After trying to manage some of Sage's behaviors on our own, we decided to enroll her in the board…read moreand train program at Kandid K9 Dog Training, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. Our biggest concerns were her reactivity around other dogs and her tendency to jump on people. Josh and Ali did an incredible job working with Sage, but just as importantly, they taught us how to continue the training once she came home. They were patient, encouraging, and made sure we understood how to be consistent so Sage could keep improving. What really sets Kandid K9 apart is the ongoing support. Josh and Ali have continued to answer our questions and help us work through things after the program ended, which has been invaluable. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they train and want both the dogs and their owners to succeed.

Just take your dog there! You won't be sorry. I researched for months, met with three trainers…read morebefore them and I "fired" all three. Two yelled at me, one over the phone. I felt like a terrible dog owner. Mind you, my pup has no behavioral issues, just needs extensive obedience training because she is signed up for therapy dog school next year. And also, I just wanted a well trained dog that I can take anywhere. However, I have had three special needs dogs before her, so can completely understand the training needs for these dogs and Josh and Ali would be perfect for these dogs too. When I talked to Josh over the phone, he made no assumptions about me or my dog and was so kind, positive and welcoming. I sent her to the "day camp" for two weeks, but also see the great benefit of the board and train. What sets them apart though, is the lifelong commitment to my pup. Unlike every other trainer that I researched, once you are done with the board and train or the day camp, Josh and Ali will then meet you at your home and places you often go for additional training. After that you graduate to Saturday group classes that they hold every Saturday and all is covered under the initial cost. And they get you ready for the AKC Good Citizen Test. Really... you cannot find that level of commitment from any other trainer (I looked). What I also really appreciated was that they tailored their training to me and my dog. She is super "soft" and they didn't force anything on us that we were not comfortable with, which all of the other places did without even meeting us. Also, in every Saturday class, Josh has a quick session of behaviors that she will need for therapy school. We get stopped all the time to ask if our dog had training because she is so good everywhere we go. Of course, we tell them about Kandid K9. I cannot thank them enough.

Extremely helpful and we feel she's a perfect force - free trainer for our rescue girl, Rosy who…read morehas some issues w/ stranger danger and a few other things. Svetlana is worth every dollar of the session - the best help and just invaluable . We plan to schedule again once we can recoup financially from our rescue soiling the livingroom carpets so much that we had to replace them .Excellent, experienced , wise trainer . I don't think that there's any helter out there than Svetlana. We waited for her as she was away in Germany for a month and we're so glad that we did!

Swetlana is the best! Our dog loves her. We hired her for training and dog sitting. I always feel…read morecomfortable leaving him under her care and he learns something new every time! Highly recommend.

Highly Recommend this business!…read more My husband and I reached out because we have a reactive doggy, Zeus, and we had been postponing some much needed training. Upon contacting James, he was very professional and transparent about the pricing and different packages. We are very pleased with our decision in proceeding with this business as there was immediate improvement after just one session! James has done a wonderful job identifying the behavioral issues and triggers and explaining the processes of correcting Zeus's behavior. James also doesn't rush the process and is very attentive and intentional with the time spent during the sessions as well as with the communication updates sent via text. We are very happy and pleased with the progress made so far with Zeus, and we are excited to see continued improvements! Thank you James!

Just an update to say "sorry" to James. We went to meet up with James and other clients so my…read more"reactive dog" Carl would provide and get good training with the other dogs, but Carl WAS PERFECT and not reactive at all!! 180 difference from when we started seeing James just 6 months ago!! It's amazing the progress our boy has made in just 6 months.

My puppy spent two weeks with Julie for a training retreat, and I am beyond thrilled with the…read moreresults! From the moment we met her, it was clear how genuinely caring and dedicated she is. She took the time to understand my puppy's personality and needs, and her calm, positive approach made such a difference. It was great that she provided us with updates while our puppy was being trained. Julie also goes above and beyond for her clients--she even dropped off my puppy on her own birthday and spent extra time with us at home to make sure we were trained and confident. I truly appreciate her dedication and the genuine care she puts into her work. Not only is Julie wonderfully effective, but she also explains everything in a way that makes sense for the owner. When my puppy came home, she walked us through all the training, answered every question, and ensured we knew how to keep reinforcing the good habits. Thanks to her, our puppy has grown into a more confident, attentive, and well-mannered little companion. If you're looking for someone compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly invested in your dog's success, I highly recommend Julie!

I adopted my Malinois from Del Mar Dog Rescue, whom Julie was fostering her from! Our Mali was so…read morewell trained when I first got her, but as a first time dog mom I didn't know how to keep up with what Julie has taught. Luckily I reached out to her and got a great lesson of how to address my Mali's behavioral concerns. Julie remember my sweet girl even though it had been over 6 months and my little girl remembered the place so quickly and was so happy to be back! You can tell her training and energy is filled with so much love and creates such strong and long-lasting bonds! Felt like i completely had a different dog after a hour training and learned so much more about her. So relieved to know a trainer like Julie!

