Operation Freedom Paws is an amazing organization. I am a veteran and a client. They have trained…read moreme and my service dog. It has made an incredible impact on my life. It has given me life when I was ready to give up all hope. Please support them so they can help others.

Participated in their 6 week obedience class session with my lab. LOVED the experience! The class…read morepackage price is reasonable and similar to what I've paid for other pup trainings. Also grateful to support an organization that provides service dog training to Vets and people with disabilities. The classroom setting was great, giving us appropriate challenges and experiences with other dogs/people. I appreciated that they gave 1-2 commands to learn a week (3-4 if your dog is a quick learner). The staff were warm, hospitable, flexible & knowledgeable. Also gave great dog knowledge and education.

Mike and I started going to ICA puppy socials on July 11. Fig had the BEST time!! She and Benji…read morewere the first to arrive, they were running around, then came Cooper, he seemed very scared from the start and did not want to engage with other pups. We loved that trainers were there to help monitor behavior if necessary. If two pups were playing too aggressively,or if I pup was afraid they had a stick they used to get the pups to disengage and redirect. Fig has attended 3 socials and each experience has been positive where we learned something. One time another pit puppy was playing a lot with Fig, she was racing in circles, tumbling, fully engaged, then went to rest in the shade. She seemed done after 20 minutes, rather than keep her in the social to get my full 30 minutes we thought it best to leave on a good note. The last 2 weeks, August 15, 22 we brought our 2nd new puppy, Sage. At first she was shy (and this was her 2nd day with us), trying to figure out this area full of puppies, she quickly found that same pit puppy that Fig played with the week before. The recommendations from trainers to humans is to walk and socialize with other owners and not engage with our pups. We can check in with our pups as needed, but the goal of asocial is for puppy engagement. Our 4 year old Jelly, lost her big sister, Journey (75 pound lab/pit mix) on May 9 due to an unauthorized person, living with a small boarder, letting our dogs out of their kennel. Journey did not know this person and would not go back into the kennel, the woman went into the house and Journey was never seen again alive. She was killed by a hit and run off San Martin Ave near Center. To help Jelly gain some independenceand confidence we enrolled her in the 4 week training program. Rachel was her main trainer and we saw such growth in her over the month. We take Jelly on Saturday morning pack walks and small dog socials when possible. Our goal in training was to get a handle on Jelly's non stop barking when we talk to people on our walks, we didn't want her to get the small dog label of a yapper. She will go on her platform bed when we say 'place', she will sit/stay when we ask, we are able to go to a restaurant with her and Fig with no barking. ICA gave us great tools to help our dogs have a rich social life, now if it's up to us to continue the training.

I took my puppy to a puppy social and was very disappointed. What I was promised over the phone vs…read morewhat happened in person did not match. My puppy was put into the small dog pen where he was immediately broad sided by another dog. He screamed and hid in the corner the remainder of the time. The trainers would not let me console him nor try to coax him out to play. They instead tried to poke at him with long sticks to get him out of the corner. (He now has a fear of brooms, mops, or any other long pole that resembles what they used.) I was also told I would be able to talk to trainers about the programs, our needs, and perhaps some advice on dealing with a teething puppy. All the trainers, including the owner, acted extremely put out that they had to talk to me. I will not be taking my dog back.

The trainers were great. They know their stuff and really seem to care about the dogs well-being. I…read morealso loved seeing there were two trainers in the class. That was really neat to see. I'm sure the other people in my class really benefitted from this. If you've never done agility this is a great place to start and continue your training! The time spent on foundations is exceptionally amazing. It will give you the precision, not only to compete with your dog, but to keep your dog safe once you start working with the agility equipment. A lot of people don't know how much effort these handlers put in on the safety aspect when working with agility equipment. The dogs can get seriously hurt if they land wrong on jumps. They can fall off equipment because they don't know where their feet are or the handler "pulls" them off by changing their body language to soon. Foundation work is necessary and very important. If you are like me and moved to the area with previous agility training. This is not the place. They start you with very basic foundational skills for the first 6 weeks. Sit, stay, eye contact, and a few other things. Not knocking that these are not important, as they should be there if you've been training for a while. When I asked if we would be continuing onto the next set of classes, I explained why we would not be continuing. Never received a response back. It made it seem as if it was merely about the finances at that point and I wasn't worth their time. I felt this was unprofessional on their part.

I've tried calling them and emailing them and they have never returned my calls. Not sure how they…read moreget a great review if they can't even return their calls!!! Desiree M.

