Tommy helped us with our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy when no one else would! He came to…read moreour house when she was 11 weeks old (other trainers wanted to wait until she had all her puppy shots) and immediately got us off on the right foot for behavior training. He trained my husband and me as well as our puppy! So grateful. Tommy has a gift for knowing how dogs think and he shares that knowledge as part of the session. We never felt rushed to finish a lesson when he came to the house, he just dealt with our issues and reminded us to keep practicing with our dog until next time. We even decided to enroll in his weekly puppy class so that our puppy would learn to behave around other dogs. His private dog park is a god-send as we live in a condo and don't have a yard for our puppy to play in. She loved going there and we'll be back! We highly recommend Tommy. He showed us how to anticipate what our puppy was going to do before she did it and correct her misdeeds before they take place. Five stars!

Tommy came for our first private session and it went better than I imagined. My husband and I…read morelearned a lot from Tommy. He is very relatable and has a unique way of teaching that is very enjoyable and actually entertaining, all at the same time! Now that is talent! Tommy was made for this job and well worth his price. You get what you pay for. He definitely does not watch the clock and gives you more than 1 hr and does not leave until he has answered all your questions. My dog is already doing better on our walks. Tommy teaches but you have to do what he says or you have wasted your money. I signed up for 5 lessons and looking forward to the rest. I will update when we are finished.

Brad was amazing. We have a 2 year old Corgi who is a very sweet boy but he would be very reactive…read moretowards other dogs and would always eat things off the ground. Walks became so stressful, and we tried every thing we could think of to fix it. Brad was able to teach us his methods within 30 minutes, and within the first week his behavior was a complete 180! Cant recommend him enough.

I genuinely can't recommend Brad highly enough. By the time…read moreI reached out, I had already spent months trying to fix Sunny's leash pulling and reactivity. I'd worked with two trainers, including a 3 week board-and-train program ($5,000 investment), followed every instruction, and practiced daily, yet I didn't see changes. I was managing the behavior without ever understanding what was causing it. That changed within the first two hours with Brad. He didn't start with commands or tools. Instead, he focused on the psychology behind Sunny's reactions: what was driving them, what was reinforcing them, and what I was unknowingly communicating. No one had ever explained it that clearly. That was the turning point. For the first time, I wasn't guessing or correcting blindly. I could see what Sunny was experiencing in real time and understand how my timing, energy, and responses were shaping his behavior. That clarity changed everything. Walks feel completely different now. Sunny is no longer pulls since my training with Brad, the reactive outbursts are gone, and the experience itself is calm. I'm no longer bracing for problems because I know how to prevent them. I am SO appreciative!

Betty is an amazing dog trainer. Our dog Charlie is now well behaved, confident and even earned his…read moreAKC Canine Good Citizen certificate. We'd recommend her to anyone!

I have a five month old puppy that I needed some help curbing a few behaviors that were giving me…read moretrouble dealing with. I had read several reviews about Betty from Betty's Boot Camp so I sent her an email. She was very prompt answering and we set up a program to help me help my puppy. Betty is so knowledgeable and professional not to mention that she is a nice person! I have since gone to one of her agility classes for dogs and my puppy loved it! I also have signed her up for obedience classes with Betty. I can't say enough good things about her. If you need an experienced dog handler, dog sitter, dog trainer, give Betty a try.... you won't be disappointed.

Bruce is a exceptional when it comes to taking care of my cats. I hired Bruce to visit my cats…read moretwice a day. He was able to work with me on a schedule. Ultimately, I was able to enjoy my vacation knowing they were in good hands. Bruce answered all my questions pertaining to the care of my cats. It was so easy to work with Bruce. I highly recommend his services

Bruce is five stars! My husband and I have a 5 1/2 yo Doberman who is leash aggressive around…read moreother dogs. Because of this, we haven't been able to travel much. We won't board her and won't leave her with just anyone. We were SO fortunate to find Bruce. He is not only an awesome pet sitter who will work with your schedule but is also an exceptional trainer. Because of his training background, we felt comfortable leaving our girl with him and knew he would be able to handle her when she got anxious. Ultimately, we were able to enjoy our much needed get away to Dana Pt and experience stress-free dining and activities while there. Thank you, Bruce! We will definitely be calling you again!

We have been bringing our 90lb Mastiff/Lab mix to OC Dog Ranch for the last few years every time…read moreour family travels 4+ days. I am so happy I found this place - was recommended by someone through word of mouth. It is wide open space for our dog to run, and I love that because it is SO much better than her being boarded in a room with 50 other dogs. Staff will send you updates - and we always get a picture of our happy dog with other happy dogs. Staff also sends a report card. Always respond asap when I reach out and ask how she's doing.

They were good back in 2020 when Dana bought the place and were hungry for customers. The…read moretraining here has gone way done. They are more interested in Dog Boarding for the mega rich in Laguna and Newport Beach now based on how few trainers they have and the huge kennel staff they have hired. I had my dog trained here years ago as a pup but now he has some behavior issues that I know they can fix, but they don't want to touch him. The Secretary's exact words - "it might be better to find another trainer". This is how they treat past customers that spent thousands to have their dog trained here. ZERO CONCERN! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AT THIS PLACE!!!!

