Overall a great training experience. Our German Shepherd (GSD) puppy went from being very shy and…read moretimid to confident and happy. He is doing great on walks, in the pool and even in the Ocean. Using only positive training also lead our puppy to be out going and friendly in any situation. The only area I would note for improvement is knowledge about big box pet stores. I realize using the small indi shops is much better but this is not always an option for everyone. Often times the big box PetsMart/PetCo stores have better prices on the same products so knowledge about these stores may be helpful for some clients.

Because of your influence we were able to continue with our gentle hands philosophy with Sadie,…read morewhile learning positive methods that allowed for a well behaved companion dog who is fun loving, very affectionate, and obedient without fear. You helped us find a better way to feed her, and I sincerely think you have dogs all figured out.

River had just lost her older brother, Dalek, to whom she was attached to the hip. He was her…read moreemotional support animal. We also moved from Northern California to Southern California, which meant a new house, a new yard, and no roommates that she was so used to having around. There are so many changes, plus suddenly being home alone or going to daycare. River always suffered from anxiety. Dalek was the only one who was able to calm her down. Her anxiety made it difficult to socialize with others because she was always defensive. Daycare wasn't a great place for her as she was isolated in her own space but could her and smell the rest of the dogs. Luckily, we came across Ying Yang K9 training business card. It took one call for us to fall in love with them. When we met Jordyn and Dylan in person- we knew it was the right call to make. They arrived at our home and we were out front with River. A dog was coming near, I was in panic mode. Before any intros, Dylan had Rivers leash, kept calm handled River, and the other dog passed by. There was no incident, River was calm, and the husband and I were shocked. From this 1st lesson, I could see huge improvements in Rivers' confidence. Plus, we learned how to reassure her and communicate effectively with her. By lesson 6, River was a completely different dog. The anxiety has subsided so much. She looks happier. She is definitely more confident. And we learned how to better bond and communicate with her. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. River is a senior dog (though you'd never be able to tell), and yet, here we are literally teaching her new tricks while she has so much fun. I can't thank these two enough for the difference they made in our lives. I look forward to continuing our lessons to both physically and mentally stimulate River and continue building on the results already attained.

Dylan was extremely knowledgeable and patient. My poodle/ chihuahua mix barked non-stop and jumped…read moreup on people's legs. Dylan had him behaving in no time. He also 'trained' me and my husband so we no longer part of the problem. Can not say enough good things.

I used Andrea's basic puppy classes for both of my dogs after a recommendation from a friend. She…read morehad used them for her dog, as well as her sister-in-law! The basic puppy classes focus on socialization, simple commands, leash walking, etc. Both of my dogs enjoyed the classes and although they have selective hearing, they benefited from her courses and early introduction to other dogs and humans. She is extremely flexible in make-up classes which is great since weekends can be busy. What I really found to be the most wonderful thing about Andrea is that once you have taken her classes, you can continue asking questions in the future about behaviors, etc. My friend and I texted her about safe introductions and I texted her about resource guarding when I got a new puppy, before she had even met him. She is highly committed to dog training and their success. I also utilized her 1:1 training services for my first dog who has zero recall and had some safety issues as a puppy (opening the oven, trying to jump on counters like a cat, weird stuff) so she came to the home a few times to target specific behaviors. I found her prices to be reasonable and her homework to be useful. Our classes had dogs ranging from 5 pounds to 70 pounds so she can definitely adhere any training needs to your dog and adapts on the spot. Highly recommend! And again, if you're wanting more than just basic sit, stay, lay down, socialization, you would probably want to continue on to the more advanced classes, as the basic puppy course we took was simple and focused more on socialization and basic cues!

Six stars. My pup and I love her. We've learned so much. We adopted a 4 month old pup from Helen…read moreWoodward. She was nervous and skittish and now she is comfortable, confident, and well- mannered! around other people and dogs I'm grateful to have taken her Group Obedience Training classes Level 1 & 2. She makes learning easy and fun for pup parents and pups. Thank you Andrea. Your classes have been a game changer for us. With gratitude, Diana

Finally feel like my dog's leader, thank you, Jessica!…read more My pup (German shepherd, 90 lbs, 1.5 yrs old) and I love our experience with Jessica! When we started, he was reactive to dogs and a nightmare on walks. Now? I'd trust anyone to walk him without getting dragged down the street. His obedience has improved dramatically, too. Even more surprising to me is that our communication is so much clearer. Now, I feel like my dog's leader, not just his handler. If you have a large, reactive dog and want a real partnership, not just commands, go see Jessica. We've got group sessions coming up, and I am so excited to watch my boy make friends and be fully and properly socialized.

