I can't say enough on how much Megan has helped with our aggressive baby Shirley. She helped us and…read moregave us strategies to help with her actions toward strangers. She reinforced consistency in training and our Shirley is a much more behaved dog during walks and mostly around other people. We couldn't walk Shirley without her jumping and trying to run ahead of us. She now stays by our side during walks and just need a little no to get her to listen. The prong collar was a game changer. Learning how to actually use is properly is what really helped. I can't recommend Irie more. Megan was a wonderful trainer.

9 months ago I reached out to Megan to help with my reactive dogs. They were barky and would lunge…read moreon walks, and I was frustrated and embarrassed. Over 6 sessions, Megan gave us the tools and confidence to live out in the world and not confine them to our home. They love living a full life that includes car rides, pack walks, ocean beach and CALM walks. I can also invite people into my home knowing I can keep my dogs calm and safe, and my guests can feel relaxed as well. My dogs aren't perfect, but we have the skills to navigate a fulfilling life with them thanks to Megan at Irie Canine. She is knowledgeable, confident and kind and I fully recommend her to any dog owners.

The Hope2K9 adoption experience was exceptional…read more The pup that we rescued (Freyja) was full of love and nervous energy. We decided to rescue her a few days before Hope2K9 had an open spot to start her training. When we brought Freyja home from the rescue we learned that she was part shark and part sled dog. On our first walk she was trying to pull us up the street with the force of an entire team of sled dogs. When we got home from the walk we gave her a "indestructible dog toy" which she managed to destroy within 5 minutes. At this point we were nervous about the potential challenges we were going to be facing with training. During the 3 week training process Cam kept us updated on our pups progress. The second night we received a short video of Cam walking a well behaved Freyja. The 2 in person training sessions were well organized and covered all the commands and how to leverage the training tools used to train our pup. The experience did not end with the 3 week training because Hope2K9 has been there to answer our questions.

I am so happy I found Maddie through hope2k9 adoption program. She is an absolute wonderful dog and…read moreI am truly lucky I found her. It has been one year since I adopted Maddie and that is why this review is over due! Hope2k9 trains rescued dogs, teaches them good manners and social skills. I couldn't be more pleased with finding my forever best friend. I definitely will go back to foster or adopt another dog. Not only do they work very hard at training they also allow you to visit for more training if you want. This is a wonderful rescue and I couldn't be more happier with my pup!

I can't recommend Lupa K9 enough! Our adopted mini golden doodle used to pull on the leash, ignore…read morerecall, and completely freak out around distractions. He even bit a kid in the face before we got him! After working with Caroline using a balanced training approach, he could hike off-leash with confidence and stay totally focused -- even around other dogs, squirrels, and joggers.We learned what his limits were and how to truly support him. Caroline was patient, professional, and really took the time to explain the "why" behind everything. The training took place in real-world environments around San Diego -- parks, neighborhoods, and trails -- in addition to the home. I learned about consistency, understood how to be a leader and how to clearly communicate with our dog so he felt safe and less anxious in the world. If you're looking for a trainer who understands behavior, not just obedience, and who can help you build a truly reliable relationship with your dog, Lupa K9 is the one. Worth every penny!

Caroline is amazing. During 2020 I adopted a rescue dog (Luffy) from Korea. He was beaten up pretty…read morebadly when he was found and rescued, and I suspect another dog had mauled him. As such, when he came to the US he was extremely dog reactive and would lunge and charge dogs even from across the street. I worked with trainers in the Bay, but when I moved to San Diego I decided he needed more personal attention and a private trainer. I found Lupa K9 and reached out. Caroline is so kind and spent a lot of time on our introduction call to fully understand the issues that Luffy was experiencing. We started working together in 2022, and I have been thrilled with Luffy's progress. Caroline is so experienced, gentle, and most importantly extremely empathetic. Luffy is so stubborn (Frenchton/French Bulldog) but we found the right path forward together. Most importantly, this was so beneficial to me. I needed to learn how to understand Luffy better, what his triggers were, and how to address them in the moment. The lessons that I've learned from her will stay with me forever and also allows me to help friends with similar issues. Luffy is now much happier and calmer, and I am no longer worried about taking him out in public. He is a work in progress, but thanks to Caroline he continues to make huge strides regularly. Do not hesitate to call and hire her. She is smart, kind, knowledgeable, empathetic and truly loves all dogs and wants to help develop healthier relationships with dogs and their humans. She's a rare find. 100/10 will continue to work with her and recommend her to anyone!

I own a 1 year and 8 month old pure Belgian Malinois and have dedicated countless hours to her…read moretraining. Along the way, I worked with two other trainers and invested a significant amount of money, but left feeling disappointed--they didn't seem in tune with my dog or able to properly gauge her needs. After taking a break from trainers, I reached out to SchaferhundK9, and from my very first conversation with Aolanis, I felt a completely different level of understanding and approach. We just had our first lesson, and I am absolutely blown away by the results. From the moment we stepped out, it was clear that she was evaluating my dog individually and tailoring her methods to what my dog needed, rather than applying the same cookie-cutter patterns I had experienced before. In just one short lesson, my dog went from barking, hackles raised, spinning, and pulling--to calmly lying on her bed, relaxed with her feet kicked out, happily chewing her ball. The transformation was incredible. If you've had disappointing experiences with trainers in the past or feel like your dog isn't trainable to the level you want, do yourself the biggest favor as a dog owner and schedule a lesson with Aolanis. I am beyond grateful that I gave one more trainer a chance--because she will be the last trainer I ever need. I truly can't wait for our next session!

