Ohana Canine Training - Castle Rock, Colorado

Serene C.

Gavin really enjoys what he does and is good at what he does. Our dog no longer pulls on his leash and is now enjoyable to walk. He also no longer sleeps on our bed unless invited (that was a big deal because he was used to sleeping on our bed and would get back on after telling him 10 times at night to get off). Also Gavin is super knowledgeable on tools to help train your dog like bark collars which has been very helpful with our dog barking at doorbells and people coming up to the door. Gavin is overall just very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does; he has a good reason behind why he trains dogs the way he does with a perfect balance between positive and negative reinforcement. He taught us when walking our dog, to always be in between another dog and our dog, not greeting our dog at the door or when leave (which helps with our dogs separation anxiety), how to desensitize our dog to other dogs (our dog gets overly excited around other dogs and becomes overwhelming/somewhat aggressive in play with other dogs) by doing training outside dog parks and at parks. We just learned overall how to take our basic training we knew how to do, to a whole new level that taught us to think differently in how we train our dog. And helped us immensely feel empowered to train him on things we had given up on. Now enjoy taking our dog to more places and enjoy him so much more!

Diana D. A.

Gavin at Ohana dog training was amazing with my puppy!! She is a completely different dog now! I’m so pleased with the results! I highly recommend him if you’re on a budget, need flexibility & want someone that is really passionate about their job. Gavin has extensive experience & expertise to deal with any type of dog problems.

Dave C.

We've had a lot of dog trainers over the years in different cities and for different dogs. Gavin is the most memorable and best one that we've ever had in Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. His training methods have that perfect balance between positive reinforcement and setting boundaries for your dog.

We had Gavin come and train our 8-month old schnauzer at our place every other week or so for a couple months (due to weather). The training methods and "homework" he gives are reasonable, effective, and realistic for having a well-behaved dog at home that is also your pet.

If you're familiar with schnauzers, you may know that they can be an extremely stubborn breed. Many people think that they're notoriously hard to train, but Gavin was more than up for the challenge, and we had results from our first session. Our schnauzer went from a world-class leash puller and leash biter to the being the best dog at Garden of the Gods in just over a month. Walking our pup went from being something stressful and mildly insane to something we were proud to do.

One of the best things about Gavin is that he's so knowledgeable that he was flexible with what we needed as a family. We have 3 dogs, so there were day-to-day things that we wanted to work on outside of training our schnauzer on the basics of being a good dog. From how to walk the dogs together, how to manage their space, and how to create a sane environment with 3 dogs, Gavin has so many effective, helpful tips that are easy to implement and truly make a difference.

We enjoyed every session with Gavin, and our pup Grumpy is all the better for it. We look forward to continuing to use the methods he taught us with him and future dogs. If you're looking for a dog trainer who really knows his stuff and provides actual, reasonable training tools that will work within your life, Gavin is your guy.

Darcie H.

Gavin really helped my husband and I get a better understanding of how to be leaders for our dog. She is large and dominating, so it was really important for us to not only work on her training but our training as dog owners. we have seen immense improvement after just 4 lessons, and plan to revisit with more lessons after some home practice. We highly recommend Gavin for anyone looking for balanced and sensible training techniques!

Ani A.

Gavin is a patient, calm and knowledgeable Trainer. Each lesson provided me with new tools to teach specific skills to my big, stubborn dog. I have gained confidence in handling my dog in public spaces, and useful knowledge about of dog's 'thinking' in relation to other dogs, and its role as a family member. I recommend Gavin - your dog will be in good hands!

Dave H.

My wife and I highly recommend Gavin Ehringer with Ohana Canine Training. We found Gavin to be highly professional, kind, thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable with decades of experience. Our Labrador is now 7 months and we had 5 in-home obedience sessions over 2 months. Gavin provided us very beneficial techniques that we used to work with our dog once each training session was completed. Gavin’s direction resulted in a well behaved young dog. We have worked with other dog trainers in the past, but believe that Gavin is in a league of his own.

MajestyXP G.

I was looking for a trainer in the area that wasn’t against the use of actual training, like prong collars, etc. I’ve found that the majority of trainers out here have a weird approach to things. I found Gavin and he seemed like a great fit for my pack! In just our evaluation he helped me understand the mistakes I’ve been making in regards to training & taught me valuable rules and skills to help my dogs be the best they can be. My 5 month old puppy is already showing signs of improvement after one single evaluation. I look forward to our future sessions and learning as much as I can from Gavin. The dogs also, seemed to feel comfortable around him which is something I was worried about. I highly recommend Gavin and his services. He also, charges by the session... not by the dog which is helpful if you have more than 1. The tools he provides you help you with your whole pack!

Sarah B.

I highly recommend Gavin. He is very knowledgable and works with a variety of issues. I learned more in one session with him than in several sessions with a different trainer. Gavin helped me with my two dogs (one an unruly puppy and another was reactive to dogs when on a leash). With the right tools and instruction from Gavin, my older dog was no longer reactive to other dogs when on a leash. It stopped within one session. For my puppy, Gavin taught me important things, like house rules and expectations. He does not take a "one size fits all approach". Instead, he carefully evaluates your dog before coming up with a plan. Gavin is fairly priced for his years of experience and expertise. It is all well worth the investment!