Genie is an exceptional human, in addition to being a fantastic dog trainer!…read moreShe has greatly improved my life, with my sometimes challenging dog. Her kindness, and philosophy of using only positive reinforcement, is exactly what I had hoped for. My dog is very special and important to me, and Genie treats her with great compassion and care. I have learned so much from Genie. She is a pleasure to be around, she has great integrity, and she is fun to be with. I consider meeting Genie, a great blessing in my life, and I would highly recommend her as a dog trainer. Genie is a generous, professional, trustworthy, caring, talented person! Thank you, Genie!

We cannot recommend Genie enough!! Our 8 month old Maisy was eager to learn but we her parents…read moredidn't have the right tools....until the Dog Genie!!! She makes it fun and informative with easy steps to tackle before going forward. We are so much more equipped to handle and train her. Thank you for giving us the tools!!

We've only had two visits with Michael so far, and the difference in my dog is absolutely…read moreincredible. My boxer was anxious and very reactive, but now he's noticeably calmer and much less reactive. It honestly feels like we have a new dog. Michael is truly the best. He's patient, knowledgeable, and always happy to walk us through any situation or question that comes up. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. I can't thank Michael enough! He's made a huge impact on our lives and completely changed the future for my dog. I'm so excited to see the progress we continue to make!

I want to start by saying the trainer we had Michael is a kind and responsive person. You can tell…read morehe really cares about dogs and takes his work seriously, which I truly respect! We spent over $1,000 hoping to improve our dogs' reactivity issues. We followed the homework that was given to us, stayed consistent, and while there was some minor progress, we eventually hit a wall. The BAH method is the foundation of their training approach, and while it might work for others, it just didn't lead to the results we needed unfortunately. What made it more disappointing for us is that even though the company offers lifetime support, it didn't feel like there was anything drastically new or helpful to move us forward after a certain point. Again, I commend for the trainer for trying his best and truly caring, but we hit a wall. We were basically told we were doing everything right, but the problem still wasn't getting better. This review isn't meant to discredit the trainer or the business. I'm sure he's helped many other clients successfully. Unfortunately, in our case, it didn't live up to expectations given the cost and the goals we had. Sidenote: I'm not looking for a debate or follow-up--just sharing my personal experience in case it helps someone else make an informed decision.

We love bringing our babies here for boarding! Our babies…read moreSalem and otter have stayed for boarding and just to play. Both times were great as we can see what those two are up to thanks to the cameras! The communication is great with staff too and they are very welcoming. I highly recommended beach dog fun for your babies.

We have brought our dog here a couple times and for the most part they have been efficient, but I…read moredo leave questioning some things. When they grab our dog, they don't mention anything to us and just take them to the back. Which OK I get, but there could be more conversation between us than just taking our dog. When we leave her for overnight stays, we pack the food per meal and when we go to pick her up, most of the food is still there. They have no comment on it when asking how did the weekend go? All we get is a simple, "good." As a pet owner, that does not make you feel good as you would want details. You have to ask questions in order to get something out of them and even then you don't get details... I wonder if there's a reason why they took their cameras for people to view down.

Well, I brought another very large puppy, Gumbo to be trained while I was recovering from back…read moresurgery. I was so worried that this 80 pound rambunctious dog would trip me on the stairs, jump on me and make my recovery impossible. Now he sits at the bottom of the stairs and waits for me to go up. He sits to be petted and has mellowed out tremendously. Five years ago, Linda trained Max after another surgery I love that she stays in touch with you daily and works on the specific things you are concerned about. She is very clear about how it is an ongoing process and she is there for you if you need continual help after the board and train. Definitely worth the expense. Our house is much calmer now!

Linda Mallut is a great dog trainer who loves each and every dog she trains as if it were her own…read more She balances that love with accountability to make the dog learns the skills being taught. Your dog will come to you more relaxed and more balanced than it was before it started training.

