Fantastic experience with gentle touch. They were caring and patience with our big pittie boy. Gave…read moreus lots of great training tips that we are still using! They are true to their name -- gentle with lots of praise for pups. Would 100% recommend.

Gentle Touch has awesome trainers/ class instructors and wonderful programs! They use only…read morepositive training methods and have something for everyone, from basic puppy socialization to competitive dog sports. Reasonable fees also support a non-profit organization that provides service dogs! My young dog has been a regular since she was a puppy and loves everyone there. She is so excited every time we arrive for a class or competition.

And apparently if they don't like certain things in your review they will post unkind and private…read moreinformation about your dog in public. Totally not cool and very unprofessional, especially since it's been 1 1/2 years since she has seen my dogs. How can anyone trust someone who does that? (Hence the lowered rating, I can't recommend that kind of behavior. They still do get two stars though because I always have admired what they were trying to accomplish there for dogs. It's just, what the heck is going on with posting a defensive & defamatory reply to a good rating?? It was like a backhanded complement...) Go figure!

My husband and I have been clients for several years. I found alpha pet dog online…read more What a blessing! This is amazing get away for your furkids I love that they are in rooms, not a kennel! The loving care and expertise of this pet spa is top notch! We feel secure knowing are girls are in good hands ! We are able to go on vacation and be worry free plus we have a new friend! We highly recommend alpha pet dog!

They overall suck. I'm a long term client. The vet dr mark doesn't know what he's doing and…read moreovercharges for his clinical "investigations". As a professional he should come to the table w the experience and stop charging us for discovering what he doesn't know. I've spent thousands w no resolution. Over it and him. Bad man. Ego problem twists him up

I was a client here- I now am not. I would simply state- throw caution to the wind. I firmly…read morebelieve Dr O should have retired years ago. I believe he misdiagnosed my dog which caused a cascade of issues leading to her passing. I do know this vet IS NOT trained nor set up for trauma- there is no overnight staff- I recently spoke with another client of this vet clinic and they stated their dog was under anesthesia for 8 hours ! Their pet did pass- I would sincerely say please throw caution to the wind. For check ups (I would maybe say he is ok) other than not diagnosing my dog and her passing and second (maybe getting vaccines) one time when I went I had to wait 2 hours for him to finally show up ! So again if you have an emergency - find a different vet!

We all know how hard it can be to find a trusted person to care for our beloved pets. My two…read morekitties have some 'issues' - or maybe I do. Either way, Ariel takes care of them and makes me feel assured that they are getting the love, attention and care I want them to have. My male cat has litter box issues, some digestive stuff on occasion, and it's so reassuring to know Ariel can recognize signs that would need medical attention. I love that she texts me pics of my babies while I'm gone. And the note when I come home is nice to read. My cats always seem relaxed and happy, not lonely and stressed when I return. Thank you, Ariel!!!!! Long overdue posting as she has taken care of my cats for several years.

You will not find a more loving, dedicated and trustworthy pet sitter out there. Ariel goes above…read moreand beyond for our pets, and my pets' good behavior and calmness upon our return home is proof of it. We've used her for 3 years now and our two dogs and cat just adore her. The dogs seriously perk up and get excited when we say her name, our cat rolls all over herself for belly rubs for her. She walks the dogs, sends periodic text/photo/video updates, gives the pets so much love and snuggles, will bring your mail in, turn on/off lights, water plants, and will even come by with her spare key if you've accidentally locked yourself out. I'm able to relax and enjoy our time away from home so much more knowing we have her watching over our home and pets. Do your pets, and your peace of mind, a favor and call Under the Sun Pet Sitting. Your pets will love you for it!

Skylar is an amazing trainer who I can always trust to give solid and practical advice that leads…read moreto stronger connections and better relationships with my dogs. There was a time when walking down the street was terrible and stressful for me and my dogs, but now walks are our favorite part of the day. His science based and empathetic approach to people and dogs in addition to his experience and education set him apart in the field of dog training. The Central Coast is lucky to have him and I am grateful to have found him.

I've had the pleasure of watching Skylar grow as a dog trainer over the past six years, and his…read moreskill with dogs is truly an art form. He has an incredible ability to read animals and communicate with them in a calm, effective way. What sets Ember Leash apart is Skylar's commitment to positive reinforcement--NO shock collars, NO prong collars, just compassionate, science-based training :) I deeply believe that pain should never be part of the learning process, and Skylar exemplifies that philosophy. Not only is he an exceptional dog trainer, but he's also an incredible teacher for humans. He takes the time to help each client understand their dog's behavior and gives them the tools to build a better relationship with their pet. I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Skylar for in-home private sessions--he offers both 1-hour and 2-hour options, along with day training programs and online consults. His communication is top-notch, and he truly goes above and beyond. He's even stops by just to help properly fit a dog's harness--completely free of charge. That kind of care and dedication is rare.

