**Life-Changing. Truly.**…read more I don't write reviews lightly and I especially don't write emotional ones--but Bark Busters of San Diego quite literally gave me my life back. For years, I lived in silence and stress. I couldn't leave my home without my dogs barking, howling, scratching at their crates, and spiraling into panic. The mouth watering alone was enough to break me. So instead, I stayed home. I adjusted my life around their anxiety. I suffered quietly because I loved them and didn't know what else to do. Until one day I broke down completely. I realized this wasn't living not for me, and not for them. We deserved calm. We deserved peace. We deserved to live our "best" lives and this wasn't it. Some people complain in reviews that dog training "doesn't work." Let me be very clear: anxiety whether in humans or dogs is not something you fix by checking a box. A true behavioral therapist understands one thing above all else, "awareness". Anxiety comes from surroundings and perceived safety. The work is learning how to respond and create calm and that takes consistency. I spent three straight weeks training four hours a day, every single day. I cried. I doubted myself. I wanted to quit. But I followed the Bark Busters program exactly as taught--daily simulations, real-world scenarios, repetition, and patience. And then something incredible happened. My dogs slept. They relaxed. They trusted. Today, I can leave my home and my dogs are calm, quiet, and peacefully sleeping, knowing I'm coming back. Visitors come and go with ease. My 9- and 6-year-old Maltipoos are relaxed, confident, and happy. And so am I. Here's the truth people don't want to hear, there is no magic pill. There is no shortcut. The training never "ends" because leadership and love are lifelong commitments. And honestly? That's the gift. Once it becomes part of your daily life, it feels natural. I walk more. The cuddles are calmer. I'm no longer being climbed on out of anxiety I'm being loved in peace. And about the cost? Think about it. You've already spent more on multiple trainers, treats, wasted time, emotional exhaustion, and a very unhappy household. Bark Busters' training is guaranteed for life. If you move. If life changes. If new challenges come you're supported. That matters more than people realize. Justin and his team are beyond words. Compassionate. Honest. Direct. They don't just train dogs, they train families. Value your pet's life. Value the short, precious time we get with them. Happiness--for everyone in the home is worth the work.

I'm updating my original 6-month review now that it has been a full year since we hired Bark…read moreBusters to help with our rescue dog Mimi. As first-time dog owners, the early support really did help us. Having someone we could call during those overwhelming first months was a relief. Over time, though, I realized I was hoping the training would shift toward more positive reinforcement. The constant, harsher corrections worked at first but eventually didn't seem effective anymore and started affecting my relationship with Mimi. I noticed this during a family trip where Mimi, who is usually fearful of strangers, bonded more easily with my husband and his family. She gravitated toward them when scared, and I realized it might be because they weren't following the correction-heavy approach, while I was. I also asked for help with Mimi's fear and reactivity toward other dogs, but was told they didn't have dogs available for training and that I would need to bring a calm, socialized dog myself. As a non-trainer, that was very hard, but we tried by traveling many hours to introduce her to my husband's family dog. The experience ended up being chaotic since the family didn't fully understand what the process required, and new people and dogs kept appearing even though Mimi wasn't ready. Her reactivity came back in that environment, which made me feel like the training had only put a bandaid on deeper fear issues. Maybe I should have clarified expectations better from the start, but with a high-need dog and being new to all of this, I didn't know what to expect. Since then, we've switched to a positive reinforcement trainer who organizes structured group activities. Mimi is still scared of bigger dogs and can still be reactive, but she's improving slowly and has been able to meet a few smaller dogs. She's also still fearful of people, but she nips a lot less now, so progress is happening. Overall, Bark Busters helped us in the beginning, but long-term we found that a different, more positive approach has been a better fit for Mimi.

Chris has made my life so much easier - integrated a new puppy to the mix and he's been here since…read moreday one. So happy and he's been helping with all my dogs!

Chris is so great!! knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend his dog training sessions 100…read morepercent!!!

I have used them for initial training of my dog and he has come a long way from the beginning. I am…read morevery satisfied with the care and training Kevin and his staff have done for me and my dog. They treated my dog like he was one of their own. i also use them to board my dog when i travel. I have full confidence in them and again, my dog feels right at home. They treat him like he is one of the family.

This review is long overdue! We did the 3-week day train program with Strategic K9 earlier this…read moreyear, and the difference in our dog's behavior is truly night and day. From the very beginning, communication and scheduling with Michelle and the team was easy and stress-free. Kevin did such a great job training our dog, he really tailored the program to fit her bubbly personality and brought out the best in her. Not only did he teach her, he gave us helpful tips and tricks to keep things going once she came home. We also boarded our dog with them during our honeymoon, and it gave us such peace of mind knowing she was in great hands. We can't thank Kevin and Michelle enough for everything they've done, we are so grateful! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for caring, effective, and personalized training.

