Genie is an exceptional human, in addition to being a fantastic dog trainer!…read moreShe has greatly improved my life, with my sometimes challenging dog. Her kindness, and philosophy of using only positive reinforcement, is exactly what I had hoped for. My dog is very special and important to me, and Genie treats her with great compassion and care. I have learned so much from Genie. She is a pleasure to be around, she has great integrity, and she is fun to be with. I consider meeting Genie, a great blessing in my life, and I would highly recommend her as a dog trainer. Genie is a generous, professional, trustworthy, caring, talented person! Thank you, Genie!

We cannot recommend Genie enough!! Our 8 month old Maisy was eager to learn but we her parents…read moredidn't have the right tools....until the Dog Genie!!! She makes it fun and informative with easy steps to tackle before going forward. We are so much more equipped to handle and train her. Thank you for giving us the tools!!

We've only had two visits with Michael so far, and the difference in my dog is absolutely…read moreincredible. My boxer was anxious and very reactive, but now he's noticeably calmer and much less reactive. It honestly feels like we have a new dog. Michael is truly the best. He's patient, knowledgeable, and always happy to walk us through any situation or question that comes up. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. I can't thank Michael enough! He's made a huge impact on our lives and completely changed the future for my dog. I'm so excited to see the progress we continue to make!

I want to start by saying the trainer we had Michael is a kind and responsive person. You can tell…read morehe really cares about dogs and takes his work seriously, which I truly respect! We spent over $1,000 hoping to improve our dogs' reactivity issues. We followed the homework that was given to us, stayed consistent, and while there was some minor progress, we eventually hit a wall. The BAH method is the foundation of their training approach, and while it might work for others, it just didn't lead to the results we needed unfortunately. What made it more disappointing for us is that even though the company offers lifetime support, it didn't feel like there was anything drastically new or helpful to move us forward after a certain point. Again, I commend for the trainer for trying his best and truly caring, but we hit a wall. We were basically told we were doing everything right, but the problem still wasn't getting better. This review isn't meant to discredit the trainer or the business. I'm sure he's helped many other clients successfully. Unfortunately, in our case, it didn't live up to expectations given the cost and the goals we had. Sidenote: I'm not looking for a debate or follow-up--just sharing my personal experience in case it helps someone else make an informed decision.

We love bringing our babies here for boarding! Our babies…read moreSalem and otter have stayed for boarding and just to play. Both times were great as we can see what those two are up to thanks to the cameras! The communication is great with staff too and they are very welcoming. I highly recommended beach dog fun for your babies.

We have brought our dog here a couple times and for the most part they have been efficient, but I…read moredo leave questioning some things. When they grab our dog, they don't mention anything to us and just take them to the back. Which OK I get, but there could be more conversation between us than just taking our dog. When we leave her for overnight stays, we pack the food per meal and when we go to pick her up, most of the food is still there. They have no comment on it when asking how did the weekend go? All we get is a simple, "good." As a pet owner, that does not make you feel good as you would want details. You have to ask questions in order to get something out of them and even then you don't get details... I wonder if there's a reason why they took their cameras for people to view down.

This the second dog I have trusted Dogs Be Free with and both times they did a great job training…read more My first dog Anna passed away suddenly back in June. My new dog Lucy had received training from her foster mom but she was beginning to demonstrate separation anxiety so I made the call to Linda and she had opening that Sunday so I didn't waste any time getting up to Linda. Lucy spent 2 weeks with Linda and Courtney, Linda's assistant trainer and they constantly trained her and while there was a lot of hard work, Lucy acted like she was in summer camp because she got to play with the other dogs who were there to get training at the same time. When I came to pick Lucy at the end of the two weeks, her training and obedience was even better than it had been. Her separation anxiety was much better to the point where we really haven't seen it since. Thank you Linda and Courtney for doing such a great job training Lucy!

What a great experience we had with Linda and her team at be free. Boarded and trained my Roque…read more(Rocky) boy. He's another pup. Just as energetic but more controlled. I highly recommend.

Veronique is a true dog whisperer. We did six lessons with our 1 year old puppy who had leash…read moreaggression issues. Stella is now under control when walking and we have less anxiety. The lessons included basic commands to develop good behavior and manners. We truly recommend Veronique to train your dog.

Veronique is amazing and my dogs love her and my dogs are much better. I can now walk my dogs…read morewithout the prong collar.

We started training with Amelia at Matan when our bernedoodle pup was just over 3 months old. After…read more5 private sessions (and fairly consistent, albeit short duration work between sessions), our little girl understands and follows basic commands (sit, stay, down, place); has learned how to safely interact with other dogs; and became comfortable with exploring new spaces, textures and sounds. In our final sessions, we traveled to outdoor malls and spaces where new and scary things abounded, and we worked through how to get her comfortable in those spaces. Our pup got comfortable with water fountains, loud noises, new people and dogs, and I learned how to continue exposing her to uncomfortable situations with positive outcomes. We look forward to continuing with group sessions at Matan and our girls' training for recall and more.