Highly recommend Edna Valley Vet Clinic. We have had positive experiences with them over the years…read morewith our four animals, but our most recent experience truly highlighted Dr. Alwen's veterinary knowledge. After sudden onset throat swelling in our senior dog, Dr. Alwen knew exactly what to do to treat her in a non invasive way. She is a very large female Doberman and we have had issues with other vets being worried working with her- but he read her body language and was able to work easily with her. She is back to being happy and healthy as can be. I will continue to bring my dogs and cats here as long as we have them- the knowledge and care provided is top notch.

I wish I could find it in my heart to be more objective in my review, but to do so I would have to…read morebe party to veterinary experience and talent that I was not able to really understand in its complexities almost by definition. Dr. Alwen was cordial, professional, and no doubt did absolutely all he could to save our dog Wally from IVDD. It did not lead to a good outcome unfortunately, but I'm sure he was in good hands up until the end. The rating suffers, though, because for all Alwen's merit he completely failed to provide any sort of bedside manner or comfort as I held my dog's body. In fact, he started making banal small talk with a coworker 5 feet from me, without even leaving the room or noticing/caring that I was crying for my friend. Again, the rating should OBJECTIVELY be higher, because he DID help relieve Wally's suffering and was in no way responsible for my family's ultimate decision to euthanize. But for better or worse, the callousness I felt when I most needed warmth and humanity was unsettling to say the least. Perhaps I am being willfully ignorant of the emotional toll such a job would take on someone, whom I know has animals of his own, and how some level of detachment is required from the owner/pet relationship. But what hurts isn't that I lost my dog, but that my last memory of him is tainted by the acute realization that I was alone in my grief, a realization that had to happen perhaps...but Dr. Alwen made it too obvious, too quickly. Short version: A for veterinary service, C- Bedside manner. Overall, don't hesitate to bring a loved one in need here, as they do love animals as fiercely as anyone, and will provide good care. But steel yourself, should the worst happen, for you may be in want of a warmer presence that does not materialize.

We are taking our new puppy to the Puppy Social Hour and it has been fantastic. Michelle is a…read morelovely trainer - super knowledgable, thoughtful and takes the time to answer questions and explain things in further detail. The Puppy Social Hour is a great time for your puppy to socialize with other puppies around the same age (10 weeks to 5 months) while also learning basic commands with positive reinforcement, desensitization to loud noises/objects, etc. I highly highly recommend this training at Woods Humane!

What an awesome experience and addition to Woods! This was the first obedience class we've taken in…read morethe 12 years that we've had dogs (I suppose it shows!), so I didn't know what to expect. Michelle was very knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive of each of our individual problem areas or goals. Energy is key, and hers was perfect for all of our training needs with Wild Man Woody! We are definitely signing up for the intermediate class!

Finally getting around to this review but oh my goodness! For years my dog has struggled with food…read moreaggression, nipping, and territorial behavior but after one visit and two weeks of training, she had completely changed for the better. We learned so much! Sasha is clearly passionate about his work and it shows. We're so grateful to have found him! Thank you!!

This is gonna be long but if you're like me and are trying to find the best dog trainer for your…read morepup and not be scammed you'll want to read this. Let me start off by saying, it's TRUE when they say "Sasha is literally a dog whisperer". He absolutely knows what he's doing. Prior to meeting Sasha, my puppy (Karter) was biting everyone that came to my house and peeing all over the place and I was ready to give him away. I google searched "local dog trainers" and came across the Bark website. Of the handful of listed trainers Sasha was the only one to get back to me and when I researched him I noticed he had a TON of positive reviews. So many that I actually joked with him and mentioned that I thought they were all of his friends. LOL Now I understand why. When I spoke with Sasha I expressed my concerns with Karter and he immediately began to give me tips on how to correct some of the behaviors that Karter needed help with and although I didn't actually use any of the tips I appreciated that he did that free of charge. My idea of "dog training" was someone coming to my house a few times a week and training my dog to do everything I needed him to do, so, when Sasha said "most times he only has to come once and the rest can be done over the phone" I was like there's NO WAY this dude knows what he's doing. In my eyes Karter needed 24 hour assistance. When Sasha arrived he immediately got to work. He stayed for a couple hours and it went by pretty fast. He taught me how to implement walking Karter "off leash", teaching Karter discipline during feeding time and basic tips on potty training as well as creating boundaries which would affect how he interacts with guests when they come over. He also brought in his own pets which was nice because it showed me how Karter would respond to other animals. His training style is so simple yet extremely effective when you do what he recommends and that is to be consistent. I had a couple serious life events that took place after he came and I wasn't able to keep up with the training and I could see the difference. I have since gotten back on schedule with Karter and he has learned to use the dog door to go potty and hasn't had any accidents in the house for a few weeks. I can walk with him off leash and he has learned boundaries and space when company is over! All of the things Sasha told me to do worked. When he says get a 15 foot leash get the 15 foot leash. Don't take the easier route just do exactly what he recommends because he knows what he's talking about. This is my first dog and I'm a much happier dog mom because of the service I received from Sasha. I waited to post the review because I wanted to give Karter time to show improvement and make sure I was giving an honest review and honestly... he is the BEST! Worth every penny. I could go on but I'll let you see for yourself! Thanks Sasha and also your lovely wife. You guys are an awesome team!