TERRIBLY RUN. Cant go see the facilities (to see if its a good fit for your dogs) unless you bring…read moreyour dogs too -because they want to assess your dogs. No need to asses our dogs until we are clear we want them to stay there, right? It's a "requirement" that we all know the boss can easily accomodate. We let them know with our 4 large breed dogs it was a lot on ourselves AND the dogs to have to bring them in just for that (if it wasnt a good fit). They didnt care. Just sent another business to go to if I wanted a "phone consult" which was unusual(&manipulative :/) because we never discussed phone consults..all we wanted was to come take a peak at their facilities. It was the male who's voice is on their answering machine whom we communicated with. I think his name was Dan? Aweful & too bad;).

If you're like me and went down the rabbit hole of researching board and trains because of all the…read moreinternet horror stories, read this!! I am truly amazed and so grateful for Don, Gabe, and the team at Crafty Canine Club. They have a ton of certified experience and have done fantastic behavioral modification work with my French Bulldog (and myself) in their board and train programs. I have learned to be a better leader for my dog and how to keep him mentally balanced so he's at his best. The structure of the training programs and regular boarding at CCC are solid and well planned so our furry family can learn and have fun in a safe environment while in the care of strong leadership. A bonus in my particular case; CCC techniques are aligned with what is recommended by my board certified vet behaviorist and was covered by my pet insurance. CCC communicates with me openly and regularly before, during, and after any bookings and will send photos and videos of the fun which helped ease my thoughts in the beginning. Now, I will only use CCC for care and follow up training for my boy. I believe they truly care about him and our relationship. A very small investment for huge lifelong returns you won't regret!

The Animal Keeper was highly recommended by a neighbor and they've been great! I love how…read moreconvenient drop-off and pick-up is, and it's always fun hearing the team gush over Jax when I'm dropping him off :)

We have used The Animal Keeper for daycare and boarding for a few months now and we have had a…read morewonderful experience each time! Our dog is always so well taken care of here and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. You can definitely trust that you are leaving your fur baby in the best hands possible! When we boarded our dog last week, we were even sent a photo update of how he was doing, which made us feel so reassured. We will continue to use The Animal Keeper as we believe they are the best!

Bark Busters came to us highly recommended. After some research and reviewing Ted Talk and…read morearticles, I signed up our two rescue mix breed ~20lb boys. We are grateful to James of BB who placed us with Jenna. Our boys issues: high reactivity outside, especially other dogs, and inside, door bell, ring cameras, etc. Coupled with greetings by jumping and owning the house. Jenna set us on a path of activities for inside and was incredibly patient letting me share and ask questions, learning constantly. As we fine-tuned and we all got more comfortable we moved our training to outside. The methodology used is absolutely amazing and, I dare say, short of a miracle. We practice regularly and introduce the boys to different circumstances. All that food luring and positive food reinforcement training certainly has its place but only the techniques of BB with Jenna has helped our boys become trusting, comfortable, and happy. Here I thought I had to scan the horizon constantly to be aware of incoming dogs to prepare myself to hide behind a car or go in the corner behind garbage cans to get maximum distance. Not true. I walk no longer with my head on a lazy susan. We all are forever grateful. Our boys can lead richer more social lives. Thank you!!!

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.

They do amazing job on my dog Angus. He always give him a great haircut. Treat him very well…read morebecause he is so special to us. Good service... Although I'll say a little pricey, but they do a great job thank you.

Love that this Petco location has a self washing station that's pretty spread out and roomy. The…read moretubs are low enough that my big boy can get into without any issues! The prices are fair for what you get but the blow dryer was awful! It barely had any air coming out of it! I did try to test a 2nd dryer and it was the same unfortunately. I really hope they upgrade their dryers because everything else was fine!

This was my 1st time visiting Kahoots. My Schnauzer is the pickiest eater and I think I've tried…read moreevery brand Petco has, so I wanted to see what Kahoots has to offer. They do carry quite a few brands, some the same as Petco. I was greeted by associate Ronnie who was so kind and helpful. I let Ronnie know about my picky eater. She suggested a few things and even gave me some samples of some kibble she thinks Niko would like. Their prices are not bad at all. I even picked up a grass plant to see if he would nibble on that. Well.. so far so good. He's been eating the brand I picked up. So we'll see how long this lasts. Ronnie also informed me if Niko didn't like it I could return it. Looks like Kahoots just found a new regular customer!

Nice location with helpful employees and a vet clinic we regularly visit. I've seen them at events…read moreand they're always happy to engage with people and their fur babies. I love visiting to see Remy, the store cockatiel. Parking is easy and walking distance to get your dog a pup cup at Starbucks next door.

We Have Our Lives Back. Our dog, Link, is a very large, very fearful boy. We thought he was…read moreexhibiting aggressive behavior, as we had one bite incident with friends over and several smaller incidents with family members. But, Xavier explained that it was all fear-based. We felt like prisoners in our own house because we felt we couldn't have people over and were constantly on edge that he might bite someone. Xavier made recommendations that gave us back our lives. We bought a crate and took Link everywhere in the house (and eventually outside) on leash. Initially I felt guilty because Link was confined for large portions of the day, but now he has more time outside or the crate/xpen and he will even go in on retreat there when he needs a break from the activity in the house. I was taking him on walks regularly, which made him very happy, but he still gets the "excited poops" and I have to stop and pick up after him 3-4 times per walk, which is not conducive to my exercise requirements (due to a health concern). I plan to try him on more relaxed evening walks and hopefully break his fear cycle and get him better socialized in the coming months.