As new dog owners, my family wanted to have the best investment in our Labrador Retriever puppy's…read moretraining so we could build a mutually rewarding life with him. I began exploring all kinds of programs with various trainers around the idea and Primal Canine stood apart from the get go because: (1) Erin is an amazing, kind and professional person to work with. She is prompt, yet not pushy. She worked with the facts and empathy for our needs and budget to help us get to the right program. (2) The trainer we were assigned to was forthcoming, efficient and excellent with the training. He was clear with what we could expect and what the constraints were. (3) Primal Canine is local to where we live, and we really preferred to go with a nearby small business, as both one we could support and build a relationship with, and for convenience. Within the 3 weeks of board and train our puppy went through, he came back with solid foundations and ability to understand and respond positively to basic commands. Primal's role does not end with the program - they constantly support with our needs and questions even after graduating from B&T, and actually offer a lifetime of resources to help us grow and flourish with our new best friend. We could not be happier we went with Primal and would recommend them to anyone who is looking to build a rewarding relationship with their dogs. Special shout-out to Erin and the trainer we worked with - you've been amazing to our family. Thank you!

I can't begin to thank not only Farrukh, but Mike and the rest of the staff at primal canine for…read moredoing such an incredible job with my dog Bodhi. From pulling him off the kill list, through the tireless training they did to set him up for success in his future endeavors, managing finding him the perfect home, to eventually entrusting me to become his forever home. I couldn't be more in awe of the work they've done with Bodhi and the countless other dogs I've seen the update videos on, I will forever be grateful to Farrukh and Mike for their faith in me, and the continued support/guidance Farrukh has given me since he flew Bodhi out to me in August, 2025.

I've boarded my Aussie, Lucy, at Desjardins for both short and extended stays over the years, and I…read morecouldn't recommend them more. Kevin and Sara are wonderful, and their beautiful, spacious property is perfect for an energetic dog like Lucy. Before her first stay, they gave us a tour of the property and had Lucy complete a daycare trial, which gave me so much confidence. One of my favorite moments has been running into some of the staff on our walks. Lucy gets so excited and runs right up to them, which says everything about how well she's cared for there. I've also referred family friends, and they've all had great experiences. Desjardins is a place I trust completely, and I know Lucy is always happy and well cared for.

Our dog has been going to Desjardins for a few years now he barks all the time when he is left…read morealone when he is there for the day he feels like its his second family he has his own perch top of couch and gets attention from everyone

Edited to Add: Shortly after the business owner's response to my review, I received an email…read morestating that Yelp had received a complaint about it, in an attempt to have it removed. *** PLEASE READ *** We met with Jake in Nov 2024 for an assessment for a pup we had just rescued in Oct 2024 that has severe anxiety from egregious physical trauma. When Jake modeled how to put our pup in the crate, he had her hanging w/her 2 front feet off the ground (choking), & he then proceeded to knee her into the crate. Yes, he knee'd her. When we brought out our existing dog, he actually hit him in the face! My family & I were totally stunned. I very sternly told him that we do not hit our animals in this house under any circumstances. He was extremely dismissive. This was my first experience with a private trainer & did not know what to expect, nor did I know much about the world of dog training. As the weeks went by I did reach out to Jake again because we felt desperate & the idea of what he was selling sounded like it would be good for our dogs' needs. However, I could not get past the first encounter, nor the pit in my stomach. I, personally, did not trust Jake to treat our animals with kindness & respect that they deserved. The other off-putting thing that Jake shared while he was at our home for the evaluation was that he once put his dog in down-stay & then forgot about her. He fell asleep & awoke the next morning to find her still in down-stay, but had soiled herself. He was very proud of the obedience she had shown. I just couldn't help but feel awful for her, and continually thought that this was not a story I, personally, would be bragging about. I saw how he treated my dogs on our very first meet, I absolutely could not move forward whatsoever. I feel ashamed that I did not stop him in the middle of the evaluation. I should have. I should have asked him to leave & I did not. That haunts me. Our rescue pup is doing AMAZINGLY well with an AMAZING facility called RFRD!!! She is SO happy, calm, & every day learning how to be a calm pup despite her traumatic beginning. Their custom, well-rounded program, with honest experts, has changed the life of our pup, as well as our own. Harnessing Potential was not for our family, nor for our pups. Jake did not treat our animals with kindness or respect in our presence.

Jake is great! He is professional and really knows what he is doing. I trust himand do not…read morehesitate to ask his advice even though our training is over. He may be young but he knows dogs!

