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.

Bee positive dog training is amazing! We reached out when our pointer/lab puppy was about 5 months…read moreold because we wanted a serious and quick training experience with trained professionals. We have one of the best trainers with a firm presence which makes our dog respond so well, yet such a gentle personality which creates a really nurturing experience for both Owner and dog. I highly recommend this business because you get great results when dedication is put in and when you do the work the outcome is amazing!!

We had a great first training session with Bara for Potter, our 12-week-old Lab/German Shepherd…read moremix. As a family completely new to the dog world, we were looking for someone who was experienced, direct, local, and especially good at helping us understand what to realistically expect. Bara did exactly that from our very first session. Ultimately, we decided to return Potter to the shelter after realizing that the amount and type of training he would need wasn't the right fit for our family's lifestyle. Bara's guidance actually helped us make that decision with much more clarity and confidence, and we walked away without regrets. We really appreciated her honesty, experience, and practical approach. When we're ready to welcome a dog that's a better fit for our family, we would absolutely reach out to Bara again for training. Thank you, Bara!

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.

Fantastic! Really helped us to correct our puppy (Mochi) of the bad habits she was starting to…read moredevelop. We went from daily mistakes to a house trained dog. We also eliminated some aggressive behavior she was showing towards other dogs. Provided simple but effective techniques. Best part is that Jared comes to you. He will do the training in the home, so it was very convenient. Jared is great to work with and always follows up with feedback on how the dog responds. It's a relief to live in harmony with our dog.

We've been working with Jared from Bark Busters for about two years, and it's been a great…read moreexperience. We have two rescue pit bulls, Panda and Boba, each with their own unique personalities and behavioral challenges. Throughout our training journey, Jared has been incredibly patient and resourceful. He's always willing to adapt his approach and try different techniques, tools, and training exercises--from various leashes and collars to using stuffed animals for realistic practice scenarios. Jared has also been flexible and responsive with scheduling, which we really appreciate since my partner and I are usually only available on weekends. Over the past two years, we've moved to different cities throughout the Peninsula, yet we've continued working with Jared because of the trust he's built with both us and our dogs--and the results we've seen.

Meet Mischief he is a 16 month old Shepherd mix we adopted from the Stockton county pound at eight…read moreweeks old. At around three or four months old, he began exhibiting both separation anxiety and serious reactivity. We knew he was a sweet dog, but his behavior made it impossible to convince others of his sweet nature. After the first trainer, proved an epic failure We began to think that we would have to return him to the shelter. He was utterly unmanageable and getting bigger each passing day We knew returning him would most likely result in him being put to sleep. His reactivity would've barred him from adoption. We absolutely could not allow that to happen. My wife happened upon Freakin Pawsome's website and the outstanding things people had to say about Will. We reached out to Will and he agreed to meet with Mischief At Will's first meeting with Mischief Mischief did his very best Cujo impersonation. I was sincerely worried Will would refuse to train him. I was surprised when Will agreed to take on our challenged Shepherd puppy and very grateful. Once Will introduced himself to Mischief Mischief took to Will immediately in less than 10 minutes. Mischief was taking basic commands from Will and I knew that we had found the right trainer. Over the next four months, I witnessed a total metamorphosis in Mischief. Will very patiently inconsistently guided Mischief to being a truly happy dog! As Will thoughtfully, patiently guided Mischief to being a good dog, He taught an even more important lesson to myself and my wife on how to be good dog parents. Will has given us the tools to continue to expand Mischief's development and Will's expertise has paid off on so many levels. Will quite literally save mischief life and allowed him to become a happy well adjusted family companion. He is also given our whole family a peace we did not believe possible, given Mischief's anxiety, and behaviors before We met Will. We want everyone to know that separation anxiety and reactivity can be overcome. Will has proven it beyond any shadow of a doubt. Mischief is a true testament to Will's expertise. Freakin Pawsome is exemplary in their methods And if you are consistent with the training and the daily implementation of the training, you will have the dog you desire. Thank you, Will you have our deepest gratitude

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

I have been working w/ Bay Area Pet Pals over 5 years and have received nothing but a stellar…read moreservice every time. All of the petsitter I worked has been great, very easy to communicate and extremely friendly with our three cats. Any time we leave for travel, I reach out to them and arrange an in house pet sitting service and Lynda is able to accommodate the dates or any changes that might happen. her response is always timely and she collects all the information to ensure the pets taken care of properly. Her team spends appropriate amount of time in each visit with the cats to ensure they are stimulated, fed, cuddled and had fun while being at home. I strongly recommend them!

I attempted to schedule dog walking for my dog months ago in advance for entire summer. Not anyone…read morewas available to walk my little pip squeak dog. BAPP needs to hire at least 20 more walkers is my recommendation. Can't find the words to relay to you the disappointment of my dog stuck at home when he would rather go out for a lunch date with a cute dog walker to scratch his nose, tease him by tugging his tail, stopping into the backyard to play a quick game of fetch before being let back into residence. sniff sniff, sniff sniff and woof woof