Rescuing a 125 pound Armenian Gamphr was the best and worst thing to change our lives. Aralez came…read morefrom a her first year filled with trauma and abuse. She is huge, headstrong and smart. She is also devoted and loving and funny. We did not know what to do when your puppy's chewing, pulling and charging might mean a trip to the doctor! But Alice and the exceptional trainers at K9 Logic sure did. They did not hesitate to take her on with love and firm discipline, teaching both her and us. With their training and support, Aralez was transformed in eight weeks into a dog that truly wanted to behave and interact with us so that she got the best results back. Learning how to use the E collar was the best thing ever now we can walk her past dogs and she doesn't charge, she knows how to Place and calm herself when she gets excited and she's really very responsive to just about everything we need her to do to keep her safe and us safe in an environment that she deserves to be in. Thank you, Alice for giving me hope when I really didn't know if it would be possible to keep her. We love our Aralez and really appreciate you!

I can't recommend K9 Logic Dog Training enough to people. My partner and I came to them to address…read moreseparation anxiety in our 1.5 year old French Bulldog. We had tried what felt like everything and his separation anxiety was so bad that it got to the point that my partner and I basically gave up our social lives, had to coordinate with one another one of us would be going to the market or if it would be a trip where we both can go but someone sits in the car with our dog. We met the team at K9 Logic Dog Training and they assessed our dog and determined what kind of training program would be best for him to address his separation anxiety and the other skills we wanted to work on. Within a week we noticed progress. We finally were able to leave the house for an hour and go to the market together. Week by week the time has gradually gotten longer where we have been able to leave him alone for longer periods of time to reclaim our social life back. I was skeptical at first, but after that first week I became a believer. We are so happy with the results that for the purpose of just giving him structure and routine we signed him up for more classes and he LOVES being at school. We've also participated in the weekend group training sessions and they are so helpful to not only give our dog routine, but it's a great way to reinforce structure and keep him sharp with everything he learned at school. Signing up for training with K9 Logic Dog Training was the best decision we could made for our dog to set him up for success.

We had an excellent experience with Proud Paws - Jessica was amazing. We reached out a few weeks…read morebefore bringing home our puppy Mochi and she calmed our nerves, gave tons of practical advice, and provided a helpful folder with tips on food, crates, potty training, and more. After Mochi arrived she visited weekly for in-home training, and each session was followed by a detailed email and PDF summarizing step-by-step what we learned. There was no problem she didn't have a solution for -- she's the female dog whisperer. Jessica is attentive, extremely knowledgeable, fantastic with dogs, and genuinely friendly - highly recommend Proud Paws!

We had a deeply disappointing experience with Jesse and Proud Paws. During our initial…read moreconsultation, we explained our specific situation: a young puppy in a home with a 2-year-old toddler, and a desire to build good habits early before problems could develop. Jesse assured us that she had experience with this kind of dynamic. She strongly encouraged us to sign up for her "Puppy Rockstar" package which is eight sessions for $1,360. She came across as personable, confident, and knowledgeable, so we trusted her and paid in full upfront (though this was optional). Despite carefully following the program (including more than triple the 10 min minimum daily training time she advised) our puppy's behavior deteriorated. After three sessions, it was clear her training methods (which relied entirely on treat-based reward and offered no alternate tools or structure) weren't effective for our situation. We made the hard decision to go with a more intensive program elsewhere. When we contacted Jesse to explain our situation and request a prorated refund for the five unused sessions, she refused, citing a strict "no refunds" clause in her paper work packet. Her only offer was to put our remaining sessions on hold and extend their expiration, even though we made clear that we had already moved to other training out of necessity. It is important to note that the contract also included a clause discouraging us from working with or even taking advice from any other trainer during the program. In our view, this kind of exclusivity, especially in a situation involving a toddler and a rapidly escalating behavioral issue, was unreasonable and not in the best interest of our family or the puppy. Ultimately, we had to prioritize safety and act against the restriction as quickly as possible, even though we initially agreed in good faith. I made this clear to Jesse and offered a fair compromise, in my opinion, of allowing her to retain payment for an additional unused session as a gesture of goodwill. She declined. I voiced my frustration and, frankly, shock at her stance. When I told her I would be leaving a review of our experience, she said that doing so was "threatening her business." I clarified that we were sharing our honest experience so others could make informed choices. My wife and I don't see it that way-we believe sharing an honest account is important for other families deciding who to welcome into their homes with training. Her communication about resolving these issues reflects a rigid and transactional mindset rather than a client-focused one. That was particularly disappointing given how kind and understanding she initially seemed. I strongly advise others to approach with caution: If you choose to work with Proud Paws, I recommend avoiding prepayment, requesting a copy of any contract, and understanding there may be little room to adapt if things don't go as expected. Check out my other reviews-I hate leaving negative ones and have only done so once before. I much rather spread positive news with people and typically have much better luck on yelp finding the right providers. As an update: our puppy has been with a new trainer for just one week, and the change has been dramatic. She's calmer, better behaved, and able to interact positively with our toddler. It's been a complete turnaround. We're beyond relieved that we made the change, though still hurting from the way our family was treated here. Photo from that visit-because every review needs one moment of joy-attached.

