Bella is 5 months and we just adore her! We couldn't be happier. We do all we can to keep her…read morehealthy following the advice of Memo with weekly cleanings. We've also added a modified raw diet and vitamin supplements. Her coat is shiny and she's very active and sweet. She sees a routine vet and we have pet insurance. She did develop a cherry eye and she's going in for surgery in a couple of weeks along with her spay. We went in eyes wide open and understand the risks of the breed but truly she is so loving and sweet that I couldn't see our lives without her in our family. When we first brought her home she developed a slight skin irritation which was most likely from an allergic reaction but we were able to quickly take care of it and have had no issue since. I did email Memo for advice and he quickly responded. I think Memo was helpful and we have found he has raised some very sweet bulldogs. We also appreciated that we brought Bella home already mostly crate trained and potty trained. I already want another bulldog but for time being I can hold off. And yes, Bella is often considered my favorite of my kids.

We purchased Bob over 4 years ago. He is by far our best bulldog. Bulldogs have health problems…read more It's just the way the breed goes. He has had 4 surgeries (prolapse urethra 2x, tail surgery and nurtured). He is a good boy and a great addition to our family.

Woof Works is the place to take your dog for training and playtime. As we approach Bonny Doon Road…read moreoff highway one our puppy Golden Retriever gets excited as she knows where we are going. When we pull into the drive she is waiting to go. We open the door she first runs for Emily and then looks for her playmates. She is just 6 months and has already learned quite a lot of obedience plus she has started on Search and Rescue. We didn't send her for that but she is a quick learner with loads of energy. This search and rescue training is good for her and she loves the exercises she has to do. Emily is unbelievable to watch. When we first took our dog Emily took the leash of us and very gently taught our dog to sit on command. Our dog was just 8 weeks old when she did this. Emily never shows anything but love and praise to the dogs she understands them and when working with the dogs she constantly praises them. She also trains us so we can continue training at home. Boarding the dog with Emily is like a vacation for the dog. When you get back your dog is happy to see you. You can tell they have enjoyed their stay. I think Emily is the female dog whisperer because she just talks in a quiet voice and the dogs obey. Our puppy is still a puppy with loads of energy her personality has not changed.l because of training. She is a fun loving dog with loads of energy that is under control. If you are interested in taking your dog to Woof Works and want a reference ask Emily for my phone number I will answer all your questions honestly

Wow, Emily is a spectacular trainer. I learned so much about my dog's (Heeler/ Shepard mix)…read moretemperament and behavior and was blown away by all the exercises and recommendations I received from Emily. After one session I was able to completely eliminate pulling on the leash and I have a much more focused connection with my pup when we go out on walks. I'm looking forward to coming back every few weeks for more exercises and feel so good knowing I have a trusted kennel to care for and train my little guy when I am gone on trips. Emily's property is spacious and tranquil with acres of wild land behind it for the doggies to roam. Emily is very confident with the dogs, speaking their language and teaching people how to understand their dog companions.

Owner of Tails-on-Trails Fitness, Francette is a true natural when it comes to caring for and…read moremotivating dogs of all shapes and sizes. Our rottie Ruby was in pretty bad shape when we adopted her a year and a half ago. After helping her regain her strength and basic abilities like sitting, walking and eating she was ready to get some doggie socialization in as well as exercise. Francette was remarkably patient with her, helping her keep up with stronger dogs on long, hilly hikes in the mountains or nearby trails. She sends us photos from the hikes so we can see how happy our dog is while we're stuck at work. She picks her up and drops her off, refilling her water and even throwing in a doggie bath from time to time. Hands down the best customer service and personal, loving treatment of our beloved pet we could ever ask for. Now Ruby is a new dog! She's athletic, can leap and bound with the best of them and has become more comfortable around other dogs. Plus she's tired at night so she wolfs down her food and snoozes while we enjoy listening to her snore as we relax for the evening. What a transformation! Worth every penny and more.

