Rick has been an amazing asset to us in our journey with our new rescue dog! His approach to giving…read moreBentley freedom through providing guidance and parameters. We have learned so much in this process and have all progressed so much. We're still working on the strategies that were taught. And we see such an improvement. Like the previous reviewer, when Bentley ran out the front door, we were able to get him to stop before taking off for the long haul. Now with the tools we've learned, he will stop when called. Rick's approach is awesome and the dogs really respond to him (as do the people). We recommend him to everyone!

Shout out to Rick Williams Dog Training! Just finished personal sessions for my two new-ish rescue…read morepups. Rick has an amazing combination of patience, calmness, experience, and authority that the dogs (and I!) responded to. He gave me some great tips that I will have in my arsenal for my crazy but sweet pups! Highly recommend his personal training, and I'm sure his classes are awesome as well!

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

Corrina is incredibly personable and genuinely devoted to the dogs in her care. She not only trains…read morewith patience and skill but also supports me anytime I have questions--I can text her about a training issue and she's always willing to help. I trust her with my life. She boards my two dogs, and I never worry for a second when they're with her. They're happy, safe, and treated like family every time. She always send photos of my happy dogs :) I'm so grateful to have found someone so reliable, caring, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Corrina has been such a joy with our dog, Dolly! We've used…read moreher for both boarding and dog sitting, and we absolutely adore her. Whenever Dolly spots Corrina, she gets so excited! Corrina is incredibly thorough, professional, caring, and has given us fantastic advice on how to best care for our pet.

Wow, my pup is so different, its not just the pup but how I Interact with the pup to give the pup…read moreit's best chance at understanding this world and rules there in. I'm a few weeks in my pup is almost off the chain literally. Here is the honest truth about FA she teaches you and your pet a life long dance. People have been coming up to me and asking where I got my mini-dog. Ha, that's no mini that's a pup. Then I point to her paws. They say OMG look at her paws how is she so well behaved. When I tell them how old she is they are like that's insane. Now she has her bad days but for the most part I have a path for mutual understanding. How to put this it's like a family dog that has skills. Real skills. FA is always on time like set your watch on time. She has never ever given my pup a treat. Most of the Training sessions I saw when I was shopping around where treat based. My dog would get diabetes before learned how to sit. They say true results and that's what I wanted. I was Referred to Fabiola Alviso by a staff member at my Local veterinarian clinic. I met with her and her Dog. (Her dog has an amazing thick coat I had never felt a coat like that. FA has a deep backstory with pets. A story that most of us would never work with large aggressive dogs again. She decided to use her situation as Motivation so that dogs and humans could live better lives together. She has a pet-vet-nursing background as well. At some point she decided she would go into full time Dog training and stepped away from the clinics. I met with her and of course my pup likes her and that's fine and all but I didn't call her to play with my dog. She very quickly turned the tables and went into "She Alpha God of Pets" my pup was like oh wait what-the-what. I decided to get the level 2 on/off Leash as level two also has some other features. I purchased a leather leash because I wanted one and her price was fair. The only thing that did not sit well with me was how she went over the contract. I don't feel some of the points in it needed to be over looked or changed. I would have started with full stars if this was clear. I reached out for Clarification and will update as I go. Level 2 is a 12 Weeks and runs around $2100 there are 2 bits of Training gear a leash and a set of collars that they suggest. The leash was $35 and so was the collar. Those are Optional. If her training is top-shelf the payment will be fair. If she really knocks it out of the park it would be a deal. Anything less it would be a waste of time and money. I'll update through the pr

Please consider if this is the best training method for your dog prior to booking with Lorenzo Dog…read moreTraining. I have a newly adopted 2 year old Great Dane, and we had a consult with a trainer at Lorenzo Dog Training in San Diego that left me very dissatisfied and concerned about the training tactics that were being taught and used on my dog, including aggressive jerking and whipping force by way of her head and neck with a leash and choke collar. My dog is highly sensitive due to her abuse and neglectful past. The physically forceful interventions sent my dog into a fight or flight response, exhibiting signs of flight then freezing by way of trying to flee, yelping, rigid body tone with excessive shaking, hyper-vigilance, and flinching, all of which worsened as the trainer continued to aggressively yank her despite my dogs clear fearful state. The next day, my dog did not eat, remained hyper-vigilant, and skittish from the slightest noises or movement, which is exactly how she behaved when we first adopted her but had previously disappeared prior to our training consult with Lorenzo Dog training. As a previous nurse and current doctor, considering a strictly biological and physiological perspective, the fear modality, especially for already anxious and fearful pups, is ineffective simply by the physiological process of the brain. Like with any human, dog, or animal, a fight or flight response stemming from the amygdala floods the brain and body with neurotransmitters restricting their ability to access executive functioning regions of their frontal and temporal lobes necessary for learning and critical thinking. Although aggressive physical methods may work for some dogs with a higher threshold for fear and anxiety, allowing them to think and process learning effectively, the style is unfit for all. I put my trust in the licensed dog trainer to have the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to recognize my dog's emotional state to then modify her own training tactics instead of continuing to apply more force to her head and neck while my dog continued to exhibit signs of a heightened sympathetic nervous system response. The trainer described the behavioral modification interventions used as teaching my dog to respect me. However, it was clear there was no respect gained and only fear. I want my dog to respect and trust me, I do not want her to fear me. Although using fear and force is quick and effective, it is not the only option to gain your pup's respect and obedience. I understand that some people may prefer that form of training and relationship with their dog; however, I believe in using the least restrictive measures to facilitate behavioral modification and prospering a positive and mutually respectful environment. My dog has been progressing well with other trainers using positive reinforcement, consistency with boundary management, and other severely less forceful physical prompts. I understand that these tactics may take longer to achieve the desired behavioral goals; however, like with any behavioral modification, it takes time and patience, which I plan to give her. Again, I highly recommend looking into the tactics used at Lorenzo Dog Training before determining if these interventions align with you and your doggies goals.

Thank you so much to Wet Nose Villa Academy for helping our family adjust to a very stubborn highly…read moreenergetic new member of our family. The education you gave us, the training and genuine care you showed to our fur family member, we are forever grateful. I was about to give up I cant handle her energy anymore. Another trainer we worked with recommended Wet Nose and so glad we gave it another go. Wet Nose Villa isnt limited to training only they do boarding, structured day care. Most especially lots of activities for our pup she's so tired at end of the day. She gets to play with lots of dog-classmates. Its so worth it.

I credit Paulina and Diana for shaping my little girl Peaches into the polite young lady she has…read morebecome. Peaches is now a fine ambassador for the regularly misunderstood Staffordshire Terrier. Most people cross the street to avoid Staffies. People will stop us on walks to share a little love and Peaches reciprocates with her beautiful smile and maybe a kiss with gentle manners. Thanks to Wet Nose Villas, Peach enjoys hanging out with the WNV pack twice a week and gets to enjoy belong a dog.

Shannon has been our trainer for years! Highly recommend her wealth of knowledge and love of all…read moreanimals!

Shannon Schaefer uses customized, humane training methods that do not involve treats, shock…read morecollars, or other "permissive" approaches, and aims to provide long-lasting solutions for a harmonious home environment.

Valerie has cared for my 2 adult cats for more than 12 years! She is articulate and detailed on…read moreall aspects of care and respectable in our home. She cares deeply about our pets and home. Her services are highly recommended! She is the best!

Wouldn't trust anyone else with my two big Shepard's and flock of chickens. Please give her a call…read moreif you need anything she's the best!!