I was really frustrated when I called. I explained that my dogs were actually very well trained but…read morethat my spouse who has Aspergers needed help form someone not a family member in how to treat dogs kindly since he was verbally abusive to the dogs. What I got was a lecture on foundation training for service dogs. My now X got one of the dogs who is now obese and terrified all the time .

We are in the beginning stages of working with our dog. A German Shepherd rescue from the pound…read morewho is turning out to be a really great dog. Kirsten helped us see that our dog did seem to have some issues with anxiety which we are working on addressing. I love that her techniques require patience and not the use of choke chains and harsh techniques used by other trainers in the past. She's had to work on the people working with the dog, aka us. It took awhile to get an appointment with her. She spent above and beyond the time we were charged for, because we needed it. She has a true gift for working with dogs and the people that come with them. Looking forward to working with her more in the future.

Amanda was always available for any questions. Even though our dog is very difficult she always…read morehad great suggestions on what to do. We had a great experience!

I own an Aussiedoodle that's crazy anxious. I figure I should name the breed up front, because I…read morewas looking for other doodle people when I perused dog training reviews and ultimately went with Amanda at ABQ Bark University. I wanted to hear from someone who knew my struggle, man. The struggle of owning a dog that everyone else thinks is a bad animal. The struggle of a dog who gets spooked by strangers, strange dogs, strange sounds, strange places. It's not her fault, it's how she's wired, and as Amanda explained, I could, over time, rewire her. That's what we've been doing over the last five lessons; No shock collars, no strict scolding, just a slow reintroduction to the world she'd learned to fear. Lots of teensy, tiny treats, plenty of praise, and an easing of the natural world around her. Five lessons and we're in a spot where I'm feeling ready to send Tillie to group classes, to socialize her and improve her confidence so that, someday, everyone else will know just how incredibly sweet and loving she is. So is Amanda worth it? Absolutely. She has me writing my first review in years. That's saying something, right?

Love Aries! Used a different day camp previously, which was ok but this is definitely on another…read morelevel. Staff are super attentive and nice, know my dogs Luna and Moody, take great care of them, they're always happy to go in, just waltz right in. Also good seeing consistent staff, same faces which was not the case at the previous place we used. It's all indoor, separated by weight which is also one of the best parts of Aries. Currently only open Tuesday through Friday likely due to staffing. Wish they were open more days! They are a little more expensive than the previous place we used, but worth it. Kong meal/snack is extra or included however you wanna look at it. They do have packages to bring the cost down, pay more up front for multiple days. I think comes out to about $27 a day with the package. They do have an extensive weeding out process which is good because it ensures only quality dogs are there, make sure they get along with other dogs, do ok in the kennel for a period of time. They also require vaccinations and tick/flea prevention. Notes I took when considering them v. Others: * Fecal exam giardia, parasites and coccidia within last 6-8 months * Flea and tick treatment, natural essential oils too ok * Intro 15 min then 1 hr later day free, T-F 830-1030 or 130-330 * hours: 7-1115, crate till 1245, back out till 415 then crated until end of day 6 * $1 per meal regardless if bring food or not * All indoor * No vet on call but has set up with vet nearby * No overnight * Grooming $45-55 * Walk in daycare * $30 full day * Buy 9 get 1 free or buy 17 get 3 free non-refundable Hope this helps other neurotic pet parents like me! We love Aries and am glad they exist for our pups! Especially love the staff! Thank you!

Recently completed a 6 week course for scent training. It was a lot of fun for us and our pup. We…read morehad weekly homework to continue our pups training.

My partner and I first met Steffi when she started teaching at a training facility we've been using…read morefor a few years, and she has quickly become one of our favorite teachers. I love her agility classes, especially as a beginning handler. She is extremely knowledgeable and breaks the sport down into terms even the most inexperienced handler (like myself) can understand. She makes class fun for handlers and dogs alike and seeing the skills all come together on the field is very rewarding.

From the owner: Science-based, modern, effective. Dog training that produces fast and lasting results with proven…read moreapproaches. I follow the latest research in behavior and cognitive science to offer you state-of-the-art dog training.

2nd review just to add some new photos. You can see our dogs genuinely have a good time at Pet BnD…read more Highly recommend- clean place, nice staff. They text pictures of our dogs to us everyday that we were away.