11/12/25. Where do I start. I live in Bay area and while visiting with my daughter in LA, she said…read moreMom it's time to place Skeeter my male Mix breed into a boot camp to address his demand barking & obedience training. I googled and chose Emily's K9 training in LA from Yelp . Best decision I ever made. I entrusted my sweet Skeeter into their camp for 3 weeks, I was nervous at first but in the end it was worth every dollar spent. Skeeter's barking is 95% improved, no more pulling on walks, obedience is on point and most of all I was advised to use a kennel for my 5 hour drive back to the Bay Area as Skeeter usually barks non stop on long drives. Game changer!! Daniel & Emily was upfront & honest with me as to what they can achieve and they delivered! I'm truly grateful and thankful to his trainers and Emily's K9 training Boot Camp. Althea Layne, San Jose CA. RN BSN MBA.

Emily's K9 Training is the BEST. Winston is our second labrador - we would have loved our first…read morelab, Henry, to have received training through Emily's K9. The Team is knowledgeable, professional, communicative, helpful, always training-session timely - all around terrific. We searched for just the right trainer for Winston - and that for sure is Emily's K9 Training. He is a sweet lab but we totally could not walk with him. That was a huge concern because Henry would run after squirrels, other dogs - on our walks. So we wanted to be sure Winston would listen, and mind our commands while out and about. Emily trained Winston (and us) so perfectly. We love taking him on walks now - and he has faced some hugely distracting situations - completely busy park settings with people, pets, babies - everyone who comes up to meet and greet him - and pet him - cannot believe how well-behaved he is! He tolerates all of the attention - loud noises - balloons - everything. Emily's K9 Training is FANTASTIC. Walking Win, now, in the neighborhood is a joy. We recently passed several dogs who were leashed but out-of-control - - and at the very same time we had to pass by a home with a large dog barking behind the hedges. Winston looked at the whole scene and just kept calmly walking by - with our control as Emily taught us - "heel" and "sit" if necessary to regain his "focus." Winston was perfect!!!!! Thank you Emily, Jolene, and Daniel - you're perfect !

The amount of change that Dawit was able to do for my dog is a crazy amount. I'm not sure I'd be…read moreable to handle my dog without his help! My very alpha dog needed a lot of training and Dawit turned him into a more calm alpha dog who knows his place at home and in public. I'm so very thankful and cannot be more happy with how much of a good boy my dog is. As a first time dog carer, I've learned so much from Dawit and would definitely recommend his training to anyone.

