This is a hard review to write because over the years I have grown to love Tricia. But I feel that…read morethis information may help another family. We have had three doodles from Cali Pals each with serious health issues. Our first dog Scout developed Juvenile Cellulitis as a puppy. This is a very, very painful disorder. I sat with Scout and cried with Scout as we nursed him back to health. And Scout would wail and whimper in pain. It was so hard, and I felt so helpless. My vet said that the disease came from the stud line. Tricia did not believe me until there was another litter from which a pup developed the same painful condition. To Tricia's defense, it is not a common disease. The illness is cited to create lasting personality changes as well. We had a difficult time with training after the illness. So, we hired Tricia to board and train Scout for two weeks. During this time, she was able to observe the behavior problems. And to Tricia's credit, she offered to replace Scout with a new puppy. Our second doodle, Shadow was amazing. All of the wonderful traits you read about with Cali Pals puppies. Just a lovely, lovely dog. So, it was especially heartbreaking with Shadow died before the age of two years because of congenital kidney failure. We cried and cried. And to Tricia's credit, she handled the situation with kindness and generosity. She gave us our third doodle, Coqui. Coqui, at two years, was diagnosed with epilepsy. This morning, I just held her for thirty minutes as she endured another seizure. This was about the twelfth seizure. I haven't been able to decide if we should start permanent, ongoing medications. But we probably will need to do so. Tricia hasn't responded to this latest situation. That's okay. We certainly do not want another Cali Pals dog. Is Tricia highly likable? Yes. Has she been responsive to our situations and heartbreaks? Yes. Are we an anomaly? I don't know. I thought it is time to go public with our story today with the desire to prevent other families from this type of heartache not to mention veterinarian expenses.

I now have 3 amazing Best friends from Cali Pals and receive many compliments on how amazing they…read moreare. It all started with Prince who came to me as a started puppy from Cali Pals, he is now 4 years old, he is the best dog ever working with Alzheimer's and hospice patients. From getting Prince I recommended Cali Pals to many family, friends, colleagues and friends of friends who many actually got their puppies from Tricia at Cali Pals as well. Everyone has had the same experience as me and I continually get updates on how thankful they are I put them in touch with Tricia, the breeder. We now have a 1 1/2 year old boy Dodge and my Mum has a one year old Libby, all different personalities but all very healthy and with great dispositions, we live them all. I cannot say enough about the Breeder of Cali Pals Tricia, she is always very responsive, professional, answers questions very promptly and cares deeply about all the placements of her puppies. My Furry Best Friends have made such an impact on the lives of so many people and I know my boy Prince can reach the Alzheimer's patients where sometimes human contact cannot. If anyone ever has questions about Cali Pals breeding program as a consumer I am more than happy to give you my experience, and I might add, I have very high standards. Professionalism, quality dogs and a compassionate breeder, well done Cali Pals you are without doubt one of the best breeding programs around. To Tricia a huge thank you for the difference you have made in the lives of many. Breeding I can only imagine is very rewarding but at times hard, with heartaches Im sure, but I know you always do what's in the best interest of the breeding dogs, puppies and the consumer, for that I am grateful for your utmost professionalism. Message me if you would like any additional info at tracymedicalmassage@gmail.com as my dogs speak for themselves, they are amazing.

I'm so sorry to have to share my experience with my community. Rhonna was incredibly rude and…read moreborderline racist to myself and my dog. It sounds like a lot of people love this place. But if you're an Asian woman with a fluffy dog I recommend either bringing a body guard or finding something else to do. People are probably too scared to write a negative review because this owner is frightening. I will never come anywhere close to here again. After I parked my car at the pool, I opened my door. Before taking my seatbelt off, 2 dogs under Rhonna's care came running at me full speed off leash. Not a big deal, I just shut the car door because she seemed to be mildly freaking out about this. She frantically yelled at them to come back & they did. I opened the window & asked if they were friendly. She replied "yes, but they still shouldn't do that." I said "no worries fine by me". The dogs running over didn't phase me, they were off leash & excited. Context: this is in the rural part of Hollister with gravel back roads. There was absolutely no signage about where dogs should or should not pee & you are outside at a public location for dogs. To reiterate: gravel road in a gravel parking lot in a yard in the rural country. There were no other clients in sight. Just 1 staff member w/ 2 other black dogs for a total of 4 black dogs. After Rhonna got her dogs under control, my dog was understdably excited because 2 dogs off leash having the time of their life just came running at us. My dog & I stepped out of the car, he pees on a steel pole in the parking lot. Rhonna yelled at me at the TOP of her lungs DO NOT LET YOUR DOG PEE ON THAT!!!!! I was like woah, okay, I don't know why you have to YELL AT ME, I didn't raise my voice & was super cool & chill about your dogs doing their thing so that clearly felt super aggressive. I said "I'm so sorry - is there a hose? Can I clean it?" She ignored me & walked to an outdoor sink fuming like a child and NOT a business owner. I followed her to help but she was still visibly super grumpy which seemed super dramatic for the context & situation. I mean maybe she was just having a horrible morning, but I just drove OVER an hour for an 85$ half hour lesson so it made me extremely uncomfortable to get yelled at first thing because of a dog's natural behavior when I was super chill about your dog. I have never seen anyone yell at a dog for peeing OUTSIDE. On a POLE. In a parking lot! I have seen dogs pee in pet stores & not get yelled at like this. Like dude we are outside. What happened did not warrant her behavior. I said "no really, I'm happy to clean it." She exclaimed "no! there is a pee area over there please go pee there only!l To reiterate to anyone reading this post, there were NO SIGNS DESIGNATING WHERE TO PEE & NOT PEE. There are only signs saying "clean up after your dog." She could have walked to my car & told me the rules or told me politely at LEAST. not sure if what happened next was crazier than what already transpired... Rhonna comes over & the first thing she says was the most discriminatory & rude first question I have ever heard. "WHAT makes you think your dog will even swim?" As if her yelling at me for my dog peeing outside in a parking lot wasn't enough. I am half Asian & my dog is a Eurasier. Like, come on, there are at least 55 other nicer ways to initiate a conversation about whether this is the right fit for my pet. I said, "excuse me?" she said, "well THAT breed of dog doesn't like to swim." I said, "oh! you know this breed of dog?" She clearly had no idea what breed of dog I had (Eurasier) which I know b/c she evaded the question and deflected and then told me point blank halfway through the lesson that she didn't know what kind of dog he was. She said "well what I mean is fluffy dogs like yours don't ever swim well". I said I was there because I wanted to be follow the rules & book a 1 on 1 class (not cheap by the way, 85$ for half hour) so that he can come when his friends privately book the pool. I told her I'm happy to leave if she didn't want us there & she said no no let's do this. She ended up being nice from this point forward but this was the rudest welcome I have ever experienced & it ruined the entire experience. My dog ended up jumping off of the ramp several times & swimming like a pro. She even admitted she was wrong about him more than once. But wow! I have never experienced anything like this in a setting where I am paying top dollar for services and traveling at length. Upon booking there needs to be a breed question if this is really SUCH an issue for her. Just be aware that the owner has a scary temper & don't let your dog pee in the parking lot. I have never written a negative review like this. I only rate with 4 and 5 stars. But sharing aggressive behavior like Rhonna's is the right thing to do so we can all make the best choices for our families. It's time for behavior like this to stop.

We had a great time and everyone was so helpful. The only complaint I have is I wish I was closer…read moreto take the dogs weekly. But whenever we are near by we will definitely drop by. Highly recommend!

We had such an incredible experience from the very beginning. There was an issue with payment and…read morethey still offered to reserve the spot for us. I was terrified that my insanely leash reactive dog and I would get kicked out as we just started training for him but they were so supportive and accommodating to us that he behaved almost perfectly. Goose had never swam before but they knew exactly how to support my dog in learning to swim. Goose had such a great time that he even fell asleep in the car on his own way home for the first time ever.

From the owner: At Hollister Dog Sports, we want to make first class facilities and equipment available for rental…read moreto trainers and individuals participating in a variety of Dog Sports so you can take your training to the next level.

As new dog owners, my family wanted to have the best investment in our Labrador Retriever puppy's…read moretraining so we could build a mutually rewarding life with him. I began exploring all kinds of programs with various trainers around the idea and Primal Canine stood apart from the get go because: (1) Erin is an amazing, kind and professional person to work with. She is prompt, yet not pushy. She worked with the facts and empathy for our needs and budget to help us get to the right program. (2) The trainer we were assigned to was forthcoming, efficient and excellent with the training. He was clear with what we could expect and what the constraints were. (3) Primal Canine is local to where we live, and we really preferred to go with a nearby small business, as both one we could support and build a relationship with, and for convenience. Within the 3 weeks of board and train our puppy went through, he came back with solid foundations and ability to understand and respond positively to basic commands. Primal's role does not end with the program - they constantly support with our needs and questions even after graduating from B&T, and actually offer a lifetime of resources to help us grow and flourish with our new best friend. We could not be happier we went with Primal and would recommend them to anyone who is looking to build a rewarding relationship with their dogs. Special shout-out to Erin and the trainer we worked with - you've been amazing to our family. Thank you!

I can't begin to thank not only Farrukh, but Mike and the rest of the staff at primal canine for…read moredoing such an incredible job with my dog Bodhi. From pulling him off the kill list, through the tireless training they did to set him up for success in his future endeavors, managing finding him the perfect home, to eventually entrusting me to become his forever home. I couldn't be more in awe of the work they've done with Bodhi and the countless other dogs I've seen the update videos on, I will forever be grateful to Farrukh and Mike for their faith in me, and the continued support/guidance Farrukh has given me since he flew Bodhi out to me in August, 2025.

I've boarded my Aussie, Lucy, at Desjardins for both short and extended stays over the years, and I…read morecouldn't recommend them more. Kevin and Sara are wonderful, and their beautiful, spacious property is perfect for an energetic dog like Lucy. Before her first stay, they gave us a tour of the property and had Lucy complete a daycare trial, which gave me so much confidence. One of my favorite moments has been running into some of the staff on our walks. Lucy gets so excited and runs right up to them, which says everything about how well she's cared for there. I've also referred family friends, and they've all had great experiences. Desjardins is a place I trust completely, and I know Lucy is always happy and well cared for.

Our dog has been going to Desjardins for a few years now he barks all the time when he is left…read morealone when he is there for the day he feels like its his second family he has his own perch top of couch and gets attention from everyone

The Ortner's have been involved in working German Shepherds for over 40 years, with two generations…read morebeing involved in training/breeding. We offer a wide veriety of services from importing to private training.

We did a destination wedding and decided less than 2 weeks before that we needed someone to come…read moreand check on our 4 cats twice a day. Anna and Joel were able to work with our extremely short timeline. They made time on our schedule to come meet us and the cats. Anna took notes on all the cats, their feeding schedules, and how we wanted everything done. They even offered to check the mail, bring in packages and handle trash bins if needed. While we were away they provided photos of the cats in the morning and evening. They also took time to give our very shy cats treats and Joel even got out most shy cat to come out from under the bed. When we returned they had left a couple kitty toys dressed up as a bride and groom with a congratulations card. Absolutely recommend them for your pet sitting needs. They are very professional, kind and clearly have a passion for animals.

Anna is everything I could ever want in a dog care professional. She is responsible, reliable and…read moredoes a great job of keeping me updated on her visits/walks and sends me great photos of my dog, too! I trust her completely and couldn't be happier with her services!

Amazing! Mary was absolutely wonderful with my Australian Shepherd. I originally found her through…read morea local Facebook recommendation page, and now I completely understand why so many people speak so highly of her. She was extremely responsive, communicative, and took the time to explain help me learn about my Aussie. Mary did an incredible job gently cleaning my girl's overgrown undercoat out without rushing the process. You can tell she truly cares about the comfort and wellbeing of the animals she works with. She also took extra precautions with my Aussie's sensitive hips, which meant a lot to me. She looks healthier, happier, and so much more comfortable. Her coat is soft and beautiful --plus she smells amazing. Highly recommend Mary if you're looking for someone experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with your pets.

Reached out recently to get a sanitary trim on my BC and it was super easy to schedule an…read moreappointment. She was ready for me and was quick and efficient. She didn't even charge me which was unexpected. She has an amazing setup on her property and I highly recommend and would go back. I am also considering boarding my dogs this summer.

A few months ago, we hired OffLeash K9 through their "Board and Train" program, for our Cane Corso…read morepuppy. At that time, he was around 7 months old. At the time I signed the training services agreement, there was zero mention of the use of an electronic training collar as part of the program. Additionally, it is not clearly described or disclosed on the OffLeash K9 website that they utilize these collars as a part of the training-- they use vague language to refer to their practices, including the use of "safe and effective methods", but no concrete examples or definitions. I did not discover that they were planning to use an electronic (shock) collar until well after I paid the $2790 for the training program, I should add. Learning this information gave me pause, and I considered cancelling the training, as I had learned through my own professional experience that positive reinforcement training is more effective to achieve results for dogs than punishment-based training. Nonetheless, I was told and encouraged by the trainer (Izzy) that this method was safe, and would not cause injury. Upon return to me after the 2 weeks, my puppy had injuries around his neck which the trainer referred to as "hot spots". The trainer informed me that it was simply due to "irritation" from the collar. The trainer stated at the time of return that our dog was "stubborn", and "slow to learn". Being a Registered Veterinary Technician, I took him home, and I shaved and cleaned the wounds around his neck, in order to better visualize the area. It was immediately clear that he had painful, necrotic pressure wounds around his neck (see photos). I administered first aid, and consulted a veterinarian colleague for further instruction. I am relieved to report that his injuries healed without the need for more invasive treatment--however, those pressure wounds are not a "normal" result of the use of electronic collars. That occurs when the collar is left in place for too long, and is fitted too tightly. This was a direct result of the misuse of the training collar by the trainer. Subsequently, our dog was fearful of the collar, and, understandably, would refuse to allow us to place it on him. He demonstrated very little obedience as a result of his training, despite our attempts to follow up with his training as directed, and he appeared more anxious than he was prior to the program. Both personally and professionally, I was left disappointed and concerned by this program, and certainly would not recommend it to any of my friends or associates. I question its validity, if management is using and supporting dubious communications, and condoning harmful practices. I have extensive connections in the veterinary medical community of the Central Coast and Bay Area, after an almost 20-year career as a senior veterinary nurse, and I have been vehemently opposing and advocating against this he use of OffLeash K9. I have dissuaded clients from acquiring their services. Furthermore, I strongly suggest that trainer Izzy of Salinas be investigated for misconduct, and potentially animal neglect. My intention in sharing this feedback is to make the community of pet owners, whom I love and humbly serve, aware of the adverse effects of this training program.

Having had previous success for dog training it was without a doubt to choose Central Coast: Off…read moreLeash K9 train to train our young dog. Miguel was very patient and skillful in handling our Maltese. Mugi returned to us confident and receptive to basic commands. We were amazed that Mugi walked off leash so obediently! We recommend CC OLK9 and Miguel and found the two week board and train program a great way to train and expand socialization to our dog.