As someone who was extremely nervous and skeptical of board and training--I can truly say it was…read morethe best investment. But what made the experience first class was our trainer Kaitlyn Prisk. Kaitlyn is the type of person who takes pride in her craft and will love your fur child like her own. Her patience, communication, and genuine care were evident from day one. She took the time to understand Nellie's personality, walked us through the process every step of the way, and made sure we felt confident and prepared to continue the training at home. What stood out most was how personalized the experience felt. Kaitlyn tailored her approach to Nellie specifically, and the results speak for themselves. Nellie came home happier, more confident, and so much better behaved than I ever expected.

This is the best decision I ever made for me and one of my dogs. I have had dogs in the past and I…read morealways thought it was fine that because they were well loved and loyal, they were pretty obedient. I thought that that was enough. When I adopted my current dog, Cinqué, I had never had a puppy as young as he was, and I was not necessarily prepared for his energy level or for some of his behavior. I researched and visited many places before I decided on CANIS. From my initial meeting, I felt comfortable, and I felt very well informed about what the short-term and long-term goals were for me and my guy. I decided on the one year program and admit I was initially taken aback at the cost, it's certainly not cheap, but after just the first round of board and train, it's been so worth the investment. I went from a puppy who, although he has always been friendly and playful, and sweet, was jokingly described as constantly being in raptor mode to a dog that I can already take out to dog-friendly public spaces. We recently went to the Lazy Dog Café, and it was actually a really nice afternoon. We received compliments from other dog owners about how well behaved he was, even though he was only a puppy! We just finished Nature Dog I, which he loved, and we both learned so much. I'm really excited to continue in all the other classes that we can participate in as part of the one year program. Having a dog that I can take into public spaces with me, travel with, and have off leash in the outdoors with absolute confidence that he's going to behave exactly as I want him to is something I never even thought was possible. While we are waiting for his second round of board and train, he goes to Day Club there. He actually cries from excitement when we pull up. When he sees his friends from class, he's so excited. Not one person on the staff there isn't wonderful. Jen was his trainer and she was fantastic! She was so great about working with me with him and keeping me informed of all the things she was doing with him so that I was able to continue with his training at home. Hunter who leads some of the group classes and the front office people, Aaron and Jeremy are just top shelf! Brent is a very hands-on owner. You will see him almost every day that you are there and he teaches some of the group classes as well. If I haven't raved enough, it should be really clear that I'm just so happy then I made the decision to work with them. I'm really looking forward to continuing Cinqué's journey there.

Shay was super responsive and I cannot believe how far our dog has come from just one session! Our…read moredog is nervous and reactive to noises (especially the doorbell and tv) and she gave us several tips in our session that we can continue to work on as homework. Seeing the immediate behavioral changes and his now calm demeanor made us wish we found Shay sooner! I can't believe it just took one session to see such a change! Highly recommend

I highly recommend Shay. 3 months ago, I adopted a…read moreRidgeback/Husky mix from the shelter. It's my first dog and I didn't realize the breed isn't an energy match for me and my cats. Shay spent time assessing his behavior and what was best for him and looked at everything from the standpoint of his welfare, which I love. She gave me very specific advice and also taught me so much more about the dog world. In a way that makes so much sense, I really wish I had the knowledge she gave before I went to the shelter. Don't hesitate calling her if you're like me and you're at your wits end and don't know what to do. She's a great teacher, and has a lot of valuable knowledge about animal behavior and communication. I recommend her and will be using her services in the future if I need it.

Laura is amazing!!! We have 2 lovely dogs, Luna and Rufus,…read morewho are very reactive, territorial, and overprotective. After a few training sessions, they are both much improved - they do not pull during walks and there is lesser barking at other dogs and people. We highly recommend Laura. She is the best trainer. She made sure she met with us and our babies and assessed our issues and addressed all our concerns. She is very generous with her time and with her advice and tips. It was all worth it. Thank you, Laura!!!

Laura is a phenomenal trainer! The first session I had with her was over the phone as I was seeking…read moreadvice on how to reintroduce my two dogs after a pretty severe fight. Laura gave me pointers on what to do and it made a WORLD of difference. A month later, we began to do e-collar in-person training with both of our pets. They are pittie mixes that are reactive, super excitable, tugged hard on walks, and one has had a history of aggression towards other dogs. We watched them both transform to be able to control their nervous systems, especially when we have guests at the house. Our friends have remarked that they are completely different dogs. We are still continuing to work with them but finding Laura and doing the training with both our pups has been life-changing. She is by far the best trainer we have worked with. We can't recommend her enough!

