Dog Over Breed

Jake Jurgenson

2024-04

As life races past us, a business trip my wife and I had arrived on the calendar sooner than we anticipated.We called our usual kennel, but they were booked solid. I did some looking around for another kennel with high ratings, and came across Dog Over Breed. They were kind enough to return my call promptly, and said they would have to "vet" my older dog for temperament and ability to listen. This was for her and the other dogs safety.They quickly gave us the thumbs up, we booked the girls that day and left for our trip. Fast forward a few days; and my in-laws, who were set to pick them up, were unable to at the scheduled time. DOB were able to hold on to the girls until my in-laws were able to pick them up. Obviously for an upcharge, but at the standard daily rate.We had them groomed by DOB, and I'm very tempted to even change my groomer to Dog Over Breed. They both came back to us as beautiful as ever.Highly recommended, and will board/groom our dogs there again.

Lisa Castillo

2024-01

My husband and I will be retiring in a few years and decided it was time to adopt a pup. We fell in love with a sweet 4 mos. old rescue that turned into the Tasmanian Devil when we brought him home. Roy was aggressive toward us resulting in a few bites and leaving me afraid of him. We had a trainer come in that yelled at the dog, yelled at me, and stressed us all out. Roy had started daycare at Dog Over Breed so we reached out to Mo and Vic for help. They spent a few hours with us on a Saturday morning and focused on puppy training and Puppy Parenting 101. The dog is doing well, I am still a work in progress (but trying). Roy has extreme separation anxiety-cries if I go to the mailbox. Yet he will jump over me, run to Chris and never look back when dropped off for daycare. He loves playing with the other dogs but needs to learn his manners. The training we received at home is reinforced in the daycare program so there is no confusion. We are looking forward to starting him in the group walks when he is ready and have already booked his first overnight boarding. When you read that Mo and Vic are dog whisperers, that is not an exaggeration. You must see them in action to believe it. And I cannot stress enough how peacefully they work. There is no yelling, no hitting, no meanness. The dogs understand what is acceptable behavior. A huge shoutout to Chris and the other staff members that happily greet our pup in the morning. Not sure how we were lucky enough to find this place, but so thankful we did.

Marisol Zavala Jimenez

2023-10

Dog Over Breed has been an amazing place for my dog Lázaro. They do an amazing job ensuring he is always well behaved, always training on how to walk with a pack on and off leash, and their grooming services are stellar. There have been several times when we needed to board Lázaro and Dog over Breed always comes through assisting us with our Furrson.I would give them 1,000 stars if possible!Mo and Vic love what they do and you can tell, my dog Lázaro is always super happy to see them!Best daycare on the east bay hands down!

