Max is the laziest, sweetest, and cuddliest dog I have ever had. He's also my first herding dog…read more Boy, these dogs are so intelligent that it blows my mind! Before Alex, my partner and I were at a loss as to what to do about Max. He was getting worse and worse with his (leash) reactivity. In the home, he would just laze about and bring toys to us to play with him or would just play by himself. But we dreaded taking him outside on the leash because any dog we would see would turn him into a rabid zombie. There were a lot of breakdowns on my part and feeling like a terrible dog mom so we finally bit the bullet and chose the two week board and train with Alex. Getting into contact was smooth and easy and we chose a drop off and pick up time. Alex sent a picture or video every day and also answered any questions we had along the way if we had any questions about why he did a training a certain way in a video. I am blown away by not only how knowledgeable Alex is when it comes to understanding dogs individually (Max's terrible reactivity got worse and worse because he had been going to daycare two times a week for ten months and had been getting bullied so now he gets into fearful attack mode - Alex's astute observation) but also understand me and my partner and correcting us on our behavior. He figured it out right away at our first pick up lesson after the training and my partner told him "heel" and Max looked at him and then "heeled" next to me (yes, Max is a total mama's boy). It's been a little over a month since Max has come home to us from his board and training. Is he a perfectly trained dog now? Not at all! Does he have a solid foundation that Alex trained him with and now my partner and I just have to train ourselves to communicate better with Max so we are all on the same page? Absolutely! Sending your dog to Alex (or any trainer) is not going to be a magical fix. Your relationship with your dog is just that--a relationship. Both parties need to keep working together until you're on the same page. I have texted Alex my questions (and, sometimes, my breakdowns of how terrible I must be at this) and he has always been willing to meet and do a training session and help us out. I have never felt blown off or ignored by Alex. His constructive and kind criticism has always been incredibly helpful and you can tell that he cares a lot about the dogs and want the dogs to be happy with their families. Max isn't perfect and he's still a 2-year-old angsty teenager. But he's trying his best to do what we want him to do and we are trying our best to tell him what we need from him. Alex has been amazing in helping us connect the two concepts. Our walks are smoother and our picture takings are prettier. Bottom line: Alex is absolutely worth it. He's patient, helpful, and has the right mindset when it comes to teaching dogs AND people.

I adopted my Schnoodle from a rescue agency, and he came packaged with some *bad* habits. I've had…read moredogs all my life and knew what to expect, but this little guy is complex. Luckily, we worked through 4 sessions with Steven Myers and I'm fairly convinced he could train Cerberus given enough patience and owner effort. He listened to my specific concerns (biting, barking, using the house as a port-a-potty) and addressed each one through training - training of both myself and the new dog. With his training and following "homework" training at home, my little guy has gone from violating most of the Geneva Convention to being a happy gentleman. I cannot recommend the Canine Mind enough, and if the other trainers are even in the same ballpark as Steven, then all of them will do absolute wonders for any dog!

Purchased expensive dog treats, horrible quality - my dog wouldn't touch them. Tried repeatedly to…read morecontact the company to explore refund process, but no one will respond! Horrible - at $44 for a bag, customers should be shown the respect to at least be reachable and respond timely.

Wendi Obayashi is an amazing trainer! Wendi has helped our rescue rehabilitate many many fearful…read moreand fear biting dogs into adoptable dogs in literally a very short period of time! Heart of Paws professionally tips and techniques short cut what could have been a very drawn out process of transforming an unpredictably and reactive dog into a mindset of train ability! We have had great success w just one zoom session and a fine tuning session by phone. As a rescue it's very important to help a dog achieve confidence and balance through Wendi's high rate of success techniques that are fear free and positive! Thank you for saving the day each and every time

