Hot Dog On a Leash

Heather communicated quickly and followed up on some concerns expeditiously and is working with us to help ensure that our challenges are addressed. The initial training went well and Heather’s professional follow-​up on their guarantee is greatly appreciated.

These people are the WORST dog trainers I’ve come across! (And I’ve worked with at least a dozen different dog trainers over the years.) They are completely disorganized flakes that are HORRIBLE at providing any type of structured teaching!
At our first appointment we met at the park in Bressi Ranch behind Trader Joes. We were greeted by a group of homeowners who were threatening to call the police because they said Hot Dog on a Leash was operating illegally in the park. Randy, the owner, assured me they were authorized to give lessons there. The next week we received a text message that they are now training out of a park 15 minutes away. Hmm… If they were authorized to use the first park, why did they have to move to a different park?
Anyway, on the first meeting we were supposed to meet Randy. But when we got there Randy’s wife, who is not really a dog trainer, was there instead. She told us she was doing the lesson because Randy’s hand was injured from a dog bite. But then Randy got there and was doing a lesson with another dog. So apparently he was unable to work with our dog, but he was fine working with this other dog. Then another dog trainer named Heather shows up and takes over for Randy’s wife. So in the course of 45 minutes we were switched off to different trainers three times.
But that wasn’t even the worst part. What they were telling us to do with our 16 week old puppy was a joke. ALL trainers and training books start training puppies with teaching them to sit on command and expand from there. Randy and company started our 16 week old puppy with learning how to heal on leash! Our puppy didn’t heal once during either of two lessons! Starting puppy training with the much more difficult task of healing is ridiculous.
So the following week Randy and company were on vacation so we were told we would receive a text for when and where to meet that next week. That was a month ago and we still haven’t heard anything despite having to pre-​pay for 6 lessons. But that’s okay. I wouldn’t let them anywhere near my dog again! We found infinitely better dog trainers at Kindred Spirits Dog Training.
If you are considering Hot Dog on a Leash, do yourself and your dog a favor and go watch a class with Randy and then watch a class at Kindred Spirits. The difference with trainers that are good at what they do is really quite remarkable.

I couldn’t be happier with the care and attention my 7 month old husky puppy is getting with her training. We started Rogue at 5 months old in Basic Obedience and have since moved up to Advance Obedience training. I have always had prompt replies with all the staff and flexibility with scheduling.
I feel a tremendous amount of pride when my friends tell me I have such a awesome dog. It’s Hot Dog On A Leash’s understanding and enthusiasm that makes them such great trainers. Our daily routine has gone from a disconnected disaster to flawless joy! 5 STARS. Keep up the awesome work!

i know first hand that the Hot Dog on a Leash team is AWESOME.
As an client of Heather and Randy’s, I applaud their dedication to protect a dog they’re pet sitting. I feel extremely comfortable allowing them to come into my home and take my puppy to play for awhile! our dogs ALWAYS HAVE FUN and are alwsys return safe and very tired :)
When I have the occasion to bring my own dog, he plays with the dogs brought to the park by Heather/​Randy and LOVES LOVES LOVES the attention he gets from them as well! An OUTSTANDING team of PROFESSIONALS all around!!!

Unfortunately the appointment I booked with my dog (in our home) was overlooked and no one showed. Nor did anyone answer the phone or return my call after expressing concern 15 minutes after my appointment time of 10am. Heather did respond via text saying «sorry» but missing an appointment in my opinion warrants a call to the customer. My husband and I are both active duty and he travels a lot. Our time together is precious and any time at home is limited. Very frustrated and disappointed in this business wasting our time.

I highly recommend this place!
They’re great trainers very professional.
Not to mention the owner was very sweet.
My dogs love working with them.
I’m so thankful to have these trainers!
The Best trainers in town!

Iam the owner of a 1 yr old Rottweiler puppy named Max. Max has been in the service dog training program since he was about 14 weeks of age. Max has turned out to be a WONDERFUL dog. Randy and max have a very special bond and Max and I have learned so much. Being able to do volunteer work with Max is very rewarding and with the guidance from Hot Dog On A Leash we will continue to reach out to our community. Max is incredibly smart and very capable of different tasks and commands. He walks well on a leash and off leash. He comes when called and is always eager to please. Now when he sees his vest he knows its time to go to work. I love Randy and Heather for working with us and have a great dog at the end of this year long journey.