We adopted Benny from the shelter, and for nearly 6 months we struggled with if we were going to be…read moreable to make things work - he was dog and human reactive. We had a very hard time taking our new best friend out on walks around the neighborhood. We went through two other trainers before we found Bar and just couldn't get the help we needed. Then we found bar and working with him has genuinely been the best decision we made as new dog owners. We did Bar's board and train program. After that month, Benny came home with so much improvement and skills. His engagement with us and responsiveness to us was night and day, making all things easier for us and Benny. Bar is very patient and compassionate with both dogs and people. The one thing that really sold it to us was just how much Benny loves working with Bar. Benny is always excited to see him again for training sessions and boarding when we are out of town. We recommend Bar to anyone that needs help with their K9 family members.

We are very happy with Indy's progress and obedience. Bar is patient and kind. He gets the job…read moredone. He is very knowledgeable concerning the various training methods. He knows of and advises us on what we can use to achieve the same results at home. He helps us pick out products that will make our training at home go more smoothly. We thank him for his kindness and patience

What a great place for pups! My fur baby, Theodore,…read moreabsolutely loves it here :) The staff is very active and friendly and I feel safe leaving my dog with them. I have had some bad experiences at other businesses where my dog was neglected all day and very low energy when I would come and pick him up! :( I felt so bad for putting him through that. Thank goodness for this place! I received a recommendation from a friend and couldn't be more grateful. Thanks again to the lovely staff here! Highly recommended.

DO NOT TAKE YOR DOG HERE! My dog was here for 3 days. We come to pick her up and she has TWO HUGE…read moreHOLES on the side of her mouth! She was anxious and whining when we picked her up. We showed a male staff member the wounds and he could give a fuck less. Fuck that guy. The staff claimed the wounds were self inflicted. We took her to the veterinarian and he said that he couldn't prove it either way, but his concern was how deep they were and looked like bite marks. The staff's lack of accountability and ability to notice an injury could put your dog in danger, STAY AWAY!

We are so stoked we found Dog Genie! My boyfriend and I…read moreweren't the most knowledgeable about dog training in the slightest since it had been years since we had our own dogs. We brought our one and half-year-old pup, Lasso, to Genie's group classes, and what we got out of it was invaluable. Not only do we have the tools/skills to keep up with training him at home, but going to the classes themselves were so much fun. I really appreciated the energy of everyone in the class, and of course, our leader Genie was just awesome. So kind, helpful, and overall a good time. Lucy, you rock too! I am thankful to have had a pro guiding us, giving tips as we practiced in class, and making it feel so much easier to work on training during our own time. Very much hoping we get to run into Genie again and keep up with getting Lasso into tip-top shape. He's gonna be the best-behaved pup after all of this. Thank you, Genie! You're rad! P.S. Lasso sends lots of happy tail wags :)

Genie is an exceptional human, in addition to being a fantastic dog trainer!…read moreShe has greatly improved my life, with my sometimes challenging dog. Her kindness, and philosophy of using only positive reinforcement, is exactly what I had hoped for. My dog is very special and important to me, and Genie treats her with great compassion and care. I have learned so much from Genie. She is a pleasure to be around, she has great integrity, and she is fun to be with. I consider meeting Genie, a great blessing in my life, and I would highly recommend her as a dog trainer. Genie is a generous, professional, trustworthy, caring, talented person! Thank you, Genie!

Veronique is a true dog whisperer. We did six lessons with our 1 year old puppy who had leash…read moreaggression issues. Stella is now under control when walking and we have less anxiety. The lessons included basic commands to develop good behavior and manners. We truly recommend Veronique to train your dog.

Veronique is amazing and my dogs love her and my dogs are much better. I can now walk my dogs…read morewithout the prong collar.

This the second dog I have trusted Dogs Be Free with and both times they did a great job training…read more My first dog Anna passed away suddenly back in June. My new dog Lucy had received training from her foster mom but she was beginning to demonstrate separation anxiety so I made the call to Linda and she had opening that Sunday so I didn't waste any time getting up to Linda. Lucy spent 2 weeks with Linda and Courtney, Linda's assistant trainer and they constantly trained her and while there was a lot of hard work, Lucy acted like she was in summer camp because she got to play with the other dogs who were there to get training at the same time. When I came to pick Lucy at the end of the two weeks, her training and obedience was even better than it had been. Her separation anxiety was much better to the point where we really haven't seen it since. Thank you Linda and Courtney for doing such a great job training Lucy!

