Pet Boarding Training near Pacifica

“Cyd really helped transform our dog. Before working with her in private sessions, he was anxious and reactive on walks, especially around loud street noises like light rail and box trucks. We were genuinely worried that he might panic, slip off leash, and get hurt.

Through Cyd’s techniques, which involved redirection and positive reinforcement, he improved dramatically. She also taught us great ways to provide mental stimulation throughout the day, which made a huge difference in his overall behavior.

Now, walks are way more fun. Our dog is much more attentive, calmer, and far less stressed day to day. We’re so grateful for Cyd’s guidance and highly recommend her.“

“Boarded my dog for a weekend. Went well overall. Received pictures daily. No problems with her stay. Only minor issue was when we first met, he offered my dog a treat to befriend her without asking me first if the treat was ok (which it was, but there may be some dogs that can't eat certain foods or maybe owners who only prefer to use them in certain circumstances - always best to check first).“

“My doxie is blind& deaf& needs eye meds/ everything went so well that he was never afraid& even went outside each day& had fun!! This place has been my go to for over 14 years& if pet camp ever stops being a part of San Francisco then I will stay home!! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart?“

“We honestly do not know how we would have shaped Millie without Top Dog. We needed a safe and reliable place to socialize and train our puppy while keeping up with busy work schedules. After calling and touring various programs in the city, we left Top Dog feeling confident that Millie would be happy, safe, and learning. We enrolled her in Puppy Head Start, and it was a decision we never looked back on.

Throughout the program, Mike and team kept us closely updated on Millie's progress. We received frequent photos and videos that showed what she was practicing and how we could reinforce those skills at home. Mike is patient, kind, passionate, and knowledgeable. He helped us work through several tricky situations, especially around Millie's fears, and always gave us practical steps that worked. Raina and Michelle were also wonderful with Millie. They were warm and encouraging.

Millie is thrilled to go to Top Dog every time. She walks in with a happy, wagging tail, which tells us everything about how she is treated there. Top Dog has given us a well-supported start as new dog parents, and Millie absolutely loves it!“

“We love the folks at Custom K9!
They've been providing structured daycare and overnight boarding for our sometimes-grumpy, older Corgi, Jackson, for over a year and a half now. Jackson got in a bit of trouble at another doggie daycare establishment (yes, it was his fault...), so we had to find another daycare provider. After a consultation meeting, we were so happy that Custom K9 agreed to take Jackson in.
We take him in for their structured daycare once a week. We can tell that he loves it there whenever we drop him off in the morning, since he basically forgets that we're there, and when he takes his sweet time to leave during pick-up.
Beckie is awesome and all the Custom K9 staff are always so nice.
We also had very good experiences with Custom K9's overnight boarding options. Jackson has stayed there for some long weekends, and we also have him staying for an extended period over the upcoming Christmas break. Again, it's obvious that Jackson enjoys his longer stays there as well. We're very grateful that the Custom K9 folks accommodate our request to let Jackson's doggie sister, Connie, visit and stay with Jackson during the overnight boarding times. Even though we're missing our dogs, it makes it so much easier knowing that they are able to spend their evenings together.
We're looking forward to many more years with Custom K9.“

“DogPile Dogs is the absolute best! Nylah seriously loves this place—she gets so excited every time we come, and when I pick her up she’s always happy and tired from a full day of play. The space is huge, so dogs actually get to run around and just be dogs.

The family that runs it clearly cares so much, and it really shows. Plus, they post on Instagram so you can check in and see your dog having the best time, which I love.

It’s not easy to find a place you can fully trust with your dog, but DogPile Dogs makes it easy. Couldn’t recommend them more for daycare or boarding!“

“Such a cute pet shop! I shop there exclusively when I'm buying anything for my cat Jack. The owner is always very helpful whenever I have a question!“

“I have my bird stay here every time I leave town for vacations or a short weekend getaway. They go above and beyond to care for your feathered friends! If you are on the fence, they clean the cages very well, feed them fresh veg as well as your dry food along with any other diet needs. They will even medicate or give vitamins to birds of special needs. One time, I forgot juice for my bird, they kindly went and got him some so I didn't have to come back with juice. They will make sure to make your bird feel safe, loved, and properly cared for. Cannot recommend this place enough. Highly competent and caring staff members will go above and beyond to meet all your needs for a very affordable price at a very prime and convenient location“

“The staff was courteous and friendly. The doctor was. Answered all questions and cleared all doubts.“

“This is THE PLACE to go for agility training! The facility is huge and covered with artificial grass. The trainers are all nice and very professional. And experienced! Both me and my dog love coming here. It is so rewarding seeing my dog progress on agility drills. Definitely come here if you are serious about agility. Agility is such a fun sport! They also have other fun programs that I have not tried.“

“When we adopted our Chihuahua mix Mingus he had a real chip on his shoulder and was practically feral adn very aggressive to strangers and all dogs. He couldnt walk properly on the leash, be he was too busy barking and lunging at all dogs, looking for a fight around every corner. Me and my husband could not agree on training tactics and we feared we would never be able to have visitors over again after he bit my mother in law.

After doing Dan's 5 week training program, Mingus is a new dog. He's calmer, and more secure in himself. He can walk on a leash, barks less at other dogs, and actually has boundaries that he can follow. Me and my husband all know the same training commands which helped our arguments about Mingus to subside.

After we had our first child, Dan was kind enough to come to our house for a free at home training session to help strategize on how to get Mingus acclimated as we feared his aggression would flare up again with our new baby. Luckily this has never happened bc Mingus is truly a completely different/better dog bc of Dan's services.“

“Reynaldo and his assistants are great. Mudpuppy over in Castro was refusing to style-cut my 17yo toy poodle, claiming it "stresses her out." Reynaldo is a dog whisperer and seems to have a great bond with dogs. He's able to do the French poodle cut with no problem, so I started coming here. The price here is also a bit cheaper than MP, which is nice. The best part about coming here? You get to hang out for a bit with a dozen other well-behaved, sweet dogs. I kind of want to ask him if it's cool that I buy coffee and hang out here to do work. You know how there's cat cafes? This place is like the dog cafe version of that!“

“Larry is amazing with the dogs and their humans. He switches up the training every class. He’s patient and very experienced , the dogs really enjoy being there. The atmosphere is quiet, safe, and clean. He is very affordable and worth every penny and much more. We feel completely grateful and lucky to have found K9 Comrades.
Our Roxy has learned so much in the few classes we’ve taken.“

“We brought our rescue dog to Alicia's today and the team did an excellent job with our dog. We will be back! Thank you!!“

“I’m the best example of how great a dog trainer and behaviorist The Pooch Coach is!!“

“We can't thank Vivian enough for always doing a great job with our dog! We only go to her, and will not switch! She's very nice. Her haircuts are consistent. We especially appreciate how she can nail the round teddy bear look--see how our dog has really round paws and face? So cute! Not only that but under his paw pads are so trim. She also does fabulous trimming his nails and handling his oddly angled dewclaw. Thank you Vivian!“