I just picked up my dog today and I could not be happier! I had a great experience from start to…read morefinish with the team at Cosmo K9, specifically, Sophia! Sophia handled Kodi for the 2 weeks he was there and did a fantastic job training him! Sophia kept me updated on Kodi's progress every few days sending me pictures and short videos, and always took the time to explain everything to me, as well as teach me how to best handle him when returning Kodi back to me. I live in the valley (Los Angeles) and took the 2 hour drive because of a referral so highly recommended Cosmo K9 and I'm glad I did! 5 STARS! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I want to start this review from the very beginning, because the entire experience deserves…read morerecognition! I first found Cosmo K9 while searching Yelp for board-and-train programs. I gave Chris a call, and to my surprise, he not only answered right away but spent almost an hour on the phone with my partner and me. He patiently explained everything about their programs, walked us through the pros and cons of each, and never once tried to upsell us. Instead, he helped us choose the program that would truly fit our needs and goals. That honesty meant a lot. Chris also shared his Instagram, where I could actually see him working with a dog so similar to our own German Shorthaired Pointers. It instantly gave me confidence in his experience with this very high-energy working breed -- aka the original Velcro puppies! By the end of that first call, we felt sure Cosmo K9 was the right fit for us. From there, Chris assigned us to a trainer local to us in Oceanside, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michelle. She has been absolutely fantastic! Once we handled all the logistics, Michelle became our main point of contact and immediately went above and beyond to communicate with us. Dropping off our puppies was very emotional and difficult, but Michelle eased that transition. She regularly sent photos and gave detailed report cards full of updates about how they were doing, what they were learning, and where each of them was excelling. That level of care and attention meant the world to us. After the two weeks of training, pick-up day was just as thoughtful. Michelle gave us an in-depth 1:1 session (which we were able to record for future reference) to ensure we felt confident continuing the training at home. We also have the reassurance of follow-up support whenever we need it -- another amazing benefit! The difference in our puppies is night and day. They went from being wild, unruly, and out of control to well-behaved, responsive, and much calmer. Of course, they're still puppies -- but now they listen, take direction, and have a solid foundation to grow on. I can't wait to continue using the tools, commands, and confidence we were given to keep building on their progress. Thank you so much to Chris and Michelle -- we truly couldn't have gotten to this point without you. Cosmo K9 has been such a gift for our family, and I would 100% recommend them to anyone considering board and train.

I can not thank Juli enough! She took my very over reaction rescue dog and transformed her ! Poor…read moreSasha did not know how to play and freaked out whenever she saw another dog. Through all the training techniques, tips and support Sasha now will play with her favorite blue ball on her own ( which is a miracle) and looks at me now instead of barking like Cujo at another dog in the neighborhood. Thank you

Corrina is an incredible trainer. This was our first time doing a board and training program. Our…read morepuppy went into the program chewing, nipping, and fearful and came away calmer, more obedient, and on the path to coexisting with our older dog. Corrina shows a genuine care for dogs and her craft as a trainer and continues to give us tools to continue our training at home. We feel fortunate to have found Corrina.

Our almost 6 month old Pitbull Terrier/Shepherd Mix/mutt puppy, Grayson, came to stay with Sierra…read moreand Shannon for a 2 week board and train while we were on vacation and it was a game changer. We toured their house prior to Grayson's stay and it's well kept, clean, with great big yards both front and back. Grayson came home more obedient, learned how to dress before going outside and "get naked" after going outside, load in and out of the car, ring a bell to let us know when to go potty, "touch," sit, down, and the biggest thing for us is he's more comfortable in the car and listening to music (he used to bark at music like crazy). He doesn't pull on his leash as much and walks are more comfortable and less stressful. Grayson even got socialized with other dogs and cats! He does not bark as much anymore, which has been great for my nervous system Grayson got a bath before he came home and came home with a wonderful goodie bag. They used primarily positive reinforcement training with Grayson with some other tools. It was very effective. Working with Shannon and Sierra, you can tell they really care about their furry clients and take a lot of pride in their work. We will definitely be using them for future boarding for our furbaby. Highly recommend!!

Shannon and Sierra's home board and train model offers security and a sense of relaxation where…read moreyour furry friend can be taught. They try to tailor their teaching to the individual pet, will take notes ahead of time on what you hope to accomplish, and do their best to ensure that progress is made for you and your furry family! My puppy came back crate trained and less timid around other dogs which is a blessing.

I honestly don't know how to fully express my gratitude to David and his team at Performance K9…read more My dog, Pooka, is a German Shepherd who is almost nine years old. He has always been high-strung and reactive, and he was aggressive toward both strangers and other dogs. Every daily walk was spent in fear and constant tension, and I had almost given up hope that he could ever change. By chance, I was talking with ChatGPT about my dog, and it recommended Performance K9 Training and Boarding School as something worth trying. To my surprise, Pooka passed David's interview and was accepted into the program. After just three weeks of training, Pooka is a completely different dog -- a calm, obedient good boy. I no longer have to be on edge every time I take him out. To make sure the change was real, I stood with him outside a busy grocery store. With people coming and going all around him, Pooka showed no fear or agitation, and he did nothing to embarrass me. He was as calm as if he were at home. I could hardly believe it. David truly lives up to his reputation as a world-championship-winning trainer -- he understands dogs and genuinely loves them. I'm also very grateful to Sabrina, Julia, and Christina, who are warm, responsive, and attentive, and who make clients feel welcome and at ease. Once again, thank you to David and the entire Performance K9 team. I highly recommend them to anyone reading this review. If your dog has problems like Pooka's, go to Performance K9 -- it is worth every penny. Hui and Lucy

Shout out to K9's Doggy Day Care and Boarding! Luke and…read moreMaggie May are always so excited to go play with their canine buddies--it's truly their favorite place! The entire K9 team is absolutely amazing and clearly love our dogs as much as we do. Play time is the best time, and I always know they've had a blast because they come home completely "dog" tired (the best kind of tired!). Thank you so much for loving and caring for our fur babies like family. We're so grateful! Highly recommend!!!

