dan Camp and Jude and Cliforrd came back completely different dogs - we've seen so much improvement in both of their behavior. The facilities are great (think large training spaces, a treadmill room to work on reactivity on walks, a separation anxiety exercise room etc.) and the trainers care deeply about the dogs. We also love that our dogs board at DPT and get extra training whenever we go out of town. Because dogs are dynamic and training is a process, DPT offers support throughout the dog's lifetime and we take advantage of it regularly. This has been a HUGE help to us, especially when new issues pop up, new life changes happen, etc. We love and could not recommend more highly DPT.

DPT is an amazing service, and Dan is a miracle worker for dogs. I had been to at least 5 other trainers/certified dog behaviorist before coming to Dan. I was at the point of thinking I needed to put my dog down for his aggressive behavior and my inability to control him. My dog was a birthday present to my then 10 yr old daughter. We got him as an 8 week old rescue. He was great until puberty and then he became reactive, aggressive, resource guarding and other scary behaviors. Dan and his team were the only ones not afraid of him and willing to help me do the hard work. My dog was so reactive he could not stay at the facility like they typically do, so Dan worked one on one with me for almost a year to get my dog to be a completely differently behaved pet. And Dan and his team are still a resource for me several years after our initial training. My dog is now considered sweet, well behaved, listens and gets along with our 2 cats and other dogs. Dan and team rescued my dog from being put down, saved my daughter from heartache and helped me feel in charge of my dog. They truly are an amazing group of people who I am still grateful to know

Dan Perata's training and boarding truly changed our lives. We had an aggressive pitbull who would never listen to any of our commands, but after doing extensive training with Dan and his team, we were able to curb and change her tendencies and behavior. Their boarding has also greatly helped us out because of their proximity to the airport and their constant willingness to cater to our needs. DP truly is the best dog trainer in the city, you will not be disappointed with the results if you buy into the program!

This review is very long overdue. We put our dog in Dan Camp for puppies in January 2019, and she is her best self as a result. She was a very shy rescue, and although she still has her timid personality sometimes, she impresses everyone she meets with her great behavior. Dan, Natasha, and the whole crew are so wonderful and care so much about the dogs. They gave us the confidence we needed to lead our dog! We've also been boarding our dog when we are out of town, and she's always thrilled to see team members and be dropped off. Truly can't recommend them enough!

Dan saved my aggressive dog and he taught me how to be a dog owner to a high needs dog, I am SO grateful. My 80lb german shepherd rescue did Dan camp in 2018 and she learned her basic obedience, where as I went to weekly training sessions for almost 2 years! It was amazing they let me come that long but we needed it. I was able to socialize my dog, enforce the 5 basic commands and add on new ones and teach her to be a city dog where we could actually take dog walks without her going after another dog. Dan was firm but kind in his approach with me, encouraging me to stay consistent. They also were her boarders for years until I moved out of the city as I didn't and still don't trust many other people with my dog. If you need help figuring out how to be a dog owner/person for a high needs / active dog, definitely go to Dan! Also, years later with moves and a baby he has provided such helpful advice, thanks Dan!