Individual Dog Training Review:…read more Our dog is 4 years old, he's a labradoodle and has always been very high energy when outside or around other dogs. While we should have gotten him properly trained years ago, we didn't. After some research, I landed on Urban Dog House. It was nearby and after reading not only about their methodology but also reviews here and on Google, we signed up for an individual training session with Steve. Over the course of an hour, Steve gave me the proper tools to help our guy meet the goals we had always envisioned. I was really happy with how things went in the classroom but fully expected things to revert when we got back home. Sticking with Steve's methods, I am absolutely shocked how responsive our dog has become. He is no longer the dog that yelps, barks and screeches when another dog is within 1/2 mile of his vision. He still gets excited but we now have the tools to align him with our expectations. I'm really looking forward to having him enroll in the group class next. While I was there, I was able to tour the entire facility and we'll be boarding with Urban Dog House this upcoming weekend. Also got to walk through a group training session and what I saw seemed like a dream - 20 or so dogs and their owners, in a room, dogs laying down, owners not holding leashes. It was amazing. I feel pretty confident our guy will get there eventually! Will also note that the staff there seems genuinely very happy. Extremely friendly and I got the impression they all care deeply about animals. Very fortunate to find this place and would recommend it without reservation to others.

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I'm dealing with a older dog who is near the end of his life. As you can imagine it's a difficult…read moresituation. I talked to a employee name Mel And she was simply awesome. She made me feel at ease about my choices and gave me different options. I'll be back when it's time to Adopting my new family member when the time is right.

Great training classes thus far! We attended the puppy social for our 5month old Aussie and…read moreCarolyn, Cecilia and Quill have been so amazing and patient with us being first time dog owners. Definitely excited to attend more classes and get vaccines for her soon.

We sent our 1.5-year-old golden retriever for three weeks. We were stunned by the results. If you…read moredon't know anything about goldens, just know that they're very welcoming and friendly, but are also overwhelmingly energetic for the first three to five years. Think zoomies x 10. They're easy to train, but that was the issue. He would ignore our commands because he wouldn't feel like doing it. We asked Ryan to focus on three areas: recall, drop it, and going off-leash. We would spend 15-20 minutes chasing after him after he'd bolt out the front door. He thought it was a game. As you know, running out to the street can be dangerous. 'Drop it' rarely worked. He would have everything in his mouth - sticks, trash, balls - you name it. Sometimes, he'd have things that aren't edible in his mouth. And frankly, we never trusted him off-leash, that was asking for it. Everything was resolved when we brought our pup home. We were so proud of him! His recall was better, he never bolts out of the front door, and with that, we trusted him off leash (only in confined areas, of course). We're super grateful for Ryan and the SMS team. Now it's on us to continue with the training! One more thing to add: our pup had perpetuating issues with digestion/stool and paw and ear infections. It was the worst! We tried everything and spent so much money. Ryan suggested that we transition to a raw diet and we haven't had an episode since. I'm so thankful for that too!

My husband and I have 5 dogs. At the time we put 4 through…read morethe program because we did not have the 5th one. My oldest dog is 12 years old with no training. I soon got 2 more dachshunds and then a German Shepherd. Being that the 3 dachshunds had no training, we knew it was irresponsible on our part to have a bigger dog that was untrained. When I dropped off my first two (German Shepherd 6 mo. & dachshund 1 yr) I told Ryan, good luck! LOL They are very energetic since they are puppies and the GS was already taking in bad habits from the little ones. Always barking, was getting on top of our counters, very reactive. Typical dog stuff. After a couple days we received videos of them walking by other dogs and no barking! I was witnessing a miracle! After 2 weeks we got them back and we saw a MAJOR IMPROVEMENT. Dogs are dogs, so of course they are still a little reactive and bark, but it's much much much MUCH EASIER to stop it! No more haggling. I say quiet and they're quiet! Especially with as many dogs as we have, we had no idea how to train them all at once. Then they took in the other two dachshunds. The 12 year old and the 5 year old who are the most spoiled. To my surprise they were very disciplined the first couple of days! The little ones always pulled on the leash and was starting to hurt my shoulder. Not anymore!! They all walk beside me with no tugging. So now my husband walks the GS while I walk the 3 dachshunds. And yes they are actually pretty good at walking all together. IT IS POSSIBLE! Now that we have another puppy, a GSD Shar Pei mix, we have him into training too. Since the other dogs are into their routine, he falls into place. We also got him a place mat, and an ecollar. Not only does this program know how to train your dog, they are also very passionate and loving about it. You can tell they love your dog like it was their own. They are also very knowledgeable about the raw food diet. I highly suggest talking to them about it. I want to say a huge thank you to Jaden and Sam too who helped make this possible! Also, being that this is basically a franchise for dog training, it was a HUGE PLUS for being in a military family. Training is every week for the lifetime of the dog, so your dog can interact with other dogs that have been through the same program. My husband and I are moving across the country due to military orders, and we don't have to worry about the dogs not socializing with other trained dogs. They have someone out there too! I hope they are just as great as Ryan, Sam, and Jaden! We are truly going to miss this little family!

