Trusted by over 300 Bay Area Dog Owners
Get a happier, calmer and confident dog
Real-world 1:1 training for you and your dog. We work on behavior and obedience together, so the results last long after training ends.
Common problems we help solve
You shouldn’t have to feel scared stepping outside with your dog, it’s not impossible.
Anxiety
Help your dog relax and settle, even in distracting places.
Aggression
Replace aggression toward people or dogs with calm, manageable behavior.
Barking
No more constant barking when guests come over or on walks.
Ignoring commands
Understand how to make your dog actually listen to you.
Being reactive
Capture good behavior and build calm habits long term.
Biting
Stop nipping and biting with clear, humane boundaries.
See the results of our training
Dog Training that makes bonds stronger
Other trainers & group classes
- You don’t build a bond with your dog
- Hide behind vague answers
- Too many dogs to give your dog full attention
- Not transparent in their methods
- Not recommended by vets
Diamond Dogs
- You understand your dog better
- We teach you how to be better dog owners
- Hands-on training demonstration during free evaluation
- We answer all your questions and concerns
- Research-backed & proven training techniques
- We address everything
- Full attention on your dog
- Recommended by vets across the Bay Area
Happier pups. Happier parents.
Ace
When we first started training, Ace struggled with severe reactivity, anxiety, and lunging at other dogs. Taking him out in public was overwhelming. Manny never gave up on him — he took the time to understand Ace, work through his challenges, and teach me how to be the leader Ace needed. He even mad…
— Donisha & Ace
Michael
I can’t recommend Manny highly enough! My three-year-old standard poodle, Michael, used to bolt away, ignore commands, and go wild around other dogs. After his training program, Michael has transformed. He’s now calm, responsive, and reliably off-leash. We can play fetch anywhere, and he’s finally l…
— Sarah & Michael
Skip
Skip was 2 when I rescued him. The shelter manager warned me he was aggressive and would never be a “dog park dog.” I didn’t want to give up on him. Upon our first visit with Manny, I knew he could help — he’s like a dog whisperer, structured and organized with a personalized lesson plan. After 10 w…
— Ashlei & Skip
Bear
Manny changed everything for us as first-time dog owners! We went in unsure and overwhelmed, and came out with a confident pup and who is so much more ease at home. Walks are finally fun, Bear is happier, and we feel like we actually know how to connect with him. Manny’s calm, caring approach gave u…
— Jillian & Bear
Happier days are just a few clicks away.
Book your evaluation
Meet Manny, see him work with your dog, and understand the plan.
Do a tailored program
We build a plan that addresses all issues — obedience and behavior.
A happier, calmer pup
Enjoy a relaxed dog and a stronger bond with your best friend.
What areas does Diamond Dogs serve?
Meet Manny
With over 10 years of experience in dog training, Manny is a passionate advocate for transforming dogs and strengthening the bond between pets and their families. His journey began when he discovered the incredible impact of turning an aggressive dog into a Canine Good Citizen, a moment that ignited his mission to help dogs thrive in loving homes. Manny believes every dog deserves a chance to shine, and his balanced, empathetic approach ensures even the most challenging behaviors can be overcome. His dedication to keeping dogs out of shelters and in happy homes drives everything he does. Whether it’s teaching obedience, addressing aggression, or building trust, Manny is committed to guiding you and your pup on a Paws to Progress Journey. When he’s not training, Manny enjoys exploring nature trails with his rescue dog, Shadow, and spending time mentoring aspiring dog trainers. He’s also an avid reader of canine behavior studies, always looking for new ways to deepen his understanding of dogs and improve his training methods.
All the A’s to your Q’s
Everything you might be wondering before booking your free evaluation with Manny.
