This is a gem of a place. I insist all my friends who have dogs go through this training course…read more I've had all my dogs go through Acoma and can credit what I have learned in my class to saving the lives of my dogs time and again. These people KNOW DOGS and can help with difficult cases. Their main focus for the obedience training is safety first, and always. Trish and the gang always do an outstanding job training, and making sure you understand the process. They totally understand dogs and I would say they are Albuquerque's Dog Whisperers. The methods are tried and true and I have seen totally outstanding results from them time and again. The reason for obedience is to teach the owner how to work with the dog and together the owner and dog can learn to have a happy and safe life together. Trish and her ladies will have you and your dog well on their way to a long, happy life. The snake training for life is a superb idea and I will always go back for more. :) VERY HAPPY CAMPER. For those that gave a review citing 'fear and intimidation' system was used, did you go to the same place I did? I can hardly believe that. You need to learn to be fully integrated with your dog, which at some point will include discipline, not to be confused with fear and intimidation. For those that coddle their dogs, that method will hardly do the trick for ensuring a safe and happy life together. This is a very good training place, bar non, BEST IN THE CITY. That's a fact, Jack! :D

Great trainers. The class schedule is a bit limited. Mostly evenings. They also do agility training.read more

I want to thank you Animal Humane for allowing me to adopt my wonderful dog! I moved back home to…read moreCalifornia and brought my dog. He has been a true blessing. He has been amazing. I made sure to set him up for success with all the training I could give him since he was already 2 years old approx. I want to bring awareness to give dogs time to adjust, my dog took about a full year to show his true personality and even then he has improved over the years. I adopted him 3 years ago and he has kept on growing in trusting people more and becoming more confident. Give dogs a chance only if you are willing to give them time, they are 10000% worth the investment of time and effort. Also, donate to your animal shelters when you can! I try to, every year on the day of his adoption :)

For my 100th review, I wanted to highlight a truly special place- Animal Humane New Mexico…read more I adopted my dog from them in 2019, and she has brought endless joy into my life. Their facility is bright, clean, open, and welcoming. Founded in 1965, Animal Humane is New Mexico's oldest animal welfare organization, and it shows in the care and dedication they provide.When I adopted her, the process was simple, efficient, and fairly priced. Lately, I've been thinking about how I can give back to my community, and the first place that came to mind was Animal Humane. I signed up to volunteer through their website, and they responded quickly--I was able to attend an orientation within two weeks. The orientation was incredibly informative, not just about the organization's mission, but also about the many ways volunteers can get involved. Since then, I've been volunteering in their on-site low-income pet food distribution center, and it's been amazing to see their mission in action. If you're looking to adopt a pet or find a meaningful way to give back, this is the place. Thank you, Animal Humane, for bringing so much joy into my life!

PAULY IS NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL TRAINING. I was desperate for help with my big rescue dog who was…read morerather out-of-control. I also have 2 untrained small dogs. I contacted Pauly because of his excellent reviews and discovered that he is now doing virtual training. I learned so much in my first session and immediately saw a difference in my big dog. Pauly is knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and a nice guy. If you need help with your dog, I highly recommend Pauly. Check out his website: https://onlinek9advice.com/

Very knowledgeable. Able to assess needs, best training techniques , and deficiencies in owner pet…read morerelationship. Very personable

I own an Aussiedoodle that's crazy anxious. I figure I should name the breed up front, because I…read morewas looking for other doodle people when I perused dog training reviews and ultimately went with Amanda at ABQ Bark University. I wanted to hear from someone who knew my struggle, man. The struggle of owning a dog that everyone else thinks is a bad animal. The struggle of a dog who gets spooked by strangers, strange dogs, strange sounds, strange places. It's not her fault, it's how she's wired, and as Amanda explained, I could, over time, rewire her. That's what we've been doing over the last five lessons; No shock collars, no strict scolding, just a slow reintroduction to the world she'd learned to fear. Lots of teensy, tiny treats, plenty of praise, and an easing of the natural world around her. Five lessons and we're in a spot where I'm feeling ready to send Tillie to group classes, to socialize her and improve her confidence so that, someday, everyone else will know just how incredibly sweet and loving she is. So is Amanda worth it? Absolutely. She has me writing my first review in years. That's saying something, right?

Amanda was always available for any questions. Even though our dog is very difficult she always…read morehad great suggestions on what to do. We had a great experience!

