5 years ago, my wife and I took our then four month old Dogo Argentino Benny Blanco to Ray; an…read moreinvestment we will never regret. So much so that just over a month ago, we dropped off our four month old Doberman/Corso Millie; we're now thrilled to have her back and smoothly transition into our pack! It's not just the one-on-one that is great while socializing w their Belgian Malinois, him and his wife put together an AMAZING take home training guide that helps you carry on w the training and pack-life transition. We look forward to continue taking our pups to breweries, farmers markets, community festivals and all of the things we love to do as a family, all thanks to Rayo's K9 Academy and the foundation they built for us. Make the investment, it's one that is absolutely worth it!

We decided to get training for our 1 1/2 year old Cane Corso Apollo and reached out to Rayos. We…read moredecided to go with the 6 week board and training. They were very communicative and open about their process and updated with videos via Instagram. They went above and beyond with our pup not only training but helping with his overall health and providing professional guidance. We received back a more confident, calm, and behaved pup. Would highly recommend!

Xavier is amazing and you can tell he has a natural talent for working with animals. Many people…read moresay they have so many years of experience doing their jobs and you never can tell, but being in class for 4 weeks and watching the growth and change in the various dogs as the weeks go by, you can't help but believe that Xavier truly knows his stuff. He is passionate about his work and this reflects in the way he teaches us how to work with our animals. I didn't bring the worse of my dogs to the training, but I am so happy with the end result with my rescue dog that I am returning for more classes with my "bad boys". Xavier is easy to talk to and he really does love and respect the animals and teaches us to do the same. He's funny and engaging during training. The smaller classes give a nice intimate feel so you get the attention you need from the instructor and you don't feel lost or afraid to ask if you need a little extra support. Thank you for helping me get Chanelly ready for her forever home where I know she'll for sure impress her new family with her good behavior.

We were vetting dog trainers for our Doberman puppy, Anakin, and we just so happen to meet Javier…read morewhile shopping at Pet Empire. We asked about training and he gave us a couple of great behavioral tips, particularly about dealing with a power breed but recommended we reach out after Anakin completes all of his vaccinations. We planned to start training after New Year's, but Anakin seemed to start his teenager phase early and while we socialized him as much as possible, he seemed to digress particularly with walking, so early December I reached out to Javier for the four 1:1 personal training sessions. We were able to schedule them rather quickly. Javier was very knowledgeable and communicative. He explained clearly how we can create a better connection with Anakin, how our own behavior affects his behavior, and why it was important we correct them. We learned new things that YouTube/Google couldn't have provided because Javier personalized the training around Anakin's breed and temperament. We had our kids attend the trainings as well so we all can get the same training and info, which incredibly improved Anakin's behavior because the training at home was consistent. He also helped build our kids' confidence in walking Anakin. We will be signing up for the group trainings for additional socialization as well as more 1:1 trainings. We fully trust in Javier's expertise in training our powerful yet crybaby of a Doberman. We highly recommend him!

Michelle is AMAZING! She is so knowledgeable with dog behaviors. Michelle has been a staple in the…read morepuppy stage for me! So happy we found her.

Michelle was extremely helpful with the process of registering my dog to be a service animal. Thank…read moreyou so much!

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.

One of the great independent family owned and operated pet specialty retail stores! Lots of…read moreawesome independent brands and a great selection of products with great customer service, knowledge and years of experience!

Exceptional customer service. I purchase my raw dog food and treats from this store. The staff is…read morealways helpful even when I had a small issue with a product. The kitties that manage the place are an added bonus.

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

Taylor has an incredible gift of working with dogs. While one trainer suggested I put my…read more"aggressive" lab down, Taylor within 20 minutes had her FEAR of everything under control! And had trained me to help her! While we continue to work with him to learn new things she has become very confident and calm!

Hopeless. That's how my wife and I felt with our dog coco. She was very reactive towards people and…read moretowards other dogs. We had gone to another trainer and felt as coco did not meaningfully improve. So we were hesitant to try another trainer. Mainly due to embarrassment. We felt as if we have failed our dog. We are so lucky to have found Taylor! By the end of just the first meeting he was walking her around and she was not reacting at all! Through the private sessions Taylor taught us how to train her. Gives us the tools to set her up for success. However, it is through the group sessions on the weekend that the real magic happens and where coco learned the most. Being surrounded by other people and other reactive dogs. Gives coco the ability to put her skills to the test in a safe environment where everyone is understanding if she breaks and barks. Like all things, you get out what you put in. By consistently working on her training and consistently going to group sessions, we have seen such huge improvement with coco. If you are on the fence or just looking for a trainer that will take the time to ensure you are being set up for success. Taylor is the guy to go to! We cannot recommend him enough!

Archie was returned to me, his original foster mom, after he was removed from two foster-to-adopt…read moresituations for being aggressive to his humans. Manny immediately recognized that Archie has an alpha personality and will gladly set the house rules, like who gets to sit on the couch, if no one else does! My little pack of dogs considers me to be the alpha, and Manny taught us both how to bring Archie in line. As part of the process, Manny helped me identify the traits needed by Archie's next adopters to ensure a successful adoption! Thank you, Manny!

We had an incredible experience working with Manny at K9 Restored. Our puppy Frankie is a rescue…read moreand came to us very timid, unsure of herself, and struggling with basic obedience. From the very first session, Manny knew exactly how to meet her where she was. Over the course of her training, we watched Frankie gain confidence, learn structure, and completely transform her behavior. She's now calmer, more obedient, and carries herself with a level of assurance we never thought we'd see this early on. Manny didn't just train our dog -- he taught us how to support her long-term, and his approach was patient, thoughtful, and incredibly effective. We couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs and cares deeply about their progress, Manny is the one. Highly recommend!

We just picked up our dog from a 3 week board and train with Carissa, and we are beyond happy with…read morethe results. Throughout the entire process, she consistently communicated with us and always replied whenever we texted for updates or photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. Our dog was reactive to people, other dogs, motorcycles, bikes, and more, and we already saw such a huge improvement even on the car ride home. You can tell how much time, patience, and care Carissa puts into her training. Carissa even met us halfway to pick her up as we lived a little far from her. When we picked our dog up, Carissa spent over an hour teaching us everything we need to know to continue reinforcing the commands and training at home. She made sure we felt confident before leaving. She even offered to come to our house afterward if we struggled with anything, which really shows how dedicated she is to both the dogs and their owners. We're so grateful for all her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer!

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 had the pleasure of working with Arturo to help our 6-month-old puppy, Ivy, who was showing…read moresigns of food aggression and becoming increasingly territorial toward our 2-year-old dog. After being told by another trainer that food aggression couldn't be fixed, we reached out to Arturo--and from the beginning, he was confident that he could help. From the very first training session, we noticed an immediate and positive change in Ivy's behavior. What truly sets Arturo apart is that he not only trains the dogs but also teaches the owners. Even though my husband and I both grew up with dogs, we didn't fully understand what proper training involved until working with Arturo. Thanks to him, we've been able to use the techniques he taught us to create a more peaceful and positive environment for both of our dogs. We are incredibly grateful to have met Arturo and for the guidance he gave us. His help has made such a difference in our home!

It was a pleasure working with Arturo. He is not only a knowledgeable trainer but also a positive…read moreand enjoyable person to work with. I especially appreciated the time he took during our consultation call to understand our situation and identify the root of our dog's behavioral issues. We've already seen a noticeable improvement in our dog's reactive barking!