About Brett Endes

30 Years, 20,000 Dogs, One Trainer Other Trainers Refer To

The methods, the credentials, and the man behind The Dog Savant.

Who is Brett Endes, The Dog Savant?

Brett Endes is a Los Angeles dog trainer and canine behavior specialist with 30 years of experience and more than 20,000 dogs trained. He holds a Comparative Psychology degree from the State University of New York, graduated from The Academy of K9 Education, and hosts The Untrainables. He specializes in aggression, reactivity and separation anxiety.

Brett Endes, The Dog Savant

The Story

Helping dogs and their people, professionally, for 30 years

Brett Endes is a professional dog trainer and canine behavior consultant serving Greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. His work focuses on practical skills for the situations owners face at home, on walks, and around other dogs.

With more than 30 years of professional experience, Brett works with puppy development, leash manners, reactivity, aggression, and separation-related behavior. His balanced approach emphasizes structure, clear communication, and consistent practice.

Brett holds a degree in psychology from the State University of New York and is a graduate of the Academy of K9 Education. He explains the training process, demonstrates the exercises, and coaches owners as they practice with their own dogs.

He hosts The Untrainables and The Dog Savant Podcast and has appeared on Hallmark’s Home & Family. He has also provided training tips for NBC’s Clear the Shelters campaign and spoken at the IACP Annual Educational Conference.

Training starts with understanding the dog, the household, and the owner’s goals. Brett works with families who are starting with their first puppy as well as owners seeking help after earlier training has not met their needs.

Credentials and Recognition

Credentials and press

Education

Comparative Psychology, State University of New York (SUNY)

Certification

Graduate, the Academy of K9 Education

Experience

30 years professional training, more than 20,000 dogs trained

Television

Host, The Untrainables (Facebook Watch series)

Featured on

National Geographic and the Hallmark Channel

Podcast

The Dog Savant Podcast (Spotify, YouTube)

Based in

Sherman Oaks, CA, serving Greater LA and the San Fernando Valley

Hours

Open 7 days, 8am to 8pm, (310) 227 1424

Press and Recognition

As seen on National Geographic and the Hallmark Channel

Brett Endes has been featured on National Geographic and the Hallmark Channel for his distinctive approach to dog behavior, and he hosts the television series The Untrainables on Facebook Watch. His work with aggression and reactivity, the cases other Los Angeles trainers turn down, has earned a 5.0 rating on Google, a 4.9 across 73 Yelp reviews, and a steady stream of referrals from veterinarians and former clients.

Watch

The Untrainables, Brett's TV series

Credentials and memberships

International Association of Canine Professionals, Professional MemberPet Care Insurance, insured pet care business seal
IACP Professional Member
Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, the industry body for working dog trainers and behavior consultants.
Insured
Carries pet care business insurance, which matters because training happens inside your home and around your family.
B.S. Comparative Psychology
Degree in Comparative Psychology from the State University of New York, which is the study of animal behavior and cognition rather than a dog training course.
Academy of K9 Education
Graduate of The Academy of K9 Education.

Press and television

  • NBC, Clear the Shelters2026

    Featured providing dog training tips in NBCUniversal's national Clear the Shelters television special, named alongside Matt Damon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristin Chenoweth and Joe Manganiello

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  • National Geographic

    Featured dog trainer

  • Hallmark Channel

    Featured dog trainer

  • The Untrainables

    Host

  • The Dog Savant Podcast

    Host

    See the coverage →

Ready to Start

Let’s talk about what your dog needs

Tell Brett what happens at home or on walks and what you want to change. A free phone evaluation is a chance to discuss your goals and the next step. Private in-home training serves Greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Live online coaching is also available.

Serving Greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley · Sherman Oaks, CA · Open 7 days, 8am to 8pm

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