i called dave in total panic, when our 6 month old australian shepherd...sugi...went crazy around…read morepeople and dogs the first time we walked her...i guess my distress was obvious when i left a message...even though he was on vacation...he got right back to us...i was terrified...he is not only fabulous with dogs...but also their owners...thanks to him..we are well on our way to having our sugi trained and manageable...he has given us so many insights into her behavior...she is a different dog..i am so happy we found him

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Deb Moody is thoughtful, kind, attentive and patiently observes dog/human behavior, analyzes the…read moregiven situation and communicates her expertise knowledge. I couldn't recommend her enough--she is incredible! Be aware that she is also in high demand and it takes her awhile to get back to you and appointments are scheduled out but she is one person and when she works with you, she is present, 100%. Thank you, Deb for your service!

Deb Moody is absolutely the best dog trainer! She worked with our dog, Sara, and everyone comments…read more how Sara is a completely different dog now. Deb is patient, kind and her love for animals truly shows in her training! We couldn't be more happy with the outcome of her training! Sara went from being anxious and aggressive to being happy and a more mellow pet. Judy B

Jacinta, the owner of Proton Pawsitive, was recommended to us by a friend, and we are very happy to…read morehave taken the advice. Jacinta was easy to get a hold of, quick to book a convenient first meeting, and we ended up hiring her for a full package training program for our new golden retriever puppy. She always worked around our hectic schedule, and she taught us how to continue the training. Our dog was quickly trained not to pull on her leash, to come and stay, etc. She also provided special training to our three year old son so that he could learn to interact better with the dog. The great thing about Jacinta is that she gives her clients the tools to be able to assist in the training process. We highly recommend her!

We first met Jacinta when she taught the puppy kindergarten class that our German…read moreShepherd/Australian Shepherd, Mochi, attended. We learned a lot and taught some basic manners to our dog. But after about a year Mochi started to bark more and react strongly whenever someone came to the door, and was becoming quite a handful to deal with. We started working with Jacinta in one-on-one lessons, and only halfway through our training plan Mochi is already calming down, learning how to deal with her stress, and responding better to us.

Because of last minute travel change, I needed my dog boarded while attending a conference. Dog…read morewonder was wonderful! I felt confident and comfortable with updates and photos that my dog was living the good life. This wasn't just boarding my puppy got walks, dog socializing and even some training! Highly recommend!

Thank God we were bailed out of taking care of our dog for a day. We were camping and wanted a day…read morein town. The sweet lady who runs Dog Wonder came to our rescue. She sent us two pictures (which I really appreciated) and even took him walking. She and I use the same hand signals and commands so that was nice. I don't know how many drop ins she wants but I would definitely use her again. She seemed very comfortable handling my 60 pound blocky head American Staffordshire.

Gaia Richards helped my Leo become the very best version of himself.  Leo was a shelter dog who had…read moremost likely experienced trauma before I adopted him.  So Leo's transformation didn't happen quickly; it was slow and steady progress resulting in a calmer, happier dog, and one who is very cool on the leash.  Even better, Gaia taught me to be a better dog owner.  I've learned how to respond to Leo's behavior and how my behavior affects him.  It was definitely worth the time and expense for a lifetime of joy with my pooch.

Gaia Richards really gets dogs and what motivates them! She was a great teacher for my dog and even…read morebetter (and more important!!) teacher to me. Highly recommend her!!

Excellent instructor! Very knowledgeable! Using his services for 2 years. They will house sit…read moredogs! He has a free socialization class on Saturdays!

From the owner: if you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together…read more Crate training basic obedience and more.

Rio, my golden retriever, is always happy to arrive at Paws Plaza. He greets the trainers at the…read morefront desk and ready to guide himself into the dog area. When I pick him up he is still wagging his tail. I have dropped him off at other day care/boarding facilities within NM and out of state and he never has shown the same enthusiasm. Paws Plaza is Rio's top choice for day care and boarding.

Paws Plaza is fabulous. I decided to board my dog there because PP offered the option of having him…read moreinteract with the other dogs. We navigated a fast handoff before our plane with ease--they were prepared and their communication was fantastic. They sent pictures and videos during our trip to reassure me, and kept me abreast with reports of how my dog was doing. When we came home, they debriefed me fully and made me feel their care, concern and investment in the well-being of my dog.

I consider myself lucky have come across Sara and her team. We recently adopted a sweet 2-year old…read moredog from the Santa Fe shelter, but who needed a lot of attention and was not as well socialized as we thought. We initially planned on hiring Rendija Dog Hikes and Pet Services to exercise our pup when we out for much of the day, but when Sara came over to meet us for the first time, we talked about our goal to better socialize her with cats and dogs. Sara shared that her team could help with that and they exceeded expectations. Also, everyone on the team was great about communicating how the walk or play date went that day. I always received a few pictures of my dog having a great time. I'd recommend Sara and her team to anyone.

We have never been away from our dogs so this was the first time we have used a pet sitter. I…read morecannot say enough positive things about Sara and her care for our pups. She truly took time to get to know them and followed our instructions to the upmost perfection. She was patient with them getting to know her and provided us updates and pictures of her time with them. We found Sara to be honest, trustworthy, and reliable. She did exactly what she said she would in caring for our pets, never missed time with them or updating us, and was honest with us when she detailed the time and steps it took to pull our more hesitant dog out of her shell--the great news is she SUCCEEDED! Sara has a gift and love for animals that is unparalleled in our community. Anyone looking for a person to care for their pets would be lucky to work with Sara and Rendija Dog Hikes and Pet Services.