I'm coming out of the dead to leave this review because I hope it helps someone who is thinking…read moreabout seeking professional training for their dog(s). We are not new dog owners and with our previous dog, we lived the best life - traveling across US and Canada, flying on planes, staying in hotels, dining at Michelin star restaurants, going to work at the office, walking off leash, etc - with zero professional training. He actually was a puppy school drop out! We learned that all dogs are different and with our new pups, we needed help on dealing with behavioral issues like reactivity. Through positive reinforcement, Amy coached us on how to loose leash walk our dogs in heel position. She also showed us how to do "place" work, use spatial pressure and how to get our dogs to focus on us around distractions. We also learned how to turn up our praising game verbally and with treats! Trainings were mainly at Butcher Park which is a very high pressure environment given the amount of dogs at any given time. It really put us to the test and honestly, we were challenged! It's hard work. We had homework after each lesson, but we committed to practicing in between lessons. We weren't perfect but we always showed up ready to learn, and to give and receive feedback each time with the goal of growing and improving. We ended up doing "board and train" for both of our dogs (one at a time) and we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. We needed a jumpstart and Amy gave us the knowledge and tools to set us up for how we want to live our lives with our French bulldogs. She truly loves dogs and wants the best for them and their owners. We highly recommend Amy!

I hardly ever leave reviews, but I want to give hope to anyone who is struggling with their dog and…read morefeeling frustrated and helpless. The first year with my golden retriever, Luka, was extremely hard. He was a mouthy dog who had zero boundaries at home or outside. He would get excited or frustrated and grab/bite onto my shoes or clothes daily. Walking him became an impossible task because he was extremely dog-reactive, and he dragged me a couple of times while trying to chase another dog. Walking him also became a two-person job, with someone always on the lookout for other dogs so we could turn the other way. He also began to resource guard and snapped at my dad twice.. I had already spent thousands on another trainer and didn't have much success. I began to feel like this was just what life with Luka would be like forever. It got to the point where I felt scared of him, and the life I was giving him out of that fear wasn't fair to him. So I decided to try and get help one last time. I found Lori's page and after reading the reviews I became hopeful again. I took Luka in for an evaluation, and Lori recommended their board-and-train program. I can't thank Chelsea and Lori enough for everything they've done. I've learned so much about Luka, how to manage different situations, and how to better understand his behavior. We had training lessons throughout his board-and-train stay and afterward, because we are the ones who need most of the training! Chelsea did an amazing job with Luka. At home, Luka is unrecognizable in the best way. We can actually go on adventures outside without being terrified that we won't be able to handle him. Those who knew Luka before his stay and see him now always comment on how well he is doing. I cannot recommend Lori Hamilton's Dog training enough to anyone who feels like they've tried everything and is feeling discouraged. I am so thankful because it finally feels like Luka and I can start living life and enjoying everything around us.

We've been with Canine Corral for over 3 years now. We adopted a pup over the pandemic and had…read moreissues finding a suitable place for daycare and the occasional boarding. Other places that we tried weren't successful in addressing our pup's anxiety and social issues. I'm so glad that we discovered Canine Corral. The staff there are well trained and they have good processes to keep things running smoothly. Our pup gets excited as we drive into the parking lot and she greets the staff with fast tail wags and licking! Those are positive behaviors that are so apparent and cannot be denied. We also utilized Happy Tails To You Dog Training with custom training. Dawna knows her stuff and the lessons that we had helped us with challenges that we were having at home. I highly recommend Canine Corral/Happy Tails To You Dog Training for anyone who needs doggie daycare or boarding.