Where do we even start? Our dog, Cooper, was adopted from a shelter after being surrendered twice…read more We quickly learned that he struggled with severe separation anxiety and couldn't be left alone. We became prisoners in our own home. We either had to take him everywhere with us or have one of us stay behind. It became a huge burden, and we found ourselves scheduling our entire lives around our dog. We decided to work with Dawit, and little by little, things started to improve. When we got Cooper back from training, he was like a completely different dog. He no longer pulled on the leash, was not reactive when he saw other dogs, his recall was amazing, and many of our typical worries disappeared. However, the separation anxiety still persisted. This is where Dawit truly deserves recognition. He never gave up on us or on Cooper. Our training journey probably lasted longer than most because of how severe Cooper's anxiety was, but Dawit went far beyond the typical follow-ups. Over the course of several months, the training sessions, check-ins, texts/videos, communication, and home visits finally paid off. There were times when I genuinely thought we'd never be able to return to a normal life, but our consistency combined with Dawit's continued support and new techniques made all the difference. Cooper can now stay home alone in his crate without issues. That being said, training only works if you put in the effort. We followed through with everything Dawit recommended, even when it was difficult or when we didn't see immediate results. It's easy to fall back into old habits or give up when progress feels slow, but perseverance truly pays off. Side note: Dawit is just an all-around great person who genuinely cares about what he does. Our dog absolutely adores him. We also love the boarding services he offers -- especially because Cooper comes home exercised and happy. Another huge plus is that Cooper is now off-leash certified, and we fully trust him to make good decisions. Yes, it can be costly, but it's an investment and honestly, I don't know another dog as well‑behaved as ours. I'm incredibly proud of the work it took to get here.

I can't say enough great things about Greg our trainer! He worked with my dog Truffle a couple of…read moreyears ago and gave us an amazing foundation. Fast Forward Life happened, routines changed, and I'll admit I wasn't consistent with continuing the training as I should have been. Over time, I started to notice some old behaviors creeping back in. Reached out for some fine-tuning, and within just a few days, my pup and I are completely back on track. It's incredible how quickly Greg was able to assess what was needed and get us refocused. Not only does he train the dog -- he gives us humans tools to succeed -- which makes all the difference (if you keep up the work). If you're looking for someone who truly cares about long-term results and is there when you need a reset, or help I highly recommend Greg! We're so grateful to have our confidence back and in a good rhythm again! Jas & Truffle

We cannot thank Gregg enough for the incredible work he did with our rescue German Shepherd puppy…read more We were struggling with significant leash pulling and dog aggression, but Gregg's impact was immediate--he showed us positive progress on the very first day. We opted for a one-week Board and Train program, and the results were night and day. Gregg kept us updated throughout the week, and by the time we picked her up, her leash manners and social aggression had improved drastically. Beyond the initial issues, Gregg went the extra mile by teaching her solid foundation commands. Gregg also performed a home visit to ensure the training transitioned to our home environment and successfully moderated a meet-and-greet with our neighbor's dog--something we had unsuccessfully attempted many times before. His methods were gentle and effective. We are so grateful for his help and highly recommend him. Thank you again Grgg

Our trainer Shakinah is absolutely amazing! She is so personable and connects so well with us as a…read morefamily and with our pup! We've seen so much growth in Pepper over the the first 4 sessions, and we continue to learn so much. She is even super great at getting our kids involved. I totally recommend Shakinah!

Amazing! Amber is our trainer and she is outstanding ! She genuinely cares and is just so…read moreGood at what she does! She trained my puppy and helped me so much! I'm a first time dog mom and I would be lost without her! Recommend 100%!!!!! My puppy cheech LOVES her!!!

This store is the best, the employees/volunteers..... girl you can tell they love what they're…read moredoing and how much they really care for animals. I found out a former family member put up our cat for adoption and was then later sent to this location. when I arrived there was a volunteer by the name of Kate who helped me out and I was able to get my baby girl back. Kate was so lovely and Wan so thank you for taking good care of my princess. I would also like to recognize a worker by the name of Adam who was truly such an angel and he slayed. Not only was Adam so happy for me but it was nice to get to know a little bit about him and how he loved his job because he loves animals so he felt like he was in the perfect place which honestly melted my heart. He was able to help me out with my coupons and get me the best deals for my baby girl. At the end when we said goodbye he told me "I'm so happy you got your baby back" and I was just so touched because I knew he meant it and that's how I truly knew he's an animal lover, I could just tell he was one of my peoples and he is that betch lol. I cannot recommend any other store but this PetSmart location, the kind Souls here are just everything.

