I recently hired Linda while surfing at Pismo Beach. Initially I was a little nervous as I wasn't…read morefrom the area. However, my fears were soon set aside as Linda took my dog while I removed my board from my car and began putting on my wetsuit. Without me saying a word, she suggested walking my dog within eyeshot. Little by little, I started feeling more confident and was able to relax. Her suggestion of remaining close helped my dog to feel less worried as well as the yummy treats she fed her. What I found most remarkable about Linda was her flexibility. Like an expert surfer, she navigated the situation with ease, rootling through her trunk for a towel when I forgot one, finding water for my dog when she got thirsty, and safeguarding my car keys when I was in the water. All this while a wildfire was causing evacuations within a county of her house! Vacationing as a single person with a Border Collie is not without its challenges; thanks to Linda, I was in a better position to meet those challenges and have fun.

Excellent Dog Sitter! We gave her a work out between two hotel rooms and three dogs and she did a…read morefantastic job managing them all. Thank you Linda! We will use her services again. Highly recommended, because she knows how to care for your dogs and/or cats. A++

We love the way this daycare is set up for all of the dogs. The caring attention provided to each…read moredog is amazing. Lots of staff help train, feed , and care for each animal. Our Aussie loves it there. Highly recommend!

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.

Skylar is an amazing trainer who I can always trust to give solid and practical advice that leads…read moreto stronger connections and better relationships with my dogs. There was a time when walking down the street was terrible and stressful for me and my dogs, but now walks are our favorite part of the day. His science based and empathetic approach to people and dogs in addition to his experience and education set him apart in the field of dog training. The Central Coast is lucky to have him and I am grateful to have found him.

I've had the pleasure of watching Skylar grow as a dog trainer over the past six years, and his…read moreskill with dogs is truly an art form. He has an incredible ability to read animals and communicate with them in a calm, effective way. What sets Ember Leash apart is Skylar's commitment to positive reinforcement--NO shock collars, NO prong collars, just compassionate, science-based training :) I deeply believe that pain should never be part of the learning process, and Skylar exemplifies that philosophy. Not only is he an exceptional dog trainer, but he's also an incredible teacher for humans. He takes the time to help each client understand their dog's behavior and gives them the tools to build a better relationship with their pet. I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Skylar for in-home private sessions--he offers both 1-hour and 2-hour options, along with day training programs and online consults. His communication is top-notch, and he truly goes above and beyond. He's even stops by just to help properly fit a dog's harness--completely free of charge. That kind of care and dedication is rare.

We Thank Susan for her outstanding care and grooming of our championship cocker. Appointments are…read moremade in a timely manner and pick up times are right on. Over the past years and two dogs we've never had an issue and found her work above reproach.

Susan is fabulous! She makes my dog look gorgeous and is so patient. He is an unusual breed with…read morespecific requirements and boy did she deliver.

Cindy was awesome! Frankie loved her and the fact she was able to come to our home was a bonus. We…read morelook forward to using your services in the future

Cindy is amazing! She was great with both of my nervous dogs, whom both did great with her. It's so…read moreconvenient having her come to you, and so much less anxiety for your pet, than taking them to the groomer. And the personable experience is even better. I will be recommending her and definitely using her again!!

We sent our five year old American Eskimo for a week of Mark's training…read more Before Dognnpooch our dog barked out of control at every sound outside our door. He barked for a full minute whenever we'd have visitors. He would go ballistic on our neighbor and even nipped her once. While on leash he would unpredictably lunge aggressively at other dogs. Sometimes he would listen when we called him inside, but only when it felt convenient to him. After just one week with Mark he barely barks when even the UPS guy delivers packages. He quiets immediately when we tell him to. All I have to say is "leave it" and whatever he was paying attention to he now ignores. He doesn't react to other dogs while on leash. When off leash he stays right with me (even when he REALLY wants to chase a cat). Now I can take him everywhere that I had hesitated to before. Crowded beaches, busy tight streets, places where dogs are off leash: no problem! Our dog is now a source of joy rather than a source of stress and anxiety. We are two months post training and our dog only seems to improve. So grateful for Mark! He gave us the dog we always wanted. Just wish we hired him four years earlier!

My Whippet/Pit mix is a sweet and responsive girl. With her desire to please me, we did great…read moretogether with positive reinforcement training, however everything literally went out the door as soon as she knew she was going outside. Her prey drive is off the charts and was unmanageable on walks - to the point of being dangerous for both her and me. I contacted Mark to work with us to manage her prey drive, even with my initial reluctance to use an e-collar. We discussed his methods at length and he let me experience the e-collar for myself. After a week of working with Mark, I now have new capabilities to walk and go on adventures with my dog safety - and we can enjoy ourselves. Now that Mark has worked with her, the rest is up to me to maintain what she has learned. This ended up being a successful way to go, given her challenges. And I'm grateful. One thing that impressed me right away about Mark is that he took the first day with my dog to orient her to her new environment and spent time bonding with her. Each day of her training, he sent videos of where he took her, what training he was engaged in with her and how she was doing - multiple times a day, keeping me informed. Any questions I had, he responded to immediately. Finally, I was given training on the techniques and tools so I am able to maintain and continue her training. She has responded very well to Mark and his training process! In fact, I think she fell in love with him :-) I have no hesitations to continue working with Mark if any further support is needed.

When Juliana arrived at our house, she came in and introduced herself to our fur baby, who fell in…read morelove with her immediately. She asked what we were looking for in the grooming, told us what she typically does, and gave us suggestions based on her experience. Jax followed her happily to the van and was happy while being groomed. None of the shaking and crying that I have experienced when taking him to a groomers. Jax is part terrier and does not like to have his feet touched. Julianna firmly and lovingly told him that teeth are not acceptable. The grooming was exactly what we asked for. Jax looks and smells great, without strong scents or perfumes. I already made our next appointment. I highly recommend Julianna and her services.

Our dog Honey developed some tangled while dealing with a flea allergy. Once we got the allergy…read moreunder control we sought out a groomer to help us with Honey's coat. After reading reviews on various platforms and asking friends, we called Pampered Paws. Communication was fast and effective. The appointment was super convenient. (She came to me!) And best of all, she made Honey feel safe even though it was Honey's first grooming appointment ever. We will definitely use this business again!

We are taking our new puppy to the Puppy Social Hour and it has been fantastic. Michelle is a…read morelovely trainer - super knowledgable, thoughtful and takes the time to answer questions and explain things in further detail. The Puppy Social Hour is a great time for your puppy to socialize with other puppies around the same age (10 weeks to 5 months) while also learning basic commands with positive reinforcement, desensitization to loud noises/objects, etc. I highly highly recommend this training at Woods Humane!

What an awesome experience and addition to Woods! This was the first obedience class we've taken in…read morethe 12 years that we've had dogs (I suppose it shows!), so I didn't know what to expect. Michelle was very knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive of each of our individual problem areas or goals. Energy is key, and hers was perfect for all of our training needs with Wild Man Woody! We are definitely signing up for the intermediate class!