This review is long overdue. We adopted a 2yo pit bull in February 2020 from a shelter. Then, as…read moreyou know, Covid hit the very next month. Our boy had been found wondering the streets of SJ. With my wife and I, he was the Biggest love bug. So cute, and funny, and cuddly. But we can only imagine the terrible experiences he had endured. He had a scar atop his head and was very nervous around new people, which led to behavior like growling and snapping at times. His fear was only made worse by social distancing and not being around new people. Once Covid settled a bit we sought out a trainer for him. I'll never forget the first days Dawna and Megan came to the house. Our pup growled and was very displeased that these strangers were in his space, and worse, trying to interact with him. They weren't a bit deterred, which I was impressed by but I remained skeptical. Fast forward something like 2 weeks: Megan was his Absolute best friend. Dawna interacted with him with ease on training days and he loved receiving love and pets from her. We couldn't believe it. He joined the Canine Corral doggy daycare and just blossomed. He Loved his new doggy friends and the daycare staff. Every time we would pick him up Megan would rave about his behavior and his new friends and how much fun he had. And I already knew because I watched him on camera constantly. We flew home for Christmas once and he stayed at Canine Corral. We were able to travel worry free because we knew he was at his happy place. Dawna, Megan, and the staff gave him a place to be goofy and have fun and receive all the loves. Dawna taught us how to train him and he was able to meet all kinds of new people and doggy friends on our outings. We are forever grateful. We only had 2 years with him. Cancer. I knew I would get emotional writing this review, which is why it has taken so long. Dawna and Megan changed our lives. We will be forever thankful for them. I couldn't recommend Canine Corral enough.

We love Gizmo's! During the pandemic, we were curious to see what the old space would become after…read morethe antique store that used to be here closed. When a sign with an adorable Pomeranian mascot and the cutest name, Gizmo's, went up, we were excited! Not only do we live super close, but our previous boarding/day care experiences in the area hadn't been great. We decided to give Gizmo's a shot the next opportunity we had to find care for our middle-aged pit bull mix during a vacation. Not only was their brand new facility fresh and beautiful (by doggie day care industry standards I suppose), but more importantly, we knew that they took excellent, attentive care of our pup. He had an unexpected and atypical health concern arise while we were away, and Amber, one of the owners (along with her partner Matt), made sure he got the medical attention he needed. She took him to the vet (who coordinated with us directly so that we were still in charge of his treatment), administered our dog's medication as needed, and communicated closely with us the whole time and in the days that followed. Our dog fortunately made a quick recovery. We were so very grateful. And when we got home, as we were leaving Gizmo's, it was clear by his aggressively loving wags, jumps, and licks on the staff that our dog had become very attached to them while we were away. Since that first time, we've boarded him several more times and done a daycare day here and there, and he is always super excited once he realizes he's about to be dropped off at Gizmo's. Most importantly, he is welcomed back like family every time.

Gizmo's takes the BEST care of our dogs while we're away! They always have an amazing time. The…read moredaily PUP-dates (photo updates) make us laugh hysterically and give us peace of mind that they are having fun. Would 1,000% recommend!

My pup Butter loves this place! Nice and friendly staff, well stocked with everything your pup may…read moreneed, neat, clean, conveniently located with ample parkings! What else can you ask for? We've been going to this Quality Pet Spot for years and it's one the best pet stores in the South Bay, in my opinion. Staff smile and warmly greet you the moment you step inside. Butter my pup is always well taken care of and I see the dedication. Two of his favorite groomers are Tina and Stephanie! He always smiles every time he comes out from his session with them, which speaks a lot about the quality of care here. I totally entrust my puppy with them! This store is also conveniently located next to a pizza place, a water supply store, Smart & Final Extra, Target, Home Depot, library, 24 hour Fitness and USPS post office! So literally you can run all your needed errands while waiting for your pup being pampered up ! I also love how neat and tidy this store is, albeit it being a grooming place. Aisles of dog supplies are intelligently organized, making it easier to look for stuff. They often have free samples for your dog too. I trust my dog's instincts! He loves this place and so do I. Highly recommend!

Quality Pet Shop, now California Grooming Academy, do an excellent job; my dog has been groomed by…read morethem for 7+ years. Definitely recommend.

Review is overdue! Our girl Roxy is 5 and she is the absolute best. Not one single health issue…read more Our family is in love with this girl. She is amazing with our young boys. I highly recommend West Coast Doberman. Anyone new to getting a Dobie remember they take a lot of work as puppies but it is worth the reward. Dobermans are the most loyal and loving companions, and Tony is the best at preserving the characteristics of this incredible breed.

