She's a very good groomer. My dog has never looked better and she took care of little things like…read moreproperly trimming his nails and performing anal gland expression (something I'm not comfortable doing) . Overall I highly recommend her shop if you can get an appointment.

I have two small dogs and we've been going to Yukiko for years. My dogs are always happy to see…read moreher, never afraid. She is so kind and caring but also efficient. Everything is always super clean. She does a thorough cleaning and her scissor work is great. They are always beautifully trimmed. What I love best is that she communicates very well. Sends photos if she sees any issue while grooming and gives recommendations for things that can help. She likes clients to be on time, so she can stick to a schedule and thoroughly clean between appointments, but I appreciate that because my dogs are ready for pick up on time and I know they have been in a clean safe environment. We absolutely love Yukiko!

A few months ago, we hired OffLeash K9 through their "Board and Train" program, for our Cane Corso…read morepuppy. At that time, he was around 7 months old. At the time I signed the training services agreement, there was zero mention of the use of an electronic training collar as part of the program. Additionally, it is not clearly described or disclosed on the OffLeash K9 website that they utilize these collars as a part of the training-- they use vague language to refer to their practices, including the use of "safe and effective methods", but no concrete examples or definitions. I did not discover that they were planning to use an electronic (shock) collar until well after I paid the $2790 for the training program, I should add. Learning this information gave me pause, and I considered cancelling the training, as I had learned through my own professional experience that positive reinforcement training is more effective to achieve results for dogs than punishment-based training. Nonetheless, I was told and encouraged by the trainer (Izzy) that this method was safe, and would not cause injury. Upon return to me after the 2 weeks, my puppy had injuries around his neck which the trainer referred to as "hot spots". The trainer informed me that it was simply due to "irritation" from the collar. The trainer stated at the time of return that our dog was "stubborn", and "slow to learn". Being a Registered Veterinary Technician, I took him home, and I shaved and cleaned the wounds around his neck, in order to better visualize the area. It was immediately clear that he had painful, necrotic pressure wounds around his neck (see photos). I administered first aid, and consulted a veterinarian colleague for further instruction. I am relieved to report that his injuries healed without the need for more invasive treatment--however, those pressure wounds are not a "normal" result of the use of electronic collars. That occurs when the collar is left in place for too long, and is fitted too tightly. This was a direct result of the misuse of the training collar by the trainer. Subsequently, our dog was fearful of the collar, and, understandably, would refuse to allow us to place it on him. He demonstrated very little obedience as a result of his training, despite our attempts to follow up with his training as directed, and he appeared more anxious than he was prior to the program. Both personally and professionally, I was left disappointed and concerned by this program, and certainly would not recommend it to any of my friends or associates. I question its validity, if management is using and supporting dubious communications, and condoning harmful practices. I have extensive connections in the veterinary medical community of the Central Coast and Bay Area, after an almost 20-year career as a senior veterinary nurse, and I have been vehemently opposing and advocating against this he use of OffLeash K9. I have dissuaded clients from acquiring their services. Furthermore, I strongly suggest that trainer Izzy of Salinas be investigated for misconduct, and potentially animal neglect. My intention in sharing this feedback is to make the community of pet owners, whom I love and humbly serve, aware of the adverse effects of this training program.

Having had previous success for dog training it was without a doubt to choose Central Coast: Off…read moreLeash K9 train to train our young dog. Miguel was very patient and skillful in handling our Maltese. Mugi returned to us confident and receptive to basic commands. We were amazed that Mugi walked off leash so obediently! We recommend CC OLK9 and Miguel and found the two week board and train program a great way to train and expand socialization to our dog.

ian is such an amazing trainer, he came to my home for the first time yesterday already has my 15wk…read moreold pup laying down. ian made my family feel comfortable and our puppy. i am so happy i chose ian instead of petco it makes our training more personable (: thanks ian for your awesome service. im looking forward to our next session.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Thriving Canines! Before choosing a trainer, I looked…read moreinto several different options, and I'm so glad we chose Chad. He has the perfect balance of holding the dogs accountable while genuinely caring about them. It's obvious that he truly loves what he does and is passionate about helping people train well-behaved, obedient dogs. One thing that really sets Chad apart is how much he genuinely cares about each dog's success. At the end of every course (our first one is seven weeks long), the dogs are tested on everything they've learned. If a dog isn't quite ready to graduate, Chad allows them to continue attending classes until they meet the requirements- at no additional cost. That says so much about his character. It's clear he's focused on helping dogs and their owners succeed, not just running people through a program. I've also talked with several people in class who have brought multiple dogs to Chad over the years, and every single one of them had wonderful things to say about him. That really gave me confidence we made the right choice. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Thriving Canines and are so excited to continue this journey with Charlie. I highly recommend Chad to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and dedicated dog trainer.

