Genie is an exceptional human, in addition to being a fantastic dog trainer!…read moreShe has greatly improved my life, with my sometimes challenging dog. Her kindness, and philosophy of using only positive reinforcement, is exactly what I had hoped for. My dog is very special and important to me, and Genie treats her with great compassion and care. I have learned so much from Genie. She is a pleasure to be around, she has great integrity, and she is fun to be with. I consider meeting Genie, a great blessing in my life, and I would highly recommend her as a dog trainer. Genie is a generous, professional, trustworthy, caring, talented person! Thank you, Genie!

We cannot recommend Genie enough!! Our 8 month old Maisy was eager to learn but we her parents…read moredidn't have the right tools....until the Dog Genie!!! She makes it fun and informative with easy steps to tackle before going forward. We are so much more equipped to handle and train her. Thank you for giving us the tools!!

We've only had two visits with Michael so far, and the difference in my dog is absolutely…read moreincredible. My boxer was anxious and very reactive, but now he's noticeably calmer and much less reactive. It honestly feels like we have a new dog. Michael is truly the best. He's patient, knowledgeable, and always happy to walk us through any situation or question that comes up. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. I can't thank Michael enough! He's made a huge impact on our lives and completely changed the future for my dog. I'm so excited to see the progress we continue to make!

I want to start by saying the trainer we had Michael is a kind and responsive person. You can tell…read morehe really cares about dogs and takes his work seriously, which I truly respect! We spent over $1,000 hoping to improve our dogs' reactivity issues. We followed the homework that was given to us, stayed consistent, and while there was some minor progress, we eventually hit a wall. The BAH method is the foundation of their training approach, and while it might work for others, it just didn't lead to the results we needed unfortunately. What made it more disappointing for us is that even though the company offers lifetime support, it didn't feel like there was anything drastically new or helpful to move us forward after a certain point. Again, I commend for the trainer for trying his best and truly caring, but we hit a wall. We were basically told we were doing everything right, but the problem still wasn't getting better. This review isn't meant to discredit the trainer or the business. I'm sure he's helped many other clients successfully. Unfortunately, in our case, it didn't live up to expectations given the cost and the goals we had. Sidenote: I'm not looking for a debate or follow-up--just sharing my personal experience in case it helps someone else make an informed decision.

We love bringing our babies here for boarding! Our babies…read moreSalem and otter have stayed for boarding and just to play. Both times were great as we can see what those two are up to thanks to the cameras! The communication is great with staff too and they are very welcoming. I highly recommended beach dog fun for your babies.

My family and I were looking into dog boarding over Labor Day weekend, and found this place on…read moregoogle. What interested us in this place was it being specifically for smaller sized dogs, under 40lbs. We took him on a trial visit which he loved, although he was very nervous. After that, about once a week we would take him to regular daycare just so he can get used to being around the employees and the dogs. When we would pick him up, he would be so full of energy and joy. He would mainly stick by the people rather than the dogs, he's just like that. During his stay, he had gotten a minor injury(due to his fault not the daycare), which they called us to let us know of what had happened, what they will be doing (cleaning the wound and making sure he doesn't lick it). If it had escalated, they would provide some medication, but luckily he was perfectly fine and unbothered. They were very informative and caring for the dogs, have a great location, and the people are kind, we are grateful. Although we do not need to take him to daycare or to board him anytime soon, we would definitely return here if we needed to.

Well, I brought another very large puppy, Gumbo to be trained while I was recovering from back…read moresurgery. I was so worried that this 80 pound rambunctious dog would trip me on the stairs, jump on me and make my recovery impossible. Now he sits at the bottom of the stairs and waits for me to go up. He sits to be petted and has mellowed out tremendously. Five years ago, Linda trained Max after another surgery I love that she stays in touch with you daily and works on the specific things you are concerned about. She is very clear about how it is an ongoing process and she is there for you if you need continual help after the board and train. Definitely worth the expense. Our house is much calmer now!

What a great experience we had with Linda and her team at be free. Boarded and trained my Roque…read more(Rocky) boy. He's another pup. Just as energetic but more controlled. I highly recommend.

We enjoyed two levels of basic manners group classes. We learned a lot! Sit, stay, come, leave…read moreit, drop it, loose leash walking. :)

We moved to Ventura from a house with a yard to a condo without one, and our French Bulldog,…read moreLorenzo, really struggled with the transition. He started acting out on walks, clearly stressed and unhappy--and that took a toll on all of us. It even made it hard to enjoy our new surroundings. Then we had a training session with Veronique, and everything changed. Lorenzo opened up in a way we hadn't seen before. He's now so much better on his walks, more relaxed, and noticeably happier overall. We were given clear, practical tools to help him succeed--not just on walks, but in his interactions with other dogs too. This training truly helped lift the emotional weight Lorenzo had been carrying and made a huge difference for our family. We're so grateful. I absolutely recommend this service to anyone who wants to better understand and support their dog.