What a great experience we had with Linda and her team at be free. Boarded and trained my Roque…read more(Rocky) boy. He's another pup. Just as energetic but more controlled. I highly recommend.

I have been bringing my dog there for about four years. She absolutely loves it. They take very…read moregood care of her and have more than competitive rates.

I have to say again just how great this business is!! Besides transforming my scared rescue into a…read morehappy pup, they have taken in dogs and cats at no charge for families that lost their homes or evacuated due to the fires out here, while they tried to find new places for their families and pets to live. Ann, Kellina, Vanessa and Matt are the hardest working people I know

We started training with Amelia at Matan when our bernedoodle pup was just over 3 months old. After…read more5 private sessions (and fairly consistent, albeit short duration work between sessions), our little girl understands and follows basic commands (sit, stay, down, place); has learned how to safely interact with other dogs; and became comfortable with exploring new spaces, textures and sounds. In our final sessions, we traveled to outdoor malls and spaces where new and scary things abounded, and we worked through how to get her comfortable in those spaces. Our pup got comfortable with water fountains, loud noises, new people and dogs, and I learned how to continue exposing her to uncomfortable situations with positive outcomes. We look forward to continuing with group sessions at Matan and our girls' training for recall and more.

I'm highly upset and disappointed with this company. If you didn't read my husband's review…read morealready, I want to explain my frustrations. My sweet 1-year-old German Shepherd, Oso, was scheduled for a 2-week board-and-train and came home under horrible circumstances. We've had Oso since he was a baby and taught him the basics ourselves (Sit, Down, Wait, Up, Free, Spin) using positive reinforcement. See Video 1 for an example. Oso has had high reactivity toward other dogs, which we made very clear was something he needed training on. The trainers kept saying that he likes to "pick fights" with other dogs. I understand Oso has a big bark, but he has never once been aggressive toward another dog. We understand aggression can occur, and I'm not a dog trainer, so if that's what you call "picking fights," so be it. (See Video 2 for an example.) In Video 2, you can also see two trainers come together to talk about Oso's dewclaw. They didn't even know what it was called and referred to it as "weird," which I took offense to. Keep this dewclaw in mind, because that story isn't over. Communication overall was poor. For $2,000, I would expect, at minimum, pictures or videos every day. Mind you, when Oso was home, I had a dog walker who walked him for 30 minutes every day and sent me multiple videos along with a map of where they went on their walk. With this company, the pictures we received were mostly just Oso sitting outside on their dirt patches. We received two videos of Oso on the dog treadmill, with no explanation until I asked how long he was on the treadmill for. I felt like I constantly had to ask for information, and if I didn't ask, it wasn't a priority. Oso also came home with what looks like pimples on the inside of his mouth (see image). He did not have these prior to going there, as I am very conscious of everything regarding his health and appearance. The facility may not have noticed this, but I believe they would not take responsibility for it. I'd love to hear the excuse they would give: "These things happen." On the last day of his training (go-home day), we were already struggling to make the appointment because my husband and I are both active-duty military and can't just leave work. My husband received a call that Oso was receiving his bath, and during his blow-dry session, his dewclaw got caught in the grate and RIPPED OUT. I can't imagine the pain he was in. They took him to a local pet hospital, which didn't even see him until SIX hours after his initial arrival. After many attempts to get in touch with them regarding payment, Matan finally called and said he would cover it and that "things like this happen." I would love to see the camera surveillance and a written report of what happened. I can only imagine what the excuse will be as to why I'm not able to receive these from Matan. Oso is home with us now and recovering. We are extremely dissatisfied and honestly can't forgive ourselves for giving this company $2,000 for this treatment. Matan, to make this right, a refund is due--or at least half. We should have known we made a mistake when we paid first and then signed the contract stating refunds are not given. You were so personable and reassuring over the phone before booking, which unfortunately fooled us. Never will Oso or any of us be near this company again. I hope this review helps other responsible dog owners think twice before choosing this company

