I hired Doggie Do Good to teach some manners to our adopted Boston Terrier, Ripley. Ripley is very…read moresmart and loving but needed to apply the commands he had already learned, learn new ones, and control his energy and enthusiasm. He was dog aggressive and very hard to handle on walks if dogs were present. Being very stubborn, he needed a full four weeks of camp, but came out as a very pleasant companion, obedient and easy to walk. The people at DDG are fantastic, very personable and great dog trainers. They kept in touch weekly, sending pictures, discussing the tasks accomplished and the problems to be worked out. During the thorough check out experience , they trained me how to handle Ripley so that he wouldn't forget what he learned. This was altogether a great experience and money well spent. Thank you from Anna and Ripley.

We had a in home private lesson today with Santiago and we were very impressed. Overall we learned…read moresome good tactics and techniques to work on with our dog. We are excited to put what we learned to use and hope this helps her leash aggression with other dogs! He explained everything very well and had a lot of knowledge. We will also be looking into boarding our dog there when we go out of town. Thank you!

We adopted our dog Tala after she was fostered and trained by Brent at Ace Dog Training, and we…read moretruly cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible transformation he made possible. When Brent found Tala, she was in a heartbreaking situation--essentially feral and abandoned by the side of a highway, just days away from being euthanized. Thanks to Brent's dedication and expertise, she not only got a second chance at life, but she became the most well-behaved and gentle dog we've ever met. Tala is a Husky-Samoyed mix, and from the moment we brought her home, it was clear she had been given an amazing foundation. She walks like a dream--both on and off leash--has zero reactivity, and greets every person and animal she encounters with calm friendliness. She's completely potty and crate trained, follows commands effortlessly, and doesn't jump or vocalize unnecessarily. She's also wonderfully affectionate and incredibly food motivated, which makes bonding with her a joy. What amazes us most is how Brent managed to shape her behavior so thoughtfully without dulling her spirit. Tala still has all the bright, clever, loving traits that make her such a unique and special companion. She's seamlessly become part of our family, and we truly can't imagine life without her. Brent is nothing short of a miracle worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend Ace Dog Training to anyone looking to adopt or train a dog with kindness, skill, and heart. Thank you, Brent, for giving Tala--and us--such a beautiful new beginning.

This is long over-due but I wanted to write review anyway. Two years ago Brent trained my English…read morebulldog because he was refusing to walk on a leash, jumping, whining for food at the dinner table, and not returning on recall. He was not my dog originally and I was having a hard time managing him. It was so hard to leave him but, such a good decision. It made a huge difference in my relationship with him. I received daily pictures and a video of his training. He was responsive when I texted for updates. After three weeks, I picked him up. Brent showed me how to work with him. I have been consistent with the training and two years later, he is still easy to work with and I bring him everywhere with me. This was such a great experience. Thank you again!

I highly recommend Les for your doggy training. He is so calm and reassuring. It's always a great…read moretime and a great learning experience. It's really the human that needs training, not the dog lol. I always trained with all these rules of dos and don'ts and stressed myself out about making a mistake. Les calmed me down and made the training fun and intuitive. My dog who is very temperamental took to him quickly and was the perfect dog whenever Les came to our house. Les listened to what our needs were, was very attentive to my dog's personality and personalized the training just for us. I cannot wait to start training with him again in the near future.

Les has a natural way with dogs and their humans. We were recommended to use his training and so…read moregrateful we did. Our extremely reactive rescue dog took right to Les and gave us the confidence that we could be able to train her with his guidance. Les is caring, patient, professional, and skilled at seeing what is needed to help dogs and owners succeed in their relationship. Les helped us work through issues with our new girl that honestly we thought were hopeless to overcome! I cannot express enough, how thankful we are to have found him. We highly recommend Les for all your dog training needs!

Sue was very knowledgeable and professional in her dog training…read more She was punctual and she was well prepared at every session. I enjoyed the handouts and the information given at every class. Teddy was so happy to see her every time. I would recommend trying her classes and if the opportunity arises, I will use her again.

I called Jacque to work with my 12 year old Queensland Heeler. He was a rescue years ago and was…read morenever socialized so he's always been kept away from other dogs. With my daughter moving home with her young Aussie, we needed a solution. Jacque was patient, consistent and determined to get Bandit to accept the new dog. After a number of visits and sessions we were able to introduce the two. The photo shows the result!! I highly recommend Jensen Canines if your dog has behavioral issues or reactivity to other people or dogs.

And apparently if they don't like certain things in your review they will post unkind and private…read moreinformation about your dog in public. Totally not cool and very unprofessional, especially since it's been 1 1/2 years since she has seen my dogs. How can anyone trust someone who does that? (Hence the lowered rating, I can't recommend that kind of behavior. They still do get two stars though because I always have admired what they were trying to accomplish there for dogs. It's just, what the heck is going on with posting a defensive & defamatory reply to a good rating?? It was like a backhanded complement...) Go figure!