Hiii all!! now that my puppy has completed his training sessions I thought I'd share my…read moreexperience working with Who's Walking Who! I'll be totally honest: as a first-time dog owner to an Australian Shepherd, I was feeling a little underwater. I knew I needed help, but I was so nervous that professional training would be an investment I couldn't justify. That all changed the second I got on a consultation call with James from WhosWalkingWho.com James is one of those rare people who is just... real. He's straightforward and incredibly genuine. Right away, I could tell he wasn't just trying to "sell" me a package or take my money--he actually cared about my situation. He has this amazing way of explaining things that just clicks. He doesn't gatekeep his knowledge; he truly wants to hand you all the tools and resources you need so that both you and your pup can be the best versions of yourselves. If you're looking for a trainer who is professional, honest, and truly "in your corner," you have to call James. I promise you, it's a decision you won't regret!

My dog was clueless! WHO'S WALKING WHO? saved me! Personal training with James was incredibly fast,…read moreeffective and affordable. James has helped me every step of the way, quickly answering every question I've had. With James lessons and constant support my dog is now a task trained Disabled Service Animal. Every day I receive compliments regarding how well trained and behaved he is. I chose James because he has so many positive reviews going back 9+ years, and I could not be more pleased. THANK YOU JAMES!!

My dog loves coming here! He's a very shy guy but the staff does an amazing job making him…read morecomfortable. They always scream "ALFIE!!!" When he comes in and never want him to leave. I've had terrible experiences in the past with boarding places, and I feel so comfortable leaving him here. The cameras are great so you can take a peek at your pet to see what they're up to. Alfie always comes home and sleeps for 18 hours since he's so worn out from playing.

They mistreated my dogs ,when I had picked them up they seemed different like scared , the…read moreemployees smoke and vape around them and many of the dogs there have left with puncture wounds due to fights, just one more thing to add my dogs had no fleas when goin in they come back and my dogs have fleas all over

Excellent Customer Service! Came in today to pick up an item and use reward points. Had a little…read moretrouble getting them loaded for check out . Alicia the store manager went above and beyond to help and get everything working smoothly! Thank you so much!

Rundown and old stuff on the shelves. Trying to buy bugs for our bearded dragon and most of the…read morecontainers have more dead bugs than live

I cannot think of enough to say about this company. I adore it. They are amazing and how they get…read moreso many different dogs so many different breeds that all hang out like they do is amazing. Everybody on the staff is so nice and friendly and the dogs just love them. It really warms your heart. I totally recommend this company for doggy daycare. It is the absolute best. I pull up the live stream and watch him play and interact with all the other dogs and it makes me feel good. When my dog is home at night, he is beat. This company has really helped my life. I hate putting my puppy in the kennel by himself. Thankfully, now that he goes to Camp Run-A-Mutt he's pretty lucky.

I have a very energetic 5 month GSD named Dieter. He loves it here! I do as well. The staff are so…read morekind and really care about your fur babies. They will play with your pup as well. That meant a lot to me when I saw Dieter was the only pup that was not resting that a staff member started playing with him. Dieter loves the staff and that says a lot to me. I would recommend anyone who wants to have their pup go somewhere safe and play to go to CampRunAMutt!!

Amillie is amazing and I recommend her without hesitation. I initially found her at my puppy's…read morekindergarten class and we exchanged information. I immediately gravitated towards her because she had a way of explaining things that made sense to me. We stayed in touch even after puppy graduation and I would text her from time to time to ask questions or stay in touch. I found her on social media and loved her training information. Then when my now 1.5 year old puppy was full grown and became harder to manage we got back in touch and she'd offer suggestions. Finally when she neared the age of 2 I realized I needed professional help Amillie came in and once again explained things even on our first session in a way I could understand and broke down behaviors for me. I actually have 2 giant breed Greater Swiss mountain dogs and she has helped me with training both of them. Mainly frustration reactivity for my younger female "puppy" and then being able to successfully loose leash walk both of them together (2 strong willed and physically strong, with a combined weight of ~200 lb) female dogs. Each time we meet I leave with so much information. She's been great and I only wish we started training them with Amillie when my girls were younger. You won't regret this partnership or Amillie's expertise. Training comes natural to her. It's a gift and that's with me already having had 2 large breed independent dogs before working with her!

Amillie is amazing and I recommend her without hesitation. I initially found her at my puppy's…read morekindergarten class and we exchanged information. I immediately gravitated towards her because she had a way of explaining things that made sense to me. We stayed in touch even after puppy graduation and I would text her from time to time to ask questions or stay in touch. I found her on social media and loved her training information. Then when my now 1.5 year old puppy was full grown and became harder to manage we got back in touch and she'd offer suggestions. Finally when she neared the age of 2 I realized I needed professional help Amillie came in and once again explained things even on our first session in a way I could understand and broke down behaviors for me. I actually have 2 giant breed Greater Swiss mountain dogs and she has helped me with training both of them. Mainly frustration reactivity for my younger female "puppy" and then being able to successfully loose leash walk both of them together (2 strong willed and physically strong, with a combined weight of ~200 lb) female dogs. Each time we meet I leave with so much information. She's been great and I only wish we started training them with Amillie when my girls were younger. You won't regret this partnership or Amillie's expertise. Training comes natural to her. It's a gift and that's with me already having had 2 large breed independent dogs before working with her!