I took over to foster a sandy paws dog that was stuck in a temporary foster situation without…read moreanywhere to go except back to the shelter. It took me months of being ignored or rejected by rescues to back this puppy up until Shiloh's offered to take over when I explained to them the situation. They've been nothing but amazing. They have taken care of this dog's training and an umbilical hernia he had that needed surgery and all remotely from San Luis Obispo while we are in LA. Now they're doing their best to find him a forever home but I will always continue to support them with or without a foster dog because I could see how much time and effort they put into every dog. I am grateful for them and to have found them because I now have a rescue to support with clear conscience knowing everything I give will go exactly where it is supposed to.

I have had the pleasure of fostering for Shilohs Animal Rescue. I was provided everything and I was…read morein constant contact with Kaya. I have fostered for other rescues before and had pretty bad experiences but I was pleasantly surprise to see how she runs her rescue. She values transparency, respect and the well-being of the dogs which I appreciate. I would highly recommend adopting/ fostering and donating to this rescue. Thanks Kaya for everything you do!

Finally getting around to this review but oh my goodness! For years my dog has struggled with food…read moreaggression, nipping, and territorial behavior but after one visit and two weeks of training, she had completely changed for the better. We learned so much! Sasha is clearly passionate about his work and it shows. We're so grateful to have found him! Thank you!!

This is gonna be long but if you're like me and are trying to find the best dog trainer for your…read morepup and not be scammed you'll want to read this. Let me start off by saying, it's TRUE when they say "Sasha is literally a dog whisperer". He absolutely knows what he's doing. Prior to meeting Sasha, my puppy (Karter) was biting everyone that came to my house and peeing all over the place and I was ready to give him away. I google searched "local dog trainers" and came across the Bark website. Of the handful of listed trainers Sasha was the only one to get back to me and when I researched him I noticed he had a TON of positive reviews. So many that I actually joked with him and mentioned that I thought they were all of his friends. LOL Now I understand why. When I spoke with Sasha I expressed my concerns with Karter and he immediately began to give me tips on how to correct some of the behaviors that Karter needed help with and although I didn't actually use any of the tips I appreciated that he did that free of charge. My idea of "dog training" was someone coming to my house a few times a week and training my dog to do everything I needed him to do, so, when Sasha said "most times he only has to come once and the rest can be done over the phone" I was like there's NO WAY this dude knows what he's doing. In my eyes Karter needed 24 hour assistance. When Sasha arrived he immediately got to work. He stayed for a couple hours and it went by pretty fast. He taught me how to implement walking Karter "off leash", teaching Karter discipline during feeding time and basic tips on potty training as well as creating boundaries which would affect how he interacts with guests when they come over. He also brought in his own pets which was nice because it showed me how Karter would respond to other animals. His training style is so simple yet extremely effective when you do what he recommends and that is to be consistent. I had a couple serious life events that took place after he came and I wasn't able to keep up with the training and I could see the difference. I have since gotten back on schedule with Karter and he has learned to use the dog door to go potty and hasn't had any accidents in the house for a few weeks. I can walk with him off leash and he has learned boundaries and space when company is over! All of the things Sasha told me to do worked. When he says get a 15 foot leash get the 15 foot leash. Don't take the easier route just do exactly what he recommends because he knows what he's talking about. This is my first dog and I'm a much happier dog mom because of the service I received from Sasha. I waited to post the review because I wanted to give Karter time to show improvement and make sure I was giving an honest review and honestly... he is the BEST! Worth every penny. I could go on but I'll let you see for yourself! Thanks Sasha and also your lovely wife. You guys are an awesome team!

Worth every penny! We have done personal and group training with Tired Tales 5 dogs over the years…read more Amazing knowledge and ability to solve difficult issues. They train the owner - show you how to do the amazing things they do.

Tired Tails is an amazing place for help with training and or boarding your dog! I highly recommend…read moretheir classes as they've trained me on how to work with our new puppy. She's a year old today and recently spent 3 days boarding (and training) with William and Claire. She came home with a great leash attitude, and got so excited at the next class when she saw William! I know she had a great time and loved being with them. I'm looking forward to continuing classes !!!

Home Away From Home…read more.... Love Dogs Camp has made a big difference with our dog, Pugsley, since we moved to the area 6 years ago. He was rescued from the streets of San Jose at the age of 1. Before moving to Nipomo, we researched and visited many places offering daycare and boarding, but Carolyn at Love Dogs Camp gave us the most confidence. It offers Pugsley a great environment with no kennels, freedom to roam on 5 acres and the ability to socialize with both big and small dogs. Carolyn has a wonderful trainer - Brett - who's very knowledgeable about dog behavior and nutrition and helped Pugsley become less fearful of other dogs. Supervision is a priority and he is never left alone. Carolyn does a great job vetting new dogs and their owners to ensure compatibility with her existing clientele. She also provides healthy home cooked meals for the dogs at least once a day. Whether it's for just a day or a couple of weeks for vacation, we have no concern bringing Pugsley to Love Dogs Camp. It's his home away from home.