What Clients Say About Us
Mariette Lapiz
We can’t say enough about the impact Manny has had on our home and our dogs. We have three dogs — an elderly male, a young male pitty mix, and a young female English lab. When our pitty turned one, he…
Donisha Williams
I can’t thank Manny at Diamond Dogs enough for everything he’s done for my dog, Ace, and for my family. When we first started training, Ace struggled with severe reactivity, anxiety, and lunging at o…
Anna Sato
Great dog training experience with Manny! We were referred to Diamond Dogs by my mother, who heard good things from a neighbor. Our 2-year-old dog was very energetic, nippy when playing, barked a lot…
Sarah Barker
I can’t recommend Manny highly enough! I have a three-year-old standard poodle, Michael, who used to bolt away, ignore commands, and go wild around other dogs. I was really struggling until I found Ma…
Mara Still
I would give Manny 10 stars if I could — he really saved our family. We had an older dog and recently introduced a rescue to the family. It wasn’t working out well, and Manny came highly recommended f…
Skii B
Manny’s program is amazing — he was able to help me learn and understand ways to help my dog listen. My dog was always eager to greet Manny with his wagging tail, and ever since starting this program…
Katy Barker
I very highly recommend Manny at Diamond Dogs! Our large dog Mikey used to be extremely reactive to other dogs, he would bolt out the front door and run far away, and he was a nightmare to take for a…
Jillian Foxworthy
Manny changed everything for us as first-time dog owners! We went in unsure and overwhelmed, and came out with a confident pup who is so much more at ease at home. Walks are finally fun, Bear is happi…
Julie Caires
I have a 4-year-old Labrador and contacted Manny when he was under a year old to train him as early as possible. Manny came highly recommended by several people. After the introduction session I was a…
Jay Dub
Life-changing dog training experience with Manny! We were referred to Diamond Dogs by our vet after struggling with serious aggression issues with our doodle. Our dog was very territorial and aggressi…
Micheal Pope
My dog Ruti had his first assessment training today. All I can say is WOW! Manny taught us both, and now a dog who would be jumping all over me is sitting peacefully in a “stay” posture. I recommend D…
Cherma Ganesh
We have an 18-month-old German Shepherd / Australian cattle mix. He’s been going through some behavioral issues, so we were looking for a professional to help. We finally found Manny through many refe…
MaryLou Frank
I recently met with Diamond Dogs for an evaluation of my “barking Bichon,” Miles. He barks incessantly when guests come by to visit, and he can also be aggressive and bite. I was thoroughly amazed at…
Nicholas Besse
We worked with Manny to train our rescue husky mix over the past weeks, and I cannot overstate the change we’ve seen. I have had to chase down our dog at least twice after he slipped his leash and ran…
Tricia Paulson
Manny has been a total lifesaver with our 5-year-old husky/German shepherd mix. My fiancé and I adopted Max from a shelter last year, and he got progressively more reactive on leash during walks, maki…
Dulce Maria Cruz
We are truly grateful for Manny. He helped us with our 10-month-old Australian Shepherd, Blitz. We were having a hard time training him on our own until we reached out to Diamond Dogs. Manny is very k…
Raman Nakarmi
Manny helped us with our 10-month-old Australian shepherd. He positively transformed our dog into a well-adjusted pup who isn’t hyper-reactive and anxious. Throughout the training he provided a lot of…
Pandu Ranganath
We have a 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. She’s very nervous with people and other animals, and doesn’t listen to us most of the time. We want her to be comfortable with other people. Manny was recommended…
Danny Jones
Manny came and provided an assessment for two of my dogs. He spent well over an hour taking the time to answer any questions we had and to walk through the steps we will take. Within minutes of intera…
Ashlei K.
