A little back story, I went to get training for my little furbaby when I first got her but training…read moregot cut short due to schooling. Now that I have more time I wanted to finish Bella's training. I reached out to bark busters because Bella had a lot of anxiety and would have non stop barking issues. We have a new baby in the house so all the barking was no fun! I'm telling you, no joke after the first visit with our trainer Justine, I felt as if Bella was a whole new dog! She gives such great advice on how to properly train your dog without food incentives and shock collars! I was so amazed that I started telling a lot of my friends about it! I just finished my second session with Justine today and she was giving me tips and tricks on how to walk Bella without her pulling. By the end of the session I was walking Bella and Bella wasn't walking me! Justine truly cares for me and Bella and is very thoughtful on modifying things that help me the best! It's definitely worth the investment. I couldn't be any more happy and I would definitely recommend Bark Busters, especially with Justine, to everyone and anyone! Enjoy a picture of Bella after our training session today!

If you truly love your dog, then Bark Busters is the best thing you can do for them! We rescued an…read moreAmerican Pit Bull Terrier mix from our local animal shelter during Covid, and immediately fell in love with her. Since then, we have done our best to train her (even hired a dog training company) and while she's been amazing to us, there have been some incidents. We tried to correct her behavior but we had to go beyond just correcting a behavior, we had to know the why. We needed a dog behaviorist. Enter Bark Busters and Justine! From the very first phone conversation with Justine, she told us about a dog's personality (the who) vs. a dog's behavior (the why). Was our dog just naturally an aggressive dog or was our dog showing aggression due to past trauma. After the initial phone call then came the in person assessment in our home, Justine knew our dog's personality was sweet and loving to us; however, due to her being a rescue, her past experiences led to trauma that led to aggressive behaviors towards others in certain situations. Moreover, during that first assessment, she educated us things we had no idea about or thought about with dogs as pets plus what we need to be and do as owners. Justine was and is exactly what we were looking for in understanding our dog and from there building the right relationship with our dog that will keep her and others safe. The business model and curriculum that Bark Busters and Justine have put in place is one of a kind and works from day 1. We have always wanted what is best for our dog and to give her the best life possible, especially because she is a rescue and her breed. Bark Busters and Justine continues to give us the tools in place to build the confidence and trust we have as owners in our dog and our dog has in us as owners. We are forever grateful to Justine and will recommend her and Bark Busters to anyone!

Karen is amazing! We left our very active Mini Aussie Shepherd for boarding and training. Karen…read more was super attentive and took great care of Gracie. We know our dog can be a handful but she came back to us with a lot more restraint and obedience. We truly appreciate Karen and will recommend her to anyone in need of assistance.

Such a quick and thorough explanation. Very helpful and informative. My sister had a great…read moreexperience with this organization and her young golden doodle. I just got a new bernedoodle rescue and would like this service.

We just completed a 4 week training for our 1 year old Australian Cattle dog mix. Marie is an…read moreawesome, caring dog trainer. She provides you with the tools/ techniques to be successful. You definitely need to work with your dog each week between sessions to reinforce what was taught. Not only did our dog learn so much, we learned how to work with our dog. I would highly recommend Marie if you are looking for a knowledgeable trainer who truly care and wants you and your dog to succeed.

Marie is a wonderful trainer and person. Our family had the pleasure of meeting with Marie for 4…read moreweekly training sessions and it was a great and productive experience. Her training methods work and are loving toward your pet. You'll build trust and respect between you and your pet. We took the techniques Marie gave us in our lessons and we did our work during the week to build upon those techniques. Our dog Maverick was always excited and eager to have Marie come and train with all of us too. I highly recommend her services if you are looking for someone to help train your pet.

