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.

K9 Keep Fit is the BEST place to board your dog. There's no other place we would trust to take care…read moreof our husky. They go above and beyond to give our husky the best home possible while we're away. We love Renee and her crew! Highly recommend this place!

The only place I would ever feel comfortable leaving my dog Goose! The staff is always incredible,…read moreso accommodating, and so good with our dog. Goose leaps and jumps out of the car when he sees we have arrived at K9, and that to me says it all. The updates and photos are comforting while we are away, and I am certain my dog is well taken care of every time he is there. I would never take my dog anywhere else.

This review is long overdue. We adopted a 2yo pit bull in February 2020 from a shelter. Then, as…read moreyou know, Covid hit the very next month. Our boy had been found wondering the streets of SJ. With my wife and I, he was the Biggest love bug. So cute, and funny, and cuddly. But we can only imagine the terrible experiences he had endured. He had a scar atop his head and was very nervous around new people, which led to behavior like growling and snapping at times. His fear was only made worse by social distancing and not being around new people. Once Covid settled a bit we sought out a trainer for him. I'll never forget the first day Dawna came to the house. Our pup growled and was very displeased that this stranger was in his space, and worse, trying to interact with him. Dawna was not a bit deterred, which I was impressed by but I remained skeptical. Fast forward something like 2 weeks: Dawna interacted with him with ease on training days and he loved receiving love and pets from her. We couldn't believe it. Dawna taught us how to train him and he was able to meet all kinds of new people and doggy friends on our outings. We are forever grateful. We only had 2 years with him. Cancer. I knew I would get emotional writing this review, which is why it has taken so long. Dawna and Megan (from Dawna's other business, Canine Corral Dog Daycare) changed our lives. We will be forever thankful for them. I couldn't recommend Happy Tails To You enough.

Easy drop off and pick up. Staff is caring . My dog is always tired from her day. Highly recommendread more

We've been working with Cali K9 for the past 8 weeks to help train our dog, Luna, and address some…read morebehavior challenges--and the experience has been amazing. Hamza has done an incredible job guiding us through the process, helping us build Luna's obedience while also giving us the tools and structure we needed as owners. The training has been clear, effective, and tailored to Luna's needs. What we appreciate most is that this isn't just about short-term results--it's about setting Luna up (and us!) for long-term success. We're excited to keep learning and improving with Hamza's guidance and the support from Cali K9. Highly recommend to anyone looking for professional, results-driven dog training!

We have an adorable and STRONG 4 year old Rottweiler with reactivity issues that needed to be…read moreaddressed. After our initial intake phone call with Cali K9 we decided on the 8 week semi-private and 8 week group session training package (with additional remote assistance). From the first session Hamza was professional, patient and firm with our dog (and us!). He gives detailed guidance in a structured environment, always remaining calm. It has been a journey, but halfway through our program we are seeing significant results - both in and out of class. We see our Rottie understanding and following commands much better, and our confidence in him and ourselves has grown tremendously. Hamza is not intimidated by large breed dogs and keeps the atmosphere super positive. While I see that this program is beneficial to all breeds, I would especially recommend Cali K9 for strong, reactive dog breeds.

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!

A beautiful transformation for our dog Joey. He came to Matt a very excitable dog. He had great…read morerecall, but we were at a loss as to have him be more controlled. Better behaved and be more consistent with commands. That was one part, Matt spent an extensive training period with my husband and I to follow up on Learning what Joey had learned with his Board and Train. We have more follow up sessions. We could not be happier and relieved. Highly recommend Matt and the Board and Train. It's been the best decision we have made. Thank you so much Matt

My wife and I interviewed two other dog trainers, before my wife found Matt. He is an excellent…read moredog trainer who is patient, knowledgeable, proactive and very observant. He really helped my 2 year old Multipoo, Conchita, become less reactive and more obedient, while helping us become better pet parents. One of the best parts was the written weekly report he sent; it was a great tool to track exactly what Conchita and I needed to work on. We purchased the at-home training sessions, which requires time, patience, and constant practice. If I had to do it over again, I would definitely choose the boarding/training package instead to make the process easier and faster. That said, Matt's prices are very reasonable, and he is always easy to reach via text if you have questions. Matt is a true dog training expert. Highly recommended!

We've been with Canine Corral for over 3 years now. We adopted a pup over the pandemic and had…read moreissues finding a suitable place for daycare and the occasional boarding. Other places that we tried weren't successful in addressing our pup's anxiety and social issues. I'm so glad that we discovered Canine Corral. The staff there are well trained and they have good processes to keep things running smoothly. Our pup gets excited as we drive into the parking lot and she greets the staff with fast tail wags and licking! Those are positive behaviors that are so apparent and cannot be denied. We also utilized Happy Tails To You Dog Training with custom training. Dawna knows her stuff and the lessons that we had helped us with challenges that we were having at home. I highly recommend Canine Corral/Happy Tails To You Dog Training for anyone who needs doggie daycare or boarding.