Victoria Vannelli

2023-05

I cannot recommend Dog Over Breed highly enough. Mo and Vic are a Godsend. By the time I reached out to them, I was convinced I would never be able to vacation or have strangers into my house.We rescued our Rookie when he was about 8 weeks old. We were given a lot of bad advice in the beginning. We were told to bring him to the vet and not introduce him to any other dogs until he was fully vaccinated. Due to COVID, when we went to the vet, we were not allowed to enter. When I took him back to the vet for his last round of shots, he started freaking out. He was terrified. He was so scared, they actually had me walk him in.When i took Rookie to his first puppy social, he was scared and acting in an aggressive manner. The trainer told me that he was suffering from fear aggression and due to his age, he missed his biologically opportunity to be socialized. She suggested finding a good trainer ASAP. I found a trainer and she helped me with socialization and basic obedience. This was helpful, but Rookie was often times taken away from the pack because they had too many dogs to work with mine. I also struggled having people in my home because Rookie wasn’t comfortable with this. By this point, Rookie was 80lbs. He is a Shepard/pit mix and can be very intimidating when he is barking.Due to some issues at the vet, I ended up switching vets. When I requested Rookie’s records, it appears there was an incident at the vet that triggered his fear and nervousness. After reading his vet report, along with all the negative reinforcement I had received from several trainers, I was afraid of what my dog would do. I was not afraid at home, when it was just us, but definitely did not want to bring him around people. I was not willing to give up on Rookie. If I had surrendered him, he would have been put down. I resided myself to the fact that for the next decade, I would be tied to my house with my sweet, scary looking dog.After a few months, I really needed a vacation. This is when I started to research trainers and boarding that work specifically with more challenging breeds. Dog Over Breed came up in my research. Based on the reviews, I decided to give them a call. Mo answered my call. He asked me what I was looking for. Instead of answering his question, I started to explain Rookie’s story and he immediately stopped me. He asked if he could meet Rookie and form his own opinion. He said he did not want to know anyone else’s opinion before he met Rookie. We made an appointment to meet up.We met in the parking lot of his place. When I got there, Rookie was going ballistic. There were all kinds of people walking by and Rookie was not comfortable. Mo stood back and just ignored Rookie. We chatted a bit as Mo stepped closer and closer to me. Rookie was calm as Mo never acknowledged him. Mo put his hand out for the leash and I freaked out a little, but I handed over the leash. Mo walked away with Rookie. He gave Rookie all the basic commands and Rookie listened. At this point Vic arrived. Rookie was a little bothered at first but quickly calmed down. Mo and Vic both said Rookie was a good, well-trained dog. They said he was not vicious, but he was nervous. They said my fear was a large part of the problem. I completely agreed with them. It was then that my training and Rookie’s socialization began.We have been going to Dog over Breed for about 10 months. We do daycare and overnight boarding. In that time, Rookie has become more comfortable around other dogs and people. We can now have company over and I have been to Hawaii twice. Mo and Vic have taught me so much. The most important lesson they have taught me is that Rookie will never be a mellow, easygoing dog. He is who he is and that is okay. It is okay to not bring him around everyone that comes into my house. It is okay if he is uncomfortable to put him in his crate. It is okay to trust myself with Rookie.Dog Over Breed gave me back my life. Mo and Vic and Chris are phenomenal with Rookie. They are good and what they do and I feel fortunate to have found them.

jonathan martinez

2023-10

Dog Over Breed has been with us since we first got Brooklyn. It’s been almost 5 years and they treat her like she is their own. They’ve done an amazing job with her socializing and dog training, and we are lucky we found them when we did! Brooklyn gets happy every time she sees them. For anyone needing assistance with their dog, I highly recommend Dog Over Breed!

omar ashkar

2024-01

The only dog daycare and grooming I trust to keep all my dogs! The owners are very accommodating and make sure all your needs are met. Prices are very affordable as well which is a bonus

Sydney Pomirko

2023-10

Dog over breed has been an absolute blessing to us! When we first moved to the area I spent months looking for a reputable dog trainer and dog sitting service for our reactive pitbull. After our first meeting, we knew we finally found someone that we could trust to help us. Mohit and his team not only helped our dog live up to his potential but helped us become better dog owners! Our dog can now walk calmly on a leash without reacting to others, he is able to socialize with other dogs in a friendly way and we are no longer anxious taking him on walks. Dog over Breed is the only place we trust to board our dog. When I tell our dog we are going to Uncle Mohit’s he gets the zoomies and waits at the front door ready to go. Thank you guys for everything! I highly recommend them! You will not regret it!

Rob Moniz

2023-09

Great group of dog experts. These guys understand how the dogs think, what motivates them, and how to change their behavior.My cattle dog mix is very much a 1-person dog, but he loves his pals at Dog Over Breed and is better behaved with them.As is often the case, it’s been my inconsistencies as the pet owner that my dog was taking advantage of and getting confused by, so these guys also helped to “train” me on what my pup expects/needs to be his best self.They have supported us with walks, which are more than the typical walk around the block for 30 min you often get. They pick up and drop off the dogs and it turns out to be a few hour adventure for them.Doggie daycare is well managed at their facility as is grooming (bath, nails, defur, brushing, etc.).Communications and timeliness are spot on.Thanks guys!