Steve at One Day Dog Training is truly one of the most special and remarkable people I have ever…read morehad the privilege of learning from, and an absolute delight to spend a day with. I have decades of experience fostering dogs and personally adopting many of my own, and over the years I've worked with a wide range of trainers. Without question, Steve is in a league entirely of his own. His talent, intuition, and depth of understanding when it comes to dogs is extraordinary. He doesn't just train dogs; he teaches humans how to truly understand them. What made the experience even more unforgettable was the joy he brought into the day. We laughed constantly. At one point my cheeks genuinely hurt from hours of smiling and laughter. And yet, amid all of that warmth and humor, we walked away with an incredibly clear, grounded, and practical understanding of his methods and a deep sense of confidence in our ability to apply them. Steve's approach is refreshingly doable: just five minutes of training per day, paired with his ongoing availability as a resource. That combination alone feels invaluable. We literally just completed our training day today, so I plan to update this review in a few months with more detail about long-term ease of execution and results with our dog, Griffin. But one thing I feel compelled to share now is this: throughout the entire day, even while Griffin was dramatically protesting (vocally, and with flair), Steve remained calm, steady, and completely unfazed. Griffin didn't love everything he was being asked to do, but he clearly adored Steve. He never cowered, never shut down, never showed fear. That level of trust speaks volumes. At one point, I asked Steve about scheduling an additional training day for one of our other dogs. His response was thoughtful, sensible, and deeply ethical: he told me it wouldn't be necessary. He explained that the principles I was learning with Griffin would absolutely apply to our other dogs as well, and that he'd be more than happy to answer questions along the way. That moment really matters to me because it so clearly reflects that Steve is driven by genuine passion and care for people and dogs, not by squeezing every possible dollar out of his clients. I also want to wholeheartedly acknowledge Tasha, who was incredibly kind, responsive, and compassionate throughout the scheduling process. We had to cancel our original training day due to a traumatic injury our other dog, Enzo, sustained: a spinal stroke. Tasha immediately offered to refund our deposit without hesitation. When I shared that I still very much wanted to work with Steve, she later went out of her way to find us an earlier date than originally offered after I asked to be notified of any cancellations. That level of care and humanity meant so much during a really difficult time. I am profoundly grateful for Steve and his entire team. This was one of the most positive, affirming, and empowering experiences I've ever had as a dog guardian. If you're looking for the best, congratulations. You have found it with One Day Dog Training!

Amazing Dog Training session with Steve Miles of One Day Dog Training today!…read more My husband and I were "beside ourselves" with the incessant barking, lack of focus, dog walking struggles behavior that Finn (1 1/2 yr old) Maltipoo had started displaying over the past 6 months. We had tried various tactics, treats to rid Finn of his "bad habits" We were referred to One Day Dog Training through some close friends who had worked with Steve to train their 2 dogs. From the start.. Finn really took to Steve. Steve is personable, knowledgeable, and patient. His love for dogs is felt. He put our minds at ease from the start. Through the training, Steve took time to teach us how to better understand dog behavior and how we can better communicate what we want our dog to do...It was very enlightening. It was an education for us and Finn! At the end of our 3 hour session, we were really amazed to see a transformed young dog. We are soooo proud of Finn. The 3 of us have learned so much! Thank You, Steve!

