Pet Boarding Training near Newport Coast

“Vladea has transformed our Goldendoodle! At 9 months our boy “Harlan” went for two weeks of boot camp with Vladea. Now, Harlan will sit, stay and go to place at our command. Harlan is also able to take walks without a leash!Prior to Vladea, Harlan barked and jumped on everyone, including dogs, had separation anxiety (my fault), rarely listening (unless food was involved) and all of this was causing us stress. There is no more stress now, but we know that the training continues for my husband and I. We will continue to do our part by using everything Vladea has taught us. I highly recommend Vladea!“

“Sit Means Sit has done wonders with our dog. We have a Cane Corso who can be a handful. When we were at a point of giving up, Chris talked with me on his possibilities and what a huge difference consistent training can make for us all to be a happy family. When our dog returned home, I could tell he enjoyed his training. He is a beautiful, powerful and intelligent dog that truly learned the fundamentals of his training. I strongly recommend Sit Means Sit. The trainers are loving and firm. They provide great leadership and train you and your family on how to be the best owners that your dog deserves.“

“Have been with O C Pup Scouts for over a year. The walkers have been very caring and administration is professional and listens to your individual needs. Bear loves his girlfriends.“

“Bark Collective is a wonderful place. The people and facilities are so very nice. Our dog just loves going there each week. Five stars for sure!!“

“Doctors and staff really care about your pet! Vet even called to check up on our dog.“

“I could not recommend Everydog more. I started researching puppy schools and training options throughout the area when we knew we were going to be getting our Australian Labradoodle in the coming weeks. Everydog was further away from our home than others, but I loved Dave’s (the owner) philosophy and felt more comfortable with him than anyone else I spoke to. He was very quick to respond to the (many) questions I had and took time to explain in detail the different programs and training strategies. When we finally did get our pup (her name is Pip) Dave came to our house to meet her the very next day. He was not only calm and nurturing to Pip, who adored him from the first minute she met him, but he was very patient with our three children and me and my husband (we have a tendency to be overly anxious when it comes to such things as raising a dog). We scheduled quite a few one-on-one training sessions with him at our home, as well as enrolling Pip in the EveryPup program they offer which allows puppies to play with each other, socialize, and get a training session with the primary trainer, Rad. To say our experience with Everydog has been wonderful would be an understatement. Pip’s tail starts wagging the second we pull up to the facility (which is clean, and welcoming, and filled with dogs who look like they are having the absolute time of their lives) and then we are able to watch her frolic, play and learn in the hours she is there on the cameras they have stationed in every room. Rad sends us a detailed email after each training session including videos (that are actually of Pip – not generic ones!) and notes of how we can be continuing the training at home. The staff is so lovely and we can tell how much they love our girl, taking the best care of her while she is there.In fact, we were supposed to go on a family holiday in the weeks after we got Pip and I truly believed I would be staying home with her in order to avoid leaving her quickly. Instead, we talked with Dave in detail about whether he thought it was a good idea to board her at Everydog while we were away. He did not immediately say yes, but rather encouraged us to do a trial night which would allow him and the staff to get a better understanding of her comfort there. Dave does not want a dog to be stressed, and I truly believe had Pip showed signs of being so when she was there for her trail, he would have advised me not to go or board her just yet. Instead, they went above and beyond to make sure that she had the time of her life and was as comfortable as she would be at home while we were gone. It’s such a good feeling to know someone cares about your dog and is not just there to make a profit.Recently, I took Pip to pick up the kids from school. It’s a chaotic environment with lots of people, dogs, and children running and screaming. Pip sat by my side, greeting people only when they came up to her, and then skillfully walked on her leash back with me, through the crowds of people. I had many come up to me and tell me what a well behaved puppy we had and how lucky we were. But it is not just her disposition, it is the skilled love and care that Dave, Rad, and the entire staff at Everydog have put into our girl that has made her thrive. Everydog is a very special place and I feel so, so lucky we found it.“

“After having horrible experiences at other vets with my rabbits, my mom and I wanted to find a new place to take them and we found this place. It's very far from us, but worth every mile to drive to! I trust this staff so much with my bunnies, and they treat my rabbits so well! I came here on Wednesday and I wish I got the girl's name, but she was a tall blonde vet tech who saw my rabbit Peter, and she was absolutely amazing! She treated him so well, and made sure not to stress him out too much. When we were leaving, she asked if he needed more hay for the ride home, and when we were paying, there was a big dog barking at the front and she offered to charge us out while we waited away from the dog to not stress my bunny out anymore than he was. She was such an amazing example of somebody who genuinely loves working with animals, as is all the staff at this location! I always recommend this vets to my friends with rabbits because they're incredibly informative, amazing with my bunnies, and don't try and push unnecessary surgeries like some of the older vets I've had do.“

