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REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS 💛💚
We're so grateful for the pups, the families and pet parents that make our small dog club!
The kind words they share about their Pawblems Made Easy and Lil'o's Club dog training experience means everything to us. They've all shown endless amounts of dedication, love, and guidance toward their dogs. All of which is helping them get closer and closer to their dog training goals.
All reviews are originally from our Google listings (Pawblems Made Easy and Lil'o's Club) and Facebook pages.
"I have recently started bringing my puppy Cosmo to Lil’o’s club and it has been great. We did some indoor group play sessions and now starting the drop off playtimes. Carlos has been very helpful educating me on ways to improve Cosmos confidence. He really is in tune with each dog he is with and helps build them visit by visit. Cant wait to bring him again. Highly recommend Lil’o’s Club!"
- Brittany W.
"Carlos and the whole team at Lil’o’s Club have been such a blessing for my boy Chuy 🥹 even though he is not yet at the end of his journey, he has come such a long way! We are so grateful for the time and energy spent on improving his social anxiety and walking skills and we're so excited to continue seeing him grow into the confident boy that he is! 💛
I definitely recommend Lil’o’s Club to any pawrents who are feeling overwhelmed and are looking for any support, training or just a new positive environment for their pup!
If I could give them more than 5 ⭐️ I would!"
- Monica H.
"We need more trainers like Carlos! Carlos is super friendly and patient. You can tell that he truly loves dogs and wants the very best for each one he works with. Before I started classes with Carlos, I was answering his fun Instagram dog training quizzes and ended up asking him some follow up questions.
What really stood out to me was how open and responsive he was even before I signed up for classes. He was already giving me training advice and tips and I wasn’t even a client yet!
That left such an amazing first impression on me and I could tell that he was in dog training not for the money, but to really help support dogs and their owners. We travelled all the way from Richmond Hill to see Carlos, and it’s worth the drive! We noticed our puppy is so much better on walks now and more comfortable in outside environments. Carlos, if you ever decide to open something in Richmond Hill, you know Ebi and I will be first to book!!"
- Bonita L.
"Cannot recommend Carlos and his team enough, we met him when he was working with a different trainer, saddly said trainer had to close their location near us and we were struggling on finding the right program for our dog.
I found Lol'o's Club through instagram and realized it was Carlos and Nyx whom my dog had been very comfortable in the past. Our pup was considered a reactive dog, through lots of training and patience he's slowly getting better but still needs to work on calming himself down, we were so happy to find Carlos again and continue his training as he can easily explain what's going on through our dogs mind.
Carlos has been nothing but supportive, he gives you so much useful information and spends lots of time making sure you understand how to continue the training process, checks up on your progress and seems always excited to chat.
You can tell he and his team are very passionate about their job and that's just what you want in a trainer."
- M A
"Our 3 dogs love play sessions with Carlos! They come home happy and tired from all the playtime and enrichment Carlos provides! Our Pomeranian goes for training sessions as well and I have seen such a difference in him since day 1. Situations and places I've never thought he'd be behaved in.. he's great! I'm always impressed with every session. We appreciate all the feedback and videos Carlos sends us. We can't thank him enough for everything up until now. My whole family and I agree that we are so happy we found Lil O's!!!"
- Athen P.
"Cannot give enough stars to Lilo’s Club. I came across the group on Instagram and I am so glad that I did. Not only has it helped our Sesame with her reactivity, but has provided a great community of other small dog owners. Both Sesame and I look forward to our play sessions and walks with the group. Carlos and team are beyond helpful and provide a safe space to correct behavioural issues without punishment. I’ve been struggling for some time to find a trainer that focuses on redirecting vs punishing. As well they offer a ton of items for rent or purchase such as treat puzzles and other enrichment ideas for your pup! If you have a small dog, pls check them out!"
- Rebekka C.
"My dog loves going to this club, they are toys, balls, tunnels and other dogs to play with. The environment is safe for the dogs and their owners. Highly recommended the club!"
