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

I'll start off by saying I'm so glad out of all the dog trainers I was talking to for my boy, I…read moredecided to come to Matan! More specifically, the trainer Amelia is who my boy Finn, my family, and I are grateful for! My Australian Shepherd Finn is a good boy who has a lot of love to give, is goofy, and a ton of energy to go with him. But, while I love him to death, before training with Amelia he was always really reactive and sometimes aggressive with other dogs, super stubborn with commands, bad resource guarding, and even really bad leash walking. We've been training for a couple of months now, and my boy Finn has come such a long way! While he still has work to do and much more to learn, Amelia has helped us transform Finn into a much better dog in and outside of the house. I can take Finn for walks and not really ever worry about him pulling or getting reactive towards random dogs or people now. He's following his commands not just in the house, but out in public with distractions all around him. We're able to be near him while eating or even take toys or food away without him getting mad like he previously used to when he had resource guarding issues. He's even able to be in group classes now with many other dogs and he's able to participate, be engaged, and enjoy his time there with the other people and dogs! While I can't put everything that Amelia has helped us with, I can 100% say she has been such a good trainer for us and for Finn. Like I said, he still has much to learn but Amelia has helped us and my boy grow so much in the short time we've had. And even after all his training, he's still the same goofy, sweet, energetic boy he was before, just so much more mature and in control of his actions. Thank you Matan dog training and thank you Amelia!

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

Amanda is the best! She has been working with me for my girl, Yaretzi, a 1 year German Shepherd and…read moreAmerican Staffordshire mix that I found at the Shelter in Camarillo. Amanda has been wonderful in coming up with a bespoke plan based on my needs and more importantly the needs of Yaretzi. I have been very satisfied with all aspects of the training from the communication through to the post session follow-ups. We have completed 8 sessions and I plan on doing additional sessions in the future to see how much more we can do together!

Amanda has been helping us with our dog's on-leash reactivity. We had previously been to a group…read moretraining place nearby, but saw only minor results, and they weren't able to give us much individual attention. Amanda has been positive, patient, and kind throughout the whole process. She is always available to support us with any questions we have, and we have been seeing some great progress with our boy. We have been getting comments from friends and family about how much calmer he has been lately, and it has been a relief to know that he can learn and improve. I would definitely recommend ARF to anyone who is struggling with their dog and not sure where to start.

We are very happy with Indy's progress and obedience. Bar is patient and kind. He gets the job…read moredone. He is very knowledgeable concerning the various training methods. He knows of and advises us on what we can use to achieve the same results at home. He helps us pick out products that will make our training at home go more smoothly. We thank him for his kindness and patience

We adopted Benny from the shelter, and for nearly 6 months we struggled with if we were going to be…read moreable to make things work - he was dog and human reactive. We had a very hard time taking our new best friend out on walks around the neighborhood. We went through two other trainers before we found Bar and just couldn't get the help we needed. Then we found bar and working with him has genuinely been the best decision we made as new dog owners. We did Bar's board and train program. After that month, Benny came home with so much improvement and skills. His engagement with us and responsiveness to us was night and day, making all things easier for us and Benny. Bar is very patient and compassionate with both dogs and people. The one thing that really sold it to us was just how much Benny loves working with Bar. Benny is always excited to see him again for training sessions and boarding when we are out of town. We recommend Bar to anyone that needs help with their K9 family members.

Unfortunately, the current Zoom Room ownership is atrocious and I would strongly suggest finding…read moreanother place to train your dog. I had been going to Zoom Room for over 2 years and had experienced some different trainers, some of whom were good, some bad. Finally, there was some consistency with an excellent trainer, Cari, and so I purchased an annual membership. Over the past year I had worked with Cari, who was fantastic. She had an amazing talent for knowing what you and your dog could handle and needed and she prioritized safety and the overall experience. Unfortunately, Cari left recently, and I have to imagine the owner had something to do with it, as clearly this location is horrendously mismanaged. There was a period of time where there were no classes available, and we were never told why. Then randomly they announced "new management" and brought in a trainer who had been shadowing Cari for just a few weeks as the new Manager and solo trainer. I had briefly worked with this trainer and I was not very impressed with his training skills. I did not feel like I would be making progress with my dog any more at this location, so I contacted the owner Diego asking for a partial refund. He talked disrespectfully about his previous employees, ranted about me not giving people a try, and raised his voice, berating me about "what if you signed up for a membership at a yoga studio and your favorite instructor left" among other things. During this rant he also shared that the trainers they get are untrained and uncertified and they go through some basic training before coming on board which does NOT inspire confidence in the future of this location. I have NEVER been spoken to in such a disrespectful, aggressive way as a customer. This franchise is clearly not well run. While they might find gems of trainers like Cari from time to time, you might also get stuck with untrained people.. or possibly even NO instructors. As another review mentions, consistency in trainer is absolutely critical to progress with your dog, and while I understand there is some employee turnover expected over time, this location has experienced too much turnover to be acceptable. I truly did love my experience with Zoom Room while Cari was there but now I highly recommend you save your money. It's not worth spending that much money to potentially have to keep working with different, random, possibly untrained employees and be talked down to by the franchise owner who really needs to hone his business and customer service skills.

