Canine Dimensions

(476 reviews)

Five stars isn't enough! Not only is Justin a proven expert trainer, the amount of compassion and…read morecommitment he has shown is unreal and truly heartwarming. He says his passion is helping people and their dogs, and I have no doubt about that. A month after separating from my partner and moving out to my own place, my leash aggressive, two year-old cane corso, Zeke, lunged at another dog in my apartment complex and took me with him. Fortunately, aside from a few cuts and bruises I sustained, everyone was OK. But the anxiety and emotional trauma that was left behind made me avoid taking Zeke out for walks all together and when I did my hands would start shaking. Thinking that I would be able to do it in my own, I watched hours and hours of dog training videos and even tried using an E collar, none of it helped. Not only were things stressful outside of the house, but inside of it too. My 14 year-old cocker spaniel and poodle mix, Lexi, is very reactive towards Zeke. Because her senses are not what they used to be. She has even mistaken me for Zeke and has snapped at me. The thought of me potentially losing my apartment, having to give up Zeke, and the fear that Lexi may accidentally bite one of my children caused even more stress on top of what I was already going through from the separation, so I knew I needed to get professional help. After just one phone call with Justin I already felt a weight lifted from my shoulders. We have only been working together for two weeks and have already seen improvement, not only with Zeke's responsiveness to corrections while on walks but with my confidence in leading my pups to a calm and happy life. Justin really set me up for success by giving me tools, demo videos, and tips - making me confident in my ability to correct Zeke's leash reactivity. Walks with Zeke are so much more calm for us both! So grateful for what Justin does and how he does it. He is so responsive and genuine, really making us a team with the same goals! Can't recommend him enough! THANK YOU, Justin!

Justin is so great at giving solid tips and explaining the why behind it. My dog was lunging,…read morebarking, generally tough to deal with on walks so it was a chore and I was legit concerned he would cause an accident one day to some kid on a bike or a jogger. Literally the first hour I saw huge improvement and now I honestly look forward to walking my boy twice a day. Justin checks in regularly and helps with tips like a long road trip and ringing doorbell barking to name a couple recent things.

Sit Stay Come Dog Training

(244 reviews)

Cannot say enough good things! We rescued a 5 year old borzoi who was very sweet but had no…read morecommands and also no motivations to help train her, John helped us find one specific treat that worked for her and helped us learn how to work with all her other weird kinks and now our girl can settle at restaurants and has basic commands down! He helped her become more confident and comfortable in the world, book with John you won't regret it!

Summer of 2024 I had an anxious, reactive, fearful, unwalkable big rescue dog. She broke harnesses,…read morepulled me to the ground, was afraid of people, and snapped at strangers and other dogs. My friends nicknamed her Cujo, it was that bad. I couldn't invite people to the house. Summer of 2025 I have a dog that loves meeting new dogs and people and runs around OB dog beach off leash. She's not reactive, she has great recall, she makes friends, I can have people over, she listens to commands, and she's so easy to walk. I took her into the vet this week and they removed the 'bite risk' warning from her file, they said it's like a completely different dog. She's not anxious or fearful. She's confident, playful, and so happy. All of this was because of training with John. He is patient, gentle, and kind. I can't put into words how grateful I am that we found him. I recommend him to every dog owner I know.

Canine Education

(111 reviews)

Fernando is so patient and kind! He does a great job training humans on how to consistently train…read moreand understand our fur family. He has shown us what cues to look for and how to get the best out of our dogs while using firm and loving methods. Essentially, he teaches us how to motivate our dogs to want to do the exercises. He has wonderful follow up, as well, and doesn't push anything but rather encourages. It has been a wonderful experience and we will work with Fernando again after we've had time to practice what we learned. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in effective, long lasting training practices and strengthening your understanding of your fur babies. Thank you, Fernando!!

We've been working with Fernando to train our rescue dog, Cowboy, and I can't recommend him enough!…read more From the very first session, Fernando has been incredibly communicative, patient, and professional. He took the time to really understand Cowboy's personality and our specific goals. We're currently focusing on preventing "door dashing," improving basic obedience, and walking nicely on a leash -- and we're already seeing major progress! One of the things I appreciate most is Fernando's flexibility with in-home scheduling. It's made the training process so much more manageable for our family. He explains everything clearly and always gives us practical tools and homework that are easy to follow between sessions. Cowboy is responding so well to Fernando's calm, consistent approach, and we feel much more confident as dog owners thanks to his guidance. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, helpful, and reliable dog trainer, Fernando is your person!

