Ming has been an amazing addition to our family's and our dog's life! I truly feel like we hit the jackpot -- she is considerate, thoughtful, communicative, knowledgeable, and wonderful with our dog! read more

Running Amok has been wonderful for our dog, Maggie. Ming is extremely responsible, caring, and trustworthy, and we always feel confident that Maggie is in great hands. Maggie absolutely lights up when she sees Ming, which tells us everything we need to know. Our dog trainer recommended her after a long search for someone truly high quality, and that recommendation has absolutely held up. Highly recommend. read more

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Ming is a treasure! I have a fourteen month old German Shepherd puppy who, as Ming has observed, is socially awkward and a bit reactive when she sees other dogs. Ming has patiently worked with my dog bringing her own dog(s) into the mix to calm the reactivity. Ming has a solid foundation in understanding dog behavior and required training. Ming has a gentle but firm way with dogs - mine adores her! Whether you're looking for exercise and companionship for your dog or need some training Ming is perfect for the job. I'm so grateful I found her! read more

Ming and her crew will make your dog feel at ease. She uses her natural ability and training background to work with your dog. She has a playful approach that makes your dog want more! She is flexible and available for dog walking, training and boarding. I highly recommend Ming! read more

Ming has been amazing for our husky since we moved to the East Bay. Our high energy girl needs enough stimulation each week so as not to get into trouble at home. She goes with Ming 3x per week and always comes back happy and tired! Coordinating with Ming is super easy and it's great that Ming also provides boarding when we need it. read more

We've recently moved to SoCal, and I must say the thing we miss the most already is Ming! We've been using Running Amok for boarding (and walking when she still offered it) almost 9 years - ever since our labradoodle, Edgar, was a puppy. Ming is always responsive and happy to send pics and updates during boarding and she truly adores the dogs she works with. Edgar loved her right back, getting super excited when she arrived for pickup. On the training side - Ming is the main reason Edgar's recall is so good; he escaped while we were moving in (seemed to want to greet the movers) and came immediately when I called for him, even though we haven't directly worked with him on it since he was a puppy. I remember one of the first times we sent him with her we warned that his recall was a little inconsistent, and on drop off she let us know he was good to go. So, anytime someone asks me about boarding or training, I immediately send them to Ming at Running Amok! I trust her completely. read more

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Ming has been watching our dogs Edna and Ira for five and half years. Our dogs are polar opposite in persona. Edna is spicy and introverted. Some professional dog walkers and places have had trouble with Edna. But she feels super comfortable (maybe too comfortable :) and loved when she goes on an outing or stays at Running Amok. Ira is very friendly and extroverted. He also loves going to spend time with Ming because he gets to play with all of the other dogs. We feel comfortable leaving both dogs with Ming for both daycare and long trips because we know they will have fun and be loved. read more

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This review was definitely a long time coming. Oh goodness, Ming was so amazing with our boxer. He listens to us so well now. I really appreciate her dedication to helping us have an already amazing dog even better. Of course we needed to do our part to. She gave us some homework to do before each session. So it's all team work. I whole heartedly recommend Ming! read more

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We were first introduced to Ming 5 years ago, after having gone through two other dog walkers for our quirky SharPei/Dobey mix. Being a rescue, our dog can become skittish and fearful. We've even instances of him running away from the pack, which led us to separate from one other walker. I was skeptical we'd ever find someone that would build trust with him or us. Then we met Ming! Ming built an instant connection with our dog and her gentle but firm manner was exactly what was needed. The moment you meet her you realize she's a kind and gentle person that has a great demeanor with animals (and people!). We never had a single issue or scare in the 5 years of working with her. She's extremely reliable, great with communication and flexible. I love the peace of mind knowing that my dog will be happy and safe under her care. Ming has a deep love and connection to animals. She's become an important part of our family and any dog would be lucky to work with her. read more

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Ming has been taking our recently adopted 10 month old pit, Bonnie, out on group hikes for several weeks. Ming is incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior, safety, and training and has provided us with valuable education throughout our time with her. Ming is a joy to work with! She's a true professional, reliable and proactive in communicating with us. And she's for sure Bonnie's favorite human. We feel very lucky to work with Ming! read more

We have used Ming for a few years now when we go on long vacations. We have a Belgian Malinois that is not very friendly due to being bitten at an early age. Ming has a magical touch because she sends us videos and pictures of our dog playing with other dogs during her stay. I would highly recommend boarding your dog with Ming because of her knowledge with different types of dogs. read more

