Our extra energetic pup went through Canine Good Citizen training with Sarah and the crew... and I must say it was the best $ we've spent. He's still extra energetic, but when we've had to get control, his training is key. He also got injured playing and had to undergo a major knee surgery... THANK GOODNESS for the training! It's been hard, but again, training has been key to success. Looking forward to next steps sometime after rehab is done. read more

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I usually don't take the time to write reviews, but after our experience with Sara, I truly feel she deserves one, especially for all the dog lovers out there who might be as nervous as we were. This was the very first time we left our 1-year-old dog with someone. He's almost 80 pounds of pure energy, a big, happy, very enthusiastic boy so choosing the right person felt incredibly important. I was anxious and very cautious about who we could trust. From day one, Sara exceeded every expectation. She didn't just "watch" our dog -- she worked with him every single day with so much passion, patience, and love. When he came home after two weeks, the difference was remarkable. He was calmer, more focused, and able to control his excitement much better. Walking him used to be a struggle -- he pulled constantly and tried to grab everything he saw on the street. Now, our walks are so much easier and more enjoyable. Of course, there's no magic in dog training -- consistency is key, and we continue to reinforce what he learned -- but his biggest issue, jumping on people, improved dramatically. The foundation she built made such a difference. What also gave us tremendous peace of mind was her communication. Sara sent frequent updates, photos, and videos showing us what he was learning and how he was doing. On top of that, we received detailed daily emails about his overall condition. It made us feel completely reassured that we had chosen the right person. She even gave him several baths during his stay! Her place is incredible , very secure, spacious, and extremely dog-friendly. It honestly felt like a big farm where dogs can feel free yet safe. Sara is truly passionate, caring, and loving. Her knowledge of different breeds and her training methods are impressive and effective. You can clearly see that she genuinely loves what she does. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any dog owner, no matter the age or breed. Leaving your dog with someone for the first time is never easy, but with Sara, you can feel confident your dog is in the best possible hands. read more

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Sara worked magic with my reactive dog, Loki. I have experience training dogs but had never had a reactive dog. I couldn't get Loki where he needed to be to enjoy life out and about in the world. After spending time with Sara in Dog Tired's board and train program, Loki is a new dog. We can be around people and dogs without an issue. Loki has been the best boy even in difficult circumstances like other dogs getting in his space while on a walk. If you're having a behavioral issue with your dog, I highly recommend a consult with Sara to determine how she can help your dog and you. Sara even provides follow up training for you so you can be the best partner for your dog. read more

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Sara at Dog Tired San Diego is a pro, so positive, encouraging, knowledgeable and thorough. My 5-month old golden retriever completed the 6-week AKC Star Puppy class and came out of it learning a bunch of foundational skills. After each class, Sara sent super helpful notes that I still reference. She keeps the class size small and gives each dog her attention. I was impressed with her ability to individualize the training, based on the dog's personality and comfort level with other dogs. Sara has also done a couple private lessons with my pup and I'm planning to continue training with her. read more

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I got a new puppy for Christmas and I was wayyyy over my head. Thankfully Dog Tired saved me from going crazy! I did the overnight board and train and Sara worked her magic on my stubborn boxer mix. I loved the daily progress reports with pictures. She also sent me a video of the training she was doing. I also used their staycation services. I love that my puppy got the attention, training and socialization. read more

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We feel so lucky to have found them! Our dog absolutely adores them--tail wags nonstop when he arrives. He stayed at his house for two weeks while we were away, and we came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup. On top of that, he takes our dog on weekly beach outings, and he always comes back tired, content, and clearly loved. It's such a relief knowing he's in the best hands. read more

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I left my dog with Sara for a 2 week board and train and she came back a totally different dog! She pulled so much on the leash and now she knows how to heel and is less reactive. We had a follow up lesson where she taught me everything so I can keep up with the training. I would highly recommend! read more

Sara from Dog Tired SD has been providing board and train services for our Golden Retriever puppy as well as boarding services for our older lab. Our puppy came home with markedly improved leash walking skills and had made improvements with basic commands. Our dogs spent some time getting their energy out at the beach, and have had supervised interactions with other dogs. I was referred by a colleague who also works with Dog Tired for beach visits and boarding. I spoke with other board and train providers, and ultimately chose Dog Tired because of the positive feedback I had received. They were fairly priced as well. I would recommend! read more

They're super sweet with my puppy. She went from dragging me around to listening to commands around other dogs. Super friendly and they'll give you extra advice on the side if you need it. read more

