I highly recommend LA School for Dogs. I enrolled my 9-month-old dog, Sophie, in basic obedience…read moretraining AND to address her growling and pushback attitude whenever she didn't want to do something. Jennifer and her team worked with Sophie over a three-week training program, and the results were impressive. Sophie now has great leash manners and has mastered all her basic commands. But the biggest success was the change in her attitude. I learned that her behavior was caused by a lack of confidence, not defiance, and Jennifer showed me how to adjust my approach to genuinely build trust with her. Sophie is now a happy, confident dog. If you're looking for dog training that goes beyond commands and actually addresses the "why" behind your dog's behavior, LA School for Dogs is it. 100% recommend.

I can't say enough good things about Jennifer and her 3-week training program! Our border collie…read moreMaverick had an issue with pulling on walks, and thanks to Jennifer, he now walks perfectly in heel--it's like night and day. She also worked on his place command, and now he stays calmly on his bed until released, which has made having guests over so much easier. One of the things that really stood out was how Jennifer took the time to get to know us as well as our dog. She found out we have a horse background and used that to our advantage--explaining training techniques in ways that made total sense to us. She gave examples that tied into the horse world, which made the process so much more intuitive and familiar. She also helped address Maverick's excitement around other dogs, which stems from his strong herding instincts. With Jennifer's guidance, he's now calm and focused on us. Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about setting both the dog and owner up for long-term success. We're so thankful for the transformation she helped us achieve with Maverick!

Laura is amazing!!! We have 2 lovely dogs, Luna and Rufus,…read morewho are very reactive, territorial, and overprotective. After a few training sessions, they are both much improved - they do not pull during walks and there is lesser barking at other dogs and people. We highly recommend Laura. She is the best trainer. She made sure she met with us and our babies and assessed our issues and addressed all our concerns. She is very generous with her time and with her advice and tips. It was all worth it. Thank you, Laura!!!

I'm having problems with one of my kitties, not using his box…read more I booked a free telephone appointment with Laura and she spent a good amount of time going over with my options for. She was incredibly caring, empathetic and helpful. I can't recommend pet peeves enough.

- Bubbles approved!…read more Our dog Bubbles absolutely loves going to Dioji! The staff is so friendly -- they clearly love what they do, and it shows every time we drop her off. We get the cutest report cards with photos and little notes about her day, which always makes us smile. One of our favorite parts is being able to watch her play outside before we leave the parking lot.. she's always having the best time with her buddies! It's such a relief knowing she's happy, active, and well taken care of. We couldn't ask for a better place for Bubbles to spend her days! Highly recommend Dioji to any dog parent who wants peace of mind and a happy pup!

Best day care or boarding I have ever done ever! VERY clean, very communicative, very…read moreresponsible. Worth every extra penny.

Janine is a great dog/people trainer! She has helped our dogs come a long way with their training.read more

We have so far done 3 classes of our 9 class puppy day school! It's an amazing resource ! The 4…read morehours of puppy free time to catch up on errands is amazing ! Not only that our puppy is definitely picking up on our training at home so much faster since starting . Before bringing your puppy in they do a home evaluation visit that was so helpful for advice and understanding how to set our puppy up for success. It is great that our puppy gets some safe socializing with other puppies and I notice he's not as timid of reactive when passing other dogs on his walks . Melissa and Courtney have been nothing but helpful and super informative! I love that when picking up our food boy they are open to questions for advice for working on training questions we have at home. Definitely worth the money! Great investment to make sure your puppy grows into a healthy happy good boy! We will be continuing with the obedience class after day school is over as well!

If you're looking for a dog daycare and boarding facility that truly treats your dog like family, I…read morecan't recommend Barks N Rec enough! My male Basset Hound has been attending daycare for the past 3 1/2 years and has also stayed for numerous overnight boarding visits. As a first-time dog parent using daycare and boarding services, I was incredibly nervous and apprehensive. I had so many questions and concerns. When I called Barks N Rec, Debbie invited me in for a tour and spent so much time answering my questions and putting my mind completely at ease. Her kindness and genuine love for the dogs were evident from the very beginning. Our pup came in for his Discovery Day, and honestly, he had so much fun that he didn't want to leave! That was all the reassurance I needed. To say they take exceptional care of every dog is an understatement. Every dog's individual personality and needs are taken into consideration each and every day. At one point, our pup needed special accommodations and separation from the other dogs after a minor procedure. Without hesitation, Debbie, Val, and the entire staff made sure he received the extra attention, exercise, love, and care he needed while he recovered. Knowing he was in such compassionate hands meant everything to us. One of my favorite features is the ability to check the live pup cameras throughout the day. I love being able to see who he's hanging out with and catch him having fun with his friends. And don't even get me started on Woof Woof Wednesdays! They are absolutely adorable. From puppuccinos and dog-themed arts and crafts to water play and other fun enrichment activities, there's always something exciting happening. Val, the manager, pours her heart into creating engaging experiences for the dogs while also giving pet parents the sweetest keepsakes to take home. The entire team at Barks N Rec genuinely loves what they do, and it shows in everything they do. Their professionalism, communication, compassion, and dedication are second to none. I leave my dog there with complete peace of mind, knowing he's safe, happy, loved, and having the best day ever. Thank you, Debbie, Val, and the entire Barks N Rec family, for taking such incredible care of our boy over the past three and a half years. We are so grateful for all of you!

