Justin goes the extra mile for my horses. He's been my vet for 5 years. He specializes in…read moredentistry, and has pulled many wolf teeth for my young horses. Then I get a detailed report on his work. Also, helped me out with a tough case of pigeon fever. Great vet that has come through for me many times.

Dr. Christiansen is truly amazing- he spent over an hour in the freezing cold stitching my horse's…read morelower eyelid and upper cheek back together. The result is amazing! I won't post the before pic- too gross - but trust me, it was awful and most folks thought my horse would have a droopy lower lid. Dr. Christiansen advised me in the aftercare and my horse made a great recovery. He really knows his trade - I highly recommend him!

Best kitty vet ever. Kind, caring. Dr. Bessett explains everything and is honest about options and…read morewhat is best for your loved pet.

Canine Academy has been a dog training staple on the central coast for 30 years that I can…read moreremember. I worked with Eileen with my two German Shepherd dogs way back in the early 90's. We fast forward to 2023 and I reach out to her for help with my beloved German Shepherd Puppy. Eileen instantly found a place for us and when I traveled out to her buisiness in Atascadero I was blown away by the fenced in yards that center on different canine tasks. Not only are there obstacle courses, tracking equipment, dog obedience practice areas, but they also have a pool for the dogs! I started my 11 month old GSD in a beginner puppy class because I wanted to make sure I was teaching him the same language used at Canine Academy. I was somewhat worried that he wouldn't fit in, but I was welcomed and shown the time attention right along as if we were learning for the first time. What I love about the two trainers is their easy going nature and ability to see that there are several different ways to train a dog. They give each dog owner the confidence in knowing that we work at our pace and at a pace we're comfortable. There are no strong opinions on how you choose to train your dog, they let you decide what equipment your dog should wear. If you're completely new to dog training, they have this wonderful email system where they send out homework for the week's lessons. You get detailed instructions on what you can practice at home with your dog. Having a group of strange dogs is stressful for any animal, the easy going atmosphere puts everyone's nerves at ease. The instructors give detailed information and let the owners break away with their dog to reinforce the behaviors being taught. The instructors come and check on you and your dog to help answer questions or help you reach your full potential. I often think dog training is for the humans more than the canines. It's great seeing like minded people trying to improve in the dog's basic obedience. I would totally recommend Canine Academy to anyone looking to train a new addition or brushing up on techniques while spending quality time with your dog. The beginning class is 6 weeks and costs $175 which is great price. My only snark and it's minor, are the flies! I know we're out in the country and it's nature, but a couple fly traps would be awesome! Overall Impression A+

The staff, here, are very knowledgeable, kind and respectful. We have learned so much in the last 5…read moreweeks! Completing the basic obedience class, tonight, and are already signed up for the intermediate!

Finally getting around to this review but oh my goodness! For years my dog has struggled with food…read moreaggression, nipping, and territorial behavior but after one visit and two weeks of training, she had completely changed for the better. We learned so much! Sasha is clearly passionate about his work and it shows. We're so grateful to have found him! Thank you!!

This is gonna be long but if you're like me and are trying to find the best dog trainer for your…read morepup and not be scammed you'll want to read this. Let me start off by saying, it's TRUE when they say "Sasha is literally a dog whisperer". He absolutely knows what he's doing. Prior to meeting Sasha, my puppy (Karter) was biting everyone that came to my house and peeing all over the place and I was ready to give him away. I google searched "local dog trainers" and came across the Bark website. Of the handful of listed trainers Sasha was the only one to get back to me and when I researched him I noticed he had a TON of positive reviews. So many that I actually joked with him and mentioned that I thought they were all of his friends. LOL Now I understand why. When I spoke with Sasha I expressed my concerns with Karter and he immediately began to give me tips on how to correct some of the behaviors that Karter needed help with and although I didn't actually use any of the tips I appreciated that he did that free of charge. My idea of "dog training" was someone coming to my house a few times a week and training my dog to do everything I needed him to do, so, when Sasha said "most times he only has to come once and the rest can be done over the phone" I was like there's NO WAY this dude knows what he's doing. In my eyes Karter needed 24 hour assistance. When Sasha arrived he immediately got to work. He stayed for a couple hours and it went by pretty fast. He taught me how to implement walking Karter "off leash", teaching Karter discipline during feeding time and basic tips on potty training as well as creating boundaries which would affect how he interacts with guests when they come over. He also brought in his own pets which was nice because it showed me how Karter would respond to other animals. His training style is so simple yet extremely effective when you do what he recommends and that is to be consistent. I had a couple serious life events that took place after he came and I wasn't able to keep up with the training and I could see the difference. I have since gotten back on schedule with Karter and he has learned to use the dog door to go potty and hasn't had any accidents in the house for a few weeks. I can walk with him off leash and he has learned boundaries and space when company is over! All of the things Sasha told me to do worked. When he says get a 15 foot leash get the 15 foot leash. Don't take the easier route just do exactly what he recommends because he knows what he's talking about. This is my first dog and I'm a much happier dog mom because of the service I received from Sasha. I waited to post the review because I wanted to give Karter time to show improvement and make sure I was giving an honest review and honestly... he is the BEST! Worth every penny. I could go on but I'll let you see for yourself! Thanks Sasha and also your lovely wife. You guys are an awesome team!