I was looking for a boarding facility that was not your run of mill kennel set up that would be…read moreable to handle a behavioral German Shepherd with love and kindness. My neighbors referred me to Alpha Pet Dog Lodging & training resort. They have done one on one training with their dog and are forever grateful for the good care provided to their beloved when they travel. I did not actually take my baby there because it was full but the tips I received by Antje were very helpful and I look forward to working with her in the future. I explained some of the behavioral traits and she gave me the best advise. I highly recommend her as trainer. There are so many trainers out there and I can tell you as a person who has worked with over 10+ professional trainers that she stands out in level of expertise. She has a huge heart and is no non-sense when it comes to properly providing for your canine companion.

Kaitlyn trained our 2 year chocolate lab, first off leash training and then bird dog training. She…read moreis incredibly patient and professional with both dogs and owners. She is clearly passionate about what she does and is very skilled due to her years of experience and training. I just got back from our first pheasant hunt and our lab performed like a veteran bird dog which was incredibly to watch and experience together. I have probably left three reviews in my life but had to give Kaitlyn and KW Dog Training big props! Whether you want your dog trained off-leash or you plan on hunting your best friend this is the place to go!

We took our Siberian Husky puppy (Jax) to KW Dog training because our dogs are part of our family…read more Learning to communicate with your pet is not instinctive for most people. But it's mandatory for those who want to rightly honor Gods creation and provision of a companion animal. There is a lot to know and develop. Kaitlynd helped us love our puppy well by teaching us to communicate with Jax effectively. KW Dog Training taught us systems and communication that have worked and have only proven even more effective after we put in the time and effort to reinforce the training.

Updated review after using Jacquie for her training, daily sniff therapy walks, and pet sitting…read more Our boy Ahun has loved every time she comes into our home. She works so well with him and Jacquie has become like family. We trust her explicitly. She knows him sometimes better than we do but I wil always recommend her to whomever has animals especially those struggling trying to get a good routine down. She is the best. You will not be disappointed adding her to enrich yours and your animals lives!

10/10!!! We are so grateful for the amazing training and guidance Jaquie has given to our new…read morelabrador puppy Audrey. Feeling deflated and frustrated that Audrey was fearful of being harnessed and leashed, Jaquie has helped with her feeling comfortable and confident going on walks. We are amazed by Jaquie's kindness, patience, and incredible talent with training dogs. There are some people you meet and witness greatness, while also knowing that they are doing what they are meant to be doing to make the world a better place. My wife and I believe that Jaquie is doing this with Kind Choice Behavior Consulting. Do yourself and especially your animals a favor and hire Jaquie to help your pets become the best version of themselves; like she is doing with our beautiful Audrey!

Home Away From Home…read more.... Love Dogs Camp has made a big difference with our dog, Pugsley, since we moved to the area 6 years ago. He was rescued from the streets of San Jose at the age of 1. Before moving to Nipomo, we researched and visited many places offering daycare and boarding, but Carolyn at Love Dogs Camp gave us the most confidence. It offers Pugsley a great environment with no kennels, freedom to roam on 5 acres and the ability to socialize with both big and small dogs. Carolyn has a wonderful trainer - Brett - who's very knowledgeable about dog behavior and nutrition and helped Pugsley become less fearful of other dogs. Supervision is a priority and he is never left alone. Carolyn does a great job vetting new dogs and their owners to ensure compatibility with her existing clientele. She also provides healthy home cooked meals for the dogs at least once a day. Whether it's for just a day or a couple of weeks for vacation, we have no concern bringing Pugsley to Love Dogs Camp. It's his home away from home.

I left a review on Google but I will leave a shorter one here. I do not recommend this place…read morebecause of how they treat their staff, which in turn is bad for the dogs. My granddaughter worked there a while ago and had no training and expected to get training, but didn't get any. Instead she was left along with the dogs. She wasn't even officially hired and paid in cash. She thought that was nice at first but then realized it was not legal. She said some dogs were out of control and she feared for the safety of the other dogs. The owner says everything right at first but talked down to my granddaughter and disrespected her. This is not a place I support.

Fantastic experience with gentle touch. They were caring and patience with our big pittie boy. Gave…read moreus lots of great training tips that we are still using! They are true to their name -- gentle with lots of praise for pups. Would 100% recommend.

Gentle Touch has awesome trainers/ class instructors and wonderful programs! They use only…read morepositive training methods and have something for everyone, from basic puppy socialization to competitive dog sports. Reasonable fees also support a non-profit organization that provides service dogs! My young dog has been a regular since she was a puppy and loves everyone there. She is so excited every time we arrive for a class or competition.

I've been taking my maltipoo to Olivia for half a year now... I literally don't know what I would…read moredo without her. She is more then just a groomer! She treats my fur baby like her own. He has never been nervous going to her, and he's excited every time we pull up to her salon! She is beyond talented and warm hearted. It is so refreshing to know my dog is in the best hands, and that we finally have a groomer who does it because of her love for dogs, and not just to make money. Knowing her talent, gentle hands, and amazing abilities to give my baby the best grooming experience, I would pay 10 times the amount she charges because she's worth it. I don't just recommend her, I insist you all use her for your grooming needs! I wish I could give her more then 5 starts. Thank you Olivia for being so amazing with Remington.

Looking for a really caring but very efficient dog grooming spa Olivia's PawSpa is it. She was so…read morekind and gentle to my lab who has arthritis and handled my German shepherd who is the biggest baby and is not a water lover by any means! I highly recommend her for all breeds but book in advance as she fills up quickly.