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.

What a relief it is to be gone a week on vacation returning home to a very content 18 year old cat…read more( that we always think is dying) and a year and a half old dog that acted like I just returned from the market. How fortunate to find Kat and her team who are professional, provided great communication, pictures and videos, and I had a worry free time away. From the moment my pets met Kat, she commanded instant respect. Kat has that magic that animal respond to. My dog Bella watched her like a hawk and did everything she asked when she said it. Even things I didn't think she would understand! I realized in that moment my dog has been ignoring me! LOL Go ahead book your stay with Kat now, I already booked our next trip with her. I selfishly almost didn't want to share her if you know what I mean.

I've sent my mini Sheltie puppy to Kat's in-home Board and Train program twice now and she has done…read morean OUTSTANDING job with him!! He first went for 7 nights when he was 4.5 months old and again for a 3 night refresher to reinforce existing skills and learn an important new command once he was more mentally mature at 7 months old. Kat took the time to really understand his lifestyle and shape his training goals with me ahead of both stays and both times we got back a happy, healthy and focused pup who loves to show off his tricks and manners! He was understandably a little nervous the first time we dropped him off but the second time he was thrilled to be back, which just shows how much fun he had there with her!! You can tell that Kat cares deeply about the dogs she works with and I'm so glad we found her out here in the desert. I highly recommend the customizable board and train service to provide structure, fundamentals and/or personalized learning (then you just need to stay consistent at home continuing to reinforce the new skills). Thank you Kat for all you've taught Ozzie - we will definitely be back!

Lori and all the trainers are gentle and patient. My Malinois LOVES going to classesread more

I have used Dream Dogs for both daycare, boarding and swim classes. In every instance Lori has gone…read morefar beyond my expectations and hopes. I send anyone who is looking for any classes or boarding. The dogs LOVE this place!

I'm beyond thrilled to recommend Doggie's Day Out (DDO) of Palm Springs to anyone looking for…read morehigh-quality and professional daycare and boarding services. From the clearly outlined application, waiver, and vaccination requirements to their thoughtful evaluation process, we continue to appreciate and value the staff's ongoing attention to details and vetting protocols that ensure a safe environment for all guests. We've been taking Roxy (our Mastiff mix) to DDO for about two years now for daycare 3x per week and boarding services as needed. Aside from the socialization Roxy gets while at DDO, there's a peace of mind that comes with knowing she's in an environment staffed by caring, kind, and attentive staff. In addition to being great, proactive communicators -- and super-responsive when we have inquiries -- the owner and entire of Doggie's Day Out of Palm Springs family, set a very high bar for professionalism and courtesy.

Doggie's Day Out is fantastic! We were regular customers with our previous dogs and are now going…read moreto them with our new rescue, Cece. She loves daycare and grooming. The owner and all the staff are truly wonderful - very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and caring ... everyone is very customer focused on pets and people. Having Doggie's Day Out gave me the confidence to get another dog after the passing of our previous companions - knowing I can take my pet companion to such a clean, safe, loving and well managed environment means so much to me and all their customers. Thank you, thank you, thank you

I have 2 teacup/toy maltipoos. Poppy is 3y and Skipper is 1y old. We love to take our girls on…read moreoutings through town including lunch and shopping. At home Poppy barks at new people coming into the house and then shortly after they enter, she stops. Skipper Pip on the other hand is a grand AHOLE that will continually bark till our guest sits down or stops moving and it starts back up when they start moving again. ‍ I can say that nothing I did worked to stop or curb this little booger from barking. I watched countless videos and NOTHING WAS WORKING! I created a tiny monster. I finally had had enough and sought out a professional. I found Janine here on the internet. I didn't really know what to expect or how hard this was going to be. I didn't care, I needed help and was willing to do whatever an expert would tell me to do. Getting to know Janine and working with her has been super easy. I listed in detail all of the behavior issues that I have with Skipper but mostly it's the constant barking. Lord have mercy on my ears. The first visit is an assessment, explanation of how your dog thinks and how they understand you, and for us; some basics to start getting *operation no more barking* underway. Janine is very thorough so you understand both human and dog points of view. I really like this comprehensive approach. She trains you to train your dog so that your pet can thrive. Janine is not a cookie cutter style dog trainer. She is adaptive in finding what works best for you and your pooch. This is just the hands on learning Skipper and I needed. Thank you Janine, you are a treasure. Skipper's Results after working with Janine: *No longer barks when in public (on leash or in a stroller.) *No longer barks at the gardeners or pool guy. *Walks on a leash with ease w/zero pulling. *Knows the difference between Working Walk and Leisurely Walk. *Does not freak out at other dogs. Is perfectly calm and confident that I will not let anything happen to her. *No longer licks paws unless right before bed. *Significantly less anxiety overall.

The best dog trainer!!! Hands down!!…read moreYou owe it to yourself to hire her for ANY problems you have with your dog. Thinking about it...give her a call!

We found Jennifer's CV Pets online a year or so ago... and we struck gold!!! Jen came over to meet…read moreus and our pets and we felt comfortable with her the first meeting. She is very thorough and great with our dogs. Two of our dogs are under-socialized and a bit shy. They both love Jen and took to her when they would avoid most people. Our oldest dog is a 16 year old Shih-Tzu. Our other two dogs are a large WHPG Mix and a Pit Bull/Shar Pei mix. Jen is great with all sizes and breeds of dogs. One of our dogs suffers from severe lumbar spondylosis and Jen makes sure that she gets her multiple medications during her stay. We get daily pics and updates as to how the dogs are doing each day. So, look no further for a pet-sitter. I'm a retired LEO and I trust Jen with the care of my pets and house.

Jen truly cares for your pets her service is exceptional…read more I've been a long time customer of CV Pets for years and Jen's dedication to her company and the pets she cares for is truly amazing. Thank you Jen for your excellent service the pups and I really appreciate it.

Jack was incredible to work with. He made training our two dogs, a 3 year old German Shepherd and 7…read moreyear old Aussie, simple, digestible and easy to understand. Not to mention, we saw immediate results. We highly recommend Jack and his style of training. Having gone through the class structured dog training, we much preferred Jack's one-on-one approach. He will tailor his methods to the specific needs of your dog(s) and if you follow through with his homework, you will absolutely get the results you're looking for. Jack's the best in the desert. Hands down.

Jack was amazing. We've had dogs before and never tried training and now I wish we would've done it…read moresooner. I got a Shiba Inu (5 months old) for my son for Xmas. I really wanted to do it right this time and get a trainer for Koji right away. The first meeting with Jack was amazing he had Koji listening and behaving well right away. He worked more with my son to train koji but also showed us all great ways to make sure the dog is listening. Jack is very knowledgeable and super friendly, id definitely recommend him to anyone

HYDROTHERAPY FOR DOGS... We all know how hard it is to get…read moreinto your own vet here in the CV, let alone find someone that does hydrotherapy. Our Penny Sue Pibble has IMPA and OA and our specialist vet in Tustin recommended hydrotherapy. We could not find anyone to provide this service to us. We found Wendy Rall at Barkingham in Palm Desert. You can reach her at (951)704-3374. Penny's first session was water therapy and a massage. For the first time in months, Penny slept through the night and was able to walk from the car to the house. We just finished up our second session with Wendy. Here's to continued progress for Penny Sue. "Thank you" to Wendy!

My name is Olive and I met Angie today for grooming. Wow, I feel so pampered and so beautiful!…read moreThank you, Angie! Woof