Kaitlyn trained our 2 year chocolate lab, first off leash training and then bird dog training. She…read moreis incredibly patient and professional with both dogs and owners. She is clearly passionate about what she does and is very skilled due to her years of experience and training. I just got back from our first pheasant hunt and our lab performed like a veteran bird dog which was incredibly to watch and experience together. I have probably left three reviews in my life but had to give Kaitlyn and KW Dog Training big props! Whether you want your dog trained off-leash or you plan on hunting your best friend this is the place to go!

We took our Siberian Husky puppy (Jax) to KW Dog training because our dogs are part of our family…read more Learning to communicate with your pet is not instinctive for most people. But it's mandatory for those who want to rightly honor Gods creation and provision of a companion animal. There is a lot to know and develop. Kaitlynd helped us love our puppy well by teaching us to communicate with Jax effectively. KW Dog Training taught us systems and communication that have worked and have only proven even more effective after we put in the time and effort to reinforce the training.

And apparently if they don't like certain things in your review they will post unkind and private…read moreinformation about your dog in public. Totally not cool and very unprofessional, especially since it's been 1 1/2 years since she has seen my dogs. How can anyone trust someone who does that? (Hence the lowered rating, I can't recommend that kind of behavior. They still do get two stars though because I always have admired what they were trying to accomplish there for dogs. It's just, what the heck is going on with posting a defensive & defamatory reply to a good rating?? It was like a backhanded complement...) Go figure!

My husband and I have been clients for several years. I found alpha pet dog online…read more What a blessing! This is amazing get away for your furkids I love that they are in rooms, not a kennel! The loving care and expertise of this pet spa is top notch! We feel secure knowing are girls are in good hands ! We are able to go on vacation and be worry free plus we have a new friend! We highly recommend alpha pet dog!

Skylar is an amazing trainer who I can always trust to give solid and practical advice that leads…read moreto stronger connections and better relationships with my dogs. There was a time when walking down the street was terrible and stressful for me and my dogs, but now walks are our favorite part of the day. His science based and empathetic approach to people and dogs in addition to his experience and education set him apart in the field of dog training. The Central Coast is lucky to have him and I am grateful to have found him.

I've had the pleasure of watching Skylar grow as a dog trainer over the past six years, and his…read moreskill with dogs is truly an art form. He has an incredible ability to read animals and communicate with them in a calm, effective way. What sets Ember Leash apart is Skylar's commitment to positive reinforcement--NO shock collars, NO prong collars, just compassionate, science-based training :) I deeply believe that pain should never be part of the learning process, and Skylar exemplifies that philosophy. Not only is he an exceptional dog trainer, but he's also an incredible teacher for humans. He takes the time to help each client understand their dog's behavior and gives them the tools to build a better relationship with their pet. I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Skylar for in-home private sessions--he offers both 1-hour and 2-hour options, along with day training programs and online consults. His communication is top-notch, and he truly goes above and beyond. He's even stops by just to help properly fit a dog's harness--completely free of charge. That kind of care and dedication is rare.

Lisa has been great helping me with my 2 year old rescue. She gives me clear directions to train…read moremy dog. I even have homework. She is encouraging and easy to work with.

Lisa was amazing with our puppy Bella! She came to our home and helped my family (including my two…read moreyoung daughters) and I all work with Bella. Lisa really knew how to help train us to train Bella We are very grateful and I highly recommend Lisa and her services!

Les is a wonderful trainer! We were desperate. We've had two Labs before our current Red Fox Lab,…read morebut she is wayyyy smarter and determined that our other two. Les was a calming force and our Billy girl was up to the task. In just a few sessions, we saw a night and day difference with our dog. Thank you Les!

I highly recommend Les for your doggy training. He is so calm and reassuring. It's always a great…read moretime and a great learning experience. It's really the human that needs training, not the dog lol. I always trained with all these rules of dos and don'ts and stressed myself out about making a mistake. Les calmed me down and made the training fun and intuitive. My dog who is very temperamental took to him quickly and was the perfect dog whenever Les came to our house. Les listened to what our needs were, was very attentive to my dog's personality and personalized the training just for us. I cannot wait to start training with him again in the near future.

We sent our five year old American Eskimo for a week of Mark's training…read more Before Dognnpooch our dog barked out of control at every sound outside our door. He barked for a full minute whenever we'd have visitors. He would go ballistic on our neighbor and even nipped her once. While on leash he would unpredictably lunge aggressively at other dogs. Sometimes he would listen when we called him inside, but only when it felt convenient to him. After just one week with Mark he barely barks when even the UPS guy delivers packages. He quiets immediately when we tell him to. All I have to say is "leave it" and whatever he was paying attention to he now ignores. He doesn't react to other dogs while on leash. When off leash he stays right with me (even when he REALLY wants to chase a cat). Now I can take him everywhere that I had hesitated to before. Crowded beaches, busy tight streets, places where dogs are off leash: no problem! Our dog is now a source of joy rather than a source of stress and anxiety. We are two months post training and our dog only seems to improve. So grateful for Mark! He gave us the dog we always wanted. Just wish we hired him four years earlier!