I found Thriving Canine shortly after adopting my high energy, smarty pants young dog, Lola…read more I was literally in tears the first time I went. I was super stressed and overwhelmed and we were both frustrated. She was bouncing off the walls, stealing everything, I was trying not to yell but my vibe was not good. I purchased Chads book about separation anxiety, it's the best 10 bucks I've ever spent. It's a quick, easy read that helped me tweak some little things that made a big difference, and to better understand Lola's thinking. We've only done 2 sessions so far, and I'm blown away by the change in behavior. Enough so that I came on here to write this review. We did one in home session, that was really helpful for learning tips on how to greet guests, counter surfing, and basic manners and boundaries in our home. I think I needed the training more than Lola did! Chad has a really great energy, he's calm and patient but has firm boundaries. He's able to explain what he's doing in a way that makes it easy to understand and execute. I felt like he really understood our situation, and didn't just give me cookie cutter advice. Lola loved him. Seriously, her new best friend. I'm excited for our journey with training and extremely grateful we found Thriving Canine.

Where do I start... I contacted Steve to inquire about training. This took place in mid-summer,…read moremid-Covid pandemic. He was very thorough from the initial contact, all the way through training and post training contacts. I enrolled my 2yr old JRT, Olive in Steve's 4-week Bootcamp Training Program. Olive was separated fro her mom a bit too early and she has had issues with fear-aggression. To make matters a bit more challenging in her young life, I went thru the death of my husband and 4 foot surgeries in her young 2-year life, during a crucial development and training time for a rambunctious JRT pup, (which is normal for the breed). My training with her was inconsistent and ineffective. The last straw was when I couldn't get a recall for her to come in from outside in the boiling Palm Desert heat. Steve treats his students with the love and care as he would his own pup. His training methods are very positive and reward based. He teaches the human the crucial components of training to help keep the pup safe and out of mischief. He makes the training fun and introduces tricks that aid in behaviors for the dog to have successful interventions for vet treatments and the like. Steve is also published and has a great book that I reference frequently, "Dog Bites". It contains training basics, addressing problem behaviors, and some great recipes for dog & human "bites". For me, it serves as a reference textbook, to supplement our training. Toward the end of her 3-week Bootcamp, I had my last foot surgery scheduled a few days after she was scheduled to come home. With more understanding how prepared I needed to be to have an effective transition home, Steve was agreeable (as his schedule would allow), to board Olive for an additional 10 days & her training would continue. It was so important and helpful to have that extra time to recover and be the best for my girl. With the challenges of Covid and the heat of the summer, Steve's training was very effective. When Olive struggles with success, I look at MY behaviors on how I'm continuing to manage her training. Steve is very generous with his time in follow-up FaceTime & Zoom follow-ups when issues arise or I feel the need for support. Besides the progressional integrity, Steve is a great human being who absolutely loves dogs! I give Steve Brown K-9U 10 stars out of 5!