First of all- this was my first time ever using a boarding facility for my 3 fur babies and I'm so…read morevery glad I found Pet BnD. My spoiled babies all LOVED their week long stays so they stayed a little less than a week on two separate occasions. I have one dog that is extremely anxious and during the first visit it took her a day to settle in but on the second stay it only took a few hours. Which is amazing. Their website answered all the questions I had so I called and booked some dates. I can confirm that in fact, they are everything I hoped for. Our little trio of babies loved staying and you'll see nothing but smiles and playful faces. They kept me updated on how the pets did while we were away which includes pictures; the pics really put me at ease because I could see how happy they were. The staff is amazing no matter who you speak with or text, they all are amazing people truly. They are animal lovers and it shows. They treat your pets as if they are their own. Kisses, treats if you allow it and I love the drop off form is great. They adhere to whatever the dog's schedule is and they will give prescription medication as well. I especially want to say that I was able to genuinely relax because I KNEW that my babies were being well cared for and loved. Upon picking up our pups, we got report cards and it helps to see how they did.

Very knowledgeable. Able to assess needs, best training techniques , and deficiencies in owner pet…read morerelationship. Very personable

My wife and I were in ABQ for 6 months and desperately needed dog training for our French Bulldog…read moreand our Boxer mix. Our larger dog, the boxer mix, had issues with seeing other dogs while on leash and our smaller dog had anxiety issues. Pauly is a true pro in every way. Prompt, knowledgeable and incredibly thoughtful about approach. It is not a one size fits all mentality and his forward, long term thinking towards our dogs behavioral issues was invaluable. I would highly recommend Pauly to anyone looking for true professional dog training.

Dogwood therapy is a hidden gem. It's a wonderful summer camp for children, but doubles as a dog…read moretraining facility and offers Occupational Therapy for people. My children said it's the first camp they have attended where they didn't feel nervous, thanks to the loving instruction from the wonderful assistants and therapy dogs. This camp is perfect for anyone tired of regular summer camps or children in need of therapy services. The dog breeds they have are not aggressive breeds, though you can bring your dog/puppy in for formal training. There were a handful of fluffy lab puppies the week my children attended. What a great idea! The facility is well designed and safe for children and dogs. Melissa Winkle, the owner, is very difficult to contact and numerous days pass before she returns a call. However, she does call back and answers all questions satisfactorily.

I just attended a workshop and a summer camp that Melissa Winkle put on at Dogwood Therapy. As an…read moreOT practitioner who wants to work with my dog in animal assisted therapy she provided a wealth of information and hands on learning during the 6 days I spent there with my dog Winston. During the workshop portion, I enjoyed her informative & interactive teaching style as well as the intimate group (8 people) setting. She presented the core info but incorporated the needs of the group of attendees as well. Being able to participate in the summer camp that she put on was an extra special treat. Most of the attendees had already been trained to work with the dogs and they were eager to help anyone who needed it. Since Winston was a newbie the campers seemed to enjoy the challenge of teaching him new tricks. I was impressed with Melissa's ability to create a safe and fun place for the animals and the campers to enjoy each other and how organized she was. Melissa personally took the time to work on one with me and was very generous with her vast experience/knowledge of handling, dog behavior and incorporating all of that into therapy. I'm so glad I went!

I set up an appointment with Rebecca? to come and help with my BF dog moving in with us and my dog…read morewho doesn't do well with other dogs on meeting them. I call Thursday and got an appt for the following wednesday. For 4 days I had to keep one dog inside and the other caged outside with 4 kids in our home. Not an easy task keeping a 3, 4, 6 and 9 year old to keep all doors closed to the house. Our appt was at 10am. She calls at 9:50am and I answer however there was no answer, phone issues. She calls right back 9:51am.. I answer same thing. I walk outside to call back 2 minutes later with no response so leave a message. 45 minutes later I get a call back saying Oh I couldnt reach you for directions so I turned around... Ummm I called you right back, even left a message. And you didn't try calling again the entire 40 minute drive back to Corona?? She says she had a Car phone (sorry do those still exist??) And would have to check the messages on there but had to come back to the office (the office that is 45 minutes away) to call me again.. Ummm how about calling back in 5 minutes if you really couldn't find my address? Seeing as there was a connection issue.. Not like I didn't answer the phone. NOW I have taken the day off work, have the kids home waiting around and she is NO SHOW! She said she now didnt have time to come back for our session. WOW I am appalled. I REALLY needed help with this and hope I can keep them apart until I find some responsible and professional enough to SHOW UP to their appt! FURIOUS

I can't say enough about Donna. She is so knowledgeable and is extremely supportive and…read more patient. She really knows her stuff! My ten month old puppy and I learned so much from her. I will highly recommend her to others.