Found this place on Yelp (duh!) when I was looking to switch from another boarding facility that I…read morehave been taking my furbaby to for the last 4-5yrs. Their interview process was so professional; talked me through everything upfront so I knew what to expect. Facility: very clean! My dog never comes home "stinky" even after a few days of boarding and all-day play. Also appreciate the ability to check on my doggy via the live feed cameras. Staff: so far everyone I've interacted with has been very nice. I was a helicopter mom the first time I boarded my baby with them and, in addition to stalking the live camera feed (I have no shame), Devin was patient with me when I called and gave me a play by play on how my dog was doing. Summary: Camp Bow Wow for the win.

We LOVE this place!! Cameron and his crew are amazing!! We have a 5 month old Cavapoo and she…read moreloves going there!! I recommend this place to everyone with a fur baby!!

Kerstin was/is a tremendous help and constant resource when we added a 4 month old rescue to our…read morefamily. She has always provided great advice, resources and information to assist us with our first puppy. We are thankful and grateful for willingness to always be available for help when we need it. Highly recommend her for boarding/training and anything puppy or dog related. -sh

I cannot express how much Kerstin has helped my Rottie Tank perfectly fit into our home. I had…read moremajor anxiety getting another big dog, after going through a traumatizing experience, but after my children persisted for over a year, we gave in and got Tank. She turned our 8 month old fur baby into such a well behaved dog. We couldn't be happier. With my 4 children, she incorporated fun tricks during our sessions which made the process that much more enjoyable. She is so effective and so knowledgeable in what she does, I highly recommend using Kerstin!

Desiree trained our Great Dane, Lady, for two weeks. She was fantastic! We received daily updates,…read morevideos and pictures. When I went to pick Lady you could tell that she had developed an affinity for Desiree and had been very well cared for. I could not recommend them enough! Definitely worth the investment. It's great to see that people's passion in their careers shines through the results. Fantastic group of people

I was skeptical at first that anything could be done with my 3 year old Chihuahua/Terrier mix, and…read morewhile she didn't learn all of the commands in the 2-week board-and-train, there is definitely a marked and pronounced improvement in her behavior.

This company is a scam. You pay a ton of money for a three hour consultation to tell you to growl…read moreand spray water on your dog. That's it. Oh and they send you newsletters that you can find for free online to tell you to continue to growl and grunt at your dog and show them you are the pack leader. 1,700 dollars for that. You never see them again. This company should be reported and investigated for fraud. There reviews are probably friends or paid . See for yourself.

When Bob says: "training for the life of your dog" he means it!! We met Bob five years ago when we…read morebrought home Diesel (our Doberman). Great initial training, helped us learn how to successfully walk such a big powerful breed, we were off to a great start... Fast forward to this winter, we've moved to a new house and neighborhood, much bigger yard, and Diesel nearly refuses to go out side. It's the week after Christmas, we left Bob a message and we're thinking, I doubt we'll hear back from Bark Busters till the new year. We were HAPPILY surprised to hear back from Bob and within a few short hours, Diesel is HAPPILY going out with us to the back yard. Bob is truly dedicated to making sure you and your dog know how to communicate. That you have all the tools and training you need to have a happy and healthy relationship with your pup. (Even if your 'pup' is an 85lb dobie-dog.)

My dog Viviane and I are working with Aaron on leash training. He is so very positive and kind. My…read moredog liked him right way. He is great at giving me helpful feedback so I know how to work with her. We are making good progress and I am so happy. I'm excited to have a well behaved dog and our work with Aaron will be a big part if that. He is flexible, on time and very easy to work with.

AJ was awesome with a new puppy Moti, they instantly hit it off. He definitely gave us the building…read moreblocks to be better puppy owners. We worked on leash training, kennel training, and getting Moti to like the car. We are very appreciative and look forward to working with AJ again.

I sent my lab mix Sayde for a 3 week board and train. I was so incredibly pleased with the progress…read moreshe made during her stay at Mayday. Sayde made huge strides in her service dog training. Learning her first official task as well as all the ground work for future ones. Communication from Nick during Sayde's stay was incredible! He kept me up to date with pictures and information throughout the entire experience. He, even still months later, checks in on us and ensures we are still making progress and that their training remains in place. A quality hard to find in many training programs. I would highly recommend Mayday Dog Training for anyone looking to improve their dogs obedience or complex training.

I am so glad I came across Nick. My pup Apollo is a 7 months old European Working bloodline German…read moreshepherd with an incredible prey drive. I wanted a personal protection dog that's not only obedient, but good with kids and family. A trained dog that can go anywhere with me. Wether it's a car ride, hiking, swimming or maybe go to the mall. I wanted a dog that can do many tricks and impress my friends and family while protecting us anywhere we go. I started researching online and discovered that such a dog can cost anywhere from $50k to a $120k (not kidding). Not willing to spend this kind of money, I decided to go a different route. I started my search for a good working lines German shepherd dog breeder and found one locally. I got my pup around 8 weeks old and wanted to find a good dog trainer right away. After countless days of speaking to different trainers, I came across Nick through Facebook and decided to give him a try. From the moment I spoke to Nick, I knew that he was a great fit for Apollo. He explained to me that this is a project dog and cannot be completed overnight and will require different courses throughout my puppy's development which I happily agreed to. I sent Apollo in for the very first time at 3 months old for his first 2 weeks program. It made a huge difference. I couldn't believe that it was the same dog. Apollo was crate trained, obedient and was able to learn more than 7 commands in German. Apollo is 7 months old now and I just dropped him off to Nick for another 2 weeks. I can't wait to see what my pup can learn this time! It's really hard to find a dog trainer that can handle Apollo's level of energy. I will not let anyone touch Apollo but Nick.