Maddie did a great job grooming my pet. She was professional, attentive, and made the entire…read moreexperience smooth and stress-free. My pet looked great afterward, and it was clear that Maddie genuinely cares about the animals she works with. I truly appreciate her excellent service and would definitely recommend her to others. The lady who handled the initial grooming intake was also very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job matching Chloe with the perfect groomer. This place is definitely a keeper for us!

This is definitely our new groomer. I called a few different places but with how helpful and nice…read moreMaggie was on the phone she had me sold. I instantly booked an appointment on the phone and Maggie helped me set up my account. When we got to our appointment everyone was so friendly. Destiny was my groomer today (and we will be requesting her every time now), she was so sweet to my baby girl when we got there and did an amazing job. I love the report card that was sent home with my pup and the bows were too cute. I'm so happy that I found a groomer that I am not worried about dropping my puppy off at. 100/10 experience from start to finish!

Justin is the best! We reached out for help with our newly adopted dog, who was struggling with…read morereactivity. Justin took the time to explain what was driving the behavior and the emotions behind it, which helped us understand our dog so much better. I'm not exaggerating--within about 20 minutes, we saw a huge improvement! We went on a great walk, and Justin gave us tons of practical advice and tools to keep making progress. We left feeling so happy, relieved, and much more confident. We couldn't recommend him enough!

I started working with Justin about three months ago to address my 11-year-old dog Piper's anxiety…read moreand alert barking. She's always been a little anxious and vocal, but as she's gotten older, both issues have worsened. I've tried just about every other approach, but Justin's guidance and unique perspective on training are truly transformative. He doesn't just give you techniques to follow--he teaches you how to connect with your dog and ease the underlying issue in a way they can understand. The lifelong resource you gain through this service, combined with the trust and confidence he builds throughout the process, makes this feel like so much more than a training program. It has genuinely been life-changing for us both.

Everything being as it is, our regular groomer has been out of business for over 2 months, and our…read moreback-up was just too busy, so our mutt had gone just a little too long without grooming. Dorris got us in w/minimal wait and was very informative and gave us good advice and also a good recommendation for our pups bad breath. We have a mini schnauzer and have found that very few can give a great beard and eyebrow cut, but when I returned to pick him up, wow, was I happy. I don't think that in the two years that we have had him, he's ever looked this good. Needless to say, Pet Whisperers is definitely our new go-to for grooming. Thanks Pet Whisperers!

All of the people are amazing! They're like family to me. I have a beautiful rescue dog thanks to…read moretheir charity, and my life has been changed for the better. If you're in San Diego, I always recommend the Pet Whispers. They have a lot of love, care, and experience.

This place deserves way more reviews. Felt like my little…read moregirl was treated like their own. As someone who has professionally trained under others in the area, I'm leery. Decided to go with the board and train to ensure she was set for success while away on a trip. I can tell you this place is legit, has the skills, and genuinely cares about their guests. First class service and great communication before/during/after. My puppy came in with minimal training and left a star. Sit, down, stay, leave it, more respect with the cats and my resident dog at home, and way more confidence. They have a family dog, there's kids and other family around, chickens, cats, and more to be exposed to + cuddles galore. I'm very happy with my choice. We'll be back for daycare weekly.

Peticulary Perfect should be your first choice for any boarding and training considerations…read more As soon as we started the consultation, I knew I was talking to someone who could take care of my new puppy. From the phone to drop-off they were excellent at staying in contact and making sure everything we needed was addressed. They kept that same level of communication and dedication during our furry friend's stay, which definitely made me comfortable and secure in leaving my dog there. When we picked up our dog, we were walked through everything that was worked on and were blown away. The progress was undeniable. They will tell you what worked, what didn't, and make sure to work with you to plan for you pet's future needs. 10/10. I can't think of taking any of my puppy or senior dog anywhere else.

They were FABULOUS!!! I took my dog "Carolina" in to have…read moreher nails trimmed. I made an appointment, when I arrived they took her right in. She was out in just a short time, not shaking, not anxious, very calm. Very professional business. I sat and watched a closed circuit TV of the doggie daycare yard where the dogs were running around playing. I will always use them for my little girls needs. Thank you, Karen Mathena

Miranda (groomer) has been grooming our bichons for almost a year. She has absolutely met and…read moreexceeded all of our expectations. We couldn't ask for a better job to be done. The staff was extremely polite, cheerful and helpful. Most importantly our dogs are happy to see Miranda. Thank you!

They have helped me so much with my puppy! First few session to establish the basics, then waiting…read moreonce he grows to work on more advanced obedience. The trainers are so caring and dedicated.

Shelley has so much experience! Shelley has been training forever and there wasn't one thing my new…read morerescue dog could throw at her, where she didn't have a calm redirect. Shelley explained where the behaviors of my new dog were coming from how she was experiencing the world from MY DOG'S POINT OF VIEW. Her analogies made so much sense. I have been practicing with her strategies and my dog is gaining confidence everyday. Our next session was even more eye opening as to how to work with my dog. Shelley followed up and has been an amazing resource for my needs. Highly recommend