GoDogz was founded by two of the most caring, and professional people I have ever met (Sean and…read moreHeidi). It is so rare to find people to care so much more, and go above and beyond. With Sean and Heidi it's about quality, and you have to admit now a days that's a great thing! They will love your four legged family member like one of their own. As a frequent yelper, I can guarantee you that your dog will be so much happier with their program they have for them. They will also send you progress reports of your pets as well to see how they are doing. The owners are also insured and Pet CPR/First Aid Certified as well. Did you know that a portion of their proceeds benefits the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter?! That's really awesome that these owners can give back to their community. They do offer a free consultation to discuss your dog's needs, so don't be afraid to call and set one up!

Sean and Heidi were loved by my dogs; and my little dog doesn't like too many people initially. I…read moreleft them overnight at home with Sean, when I got home, though glad to see me, my dogs were fine and no signs of stress at all. Loved the "tail" and pictures as well as the "report card" left for us. Highly recommended.

From the very first time I met her, Melanie at Fluffed Petcare impressed me with her warmth,…read morereliability, and deep knowledge of animal care. She took the time to understand my pets' unique needs, personalities, and routines. Whether it was feeding schedules, playtime, or simply offering comfort and companionship, she handled everything with remarkable attentiveness and care. One of the standout qualities of Melanie is her exceptional communication. She kept me updated with daily text messages and pictures of my cats, providing peace of mind while I was away. It was evident in every update that my cats were happy, relaxed, and well cared for. My cats adore Melanie. It is clear that she has a genuine love for animals and an intuitive ability to connect with them. I have also been impressed by her professionalism and reliability - always punctual, respectful of my home, and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I wholeheartedly recommend Fluffed Petcare to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and capable pet sitter.

Melanie is the pet sitter people dream about. She's prompt, detail-oriented, kind, and clearly…read moreloves animals. We finally have a pet sitter that allows us to enjoy our vacations without worrying about our six (now seven) beloved animals. We have three birds and three cats, plus a new chihuahua rescue that Melanie is already helping to problem solve the best care for her particular needs when we take our first vacation without her. A huge plus are the daily updates. The photos and descriptions of interactions are so reassuring and fun to get. And the fact that our pets are content and relaxed when we return is basically our pets writing their own review. So happy we found Fluffed Pet Care!

Where do I start... I contacted Steve to inquire about training. This took place in mid-summer,…read moremid-Covid pandemic. He was very thorough from the initial contact, all the way through training and post training contacts. I enrolled my 2yr old JRT, Olive in Steve's 4-week Bootcamp Training Program. Olive was separated fro her mom a bit too early and she has had issues with fear-aggression. To make matters a bit more challenging in her young life, I went thru the death of my husband and 4 foot surgeries in her young 2-year life, during a crucial development and training time for a rambunctious JRT pup, (which is normal for the breed). My training with her was inconsistent and ineffective. The last straw was when I couldn't get a recall for her to come in from outside in the boiling Palm Desert heat. Steve treats his students with the love and care as he would his own pup. His training methods are very positive and reward based. He teaches the human the crucial components of training to help keep the pup safe and out of mischief. He makes the training fun and introduces tricks that aid in behaviors for the dog to have successful interventions for vet treatments and the like. Steve is also published and has a great book that I reference frequently, "Dog Bites". It contains training basics, addressing problem behaviors, and some great recipes for dog & human "bites". For me, it serves as a reference textbook, to supplement our training. Toward the end of her 3-week Bootcamp, I had my last foot surgery scheduled a few days after she was scheduled to come home. With more understanding how prepared I needed to be to have an effective transition home, Steve was agreeable (as his schedule would allow), to board Olive for an additional 10 days & her training would continue. It was so important and helpful to have that extra time to recover and be the best for my girl. With the challenges of Covid and the heat of the summer, Steve's training was very effective. When Olive struggles with success, I look at MY behaviors on how I'm continuing to manage her training. Steve is very generous with his time in follow-up FaceTime & Zoom follow-ups when issues arise or I feel the need for support. Besides the progressional integrity, Steve is a great human being who absolutely loves dogs! I give Steve Brown K-9U 10 stars out of 5!

