Big Dog Coastside boarding was heaven sent on our road trip! They kindly took our dogs in when we…read morewere having a hard time finding availability on short notice. BUT don't get it twisted, they offer top notch service and truly care about your fur babies! I inquired online about boarding services after finding BDC on Yelp and reading recent reviews. Lila contacted me shortly after my inquiry and we discussed the details surrounding our needs. She was very quick to speak with Renato, her husband and dog trainer/whisperer, and they graciously accommodated us. Not only did they care greatly for our pups during their stay, they sent us daily photos and videos of them! The other trainers were so good with our babies, we are so appreciative of them. I highly recommend using their services when in HMB. Renato is a dog trainer, and it seemed like he helped one of our energetic guys in the short time he cared for him. Thank you again Lila, Renato and team!

Very good dog trainers! Lila and Renato seem to genuinely care about our boxer, Emmy!read more

Sheryl Carver helped me become my dogs' best friend. I worked with Sheryl to address my boy's…read moreanxiety, his leash pulling, and my female puppy's dog reactivity. Initially, we met at my home to work with my dogs, and then, after Sheryl moved out of state, we were able to work by phone when new issues came up. Sheryl is extraordinarily compassionate and empathic towards both people and dogs, and she taught me to observe my dogs' behavior and be supportive rather than frustrated. My dogs are relaxed and there is more tail-wagging in our home, and when doing conformation and performance events, they are more confident, enthusiastic---and easier to train! Sheryl is also a fantastic instructor in the Tellington TTouch Training, and with her guidance, I started using this method to deepen my bond with my dogs. I have worked with many different dog trainers, and Sheryl is the best!

Sheryl is our favorite dog trainer - I found her through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers…read morewebsite (heard that they were good). Our dog, Flash, is a rescue mutt who had been abandoned, and Sheryl's approach worked great for him. She used positive reinforcement, and was always gentle. Flash responded really well to her, and everyone else who we know who has hired her has been pleased with the results. Sheryl came to our home for private lessons, and was fabulous. (She travels around the Peninsula to various clients during the week.) I like that Sheryl has a lot of patience and found a way to make our dog think learning can be fun. Our dog had a lot of anxiety, and she helped him relax and enjoy learning. She also does some bodywork on pets, if clients want that along with the training: Jin Shin Jyutsu (like acupressure) Tellington TTouch (like Feldenkrais for animals) We treated Flash to some of her bodywork, and he went from hyper and anxious to super, ultra-calm and mellow. Sheryl's definitely one of his favorite humans. We were afraid we'd have to find our previously wild dog a new home after having a baby, but we've learned a lot from her and we're a happy family! We credit Sheryl (and some key lay-out changes suggested by baby-proofer Larry Mitchell) with enabling us to keep our dog after having our baby. That was HUGE! We did some clicker training (not initially, but later on), and our most useful command (with or without the clicker) is "In your crate." Sheryl adjusted to what our needs were, so we learned what was a priority for us when we needed it. Thanks to Sheryl, Flash also knows (among others) on your bed, shake, wait, sit, stay, down, touch, and where's daddy?.

Our board and train with Brandon was a really positive experience from start to finish. He is…read moreincredibly skilled and truly knows what he's doing. We always felt our dog was safe, well cared for, and in good hands. Brandon was easy to communicate with and kept us informed throughout the process. He sent us tons of photos and videos throughout our dog's stay. We would absolutely trust him again and recommend him without hesitation.

Brandon is patient and helps you with your dog so well. He watches and tries to correct any bad…read morebehavior

If I could give 10 stars I would! My dog loves Clara to bits. I watched him do a whole body wag…read morethis morning as he was picked up, he could barely contain himself as he stood waiting to jump into the doggie van. Since taking over the business, Clara has absolutely elevated the service to new levels. She takes impeccable care of the dogs, and sends adorable photos from their daily outings. Somehow, she always gets all the dogs to smile and pose for pictures! My dog comes home happy and TIRED from all the exercise and socializing with his pack of buddies.

Clara is the best. My boys had the best time ever. Really needed to get out with Clara's pack…read more It's been a year and my boys needed to get out and socialize. They came home so happy relaxed content. Thank you Clara's Marley and me animal service is the Best. Clara is amazing she speaks to my huskys . Unbelievable she is.

Amazing, highly effective experience in just 3 lessons. My reactive doodle and I learned the…read morefoundations of leadership (mine) and obedience (his). He learned to walk properly on a leash at heel, avoid fence aggression with the dog next door, go to place and crate. I have seen a remarkable change in his connection to me. Bara gave me all the tools I need to continue working with him on behaving calmly with company and in public places. She is incredibly encouraging and gives exceptional feedback. I look forward to future training and highly recommend her!

