Thanks to BratPak team, Duke had an awesome time with the water and his pup friends at the camp. I…read moreloved how they keep close parents sending pics and notices about our pup. The only thing I could ask for next time is to be more flexible about drop off time. I understand the process at BratPak but I thing what all the parents want is having a nice welcome when drop off their baby's. Besides that, Thanks to all the team!

I am so happy I found BratPak & definitely wishing I had found them sooner! I'm excited to start my…read moredog in the daycare but as of right now I started him off with training & I can't say nothing less than Sean the trainer, was amazing !! He was very thorough with everything and I'm glad the tips and tricks were focused on what I could do BETTER . I like his methods and have been using them, & they have been working . I also like that they do in home training and the pricing is very affordable in comparison to a lot of other places I have looked into.. thank you Sean for helping me & my Milo! We look forward to working with you again & hopefully getting Milo into daycare soon :) !!

My 2 pups have never been to a daycare or boarding facility before. So, this was a big step for…read morethem. They are both good with dogs at dog parks, been socialized with other pups fine too. However, my girl has been used for service dog work and always with me. We got our second dog this year and they are great playmates at home as she's not needed to work unless I'm indoors.. We are traveling next March for baseball and trying to cover all bases. We will be staying at a dog friendly home, and saw a Camp Bow Wow in AZ a half mile from our stay. Thought it might be more fun for the dogs to go there then stay home 4-5 hours in a strange place so we should check out our local franchise. The staff here was amazing. Very lovely people and encounters with everyone we spoke with. One of the gals mentioned she brings her own fur baby sometimes and that says enough that she trusts the care and treatment here for her own family. So how did mine do? Well, I had my girl go in first. Our second pup has learned to follow her and thought that would be the best introduction for them as he always wants to go where she does. It doesn't help I just too her to the vet for the vaccines needed to visit and had her nails done and anal glands at the same time.. I think she felt the same stress coming here a couple days later. They said she tried to nip when they put her with other pups, but they let her calm down and relax a bit and then she went in and did just fine. Oddly our newest rescue that shakes at every new experience went in just fine.. again, he knew she was there already, so that went okay. I thank the team here for letting my pups destress and go in with the other. My boys dog looked like he was doing leaps and bounds with others on the doggie cam.. it's a bummer my girl just wanted to lay by the gate and wait 4 hours for me. She didn't cry or do anything bad, nor did Camp Bow Wow, she just wasn't thrilled to be there. I was my big bow get some pats and loves as he will run up for attention, but she didn't get any, and I watched the whole time she was gone (yes, It was a big deal for me too to be away from her).. Not sure if they aren't allowed to go up and pet or comfort dogs that are just laying in the corner, but it would be nice if the did. I will take them back a few more times here in Livermore and see how my girl does. I'm not sure he would do great there without her but might try that too as another option. I just appreciate the people here that didn't give up on letting my pups give doggy daycare a try.

Love this place for my fur babies. They are attentive, willing and assuring that you furry paw baby…read morewill be okay in their hands.

TAKE YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE!…read more I am very surprised by all the 5 star reviews....Jack was extremely unprofessional. He made many rude, racially insensitive jokes. Smoked cigarettes throughout the entire one hour training session. Mind u he was smoking so close to my daughter who was attending the class with me with not a care in the world. We had to move away from him because he kept chain smoking throughout the lesson. He was telling endless stories about his childhood and how his dad would beat him with a belt and how he voted for trump and other political topics. (There's nothing wrong with talking politics, but there is a time and place and this was not it) he was very loud and obnoxious he cussed like a sailor. No professionalism. There is some very serious redneck culture here.Put down the cigarettes for an hour and have some respect for the people paying good money to learn from you. It was a Very unfortunate experience. My daughter and I were really looking forward to training our puppy and learning with him but after the first class i just could not return. I will not be back. No thank you. Even my daughter felt uncomfortable when leaving the facility. Not cool.

They are very knowledgeable about dog training, their facility is very…read moreClean! You can tell they love what they do!!

I reached out to Gary for help with my dog Peaches and her leash reactivity, and he was extremely…read moreprompt in responding. The initial consultation went very well, and I learned so much about dog communication and how to better support Peaches. I also learned that she is a highly anxious dog, which explained many of the challenges I had been concerned about. We enrolled in Gary's six-week program and finished with the tools and knowledge needed to keep Peaches on the right track toward recovery. Just like humans, dogs rehabilitate at their own pace, and over those six weeks Peaches made significant progress. We're looking forward to enrolling in advanced training once she's ready so she can enjoy more freedom off-leash. Gary is not like other trainers we've worked with. He doesn't rely on obedience-based shortcuts or gimmicks. Instead, he teaches you how to work through real situations and explains the theory behind his approach so you truly understand what's happening and how to handle stressful moments. Most importantly, Gary teaches you how to become the focal point for your dog, which has made a lasting difference for us.

