Rachel was an amazing puppy training instructor! She provided excellent tips, practical guidance,…read moreand clear explanations that were easy to follow. She was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions. We learned so much and saw real progress with our puppy throughout the program. I highly recommend Rachel and Woof Academy to anyone looking for an effective, positive puppy training experience.

The highlight of my day is picking up my 8 month old Golden Cava-Doodle in the late afternoon. He…read moreliterally has a smile on his face and he's super excited to see me. He's had the best time of his life with his dog buddies for 4 hours and I can tell the instructors have had fun too. We've been with Woof Academy since our little boy dog was 3 months old and he loves every minute of it. He loves to play in the small pool and he's made some incredible dog-friends. I think everyone is very involved at the academy and it seems like the dogs and the humans make each other smile. It's been a great experience and I would highly recommend the Woof Academy for your puppy so he/she gets socialized.

I am compelled to share a review for my dog trainer, Nicole Andrews,…read more760-716-8188. Nicole is much more than a dog whisperer, she is nothing less than a miraculous canine professional. My young purebred Basenji, Reina, was given to me by a friend, her breeder, in late February, at 15 months old. Reina is a wonderful, loving, sweet tempered dog. Problem: Not socialized No trust Reactive if touched Anxious No prior training I couldn't leave her with anyone, have anyone pet sit, or board her. I wasn't sure how I would go away, and thought I might have to give this precious dog back to my friend; I was so sad. I contacted Nicole, shared the problem, my concerns, and that I might not be able to keep Reina. I needed help! Nicole came for the first session to assess Reina, and sat for over an hour demonstrating positive training techniques, and establishing trust. Nicole assured me that Reina was a sweet dog, and she just needed training; Reina would be fine to board when I go away after some training. By training session 3, we were walking with Nicole and her dog together at the lagoon, and I couldn't believe it. Nicole's many years of K9 training experience, using only positive methods were evident. Nicole encouraged me to go on my planned trip, relax and have fun. I was a little concerned, however trusted Nicole. I went away for a week, and was secure knowing Reina was fine with Nicole; she did great, played, and allowed others to hold and Pet her; what a difference! I still can't believe Reina is the same dog I brought home in February. I've had such peace of mind knowing I can go on vacation with family and leave my dog. Training Reina has helped her become more happy, confident and relaxed. I'm so grateful for Nicole's support and excited to keep working with her to help Reina live her best life. In addition, Nicole helped me with a harness recommendation, as well as Vet and Pet insurance suggestions. I can't say enough positive things about Nicole as a dog trainer extraordinaire- I highly recommend Nicole - you won't be disappointed!

If you are looking for an amazing trainer who understands your dog as well as you and the stresses…read morethat come with adding a new pup to the home, Nicole Andrews is your trainer! We rescued a Maltipoo from K9 Connection and it was recommended that we see Nicole to help Mochi learn the basics. So, we did! And we could not be happier. She really helped us understand our new pup and what she needed to be a good dog. She has helped us separately as well at home with walking. I cannot say enough positive things about Nicole and what she does. You will not be disappointed!

Rosa was awesome! She was so patient with us and our dog. His aggression was so bad and she really…read morebrought it down. She showed us how to react and not to react when seeing another dog and now we can introduce our dog to others safely. Thank you Rosa!!!!

Corrina has been amazing with our golden doodle, Pepper. She started working with her when she was…read morea few months old and helped bring out Pepper's best qualities. The training was great value (commands, leash, and jumping), and the ongoing ability to board is really incredible. Pepper is always happy to go with Corrina and it's a nice training refresher every time. Would highly recommend!

Cara is excellent training your dog. She is very knowledgeable and very patient. Has great methods…read morethat does not include a shock dog collar. I would highly recommend her!

I can't recommend Cara enough! From the very first session, it was clear that she truly understand…read moredogs and their behavior. Cara took the time to assess my puppy's individual needs and developed a training plan with the goal of forming a strong relationship with my dalmatian, Ruth. Cara was incredibly patient, calm, and encouraging. Check out her YouTube videos to get Cara's vibe for traning and see if her apporach works for you. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, we were not able to complete our eight-week training plan, but Cara was completely understanding and refunded me for the remaining sessions. I was beyond grateful that she was so understanding of situation. Cara has a genuine love for animals, and it shows in every interaction. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, kind, and results-driven dog trainer, look no further. I'm so grateful for the transformation in my dog's behavior (even in the short time we spent training together) and I would recommend Cara for anyone struggling to train their dog basic obedience, or develop a relationship with their new puppy, and much more!