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We start our story with a dog who couldn't handle being in the same space as another dog. At the point we met Ming we could barely walk our dog down the street without her freaking out at every person, dog, or inanimate object. We had gotten some advice from other trainers but none of it seemed to be working for us and our girl. Enter Ming! The first time we met in person we went for a walk with our dog. We were so nervous since our dog did not do well with strangers (lunging, barking, etc.). But Ming knew the exact right things to do and the right energy to put out. They were besties within a half hour. We decided to have our dog board with Ming for a month. This was a game changer. She came back with really strong place, recall, etc. the basics that you need to build on. There was definitely a learning curve when our dog came back but we had amazing support from Ming and clear expectations. We are about 2 years into training. We still work with Ming regularly. Our dog is happier and more secure each day because of Ming and we have so much more confidence in our ability to communicate with our dog. read more

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My two dogs (Australian Shepherd and black lab) stayed with Ming many times over the years (2017-2021) when I was traveling. With most dog sitters I was worried that they would struggle with my high-energy, barky shepherd (especially when he was a puppy) but Ming was super capable and never had a problem. She was always super communicative, easy to coordinate with, and shared lots of pictures of the fun they were having. Highly recommended! read more

Ming has been watching our GSD Tesla for over 5 years now and has been the best dog caretaker we've found. She knows about training, how to keep dogs safe, is a dog owner herself, and simply understands and cares about animals. We trust Ming and feel comfortable leaving Tesla for the day or for longer boarding, because we know she's in good hands. Tesla loves hanging out with Ming and the dogs so much that she jumps out of the car and runs up the stairs when we drop her off. Logistics wise - Ming's been super flexible for drop off/pick ups, last minute boarding, is very communicative and will often send photos of all the dogs having fun. Highly recommended! read more

I've walked and boarded my 14 year old Frenchie for many years with Ming. I really appreciated her skills, it helped my dog overcome some of his toughest times. I can highly recommend Ming's service. She is super reliable and helped me out countless times when I needed longer boarding. One of the things I especially loved was being able to see my dog at the park with the pack, on her Instagram account. read more

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We highly recommend Ming and Running Amok for all of your dog training, boarding and behavioral needs. We had an interesting first experience with a trainer we sought out to help train our 5 month old puppy to be comfortable and calm around other dogs, animals, and moving objects which eventually led us to seek out someone who demonstrated more care, attention, and behavioral understanding. Upon my first interaction with Ming, I appreciated that she spent a quality 30-45 minutes with me listening and trying to understand the specific needs of our new pup. She was very knowledgeable about animal behavior, made us feel comfortable and at ease from the start, and offered great perspective on why our pup may have been exhibiting certain behaviors at a young age. Also what needed to happen going forward to ensure our baby could lead a happy and comfortable life as she explored the world around her. We decided to do a board and train where our pup would spend 4 weeks with Ming, away from us. Admittedly it was difficult with her being away for weeks at a time, but Ming would send frequent pics, updates and training advice throughout. We also did our best to meet once a week to go over and practice the training techniques ourselves both in and outside of our pup's normal environments. We'd meet in parking lots or near our home to practice being around different types of sights, sounds, and triggers. Those training sessions were followed up by frequent communication from Ming to gauge our understanding and ensure we would put the training into practice. Those 4 weeks ended up getting broken up due to holidays and some unforeseen sick days, but Ming more than made up the time and was very professional about ensuring she kept the 4 week timeframe. She even took our pup on long road trips out of town and camping which was good for our pup to experience. We also boarded her recently for a week with Ming while we went on holiday vacation with our family. She is used to Ming and loves her. Now that she's home, she has definitely exhibited strong improvement from when she first met Ming. She is demonstrating restraint through play and other techniques we are using to practice disengagement from triggers she once was very sensitive towards such as other dogs. Ming practiced this heavily with her and in the later weeks of her training introduced her to being around other dogs and animals in closer proximity. She can now be within closer proximity of these triggers and demonstrate good restraint and a better understanding of her environment. I appreciated that Ming helped us to understand that our pup will always have her spunky and tenacious personality, and to not take that away from her but taught us how to help channel her youthful energy through different techniques we need to practice consistently. They have been paying off so far and we couldn't be happier. She's now 9 months and we're so proud of her progress. We will definitely be boarding again with Ming and Running Amok in the future! read more

