Evening Star Kennels should have higher ratings, in my opinion. I'm so glad that although I read…read moremost, if not all the reviews, I chose to disregard them and just let my gut tell me if I should move forward in getting a pup from this kennel. Evening Star was celebrating their 40 year anniversary and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get another Vizsla at an outrageous promotion. My first Vizsla was adopted from a family who wanted to give her up and even then, I don't have background info on my first V. I adopted her at 6 months and she is now 7 years old. The pup from Evening Star would come with health clearances from both sire and dam. Another review mentioned their photocopies as being questionable, but for me, that didn't matter. I imagine other breeders would just photocopy their documents as well. I read a couple of reviews deterring people from getting pups from Evening Star because their dog developed cancer. I pray that none of my pets get this, but I even have family and friends who got/had cancer. Speaking with a representative from South Coast Vizsla Club, they confirmed that all breeds can develop cancer. (I had contacted several Vizsla organizations including Vizsla Club of America when I was researching breeders.) I did ask Gaila even though they were celebrating their 40 year anniversary, why such an amazing promotion? She said their anniversary was July 26, if I remember correctly, but also they were taking a 3 weeks vacation and she preferred that she found good homes for the puppies before they left. Although she had people to care for all her dogs, she thought best to get homes for the puppies before their trip. Lastly, Gaila sends you home with a bunch of goodies for your pup along with some instructions. For me, she even included a couple of things for my 7 yr old V at home. I felt like I was treated like someone getting one of her pups at her regular rate! Better yet, I felt like I found someone that I could have a long term relationship regarding the Vizslas!

My boyfriend and I adopted a Vizsla puppy from Evening Star Kennels this past week. He is such a…read moresweetheart and so well behaved for a puppy. We have both wanted a vizsla for a long time and when we saw the anniversary sale post on their Instagram account, we reached out to Gaila right away. She explained the process to us so we filled out our application online and she reached out to us after she had time to review our responses. We made an appointment as soon as possible, had time to experience the puppies personalities for about 10 minutes, and picked out our perfect puppy for adoption. They gave him a quick bath while we got the paperwork filled out and they gave us some helpful information on how to clean his ears, etc. Gaila gave us a blanket, a toy, and a few other little items to help Scout feel comfortable his first few days at home. We were also able to purchase a bag of dog food from Evening Star Kennels and they even loaded the giant bag into the trunk for us. We took Scout home and read all the super helpful information Gaila provided in the red folder of paperwork on how to train your puppy, supplies to make sure you have, etc. Overall, this has been an amazing experience and we already love our sweet, snuggly puppy! Evening Star Kennels helped us find our dream dog and we couldn't be more appreciative of their helpfulness and support in the process.

My dogs had never been boarded before and we were nervous about leaving them, but they did OK. The…read morecaretaker said she should've made sure she had been introduced to our dogs before by us we left because my female dog was very, very nervous the whole time and growled a lot, but I was glad to know they were in a safe place that plays classical music on the speakers that have a yard they could go to ( actually not sure my dog got to go to the yard bc she was nervous, it didn't sound like it). I think it's probably typical for dogs to feel freaked out even if they have a huge kennel with a Dogloo and blankets and toys. Everything is very clean and tidy. Also keep in mind it's cash only.

I love it here they take amazing care of my silly English Bulldog and she is always so happy to…read morestay! I am so grateful to have a trusted place for my pup to go when I am out of town. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for great care of their fur baby.

After reading several great reviews & a phone consult with Jessica we decided to book with…read moreRaymond's training program in November 2025-December 2025. Raymond's training program was very thorough & we are very grateful for this program. Our dog Koda was 10 months old when he started the training program he had aggressive tendencies & would always require being carried into his kennel at night time for bed. When it came to walking our dog that wasn't even an option he wouldn't let us put a leash on his neck. After the training program with Raymond for five weeks, we saw significant changes. We were actually able to take him on walks & put a leash on him. When given a command he walks into his kennel without any issues. We highly recommend Raymond's training program.

Luna & nova completed their 5 week board & train and they've shown awesome improvement in areas…read morethey needed extra support in. Luna engaged in a lot of leash pulling and some reactivity when she would see other dogs. Luna is now able to walk calmly and does not overreact when another dog is around or near her. Nova is an anxious pup and her board and train helped her be exposed to public areas, while working on her obedience, learning to settle, gained more confidence in herself and does really well with leash walking. Raymond was thorough and explained things with care and patience on how to continue their training at home, answered any question and concerns we had and provided us with feedback when he had us practice the tools he used with our girls. Def would recommend and come back for extra support in the future if needed.

When leaving your fur babies behind when you vacation, Sierra and Shannon at Bad to the Bone Board…read moreand Care in No. San Diego county welcome your kids into their home and provide exceptional love, care and play time. We have 2 English Bulldogs that demand attention and human interaction and Sierra and Shannon loved on them. Being able to trust them with your dogs puts your mind at ease, and thus allowing you to enjoy your time away to the fullest. We highly recommend Bad to the Bone!

