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

Veronique is amazing and my dogs love her and my dogs are much better. I can now walk my dogs…read morewithout the prong collar.

I had to chase Shelbi down to get an assessment for doggy daycare, I've asked multiple times - and…read morehonestly I never had a chance to book with them. She answered all my questions during the assessment/in take. Staff all seemed very nice! We would have loved to get my pup in. :( I asked I think 3x for price packaging on doggy daycare with a promise to provide, but I still don't know how much daycare packages are. Im also surprised that no other staff member were able to provide this information; it was all vectored through Shelbi, and texting her directly. Initially, I was more understanding about the delay in response, but this has been on going for over a month. We had a tentative schedule for a complimentary half day, Shelbi said she'd "let the staff know", but there was no followup? At this point, I'm taking it Shelbi doesn't want my business. Wish it would have worked out, but this was disappointing and sad. I hope to try again one day and revise the review, seems like a really good place to take your pup.

Great staff there who really care about the dogs. Dog baths are available too, which is really…read moreconvenient.

My sweet Midge would like to thank Kalei Mayer for a wonderful Intermediate/CGC prep class! The…read morecourse material was informative and science-based, in a very small group setting, and Kalei offered individual feedback. I wasn't sure if we needed Beginner or Intermediate for my adult dog who took to some things naturally but was uncertain about other dogs. Karen patiently talked to me on the phone before the first class and recommended the intermediate class. It turned out great! There were visual barriers between Midge and other dogs on the first day of class. By the end of the session, we no longer needed them. Win! We have also taken advantage of the Tricks class offered in Malibu and we're excited to take our CGC test soon. I live in North Hollywood and it's worth driving a little ways to Chatsworth or Tarzana for a smart group of instructors who treat my dog and myself with support and kindness. They're also affordable and offer lots of evening/weekend options

My pup has been going to My Best Friend Obedience for almost a year. In that time she has gone…read morefrom Obedience classes to Life Skills classes - which are excellent and definitely necessary for anyone thinking of therapy dog testing! The exposure in different environments is perfect training. My pup recently passed her therapy dog testing with Alliance of Therapy Dogs and the training with MBFO - especially the Life Skills classes - were the key to passing. I highly recommend MBFO - positive reinforcement training at its best!

I was charged $53.00 For a false fee …read more I called the manager Diana to complain about it and ask for a refund. The manager called me and didn't want to have the owners call me to let them know my experience so instead of doing that she now won't let my dog come to Doggin around anymore ? This was after a serious heart attack I had and boarding the dog for six days and paying full price They then charged a full day price for picking up the dog after her bath at 3 PM and here's the response I got from the company manager Diana. I would hope the owners would call to find out what's going on in there doggy daycare. Diana should really be fired. I wanted to follow up regarding our conversation and your review. I was disappointed to read some of the statements made about me and our team, as I feel they do not accurately reflect the conversation or the steps I took to address your concerns. When you brought the late pickup fee to my attention, I listened to your concerns and credited the fee back to your account as a resolution. I also attempted to explain the policy behind your concerns, not to dismiss them, but to provide context. My goal was to have a respectful conversation and find a solution. I was very much in disbelief of the concerns, and I respectfully told you, they're concerns that have not been brought up by many. But those are your concerns and feelings and I respect that and I gave you space to express them. During our call, I felt that the conversation shifted from addressing the concern into criticism of my intentions and my role as a manager. I took a moment to process what you were sharing because I wanted to respond professionally rather than react emotionally. I respect that you have the right to share your experience and request further review from ownership. Your additional concerns will be communicated to them. However, after reviewing the situation, we, along with ownership, have decided that continuing a business relationship is no longer the right fit, and you and your pets are no longer eligible for services at Doggin' Around or any affiliated facilities. Regarding your payments, any transaction made today will be voided. For any prior charges that require a refund, please come into the facility with the card used for payment so we can process that refund. I'm sorry that after four years this is where we have arrived, but we believe this decision is the best path forward.

This is a bit overdue. I used to take my first two doggies. This was before the pandemic. Then we…read morehad the pandemic and they both passed (2021 & 2022). Fast forward to now, I adopted two little rescues from the ASPCA. I wanted them to have time with other little doggies and called up Doggie Around. My information was still in their system (from my other doggies). They updated the information and offered me condolences for my loss. I had an outpatient procedure coming up and was hoping to get my two new doggies into the doggie daycare. Well they made it happen. I took them on a Friday for their initial assessment and was able to drop them off that following Monday. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this. It was such a relief to be able to drop off my little loves and know they are safe and having a great time. I feel their prices are reasonable and most importantly, the staff is super nice and they remembered my little doggies names when I took them back on Monday. I know fur parents know how wonderful that feels when they remember you and your babie's names. Thank you Doggin' Around!

