Fernando is so patient and kind! He does a great job training humans on how to consistently train…read moreand understand our fur family. He has shown us what cues to look for and how to get the best out of our dogs while using firm and loving methods. Essentially, he teaches us how to motivate our dogs to want to do the exercises. He has wonderful follow up, as well, and doesn't push anything but rather encourages. It has been a wonderful experience and we will work with Fernando again after we've had time to practice what we learned. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in effective, long lasting training practices and strengthening your understanding of your fur babies. Thank you, Fernando!!

We've been working with Fernando to train our rescue dog, Cowboy, and I can't recommend him enough!…read more From the very first session, Fernando has been incredibly communicative, patient, and professional. He took the time to really understand Cowboy's personality and our specific goals. We're currently focusing on preventing "door dashing," improving basic obedience, and walking nicely on a leash -- and we're already seeing major progress! One of the things I appreciate most is Fernando's flexibility with in-home scheduling. It's made the training process so much more manageable for our family. He explains everything clearly and always gives us practical tools and homework that are easy to follow between sessions. Cowboy is responding so well to Fernando's calm, consistent approach, and we feel much more confident as dog owners thanks to his guidance. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, helpful, and reliable dog trainer, Fernando is your person!

Cannot say enough good things! We rescued a 5 year old borzoi who was very sweet but had no…read morecommands and also no motivations to help train her, John helped us find one specific treat that worked for her and helped us learn how to work with all her other weird kinks and now our girl can settle at restaurants and has basic commands down! He helped her become more confident and comfortable in the world, book with John you won't regret it!

Summer of 2024 I had an anxious, reactive, fearful, unwalkable big rescue dog. She broke harnesses,…read morepulled me to the ground, was afraid of people, and snapped at strangers and other dogs. My friends nicknamed her Cujo, it was that bad. I couldn't invite people to the house. Summer of 2025 I have a dog that loves meeting new dogs and people and runs around OB dog beach off leash. She's not reactive, she has great recall, she makes friends, I can have people over, she listens to commands, and she's so easy to walk. I took her into the vet this week and they removed the 'bite risk' warning from her file, they said it's like a completely different dog. She's not anxious or fearful. She's confident, playful, and so happy. All of this was because of training with John. He is patient, gentle, and kind. I can't put into words how grateful I am that we found him. I recommend him to every dog owner I know.

We had such a great experience with Erin! Our situation involved introducing 2 newly adopted young…read morecats ( 6 and 10 months old ) to our 13 year old high prey drive dog. Our cat of 18 years had recently passed away and our hope was introducing the new cats would be somewhat smooth considering the cohabitation of over a decade but it proved more challenging than we had imagined. Erin is calm and cool and slipped in easily. All the pets loved her and adjusted to her presence quickly. Erin gave us expert advice and helped us to get past the road blocks we were encountering. She had great suggestions to reframe our intros through different exercises that really moded the needle forward. It was super valuable having her keen eyes watching all the animals body language and also we humans. Getting that feedback in the moment was super helpful. Also, great having another set of hands if needed to wrangle the kids! Thanks so much Erin! The kids say hi!

My partner and I recently adopted a 6 year old dog from a local rescue. Being first time dog…read moreowners, we knew we wanted to get our dog and us to go through obedience training. I appreciated how Erin offered intro calls before enrolling for classes to ask any questions on how the classes are structure. Class sizes are kept small and they use positive reinforcement. We decided to enroll our dog at Woof! Erin sends an intro email before class to prepare you and what you need to bring/get for class in addition to resources and guides on training. Reminder texts/emails before class, so you don't forget. Woof offers group classes for adult and puppies, private 1:1 lessons, or a mix of both. My partner and I have really enjoyed going to Woof. In class, Erin will model the cues and have us practice the cues with our dog and give guidance or answer any of our questions. The building is located in City Heights and has its own parking lot behind the building to park.