Shannon and Sierra's home board and train model offers security and a sense of relaxation where…read moreyour furry friend can be taught. They try to tailor their teaching to the individual pet, will take notes ahead of time on what you hope to accomplish, and do their best to ensure that progress is made for you and your furry family! My puppy came back crate trained and less timid around other dogs which is a blessing.

John was exceptional from the very beginning and remained professional throughout our entire…read moreexperience with Unlimited Pawtential. Niner (my pup) had struggled with our previous trainer, so I was a bit discouraged going in. But the moment Niner met John, I could see an immediate difference. John was patient, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable, and Niner responded to him right away. John took the time to understand Niner's needs and explained everything to me clearly, which made me feel supported and more confident as an owner. The progress we saw was amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend John and Unlimited Pawtential to anyone looking for an outstanding dog trainer!!

I can't recommend John enough. I have a reactive but goofy Aussie named Juno. We drive from OC just…read morefor his boarding with John. Juno is safe and mentally and physically stimulated. He's in a place I can trust will take care of him and understand his needs. With a dog like my boy that isn't easy to come by!

We sent our puppy to train with Cara for 10 days. the puppy came back to us much more mellow and…read morewell behaved. Cara did a great job! Puppy does many commands now. We had a particular issue with her biting us and she no longer bites. I love that o can tezt her with questions anytime Cara has given us great advice and we will continue to use and recommend her !

Cara is excellent training your dog. She is very knowledgeable and very patient. Has great methods…read morethat does not include a shock dog collar. I would highly recommend her!

Marvel K9 trained and boarded my sister's dog and he was the best trained dog I ever met. Just…read morefantastic. And when I had to rehome the dog Marvel K9 went above and beyond to assist me and the dog. They care very much about the dogs they train. I recommend them highly and if I could give them ten stars I would.

Marvel K9 is fantastic! We were at our wits end with our golden retriever puppy -- he was out of…read morecontrol, high energy, and didn't listen to commands even after multiple sessions with two different trainers. We were so hesitant to send him away, but felt like we had tried everything. I am so glad we did. Teddy came back from Marvel K9 a new dog! He now understands what behavior is expected of him and is truly enjoyable to be around. The Marvel K9 team is super responsive and there for you after your dog comes home. They truly want to see you and your dog succeed. THANK YOU Marvel K9 for getting us here!

I've sent my mini Sheltie puppy to Kat's in-home Board and Train program twice now and she has done…read morean OUTSTANDING job with him!! He first went for 7 nights when he was 4.5 months old and again for a 3 night refresher to reinforce existing skills and learn an important new command once he was more mentally mature at 7 months old. Kat took the time to really understand his lifestyle and shape his training goals with me ahead of both stays and both times we got back a happy, healthy and focused pup who loves to show off his tricks and manners! He was understandably a little nervous the first time we dropped him off but the second time he was thrilled to be back, which just shows how much fun he had there with her!! You can tell that Kat cares deeply about the dogs she works with and I'm so glad we found her out here in the desert. I highly recommend the customizable board and train service to provide structure, fundamentals and/or personalized learning (then you just need to stay consistent at home continuing to reinforce the new skills). Thank you Kat for all you've taught Ozzie - we will definitely be back!

What a relief it is to be gone a week on vacation returning home to a very content 18 year old cat…read more( that we always think is dying) and a year and a half old dog that acted like I just returned from the market. How fortunate to find Kat and her team who are professional, provided great communication, pictures and videos, and I had a worry free time away. From the moment my pets met Kat, she commanded instant respect. Kat has that magic that animal respond to. My dog Bella watched her like a hawk and did everything she asked when she said it. Even things I didn't think she would understand! I realized in that moment my dog has been ignoring me! LOL Go ahead book your stay with Kat now, I already booked our next trip with her. I selfishly almost didn't want to share her if you know what I mean.

I did the 1-month boarding school with Patron K9 Academy and it was honestly one of the best…read moredecisions I've made as a dog owner. Before training, I had a lot more stress around my dog's behavior. Now he's obedient, predictable, and I can take him pretty much anywhere without worrying about how he's going to act. It's completely changed the experience of owning him--I actually get to enjoy being with him now. The results speak for themselves, and I've already recommended their program to others. If you're on the fence, it's worth it.

GAMECHANGER. Angel did his thing with our puppies. Highly highly recommended. He had them for…read moreabout 6 weeks and their temperament really changed. They were more comfortable in public, they now have basic commands, they don't pull on the leash anymore, they understand the word "no" .... don't even hesitate ... have them trained. I have a Giant Schnauzer that is inquisitive and needed boundaries and a Cane Corso that doesn't know his size. Angel did a really good job. Also, he picks them up and houses them if ever were out of town. Oh and btw, he sends you these videos from his glasses showing their progress (it's so cool watching them learn and grow and be happy). His IG is: patronk9academy. Keep up the good work Angel .