You have some very good instruction very near by:
In West LA, contact West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club (
WLAOTC - West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club).
In Pasadena, contact Pasanita Dog Obedience Club (
Pasanita Dog Obedience Club -- We train you to train your dog)
In Canoga Park, contact Valley Hills Obedience Club (
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Any one of these clubs will offer you quality training classes. Take advantage of it!!!