Very good dog trainers! Lila and Renato seem to genuinely care about our boxer, Emmy!read more

I have never written a Yelp review, but I just have to post this because our experience with Big…read moreDog Coastside was that amazing. I cannot say enough good about Renato and Lila. We had an urgent situation with our dog involving children. Even though they were incredibly busy, they took immediate action and concern - as if it were their own children. The moment Renato came to our home and interacted with our dog, I was completely and utterly blown away. I have never seen anyone with the type of gift Renato has, and we have worked with several trainers over the years. He truly understands dog psychology. Watching him and seeing the way our dog responded was incredibly beautiful and moving. Both Renato and Lila were so kind and made me feel at ease and comfortable asking questions about things that might have seemed obvious to them. I just can't say enough good, and feel incredibly grateful to have met them. From the bottom of my heart - thank you Renato and Lila!

Sheryl Carver helped me become my dogs' best friend. I worked with Sheryl to address my boy's…read moreanxiety, his leash pulling, and my female puppy's dog reactivity. Initially, we met at my home to work with my dogs, and then, after Sheryl moved out of state, we were able to work by phone when new issues came up. Sheryl is extraordinarily compassionate and empathic towards both people and dogs, and she taught me to observe my dogs' behavior and be supportive rather than frustrated. My dogs are relaxed and there is more tail-wagging in our home, and when doing conformation and performance events, they are more confident, enthusiastic---and easier to train! Sheryl is also a fantastic instructor in the Tellington TTouch Training, and with her guidance, I started using this method to deepen my bond with my dogs. I have worked with many different dog trainers, and Sheryl is the best!

Sheryl is our favorite dog trainer - I found her through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers…read morewebsite (heard that they were good). Our dog, Flash, is a rescue mutt who had been abandoned, and Sheryl's approach worked great for him. She used positive reinforcement, and was always gentle. Flash responded really well to her, and everyone else who we know who has hired her has been pleased with the results. Sheryl came to our home for private lessons, and was fabulous. (She travels around the Peninsula to various clients during the week.) I like that Sheryl has a lot of patience and found a way to make our dog think learning can be fun. Our dog had a lot of anxiety, and she helped him relax and enjoy learning. She also does some bodywork on pets, if clients want that along with the training: Jin Shin Jyutsu (like acupressure) Tellington TTouch (like Feldenkrais for animals) We treated Flash to some of her bodywork, and he went from hyper and anxious to super, ultra-calm and mellow. Sheryl's definitely one of his favorite humans. We were afraid we'd have to find our previously wild dog a new home after having a baby, but we've learned a lot from her and we're a happy family! We credit Sheryl (and some key lay-out changes suggested by baby-proofer Larry Mitchell) with enabling us to keep our dog after having our baby. That was HUGE! We did some clicker training (not initially, but later on), and our most useful command (with or without the clicker) is "In your crate." Sheryl adjusted to what our needs were, so we learned what was a priority for us when we needed it. Thanks to Sheryl, Flash also knows (among others) on your bed, shake, wait, sit, stay, down, touch, and where's daddy?.

I contacted this place to get my dog, Dalek, into agility. I was asked to describe his attitude at…read morewhich time I said he is very playful with other dogs. Scheduling the intro class was super easy. I was asked to keep him away from the other class as dogs don't socialize there. Well, we got there and we're super impressed with the location. Dalek ended up being the most behaved dog there (behaved better than the good canine citizen dog that was there). We had a lot of fun and I knew I wanted to sign Dalek up. After speaking with the instructor there, she suggested I sign up for beginning agility and I decided I would like to sign him up to behavior and motivation class in addition. I emailed Stu (I think he might be the owner?) And expressed my interests. Didn't hear back from him so followed up again a week later. Got an email saying he is looking into it. Another week passed and no response. I sent another email asking if I should look else where. He responded by saying that no instructor wanted to take him because he isn't well behaved. This came from a person that wasn't even there and was going based on my comment that Dalek is playful. I was really surprised by this as it was the intro instructor recommendation and opinion that "Dalek will do great in beginner agility". Needless to say, I found another agility place where Dalek is loved and all staff there are surprised that he wasn't wanted here.

