I can't recommend this trainer enough! I was so nervous about doing a 5-week board and train…read morebecause my dog is truly my whole world, but it ended up being one of the best decisions I've ever made for both of us. Before training, we struggled with potty training, jumping, being extremely hyper, not being able to focus, and staying calm around other people and dogs. After just five weeks, the difference has been incredible. My dog is so much more focused, relaxed, well-mannered, and confident. She can now be around people and other dogs without being overwhelmed, and our daily life has become so much easier and more enjoyable. What really sets this trainer apart is that the support doesn't end when your dog comes home. She still checks in with me every week, answers all of my questions, and continues to help me build on everything my dog learned during training. Knowing I have that ongoing guidance has made such a huge difference. As someone who has a lot of anxiety about my dog, she was also incredibly understanding and reassuring throughout the entire process. Leaving my dog for five weeks was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but she took amazing care of her, and I knew she was in the best hands. I'm so grateful for everything she's done for us. She didn't just train my dog, she helped improve both of our lives. If you're considering training for your dog, I truly can't recommend her enough!

Gabby is THE dog whisperer. She boarded and trained our 1-year-old Rottweiler, Zero, to learn…read morebetter impulse control and command response. In just one conversation with Gabby, you recognize that her level of understanding behind dog behavior, down to the science, is unmatched. Gabby's genuine love and care, and firsthand expertise is truly exceptional. From dropoff day, it was clear that Zero was in the hands of someone who genuinely understands dogs - not just someone following a generic training program. What we appreciated most was the honesty. Gabby made sure we understood what the training program would entail, that he'd be worked pretty extensively which was all part of his training. The training included the appropriate level of discipline and structure necessary for Zero to succeed. We've seen firsthand that thoughtful, consistent boundaries are sometimes exactly what a dog needs, and the results speak for themselves. Gabby's communication was also outstanding. We were kept apprised of our dog's progress throughout the entire training program, and it was obvious that our dog's well-being and success were Gabby's top priorities. Zero came home as a new dog. She tackled the behaviors we were concerned about, and then some. She's also very kind in giving guidance even beyond the training program. Zero also loves spending time with Gabby when we go on vacation, and is so joyful every time he sees her. We are EXTREMELY thankful for Gabby and her amazing contributions to the dog community!

Amanda is our go to sitter when we're out of town!…read more She does a great job taking care of our pup, keeps in communication to let us know how he is doing and makes sure he gets tons of play time. Our Benji loves it as well! He always looks like he is having the time of his life at Amanda's. Highly recommend her for pet care!

Always available and supportive, anytime I'm going for vacation, Amanda is my first call, highly…read morerecommended!

Aaron is a godsend…read more I adopted my wonderful big 10-yo pittie, Benson, last year. For the past year, we've been going at it HARDT on our Tues/Thursday daycare commutes. Up at 5 am; catch the train at 6; walk through West Oakland at 6.30 am; drop off Benson at daycare at 7. Do it again in the opposite direction at the end of the day. We are both worn out. I met Aaron randomly and told him about dog owners without cars needing transport for stuff. I mean, yeah, Lyft says they take dogs but dogs with a big head and reputations like mine...well, pits make folks nervous. Aaron said, We do that! I signed up as soon as I could. Aaron met Benson, took us on a test drive, and I have support as a Dog Mama! And now Benson and I aren't killing ourselves and wearing down our middle aged joints to get to daycare at the crack of dawn. My dog loves being in cars and now we're doing it safely and efficiently. I am SO GRATEFUL for Aaron and the No Bark Zone!

Aaron was able to fit us in last minute. Our nervous dog immediately ran up to him and wanted to…read moreplay during the meet and greet. He kept us updated and sent photos through out the day. Norman was definitely comfortable and well taken care of. We will for sure book again and use other services.