The drop offs are smooth. My concerns were addressed ,and my dog has doggie friends. My anxiety has…read morecalmed knowing he is safe, and looked out for. I am learning how to separate in the calmest way now.

I can't say enough good things about Our Dog House. I've been taking Rascal here for day care for…read moreseveral months (with occasional overnight boarding). Every time I drop him off, I feel so confident that he will be well looked after while having loads of fun. Every member of the support staff is helpful, friendly, and accommodating. I love watching how excited Rascal is to see each of them! The staff is also extremely communicative and easy to get ahold of with their texting system. Sadly Rascal and I are moving out of town but I would recommend this facility to anyone. Rest assured your doggie will be happy, healthy, and safe.

My dog took several classes with Catherine and the results are unbelievable. He started training at…read moreabout 3 months and I am so happy with the way he was trained and with how much he learned. Catherine is very good at what she does and is very patient to every animal in the class. I recommend her to everyone that has a dog.

From the owner: We offer counseling and correction of behavioral problems and provide guidance and support…read morethroughout the process. We offer both private instruction and group training classes.

The dogmotion trainers were recommended to me as a solution to training my sensitive/reactive…read morerescue dog Quinn. She did not do well in the group setting with other dogs and the one on one classes with Amy were the perfect choice. She was so patient with Quinn and I, and answered my endless list of questions! Quinn is a calmer, happier dog now which makes for a calmer, happier dog momma. I highly recommend Amy and Dogmotion whether you have a new puppy you want to start off right or have a "special" rescue like me!

Dogmotion is a great option for dog training. Training is provided at their location and at…read morereasonable prices. The classes are broken down into logical steps with clear documentation provided to the participants at the end of each session. Often, you will also receive additional information and comments related to each session via e-mail. They are available for questions and issues between training sessions to help resolve problems or clarify steps. Highly experienced trainer that understands dog behaviors. The sessions focus on training the owners how to understand and manage the dog behaviors. I attended 5 sessions and had made significant progress during this time, even though I had a challenging dog. Also, they are flexible with schedules to meet your needs. I had tried a few other trainers that came to my house and explained a ton of information in the hour but then I was lost after they left. The additional documented support for each sessions makes a "huge" difference, especially if working on a new item several days later. I also like that they use clicker training, which makes it so much easier to pinpoint the dogs behaviors. Highly recommend.

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!

Linda Mallut is a great dog trainer who loves each and every dog she trains as if it were her own…read more She balances that love with accountability to make the dog learns the skills being taught. Your dog will come to you more relaxed and more balanced than it was before it started training.

Had our first meeting today and Birgit spent so much time with us, getting to know our fur baby and…read moreour family. She had solid advice and recommendations. Most importantly she had our fur baby obeying her commands almost immediately. We learned so much about how to properly continue commands and rewards on our own. We can't wait for the next training. Definitely recommend!

Birgit with Balanced Companions is a fantastic trainer ! I have a Siberian Husky, Ellie, who had…read moresome aggression & trusts issues when I would take anything away from her or if I came too close to my son when he was in his room (she was territorial of him). Birgit showed my husband and me how to show Elie that we were the leader of her pack in a non- threating manner and that she could trust us (she was with another family for 4 months before we got her so we think she may of had a bad experience prior to coming to our home). Birgit worked with us to teach Ellie the basics such as stay, leave-it, come and how to walk on the leash without dragging us like she was a sled dog. She even helped train Ellie to walk along side our other dog which I would never been able to do without Birgit working with both dogs. After 12-weeks of training Ellie is such a well-mannered dog and is no longer aggressive. She is the most loving dog and we are so happy now that she has built a trust with us.

Val is AMAZING! She helped me with my very high energy rescue who loved to pull and bark at other…read moredogs while walking. With her support I am able to take my pup out in the world without worry. She is so incredible that she is walking my pup throughout the week so he can get his energy out.

Val helped us train our energetic shepherd mix puppy and ensure safety for our small children…read more Thanks to Val's help we were able to eliminate jumping -up behavior and regulate impulse control. Val was overly generous with her time and resources and provided us with a plan we could work to get great results. I should also note that in the process of figuring out how best to deal with the problems we were facing, it became quite clear to me that Val conducts her business with a great deal of integrity, and makes decisions and recommendations that are genuinely in the interest of the dog and its owners.