We used Cari for a 2-week board and train for our dog, Chorizo. During the training period,…read morecommunication was limited and we often had to follow up ourselves to get updates. At the same time, we were seeing our dog being posted on Instagram more than we were getting direct updates, even after we asked for them. She pinned Chorizo on her Instagram, in the number one post slot, while we hadn't heard from her in three days and didn't even know he was going on a field trip. This was especially difficult for my wife, who had recently lost her father and was already going through a lot. Being separated from our dog was hard on her. We asked multiple times for updates so we could reassure her, but it never felt like we were getting the same level of feedback other reviewers experienced. The training experience didn't match what we expected. Recall still needs work, and "place" became more confusing. Before, he would go where I pointed. Now he tries multiple spots and flinches (expecting a stim), even after we bought him a cot. We asked Cari to introduce Chorizo to our e-collar (EZ Educator). During the consultation, she mentioned that he would learn recall and other commands to near perfection before the e-collar was introduced, and that vibration would be used before stim. The handoff only showed e-collar stim commands, and vibration was not introduced. His recall without the e-collar still needs work. We never received a clear breakdown of what he was working on during the program and mostly followed his progress through Instagram. After pickup, I had to follow up just to get a list of commands. The handoff felt rushed. He was exhausted, it was a hot day, and she had forgotten a water bowl, so a lot of the time was spent just letting him drink water. There was no follow-up afterward to see how he was doing. A few hours after getting him back that Friday, we took him to a groomer who pointed out a cracked toenail down to the quick and irritation on his neck from his e-collar. The groomer said the irritation looked like burns from an e-collar that hadn't been rotated and advised us to monitor his paw to make sure it didn't get worse. We took it easy and avoided taking him out while he healed, but by Tuesday his paw started bleeding. We notified Cari and let her know we would be taking him to the vet after my scheduled surgery. I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands that Wednesday, and I took him to the vet while recovering on Thursday. He developed an infection and a fever that required sedation, nail removal, and stitches. This whole experience is not what we expected after reading her Yelp reviews. Even trying to work things out with Cari regarding the vet bills, after we negotiated the cost down with the vet and insurance covered a significant portion, was disappointing. We weren't asking for everything, just something fair. The procedure cost about $900 if the dog is sedated. We asked her to participate $350-$380. She offered $100. When I told her that Chorizo was at the vet because his paw was bleeding, her response was, "Ok thank you for the update." We weren't able to reach an agreement and were told, by Cari, that small claims court would be the best way to resolve it, which is what we are now pursuing. Regarding our training equipment, we also had to follow up on two leashes and e-collar prongs that weren't returned after the program. She told my wife she broke the retractable leash and would send a replacement right away, but a week and a half later we still haven't received confirmation that it's been sent. (Edit: retractable leash and prongs received 3/31 via Amazon Prime.)

We sent our dog Cash in for board training with Cari because we were struggling with some of his…read morebehavior, especially having two kids at home. It was really important for us to create a safe, structured environment, and this ended up being one of the best decisions we've made. Cari kept us informed the entire time, always updating us on his progress and how he was doing. That alone gave us so much peace of mind. When we got Cash back, he was like a completely different dog. The transformation was amazing. Everywhere we go now, people compliment how well-behaved he is, and we always make sure to give credit to Cari and the incredible work she did with him. Also, a huge shoutout to her husband! I know he was a little intimidated by our big fur baby at first, but he still showed up with patience, care that meant a lot to us. We're beyond grateful for everything they did for Cash. Most importantly, we're so happy to have him as part of our family now with confidence and peace of mind. If you're considering training for your dog, I highly recommend Cari. She truly cares, and it shows in her work

We got married at a venue nearby and reached out to Kristina to see if they would be open to…read morepicking up our dogs from the venue, taking them back to the Airbnb, and staying with them over for a few hours. They were PHENOMENAL!! So timely, responsive, sent tons of pictures and updates. Molly took one of our dogs with severe separation anxiety and he loved her immediately. I'm crazy about my dogs and very picky about who we have watch them. Canine Companions are exceptional all around and they made our wedding weekend so seamless.

K's is wonderful. We recently hired K's for the first time during the kids holiday break. Our puppy…read moreWinston needed daycare while we went skiing and ran errands. The team at K's were super responsive, worked with us to fit our schedule and offered thoughtful pick-up and drop off services to help us out. During his daycare, his trainer sent us photos and updates and it really made us feel at ease leaving our baby for extended hours. The K's team are super professional and most importantly you can tell they loves does and their customers.

Don was very friendly and he covered everything from beginning to end. And he made sure we…read moreunderstood everything and asked to make sure we did. He could tell I had so much tension I been stressing out about my dog and he made sure to check in with my concerns. We recently moved and our Bichon Frise did not take the move well. He has since become very aggressive and attacks the other family dog viscously. This was not like him at all. We never trained him so he was a free spirit dog you could say but his behavior just got worst in the last month. Don taught us techniques to get him to listen. I was shocked. I've never seen him listen. Also even after he left my dog was more calm and would listen. We are going to make sure to follow all his steps and tools he gave us to succeed. At the end of the day we trained us too lol I recommend him 100 percent. I called him yesterday and thankfully he had a cancellation and pray and I snatched that appointment fast.