Wonder Dog Training

(262 reviews)

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!!!!

Corrina has been amazing with our golden doodle, Pepper. She started working with her when she was…read morea few months old and helped bring out Pepper's best qualities. The training was great value (commands, leash, and jumping), and the ongoing ability to board is really incredible. Pepper is always happy to go with Corrina and it's a nice training refresher every time. Would highly recommend!

Who's Walking Who? Dog Training

(110 reviews)

Hiii all!! now that my puppy has completed his training sessions I thought I'd share my…read moreexperience working with Who's Walking Who! I'll be totally honest: as a first-time dog owner to an Australian Shepherd, I was feeling a little underwater. I knew I needed help, but I was so nervous that professional training would be an investment I couldn't justify. That all changed the second I got on a consultation call with James from WhosWalkingWho.com James is one of those rare people who is just... real. He's straightforward and incredibly genuine. Right away, I could tell he wasn't just trying to "sell" me a package or take my money--he actually cared about my situation. He has this amazing way of explaining things that just clicks. He doesn't gatekeep his knowledge; he truly wants to hand you all the tools and resources you need so that both you and your pup can be the best versions of yourselves. If you're looking for a trainer who is professional, honest, and truly "in your corner," you have to call James. I promise you, it's a decision you won't regret!

My dog was clueless! WHO'S WALKING WHO? saved me! Personal training with James was incredibly fast,…read moreeffective and affordable. James has helped me every step of the way, quickly answering every question I've had. With James lessons and constant support my dog is now a task trained Disabled Service Animal. Every day I receive compliments regarding how well trained and behaved he is. I chose James because he has so many positive reviews going back 9+ years, and I could not be more pleased. THANK YOU JAMES!!

Dog Tired

(104 reviews)

Our extra energetic pup went through Canine Good Citizen training with Sarah and the crew... and I…read moremust say it was the best $ we've spent. He's still extra energetic, but when we've had to get control, his training is key. He also got injured playing and had to undergo a major knee surgery... THANK GOODNESS for the training! It's been hard, but again, training has been key to success. Looking forward to next steps sometime after rehab is done.

Sara worked magic with my reactive dog, Loki. I have experience training dogs but had never had a…read morereactive dog. I couldn't get Loki where he needed to be to enjoy life out and about in the world. After spending time with Sara in Dog Tired's board and train program, Loki is a new dog. We can be around people and dogs without an issue. Loki has been the best boy even in difficult circumstances like other dogs getting in his space while on a walk. If you're having a behavioral issue with your dog, I highly recommend a consult with Sara to determine how she can help your dog and you. Sara even provides follow up training for you so you can be the best partner for your dog.

Performance K9 Training

(91 reviews)

Shout out to K9's Doggy Day Care and Boarding! Luke and…read moreMaggie May are always so excited to go play with their canine buddies--it's truly their favorite place! The entire K9 team is absolutely amazing and clearly love our dogs as much as we do. Play time is the best time, and I always know they've had a blast because they come home completely "dog" tired (the best kind of tired!). Thank you so much for loving and caring for our fur babies like family. We're so grateful! Highly recommend!!!

I took my buddy Hoss for training. He is a Bullmastiff and was what I called aggressively…read morefriendly.... He could not control his love for people.... He jumped on people scratched and was a crazy big guy.... After two weeks I was shocked at how he changed... night and day. He is now a controllable very friendly guy. They turned him from a crazy ball of energy... to a wonderful family member. He even obeys our granddaughter who is 7 when she tells him to go to his place

Pack Method Prep

(138 reviews)

Thank you Jacquelyn for your kindness, patience, and for being a great listener. We appreciate you…read more Jacquelyn is knowledgable and gave us ways how to handle our dog's behavior. Highly recommend.