The absolute BEST!!! Brodie has been participating in Adventure Pack walks for about 3 months now and absolutely LOVES it - he comes home so happy and definitely "dog tired" after playing with all his friends. The daily report cards are such a nice touch and I look forward to reading them every day. If you work long shifts and are looking for reliable dog care during the day, Craig & his team are amazing - I am literally making the decision on my next apartment based on whether or not it is in DT's service area lol. Could not recommend them enough!!!! read more

Sarah is truly one of the best dog trainers in San Diego--we feel incredibly lucky to have found her through our research. We "foster failed" our first rescue pup, who had developed leash reactivity and fear-based aggression after being attacked a few times. Sarah built an incredible level of trust with him and helped him overcome his fears while gaining so much confidence along the way. We're endlessly grateful to her and the entire team at Dog Tired San Diego. Their pup pack is top-tier--whether you're looking for day adventures or a board & train program, they truly go above and beyond. Their care, dedication, and expertise make all the difference! read more

My 11 month old pitbull/husky/german shepherd mutt of puppy just finished almost 4 weeks of board and train with Sara. Rocky is a good dog but has boundless energy he isn't sure what to do with despite the endless exercise we have. He would pull my other (much smaller) dogs leash, jump on me and play bite. He is super friendly and would pull towards every dog and person he saw. He likes to "scream bark" when he wants something and couldn't be in public without causing a scene. At home he is a shoplifter and always finding items to rip up. My other dog is much older and he doesn't understand when she is "done". He always means well but was just lacking any manners. The difference in Rocky after training with Sara has been amazing. He has only been home one week, and he's still a silly, energetic puppy but his ability to listen and understand is all new. No more leash biting. He walks at my heels, passes dogs and people without pulling and when I say leave it, he leaves it. When I tell him to go to "place" he goes to his bed. Even when he would prefer to bother his sister. Certainly depending on the stimulus I might have to say it more than once! He stays while I pick up poop, take off my sweatshirt or pause a walk. Today in a store someone complimented how well behaved he was while he walked at my side and patiently waited for me to pay. He is young and we have lots of practice to do but now we both have the skills for him to become an exceptionally well behaved dog. I missed him so much but Dog Tired sent me daily updates, photos and videos that prepped me for what I would need to do at home. I used the videos to match my tone to Sara's which has helped continue the training at home seamlessly. I could tell he was having a great time, working hard and was being loved which made it easier. It was worth every dollar spent, myself and my dogs are all happier for it. I will continue to use Sara for boarding when I'm out of town. I'll be happy he's with his training family when I'm away. If you need help with bad behaviors this is the most trustworthy, dog loving place you could get it!! I am forever grateful and cannot recommend them enough. read more

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Milo just became a therapy dog at Scripps Mercy Hillcrest, all thanks to Sarah and her CGC classes. So grateful for all the training and expertise from Sarah to get us to this point. read more

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Can't say enough how great these people are! My dog goes out 3x a week with the pack and gets so much exercise and always looks like she is having so much fun in the pictures they include in the end of service report! Also worked with Sara - their dog trainer and she was excellent. Trust them completely! read more

We have had an incredible experience with Sara and the team at Dog Tired. We've done walk and trains and board and trains, and our dog has responded so well! Because of Sara's help, we are able to walk our dog without her reacting as much to other dogs, can take her places more often and are feeling much more confident in ourselves and training abilities as well. We are so grateful for Sara and this team so much and look forward to working with her again! read more

My goodness, our pups love Dog Tired so much!!! I do too. I started working with Sara for some private lessons after I impulsively adopted a 2nd dog from the humane society and it's been extraordinarily helpful. I've learned a ton and she's a very patient teacher for pups and their humans. We've progressed to doing a staycation with Sara for the pups and a weekly pack walk, which they love, and has been a huge help with behavior. Platano is a willful 4.5 year old Terrier mix and Coffee just turned 2 and is mostly mischievous and curious. Sara takes the time to assess each of their behaviors and provide training and advice. Highly recommend! read more

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Sara is AMAZING!!! I knew she was the right fit on our first meeting. She has done wonders for my pup. He's a one year old Australian Cattle Dog who was having really bad recall issues to the point of running away. She was instantly in tune with my sensitive, smart, and sometimes stubborn boy. We worked together on specific goals and he has become such a well trained dog in the process!! So much so that I continue to get compliments on how well he's behaving On our last session she noticed how in tune my dog is with me now and I cannot thank her enough! I would HIGHLY recommend her and look forward to continuing more specialized and refined training for Brody. read more