Milo just became a therapy dog at Scripps Mercy Hillcrest, all thanks to Sarah and her CGC classes…read more So grateful for all the training and expertise from Sarah to get us to this point.

Our extra energetic pup went through Canine Good Citizen training with Sarah and the crew... and I…read moremust say it was the best $ we've spent. He's still extra energetic, but when we've had to get control, his training is key. He also got injured playing and had to undergo a major knee surgery... THANK GOODNESS for the training! It's been hard, but again, training has been key to success. Looking forward to next steps sometime after rehab is done.

My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Gonzalo. We came to him when we brought home…read moreJuni, our Doberman puppy, knowing we needed someone who understood working dogs and he delivered. He's helped us become better, more informed dog owners and make sure we're meeting Juni's physical and mental needs, not just teaching her commands. The results speak for themselves: she has off-leash freedom we honestly didn't think was possible, walks nicely on leash, and has good manners with guests. We also did a board and train while we were on vacation, and she came back sharper than ever. What makes Gonzalo stand out is how much he gets dogs. He doesn't have a one-size-fits-all approach. He talks about different training methods and helps you figure out what works for your specific dog's temperament. The biggest thing we took away is how much mindset and thresholds matter. A lot of trainers we looked into were focused purely on obedience with treats (sit, down, stay) in low-distraction settings, with no real plan for when your dog is stressed or overstimulated. Gonzalo pushed us to proof those skills at higher levels and hold our very smart but airheaded dog to higher standards, and because of that, Juni is pretty dang reliable out in the real world. We've since moved to LA and we will still make the drive to San Diego to see him. Highly, highly recommend.

I honestly cannot recommend Gonzalo enough. I first reached out to him in April 2025 because my dog…read morewas having behavioral issues after moving apartments in December. We had an introductory phone call and within just a few minutes I knew I found the right trainer. He was kind, patient, and supportive... not just with my dog, but with me as well. He made it clear that training is just as much about teaching the owner as it is about teaching the dog. He was tough and direct when needed, which I really appreciated. It held me accountable and helped me understand how my own habits were affecting my dog. He balanced that "tough love" with genuine care, encouragement, and always provided clear explanations that were easy to apply at home... and trust me, he'll know if you aren't doing the reps at home. But how could you not when you see how much he cares and truly wants to help?! I never experienced issues with my dog in the 6 years I've had him, so I was beyond discouraged before I started working with Gonzalo. In the last four months, my dog has grown so much in confidence and behavior, and I've grown as an owner. I now see that training doesn't just stop, so I will continue to work with Gonzalo and make sure to recommend him to anyone looking for help.

Dave is a miracle worker! My husband and I adopted a dog named Gigi who ended up having some major…read morebehavioral issues and aggression. She loved us but was very defensive toward other people and other dogs. We couldn't have visitors at the house otherwise she would absolutely lose her mind. We couldn't take her anywhere without her barking, lunging, and pulling on the leash. We didn't want to give up on her but considering I was pregnant at the time, we needed her to improve asap. Dave spoke with us over the phone to assess Gigi's behavior and come up with a plan. From the very first meeting at the park, we saw improvements and Gigi ended up loving Dave after the first walk. She became exited to see him from then on, something we didn't think she was capable of. We walked through Kensington, let her run around the nearby park, and got her used to seeing other dogs. We eventually incorporated some family members into the training sessions and she ended up accepting them as well. Finally, we moved the training to our home to improve her behavior with visitors there since the baby was coming any day. Over those few months, Gigi went from a dog who was scared and insecure, to a dog who feels comfortable with her family, is learning to allow visitors at home, enjoys walks, and is gaining confidence more and more each day. I am including photos of Gigi with one of our family members who, prior to working with Dave, she likely would have not been so friendly with. It's amazing she is learning to love other people! We were even able to leave town and have family watch her and it was a huge success. She is also much better around our other two dogs and enjoys laying around and playing with them now! Thank you Dave! We look forward to working with you for our other dog as well!