We had a blast at Zoom Room. The stuff took time to explain all tiers and options for our dog. The…read moretrainer overly explained different behavior mistakes owners do, and asked a lot of questions to determine the best plan for us. It's great to see when people love what they do and put their heart into it. It's also reasonably priced compared to a lot of locations I called, and they have options! We are starting off with shy dog group classes which offer small groups for beginners. Excited for this journey for our little pooch.

Heather at Z Dog has been a lifesaver for me and my new puppy. Not only are we learning essential…read moreskills, Heather basically speaks puppy my puppy is extremely timid and shy and the skills she's teach us in patience, positive reinforcement, and homework assignments have been wonderful for my pup. What I thought I knew about dog training has grown exponentially after working with Heather in our hybrid training program. Her passion is really reflected especially when I grow concerned with developing behaviors or decisions for my dogs care care; she gives excellent advice. Very grateful for Z Dog Training Academy and highly recommend.

My dog had poor impulse control and was super hyper and stressed which was becoming very…read moreoverwhelming for me. After receiving about 6-8 virtual trainings from Heather and making long term changes to my own behaviors (that she taught me), my dog has much better impulse control, recall and engagement. She definitely knows what she's doing and I have recommended her to family and friends.

I highly recommend LA School for Dogs. I enrolled my 9-month-old dog, Sophie, in basic obedience…read moretraining AND to address her growling and pushback attitude whenever she didn't want to do something. Jennifer and her team worked with Sophie over a three-week training program, and the results were impressive. Sophie now has great leash manners and has mastered all her basic commands. But the biggest success was the change in her attitude. I learned that her behavior was caused by a lack of confidence, not defiance, and Jennifer showed me how to adjust my approach to genuinely build trust with her. Sophie is now a happy, confident dog. If you're looking for dog training that goes beyond commands and actually addresses the "why" behind your dog's behavior, LA School for Dogs is it. 100% recommend.

I can't say enough good things about Jennifer and her 3-week training program! Our border collie…read moreMaverick had an issue with pulling on walks, and thanks to Jennifer, he now walks perfectly in heel--it's like night and day. She also worked on his place command, and now he stays calmly on his bed until released, which has made having guests over so much easier. One of the things that really stood out was how Jennifer took the time to get to know us as well as our dog. She found out we have a horse background and used that to our advantage--explaining training techniques in ways that made total sense to us. She gave examples that tied into the horse world, which made the process so much more intuitive and familiar. She also helped address Maverick's excitement around other dogs, which stems from his strong herding instincts. With Jennifer's guidance, he's now calm and focused on us. Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about setting both the dog and owner up for long-term success. We're so thankful for the transformation she helped us achieve with Maverick!

No one ever wants to take their pet to the emergency vet, but I'm so grateful VSEC is there when…read moreit's needed. We have a 14-year-old indoor cat who gets extremely stressed in carriers and at the vet, so we don't have a regular veterinarian. When we came home from a weekend trip, we discovered she had a ruptured anal gland abscess. It was painful for her and frightening for us. We brought her to VSEC on a Sunday afternoon in mid-July, and Dr. Jeffrey Ohm and his compassionate staff took wonderful care of her. They examined her, treated the wound, prescribed medication, and even trimmed her nails at our request. We were back in the car in about two hours. The total cost for the exam, treatment, prescriptions, and nail trim came to just under $500, which we felt was very reasonable for emergency care. Thank you, Dr. Ohm and the entire VSEC team, for the kindness, compassion, and excellent care you showed our girl. We truly appreciate everything you did.

I waited for an entire hour with my dog in the waiting room, only to be told that the doctor was…read moreallergic to Shar-Peis and could not see him. I was then told I needed to take my dog somewhere else. The excuse for not seeing my dog was ridiculous, and the fact that they waited an entire hour to tell me made the situation even worse. If they knew the doctor could not treat Shar-Peis, I should have been told immediately so I could seek care elsewhere. When your pet needs medical attention, wasting an hour of their time is unacceptable. I understand that allergies can happen, but the way this was handled was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. I would not recommend this facility based on my experience.