I can't say enough good things about Fit Pup Mobile and Billy! Before finding them, I didn't even…read moreknow a mobile dog fitness service existed. Billy comes right to your home in a climate-controlled van equipped with dog-specific treadmills, making it a great way for dogs to get exercise no matter the weather. I wasn't even sure my dog, Zeus, would enjoy it since he's not much of a runner. On his first visit, Zeus was understandably a little nervous and skeptical, but Billy was incredibly patient and knew exactly how to help him build confidence. Within a few sessions, Zeus absolutely loved it and would get excited every time Billy pulled up for his weekly appointment! Not only is it excellent physical exercise, but it's also great mental stimulation. Billy genuinely cares about the dogs he works with and takes the time to make each one feel comfortable and successful at their own pace. The convenience, reasonable pricing, personalized attention, and quality of service make Fit Pup Mobile well worth it. If you're looking for a fun, safe, and unique way to help your dog stay active, I highly recommend giving Billy a call. Zeus certainly gives him two paws up!

Found this company at the perfect time, I had just gotten a new dog in the middle of summer and was…read morelooking for different ways to burn his energy. I bring my dogs to work with me and he was able to meet us there and take my dog out for his session. My dog loves seeing the van in the parking lot. We always got honest feedback after every session on how my dog was doing and highly recommend this service (especially for people who may have reactive dogs)

We were referred to Sit Means Sit by a friend after I had a confirmed torn rotator cuff from…read morerepeated yanking on walks with Barkley. Getting him on leash and walking him was miserable and we were frustrated. We knew he was trainable but he always chose being naughty. While getting his updates during his 20 day stay, we saw immediately he was doing so well and saw what he was capable of! It was truly night and day. Instead of being frustrated and yelling at him, we now play games with him in his continued training and spend more time loving on him and less time being frustrated. Hands down Sit Means Sit gave us confidence and got Barkley on loose leash walks without a pronged collar. The continued relationship and check-ins have helps us trouble shoot as needed and Andy is truly Barkley's buddy. Their bond is so strong and Barkley LOVES to see Andy.

We really enjoyed the experience of working with the Sit Means Sit team! They were all very…read moreprofessional and stood out to us as really loving the animals and what they do. Our pup loved every minute of it and we are extremely grateful for the care they gave him. We did the 20 day program and immediately reaped the benefits of their training and guidance. Our pup is back showing us all his new skills and we are extremely proud of the graduate. Thanks for your wonderful work!!

It was such a relief to be able to go away for 10 days and not worry about our dogs. The staff took…read moreexcellent care of them and kept them together at night, which gave us peace of mind knowing they had each other. Because our dogs have different ages and energy levels, we especially appreciated how the team tailored their care to each dog's individual needs. It was clear that they paid attention to their personalities and made sure both were comfortable, happy, and well cared for. We came home to two healthy, content dogs, and we are very grateful for the wonderful care they received. We would not hesitate to board them here again and highly recommend this facility to other pet owners.

Such a great family ran place. They genuinely care for the pups. I have had both of my dogs there…read morefor boarding as well as training. Highly highly recommend.

Take our Shiba Inu here for training. Really enjoy the training sessions and techno our Shiba seems…read moreto like coming to class. We bought the 7 week package and usually go every Sunday morning. The instructor has us practice a training lesson that's new. He is really good and I would highly recommend! Excited to teach techno many more tricks and tips in the future.

I've been training my puppy with Karma Dog's instructors Chris and Brandon since my puppy was 3…read moremonths old and have made significant progress with puppy nipping, loose leash walking, leave it, come, stay, etc. The training sessions were very informative and the instructors explained every step so it is easy for everyone to understand. Both instructors were also very patient and answered all questions from all students including any random questions outside of the training topic of the week. The weekly training session was then followed by an hour of puppy playtime where all dogs can play and learn how to socialize with other dogs under the supervision of the instructors. Before the puppy playtime started, the instructors will come outside of the facility to get your puppies from you. They also wore masks during the entire playtime. My puppy is always super excited and happy when seeing Chris and Brandon and love to sit on their laps to be petted. My puppy also comes home happy and tired from the playtime every time. I wish they would have more puppy playtime sessions. I definitely recommend training with Chris and Brandon and I am looking to sign up my puppy to the more advanced dog obedient classes

From our very first session until now, he has taught me so much. He's incredibly knowledgeable, and…read morealways explains the methods from how dogs think and perceive the world and how the training ties into it. The progress I've seen has been amazing, and I've learned how to communicate with my dog in a way that has strengthened our bond. I highly recommend Josh and Bark Busters OC to anyone looking for a trainer who truly knows what they're doing!

I have 2 dogs, a chaotic puppy and a fear reactive German shepherd. Before working with Josh, I…read morefelt like I was always managing my dogs but still couldn't fully trust them in real life. Now they're calm, confident, and make way better decisions on their own. I can take them pretty much anywhere, which wasn't the case before. He also helped my German Shepherd become a lot more comfortable around people and other dogs. Biggest shift honestly was me. I'm way more confident, less stressed, and actually know how to communicate and teach my dogs without relying on tools. If you want a dog you can actually live life with, I'd 100% recommend Josh!