I CANNOT recommend Alex Pederson enough. We struggled for a long time with separation anxiety with…read moreour golden doodle & it got to a point where we were exhausted, stressed and very overwhelmed. Everything we saw online to try did not work, other trainers we worked with who claimed could fix separation anxiety did not work, even some board and train programs wouldn't take him because of his separation anxiety. I came across Pack Method Prep and gave them a call and ended up getting paired with Alex. During our first meeting with Alex after hearing her plan I thought there was no way we can do this but we buckled down and trusted the process and I can confirm she knows what she is talking about TRUST THE PROCESS! Alex was very kind, understanding, helpful, responsive, supportive, the list goes on. Not only did our dog have separation anxiety, he also had confinement anxiety and wouldn't even walk near his crate. Almost a year later, our dog now lays in his crate by himself without us instructing him (see photo), we can leave him for hours without stressing if he is okay or wondering if he is barking nonstop. I couldn't even walk outside for 1 minute to take the trash out without Cooper barking like crazy nonstop. We got our life back and I am so thankful we found Alex! Thank you Alex and Pack Method Prep for everything!!!

Camp Run-A-Mutt

4.7

(480 reviews)

Their whole staff is great at working with my dogs for daily kennel and long term boarding.read more

Are they under new ownership? What has changed?…read more We've used Camp Run-A-Mutt several times over the years for overnight boarding and have always had a great experience, which is why this recent stay was so surprising. When making the reservation, I noticed that a few of my dog's vaccinations would expire during his stay. We took care of getting them updated weeks in advance and made sure the vaccination certificates were sent to Camp Run-A-Mutt. I even confirmed with a staff member at the front desk that they had received everything and that my dog was all set for his stay. A few days before our trip, I received a call saying my dog was missing vaccinations. I asked which ones, and of course they were the very vaccinations we had already updated and submitted. I explained that they had the records, the employee put me on hold, then came back and confirmed everything was in order and said they'd see him on Thursday. Then things got even more frustrating. On Thursday, as I was landing in another state for my vacation, my daughter--who was dropping my dog off before catching her own flight--called me in a panic. She was being told they couldn't accept him because his rabies vaccine wasn't up to date. I immediately called the facility and explained that we had already confirmed his records twice. The employee put me on hold, checked the records, and sure enough, they had his current rabies certificate the entire time. They admitted everything was up to date and accepted him. A few days later, while we were still out of state, I received another call saying my dog was being quarantined and separated from the other dogs because his vaccinations supposedly weren't current. At this point, this was the third time in less than a week that the exact same issue had come up. I again explained that his vaccinations were current and that their staff had already confirmed this multiple times. The employee put me on hold and never came back to the phone. Thankfully, my daughter was only a few hours away and was able to rush over and pick him up. When I called to pay for his stay over the phone and let them know he was being picked up, I was initially told they couldn't accept payment over the phone. That was confusing because I've paid over the phone for previous stays without any issue. When I asked if it was a new policy, the employee admitted it wasn't--they just didn't know how to process a phone payment. They had to get someone else to help before I was finally able to pay. I'm honestly not sure what's changed, but the organization and communication were completely different from the excellent service we've received in the past. The repeated confusion over vaccination records--which they already had on file and repeatedly confirmed--caused unnecessary stress while my family was traveling out of state and ultimately resulted in our dog being removed from daycare and picked up early. We've always been happy with Camp Run-A-Mutt, which is why this experience was so disappointing. I hope this was just an isolated breakdown in communication, but based on our recent experience, I no longer feel confident leaving my dog there.

Finest City Dog Training

(64 reviews)

Finally feel like my dog's leader, thank you, Jessica!…read more My pup (German shepherd, 90 lbs, 1.5 yrs old) and I love our experience with Jessica! When we started, he was reactive to dogs and a nightmare on walks. Now? I'd trust anyone to walk him without getting dragged down the street. His obedience has improved dramatically, too. Even more surprising to me is that our communication is so much clearer. Now, I feel like my dog's leader, not just his handler. If you have a large, reactive dog and want a real partnership, not just commands, go see Jessica. We've got group sessions coming up, and I am so excited to watch my boy make friends and be fully and properly socialized.

