Canis is run by Brent, an absolutely devoted and knowledgeable professional who hires excellent…read moretrainers. The most outstanding aspect of this outfit is how solid, appealing, clean and well run the facility is. Additionally, their training program is thoughtful and well organized, moving dogs and owners through the steps needed to train them both and explaining clearly why certain things work using the dog's natural instincts and behaviors. I recently placed my 9 month old labrador for 2 weeks of "Board and Train" with them. They did wonders both with teaching him good basic habits, but most importantly changing his attitude and teaching him to be responsive to commands. His trainer was Brenen, who did a wonderful job and who I recommend highly.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Canis Dog Behavior and Training's 5-Week Private…read morePlus Dog Training Program, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! From the very beginning, the program was thoughtful, personalized, and incredibly effective. Our trainer, Jen, was truly fantastic. She was knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and genuinely cared about helping both our dog and our family succeed. Jen took the time to understand our dog's individual personality and needs and gave us practical, easy-to-follow strategies that we could actually incorporate into our everyday lives. She always made us feel supported and never judged, even when we were struggling with something. Over the five weeks, we saw such a positive transformation--not only in our dog's behavior and confidence, but also in our own confidence as dog owners. Jen was wonderful at explaining the why behind the training, which made it so much easier for us to understand how to communicate with our dog and reinforce positive behaviors consistently. The private format was especially valuable because the training was completely tailored to our dog and our specific goals. Every session felt productive, positive, and customized to what we needed at that point in our training journey.

Shay was super responsive and I cannot believe how far our dog has come from just one session! Our…read moredog is nervous and reactive to noises (especially the doorbell and tv) and she gave us several tips in our session that we can continue to work on as homework. Seeing the immediate behavioral changes and his now calm demeanor made us wish we found Shay sooner! I can't believe it just took one session to see such a change! Highly recommend

I highly recommend Shay. 3 months ago, I adopted a…read moreRidgeback/Husky mix from the shelter. It's my first dog and I didn't realize the breed isn't an energy match for me and my cats. Shay spent time assessing his behavior and what was best for him and looked at everything from the standpoint of his welfare, which I love. She gave me very specific advice and also taught me so much more about the dog world. In a way that makes so much sense, I really wish I had the knowledge she gave before I went to the shelter. Don't hesitate calling her if you're like me and you're at your wits end and don't know what to do. She's a great teacher, and has a lot of valuable knowledge about animal behavior and communication. I recommend her and will be using her services in the future if I need it.

I'm having problems with one of my kitties, not using his box…read more I booked a free telephone appointment with Laura and she spent a good amount of time going over with my options for. She was incredibly caring, empathetic and helpful. I can't recommend pet peeves enough.

Laura is a phenomenal trainer! The first session I had with her was over the phone as I was seeking…read moreadvice on how to reintroduce my two dogs after a pretty severe fight. Laura gave me pointers on what to do and it made a WORLD of difference. A month later, we began to do e-collar in-person training with both of our pets. They are pittie mixes that are reactive, super excitable, tugged hard on walks, and one has had a history of aggression towards other dogs. We watched them both transform to be able to control their nervous systems, especially when we have guests at the house. Our friends have remarked that they are completely different dogs. We are still continuing to work with them but finding Laura and doing the training with both our pups has been life-changing. She is by far the best trainer we have worked with. We can't recommend her enough!

It happens to be an indoor environment, but it is safe clean and our dogs seems to enjoy it. We…read morespend too much time watching him on cameras while he is there, but that is a lot of fun. We have another dog sitter where he can actually run, relax anywhere in the house and go for a long walk, but it is more expensive than Dog E Den which we use for an occasional play date for him.

The groomer here is AMAZING her name is Mya. She is so loving and also confident with my dog which…read moremakes her feel very safe and cared for. I'm never going anywhere else she is a gem!

Used their trainer for a boarding & training and was very impressed! Puppy came home with better…read moremanners (still needs reinforcement but better) & she well cared for! They sent us pictures & videos while we were gone which was a nice touch! Their booking process needs improvement as there were too many admins helping me which caused some confusion but aside from that would recommend them highly!

