Alan is amazing! We had one session with him with two playful and hyper Golden Retrievers that are…read morea year old. Within an hour he was able to calm and teach the Golden's mannerisms and behaviors we have never seen them do before. He is very attentive to your questions and needs of your pets. He even left some cheat sheets on how to be a better trainer. 10/10 recommend!

From the moment I met Alan I felt comfortable leaving my kitties in his care. I am fostering two…read morekittens and I have 3 cats of my own. Typically I have a neighbor come over but that isn't as consistent as I would prefer. I left my kitties in Alan's care during our out of state trip for Thanksgiving. He came each day and let me know when he was coming the day of (so I could turn off my alarm). I asked him to bring my trash cans back to the house and bring packages in that my mail hold didn't handle and he did without charging an additional fee! I was shocked! He sent me pictures daily of my babies and I felt so comfortable knowing that someone was coming over and loving on them for a little bit. Alan will be my go to guy for all of my pet sitting needs!!

5/5 Stars Shadow (Blue Merle Aussie) received the best care…read moreand training. Truly appreciate all the help and kindness from everyone! Our trainer was the best! She rocked and was super knowledgeable which not only helped us be at ease with bootcamp but helped us understand our puppy and his breed. He's doing really good. 10/10 would recommend. - Zarah L. and Cobe P.

K9 champions trained my puppy Abby while she stayed at their boot camp faculty. Impressed with all…read morethe knowledge that my puppy came home with and the kindness of the trainers and staff. My baby girl loved it there and being able to see it first hand made my heart feel more comfortable leaving her there while she got trained.

If you love your dog, DO NOT use HEIGHTENED INSTINCTS DOG TRAINING!…read more On Dec 02, 2024 I entrusted David with my dog, Buddy, for his 3-week board and train program to address some aggression issues toward visitors. Buddy is my best friend, my kids, and I wanted him to get the help he needed to feel more comfortable and safe around others. After discussing my concerns with David, he assured me that Buddy was already better behaved than many dogs he'd worked with and that the program would help him. However, my trust in David turned into a nightmare. On day 10, he called to tell me that Buddy had RAN AWAY during off-leash training. Shockingly, this off-leash training was done in front of his house on the street, not in a safe, gated area. My kids and I rushed over immediately and searched everywhere, but Buddy was nowhere to be found. For two weeks, I believed David was actively looking for Buddy, but it soon became clear he wasn't making any real effort. I asked for a refund, which is the least he could do after losing my dog. First, he said he needed a few weeks to process it, but then he stopped responding altogether. He no longer answers my calls or texts, and I never got my money back. This experience has been devastating for me and my family. We lost Buddy because of David's negligence, and he has shown no accountability or compassion. Please, don't make the same mistake I did.

BEWARE! Where to begin... this was the biggest mistake that I've made as a dog owner and it will…read moretake me a very long time to trust anyone with our pups again. David had our two dachshunds (10 mo old and 2 year old) at his facility for 3 weeks of board-and-train to help them with basic obedience and to help them be less reactive. Breezy, our oldest, has anxiety which he was made aware of. Benny, our youngest, was starting to take on some of those traits. That's what pushed us towards this investment-- to give them a happier, more stress free life and give them confidence. While they were gone, I didn't get any updates unless I asked. Got one batch of photos where Benny's body wasn't visible. He gave me generic answers about how they were doing. When it came time for them to come home, he asked for a couple more days to continue the work. We said sure. When he dropped them off, I experienced a nightmare that I don't wish on anyone. Benny was a skeleton. Malnourished, dehydrated, the tips of his ears were bleeding, dried blood on his face, sores on his body, he's lost his voice so his bark is a cough, he didn't have the energy to even jump up on the couch. Sores from an e-collar. Breezy lost weight as well. Looked at me like he barely recognized me. It was JARRING. I gasped out loud, panicked, called my partner and told him to come immediately cause someone had hurt our dogs. This man returned our dogs bleeding, skinny, depressed... and acted like nothing was up. Kept them for 2 extra days... just to neglect them??? (Just want to mention here that I don't know if they learned anything while they were gone because they've been asleep for 16+ hours.) After grilling him extensively about what all of the wounds were, we finally ended the conversation and took them to the ER. The vet's report was rough. They have a long journey ahead and she made it very clear that they were under very questionable care. We are devastated. He's refusing any refund and claiming that Benny simply was nervous and not very hungry. Vet says he's at a DANGEROUS weight. Never did he say anything was wrong with the boys. I never would have left them under his care if he was honest about their condition. I know that boarding isn't for every dog. But he did not have to pretend like they were doing well. We could have come to get them at any hour, any day, no questions asked. He let them get sick. We have yet to see their old personalities come out and I feel like I've betrayed them and put them in very bad hands. It's traumatic. Nobody signs their dogs up for neglect! We have more testing to get done today but I couldn't wait to load this review. I'm absolutely terrified thinking that someone may hire this man and end up devastated like our family. David is brushing this off as a lesson he can learn. But this is a moral issue. His moral compass with animals is severely off. Here are photos of how the pups left and how they came back. Please take this warning. Do. Not. Hire. I trusted good reviews and he took advantage of our trust. Animal Control has been contacted and we will be taking legal action. **EDIT** I'm back two days later to update that he has confirmed (!) pneumonia. There is no telling how long David let him cough, pant, lose his voice, etc. before returning him to me frail like everything was fine.