I cannot recommend SchaferhundK9 enough. When I first rescued my Labrador, he was extremely…read morereactive and I honestly wasn't sure if he'd ever be able to safely be around other animals or strangers. Walks were stressful, public places were impossible, and I felt like we were both constantly on edge. Thanks to SchaferhundK9, everything has completely changed. With guidance, patience, and incredible skill, my dog has transformed into a calm, confident, and well-mannered boy. He's relaxed in his day-to-day life, and for the first time ever, I can take him in public with total peace of mind. He has perfect manners now, and seeing how much happier and balanced he is brings me so much joy. I will forever be grateful for the work thats been done have done for us. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs and brings out the best in them, SchaferhundK9 is truly the only trainer I could ever recommend.

Everything. Julie is a very experienced trainer of dogs…read more She has trained my 2 standard poodles. They were 11 years apart, as I have used Julie on both. What I especially liked is Julie trains the owner not just the pup. It is not that Julie trains the dogs, but to me the most important part, is she step by step has the owner and pup work together. This enables the owner to work daily with their pup at home with the proper foundation for learning. I highly recommend Julie! Julie can teach you, the owner, but you actually train your own Pup with her assistance and what you learn in class.

Having now worked with Julie for over 10 years, training 4 dogs with her, I can't say enough good…read morethings about her. She's so patient, not just with dogs but also with humans. Ha! Our current dogs are, let's say, special. And so needed a lot of extra training. One is extra anxious and was terrified of the other because of a cone of shame situation that required separating them for 2 months. Julie gave us the tools to bring them back together safely and confidently!

Thank you Jacquelyn for your kindness, patience, and for being a great listener. We appreciate you…read more Jacquelyn is knowledgable and gave us ways how to handle our dog's behavior. Highly recommend.

I CANNOT recommend Alex Pederson enough. We struggled for a long time with separation anxiety with…read moreour golden doodle & it got to a point where we were exhausted, stressed and very overwhelmed. Everything we saw online to try did not work, other trainers we worked with who claimed could fix separation anxiety did not work, even some board and train programs wouldn't take him because of his separation anxiety. I came across Pack Method Prep and gave them a call and ended up getting paired with Alex. During our first meeting with Alex after hearing her plan I thought there was no way we can do this but we buckled down and trusted the process and I can confirm she knows what she is talking about TRUST THE PROCESS! Alex was very kind, understanding, helpful, responsive, supportive, the list goes on. Not only did our dog have separation anxiety, he also had confinement anxiety and wouldn't even walk near his crate. Almost a year later, our dog now lays in his crate by himself without us instructing him (see photo), we can leave him for hours without stressing if he is okay or wondering if he is barking nonstop. I couldn't even walk outside for 1 minute to take the trash out without Cooper barking like crazy nonstop. We got our life back and I am so thankful we found Alex! Thank you Alex and Pack Method Prep for everything!!!

I HIGHLY recommend Care and Fenway's Runway for boarding, daycare, and training!! What I love most…read moreis that when I drop my dog Beau off, it truly feels like I'm leaving him with family. He gets excited the moment we turn down her street, and I can tell he feels safe, confident, and loved every time he's with her. Care's space is truly a dog's wonderland. Her yard is incredible--full of room for dogs to run, play, dig, explore, and lounge in sunny nap spots. Beau plays hard all day and always comes home happy and fulfilled. I joke that it's his "vacation home," but honestly it really is. What makes Care so special is that it's not just free play--she provides structure, safety, and thoughtful integration with her dog, her family, and the other dogs in her care. Beau stays on a healthy routine, learns to socialize appropriately, and gets the perfect balance of activity and rest. I also love that she posts pictures and videos of him on Instagram while he's there--it's the best feeling seeing how much fun he's having and knowing he's in such great hands. The peace of mind I feel leaving Beau with Care is priceless. She has created an environment where dogs can truly be dogs--while still having the safety, guidance, and structure they need to thrive. Over the past year, Care has truly become part of our family. I'm so proud of the work she does and so grateful for the love, encouragement, safety, and structure she gives my baby. If you're looking for someone who will treat your dog like their own, I wholeheartedly recommend her.

What a great place! Highly recommend booking Fenway's Runway for a party or just getting the pups…read moretogether outside! Lovely and clean area, well maintained, with a pretty view too :) We look forward to coming back to check out some other services!

Cara is excellent training your dog. She is very knowledgeable and very patient. Has great methods…read morethat does not include a shock dog collar. I would highly recommend her!

I can't recommend Cara enough! From the very first session, it was clear that she truly understand…read moredogs and their behavior. Cara took the time to assess my puppy's individual needs and developed a training plan with the goal of forming a strong relationship with my dalmatian, Ruth. Cara was incredibly patient, calm, and encouraging. Check out her YouTube videos to get Cara's vibe for traning and see if her apporach works for you. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, we were not able to complete our eight-week training plan, but Cara was completely understanding and refunded me for the remaining sessions. I was beyond grateful that she was so understanding of situation. Cara has a genuine love for animals, and it shows in every interaction. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, kind, and results-driven dog trainer, look no further. I'm so grateful for the transformation in my dog's behavior (even in the short time we spent training together) and I would recommend Cara for anyone struggling to train their dog basic obedience, or develop a relationship with their new puppy, and much more!