I'm really disappointed in how this business handles communication and customer service. I enrolled…read morein a 4-week group training class for my 9 month old puppy. I reached out nine days before the first session to ask about moving to the following 4 week session since I would be missing two out of four classes. I wasn't asking for a refund--just to switch sessions. My email went unanswered, and I had to call the facility to leave a message before the owner finally texted me back. I was told there are no changes or cancellations allowed, and to simply watch videos for the weeks I'd miss. One of the main reasons I chose this trainer was for the in-person group training and socialization, which can't be replaced by videos. I can find plenty of training videos online. This 4 week training was expensive, but I was very much so excited to grow with a training facility nearby. As a Carlsbad local, I love supporting small businesses, but this experience has been very disappointing. A little flexibility and better communication would have gone a long way.

I have taken classes with Laura since 2004, and just graduated my third dog/student with her... I…read morereally can't say enough good things about her thoughtful, positive reinforcement common sense approach to training, dogs and their humans! She really understands dogs and is a gifted trainer. Highly recommend her, and we will be back again and again!

Shout out to K9's Doggy Day Care and Boarding! Luke and…read moreMaggie May are always so excited to go play with their canine buddies--it's truly their favorite place! The entire K9 team is absolutely amazing and clearly love our dogs as much as we do. Play time is the best time, and I always know they've had a blast because they come home completely "dog" tired (the best kind of tired!). Thank you so much for loving and caring for our fur babies like family. We're so grateful! Highly recommend!!!

I took my buddy Hoss for training. He is a Bullmastiff and was what I called aggressively…read morefriendly.... He could not control his love for people.... He jumped on people scratched and was a crazy big guy.... After two weeks I was shocked at how he changed... night and day. He is now a controllable very friendly guy. They turned him from a crazy ball of energy... to a wonderful family member. He even obeys our granddaughter who is 7 when she tells him to go to his place

Caring sweet staff. Great experience for our puppy. They sent several pics, which we appreciated.read more

We've been bringing our two golden retrievers to Kamp Kanine since they were puppies, and they…read moreabsolutely love it. Tyler and Hali are next level when it comes to care and communication. They send photos, pay close attention to each dog's needs, and always have them washed and ready right on time when we ask. I also really appreciate how thoughtfully they group the dogs to keep everyone happy and safe. I've tried other daycare centers, and none compare to Kamp Kanine. The drop-off and pick-up process is so easy, and I have complete peace of mind every time. M Rivera

Sarah is an awesome teacher, very knowledgeable, articulate, and patient. She is passionate about…read moredog training. She keeps her classes small for lots of individual attention. We highly recommend her class! Steve and Brenda

Highly recommend the instructors, Patti & Sarah. Training is very organized & always a positive…read moreenvironment for the dog & owner. I have taken my 3 dogs through Puppy Preschool, Kindergarten & obedience. Every class has been excellent & educational. A very positive aspect of the classes is the recap of training covered, question & answer period at the end of classes. This is the facility to train at if you want exceptional training for your puppy.

Justin is the best! We reached out for help with our newly adopted dog, who was struggling with…read morereactivity. Justin took the time to explain what was driving the behavior and the emotions behind it, which helped us understand our dog so much better. I'm not exaggerating--within about 20 minutes, we saw a huge improvement! We went on a great walk, and Justin gave us tons of practical advice and tools to keep making progress. We left feeling so happy, relieved, and much more confident. We couldn't recommend him enough!

I started working with Justin about three months ago to address my 11-year-old dog Piper's anxiety…read moreand alert barking. She's always been a little anxious and vocal, but as she's gotten older, both issues have worsened. I've tried just about every other approach, but Justin's guidance and unique perspective on training are truly transformative. He doesn't just give you techniques to follow--he teaches you how to connect with your dog and ease the underlying issue in a way they can understand. The lifelong resource you gain through this service, combined with the trust and confidence he builds throughout the process, makes this feel like so much more than a training program. It has genuinely been life-changing for us both.

I wanted a protection dog for my wife whenever she did remote work in unfamiliar locations. It…read morewould give me peace of mind when I'm not there. Cassie our dog's trainer was so patient with us to get "X" trained and acclimated to his new home and new owners. She texted me with suggestions and training advice whenever I reached out. They also have a 3 day session at your home that was very helpful to intro the dog to us. After 3 months, I also vistes Cassie to get specialized work for X. He is a beautiful animal and I get constant praises for his looks and temperament. Gary K

We sent our new 10mo old pup to a board-and-train with Savannah at SDT and she did an AMAZING job!…read moreWe have done follow up lessons on-site and also in-home to help us/him transition to his everyday life. Her depth of knowledge and experience helped us with taking our pup from a high kill shelter EUTH list to living his best life! Savannah is always ready to field a question and make sure I have the concepts from our lesson down!