Testimonials

“Danielle/Dogworks has been our trainer for over 13 years. In that time she has trained 3 of our dogs, all since they were puppies. We couldn't have gotten through some difficult moments without Danielle's help and expert instruction. She's not about frill, she teaches substance. We've recommended Danielle/Dogworks to all of our friends and colleagues who need dog training services and couldn't imagine using anyone else!”

Randye and Michael S., Hollywood, Cockapoo and Standard Poodle

“Danielle is the most amazing person with dogs. She came highly recommended to me, and there was not disappointment there. We needed help with you new Shih-Tzu puppy. Potty training him, and getting him on a better eating schedule. It was very helpful. Panda took to Danielle right away. Thank you for all you do for our munchkin. He loves you, and so do we.”

Janine and Mark M., West Hills, Imperial Shih-Tzu

“My wife and I have been clients of Danielle the dog boss for so many years that I can't remember. She first helped us by retraining our two King Charles spaniel's. Several years later she helped break in our Siberian Husky which my wife rescued after going to the store for a quart of buttermilk. We would never think of acquiring a new dog without Danielle's approval and support that she would train our new dog.”

Ken and Randee D., Beverly Hills, Siberian, Cavalier King Charles and Golden Retriever

“In a word, Dogworks Training is extraordinary.  There is no one with a better philosophy on dog training! We met Danielle 7 years ago as new puppy owners. With her guidance, we raised a well-mannered, non-destructive, lively, funny, highly social dog! Admittedly, the dog has a stubborn streak. The key is, because of Danielle, we know how to handle her stubborn or willful nature when it arises . When you hire Danielle to train your dog, you become a knowledgeable, confident, comfortable owner of a happy and obedient dog. My family adores Danielle, and my dog does, too! She literally cries with joy when Danielle shows up! For her, Danielle is truly the cat's pajamas!”

Fay T., Calabasas, Goldendoodle

“All I can say is Working with Danielle is an absolute dream. She trained my Vizsla to be the perfect dog. Soon after that she was advanced trained to be a therapy dog. She is very easy to work with and is right on point. Always happy to refer her to friends who have new dogs and some old ones that need that help.”

B.K., Sherman Oaks, Vizsla

“Danielle is the BEST! Not only did she train Maggie, my Shih Tzu, but she saved her life when I thought I was going to have to put her down. Danielle takes wonderful care of Maggie whenever I am out of town and brings her back washed and happy. What could be better! ”

Katie B., Beverly Hills, Shih-Tzu

“I’ve been a client of Danielle’s for 10 years. We had rescued an abused dog. Therefore, this dog had issues with people. Danielle’s loving and disciplined techniques trained this dog and others for my major life events. She helped me train this dog and my other dogs to be part of my wedding with guest, to go to work with me, to handle a death of their partner, and when we had children – to be able to accept kids and continue to be part of the family. Danielle is one of the best trainers I’ve worked with and I’ve enjoyed her professionalism, passion, and friendship throughout the years.”

Julie L., Hollywood. Bichon Frises

“I get sheepish making recommendations - I hate it when someone has a bad experience. I would, and have, recommended Danielle without any reservations. She's THE BEST. The past 14 years, she's trained all three of my dogs, boarded my current dog and even helped me pick her out from the rescue. She's calm, smart and very tuned into what each dog, and owner, needs to succeed. Each one of my dogs was trained in a different manner - depending on temperament - all to great success. She makes it look easy but believe me - it's not. Danielle works with the owners to give them the tools to continue training when she leaves. There is no quick fix with training or behavior problems - Danielle gives you the tools but you have to be willing to put in the practice. It's like any skill, it takes reinforcing to have it "stick".”

— 14 Years Earlier —

“I’ve recommended Danielle to so many people I have stopped counting. She takes the personality of the dog into consideration in her training approach as well as the personality of the owners. It amazes me how well both of my dogs respond to her. They really have a desire to please her. She teaches both owner and dog the skills they need to keep up with the proper behavior ­ but it’s like anything that’s learned ­ you need practice. Make no mistake, having a properly trained dog is work on the part of the owner but walking and living with a well trained, polite dog is worth the small time investment I make on my own.”

Jenny and Dan O., Silverlake, Golden Retriever Mix, Border Collie Mix, German Shepherd

“Danielle hands down changed our life when we got our twin pugs Rosie and Sparky! Her knowledge and experience working with dogs is AMAZING! One of our pugs had a lot of health issues- Danielle was the guiding light with her support and ability to work with our dog. Our other dog had a severe marking problem that she was able to stop. We love her, you can't go wrong hiring her, and all our referrals have loved her!!!”

Pam P, Pacific Palisades, Pug

“I have known Danielle for 5 years now, as she is training my second dog. The first dog, a Shih-Tzu, is the most well behaved animal we have ever owned. Now, the Great Dane is following in those footsteps too. There is nothing better than a well-behaved, housebroken, obedient animal, especially considering the size of the dane and the potential problems a large animal can cause around young people. I find Danielle to be patient, compassionate, considerate and highly skilled. I fully give my support and recommendation for her training skills.”

Dr. Jay, Calabasas, Shih-Tzu, Great Dane

“When we brought home a 2 month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, we knew we needed to get him properly trained or someday we'd have a 120 pound beast on our hands. Danielle has been instrumental in training Brojan and even better with training us! She has a firm yet positive and caring approach with both dogs and people alike.  We appreciate how she has not only taught him basic obedience, but also given us guidance about Brojan's specific behaviors and needs. At 10 months and 90 pounds, he's well on his way to becoming the great family pet that we hoped he would be."

