We just completed a 4 week training for our 1 year old Australian Cattle dog mix. Marie is an…read moreawesome, caring dog trainer. She provides you with the tools/ techniques to be successful. You definitely need to work with your dog each week between sessions to reinforce what was taught. Not only did our dog learn so much, we learned how to work with our dog. I would highly recommend Marie if you are looking for a knowledgeable trainer who truly care and wants you and your dog to succeed.

My 5 month old Bernese Mountain Dog, Lando, just graduated his puppy basics. As a first time dog…read moremom, I felt instantly comfortable and empowered by Marie and her coaching. She was great with Lando throughout the process. Her coaching was easy to follow and Marie was also quick to answer any question and offer support as needed throughout the training sessions. Highly recommend :)

Karen is amazing! We left our very active Mini Aussie Shepherd for boarding and training. Karen…read more was super attentive and took great care of Gracie. We know our dog can be a handful but she came back to us with a lot more restraint and obedience. We truly appreciate Karen and will recommend her to anyone in need of assistance.

Such a quick and thorough explanation. Very helpful and informative. My sister had a great…read moreexperience with this organization and her young golden doodle. I just got a new bernedoodle rescue and would like this service.

John has been incredible with Gia (our husky x shepherd mix). We saw immediate and lasting…read moreimprovements in her behavior after her board and train (took her when she was about 10 months) and he equipped us with tools that actually work for continuing the training at home. We've also boarded Gia with him outside of training and she genuinely loves staying there. Couldn't recommend John more -- knowledgeable, thoughtful, and amazing with dogs. Bonus: John always gets some cute pics too.

I am so so grateful for John and Sara for helping my sweet boy, Sully. Sully initially came into my…read morehome as a foster dog. As he settled in my home, he became increasingly aggressive towards other people -- friends, family, and strangers alike, whether in the home or outside of the home. Sully was even aggressive towards my husband, and it felt like I was at a loss. I needed to do something before he actually ended up hurting someone. After explaining what was happening with Sully with the organization I was fostering from, they said they would need to put him down for the safety of the community. I couldn't let that happen, so I decided to keep him and find professional help. This is where John came in. After doing research online, I came across his Yelp page, where there were raving reviews of him helping aggressive dogs, so I took a chance. On his first day meeting John, Sully growled, hissed, and lunged at John. Sully tried to bite both him and me. John spent about an hour with me explaining what was going to happen and some training basics, and honestly, it was hard for me to focus because I was so nervous of Sully hurting someone in the moment. John was very patient, and showed me 5x how to hold a leash properly because I just couldn't focus from nervousness. I've never seen Sully so aggressive, and John explained it's because it was the first time someone was checking him and keeping him in his place. Sully stayed with John for a little over two weeks, and in that time, they went on ADVENTURES. I mentioned to John that Sully was afraid of water, aggressive with strangers, and other very specific things, and John made sure to tackle all of them. He sent me pictures and videos of his adventures throughout their time together. They went on a ferry, hiked to a waterfall, and so so much more. When there was a concern or something to celebrate, John was sure to communicate with us what was going on. In addition, due to personal circumstances, we needed to have Sully stay with John a few more days, and John was so understanding and accommodated us. I finally have my sweet boy back, and I see so much of a difference. He is calmer, more responsive, and he's running through my sprinklers now. LOL. It still takes him a bit to warm up to other people, but he's not as on guard or on edge as he was before. I'm excited to continue his progress at home, and I'm sure we will see John and Sara for future stays! Here are just a few of my favorite pictures of his adventures with John and Sara. :)

Had the pleasure of working with Perry, a one of a kind professional dog trainer. I brought my…read moreBelgian Malinos, who needed training due to improper training from a previous so called "trainer". I was recommend to CC-K9 by a friend and couldn't have been more happier thanks to Perry. He has been able to correct my dogs issues, build confidence, stability and immense discipline. my dog and I now share an unbreakable bond that only Perry was able to teach us. Perry is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to any dogs behaviour. He knows exactly how to interact and connect with both you and your dog.

CAUTION. Extreme cautIon when dealing with Perry and his so called business. Perry uses this…read moreaddress although HE is in Ontario, CA. Can you smell the scam? Last year I paid handsomely for a Belgian Malinois female. She had a lot of medical issues not described in her veterinary record. She was in terrible pain when I i got her to our vet. Who was surprised to hear the dog was fed an all meat diet despite heR issues. The dog itself has high separation anxiety. Perry says to be fair to the dog but he is anything near it. He asked to take the dog back and give mE a new one; as if the damage to my dogs health esteem was ok. Anyway, don't fly to Canada. Don't wire Perry money. don't sign any shady contracts (he gives you a bad dog and then says you have 3 month to PROVE you need another). Don't even hear him out. A guy who treats dogs this bad isn't to be trusted.

