I genuinely can't recommend Brad highly enough. By the time…read moreI reached out, I had already spent months trying to fix Sunny's leash pulling and reactivity. I'd worked with two trainers, including a 3 week board-and-train program ($5,000 investment), followed every instruction, and practiced daily, yet I didn't see changes. I was managing the behavior without ever understanding what was causing it. That changed within the first two hours with Brad. He didn't start with commands or tools. Instead, he focused on the psychology behind Sunny's reactions: what was driving them, what was reinforcing them, and what I was unknowingly communicating. No one had ever explained it that clearly. That was the turning point. For the first time, I wasn't guessing or correcting blindly. I could see what Sunny was experiencing in real time and understand how my timing, energy, and responses were shaping his behavior. That clarity changed everything. Walks feel completely different now. Sunny is no longer pulls since my training with Brad, the reactive outbursts are gone, and the experience itself is calm. I'm no longer bracing for problems because I know how to prevent them. I am SO appreciative!

Great experience! We have an 8-year-old rescue Golden…read moreRetriever who developed some habits we wanted to correct and weren't able to do on our own with traditional training. A couple of these weren't terribly serious, but we felt we weren't "in charge" anymore, that our dog wasn't getting the message from whatever we were doing, and that if we didn't do something different, it could really get out of control. Brad really helped us with this, where traditional "training" wasn't working. We have two or three things we're working on with our girl, but here is the most dramatic change we had with one issue. She is very food motivated, and would beg from us at the table whenever we sat down to eat, and would be underfoot in the kitchen during prep. She got overly excited and would not settle and lie down. Brad explained we weren't communicating well with her on a dog level, so to get that communication kicked in to gear, he actually started our session not with this problem, but with making sure she would not dash out the front door when it was opened. This was to establish that we were in charge and what was expected of her. What he showed us how to do worked like you wouldn't believe. It was like a light bulb went off for our girl. What we did affected everything after that. It wasn't about dashing out the door, it wasn't about begging for food, it was about knowing what was acceptable in our pack and to look to us for direction. That night, at dinner, she went to her "spot" with a simple direction and was relaxed during our entire meal. She can now be directed to her spot and will stay quietly any time we need her to. Best of all, she seems truly relieved that she doesn't have to be in charge and that WE are. She is much more relaxed around so many other things. It gave us so much more confidence! I didn't think that what Brad taught us would work. It's quite counterintuitive. But trust me, it worked like magic. This is not dog training - it's communication with your dog. Brad answers all your questions, doesn't waste your time, shows you clearly and directly what will work. We're so thankful we found him!

Tommy helped us with our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy when no one else would! He came to…read moreour house when she was 11 weeks old (other trainers wanted to wait until she had all her puppy shots) and immediately got us off on the right foot for behavior training. He trained my husband and me as well as our puppy! So grateful. Tommy has a gift for knowing how dogs think and he shares that knowledge as part of the session. We never felt rushed to finish a lesson when he came to the house, he just dealt with our issues and reminded us to keep practicing with our dog until next time. We even decided to enroll in his weekly puppy class so that our puppy would learn to behave around other dogs. His private dog park is a god-send as we live in a condo and don't have a yard for our puppy to play in. She loved going there and we'll be back! We highly recommend Tommy. He showed us how to anticipate what our puppy was going to do before she did it and correct her misdeeds before they take place. Five stars!

Tommy came for our first private session and it went better than I imagined. My husband and I…read morelearned a lot from Tommy. He is very relatable and has a unique way of teaching that is very enjoyable and actually entertaining, all at the same time! Now that is talent! Tommy was made for this job and well worth his price. You get what you pay for. He definitely does not watch the clock and gives you more than 1 hr and does not leave until he has answered all your questions. My dog is already doing better on our walks. Tommy teaches but you have to do what he says or you have wasted your money. I signed up for 5 lessons and looking forward to the rest. I will update when we are finished.

Our dog actually seemed to enjoy being boarded here! She hates being left when we board her. I…read morewatched the cameras and she cruised around at the day camp. She seemed pretty chill (shocking for our AussieDoodle). We will board her again. She also had a nice bath before we picked her up.

We boarded our pup here after many amazing reviews from colleagues…read more I loved waking up to the report card and updated pics of how Brooklyn did for the day. She was there for 9 days. I saw that everyday she was getting more and more comfortable in the new environment. They got the best pics of her!!!!! Pics tell it all!!! We opted for an exit bath which included a nail trim!!! Loved having her come home clean, happy, tired! Thank you so much Camp Opie!!!! It is clear how much this facility loves their pups!!!

