My. Dog. Loves. Bobbi…read more We've been using Pawsitive Pets for doggy daycare and boarding for the past several years up until last year when the business moved out of the Hayward area. We continue to use Pawsitive Pets for boarding when my husband and I go out of town for business or vacation. This is a home business, not a huge facility. There are benefits to both large and small daycare facilities. I rotate my Nala between both and that works well for her. The environment Bobbi provides at Pawsitive Pets is similar to what my dog gets at home - a comfy and calm space to relax, quiet time, a yard, walks, cuddles, one on one time with one of her favorite people in the world. And also reinforcement of good home behavior, like don't eat off the kitchen table, don't bark nonstop for hours on end, don't jump on the kitchen counter, don't crap on the carpet, etc. Plus there are a small number of other dogs for Nala to play with. It used to hurt my feelings when Nala would joyously drag me to the door at daycare drop off. Once I'd hand off the leash to Bobbi, my precious baby puppy dog that I love so much would happily walk away and leave me behind without a second look. Back then, I felt that leaving her in good safe hands with Bobbi was worth that sting. It's the same with boarding drop offs now. Despite how many months have passed, Nala still remembers Bobbi, still joyously drags me along for the ride to greet her, still has the same energetic happy wiggle butt. Nala greets her good friend with the same enthusiasm, excitement, and trust as before, but now there is no sting. I leave my precious baby puppy dog feeling very appreciative of Bobbi and knowing my Nala will be happy, safe and cared for while I'm away.

I give this business the worst rating you could possibly give,did everything this lady asked for…read morefar enough in advance,told her about our dogs,but she contacts me two days in says everything is good.Even as far as to say one dog was a sweetie,then day before I come home tells me,one dog bit her twice?....and get this our sweet little girl had jus been spayed,cone was suppose to be on 14 days,but she says she notify her vet? And they say to take it off? Who does this?Now looks like stitch area is infectedand get this? Because one dog peed on her rug,and tells me day I'm coming home she is charging me 35.00? More....serious bullshitDon't waste your time,she is in it for the money.

Josh has been such a help to our family! His stance on how to train was the perfect fit for us. We…read morebrought one of our dogs to Josh when we believed our dog was showing aggression signs. He quickly was able to identify that our dog wasn't aggressive, there was dynamics playing out in house between all dogs that created a level of tension. He provided us with tools to diffuse the house when we noticed signs that he identified that would lead to a scuffle. We saw no further aggressive behaviors from any of our dogs. One of dogs has never listened to any commands. One hour with Josh and she was trained on how to sit, lay down, and "place" with hand motions only! He has opened our eyes to the unending ways we can work with her. I can't thank him enough. Both dogs are now friendly with each other and we have had no further issues in our home. I highly recommend K9 Optima for anyone experiencing aggression issues. He is kind, compassionate, and truly does this to enrich the lives of the dogs he works with.

Josh is a genuinely kind person with a heart of gold, but based on our experience, I would not…read morerecommend him as a dog trainer. We paid over $6,000 for a one-month board-and-train program for our German Shepherd. One of the first things that concerned us was that he told us he had "his dogs" teaching our dog how to be a dog. We expected that, for the price, our dog would receive consistent, hands-on training from the trainer himself. Because the training took place over the Christmas holidays, it felt like our dog did not receive the level of attention and daily training we had anticipated. We also expected that, at the end of the program, we as the owners would receive several training sessions to learn how to maintain and reinforce the work at home. That never happened. When our dog came home, she was still reactive, continued chewing things as she had before, and overall showed little to no improvement. Josh gave us a spray collar (citronella or a similar scent) and instructed us to use it whenever she barked. I wasn't comfortable using it because it felt like it addressed the symptoms rather than the underlying behavior, so I chose not to use it. He also suggested that she was simply too active and that we should consider rehoming her if we couldn't handle her. That advice turned out to be completely wrong for our dog. Afterward, we worked with a local trainer for three months who focused on daily, balanced, hands-on training for both our dog and us--without spray collars or gimmicks. The transformation was remarkable. Her reactivity is gone, she learned how to behave appropriately, and we realized she wasn't "too active" at all. She was simply a family dog who needed consistent guidance and proper training. Looking back, I feel that the board-and-train program was not worth the money we paid. While Josh was always pleasant and well-intentioned, our experience was that the program did not deliver the training or results we were promised. Don't waste your money. Josh may be a great guy to rescue dogs, but in our experience he does not know how to do reactivity training or work alongside owners to change challenging behaviors.

We have used a variety of Alert K-9's services from puppy training, day care and train, as well as…read moreboarding. Our pup Oliver is not only excited every time we get there, but he's also one step closer to being fully trained. If you put in the work, and do what these trainers suggest, you won't regret it. Our 7 month old puppy doesn't bark at every little thing, he knows sit, park it, down and wait really well. His loose leash walking has improved immensely. Overall, great experience and we will continue to use Alert K-9.

Our experience with Alert K9 has been great! We took our new shelter puppy to the puppy obedience…read morecourse here. The course taught us the basics and foundational skills for handling and future training. We decided to go ahead and try out the daycare & train as well. Today was his first day of daycare and he did great! We were nervous as he is pretty crazy and rambunctious but he was able to play with other dogs in a controlled safe environment which made me feel at ease. They have a lot of experience with dogs and know their stuff! Would recommend to anyone I know. Our puppy is such a good listener now with the skills he has learned!