“Linda was such a great help with our new puppy Coco! We did both group and private sessions and she really helped guide us in training coco with items such as recall, drop it and socialization. In the beginning, Coco had severe separation anxiety and she gave us tips that really changed his behavior for the better. Linda gave us a solid training foundation and Coco is off to a a great start. Thank you Linda!“

“After extensive research for a professional team to provide advanced training for ADA service dog certification, we confidently selected Good Dog OC and Adam’s team.There are many online resources which can be retained for training and subsequent certification. Each group has its opinions and protocol on best practices to accomplish what's necessary.In our case, we have a senior family member who has a lifetime disease requiring the trained compassionate skills of a service dog.Upon our review and contacting five businesses who specialize in training, we began the process of selecting the group we believe would be the best team.We met with two of the five resources before our meeting with Adam from Good Dog OC. The other sources we phoned and discussed their preferred processes.Suffice it to say, our phone conversation and meeting with Adam resulted in selecting Good Dog OC for counseling and instruction.Whether basic training, or more sophisticated steps are needed, i.e., service dog training, I am pleased to provide the highest recommendation to Adam and his team at Good Dog OC.Let’s call it what it is…we adore our four-legged family member. He’s as much a part of our family as love allows.Most importantly, we need the serious help for the disabled senior member of our family to be accompanied by a trained service animal.Adam’s expertise is undeniable.His compassion, knowledge, and concern about details makes him and his team the true “go to” group for any dog training.There are no surprises as far as costs. Adam and the team are paid by their performance. Tangible results matter! Good Dog OC is the winning group!Adam is transparent and more than honorable when discussing costs. It’s very refreshing during inflationary times to have the respect of professionals such as Adam.My genuine appreciation to you Adam, and your team for exceeding expectations and bringing the important “comfort” in our lives!Adam, you are a five-star champion in your training approach and process.Stay the course and keep blessing families with your work.“

“I was lucky enough to cross paths with Bryndon while looking for a trainer for my 5 month old puppy Keera . Bryndon was quick to respond back to my message and we liked him immediately. He was punctual, kind , honest , and upfront about how he works . We signed up for the one on one package. We were having issues with jumping on people when they came to the house , chewing and pulling on the leash and walking like a total Karen. She had no recall and wasn't listening . With some time , effort and patience, Bryndon helped us alleviated those issues . Note : this is not a Bryndon does everything and your dog is immediately cured of bad behavior. Just like most things in life ... what you put in ... is what you will get out of it. Keera no longer jumps on people , she has great recall and we are almost to the point of walking off leash at 9 months . You won't be sorry if you sign up !“

“It's taken me about a month to gather my thoughts on Baxter's passing, but I'm ready to sincerely thank Dr. Shoolman for his compassion and professionalism. Baxter had gone to Dr Shoolman since he was 12 weeks old, and finally, 17 years later when we knew his end was near, it meant a lot to me that Dr Shoolman would be there to help and provide a voice of reason to myself and my wife in such an emotionally compromised moment. He gave us the time and the privacy we needed with Baxter in his last moments, and he ended his life so peacefully. I really appreciate you Doc. Thank you so much for helping me give Baxter a long life.“

“The most amazing dog daycare, and boarding facility out there. The staff has been there a long time, which is wonderful to see. They are attentive, offer great services, have cameras, and keep the place really clean. I had a dog that had severe separation anxiety, and couldn’t be placed in a kennel. They offered a variety of different sleeping arrangements outside of a kennel, which made me feel so comfortable with leaving him there. Sadly, he has passed, but he would jump up and cry a block before we got there. He absolutely loved going there every chance he got.“

“No matter how busy they are, how hectic things are in the office, what kind of mood you're in as a pet owner, the entire staff here... from the receptionists to the Veterinarians... are compassionate, kind, patient, calm, and very good at their jobs. I trust them completely with my cat, and my family trusted them with our dogs growing up as well. I can't say enough good things about them.“

