Shay was super responsive and I cannot believe how far our dog has come from just one session! Our…read moredog is nervous and reactive to noises (especially the doorbell and tv) and she gave us several tips in our session that we can continue to work on as homework. Seeing the immediate behavioral changes and his now calm demeanor made us wish we found Shay sooner! I can't believe it just took one session to see such a change! Highly recommend

I highly recommend Shay. 3 months ago, I adopted a…read moreRidgeback/Husky mix from the shelter. It's my first dog and I didn't realize the breed isn't an energy match for me and my cats. Shay spent time assessing his behavior and what was best for him and looked at everything from the standpoint of his welfare, which I love. She gave me very specific advice and also taught me so much more about the dog world. In a way that makes so much sense, I really wish I had the knowledge she gave before I went to the shelter. Don't hesitate calling her if you're like me and you're at your wits end and don't know what to do. She's a great teacher, and has a lot of valuable knowledge about animal behavior and communication. I recommend her and will be using her services in the future if I need it.

Been using Kats Valley Paws for years now. She's helped me in the past with my two dogs and now my…read moredog and two cats. The dog walkers are always very friendly and communicative. My pup just loves her walks and play time. My kitties are always happy for extra play time. It's been a real peace of mind when I'm at work or traveling to know my three kids are well taken care of. I would 100% recommend Kats Valley Pawz for your animal needs and attention.

This is my favorite pet sitter in the Valley!! Kat and her team have always done an outstanding job…read morewith walking my dogs! They are very reliable, communicate excellently, true animal lovers and send great pix after every walk. They also do boarding which is so incredible because it is very one on one and my dogs always have the BEST time whenever they are boarded with Kat! I've had some pretty flakey experiences and a horrible one with WAG where I caught the walker on his phone the entire walk and not paying attention to my dogs. My dogs are always super thrilled to see Kat and her team and that is important to me. I would highly recommend this great pet walker and sitter to anyone with an animal they love!!

I've been using Angela and Pawmaste for a while. She's cared for three of my dogs. My little…read morechihuahua, Otis, loved her more than me. She was so thoughtful, she came over and was with me when we put him down. My new fur-babies have been walked and cared for by Pawmaste (see the little black chihuahua and white whatever mix from her pictures) since I acquired them. She's very knowledgeable about treatment, especially holistic and alternative treatments. She's quite attuned to my dogs' moods and behaviors in ways that I have missed. Twice, she's noticed changes in their patterns and has inspired me to seek vet care for things I didn't know were issues that turned out to be quite serious. She's a life saver in more ways than one!

I can't say enough good things about Angela and her pet services. If I could give her 6 stars I…read morewould! My husband and I treat our dog, Lulu, like she's our child (yes - we're one of those couples!). We have high standards and haven't been able to find anyone who treats Lulu as well as we do...until Angela. She clearly loves animals and knows what she's doing. We recently had Lulu stay at Angela's while we were out of town for a few days. She sent the best photos throughout the day and regular text updates! We could tell that, even though Lulu wasn't in her own home, she was totally comfortable and at ease. In fact, she was having a blast! OMG she's totally smiling in this photo! I have to say it was SO NICE to go away and not have to worry - or feel like we had to check in regularly. I highly recommend Angela's services. I mean "Pawmaste" says it all...I promise your fur baby will be relaxed and happy in Angela's care!

Brett is fantastic. We have worked with many different trainers to help with our rescue pup Teddy…read more(3.5, labradoodle) with little to no lasting success and we were starting to worry. Teddy a sweet pup but struggled with anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding and was VERY sensitive to being touched and would often lash out or try to bite. We were really worried about how to help him and how to curb some of these bad habits we'd no doubt reinforced with our own behavior. When I called Brett for the initial consult, he was patient, understanding but also honest and direct about the time and effort it would take and the changes we would have to make to have a real impact. We were open to the feedback and committed to making a change in and out of our home. WOW. We've been working with Brett consistently for 3 months and Teddy is like a new dog. He is calmer, happier, more obedient, and much more confident and tolerate of being touched (especially on sensitive areas like his paws!). Our friends and family have all been shocked at the noticeable difference in Teddy's overall demeanor (happier and calmer!) and behavior. Our groomer asked us what had changed as he was so much calmer and happier to deal with. I want to be clear this is no "magic pill" we put in the work but with Brett's guidance and structure, we cannot believe the results. Teddy is of course still a work in progress and we have more work to do, but seeing the progress he's made in such a short amount of time with Brett's thoughtful approach has been so exciting. Brett truly understands dogs and their psychology and this makes him a true expert. Just know that part of the training process is training your pup but also training yourself to adjust your own behaviors to create a positive outcome long term for everyone. We cannot recommend Brett enough!!!