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I love this place and Pippin, my dog, does too! The owner, Craig, hires really wonderful people who seem to actually like pets and spending time with them. I first started with Dog Tired to get my puppy training with Sara. She was so good with my little dachshund; patient, calm, persistent, and helped coach me in how to continue his training when she was gone. After this experience, we signed up for the adventure Pack Walks and he goes out 2x weekly with someone from Craig's team. They try to keep your pet with the same person but sometimes they switch them off. In ~1.5 years, Pippin probably had about 3-4 different walkers all on rotation and he loved all of them (judging by his excitement when they pick him up - though he had a proclivity for one guy in particular, so we always requested him when possible). We've also done Staycations, which I think are the best of all their offerings. They let the pet stay in their home (no crappy hotel) and take care of my dog as if he was their own when I'm out of town. Book this place. They are great quality great people and the price is super fair. read more

Fast communication. Reliable. Goes the extra mile. Priced fairly. We have been training in the Good Canine Classes. I appreciate the trainer Saras help and expertise so much. And we have fun! We have seen improvements with our dogs behavior and have learned a lot. read more

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We hired Sarah for in home 1:1 training when got our dog - it's only been a year and she's given both, us as owners the confidence and education and our pup is more confident too of his new home and being out in public. We are the third owners our dog has had - we had a lot of reconditioning and training to do, she has helped our daily walks, in home behavior/commands and so much more. She focuses on educating the owners with tools, so you can help your dog thrive and be confident. Highly recommended! read more

Dog tired is the best. You can trust dog tired! This team has been a life line for me since moving here. Craig and Kristen are beyond trustworthy with my rambunctious dog. She heads out with the team a few times a week does come home TIRED and HAPPY! Photos and updates daily from staycations or daily runs are a huge plus. We started four sessions of training with Sara, she really listens and understood how I work with my dog and what Salem needed. Setting realistic expectations, Salem and I are now glowing and growing together much better. She helped me with some of Salem's impulse control and reactivity. I just finished a month long road trip and without Sarah I would've been beyond stressed in our new environments and unexpected scenarios. Salem handles it all like a champ. read more

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Sara has been helping me learn skills to better train my dog, Auggie. He's a very hyper breed with an attitude, but also very smart. She has been patient and kind during our learning process. I was nervous to try 1:1 training because I have been told by many that my dog is "too much" and I was worried Sara would treat me the same, but she was the exact opposite. Sara was reassuring and understanding about my dog's behavior. She normalized my dogs behaviors and explained how to shape them to be appropriate. I've had 3 sessions with her now and my dog has improved dramatically already! I've gone through other training courses that just didn't feel comprehensive enough to completely train my dog. Sara has helped fill the gaps he was missing in his training. She is very flexible with her time. She's available for questions and is responsive. You can tell she loves her job because she spends a lot of time and energy in making really cute video summaries of her day with dogs. She's respectful and professional. I'm really glad I connected with Sara and this company :) read more

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Sara....thank you! Ricky loved you and his training and he is so super with the time, devoting and commitment you gave him. your time with us, your reassurance to us he would still love us...lol, and the awesome pictures, videos and daily report card were awesome and above and beyond. thank you, thank, thank you. we will be keeping you updated and our progression with him and Lucy. we all love you!! read more

Scout passed two classes!!! Scout....german shepherd...reactive...yes, pull me down the street...yes, resource guarding....yes, put holes in all my shirts...yes, considering rehoming...yes, until I found Dog Tired and had Sara as my trainer. Scout had the following training...board and train, two group classes, and currently in walk and train with Sara. Group classes are alot of fun and the other two trainers that help Sara give great advice too!!!! And....Scout has turned into an awesome puppy. He also gets really excited to see Sara when she pulls up in her yellow dogs only school bus. Highly recommend. read more

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My dog was never happier than when he was running with the pack at Dog Tired. I loved my dog and did everything I could for him, but he was big (80lbs) and needed more exercise than I or my yard could provide. Dog tired was the answer, and Roger (my dog) loved them second only to me. He was a goofy boxer mix who passed away unexpectedly in 2022. I loved that guy like a child. And I'm forever grateful for the joy Roger found with every outing with Dog Tired. They're a great crew and I miss them too. If you love your dog(s) but you know they aren't getting enough exercise, please call these folks. read more

