10/10 ! I love this place and so does my dog Cowboy ! He always comes back so tired and is excited…read morewhen we drive up the drive way for drop off . They all take such good care of him and I couldn't be happier to have found Desjardins . Professional and so friendly .

Owners are professional, caring, knowledgeable, flexible and just amazing!…read moreOur newish, unpredictable dog goes to daycare at Desjardins and has also been trained there. The results are outstanding and we are so pleased to understand our dog and be able to give him a happy life. Thank you Desjardins!!

A very cool place. They train dogs here. Lots of them. In German. It is a sight to see on a…read moreSaturday morning. Even if you don't have a dog you can come to watch how they train, and pick up great tips for when you do get a dog. Located in Corralitos, it is a bit of a haul to get here. Probably 30-40 from Santa Cruz and 15 or so from Aptos. The training is done on a large field that has a full obstacle course. Plenty of room for 70-100 dogs at a time. There is a lot of repetition in the training which is just what you would expect. We don't take our dog here, our parents do and they love it. We go to watch and see the dogs. It is a great experience. The trainers are competent and humorous and engaging. They care about you and your pet. One final note, we saw some puppy magic last time here. A dog who just was freakin out about laying down. Yelping and nippy and upset. Willful...not willing. The trainer stopped the class and worked gently and patiently with the dog to finally get it to lay. It was amazing to see it. I didn't think it would happen. After another short walk, the puppy was laying on its own. My wife was in tears. This is the place to get your puppy acclimated to other dogs and a bit of structure in its life.

Lance is AMAZING! I highly recommend his services for anyone with dogs. Lance is highly skilled…read morewith years of experience. He is always professional, direct and most importantly, effective. Hands down the best trainer I have ever worked with.

I should never have left my dog at this place. She didn't have any reviews, so I thought I'd give…read moreher a shot. I made a mistake. I took him there to stay for 3 nights. On the evening on the third night, Tracy called to ask me to pick him up as soon as I was back in town, as she was no longer to keep him in a crate. I know this problem well. It happens when he hasn't gotten enough exercise. I pay to make sure this doesn't happen, I'm sure that was the case here. So, I picked my dog up at 10pm on my way home. She was angry that I hadn't gotten there sooner, I was angry that this person who claims to be a dog trainer and board dogs wasn't able to handle my dog. He's not perfect, but he's not bad when treated properly. I paid her for two nights, not three. He had not spent the third night, she didn't finish her job. My dog came home filthy and in need of a good long walk. In his life, my dog has stayed with many friends, and been to quite a few boarding facilities. I've never had something like this happen before... quite the opposite, in fact. Don't take your dogs here if you love them. Just don't.

Our dog Spencer has spent time here on three separate occasions for several days over the last 9…read moremonths. We could not be happier with Tracy. She is very responsible and we feel very secure with leaving our 100 lb. "baby" with her. She takes a limited amount of dogs to provide attention to each one. I would highly recommend A Dog's Place. I feel very fortunate to have found Tracy since it is very difficult to find someone to trust with your animal.

David is an amazing trainer! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience. David…read moreis extremely knowledgeable and the first trainer out of 4 past trainers who have been willing and effective in working with my dog, Max. Max is a half husky and half American bully, and previous trainers have refused to work with him without placing him on anti-anxiety medication first. David saw Max's strengths the first session he met him. He's attentive and is always ready to help me when I have questions about Max.

I asked Dave to help me with tracking training for my Australian shepherd. Sky has WAY too much…read moreenergy and my thought was to get him engaged in some activity that he needed to slow down & concentrate...Dave was the perfect trainer for just that. Not only did Sky learn to follow a track, he learned to slow down and take direction from me. This has proven to be a VALUABLE lesson, as he now looks to me for a cue, instead of doing 'crazy dog.' Dave helped me communicate with Sky and that has carried with other through other training. That communication is the key, and Dave taught me so well!

Having had previous success for dog training it was without a doubt to choose Central Coast: Off…read moreLeash K9 train to train our young dog. Miguel was very patient and skillful in handling our Maltese. Mugi returned to us confident and receptive to basic commands. We were amazed that Mugi walked off leash so obediently! We recommend CC OLK9 and Miguel and found the two week board and train program a great way to train and expand socialization to our dog.