Love Aries! Used a different day camp previously, which was ok but this is definitely on another…read morelevel. Staff are super attentive and nice, know my dogs Luna and Moody, take great care of them, they're always happy to go in, just waltz right in. Also good seeing consistent staff, same faces which was not the case at the previous place we used. It's all indoor, separated by weight which is also one of the best parts of Aries. Currently only open Tuesday through Friday likely due to staffing. Wish they were open more days! They are a little more expensive than the previous place we used, but worth it. Kong meal/snack is extra or included however you wanna look at it. They do have packages to bring the cost down, pay more up front for multiple days. I think comes out to about $27 a day with the package. They do have an extensive weeding out process which is good because it ensures only quality dogs are there, make sure they get along with other dogs, do ok in the kennel for a period of time. They also require vaccinations and tick/flea prevention. Notes I took when considering them v. Others: * Fecal exam giardia, parasites and coccidia within last 6-8 months * Flea and tick treatment, natural essential oils too ok * Intro 15 min then 1 hr later day free, T-F 830-1030 or 130-330 * hours: 7-1115, crate till 1245, back out till 415 then crated until end of day 6 * $1 per meal regardless if bring food or not * All indoor * No vet on call but has set up with vet nearby * No overnight * Grooming $45-55 * Walk in daycare * $30 full day * Buy 9 get 1 free or buy 17 get 3 free non-refundable Hope this helps other neurotic pet parents like me! We love Aries and am glad they exist for our pups! Especially love the staff! Thank you!

Recently completed a 6 week course for scent training. It was a lot of fun for us and our pup. We…read morehad weekly homework to continue our pups training.

My dog no longer lets me pet him after his boarding at Camp Bow Wow…read more He is now verbally reactive to my touch whereas we were able to spend literal hours cuddling and petting. I cannot sit next to him without him leaving to go to his bed He still loves his dog mom, but does not trust me anymore. I'm extremely disappointed.

Camp Bow Wow is essentially my dogs' second home when I'm having meetings all day. I loved being…read moreable to spy on them through the cameras and watch their antics. My dogs are very happy and excited whenever I take them there. And I feel that's the best review ever! I'm so glad I found a second home for them in Albuquerque.

Paul has done amazing things with our 1 year old, reactive Rottweiler! He listens and explains…read moreextremely well! Great behavior training!

From the owner: After working professionally with behaviorally challenging pets for seven years in the sheltering…read moresystem, I bring the same positive reinforcement techniques, observational skills, and problem solving that served me so well into your home to work with you and your dog to work through whatever issues you make be having. I have extensive training and experience in dog reactivity and love to help fearful dogs gain confidence and come out of their shell. Training is supplemented with enrichment, exercise, and environmental modification to support whatever goals you have with your pets!

2nd review just to add some new photos. You can see our dogs genuinely have a good time at Pet BnD…read more Highly recommend- clean place, nice staff. They text pictures of our dogs to us everyday that we were away.

First of all- this was my first time ever using a boarding facility for my 3 fur babies and I'm so…read morevery glad I found Pet BnD. My spoiled babies all LOVED their week long stays so they stayed a little less than a week on two separate occasions. I have one dog that is extremely anxious and during the first visit it took her a day to settle in but on the second stay it only took a few hours. Which is amazing. Their website answered all the questions I had so I called and booked some dates. I can confirm that in fact, they are everything I hoped for. Our little trio of babies loved staying and you'll see nothing but smiles and playful faces. They kept me updated on how the pets did while we were away which includes pictures; the pics really put me at ease because I could see how happy they were. The staff is amazing no matter who you speak with or text, they all are amazing people truly. They are animal lovers and it shows. They treat your pets as if they are their own. Kisses, treats if you allow it and I love the drop off form is great. They adhere to whatever the dog's schedule is and they will give prescription medication as well. I especially want to say that I was able to genuinely relax because I KNEW that my babies were being well cared for and loved. Upon picking up our pups, we got report cards and it helps to see how they did.

There are dog groomers and there are great dog groomers. The…read moredifference for my dog "Heart" and I, is the absolute love of canines and the desire to make the grooming experience gentle and positive! Poochini's tick all our boxes! I have had dogs in my life for a long time..mutts, show dogs and rescue dogs. They all respond to kindness and gentleness. This is the best grooming experience we have enjoyed in Albuquerque! The Staff here, are well trained and know their business. Kayla looked after my dog today and did an excellent job. See you in two weeks! Susan and Heart

We have 5 small dogs, 3 Shih Tzus and 2 rescued terrier mix dogs. During the summer our…read moreneighborhood groomer retired and I had to find a place where my dogs would be comfortable and look good. I started with my oldest Shih Tzu and went to Poochini based on Yelp reviews. My dog was assigned to Joey, and I cannot speak highly enough of his care and talent! So glad we found this place! It is efficiently run by Theo and as I wait for my dog, I observe other dogs coming out. They all look great! Joey is so kind to my dogs, he puts even the skittish rescue at ease. I will definitely keep using Poochini and highly recommend them to anyone whose dog needs kind and professional grooming.