America’s Best Dog Trainers

Their flagship program is a board and train experience where dogs stay at their Palmdale facility for intensive, personalized training with trainers living on-site. Programs include Phase 1 (6 follow-up lessons), and Phases 2 and 3 with lifetime weekly follow-ups. Private lessons are tailored to client schedules. The 1-day intensive program is offered in Bangkok. Protection training and Ringsport Doberman programs focus on high-level working skills. Decoy Camp trains professionals in protection training roles.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; payment plans are available through Lending USA. Protection dogs are offered at wholesale pricing to save thousands. Board and train programs include lifetime follow-up lessons for Phase 2 and 3 clients.

Policies

Dogs are only boarded as part of training programs. Housebreaking routines are initiated during boarding but must be continued at home for success. They do not address human aggression. Payment plans are available via Lending USA. Credit cards are accepted.

America’s Best Dog Trainers is a Los Angeles-based dog training company led by Daryl Young, offering intensive board and train programs, private lessons, and specialized protection training. Their board and train program provides a done-for-you solution where dogs stay at their 1-acre facility in Palmdale, California, with trainers living on-site to deliver consistent, immersive training. They specialize in obedience, protection work, Ringsport Dobermans, and decoy training, with services tailored for busy dog owners seeking rapid behavioral results. They do not train service dogs or address human aggression, but they do train dogs for public transportation comfort and offer lifetime follow-up lessons for board and train clients. Their trainers are top competitive handlers in obedience and protection sports, with no formal certifications but extensive real-world experience.

They also offer protection dogs for sale through Protection Dogs Direct, Decoy Camp for professional decoy training, and a 1-day intensive obedience program in Bangkok. Their services are available across multiple U.S. cities and internationally in France, Mexico, Thailand, China, the Philippines, and Cuba.

Clients praise Daryl Young for his natural technique, military discipline, and ability to transform even large, aggressive dogs like Cane Corsos and Dobermans into well-behaved, protective companions.

They accept credit cards and offer payment plans through Lending USA, but do not board dogs not enrolled in training programs.

Accomplishments

Daryl Young is a top competitive trainer in obedience and protection events, with over 30 years of experience recognized by long-term clients including a 50-year veterinary practitioner. He is an ex-Marine and has trained dogs for celebrities and high-profile clients. His clients consistently rank him as the best trainer they’ve ever worked with.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with contacting the company; if an opening is available, training can start the same day. Consultations are required to discuss goals, and program selection is based on the dog’s needs and owner’s schedule.