We love Matan Dog Training. Our 10 month old Bernadoodle was nipping and biting us when he thought…read morehe was playing. We needed help and structure. After a 3-week bootcamp with the Matan team, he is a completely different dog. We are so happy we found them! We also used them to groom Barkley at the end of his boot camp stay, they did a great job!! He was super clean and fluffy!

Best find in dog training. My dog has improved better than expected. Amelia is the best trainer…read more In addition to the provates, group lesson are amazing. Matan has given my dog better confidence and guided me on how to continue the proper training method.

Best grooming available. Brenda and Trinity are amazing with our Goldendoodles. They book out…read morepretty far but it's worth the wait. Avoid the Newbury Park location like the plague but Camarillo is fantastic.

My dogs require a bath & brush groom ...however I pay $10.00 extra for each dog which require…read moreadditional10 minute medicated shampoo soak (I provide) and the dogs are not completely dry when I pick them up. The bath and brush groomers are not experienced when hired. Pets Mart allows minimal time per appointment. Nails are not trimmed properly. It seems as though bath and brush employees are learning to groom without experienced groomers overseeing what they're doing. I love the convenience of a neighborhood groomer however, lack of consistency is disappointing! For $10 more per groom my dogs will be properly groomed and dried by an independent groomer.

They lack Customer service in every way and they are rude! I called to cancel a reservation and…read morewas told due to it being a holiday weekend I would not get a refund.. Absolute BS.. anyway I was unaware of that and the rude person said she would refund my money but I was not welcomed back. My dog has stayed there many times before.. even when it was called Lazy Dog and even though they have never been extremely great with my dog.. i still took him there because it was close to where I needed be.. I even tipped them!! Well we won't miss that place nor will I recommend it to anyone!!

We love the Doggy Den! We've boarded our two pups there for long vacations while we traveled…read moreoverseas, and frequently use their daycare. Our pups are always excited to get in the door! Daycare drop off and pick up are so convenient for people who work long days--I drop off after 7 a.m. and pick up by 6:30 p.m. I'm always happy to have the dogs in daycare playing and having fun versus being home alone on those long days! The staff are so lovely and take great care of our boys!

Kurt helped me and my new shelter husky shepherd mix learn safe ways to be with other dogs. I was…read moreterrified before my first visit. He observed BART in a neutral . He was calm ,and safely helped educate me to help my dog. I've only been twice this far. I definitely recommend him for any type of dog as he is a natural. His approach is so easy to understand. I can't wait to go back to learn more. I'm looking forward to the beach day meetups with dogs Kurt already personally knows. Thanks a million bucks..... I feel so much hope that I can care for my big boy.

Kurt is an outstanding dog trainer. I enrolled my dog in his three-week Board and Train program,…read moreand she returned home incredibly well behaved. Throughout the program, Kurt sent daily videos demonstrating his training methods so I could confidently continue the work at home. I highly recommend Kurt to anyone looking to train a puppy or adult dog--he truly has a gift with animals!

This is a little over due. While I was in the process of selling my TO town home, I wanted to find…read morea doggy daycare/daycamp for Jax (my 1 year old husky/pomeranian mix.) I saw the excellent reviews on Yelp for this place so I decided to try it. Soooo happy I did. Before Lisa accepts your canine, she does an interview to see if your dog will get along with other dogs. Excellent idea! She gets detailed information regarding vaccinations/neuter/spay. Excellent idea! Lisa has two daycare locations close to each other (one for smaller dogs and one for larger dogs.) While Jax is only 28 pounds, he acts like he is a 75 pound big dog. Lisa felt it was best Jax joined the large dog club which was great! First day at daycare, I dropped off Jax and returned to my car tearing up a little bit. WHAT?! I guess dogs are your kids! Anywhooooo.......Jax loved it! He could not get enough of this place. Bob is in charge of the large dog club and he is absolutely awesome! Bob plays with them, takes short video clips and texts the videos to the parents. I would drop off Jax every morning and Bob could not open the door fast enough. Even when it rains, they have fixed up the garage just for the dogs. Outside, there is a pool, slide leading up to an enclosed trampoline, and a running area. It is truly a dog's paradise! Although we recently moved, we will ALWAYS remember Newbury Bark with Bob and Lisa! and of course Terri Jo! :) Thank you kindly for taking excellent care of Jax. I know Jax misses everyone! So if you are looking for an excellent doggie daycare/daycamp, look no further, try Newbury Bark. Fair and reasonable prices, very accommodating. I still watch the videos! :)

Lisa is amazing in every way! She will love your dog like it's her own! Best pet sitter and you…read morewill get lots of pics and updates about your fur baby while you are gone. We had a nightmare of an experience with another boarding facility and sadly our dog didn't survive, so understandably we have been hesitant to every trust anyone again with our other pets but Lisa would never neglect a doggy or leave them outside all night. She's truly an angel and we recommend her to everyone. You can't go wrong with Newbury Bark, just be sure to book early because they fill up quickly.