As new dog owners, my family wanted to have the best investment in our Labrador Retriever puppy's…read moretraining so we could build a mutually rewarding life with him. I began exploring all kinds of programs with various trainers around the idea and Primal Canine stood apart from the get go because: (1) Erin is an amazing, kind and professional person to work with. She is prompt, yet not pushy. She worked with the facts and empathy for our needs and budget to help us get to the right program. (2) The trainer we were assigned to was forthcoming, efficient and excellent with the training. He was clear with what we could expect and what the constraints were. (3) Primal Canine is local to where we live, and we really preferred to go with a nearby small business, as both one we could support and build a relationship with, and for convenience. Within the 3 weeks of board and train our puppy went through, he came back with solid foundations and ability to understand and respond positively to basic commands. Primal's role does not end with the program - they constantly support with our needs and questions even after graduating from B&T, and actually offer a lifetime of resources to help us grow and flourish with our new best friend. We could not be happier we went with Primal and would recommend them to anyone who is looking to build a rewarding relationship with their dogs. Special shout-out to Erin and the trainer we worked with - you've been amazing to our family. Thank you!

I can't begin to thank not only Farrukh, but Mike and the rest of the staff at primal canine for…read moredoing such an incredible job with my dog Bodhi. From pulling him off the kill list, through the tireless training they did to set him up for success in his future endeavors, managing finding him the perfect home, to eventually entrusting me to become his forever home. I couldn't be more in awe of the work they've done with Bodhi and the countless other dogs I've seen the update videos on, I will forever be grateful to Farrukh and Mike for their faith in me, and the continued support/guidance Farrukh has given me since he flew Bodhi out to me in August, 2025.

If you are looking for a trainer who gets real results, look no further than Allyson. We sent our…read morepuppy, Teddy, to her for a two-week board-and-train when he was just four months old. He returned to us not only knowing his basics but--most importantly--completely potty trained and crate trained. We followed that up with three weeks of day training to reinforce his skills. Teddy is now much better on the leash and follows commands reliably. Allyson has a gift with dogs, and Teddy is always so excited to see her. Highly recommended!

5 Stars! Our English bulldog was a total butt--stubborn,…read morehard-headed, and doing whatever he wanted... until we met Ally! She put in the time, patience, and consistency he needed, and now he's well-mannered, listens to commands, and is honestly a whole new dog (in the best way). Ally also boards him when we're out of town, and I'm always completely at ease knowing he's with someone who truly cares. She treats him like one of her own, and it shows. If you've got a strong-willed pup, Ally is the one you want in your corner. Total game changer!

If you are looking for the holy grail of dog care, look no further. Waggle Zen is it. I am 100%…read moreconvinced there isn't a safer, happier, more loving place on planet Earth (or any other planet, honestly) for dogs. They don't watch your dogs--they adopt them temporarily and completely, quirks and all. They sleep next to them, welcome them onto furniture like the royalty they are, walk them daily, celebrate their personalities, and document the entire adventure with the kind of gorgeous photos and videos that make you question whether your dog is now an influencer with brand deals. Elizabeth and Tracy are two of the most exceptional humans I have ever met: kind, intuitive, joyful, grounded, and magically attuned to dogs in a way that should qualify as a superpower. Waggle Zen is not just dog care; it is dog devotion. We are deeply, endlessly grateful for this place and these people. Truly--stop searching. You've found the one.

Elizabeth looked after our two elderly cats while we were on vacation. She sent pictures or videos…read moreevery day and did a couple of other small tasks (setting out the garbage can for example). We returned to two healthy and happy kitties. WaggleZen is terrific!

Tina is quite simply, awesome…read more We had her house sit and fur-baby sit four dogs and two cats for three weeks. And I can honestly say they were a little sad when we finally came home! One of our dogs is an aging Shepard with three legs and needs extra love and care and got plenty of it. Tina even suggested some snacks we could give her to help ease her joint and muscle pain that wouldn't upset her tummy. We got twice daily updates and photos. Dogs were brushed and happy when we returned. We loved having her sit with them so much we are having her come back twice a week so they can get their "Tina Time." :-) Your fur babies will love her.

Tina was wonderful! I was in a pinch at the time I needed my pup watch for a couple of days and she…read morewas available to take care of him. She was very caring, loved like her own, and he loved her! She sent us pictures of him to let us know he was going well and enjoying time with someone new. It was a great experience and I will be using her services again :)