From our very first session until now, he has taught me so much. He's incredibly knowledgeable, and…read morealways explains the methods from how dogs think and perceive the world and how the training ties into it. The progress I've seen has been amazing, and I've learned how to communicate with my dog in a way that has strengthened our bond. I highly recommend Josh and Bark Busters OC to anyone looking for a trainer who truly knows what they're doing!

I have 2 dogs, a chaotic puppy and a fear reactive German shepherd. Before working with Josh, I…read morefelt like I was always managing my dogs but still couldn't fully trust them in real life. Now they're calm, confident, and make way better decisions on their own. I can take them pretty much anywhere, which wasn't the case before. He also helped my German Shepherd become a lot more comfortable around people and other dogs. Biggest shift honestly was me. I'm way more confident, less stressed, and actually know how to communicate and teach my dogs without relying on tools. If you want a dog you can actually live life with, I'd 100% recommend Josh!

So fun to find this place when walking around the mall. Lots of fun dog treats and dog themed gifts…read moreand other dog items such as collars and tags.

I am so extremely satisfied with Jessica's services that I needed to leave a review immediately…read more(just picked up my pup from getting groomed about 30 minutes ago). I found Jessica through a google search which led me to her yelp page, once I found out more about the services she offered on her site, and that she was nearby I reached out for a quote via yelp. She was very responsive, was able to fit me in within a few days, very straight forward and notified me of what to expect and arriving before the appt to complete paperwork & review the groom service. I took Lucky in this morning, was greeted immediately, checked in and after Jessica assessed Lucky's condition she notified me that he had very matted fur and what she could do/not do depending on the severity of the fur once she started with the grooming, and what to expect from the groom. I like that she thoroughly informed me of the situation, what my options were and that it would cost more due to the added work to de-matt him and the sensitivities that lucky could experience so she would have to be even more meticulous with the grooming. I picked him up in 2.5 hours and she went though how he needed to be shaven all around because of how matted his fur was, where he could experience irritation (what else to expect) and if I need to take him to the vet due to further irritation because of the condition of his skin from the matted fur. Overall I was floored by her knowledge but also very personable nature (something I have not experienced with a previous groomer). I'm so much more informed (as I had inherited lucky and am a new pet owner, so still learning). She even honored the price she had originally quoted me at which I thought was extremely generous given the nature of the groom. I can't wait to have lucky come back to be groomed and well taken care of by Jessica!

Behold our beloved Minnie-Chewbacca Peaches (Minnie) great niece of the late great Chewbacca (RIP…read moreWOOKIE!). We adopted her just under two years ago and fell in love with her on the spot, but, she was a wild lady. A crazy silly Minnie girl. On walks, she dragged me constantly and would lunge after dogs; thank God for that leash. I dreaded going on walks. If we opened the front door, she would run outside, terrifying us. So something had to be done. And then we found the OC Dog ranch. Now that she's been brainwashed I mean properly trained... she's still the same sweet Minnie girl but now, it's a night and day different experience. Our walks are delightful; I look forward to them instead of dreading them. It's now the peaceful meditative experience a dog walk is always supposed to be for both of us. She walks right by my side, never lunges, sits properly, and doesn't freak out when other dogs who clearly need your services act like psychos. When the front door opens, she sits and behaves. She responds to commands...she still hates squirrels as she should... again, we loved her the day we met her, but we find ourselves loving her more and more every day and her training certainly has something to do with that. We are so grateful. Thank you.

We have been bringing our 90lb Mastiff/Lab mix to OC Dog Ranch for the last few years every time…read moreour family travels 4+ days. I am so happy I found this place - was recommended by someone through word of mouth. It is wide open space for our dog to run, and I love that because it is SO much better than her being boarded in a room with 50 other dogs. Staff will send you updates - and we always get a picture of our happy dog with other happy dogs. Staff also sends a report card. Always respond asap when I reach out and ask how she's doing.

excellent day care for dogs. they do a thorough evaluation, great communication and the dogs are…read morewell cared for. The price is high but you get what you pay for I guess

