I cannot sing the praises of Michelle enough! When Monty returned from two weeks of Board and…read moreTrain with Michelle, he was a changed dog. He's not just a calmer dog, he's a CALM dog. We've had no out-of-control barking incidents; he can be tethered and remain quiet. He's very good on walks, moving from "heel" to "break" and back to "heel" again. He's very responsive to the "off" command, which we use primarily to keep him off the furniture and out of the kitchen. Last week we had friends over for dinner and after his initial excitement he was a good boy, lying nearby content and chewing on a bone. We even attended the Humane Society Walk for Animals at Kit Carson Park, and with hundreds of dogs and people and non-stop activities, he was again a very well-behaved boy. We are so appreciative of the work that Michelle did with Monty. He is now the dog we always hoped he would be - happy, well-behaved, and living his best life!

One year after Chewie's training with Cosmo K-9 Obedience, it's clear that Chewie has great respect…read morefor his trainer! The moment Chewie saw Chris, he recognized him and greeted him with such joy! Minding his manners of course. He's too smart to behave like a brat in front of his trainer. I recently reached out to Chris for advice on redirecting Chewie when greeting people since he sometimes forgets his manners and has no sense of personal space. Chris took the time to demonstrate effective techniques and offered practical solutions I'll be implementing right away. Chewie and I are incredibly grateful for Chris's continued support and the excellent training from Cosmo K-9 Obedience. Chewie has come a long way. I can't image life without the professional guidance and support from Costco K-9 Obedience.

This place deserves way more reviews. Felt like my little…read moregirl was treated like their own. As someone who has professionally trained under others in the area, I'm leery. Decided to go with the board and train to ensure she was set for success while away on a trip. I can tell you this place is legit, has the skills, and genuinely cares about their guests. First class service and great communication before/during/after. My puppy came in with minimal training and left a star. Sit, down, stay, leave it, more respect with the cats and my resident dog at home, and way more confidence. They have a family dog, there's kids and other family around, chickens, cats, and more to be exposed to + cuddles galore. I'm very happy with my choice. We'll be back for daycare weekly.

Peticulary Perfect should be your first choice for any boarding and training considerations…read more As soon as we started the consultation, I knew I was talking to someone who could take care of my new puppy. From the phone to drop-off they were excellent at staying in contact and making sure everything we needed was addressed. They kept that same level of communication and dedication during our furry friend's stay, which definitely made me comfortable and secure in leaving my dog there. When we picked up our dog, we were walked through everything that was worked on and were blown away. The progress was undeniable. They will tell you what worked, what didn't, and make sure to work with you to plan for you pet's future needs. 10/10. I can't think of taking any of my puppy or senior dog anywhere else.

Five stars isn't enough! Not only is Justin a proven expert trainer, the amount of compassion and…read morecommitment he has shown is unreal and truly heartwarming. He says his passion is helping people and their dogs, and I have no doubt about that. A month after separating from my partner and moving out to my own place, my leash aggressive, two year-old cane corso, Zeke, lunged at another dog in my apartment complex and took me with him. Fortunately, aside from a few cuts and bruises I sustained, everyone was OK. But the anxiety and emotional trauma that was left behind made me avoid taking Zeke out for walks all together and when I did my hands would start shaking. Thinking that I would be able to do it in my own, I watched hours and hours of dog training videos and even tried using an E collar, none of it helped. Not only were things stressful outside of the house, but inside of it too. My 14 year-old cocker spaniel and poodle mix, Lexi, is very reactive towards Zeke. Because her senses are not what they used to be. She has even mistaken me for Zeke and has snapped at me. The thought of me potentially losing my apartment, having to give up Zeke, and the fear that Lexi may accidentally bite one of my children caused even more stress on top of what I was already going through from the separation, so I knew I needed to get professional help. After just one phone call with Justin I already felt a weight lifted from my shoulders. We have only been working together for two weeks and have already seen improvement, not only with Zeke's responsiveness to corrections while on walks but with my confidence in leading my pups to a calm and happy life. Justin really set me up for success by giving me tools, demo videos, and tips - making me confident in my ability to correct Zeke's leash reactivity. Walks with Zeke are so much more calm for us both! So grateful for what Justin does and how he does it. He is so responsive and genuine, really making us a team with the same goals! Can't recommend him enough! THANK YOU, Justin!

Justin is so great at giving solid tips and explaining the why behind it. My dog was lunging,…read morebarking, generally tough to deal with on walks so it was a chore and I was legit concerned he would cause an accident one day to some kid on a bike or a jogger. Literally the first hour I saw huge improvement and now I honestly look forward to walking my boy twice a day. Justin checks in regularly and helps with tips like a long road trip and ringing doorbell barking to name a couple recent things.