We worked with Gary Maria for six weeks to help our 3-year-old rescue, Giorgi, who struggles with…read morefear and anxiety. Honestly, Gary was incredible. From day one, it was clear he knows his stuff and loves what he does. A lot of the time, Giorgi was too overwhelmed to participate. On day 1, Giorgi hid under a table the whole session. But that's ok because Gary was really training us. By the last session, Giorgi was walking around, watching other dogs and people walk by, and still listening to commands. Gary taught us how to help Giorgi feel safe, calm him down when he's stressed, and build trust. We've already seen such a difference at home. Gary is knowledgeable, patient, direct (in the best way), funny, and available when you have questions. He celebrated every little win with us! You can tell he truly cares about the dogs he works with. We still have more work to do, but thanks to Gary, we know how to keep moving forward. If you have a dog with anxiety or fear, seriously, go to Gary. He's the real deal.

Thank you Nerdy Dogs for a fabulous weekend of lovingly…read moretaking care of our skittish rescue pup, Brie. Flynn coordinated the weekend with fellow cohort kitty extraordinaire Alicyn, who I'd now say is a Goldendoodle whisperer as well! I loved getting the videos of Brie out back playing ball with Alicyn while we were away and I'm amazed she let you comb tangles out of her fur Alicyn! There is something so soothing to be far from home and know your fur baby is relaxed and in the best hands ever while you're away. Nerdy Dogs get 5 stars and a Michelin rating from us - and from every other reviewer here as well!

Flynn, co-owner of Nerdy Dog, exceeded all our expectations in caring for our 4 pets while we were…read moreaway! His daily pet updates with pics put our minds at ease. We highly, highly recommend them for your pet sitting needs! They're the only pet caretaking service we'll use going forward!!!

My pupper had an amazing time, she stayed overnight for 2 days. She got to play with other dogs…read moreduring her stay once she passed the temperament test. She stayed Saturday Sunday and picked her up Monday. The only thing that I wish they allowed was pick-up on Sundays. They gave us photos on the first day however I found out if you wanted daily photos/updates, you would have to call in or request it. I took a tour of the facility prior and it looks well-maintained and big open space for your dog to be in when they are not playing outside.

The Ranch Pet Resort has excellent facilities for the dogs to run, play and socialize. They also…read morehave excellent staff that loves the pets and spends quality time with them. They took and posted videos frequently and gave us status update. Ruby, our dog, enjoyed her time there and had so much fun playing. We highly recommend The Ranch Pet Resort.

Adam is professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive to all of my questions. His rates are very…read morereasonable for a 5-week training course. One thing I especially appreciate is that he offers both indoor and outdoor training, since my dog, Oscar, behaves very differently outside with distractions around him. While he listens well indoors, my commands sometimes seem to go "in one ear and out the other" outside, and Adam really focuses on addressing those real-life challenges. I also have two dogs, and even though the training is primarily for Oscar, Adam has gladly provided helpful tips and guidance for my second dog as well. After each session, he sends detailed notes so I can continue practicing with Oscar throughout the week, which has been incredibly helpful. Adam is flexible, accommodating with scheduling, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. I recommend Pawsitive Interactions to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive dog trainer.

We got out puppy about 8 months ago, our last dog was so obedient and calm, but this little guy is…read morenuts! We called Adam and set up the training days. Very knowledgeable and great with my dog. It was a pleasure working with him and we absolutely recommend him.

We cannot recommend Dan highly enough! We were struggling with a wide range of issues with our two…read morevery different dogs--a Red Heeler and a Chihuahua. From constant barking at the front door and leash pulling with our Heeler to 'micro-aggressions' between the two of them, our home felt chaotic. The fact that Dan offers in-home training was a huge selling point for us, and over the course of eight weeks, he systematically addressed every single concern we had. Dan's expertise and patience are unmatched. He even helped us navigate our somewhat complicated family dynamics to ensure we were all on the same page. Our dogs are now better versions of themselves--we honestly don't even recognize their old behaviors anymore! If you are looking for a trainer who truly understands dog behavior and delivers results, hire Dan.

