I own an Aussiedoodle that's crazy anxious. I figure I should name the breed up front, because I…read morewas looking for other doodle people when I perused dog training reviews and ultimately went with Amanda at ABQ Bark University. I wanted to hear from someone who knew my struggle, man. The struggle of owning a dog that everyone else thinks is a bad animal. The struggle of a dog who gets spooked by strangers, strange dogs, strange sounds, strange places. It's not her fault, it's how she's wired, and as Amanda explained, I could, over time, rewire her. That's what we've been doing over the last five lessons; No shock collars, no strict scolding, just a slow reintroduction to the world she'd learned to fear. Lots of teensy, tiny treats, plenty of praise, and an easing of the natural world around her. Five lessons and we're in a spot where I'm feeling ready to send Tillie to group classes, to socialize her and improve her confidence so that, someday, everyone else will know just how incredibly sweet and loving she is. So is Amanda worth it? Absolutely. She has me writing my first review in years. That's saying something, right?

Amanda was always available for any questions. Even though our dog is very difficult she always…read morehad great suggestions on what to do. We had a great experience!

Amazing results with Canine Zen! My three young German Shepherds (all under 2) went from wild and…read moreunruly to calm, well-mannered companions thanks to their expert guidance. The trainer was patient, knowledgeable, and tailored everything to our specific needs. Huge improvement in behavior and training--highly recommend for anyone with energetic shepherds!

Stephanie was helpful in getting us information when our Lucky had to go through an amputation. She…read morewas helpful with tips and training to get her up and running. Happy to say Lucky is doing great and that is due to some great guidance.

TL;DR: I would not trust Camp Bow Wow with the safety of my pets…read more My parents boarded their two small dogs at Camp Bow Wow for the very first time while we attended a family event out of state. When we picked them up that evening, one dog had a large, pus-filled wound on her face that staff described only as "a scratch." Although none of us are veterinarians, it was obvious the wound was more serious than that. The next morning, our family veterinarian confirmed it was a puncture wound that had become infected, drained the pus, and explained that it would have required stitches had it been treated sooner. Instead, the dog was prescribed a week of antibiotics. Two weeks later, the wound is healing but still not fully resolved. We contacted Camp Bow Wow to find out what had happened because no one had informed us of any incident before pickup. After investigating, management told us our dog had been injured as collateral damage during a scuffle between another dog and her companion a couple of hours before checkout. They also claimed they had called my parents to discuss the incident. That is not what happened. The only voicemail my parents received stated that both dogs were doing well and asked them to call about exit baths. They returned the call on the way from the airport, reached voicemail, and received no further attempts to contact them. When we asked why veterinary care wasn't sought--or, at a minimum, why my parents weren't notified so they could decide whether their dog should be seen--we were told the injury "did not appear to be severe enough for medical attention" and had only "occurred a couple of hours prior to checkout." This explanation was difficult to reconcile with our veterinarian's findings that the wound was already infected and that too much time had passed for stitches, despite the vet examining her less than 24 hours after the incident allegedly occurred. When we raised these concerns, management stood by their account and stated that pet owners are responsible for any veterinary expenses resulting from their dog's stay. When I asked the facility manager, Sally, about their policy for notifying owners when a dog is injured, specifically by another dog, I never received a clear answer--only a repetition of their version of events. As someone who owns my own two dogs and frequently uses boarding facilities, I understand that kennel staff are not veterinarians. I don't expect them to diagnose injuries. I do expect them to promptly notify pet owners whenever an animal is injured and allow the owner--not the kennel--to decide whether veterinary care is warranted. I also expect honesty and transparency as to when and how an incident occurred, which I do not believe we received in this instance. In my opinion, Camp Bow Wow failed to meet that basic standard of care. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend boarding your pets there.

My dog no longer lets me pet him after his boarding at Camp Bow Wow…read more He is now verbally reactive to my touch whereas we were able to spend literal hours cuddling and petting. I cannot sit next to him without him leaving to go to his bed He still loves his dog mom, but does not trust me anymore. I'm extremely disappointed.

First visit for our long-haired female German Shepherd, Coco. Took her in looking good I thought,…read moregot her back looking FANTASTIC. Shari's did a great job reducing undercoat, trimming nails, trimming fur, bathing (super-soft fur afterwards), removing foxtails hiding in fur in chest and tummy area, etc. Lots of attention to detail. Shari's takes the time to do a great job.

I took my baby precious in today for her first grooming. I couldn't be happier with the results…read more And the price was more than reasonable we will be going back

Cant manage her voice mail, and will not get back to you. Seems like a poorly run business. Sad, I…read morewas really trying to find someone to trust.

I can rest easy when we are out of town knowing my pups are well taken care of, thanks to Ashley…read moreand her team. Professional and communicative, and the dogs love her!

We cannot say enough good things about Megan and the impact she's had on our dog, Padfoot. He's a…read morecoonhound--so if you know, you know: hyper, stubborn, and extremely vocal. When we first came to Megan, we were overwhelmed and frustrated. Padfoot pulled like a freight train on the leash and barked at absolutely everything. Walks were chaos, and quiet moments in the house were few and far between. Megan worked wonders with him. She gave us practical tools and taught us how to better understand and communicate with Padfoot. She never promised an overnight miracle (because that's not how dogs--or people--work), but what she did promise was that if we did the work, we'd see results. And she was absolutely right. Thanks to her guidance, Padfoot's leash manners have drastically improved, and we've seen a huge reduction in his barking. On top of that, he's boarded with Megan, and when he came home, he was the best behaved he's ever been. Calm, happy, focused--like he'd just come back from a doggy bootcamp/spa hybrid. One of the things we love most about Megan is how deeply she cares. She genuinely loves dogs and loves helping people build better relationships with their pets. It's obvious in the way she interacts with them, how patient and encouraging she is, and how invested she is in each dog's progress. She celebrates your wins with you, no matter how small, and makes you feel like you're not alone in the process. Now, I've seen some reviews on here claiming Megan doesn't know what she's doing. That's honestly nonsense. If someone expects their dog to magically behave without doing any of the follow-up work Megan recommends, then of course they won't see lasting results. It's not about outsourcing your dog's behavior--it's about learning to be a consistent, supportive leader for your pup, and Megan gives you the tools to do just that. Padfoot loves her, we love her, and we'd recommend her to anyone who wants to build a better relationship with their dog. Just be ready to do your part--because Megan will absolutely do hers.

I am currently trusting Megan with the care of my dog while I've been hospitalized and recovering…read morefrom surgery. It's been over a month now! She is clearly someone who loves and understands dogs and has their best interests at heart. Robbie is very happy with her. I'm very suspicious of the negative reviews that can be posted about Megan. They make absolutely no sense. I suspect bullying or attempts at character assassination. I would suggest disregarding them.

The trainer was 100% the best we have had. Other trainers said our dog was too old to train. Bark…read moreBrigade came and was able to train and show us what we needed to do and it worked!

Bar Y is the only place I will trust my animals to. They care for my pets in a compassionate and…read morepractical manner for an excellent price. The owner is absolutely knowledgeable and kind.

Absolutely the best! I've used several kennels in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, and Socorro. So…read morerelieved to find one that actually cares about my pets, and me. These are the very kindest people.