We are very impressed with Deborah's knowledge and expertise. We recently contacted her about…read moretraining our 12 week old golden retriever. Although it was during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Deborah had already evolved and adapted to the current situation by offering Zoom and/or FaceTime virtual lessons. She provides great insight, advice and counsel on how to deal with each specific issue being experienced by her clients and their individual dog. In addition, she supplements the lessons by sending emails with articles and further written guidance so that the client has the tools to continually reinforce what they are learning. Deborah also makes herself available via text or email for any questions in between lessons (at no additional charge), and has been very responsive. In fact, even the initial request on Yelp to inquire about her services and pricing was responded to within an hour. If you read Deborah's bio and background information, there is no denying that she has very extensive training and education and knows what she's doing. It has already made a big difference in our puppy in the short time we have used Deborah's services. Highly recommend Deborah if you are having any behavioral issues with your dog, or want basic obedience training. Thank you, Deborah!

Deborah is a fantastic lady and truly cares about your relationship with your canine and its well…read morebeing. We were surprised at how much we could accomplish over virtual meets (pandemic and all). If you are looking for a trainer who really tries to understand the needs of you and your pooch and incorporate that into a workable training regiment Deborah is a great trainer. In a relatively short amount of time Arya went from a pull machine to a pleasure walking machine, she still can't help herself from chasing the occasional lizard but that is her being a dog. She sits on command and understands when it is her time to "settle" down. Arya definitely approves of Deborah's training tech

My wife and I have always been skeptical about boarding our husky. Our recent experience at…read morelaughing dog changed that. The staff was excellent, extremely attentive and really cared for our dogs well being. We got multiple updates during our vacation including, videos and pictures. I could not recommend this place more, they really care. When we picked our pup up she was all smiles and they gave us a review of her time. Great people here who love dogs and are completely professional. Laughing dog is a little more expensive than the other local facility's but is well worth it for the love and attention they provide.

Laughing Dog Inn is 'dog nirvana' for pups…read more There isn't another day care/camp or boarding facility I have seen which matches the level of compassion, training, positive reinforcement, and activities for pups in the area. Pricing is excellent, owner John is fantastic. Easy going, terrific to work with, and his staff accommodating. While there is a waitlist, put your name in, visit, as you never know when open spaces come up. I know they did for our pups, and it has been a game changer. We have several dogs who attend day camp. One is blind. The staff has wholeheartedly embraced him, placed him with sighted dogs, (they have various yards) and have been willing to work with his needs. He has blossomed and grown, been trained, and learned social 'cues' important for him to navigate when playing.

I highly recommend LA School for Dogs. I enrolled my 9-month-old dog, Sophie, in basic obedience…read moretraining AND to address her growling and pushback attitude whenever she didn't want to do something. Jennifer and her team worked with Sophie over a three-week training program, and the results were impressive. Sophie now has great leash manners and has mastered all her basic commands. But the biggest success was the change in her attitude. I learned that her behavior was caused by a lack of confidence, not defiance, and Jennifer showed me how to adjust my approach to genuinely build trust with her. Sophie is now a happy, confident dog. If you're looking for dog training that goes beyond commands and actually addresses the "why" behind your dog's behavior, LA School for Dogs is it. 100% recommend.

I can't say enough good things about Jennifer and her 3-week training program! Our border collie…read moreMaverick had an issue with pulling on walks, and thanks to Jennifer, he now walks perfectly in heel--it's like night and day. She also worked on his place command, and now he stays calmly on his bed until released, which has made having guests over so much easier. One of the things that really stood out was how Jennifer took the time to get to know us as well as our dog. She found out we have a horse background and used that to our advantage--explaining training techniques in ways that made total sense to us. She gave examples that tied into the horse world, which made the process so much more intuitive and familiar. She also helped address Maverick's excitement around other dogs, which stems from his strong herding instincts. With Jennifer's guidance, he's now calm and focused on us. Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about setting both the dog and owner up for long-term success. We're so thankful for the transformation she helped us achieve with Maverick!