Brunson and I have had the best experience with Jessica! She has helped us tremendously with…read moreobedience training for my 10 month Maltipoo. We started with private lessons and noticed a big improvement in his pulling and leash behavior after just the first two sessions. After completing all six sessions, I've seen such a positive change in his overall behavior and demeanor. Jessica is extremely organized, calm, and clear with her instructions, and she's been incredibly helpful in guiding us through the different tools and techniques to use during training. We are thrilled to continue Brunson's learning in her group classes. Thank you so much for all your help, Jessica!

Tierramesa Veterinary Clinic

4.6

(85 reviews)

We've been bringing our dogs to this vet for almost four years. Both were neutered here and…read moreregularly visit two to three times a year for vaccines and tests. Until now, we hadn't had any major issues. Today, we had an appointment specifically for the rabies and parvo vaccines. After we got home, our dog vomited five times in a row. We called the clinic, and they had us come back in, where he was given two more injections to address the side effects. While on the way back, I reviewed the invoice and noticed that four vaccines had been administered, not just the two we had scheduled. When I asked why this wasn't communicated, the response was, "Next time, clarify which vaccines you want when you check in." I had already done that. The appointment was booked for two specific vaccines, and I clearly mentioned both at check-in. I was then told they automatically give all due vaccines unless otherwise instructed. If that's their policy, it was never clearly explained to me and I plan to review our past vaccination records to verify the vaccines were actually due. To top it off, we were charged $82 for the extra shots to counter the side effects caused by their lack of communication, bringing the total cost of today's visit to over $300. This visit left us feeling frustrated and taken advantage of. Lack of transparency, poor communication, and a refusal to take ownership of mistakes cost them our trust and our continued business.

Once again amazed by the staff and service we get from Dr B and his staff! I highly recommend them…read moreif your looking for a vet that cares about all fur babies. They have continued to show outstanding service and continue to take excellent care of our 3 babies. Thank you Dr B and staff! Linda Cronkhite

The inFURmary

(34 reviews)

We've brought our two Labrador retrievers here three times over the past month, and every visit has…read moreconfirmed we found the right clinic. The staff are wonderful with our girls, patient, gentle, and clearly comfortable with big, energetic dogs. What stands out most is how collaborative the doctor is. Instead of just handing us a treatment plan, she walked through the options with us and made decisions together, which makes a huge difference when it comes to our pets' care. On top of that, pricing has been very reasonable , no surprise costs, no upselling. If you're looking for a vet clinic that treats your dogs like family and treats you like a partner in their care, I highly recommend this one.

I'm so glad I brought my puppy here! The location is convenient, with an easy parking lot. The…read moreclinic itself is very clean and welcoming. The woman at the front desk was incredibly sweet and kind, which made us feel comfortable right away. Dr. Johnson was exceptional- she even got down on the floor to examine my puppy, which showed how gentle and caring she is with animals. I also really appreciated that they offer puppy and kitten packages. I was happy to see that the pricing matched exactly what was listed on their website, with no surprises or hidden fees. I left paying exactly what I expected, which I really value. Overall, it was a wonderful first experience and I'm grateful to have found this clinic for my puppy's care!

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Emma P.

8 years ago

After getting a new rescue dog from Helen Woodward animal shelter we realized that our new 9-month old hound puppy had no prior training. She did not sit, did not know how to walk on a leash, infact probably never had a collar on and more worrisome had some fear issues that we knew we needed to handle carefully with the right expertise. Even though my wife has worked as a veterinary practice manager for over 20 years and has a lot of animal experience, we both felt it wise especially because we have children, to hire a good dog trainer. Our goal was to help our new dog reach her potential with out making any of her issues worse. My wife of course knows lots of local trainers but she said we need Jim with canine dimensions. He helped train our whole family how to communicate with her, and spent hours going over how to deal with all the little issues we where dealing with. Jim's method is very thorough and he helps families have well balanced dogs that know their roll in the family pack. We have seen great progress with her just in the last 4 weeks. We highly recommend Jim! read more

Jay T.

8 years ago

I am very happy with Jim and Canine Dimensions. Our dog Toby was struggling with walking on a leash when other dogs came around. He was becoming more and more aggressive with time. We hired Jim and the problem was mostly fixed with the first training session and became better and better over time and practice. I can now confidently walk Toby around other dogs with no issues. read more

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