Tony completely changed my life. I cannot sing his praises enough. Before working with him, I felt…read morelike training my dog, KB, was a lost cause. I had previously tried Board and Train programs at Sit Means Sit twice, but they didn't help with KB's anxiety at all. Tony was a completely different experience. What sets Tony apart is how thorough he is. He didn't just give commands; he constantly explained the "why" behind KB's behaviors. He was also incredibly supportive of me, helping me work through my own fears and nervousness. Because of his guidance, I can now actually play box with KB without the fear that he'll suddenly react toward me. We covered so much ground, including: * Command & Muzzle Work: Building a foundation of safety and communication. * Boundaries: KB used to be glued to my side whenever I answered the door. Now, he can stay calmly on the couch while I greet someone, and he stays indoors even when I go through the patio door. * Safety & Care: Tony was always so accommodating with scheduling. If it was too hot for an outdoor session, he would proactively suggest changing it for KB's safety. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed with your dog's behavior, go to Tony. He turned everything around for us, and I'm so grateful for the confidence he's given both me and KB.

We adopted a beautiful Shepard who was overly reactive to anyone around my husband. I called Tony…read moreand he came to my home, accessed the situation and helped us make the sad decision to give her back to the rescue. But wait, there is more! Tony looked for a dog that better fit us and we are taking this dog. Tony is an amazing behaviorist and an amazing person. We will use him for all our pet needs and will be forever grateful for his kindness and help. If your pet is struggling, help them by calling Tony.

Justine has been a life saver for our Havanese puppy. We are instantly seeing the transformation…read morewith the techniques she taught us. The methodology used is humane and in the dog's language so it's easy for the dog to grasp. Justine becomes a life partner with the training. If you have multiple dogs then her services becomes an even greater value. Can't recommend her enough

A little back story, I went to get training for my little furbaby when I first got her but training…read moregot cut short due to schooling. Now that I have more time I wanted to finish Bella's training. I reached out to bark busters because Bella had a lot of anxiety and would have non stop barking issues. We have a new baby in the house so all the barking was no fun! I'm telling you, no joke after the first visit with our trainer Justine, I felt as if Bella was a whole new dog! She gives such great advice on how to properly train your dog without food incentives and shock collars! I was so amazed that I started telling a lot of my friends about it! I just finished my second session with Justine today and she was giving me tips and tricks on how to walk Bella without her pulling. By the end of the session I was walking Bella and Bella wasn't walking me! Justine truly cares for me and Bella and is very thoughtful on modifying things that help me the best! It's definitely worth the investment. I couldn't be any more happy and I would definitely recommend Bark Busters, especially with Justine, to everyone and anyone! Enjoy a picture of Bella after our training session today!

The entire Rooted Dog Training team was great to work with from start to finish! I felt like they…read moretruly listened to our training needs and got to know our dog so well in the 6 week day training program. We have a nearly one year old golden retriever, who we adopted only 3 months ago. With three young children, we wanted to have the tools to stop our dog from pulling on walks and jumping on people when excited. We wanted him to be comfortable in the crate and calm on command. Emily and Chloe gave us all the tools and training to do just that and more. His training journey continues as we seek to sharpen and refine his skills. We are confident we have the tools needed to succeed!

The Rooted Dog team is amazing. I love Emily and Chloe. The six weeks go by so fast and well worth…read moreit. My Roxy is walking off leash and not running off on me, her recall is amazing. She's become an everywhere dog.

Grand Animal Hospital offers services like prescriptions, checkups, surgeries, and more for…read moreanimals. The location is aesthetically pleasing and feels very welcoming. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The doctors are efficient and you can tell they care for the animals they treat. I have been taking my two felines to this location for a couple of months now and I am pleased with the outcome each time. Whenever I request an itinerary or medical records, they provide it quickly. The pricing is also fair when compared to other surrounding veterinary hospitals. If you are looking for a veterinary hospital to take your pet, definitely check out this spot.