Look, guys. I can't not give five stars to K9U. I mean look at this:…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/steve-brooks-k9u-los-angeles?select=zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw#zMg3CkIksC7xGRv8wBwRQw I'm a little embarrassed to call Duke a college graduate when he is such a goof, but I know he got a great education with Steve Brooks. Duke is my son, and he is a basset hound. Matt B. and I first got him around ten months ago, when he was about a year old. Like many bassets, he suffered from a pretty persistent strain of separation anxiety, and for a while before we came to see Steve, he was going potty on the floor every time we left him home alone. That was our main issue with him, but I'll also admit that he wasn't the best trained dog in the world. He only knew "sit" and "down," and would only really do either if he thought he could get food out of the bargain. He was also a nightmare to walk because he would pull constantly and he is very strong. (All this said - he is and always has been a delightful boy, who is just full of love and without a mean bone in his wiggly basset body.) We got K9U's card at Duke's vet when we mentioned his separation issues. A couple months ago, we called Steve and set up our first meeting. We were a little stunned by the prices (I think they go $175 for the first session, $150, $125, and $100 for the second, third, and fourth sessions, and $100 for any additional sessions after that), but decided to give it a shot. We did four lessons, which were supposed to add up to five hours. We probably got closer to eight hours of training. Steve is not stingy with his time, and we got the most out of our lessons. Over the last two months, I have seen a marked improvement in Duke's behavior and general demeanor. He is more relaxed than he was before we met Steve, and though he still gives us problems, we are better equipped to address these now that we're a bit more educated. Steve's methods are based in positive reinforcement, and he taught us how to train Duke using a variety of rewards. He talked us through some of Duke's behavioral issues, and suggested a crate training regimen to help his separation anxiety, which has been largely successful. Duke learned to stay, and to come, and to walk better on a leash. The four sessions were very comprehensive, and pretty enjoyable, too. All three of us like Steve, who is a warm, friendly man who clearly loves animals. On the last day, Steve put Duke in a cap and gown and took pictures and printed out a diploma. This was wonderful. Going forward, we have the option to take more private lessons, and Steve also leads a monthly group class that is free to K9U graduates. We will most certainly be attending those. Matt jokes that our basset has been socially promoted - Duke still counter surfs and jumps on people, and is not quite a dog show quality dog. Even so, he is better behaved, and we know how to reinforce good habits. I'm happy we took him to K9U, and I'd recommend Steve Brooks to anyone.

Hey all you amazing puppy parents out there. Please take a moment and reach out to Gail & Mo your…read morepet care people. They truly are the most incredible home and pet sitters. They go above and beyond with the care that they give. The love that they give to your pets as well as all your home needs while you are any, either at work or out of town for any period of time. They take detailed notes about what your pets need and pay attention to the routines that they need. Example: We recently went out of town for a week and of course nervous as any pup parent would be to leave the pups behind. I have a huge yard that needs a lot of watering and care. Gail and Mo not only made it fun and kept the puppies happy but they gave my yard so much love. They even cleaned the house better than it was when we left. These amazing women are very professional and give 110% and then some. I highly recommend them to anyone. I truly feel like there is no one else I will ever trust to watch our pups. Upon returning home our puppies were so happy and acted like they were at camp this past week with no cares in the world. They absolutely love their new aunties Gail and Mo. Thank you so much Gail and Mo you both are hard workers with the biggest hearts.

Great ladies, always on time, my dogs love them! This is a great local business worth supporting.read more

Pet boarding service sounds amazing on the website. Communication is absolutely inconsistent or not…read moreat all. Why would one leave a pet with people who don't return calls like promised?