Teresa was amazing! We went to the beach to take photos of my dogs and I for promotion for my…read morewebsite and they turned out amazing. Not only that my dogs loved her and so did I. I will definitely be a repeat customer when I need more photos.

We adopted our dog Tala after she was fostered and trained by Brent at Ace Dog Training, and we…read moretruly cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible transformation he made possible. When Brent found Tala, she was in a heartbreaking situation--essentially feral and abandoned by the side of a highway, just days away from being euthanized. Thanks to Brent's dedication and expertise, she not only got a second chance at life, but she became the most well-behaved and gentle dog we've ever met. Tala is a Husky-Samoyed mix, and from the moment we brought her home, it was clear she had been given an amazing foundation. She walks like a dream--both on and off leash--has zero reactivity, and greets every person and animal she encounters with calm friendliness. She's completely potty and crate trained, follows commands effortlessly, and doesn't jump or vocalize unnecessarily. She's also wonderfully affectionate and incredibly food motivated, which makes bonding with her a joy. What amazes us most is how Brent managed to shape her behavior so thoughtfully without dulling her spirit. Tala still has all the bright, clever, loving traits that make her such a unique and special companion. She's seamlessly become part of our family, and we truly can't imagine life without her. Brent is nothing short of a miracle worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend Ace Dog Training to anyone looking to adopt or train a dog with kindness, skill, and heart. Thank you, Brent, for giving Tala--and us--such a beautiful new beginning.

This is long over-due but I wanted to write review anyway. Two years ago Brent trained my English…read morebulldog because he was refusing to walk on a leash, jumping, whining for food at the dinner table, and not returning on recall. He was not my dog originally and I was having a hard time managing him. It was so hard to leave him but, such a good decision. It made a huge difference in my relationship with him. I received daily pictures and a video of his training. He was responsive when I texted for updates. After three weeks, I picked him up. Brent showed me how to work with him. I have been consistent with the training and two years later, he is still easy to work with and I bring him everywhere with me. This was such a great experience. Thank you again!

my cat had a broken jaw. when stack aquirre said he would call us, we ended up waiting two days and…read morehad to make the call ourselves to make sure my cat was ok after surgery. He had half of his jaw removed and this vet made a point of saying how funny my cat was going to look. i have been taking my cat milo to that clinic for nearly 12 years (and my family has been going for at least 25) and have always been well taken care of. however this new vet is an asshole who made me believe that everything was my fault. I'm sorry but when a break-away collars fails to do it's job, that's not my fault. after multiple incidences of rudeness and condescending words my family and i are taking our business elsewhere.

Hands down, the best and most trusted. I came to him twice already, since my first vet in SLO gave…read moreuntrustworthy recommendations and overpriced treatments. Three to four times what any ordinary person could afford. I had him be my second opinion on my beloved dog, who's getting older. But I am glad I got this recommendation from my old neighbor in Morro Bay, and he truly is what I expected and super affordable. He gives reasonable and logical explanations and excellent recommendations. I trust him with my dog's life.

Kelly is amazing with all animals, she's just got that gift. We had a big dog Zack that we…read morebasically only trusted with a few people, he was kind of senile in his old age, Kelly brought out the best in him and stood her ground with enforcing our discipline strategies. And now she is the part time dog walker for my dog Shelby. Shelby is high maintenance when it comes to getting attention and love, and Kelly is great with her too! Definitely would recommend her ! She has passion in her heart for animals and that is important when choosing someone to watch your family member