I used James' boarding and training service for a month with my dog, and was really happy with the…read morewhole process and the results. She's not the easiest dog, definitely not one to just listen to or work for someone she doesn't know or trust, but James handled it really well. He really cares about the process, took time to address any concerns I had, and answered all my emails afterward about training. One thing to note - you have to be involved too. It's not just about training the dog; you're also learning how to understand your dog, communicate better, and adjust your own behavior. The service was definitely above my budget, but honestly, I'd do it again. A nice bonus - now that my dog knows James and is comfortable at his place, I feel a lot better leaving her with him for boarding when I travel. It's hard for me to leave her with just anyone, so that extra peace of mind is huge.

James trained my dog Leo in 2019 and he is the best dog now. I have been so happy with what he did…read morewith Leo that I a retuning customer. I am currently having James train my 16 week old puppy Shadow (German Shepard) I can't wait to see the results!

Haley is AMAZING & incredibly knowledgeable! She has been helping us train (via private lessons)…read moreour 6mos old rescue & our pup has made incredible progress. She uses common sense dog training & I love how she gives us the leash. She instructs us so we learn how & what to do with our pup! Haley is communicative, supportive, & intuitive.

Highly recommend!!…read more I contacted Haley when I adopted my pup Sophie from the shelter and quickly learned she had intense separation anxiety and dog + cat reactivity. After my initial conversation with Haley, I was able to successfully work through the separation anxiety and cat reactivity on my own, then had a series of training sessions to address the dog reactivity. Before training, walks with Sophie caused me so much anxiety - we had to stay far away from any dogs to avoid the embarrassing meltdowns. Going on any trails near dogs was out of the question. With training, swapping her collar and lots of practice on our own, we now regularly walk busy trails and beaches and have fun! Sophie can now pass 10-20 dogs on Los Gatos Trail without issues. She prances along with so much more confidence now! I'm very grateful for Haley's help and for being so accommodating with us. Look forward to more training in the near future!

I'm coming out of the dead to leave this review because I hope it helps someone who is thinking…read moreabout seeking professional training for their dog(s). We are not new dog owners and with our previous dog, we lived the best life - traveling across US and Canada, flying on planes, staying in hotels, dining at Michelin star restaurants, going to work at the office, walking off leash, etc - with zero professional training. He actually was a puppy school drop out! We learned that all dogs are different and with our new pups, we needed help on dealing with behavioral issues like reactivity. Through positive reinforcement, Amy coached us on how to loose leash walk our dogs in heel position. She also showed us how to do "place" work, use spatial pressure and how to get our dogs to focus on us around distractions. We also learned how to turn up our praising game verbally and with treats! Trainings were mainly at Butcher Park which is a very high pressure environment given the amount of dogs at any given time. It really put us to the test and honestly, we were challenged! It's hard work. We had homework after each lesson, but we committed to practicing in between lessons. We weren't perfect but we always showed up ready to learn, and to give and receive feedback each time with the goal of growing and improving. We ended up doing "board and train" for both of our dogs (one at a time) and we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. We needed a jumpstart and Amy gave us the knowledge and tools to set us up for how we want to live our lives with our French bulldogs. She truly loves dogs and wants the best for them and their owners. We highly recommend Amy!

This review is long overdue. And one will understand why when they finish reading this review. Do…read morenot fall for their success stories, testimonials, publicity, fame, etc. Their website has changed from last fall/winter 2025. They had YouTube videos of their training (videos still active on YouTube website) as well as being interviewed by tv station (https://youtu.be/HfhZbTuIAPA?si=ec-mDnkjKXPa6zUE). Their "accolades" are MISLEADING. Second, the comments in the poorest ratings reviews are absolutely 100% true: condescending tone, treats everyone like an idiot, no manners, rude, and even causes trauma to owner and dog. My experiences with the head trainer and owner of facility (whom I will not type her name because she DOES NOT deserve the recognition by name) were downright awful for me and my pup. I paid upfront for 5 sessions but after the 2nd session, I stopped attending. It was too much trauma for my then 5 months old pup and myself. As one reviewer put it, the trainer/owner "break(s) dog's spirit." The first negative experience with trainer/owner was within 10 minutes of the 1st session when she said aloud my leash is "yuck." She walked away from me, leaving me embarrassed. She went to get a leash from her personal collection and with a negative tone told me to put on said leash. There was no explanation to this new leash or why my leash was "yuck." Because I believed she was the "expert," I immediately followed orders. It was 15-20 minutes later she explained why my leash was "yuck." Couldn't she have said in at least an encouraging (or neutral) tone "you may want to consider another type of leash because..."? But she didn't consider her words carefully. Instead, she used her age as an excuse because she has "no filter." Yes, trainer/owner said "I'm ___ years; I have no filter." Regardless of one's age, you should treat everyone with respect. The age-old wisdom of "think before you speak" speaks volumes. The owner needs to practice this. As well as practice people skills. Owner talks to you. Not with you. Owner talks in your face. Not provides you space. A trainer is equivalent to a teacher. A teacher guides. A teacher explains. A teacher is patient. A teacher motivates. The owner of this facility does not demonstrate any of these characteristics. Please, seek dog training elsewhere. NOTE: Follow-up. Not an edit. I believe this is the only way to reply to the recent post of owner. I will not message directly via Yelp or contact them with the email provided. Their attempt in extending the proverbial olive branch publicly is merely to save face. The damage is done. The review remains.