It's been ove 2 years since my initial review..we've added 2 other dogs to the pack! An Australian…read moreShephard and a Jindo/large Shiba Inu/small Akita...LOL! Literally everyday I thank the universe for these ladies (Francette and Catherine). Not only do they hike our fur babies, they let us know how they are amongst the other dogs, changes, etc. I can't imagine life without Tails on Trails...thank you ladies...you are Earth Angels!

I have to admit I was a little skeptical about finding someone online who would care for my babies…read moreas I do. But then I found Lucky Furballs! When my two dogs met Erin, it was clear that she has a lot of experience with dogs. (One of my dogs is barky and a bit big which sometimes makes people uncomfortable,) My dogs listened to Erin when she corrected their bad behaviors and they seemed to really like her. While we were on vacation, she came by daily to walk them and also kept their play area clean. When one of our dogs was clearly eating food that wasn't agreeing, she advised our night caretaker to alter their diet until things were back to normal. Erin was trustworthy and provided excellent service! I definitely recommend Lucky Furballs and can now go on vacations and not worry about my babies. :)

They are so knowledgeable and responsible. They'll go extra mile to make your pets happy. It's…read morenot easy to find a reliable pet sitting company, you know. I'll definitely take my pets there again for their service. Thank you!

What an amazing place! I had spent a few months looking for a puppy, and my kids had a huge…read morepreference to Pugs. I found a few Pug Rescues in the area - but we ended up seeing that Tiny Paws got a litter of mixed Pugs that were just what we were looking for. I filled out my application, got a quick response to set up an interview. I was told that because there is a puppy list, I may not get one of the puppies we had seen, but they'd keep my approval on file. Well, I guess we got lucky, because we did end up getting 2nd pick out of the litter of 5. They were all cute as can be, and we made our selection. The foster was seriously the BEST - she sent a ton of pictures from birth to current, and then sent me updates every few days with pictures on how our new puppy was doing. I made the almost 4 hour drive, and they were just as cute in person. Puppies were in great health and living conditions, and you can tell they were just SO loved. When we got home, we quickly learned just how much she had already been taught...she knows how to "sit" and "come" and has done very well with potty training so far. We are very happy with our choice to adopt from Tiny Paws, and will likely be back when we decide to grow our family again.

Tiny paws are such an incredible job of putting these events together. This is yet another one that…read moreI can check off my list and say that everyone that I met there was just wonderful. They're nice people that are totally loving their dogs and having a great time. There seems to be a good turnout for it too. it's nice to see that there are so many people that are so invested in the health and safety of these wonderful animals. I can't wait for the next event.

Where do I start... I contacted Steve to inquire about training. This took place in mid-summer,…read moremid-Covid pandemic. He was very thorough from the initial contact, all the way through training and post training contacts. I enrolled my 2yr old JRT, Olive in Steve's 4-week Bootcamp Training Program. Olive was separated fro her mom a bit too early and she has had issues with fear-aggression. To make matters a bit more challenging in her young life, I went thru the death of my husband and 4 foot surgeries in her young 2-year life, during a crucial development and training time for a rambunctious JRT pup, (which is normal for the breed). My training with her was inconsistent and ineffective. The last straw was when I couldn't get a recall for her to come in from outside in the boiling Palm Desert heat. Steve treats his students with the love and care as he would his own pup. His training methods are very positive and reward based. He teaches the human the crucial components of training to help keep the pup safe and out of mischief. He makes the training fun and introduces tricks that aid in behaviors for the dog to have successful interventions for vet treatments and the like. Steve is also published and has a great book that I reference frequently, "Dog Bites". It contains training basics, addressing problem behaviors, and some great recipes for dog & human "bites". For me, it serves as a reference textbook, to supplement our training. Toward the end of her 3-week Bootcamp, I had my last foot surgery scheduled a few days after she was scheduled to come home. With more understanding how prepared I needed to be to have an effective transition home, Steve was agreeable (as his schedule would allow), to board Olive for an additional 10 days & her training would continue. It was so important and helpful to have that extra time to recover and be the best for my girl. With the challenges of Covid and the heat of the summer, Steve's training was very effective. When Olive struggles with success, I look at MY behaviors on how I'm continuing to manage her training. Steve is very generous with his time in follow-up FaceTime & Zoom follow-ups when issues arise or I feel the need for support. Besides the progressional integrity, Steve is a great human being who absolutely loves dogs! I give Steve Brown K-9U 10 stars out of 5!