We enrolled our 3 year old Golden doodle with Elaine for the 3 week board and train. His primary…read moreissue was reactivity around other dogs, particularly while on leash. Elaine did an excellent job not only training our dog but also genuinely caring for him. After her first few updates, we really felt at ease and knew Elaine was the right person for the job. She is an excellent trainer who really understands dog behaviors and personalities, and how to work with them to build up their confidence. Elaine provided informative and fun daily updates showing his progress. She really cares about making a positive impact on the dogs she's training and their owners' lives. Thank you Elaine!

We enrolled our 1-year-old German Shepherd, Forrest, in Off Leash K9's 2-week Board & Train…read moreOn-Leash Program, and we could not be happier with the results! Before training, Forrest was a very playful and excitable pup who struggled with focus and discipline. He was easily distracted, didn't consistently follow commands, and had trouble behaving appropriately around children and other dogs. After spending two weeks with Elaine, our amazing trainer, Forrest came home a completely transformed dog! He's now obedient, focused, and confident -- even in high-distraction environments like parks and public places. He mastered six core commands and continues to respond beautifully to them at home. Elaine truly is a "dog whisperer." She's local (Murrieta), which made drop-off and pickup super convenient, and she went above and beyond to keep us updated. We received daily videos and photos showing Forrest's progress -- we looked forward to them every day and loved watching his transformation in real time. We are so impressed with Elaine's skill, patience, and dedication. Forrest is still the same silly, lovable dog we adore, but now he's also well-mannered, obedient, and an absolute joy to be around. Thank you, Elaine and Off Leash K9, for giving us the best version of our pup!

We have used JenLovesPets for years and they are the best. The services is available in Rancho…read morePenasquitos and other close-by communities. They offer a variety of services for dogs and cats. They send pictures and emails every time they stop by. We use them when we go on vacation and our cats are in great spirits when we get home. Peg and Lloyd

Just wanted to update my review to say we've been using them on and off for dog walking whenever we…read moreare out of town, they are still amazing. We know our dogs are in good hands with them (they are still a handful!), they are quick to respond, and I've had neighbors ask me about them because they see them on walks and they see they are good to my dogs. They always show up in my requested window and have been able to fit us in even when I reach out last minute.

Shout out to K9's Doggy Day Care and Boarding! Luke and…read moreMaggie May are always so excited to go play with their canine buddies--it's truly their favorite place! The entire K9 team is absolutely amazing and clearly love our dogs as much as we do. Play time is the best time, and I always know they've had a blast because they come home completely "dog" tired (the best kind of tired!). Thank you so much for loving and caring for our fur babies like family. We're so grateful! Highly recommend!!!

I took my buddy Hoss for training. He is a Bullmastiff and was what I called aggressively…read morefriendly.... He could not control his love for people.... He jumped on people scratched and was a crazy big guy.... After two weeks I was shocked at how he changed... night and day. He is now a controllable very friendly guy. They turned him from a crazy ball of energy... to a wonderful family member. He even obeys our granddaughter who is 7 when she tells him to go to his place

We sent our two dogs to a 3-week board and train program at IQK9 in Valley Center and the results…read morewere incredible! We were recommended this place by another dog mom at the dog park who also went through the training and has a very well-behaved doggo. Our dogs - Gojo and Benji - came home more obedient, calm, and confident -- they now respond to commands, walk beautifully on leash, and no longer jump on people or fight with each other. The dog trainers at IQK9 in Valley Center are amazing -- you can tell they truly care about every dog and have years of professional dog training experience. The whole process was easy, clear, and very well-organized. They even trained us during pickup so we understood how to stay consistent at home. This made all the difference because it is so important for us to continue their training at home to instill everything they learned. Our dogs absolutely loved their trainers and were so happy the entire time. If you're looking for obedience training, leash training, or dog behavior correction in Valley Center or North County San Diego, we 10/10 recommend this place!

IQ K9 has genuinely changed our lives, as well as our dogs' lives. We dropped off 2 very reactive…read moredogs that were out of control on walks, in the car, etc. Our male dog was also beginning to growl at our toddler and another adult in the home. After their board and train, we picked up 2 dogs who could walk past other dogs without reacting, obey commands, and were overall in a more relaxed state of mind. IQ K9 has provided continuous training in our home and out in the real world. It's not just the training of dogs that they do well, but the training of owners and handlers. We have learned so much and our relationship with our dogs has done a complete 180. We are so grateful to Stani and her team and cannot recommend them enough.

Sierra and Shannon are incredible- miracle workers, honestly. Our puppy came back from 2 week…read moretraining and was no longer so anxious, potty trained - and all of the progress they made we have been able to maintain , they provided detailed notes and guidance. Amazing!

Shannon and Sierra's home board and train model offers security and a sense of relaxation where…read moreyour furry friend can be taught. They try to tailor their teaching to the individual pet, will take notes ahead of time on what you hope to accomplish, and do their best to ensure that progress is made for you and your furry family! My puppy came back crate trained and less timid around other dogs which is a blessing.