We enjoyed two levels of basic manners group classes. We learned a lot! Sit, stay, come, leave…read moreit, drop it, loose leash walking. :)

Veronique is amazing and my dogs love her and my dogs are much better. I can now walk my dogs…read morewithout the prong collar.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Matan Dog Training based on our experience with our Rottweiler,…read moreSequoia. Sequoia spent seven weeks in their Board & Train program. She is a two year old Rottweiler who, despite a tremendous amount of effort on our part with training, socialization, and exposure to both people and dogs, had become increasingly reactive toward humans and other dogs. With a large, powerful working breed, that level of reactivity is something you simply cannot take lightly. I don't believe in saying that a dog like Sequoia is suddenly "cured." She is still naturally cautious around unfamiliar people, and she is not, and probably never will be, the type of dog that every stranger should walk up and pet. But the change in her behavior after seven weeks with the Matan Dog Training team has been dramatic. Her human reactivity is now virtually nonexistent. The lunging is gone. We can actually sit with her on a bench or at a coffee shop and relax instead of constantly worrying about how she might react to a waiter or someone walking past us. That alone has been a huge change in our lives with her. She is substantially less reactive overall, more confident, much better with commands, and extremely responsive to the e collar system they introduced and taught us how to use appropriately. Just as importantly, I feel more confident handling her and better able to provide the clear, consistent leadership she needs. The program didn't just improve Sequoia's behavior. It gave us better tools and improved our relationship with her. I also can't say enough about the people at Matan Dog Training. Matan Shaibi himself has built an incredible team and clearly understands dogs, particularly dogs with more challenging behavioral issues. Amelia did an amazing job working with Sequoia, and Heather, Michael, Josie, and the rest of the staff were consistently kind, communicative, responsive, and supportive. Throughout the seven weeks, I trusted them completely with Sequoia's safety, happiness, and well-being. That means a lot when you are leaving a dog you love somewhere for that length of time. They were professional, compassionate, reliable, and have continued to make themselves available when we have questions or need advice. I genuinely feel like Sequoia now has an extended family there. For anyone dealing with serious reactivity, particularly with a large, powerful working breed where the stakes are higher, I would recommend Matan Dog Training without hesitation. They understand that some behavioral tendencies are deeply rooted in a dog's temperament and cannot simply be erased, but they know how to work with those traits and create meaningful, practical, real-world improvement. We are incredibly grateful to Matan, Amelia, Heather, Michael, Josie, and the entire team for what they have done for Sequoia and for us.

I'm highly upset and disappointed with this company. If you didn't read my husband's review…read morealready, I want to explain my frustrations. My sweet 1-year-old German Shepherd, Oso, was scheduled for a 2-week board-and-train and came home under horrible circumstances. We've had Oso since he was a baby and taught him the basics ourselves (Sit, Down, Wait, Up, Free, Spin) using positive reinforcement. See Video 1 for an example. Oso has had high reactivity toward other dogs, which we made very clear was something he needed training on. The trainers kept saying that he likes to "pick fights" with other dogs. I understand Oso has a big bark, but he has never once been aggressive toward another dog. We understand aggression can occur, and I'm not a dog trainer, so if that's what you call "picking fights," so be it. (See Video 2 for an example.) In Video 2, you can also see two trainers come together to talk about Oso's dewclaw. They didn't even know what it was called and referred to it as "weird," which I took offense to. Keep this dewclaw in mind, because that story isn't over. Communication overall was poor. For $2,000, I would expect, at minimum, pictures or videos every day. Mind you, when Oso was home, I had a dog walker who walked him for 30 minutes every day and sent me multiple videos along with a map of where they went on their walk. With this company, the pictures we received were mostly just Oso sitting outside on their dirt patches. We received two videos of Oso on the dog treadmill, with no explanation until I asked how long he was on the treadmill for. I felt like I constantly had to ask for information, and if I didn't ask, it wasn't a priority. Oso also came home with what looks like pimples on the inside of his mouth (see image). He did not have these prior to going there, as I am very conscious of everything regarding his health and appearance. The facility may not have noticed this, but I believe they would not take responsibility for it. I'd love to hear the excuse they would give: "These things happen." On the last day of his training (go-home day), we were already struggling to make the appointment because my husband and I are both active-duty military and can't just leave work. My husband received a call that Oso was receiving his bath, and during his blow-dry session, his dewclaw got caught in the grate and RIPPED OUT. I can't imagine the pain he was in. They took him to a local pet hospital, which didn't even see him until SIX hours after his initial arrival. After many attempts to get in touch with them regarding payment, Matan finally called and said he would cover it and that "things like this happen." I would love to see the camera surveillance and a written report of what happened. I can only imagine what the excuse will be as to why I'm not able to receive these from Matan. Oso is home with us now and recovering. We are extremely dissatisfied and honestly can't forgive ourselves for giving this company $2,000 for this treatment. Matan, to make this right, a refund is due--or at least half. We should have known we made a mistake when we paid first and then signed the contract stating refunds are not given. You were so personable and reassuring over the phone before booking, which unfortunately fooled us. Never will Oso or any of us be near this company again. I hope this review helps other responsible dog owners think twice before choosing this company

