Bark Busters came to us highly recommended. After some research and reviewing Ted Talk and…read morearticles, I signed up our two rescue mix breed ~20lb boys. We are grateful to James of BB who placed us with Jenna. Our boys issues: high reactivity outside, especially other dogs, and inside, door bell, ring cameras, etc. Coupled with greetings by jumping and owning the house. Jenna set us on a path of activities for inside and was incredibly patient letting me share and ask questions, learning constantly. As we fine-tuned and we all got more comfortable we moved our training to outside. The methodology used is absolutely amazing and, I dare say, short of a miracle. We practice regularly and introduce the boys to different circumstances. All that food luring and positive food reinforcement training certainly has its place but only the techniques of BB with Jenna has helped our boys become trusting, comfortable, and happy. Here I thought I had to scan the horizon constantly to be aware of incoming dogs to prepare myself to hide behind a car or go in the corner behind garbage cans to get maximum distance. Not true. I walk no longer with my head on a lazy susan. We all are forever grateful. Our boys can lead richer more social lives. Thank you!!!

I'm updating my original 6-month review now that it has been a full year since we hired Bark…read moreBusters to help with our rescue dog Mimi. As first-time dog owners, the early support really did help us. Having someone we could call during those overwhelming first months was a relief. Over time, though, I realized I was hoping the training would shift toward more positive reinforcement. The constant, harsher corrections worked at first but eventually didn't seem effective anymore and started affecting my relationship with Mimi. I noticed this during a family trip where Mimi, who is usually fearful of strangers, bonded more easily with my husband and his family. She gravitated toward them when scared, and I realized it might be because they weren't following the correction-heavy approach, while I was. I also asked for help with Mimi's fear and reactivity toward other dogs, but was told they didn't have dogs available for training and that I would need to bring a calm, socialized dog myself. As a non-trainer, that was very hard, but we tried by traveling many hours to introduce her to my husband's family dog. The experience ended up being chaotic since the family didn't fully understand what the process required, and new people and dogs kept appearing even though Mimi wasn't ready. Her reactivity came back in that environment, which made me feel like the training had only put a bandaid on deeper fear issues. Maybe I should have clarified expectations better from the start, but with a high-need dog and being new to all of this, I didn't know what to expect. Since then, we've switched to a positive reinforcement trainer who organizes structured group activities. Mimi is still scared of bigger dogs and can still be reactive, but she's improving slowly and has been able to meet a few smaller dogs. She's also still fearful of people, but she nips a lot less now, so progress is happening. Overall, Bark Busters helped us in the beginning, but long-term we found that a different, more positive approach has been a better fit for Mimi.

Krystin was such a joy to work with and helped our Border Collie mix Tilly gain so much confidence…read more Most importantly though we got the tools to help her feel safe and comfortable so she would feel less need to be reactive. The difference has been night and day and we're so grateful for Krystin's effort and her teaching style. If you need help with a pup who needs to gain some confidence and if you want to learn more about how you can help your dog get there she's a perfect choice!

I found Krystin on Facebook Poway Moms through a post asking for dog trainer recommendations…read more Multiple people suggested her so I went with her and I'm so thankful we did! She is amazing and is so knowledgeable about dogs and each time we meet I find more peace with our rescue. Puppies are not easy and we had no idea what we were getting into with a rescue dog. All I want is our girl to be the best version of herself and for her to feel safe in her new home. Krystin not only gives us all the tools to train but gives me confidence it's all going to be okay. We're new to this dog world and after each session I'm so blown away by how much she understands both dog and human behaviors. I HIGHLY recommend her :)

This is our second training. The first was with a different company and the experience was awful…read more This time? The trainers were so knowledgeable, patient and kind. We had our three dogs train today. One of our dogs is a real challenge at times and he was again today. The calm demeanor and experience with the two trainers was so helpful! We are so happy with this overall experience. I highly recommend Pawsitive Principles for your snake aversion training. We will be back in a year for reinforcement.

I was going to write an awesome review. However MilissaK…read morewrote one of the best reviews I've ever read. I agree with everything she said. one thing I really noticed was how calm the trainers were. My dog Bodhi is a bit dog aggressive. Eric started handling Bodhi & he was just a calm as could be. I really appreciate that. The rattle snake avoidance class was not very long but definitely got the point across. Bodhi was moving away from them as fast as he could. I'm very happy with the training.

Rosa was awesome! She was so patient with us and our dog. His aggression was so bad and she really…read morebrought it down. She showed us how to react and not to react when seeing another dog and now we can introduce our dog to others safely. Thank you Rosa!!!!

