When I felt defeated...the Bite Club came to mine and Lil Bears(Malinois) rescue!…read more Hands Down The BEST!

The best nicest dog people/ trainers that you will ever meet. My dogs and I look forward to every…read moreThursday night.

A few months ago, we hired OffLeash K9 through their "Board and Train" program, for our Cane Corso…read morepuppy. At that time, he was around 7 months old. At the time I signed the training services agreement, there was zero mention of the use of an electronic training collar as part of the program. Additionally, it is not clearly described or disclosed on the OffLeash K9 website that they utilize these collars as a part of the training-- they use vague language to refer to their practices, including the use of "safe and effective methods", but no concrete examples or definitions. I did not discover that they were planning to use an electronic (shock) collar until well after I paid the $2790 for the training program, I should add. Learning this information gave me pause, and I considered cancelling the training, as I had learned through my own professional experience that positive reinforcement training is more effective to achieve results for dogs than punishment-based training. Nonetheless, I was told and encouraged by the trainer (Izzy) that this method was safe, and would not cause injury. Upon return to me after the 2 weeks, my puppy had injuries around his neck which the trainer referred to as "hot spots". The trainer informed me that it was simply due to "irritation" from the collar. The trainer stated at the time of return that our dog was "stubborn", and "slow to learn". Being a Registered Veterinary Technician, I took him home, and I shaved and cleaned the wounds around his neck, in order to better visualize the area. It was immediately clear that he had painful, necrotic pressure wounds around his neck (see photos). I administered first aid, and consulted a veterinarian colleague for further instruction. I am relieved to report that his injuries healed without the need for more invasive treatment--however, those pressure wounds are not a "normal" result of the use of electronic collars. That occurs when the collar is left in place for too long, and is fitted too tightly. This was a direct result of the misuse of the training collar by the trainer. Subsequently, our dog was fearful of the collar, and, understandably, would refuse to allow us to place it on him. He demonstrated very little obedience as a result of his training, despite our attempts to follow up with his training as directed, and he appeared more anxious than he was prior to the program. Both personally and professionally, I was left disappointed and concerned by this program, and certainly would not recommend it to any of my friends or associates. I question its validity, if management is using and supporting dubious communications, and condoning harmful practices. I have extensive connections in the veterinary medical community of the Central Coast and Bay Area, after an almost 20-year career as a senior veterinary nurse, and I have been vehemently opposing and advocating against this he use of OffLeash K9. I have dissuaded clients from acquiring their services. Furthermore, I strongly suggest that trainer Izzy of Salinas be investigated for misconduct, and potentially animal neglect. My intention in sharing this feedback is to make the community of pet owners, whom I love and humbly serve, aware of the adverse effects of this training program.

Having had previous success for dog training it was without a doubt to choose Central Coast: Off…read moreLeash K9 train to train our young dog. Miguel was very patient and skillful in handling our Maltese. Mugi returned to us confident and receptive to basic commands. We were amazed that Mugi walked off leash so obediently! We recommend CC OLK9 and Miguel and found the two week board and train program a great way to train and expand socialization to our dog.

I really love all the class and training options here. It's a convenient location and the trainers…read moreand owner are all very friendly and knowledgeable. I have a very reactive Pomeranian and we did the assessment first and he was cleared to participate in the group classes. I bought 10 classes for Obedience 1 and I like how you can go at your own pace with your dog while still getting the benefit of desensitizing him in the company of other dogs. They have given me such helpful tips for my dog that I'm already seeing small improvements. It's a marathon not a race but I'm so thankful for the guidance and help. My dog has never gone to any sort of obedience training and I think the set up and tools they use is far above what could be offered at a big box pet retailer. Not only do they have group classes but they have agility courses, private lessons, and special classes. I think the pricing is very reasonable and worth the investment in having good boys and good girls.

Had my critter there for 4 weeks. Ashley is super. Was able to put a muzzle on my dog and she wears…read moreit all the time. Cooool. Give. Ashley a raise

10/10 ! I love this place and so does my dog Cowboy ! He always comes back so tired and is excited…read morewhen we drive up the drive way for drop off . They all take such good care of him and I couldn't be happier to have found Desjardins . Professional and so friendly .

Owners are professional, caring, knowledgeable, flexible and just amazing!…read moreOur newish, unpredictable dog goes to daycare at Desjardins and has also been trained there. The results are outstanding and we are so pleased to understand our dog and be able to give him a happy life. Thank you Desjardins!!

Amazing! Mary was absolutely wonderful with my Australian Shepherd. I originally found her through…read morea local Facebook recommendation page, and now I completely understand why so many people speak so highly of her. She was extremely responsive, communicative, and took the time to explain help me learn about my Aussie. Mary did an incredible job gently cleaning my girl's overgrown undercoat out without rushing the process. You can tell she truly cares about the comfort and wellbeing of the animals she works with. She also took extra precautions with my Aussie's sensitive hips, which meant a lot to me. She looks healthier, happier, and so much more comfortable. Her coat is soft and beautiful --plus she smells amazing. Highly recommend Mary if you're looking for someone experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with your pets.

Reached out recently to get a sanitary trim on my BC and it was super easy to schedule an…read moreappointment. She was ready for me and was quick and efficient. She didn't even charge me which was unexpected. She has an amazing setup on her property and I highly recommend and would go back. I am also considering boarding my dogs this summer.

Maura introduced my sons -- who had been extremely frightened even of the idea -- to horseback…read moreriding. She took it one step at a time and before the lesson was even over, my sons were asking for more. Couldn't be better!!

I had Maura pet sit our cats for a few nights. She understands how paranoid or a worry wart I can…read morebe. So she cared for my cats like I would. You can 't ask for anymore than that.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, I'll let them do all the explaining. We can only comment on…read morethe doggy daycare portion of From the Heart because that's all we've used, but our dog comes home wiped from a day of playing every day. For $30 a day we get the knowledge that she gets good socialization and time with other dogs she wouldn't get at home alone with a few rover walks throughout the day. The staff is friendly and attentive and I just wish she had some more energy at the end of the day for a walk, but she's loving it so far!

I took my dog elsewhere and she did great. She follows commands and her behavior has drastically…read moreimproved. I believe Barb just didn't like me, which is odd because I never really interacted with her.

I love working with Amy! She really understands my dog and what he needs. She helps me to…read moreunderstand how I can keep working with him so he can thrive at socialization. Amy is patient, funny, reliable, and can handle anything you throw at her. I woul highly recommend her if you need help with your fur babies!!

Amy is the BEST! She helped with training both our fur babies and it always there with a helpful…read moreidea or suggestion. She helps out with pet sitting and our pets always come home with better manners than they left with. She is a wealth of knowledge with all kinds of pets and was really encouraging when our Sun Conure was ill. I won't trust my pets to anyone else.