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My dog has been hanging out with Ming quite a lot over the years, and we're so glad that she's still able to board him when we're out of town. even though he's almost 13. Ming has always had a personal touch and knows what my dog likes (swimming, lots and lots of swimming - also beaches - especially if there's swimming involved). As Onni has gotten older, she's still willing to take care of him when we're out of town, and is more than capable of handling his old man dog health issues. But don't take my word for it - last time we went out of town, I was really concerned that Onni would be unwilling to leave me, and I'd have to drag him (figuratively, not literally) out of the car. Not so. He sprinted up to Ming, making me feel thoroughly abandoned, but also relieved. Definitely recommend using Ming and Running Amok for boarding, and judging from how she can handle a sometimes emotionally needy senior dog, I'd have no qualms about using her for training either. read more

Ming and Eli have been taking care of my reactive Australian Shepherd for many years. Since she is not friendly to everyone, she requires special attention and she always gets that at Running Amok. We have used both their walking and boarding services and appreciate their communication, flexibility, and fair prices. I also love that Ming has a background as a trainer and is always continuing her education in dog training. It gives me the peace of mind that my troublemaker is being loved and corrected like we would at home. I highly recommend Running Amok! read more

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Ming helped me get on my feet as a new dog owner of a 6 month old rescue with a variety of behavior quirks to iron out, along with foundational obedience, deference, etc. She was able to give me tools to use in the long term to manage and develop good behavior and habits with my dog independently. Additionally she seems very knowledgeable about animal behavior across many areas. She is open and flexible to adapting her training approach to match the dog's specific personality as well as the living situation, owner's preferences and limitations etc.. I would recommend her to any friend who recently adopted a dog! read more

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My little dog with a big personality loved hanging out with Ming's pack. Scout went on exciting adventures and always came home happy! read more

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We were at a loss with our reactive dog (a large shepard mix) until we found Ming, an incredible dog trainer. From day one, her guidance has led to remarkable improvements in our dog's ability to remain calm around strangers and with other dogs alike. Our dog's confidence has soared, and his ability to check in with us on leash is a game-changer (something Ming helped us humans work on)! What stood out the most was the Ming's dedication to meeting our dog's needs at his comfort level--even when tackling something like muzzle training. She has a down-to-earth approach, explaining methods in a simple, easy-to-understand manner that's been incredibly translatable for our lives. It's evident she has a profound love for dogs, and it reflects in Ming's every interaction with our dog (and his excitement for training sessions!). If you're seeking a trainer who truly cares, understands, and brings out the best in your dog (and you!), look no further. Ming is highly recommended! read more

Ming has been working with our GSD foster Rosie for 6 months to help us get her ready for her new "forever" home. Rosie was abandoned post-covid like way too many dogs. We had to work on her reactivity to fast moving cars and other dogs. Ming was great - both with us and Rosie - helping getting her to a place where she would fit nicely into someone's life. Ming also boarded Rosie on a few occasions when a traditional kennel situation was not going to be the best fit. We really appreciated that Rosie was also going to get training and proper exposure to other dogs while there. We really trust Ming with all our dogs - not just our GSD. She also helped us work out a few reactivity problems with a terrier who was a little nervous when Rosie came into the house. Overall, no matter your dog challenge, Ming should be the first person you reach out to. read more

Our dog loves his time with Running Amok! We have relied on them for years to take care of our baby while we are away!

Ming is the best of the best! Our boy Bruce was having trouble socializing at the dog park and Ming taught us multiple ways to get him back on track! Shes great at what she does, is able to communicate the dogs needs and overall is super knowledgeable. Thank you Ming! read more

Ming has been our doggie boarder for many years now. I know when she takes them that my dogs will be safe and well cared for - honestly, I can't really imagine leaving them with anyone else. And best of all, my dogs always seem super happy to see her. They wag like crazy when she shows up! She has looked after three different pups for us, all rescues. Each one has their own quirks and inclinations. One of our doggies needed medication and some special care. Ming always knew what to do, and has great insights into their behaviors and needs. She really is a dog whisperer!! read more

Ming is very knowledgeable and experienced in dog training. We have worked with her over the years and have really seen results. Her balanced approach to training gives you and your dog a clear communication to understand and reach goals such as reactivity, recall, or loose leash walking. I highly recommend Ming! read more

We worked with Ming for many years, mostly to board our two German shepherds. She's knowledgeable, passionate, reliable and our pups always had a great time with her. Strongly recommended! read more

I trust my dog totally with Running Amok. Not only does Ming intuitively understand my dog's behavior, she has been able to make very helpful suggestions regarding nutrition/general well being for our yellow lab, who loves Ming! read more