I'm highly upset and disappointed with this company. If you didn't read my husband's review…read morealready, I want to explain my frustrations. My sweet 1-year-old German Shepherd, Oso, was scheduled for a 2-week board-and-train and came home under horrible circumstances. We've had Oso since he was a baby and taught him the basics ourselves (Sit, Down, Wait, Up, Free, Spin) using positive reinforcement. See Video 1 for an example. Oso has had high reactivity toward other dogs, which we made very clear was something he needed training on. The trainers kept saying that he likes to "pick fights" with other dogs. I understand Oso has a big bark, but he has never once been aggressive toward another dog. We understand aggression can occur, and I'm not a dog trainer, so if that's what you call "picking fights," so be it. (See Video 2 for an example.) In Video 2, you can also see two trainers come together to talk about Oso's dewclaw. They didn't even know what it was called and referred to it as "weird," which I took offense to. Keep this dewclaw in mind, because that story isn't over. Communication overall was poor. For $2,000, I would expect, at minimum, pictures or videos every day. Mind you, when Oso was home, I had a dog walker who walked him for 30 minutes every day and sent me multiple videos along with a map of where they went on their walk. With this company, the pictures we received were mostly just Oso sitting outside on their dirt patches. We received two videos of Oso on the dog treadmill, with no explanation until I asked how long he was on the treadmill for. I felt like I constantly had to ask for information, and if I didn't ask, it wasn't a priority. Oso also came home with what looks like pimples on the inside of his mouth (see image). He did not have these prior to going there, as I am very conscious of everything regarding his health and appearance. The facility may not have noticed this, but I believe they would not take responsibility for it. I'd love to hear the excuse they would give: "These things happen." On the last day of his training (go-home day), we were already struggling to make the appointment because my husband and I are both active-duty military and can't just leave work. My husband received a call that Oso was receiving his bath, and during his blow-dry session, his dewclaw got caught in the grate and RIPPED OUT. I can't imagine the pain he was in. They took him to a local pet hospital, which didn't even see him until SIX hours after his initial arrival. After many attempts to get in touch with them regarding payment, Matan finally called and said he would cover it and that "things like this happen." I would love to see the camera surveillance and a written report of what happened. I can only imagine what the excuse will be as to why I'm not able to receive these from Matan. Oso is home with us now and recovering. We are extremely dissatisfied and honestly can't forgive ourselves for giving this company $2,000 for this treatment. Matan, to make this right, a refund is due--or at least half. We should have known we made a mistake when we paid first and then signed the contract stating refunds are not given. You were so personable and reassuring over the phone before booking, which unfortunately fooled us. Never will Oso or any of us be near this company again. I hope this review helps other responsible dog owners think twice before choosing this company

This store had lots of supplies and toys at a reasonable prices for all kinds of pets …read more The store is always clean . We brought our 2 old English sheepdog puppies for training , that was fun . A bunch of little dogs breaking most rules . It's a pet store.

Best grooming available. Brenda and Trinity are amazing with our Goldendoodles. They book out…read morepretty far but it's worth the wait. Avoid the Newbury Park location like the plague but Camarillo is fantastic.

I have been bringing my dog there for about four years. She absolutely loves it. They take very…read moregood care of her and have more than competitive rates.

I have to say again just how great this business is!! Besides transforming my scared rescue into a…read morehappy pup, they have taken in dogs and cats at no charge for families that lost their homes or evacuated due to the fires out here, while they tried to find new places for their families and pets to live. Ann, Kellina, Vanessa and Matt are the hardest working people I know

Jon Owner of Kuhlman Connection Dog Training has been a wonderful resource. We feel very confident…read morein referring him to train Dogs in a positive, friendly interactive fun way. I will definitely continue to recommend him to train your furry kids. He already has helped many clients. With much success. I did notice while writing this review that he has many satisfied Customers. Check out the filtered ones yelp didn't post on his behalf. A few of them are also Our Customers and they seem very happy with his services. Hopefully yelp will add them back seeing that they're real reviews about this business. Sincerely Owner of Flying High Pet Resort

Jon is the real deal! You'll never encounter a more genuine person to help you align with your…read morefurry companion. Dog training is all about discipline with a purpose, professionalisms and most of all energy; this guys given me a whole new perspective on working with my dog. You won't regret choosing him! I know I didn't! His commitment to helping me be the owner I didn't even know I was capable of being has brought me closer to my energy fueled German shepherd. Choose Jon otherwise you're just wasting your precious dollars on subpar training.

If I could give Kurt 10 stars I would. There is no one who is more committed to the happiness and…read morehealth of our canine companions. I was introduced to Kurt through a friend after I rescued two huskies that came with some intense issues from abuse and neglect. His calm steady positive reinforcement method (while working with his awesome pack) has not only helped my awesome boys become happy healthy pups it has also made me a better dog dad. I recommend Kurt to all my friends when they bring a dog into their family and I still continue to work with him - now moving into more advance training. He is a pleasure to work with and his patience and intelligence with dogs (and the humans who come with them) is unparalleled.

Kurt helped me and my new shelter husky shepherd mix learn safe ways to be with other dogs. I was…read moreterrified before my first visit. He observed BART in a neutral . He was calm ,and safely helped educate me to help my dog. I've only been twice this far. I definitely recommend him for any type of dog as he is a natural. His approach is so easy to understand. I can't wait to go back to learn more. I'm looking forward to the beach day meetups with dogs Kurt already personally knows. Thanks a million bucks..... I feel so much hope that I can care for my big boy.