Mike and I started going to ICA puppy socials on July 11. Fig had the BEST time!! She and Benji…read morewere the first to arrive, they were running around, then came Cooper, he seemed very scared from the start and did not want to engage with other pups. We loved that trainers were there to help monitor behavior if necessary. If two pups were playing too aggressively,or if I pup was afraid they had a stick they used to get the pups to disengage and redirect. Fig has attended 3 socials and each experience has been positive where we learned something. One time another pit puppy was playing a lot with Fig, she was racing in circles, tumbling, fully engaged, then went to rest in the shade. She seemed done after 20 minutes, rather than keep her in the social to get my full 30 minutes we thought it best to leave on a good note. The last 2 weeks, August 15, 22 we brought our 2nd new puppy, Sage. At first she was shy (and this was her 2nd day with us), trying to figure out this area full of puppies, she quickly found that same pit puppy that Fig played with the week before. The recommendations from trainers to humans is to walk and socialize with other owners and not engage with our pups. We can check in with our pups as needed, but the goal of asocial is for puppy engagement. Our 4 year old Jelly, lost her big sister, Journey (75 pound lab/pit mix) on May 9 due to an unauthorized person, living with a small boarder, letting our dogs out of their kennel. Journey did not know this person and would not go back into the kennel, the woman went into the house and Journey was never seen again alive. She was killed by a hit and run off San Martin Ave near Center. To help Jelly gain some independenceand confidence we enrolled her in the 4 week training program. Rachel was her main trainer and we saw such growth in her over the month. We take Jelly on Saturday morning pack walks and small dog socials when possible. Our goal in training was to get a handle on Jelly's non stop barking when we talk to people on our walks, we didn't want her to get the small dog label of a yapper. She will go on her platform bed when we say 'place', she will sit/stay when we ask, we are able to go to a restaurant with her and Fig with no barking. ICA gave us great tools to help our dogs have a rich social life, now if it's up to us to continue the training.

I took my puppy to a puppy social and was very disappointed. What I was promised over the phone vs…read morewhat happened in person did not match. My puppy was put into the small dog pen where he was immediately broad sided by another dog. He screamed and hid in the corner the remainder of the time. The trainers would not let me console him nor try to coax him out to play. They instead tried to poke at him with long sticks to get him out of the corner. (He now has a fear of brooms, mops, or any other long pole that resembles what they used.) I was also told I would be able to talk to trainers about the programs, our needs, and perhaps some advice on dealing with a teething puppy. All the trainers, including the owner, acted extremely put out that they had to talk to me. I will not be taking my dog back.

Edited to Add: Shortly after the business owner's response to my review, I received an email…read morestating that Yelp had received a complaint about it, in an attempt to have it removed. *** PLEASE READ *** We met with Jake in Nov 2024 for an assessment for a pup we had just rescued in Oct 2024 that has severe anxiety from egregious physical trauma. When Jake modeled how to put our pup in the crate, he had her hanging w/her 2 front feet off the ground (choking), & he then proceeded to knee her into the crate. Yes, he knee'd her. When we brought out our existing dog, he actually hit him in the face! My family & I were totally stunned. I very sternly told him that we do not hit our animals in this house under any circumstances. He was extremely dismissive. This was my first experience with a private trainer & did not know what to expect, nor did I know much about the world of dog training. As the weeks went by I did reach out to Jake again because we felt desperate & the idea of what he was selling sounded like it would be good for our dogs' needs. However, I could not get past the first encounter, nor the pit in my stomach. I, personally, did not trust Jake to treat our animals with kindness & respect that they deserved. The other off-putting thing that Jake shared while he was at our home for the evaluation was that he once put his dog in down-stay & then forgot about her. He fell asleep & awoke the next morning to find her still in down-stay, but had soiled herself. He was very proud of the obedience she had shown. I just couldn't help but feel awful for her, and continually thought that this was not a story I, personally, would be bragging about. I saw how he treated my dogs on our very first meet, I absolutely could not move forward whatsoever. I feel ashamed that I did not stop him in the middle of the evaluation. I should have. I should have asked him to leave & I did not. That haunts me. Our rescue pup is doing AMAZINGLY well with an AMAZING facility called RFRD!!! She is SO happy, calm, & every day learning how to be a calm pup despite her traumatic beginning. Their custom, well-rounded program, with honest experts, has changed the life of our pup, as well as our own. Harnessing Potential was not for our family, nor for our pups. Jake did not treat our animals with kindness or respect in our presence.

