Jen is THE best!! We have a very shy German Shepherd and he warmed up to Jen immediately. We feel…read moreconfident leaving him and know he is in great hands. Thanks, Jen!!

Lucky Dog schools was amazing! Highly recommended. She works magic with owners and dogs lol…read more Emphasizes that training is much more about the trainer than it is the dog, so go in ready to learn!

We have a whole new dog because of AADO! Our puppy was a rescue and had some reactivity challenges…read more The trainers at AADO are incredible at what they do and their knowledge of dogs behavior and training is top-notch. We have taken several classes from them and continue with their weekly obedience classes. Our puppy is now a joy and no longer doing all the crazy stuff she was doing.

Very knowledgeable well organized group dog trainers. Completely covered arena for training.read more

Love Manni, Maisy, and the rest of the family! I had to leave my doggy (Ollie) for the weekend and…read morehad no idea where to leave him with. He's very spoiled and gets separation anxiety (and me too...) so I wanted the best for him. I was considering Pets Hotel until i found out that they crate their dogs most of the day and barely play outside. Ollie doesn't like crates and loves to be around humans and other dogs. So, I did my research and came across Maisy's Mutts! We did a meet and greet 3 weeks before I had to leave for the weekend and it went great. I felt SO comfortable leaving Ollie with the family and Manni kept me updated every day with pictures which definitely helped with my separation anxiety (LOL!). Ollie loves them and he had so much fun with Maisy and their other furry friend. Manni is definitely my go-to boarding place!!!

Treated our dog like part of the family! Excellent care from Manfred and Whitney and they made Tux…read morefeel right at home.

Samantha groomer the best. Dolly was an angel getting her…read morenails grinded.... Nice and smooth highly suggest instead of trim. Team there nice and helpful. Ty Kathy

I didn't interact with Rusty, but photos and testimonials say it all. My parents watched my husky…read morepuppy Oz while my husband and I were on our honeymoon. I was anxious for months because he didn't get along with my parents' tiny Schnauzer. How was he going to survive two weeks? I felt better when I learned that Rusty would work with the dogs a few times per week. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw photos of Oz and Charlie peacefully coexisting. My parents also learned a ton of dog training tips to bring home and share with us. We used a few different dog trainers in San Francisco when Oz was a puppy, but it wasn't particularly helpful. It was a lot of snobby philosophy, whereas Rusty's method is based on the natural canine-human bond. Can't recommend her enough. Thank you for everything!

She works right away and gave us method on how to stop our dog from jumping. She came to our house…read moreand was right on time. I will use her more

I just want to say that Todd is amazing!!! I took my Rotty Thor Bear and in 2 sessions he is a…read moredifferent dog I would recommend Todd for any kind of dog training Thanks Todd!!

I have a one year-old Cane Corso named Venus. Bill was amazing with Venus. I did the two week board…read moreand train and now I am going through my own training with Bill and Venus. He is very patient and communicative. He has really made Venus come out of her shell. And I am so excited to see her more confident. I want Venus to not react and to come to me when situations arise rather than handling it herself. And with Bill's help, I am also gaining the confidence to be able to handle Venus.

We brought our golden retriever to Sierra K9 Academy because we were having a very difficult time…read moreat home. He had become aggressive toward one of our other dogs, which was creating a great deal of stress and tension in our household. In addition, he was not consistently responding to basic commands, making the situation even more challenging to manage safely. Bill took the time to understand exactly what was happening and provided us with clear, practical guidance on how to address our dog's behavior. Through his training, our dog became much more responsive to commands, calmer in the home, and easier to manage around our other dogs. We saw a noticeable improvement not only in his obedience, but also in his overall behavior and temperament. After the two week board-and-train program was complete, we also continued with weekly sessions for additional training and support. Those follow-up sessions were incredibly valuable in reinforcing what our dog had learned, answering our questions, and helping us stay consistent at home. That ongoing guidance made a meaningful difference in maintaining his progress and continuing to build better behavior over time. What stood out to us just as much was how passionate and knowledgeable Bill is about training. It is clear that he genuinely cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed, and he brings a great deal of experience and understanding to the process. He was patient, confident, and always willing to explain the reasoning behind the training, which made us feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout the entire experience.

We rescued a wild and rambunctious husky/shepherd mix named Amber that was about a year old,…read moreaccording to the pet shelter. Although both of us have had dogs before, we didn't think things through, and the new dog quickly turned our life upside down. The biggest problem was that she was chasing our cats everywhere around the house and had terrible manners. We were worried that we would have to return her to the shelter if she couldn't cohabitate with our 4 cats. I scoured reviews on Google and Yelp and came across Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions. I reached out and Blair was willing to hop on a call right away. He patiently listened and answered several questions, then explained he offers two programs; a month board and train or virtual training with Zoom session checkpoints. Although it was an investment, we opted for the board and train for Amber. At the same time, we did the virtual training for our other dog Ginger, a golden retriever. While Blair worked one on one with Amber at his house, we went through the online modules in the virtual program. The program is very detailed, including videos and narratives for each section. Blair was readily available for any questions or concerns we had along the way. The program does use an e-collar and we were initially apprehensive, but once we understood this was simply a tool to get our dog's attention and tried it on ourselves, it was not an issue. Like most programs, you get out what you put in. We did the work, learned a ton from Blair, and made a friend for life, but most importantly, Amber came back behaving like a different dog and the training worked! She is still a sweetheart, but now listens and behaves well. Blair has taught us how to communicate, correct, and redirect our dogs when needed. The transfer training sets Blair and Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions apart from the rest. We couldn't have done it without Blair and highly recommend his training. Jenn & Astin