We had a session with Ming to assess and help address some dog interaction issues we were having with our two year old rescue following a long stint in a boarding facility (not Ming's). Ming was very patient hearing our concerns and observing our dog's behavior. She was extremely knowledgeable as a trainer and gave us to multiple suggestions and options for how to manage and improve his behavior. Our initial phone call was great because she gave us guidance on how to manage his behavior before we were able to meet in person for our first session. After the session she very kindly texted us a recap in addition to even more resources. Looking forward to working with Ming again. read more

Before Covid, we had been using Ming to take our Daisy for daily walks at Golden Gate Park. I always felt confident that Ming would keep Daisy safe & exercised on every trip. Ming was always on time for pickups and drop-offs. We received regular texts with pics on their status. Her billing was very easy through Venmo/Paypal. She is very flexible when it came to scheduling, last minute requests, and she just rolls with the punches - all great aspects when owning your own business. She made life for us so much easier. Now, every blue moon we will have Ming board our pup in a pinch. I have no reservations at all giving Ming a call for help on anything our pup needs. I'm sure her training of her new pack will be fun, productive and safe for all. Highly Recommend. read more

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Ming knows how to handle dogs, especially big dogs. We left our dog with Ming for 2 weeks. We get updates everyday and we were certain that Bear was safe, well taken care of, and occasionally spoiled. read more

I love Ming, and more importantly my dog loves Ming. He's pretty quirky: he hates appliances that beep, loves to mark, and doesn't like dogs who aren't neutered/spade. Ming has watched him several times, and each time he's come back happy, exhausted, and slightly easier to deal with. I feel relieved knowing she's watching him. Ming has also been super flexible in working with us, and even helped us with a big, family event and our dog. I can't recommend Ming enough! read more

Ming is great!!! I was relatively new to the area and was looking for some help with my reactive Rottweiler mix. I wanted to get him more accustomed to walking in busy areas, and he had also developed a habit of pulling on walks which made things even more difficult to manage. Ming is so knowledgeable and was able to provide guidance that helped both my dog and I to understand each other better. She was able to work with me on short notice, and after just the first session I saw immediate improvement. It was really fun too! read more

Ming is an incredible individual that is awesome with dogs and super flexible to help scheduling needs! My pup loves her and I'm grateful for her business. read more

Ming is great with dogs, especially ones with behavioral issues (like mine). When she walks a pack of dogs, they all obey her and sit nicely for a group photo :) read more

I absolutely loved working with Ming! She turned my pup who had never even walked on a leash into a loose leash, obedient dog dream!

Running Amok was the very best choice for me and my pups when I needed to go out of town and needed dog care. I felt perfectly comfortable leaving my little ones with Ming and was always so delighted when she sent pictures of my dogs going out on adventures and getting some time outdoors with the pack. When one of my dogs was aging and was starting to experience health issues, I reached out to ask my frantic dog mom questions and Ming was super knowledgeable and helped me navigate the situation like a total expert. She is really knowledgeable when it comes to training, behavioral issues and all things dog. I am so grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her to anyone who considers their pet family. read more

Ming helped us with our big crazy boy. He had numerous behavior issues and Ming was always there for us, guiding us, offering her support and training, and taking him for long walks and playtime with her crew of dogs. I always knew she would keep him safe, and we went on vacation knowing all would be fine and my boy was being loved, very loved. Ming has been working with dogs for a long while and has always wanted the best for the dogs in her care, thereby continuing to educate herself on best practices. Ming will always be a dear friend to us, as we think back on her love for our precious boy. read more

Ming worked with our pup initially in a pair of training sessions, and then later we boarded with her while we were traveling for 2.5 weeks. Our pup, Ava, is a ~9 month old border collie mix, and had a lot of shyness and fear around other dogs, to the point where she would lunge and snap at them if they got close enough. Ming worked patiently with us to explain some training guidelines, working through them in the sessions using her own dog as a gentle intro to Ava. Shortly after, we had to travel abroad and it was incredible to be able to board our pup with Ming, who continued to work with Ava on her dog reactivity--sending periodic photos, updates, and explanations. Within about 1.5 weeks we were getting videos of our pup happily playing with other dogs, something we thought we'd never see! Ming has continued to followup since the trip with group class recommendations and checkins, and we so appreciate her guidance and expertise. Ava is now able to walk around past other dogs without showing aggression, and has had several friendly intros too. We're continuing to work with our pup and it's fantastic having the great foundations that Ming has built along the way! read more