Laura is amazing!!! We have 2 lovely dogs, Luna and Rufus,…read morewho are very reactive, territorial, and overprotective. After a few training sessions, they are both much improved - they do not pull during walks and there is lesser barking at other dogs and people. We highly recommend Laura. She is the best trainer. She made sure she met with us and our babies and assessed our issues and addressed all our concerns. She is very generous with her time and with her advice and tips. It was all worth it. Thank you, Laura!!!

I'm having problems with one of my kitties, not using his box…read more I booked a free telephone appointment with Laura and she spent a good amount of time going over with my options for. She was incredibly caring, empathetic and helpful. I can't recommend pet peeves enough.

Canis is run by Brent, an absolutely devoted and knowledgeable professional who hires excellent…read moretrainers. The most outstanding aspect of this outfit is how solid, appealing, clean and well run the facility is. Additionally, their training program is thoughtful and well organized, moving dogs and owners through the steps needed to train them both and explaining clearly why certain things work using the dog's natural instincts and behaviors. I recently placed my 9 month old labrador for 2 weeks of "Board and Train" with them. They did wonders both with teaching him good basic habits, but most importantly changing his attitude and teaching him to be responsive to commands. His trainer was Brenen, who did a wonderful job and who I recommend highly.

We did the 6-week day training program at Canis with our 10-month-old Goldendoodle, Sonny, and had…read moresuch a wonderful experience! Our main goals were to work on his recall and basic obedience. Before training, Sonny would pull on walks, get distracted by everything, and had pretty much no recall. He also had a hard time staying in one place, especially if we walked away from him. After six weeks, the difference is huge! He now knows sit, down, heel, stay, and place, and his recall has improved so much. We also did the City Dog and Nature Dog programs. We were initially skeptical about using an e-collar, but with the proper guidance from Canis, we've learned how helpful it can be. Sonny is my first dog, and I always knew I wanted to get him professionally trained. I originally thought we'd send him to training, he'd learn everything, and that would be it. What I didn't realize was how much training I needed too haha. One of the biggest things I took away from this experience was learning how to properly handle Sonny and feeling so much more confident with him. Our trainer, Kaitlyn, was absolutely amazing! Not only is she such a kind, funny, and sweet person, but she's also incredibly talented at what she does. Sonny absolutely loved her, and you could tell she genuinely cared about him. From the little nicknames she'd give him to how comfortable and happy he was around her, it really felt like she treated him as her own dog. She would also send us pictures and videos with updates on his training, which we always looked forward to. She was great at identifying the areas he struggled with, especially recall, and helping us understand how to work on them. We had SO many questions throughout the program, and she was always patient and happy to explain everything. We really couldn't have asked for a better trainer! Another thing that really impressed us was the facility and the entire team. When we first started looking into dog training, we weren't sure whether to go with a private trainer or a training facility. After touring Canis, we felt really comfortable with our decision. Everything was so clean, organized, and professional, with plenty of space for the dogs to train, play, and board. Since we dropped Sonny off every morning and picked him up in the evening, we got to know a lot of the staff. From the trainers and assistants to the receptionists, everyone was so kind and helpful. Even when Kaitlyn wasn't the one handling Sonny, we always felt comfortable knowing he was in good hands. You can tell Brent, the owner, does a great job with his team. The facility is always being cleaned, everyone is organized, and the whole place feels very welcoming. Something else we really appreciated was the Sunday group lessons. Every week, the Canis team would go over what our dogs had learned and teach us how to practice everything ourselves. Kaitlyn was also there to answer any questions we had. I think this is such an important part of the program and something that really sets Canis apart. They don't just train your dog and send you home. They make sure you understand how to continue the training yourself. Overall, we had such a great experience with Canis and couldn't recommend them enough. A huge thank you to Kaitlyn, Brent, and the entire team for taking such good care of Sonny and helping us become better dog owners. We're so happy with how far he's come and so proud of him!

This is the absolutely the safest, cleanest, loveliest place you can imagine for pups of all shapes…read moreand sizes. The staff is amazing --special shout out to Josh, Ryan, Eduardo, Val, Selma. From our many conversations, we can tell that the owner, Krista F. Castro, cares deeply about the welfare of each pup. Our dog has been going to their daycare program regularly for almost a year and has stayed overnight multiple times. He comes home at the end of the day or after a night away, cheery and sweet, and often just a little tired. ;-) We appreciate the videos and photos on social media-- and they support our sense that our pup has a terrific time. We highly recommend Pawparazzi!

Super friendly and professional staff with clean environement. Chek-in and check-outs are quick…read more My puppy goes to daycare when I have back to back meetings and I feel comfortable leaving him at this facility.

They trained my dog , who is very stubborn , they also kept her for boarding and came home happy!read more

We adopted a dog from the city shelter with the intent of training him. He was calm and loving at…read morethe shelter, but when we brought him home, although still extremely loving and loyal, he exhibited much more energy than we bargained for. We set up a consultation with Logan at Born Free, which was money well spent. I recommend it to anyone who is thinking about training their dog and who knows little about dogs. First, Logan was quite knowledgeable and patient, as we were a family of 4 with many questions. He gave us a rundown of his experience in the field, and it was rather impressive. Logan explained in detail the various dog temperaments, a then gave a series of tests to our new adoptee. It was rather revealing what we learned about the dog. Logan was very pleasant and we didn't feel like there was a pushy sales pitch. His assistant Sydney was also delightful and kind. After meeting with Logan, we had to think hard about whether to keep this dog, and ultimately we decided it was not for us. Had we kept him, we would definitely have used Logan for his training. With the new knowledge about dog temperaments, we'll be looking for a better fit, and we'll go back to Born Free for training. I called Logan with this decision and asked him if he had any recommendations to put our dog up for adoption, since we didn't want to send him back to the shelter. Again, Logan was more than happy to share a few places that have nice facilities and treat their dogs very well. It's nice to know that there are still people in this world whose sole motivation isn't just money. Logan truly cares about dogs and treats people with courtesy and respect. If you're thinking about dog training, don't hesitate to call him. It was a real pleasure meeting him, and you'll be glad you called.

So this review is long overdue for about 4 years. Aye the violin:…read moreI got Max (shelpherd/mastiff mix we think) from Craigslist (yeah, I know... smh). He was the 3 months old when we got him. The photo from Craigslist looked normal and when I reached out to see the puppy, the gentleman asked me to (wait for it..) meet him at the back parking lot of a Red Lobsters (I think) in Santa Clarita. Didn't think much of it and I went by myself. When I saw him, he looked so scared and he looked emaciated. Just looking at him broke my heart into little pieces and couldn't get myself to let this poor puppy go back home with this awful man. I paid him and I took him home. I asked what food he's been eating and he said, puppy-pedigree. When I got him, he smelled so badly- like he's been caged and lived in his own filth his whole life. I probably bathed him 20+ times and you couldn't get the smell off him. When we got home, he wouldn't eat and I couldn't find puppy pedigree brand. Tried everything to get this poor puppy to eat and the only thing he recognized was white bread. He was so messed up that he had a small imaginary box. He was always terrified to leave his box and won't go anywhere. He was clearly abused and needed work. He wasn't house-broken and when he saw the sliding door, he would shake, cry and just freak out. Max was clearly beyond my pet-training skills and found Alaina here on yelp. Within our first phone conversation, she got Max to like his crate and finally do his business outside. After our session, Max was going through the sliding door and eventually figured out a way to open the dang sliding door himself! Alaina works miracles and takes time to understand each dog's needs. I thought Max was beyond help and we were just gonna have to deal with his behavior until I found Alaina. Thank you for saving Max and being super awesome!!

Alaina not only transformed my 3 yr old German Shepherd (Stelio) to be so much more calm and…read morecomfortable in her surroundings, she also showed us invaluable techniques to help our dog understand what to expect and reduce the shock value. Bunny? Squirrel? I no longer get yanked! Alaina helped us have an open communication with Stelio after just a few sessions. How incredible is that!? Today Stelio had to receive 3 vaccines and she handled it like a CHAMP thanks to all the prep work with Alaina. I was really concerned because I knew I wouldn't be allowed to go with her, but the vet said she did great! Thanks for helping Stelio and our family! Plus I really enjoy your visits!