I was in San Diego for work for just a couple months and I knew the transition would be hardest on my aussie cattle dog mix, Shumai. She's very active and sassy and needs a lot of nature time (particularly off-leash) to be her most content self. But thank goodness I found Dog Tired! Having a community and a pack for Shumai was an incredible gift for us both. Every picture I received in her reports showed her the HAPPIEST I had ever seen, in the most gorgeous setting, Fiesta Island. Craig and the whole team were so thoughtful and kind, always making sure that any new pack leader was introduced slowly and with care in meet & greets. And it speaks so much to their capabilities as pack leaders that Shumai was apparently on her best behavior with them, even more so than me. The saddest part of our return to NYC is that she doesn't have her pack walks with Dog Tired anymore. Could not recommend this service more! read more

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I brought my senior dog in for a train and board. Because he was older, I was hopeful but also a bit nervous for the outcome or if training would even be a viable option. From the start, Sara was easing my worries. I'm not there with my pup and from the start she eased any concerns: She worked with my crazy schedule, sent photos and videos of him happy, but also training /progress, and overall was just an amazing experience. I've had him over other dog training facilities, and I never felt the same support and structure with teaching me, as well as they taught my dog. I've been instilling his trainings on our walks and outings, the biggest thing for me was his aversion to small dogs, and it was the greatest feeling to have him be able to successfully breakaway from fixating, and actually just enjoy his outing. As a pet owner, this brings great relief knowing that my fur baby is happy and stress-free. Sara, you are amazing and I can't praise you enough! read more

Hands down, the best dog walking company ever!!! Professional, reliable, caring, friendly crew!! My dog was at an unhealthy weight before coming out with the Dog Tired crew. He has since lost over 10 lbs and is now healthy and fit. He's also confident as ever. I love Dog Tired because not only do they pick your dog up and drop them off for you, they tire your dog out all while having fun!!! Your dog(s) can run, play, and socialize at the beach with their dog friends while you're away at work! (That means you come home to a happy tired dog!) Dog Tired will send out cute little report cards of your dog(s) with pictures to your email! LOVE IT!!! read more

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I trained my 1 year old golden doodle with Sara at Dog tired Before training, he was crazy (much like most doodles lol). Pulling on leash so hard he would gag himself, absolutely no recall, and way over excited about other people and dogs. We have done only 3 sessions with Sara and it's like he's a different dog! He is heeling and recalling like a pro! Sara makes everything really simple and clear! She also never made me feel silly for asking questions that were probably common sense lol I highly recommend this company! read more

We have been using Dog Tired for several months now to give our rambunctious Aussie 2-3 days at the beach each week with a pack walk. The staff is fantastic, always polite and on time. Well worth the wait list if and deserving of their 5 star rating! read more

Dog Tired is an awesome company! Our Rottweiler Hugo is definitely a handful. He did an intensive training bootcamp with the very best trainer in San Diego and we've been socializing him since the beginning. However, Rotties are by nature very high maintenance pups and this one especially needs CONSTANT attention, activity, and training. Even as I write this review, he is starting at me and whining because it's been more than 20 minutes since he's been outside or been given a command! Due to his nature, I knew that a regular doggy day care drop off site wouldn't be enough for him. Enter Dog Tired, a company that takes your pup on all day long outdoor adventures! They pick him up early in the morning and usually take him to Fiesta Island to splash around in the water and play with his doggie friends all day long. They even pick him up when it's raining and forgo the beach to go on hikes instead. After they drop him off, they give him water and dry him off with a towel. At the end of the day, they always send an email with high quality pictures. He apparently has a favorite friend, a female Rottie that they call his "girlfriend!" Haha. We find this so interesting because he usually avoids other dogs. It's funny to know that your furry friend has an actual life outside of you and the home. Hugo comes home exhausted, and that lasts for the rest of the day until his long evening walk. Dog Tired has positively affected us in so many ways. Thank you! read more

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Sara and team are fantastic! We've seen such a positive change with little man. We started working with DTSD about 3 months after his adoption. Communication, leash reactivity and trust have all improved. Recall has come a long way! Learning the basics of 'place' and 'down' are absolute lifesavers, especially with a stubborn min pin. Sara went above and beyond during Board & Train by providing video tutorials, photo updates, and healthy socialization. She recommended proper tools for our specific scenario, such as crate type and leash/collar. DTSD is made up of people who love what they do and it shows in their service! read more