We have been training with CaliK9 for the past few months and have been so incredibly impressed…read morewith our experience. Hamza is extremely knowledgeable and has such a great understanding of how to handle, communicate with, and build confidence in dogs. What we've appreciated most is that the training hasn't just been about Dakota -- Hamza has given us confidence too. We are learning how to communicate with her more effectively and how to create an environment that encourages learning, growth, structure, and success. Dakota continues to improve every day, and it has been so rewarding watching her confidence and skills grow. We are truly grateful we found CaliK9 and Hamza! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable, effective, and supportive dog training. And the Turbo Treats are an added bonus! Dakota goes absolutely CRAZY for the chicken hearts! Thank you, CaliK9, for helping all of us become a better team!

Our pit-bull mix, Geezer has been attending sessions with Hamzah. In a short time, we have seen him…read moreflourish. He's less reactive to other dogs, he's walking better on the leash and in general a better listener. I really appreciate the positive reinforcement with firm boundaries. He loves 'going to school' with the agility portion being his favorite. I look forward to more classes with him. This program is really comprehensive and I see it working for not only Geezer but the other dogs training as well. Thank you Cali k-9 and Hamzah!

When I adopted Bailey from rescue organization, I found out that even though she's an adult dog she…read moredidn't respond to basic commands such as come, sit. We went though a frustrating period of time where she was constantly doing something I didn't want her to do but I couldn't communicate with her effectively. Unsure how to communicate to this new member of the family who's already timid and scared even after several books, I attended Diana's adult training class to "give it a try" and I was completely blown away by what we got out of it. First, Diana was incredibly patient in understanding the unique personality and background of Bailey. and was flexible in tailoring the training as it fits. On top of that, I'm also blown away by Diana's depth of knowledge, she is incredibly encouraging and has made me a better fur baby parent too by teaching me how to read their body language, how they process distracting new information and answers all the questions I had as a new anxious fur baby parent. I highly recommend Diana for animal training as she really takes it up to the next level, and showed me how to leverage the training as the bridge of communication and form a bond as Bailey increases her confidence level. I'm happy to report that's exactly what happened and I couldn't be happier.

I contacted Steve and One Day Dog Training upon the suggestion by a close friend who had worked…read morewith him several times over the years. Lana, my 3 1/2 year-old lab mix, a foster fail that I took in as a 2 yr old, was getting bigger and stronger, jumps on anybody that comes in the door etc. She's a sweetheart, but I needed to be able to mange her energy and size My other two dogs are small and this is the biggest dog I've had. I knew going into this training that it was me that needed most of the training! Steve explained that I needed to learn how to communicate with my dogs, that they communicate differently. What an eye-opener! Everything he explained made sense and in just the few hours we spent together, Lana was already following the cues that Steve taught me. Consistency and repetition is key. We are just 2 weeks in and the process is going great! Steve was absolutely terrific to work with. Somehow, he makes the whole process easy and effortless. His follow up calls to check in are much appreciated and he's available for questions that might come up. I'm so glad I made the call and was able to work with Steve.

Steve is a miracle worker!!! I was at my wits end with my 2 1/2 year old Yorkshire terrier…read moreClementine. He was anxious, pulled on walks, barked, and was incredibly difficult. After just a few hours of training with Steve, Clementine is a new dog!!! He doesn't pull the leash on walks, doesn't bark when people come inside and most importantly he is calmer and less anxious. Steve is THE BEST dog trainer and I highly recommend him.

I recently moved to Hollister and was long overdue for a haircut. After doing some research, I…read moredecided to give Bella Mia Salon a try and booked an appointment with Olga, the owner. I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked through the door, I felt welcomed. I was greeted warmly by a lovely young lady at the front desk who offered me bottled water, tea, or coffee. Such a thoughtful touch! The salon itself was exceptionally clean, beautifully maintained, and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. Olga was an absolute pleasure! She was friendly, kind, personable, and genuinely interested in getting to know me. We shared a little about our life experiences, which made the appointment feel more like a visit with a friend than just another haircut. It's easy to see why she has been a successful business owner. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients truly shine through. And most importantly, I absolutely LOVE my haircut! Olga listened to what I wanted and delivered exactly what I had envisioned. I couldn't be happier with the results! Finding a new hairstylist after moving can sometimes be a challenge, but I feel fortunate to have found Olga and Bella Mia Salon. Thank you, Olga, for such a wonderful first experience! You've definitely gained a happy new client. I highly recommend Bella Mia Salon to anyone looking for a talented hairstylist and an exceptional salon experience!

Olga's salon is stunning! I always feel welcome and she does a fantastic job on my hair. Her…read moreproducts smell amazing too! I highly recommend Bella Mia Salon! Thanks for beautiful hair and a great experience!