Just had our training session with T, and me and my husband were both super impressed for many…read morereasons. T was really personable and professional first of all. He was on time and polite and just easy to be around. He listened to our concerns with our 5 month old cavapoo puppy and then really gave us a ton of knowledge about how dogs communicate and operate in general as well as breaking down the cause of our dogs current bad/odd behavior and how to fix it. He taught us how to communicate with our dog so that we can give him the structure he needs to be a happy and healthy dog. T also gave us a ton of resources that will save us a lot of money in the future as dog parents. He is worth every penny and then some and you should really not bother looking any further for the right trainer- you found him! :) Thanks T!

We totally recommend Travis to anyone who needs a little help with their doggie. His approach is so…read moreintriguing and spot on. Within half an hour out youngest dog was behaving much better. Travis gave us the proper tools to move forward and train them both properly. Thanks Travis

We are so grateful to Chandra. I do not know what we would have done trying to incorporate our two…read morerescue dogs with our dog that we had at home. After Chandra's guidance and hard work, they are all three living happily together. She is excellent at what she does and I could not recommend her more. If you want peace in your house with your dogs, call Chandra immediately.

Chandra and her dogs are awesome. Chandra helped me understand my reactive dog's behavior and body…read morelanguage to decrease his reactions towards triggers. She also brought her dogs to help with his reactivity. We still have a long way to go before my dog is completely neutral around other dogs but I have a better connection with my dog thanks to everyone!

Our experience with Carter has been 10 stars from the very beginning…read more I first reached out when we got our 10 week old puppy, Koda. My partner and I both accepted the reality that we needed serious help training our Golden mix pup. I searched around and found Carter. He responded quickly and hopped on a call to hear my concerns and needs in training Koda. Even though I was still "shopping around" at the time, the single conversation I had with Carter made me come back to him and purchase a package of private sessions. He is also such a sweet human being which just adds to the experience. Private Sessions: Carter offers single sessions or a package. He will come to your house (if you prefer) and go super hands on with you and your puppy and teach you how to continue the training on your own time as the owner. He seriously has answers to all your puppy frustrations. I love that he would demonstrate a lesson and then give us as owners time to try it ourselves to ensure that we can continue the training when he's not there. Something to remember: you get the maximum benefit of puppy training if you are putting in the work with your dog! Carter is there with the answers but you gotta put in the effort. Boarding: Carter offers boarding, doggy daycare, and training at his home as well. We left Koda to board with him for a weekend and was the best decision ever. Tbh we trust Carter more than we could trust our extended family because we knew Koda would be well taken care of. Carter's home has been transformed into a doggy sanctuary. You'll find he has a very spacious yard for the dogs to run around and play. We also appreciate that because Koda was still so young, Carter placed his crate next to his own bed to help with his experience. He even kept us updated with pictures! Take this as your sign to choose Carter for your pet training and/or boarding. He is so knowledgable and genuinely cares about dogs/animals. He keeps it real while also being compassionate. He'll remind you that things could look tough right now but with the proper training, time and patience, it all gets better. His pricing is unbelievably reasonable and he's available through text and always offers to help. You can tell, he truly loves what he does, and with that, I trust him, and you should too! 100/10 recommend!

Carter trained my dog to work alongside me in the therapy room, supporting clients as they process…read moretrauma, and I honestly can't recommend him enough. He's an amazing dog trainer, but even more than that, he's just an amazing human being. What really sets him apart is that he doesn't just train the dog -- he teaches and coaches the entire family, making sure everyone knows how to support and reinforce what the dog is learning. He trained my medium sized dog (I've also sent friend's with little dogs). People stop me all the time to comment on how sweet and well trained she is, and they're always especially impressed with her long range recall. We take our dog with us EVERYWHERE because she's so pleasant to be around. Having an untrained dog can impact your quality of life. It's so much better when you don't have to constantly apologize for your dog or avoid functions altogether because they can't be chill. Your dog will be so much happier not having to carry the burden of running the household anymore -- she gets to just be a dog, instead of feeling like she's in charge of managing everyone in it. You and your dog's life will be enhanced by having Carter around :)