We've been taking our beloved French Bulldog, Ricky Bobby, to Shannon at The Velvet Coat for about…read morea year now. He goes a couple days a week to daycare. We drop him off in the morning and pick him up in the afternoon. We had a couple timing requests and Shannon was able to accommodate us. Ricky Bobby LOVES going to daycare! He's happy when we drop him off and he's happy when we pick him up. Due to being a Frenchie, he needs a little extra care. He likes to play until he drops! And that isn't always the best for him. We know that Shannon calms him down when it is needed, and we really appreciate that! For boarding we typically try to leave him with a family member. When we're unable to do that, the only other call is The Velvet Coat. We know that he is going to be safe and well cared for and completely loved. That means everything when you're on vacation! I can actually relax knowing my precious doggy is well taken care of.

I Love Eric & Bryan. Originally purchased my girl Chia Von Chi a beautiful black on red, from Eric…read more& Bryan. We bred our girl with a beautiful sabled gsd which was from the Czech Republic. This was many years ago. Von Falconers Pasha...gorgeous sabled stud.

I was looking for a breed of dog that was smart, loyal, had no genetic predisposition to many of…read morethe health issues that seem to afflict modern breeds, was good with others and other animals, and would be a good guard dog making sure any unwanted visitors wouldn't make their way into our residence. I settled on a Dutch Shepherd. I located Von Falconer and called them. I spoke with Eric and he said he had a few puppies available. So, I went to the facility and met with Eric and met Bryan. The facility is in a beautiful location. Eric was quite knowledgable and didn't pressure us in any way. We spoke about the puppies and what the assessment of each one was. We were given plenty of time to spend with the puppies. We talked about costs and training then I left to think about what we'd experienced. I called Eric back and decided to purchase a young male that I named Taka. The transaction was smooth and we were given some free training classes to get Taka started. Taka was everything I'd hoped for. He was smart and amazingly athletic. The classes were well run. Taka learned quickly. We did not continue formal training after the initial classes but continued to work with Taka at home. As he grew up, his personality really came into it's own. He was very loving though a bit rough and tumble. Dutch shepherds are durable dogs. Taka was very sweet and it was obvious that the breed is quite sensitive to the emotions of those in his pack. It's important not to be angry with the dog or train the dog with negative reinforcement while maintaining your Alpha status. Dutch shepherds are a bit stubborn and you will need to behave like an Alpha or it's possible they may run amok. Eric was always professional, knowledgable, yet friendly and clearly cared about Taka and wanted us to be successful with him. I owned Taka for almost 12 wonderful years before he passed. I had such a positive experience with Von Falconer that I will be giving them a call when it's time for me to welcome another Dutch into my home.

Literally cannot recommend Mike enough. My puppy Barbie and I work with him 1:1, at my house, and…read moreBarbie also loves the Puppy Socialization classes, in Aptos. Mike is the epitome of calm, powerful, energy - Barbie respects and loves him so much. He embodies the values I strive to implement in my dog training - positive techniques, that empower my puppy to "make the right choice." Mike, thank you so much for giving me confidence as a new dog owner. I can't wait to keep working together, to help Barbie be the best dog she can be.

Mike is an amazing trainer. He's helped my dog and I make huge progress in a short amount of time…read more Scheduling was easy, and the training is quality and clear. My reactive Aussie and I are so grateful.

Vicki is one of the most caring and patient trainers that I've ever met. Not once was I worried…read moreabout my shy Shiba Inu, Tali, when she was with her for a 3 week board and train program. We searched for a truly positive dog trainer that could not only have endless patience with a sensitive breed like a Shiba, but one that truly put the safety and happiness of her dogs first. Vicki is it. She kept us updated often about her progress, was always responsive to messages, and gave us great advice on how to improve Tali's eating habits and allergies. Tali came back a much more confident pup and has improved so much with her leash walking skills and obedience. We can't thank Vicki enough for sharing her extensive knowledge and techniques with us.

Took a class with her at Clear Minds and she did teach us a few things. She was, however,…read moredisorganized. Always sent email for the classes with wrong dates and times. Teaching seemed a little haphazard as she was always checking her phone to see what to do next. Sometimes she would email a review of what we learned that week and what to work on and there were times we wouldn't receive anything. My dog got his graduation certificate but was dated last year.