Our entire family trusted this business with our dogs for years. This complaint is not about a…read moreminor scratch or veterinary bills. It is about the care Whiskey received. In their BBB response, they claimed they contacted "our veterinarian." That is false. They do not know who our veterinarian is, and our veterinary office confirmed they were never contacted. The real issues remain unchanged: they admitted they failed to feed Whiskey as instructed, admitted they overbooked the holiday weekend and kept dogs in kennels on a rotating schedule, and failed to tell us our dog had been injured while in their care. Rather than addressing those issues, they chose to deflect. Our family no longer uses this facility, and we believe other pet owners should be aware of our experience.

I initially put my youngest, out of control dog, Stormy, into their Board & Train Program, while I…read morewas going out of state. I could not get Stormy to walk on a leash, without choking herself. Because of this, she was under socialized. She was fearful of many things also. They ended up keeping her for 3 weeks. I had a couple "check in" one on one Training with her Trainer, Tiffany. At the first session, Stormy, was walking on leash in a "heel" position. Tiffany had also taught her "place", "stay" and "break" to release her from her "stay". Stormy was so much calmer when I brought her home. Before training, she would come in from the yard and jump over the back of the couch. If I was sitting on the couch, a few times, she landed on my head, on her way to the other side. She also jumped a lot. After coming home, she was calm inside and stopped jumping all over. It was a "joy" to take her on a walk and have her calmly maintain her "heel" position.She was much more enjoyable and was finally able to get out of"in the world"! This was entirely due to Tiffany's training. Tiffany was very good with her, very knowledgeable about dog behavior and cared for Stormy. She was professional, checked in with me to see how I was feeling about Stormy's behavior, gave helpful advice and answered any questions I had. In addition, I received daily photos of Stormy from Heather. That was awesome because I missed her and it was nice to get updates on Stormy's progress. Additionally, the Facility is very clean and everyone working there was very nice. Michael was very nice too. The groomer, Jacob, was nice and professional also. The Board and Train was expensive but after Tiffany gave me back a dog I could fully enjoy, I'd say it was worth it! Matan has a wonderful operation going there and I highly recommend them. My Veterinarian in Camarillo, gave me Matan's Card and said she'd gotten positive feedback on them. I also brought my "dog reactive", Dog, Bon Bon in for 3 week Board and Train. Tiffany, also trained her too! She did an amazing job with Bon Bon also. Bon Bon, was a challenging case for her because, of all things, she told me Bon Bon, could be a bit stubborn! LOL. Even though Bon Bon, was a completely different personality than Stormy, Bon Bon, was wonderful walking on leash when she returned. She's also not as reactive. I was even able to walk both of them together, which was a first and was also my original goal for training! My "pack walk"! Tiffany told me to wait to try to walk them together. There was no way I was getting out the door with just one! They both did remarkably well. At first Bon Bon wanted to walk ahead but I corrected her and she walked in a "heel" on my right side. I was finally able to get them both "heeling" on my left side, with Stormy closest to me. Yay! That's exactly what I wanted when I sent them both to "board and train". Finally, as a bonus, Bon Bon came home with "perfect weight"! It was all the extra work on Dog Pacer. Thank you to everyone at Matan Dog Training! You all made it a great experience for me!