I just wrapped up a 6-week training program with Dogtown's head trainer, Makenzie and had such an…read moreamazing experience. I have a timid, sometimes reactive and aggressive dog, who needed a lot of help with training. After an hour consultation with Makenzie, we decided to do three day & train sessions where my dog would go to their facility for a half day of training one on one with Makenzie, three at home 1:1 sessions in my dog's natural environment, and three hour long group classes. The amount that I learned in these 6 weeks was absolutely mind blowing. Training your dog is about practice and consistency, and speaking your dog's language, and Dogtown gave me the confidence and the knowledge to be able to train my dog on my own. The day & train opportunities were a wonderful way to start. Makenzie would train my dog 1:1 and then would send me videos about everything they worked on during their sessions. When I came to pick her up, Makenzie would show me what they worked on and how I could practice it at home. The training sessions in my own home were incredibly helpful as well. It gave me time to practice with my dog(s) in their natural environment and refreshers on what we had already learned, and building upon the skills she was learning. The group sessions were amazing for my dog, and any dog, to have an opportunity to practice in a new, overstimulating environment with other dogs that she doesn't know. Since she is apprehensive around other dogs, this was amazing practice for her. On top of everything else, the team is so friendly and kind, and the trainers are so knowledgable. I had the chance to take a group class with their trainer Maren and she was wonderful as well. Thank you to the team for teaching both me and my dog the skills to be better trained.

Brandie is the absolute BEST groomer. She goes above and beyond taking care of my Chinese Crested…read morePowder Puff. She is so patient and gentle with my nervous little guy, and he is always so happy once he comes back from seeing Brandie. And the quality of her work is wonderful . This is a fantastic place to take your doggos.

Jan is the best dog trainer that I've ever known! While in one of her puppy classes I had to take…read moremy pup outside to pee & when I was walking around the various gym equipment I almost tripped over one of her German Shepherds, because it was so well trained & obedient that I didn't even see him! Come to find out she only had, had him for less than 6 months & prior to being with her, he came from a bad home with absolutely no training or obedience! In her classes, you'll learn so much about your dog & how your dog is actually trying to train YOU!! ANY Dog @ ANY training level, Jan Perkins has a solution!!!

5 out of 5 stars! I highly recommend Jan at Live Oak Obedience!…read moreHaving my dog Molly progress through Puppy Obedience to Advanced Off Leash Training has been a truly transformative experience for both of us. Jan is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about your dog's success. She takes the time to explain the underlying reasons behind dog behaviors. She gives individual instruction and advice to each client and furry friend to help them with specific behaviors. Jan has taught me how to communicate effectively to Molly. Group lessons are fun, we all learn together! There is always something new and stimulating to learn at each class. Thank you Jan for helping me learn how to train and teach Molly, because of you, we have a positive, happy relationship. Live Oak Obedience is the best!

Amazing trainers and daycare, truly changed our dog who struggles with fear aggression after a long…read morehistory of shelter/foster care. Highly recommend!

bark and biscuit is the only place I trust to leave Shotgun Minnie. I know she has structured…read moreplaytime and any healthcare needs are met. A safe, clean environment for her to have a good day.

Isabella !!!!!she's amazing ! Thank you We are from Seattle…read morevisiting family and I wanted my golden doodle Elon to groom here at spa due to positive experience year before. Isabella not only did what I requested plus more! Elon looked so great that the length, butt, face and feet areas are perfectly groomed! And that full fluffy tail is so beautiful After the grooming Elon didn't looked stressed or dislike the time in the spa. I can say it was the best groom Elon's ever had! And his hair is soooooooo soft to touch and he didn't get any razor burns to boot. Isabella is fantastic in understanding my requests and produced the result . Spa is always clean and on time. The shopping mall always have convenient parking. This is the go to spa for us Thank you

They trimmed my Golden Retriever incorrectly. Her feathers on her front feet were short at the…read morefront and long at the back. They cut the front of her incorrectly also. I was extremely disappointed !!