I'm writing this review absolutely devastated after having to put my 6-year-old Doberman down…read more From about 8 months old, we dealt with ongoing health issues--severe skin problems and hair loss despite a raw diet and trying every supplement possible. After spending thousands of dollars on tests, bloodwork, medications, and vet visits, we finally learned he had hypothyroidism--something that absolutely should be screened for in Dobermans, as it is hereditary. Even after diagnosis, the medications came with their own side effects, and we were constantly trying to manage and minimize those while keeping him comfortable. Our family went through so much emotionally, on top of watching him struggle physically, and we spent roughly $10,000 in vet bills just trying to help him. A month ago, his hypothyroidism led to a grand mal seizure. Our strong 86-pound dog was reduced to a panicked, shaking, terrified puppy. His medications stopped being effective, and we endured several sleepless nights as his condition worsened. His final night was heartbreaking. He had multiple grand mal seizures--falling, becoming bloodied, foaming at the mouth, urinating uncontrollably, and paddling his feet. We were bent over him, crying, trying to comfort him and tell him he was safe. I am angry and heartbroken over a life cut far too short--something that could have been prevented with more responsible breeding practices. He was the best boy: incredibly smart, loving, and deeply cherished. I only wish I had looked more closely at the negative reviews from other heartbroken owners who also had to say goodbye to their dogs far too early due to negligent breeding.

Teena is fantastic. Our husky was a rescue and she assured me he was in good hands, and he was…read more He went in looking very much out of the shelter, and came out looking like the pack leader he is. Making a follow up appointment was easy. And her prices are very competitive and worth every penny.

First time here. Alisha was responsive, polite and punctual. She did an outstanding job on my dog's…read morehair cut! I love that it only took a little over an hour unlike larger business where it becomes an all day thing. Reasonably priced as well! I'll be back!

She's the absolute best!! I love how passionate she is with with the care of other dogs and mine. I…read morehighly recommend her..Wonderful person!!!

Our dog Denny loves Fox Wee Dog Care. My partner is a veterinarian and we are really selective…read moreabout who we pick for dog care. Fox does a fantastic job caring for the dogs. Denny has a ball!

Dogtopia is split into 2 different rooms, 1 for large dogs and 1 for smaller ones. We have 2…read morehuskies so they always go into the larger one. There is a waitlist - which makes sense because their staff is all wonderful! We hadn't brought our pups in ~9 months & their staff still remembered their names!! In fact when we walked in, our shyer pup started wagging his tail super hard and went up to one of the managers to give her a hug. You can tell their staff really does care about the pups & I think it wonderful that they even provide "house kibble" (Kirkland brand) in case you forget to pack your pups food. When we first went to dogtopia, sometimes I'd forget to pack their lunch during daycare but the staff would still feed them.

We have been taking my Dog Bella for all her existence (6 years ) and I will never take her…read moreanywhere else! So sometimes she can come home smelling like urine, do i come home smelling great when i workout? NO! WHO cares about that as long as my Doggie is loved, cared for, fed, nap times, etc etc etc etc I can ignore the smell! Dogtopia genuinely care about our doggies, PERIOD! And i will always refer everyone to them because my doggie needs a safe place to go and enjoy herself too :)

Dr Grewall, Dr Amy and Keri were so amazing and helpful full. We brought our cat Iggy in after…read moregetting hit by a car and six weeks later he is doing so well they are such kind and compassionate professionals. We are so very grateful, and happy our friend referred us to them. We will be using Animal Medical Center from now on.

I can't say enough good things about AMC. From the moment we walk in, the staff is friendly,…read morepatient, and genuinely care about my cats. The vet takes the time to explain everything clearly, always answers all my questions, and never makes me feel rushed. Christine is attentive and friendly and keeps the office well-organized, and surprisingly calm for a place full of animals. You can tell everyone there truly loves what they do! My pets and foster care kitties are always treated with so much compassion, and that means everything to me.

Very professional staff. In person and on the phone. When I called about their drop in Pickleball…read morehours, they were very knowledgeable, patient and kind. Drop in pickleball hours are on Mondays from 6-8 from what they told me. They will start up the next session in Spring of 2026

For years now, the parking lot has become a homeless camp/meetup place with abandoned-looking…read morevehicles, people hanging out in their cars all day and night, and chop shop vans, so, in order to walk to the field or get to the main building on foot, you have to walk through an array of vans and cars (sometimes a few, sometimes several). There doesn't appear to be any security, and the area gets very dark, empty, and isolated-looking in the evening. There are at least two designated homeless parking facilities in San Jose that also provide services, food, case management, and so on. At the very least, if the Cambrian Community Center is going to permit all this going on in the parking lot, they should provide additional security and lighting.