UPDATE 8/12/26:**A few days after I shared my story to the public, Wags posted on their own FB,…read morerevising the story about how Raven broke lose. "Two sibling dogs were being moved to our Tiny Town building when they became nervous and began pulling at their leashes and flailing. After bringing them back inside, our staff member decided to carry them for a second attempt. While being carried, the dogs became distressed again. One bit the staff member's hand, and during the struggle, the other got free and ran away." This social post includes details we were not originally told, ie the flailing, distress, biting, 2nd attempt to move them, etc. In fact, prior to this incident the staff consistently raved about how gentle, sweet, well behaved my dogs are (& documented this too). If the pups were truly "distraught," what caused this change in behavior (for example, fear of larger dogs they were moved in with?); and if they were "flailing," how would carrying them both outside simultaneously be safer or more effective in transporting them? Their FB post reads like a cover-up. When I attempted to respond on their FB, my message was instantly deleted and my account blocked. Furthermore, I attempted to log into my Wags online account to gather more information, however, the account was already deactivated. Sadly, after Raven's death I have learned from multiple tangible sources that there have been numerous incidences with mistreatment of dogs (both Tustin & RSM locations). One specific employee (the one who mishandled sweet Raven) is still currently employed at RSM to this day with no repercussion, AND in the past has caused dogs to be sent to vets for mishandling. How are the Wags owners allowing this to happen??? They indicate they are updating protocol.... I want to know specifically what they are doing to make changes, and why is that employee still employed?? THIS IS SO UNACCEPTABLE IN SO MANY WAYS! I do feel for the majority of the staff who are dog lovers - they are overworked and not all properly trained for emergencies. My message to dog owners: do your due diligence and research. If you have any doubt, would you risk boarding your pet at Wags & Wiggles after hearing these accounts? Thank you for reading and for helping protect our pets. Please share this story as you see fit. Rest in peace, our sweet Raven. You are forever loved and will have a special place in our hearts. Your sister Charlotte looks for you every day and misses you tremendously. We will continue to seek justice for you and other dogs who were injured along the way. Most importantly, let's prevent this from ever happening again.

Wow!!! Tony is the absolute best - he is so knowledgeable and does everything he can to make you…read morefeel for comfortable and validated. Owning an aggressive dog is so stressful and upsetting and it shakes up your life and Tony was so helpful in allowing me to relax and see clearly so I could make the best decision for me, my dog, and my family. Thank you Tony!!!

Xavier is amazing. Cooper had some major issues, leash aggression with dogs, skateboarders, people…read more(if they tried to say hi to cooper from a safe distance) etc. Coops change in behavior started after our first session with him. If you are willing to listen, do the work, be consistent and actually do everything he says to you will not be disappointed. It was worth every $ spent. @ xavier hernandez dog behaviorist on Yelp if you want to see more reviews specific to him. I am no longer dreading taking them on walks. Turns out Cooper just had some anxiety and can get over excited. I thought I had an aggressive dog until we met with a Xavier. Very thankful and grateful.

We have been going here for a while now for our two dogs grooming in addition to the usual pet food…read morepurchases and aquarium supplies. Everyone is always so nice here and they have everything we need. The grooming service has really exceeded my expectations and I'll continue bringing my dogs here! Lovely groomers, great bath and cuts and optional add on services. Just remember to bring a cash tip for your groomer as it's easier to check out in the app on the way over there and you can't tip there!

Kobie-Star and I went today to get some of her food and a couple toys and Christina was…read moreEXCEPTIONALLY Sweet to Kobie -Star and me as well to her other customers. Christina you are a valuable customer service rep . Petsmart I hope you recognized her !

We were referred to Sit Means Sit by a friend after I had a confirmed torn rotator cuff from…read morerepeated yanking on walks with Barkley. Getting him on leash and walking him was miserable and we were frustrated. We knew he was trainable but he always chose being naughty. While getting his updates during his 20 day stay, we saw immediately he was doing so well and saw what he was capable of! It was truly night and day. Instead of being frustrated and yelling at him, we now play games with him in his continued training and spend more time loving on him and less time being frustrated. Hands down Sit Means Sit gave us confidence and got Barkley on loose leash walks without a pronged collar. The continued relationship and check-ins have helps us trouble shoot as needed and Andy is truly Barkley's buddy. Their bond is so strong and Barkley LOVES to see Andy.

We really enjoyed the experience of working with the Sit Means Sit team! They were all very…read moreprofessional and stood out to us as really loving the animals and what they do. Our pup loved every minute of it and we are extremely grateful for the care they gave him. We did the 20 day program and immediately reaped the benefits of their training and guidance. Our pup is back showing us all his new skills and we are extremely proud of the graduate. Thanks for your wonderful work!!