I'm highly upset and disappointed with this company. If you didn't read my husband's review…read morealready, I want to explain my frustrations. My sweet 1-year-old German Shepherd, Oso, was scheduled for a 2-week board-and-train and came home under horrible circumstances. We've had Oso since he was a baby and taught him the basics ourselves (Sit, Down, Wait, Up, Free, Spin) using positive reinforcement. See Video 1 for an example. Oso has had high reactivity toward other dogs, which we made very clear was something he needed training on. The trainers kept saying that he likes to "pick fights" with other dogs. I understand Oso has a big bark, but he has never once been aggressive toward another dog. We understand aggression can occur, and I'm not a dog trainer, so if that's what you call "picking fights," so be it. (See Video 2 for an example.) In Video 2, you can also see two trainers come together to talk about Oso's dewclaw. They didn't even know what it was called and referred to it as "weird," which I took offense to. Keep this dewclaw in mind, because that story isn't over. Communication overall was poor. For $2,000, I would expect, at minimum, pictures or videos every day. Mind you, when Oso was home, I had a dog walker who walked him for 30 minutes every day and sent me multiple videos along with a map of where they went on their walk. With this company, the pictures we received were mostly just Oso sitting outside on their dirt patches. We received two videos of Oso on the dog treadmill, with no explanation until I asked how long he was on the treadmill for. I felt like I constantly had to ask for information, and if I didn't ask, it wasn't a priority. Oso also came home with what looks like pimples on the inside of his mouth (see image). He did not have these prior to going there, as I am very conscious of everything regarding his health and appearance. The facility may not have noticed this, but I believe they would not take responsibility for it. I'd love to hear the excuse they would give: "These things happen." On the last day of his training (go-home day), we were already struggling to make the appointment because my husband and I are both active-duty military and can't just leave work. My husband received a call that Oso was receiving his bath, and during his blow-dry session, his dewclaw got caught in the grate and RIPPED OUT. I can't imagine the pain he was in. They took him to a local pet hospital, which didn't even see him until SIX hours after his initial arrival. After many attempts to get in touch with them regarding payment, Matan finally called and said he would cover it and that "things like this happen." I would love to see the camera surveillance and a written report of what happened. I can only imagine what the excuse will be as to why I'm not able to receive these from Matan. Oso is home with us now and recovering. We are extremely dissatisfied and honestly can't forgive ourselves for giving this company $2,000 for this treatment. Matan, to make this right, a refund is due--or at least half. We should have known we made a mistake when we paid first and then signed the contract stating refunds are not given. You were so personable and reassuring over the phone before booking, which unfortunately fooled us. Never will Oso or any of us be near this company again. I hope this review helps other responsible dog owners think twice before choosing this company

Haleigh from Karma Dog Training has literally transformed my life with Lucy, my 18 month old…read morepitbull. I rescued Lucy from a shelter a year ago and have been struggling with her leash pulling and over-excitability from day one. She overreacted to everything and everyone we encountered when out on a walk and it made our outings very unpleasant. Haleigh taught me the skills necessary to work with Lucy in significantly reducing her anxiety and putting us both on the road to a happier, stress-free life together! I highly recommend Karma Dog Training and will definitely use them again should other behavior issues with Lucy ever arise.

We enlisted the help of Karma Dog Training and their Reverse Board & Train Program while on…read morevacation for 1 week. We have two dogs needing training who are sisters approximately 2 years old and adopted 9 months ago. They also have a big sister, age 15, who needs no training but was hanging out to supervise. Ashley Bartlett was our trainer. Since we live in Santa Barbara, logistics for the brief pre-meet were more challenging as the Karma trainers for our area are in the Los Angeles area, but we arranged for FaceTime interviews. On the day of departure, we spent some time going through the details of our dogs and house, and then left our girls in Ashley's capable hands. We were gone 6 nights and 7 days, and returned to the dogs having basic loose leash skills (they are pullers), a better understanding of "sit", "stay", and "come", and the training basics to begin working on "down" and "leave it". Two days after our return, Ashley came to our home for a 75 minute follow-up where we worked on the training skills, tips, and a plan for how we will continue the consolidated efforts of Ashley's week of work with them. Karma Dog Training, and Ashley, were easy to communicate with, responsive to emails and inquiries, and overall seem to have helped establish a routine for us through their "boot camp".

I'm so grateful I found Sydney. First, she's a good human - I think we all strive to work with good…read morepeople. Second - she knows what she is doing. She knows what she is doing! My two rescues have their own set of issues. Teddy has been the dog of the house for years and Lilith, my COVID rescue, is a LARGE change in pace for our lives. Teddy, my 15lb doggo who has been king of the house for 5.5 years. Lilith, a 120lb, 9mo Great Dane and a jealous puppy. There's a lot going on in their relationship and our relationship as a pack. Sydney came in and was able to assess our dynamics so quickly. Understanding the dog to dog dynamics and my individual relationship with each. She is so patient with both my pups and has done an amazing job of training them and then me. We meet with her every couple of weeks to address behavior issues and she addresses each issue head on. Giving most of her time to the dogs and then to us as a family. I've enjoyed working with Sydney so much I actually recommended her to my parents as they adopted a high-energy, herding breed in a similar way to my rescuing a Great Dane. We all fell in love with our pups without knowing wholly what we were getting into and Sydney has been a life saver!!!!

We searched everywhere for someone to train our now almost 2-year-old corgi, Theo, with behaviors…read moreinvolving reactiveness and we stumbled upon breaking bad habits and Sydney's practice From the moment we were introduced to Sydney, and our first training session with her Theo developed a bond with her as a trainer that made it easier for us to correct the initial issues we had not addressed when we were first training Theo as a pup. Sydney is very responsive, empathetic to her clients and pups, and provides above and beyond resources on how to continue the lessons she provides during her training sessions to ensure that your pup will come out a grade A student! Would I recommend Sydney to other fur baby owners? Absolutely and I wish her the best in her continuing practice! 10/10 would recommend! PS Theo misses his training sessions dearly with Sydney! (-: