I hired Doggie Do Good to teach some manners to our adopted Boston Terrier, Ripley. Ripley is very…read moresmart and loving but needed to apply the commands he had already learned, learn new ones, and control his energy and enthusiasm. He was dog aggressive and very hard to handle on walks if dogs were present. Being very stubborn, he needed a full four weeks of camp, but came out as a very pleasant companion, obedient and easy to walk. The people at DDG are fantastic, very personable and great dog trainers. They kept in touch weekly, sending pictures, discussing the tasks accomplished and the problems to be worked out. During the thorough check out experience , they trained me how to handle Ripley so that he wouldn't forget what he learned. This was altogether a great experience and money well spent. Thank you from Anna and Ripley.

We had a in home private lesson today with Santiago and we were very impressed. Overall we learned…read moresome good tactics and techniques to work on with our dog. We are excited to put what we learned to use and hope this helps her leash aggression with other dogs! He explained everything very well and had a lot of knowledge. We will also be looking into boarding our dog there when we go out of town. Thank you!

I highly recommend Les for your doggy training. He is so calm and reassuring. It's always a great…read moretime and a great learning experience. It's really the human that needs training, not the dog lol. I always trained with all these rules of dos and don'ts and stressed myself out about making a mistake. Les calmed me down and made the training fun and intuitive. My dog who is very temperamental took to him quickly and was the perfect dog whenever Les came to our house. Les listened to what our needs were, was very attentive to my dog's personality and personalized the training just for us. I cannot wait to start training with him again in the near future.

Les has a natural way with dogs and their humans. We were recommended to use his training and so…read moregrateful we did. Our extremely reactive rescue dog took right to Les and gave us the confidence that we could be able to train her with his guidance. Les is caring, patient, professional, and skilled at seeing what is needed to help dogs and owners succeed in their relationship. Les helped us work through issues with our new girl that honestly we thought were hopeless to overcome! I cannot express enough, how thankful we are to have found him. We highly recommend Les for all your dog training needs!

And apparently if they don't like certain things in your review they will post unkind and private…read moreinformation about your dog in public. Totally not cool and very unprofessional, especially since it's been 1 1/2 years since she has seen my dogs. How can anyone trust someone who does that? (Hence the lowered rating, I can't recommend that kind of behavior. They still do get two stars though because I always have admired what they were trying to accomplish there for dogs. It's just, what the heck is going on with posting a defensive & defamatory reply to a good rating?? It was like a backhanded complement...) Go figure!

I was looking for a boarding facility that was not your run of mill kennel set up that would be…read moreable to handle a behavioral German Shepherd with love and kindness. My neighbors referred me to Alpha Pet Dog Lodging & training resort. They have done one on one training with their dog and are forever grateful for the good care provided to their beloved when they travel. I did not actually take my baby there because it was full but the tips I received by Antje were very helpful and I look forward to working with her in the future. I explained some of the behavioral traits and she gave me the best advise. I highly recommend her as trainer. There are so many trainers out there and I can tell you as a person who has worked with over 10+ professional trainers that she stands out in level of expertise. She has a huge heart and is no non-sense when it comes to properly providing for your canine companion.

We adopted our dog Tala after she was fostered and trained by Brent at Ace Dog Training, and we…read moretruly cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible transformation he made possible. When Brent found Tala, she was in a heartbreaking situation--essentially feral and abandoned by the side of a highway, just days away from being euthanized. Thanks to Brent's dedication and expertise, she not only got a second chance at life, but she became the most well-behaved and gentle dog we've ever met. Tala is a Husky-Samoyed mix, and from the moment we brought her home, it was clear she had been given an amazing foundation. She walks like a dream--both on and off leash--has zero reactivity, and greets every person and animal she encounters with calm friendliness. She's completely potty and crate trained, follows commands effortlessly, and doesn't jump or vocalize unnecessarily. She's also wonderfully affectionate and incredibly food motivated, which makes bonding with her a joy. What amazes us most is how Brent managed to shape her behavior so thoughtfully without dulling her spirit. Tala still has all the bright, clever, loving traits that make her such a unique and special companion. She's seamlessly become part of our family, and we truly can't imagine life without her. Brent is nothing short of a miracle worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend Ace Dog Training to anyone looking to adopt or train a dog with kindness, skill, and heart. Thank you, Brent, for giving Tala--and us--such a beautiful new beginning.

This is long over-due but I wanted to write review anyway. Two years ago Brent trained my English…read morebulldog because he was refusing to walk on a leash, jumping, whining for food at the dinner table, and not returning on recall. He was not my dog originally and I was having a hard time managing him. It was so hard to leave him but, such a good decision. It made a huge difference in my relationship with him. I received daily pictures and a video of his training. He was responsive when I texted for updates. After three weeks, I picked him up. Brent showed me how to work with him. I have been consistent with the training and two years later, he is still easy to work with and I bring him everywhere with me. This was such a great experience. Thank you again!

Anne Marie has helped me with two dogs over the years. She previously helped my working German…read moreShepherd earn her Canine Good Citizen certificate and currently helps me with my Malinois (board and train). Anne Marie takes the time to explain each step in the training process and, importantly, the purpose of each step. She trains with a very calm demeanor, making the environment very positive for both the dog and the owner. She continues her own education by traveling to work with notable trainers. I highly recommend Anne Marie.

