I sit here on my couch after doing my own morning training session with both dogs and I am in…read moretears. I cannot begin to explain the amount of relief from anxiety training my dogs with Ricky has brought me. No amount of therapy could touch how I felt previously. I have learned patience, clear communication (with my dogs), and appreciation of the minds ability to change after years and years of ingrained unwanted behaviors. Ricky does not sell a one size fits all package - each of my dogs are VERY different, and while the fundamental approaches and concepts in training are the same - the method and timing in which we applied and reinforced these were vastly different. Ricky is able to connect with two leggers and four leggers alike - he gives clear feedback to dogs and human and uses metaphors that we humans understand (driving the speed limit and getting speeding tickets haha) on how the concepts of his approach effects dog behavior. I couldn't be happier. I am humble and I know I need to continue management (and one of my dogs I am holding to higher standard so we are going to continue our own sessions based on what I have learned) but my dogs are completely different. I'm getting complimented by family, friends, and people on walks - impressed with how well behaved my dogs are. I smile and tell them "thank you it's lots of continued hard work" and move along. This morning in particular we walked during trash pick up, had lots of people distractions, and both dogs stayed heeled and attentive to me on their separate walks. Do not hesitate to consider Ricky for your training needs. Also, if you feel alone with your dogs behavior - please know you are anything but alone. The fact you are looking at reviews for dog trainers is a clear indicator that you want the best for your dog and intend to give them them best. :)

We have tried a lot of dog trainers. Ricky is fantastic…read more Apart from learning a lot at EPT, my dog now somehow seems a bit more mature, in a good way! Highly recommended.

This Petsmart is brightly lit, clean, neat and the cashier was very friendly and efficient. There…read moreis 99% dog and cat essentials here in this smaller store. For Guinea pigs/small pet, there is no paper bedding, but had a great deal on pellet food.

Newer PetSmart (3 years?), but this is a small store with just the basics -- not a whole lot of…read moresku's. The staff is welcoming, responsive, and very nice.

We have adopted two dogs from SBHS. The entire staff is genuinely passionate about what they do…read more The dogs are well cared for: well fed, clean, socialized and they really make a point to get to know each furry friend to help potential adopters know if they are compatible.

I have brought my dog Chester here to the Humane Society before; though it was during the pandemic…read morewith a slightly different protocol. This time around, my pup was due for his three-year "double whammy" vaccination of both DHPP and rabies. I made the appointment online several weeks in advance (recommended since appointments go fast) and was able to select by my preferred date and time. I followed the clear instructions by arriving 5 minutes early, parking in the lot, then walking past the shelter building to the vet clinic. Julie welcomed me and Chester with a smile, while going over what to expect. She also offered him a kennel cough intranasal vaccine at the same time. The appointment was brief and required me to only wait about 5 minutes total. Not to mention that it only cost me reasonable $25 (there's discounts for senior citizens too). Julie walked Chester out and told me of possible side effects to watch out for. Although my pup was excited to escape, he also got a lot of good smells and pets in. We left all set for another 3 years. Keep in mind that both the DHPP and rabies vaccinations are required for dogs over 4 months of age in order to license them in the state of California. This helps protect all dogs but also reduces stray pets from roaming the streets. They also offer spay/neutering, deworming, flea treatments, anal gland expression, nail trimming, microchipping and an all-encompassing examination.

Anne Swan of Perfect Puppy Academy is simply the best! I first met her about 12 years ago when she…read moretrained my sister-in-law's goldendoodle, so naturally, I called her to sign up at Perfect Puppy Academy with our new golden retriever puppy. We took 2 puppy classes with her and have also engaged her to come to our home for some private classes. She is helping us work through some oddities with our puppy, like figuring out how to get our dog to get in the car... something she isn't keen to do. Or figuring out why she becomes scared when you sit something on top of her crate, like a shoe! Anne is amazing at putting herself into a dog's mind and understanding what they may be thinking. Anne's all about positive puppy training, which jives with our values. She is really incredible at how she has such firm control over our puppy in such a short period. She is literally the dog whisperer. She whispers to our puppy, who stops everything to listen to what she's saying. I've never seen anything like it! Anne's classes and home visits are both fairly affordable, but it's important to practice at home the things she teaches you. She packs a tremendous amount of information into her lessons, so pay close attention and take notes! If you can consistently do what Anne says, you will wind up with a well-behaved dog who is a good citizen that people will want to hang out with. That's really the bottom line and the best thing you can do for your pup. It's easy to give Anne and Perfect Puppy Academy my highest 5-star recommendation.

Perfect puppy class with Anne was amazing! I got a 10-week-old Jack Russell terrier as my first non…read morechildhood dog. I was used to traning Bernners and Golden retrievers so this was a brand new experience for me. We took three of her classes so far and I have to say Anne made me feel 1000% welcomed even if I wanted to do puppy class two over. Our JR was not food motivated and I had a hard time training her with toys. Even though my puppy was not the perfect puppy in the class I gained so so so much helpful information from Anne. I considered it a mommy and me class just for puppies. If you are looking for a puppy class or a trainer perfect puppy academy with Anne is the way to go.

The PAL puppy school has helped us socialize and train two puppies now ... The puppy wrangler…read moretrainers are professional, dedicated,, and fun -- and our puppies adore them! The school is just that -- organized and calm, not a free-for-all. It's a place you can trust.