Camy Smith

2023-10

I can count on one hand the number of reviews I've written since the internet was invented....5 stars is hardly enough for Mo and Vic.I rescued a 2yr old Whippet mix (Koah) November 2022. Unbeknownst to me he had never been in a house, never had to have impulse control (of ANY sort) - in short, he was like a wild banshee. I am an experienced dog owner but this was WAAAYYY out of my comfort zone or knowledge. I tried a doggy day care in another nearby location and they called me to come get Koah 1 hour after drop off because he repeatedly jumped their 6 ft fence (from a standstill). 😳 SAY WHAT???? It got worse...He didn't like my roommate, was dog reactive, on high alert ALL THE TIME...Fast forward to Spring 2023, I found Mo and Vic at Dog Over Breed in Pleasant Hill. I started bringing Koah to dog Daycare Monday-Friday while I was at work. They are amazing dog trainers. Their work socializing, training Koah and suggestions for me have completely changed this dog. We still have work to do, but I can take a walk now without him knocking me to the ground (yep, his excitement knew no bounds). He can live quietly in the house without jumping on the furniture, barking at the neighbors or bolting out the door.🙏🏼 I recently took him into a Pet Food Express and a Hardware store and he sat quietly and at one point layed down on the floor. It is a freaking MIRACLE!!!!!Koah is super happy every day to go to daycare. He LOVES Chris who is part of the D.O.B. team and also wonderful with animals.I've used their dog boarding overnight services and feel totally confident that Koah is having fun, being well cared for AND learning good behavior the whole time he's there. At the end of his stay he gets dog grooming and comes home smelling clean, nails trimmed etc. Dog Over Breed practices everything they preach.The. End. I am SOOOOOO grateful to have found them!!!! They are worth every penny and more. 5 stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Camy & Koah

David Rose

2023-05

We’ve been loyal to Dog Over Breed and Mo since he came highly recommended to us in 2020. The team treats us and our pup with respect and trains him, and us, every time we have our dog spend the day and/or night.We’ve used daily and boarding services and we are always confident that everything is going to be perfect.Last, the new facility remodel is first class. Shows that they’ve thought of the dogs, their safety, happiness, and cleanliness.Can’t recommend enough!

Susan Green

2023-05

I can’t say enough great things about Dog Over Breed. Mo, Vic and Chris have been amazing with my two rescue pups and their anxieties (mixed, for sure some types of herding breeds). I first contacted them for boarding, and from our first encounter they have been able to build trust and respect with my dogs. I have continued with them for weekly pack walks and occasional daycare or boarding experiences to keep my pups social with others, as well as get feedback on both my and their behaviors. Win-win in my perspective!Their patience, professionalism, true love of dogs (they provide support to some local dog rescues), attention to both the big picture and the details (with dogs in general and their facility), and being able to work with my dogs’ personalities has made me a forever customer.Please don’t hesitate to give them a try-they are fabulous and don’t shy away from any breed or dog🐶

Celeste Arbis

2021-05

Mo is amazing! I initially contacted him to help me train my lab mix. I love that he comes to the client. He immediately recognized improvements we needed to make at home such as not barking when the door bell rings, and not running to, and jumping on guests when they arrive. He taught us to set specific expectations for dog when we are in the house. This is such valuable information that you otherwise would not get without the trainer coming to your house.Each of our training sessions lasted about 1.5 hours. This was more than enough time to show me and my daughter what we needed to work on in the coming weeks. One thing I love is that even though I asked to make another training appointment the next week, Mo recommended that we wait until we've seen improvement in the skills we were working on with him. He said I can call him anytime to ask questions as phone consults are free of charge. He is not here just to take my money.I wanted my dog to get better with walk on leash and being around other dogs so Mo started taking her on walks with his pack every week. He also provides daycare and overnight care which teaches my dog how to play well with other dogs. I also love that he is super flexible with my schedule.

Jenn Tjon

2023-05

Dog Over Breed helped us immensely when we were moving to the area and we just couldn't manage unpacking and keeping our two puppers (both under a year old) occupied and build their routine. We were able to board them for a few days while we sorted the house out. Once that completed, we had our puppers join the twice a week group walks. One of our two pups needed a lot of work since he had abandonment issues and separation anxiety from before we got him. We knew he was going to be a challenged but underestimated how much of a challenge it was realistically going to be. The group walks and working with Mohit and Vic has helped him come a long way. It's amazing to see how the dogs respond to Mohit and Vic. It's been amazing to reduced the challenges we had and to continue to provide a consistent routine with the group walks with Dog Over Breed. There are so many factors and educational points that we would have missed ourselves without Mohit and Vic guiding us. Highly recommended!!