Look, guys. I can't not give five stars to K9U. I mean look at this:…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/steve-brooks-k9u-los-angeles?select=zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw#zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw I'm a little embarrassed to call Duke a college graduate when he is such a goof, but I know he got a great education with Steve Brooks. Duke is my son, and he is a basset hound. Matt B. and I first got him around ten months ago, when he was about a year old. Like many bassets, he suffered from a pretty persistent strain of separation anxiety, and for a while before we came to see Steve, he was going potty on the floor every time we left him home alone. That was our main issue with him, but I'll also admit that he wasn't the best trained dog in the world. He only knew "sit" and "down," and would only really do either if he thought he could get food out of the bargain. He was also a nightmare to walk because he would pull constantly and he is very strong. (All this said - he is and always has been a delightful boy, who is just full of love and without a mean bone in his wiggly basset body.) We got K9U's card at Duke's vet when we mentioned his separation issues. A couple months ago, we called Steve and set up our first meeting. We were a little stunned by the prices (I think they go $175 for the first session, $150, $125, and $100 for the second, third, and fourth sessions, and $100 for any additional sessions after that), but decided to give it a shot. We did four lessons, which were supposed to add up to five hours. We probably got closer to eight hours of training. Steve is not stingy with his time, and we got the most out of our lessons. Over the last two months, I have seen a marked improvement in Duke's behavior and general demeanor. He is more relaxed than he was before we met Steve, and though he still gives us problems, we are better equipped to address these now that we're a bit more educated. Steve's methods are based in positive reinforcement, and he taught us how to train Duke using a variety of rewards. He talked us through some of Duke's behavioral issues, and suggested a crate training regimen to help his separation anxiety, which has been largely successful. Duke learned to stay, and to come, and to walk better on a leash. The four sessions were very comprehensive, and pretty enjoyable, too. All three of us like Steve, who is a warm, friendly man who clearly loves animals. On the last day, Steve put Duke in a cap and gown and took pictures and printed out a diploma. This was wonderful. Going forward, we have the option to take more private lessons, and Steve also leads a monthly group class that is free to K9U graduates. We will most certainly be attending those. Matt jokes that our basset has been socially promoted - Duke still counter surfs and jumps on people, and is not quite a dog show quality dog. Even so, he is better behaved, and we know how to reinforce good habits. I'm happy we took him to K9U, and I'd recommend Steve Brooks to anyone.

We came to Rich with Apex at the beginning of this year with a 2 year old Cane Corso. Deebo is an…read moreoversized powerful dog, so having confidence and control when we're out with him has always been extremely important to us. We had done some prior training but Deebo complied much better with his trainer than with us. Our walks meant dealing with pulling, guests coming over meant managing his excitement and jumping, and highly distracting environments could make it difficult to keep his attention and be able to recall him. Today, he feels like a completely different dog. He is dialed in! We have full control of him with just a slip lead, proper e-collar training, commands are followed consistently, and the excited jumping on guests is GONE. Even more impressive is his ability to remain attentive and responsive to us when there are high-level distractions around him. I'll admit, when we were first given the pre-training homework, it seemed daunting. There was a level of structure, discipline, and consistency required from us as owners that initially felt like starting over to puppy stages. But we quickly realized that there was a reason behind every expectation. We did private 1:1 sessions as well as Board & Train while we were on vacation. As we stayed consistent and disciplined with the homework and began seeing the changes in Deebo, everything started to make sense. We understood that successful dog training isn't just about teaching the dog--it's also about teaching us, the owners, how to communicate clearly, establish expectations, and follow through consistently. Once we committed to the process, we started seeing those small changes turn into huge ones. What we appreciate most is that the training hasn't changed Deebo's personality--it has simply helped bring out the very best version of him. He's still our sensitive, energy filled, loving Deebo, but now he is calmer, more confident, attentive, obedient, and able to enjoy so many more experiences with us. There's something incredibly rewarding about being able to walk into a highly distracting environment with a 145-pound Cane Corso and know that his attention is still on us. That level of trust, communication, and control is something we didn't have consistently, and it's probably one of the greatest results of this entire journey. Seeing the dog Deebo has become is proof that the process works when you trust it and stay committed to it. We're incredibly grateful for the time, patience, knowledge, accountability, and guidance from the team at Akina K9 / Apex that has gone into Deebo's training. If you want to gain a better understanding of your dog, better communication, and ultimately a stronger relationship, Apex is your go to!

Richard and his staff are amazing people. My dogs are always happy to go there. I have learned more…read moreabout my dogs and their training needs. I will never take my dogs anywhere else. I trust Richard and his team with my fur babies..

Wonderful Service. My mini golden doodle had a lot of knots in her hair. They did an excellent job…read moretrimming her hair, removing the knots and trimming her nails. They are in Old Town Salinas, so you can shop a bit and have lunch while waiting for your baby. The question is "Will I take my dog back to Trim & Prim Poodle Salon?" The answer is a definite "YES!!"

Ellen has been grooming for multiple members of our family for more than a decade. It's hard to…read morefind individuals who truly care, and she does. She always treats our fur family with the same respect as she does us. Would highly recommend!

I took my rescue Pomeranian, Simba, here for grooming and they did an amazing job! I wanted his…read morehair shorter for the hot summer and he looks absolutely adorable. They are always so kind to him and he genuinely loves going here. Highly recommend! (His smile says it all)

Friendly and cheap but damn... my dog got fleas first and probably last time taking her there. Im…read moresure she didn't already have them or they would have told me. It was more expensive to get rid of the fleas than the hair cut