I brought my dog in for a grooming appointment at 1:30, which I had scheduled a few days in…read moreadvance. I was told the service would take 2-3 hours. After waiting 3.5 hours, I called to check on the status and was informed that they offer a "VIP service" for an additional $20, which allows those customers to be prioritized. As a result, my dog's appointment was delayed while others were taken first. If I schedule an appointment for a specific time, I expect my pet to be serviced accordingly unless there are unavoidable delays. This policy feels frustrating and inconsiderate to customers who plan their time around these appointments. If higher pricing is necessary, it would be more transparent to adjust base rates rather than introduce add-ons that delay standard appointments. Overall, this was a disappointing experience, and I will be looking for another groomer in the future

Paradise Ranch Pet Resort has been our trusted home away from home for over two years for both…read moredaycare and boarding. My English Mastiff, Lina, is a certified therapy dog, so her temperament, comfort, and well-being are incredibly important to me -- and Paradise Ranch has consistently exceeded expectations. Most recently, Lina stayed for a 9-day boarding visit, the longest she's ever been away from home. She came back relaxed, happy, and well cared for, with no soreness or stress -- which speaks volumes about the thoughtful, attentive care she receives. The staff truly knows the dogs, understands large breeds, and treats each one like family. The environment is calm, enriching, and well managed, and the communication always gives me complete peace of mind while I'm away. I am so grateful for the incredible team at Paradise Ranch and wouldn't trust anyone else with my dog. Highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional daycare and boarding.

What a wonderful place to be! If only they had a similar place for humans...oh wait - they DO!…read moreActual resorts! One of my colleagues first told me about this place as she has a boxer and she shares that her dog just absolutely thrives at the resort. I have a pit bull mix terrier and I thought I'd give it a shot! Cageless? Lots of places for my puppy to roam? Yes sign us up please! I brought my pup for an evaluation, got to learn more about the resort, toured the facility and then brought her back for another evaluation cause #separationanxiety. Her not me! I watched her on the webcams (so many!) and she did great! Lots of shade options for her and lots of pups for her to be around. It was nice to see her socialize! She passed and I felt really great about her experience. Upon arrival and departure, all very secure. The team was great and I can't wait to see how she does after her first overnight experience. Thanks for a great time!

Karma dog training has been amazing for our young dog. We worked with Monique for 4 months as a…read morespecific doodle expert for our mini Bernedoodle and she worked miracles. Was super helpful with all our questions, provided tips, and helped trained our pup, Penny, to be a full functioning doggo. Highly highly recommend, especially if you have a doodle. We also worked with Holly for the puppy kindergarten class, which I would really recommend for dog socialization and fundamental training tips! We saw a big difference in her socialization with this class. Lastly, we did board and train with Kelli, who was great at taking care of our dog while we were out of town in addition to hands on training. Everyone at Karma clearly loves dogs. The one issue is I did struggle at times to get in contact with Karma corporate to get things set up.

Avoid Karmadog! Jeffrey, the owner, is a scam artist. He gets clients to pay for expensive…read more(THOUSANDS!!) services upfront, then takes the money and never pays the trainers. He recruits fake trainers off Craigslist and passes them off as experienced certified trainers. This is a business solely built to scam. Avoid!

Just got my dog groomed this morning 12.1.25 and the groomer Rudy was obviously drunk or hungover…read more REEKED of booze. Do the managers not see this. I have noticed this before but thought I would give benefit of doubt . Today confirmed this employee comes in intoxicated. I will no longer allow him to handle my precious baby. Get help.

Had an amazing experience today at this family owned pet shop! Special Thanks to Tom for the nail…read moretrim on our birds! Previously traumatized from other pet stores, he did INCREDIBLE and my birds were so relaxed! He is very knowledgeable in avian care and gave us some awesome tips! We are now regulars thanks to Tom! And we left with some goodies!!