Les is a wonderful trainer! We were desperate. We've had two Labs before our current Red Fox Lab,…read morebut she is wayyyy smarter and determined that our other two. Les was a calming force and our Billy girl was up to the task. In just a few sessions, we saw a night and day difference with our dog. Thank you Les!

I highly recommend Les for your doggy training. He is so calm and reassuring. It's always a great…read moretime and a great learning experience. It's really the human that needs training, not the dog lol. I always trained with all these rules of dos and don'ts and stressed myself out about making a mistake. Les calmed me down and made the training fun and intuitive. My dog who is very temperamental took to him quickly and was the perfect dog whenever Les came to our house. Les listened to what our needs were, was very attentive to my dog's personality and personalized the training just for us. I cannot wait to start training with him again in the near future.

Skylar is an amazing trainer who I can always trust to give solid and practical advice that leads…read moreto stronger connections and better relationships with my dogs. There was a time when walking down the street was terrible and stressful for me and my dogs, but now walks are our favorite part of the day. His science based and empathetic approach to people and dogs in addition to his experience and education set him apart in the field of dog training. The Central Coast is lucky to have him and I am grateful to have found him.

I've had the pleasure of watching Skylar grow as a dog trainer over the past six years, and his…read moreskill with dogs is truly an art form. He has an incredible ability to read animals and communicate with them in a calm, effective way. What sets Ember Leash apart is Skylar's commitment to positive reinforcement--NO shock collars, NO prong collars, just compassionate, science-based training :) I deeply believe that pain should never be part of the learning process, and Skylar exemplifies that philosophy. Not only is he an exceptional dog trainer, but he's also an incredible teacher for humans. He takes the time to help each client understand their dog's behavior and gives them the tools to build a better relationship with their pet. I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Skylar for in-home private sessions--he offers both 1-hour and 2-hour options, along with day training programs and online consults. His communication is top-notch, and he truly goes above and beyond. He's even stops by just to help properly fit a dog's harness--completely free of charge. That kind of care and dedication is rare.

We sent our five year old American Eskimo for a week of Mark's training…read more Before Dognnpooch our dog barked out of control at every sound outside our door. He barked for a full minute whenever we'd have visitors. He would go ballistic on our neighbor and even nipped her once. While on leash he would unpredictably lunge aggressively at other dogs. Sometimes he would listen when we called him inside, but only when it felt convenient to him. After just one week with Mark he barely barks when even the UPS guy delivers packages. He quiets immediately when we tell him to. All I have to say is "leave it" and whatever he was paying attention to he now ignores. He doesn't react to other dogs while on leash. When off leash he stays right with me (even when he REALLY wants to chase a cat). Now I can take him everywhere that I had hesitated to before. Crowded beaches, busy tight streets, places where dogs are off leash: no problem! Our dog is now a source of joy rather than a source of stress and anxiety. We are two months post training and our dog only seems to improve. So grateful for Mark! He gave us the dog we always wanted. Just wish we hired him four years earlier!

My Whippet/Pit mix is a sweet and responsive girl. With her desire to please me, we did great…read moretogether with positive reinforcement training, however everything literally went out the door as soon as she knew she was going outside. Her prey drive is off the charts and was unmanageable on walks - to the point of being dangerous for both her and me. I contacted Mark to work with us to manage her prey drive, even with my initial reluctance to use an e-collar. We discussed his methods at length and he let me experience the e-collar for myself. After a week of working with Mark, I now have new capabilities to walk and go on adventures with my dog safety - and we can enjoy ourselves. Now that Mark has worked with her, the rest is up to me to maintain what she has learned. This ended up being a successful way to go, given her challenges. And I'm grateful. One thing that impressed me right away about Mark is that he took the first day with my dog to orient her to her new environment and spent time bonding with her. Each day of her training, he sent videos of where he took her, what training he was engaged in with her and how she was doing - multiple times a day, keeping me informed. Any questions I had, he responded to immediately. Finally, I was given training on the techniques and tools so I am able to maintain and continue her training. She has responded very well to Mark and his training process! In fact, I think she fell in love with him :-) I have no hesitations to continue working with Mark if any further support is needed.