Let me start this review off by saying this place is AWESOME!…read moreThis is a review for their Foundation for Puppies class. I had been wanting to start my mini Australian Shepherd with agility training ever since I got him, however, most places will not allow you to start until your dog is a year old. I've always been the believer that the earlier you start the better, so I did a lot of online research trying to find places that have agility classes for puppies. This place is the only one that really teaches the skills of agility, not just the obstacles. They have a pretty intense exam to get into the class, which I appreciate because I want my dog to be on the same level as his classmates. The trainers are HIGHLY knowledgeable as they all compete with their dogs and are certified. I feel extremely confident in asking them any questions I might have. Each class is only 8-9 dogs, which is fantastic because puppies can have a really hard time focusing if there are lots of other dogs in the class. It also allows for one on one time with the trainers. I am extremely pleased with the level of training we are receiving as well as the pace set to learn new things. I fully intend on continuing through the training sessions as long as Auzzy continues to enjoy himself and excel.

If I could give 10 stars I would! My dog loves Clara to bits. I watched him do a whole body wag…read morethis morning as he was picked up, he could barely contain himself as he stood waiting to jump into the doggie van. Since taking over the business, Clara has absolutely elevated the service to new levels. She takes impeccable care of the dogs, and sends adorable photos from their daily outings. Somehow, she always gets all the dogs to smile and pose for pictures! My dog comes home happy and TIRED from all the exercise and socializing with his pack of buddies.

Clara is the best. My boys had the best time ever. Really needed to get out with Clara's pack…read more It's been a year and my boys needed to get out and socialize. They came home so happy relaxed content. Thank you Clara's Marley and me animal service is the Best. Clara is amazing she speaks to my huskys . Unbelievable she is.

Jared is an incredible trainer. With just one session I was able to see such a change with my…read moreadopted pup. Words cannot describe how safe and at ease he made me and my dog feel. There was so much anxiety for both of us. I'm a complete new dog owner with little to no experience. And right from the beginning Jared was patient, professional, and really took the time to learn and explain my dog's behavior and our specific concerns. I had some concerns about leash training and how my dog responded to visitors at the door. Jared guided us with step by step approaches that were easy to follow. And almost immediately after our first visit, I started noticing behavioral changes with my dog. I even noticed the changes on our walks. The tips and techniques regarding leash training was so helpful. Things that I never even thought would affect my dog's behavior, Jared brought to light. He made the whole process feel manageable and truly gave me tools to build my confidence and my relationship with my pup. It's clear Jared truly cares about the dogs he works with and their families. He's passionate about what he does, and I'm so grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an effective and compassionate dog trainer.

As first-time dog owners, bringing home our Bernedoodle puppy felt equal parts exciting and…read moreoverwhelming. She was quiet and a bit confused in those early days, and we honestly didn't know what "normal" even looked like. We started working with Jared literally the day after we brought her home, and that made all the difference. What stood out right away is that he doesn't just train the dog, he helps you understand your dog's psychology. That shift was huge for us. Instead of guessing or reacting, we started to feel like we actually knew what she needed and how to respond. He guided us through the basics like potty training and getting her to sleep through the night, and once those clicked, life got dramatically easier. More importantly, he gave us a framework we can keep using as new challenges come up. Our puppy still has some separation anxiety and can be a bit needy, but now it feels manageable. We're making steady, incremental progress and feel confident we have the tools to keep going. Jared has also been great with our whole family. He builds trust quickly, explains things clearly, and makes everyone feel comfortable and capable. You never feel judged or overwhelmed. If you're a first-time dog owner, especially with a young puppy, I'd strongly recommend working with him early. It sets the right foundation and saves you a lot of stress down the line.

Susan and her care team at Half Moon Bay Dogs have been boarding, grooming and watching my dog on…read morevarious vacations since 2016. As an anxious dog mom, I really appreciate Susan's responsiveness and communication through daily texts and updates. She cares so much and it shows from the smooth drop off and pick up processes. My dog is always happy, clean and exhausted upon his return home. There is an option for pick up and drop off with the Half Moon Bay Dogs mobile pick up van. I've not used it but friends have and are very pleased and my pups Holiday photo from staying there has made it on the back of it! Thanks again Susan and team for watching my lil guy!