So great to have a new dog daycare, boarding, grooming option in the area…read more We needed to find a new groomer, as our previous groomer moved further away. Took our golden doodle here for a day at daycare and groom to follow. He tends to get really anxious in new places, but the staff took great care of him and made him feel like he's home. We were very satisfied with the service and getting our guy back looking freeessshhhh. They also do a great job screening dogs to ensure that only well tempered dogs get in and keeping the place super clean. Looking forward to more visits to this place. For both daycare and grooming.

People at the front are so sweet... Groomer "accidentally "…read morecut my dogs nipple off and also had me wait 3 1/2 hours to get my dog when I was told it would only be 2h MAX. Please do not bring your dog here!!!

K9 Toddlers saved the day. We just became proud parents of Murphy, an F1b Goldendoodle. We needed…read moreleash training stat! Teka was our magician and had Murphy waking right by my side in about two hours. Teka is a gentle soul with amazing insight into the canine psyche. I found her tone of voice, gentle manner,and warm personality to be what we needed. You will love this trainer and wish you'd found her immediately! I loved her after 5 minutes!

Teka is amazing. She made us feel comfortable even before she entered our home for our session. She…read moreassured me and my husband that the session was not about judging us, and to act as normal as possible so that she can give us tips. She emphasized fine tuning for our little dog, who barks at other dogs on walks and at people when they pass by our front door. She taught us how to use our body language and corrective techniques that worked right away! Schedule a session with her if you need help with your dog! She's great and it's totally worth it!

Karl is everything he says and more... we were a bit at our wit's end trying to train our…read moregoldendoodle puppy because she is so motivated by treats but as soon as there is no treat, there was just no listening. My favorite thing with Karl is that he is teaching us how to move our puppy forward progressively, with more listening and less treats, so week over week we are building on top of prior lessons with her and getting an excitable puppy to focus and to follow along. It's really rewarding to see our progress and to grow with our Kona into a great relationship.

Karl is awesome, he came recommended by a good friend, he had managed to train a very nervous…read morerescue pup (who was afraid of even being touched or having a collar put on) into a loving, happy family pet. Our 50lb goldendoodle, Winston, is playful, loving ...and 'spirited'. Winston can have selective hearing when it comes to recall so we really needed to work on this. Previously we had tried training at a pet store but Winston is a smart puppy and knows when to switch it on, in this kind of controlled / confined space he is the most perfectly behaved dog. But out in the 'real' world, at his favorite places like the beach and park, it's another story. The great thing about Karl is that we do the training in the local places with go to 'in-situ', it's so much more relevant and useful. We tried another dog training place), which used the Cesar Millan method and this dominance style was not for us. In contrast, and as his website puts so well Karl's style is: "my philosophy for training and walking, we're a team, there's no alpha, just a couple of mates trying to get by in life, together." this very much matches our sentiments. Karl has also dog sat for us and we 100% trust him at our house, we love receiving photos that Winston has been taken to the dog beach or other adventures. His wife is lovely too and has also taken care of Winston. They helped us out in a real last minute pinch. Oh and the best part....it's affordable so you can comfortably have weekly training sessions which really makes a difference to the progress and outcome. Winston loves the training, as do we. It's a highlight of the week. Next up we're tackling Winston's interaction with kids....he's almost 2 and loves kids but doesn't understand how big he is, so we needed to work on that....as well as him pinching my friends' kid's toys!

I met Lindsey at a dog park and after a short "interview" retained her services. Today we…read morecompleted part 6 of our 6 week course. Lindsey is a consummate professional and a real "dog whisperer." Our 9 month old pup can sit, lay, come, heel, stay and shake now. I can walk him off leash in busy areas with no worries. We have an amazing dog who is ready to be obedient for a lifetime. I can't recommend Lindsey's services enough. We have our dogs for 10-15 years. A reasonable investment in training is a no brainer, and Lindsey is the one you should call. 5 stars!

