Impetus Animal Training

Jeremy Thompson · 5★ · 2026-04-09

I first got recommended here in 2024 when Bennie was a pup. Since then, we've been in classes pretty much every month, and most recently started Henry down the path! It is all positive reinforcement, so you build a strong bond and a strong foundation at the same time.\n\nVivian and Veronica are awesome and have introduced us to great activities and sports. They make the classes fun and positive and help plan what works for you and your pup.\n\nFor us, we were excited to complete the Canine Good Citizen program (STAR Puppy, CGC, CGC Advanced, and CGC Urban), and my dogs love using their nose for nose work/scent work. We’ve even explored parkour and trick training.\n\nOne of the things I appreciate most is how they take training into the real world to places like Boca Park, Town Square, or UNLV, so your dog learns to succeed in real-life environments, not just in a classroom.\n\nIf you’re looking to build a confident dog, strengthen your relationship, and work as a true team through positive reinforcement, I can’t recommend Impetus enough.

Clara Reason · 5★ · 2026-01-17

When training matters, Impetus Animal Training is the place to go. My dog responded well to the personalized private program that was developed by our very knowledgeable and caring trainer. They worked around my schedule and ensured that I learned the skills to support my dog.\nThe classes that are offered are also very well organized, group classes or singles classes are impeccable. The trainer support the people and push us to become more for our dogs.\nImpetus Animal Training has grown their class offeringsbecause of the loyalty and love they give dog and their owners.\nThe community that is being build by these trainers is so special.

Sharon Baer · 5★ · 2026-01-15

My dogs and I love Impetus Animal Training and the variety of classes and the instructors Veronica and Vivian! Our rescue chihuahua mix Bella has done the Control Unleashed class to help build confidence and our staffy Kodi is a graduate of their puppy class and has also done the Parkour and Nose Work classes. We love the reward based methods and they work with all types of dogs. They also coordinate fun activities for the dogs and pawrents like fun walks! Highly recommend!

Katy Brickman · 5★ · 2026-02-16

We've been with Impetus for over two years. Tibby started with private training at five months, moved on to parkour and now regularly attends AKC & NACSW classes. Tibby is a Cane Corso & they are happy to work with him. We have taken a few private lessons to help with his breed specific quirks like pulling and leash reactivity.\n\nIt's safe to say, we have been extremely happy working with Veronica & Vivian. They are both so passionate & truly care about every dog and human they work with.

Jason Kelton · 5★ · 2026-01-18

Veronica and Vivian are the most insightful and well-qualified trainers! They emphasize the importance of positive reinforcement and making the training enjoyable for you and your dog. Impetus has truly changed our lives.\n\nYou begin to understand that obedience training is just as much about learning to effectively communicate with your dog what are desirable behaviors, rather than other trainers’ methods to force your dog to stop unwanted behaviors. They do not support forcing or submitting your dogs to be afraid of you We adopted a mixed breed chihuahua during Covid who experienced anxiety and a lack of self-confidence and Impetus has helped us turn her into a completely different dog with confidence that enjoys people and other dogs.\n\nVeronica and Vivian offer far more than obedience training. Our dogs also participate in agility, nose work, and parkour. Your dog doesn’t have to be a sleep all day couch potato! Our chihuahuas are confident and well-behaved that we take them on road trips and even on the plane for overseas vacations. Impetus can make your life with your dog so much more rewarding!