Best grooming available. Brenda and Trinity are amazing with our Goldendoodles. They book out…read morepretty far but it's worth the wait. Avoid the Newbury Park location like the plague but Camarillo is fantastic.

My dogs require a bath & brush groom ...however I pay $10.00 extra for each dog which require…read moreadditional10 minute medicated shampoo soak (I provide) and the dogs are not completely dry when I pick them up. The bath and brush groomers are not experienced when hired. Pets Mart allows minimal time per appointment. Nails are not trimmed properly. It seems as though bath and brush employees are learning to groom without experienced groomers overseeing what they're doing. I love the convenience of a neighborhood groomer however, lack of consistency is disappointing! For $10 more per groom my dogs will be properly groomed and dried by an independent groomer.

Absolute perfection. Knowledge 10/10 professional clean and so easy, no line, never an issue with…read moredog safety.

"Pitbulls can't come here". Racist/rude/snotty. Don't send your dog here. I've had a few friends…read moresay their dogs have gotten injured, soaked in pee, and felt the staff were inept.

Jon Owner of Kuhlman Connection Dog Training has been a wonderful resource. We feel very confident…read morein referring him to train Dogs in a positive, friendly interactive fun way. I will definitely continue to recommend him to train your furry kids. He already has helped many clients. With much success. I did notice while writing this review that he has many satisfied Customers. Check out the filtered ones yelp didn't post on his behalf. A few of them are also Our Customers and they seem very happy with his services. Hopefully yelp will add them back seeing that they're real reviews about this business. Sincerely Owner of Flying High Pet Resort

Jon is the real deal! You'll never encounter a more genuine person to help you align with your…read morefurry companion. Dog training is all about discipline with a purpose, professionalisms and most of all energy; this guys given me a whole new perspective on working with my dog. You won't regret choosing him! I know I didn't! His commitment to helping me be the owner I didn't even know I was capable of being has brought me closer to my energy fueled German shepherd. Choose Jon otherwise you're just wasting your precious dollars on subpar training.

Kurt helped me and my new shelter husky shepherd mix learn safe ways to be with other dogs. I was…read moreterrified before my first visit. He observed BART in a neutral . He was calm ,and safely helped educate me to help my dog. I've only been twice this far. I definitely recommend him for any type of dog as he is a natural. His approach is so easy to understand. I can't wait to go back to learn more. I'm looking forward to the beach day meetups with dogs Kurt already personally knows. Thanks a million bucks..... I feel so much hope that I can care for my big boy.

Kurt is an outstanding dog trainer. I enrolled my dog in his three-week Board and Train program,…read moreand she returned home incredibly well behaved. Throughout the program, Kurt sent daily videos demonstrating his training methods so I could confidently continue the work at home. I highly recommend Kurt to anyone looking to train a puppy or adult dog--he truly has a gift with animals!