We recently finished up a 6 week training course with Lindsey for our 2.5 yr old mixed breed girl…read morewe adopted about 5 months ago and it was amazing! Lindsey not only helped with training our pup, but helped to train us on how to work with her, how to read her body language, what to look for with other dogs, and interactions with people. Our girl was most likely abused in her early life so she was pretty anxious and fearful of new people especially men. In addition she was pretty anxious around other dogs and didn't seem to have much previous socialization. Lindsey helped us work on all these things and its really been night and day since our first session. Lindsey is very thorough with the initial consultation and I really love the fact she has 2 dogs she can bring along to help with socialization. The best part about the training was Lindsey's flexibility to meet with us in/near our home, at the dog park and at the pet store. We were able to expose our girl to all kinds of situations and work through them. We can happily report our amazing shelter dog now goes with us to the dog park, dog beach, walks by our side with a loose leash, and can be recalled off leash. She is also so much better with meeting new people and even goes into work with us 3 days a week. We are very lucky to have found Lindsey and would recommend her to anyone.

When I get lucky...I get LUCKY! I found this amazing group…read moreof people off of Yelp, and the 5 Star rating is 100% deserved. I have two pups: Archie and Charlie. I want the best for my puppies, so I asked so many different people where and how they trained their dogs. I received a few suggestions, but decided to do my own search...and I'm glad I did. Leo (Owner) and his amazing team of trainers TRULY care about the pups they train. Leo came to my home and wanted to meet me and my pups before I had to decide on making any decisions. After sitting down with him for about half an hour, I knew I found what I was looking for: Someone who wants me to have healthy and happy dogs. I signed up for the in-home training at first which is Leo coming to the house and training me on how to train my puppies (Archie and Charlie just turned 6 months and started with Leo and his team when they were 4.5). Very quickly, I realized I could not handle training both these puppies the way they needed to be trained. I discussed with Leo and decided to do a Board & Train. I like the schedule because I get to take the puppies on the weekends to spend time with me. Don't get me wrong, you NEED to train your pups on the weekends, but it's worth it and FUN. Archie has become the Puppy King (no offense to other puppies or their owners )). Charlie has a lot more energy, but has improved immensely! Leo's trainers are so caring. I feel my dogs get love with their training when they're not with me, and I couldn't ask for more. I see their excitement whenever I visit about improvements and milestones that Archie and Charlie achieved. They gleam with as much pride as I do. I honestly don't know where my pups OR I would be without the help of this AMAZING Team! If I could give 10 stars out of 5 stars, I would!

A week after we brought our adopted pitbull puppy home, we felt completely helpless when she…read morestarted peeing in the house, biting everything, crying in the crate nonstop, etc. We reached out to a few dog trainers on Yelp and Kelev K9 replied right away. A few minutes later Leo called us and asked questions about the situation. Some basic tips he gave us over the phone saved our sanity until he came to our house a few days later for a free consultation. The consultation made it clear how experienced and passionate Leo is about dog training, so we decided to sign with him that same day. After one session we felt much more confident in training our dog and saw the "light at the end of the tunnel". Over the past 5 months and four training sessions, we have seen day and night improvement in her behavior. If you feel lost and out of control with how to train your dog or want to continue their training, Kelev K9 should be your first call. Leo is always ready to help out with any questions or concerns we have by text or phone call. Pricing is also extremely fair and was a worthwhile investment for us because we have our sanity back and have bonded so deeply with our dog through training. Thank you so much Leo, Breanna, and the whole team at Kelev K-9!

Lori has been wonderful. We just completed our first three training sessions, and I'm already…read moreseeing a noticeable difference in my dog! The trainer was patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand and practice at home. My dog is becoming more responsive, calmer, and we're making great progress with barking and overall obedience. I'm so happy with the experience and excited to continue training. Highly recommend!

Excellent trainer. Very passionate and caring about dogs. Solid theory. My dog responds well to her…read morepersonality.

I just used this Company for the first time over Christmas week. I couldn't be more pleased! The…read moreowner, Mia, is very nice and competent. From my first communication with her, to the in-person evaluation to the actual pet sitting and all expectations were exceeded. This was the first time I had to use a professional service in many years, and I was nervous. I felt very confident after meeting with Mia. THEN, Danielle made her first visit. After the visit, she sent me a report and photos showing that my cat, Baz, was just fine. I returned home and Baz was so much more relaxed compared to my last week-long trip. I know that was the result of the time and care that Danielle gave him while I was gone. I enjoyed my trip so much more know that Baz was so well taken care of. I highly recommend this service.

The world can be pretty stressful sometimes. Late nights at work or a last minute flight used to…read moremean huge guilt and worry for my 2 dog children. How can I find someone to care for them that I can trust ? That I can afford? That is available last minute? Well, I've found my life has gotten a little bit less stressful now I've found Sitter4Paws. Their caregivers are top quality and actually love animals. They are affordable and the app is so easy to use, scheduling a booking is like easy as 1-2-3. Highly recommend this company!