Jessica is incredibly knowledgeable, skilled so kind and so patient. My dog was attacked at a dog…read morepark and became leash aggressive to the point where I didn't want to walk him. Jessica was able to turn it all around and teach me how to regain control and help my dog feel safe in every situation. I can't recommend her services enough!

Bark Busters came to us highly recommended. After some research and reviewing Ted Talk and…read morearticles, I signed up our two rescue mix breed ~20lb boys. We are grateful to James of BB who placed us with Jenna. Our boys issues: high reactivity outside, especially other dogs, and inside, door bell, ring cameras, etc. Coupled with greetings by jumping and owning the house. Jenna set us on a path of activities for inside and was incredibly patient letting me share and ask questions, learning constantly. As we fine-tuned and we all got more comfortable we moved our training to outside. The methodology used is absolutely amazing and, I dare say, short of a miracle. We practice regularly and introduce the boys to different circumstances. All that food luring and positive food reinforcement training certainly has its place but only the techniques of BB with Jenna has helped our boys become trusting, comfortable, and happy. Here I thought I had to scan the horizon constantly to be aware of incoming dogs to prepare myself to hide behind a car or go in the corner behind garbage cans to get maximum distance. Not true. I walk no longer with my head on a lazy susan. We all are forever grateful. Our boys can lead richer more social lives. Thank you!!!

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.

Rosa was awesome! She was so patient with us and our dog. His aggression was so bad and she really…read morebrought it down. She showed us how to react and not to react when seeing another dog and now we can introduce our dog to others safely. Thank you Rosa!!!!

When we first got Carl, he was extremely reactive, untrained, and could be aggressive in ways that…read moregenuinely scared me. I loved him immediately, but I felt overwhelmed and unsure how to help him. He had big emotions, big triggers, and no tools to cope with them, and I knew I needed someone experienced and compassionate to guide us. From the very first session, Lana took the time to understand both Carl and me--my concerns, my fears, and my hopes for him. She created a thoughtful and personalized plan that focused on helping Carl feel safe, supported, and more regulated. She also taught me how to read his signals, how to approach training with confidence, and how to create a calmer environment at home. Because of Lana's patience, expertise, and consistency, Carl has made incredible progress. The dog who once felt unpredictable and reactive now shows his sweet, loving, goofy side more and more each day. I'm so grateful for her guidance and would recommend Lana to anyone--especially those who feel scared or overwhelmed and want to help their dog become the best version of themselves.

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!

Nice clean facility, many employees tending to the dogs at all times. Need a 30 minute temp test…read morefor daycare and several hour long temp test for boarding. The dogs seem super happy there!

This review is long over-due. My dog, Bling has been going to the Camp Run A Mutt franchise since…read moreshe was a puppy and has been coming to the Sorrento Valley one for a few years now. The staff is WONDERFUL!! They remember my dogs name, even when she hasn't been in awhile! When I drop my dog off I can look in the viewing window and see how sweet the staff are to my dog and all the doggies. Last time I watched, I saw the staff pick her up, which she loves, give her a little snuggle and then put her in her favorite spot - on the top of the stair structure where she can oversee everything. They love to give scratches, pets and attention to all the dogs, it just shows you how kind, thoughtful and attentive they are. I love that they have the mutt-cams so we can watch all the fun. :) My dog sometimes doesn't want to leave she loves it there so much! We chose this place because we love how they are cage free when boarded overnight and they give you the cutest report card when you pick them up.

We've been bringing our two golden retrievers to Kamp Kanine since they were puppies, and they…read moreabsolutely love it. Tyler and Hali are next level when it comes to care and communication. They send photos, pay close attention to each dog's needs, and always have them washed and ready right on time when we ask. I also really appreciate how thoughtfully they group the dogs to keep everyone happy and safe. I've tried other daycare centers, and none compare to Kamp Kanine. The drop-off and pick-up process is so easy, and I have complete peace of mind every time. M Rivera

Hi, I was a kamp client for over five years. I withstood the business closing without notice when…read morethey lost their lease, many waves of management changes and a nasty virus impacting two of my dogs. Recently, a manager raised concerns about one of my dogs who has always been "high octane" and when I engaged in a constructive conversation with the owner that included my own observations about unsafe drop off procedures, two of my dogs were disinvited from participating in camp anymore (including one kamp had never raised any concerns over). Really disappointing that Kamp would treat a loyal customer this way and after the owner, Gian, represented to me the business day before that he was committed to working towards solution. They've turned into one of those places that is interested in easy dogs and easy money, not longevity of a client base. Goodbye from a good client that paid $600 per month.