Alexis trained my daughter's mobility/medical response service dog. After having him for over 6…read moremonths to make sure he was properly trained to be in public, as well as teaching him advanced obedience and 7 tasks to assist my daughter, she spent a few days with us "training" my daughter and the dog to work as a team. I recently adopted an abandoned dog and have been taking him to Seeonee for day training. After just a few visits his mouthing/jumping and impulse control is much improved.

Can't explain how much they have done for my doggie beanie!! Alexis is incredible with dogs and we…read moreoriginally did a 4 week board and train with her, it was life changing, bean is a new dog and so much less anxious! We now use them to board bean when we do on vacation and feel so good about leaving her there! She recently went blind as well and they were so accommodating to her new disability, I highly highly recommend!!!

Sesame has been hiking with Eva since she was 10 months old. To say Eva is a great dog walker…read morereally doesn't capture how wonderful she is--I think of Eva more as Sesame's guardian. She takes care of Sesame like she is part of her own family. She picks burrs/foxtails out of Sesame's fur (this is no small task because Sesame is a furry labradoodle), is concerned when Sesame is not well, gives me great advice on dog care/training, and even hand fed Sesame when she was staying the night at her place because Sesame was being picky with her food. Sesame always has a great time on her long hikes and is exhausted when she returns. I occasionally will take Sesame to Funston myself on a day off work and have run into Eva there with her pack--she really keeps those dogs moving! They are having a great time playing together and chasing the ball. But most importantly, it's very noticeable how Eva truly cares for each of her dogs. She watches them closely and talks/interacts with each one. No wonder Sesame is always wagging her tail (and entire butt) when Eva comes to pick her up.

After working from home for the past couple of months, we realized quickly that we needed a…read moresolution to keep our dog from crying and whining when my schedule finally changed. We found Eva off Yelp, and met with her to discuss the possibility of "half day doggie daycare," which is actually just taking the pups down south to her large, sprawling property where dogs can do whatever they want. Our dog is an old grumpy gentleman who prefers to bask in the sun, sniff all the things and enjoy his time in nature, so this seemed like a perfect solution for us. We are incredibly happy with Eva's services so far. Her prices are more than reasonable, she texts us for updates and posts videos and photos on her instagram (ruffridersk9) and keeps us updated on how Clark is doing. If I am home and if she brings Clark home, she updates me on his condition and lets me know how he's doing there. It's clear to me that she brings Clark home happy, well exercised, and safe! She thoroughly explained her services, and Clark loves her-- she's even given us some suggestions to help with his training. I would highly recommend utilizing Eva's services for dog walking and training. She clearly knows and understands dogs, and has a way with them.

We highly recommend Jayne, she is a very experienced dog trainer. Very flexible with scheduling…read more Also very responsive over text.

Jayne is amazing! I actually called Jayne bc I was worried abt my young pom bc he jumped on another…read moredog on one of our walks. I was so worried and embarrassed! I called my vet as soon as i got home! My vet suggested I call this particular behavioral trainer she knew and so I did. (It wasn't Jayne). This behavioral trainer told me I should return my dog to breeder. I should never fall asleep with this breed on my bed (Pomeranians) as they could bite my face off. She continued to tell me all these horrible stories abt poms. I was so confused and upset when I hung up. My husband insisted I get another opinion. I found Jayne's info online the next day and called her. She came over same day because she knew how upset I was and she wanted to meet my fur baby. Needless to say, she is amazing! I am so happy I made that call! My pom is now 5 yo and he is fabulous! Sweet, entertaining, and so well-behaved because of Jayne's training!

I'm going to dive right Into it. Don't waste your time on other trainers!!!! If only I could have…read morefound Josh sooner! I have a pretty fearful cane corso, and if anyone knows this breed, you simply must train them. We had our first session with Josh and it was nothing short of amazing! Josh showed, and taught us more In one session than anywhere else we took him. He truly understands dogs and their humans. He spent so much time with us helping us understand what my dog Rocco needs. I look forward to our next sessions, and after our first four? Yep I'm setting Rocco up again. You just can't go wrong. Josh has a big heart, and not only was he incredibly patient with my nervous 100 pound baby he was so nice to my human 12 year old too! He took time to learn about our family, and really made my son feel good. Thank you Josh the Bank family loves you!