Jake is great! He is professional and really knows what he is doing. I trust himand do not…read morehesitate to ask his advice even though our training is over. He may be young but he knows dogs!

As new dog owners, my family wanted to have the best investment in our Labrador Retriever puppy's…read moretraining so we could build a mutually rewarding life with him. I began exploring all kinds of programs with various trainers around the idea and Primal Canine stood apart from the get go because: (1) Erin is an amazing, kind and professional person to work with. She is prompt, yet not pushy. She worked with the facts and empathy for our needs and budget to help us get to the right program. (2) The trainer we were assigned to was forthcoming, efficient and excellent with the training. He was clear with what we could expect and what the constraints were. (3) Primal Canine is local to where we live, and we really preferred to go with a nearby small business, as both one we could support and build a relationship with, and for convenience. Within the 3 weeks of board and train our puppy went through, he came back with solid foundations and ability to understand and respond positively to basic commands. Primal's role does not end with the program - they constantly support with our needs and questions even after graduating from B&T, and actually offer a lifetime of resources to help us grow and flourish with our new best friend. We could not be happier we went with Primal and would recommend them to anyone who is looking to build a rewarding relationship with their dogs. Special shout-out to Erin and the trainer we worked with - you've been amazing to our family. Thank you!

I can't begin to thank not only Farrukh, but Mike and the rest of the staff at primal canine for…read moredoing such an incredible job with my dog Bodhi. From pulling him off the kill list, through the tireless training they did to set him up for success in his future endeavors, managing finding him the perfect home, to eventually entrusting me to become his forever home. I couldn't be more in awe of the work they've done with Bodhi and the countless other dogs I've seen the update videos on, I will forever be grateful to Farrukh and Mike for their faith in me, and the continued support/guidance Farrukh has given me since he flew Bodhi out to me in August, 2025.

Operation Freedom Paws is an amazing organization. I am a veteran and a client. They have trained…read moreme and my service dog. It has made an incredible impact on my life. It has given me life when I was ready to give up all hope. Please support them so they can help others.

Participated in their 6 week obedience class session with my lab. LOVED the experience! The class…read morepackage price is reasonable and similar to what I've paid for other pup trainings. Also grateful to support an organization that provides service dog training to Vets and people with disabilities. The classroom setting was great, giving us appropriate challenges and experiences with other dogs/people. I appreciated that they gave 1-2 commands to learn a week (3-4 if your dog is a quick learner). The staff were warm, hospitable, flexible & knowledgeable. Also gave great dog knowledge and education.

If you are looking for a trainer who gets real results, look no further than Allyson. We sent our…read morepuppy, Teddy, to her for a two-week board-and-train when he was just four months old. He returned to us not only knowing his basics but--most importantly--completely potty trained and crate trained. We followed that up with three weeks of day training to reinforce his skills. Teddy is now much better on the leash and follows commands reliably. Allyson has a gift with dogs, and Teddy is always so excited to see her. Highly recommended!

5 Stars! Our English bulldog was a total butt--stubborn,…read morehard-headed, and doing whatever he wanted... until we met Ally! She put in the time, patience, and consistency he needed, and now he's well-mannered, listens to commands, and is honestly a whole new dog (in the best way). Ally also boards him when we're out of town, and I'm always completely at ease knowing he's with someone who truly cares. She treats him like one of her own, and it shows. If you've got a strong-willed pup, Ally is the one you want in your corner. Total game changer!

