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February 2024 by Abhishek Yellapu
They are the most consistent groomers I have been going too. I can always trust that the folks at dogz101 will take care of my dog!
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September 2023 by Elena O'Rourke
I had my dog groomed at Dogz101 by Dustin and he did an excellent job! Shadow is a very fluffy guy and he came out looking and feeling absolutely amazing!!
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September 2023 by George Trager
This is a hidden gem of a training amd boarding place. While I'm sure the "purse dogs" would do fine here, they really shine with the big and strong dogs. Our 110 pound GSD looks forward to his play dates here and always comes home tired and happy. There aren't many boarders who understand the needs of larger, high energy dogs, but they get our guy.
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February 2023 by Laura S.
We had been investing in the success of our Am Staff puppy (Herschel) since we found each other, but our pup kept his circle of trusted people very small. In the first year, that circle only my husband and I.After a few rounds of separation anxiety training (yay - we can leave the house!) and puppy classes, we were struggling in building confidence and impulse control in Herschel. A friend pointed us to Tony at Dogz101 as he was known to work with Bully breeds and all their unique personality traits. After talking about his training style we understand it's more a balanced training vs strictly positive reinforcement. We had only used positive reinforcement to date so we talked a lot about what this means. Understanding these are all tools to use that could help Herschel be successful - we identified 2 blocks of time we could book some in home board and train sessions with Tony. The end goal was to have a dog that we could hike with off-leash with a confident recall. We just recently picked Herschel back up from his second block of in home board and train session and we are so incredibly impressed with the progress we have all made! It did take a team effort - but with the dedicated time as well as helping us learn how to best support his progress in weekly classes - we have come a long way. The work is now in our hands as it is just like exercising a muscle - we all still train to reinforce what we have learned. Our relationship has turned us from exhausted and frustrated to playful and joyful. I give that credit to Tony in that switch and it has been so impactful.Today, I'm happy to say - Herschel has expanded his circle of trusted people to include Tony. Each of our weekly training sessions Hershel's whole body relaxes and wiggles when he sees him, and it breaks me each time I see it. I would highly recommend Tony as your dog training partner. (We have also used the day care services at Dogz101 when we need it)Some pictures below show his progress...
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February 2023 by Justin L.
We brought our stubborn AmStaff, Herschel, to Dogz101 for board-and-training sessions after being referred to Tony @ Dogz101 by a friend. We are SOOOO happy we did!Previously, we had done both positive reinforcement training (about 16 sessions) and training for separation anxiety. And, while the separation anxiety training worked quite well, given Herschel's stubborn nature and the fact that he's not all that food-motivated, we had a really tough time getting him to heel or recall on command.That all changed after we met Tony. Tony took Herschel in and gained his (hard-won) trust over the course of a couple of 2-3 week sessions. Once Herschel saw Tony as part of our crew, he began to really listen to commands.After working with Tony, we feel like our sweet boy is now Herschel 2.0. He's more confident, less stubborn, and seems truly to want to make us all happy as loving parents. Plus...we added a friend to the mix, with Tony.
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January 2023 by C B.
Dogz 101 is real training for your dog. Everyone here is highly skilled and intuitive when it comes to training. They know dogs, are dog owners themselves, and they understand what is takes to have a successfully trained dog. We rescued a 5 month old Anatolian Shepard from a shelter. He was sweet but big and we wanted to make sure we knew how to handle him. From the start Dogz 101 wants to make sure their program is right for you. We had an interview with Tony and I could tell he was very knowledgeable about the issues we were facing with the breed. Our private sessions with him were so productive and resulted in real and positive changes in our pup. Our dog really enjoyed working with Tony and responded so well to his training. We looked into nearly all of the training and daycare facilities on the peninsula and we are so glad we found Dogz 101.
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October 2022 by seeno h.
Jen was great! We took our golden doodle puppy to her a few months ago and our puppy was literally chewing through everything and would not listen to simple commands. We were thinking of The consequences of keeping our puppy around any longer in fear he would be chewing through everything. Luckily we found Jen and we are so so thankful that we did! Right from the first day, we noticed she just had a great way with the dogs. She was like the dog whisperer LOL. she was my husband's friend from high school so I thought I would give her a call first and so glad that we did. we noticed a significant difference in our dogs, behavior and mannerisms, and he started to listen with just some simple tricks we had never thought of before. We decided to go with the 30 day board and train which entailed sending our dog to Jen's for a private training which was hard because we couldn't get to see our puppy for a bit but Jen would constantly text pictures and update us with how he was doing! He is still a great boy until this day! Thank you Jen!!!!
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October 2022 by Angel Valdez
We did an in home board and train with the owner, Jennifer, and have had the privilege to work with Tony every weekend for their maintenance.Before working with dogz101 we had no control over our minpins, we couldn’t have guests over because our dogs would bark at them the entire time, going for walks was a nightmare since they’d pull and bark/lunge at other dogs, people, bikes, etc., and they resource guarded everything. Since working with Jen and Tony, for the most part they only bark to alert when someone is at the door/comes into the house, resource guarding is no longer an issue, and when we’re out in public they no longer pull on the leash or react to their previous triggers.Tony has been truly amazing with the dogs and with us as their owners. He never fails to validate our frustrations or remind us of the progress we’ve made. Tony went out of his way to perform a home visit for us and checks in with us once a week/every other week to see how everything’s going which we truly appreciate.You can’t go wrong with dogz101, they’ve been incredible every step of the way.
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October 2022 by Alessia G.