Maddie was awesome! She took great care of our pets and sent us pictures of our four legged kids…read morewhile we were on holiday vacation. Definitely will use them again!!

Laura is amazing. She cared for my son's dog while we went on a short trip to see family. She sent…read moreupdates and called went She had a urgent question. Quin loves her and that speaks for itself.

I would not recommend Jenna Hardy for pet care. We entrusted our dog with her for board & train for…read morea stay of about two and a half weeks, and the experience was deeply troubling. While we don't have clarity on everything that happened during his stay, what we do know is that he came home extremely hungry, nervous, suffering from stomach issues, reacting to his hind end, and no longer able to sleep through the night. These symptoms required immediate veterinary attention. Jenna experienced an emergency during the stay, and we had to retrieve our dog from her mother. However, all of his belongings--numerous toys, harness, and his medications--were lost. We did get his bed, which was covered in pee (cause for concern - not normal for our dog) & we threw it away. The medications were eventually sent back a week later, but the delay was extremely difficult given their importance. Additionally, Jenna's accounts of what happened were inconsistent and unreliable. It took over two months to even have a conversation with Jenna about the situation after following up consistently, during which she directly lied about the series of events. While I empathize with whatever personal challenges she may be facing, the fact remains that our dog suffered significant trauma under her care and we spent thousands of dollars. Her lack of communication and inability to responsibly manage the situation made a difficult situation even worse. Less important, but of note - this was an expensive board & train. We saw no evidence of any training, and given his clear stress - we actually had a lot of behavior regression. Based on this experience, I would not trust Jenna with the care of any animal. If she is unable to provide proper care or communicate during emergencies, she should not take on the responsibility of caring for pets.

Jenna and her husband Jeff took great care of our dog Merlin for 2 weeks. He became buddies with…read morethe family dog Denver and had free access to a big yard during the day, never confined which is way better than what other places can offer. Jenna provided updates and webcam access so that you never feel too far away from your furry friend! He got along so well with everyone ( human and animal friends in the house ) and loves being there! Jenna is a vet technician who has a special interest in animal behavior so she also did an excellent job enforcing Merlins training and taught him new tricks during his stay ! We brought home a happy, healthy , clean and a better behaved dog at the end of our vacation. I highly recommend Jenna if you are looking for a caring, responsible, professional pet sitter who practice positive reinforcement!

Tricia has been so wonderful to work with for our cattle dog/pit mix puppy. She is now 6 months old…read moreand for a puppy, has been an absolute dream thanks to Tricia! We learned so much, and our girl is thriving. We're so grateful for all of Tricia's help!!

Finding the right dog trainer is like picking the perfect school for your kids...you want the very…read morebest! That's Tricia! She has the experience, education, and genuine heart that makes all the difference. She doesn't train your fur baby, she teaches you how to connect and communicate, answers every questions, and even emails detailed lesson notes that same day. She works around your schedule, eases the stress of new pet ownership, and is always just a text away, she is your biggest cheerleader and support system. My sweet German Shepherd is thriving because of her, and I am beyond grateful. Thank you, Tricia!

I have been using Run and Done for several years now for my cat ! Jessica is wonderful! Not only…read moredoes she groom, nurture and feed him when I'm gone she also brings in the mail, trash cans from the curb and waters my flowers for me. Everything feels better coming home and having things taken care of and I'm truly much more relaxed on my vacations knowing Jessica had things under control at home. Best experience and highly recommend

I give this a 5 Star review. I have used Jessica for years and she is the best. My dog Bentley is…read morealway so excited to see her. She always gives me updates on her visits with Bentley and sends me pictures. She has always come through when I need her. She has also taken on my daughters dogs when they are here with me. Her love and kindness for animals is amazing and her as a person is amazing as well. Because of her I am able to go away and have a peace of mind knowing my dog is in her hands.

We can't say enough good things about Jennifer. She went above and beyond any expectations we had…read more I felt so comfortable leaving my two senior dogs in her care. She is a very kind and genuine person. My dogs require quite a few medications and special attention with their age, and she excelled in every aspect of their care. She updated us during every visit, was very easy to communicate with, and truly did an amazing job. She even kept an eye out for our turtle who likes to escape. If you're looking for someone to help take care of your fur babies, look no further. We couldn't be happier, and are so glad we found Jennifer. We look forward to working with her again.

I can't say enough positive things about the in-home dog sitting service provided by Jennifer. From…read morethe moment she stepped into our home, it was clear that she's a true animal lover. She made time for 2 meet and greets to ensure we were all comfortable and acquainted. She went above and beyond to make sure our fur babies were comfortable and loved while we were gone. She followed our instructions precisely from feeding schedules to exercise routines, ensuring a seamless transition for our dogs. What impressed me the most was the personalized attention and care given to our babies. Jennifer kept us updated with daily photos and messages, which made being away much easier. It was evident that our pups received genuine affection and companionship. Our home was left in impeccable condition, and it was evident that Jennifer treated it with the same respect as her own. Coming back to happy and well-cared-for dogs was such a relief. Vs how stressed they were when we had to board them in the past. I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer for anyone seeking a trustworthy and compassionate in-home dog sitting service. She truly exceeded our expectations, and we will not hesitate to book her services again in the future.