Obedience Please Dog Training
721 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Overview
Obedience Please Dog Training is a family-owned dog training and boarding facility in South Pasadena, CA, operated by Howard and Greta Finkelstein since 1989. In addition to comprehensive training programs (in-home and in-kennel), they offer dog day care ($37/day) and boarding services ($60-70/night based on dog weight). The facility requires DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations and allows dogs as young as 8 weeks old.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: DHLPP, Bordetella, Rabies
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Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Safety & Emergency
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What Reviews Say
72 reviews analyzedThe facility is highly polarized, with long-term clients praising their unique 'treat-free' psychological training methods and the expertise of the owner, Howard. However, several recent reviews raise serious concerns regarding the physical condition of the facility and the hygiene of boarded dogs. While many dogs appear excited to visit, the owner's responses to criticism can be confrontational, often blaming the pet owners for lack of progress.
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Physical neglect and hygiene during boarding
βshe was COVERED in citronella spray to the point she was sticky to the touch... dried feces from days ago smudged down her legs, her nose had a gouge that continued to bleed.β
Alleged water deprivation
βI was told they dont give them water so they dont pee. What??β
Aggressive handling/Force-based methods
βthe worker decides it is a good idea to pin the dog to the couch corner and FORCE the collar onto the dog.β
Outdated/Dilapidated Facility(4 mentions)
βthe facilities and they were very very poor, old and broken down.β
Lack of Webcams
βThe one issue I have... is that there arenβt cameras for us to be able to check in on our dog.β
Training effectiveness/Cost(3 mentions)
βSix weeks later, and $3000 later, he knows nothing.β
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 77+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 77 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
2 months
Pricing
Boarding
$60β$70/night
Daycare
$37/day
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