We had Robert A. do reverse boarding in our home with our dog Snacks for two weeks while we were…read moreout of town for our wedding. We came back to a transformed dog! Snacks is a 75 lb, 1.5 year old black lab, with a ton of natural energy that we rescued from a home of neglect. There was a ton of work needed on his level of reactivity and excitement and Rob handled the challenge better than we could have anticipated. Snacks has improved dramatically on leash, is learning to be passive about his environment (he gets very excited around other dogs), and listening to us for the first time. Rob went above and beyond to keep us connected during our time away, sharing progress videos and pictures every day. When we returned, Rob made sure we had plenty of time to go over all of the new things we needed to learn. He explained leash handling, gave us tips and tricks to help keep Snacks engaged, and gave us resources to refer to after his training was over. Rob even helped us find a new harness that was a much safer alternative for our big boy who pulls a lot. We cannot recommend Rob highly enough. Snacks was the least stressful part of our time a way for the wedding, and that's the best gift we could have asked for.

K9 Toddlers saved the day. We just became proud parents of Murphy, an F1b Goldendoodle. We needed…read moreleash training stat! Teka was our magician and had Murphy waking right by my side in about two hours. Teka is a gentle soul with amazing insight into the canine psyche. I found her tone of voice, gentle manner,and warm personality to be what we needed. You will love this trainer and wish you'd found her immediately! I loved her after 5 minutes!

Teka is amazing. She made us feel comfortable even before she entered our home for our session. She…read moreassured me and my husband that the session was not about judging us, and to act as normal as possible so that she can give us tips. She emphasized fine tuning for our little dog, who barks at other dogs on walks and at people when they pass by our front door. She taught us how to use our body language and corrective techniques that worked right away! Schedule a session with her if you need help with your dog! She's great and it's totally worth it!

Karl is everything he says and more... we were a bit at our wit's end trying to train our…read moregoldendoodle puppy because she is so motivated by treats but as soon as there is no treat, there was just no listening. My favorite thing with Karl is that he is teaching us how to move our puppy forward progressively, with more listening and less treats, so week over week we are building on top of prior lessons with her and getting an excitable puppy to focus and to follow along. It's really rewarding to see our progress and to grow with our Kona into a great relationship.

Karl is awesome, he came recommended by a good friend, he had managed to train a very nervous…read morerescue pup (who was afraid of even being touched or having a collar put on) into a loving, happy family pet. Our 50lb goldendoodle, Winston, is playful, loving ...and 'spirited'. Winston can have selective hearing when it comes to recall so we really needed to work on this. Previously we had tried training at a pet store but Winston is a smart puppy and knows when to switch it on, in this kind of controlled / confined space he is the most perfectly behaved dog. But out in the 'real' world, at his favorite places like the beach and park, it's another story. The great thing about Karl is that we do the training in the local places with go to 'in-situ', it's so much more relevant and useful. We tried another dog training place), which used the Cesar Millan method and this dominance style was not for us. In contrast, and as his website puts so well Karl's style is: "my philosophy for training and walking, we're a team, there's no alpha, just a couple of mates trying to get by in life, together." this very much matches our sentiments. Karl has also dog sat for us and we 100% trust him at our house, we love receiving photos that Winston has been taken to the dog beach or other adventures. His wife is lovely too and has also taken care of Winston. They helped us out in a real last minute pinch. Oh and the best part....it's affordable so you can comfortably have weekly training sessions which really makes a difference to the progress and outcome. Winston loves the training, as do we. It's a highlight of the week. Next up we're tackling Winston's interaction with kids....he's almost 2 and loves kids but doesn't understand how big he is, so we needed to work on that....as well as him pinching my friends' kid's toys!

I met Lindsey at a dog park and after a short "interview" retained her services. Today we…read morecompleted part 6 of our 6 week course. Lindsey is a consummate professional and a real "dog whisperer." Our 9 month old pup can sit, lay, come, heel, stay and shake now. I can walk him off leash in busy areas with no worries. We have an amazing dog who is ready to be obedient for a lifetime. I can't recommend Lindsey's services enough. We have our dogs for 10-15 years. A reasonable investment in training is a no brainer, and Lindsey is the one you should call. 5 stars!

