I've boarded my Aussie, Lucy, at Desjardins for both short and extended stays over the years, and I…read morecouldn't recommend them more. Kevin and Sara are wonderful, and their beautiful, spacious property is perfect for an energetic dog like Lucy. Before her first stay, they gave us a tour of the property and had Lucy complete a daycare trial, which gave me so much confidence. One of my favorite moments has been running into some of the staff on our walks. Lucy gets so excited and runs right up to them, which says everything about how well she's cared for there. I've also referred family friends, and they've all had great experiences. Desjardins is a place I trust completely, and I know Lucy is always happy and well cared for.

The owners are amazing and really love dogs. The communication is outstanding and my dog was so…read morehappy and tired from playing with other dogs all day. They are thoughtful about the dog groupings and the facilities are exceptionally clean!

My dog was generally a good boy but had become leash aggressive and was selectively listening to…read moreme, while taking advantage of my lax "rules" and laying on furniture. He had an aggressive moment with my cat (off leash and unprovoked) that sent me reeling. This is where K9 comes in. New to this area: I needed some refresh training for me and my 4 yr old pup and a neighbor recommended K9. From my first interaction, to the assessment, to training scheduling, to his week of training day camp and finally in person learning (for me to also learn the best practices), I am 100% impressed! Training for us both is easy and effective. The staff are all welcoming and amazing! The facility is clean and inviting. I would not normally consider boarding my pup, but I would totally bring him here! If you're on the fence - give them a try! You won't be disappointed!

I couldn't be happier with this training facility. The knowledge I've received here on how to train…read moremy Belgian Malinois has been tremendously. It's worth every cent. Dalida is definitely the best of the best and her years in the field shine through. I have seen noticeable improvement in my pup and in how I train her.

Zach always does the best job with our 4 dogs ! He always shows so much love for what he does and…read moreis always highly recommended. We are so happy to have found him and mobile grooming makes it so much easier as our girls are timid in the car! Thank you for all you do!!

Zach did an amazing job grooming my dog! He was professional, friendly, patient, and took the time…read moreto make sure everything was done perfectly. The convenience of the mobile grooming service was fantastic, and my dog came back looking and smelling great. I was extremely satisfied with the entire experience and will definitely be using their service again. Highly recommend Pups Fresh Fade!

Took good care of my senior cat, he was truthful and had a good recommendation for care. He…read moreprescribed medication to keep him comfortable and to keep him healthy as possible.

We have been taking our dogs to Dr. Moran for 10 plus years. Our dogs have received the best care…read morefrom Dr. Moran and his staff. Today I learned he's closing his practice and retiring on 12/7/2023. I will miss his attentive and gentle care of our pets. I wish him well.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Thriving Canines! Before choosing a trainer, I looked…read moreinto several different options, and I'm so glad we chose Chad. He has the perfect balance of holding the dogs accountable while genuinely caring about them. It's obvious that he truly loves what he does and is passionate about helping people train well-behaved, obedient dogs. One thing that really sets Chad apart is how much he genuinely cares about each dog's success. At the end of every course (our first one is seven weeks long), the dogs are tested on everything they've learned. If a dog isn't quite ready to graduate, Chad allows them to continue attending classes until they meet the requirements- at no additional cost. That says so much about his character. It's clear he's focused on helping dogs and their owners succeed, not just running people through a program. I've also talked with several people in class who have brought multiple dogs to Chad over the years, and every single one of them had wonderful things to say about him. That really gave me confidence we made the right choice. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Thriving Canines and are so excited to continue this journey with Charlie. I highly recommend Chad to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and dedicated dog trainer.

I found Thriving Canine shortly after adopting my high energy, smarty pants young dog, Lola…read more I was literally in tears the first time I went. I was super stressed and overwhelmed and we were both frustrated. She was bouncing off the walls, stealing everything, I was trying not to yell but my vibe was not good. I purchased Chads book about separation anxiety, it's the best 10 bucks I've ever spent. It's a quick, easy read that helped me tweak some little things that made a big difference, and to better understand Lola's thinking. We've only done 2 sessions so far, and I'm blown away by the change in behavior. Enough so that I came on here to write this review. We did one in home session, that was really helpful for learning tips on how to greet guests, counter surfing, and basic manners and boundaries in our home. I think I needed the training more than Lola did! Chad has a really great energy, he's calm and patient but has firm boundaries. He's able to explain what he's doing in a way that makes it easy to understand and execute. I felt like he really understood our situation, and didn't just give me cookie cutter advice. Lola loved him. Seriously, her new best friend. I'm excited for our journey with training and extremely grateful we found Thriving Canine.