My Whippet/Pit mix is a sweet and responsive girl. With her desire to please me, we did great…read moretogether with positive reinforcement training, however everything literally went out the door as soon as she knew she was going outside. Her prey drive is off the charts and was unmanageable on walks - to the point of being dangerous for both her and me. I contacted Mark to work with us to manage her prey drive, even with my initial reluctance to use an e-collar. We discussed his methods at length and he let me experience the e-collar for myself. After a week of working with Mark, I now have new capabilities to walk and go on adventures with my dog safety - and we can enjoy ourselves. Now that Mark has worked with her, the rest is up to me to maintain what she has learned. This ended up being a successful way to go, given her challenges. And I'm grateful. One thing that impressed me right away about Mark is that he took the first day with my dog to orient her to her new environment and spent time bonding with her. Each day of her training, he sent videos of where he took her, what training he was engaged in with her and how she was doing - multiple times a day, keeping me informed. Any questions I had, he responded to immediately. Finally, I was given training on the techniques and tools so I am able to maintain and continue her training. She has responded very well to Mark and his training process! In fact, I think she fell in love with him :-) I have no hesitations to continue working with Mark if any further support is needed.

Our fur baby Obi-Wan has been going to Love Dogs Camp for daycare for the past 2.5 years and he…read moreloves it there! He wears an activity tracker and gets much more activity there than at other doggie daycare places that we tried. He comes home happy and tired, ready for a long nap! This routine was very helpful during the stressful postpartum period when I was unable to take him on our daily walks. Getting used to having a human baby in the house was challenging for all of us, but going to camp twice a week really helped him. It gave him a chance to get out of the house and go to somewhere familiar and comfortable, get some good exercise and loving attention from the staff. He always came home more relaxed and better able to handle the changing circumstances. We didn't have any behavioral issues with him after the baby came home and I know it is because of Love Dogs Camp! I recommend that all parents-to-be get their dogs into a good daycare routine before bringing a new baby home. And having the peace of mind that our dog had somewhere safe and comfortable to go while we were in the hospital was priceless. My husband was able to stay with me the entire 4 days we were in the hospital, and we came home to a relaxed and happy dog who was eager to meet his little brother!

Home Away From Home…read more.... Love Dogs Camp has made a big difference with our dog, Pugsley, since we moved to the area 6 years ago. He was rescued from the streets of San Jose at the age of 1. Before moving to Nipomo, we researched and visited many places offering daycare and boarding, but Carolyn at Love Dogs Camp gave us the most confidence. It offers Pugsley a great environment with no kennels, freedom to roam on 5 acres and the ability to socialize with both big and small dogs. Carolyn has a wonderful trainer - Brett - who's very knowledgeable about dog behavior and nutrition and helped Pugsley become less fearful of other dogs. Supervision is a priority and he is never left alone. Carolyn does a great job vetting new dogs and their owners to ensure compatibility with her existing clientele. She also provides healthy home cooked meals for the dogs at least once a day. Whether it's for just a day or a couple of weeks for vacation, we have no concern bringing Pugsley to Love Dogs Camp. It's his home away from home.

We adopted our dog Tala after she was fostered and trained by Brent at Ace Dog Training, and we…read moretruly cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible transformation he made possible. When Brent found Tala, she was in a heartbreaking situation--essentially feral and abandoned by the side of a highway, just days away from being euthanized. Thanks to Brent's dedication and expertise, she not only got a second chance at life, but she became the most well-behaved and gentle dog we've ever met. Tala is a Husky-Samoyed mix, and from the moment we brought her home, it was clear she had been given an amazing foundation. She walks like a dream--both on and off leash--has zero reactivity, and greets every person and animal she encounters with calm friendliness. She's completely potty and crate trained, follows commands effortlessly, and doesn't jump or vocalize unnecessarily. She's also wonderfully affectionate and incredibly food motivated, which makes bonding with her a joy. What amazes us most is how Brent managed to shape her behavior so thoughtfully without dulling her spirit. Tala still has all the bright, clever, loving traits that make her such a unique and special companion. She's seamlessly become part of our family, and we truly can't imagine life without her. Brent is nothing short of a miracle worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend Ace Dog Training to anyone looking to adopt or train a dog with kindness, skill, and heart. Thank you, Brent, for giving Tala--and us--such a beautiful new beginning.

This is long over-due but I wanted to write review anyway. Two years ago Brent trained my English…read morebulldog because he was refusing to walk on a leash, jumping, whining for food at the dinner table, and not returning on recall. He was not my dog originally and I was having a hard time managing him. It was so hard to leave him but, such a good decision. It made a huge difference in my relationship with him. I received daily pictures and a video of his training. He was responsive when I texted for updates. After three weeks, I picked him up. Brent showed me how to work with him. I have been consistent with the training and two years later, he is still easy to work with and I bring him everywhere with me. This was such a great experience. Thank you again!