Canine Tutors

I highly recommend Canine Tutors because it is an excellent dog training program. Ashley is the owner and the dog trainer and he is an experienced professional. He is calm, confident, and patient. Our puppy responded immediately to his clear directions and made progress during every session. His training method is consistent and effective. Our puppy was always ready to perform. He quickly learned to sit, stay, wait, and go down; terrific results.
Ashley is always on time and he has very reasonable prices, flexible programs, and numerous classes. His positive attitude and cheerful personality is contagious
and it creates a productive learning environment for the dog and owner.
We were very impressed after a free training session and we signed our puppy up for further training. All positive and all good results!!!

Canine Tutors was the 3^rd dog training business I called, and I am glad with my choice because it is paying off.
Rusty is a 10 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Chow Chow, Bull mastiff mix. You can imagine the energy he has.
At our first meeting Ashley showed Rusty the placeboard and had him jump up there without a problem. I was so impressed seeing Ashley at work, teaching Rusty the «Place» and «Break» command. Rusty followed Ashley’s instructions like he had done it a thousand times. I couldnt believe my eyes. He definitely had Ashley’s attention. At that moment we decided he was the man for the job. We signed up for the 5 lesson package on the spot.
We just finished lesson 4, heeling and walking nice, and already I see improvement with Rusty.
Ashley’s way of dogtraining is very gentle and calm. Ashley uses positive reinforcement vocally and with treats, which is nice to see.
At first I was a little nervous, because i have never had one on one training. With my first dog, it was in a group setting. Much different, plus my first dog is a Cockapoo. Totally different temperament.
Ashley made both Rusty and I feel very comfortable. He has shown a lot of patience and has been very easy going throughout our lessons. I so appreciate that.
Ashley is a great guy, and seems very dedicated to helping people and their dogs live in a harmonious way together.
Thank you Ashley.

After a couple of minutes, Ashley had my 65lb high strung staffie mix walking next to his side. I was amazed! I can now take my dog for a walk without him dragging me around the block. The classes are very small and the training area is nice sized with lots of equipment. Ashley is very patient, personable, and passionate about what he does. His flat rate for 90 days is very reasonable and encourages you to bring your dog as much as possible.

An incapable trainer has to advertise so hard, lost his dog, scared of a puppy who has fear issue which was communictated with him before the appointment. Out of all the sitters, trainers, this is the only one scared to death. There are a lot of successful, capable and ethical dog trainers out there. Good thing no more time wasted with this one.

Check out Coconut’s training. Everyone knows I’m a dog lover and a Golden lover. Coconut and Calvin are best friends and truly enjoy each other. Ashley is teaching us some guiding tools to help us with the development of Coconut so we can keep her safe and let her bright light shine. We’re really lucky to have Ashley help with Coconut. Our previous dog, Nutmeg, RIP, was connected to me at the hip so her growth was a natural flow and I didn’t need much coaching with her because I was with her all the time. With the new work schedules, and especially with Calvin, we needed help.
Ashley has been a God-​Send.

I was so disappointed to learn that Ashley left the CA Central Coast for San Jose. He was referred to us by a close friend whose dog’s current behavior is a role model for ‘good dog’. Voila! He offered phone support. We are assimilating two beautiful and very dear rescue dogs into our property and all works well, until a sudden flare-​up and the fight begins. Ashley provided insights and guidance to why this happens and how to minimize and even avoid these rough encounters. Skills we instantly put to work. What a difference already. Cheers to Ashley, creating harmony from miles away!

I am not sure if my earlier review actually posted. Bottom Line Ashley is awesome. My girlfriend and I couldn’t find a good tutor that fit our schedule, but Ashley’s business model really allows for flexibility. Also, all of his lessons are 1 on 1. He is utterly phenomenal.

Ashley is fantastic with both the dogs and the owners and I would highly recommend him. His relaxed but focused approach is a perfect fit for dog training and most importantly he gets results. We really liked his positive style of training and rewarding good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior. Our 1.5 year old puppy really took to it and our whole family is better off as a result. Thanks a lot for the fantastic work Ashley. Really glad we found you!

Ashley is simply the best. Very easy going and approachable. Has great experience and highly recommend.

My husband and I rescued a pitbull puppy, who was found roaming the streets Of Bakersfield at 4 weeks old. By the time we received her she had been through two foster homes, and had had a lot of contact with other stray dogs. She was very thin, independent and somewhat aggressive.
We were concerned that she would continue to be aggressive, while growing to be a very large dog. Luckily, I met Ashley at a local Brazilian Jiu jitsu school (CFBJJ), and he offered to meet with us for an evaluation. We were immediately impressed by his knowledge and interaction with our puppy. We signed up for private lessons 5 weeks ago, and we are thrilled by the progress she has made.
Ashley, has taught us a lot! Most importantly he has shown us how to train our dog, using positive reinforcement. I have referred him to two other families, and they too are thrilled with his work.
Can’t, wait to see where this journey will take us and our k-​9 daughter :)
Thanks Ashley!

Ashly is amazing! He is a dog whisperer! My dog Wally is a breed known to be difficult, and he taught me how to deal with my puppy, and what to expect, and all done in a very kind, loving way!!:) Two thumbs up!!!:D

We purchased 8 training sessions with Ashley and learned so much! Our dog is a 2 year old, VERY easily distracted lab/​terrier who was struggling with things like jumping on people, aggression, and running off. We worked on recall and how to positively reward the dog through repetitive training and the use of special collars. Now that our 8 sessions are over, I feel confident we can continue the training journey on our own and see improvement in our dog, but Ashley let us know he is always available for questions or follow up sessions. I would highly recommend Canine Tutors for both beginner and «refresh» sessions for your dog!

Ashley was very helpful in getting my new pup on track. He has some great methods to get the basics started and makes the whole training process very enjoyable. He truly loves animals and is a great trainer.

Ashley was so helpful and patient with my Maltese dog. He is a great trainer! My dog and I learn so much and I would definitely recommend his services. His training techniques are humane and effective.

If you really want to understand your dog and create a happy environment for him/​her and your family or self, then Ashley Starling, proprietor of Canine Tutors, is your man. Ashley is a cool, friendly dude, and he and his dog will quickly and effectively help your best friend to become comfortable around other dogs and people as well as learn some valuable things. I really enjoyed training my dog with Ashley and know you would, too!

Ashley has been wonderful with my new puppy. He has taught me to think the way the dog thinks and so how to get the response I want from my dog. My dog is responsive to his training and so am I. Thanks Canine Tutors.

Wow my review got filtered… why?

Ashley has been helping me with my dog. She is dog aggressive. He has been great in helping me learn how to handle this problem. I had been to one other dog trainer before and I was not impressed. However, Ashley’s methods really work. I know my dog will probably never be real social with other dogs, but he has taught me how to manage it. I can now walk my dog down the street without fear of her lashing out at another dog. After my private sessions ended, I can still attend his weekly training sessions (which most are still private). I highly recommend Canine Tutors.

I was very happy with the dog training services of Ashley Starling at Canine Tutors. I learned a lot on how to work with my dog who has fear issues, and she has improved tremendously. I would definitely recommend Canine Tutor to anyone looking for one-​on-​one, custom dog training.
Marsha B.

Said I’d have a guarantee for the life of the dog, then moved to S. Cal. He did not register the Dogtra he sold me, so now that it is not working, I have no recourse for repairs.