Lysa is truly a dog lover. She understands their individual needs, this gift comes naturally to…read moreher. Lisa has overseen the training of both my Labs and newly adopted Staffy. My dogs adore her and have so much fun learning with her. I can't express enough on how she can connect with both owner and dog (s). All of her classes are Fun and it helps deepen the bond with your dog. Lysa trains with positivity, praise and kindness. We highly recommend training with The Mischievous Dog. Great price and value.

My dog Sport and I love Lysa. She is kind, funny and patient. My well behaved Confirmation dog is…read morenow an even better behaved new Agility dog. Making the transition has been a challenge, but Lysa never makes us feel like we are making a mistake. Going to Agility has become the the highlight of our week!

She was the best sitter we could ask for while on vacation. She sent text photos etc. Highly…read morerecommended

From the owner: We are a two person team that have grown up around different animals all of our lives. We use…read morecareful and precise techniques of interacting and socializing with your pets and ensure they have the best care possible. We offer a plethora of services, from simple dog walking, to cross-country pet transportation, and even poop scooping, all at the cheapest prices around. We tailor to our customers and put them at the highest priority, because after all, they are what make a business!

Can't say enough about pleased I am with this program! Our family rescued a little female pit bull…read morepup from a high kill shelter when she was approximately 7 months old. Due to extreme health issues, severe mange, emergency surgery, etc. our vet suggested we not begin any formal training right away as any stress could hinder her recovery progress. I contacted Wendy when Lacey was 11 months old. After interviewing several different trainers,we decided this was the program for us. After only three lessons the progress has been amazing! I already have a dog that I can walk with no pulling on the leash, ignores other dogs barking at her, responds to heel and come commands, just overall generally well-behaved pup. We are working on canine good citizen ship designation. She is such a loving dog that we would like to have her as a therapy pup at Children's Hospital's, Senior centers, etc. This program is as much about training you the owner to truly lead your dog as it is about training the dog itself.

Don't waste your money. She claimed to know how to help my dog's aggressive behavior... she did…read morenot.

KEENAN came out to our community did a wonderful safety CPR training for canines it was amazing…read moreeverybody enjoyed it we learned so much who knew where you go to check the pulse of a dog I know now !! thank you KEENAN for all of your hard work and your love of animals especially those canines!

We are three weeks into the training of our yorkiepoo and WOW!!! Keenan is amazing with her and…read morevery knowledgeable. We see such a difference already in Bella's behavior. She went from not listening and running out the door and us having to chase her to sitting by an open door. She sits when told, she is getting better and better about allowing guests in our home but also protecting when told. Keenan has helped us each learn how to work with her. We highly recommend him.

I met Karla through a neighbor on the app "Next Door" . She is a wonderful person . Karla lives in…read morethe IE yet drives to SFV for clients & all over the West Side & So Bay. We try to book appointments when she is going to be in our area and so far it's been really easy . I highly recommend her, she is very gentle, she cleans up after the cut & just an overall sweet person. so glad we've met you Karla and look forward to a long friend/catship with you !

I'm so glad I found Pawz ' n Klawz on Yelp. Karla went above and beyond to make my rag doll cat "…read moreJackie" to feel comfortable and gave her a beautiful lioness haircut. Karla always kept me informed throughout the process, and you can tell she loves animals. I highly recommend Karla for all your pet grooming needs. She is Awesome!