I boarded Lola for the first time since I rescued her a few months ago. I was worried about her…read morefeeling I had deserted her. Well, don't waste your time worrying!! She was treated with all the love and care any dog needs. Thank you Susan for such wonderful care. Susan thought Lola got too dirty playing and got her bed dirty. Solution! Wash them both. Lola was happy to see me but I felt she would have been just as happy to stay.

I've already had a few sessions with Will and I'm very glad I found him. I was referred to Will by…read morethe shelter where I adopted my dog a few months back. I had talked with a few other private trainers, but I found their style off putting and a bit patronizing. Working with Will feels collaborative. My dog loved him from the start. From our first session I learned things I could immediately incorporate into my daily walks with my dog Gracie. He's wonderful with Gracie, but also with humans too. I'm pretty sure it's the humans that need the training! I'm doing some group training classes as well and those are helpful, but I get much more from a private session with Will. And, we can focus on what's most important for me and my dog. That's well worth it. I highly recommend him.

This trainer is amazing . He works with each owner and their particular situation. .read more

Took the time to get to know our dog and help with her reactivity. She comes back healthy, happy…read moreand ready for a nap!

If anyone's looking for a puppy/dog training I CAN NOT say enough about Positive Energy Dog…read moreTraining in South SF. They really did they're thing with gracie 1) Her recall is fantastic! She's 5 months and I can already walk her off leash. 2)They really work with your schedule, I've been late may times picking Gracie up bc of work activities and the owners take her home with their dogs and they don't charge they even feed her puppy food! 3)She's SO FREAKING good on walks, when she pulls it's easy to correct her and once she gets one reward she's walking beside me and looking up the whole time ( unless there's a far more interesting dog off leash, but I'm working on being more fun than her distractions) Overall I have an incredibly HAPPY, social and obedient puppy at 5 months and I'm so grateful to that business Thank y'all so much can't wait to see how she progresses as she attends day care

I was really pleased we had the chance to work with Wendy again! When we were adopted two dogs in…read moreFebruary, I signed them both up for Basic Manners. We started class a week after we got them...and a week before the COVID-19 shelter in place started. Wendy quickly and seamlessly shifted the class online. That turned out to be great for our dogs since it meant fewer distractions than in-person classes. The class was a great way for us to bond with our newly adopted dogs, to get ourselves back in the mindset of training them (and, ahem, training ourselves), and to work through a few issues that came up with them. Henry, our just turned 2 year old greyhound, started exhibiting increasing reactivity to small dogs when we were on our walks around the neighborhood. So after Basic Manners ended, I enrolled us in Rowdy Rover (also online due to COVID-19), and it has made a HUGE difference. The class built on the foundation of Basic Manners, and has given me tools to redirect his frustration and excitement. That, in turn, has built his confidence, and we are both happier on our walks now. Wendy is a great trainer and behaviorist. She breaks everything down into steps that the dogs can learn, and makes you feel supported as you work with you dog. The homework between classes is fun and builds on the classwork, and I could see the progression in Henry's behavior from week to week. I would highly recommend Basic Manners for all new dogs and their people, and I can now highly recommend Rowdy Rover as well!

I was searching hard for an in-person class for my reactive pup. After searching for a few weeks,…read moreI stumbled across Just Rewards. I sent an email quickly to make sure that classes were actually going to be held. We specifically took the Rowdy Rovers class with Wendy. I want to start off by saying that Wendy is an amazing trainer. She is super knowledgeable and genuinely cares about the success of your pup/dog. She also wants owners to be successful. It's important to note that you should take this class with realistic expectations. Don't go into this thinking that 5 weeks later, you're dog will miraculously not be reactive anymore. She makes sure you have the tools to continue working on your dog's reactivity well beyond the class. Since the end of class, we have made strides. However, we still have a long way to go. Because of this class, I've been able to take my dog outdoors more often, which is what I've been wanting to do from the start. I have been eyeing some of her online courses, so hopefully we can take classes with her again in the near future.