Skip was 2 years old when I rescued him from a shelter. The manager warned me he was aggressive and would never be a “dog park dog.” I didn’t want to give up on him, and I’m so glad I didn’t! Upon our…
Mariette Lapiz
We can’t say enough about the impact Manny has had on our home and our dogs. We have three dogs — an elderly male, a young male pitty mix, and a young female English lab. When our pitty turned one, he…
Donisha Williams
I can’t thank Manny at Diamond Dogs enough for everything he’s done for my dog, Ace, and for my family. When we first started training, Ace struggled with severe reactivity, anxiety, and lunging at o…
Anna Sato
Great dog training experience with Manny! We were referred to Diamond Dogs by my mother, who heard good things from a neighbor. Our 2-year-old dog was very energetic, nippy when playing, barked a lot…
Sarah Barker
I can’t recommend Manny highly enough! I have a three-year-old standard poodle, Michael, who used to bolt away, ignore commands, and go wild around other dogs. I was really struggling until I found Ma…
Mara Still
I would give Manny 10 stars if I could — he really saved our family. We had an older dog and recently introduced a rescue to the family. It wasn’t working out well, and Manny came highly recommended f…
Skii B
Manny’s program is amazing — he was able to help me learn and understand ways to help my dog listen. My dog was always eager to greet Manny with his wagging tail, and ever since starting this program…
Katy Barker
I very highly recommend Manny at Diamond Dogs! Our large dog Mikey used to be extremely reactive to other dogs, he would bolt out the front door and run far away, and he was a nightmare to take for a…
Jillian Foxworthy
Manny changed everything for us as first-time dog owners! We went in unsure and overwhelmed, and came out with a confident pup who is so much more at ease at home. Walks are finally fun, Bear is happi…
Julie Caires
I have a 4-year-old Labrador and contacted Manny when he was under a year old to train him as early as possible. Manny came highly recommended by several people. After the introduction session I was a…
Jay Dub
Life-changing dog training experience with Manny! We were referred to Diamond Dogs by our vet after struggling with serious aggression issues with our doodle. Our dog was very territorial and aggressi…
Micheal Pope
My dog Ruti had his first assessment training today. All I can say is WOW! Manny taught us both, and now a dog who would be jumping all over me is sitting peacefully in a “stay” posture. I recommend D…
Cherma Ganesh
We have an 18-month-old German Shepherd / Australian cattle mix. He’s been going through some behavioral issues, so we were looking for a professional to help. We finally found Manny through many refe…
MaryLou Frank
I recently met with Diamond Dogs for an evaluation of my “barking Bichon,” Miles. He barks incessantly when guests come by to visit, and he can also be aggressive and bite. I was thoroughly amazed at…
Nicholas Besse
We worked with Manny to train our rescue husky mix over the past weeks, and I cannot overstate the change we’ve seen. I have had to chase down our dog at least twice after he slipped his leash and ran…
Tricia Paulson
Manny has been a total lifesaver with our 5-year-old husky/German shepherd mix. My fiancé and I adopted Max from a shelter last year, and he got progressively more reactive on leash during walks, maki…
Dulce Maria Cruz
We are truly grateful for Manny. He helped us with our 10-month-old Australian Shepherd, Blitz. We were having a hard time training him on our own until we reached out to Diamond Dogs. Manny is very k…
Raman Nakarmi
Manny helped us with our 10-month-old Australian shepherd. He positively transformed our dog into a well-adjusted pup who isn’t hyper-reactive and anxious. Throughout the training he provided a lot of…
Pandu Ranganath
We have a 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. She’s very nervous with people and other animals, and doesn’t listen to us most of the time. We want her to be comfortable with other people. Manny was recommended…
Danny Jones
Manny came and provided an assessment for two of my dogs. He spent well over an hour taking the time to answer any questions we had and to walk through the steps we will take. Within minutes of intera…
Ashlei K.
Skip was 2 years old when I rescued him from a shelter. The manager warned me he was aggressive and would never be a “dog park dog.” I didn’t want to give up on him, and I’m so glad I didn’t! Upon our…
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Because we’re a one-trainer operation, we only work with 10 people at once. It's so every dog gets the attention and quality of training they deserve.
- We address everything
- Full attention on your dog
- Research-backed & proven methods