We recently finished up a 6 week training course with Lindsey for our 2.5 yr old mixed breed girl…read morewe adopted about 5 months ago and it was amazing! Lindsey not only helped with training our pup, but helped to train us on how to work with her, how to read her body language, what to look for with other dogs, and interactions with people. Our girl was most likely abused in her early life so she was pretty anxious and fearful of new people especially men. In addition she was pretty anxious around other dogs and didn't seem to have much previous socialization. Lindsey helped us work on all these things and its really been night and day since our first session. Lindsey is very thorough with the initial consultation and I really love the fact she has 2 dogs she can bring along to help with socialization. The best part about the training was Lindsey's flexibility to meet with us in/near our home, at the dog park and at the pet store. We were able to expose our girl to all kinds of situations and work through them. We can happily report our amazing shelter dog now goes with us to the dog park, dog beach, walks by our side with a loose leash, and can be recalled off leash. She is also so much better with meeting new people and even goes into work with us 3 days a week. We are very lucky to have found Lindsey and would recommend her to anyone.

When I get lucky...I get LUCKY! I found this amazing group…read moreof people off of Yelp, and the 5 Star rating is 100% deserved. I have two pups: Archie and Charlie. I want the best for my puppies, so I asked so many different people where and how they trained their dogs. I received a few suggestions, but decided to do my own search...and I'm glad I did. Leo (Owner) and his amazing team of trainers TRULY care about the pups they train. Leo came to my home and wanted to meet me and my pups before I had to decide on making any decisions. After sitting down with him for about half an hour, I knew I found what I was looking for: Someone who wants me to have healthy and happy dogs. I signed up for the in-home training at first which is Leo coming to the house and training me on how to train my puppies (Archie and Charlie just turned 6 months and started with Leo and his team when they were 4.5). Very quickly, I realized I could not handle training both these puppies the way they needed to be trained. I discussed with Leo and decided to do a Board & Train. I like the schedule because I get to take the puppies on the weekends to spend time with me. Don't get me wrong, you NEED to train your pups on the weekends, but it's worth it and FUN. Archie has become the Puppy King (no offense to other puppies or their owners )). Charlie has a lot more energy, but has improved immensely! Leo's trainers are so caring. I feel my dogs get love with their training when they're not with me, and I couldn't ask for more. I see their excitement whenever I visit about improvements and milestones that Archie and Charlie achieved. They gleam with as much pride as I do. I honestly don't know where my pups OR I would be without the help of this AMAZING Team! If I could give 10 stars out of 5 stars, I would!

A week after we brought our adopted pitbull puppy home, we felt completely helpless when she…read morestarted peeing in the house, biting everything, crying in the crate nonstop, etc. We reached out to a few dog trainers on Yelp and Kelev K9 replied right away. A few minutes later Leo called us and asked questions about the situation. Some basic tips he gave us over the phone saved our sanity until he came to our house a few days later for a free consultation. The consultation made it clear how experienced and passionate Leo is about dog training, so we decided to sign with him that same day. After one session we felt much more confident in training our dog and saw the "light at the end of the tunnel". Over the past 5 months and four training sessions, we have seen day and night improvement in her behavior. If you feel lost and out of control with how to train your dog or want to continue their training, Kelev K9 should be your first call. Leo is always ready to help out with any questions or concerns we have by text or phone call. Pricing is also extremely fair and was a worthwhile investment for us because we have our sanity back and have bonded so deeply with our dog through training. Thank you so much Leo, Breanna, and the whole team at Kelev K-9!

Our dog trainer has truly been heaven-sent!…read more My mom happened to meet her by chance and told me I needed to reach out. I'm SO glad I did! From our very first training session, she didn't just train Chia--she taught me the tools and techniques I needed to understand her and help her become a better-behaved, happier dog. And the best part? It's actually working! Chia has already learned SO much, and I can see such a difference in her. I'm so grateful for her patience, knowledge, and the confidence she has given me to continue working with Chia at home. Sometimes people come into your life at exactly the right time, and I truly feel like she was sent to us for a reason. Thank you for helping us understand Chia and giving us the tools to help her thrive! We are so grateful!

Laurie is absolutely AMAZING! Our Golden Doodle was wild, energetic, and honestly felt completely…read moreuntrainable. When she walked through the door, my kids literally said, "He's untrainable!" But when Laurie walked out, they were completely shocked at the transformation. She worked her magic and showed us that with the right training, patience, consistency, and approach, even our wild pup could learn! Laurie was incredible with our dog and so patient with our entire family. She gave us practical tools and techniques that we can actually use every day, and the difference was noticeable immediately. We are beyond grateful we found Laurie. If you feel like your dog is out of control or "untrainable," CALL! She is truly a dog whisperer, and we couldn't recommend her more highly!