My dog has been going for a while now and he loves it there. The people are awesome and very…read moreknowledgeable on dog care and behavior. We love taking our dog there and he loves going and always can't wait for the time he is there.

They are an important resource in our community. We've been taking our dogs to Best Friends since…read moreDec. 1999. Our dogs have loved this place, always eager to enter the door. And the training classes are so valuable for you and your pet. Make training successful and fun. Also, after your hard day at work your dog will be tired when you go home. The owner, management, staff are adept at handling almost any situation and help you to be a better dog parent as well as civilizing your best friend. Not one negative about this business.

Nichole is the go to dog trainer in the valley. Her passion and patience with every client…read moreseparates her self from the rest of the pack.

Everything! Lots of personal training. Our dog learned a lot and love to go to the classes. We…read morelearned a lot about how to train on dog. Highly recommend!

Did off-leash freedom board and train. The results were great and we have had a lot of success at…read morehome since. I wanted to do more obedience-type training for fun but they didn't seem interested. Strongly recommend though for people who need reliable training for thier dog.

Jesse Wilson, Dog Trainer @ Hand n' Paws K-9…read more Trainer, Jess, is the best! The bestest trainer in the west! He gets my Missy to comply, He is an awesome trainer guy! He takes her out and out about! That is what I love to shout! Gets her used to new vibrations! Showing "training" in situations! Other pups and other stuff! I do swear - it's not a bluff! Calming her to greet the day! No surprises, by the way!! Familiarity does NOT breed contempt! Her new manner not unkempt! Though she has long way to go! She's a puppy in the know! Makes her Mama very proud! Show her off when in a crowd! Thank you, Jesse! See you on the 25th (I think!)

I recently adopted a dog from SafeHaven after buying a house a few months ago. I had been looking…read morefor a while and finally found the perfect match on their site. I found him the same day he got to the shelter and convinced my partner to go meet him with me. We got there about half an hour before they closed on a Sunday and they let us stay with him in a room until half an hour after closing. We spent time with him in the yard even though it was raining, and when he was apprehensive we went inside and he came right to me. The person who was working with us offered some treats for us to give him and checked in on us every once in a while, giving us privacy to just be with him and talk together. When we left I knew he was the dog for us. I talked to my partner and convinced him, and the next day we called and placed a hold on the boy we had visited with. We showed up about an hour later and went through the adoption process. It took about half an hour and included a detailed explanation of his file, his medical records, and what the knew about him. We filled out the adoption application, they entered the information, then took my payment. Once we paid, they brought our new family member out to us. I put the collar and leash I had for him on and we took a picture together. The staff walked him out to our car and he jumped right in. I got in with him and he put his head in my lap. He's been my shadow ever since! He's gotten more comfortable in our home every day and there have been no nasty surprises yet. The facility is super nice and looks newer. There are hoses hooked up to the walls and ceiling for easy cleaning. The dog room and hallway before it do stink of dog pee, but there's nothing you can do about that when you run an indoor shelter. There's a ton of yard space and a walking track. There's a separate room that looked like a quarantine for new arrivals (or possibly small dogs, but it looked pretty empty so my guess is quarantine) and a whole other area for cats so they don't have the stress of dog noise right next to them. There's a small room in the lobby where you can meet dogs. They have a shop you can get supplies at if you are needing stuff for your first night together. The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful. Everyone knows the dogs and their stories and status, even the front desk folks. They clearly care about the animals that they are responsible for. The dogs seemed to be well cared-for and happy. The cat room also looked cozy, but we didn't go in so I don't know much about it. There is plenty of parking. We missed the turn the first time because our GPS told us to turn later, but looking back it should have been obvious because they had street signs pointing to the humane society. Just something to keep in mind if you go. If you're on the fence about going here to find your next family member, do it! These people are amazing and the animals are cared for and loved. Our experience was nothing short of wonderful.

Love the new place! But, the way they have treated some of their employees/volunteers through the…read moreyears is awful. There was a gal that worked there YEARS ago that loved her job. Worked hard too! Absolutely loved the animals. But, unfortunately, she had to have a serious operation done. The way they treated her after she got back was ridiculous. So, folks that know her always remember that when going in to see the animals. The animals remember people and when someone is gone that they got close to makes it hard for them too. Treat all well! Blessings!

Lola is skilled at training dogs. She has helped my 3 dogs be better pets in my home. It was hard…read morework but with persistence, it paid off tremendously! My dogs enjoy seeing her too. They know she's the treat lady and will do anything for her.

Lola, at Lucky Leash, has given us the skills we needed to make our Rosie into a safe and…read morewell-mannered pooch!  Lola came to our home after thoroughly interviewing us and our dog training needs.  She was able to give us the ideas and positive training techniques to use on our doggie to overcome some very basic and instinctual desires.  We were shown how to use treats to our advantage in a positive and beneficial way for the desired outcome.  It took multiple daily fun time "exercises" to work with Rosie.  We established a loving relationship as a bonus!  Thank you Lola!!!

Glen was so helpful in our training (mostly mine). Beau is a stubborn little Frenchie but he is…read moresmart and has learned a lot with the training techniques Glen shared with us. I can now walk him in my neighborhood without much pulling. He has learned to wait at the door until I am ready for him to go out or in. He still jumps up when greeting but is better and we continue to work on it. Glen was also flexible and accommodating of my schedule.

We had an in-home consultation with Glen with our dog Linda, which went well. Glen was informative…read moreand Linda responded well to him. However, as we explained her reactivity issues to dogs and some people, Glen seemed reluctant to schedule further training sessions with Linda, telling us "I recommend taking some time to review the article I sent you, and begin implementing them, specifically only greeting if Linda initiates the greeting. " Since he seemed reluctant to schedule further training, we are seeking another trainer. One trainer I spoke to questioned whether Glen doubted he had the expertise to deal with our dog's reactivity issues?

I've taken three classes with my puppy at Wonder Dogs and have been super happy with the support…read more The classes are well thought out and helpful. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

In the 2 classes I've had from Jenn, I have learned so much! She has really helped me with great…read moreideas for my Bernedoodle (5 months old) who bites our ankles and legs and jumps up on us. I will continue to take classes from Wonder Dogs! In the past they helped my 6 year old golden who had little training. RIP Strider! He responded so well to their guidance! Miss my boy!