When Geneviève brought Artie home, she made herself a promise: this time, she would raise a confident dog and become a confident owner. Her last pup, a rescue, had arrived with deep separation anxiety, and she unintentionally absorbed every ounce of it. Before long, the two of them had become a bundle of nerves, and she knew she didn’t want to repeat that pattern. So when she began researching training programs for Artie, she consumed everything: reviews, videos, and testimonials from every trainer in San Francisco. And after all of it, one program stood out, not because it was soft and fluffy, but because it was real, structured, and honest.

When Lauren first discovered Dan Perata Training through a Google search, she described it as “stumbling upon a hidden gem.” Though initially hesitant about the cost, she decided to take a leap of faith for her almost two-year-old dachshund–pit bull mix, Leo.

Morinne and Corey embarked on a transformative journey with Dan Perata Training, seeking guidance for their two large rottweilers, Chilli and Ember. The couple candidly shared their initial struggles as naive dog owners, facing challenges with inter-dog aggression and lack of understanding in handling their 100 lb+ rottweilers.

We recently sat down with Annie and Pablo to chat about their journey with Dan Perata Training (DPT), and what it’s been like raising—and training—their two dogs, Clifford and Jude. Clifford is a six-year-old Tibetan Mastiff with a big presence and even bigger feelings, while Jude, their seven-year-old Corgi, brings plenty of personality in a much smaller package.