This was a wonderful investment for me as a first time dog owner. I did the AKC STAR puppy classes…read morewhich came with 6 private lessons and 2 half day PAL socialization sessions. Our trainer, Kelly was thorough and very knowledgeable. Going in, my puppy was very energetic, jumpy and all over the place. By the time we were done with our individualized classes, I felt so much more confident in my ability to care for him and keep him safe and felt like I was in so much more control. My puppy was super excited as soon as we turned into the parking lot each time, he loved Kelly and enjoyed the PAL program. I still continue to take him to PAL for their half day socialization when I can! I love knowing that the play time is supervised and they'll do what's necessary to ensure proper socialization! We definitely recommend K-Nine solutions!!

These people are friendly and outgoing.I leave out of town for a week every month and there always…read morethere to take care of my English Bull Dog.There service is great and they go above and beyond what I ask of them.Very appreciative and thankful for Fur,Feathers,and Scales.Trust worthy and loyal to my family and dog. Thanks again

If your pet is part of your family, these are the people to trust! They are both friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. Highly recommended!

This review is a bit late, but I did the 3-lesson training package with Ronit last year, and it…read moremade a huge difference for my maltipoo (she was 1 year old at the time). She helped us teach our dog to walk calmly right next to us, come reliably when called, and how to correct unwanted behaviors immediately and effectively. Ronit also gave us some really helpful tips on easing our dog's anxiety during car rides, which have been super helpful. She's patient, knowledgeable, and truly understands dog behavior. I'm so glad we worked with her -- highly recommend her training if you're looking for real results with a gentle, clear approach!

Ronit was so lovely to work with! I reached out with a new rescue dog more or less in a panic…read moredealing with some separation anxiety. Ronit made herself available for us so quickly! We did a few sessions in my own home as well as local parks and were able to work on multiple different skill areas, including building comfort with "place" and how we can turn that into stability home alone. I also learned a lot about what I can do with my own behaviors to help my new dog as well as some awesome massage/relaxation techniques! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some help with their dog, young or old.

We highly recommend Follow The Leader K9. Eric and his team have truly changed our lives for the…read morebetter. With Eric's guidance, we've watched our cattle dog gain confidence and transition into a much better state of mind. She is able to focus better, listen to commands, and make better decisions even with distractions around her. She has become a much more happier, playful dog and will even play with our friends and family, which is a huge change from the scared dog she was before. The progress has been incredible and everyone around us has noticed the difference. Eric continues to work closely with us, tailoring his training to fit both our dog's unique needs and our daily lives. As our dog grows, the training evolves too, helping us navigate new challenges and build on our progress. The Follow The Leader K9 team is outstanding. We can't recommend them enough. Reaching out to them was one of the best decisions we've ever made.

I rescued my dog Bailey a little over three months ago, and like many rescue dogs, she had her fair…read moreshare of challenges. She showed signs of separation anxiety, crate aversion, general nervousness, and didn't seem super comfortable around other dogs. Right away, after reading positive after positive review, I enrolled her in this training program, and it's been an absolute game changer! After a short overnight board and train, she came back crate trained -- like magic. She settled into her crate that first night back at home (relatively no drama!), and now she can sleep pretty peacefully in it whether we're home or traveling. She's also now comfortable staying alone when I'm at work vs the constant supervision that was needed initially. Any time I run into a roadblock with her training at home, the team is always there to offer off the clock recommendations and methods to try. She now does off-leash pack walks with the group and coexists with all the other good dogs there. It's honestly more progress than I could've hoped for this early on. She still goes to daycare and occasional training where I get to join and learn alongside her. We continue to work on new things and ways for her to be a better and better dog and I can see it resulting in her being happier and happier as well! Eric and the whole team (Katia, Alondra, Jeff...you guys are awesome!!) are simply fantastic. I'm so grateful I found this program -- it's made such a difference in both of our lives! Highly recommend.

Chris is amazing. We called him about our crazy 7 month old mini Aussie. She ruled our house from…read morethe time she woke up (5:30 am) until she went to bed. She jumped, barked, was on all the furniture and pulling like crazy on walks and lunging at cars. After 2 hours with Chris she was a new dog. He taught us all how to communicate with one another (we have a 7 and a 9 year old daughters who were there too). She no longer pulls on walks, jumps on furniture and sleeps until we wake up. It was world changing and we couldn't thank him enough.

Chris is an amazing trainer. He is able to quickly identify corrections that need to be made by you…read moreto help positively reinforce good behavior from your dog. I was astounded to see what he was able to accomplish in such a short time. With us he has helped with resource guarding, jumping, walking on leash, and nipping. Chris is friendly and helpful. I told my husband that I felt so encouraged after our training with him.

I've always had good service and plenty of product to choose from when I've gone into Lemo's. The…read morestaff have offered the discount cards and been helpful with that, too. I'm looking for a mobile dog teeth cleaning service. Which one does Lemo's use? Thank you!

This is the third Lemos store I have visited and I'm so happy to say that the same efficient,…read moreinformed, customer service appears to be alive and well at all three locations (Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and this one in Goleta). From almost the moment I walked in I felt the comforting warm presence of people who clearly love animals and their owners. After a brief browse I was helped by not just one, but two people who were intent on providing this customer with a positive experience. I took advantage of the sale on those obviously delicious bully sticks and bought a few other impulse items at the cash register. I got every thing I wanted and some ideas for my next visit. These folks are simply great. They know their products and are quick to steer the lost browsing customer to the product they seek with the impressive knowledge they seem to have of their products and the animals made very happy by them. They made this customer happy too.