Don is awesome. My dog did a 180° since meeting him. He literally came to our home yesterday…read moremorning and my husband and I are still marveling at how great/easy his training session was. He could try and squeeze out whatever money he can by promising the same outcome in a span of 4-5 weeks but he is honest and cuts the B.S right from the start. My dog would jump on us all the time, try and eat our food, run out the gate and it's insane to say, Don helped us correct it all in a few hours. Obviously you have to practice practice practice until it becomes a habit for the dog so in the end, it comes down to you. Are you willing to put in the work and have a great relationship with your dog. If you are, save yourself hundreds of dollars and visits, and call Don.

After reading several great reviews & a phone consult with Jessica we decided to book with…read moreRaymond's training program in November 2025-December 2025. Raymond's training program was very thorough & we are very grateful for this program. Our dog Koda was 10 months old when he started the training program he had aggressive tendencies & would always require being carried into his kennel at night time for bed. When it came to walking our dog that wasn't even an option he wouldn't let us put a leash on his neck. After the training program with Raymond for five weeks, we saw significant changes. We were actually able to take him on walks & put a leash on him. When given a command he walks into his kennel without any issues. We highly recommend Raymond's training program.

Luna & nova completed their 5 week board & train and they've shown awesome improvement in areas…read morethey needed extra support in. Luna engaged in a lot of leash pulling and some reactivity when she would see other dogs. Luna is now able to walk calmly and does not overreact when another dog is around or near her. Nova is an anxious pup and her board and train helped her be exposed to public areas, while working on her obedience, learning to settle, gained more confidence in herself and does really well with leash walking. Raymond was thorough and explained things with care and patience on how to continue their training at home, answered any question and concerns we had and provided us with feedback when he had us practice the tools he used with our girls. Def would recommend and come back for extra support in the future if needed.

I can't rave enough about Bella and Fernando at Guiding Pets & Parent! We sent our dogs, Saint…read more(6-year-old Rottweiler) and Noah (3-year-old German Shepherd), through their 4-week off-leash/advanced training program, and WOW--what a transformation! Noah was a bundle of chaos, and Saint was well-behaved but needed some fine-tuning. After the training, they're both so much more responsive, well-behaved, and just easier to handle--especially with our 1-year-old baby around. Their confidence and obedience skyrocketed, and we've never felt closer to them. Plus, we learned how to keep up the training at home, which was super helpful! Never thought I'd be able to walk these big boys off leash and have them heel at my side. Bella and Fernando were professional, patient, and clearly love what they do. They kept us in the loop and gave us the tools we needed for success. If you're considering training, DO IT--you won't regret it!

Fernando & Bella of Guiding Pets & Parents are amazing! I've been using their training & boarding…read moreservices for almost a year. My German Shorthaired Pointer was known to jump fences and couldn't be trusted off leash. After a board and train with Fernando, my dog made incredible improvements. she now walks with me in town and is great on and off leash. I couldn't have imagined a better outcome! I've boarded my dog easily over a dozen times, and they make pick up & drop off so easy. Whether it's an overnight stay or two weeks, I feel comfortable knowing my dog is safe with Guiding Pets & Parents. Traveling without my dog can be so tough, but it makes me feel better when she's SO excited to see Fernando & Bella, sometimes she doesn't even look back at me. I definitely recommend!

Very happy we chose Mike to help with a recently adopted rescue dog. He's an excellent trainer of…read moredogs and their owners We had quick results in a few sessions and feel secure about handling the issues we addressed. Wouldn't hesitate to call him again!

Mike with Udo K9 is an amazing dog trainer. He was kind and consistent with our puppy. He worked…read morewith us and our puppy in our home and in town. I would recommend Mike to anyone with a puppy or an adult dog or a dog with training issues. I can't say enough great things about and his professionalism and expertise

Violete came highly recommended by a friend when she saw how hyper my dog was (to the point of…read morenearly pulling my shoulder off!). After speaking with Violete, I quickly scheduled a drop-off for my baby, Mocha. I won't lie--leaving her there was heartbreaking for me! Throughout the training, Violete kept me updated with regular messages and tons of pictures, which really reassured me that Mocha was in great hands. Two weeks later, I picked up a completely transformed dog. Mocha was so much calmer, better behaved, and clearly had learned so much. Honestly, I almost felt just as heartbroken taking her away from Violete's ranch because it was obvious she had such a great time there! I'm incredibly grateful for the care, attention, and results Violete provided. Highly recommend!

Cant say enough great things about violet, honestly. Our little piper, an ornery and stubborn 9…read more1/2 year old pug went in for much needed 3 week training. We gave her to violet in anticipation of getting back a new dog that was re-ranked and she sure did deliver on that. Piper came back a new dog. With our proper implementation now at home with violets techniques, we continue pipers training daily. It's been a night and day change. My wife and I should have done this years ago. Thanks again violet.

Been over 10 years, but my dog, who would.start things with strange dogs, was unleashed behind the…read morecounter wirh about 6 other dogs and happy and beautifully groomed

Wow what an awful decision it would be to bring your animal here. Make the best choice and keep…read morethem so far away these monsters will never be capable of harming them. Very disrespectful and rude owner? This lady doesn't care about her business or the animals brought in, Ive never interacted with someone so incredibly toxic and disgusting. If your dog flinches too hard, they may hit them and that is possibly the reason they don't let you stay in there while they groom. Keep far away.