Xavier has been amazing to work with! My husband and I…read moreadopted a Great Dane that was explained to us as an excited puppy. We were beyond thrilled to add him to the family, but had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. Shortly after getting home, chaos ensued. Barking at everything, lunging at people and pets as we would pass. And I spent entirely too much time getting drug through the concrete. We were so disappointed and ready to give him back, which broke our hearts. Shortly after, we called Xavier. Having talked us off a ledge after my second trip through the concrete, we had our first meeting. We learned boundaries and consistency. With time, patience and setting boundaries and staying consistent we put in the work. We knew it wouldn't happen overnight but stayed with it. Now, 2.5 years later, he is a totally different dog. Do we still not love people passing the house? No.. but if I was abused previously I'd probably be weary for the rest of my life too. However, he is an amazing dog and we look back and our more and more happy that we didn't give up. We welcomed our first child last month to our crew. We were always slightly nervous with how he would do, but with staying consistent every step of the way and using the tools Xavier has given us for the rest of our lives, we were able to keep putting in the work. He has been a dream with our little girl, we will always proceed with caution and respect all boundaries, but he has so much love. If you feel like giving up hope on a dog, you don't know where else to turn and you feel as though all hope is lost. Call Xavier and Nicky. They have changed our outlook on dog training as a whole and have helped us more than words can describe.

I am so happy we chose Sit Means Sit for our 110 lb one year old pup. He was fairly out of control,…read morejumping up, chewing, pulling near other dogs, barking excessively, basically no self calming skills even with tons of exercise and mental stimulation. I was having trouble getting him to understand what we wanted. Tim and his team provided personal training and clear instructions for me to continue my dog's training during daily life at home. It has changed our lives! We can take him anywhere dogs are allowed, including off leash dog parks. He responds and listens to us. He basically ignores other dogs now and is able to participate in every part of our lives because he now knows what we expect from him in each situation. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit San Diego.

I first hired Sit Means Sit (Tim) with my previous dog and had a great experience. Now, 11 years…read morelater, I have another puppy and went back to Tim to help guide me in for her training. He is extremely knowledgeable and has guidance for any breed. He is direct and has effective approaches. I would definitely recommend him!

I cannot sing the praises of Michelle enough! When Monty returned from two weeks of Board and…read moreTrain with Michelle, he was a changed dog. He's not just a calmer dog, he's a CALM dog. We've had no out-of-control barking incidents; he can be tethered and remain quiet. He's very good on walks, moving from "heel" to "break" and back to "heel" again. He's very responsive to the "off" command, which we use primarily to keep him off the furniture and out of the kitchen. Last week we had friends over for dinner and after his initial excitement he was a good boy, lying nearby content and chewing on a bone. We even attended the Humane Society Walk for Animals at Kit Carson Park, and with hundreds of dogs and people and non-stop activities, he was again a very well-behaved boy. We are so appreciative of the work that Michelle did with Monty. He is now the dog we always hoped he would be - happy, well-behaved, and living his best life!

One year after Chewie's training with Cosmo K-9 Obedience, it's clear that Chewie has great respect…read morefor his trainer! The moment Chewie saw Chris, he recognized him and greeted him with such joy! Minding his manners of course. He's too smart to behave like a brat in front of his trainer. I recently reached out to Chris for advice on redirecting Chewie when greeting people since he sometimes forgets his manners and has no sense of personal space. Chris took the time to demonstrate effective techniques and offered practical solutions I'll be implementing right away. Chewie and I are incredibly grateful for Chris's continued support and the excellent training from Cosmo K-9 Obedience. Chewie has come a long way. I can't image life without the professional guidance and support from Costco K-9 Obedience.

According to their website, the Beagle Brigade is an informal social group of beagles and their…read more"parents" that meets once a month at the Poway Community Dog Park at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month. All beagles, beagle mixes and their family members are welcome. They do a lot of good with finding loving parents for homeless beagles. And they have events like group walks with the beagles and free breakfasts for dog owners. But what they don't tell you on their website is that they allow massive amounts of bullying. The people that run it unfortunately have shown themselves to be very power hungry and I've seen time and again the gal that guards the gate entrance, berate pet parents-for no good reason at all. If that wasn't bad enough, they allow any other breed in as well, as long as it's from the same household as a beagle. So these big dogs come in and are allowed to gang up on the small dogs. Then they let huge packs of 10-20 beagles gang up on any one helpless victim of their choosing, while they sit by & do nothing. I've seen a poor beagle try to hide under a picnic table to get away from a pack of 20 power hungry dogs, only to no avail. I've had to rescue a few while everyone sat by and stared. One slumped in my arms afterwards, he was shaking and shell-shocked. I'd rather step in dog doody every day than to see these loving, helpless animals be allowed to be bullied like they are when going to meetings at the Beagle Brigade.

I loved the Beagle Brigade and wish it would come back. I loved the beagle pack runs, the gift…read moreexchanges, the long walks with out furry friends and their humans. Everybody was so kind and we attended for about 5 years before they disbanded the group. I'd have to say that mostly everybody that I seen there loved it as well. Of course, with larger groups of people you will have those that see things one way and others that don't. So goes life. Beagle on my friends. Dr. Watson say's Wuff and Bawwooooooo to you too.