We love Lone Star Dog Training. Travis is a fantastic trainer. Our pitbull Rosie arrived in…read moreour garage in July hot, emaciated, and starving. We initially thought we'd foster her for adoption due to her dog aggression issues. After working with Travis, we decided togive Rosie a forever home ourselves. We brought Travis in to privately train her so she didn't have to deal with the stress of a group setting and because we wanted a tailored training program. With Lone Star Dog Training, we received an excellent job. Travis educated us about how training is important and what results he felt we could see. Over the course of 4 months, Rosie went from being aggressive toward our other dogs to feeling safe and comfortable with them. She's even adopted our 12 year old border terrier as her sister. Rosie has progressed from a frightened stray who did not wag her tail or understand how to take affection, to bounding and leaping with joy when she sees her people. She now seeks out our affections and looks forward to spending time with us. If not for Lone Star Dog Training, we would not have decided to keep her. It showed us what a wonderful, fun and loving dog Rosie is. Thank you, Travis , for your dedication and patience with us.

We have just started our training adventure, but already I can see a huge difference in the balance…read moreof control and behavior of our pup! I am amazed at how quickly and simply the program has worked and I cannot wait to see the end results!! A well-behaved pup is so much more fun to have around!! :)

I contacted the canine country club to work with our dog on his barking. Previously, i had worked…read morewith 2 other trainers so i wasn't sure if they would be able to help but after meeting with Oscar, i felt reassured that they knew how to handle my stubborn Pomeranian, Popcorn. Oscar immediately picked up that Popcorn was nervous which has been an issue I wasn't sure would improve. We decided on a board and train program and I loved that they worked with my needs. Yes, it was extremely hard to leave my dog for 3 weeks but big improvements require big changes. I have been thrilled to see him develop overall obedience and improved behavior. I can now take my dog to restaurants, la centera, and parks knowing that he will behave well. People even compliment his obedience. I would definitely recommend meeting with Oscar for any behavioral modifications or overall obedience. The staff is also kind and will work with your needs. The lobby is currently closed due to COVID-19 social distancing but a staff member is always aware when you arrive to greet you. If I have anything I would change, it would only be to enroll my dog sooner.

This is an outstanding facility, with an incredible staff. They take care of my dog Pete, like it…read morewas their own pet. If you want the very best, then I highly recommend Canine Country Club!

I found this wonderful place for my dogs when we are taking longer trips! I love the fact that…read morethey're further out from the city and have property for the dogs to be able to wonder like they used to when we lived in the suburbs. My dogs are accustomed to being around, just our family and don't always be friend new people readily. They immediately took to the owner, Brian. Our dogs are on a diet where they have a mixture of dry and wet food that require refrigeration or freezing. That was no problem at all for the owner to accommodate. The fellas looked well cared for when my son picked them up! My son forgot to check for the dogs blankets when he picked them up and Brian kindly drove them down to the city where we live so that the dogs would have them. I will definitely use Hicks Farm again and I highly recommend them!

Zelda, our German shepherd/husky mix, boarded with Brian for nearly two weeks while we were on…read morevacation. Before she went, I'd worked with her on sit, down, take it, leave it, and some spins with decent success. Brian took what she had and built on it, adding heel, come when called, turn, and stay. He returned a noticeably different dog. When we hit some bumps shortly after, he came back out and spent a solid hour with me going over what was actually happening...not just commands and corrections, but why she was behaving the way she was and what she needed from me to feel secure. (Spoiler: she needed me to be more confident and consistent.) He has a way of cutting straight to what matters without overcomplicating it, and more than once he said exactly the right thing at exactly the right moment. What struck me most across both experiences was how much genuine wisdom he brings to his work. He's clearly someone who has learned his craft through deep experience and observation, and it shows in every interaction with the dog and with the owner. On top of all of that, his pricing was incredibly reasonable; boarding and training combined for what many trainers charge for training alone. We felt genuinely taken care of. Kind, patient, perceptive, and exactly what we needed. Highly recommend.

We learned about Special Pals & their great work to place pets in forever homes. We dropped off…read morefood and supplies after our little dog passed. The staff is very friendly and genuinely appreciative our donation and took us on a tour of the facility. When we are ready for our next rescue dog we will go to them. In the meantime we will make monetary donations to help this great group keep going.

NO REPLIES after three weeks and several communications by phone, email and messaging. I've adopted…read moreand transported from this organization and find this unacceptable for customer service. BTW, had previously donated as well as bought from their store - won't do that again. As I have been involved in rescue for more than 10 years, am very disappointed. This is one reason why people dump dogs - it would have been nice to get a reply.