I met Almudena at the SF SPCA's Academy for Dog Trainers years ago.Since then, she's become one of…read moremy trusted trainer colleagues with whom I often consult about training. She's passionate about her work, professional, compassionate to humans and animals, dedicated to continuing education, and extremely creative in her approach to training.Not only is she a terrific trainer, she also happens to be one of the few dog trainers who is also a certified T-Touch practitioner. Santa Fe dogs & humans, you are very lucky to have her in your midst!

From the owner: C.H.A.C.O Dog Training & Behavior Consulting specializes in…read moreIn home dog training, one on one coaching, training workshops and classes. The training methods used are based in the behavioral sciences. Individual session on the Tellington TTouch for Companion Animals also available. More info: www.chacodogtraining.com

Another trainer recommended Deb Moody for my leash reactive Doberman back in 2017. As we continued…read moreto train, he became less reactive and most importantly, I learned how to be sensitive to it and act appropriately to bring it under control. We, the humans, often need more training than the dogs do. My current girl has been training with Deb since she was four months old. I am a big believer in constant training for socialization and fine tuning. Deb uses harnesses rather than choke or pinch collars. I was skeptical at first but now find I have better control with my big dogs and I know I am not hurting them. (She sells the harnesses at her cost. You can buy them online and pay more.) The people that I have met in class have often been clients for years and that really says something. There have been a few I have seen not want to do the work and then complain. If you pay a trainer with great credentials as Deb Moody has, why wouldn't you follow her advice and instruction.

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!

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.

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!!

We cannot say enough good things about Megan and the impact she's had on our dog, Padfoot. He's a…read morecoonhound--so if you know, you know: hyper, stubborn, and extremely vocal. When we first came to Megan, we were overwhelmed and frustrated. Padfoot pulled like a freight train on the leash and barked at absolutely everything. Walks were chaos, and quiet moments in the house were few and far between. Megan worked wonders with him. She gave us practical tools and taught us how to better understand and communicate with Padfoot. She never promised an overnight miracle (because that's not how dogs--or people--work), but what she did promise was that if we did the work, we'd see results. And she was absolutely right. Thanks to her guidance, Padfoot's leash manners have drastically improved, and we've seen a huge reduction in his barking. On top of that, he's boarded with Megan, and when he came home, he was the best behaved he's ever been. Calm, happy, focused--like he'd just come back from a doggy bootcamp/spa hybrid. One of the things we love most about Megan is how deeply she cares. She genuinely loves dogs and loves helping people build better relationships with their pets. It's obvious in the way she interacts with them, how patient and encouraging she is, and how invested she is in each dog's progress. She celebrates your wins with you, no matter how small, and makes you feel like you're not alone in the process. Now, I've seen some reviews on here claiming Megan doesn't know what she's doing. That's honestly nonsense. If someone expects their dog to magically behave without doing any of the follow-up work Megan recommends, then of course they won't see lasting results. It's not about outsourcing your dog's behavior--it's about learning to be a consistent, supportive leader for your pup, and Megan gives you the tools to do just that. Padfoot loves her, we love her, and we'd recommend her to anyone who wants to build a better relationship with their dog. Just be ready to do your part--because Megan will absolutely do hers.

I am currently trusting Megan with the care of my dog while I've been hospitalized and recovering…read morefrom surgery. It's been over a month now! She is clearly someone who loves and understands dogs and has their best interests at heart. Robbie is very happy with her. I'm very suspicious of the negative reviews that can be posted about Megan. They make absolutely no sense. I suspect bullying or attempts at character assassination. I would suggest disregarding them.

Amazing results with Canine Zen! My three young German Shepherds (all under 2) went from wild and…read moreunruly to calm, well-mannered companions thanks to their expert guidance. The trainer was patient, knowledgeable, and tailored everything to our specific needs. Huge improvement in behavior and training--highly recommend for anyone with energetic shepherds!

Stephanie was helpful in getting us information when our Lucky had to go through an amputation. She…read morewas helpful with tips and training to get her up and running. Happy to say Lucky is doing great and that is due to some great guidance.

The trainer was 100% the best we have had. Other trainers said our dog was too old to train. Bark…read moreBrigade came and was able to train and show us what we needed to do and it worked!

They took care of our Angel for an extended stay, and did a great job! When we got home Angel was…read morebathed and ready to come home after a. Few weeks of fun and making friends. We were so happy with the care Angel received during her stay that we recommend Tail Waggon to our friends and family!

I boarded My dog wi Tail Waggoner Pet Services for 8 days. I…read morewas shocked to find they used a shock collar on her for barking to much, without proper training. She is not a barker. I do not use a shock collar on her. When I asked the woman at pickup, if it had worked, she responded, "Obviously not". It would have been professional of them to contact me and ask if the barking is her natural behavior, at which time I would have said no and had a discussion as to a better solution. I will never use their services again.

This place is great. Honest, hardworking, and very willing to accommodate last minute requests if…read moreshe has time. She even sends photos of her visits with your pets when you are far away! I would recommend her to anyone!

I am highly disappointed. I would have called at least 20 times and no one answered. When we…read morereached this place,, she mentioned that she only sits at people's place and no day boarding at her place. What a waste of time. Why can't these businesses update YELP with their services. When you are running a business at least answer phone calls.