Top-Tier Master Trainer! Brett transforms crazy dogs by training the owners.My German Shepherd,…read moreLucy, was in a shelter for over four months before I got her at around eight months old, so you can imagine how completely chaotic, spastic, and misbehaved she was. I was entirely overwhelmed and at my wit's end trying to manage her behaviors. When I hired Brett, I'll admit I fought him along the way on some of the training protocols--but in the end, he was correct about EVERYTHING. The most vital thing for difficult or frustrated dog owners to understand is that Brett's training isn't just about fixing the dog; it is primarily about training YOU, the owner. He provides an exceptional structure and leadership framework, but it only works if you are willing to check your own habits, get on board, and consistently follow through as a pack leader. His methods are incredibly kind, humane, and highly effective at correcting severe behavioral issues. Today, I am so incredibly happy with how my once-crazy dog has turned out. Thanks to Brett, Lucy is a wonderful companion who listens perfectly, handles major environment changes like moving to Downtown LA beautifully, and doesn't react to other people or animals anymore. Having her in my life has truly become the amazing journey I always hoped it would be. If you are willing to put in the work on your end, Brett is absolutely the best master trainer you can find!

I want to stay the first meeting with Ben was amazing He teach me a lot of things to do with my…read moredog and call every day to see if we practice Thank you, Ben for everything

I have been so lucky to have found Ben and had him work with my 2 year old German Shepherd. She…read moreneeded to be socialized with other dogs in a safe manner and Ben easily handled it as she is now much calmer. I will never forget seeing him with a german shepherd he had trained for years that followed his every command, chasing a frisbee and never taking his eyes off of Ben. When I dropped off my dog at his home for training, he had his border collie lead my dog to him by her leash! It was truly incredible. I am still working with Ben -- my dog is amazing but has an incredible amount of energy. I am looking forward to working with him more as we refine her behavior!

My dog had an amazing time staying here! They followed all the instructions properly and provided…read moregreat updates and pictures!

Johanna and Maison were great with my dog Lyla! They provided great updates and Lyla seemed so at…read moreease when we went to pick her up. Being new to the area it was very comforting to find a little home away from home for Lyla.

I am a fan of his Lucky Dog Ranch show. He is remarkable. I have learned how dogs ought to be and…read moreif their training was done properly.

I am extremely grateful to the dream team at Canine Minded. I just picked up Snowball, my 1 yr old…read moredoodle pup, and I could already tell she is now much more confident and relaxed. That is just the best outcome I could hope for! Cristina and Donna were the dynamic duo who took care of, trained, and loved my lil munchkin for the 2 week obedience program. And Jess kept my nerves in check with throughout the process with clear communication and expectations. Highly recommend! They are kind, the ranch is top notch living and learning conditions for pups. I never once felt Snowball was being mistreated or having to spend her days in poor conditions. I tried for months getting Snowball accepted to other local academies here in the south bay area but they were all quick to say no. It was a blessing in disguise because I found the ideal dream team and location instead at Brandon McMillan's ranch!

This is a long overdue review but Phoenyx completed her board & train back in May 2024 and we still…read moretalk about the positive impact it had on her to this day. We're from the Bay Area but Phoenyx did her B&T at the LA location and it was one of the best decisions we made for her. Jas and his team made the entire process smooth from start to finish and Devin was absolutely incredible with her. You can genuinely tell they truly care about the dogs they work with and understand each dog individually. The bond Phoenyx built with Devin was incredible. When she came back to the BayArea, she would cry and whine for him for almost a month .. that's how attached she became to him. It honestly showed us how much trust, structure and connection he gave her during training. Phoenyx came back so much more confident, focused, and overall balanced. The positive changes in her behavior were noticeable almost immediately and it completely changed our day-to-day life with her in the best way possible. They also made sure we understood how to continue working with her once she came home, which made a huge difference. If you're looking for trainers who genuinely care, communicate well, and put real effort into your dog's success, I highly recommend Cali K9. We're beyond grateful for everything Devin, Jas, and the team did for Phoenyx.

My 2 dogs have been training with Cali K9 trainer Devin for a little over 2 months. In that time…read moreI've seen so much improvement in their behavior and obedience. Devin has been a great source of knowledge and guidance, providing me with valuable tools to work with on my own. It has really been a great experience to take what we learn during our sessions, and bring it home and see the positive changes in them. I felt a little overwhelmed and in over my head having 2 working breed dogs that dealt with some reactivity and not the greatest obedience. Reaching out to Cali K9 was a great decision and I look forward to all we will continue to learn in the future