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Sara from DTSD has helped both my dog and I so much! I am beyond happy I chose them! Trust me I googled every dog training company in San Diego. I have a Standard Poodle who started leash reactivity as young as 4 months old she was literally triggering my anxiety. I would get nervous leaving the house with her and it got to the point where I considered rehoming her but I couldn't she was already part of the family. We started off with Petsmart (i don't recommend) which consisted of training inside the store in an enclosed area with NO room or distractions. On the other hand DTSD is held outside in the REAL world where your pup can experience different things each time like people, kids, traffic, dogs, and even squirrels lol. The first day of canine good citizen everyone in class including the trainers can tell you how reactive our Darla girl was. She would bark at dogs passing by, she would bark at her classmates during training, and just any fast movements. By the end of class she had improved so much! She passed her test and we kept practicing. Soon after we signed up for the community canine citizen class and WOW she's less reactive like wayyy less we can pass by a dog and she just stares at them occasionally she wants to bark/react but its okay we will get there! If you're debating whether or not you should spend money on training, just do it! You create a bonding experience with your pet and you both learn. I even made a couple friends and we get together to train our pups. Thank you so much Sara and Dylan for getting us to where we are!! read more

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By far, best doggie "daycare" I've ever used. My mixed breed, 60lbs old gal is always happy and exhausted after going to dog tired. On my days off, she waits by the door between 11-1 to see if they're coming to get her! Need dog care? Need a group of people that truly understand the needs of your baby? Non discriminatory towards ANY dog based on their size, build, or breed, GO TO DOG TIRED. The pics they send of the playtime had are the most precious thing you'll ever see. Many have shunned my dog based on her size, and that she "looks like a pitbull." My girl is Miss Congeniality. Thank you Dog Tired. read more

My dog loves everything about DogTired. She goes nuts when they arrive. The outings are long, which is great and my dog comes home tired. She loves to fetch, swim and socialize and she gets all of this with DogTired. She'll typically be picked up around 9am and brought home around 11:30am so the hour long outings are quite long indeed! Then, she crashes the rest of the day, dreaming of her time with her pals from DogTired. Highly recommend. read more

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I have meaning to write this for months...DTSD is THE best dog service ever out there. The owner Craig is like family to me and during hard times and good times, he is always there to help. I can rely on him for anything for my kids. He understands how important my kids are and how neurotic I am about them too :). He operates DTSD like a true business and very professional. I would recommend DTSD to any Fur baby mom or dad; you will not be disappointed. Amy is the sweetest, my loving pack leader. And last but not least HIGHLY recommend Sarah for dog training. She knows her stuff, knows dogs, knows training, and helped me get my kids back on track to understand I was the Alpha, not them. A very hard task at first. I remember thinking, she was training me, not them. So true. read more

Wanted to give a shout out to Sara - excellent trainer, excellent boarder, and a very caring person towards animals and their owners. She took care of our precious boy while we were away. She worked with Kase on all his commands that we have learned so far during CGC training. She sent pictures daily, gave feedback daily, I never missed a day where I didn't know how he was doing. (BTW - Great picture taker, too!) Dog Tired San Diego and their staff - just a nice experience. I look forward to using them again. Highly recommended. Thank you Sarah. Shout out to Craig - We needed to take a trip to Az to ensure our house was still standing after the huge Bush fire and not knowing what we would find, I didn't want to have to worry about Kase if things would not have turned out well for our home. Thank you for helping me get Kase signed up for a wonderful staycation, with training on a moments notice, too. Craig was quick to respond and quick to help me with a solution. Thank you Craig. So much appreciated. Anyone needing training, boarding, daycare, etc...I highly recommend Dog Tired San Diego. They won't disappoint! read more

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Sara has been so beneficial for my puppy Haivyn. She has not only worked amazing with my dog but has also educated me on how to properly handle and train her. I would HIGHLY recommend. Great people that know what they're doing for a great price! read more

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Sara and Craig have been amazing ever since we had our Husky named Brody join. As most huskies are, Brody was stubborn and would not listen to any recall commands and could not be trusted off leash whatsoever. Craig and Sara came together and created a plan that in just 6 weeks had Brody off leash trustworthy and listening to recall commands from anyone who was with him. We cannot thank Craig and Sara enough for all the work they have done. Trainings all the way to the outings are affordable and flexible to any schedule. Brody knows when either Sara or Craig come to get him and starts howling like a mad man once he sees them through our screen door. Anyone that has a dog, large or small, disobedient or well trained, Dog Tired is the perfect place to send your dog. read more

I wish this was 10 stars, this company and what they provide are so good! I hired DT to help me with my new mini dachshund, and I did get wonderful service. Sara was kind, patient and very knowledgeable, and helped to change the behavior of my very willful pup within the first lesson. I can not recommend her strongly enough. Every lesson was a joy, and my pup really engaged and improved every time. I am so looking forward to using their beach walking service, this week! read more