I highly recommend Dave! This week we have suddenly been dealing with a rapid and distressing…read morechange of behavior in our 10 month old puppy. Dave offered thoughtful, practical, reassuring advice, and gave us good ideas for how to correct the behavior and move forward. He is knowledgeable, kind, and my puppy loves him!

Finally feel like my dog's leader, thank you, Jessica!…read more My pup (German shepherd, 90 lbs, 1.5 yrs old) and I love our experience with Jessica! When we started, he was reactive to dogs and a nightmare on walks. Now? I'd trust anyone to walk him without getting dragged down the street. His obedience has improved dramatically, too. Even more surprising to me is that our communication is so much clearer. Now, I feel like my dog's leader, not just his handler. If you have a large, reactive dog and want a real partnership, not just commands, go see Jessica. We've got group sessions coming up, and I am so excited to watch my boy make friends and be fully and properly socialized.

Jessica is terrific. We started our dog fairly young with both group and private lessons and we…read morehave been very pleased with the results. Jessica was able to make a very frustrating puppy experience into something very enjoyable. We now have a very well trained and behaved dog at seven months old. We expect to continue with the group lessons in the future. I would highly recommend Finest City Dog Training to anyone with a puppy or even an older dog.

We needed someone to take care of our 2 dogs when we went out of town for the weekend. I was lucky…read moreenough to find Beloved Pet Sitting on Yelp and reached out to them to set up an appointment. They were super accommodating, communicative, and they took the best care of our two dogs (who can be needy and a little high maintenance). One dog is a blind senior and the other one is a little anxious due to being a rescue. Each sitter took the time to make sure our pups were comfortable with them and followed the directions we laid out. They sent updates and pictures after every visit, which significantly calmed the helicopter pet parent in me. Special shoutout to Kennedy who became best buds with my usually shy, slow-to-warm-up dog! This was an amazing option to have instead of putting our dogs in boarding (which we all would have been unhappy with). They are great at providing mix-and-match options to keep cost in mind. We will definitely continue to use Beloved Pet Sitting in the future!

I've been booking BeLoved Pet for over a month now. They come to walk my dog while I'm at work and…read morethe staff is amazing! They've gone above and beyond to send me updates and photos while I'm at work. Their portal is super user friendly and they're very organized. Our dog LOVES Kennedy!

Wolf Girl Canine Club exceeded my expectations. One of the best parts is that they offer in-home…read moretraining sessions, so you do not have to drive anywhere. They come to you, which makes the process convenient and helps the trainer work with your dog in the exact environment where the behavior matters most. Katie was professional, patient, and very knowledgeable. She explained everything clearly, tailored the training to my dog's needs, and gave me simple steps to follow between sessions. I saw real progress quickly, and my dog is calmer, more responsive, and much easier to manage day to day. If you are considering dog training, I highly recommend Wolf Girl Canine Club. When you reach out, ask for Katie.

I work for a non profit dog rescue in San Diego, DEL MAR DOG RESCUE, and it has been a pleasure…read moreworking with Katie and overall a wonderful experience utilizing her boarding. The notable love for dogs is definitely important

This review is long overdue!!! My boyfriend and I moved to San Diego in 2023 with our two kitties,…read moreknowing no one in the area, and See Spot Sit has been a lifesaver ever since. There have been multiple times we've had to leave town at the last minute and needed kitty care, and they've never once declined, even during holidays. The See Spot Sit team is amazing about sending updates while we're away, including sending photos of our cats, which is always so nice and reassuring. We've used them about a dozen times now and have had zero complaints. They go above and beyond, taking care of our cats in ways we didn't even ask for, and we're so grateful. If you need a reliable, affordable, loving cat sitter in San Diego, See Spot Sit is it!

See Spot Sit is the best dog walker in San Diego! Carrie and…read moreher crew have been caring for our 3 pups for over 5 years. We would not trust anyone else!