We worked with Bara to address Portia, our puppy's jumping and barking issues. It was magical that,…read moreby the second session, we already saw tremendous improvements. We didn't expect Bara would be able to address Portia's separation anxiety in 3 sessions so we didn't even focus on that; however she squeezed that into part of the training and we are seeing continued improvements already. We are more than grateful to have worked with Bara, that we finally have our lives back that we can go out and invite friends home without worrying Portia doing something crazy! Also, Bara not only just provided instructions during the sessions, she also responded via texts to provide guidance after each sessions. She truly cares about how much we are making improvements overall not just during the training sessions. We will definitely work with Bara again for future training!

Susan and her care team at Half Moon Bay Dogs have been boarding, grooming and watching my dog on…read morevarious vacations since 2016. As an anxious dog mom, I really appreciate Susan's responsiveness and communication through daily texts and updates. She cares so much and it shows from the smooth drop off and pick up processes. My dog is always happy, clean and exhausted upon his return home. There is an option for pick up and drop off with the Half Moon Bay Dogs mobile pick up van. I've not used it but friends have and are very pleased and my pups Holiday photo from staying there has made it on the back of it! Thanks again Susan and team for watching my lil guy!

I boarded Lola for the first time since I rescued her a few months ago. I was worried about her…read morefeeling I had deserted her. Well, don't waste your time worrying!! She was treated with all the love and care any dog needs. Thank you Susan for such wonderful care. Susan thought Lola got too dirty playing and got her bed dirty. Solution! Wash them both. Lola was happy to see me but I felt she would have been just as happy to stay.

As first-time dog owners, bringing home our Bernedoodle puppy felt equal parts exciting and…read moreoverwhelming. She was quiet and a bit confused in those early days, and we honestly didn't know what "normal" even looked like. We started working with Jared literally the day after we brought her home, and that made all the difference. What stood out right away is that he doesn't just train the dog, he helps you understand your dog's psychology. That shift was huge for us. Instead of guessing or reacting, we started to feel like we actually knew what she needed and how to respond. He guided us through the basics like potty training and getting her to sleep through the night, and once those clicked, life got dramatically easier. More importantly, he gave us a framework we can keep using as new challenges come up. Our puppy still has some separation anxiety and can be a bit needy, but now it feels manageable. We're making steady, incremental progress and feel confident we have the tools to keep going. Jared has also been great with our whole family. He builds trust quickly, explains things clearly, and makes everyone feel comfortable and capable. You never feel judged or overwhelmed. If you're a first-time dog owner, especially with a young puppy, I'd strongly recommend working with him early. It sets the right foundation and saves you a lot of stress down the line.

Working with Jared from Bark Busters has been an amazing experience. He brings a calm,…read moreunderstanding approach and takes the time to really listen and tailor his guidance to your specific situation. One thing that stood out to me is how much emphasis he puts on teaching *us* how to communicate with our dogs effectively, which makes the results stick long-term. Before his help, having guests over was nearly impossible--our dogs would get overwhelmed and reactive. Now, we're able to host gatherings without worry, and the difference in their behavior is night and day. It's been such a relief to see them more relaxed and balanced. The progress we've made feels huge, and it's all thanks to Jared's thoughtful and practical training style. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for real, lasting change.

This trainer is amazing . He works with each owner and their particular situation. .read more

I've already had a few sessions with Will and I'm very glad I found him. I was referred to Will by…read morethe shelter where I adopted my dog a few months back. I had talked with a few other private trainers, but I found their style off putting and a bit patronizing. Working with Will feels collaborative. My dog loved him from the start. From our first session I learned things I could immediately incorporate into my daily walks with my dog Gracie. He's wonderful with Gracie, but also with humans too. I'm pretty sure it's the humans that need the training! I'm doing some group training classes as well and those are helpful, but I get much more from a private session with Will. And, we can focus on what's most important for me and my dog. That's well worth it. I highly recommend him.

Lynda is the BEST! We have a cabin in Arnold and use her Calaveras branch for day sitting and…read moreovernights. My dog Lido is the light of my life, and that's putting it mildly - meaning I can be a little over bearing and generally don't let him stay just anywhere. I can honestly say Lynda is one of the only people that's not a family member that I trust wholeheartedly with his care. It also helps that he has become best friends with one of her recent foster fails I love that they only take small (or very calm larger dogs), allow them to cuddle in bed and most importantly only use positive reinforcement. I always trust that he is being treated as if he was one of their own. Could not recommend Lynda or her services enough. We feel so lucky to have found her!

Great dog walkers, super responsive, and flexible on last minute changes or requests. Overall…read morefantastic service!