Holly is a wonderful trainer and helped us train our rescue dog. It turns out that under our dog's…read morehyper, energetic exterior is an extremely trainable and eager-to-please pup! We wouldn't have recognized that and known what to do with it if it weren't for Holly. We initially started seeing Holly because my doctor recommended I look into training my dog as a service dog. My doctor recommended Holly as a reputable trainer, as she's heard positive feedback about Holly from other patients. I reached out to Holly, we discussed goals, then did virtual training sessions over FaceTime over the course of a few months. From the very first session, Holly's guidance was leading us to great results. Our dog used to pull like crazy for entire walks, but now she's much more polite. It has made walking her much more enjoyable, and now we bring her way more places. What sets Holly apart is that she doesn't just resort to one strategy to train a dog - she pivots to new ideas if the initial approach doesn't work. For example, when training my dog to not jump at other dogs on walks, Holly had the creative idea to sit 25 yards from a PetSmart entrance and practice "leave it" so my dog could practice disengaging with other dogs from afar. In regards to service dog training, Holly has an empathetic and motivated approach to ensuring both dog and handler work well together. I felt very comfortable communicating with her about everything!

We recently adopted a 4 month-old Lab-Shepherd, Lily, from AFRP and wanted one-on-one training for…read moreher. Holly, the owner of My K-9's Mind Dog Training, is fantastic - great with dogs, great with people and amazing with people & their dogs. She came to our house and we worked inside with Lily. When Lily was doing well training was moved outside. My wife and Lily also went on a couple hikes with Holly and her dog for additional training. Lily is doing so well and so are we! She also does group classes, search and rescue games as well as some other unique services. If you're in the Salinas or 68 Corridor area I recommend giving her a call.

Can and Dean are excellent trainers with many years of experience. They train K9s for Service and…read morePolice and have volunteered in their community helping others with their dogs. They have proven methods of training and great ideas on how to solve any problems you may have. Their knowledge is extensive and up to date. Contact them whether you are looking for an individual trainer or group classes to help you train your dog.

When I felt defeated...the Bite Club came to mine and Lil Bears(Malinois) rescue!…read more Hands Down The BEST!

I believe that Kyle is the owner and even though his home is not very large - he was super nice and…read moretook very good care of my baby. He even took the dogs out to the dogpark for a few hours to get them exercised. I know that my baby Frankie had a good time because he had a great big smile on his face when we came to pick him up. I think he does home dog sitting as well, but I'm not sure because we were just traveling through the Monterey area and needed someone to watch Frankie while we went out and visited the town. Anyways, I'll definitely be calling up Kyle again next time we're in the area.

Kyle has been taking care of my dogs for five years now and I could not be more satisfied. One of…read moremy pack is a handicapped lab mix. Roscoe needs help several times a day to empty his bladder and bowels, so a regular kennel is not really an option for me. When I searching for a sitter, Kyle was the only one I found that was willing to work with a handicapped dog. When I go on vacation, Kyle stays over so Roscoe can be emptied at night and then early in the morning. Kyle has been 100% reliable and has even stayed over during some holidays when I needed him. I would recommend to anyone. William - Simi Valley

Amazing! Mary was absolutely wonderful with my Australian Shepherd. I originally found her through…read morea local Facebook recommendation page, and now I completely understand why so many people speak so highly of her. She was extremely responsive, communicative, and took the time to explain help me learn about my Aussie. Mary did an incredible job gently cleaning my girl's overgrown undercoat out without rushing the process. You can tell she truly cares about the comfort and wellbeing of the animals she works with. She also took extra precautions with my Aussie's sensitive hips, which meant a lot to me. She looks healthier, happier, and so much more comfortable. Her coat is soft and beautiful --plus she smells amazing. Highly recommend Mary if you're looking for someone experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with your pets.

Reached out recently to get a sanitary trim on my BC and it was super easy to schedule an…read moreappointment. She was ready for me and was quick and efficient. She didn't even charge me which was unexpected. She has an amazing setup on her property and I highly recommend and would go back. I am also considering boarding my dogs this summer.

Great start to my puppy Wally's training . Loved the secure yard at the SPCA. Gina was very…read moreaccommodating and flexible with all of us .