There are not enough great words to describe Dan and his success. Our Boston Terrier, Wally, was…read morethe ultimate wild child when we got him from rescue. He was impossible to take a walk, we could not answer our front door, he terrorized the cats. The best thing about Dan is his method and approach. No prong collars, no harsh methods, no bark collars. He teaches you to "speak dog". He explained how dogs communicate with each other. He helped us understand Wally has anxiety from basically not having boundaries. His tools of choice are your "bark", a squirt bottle and baggie full of water. All gentle but so effective. We have had 3 sessions. The first was some basic commands and behavior corrections. They worked! I could answer my front door without him running out or just going crazy. The 2nd session we got potty training help. Wally had been doing well until our older dog got sick and had accidents. After that he only went in our house. We started using Dan's suggestions. The 3rd session was like magic and the skies opened giving us a new dog. We took Wally on a walk with Dan and he was a different dog. No lunging, no climbing up the leash or going berserk when he sees other dogs. Now he is a pleasure to walk-he heals, he minds us. Potty training is amazing. He has not gone in the house since the last session. Today I was in the yard with our cats. They have a fenced area. Normally Wally would be uncontrollable and trying to get to the cats. Today he just stood there when I corrected him. I cannot recommend Dan and Bark Busters enough. Gentle corrections, simple methods and immediate results. If you do what he says you get an amazing dog.

We began working with Owen and Ellie even before bringing home our German Shepherd puppy, Jaanu,…read morewho is now five months old. That early guidance made a huge difference. What stands out most is that they don't just train the dog, they train us as owners. They clearly explain reward timing, structure, engagement, and communication, which has given us confidence and consistency instead of guesswork. Owen's training approach emphasizes engagement, clarity, and building a strong foundation. He has a deep understanding of working-line dogs and knows how to channel their drive in a structured, productive way. Every exercise has purpose, and his focus on long-term reliability is exactly what we were looking for. Ellie's nutritional guidance has been incredibly reassuring during this growth phase. She thoughtfully guided us through calorie adjustments, supplements, and digestion questions with a focus on long-term health rather than quick fixes. They are always available to answer questions and are consistently supportive and encouraging.

We sent Kona, our Cane Corso, to Training For Trust for three weeks, and it has been the best…read moreinvestment for my partner and me, but especially for our puppy (Kona). Owen and Ellie did a phenomenal job with the training, and Kona has been so well-behaved since returning. Kona has also been complimented (by friends and strangers) on being so well-behaved every time we take him out in public. We also appreciated the education provided to us as dog owners, which has positively impacted our household in providing the best life for Kona. We would also note that even after Kona's training, Training For Trust has still provided us with tips, recommendations, and answering questions that we have had. They truly care. We can't express how grateful we are for Owen and Ellie - especially since Kona had some medical complications at the beginning of his training process. We would undoubtedly recommend Training For Trust for dog owners looking to train their dogs the right way. - VJ & Michael

So I was down to my last poo bag for my dog Lola and wrote myself a note to stop at Pet Food…read moreExpress to pick up a supply of bags. I usually shop at the store in Pleasanton but decided to stop by the Livermore store on the way home from work. Wow! What a pleasant surprise. This store is really nice. Very clean and organized. Great products. The self service dog wash area is really nice too. Staff was much friendlier than I experience at the Pleasanton store.

One of the Managers at the Livermore Store, Phil by name, ended up being VERY helpful to me in…read morefinding a transaction solution that worked both for me, the customer, and 'The Company'. I gotta say too that the policy restrictions on quantity volume purchases as are currently in-place and that were described to me are NOT customer-centric. If the amount if product is unavailable for that day's in-Store purchase in the requested pack size, the damn POLICY should include the Store Managers having the decision flexibility to be creative on how to still honor a "fourth bag free" if they do not have the four bags in stock. And this is not a one-off either... it happens probably 25% of the times that I go in and it gets frustrating indeed. The root problem is they keep precious little floor-stock inventory "on the floor" AND they are completely inflexible in finding a creative solution there in-store. This is a problem of their own making, clearly promulgated by Corporate Bean Counters ensconced in "just in-time" product delivery resulting in minimal inventory at store-level. So, this situation happened again yesterday where they only had one bag and I wanted to "buy three and get the fourth one free". Phil started out telling all the "corporate reasons" why he was unable to help me, that it is corporate policy dontcha know..? After some lively negotiating and conversation, Phil took it upon himself to find a way to make it work. And whilst it did require me to return to the store today, I am very pleased that Phil very kindly went to the Pleasanton store and brought the additional three bags so I could get this " fourth bag free". Thank you VERY MUCH, Phil! While I KNOW your Corporate policies suck, YOU yourself came up with a way to help me even though it also meant you had to make an extra stop on your way in to work today to help me get my "fourth bag free". Please accept my gratitude, Phil! And also PLEASE change these un-customer-centric policies. As a retail outlet, it seems to me your Corporate Overlords SHOULD BE making sure that business is done both for profit but also for the CONVENIENCE of your customer base. Hearing "It is our policy that...." and then being told how I cannot be assisted is VERY off-putting. Thank you again, Phil. You came through for me and I am super-appreciative, young man! Stephen Kline Livermore, Ca