This review is long overdue. We adopted a 2yo pit bull in February 2020 from a shelter. Then, as…read moreyou know, Covid hit the very next month. Our boy had been found wondering the streets of SJ. With my wife and I, he was the Biggest love bug. So cute, and funny, and cuddly. But we can only imagine the terrible experiences he had endured. He had a scar atop his head and was very nervous around new people, which led to behavior like growling and snapping at times. His fear was only made worse by social distancing and not being around new people. Once Covid settled a bit we sought out a trainer for him. I'll never forget the first days Dawna and Megan came to the house. Our pup growled and was very displeased that these strangers were in his space, and worse, trying to interact with him. They weren't a bit deterred, which I was impressed by but I remained skeptical. Fast forward something like 2 weeks: Megan was his Absolute best friend. Dawna interacted with him with ease on training days and he loved receiving love and pets from her. We couldn't believe it. He joined the Canine Corral doggy daycare and just blossomed. He Loved his new doggy friends and the daycare staff. Every time we would pick him up Megan would rave about his behavior and his new friends and how much fun he had. And I already knew because I watched him on camera constantly. We flew home for Christmas once and he stayed at Canine Corral. We were able to travel worry free because we knew he was at his happy place. Dawna, Megan, and the staff gave him a place to be goofy and have fun and receive all the loves. Dawna taught us how to train him and he was able to meet all kinds of new people and doggy friends on our outings. We are forever grateful. We only had 2 years with him. Cancer. I knew I would get emotional writing this review, which is why it has taken so long. Dawna and Megan changed our lives. We will be forever thankful for them. I couldn't recommend Canine Corral enough.

Leonard Simmons (aka rawk9academy) runs a terrible business and and is a poor quality trainer. I…read morespent close to $1500 and my dog learned nothing. I tried the group lessons and board and train. He typically trains at Butcher Park in San Jose. The group lessons are a joke. It is the same thing every week where you walk in a circle at the park while Leonard is usually busy doing something else with someone else's dog. He doesn't pay attention to all the dogs and one of his other client's dog tried to bite my dog. He mixes large and small dogs in the same group and doesn't separate based on temperament. He also no shows for sessions without warning and often "loses his phone" so you can't reach him. The first board and train he told me to give him a list of things to work on with my dog and again didn't learn anything. I decided to try one last board and train because Leonard promised that he would be able to get her completely trained as a "service dog". However, the last board and train is what made me decide to stop working with Leonard. My dog got some eye infection and my vet was worried that she would lose her vision. I ended up having to send her to an eye specialist which cost close to $1000. It was miserable for both of us as we had to cone her and give her drops and ointments and medication every few hours. Additionally, Leonard gives your dog's food/treats to his dogs and doesn't make sure that your dog is fed. My dog is 8 pounds and lost 2 pounds while she stayed with him. You also have to double and triple check things you leave with him because he often doesn't return it all. So, not only did I have a huge expense from the eye infection, but I didn't finish my board and train and Leonard refused to refund my $300! Leonard essentially ghosted me after I tried many times to contact him. Unfortunately, Leonard Simmons makes you pay for services (in cash, Venmo, etc) in advance so be warned as you can NOT get your money back if things don't work out.

Would not recommend this trainer, zero stars if I could and should not be running a business…read more Always has a stupid excuse for not being able to train our dog. Always sending texts for sales/new promotions trying to generate cash flow, when never fulfilling his initial contract made with us.

We had 5 sessions with Amelia over the past year and working with her has been great. We never had…read moreformal training for my dog, Dash, prior to working with Amelia, and the only reason we wanted training for him was because he was struggling with separation anxiety. Amelia gave us really powerful tools to improve Dash's behavior, and overall and tips and tricks for how to get him more comfortable at home. Dash is a lot more attentive to my cues on walks and is a lot less reactive to dogs on walks. He was a well mannered dog to begin with, but is even better now. I really appreciated that Amelia was able to come to my home in San Jose to do the training. Even though Dash primarily lives with my parents in San Bruno, he still spends a fair amount of time in my home in San Jose and getting him trained in a familiar environment has seemed to be beneficial for him. We also went to the Campbell Farmer's Market and Santana Row to expose Dash to a lot of children/other dogs and all were really great outings for Dash. Thanks Amelia for your patience and guidance!

We found Amelia through yelp and we're so grateful we used her training services for our rescue…read moredog! We tackled issues such as reactivity, separation anxiety, and walking on a leash. What I appreciate about Amelia is that she's attentive, concise, and never once made us feel stupid. She's very patient and understanding. She gave great advice. We never thought we'd be able to go a whole work day without worrying sick about our anxious baby at home, but slowly but surely, we got there. It takes a lot of honest, hard work but if you put in the work and stick to Amelia's advice, you will see results. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you Amelia for being so patient and encouraging with our little family!!!

Sarah started walking Kirby a month ago. She is great with him and now Kirby's favorite part of his…read moreday. She has worked on a potty schedule since we live in temporary housing without a backyard. She also is teaching him new skills and understands he's a herding bread, that he needs to be worked out and use his brain to split up his day. I also have a very sick cat and she is a wealth of knowledge. She's helped me get him to eat, helped me give medications and fluids. I trust Sarah with my 4 legged kids and my 2 legged son. She's a great attribute to our daily pet needs.