I really don't know where to start because I have a lot of good things to say about Calling All…read moreDogs. We took our first puppy class with our 3 month old corgi. Each class includes a little bit of puppy playtime (usually at the beginning to get some of their energy out) followed by hands on training. You will learn skills in the class, but you have to practice then at home consistently if you want to be successful. They also give you handouts which are available online to reference. Our puppy still has a ways to go but he has learned a lot and so have we. They use positive reinforcement, no punishment, and they really help you to build a bond with your dog. Kelsey, the trainer, was amazing, as well as the rest of the staff assisting her. You can tell they all really love dogs and enjoy their job. I was a little nervous about trying to do a class during covid but it hasn't been an issue at all. The classroom is quite large and everyone wears masks and are more than 6 feet away. It's nice that they've taken more than the necessary precautions to make everyone feel safe. It was also nice to meet other puppies and puppy parents who are encountering the same difficulties you are. It's nice to know you're not alone! Having a puppy sometimes feels like having a newborn all over again and not knowing what the hell you're doing! :) They also offer puppy playtime sessions on Saturdays (I think on Sundays too sometimes). It's only $5 and a great way to socialize your puppy and wear them out. You get 3 free sessions when you sign up for a class and a few 1/2 off daycare dates with your class. There's also a retail store. They have treats, toys, food, harnesses, leashes, etc. In my opinion it's the best selection I've seen. Pet stores may carry more options, but these are more like "the best of the best" options. They seem very handpicked. Things that are really hard to find, you can find here. Our puppy loves the beef tendons, and they last him a long time unlike other treats/chews. They carry lots of other treats like cow ears, pork pizzles, beef tracheas, cow tails, bully sticks, etc. They will recommend products in class which I think is nice if you're a little lost, but never pushy about buying their products. I bought a snuffle mat from Amazon and that was a big mistake. He tore it up pretty easily, and just tipped it over to get all the food out, haha. So I was hesitant to try again, but calling all dogs make theirs in house so after "sampling" it in class, I thought it would be a good purchase. The fabric is much stronger and the mat is weighted so he can't pick it up. It's a great way to occupy him for a bit and calm him down. I'll definitely be back to buy more products/treats from them. I would highly highly recommend Calling All Dogs to anyone looking for puppy classes or even for their older dog. They offer some cool specialized classes like agility, scent work and tricks, which we plan on doing later. I haven't seen any other places with such a huge variety of classes. I hope you check it out, you won't regret it!

The store has plenty of healthy treats, toys, and training tools to choose from as well as lots of…read moredifferent classes to choose from for any type/age of dog. We started our puppy in Puppy Prep when he was 9 weeks old. Now he's almost 5 months old and recently started his second class, Wonder Pups. We look forward to enrolling our pup in agility training after he graduates Wonder Pups since he is such an athletic dog. All of the trainers and assistant trainers that we have met have been very nice and knowledgeable. Our puppy loves going to class, he especially loves the play times. We look forward to class and playtime every week and definitely plan on being lifetime customers as long as we are in the area. We love supporting a local business and we love Calling All Dogs!

After taking our dogs to multiple different places for daycare, boarding, training for years- K9 is…read moreby far the best out there! Affordable and fair prices, great staff and great facility! You can tell the staff knows exactly what they are doing and are professionals. Heather is great here, we love seeing her!

My perfectly healthy, show-dog quality dog got kennel cough here from dirty conditions. her health…read morehas not been the same since. But worse yet, she was treated so poorly that her heart was broken. She never drooled ever, before coming here, but now she does when stressed. She has learned NOT to trust that the world is a safe place. She is a Wheaten who is so loving and gentle - and Wheatens' spirits can be broken easily by harsh treatment. Make sure you know what you are getting into and if you need a trainer with a heart, this is NOT the place. they don't even look at your dog in the eyes, --they don't pet it ever- or treat it with love. I learned the hard way. It's been 4 months and my dog still isn't her old self. I have a clinical PhD and this is not how animals learn to behave in a safe, loving world.

Reggie is at Camp Bow Wow for his first time, he is loving it and I enjoy watching him on the live…read morestreams! The employees are really nice and keep you updated with anything that is going on. Definitely recommend if your dog loves to play with others!

Do not recommended this place. Very unprofessional and dogs are left in cages with no access to…read morecameras. Our two dogs were here overnight. Cameras los connection at around 7pm on Saturday and never regained connection after we picked them up on Sunday morning. Our two dogs were very scared and acting strange when we picked them up. When raising my hands to give him a hug he burrowed down like if he was hit which he NEVER acted like before. We asked the staff about the camera connections and were met with giggles and said the cameras are automatic and they can't control them. I reached out to April the owner for 5 business days and every time I call I'm told she is in a meeting and will return my call. 5 days later and still no call back. DO NOT USE THIS PLACE

It's a PetSmart. No surprises. Good selection of products, many of which you can't get anywhere…read moreelse. Good location and ample, easy parking. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

This place is terrible if you care about your pets at all do not take them to this grooming salon…read more I took my dog here yesterday and when i came back to pick her up she was squinting and obviously in pain. I immediately went to the vet the day after because her eyes were pussing and bothering her. She now has an eye infection in both eyes and a corneal ulcer. I regret coming here so much and hope they don't injure anyone else's animals. avoid this place at all costs.