This is a hard review to write because over the years I have grown to love Tricia. But I feel that…read morethis information may help another family. We have had three doodles from Cali Pals each with serious health issues. Our first dog Scout developed Juvenile Cellulitis as a puppy. This is a very, very painful disorder. I sat with Scout and cried with Scout as we nursed him back to health. And Scout would wail and whimper in pain. It was so hard, and I felt so helpless. My vet said that the disease came from the stud line. Tricia did not believe me until there was another litter from which a pup developed the same painful condition. To Tricia's defense, it is not a common disease. The illness is cited to create lasting personality changes as well. We had a difficult time with training after the illness. So, we hired Tricia to board and train Scout for two weeks. During this time, she was able to observe the behavior problems. And to Tricia's credit, she offered to replace Scout with a new puppy. Our second doodle, Shadow was amazing. All of the wonderful traits you read about with Cali Pals puppies. Just a lovely, lovely dog. So, it was especially heartbreaking with Shadow died before the age of two years because of congenital kidney failure. We cried and cried. And to Tricia's credit, she handled the situation with kindness and generosity. She gave us our third doodle, Coqui. Coqui, at two years, was diagnosed with epilepsy. This morning, I just held her for thirty minutes as she endured another seizure. This was about the twelfth seizure. I haven't been able to decide if we should start permanent, ongoing medications. But we probably will need to do so. Tricia hasn't responded to this latest situation. That's okay. We certainly do not want another Cali Pals dog. Is Tricia highly likable? Yes. Has she been responsive to our situations and heartbreaks? Yes. Are we an anomaly? I don't know. I thought it is time to go public with our story today with the desire to prevent other families from this type of heartache not to mention veterinarian expenses.

I now have 3 amazing Best friends from Cali Pals and receive many compliments on how amazing they…read moreare. It all started with Prince who came to me as a started puppy from Cali Pals, he is now 4 years old, he is the best dog ever working with Alzheimer's and hospice patients. From getting Prince I recommended Cali Pals to many family, friends, colleagues and friends of friends who many actually got their puppies from Tricia at Cali Pals as well. Everyone has had the same experience as me and I continually get updates on how thankful they are I put them in touch with Tricia, the breeder. We now have a 1 1/2 year old boy Dodge and my Mum has a one year old Libby, all different personalities but all very healthy and with great dispositions, we live them all. I cannot say enough about the Breeder of Cali Pals Tricia, she is always very responsive, professional, answers questions very promptly and cares deeply about all the placements of her puppies. My Furry Best Friends have made such an impact on the lives of so many people and I know my boy Prince can reach the Alzheimer's patients where sometimes human contact cannot. If anyone ever has questions about Cali Pals breeding program as a consumer I am more than happy to give you my experience, and I might add, I have very high standards. Professionalism, quality dogs and a compassionate breeder, well done Cali Pals you are without doubt one of the best breeding programs around. To Tricia a huge thank you for the difference you have made in the lives of many. Breeding I can only imagine is very rewarding but at times hard, with heartaches Im sure, but I know you always do what's in the best interest of the breeding dogs, puppies and the consumer, for that I am grateful for your utmost professionalism. Message me if you would like any additional info at tracymedicalmassage@gmail.com as my dogs speak for themselves, they are amazing.

This review is far overdue. I've had the pleasure of having Bay Area Dog Walkers walk and care for…read moremy dogs off and on for the past 10 years. CJ graciously works with our schedule and treats our dog with great care. My dog is always very excited to see him. CJ always spots if something is different or off and brings it to my attention. And my doggies get sent home with homemade treats. As a pet owner, one always hopes that they are treated with great care, compassion, and appropriate/timely communication. With CJ you get just that! Highly recommend.

I highly recommend Bay Area Dog Walkers. My Lab absolutely…read moreloves going on his walks and gets super excited when it's that time of the day. Bay Area Dog Walkers are very thorough and invest time to get to know my dogs and their needs, likes and behavior. My Lab goes on daily walks, gets the occasional bath and even got to spend the weekend with them, being boarded. My dogs are my babies, and I whole heartedly trust CJ to take the best care of them. Also, the home made dog treats are super yummy. Cant keep them long enough, my 4 pups devour them the moment he delivers the bag.

The staff here are warm and friendly. I had questions about transporting a domestic animal overseas…read moreand they were right on the information and directing what to do. They have made the process easy so far, which is helpful. This can be a complicated process. I see them to be more affordable and available than other clinics in the area. This is not a diss toward any other clinic. Financially, good veterinary care at an affordable price is always welcomed! My needs are specific does this visit and these guys are there! I have posted some of the awards I saw on their walls in the feline area and am impressed with how clean and comforting it is to come in. This was my first visit here with one of my fur babies and I'm happy! Thank you so much for a stellar visit! The veterinarian and assistant are very knowledgeable of this process. Thankfully. It's very important when you are sending a pet overseas to any country to get educated on that countries protocol and what and who you need to partner with (at least a year before) so you can set up a timeline for your pet to be ready to go. So far so good. This is a partnership with the providers that is important to follow clearly and directl

Have been using them for close to 10 yrs. Wonderful Dr owned business. They truly care about your…read morepet. Unfortunately this visit for a euthanasia. After a long battle and back and forth to high priced no answers corporate run vets: it was a blessing to be able to send her over the rainbow bridge at Gilroy Vet. Not the out come any of us wanted, but a peaceful passing.

This is the second time time I have our dogs here. They are always able to fit us in, treat very…read morewell and the pups come up happy. They are competitively priced and communicate clearly and often. We will be back!

First time taking my husky to Le Pooch Grooming and he enjoyed it! The staff are so welcoming,…read moreprofessional and loving of the pets. They did such an amazing job with my fur baby!