“Brookfield took care of our dog after he was attacked by a lose dog in our neighborhood. They took him in immediately and provided great care. The vet was compassionate and thorough in explaining what needed to be done. The next day I received a follow up email first thing in the morning asking how he was doing. And then throughout the day the office was in communication with me by email because they wanted to be sure he was eating. It meant a lot to me.“

“My boy was treated like royalty here! He boarded for two nights and since he is an older man, the technicians gave him the extra love he needed. They helped him up for his walks when needed and even hand feed him some to help him eat as he gets a little anxious while boarding. They even gave this sweet report card for me when I picked him up! LHAH is always my go to boarding place in SoCal“

“Over the years, my family has tried out every single vet clinic in Laguna, and we’ve never really felt like any of them were a fit… until now! My boyfriend and I were both getting ready to leave for weekend trips when we noticed something was wrong with our 19 y/o cat. We suspected a urinary blockage, and needed someone to check him out immediately. It was early Friday morning before LBAH had even opened when I left a voicemail letting them know we had an emergency and would be bringing our cat to their office as soon as they opened at the slightest chance that they might be able to see him before the weekend. They had no obligation to take him as he wasn’t really even a patient of theirs (they had only ever seen him for a claw trim before). They took him in without question. The staff took great care of our cat making sure he was comfortable and felt safe (shoutout to Jordyn, you’re the best!!!) and the doctor kept in contact with us throughout the day, personally giving us routine updates as they ran more tests. The front desk was also extremely accommodating and patient with us as we had to scramble to find a friend to pick him up from their office later that day. I am so grateful for the level of kindness, communication, and care that we received from LBAH staff and am thrilled to say we have finally found the vet for us!“

“Trace is excellent with pets, very thorough and efficient follows up is a perfect replacement for when you can't be there! Always makes the pets have fun and they always learn something new, Like how to enjoy other puppies in and their life being an animal.“

“They squeezed us in when our little guy was passing away. It was one of the hardest moments of our life and they handled us with care and compassion. We had never even used them as a vet but they were the closest to our house and let us in when we needed them most. I wish we would have used them all along. These people care about your pets and they care about people and it shows. Thank you for making a horrible day bearable.“

“I've been coming to Tustin Care Animal Hospital for about 5 1/2 years. I can't say enough about how much we really like Dr. Deena Leong and this veterinary hospital. My first encounter was a consultation for them to spay my GSD. I arrived with a long list of questions I had compiled from several veterinary professionals I know out of state and Dr. Leong answered every question to my complete satisfaction and took the time to show me around the entire hospital. My girls spay surgery and recovery was flawless. I really like that they promote "whole food diets" of raw or home cooked diets. They do have several brands of commercial pre-made that they can sell you, or they're happy to discuss alternatives with you as well. They offer Thimerosal free Rabies vaccines, and titer testing for Parvo/Distemper. They offer alternative therapies such as Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Canine Massage. This is truly as Holistic or Traditional an office as you want it or need it to be. Dr. Leong is so knowledgeable, patient, and kind and really makes you feel like she is your PARTNER in your pet's well-being and life. We are so lucky to have found her. I refer all my friends and neighbors to her. I manage an online Holistic pet group and I've referred many of our members to her as well.“

“Tustana has been keeping our family's cats healthy and happy for decades! The doctors and staff have changed through the years, but all have been knowledgeable and caring. All of our cats lived to be Seniors of at least 15, and our sweet Penny lived to be almost 21! It is evident that the folks who work at Tustana are animal lovers. We are grateful to them for the excellent care they've given our furry family members through the years!“

“They took care of a sweet dog that needed emergency help the same day I called. He literally came out dancing when we picked him up! I've never taken an animal there before but I am absolutely impressed with their kindness and care. Will definitely use them again and highly recommend them.“

“Where do I begin? I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sylvia. Last week we had a cat scare, and our baby(Pishi) needed help with medication. Sylvia was truly our angel in this entire process. She made us all feel so loved and cared for. People like Sylvia are rare and it's a true blessing meeting her! I would recommend her to anyone that loves their pets. She is a true angel“

“Just left our first vet appointment here. Wow! Marcella and the doctor were beyond amazing. The front desk was so nice. They are so honest about what your baby needs, what the options are and they print out an invoice before you pay so you can discuss. Beyond helpful. So glad we found our new doctor for our Nala. Also, not sure if there are more nurses but definitely ask for Marcella. She was the sweetest and so gentle while giving out 3 shots.“