Lisa has been great helping me with my 2 year old rescue. She gives me clear directions to train…read moremy dog. I even have homework. She is encouraging and easy to work with.

Lisa was amazing with our puppy Bella! She came to our home and helped my family (including my two…read moreyoung daughters) and I all work with Bella. Lisa really knew how to help train us to train Bella We are very grateful and I highly recommend Lisa and her services!

K9 805 (Maddie) is always there for us. She offers follow up training with her Board & Train. I…read morecan't say enough positive things about her. She knows the in's and outs, up's and downs of dog training. My dog loves her and so do we. She is presently doing some follow up training with our dog. She has been such a rock for us in our times of need due to illness. We have tried a few trainers in the beginning and she fits our needs perfectly. I highly recommend K9 805 for your training or boarding needs.

Our fur baby Obi-Wan has been going to Love Dogs Camp for daycare for the past 2.5 years and he…read moreloves it there! He wears an activity tracker and gets much more activity there than at other doggie daycare places that we tried. He comes home happy and tired, ready for a long nap! This routine was very helpful during the stressful postpartum period when I was unable to take him on our daily walks. Getting used to having a human baby in the house was challenging for all of us, but going to camp twice a week really helped him. It gave him a chance to get out of the house and go to somewhere familiar and comfortable, get some good exercise and loving attention from the staff. He always came home more relaxed and better able to handle the changing circumstances. We didn't have any behavioral issues with him after the baby came home and I know it is because of Love Dogs Camp! I recommend that all parents-to-be get their dogs into a good daycare routine before bringing a new baby home. And having the peace of mind that our dog had somewhere safe and comfortable to go while we were in the hospital was priceless. My husband was able to stay with me the entire 4 days we were in the hospital, and we came home to a relaxed and happy dog who was eager to meet his little brother!

Home Away From Home…read more.... Love Dogs Camp has made a big difference with our dog, Pugsley, since we moved to the area 6 years ago. He was rescued from the streets of San Jose at the age of 1. Before moving to Nipomo, we researched and visited many places offering daycare and boarding, but Carolyn at Love Dogs Camp gave us the most confidence. It offers Pugsley a great environment with no kennels, freedom to roam on 5 acres and the ability to socialize with both big and small dogs. Carolyn has a wonderful trainer - Brett - who's very knowledgeable about dog behavior and nutrition and helped Pugsley become less fearful of other dogs. Supervision is a priority and he is never left alone. Carolyn does a great job vetting new dogs and their owners to ensure compatibility with her existing clientele. She also provides healthy home cooked meals for the dogs at least once a day. Whether it's for just a day or a couple of weeks for vacation, we have no concern bringing Pugsley to Love Dogs Camp. It's his home away from home.

Fantastic experience with gentle touch. They were caring and patience with our big pittie boy. Gave…read moreus lots of great training tips that we are still using! They are true to their name -- gentle with lots of praise for pups. Would 100% recommend.

Gentle Touch has awesome trainers/ class instructors and wonderful programs! They use only…read morepositive training methods and have something for everyone, from basic puppy socialization to competitive dog sports. Reasonable fees also support a non-profit organization that provides service dogs! My young dog has been a regular since she was a puppy and loves everyone there. She is so excited every time we arrive for a class or competition.

Anne Marie has helped me with two dogs over the years. She previously helped my working German…read moreShepherd earn her Canine Good Citizen certificate and currently helps me with my Malinois (board and train). Anne Marie takes the time to explain each step in the training process and, importantly, the purpose of each step. She trains with a very calm demeanor, making the environment very positive for both the dog and the owner. She continues her own education by traveling to work with notable trainers. I highly recommend Anne Marie.

It was a very positive experience for everyone. We learned and got to play. Our time flew by!read more