Our Behavioral Team leading our SPCA Puppy Training 3 "virtual classes" are wonderful. My husband…read moreand I were both originally very skeptical about how these zoom (RingCentral) virtual classes could even help us and our new family member, Parker, or our general needs but I am sold. Understanding in today's environment the need for social distancing and virtual everything. Your team - Bonnie and Wendi are incredible. Presenting us with our weekly course work, videos, and the virtual calls reviewing our progress or pending needs with a group session. Therefore, Wendi and Bonnie, We cannot thank you enough for your guidiance in Parker's future progress. Granted there are still some days for us, it was 2 steps forward and 1 step backwards at times. Parker's and us are still a work in progress. It's just been 2 months since we adopted our wonderful pup and we are looking forward to seeing his & our growth in the future. A question - resetting Parker's DOG CLOCK to greater than 5:45am or teach him how to start the coffee, please? Best of luck to team.

Jillian did an amazing job with our Shiloh Shepherd puppy! He did a 2 week board and train program…read moreand came back a new pup. Jillian made sure to focus on our pain points, practiced both on and off leash training, and gave us regular updates on his progress. The best part was she spent 2 hours with us when we got back to get us comfortable with the commands and what to do in certain situations. Would highly recommend her!

This place is special for my dogs (Hammie and Nilla) and it brings our family so much peace of mind…read moreto know that Megan is caring for them. We met Megan before the pandemic when searching for an off leash trainer for our older corgi. After a 2 week boot camp with Megan, Nilla was a different dog (in all the right ways). She was still loyal, loving, and attached to her family, but she was also obedient and finally a pleasure to walk and take to busy places like parks and shopping centers. When we got our second dog it wasn't even a question.. He went for training as soon as he was past puppyhood. Beyond training, Megan has cared for our dog while traveling for many weeks. Even though she lives well over an hour away from my home, I gladly make the drive - Because she put in the time to build a relationship with my dogs. They love her and I know they are safe and happy with her. They always come back a little more well behaved too :) Thanks K9 Approach - so happy we found you! Hammie and Nilla await the next adventure with you Megan! PS - all photos were sent by Megan during various trips and adventures with K9 Approach

We've had really great experiences boarding our large breed dog here. She's a big, high-energy dog…read morewho still thinks she's a puppy, loves water, and always wants attention--and she absolutely loves coming here. They have indoor kennels and outdoor options, and the dogs get plenty of playtime with lots of space to run. Our dog especially loves playing with the hose or her water bowl, and Shannon happily indulges our pup in one of her favorite things. The best sign for us is how excited she gets when we take her. The minute we turn onto the street she knows where she's going and starts getting excited in the car. Dogs are great judges of character, so that tells us a lot. Everything is also very clean and well kept. When we pick her up she's happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. We've even added a bath before pickup and she always comes home clean and happy. It's really reassuring to have a place where we know she's getting lots of attention, playtime, and good care while we're away. Highly recommend Mama Shannon's Dog Lodge‍

We have a beautiful Chesapeak Bay Retriever who is 9. We recently rescued him but he had had little…read moretraining. He has bitten other people but not with us. We were afraid we wouldn't get anyone to understand his situation and board him. Shannon was up to the challenge! She put me at ease immediately! She sent me videos while we were gone. We really didn't worry about him at all. I was in tears when I knew we'd have to board him because he is so sensitive. He came back to us well adjusted and happy. This meant the world to me! I also loved the wide open kennels. All very clean and inviting. Thank you Shannon..we will definitely be using your services again and letting our friends know how amazing this place is.

10 Stars - Coast K9 and Jourdan Murphy Are the Best!…read more I cannot say enough good things about Coast K9 and the amazing dog trainer, Jourdan Murphy! My dog was struggling with basic obedience and leash pulling, and after a few sessions with Jourdan, the transformation has been incredible. Jourdan is patient, knowledgeable, and truly understands dog behavior. From the very first session, I could tell she was dedicated to helping both my dog and me succeed. She took the time to explain her training methods, ensuring I understood how to continue reinforcing the training at home. The results have been nothing short of remarkable--my dog listens better, walks calmly on the leash, and is much more focused around distractions. The entire experience with Coast K9 has been professional, and you can tell jourdan genuinely cares about the dogs and their owners. If you're looking for a trustworthy, effective, and kind dog trainer, Jourdan Murphy at Coast K9 is the one to go to. Highly recommended!

I have a high-drive dog and I had to go out of town for about a week. I have had some not so great…read moreexperiences at some other kennels, so I wanted to be sure this was a good fit. Let me say Jourdan was amazing with my dog. First she used to work at the breeder where I bought my last Shepherd and she has no problem with large dogs that others might find too scary. Second she had my dog heeling around with her in minutes and heeling better than I have been able to do in months. The kennel area is clean and a much better environment than the usual large kennels where your dog has little to no human interaction. I will continue to go train at Coast Canine where they do awesome work and wouldn't hesitate to board my guy there again. Highly recommend!