If you are looking for the holy grail of dog care, look no further. Waggle Zen is it. I am 100%…read moreconvinced there isn't a safer, happier, more loving place on planet Earth (or any other planet, honestly) for dogs. They don't watch your dogs--they adopt them temporarily and completely, quirks and all. They sleep next to them, welcome them onto furniture like the royalty they are, walk them daily, celebrate their personalities, and document the entire adventure with the kind of gorgeous photos and videos that make you question whether your dog is now an influencer with brand deals. Elizabeth and Tracy are two of the most exceptional humans I have ever met: kind, intuitive, joyful, grounded, and magically attuned to dogs in a way that should qualify as a superpower. Waggle Zen is not just dog care; it is dog devotion. We are deeply, endlessly grateful for this place and these people. Truly--stop searching. You've found the one.

Elizabeth looked after our two elderly cats while we were on vacation. She sent pictures or videos…read moreevery day and did a couple of other small tasks (setting out the garbage can for example). We returned to two healthy and happy kitties. WaggleZen is terrific!

I've boarded my Aussie, Lucy, at Desjardins for both short and extended stays over the years, and I…read morecouldn't recommend them more. Kevin and Sara are wonderful, and their beautiful, spacious property is perfect for an energetic dog like Lucy. Before her first stay, they gave us a tour of the property and had Lucy complete a daycare trial, which gave me so much confidence. One of my favorite moments has been running into some of the staff on our walks. Lucy gets so excited and runs right up to them, which says everything about how well she's cared for there. I've also referred family friends, and they've all had great experiences. Desjardins is a place I trust completely, and I know Lucy is always happy and well cared for.

Our dog has been going to Desjardins for a few years now he barks all the time when he is left…read morealone when he is there for the day he feels like its his second family he has his own perch top of couch and gets attention from everyone

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My labradoodle loves this place...and so do I! He goes to…read moredaycare three days a week and we have to be careful not to say the word school on his off days as he'll run to the car all excited he's going to see his bff's - best furry friends. The space is incredible and includes all kinds of things any dog would love - places to flop, grass to roll around in, kiddie pools and plenty of shade and sun depending on your pooch's preference. But the real highlight is Joann the owner. With 20 plus years in business and a dog lover and owner herself she's the main reason I come here. Her attention to detail, and the personal attention and care she gives the dogs is unmatched. As a pooch parent I can leave knowing my dog is safe, well cared for and loved be it for the day or a boarding stay. If you're shopping for a place for your dog I highly recommend you look here! We give it 5 "paws".

Got a chance to work with Fur Babies and as we are fully sold. I feel so relieved that I don't have…read moreto stress on finding someone to take care of my dog anymore. Surprised this hasn't been done before

From the owner: Fur Babies A-Z is your local, one-stop website for all things dog and cat in the South Bay! We…read moreconnect pet owners with trusted, local service providers—from dog trainers, groomers, and walkers to pet sitters, boarding, mobile vets, emergency care, and more. No more endless searching or second-guessing. Whether you’re new to town or just looking for your pet’s next favorite human, we’ve done the digging so you don’t have to. Convenient. Reliable. Tailored to your neighborhood. Visit our website to explore pet services near you—and discover your pet’s new favorite people!

I have three guinea pigs, so Petco is one of my favorite places to shop for my girls. I'm always…read morelooking for new treats, toys, bedding, cage accessories, or anything else I think they might enjoy. Even when I don't necessarily need anything, I honestly just like walking around and seeing what they have. Of course, I always have to check out the animals too. I love seeing if they have any new guinea pigs, but I also enjoy looking at the birds, fish, bettas, and the other animals they have in the store. Sometimes I can spend quite a while just browsing. I especially like checking the small animal section because with three guinea pigs, I'm constantly needing hay, bedding, food, treats, or something for their cage. I also like seeing if they have anything new that I haven't tried with my girls before. Overall, I always enjoy stopping by Petco. Whether I'm actually there to stock up on supplies or just looking around, there's usually something new to see. It's definitely one of those stores where I can go in for one thing and end up walking through the entire store before I leave.

This is for their grooming department , they are extremely unprofessional, they charge you for…read moreservices they don't do, they lose your dogs name tag (3 times for me) and take zero accountability, today was my last straw, I saw a larger dog fall off the table while no one was in the grooming location , I had to yelp for someone to help the dog as I watched. I would NEVER bring my baby here again, they neglect and do not care!!! Shame on you guys!!!!! If you love your animals this not the place