About a month ago I brought cinnamon to do a board and train with Jennifer, the business owner! I will say I'm new to dog training and quite clumsy and Jennifer explained all of the training in detail and how to handle my newly trained pup! Before I brought cinnamon in, she would lunge and bark, at other dogs on leash, was guarding food in the house and had been in a dog fight. After her 35 day board and train it's like I have a whole new dog! Jennifer spent so much time explaining everything to me, how to handle and properly manage my newly trained dog, it's been a life changer! Walking has become the highlight of my day instead of a dreadful experience for both cinnamon and I! I couldn't recommend her business enough, I will continue to take cinnamon for maintenance training and if I get another dog in the future I will head straight to Jennifer's! The board and train was a tad pricey but after seeing how cinnamon came back home and the new life we have together I'd pay it 20 times over! Thank you Jennifer!
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October 2022 by John Taylor
We use Dogz101 for grooming, boarding, and training. I could not be happier with their level of service and engagement with our puppy. They are basically second family to our little guy. Highly recommend.
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October 2022 by Melissa C
tl;dr highly recommended for grooming, boarding, training. Staff are truly fantastic and our dog just adores them.We first went to Dogz101 for their grooming service, a few months after we got a new puppy. Our puppy was, by all accounts, extremely difficult - he was anxious and generally wouldn’t let anyone touch him. So we had low hopes for grooming. When we picked up the puppy, they explained that they bathed but not groomed him, due to his anxiety, but they were willing to try again and see if he felt more comfortable over time. We were grateful that they were respectful of the puppy’s emotional needs and also willing to work with us. Fast forward a few months, and we needed to board our puppy while traveling out of town, so we used Dogz101. We were grateful that they sent us texts, photos, and videos during that time, so that we knew he was doing well. However, when we picked up our puppy we had the biggest surprise - he was so content and calm that they had even successfully groomed him! It was just abundantly clear to us that our anxious puppy developed trust with the staff, and really loved them. In fact, he would snuggled up with them, which he had never done with anyone before (picture included!) A few months later, we were still struggling with our puppy - a natural consequence of his breed, we found out - and decided to splurge on a board & train package. Long story short, we were BLOWN AWAY at how well trained our puppy, now dog, became. And the best part was that he loved being trained. He was happier with the structure and discipline they taught him, and we were happy to learn how to communicate effectively with our dog. The way they taught both our dog and us (especially with follow-up classes after the board & train) has completely changed our interactions with and connection to our dog, in the best possible way. Now months since the training, we can confirm that the board & train was long lasting and worth every penny. We literally cannot believe that our dog is now capable of everything they taught him. We feel so good about using all of the services at Dogz101 not just because we’re happy with the results (thought we certainly are) but also because our dog shows us that he trusts and loves them. THANK YOU to Dogz101 for all of your help with our dog; he’s now 1 year old so we’re excited to use your services for many years to come.
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October 2022 by Melissa N.
tl;dr - highly recommended for grooming, boarding, training. Staff are truly fantastic and our dog just adores them.We first went to Dogz101 for their grooming service, a few months after we got a new puppy. Our puppy was, by all accounts, extremely difficult - he was anxious and generally wouldn't let anyone touch him. So we had low hopes for grooming. When we picked up the puppy, they explained that they bathed but not groomed him, due to his anxiety, but they were willing to try again and see if he felt more comfortable over time. We were grateful that they were respectful of the puppy's emotional needs and also willing to work with us. Fast forward a few months, and we needed to board our puppy while traveling out of town, so we used Dogz101. We were grateful that they sent us texts, photos, and videos during that time, so that we knew he was doing well. However, when we picked up our puppy we had the biggest surprise - he was so content and calm that they had even successfully groomed him! It was just abundantly clear to us that our anxious puppy developed trust with the staff, and really loved them. In fact, he would snuggle up with them, which he had never done with anyone before (picture included!) A few months later, we were still struggling with our puppy - a natural consequence of his breed, we found out - and decided to splurge on a board & train package. Long story short, we were BLOWN AWAY at how well trained our puppy, now dog, became. And the best part was that he loved being trained. He was happier with the structure and discipline they taught him, and we were happy to learn how to communicate effectively with our dog. The way they taught both our dog and us (especially with follow-up classes after the board & train) has completely changed our interactions with and connection to our dog, in the best possible way. Now months since the training, we can confirm that the board & train was long lasting and worth every penny. We literally cannot believe that our dog is now capable of everything they taught him. We feel so good about using all of the services at Dogz101 not just because we're happy with the results (thought we certainly are) but also because our dog shows us that he trusts and loves them. THANK YOU to Dogz101 for all of your help with our dog; he's now 1 year old so we're excited to use your services for many years to come
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October 2022 by Irene S.
We've taken our ~110lb Newfoundland to Dogz101 for grooming twice now and both times were impressed with how well Dustin did. On both occasions there was a lot of work to be done - wash/dry, mat removal, ears, nail trim, feather trim and she came out looking and smelling fantastic. It takes about 4-5 hours total (since it takes a while for her to dry), communication with the front desk is easy. I highly recommend - worth every penny.
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September 2022 by Pablo Nusenovich
Love bringing our dog here. Especially with Tasha that takes great care and is always spotless with her grooming!
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July 2022 by Grace K.
Tasha did a great job with my golden retriever. She tidied her up very well and Maisie looks good! Here are some pictures. The first is a "before" for reference. (My organization of the photos is a little wonky because I'm not used to Yelp...)