I wish I found Ian Ford (Keeper of the Dogs) at Dog on Fun sooner. Walking my pittie used to be a…read moreconstant battle,pulling, distractions, and basically my dog walking me. Ian's training is completely different from anything I've seen. Instead of constantly depending on treats, he showed me how to use PLAY to motivate my dog and actually build engagement with me. I love that! And the squirrels omg! Ian showed me how to work with my pitties pray drive and make it fun for us. The difference in our walks has been night and day. I enjoy walking my girl so much! Her obedience is on point:) What I really liked is Ian doesn't just train your dog he puts the leash in your hands and teaches YOU how to handle your dog. If you've tried other trainers and still aren't getting results, give Keeper of the Dogs a shot. Ian's approach is different, and that's exactly what we needed. Ian truly cares, my girl and I are so happy.

I can not express how much of an amazing trainer Ian is!…read more I have a dog, Deku, who had behavioral issues. Deku has been through a previous board and train, but I feel like that board and train mainly tackled his obedience, not his behavior issues. I let Ian know about all of this prior to boarding Deku and he made sure to explain his process with me. He also made me write down goals for Deku so that he can focus on them and make sure he tackled through them. I boarded Deku with Ian for 3 weeks and Ian made sure to send over progress pictures/videos every single day! I appreciated the content of Deku because that is basically my baby lol. There was a mid session where Ian taught me how to properly use the ecollar and showcasing what Deku has been up to the time he was with Ian. Deku was pretty much a different dog by the mid session, so it excited me to have him back after the 3rd week. The day I got Deku back, Ian showed me all of the progress and work Deku did and he was completely different. Deku stopped reacting towards people/other dogs and he was very obedient with following all commands! It's been almost a week now and Ian has checked in on Deku while he's been at home for the week and I also have follow-up sessions included in my service! I have been so happy with Deku is at! Before, I would be too scared to bring Deku out in public due to his reactivity/behavior, but I truly believe he is a completely different dog now, for the better! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Ian to EVERYONE. He is the real deal. I do feel like Ian knows how to connect with these dogs and emphasizes about how important relationships + communicating with your dog. Ian id the BEST!

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? SMS has given us the hope and tools to allow for…read moreour 10 yr old small reactive dog to live a different life. The skills we have learned through the 3 full day trainings has given us the foundation to live a less reactive and a more redirected lifestyle. We are looking forward to continuing his development through group training and pack walks.

I can honestly say the third time was really the charm. After trying what felt like every other…read moreprogram, technique, and advice that never quite stuck, I finally found something that truly worked with Sit Means Sit. The difference has been nothing short of incredible. My dog didn't just improve a little, the transformation has been complete. Behaviors that once felt impossible to manage are now consistent and reliable. What really stood out to me was how effective and structured the approach is. It's not just about teaching commands, it's about building communication, trust, and clarity between me and my dog. I feel more confident as an owner, and my dog is more relaxed, focused, and responsive. It's like we finally understand each other. I have so much more confidence to finally take HONRAY places I wouldn't have tried to before. I love the group of trainers at sgv!

Great people and great service! Always a great experience for my pet , easy to book after you…read moresubmit your vaccination records. Even have the option to get a bath before pick up!

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG HERE!…read more Absolutely unacceptable experience. I picked up my dog from Heavenly Pet Resort in West Covina, and she came home covered in ticks. Not just one or two--she had ticks ALL OVER HER after staying at a facility that is supposed to provide a clean and safe environment for pets. As a pet owner, that is completely unacceptable. What made the situation even more frustrating was the initial response. Instead of immediately taking responsibility, my wife was told that our dog must have gotten the ticks after we got home. That explanation made no sense to us, especially considering the number of ticks we found almost immediately after picking her up. It felt like they were trying to shift the blame instead of taking our concerns seriously. Instead of bringing our dog home and enjoying having her back, we had to inspect her from head to toe, remove ticks, worry about tick-borne diseases, sanitize our home, and take her to the veterinarian. No pet owner should ever have to deal with that after paying a boarding facility to care for their pet. To their credit, they ultimately refunded the cost of our stay and paid for the veterinary visit, and I do appreciate that they took financial responsibility. However, a refund doesn't erase what happened or the stress and concern it caused our family. We trusted them with a member of our family, and they let us down.