A few months ago, we hired OffLeash K9 through their "Board and Train" program, for our Cane Corso…read morepuppy. At that time, he was around 7 months old. At the time I signed the training services agreement, there was zero mention of the use of an electronic training collar as part of the program. Additionally, it is not clearly described or disclosed on the OffLeash K9 website that they utilize these collars as a part of the training-- they use vague language to refer to their practices, including the use of "safe and effective methods", but no concrete examples or definitions. I did not discover that they were planning to use an electronic (shock) collar until well after I paid the $2790 for the training program, I should add. Learning this information gave me pause, and I considered cancelling the training, as I had learned through my own professional experience that positive reinforcement training is more effective to achieve results for dogs than punishment-based training. Nonetheless, I was told and encouraged by the trainer (Izzy) that this method was safe, and would not cause injury. Upon return to me after the 2 weeks, my puppy had injuries around his neck which the trainer referred to as "hot spots". The trainer informed me that it was simply due to "irritation" from the collar. The trainer stated at the time of return that our dog was "stubborn", and "slow to learn". Being a Registered Veterinary Technician, I took him home, and I shaved and cleaned the wounds around his neck, in order to better visualize the area. It was immediately clear that he had painful, necrotic pressure wounds around his neck (see photos). I administered first aid, and consulted a veterinarian colleague for further instruction. I am relieved to report that his injuries healed without the need for more invasive treatment--however, those pressure wounds are not a "normal" result of the use of electronic collars. That occurs when the collar is left in place for too long, and is fitted too tightly. This was a direct result of the misuse of the training collar by the trainer. Subsequently, our dog was fearful of the collar, and, understandably, would refuse to allow us to place it on him. He demonstrated very little obedience as a result of his training, despite our attempts to follow up with his training as directed, and he appeared more anxious than he was prior to the program. Both personally and professionally, I was left disappointed and concerned by this program, and certainly would not recommend it to any of my friends or associates. I question its validity, if management is using and supporting dubious communications, and condoning harmful practices. I have extensive connections in the veterinary medical community of the Central Coast and Bay Area, after an almost 20-year career as a senior veterinary nurse, and I have been vehemently opposing and advocating against this he use of OffLeash K9. I have dissuaded clients from acquiring their services. Furthermore, I strongly suggest that trainer Izzy of Salinas be investigated for misconduct, and potentially animal neglect. My intention in sharing this feedback is to make the community of pet owners, whom I love and humbly serve, aware of the adverse effects of this training program.

Jillian did an amazing job with our Shiloh Shepherd puppy! He did a 2 week board and train program…read moreand came back a new pup. Jillian made sure to focus on our pain points, practiced both on and off leash training, and gave us regular updates on his progress. The best part was she spent 2 hours with us when we got back to get us comfortable with the commands and what to do in certain situations. Would highly recommend her!

This place is special for my dogs (Hammie and Nilla) and it brings our family so much peace of mind…read moreto know that Megan is caring for them. We met Megan before the pandemic when searching for an off leash trainer for our older corgi. After a 2 week boot camp with Megan, Nilla was a different dog (in all the right ways). She was still loyal, loving, and attached to her family, but she was also obedient and finally a pleasure to walk and take to busy places like parks and shopping centers. When we got our second dog it wasn't even a question.. He went for training as soon as he was past puppyhood. Beyond training, Megan has cared for our dog while traveling for many weeks. Even though she lives well over an hour away from my home, I gladly make the drive - Because she put in the time to build a relationship with my dogs. They love her and I know they are safe and happy with her. They always come back a little more well behaved too :) Thanks K9 Approach - so happy we found you! Hammie and Nilla await the next adventure with you Megan! PS - all photos were sent by Megan during various trips and adventures with K9 Approach

Highly recommend Keren for doggie day care. We were camping near by and needed someone to watch our…read moredog for the day while we did some hiking. She was super nice, informative and eager to help. She is very knowledgeable and is very flexible with drop off and pick up times. From our first phone call, I knew I could trust her with our fur baby.

Outstanding doggie care! Keren and her family are amazing! Do not hesitate to call her and find out…read moremore. Keren is conscientious, kind, smart and savvy. This has given the most valuable service ever. I don't think you can find a more responsible, loving and dog-friendly service/owner than Keren. Absolutely worth it! My dog Tico loves to go his "Home Away from Home". He loves the house, the yard, and the other dogs to party with. Tico was a rescue and Keren and her family have dealt with his quirks beautifully. Keren (pronounced like "Corine"), is a special lady who understands dogs. She was able to get Tico on much better recall, thus, he does well on the beach off-leash days... which he loves more than life itself. I totally trust Keren to let Tico have a good time, but she knows the boundaries. Her instincts are great. And the bottom line is that he LOVES when I drop him off: he's like "Bye Felicia!" LOL Thank you Keren and family for your great care and awesomeness!

I am very pleased with Cynthia's method of dog training. She has really helped me with my young…read moreborder terrier Bowie. I have taken some private lessons with her. We had great success with him so I decided to sign Bowie up for board training for 2 weeks. Bowie came home a more self assured dog with better focus & self control. Cynthia has helped keep me on track to maintain his training. I highly recommend her .

If you want your dog to be unsupervised and learn to bark at other dogs through the fence, this is…read morethe place for you! I often wonder if those who are paying the large fees have any idea of all the free time their dogs have during the day to do what dogs do, BARK across the fence. Not my idea of proper training .....

What a charming business. The lady who owns this gem could not be more perfect for the task of…read morelooking after your beloved pets. Not a cold environment like an animal shelter, this kind lady takes lucky dogs into her home and makes them part of her family. Warm and inviting she has opened her home so when your best buddy needs to have care during the day while you are at work....or stay longer while you are away on a business trip you simply could not hope to find a kinder soul to look after your furry friend.

From the owner: I have been professionally working with animals for nearly 20 years. I enjoy building a bond with…read morepets and gently working with them to build trust and respect. My specialty is adventure outings, where I take a small pack of well-behaved dogs out to a nature beach to run around and play. I pick them up from their home, supervise them having a great time, and towel dry them before bringing them back home. If your dog isn’t trained off-leash and you’d like for them to be, I can help! I use positive reinforcement and consistency to make progress. The first step is to build trust and a bond, and to show that coming out with me will bring great fun and rewards. When the time is right, I can slowly start to allow them to have more freedom, while training vital recall skills. If you feel your dog isn’t a candidate to go off-leash, I can also do leashed hikes, neighborhood walks, drop-ins and pet transportation to vet and grooming appointments. I have experience with newborn puppies all the way to geriatric and special-needs. Check out my website for more information, and feel free to text or email with questions or to set up a time to talk.