Brad was amazing. We have a 2 year old Corgi who is a very sweet boy but he would be very reactive…read moretowards other dogs and would always eat things off the ground. Walks became so stressful, and we tried every thing we could think of to fix it. Brad was able to teach us his methods within 30 minutes, and within the first week his behavior was a complete 180! Cant recommend him enough.

I genuinely can't recommend Brad highly enough. By the time…read moreI reached out, I had already spent months trying to fix Sunny's leash pulling and reactivity. I'd worked with two trainers, including a 3 week board-and-train program ($5,000 investment), followed every instruction, and practiced daily, yet I didn't see changes. I was managing the behavior without ever understanding what was causing it. That changed within the first two hours with Brad. He didn't start with commands or tools. Instead, he focused on the psychology behind Sunny's reactions: what was driving them, what was reinforcing them, and what I was unknowingly communicating. No one had ever explained it that clearly. That was the turning point. For the first time, I wasn't guessing or correcting blindly. I could see what Sunny was experiencing in real time and understand how my timing, energy, and responses were shaping his behavior. That clarity changed everything. Walks feel completely different now. Sunny is no longer pulls since my training with Brad, the reactive outbursts are gone, and the experience itself is calm. I'm no longer bracing for problems because I know how to prevent them. I am SO appreciative!

So fun to find this place when walking around the mall. Lots of fun dog treats and dog themed gifts…read moreand other dog items such as collars and tags.

I am so extremely satisfied with Jessica's services that I needed to leave a review immediately…read more(just picked up my pup from getting groomed about 30 minutes ago). I found Jessica through a google search which led me to her yelp page, once I found out more about the services she offered on her site, and that she was nearby I reached out for a quote via yelp. She was very responsive, was able to fit me in within a few days, very straight forward and notified me of what to expect and arriving before the appt to complete paperwork & review the groom service. I took Lucky in this morning, was greeted immediately, checked in and after Jessica assessed Lucky's condition she notified me that he had very matted fur and what she could do/not do depending on the severity of the fur once she started with the grooming, and what to expect from the groom. I like that she thoroughly informed me of the situation, what my options were and that it would cost more due to the added work to de-matt him and the sensitivities that lucky could experience so she would have to be even more meticulous with the grooming. I picked him up in 2.5 hours and she went though how he needed to be shaven all around because of how matted his fur was, where he could experience irritation (what else to expect) and if I need to take him to the vet due to further irritation because of the condition of his skin from the matted fur. Overall I was floored by her knowledge but also very personable nature (something I have not experienced with a previous groomer). I'm so much more informed (as I had inherited lucky and am a new pet owner, so still learning). She even honored the price she had originally quoted me at which I thought was extremely generous given the nature of the groom. I can't wait to have lucky come back to be groomed and well taken care of by Jessica!

excellent day care for dogs. they do a thorough evaluation, great communication and the dogs are…read morewell cared for. The price is high but you get what you pay for I guess