It was a very positive experience for everyone. We learned and got to play. Our time flew by!read more

Skylar is an amazing trainer who I can always trust to give solid and practical advice that leads…read moreto stronger connections and better relationships with my dogs. There was a time when walking down the street was terrible and stressful for me and my dogs, but now walks are our favorite part of the day. His science based and empathetic approach to people and dogs in addition to his experience and education set him apart in the field of dog training. The Central Coast is lucky to have him and I am grateful to have found him.

I've had the pleasure of watching Skylar grow as a dog trainer over the past six years, and his…read moreskill with dogs is truly an art form. He has an incredible ability to read animals and communicate with them in a calm, effective way. What sets Ember Leash apart is Skylar's commitment to positive reinforcement--NO shock collars, NO prong collars, just compassionate, science-based training :) I deeply believe that pain should never be part of the learning process, and Skylar exemplifies that philosophy. Not only is he an exceptional dog trainer, but he's also an incredible teacher for humans. He takes the time to help each client understand their dog's behavior and gives them the tools to build a better relationship with their pet. I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Skylar for in-home private sessions--he offers both 1-hour and 2-hour options, along with day training programs and online consults. His communication is top-notch, and he truly goes above and beyond. He's even stops by just to help properly fit a dog's harness--completely free of charge. That kind of care and dedication is rare.

From the moment I was greeted when I took my little dog in for grooming to the moment I picked him…read moreup this was a wonderful experience. Not only was my sweet little anxiety ridden dog treated with kindness and love, he also received the best grooming he has ever had in his 9 years. Destiny was the sweetest, most loving person and groomer. I'm always a little anxious when I leave Buster with a groomer because he's so sensitive and anxious I hope he is not being mistreated in any way. But Destiny was the kindest, sweetest groomer I have ever met. I knew he was in good hands. Maddie was also the sweetest person. I recently moved from Florida back to California and I'm so happy that I found this establishment. They are also kind of out in the country in Arroyo Grande and it's a really pretty place. Each person I met that works there greeted me with a smile and warm welcome. This is truly an exceptional place .

Great veterinary doctor and wonderful sensitive office! They love animals and listen to you about…read moreyour pet problems! Highly recommend!

We sent our five year old American Eskimo for a week of Mark's training…read more Before Dognnpooch our dog barked out of control at every sound outside our door. He barked for a full minute whenever we'd have visitors. He would go ballistic on our neighbor and even nipped her once. While on leash he would unpredictably lunge aggressively at other dogs. Sometimes he would listen when we called him inside, but only when it felt convenient to him. After just one week with Mark he barely barks when even the UPS guy delivers packages. He quiets immediately when we tell him to. All I have to say is "leave it" and whatever he was paying attention to he now ignores. He doesn't react to other dogs while on leash. When off leash he stays right with me (even when he REALLY wants to chase a cat). Now I can take him everywhere that I had hesitated to before. Crowded beaches, busy tight streets, places where dogs are off leash: no problem! Our dog is now a source of joy rather than a source of stress and anxiety. We are two months post training and our dog only seems to improve. So grateful for Mark! He gave us the dog we always wanted. Just wish we hired him four years earlier!

My Whippet/Pit mix is a sweet and responsive girl. With her desire to please me, we did great…read moretogether with positive reinforcement training, however everything literally went out the door as soon as she knew she was going outside. Her prey drive is off the charts and was unmanageable on walks - to the point of being dangerous for both her and me. I contacted Mark to work with us to manage her prey drive, even with my initial reluctance to use an e-collar. We discussed his methods at length and he let me experience the e-collar for myself. After a week of working with Mark, I now have new capabilities to walk and go on adventures with my dog safety - and we can enjoy ourselves. Now that Mark has worked with her, the rest is up to me to maintain what she has learned. This ended up being a successful way to go, given her challenges. And I'm grateful. One thing that impressed me right away about Mark is that he took the first day with my dog to orient her to her new environment and spent time bonding with her. Each day of her training, he sent videos of where he took her, what training he was engaged in with her and how she was doing - multiple times a day, keeping me informed. Any questions I had, he responded to immediately. Finally, I was given training on the techniques and tools so I am able to maintain and continue her training. She has responded very well to Mark and his training process! In fact, I think she fell in love with him :-) I have no hesitations to continue working with Mark if any further support is needed.

Home Away From Home…read more.... Love Dogs Camp has made a big difference with our dog, Pugsley, since we moved to the area 6 years ago. He was rescued from the streets of San Jose at the age of 1. Before moving to Nipomo, we researched and visited many places offering daycare and boarding, but Carolyn at Love Dogs Camp gave us the most confidence. It offers Pugsley a great environment with no kennels, freedom to roam on 5 acres and the ability to socialize with both big and small dogs. Carolyn has a wonderful trainer - Brett - who's very knowledgeable about dog behavior and nutrition and helped Pugsley become less fearful of other dogs. Supervision is a priority and he is never left alone. Carolyn does a great job vetting new dogs and their owners to ensure compatibility with her existing clientele. She also provides healthy home cooked meals for the dogs at least once a day. Whether it's for just a day or a couple of weeks for vacation, we have no concern bringing Pugsley to Love Dogs Camp. It's his home away from home.

I left a review on Google but I will leave a shorter one here. I do not recommend this place…read morebecause of how they treat their staff, which in turn is bad for the dogs. My granddaughter worked there a while ago and had no training and expected to get training, but didn't get any. Instead she was left along with the dogs. She wasn't even officially hired and paid in cash. She thought that was nice at first but then realized it was not legal. She said some dogs were out of control and she feared for the safety of the other dogs. The owner says everything right at first but talked down to my granddaughter and disrespected her. This is not a place I support.