I left a review on Google but I will leave a shorter one here. I do not recommend this place…read morebecause of how they treat their staff, which in turn is bad for the dogs. My granddaughter worked there a while ago and had no training and expected to get training, but didn't get any. Instead she was left along with the dogs. She wasn't even officially hired and paid in cash. She thought that was nice at first but then realized it was not legal. She said some dogs were out of control and she feared for the safety of the other dogs. The owner says everything right at first but talked down to my granddaughter and disrespected her. This is not a place I support.

If you want a tired happy dog, send them to Natalie!! I have nothing but great things to say…read more Natalie is an amazing human being, absolutely knowledgeable about animal behavior, and very trustworthy. There are very few people that I trust with my animals, and she has 100% of my trust. I'm never worried when my dog is out with her because I know he's in good hands. He loves his pack walks and I love that he comes home tired and happy. How convenient is it to have your pup picked up and dropped off at home? Super convenient! Your dog will have a fun long day full of physical and mental stimulation! I highly recommend Dog Camp SLO!

Natalie is the absolute best and we feel so lucky we found her!…read more Our mini-labradoodle, Nora, needs a lot of walking to tire her out and Natalie's hiking routine is perfect for her. Plus socializing with the other dogs on the walks is an added bonus. Natalie also provides the sweetest little update emails every day with tons of adorable pictures. I can tell how much Nora loves it because she gets SO excited to see Natalie and the gang on Wednesdays :) Natalie is fantastic about communication, super organized, and even came over to meet Nora and see how she interacted with other dogs before their first walk together. We could not be happier!

Linda is an exceptional poodle breeder. Twelve years ago, we wanted a red poodle and discovered her…read morewebsite, which featured the cutest puppies anyone could fall in love with. We contacted her and visited her to find a companion for a poodle mix we had adopted; we chose a male miniature poodle. He remains with us in excellent health and has the best temperament I've seen in a dog. Sadly, his sister passed away late last year, his lifelong companion. Experiencing severe separation anxiety and depression, we returned to Linda in December 2025 and adopted a female miniature poodle puppy. She is another wonderful dog with a fantastic temperament, getting along well with our neighborhood dogs. I don't understand the negative reviews about Linda's poodle business. She is an excellent breeder and definitely not involved in puppy mills. I highly recommend her and her puppies. Once our dear senior boy is no longer with us--hopefully in at least five years--we will definitely get another from her.

Gemma is my gorgeous apricot poodle. She is perfect in every way. She has a great temperament and…read morehas brought nothing but love and pure joy to our family. Linda cares about her dogs and she has always been there for any questions I have or if I need puppy advice. She's awesome and a pleasure to work with.

After over a year of mourning the loss of our shih-tzu Lola from cancer, I found and started…read morefollowing @imperial_shihtzu_momma on Instagram. I had been trying to convince my husband to let us get a puppy but he held strong... until I showed him the puppy that was pulling at my heartstrings. When I finally got a YES, I reached out to Andrea over IG to see if I could claim the little girl. The process was fast and seamless. She was super flexible with scheduling and while offered a referral for people that transport puppies, I wanted to come fly to get her myself. One week later and Ruby was all mine!! Andrea met me at the airport and had everything ready for me to take Ruby home. Easy peasy. Bonus: Ruby is puppy pad trained so it made the transition to having a dog in the house again so much easier than I was expecting! I am so glad I was able to get a puppy from Imperial Shih Tzu Momma and I already know that our next pup will be from her as well!

Andrea was very attentive from the start. I've asked for multiple photos and videos of our new…read morelittle boy and she definitely delivered! She even mentioned that she began potty training him already! I gave her a heads up that we would be traveling to pick up our new baby, and she was very easy to work with. She gave us all of his records and a goodie bag full of things to get him settled in nicely. I could not have had a better experience than I did working with Andrea. She definitely set the bar!You can tell she personally cares for these fur babies as her own. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience with gentle touch. They were caring and patience with our big pittie boy. Gave…read moreus lots of great training tips that we are still using! They are true to their name -- gentle with lots of praise for pups. Would 100% recommend.

Gentle Touch has awesome trainers/ class instructors and wonderful programs! They use only…read morepositive training methods and have something for everyone, from basic puppy socialization to competitive dog sports. Reasonable fees also support a non-profit organization that provides service dogs! My young dog has been a regular since she was a puppy and loves everyone there. She is so excited every time we arrive for a class or competition.