UPDATE 8/12/26:**A few days after I shared my story to the public, Wags posted on their own FB,…read morerevising the story about how Raven broke lose. "Two sibling dogs were being moved to our Tiny Town building when they became nervous and began pulling at their leashes and flailing. After bringing them back inside, our staff member decided to carry them for a second attempt. While being carried, the dogs became distressed again. One bit the staff member's hand, and during the struggle, the other got free and ran away." This social post includes details we were not originally told, ie the flailing, distress, biting, 2nd attempt to move them, etc. In fact, prior to this incident the staff consistently raved about how gentle, sweet, well behaved my dogs are (& documented this too). If the pups were truly "distraught," what caused this change in behavior (for example, fear of larger dogs they were moved in with?); and if they were "flailing," how would carrying them both outside simultaneously be safer or more effective in transporting them? Their FB post reads like a cover-up. When I attempted to respond on their FB, my message was instantly deleted and my account blocked. Furthermore, I attempted to log into my Wags online account to gather more information, however, the account was already deactivated. Sadly, after Raven's death I have learned from multiple tangible sources that there have been numerous incidences with mistreatment of dogs (both Tustin & RSM locations). One specific employee (the one who mishandled sweet Raven) is still currently employed at RSM to this day with no repercussion, AND in the past has caused dogs to be sent to vets for mishandling. How are the Wags owners allowing this to happen??? They indicate they are updating protocol.... I want to know specifically what they are doing to make changes, and why is that employee still employed?? THIS IS SO UNACCEPTABLE IN SO MANY WAYS! I do feel for the majority of the staff who are dog lovers - they are overworked and not all properly trained for emergencies. My message to dog owners: do your due diligence and research. If you have any doubt, would you risk boarding your pet at Wags & Wiggles after hearing these accounts? Thank you for reading and for helping protect our pets. Please share this story as you see fit. Rest in peace, our sweet Raven. You are forever loved and will have a special place in our hearts. Your sister Charlotte looks for you every day and misses you tremendously. We will continue to seek justice for you and other dogs who were injured along the way. Most importantly, let's prevent this from ever happening again.

From our very first session until now, he has taught me so much. He's incredibly knowledgeable, and…read morealways explains the methods from how dogs think and perceive the world and how the training ties into it. The progress I've seen has been amazing, and I've learned how to communicate with my dog in a way that has strengthened our bond. I highly recommend Josh and Bark Busters OC to anyone looking for a trainer who truly knows what they're doing!

I have 2 dogs, a chaotic puppy and a fear reactive German shepherd. Before working with Josh, I…read morefelt like I was always managing my dogs but still couldn't fully trust them in real life. Now they're calm, confident, and make way better decisions on their own. I can take them pretty much anywhere, which wasn't the case before. He also helped my German Shepherd become a lot more comfortable around people and other dogs. Biggest shift honestly was me. I'm way more confident, less stressed, and actually know how to communicate and teach my dogs without relying on tools. If you want a dog you can actually live life with, I'd 100% recommend Josh!

Tommy helped us with our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy when no one else would! He came to…read moreour house when she was 11 weeks old (other trainers wanted to wait until she had all her puppy shots) and immediately got us off on the right foot for behavior training. He trained my husband and me as well as our puppy! So grateful. Tommy has a gift for knowing how dogs think and he shares that knowledge as part of the session. We never felt rushed to finish a lesson when he came to the house, he just dealt with our issues and reminded us to keep practicing with our dog until next time. We even decided to enroll in his weekly puppy class so that our puppy would learn to behave around other dogs. His private dog park is a god-send as we live in a condo and don't have a yard for our puppy to play in. She loved going there and we'll be back! We highly recommend Tommy. He showed us how to anticipate what our puppy was going to do before she did it and correct her misdeeds before they take place. Five stars!

Tommy came for our first private session and it went better than I imagined. My husband and I…read morelearned a lot from Tommy. He is very relatable and has a unique way of teaching that is very enjoyable and actually entertaining, all at the same time! Now that is talent! Tommy was made for this job and well worth his price. You get what you pay for. He definitely does not watch the clock and gives you more than 1 hr and does not leave until he has answered all your questions. My dog is already doing better on our walks. Tommy teaches but you have to do what he says or you have wasted your money. I signed up for 5 lessons and looking forward to the rest. I will update when we are finished.

We have been bringing our 90lb Mastiff/Lab mix to OC Dog Ranch for the last few years every time…read moreour family travels 4+ days. I am so happy I found this place - was recommended by someone through word of mouth. It is wide open space for our dog to run, and I love that because it is SO much better than her being boarded in a room with 50 other dogs. Staff will send you updates - and we always get a picture of our happy dog with other happy dogs. Staff also sends a report card. Always respond asap when I reach out and ask how she's doing.