Look, guys. I can't not give five stars to K9U. I mean look at this:…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/steve-brooks-k9u-los-angeles?select=zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw#zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw I'm a little embarrassed to call Duke a college graduate when he is such a goof, but I know he got a great education with Steve Brooks. Duke is my son, and he is a basset hound. Matt B. and I first got him around ten months ago, when he was about a year old. Like many bassets, he suffered from a pretty persistent strain of separation anxiety, and for a while before we came to see Steve, he was going potty on the floor every time we left him home alone. That was our main issue with him, but I'll also admit that he wasn't the best trained dog in the world. He only knew "sit" and "down," and would only really do either if he thought he could get food out of the bargain. He was also a nightmare to walk because he would pull constantly and he is very strong. (All this said - he is and always has been a delightful boy, who is just full of love and without a mean bone in his wiggly basset body.) We got K9U's card at Duke's vet when we mentioned his separation issues. A couple months ago, we called Steve and set up our first meeting. We were a little stunned by the prices (I think they go $175 for the first session, $150, $125, and $100 for the second, third, and fourth sessions, and $100 for any additional sessions after that), but decided to give it a shot. We did four lessons, which were supposed to add up to five hours. We probably got closer to eight hours of training. Steve is not stingy with his time, and we got the most out of our lessons. Over the last two months, I have seen a marked improvement in Duke's behavior and general demeanor. He is more relaxed than he was before we met Steve, and though he still gives us problems, we are better equipped to address these now that we're a bit more educated. Steve's methods are based in positive reinforcement, and he taught us how to train Duke using a variety of rewards. He talked us through some of Duke's behavioral issues, and suggested a crate training regimen to help his separation anxiety, which has been largely successful. Duke learned to stay, and to come, and to walk better on a leash. The four sessions were very comprehensive, and pretty enjoyable, too. All three of us like Steve, who is a warm, friendly man who clearly loves animals. On the last day, Steve put Duke in a cap and gown and took pictures and printed out a diploma. This was wonderful. Going forward, we have the option to take more private lessons, and Steve also leads a monthly group class that is free to K9U graduates. We will most certainly be attending those. Matt jokes that our basset has been socially promoted - Duke still counter surfs and jumps on people, and is not quite a dog show quality dog. Even so, he is better behaved, and we know how to reinforce good habits. I'm happy we took him to K9U, and I'd recommend Steve Brooks to anyone.

Pet boarding service sounds amazing on the website. Communication is absolutely inconsistent or not…read moreat all. Why would one leave a pet with people who don't return calls like promised?

We've been taking our beloved French Bulldog, Ricky Bobby, to Shannon at The Velvet Coat for about…read morea year now. He goes a couple days a week to daycare. We drop him off in the morning and pick him up in the afternoon. We had a couple timing requests and Shannon was able to accommodate us. Ricky Bobby LOVES going to daycare! He's happy when we drop him off and he's happy when we pick him up. Due to being a Frenchie, he needs a little extra care. He likes to play until he drops! And that isn't always the best for him. We know that Shannon calms him down when it is needed, and we really appreciate that! For boarding we typically try to leave him with a family member. When we're unable to do that, the only other call is The Velvet Coat. We know that he is going to be safe and well cared for and completely loved. That means everything when you're on vacation! I can actually relax knowing my precious doggy is well taken care of.

We cannot recommend her highly enough! She was originally our dog's trainer, so when we needed a…read morepet sitter for three days, we already knew our dog would be in great hands. She is incredibly professional, communicative, and caring. Throughout our trip, she sent us daily photos and updates, keeping us informed and letting us know if our dog needed anything. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our pup was being so well cared for. Most importantly, our dog was happy, comfortable, and clearly enjoyed spending time with her. It's obvious that she genuinely loves and understands animals. We will absolutely be using her again for pet sitting in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable pet sitter.