Jan is the best! I can leave town and feel 100% comfortable that my two cats are well cared for…read more She spends time sitting with them, which as older cats is what they like the most. BONUS- I have asked Jan for last minute care on a few occasions and she has always helped me out. Best cat sitter!

Jan is fantastic! She stayed with our two dogs over a 5 day period and we couldn't have been…read morehappier with our experience with her. She gave us daily updates on our dogs accompanied with pictures to let us know how everything was going. She was very responsible and respectful of our home, leaving everything clean and exactly how we left it. But most importantly to us, the dogs were happy and in great shape when we returned. I would not hesitate to recommend Jan and hope that she is able to stay with our dogs whenever we are out of town in the future. Wonderful experience!

Our almost 6 month old Pitbull Terrier/Shepherd Mix/mutt puppy, Grayson, came to stay with Sierra…read moreand Shannon for a 2 week board and train while we were on vacation and it was a game changer. We toured their house prior to Grayson's stay and it's well kept, clean, with great big yards both front and back. Grayson came home more obedient, learned how to dress before going outside and "get naked" after going outside, load in and out of the car, ring a bell to let us know when to go potty, "touch," sit, down, and the biggest thing for us is he's more comfortable in the car and listening to music (he used to bark at music like crazy). He doesn't pull on his leash as much and walks are more comfortable and less stressful. Grayson even got socialized with other dogs and cats! He does not bark as much anymore, which has been great for my nervous system Grayson got a bath before he came home and came home with a wonderful goodie bag. They used primarily positive reinforcement training with Grayson with some other tools. It was very effective. Working with Shannon and Sierra, you can tell they really care about their furry clients and take a lot of pride in their work. We will definitely be using them for future boarding for our furbaby. Highly recommend!!

Sierra and Shannon are incredible- miracle workers, honestly. Our puppy came back from 2 week…read moretraining and was no longer so anxious, potty trained - and all of the progress they made we have been able to maintain , they provided detailed notes and guidance. Amazing!

I can't say enough about Sam. My Lab, Maui, goes on Pack Walks and gets to interact with other…read moredogs, which I believe is crucial for her socialization. While Maui and I take long walks together, I feel it's important for her to be part of a pack. When Maui goes off with Sam, I know she's with an experienced dog handler who creates a well-balanced pack. My other dog, Ester, isn't ready for Pack Walks yet, but I've needed boarding for both her and Maui. Sam's knowledge of training and understanding of dogs has helped integrate Ester into the pack. Every time Ester comes home with Maui, she's more balanced and better off. Sam's expertise and dedication have made a significant difference for both of my dogs. Highly recommended!

We absolutely love Sam! Our very active Husky/Shepard mix, River, first fell in love with Sam…read morealmost two years ago. We knew we had to keep her engaged and entertained during the day to supplement her regular morning workouts. What we got when we entrusted her to Sam was so much more than we could have dreamed at the time. Sam not only kept River active and entertained, but she taught River, and us, the importance of boundaries. The owner/pet relationship is so crucial and built upon trust and respect. Sam helped us with instruction and tips on how we could foster these within our own relationship and tailored it our girl because she had the direct experience handling River. Each time that River goes out on adventures with Sam she comes home exhausted. We know she's had a good time and it's clear how much she trusts and loves Sam. We are regularly provided access to their adventures via photos posted to Instagram. Sam puts personal touches on all the posts, it really means a lot. We could not ask for a better person to trust the care of our very special family member to. We've referred Sam to friends and strangers alike. You will not be disappointed and will receive far more than you pay for. River gives her 5 stars and two paws up!

Erin is amazing!!! She took such good care of our little zoo i.e. our cats, dogs, birds, and fish,…read moreand kept us updated daily with pictures and videos. After being away for a week, we came home to happy, well cared for pets. It's reassuring to know that in the future, when we go out of town, we have someone we can trust to care for our animals and keep them safe and happy. I highly recommend her for your pet care needs.

Erin is amazing. As a dog mom, my babies are my babies. I trust NO one else with them but her when…read moreI have to go out of town or I'm stuck at work. She takes the time to get to know them, introduce herself to them, and make them comfortable with her. She's so considerate and sends photos which is so comforting. She's been my pup caregiver for years now. The babies get excited when they see her and aren't as stressed out because mommies are leaving. If you are looking for a great animal care giver who actually cares she's your girl! I recommend her 100%

We have had Grace working with and walking our puppy since we got him. She was great at getting him…read moreto listen to her, even on the first day! He is always so excited to see her walking around or when she comes to pick him up and I'm working from home. She's been with him since he was a little 20lb puppy and now he's a big 80lb puppy and gets to go on the big boy walks. It's nice having an affordable dog walker and trainer nearby to get the extra energy out of our dog when we are at work. He loves getting to see all of his friends a couple days a week. Grace recently started doing long hikes on Fridays and he comes home so happy when he gets to attend. I highly recommend her services.

I have known Grace for about 4 years now. She is one of the hardest working people I know and has a…read morepassion for what she does. I admire her commitment and business ethics. She walked and trained my dog, while helping me to understand him. Unfortunately I have since moved but she would be my first and only call if I were living closer. Your dogs could not be in better hand than hers!

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!

Sarah took our dog Kona in for her 3-week stay and train program. Before going with Sarah, our dog…read morewould not walk well on the leash, would not listen when outside the home, and would act aggressive towards delivery people. In short, Sarah fixed all of our issues. Sarah did a fantastic job training our dog and us. While our dog was away with Sarah, she did a fantastic job of sending us updates a few times a week. Sarah's training exceeded our expectations. When working with Sarah, you can tell that she understands dogs and she describes why the dog is acting the way that it is. We would highly recommend this training!

Sarah's training with Kali has been nothing short of incredible. Kali was our "problem" child that…read morewe rescued at 8 months of age from Tijuana; she was reactive towards almost anything and everything. I was uncomfortable bringing Kali out in public for our safety, the safety of others, and simply the embarrassment of having a reactive dog. After a few short weeks with Sarah, Kali came back a different dog. She helped build Kali's confidence, structure, and her obedience is now a 10/10. We understood that in order for this to work, we would need to continue with her training at home to make sure we got the results we wanted. I bring Kali everywhere with me now; walking trails, coffee shops, parks and more. We are still learning from her interactions with other dogs but we wouldn't have been able to do this without Sarah!!

I have used Coastal Pet Sitters for over 2 years now to watch my 2 cats and love their service!…read moreThey are professional, punctual, and have great communication. I highly recommend Camden, who has been amazing with my cats who are a bit difficult.

Michelle and her team at Coastal Pet Sitters are the very best of the best! Whether our family had…read moremade a request six months in advance or six days before, they always had it handled with ease and flexibility. Among their amazing sitters is Madison, who is an exceptional sitter, who our dogs grew very fond of! Her many pictures, videos, and updates truly helped us relax while away. We are moving back to the east coast and will miss working with Michelle and Madison! Thank you for your endless love and care of our pups!