They were good back in 2020 when Dana bought the place and were hungry for customers. The…read moretraining here has gone way done. They are more interested in Dog Boarding for the mega rich in Laguna and Newport Beach now based on how few trainers they have and the huge kennel staff they have hired. I had my dog trained here years ago as a pup but now he has some behavior issues that I know they can fix, but they don't want to touch him. The Secretary's exact words - "it might be better to find another trainer". This is how they treat past customers that spent thousands to have their dog trained here. ZERO CONCERN! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AT THIS PLACE!!!!

We boarded our pup here after many amazing reviews from colleagues…read more I loved waking up to the report card and updated pics of how Brooklyn did for the day. She was there for 9 days. I saw that everyday she was getting more and more comfortable in the new environment. They got the best pics of her!!!!! Pics tell it all!!! We opted for an exit bath which included a nail trim!!! Loved having her come home clean, happy, tired! Thank you so much Camp Opie!!!! It is clear how much this facility loves their pups!!!

My dogs are like my babies and the idea of being apart from them gives me so much anxiety. I wanted…read moreto find a place that I trust to take care of them and luckily I stumbled upon Camp Opie. I drive by multiple dog daycares and go here because I truly feel like they love dogs! They go the extra mile and I can tell my dogs are happy as clams here. Thank for taking care of Comet & Max

I wanted to come back and leave a little pup-date because we just had another amazing session with…read moreSoCal Dog Training and Erica sees yesterday! Coach is still just an 8-month-old puppy, and I'm constantly amazed by the dog he has become because of this training. I take him everywhere with me, and these photos are from just a normal day at the Newport Beach Public Library. He can calmly settle next to me, stay focused, ignore distractions, and hold his place command while I work. I honestly forget sometimes how young he still is because he is SO well-behaved. Working with Vladae and Erica has been one of the best decisions we've made for Coach. The confidence I have taking him anywhere at just 8 months old says it all. I truly cannot recommend them enough! I also want to send my deepest condolences to Vladae and his family on the loss of his wife, Antonina. She was such an integral part of SoCal Dog Training and such a wonderful person. They are an incredible family, and we're so grateful to know and work with them.

I wanted to address your recent claims regarding my review of your services. I assure you that I…read morewas a legitimate customer who genuinely shared my honest experience, which I believe is critical for other potential clients. While it's understandable to feel upset when receiving negative feedback, it's important to reflect on the reasons behind my review. I noticed that during our initial interaction, you made a comment about my background that many found to be a stereotypical and racist remark. In fact, I saw that you previously posted video footage of our encounter on your Instagram, but you removed it after receiving backlash for those comments. This indicates that others found your remarks concerning as well. I want to emphasize that my intention was never to harm your business; rather, it was to share my experience. Thankfully, I have since found another trainer who practices positive reinforcement, which aligns much better with my values and my dog's needs.

Zoë has helped train both my Aussies and myself(more like) since they were puppies. She was super…read morehelpful in answering any questions I may have had and gave us weekly "homework" assignments. Would absolutely recommend her!

We hired Zoe to do puppy training for our mini Aussiedoodle. She came before the dog arrived to…read moremake sure I had all my questions answered and a helpful new puppy set up in my home. We had about 10-12 more sessions after that and I'm obsessed with my 7 month old puppy . Not only because it's adorable, but because Zoe helped me train her to be polite and listen, not to mention some pretty cute tricks too. Zoe was always available to answer any questions I had and has a great personality to work with. I enjoyed my time with her and my pup very much. I'd recommend her to anyone.

I just finished an 8 week training session with clickstart. Cassie was amazing and I learned…read moreso-much from her. Hazel has learned so much as well. I would recommend click start to anyone that is serious about training their dog. Cassie was kind, very patient and knowledgeable. it was a great investment. Thank you Cassie

Clickstart has some of the best dog trainers I've ever encountered. The trainers here are all so…read moreknowledgeable, patient, kind, encouraging, and helpful. They offer so many types of courses and significantly helped me with my very excited (and unruly) golden. Seriously can't sing their praises enough! An extra shoutout to Maya and Michael who just went above and beyond to help me with my girl!