Josh is a genuinely kind person with a heart of gold, but based on our experience, I would not…read morerecommend him as a dog trainer. We paid over $6,000 for a one-month board-and-train program for our German Shepherd. One of the first things that concerned us was that he told us he had "his dogs" teaching our dog how to be a dog. We expected that, for the price, our dog would receive consistent, hands-on training from the trainer himself. Because the training took place over the Christmas holidays, it felt like our dog did not receive the level of attention and daily training we had anticipated. We also expected that, at the end of the program, we as the owners would receive several training sessions to learn how to maintain and reinforce the work at home. That never happened. When our dog came home, she was still reactive, continued chewing things as she had before, and overall showed little to no improvement. Josh gave us a spray collar (citronella or a similar scent) and instructed us to use it whenever she barked. I wasn't comfortable using it because it felt like it addressed the symptoms rather than the underlying behavior, so I chose not to use it. He also suggested that she was simply too active and that we should consider rehoming her if we couldn't handle her. That advice turned out to be completely wrong for our dog. Afterward, we worked with a local trainer for three months who focused on daily, balanced, hands-on training for both our dog and us--without spray collars or gimmicks. The transformation was remarkable. Her reactivity is gone, she learned how to behave appropriately, and we realized she wasn't "too active" at all. She was simply a family dog who needed consistent guidance and proper training. Looking back, I feel that the board-and-train program was not worth the money we paid. While Josh was always pleasant and well-intentioned, our experience was that the program did not deliver the training or results we were promised. Don't waste your money. Josh may be a great guy to rescue dogs, but in our experience he does not know how to do reactivity training or work alongside owners to change challenging behaviors.

We worked with our dog trainer, Fiona for about three months, and the experience genuinely…read moretransformed our relationship with our puppy Chulo. When we first started we didn't fully understand his behaviors, his needs, or how to communicate with him in a positive and effective way. Fiona patiently guided us through everything from basic training to deeper behavior work. We learned so much more than we expected. She taught us important safety skills for our children and our puppy and helped us understand Chulo's Cane Corso Shepherd temperament. Fiona showed us how to actually read his cues instead of guessing. We learned how to teach him to relax on a mat, muzzle train, and practice "look at that," checking in with us, and socialization picnics. One of the biggest things was teaching him to spit things out instead of swallowing everything, which used to send us to the ER. It honestly felt like gentle parenting but for our puppy. Fiona also helped us teach Chulo not to jump, not to pull on the leash, how to stay off the couch, and how to use positive reinforcement to shape the behaviors we wanted. Now we can sit at coffee shops while Chulo relaxes calmly on his mat. This is something we never imagined our puppy could do. We even learned two types of recall, a casual one and an urgent one. Before training, we didn't even want Chulo inside the house because we felt overwhelmed. After learning how to manage him and understanding his communication, he's now inside with us every day and doing amazing. He no longer bolts out the gate when we open it, listens well, and overall is a completely different dog because Fiona taught us how to support him. We're so grateful for Fiona's patience, knowledge, and all the practical tips and tools she gave us. She helped us better understand our dog and gave us the confidence to guide him. Truly an incredible trainer. We can't wait for after the holidays to book more lesson as Chulito approaches his teen era.

Working with Fiona and It's Not Magic Dog Training has been a worthwhile investment for our entire…read morefamily. Fiona is experienced and well-educated in dog behavior and psychology, and she ensures that both you and your dog are on the same page with positive reinforcement. She works with you as much as your doggie, and the entire process becomes a group effort. She is patient and compassionate and energetic, and I cannot recommend her enough!  Our puppy Stripe responded so well to her, and he loved it when she came over to work with all of us. Fiona was professional and punctual too, and she kept communication open. Her practice sheets after each session were personalized to what we worked on each week with Stripe, and I used those sheets frequently to refer back to our training. Please invest in Fiona and your dog and yourself!