Amazing facility and an incredibly caring staff! You can tell they truly love what they do and…read moretreat every dog like family. Be sure to follow their Instagram for great videos that show off the facility and all the fun the pups are having. Highly recommend Feels Like Home Dog Care--they truly make your pups feel like home!

I needed a place for a few days for my dog. My dog means the world to me and I've never left him…read moreanywhere before; I researched and researched and I found these guys and went for a visit. My dog was there for 3 and a half days they sent me pictures every day showing me how well he was doing. Also, my dog doesn't usually eat when I'm not around. I was a little concerned about that, but lo and behold those guys got him to eat. I was never so happy to pick my little guy up and he was happy to see me too. But the best part was that during my short vacation, I could relax knowing that my little guy was being well taken care of. if you're looking for a place for your dog I promise you, you will not be disappointed in the care your dog gets when he/she is here. I honestly can't say enough about this place. I'm so happy to have found them.

You must!!!! Seriously call them. My dogs no longer jump, pull, bark. They come when called, wait,…read moresit and heal. They are amazing around other people and dogs. I have seen lives changed. They have personal and group training. Don't wait at least try them. They are very inexpensive so anyone can afford there services. My dogs love them. Call them asap

My pups were true pandemic babies. Very tough to socialize your dog when you are not suppose to…read moresocialize yourself. David and Amanda are amazing and helped us go from not even letting anyone in the door to us actually going out to the mall with other people and dogs! They are truly there to help you and your dog suceed with love and guidance. They even came to help my boy make it through a grooming. We would be lost without there help. Worth every penny!

**Life-Changing. Truly.**…read more I don't write reviews lightly and I especially don't write emotional ones--but Bark Busters of San Diego quite literally gave me my life back. For years, I lived in silence and stress. I couldn't leave my home without my dogs barking, howling, scratching at their crates, and spiraling into panic. The mouth watering alone was enough to break me. So instead, I stayed home. I adjusted my life around their anxiety. I suffered quietly because I loved them and didn't know what else to do. Until one day I broke down completely. I realized this wasn't living not for me, and not for them. We deserved calm. We deserved peace. We deserved to live our "best" lives and this wasn't it. Some people complain in reviews that dog training "doesn't work." Let me be very clear: anxiety whether in humans or dogs is not something you fix by checking a box. A true behavioral therapist understands one thing above all else, "awareness". Anxiety comes from surroundings and perceived safety. The work is learning how to respond and create calm and that takes consistency. I spent three straight weeks training four hours a day, every single day. I cried. I doubted myself. I wanted to quit. But I followed the Bark Busters program exactly as taught--daily simulations, real-world scenarios, repetition, and patience. And then something incredible happened. My dogs slept. They relaxed. They trusted. Today, I can leave my home and my dogs are calm, quiet, and peacefully sleeping, knowing I'm coming back. Visitors come and go with ease. My 9- and 6-year-old Maltipoos are relaxed, confident, and happy. And so am I. Here's the truth people don't want to hear, there is no magic pill. There is no shortcut. The training never "ends" because leadership and love are lifelong commitments. And honestly? That's the gift. Once it becomes part of your daily life, it feels natural. I walk more. The cuddles are calmer. I'm no longer being climbed on out of anxiety I'm being loved in peace. And about the cost? Think about it. You've already spent more on multiple trainers, treats, wasted time, emotional exhaustion, and a very unhappy household. Bark Busters' training is guaranteed for life. If you move. If life changes. If new challenges come you're supported. That matters more than people realize. Justin and his team are beyond words. Compassionate. Honest. Direct. They don't just train dogs, they train families. Value your pet's life. Value the short, precious time we get with them. Happiness--for everyone in the home is worth the work.

I'm updating my original 6-month review now that it has been a full year since we hired Bark…read moreBusters to help with our rescue dog Mimi. As first-time dog owners, the early support really did help us. Having someone we could call during those overwhelming first months was a relief. Over time, though, I realized I was hoping the training would shift toward more positive reinforcement. The constant, harsher corrections worked at first but eventually didn't seem effective anymore and started affecting my relationship with Mimi. I noticed this during a family trip where Mimi, who is usually fearful of strangers, bonded more easily with my husband and his family. She gravitated toward them when scared, and I realized it might be because they weren't following the correction-heavy approach, while I was. I also asked for help with Mimi's fear and reactivity toward other dogs, but was told they didn't have dogs available for training and that I would need to bring a calm, socialized dog myself. As a non-trainer, that was very hard, but we tried by traveling many hours to introduce her to my husband's family dog. The experience ended up being chaotic since the family didn't fully understand what the process required, and new people and dogs kept appearing even though Mimi wasn't ready. Her reactivity came back in that environment, which made me feel like the training had only put a bandaid on deeper fear issues. Maybe I should have clarified expectations better from the start, but with a high-need dog and being new to all of this, I didn't know what to expect. Since then, we've switched to a positive reinforcement trainer who organizes structured group activities. Mimi is still scared of bigger dogs and can still be reactive, but she's improving slowly and has been able to meet a few smaller dogs. She's also still fearful of people, but she nips a lot less now, so progress is happening. Overall, Bark Busters helped us in the beginning, but long-term we found that a different, more positive approach has been a better fit for Mimi.