I'm so sorry to have to share my experience with my community. Rhonna was incredibly rude and…read moreborderline racist to myself and my dog. It sounds like a lot of people love this place. But if you're an Asian woman with a fluffy dog I recommend either bringing a body guard or finding something else to do. People are probably too scared to write a negative review because this owner is frightening. I will never come anywhere close to here again. After I parked my car at the pool, I opened my door. Before taking my seatbelt off, 2 dogs under Rhonna's care came running at me full speed off leash. Not a big deal, I just shut the car door because she seemed to be mildly freaking out about this. She frantically yelled at them to come back & they did. I opened the window & asked if they were friendly. She replied "yes, but they still shouldn't do that." I said "no worries fine by me". The dogs running over didn't phase me, they were off leash & excited. Context: this is in the rural part of Hollister with gravel back roads. There was absolutely no signage about where dogs should or should not pee & you are outside at a public location for dogs. To reiterate: gravel road in a gravel parking lot in a yard in the rural country. There were no other clients in sight. Just 1 staff member w/ 2 other black dogs for a total of 4 black dogs. After Rhonna got her dogs under control, my dog was understdably excited because 2 dogs off leash having the time of their life just came running at us. My dog & I stepped out of the car, he pees on a steel pole in the parking lot. Rhonna yelled at me at the TOP of her lungs DO NOT LET YOUR DOG PEE ON THAT!!!!! I was like woah, okay, I don't know why you have to YELL AT ME, I didn't raise my voice & was super cool & chill about your dogs doing their thing so that clearly felt super aggressive. I said "I'm so sorry - is there a hose? Can I clean it?" She ignored me & walked to an outdoor sink fuming like a child and NOT a business owner. I followed her to help but she was still visibly super grumpy which seemed super dramatic for the context & situation. I mean maybe she was just having a horrible morning, but I just drove OVER an hour for an 85$ half hour lesson so it made me extremely uncomfortable to get yelled at first thing because of a dog's natural behavior when I was super chill about your dog. I have never seen anyone yell at a dog for peeing OUTSIDE. On a POLE. In a parking lot! I have seen dogs pee in pet stores & not get yelled at like this. Like dude we are outside. What happened did not warrant her behavior. I said "no really, I'm happy to clean it." She exclaimed "no! there is a pee area over there please go pee there only!l To reiterate to anyone reading this post, there were NO SIGNS DESIGNATING WHERE TO PEE & NOT PEE. There are only signs saying "clean up after your dog." She could have walked to my car & told me the rules or told me politely at LEAST. not sure if what happened next was crazier than what already transpired... Rhonna comes over & the first thing she says was the most discriminatory & rude first question I have ever heard. "WHAT makes you think your dog will even swim?" As if her yelling at me for my dog peeing outside in a parking lot wasn't enough. I am half Asian & my dog is a Eurasier. Like, come on, there are at least 55 other nicer ways to initiate a conversation about whether this is the right fit for my pet. I said, "excuse me?" she said, "well THAT breed of dog doesn't like to swim." I said, "oh! you know this breed of dog?" She clearly had no idea what breed of dog I had (Eurasier) which I know b/c she evaded the question and deflected and then told me point blank halfway through the lesson that she didn't know what kind of dog he was. She said "well what I mean is fluffy dogs like yours don't ever swim well". I said I was there because I wanted to be follow the rules & book a 1 on 1 class (not cheap by the way, 85$ for half hour) so that he can come when his friends privately book the pool. I told her I'm happy to leave if she didn't want us there & she said no no let's do this. She ended up being nice from this point forward but this was the rudest welcome I have ever experienced & it ruined the entire experience. My dog ended up jumping off of the ramp several times & swimming like a pro. She even admitted she was wrong about him more than once. But wow! I have never experienced anything like this in a setting where I am paying top dollar for services and traveling at length. Upon booking there needs to be a breed question if this is really SUCH an issue for her. Just be aware that the owner has a scary temper & don't let your dog pee in the parking lot. I have never written a negative review like this. I only rate with 4 and 5 stars. But sharing aggressive behavior like Rhonna's is the right thing to do so we can all make the best choices for our families. It's time for behavior like this to stop.

We had a great time and everyone was so helpful. The only complaint I have is I wish I was closer…read moreto take the dogs weekly. But whenever we are near by we will definitely drop by. Highly recommend!

Are you looking for a dog groomer that comes to you? Look no further! I've been using Janet for a…read morewhile now and I absolutely love her. Harley, my Shih Tzu, can be a neurotic mess and a grumpy brat, but that doesn't faze Janet. She is so good with him and treats him like one of her own. It doesn't hurt my heart when I hand him off to her. Lastly, and more importantly, not only is her professionalism on point, but it's her personable and caring character that keeps us happy clients.

The only reason I am not recommending this business is because when I spoke to the groomer she said…read moreto give her a text message as that's her preferred method of contact to set up an appointment and to send her a picture of our little poodle. I sent her some information in July and then again when I saw her I sent more information via text message as requested this month in August. All together over the course of two months probably 4-5 text messages and not one single response and yes I made sure I had the right number from the picture on her mobile van. This is no way to run business and if she didn't want the business of our dogs I can understand that but minimum send a reply letting us know that she is busy or not taking on new clients or whatever the reason. Extremely unprofessional in my opinion!!! thumbs down

I would recommend this place, but I do suggest asking detailed questions about pricing upfront…read more Make sure to clarify costs if additional "preventative" treatments are suggested, and confirm the total before services are done. I was initially quoted one price, but when I returned, it ended up being higher than expected. I'm completely willing to pay for quality care just not for something that ends up being significantly more than what was originally discussed. That said, they did work with me and made things right, which I really appreciated. The front staff is amazing friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. The vets are also wonderful and clearly care about the animals. Even the vet that looks like a character straight out of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland is good. He's maybe not the friendliest, but he gets the job done and he's alright too.

Official First time dog mama, and I must say I was skeptical because of my previous step dog mama…read moreexperience bringing my old pup to a different location here in hollister and they didn't allow us to go inside for the exam. Here at animal hospital of Hollister, they allowed me to be present and comfort my new pup (Lolo) during his exam. Josh made sure to make me feel comfortable in asking as many questions and concerns in regards to my little boys health. Definitely happy to have my pup be apart of their family! Thank you all