I was referred to Blair's Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions Virtual Guide Program and purchased it…read morefor $1,249. I appreciated the clear upfront pricing on the website, and Blair himself reached out to me the same day. You'll need a few extra tools (kennel, e-collar, retractable leash, etc.), and Blair provided a full list with direct Amazon links to the best pricing, which made things simple. I shared my goals and my dog's starting point with Blair--my 2-year-old Husky mix (male) loved to jump and pull on the leash. The program is self-paced with pre-recorded videos, required reading, and Zoom sessions with Blair to review progress. The program foundation is a daily schedule. The schedule can be modified to fit your day to day routine like for people who work M-F. I'll admit--I was originally against e-collars. I thought they were cruel. Blair took the time to educate me, and I even tried the collar on myself first. It's not torture--it's a communication tool, and when used correctly it makes all the difference. Blair is incredibly responsive. I would apply what I learned, record myself working with my dog, and send him the video. His feedback and corrections were always constructive and on point. The biggest takeaway: learning how to correct your dog correctly. Once you understand that, you can teach your dog just about anything. Results? My dog no longer jumps or pulls on the leash, and as a bonus, he'll stay in place while I eat meals! If you're dealing with behavioral issues, it's often just a breakdown in communication--and Blair teaches you exactly how to fix that. Plus, his videos are entertaining and humorous. I highly recommend this program. If you take it seriously and commit, it truly works.

After searching the world for over eight months to find a well-trained, healthy, and great-looking…read moreshow-line German Shepherd, we finally found the right one. The journey wasn't easy--figuring out who to trust felt nearly impossible. That's when we found John Riboni, right here in California. He knows exactly where and how to identify truly exceptional dogs. A retired sheriff and Schutzhund trainer, John brings integrity, deep knowledge, and a genuine passion for the breed. We found him to be honest, trustworthy, and incredibly knowledgeable--truly one of the most reliable people you'll meet in this space. If you're searching for a top-quality German Shepherd, call John Riboni. He's the real deal.

Lauren had our dog for Board and train for a month. Our dog is now very well behaved and we can…read moretake her anywhere. This training was a great investment and highly recommended! Picture 1 is my dog in a "down" position waiting to enter the groomer while the dog next to us was barking uncontrollably and skiing on the tile. Picture 2 is Koa in her "place" on a picnic table in the park while kids and dogs ran free. She had many distractions, but she held her "place" with no problems! This is life changing and we are so grateful.

We have a pure bred Catahoula who is "spirited and dominant" or tries to be the latter. We have had…read more3 sessions with Nick, owner of Consistent K9, and what huge difference we already seen in our Houla (often known as Houlagans because boy do they test you). Now, our Houla has gone through basic obedience training a while back and knows commands, but just is a bit "independent" at times and it can be challenging. Nick was able to guide us on how to train our Houla, using verbal commands, non- verbal hand commands, available tools, and his vast experience. I swear he is a dog whisperer. Please remember, YOU have to do the work too. You cannot expect anyone to train up your dog and not put in the required effort to maintain and reinforce the training. We have been guilty of that in the past too. No more though! Our desire is to have a well trained k9, who consistently follows commands and is a valued part of our family pack. We believe in Nick to much that 1) we will enroll our Houla in additional programs Consistent K9 has to offer and 2) have already refused to be poached by another trainer! We are so pleased with how the training is going and with Consistent K9. Thank you Nick!!

I've had dogs my whole life but I've never seriously trained them. I've regretted that and this…read moretime around, I decided I would do some kind of real training, for both myself and my new dog (Husky/German Shepard mix, rescue from SSPCA). I found Nick (ConsistentK9) online. He had a lot of experience and great reviews so I thought, let's do this! I signed up for the 10 week program. Wow am I glad I did! Nick is a natural with dogs and makes it all look so easy, and with Mika being a high energy, smart, pushy pup, I thought Nick had his work cut out for him. Not for Nick. She loved him and responded well to him. Just as important, Nick is also great with people and communicates very well, helping you learn and understand what you're doing (or not doing) without rubbing you the wrong way. He's great to work with and a real pleasure to learn from. The techniques and methods I learned from Nick are priceless! My program was not only about training Mika, but also me. The skills Nick taught me I will continue to use as I work with Mika over the next few months and years. I highly recommend Nick and Consistent K9!!