My dog Beckham is a mix breed and he is 5 1/2 years old and he was trained by Jonathan. With the…read moreamount of time we had with him (we signed up for 9 sessions), he did so much with him/us. We trained both at home/outdoors and at a local park. He was so patient with Beckham, as well as with us. His directions were clear and direct. He was always available even on the phone when we would video tape Beckham on his training, always there to give us great feedback. I also enjoyed the fact that he got all the family members involved (my two kids that are 13 and 21). Jonathan was very flexible and worked with our schedule. We would highly recommend him to anybody that needs help with training.

This place deserves way more reviews. Felt like my little…read moregirl was treated like their own. As someone who has professionally trained under others in the area, I'm leery. Decided to go with the board and train to ensure she was set for success while away on a trip. I can tell you this place is legit, has the skills, and genuinely cares about their guests. First class service and great communication before/during/after. My puppy came in with minimal training and left a star. Sit, down, stay, leave it, more respect with the cats and my resident dog at home, and way more confidence. They have a family dog, there's kids and other family around, chickens, cats, and more to be exposed to + cuddles galore. I'm very happy with my choice. We'll be back for daycare weekly.

Peticulary Perfect should be your first choice for any boarding and training considerations…read more As soon as we started the consultation, I knew I was talking to someone who could take care of my new puppy. From the phone to drop-off they were excellent at staying in contact and making sure everything we needed was addressed. They kept that same level of communication and dedication during our furry friend's stay, which definitely made me comfortable and secure in leaving my dog there. When we picked up our dog, we were walked through everything that was worked on and were blown away. The progress was undeniable. They will tell you what worked, what didn't, and make sure to work with you to plan for you pet's future needs. 10/10. I can't think of taking any of my puppy or senior dog anywhere else.

In October 2025 as a favor for a friend, I agreed to take care of Jeffrey for two months while…read moreJeffrey's sibling recovered from knee surgery. Jeffrey is a male lab mix and was 10 months old when he came to stay with me. When Jeffrey came to stay with me, I already had Koda, a male chow-huskie mix, four years old. About two months into his stay, Jeffrey became my forever dog. Also, at about that same time, Jeffrey and Koda began to get into some bad fights that needed human intervention to stop. My friend had taken her dog to Devotion to Dogs with great results, so I took Jeffrey for training. Jeffrey completed his training about one month ago and no fights with Koda have occurred after the training. Josh was great with Jeffrey and did Jeffrey's home visit. I am grateful and thankful to Josh and the whole team at Devotion to Dogs!!

What a great place to take your dog for training as a puppy to one on one professional trainers who…read morehave years of experience and make your idol their top priority.

BEWARE! The rattlesnakes are out very early this year, rain or shine. Our 15lb JRT was bitten this…read moreweek. We called straight away to give these folks a heads-up that we were on our way in. Within 20 minutes of the bite, we had him in the hands of Dr. Perry, Dr. Tran, and staff. Upon our arrival, they were very responsive. They did collect a deposit straight way (that's normal- this is still a business, folks). They also presented a preliminary treatment plan of action so that we weren't presented with any financial surprises at discharge which we appreciated. Our dog received a full work-up of meds, anti-venin, labs (diagnostics), IV fluids, etc. The plan was to continue his care after hours at another local vet in North County. However, when we picked him up at the end of the day he was quite stable so we elected to continue monitoring him at home. No two rattlesnake bites are the same. Each dog is different, and there are so many factors that can result in a multitude of different outcomes. Our little guy fared well, thank goodness. What I will say is that for as costly as vet bills can be, the bill was not "over-the-top" and at the end of the day you have a commitment to take care of your pets. That being said, we were SO glad we had pet insurance. A SMART investment in their care. I submitted our claim and within 24 hours the insurance company had a check in the mail! Anyway, thank you VCA Adobe Ramona!

I'm new to the area but they were great!!! I received a same day appointment. Very thorough, clear…read moreexplanations and health plans. Very clean and reasonably priced! Made us feel welcomed the moment we walked thru the door! Front desk..Awesome!!!

Giving Murphy's Law 5 stars is the least I could do. Chris is determined, experienced, and talented…read morebeyond anything I've witnessed in this industry. As a big dog owner and single parent to two young children safety is vital. So when you get the best pet you have to get the best pet training possible. Duke and my fam are very happy with the results!

Very knowledgeable trainer, excellent customer service. Prices were very reasonable and he is a…read morevery experienced dog trainer. You can tell dog training is Chris Murphy's passion. I think he said he had been doing it like well over 10 years? Don't quote me. All that to say he seems to know his stuff. 10/10 would recommend!