I brought my dog in yesterday because she had been having stuffy nose for about a week and…read moredeveloped a nosebleed. She started to sneeze a lot yesterday and it looked like she was trying to get something out of it. Since our regular vet didn't have any appointments, I scheduled a same day visit at Grand Animal Hospital. The doctor (an Indian female, though she never introduced herself or gave her name) examined my dog very briefly which literally just a couple of seconds and said she wanted to order an X-ray and bloodwork to check her white blood cell count. I asked if she could check inside my dog's nose for a possible foreign object. She said she couldn't because it would require putting my dog under anesthesia. I then asked if an X-ray would show a foreign body, and she told me no, it would only show structural issues, which was not my main concern. However, shortly after, she contradicted herself and said the X-ray could show a foreign object. She also said the bloodwork would show inflammation, but my dog's nose was already visibly swollen inside and bleeding, so inflammation was obvious. When I tried to explain that the inside of her nose looked swollen, she interrupted me and said, "there is no swelling, everything looks normal," without even properly examining her. My dog is a Pomeranian with Alopecia X (hair loss), which is a very common condition in this breed. When the doctor saw my dog has no hair, she looked suprised. The doctor seemed unfamiliar with it and suggested my dog must be mixed, which is incorrect. I also mentioned that my dog has itchy skin on her sides, but the doctor ignored this concern and instead just said she didn't see any fleas, which makes no sense since my dog has almost no hair. At the end of the visit, she said a nurse would bring an estimate for the X-ray and bloodwork. When the estimate came out, there was an additional test for upper respiratory infection that the doctor had never mentioned. The total estimate was around $1100 for only x ray and 2 blood work. This is the most expensive hospital ever. Overall, I felt like the doctor did not listen to my concerns, did not perform a proper exam, and was more focused on ordering tests than addressing the actual issue. Because of this, my husband and I decided not to proceed with any of the recommended tests and left. Unfortunately, the visit still cost $59, which felt like a complete waste given the lack of care and knowledge. The nurse was nice and waiting time was quick.

I can not express how much of an amazing trainer Ian is!…read more I have a dog, Deku, who had behavioral issues. Deku has been through a previous board and train, but I feel like that board and train mainly tackled his obedience, not his behavior issues. I let Ian know about all of this prior to boarding Deku and he made sure to explain his process with me. He also made me write down goals for Deku so that he can focus on them and make sure he tackled through them. I boarded Deku with Ian for 3 weeks and Ian made sure to send over progress pictures/videos every single day! I appreciated the content of Deku because that is basically my baby lol. There was a mid session where Ian taught me how to properly use the ecollar and showcasing what Deku has been up to the time he was with Ian. Deku was pretty much a different dog by the mid session, so it excited me to have him back after the 3rd week. The day I got Deku back, Ian showed me all of the progress and work Deku did and he was completely different. Deku stopped reacting towards people/other dogs and he was very obedient with following all commands! It's been almost a week now and Ian has checked in on Deku while he's been at home for the week and I also have follow-up sessions included in my service! I have been so happy with Deku is at! Before, I would be too scared to bring Deku out in public due to his reactivity/behavior, but I truly believe he is a completely different dog now, for the better! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Ian to EVERYONE. He is the real deal. I do feel like Ian knows how to connect with these dogs and emphasizes about how important relationships + communicating with your dog. Ian id the BEST!

Ian is an incredible trainer. What really sets him apart is that he focuses on real world training,…read morenot just practicing commands at home but actually working through situations you'll face in everyday life. That made a huge difference for us and for Ponyo. She's an anxious dog, and Ian has been so patient and intentional with her. You can tell he genuinely cares about the dogs he works with and wants them to succeed in a way that builds confidence, not fear. He doesn't rush the process and really takes the time to understand each dog. We've seen such a big improvement in Ponyo, especially in how she handles situations that used to overwhelm her. We're beyond grateful for Ian and would recommend him to anyone looking for thoughtful, effective, real world training.

I can honestly say the third time was really the charm. After trying what felt like every other…read moreprogram, technique, and advice that never quite stuck, I finally found something that truly worked with Sit Means Sit. The difference has been nothing short of incredible. My dog didn't just improve a little, the transformation has been complete. Behaviors that once felt impossible to manage are now consistent and reliable. What really stood out to me was how effective and structured the approach is. It's not just about teaching commands, it's about building communication, trust, and clarity between me and my dog. I feel more confident as an owner, and my dog is more relaxed, focused, and responsive. It's like we finally understand each other. I have so much more confidence to finally take HONRAY places I wouldn't have tried to before. I love the group of trainers at sgv!

What can I say, sit means sit really changed our lives. Our pup was super reactive, loved to jump…read moreon people, pulled on our walks, and loved to bark when he wanted. Literally after Day 1 of class he was completely a better dog. He became more focused, he listened to all of our commands. And after Day 3 and a few group classes, he's the best dog I could've asked for. Also all The trainers are great at what they do, thanks Issac, Aaron, and Frank! Appreciate it guys!