Disclaimer: This review reflects my personal experience and honest opinion. It is shared for…read moreinformational purposes and is protected under my First Amendment right to free speech. All statements are based on my own interactions and are not intended to defame, harass, or misrepresent anyone. Please view all the reviews and make your own decision about this place. Zero stars. I want to clarify that this review is not about dog training, but rather about the behavior of the individual ( Chris Libs) who trains the dogs and owns the property. Our family has been attending Oceanside Equestrian Center for nearly a year through a therapeutic equestrian program serving autistic children. The program itself has been wonderful, and the staff from Harmony and Horses have consistently shown professionalism, compassion, and trauma-informed care. Unfortunately, we have had repeated concerning experiences with the ranch owner, Chris Libs. This is our second encounter where she has handled communication through intimidation, yelling, and verbal aggression. The first time, she approached us with three dogs, accusing me of "disrespecting" her property. I apologized, complimented her dogs, and tried to build a friendly rapport. I believed the issue had been resolved and thought nothing more of it--until today. While calmly walking and FaceTiming my sister on the property toward a duck and a brown-and-white horse, my autistic son was holding a small stick. He was not acting aggressively or swinging it at anyone. We did not see any dogs nearby, nor anyone else around us- just horses. Suddenly, I heard yelling and turned to see where it was coming from. Chris approached us shouting, accusing my son of swinging the stick. As she approached, the dogs also came toward us ( they were not aggressive- I want to make that clear), and she stated that they are trained to attack and demanded for my son to put his stick down. My son out the stick down and one of the dogs took the stick and walked away. We had never been informed of any rule about holding sticks, nor were we made aware that loose dogs on the property were trained to attack. In a setting where children--especially children with disabilities--participate in therapeutic services, this was alarming. Despite my calm response, the yelling continued in front of my child. I felt threatened and wanted to protect him, so I raised my voice and said, "Don't you yell at my autistic child!" My son froze, shut down, and began crying silently--an involuntary response when he feels overwhelmed or threatened. I was shocked, saddened, and frustrated; I even cried afterward. As I was walking away, she continued yelling "Get out of my property!" three times, which only escalated the fear and stress of the situation. As a parent of a child with autism, it was upsetting to witness the interaction regarding our child holding a stick. The manner in which it was addressed left us feeling uncomfortable and concerned. When we reached the other area of ranch, Nicole from Harmony and Horses immediately stepped in and handled the situation with kindness and professionalism. She apologized multiple times. I am deeply grateful for her support and for the care that Harmony and Horses provides. I later went back to address this and approached her calmly by saying: " Excuse me Ma'am, you cannot yell at my autistic son." She began yelling again and I matched her energy which she did not like. As you can see, there is a pattern of hostile and intimidating behavior from Chris Libs. No child should be yelled at in a therapeutic setting, and no parent should have to defend their child from verbal aggression. Because of this experience, I cannot recommend this location under its current leadership. While Harmony and Horses' mission and work are invaluable, the ranch environment does not reflect the safety, respect, and trauma-informed communication that children--particularly autistic children require because of Chris Libs and her behaviors which made me and child feel very uncomfortable. The good news is that Harmony and Horses will soon be relocating to a better location where this kind of behavior will never be tolerated. Families deserve transparency, and children deserve to feel safe. P.S. I arrived home, my son is withdrawn, silently crying and refuses to eat. He cannot process what happened. As a parent, what would you do? Would you let this go? I am so disturbed and saddened by this. This could have been avoided by her simply having a professional and calm conversation instead of berating and yelling at a mom and child over a stick.

If I could give them a zero I would. I actually went to jail for 2 weeks and Chris was trusted to…read morecare for my dog .... The pictures speak for themselves. Not only was my dog dehydrated and emancipated he had obvious wounds. She tried to tell me he did it himself by scratching. Not once had he scratched his ear since I picked him up. When I got him home and bathed him I was able to see the extent of his injuries. I have not stopped crying. I promise this woman Chris will no longer run this place before the year is over. This is straight animal cruelty. I even tried to call her and give her the chance to tell me what really happened and she still stuck with her scratched himself. To be honest I was homeless in a tent and have had my dog since he was so tiny and I'm hear broken cause he has NEVER looked like this or coward like I was going to hit him like he did last night. I swear I already contacted an attorney SO DO NOT USE THIS PLACE!!! MY DOG IS NOT OK AND THE OWNER IS LYING OR HIDING WHAT REALLY HAPPENED!!!!

I can't say enough great things about our trainer Kim! She is so knowledgeable and patient. Our…read morepuppy was rogue and barked at every person that came near us. And not just a bark, but an aggressive bark. She worked with her in various locations depending what the goals were for that week. Our pup is a totally different girl and we are so appreciative of Kim and her services! She is actually able to get groomed now!

What an amazing service provided by Kim and her team. We had issues with walking on a leash,…read moreresponding to "leave it", and general training issues with our young golden doodle. We now not only have a better trained dog but also the tools needed to maintain training!

Lynn is amazing! We rescued 2 golden retriever mix sisters who had a rough start to life about a…read moreyear and a half ago. These girls were never socialized & we had no idea what we were doing but Lynn handled us all with the utmost respect & true kindness. We all learned so much & the girls are now thriving. Thank you Lynn!

Lynn has provided massage services for my dogs for almost a year. She brings a calm energy to each…read moresession which allows my pups to relax and enjoy the massage. I love that she lets them sniff and choose which essential oil she uses on them. The spa music she plays while they are getting their massage adds to the relaxing atmosphere. My dog Raimi loves to see Lynn arrive at our door. She also wants to go home with her when the massage is over! I have seen a benefit from the massages, especially since my pups play hard and do agility. Lynn is very thorough in her massages and has alerted me to any problem areas on my pups that need further attention. In addition she provides notes following each session so you have a record of her visit and findings (if any). My pups and I love Lynn! Her passion for pups and their well being definitely shows in her interaction with my pups and the great massages they receive.

Courtney is an amazing instructor. I had an 8 yo dachshund that I couldn't get to do anything. She…read moretaught me how to use a safe zone on a rug to make him comfortable, walk near other dogs without barking, come, stay and then went into training tricks. She is all positive reinforcement. Never once yelled or hit the dog. Treats, treats and more treats. My dog isn't food motivated either so she had me use his breakfast and dinner for training. Worked like magic. I highly recommend Courtney for all your dog training needs. She's the best!