Wendy & Brett M., Torrance, Bernese Mountain Dog

“The training techniques that you showed us and instilled in our puppy, now one-year old dog, have made all of the difference. Your approach, style and process work wonders! You have made our lives, and that of our dog, so much easier now and in the future."

Julie H., Hancock Park, Black Labrador Retriever

“Danielle at Dogworks was the key to our families' success! After adopting Roxi from the shelter, we found out that we were her THIRD home in her short ten months of life! Knowing this, I contacted a friend that did not hesitate in her personal referral of Danielle. After speaking to her on the phone and realizing her depth of knowledge and expertise in the dog training field, we hired her immediately! We literally picked Roxi up from the pound, picked the kids up from school and met Dogworks at our home. We knew we wanted to start out on the right foot! Roxi has been a part of our family for just five months now and, because of Danielle at Dogworks, she is going to remain a permanent member of our family."

Battin Family, Westlake Village, Labrador Retriever Mix

“Danielle is a rare bread indeed. She knows people and she knows dogs…which I discovered through her work is invaluable in successful dog training. Danielle took the challenge of my fighting dogs and my subsequent hysteria. She educated me and worked with my dogs to achieve what other trainers said could not be done. There are really no words to express my gratitude and respect for her skills. Danielle doesn’t whisper… she speaks loudly, clearly and all obey!”

Dawn I., Hollywood, Black Lab and a Collie Mix

“When I first called Danielle, Pippin, my Labradoodle was about 12 weeks old and afraid of everything. He was afraid of stairs, he was afraid to to get in the car and he was afraid of other dogs. With patience and kindness, Danielle worked with him and in no time at all his phobias eased. He’s now a wonderful, happy, obedient pup who participates in agility training. I highly recommend Danielle!”

Brian H., Hollywood Hills, Labradoodle

“Danielle, oh Danielle…Your abilities with canines are unquestionably unique. My dog, a female Basenji mix of 45 pounds was ruler of our house before she met you. While she still thinks she is a princess, and barks unlike Basenjis, she regards you as a calming authoritarian and listens and my wife and me far more now that she has been through training with you. Let no one think they can train their dogs themselves any more than they can drive a car of fly a plane without lessons. It takes training to be a trainer, and unquestionably you possess that training, patience and perseverance. Anyone considering Danielle and Dogworks would do well to stop considering and start acting. Their dog would ultimately lick them for it!!”

Don and Judy L., Calabasas, Basenji Mix

“If you are reading this you have already made the first big step toward having a happier life with your dog ­ realizing you need some help with training. And take it from me, it’s not just your dog. Yes Danielle trained my dog but, just as importantly, she trained me how to handle him.I can honestly say my dog would not be the dog he is today if it was not for the miracle working Danielle. After just the first visit it was like I had a new dog. He responded to her methods like they were magic. She corrected everything I was doing wrong and everything she taught me made so much sense and more importantly it worked. My sweet adorable puppy had major separation anxiety and even worse, could turn into “Cujo” at the mere site of a big dog. Now, today, you would not know my dog was anything but a well adjusted, sweet, friendly dog if you met him out and about, but trust me it’s all in the training and without that I really don’t think he would be the wonderful little guy that he is. My dog just turned 4 and I have Danielle to thank for all her advice and training. I truly believe that Danielle is the best out there so much so that she is now training my new puppy. Whenever I am out with my dogs, people always comment how well behaved and sweet they are. They ask me how I did it and I just give them Danielle’s number. Best of luck to you all.”

Julie H., Beverly Hills, Shih-Poo, Goldendoodle Mini

“We cannot thank you enough for the expert and superlative dog training which you gave our wheaten terrier, Casey, as well as for the invaluable guidance and instruction which you provided us with in order to correct Casey's "leash aggression" with other dogs. Having been dog owners for the past forty-two years, we have worked with many dog trainers, including one who tried to correct the problem we were having with Casey at this time, and, without question, you have been the most professional, caring and effective trainer that we have ever experienced. We cannot thank you enough and would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for assistance in training their dog.”

Joel and Edith P., Beverly Hills, Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier

“Hi Danielle - I was thinking of you and thought I’d say hello…(Lucy says hi too). Just want you to know we are doing great with Lucy. She and I walk miles on the green belt in Manhattan Beach and pass many, many dogs without any problem! She still has those fenced in ‘trigger’ dogs that we pass by in the neighborhood, but her reaction is a ‘controlled’ one. Lucy has learned to tolerate not only other dogs, but cats, squirrels, birds and horses. Everyone in the family loves to walk with her and Stacey takes her to the local dog park to play with a few of the neighbor’s dogs that she gets along well with.”

Jeanne K., Manhattan Beach, American Pit Bull Terrier

“Just in case you are ever in need of a dog trainer, please hang on to this web site. I can’t say enough great things about Danielle Haffner. If it had not been for her perseverance in training Ziggy as well as teaching Marcia and I what we needed to do in terms of making our dog the best ever, Ziggy would not still be living with us. As most of you are aware of the issues we had, they no longer exist. Thank you Danielle!”

Allen and Marcia W., Santa Monica, Labradoodle