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude and give a huge shout-out to Javier &…read moreEvelyn. They trained my two fur babies with incredible patience and professionalism. They are so kind they celebrated Kane's birthday! From day one, it was clear that they were dedicated not only to training my dogs but also to ensuring that I, as an owner, felt confident and informed throughout the process. They went above and beyond, providing thorough training and daily updates, which meant the world to me--especially on days when I missed my boys a little extra. There truly aren't enough words to convey my appreciation, but I hope this review serves as a small token of my gratitude. Thank you once again for your outstanding work!

I have had the opportunity to have both Alexx and Javier support me with my dog Abby! They are…read morepatient, supportive and kind. I value and appreciate that they also follow-up consistently regarding how she is doing once training is completed. Javier works hard to train owners/ humans, to be better to ensure consistency! Thank for your help with my baby!!

So this was my situation. My poor baby poodle Koji has been keeping our boxer Kiwi company outside…read morefor the last year. Kiwi has been really sick. Sadly, kiwi passed away and poor Koji needed some help. It was time to bring him back indoors! His hair was out of control! He was filthy, and needed major grooming. I mean MAJAHHH grooming. Check out the before and after pics... insane. You couldn't even see his eyes. I know bad fur mama. I searched for a local groomer and Sarah was the 1st to respond quickly! I got so lucky because someone had rescheduled and was able to bring Koji in immediately! Sarah is amazing. The minute Koji met her you can tell how passionate she is about her craft. She immediately connected with Koji, and gave me a brief consultation on how long it would take for the services. We left Koji with Sarah. Koji had a lot of work done! It took about 3 hours to make sure every area was given attention too. It's located by the West Covina mall -- so it wasn't a problem to kill some time. Koji got a full service groom ... which was teeth, nails, ears, sanitary shave, haircut/trim, skin check, bath, blueberry facial, and dry. He even came out with a cute bandana. We couldn't really style him because she had no choice but to shave his hair because it was so tangled. But You guys! OMG! He came out looking like a new dog and he smelled like a baby! . She did exceptional. I think there are very few groomers in this world who truly care about their clients and furry customers! Sarah is one of them -- she truly cares about you fur babies and will do whatever it takes to ensure the job is done with care. I highly recommend her for her grooming services! I saw she also offers a doggy day care. It's good to know I have someone I can trust to care for Koji when needed. I hardly give 5 stars unless I feel it's exceptional service--- and this groomer is!! I'll definitely be back! Thank you Sarah for your passion, your craft and attention to detail. Koji will definitely be back!

My cat stayed here over Christmas and came back festered with fleas…read more I hand picked out over 50 fleas by hand it was the saddest and scariest night. It took hours, plus an expensive vet bill the next morning for meds. Sadly I ended up shaving my cat to make the fleas visible to help him.

From the start Amanda was very sensitive to my "extra" dogs needs. This was huge because they are…read moremy whole world. She not only gave me tools and tips to help with the situation immediately but she helped me understand why my pups are doing the behaviors. We are working on a short term "maintenance" and long term "thriving" plan. I've learned a great deal in just a few sessions and I really believe that the issues my pups are experience will be much better with implementation of the plan. Before we started training I was worried this would be our life and we would all be stressed and upset often. Amanda has given me back hope and my pups and I are very grateful for that!

after a not so good experience with the first trainer for our puppy, we found Amanda…read more I'm learning so much from Amanda and so does our dog. Amanda puts the dog always first and is patient and loving. Our dog loves Amanda a lot and so do we !!!! We can only recommend Amanda and her training skills ! Wished we had her as trainer from the beginning !

Patience and really understands her audience. Brownie respects and listens to her instructions and…read moregained so much from attending

Audrey is a great trainer. We took our Australian Cattle dog here and wow!! Wow! After the training…read moreMilo is behaving like a champ and we continue to train as this should be an on going task to refine and reinforce training. She is able to answer other issues your pet may have. I strongly recommend her services. We accomplished all basic commands during the 6 week training. Money well invested in your dog. Looking forward to advance training. Thanks Audrey for all your help.