In October 2025 as a favor for a friend, I agreed to take care of Jeffrey for two months while…read moreJeffrey's sibling recovered from knee surgery. Jeffrey is a male lab mix and was 10 months old when he came to stay with me. When Jeffrey came to stay with me, I already had Koda, a male chow-huskie mix, four years old. About two months into his stay, Jeffrey became my forever dog. Also, at about that same time, Jeffrey and Koda began to get into some bad fights that needed human intervention to stop. My friend had taken her dog to Devotion to Dogs with great results, so I took Jeffrey for training. Jeffrey completed his training about one month ago and no fights with Koda have occurred after the training. Josh was great with Jeffrey and did Jeffrey's home visit. I am grateful and thankful to Josh and the whole team at Devotion to Dogs!!

What a great place to take your dog for training as a puppy to one on one professional trainers who…read morehave years of experience and make your idol their top priority.

We just started training with Tonya but I am so impressed already. She is very responsive to email,…read morephone call and even texts. She spent so much time with us for the initial training session and made sure we had the foundation we need to succeed. She was wonderful with us and our puppies. I am excited to continue to learn from her.

Tonya is amazing! When she first came, our little puppy was super excited and immediately jumped on…read moreher, and her training began from there. Her teaching styles are amazing.. when one method wasn't working for our puppy, she was able to transition over to a different method. I would definitely recommend and refer Tonya if you would like to see quick results. Our main concern for our puppy is him pulling his leash during walks and Tonya was able to help our puppy with that before the end of our session. By the end of the session, we could already see a big difference. We still have to keep it up with him and constantly train with him, but my husband and I were already able to see a huge difference. We're very happy with the progress our puppy has made by the end of our session. I am definitely going to be signing up for another session for our puppy.

[10/15/2023] @Dog Walks and Soul Talks, my Pug-Louigi got…read moreabout two weeks of very productive 30-minute daily-walks. Also, immediately following the Pug-walks with Kay, my Louigi was not out of breath, even though the weather was very sunny and hot (Pugs have a definite tendency of overheating). Kay consciously followed my exact directions, in order to find the perfect location, for my Pug to have a nice and shady route, every time. Also, Kay acknowledged the items of concern, which I had emailed to her, immediately prior to the initial scheduled dog-walk (at my front-door). Thank you very much, Kay!!! Kay is very compassionate and has a very positive disposition. Kay is very reasonable about everything and has a very competitive rate. I am a definite fan of Kay and her great company called Dog Walks and Soul Talks!!! (FYI, lately I have tried a few other Dog Walk Companies and they charge you way too much for way too little).x

I did it!! I finally found a high energy caring dog walker to tire my crazy AmStaff who swears…read morehe's forever a puppy. I found Kay online and she offered to do a free meet & greet to make sure we're compatible. Bandit is a reactive dog on a leash, which means he lunges and whines/barks at other dogs on walks. It was really hard for me to find a walker that could take on all 60lbs (lean mass) of him. It was doggy love at first sight, he was super excited to meet her and was really chill with us chatting. I quickly schedule a dog walk for the next morning. Bandit had loads of fun on his dog walk and he was pretty much pooped afterward. Like bro! It was only 30 mins. Kay is definitely now our regular dog walker.

Cara is excellent training your dog. She is very knowledgeable and very patient. Has great methods…read morethat does not include a shock dog collar. I would highly recommend her!

I can't recommend Cara enough! From the very first session, it was clear that she truly understand…read moredogs and their behavior. Cara took the time to assess my puppy's individual needs and developed a training plan with the goal of forming a strong relationship with my dalmatian, Ruth. Cara was incredibly patient, calm, and encouraging. Check out her YouTube videos to get Cara's vibe for traning and see if her apporach works for you. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, we were not able to complete our eight-week training plan, but Cara was completely understanding and refunded me for the remaining sessions. I was beyond grateful that she was so understanding of situation. Cara has a genuine love for animals, and it shows in every interaction. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, kind, and results-driven dog trainer, look no further. I'm so grateful for the transformation in my dog's behavior (even in the short time we spent training together) and I would recommend Cara for anyone struggling to train their dog basic obedience, or develop a relationship with their new puppy, and much more!

Our experience with Lauren was absolutely amazing! My husband and I recently went on a trip and…read moreleft our 5 month old puppy with her for 2 weeks. We went with the board + train option and are so glad we did! We received multiple updates a day with pictures, videos, and progress updates letting us know what training and commands were being worked on that day. We also had some diarrhea issues with our pup recently and Lauren was nice enough to try different foods with our girl to see what worked with her stomach and what didnt (something we were too scared to do lol), and once we were back home, Lauren came and dropped our pup off at our house so she could do an in-home training session with us to go over all of the training she got, which was such an awesome bonus. We've kept going with her training and are happy to report that shes doing SO well and learned so many valuable things during her stay, and our girl loved Lauren so much. We could tell our pup was very well taken care of which is very important to us! I would highly recommend this company for any and all training or boarding needs. Thanks again, Lauren!!

Lauren is an amazing dog trainer. She has helped us manage our energetic Jack Russell Terrier puppy…read moremuch better than anyone we previously worked with. We learned so much from Lauren, and Piper is truly a completely different dog than she was before we started working with Lauren. If you need any help managing your pets behavior, give Magnolia Dog Academy a call. You won't regret it!