Kelly P

2021-05

Don't be surprised when you see Dog Over Breed as a new show on Animal Planet! I can't express enough how much we appreciated Mo's help as well as Vic's! From the beginning, I felt like I was truly listened to regarding my concerns for my recently adopted American Bulldog Pit Mix. They gathered as much information about my dog's behaviors, as well as mine to figure out how to effectively help.On initial meeting, my dog was very receptive to him and I on the other hand a nervous wreck trying to keep it together while introducing him to one of his trusted dogs - I was amazed! My dog was showing friendly submissive behavior to a smaller dog and I said just take my money! I was shocked and couldn't believe that was my dog.. And that was just the start! We have boarded with Dog Over Breed a handful of times and I feel completely at ease knowing my dog is happy and safe.If you're looking for your questions to be answered as well as gaining a better understanding for communicating with your dog and implementing preventive measures to minimizing those unwanted behaviors - this is it! Your money will go far if that's what you're concerned about. I've been told my dog was an "extreme" case and these guys gave us hope!

Annah Chapman

2023-05

Mo and Vic are amazing to work with, and I highly recommend their services! Our dog Stella was a pandemic puppy and was in desperate need of training and dog socialization. Thankfully, Mo and Vic came to the rescue and helped us so much. Stella participated in the bi-weekly group dog walks for over a year, and it was an absolute game changer for her! She became so much more comfortable around other dogs, learned to sit, stay and walk properly on leash. She is an absolute dream to take on walks now!Mo and Vic are also incredible dog groomers and do such a good job on Stella. She has such a fine coat and is prone to matting and they are so careful and meticulous when it comes to grooming.Whenever we board Stella with them, they always take such good care of her and are so happy to see Stella.Mo and Vic have a true gift when it comes to working with dogs. I call them the dog whispers. It’s amazing to see them work with the dogs. I am still in awe of all the cool pics they take of the dogs sitting so perfectly still and posed on the group walks. I have so many cool photos from the group walks.In the two years of working with Mo and Vic, they have been so warm, kind, helpful, always available and so professional. They truly love what they do and take such good care of all the dogs they work with. We are so grateful for all their help and amazing work they have done with our sweet Stella!

Susanne Revutsky

2023-05

I highly recommend Dog Over Breed. We have been very pleased with all the services our dog Luna has received there -- walking, doggie day care, & boarding. Mo & Vic are very knowledgeable about all kinds of breeds, and take great care of our Bernese Mountain Dog.

Lisa Renner

2023-05

I started getting my 2 dogs nail cut & they do a very good job? They will work with you on meeting them to get your dogs in.

Mike Bishop

2023-05

I've been using Mo and his crew for a few years now to board my dog while on vacation. I trust him completely with her. She is not the most sociable dog but he's always been willing to take her on and has been attune to her and her stress levels. On top of that he has always offered me great advice on training and care in general. His operation is professional, fair priced and trustworthy. 100% would recommend.

S Oh

2021-05

We trust no one else other than Dog Over Breed for our dog boarding, walking and training services. Mohit and his team do an exceptional job running a professional program that tailors to individual customer needs. We utilized the dog boarding and training services. Just after a few sessions we could see noticeable results with our fur daughter Jada. Mohit also gives us tailored homework to practice at home and provides great training watchpoints to be mindful of.One specific example we worked on was "trust vs. respect". We learned that our fur daughter trusted us, but didn't necessarily respect us and could be stubborn at times. We worked through a series of permission drills where we would have to grant Jada permission before performing certain tasks (i.e. before she eats, leaves the house, enters the house, etc.). Initially it was a lot more effort remembering and granting permission before allowing Jada to perform the actions. But as time went on she needed less and less direction and now out of respect she now naturally abides to the commands. Sometimes without us even saying anything.Jada's positive behavior changes are night and day from where we started. I look forward to continuing to work with Dog Over Breed and urge anyone who is in need of their services to reach out and begin the conversation. You won't regret it, Mohit will take care of you!

roya abedi

2023-08

. I was so nervous taking my dog to groomer for the first time but they did a great job. I will definitely go back to them.

Ivan Gaunder

2023-07

This company is on another level….true dog whisperers.