The store doesn't carry the most unique products but they have plenty of standard goods to serve…read morebasic needs for all kinds of animals, which I appreciate. They also have reliable hours, open at night, later than most independent pet shops. The store was clean, organized, and well stocked during my recent visit. I had no problem picking up a couple of items for my bunnies, with service at the front register quick and easy. In addition, parking was plentiful right out front on a Monday evening. In terms of small animal products, I don't really trust a lot of the ingredients in the treats that they sell at big chain stores like this (ie. fruit flavored drops). But I got the vitakraft veggie pies, which I can at least sift through to remove anything I don't feel comfortable with giving my bunnies. They're due for a spoiling, and the chew toy selection in the store sucked, so this would have to do.

We recently applied to adopt a cat through the adoption center at PetSmart, and the experience was…read morevery disappointing. It has been over a week since we submitted our application, and I have yet to receive any response. I've left several messages expressing our interest in adopting, but no one has returned my calls. From my understanding, the purpose of these adoption programs is to help pets find loving homes. Unfortunately, that did not seem to be the priority here. It's frustrating to hear the message on hold about doing "anything for pets," yet potential adopters cannot even get a simple call back. Because we never heard from anyone, we ended up visiting Petco, where we were able to adopt a kitten the very same day. He is now in a loving home, which is exactly what these animals deserve. PetSmart has the resources and platform to do great things for pets, but the adoption process at this location needs serious improvement. These animals are depending on you to help them find homes. Please do better.

We love Allie's Doggie Day Camp! Captain has been boarded with Allie before and goes to day camp…read moreabout 1-2 times a week, and he genuinely loves it there. He's always SO excited to run in when we arrive, and he comes home completely pooped every time (in the best way). Allie is super communicative, really sweet, and clearly understands dogs. It's obvious she cares a lot and treats them like her own. We always feel really comfortable leaving Captain with her and knowing he's in good hands. Highly recommend!

My pup, Mocha, started at Allie's Doggy Day Camp at 14 weeks old, right after she was vaccinated. I…read morebrought her every day Allie was open because I wanted her properly socialized and surrounded by positive experiences early. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made. As soon as we get to the gate, Mocha starts smelling all her friends' leashes and can barely control her wiggles. She is THAT excited to be there! At just one year old, she's the sweetest, gentlest girl. She understands pack hierarchy, respects our tiny 16-year-old 4-pound Chihuahua, is gentle with our 13-year-old big dog, and even knows how to wait her turn. That doesn't happen by accident. Dogs are truly Allie's specialty, and it shows. I genuinely believe Mocha wouldn't be the precious dog she is today without Allie's knowledge, structure, and care. We are so grateful.

Red rover red rover, common over! Sorry I had to make a cute pun . Red Rover has such a friendly…read moreand pawsitve staff! My BFF brings her fur babies to Red Rover on a nearly daily basis and Red Rover takes good care of her energetic pup Matcha! I've been here a few times, one of the times was to pick up sweet Matcha. The owner greeted me with the brightest smile that it totally put me in such a great mood! I felt so welcomed too! Omg :). Knowing doggos are having fun, being safe, and cared for when you're busy is priceless! Love them!

Our Irish Setter is always happy at drop off as well as pick up. That means he likes it there!!read more