- Mariana M
"Peanut and I absolutely love this company! Peanut is a 5pound chihuahua and is usually afraid of big dogs.
Their dedicated play sessions for little dogs (5-15 pounds) provides a safe and welcoming environment for him to socialize and have fun. The atmosphere is amazing and it’s clear they genuinely care about all the pets that come.
I also appreciate that they have occasional markets that feature small vendors, it’s a great way to help out local small businesses and to discover cool new stuff for your pet! They also have cute puzzle rentals that are such a creative way to keep your dog mentally stimulated.
Highly recommend for small dog owners!!"
- Ashley P.
"The best thing to happen to my dog, Linus! Lil’o’s Club provides regular play sessions in a fun and safe (indoor) space for little pups to run around off-leash and play. Carlos and crew always supervise each play session and offers training tips and advice. The club also offers private training sessions, enrichment plans, outdoor group walks/hikes, and other services that are super useful for dog parents.
Would highly recommend to any dog parent, but especially to dog parents with little dogs. I hope the club continues to grow because what they offer is truly unique. Everyone is always welcome at Lil’o’s :)"
- Caysie S.
"Dexter has had issues with social anxiety but Carlos and the group at Lilos Club have really done amazing to bring Dexter out of his shell! He can now play with the other pups in the neighbourhood and feel confident in himself! Thank you!"
- Catie
"Carlos is a dog trainer unlike any other. He is very patient, he is attentive and most of all he really cares about our fur babies. The positive environment and the enrichment experience that he gives our pups are what make him very special. The play sessions really help us a lot in expending excess energy that our Penny seems to have lots of. Her socialization skills have greatly improved in the past months. We will keep bringing Penny to see Carlos and her little friends for as long as she enjoys them."
- Roselle R.
"We had been longing for an indoor dog park for the days that our temperature-sensitive Italian greyhound puppy gets too cold to play outside.
I found out about the indoor play sessions, and she absolutely loved it. There were tons of little dogs around her size and there was a lot of space to zoom around inside.
Everyone was super friendly, and the coordinators themselves were very kind and remembered her name after just once learning it. I felt they really cared about her and the other dogs. They also had agility equipment to play with. We will be back!"
- Bailey C.
"We are so happy to have found Carlos! We have been struggling with our sweet Yorkie-poo for some time with behavioural issues. We invited Carlos into our home for a very informative 1.5 hour session.
He was able to make an assessment through some questions and observations. He cleared up our confusion as to why we were seeing some of these behaviours and he put us to work right away with some suggestions and guidance. We have seen improvement after the one visit. Carlos recommended some next steps including some 1:1 work with himself and some other dogs. Our dog has had one drop off session and again we are seeing improvement.
Carlos is very kind, calm and gentle - we love his approach. He has earned our trust and our dogs which as anyone with a pet knows, they are family and you want others to love them and care for them as much as you do. We will continue to work with Carlos to help our little guy and highly recommend him to anyone."
- Andrea L.
"Can’t say enough good things about Lilo’s Club! Their group play sessions have been so good for my puppy. Since joining Lilo’s club, our dog has gained so much more confidence when socializing with other dogs. It’s the best part of his week, as he looks forward to going to every session. This isn’t just a play session, Carlos and Angela create a community where everyone is welcome."
- Matt Q.
"What a great company tailored just for small dogs. We are lucky to have Lil'o's services in our community. The socials feel very safe and monitored and all the little dogs are friendly. Safe socialization of small dogs is so important! The tips shared on facebook, email and in person at play sessions are so helpful and cover everyday pet worried we have. Thank you!"
- Janice C.
"My little guy (6 pound, Yorkie) has been seeing Carlos consistently since June! He’s always looking forward to spending time with him and even cries on the way when he realizes we’re near Carlos’ house! The bond they built has been amazing and helps me build the bond with my lil one at home! He’s honestly progressed so much since June andy only regret was not finding Carlos sooner😭
It makes me so happy and our walks are much more enjoyable And hes definitely getting more social with all the little ones Carlos introduces him to. He was so shy and didnt know what to do with other dogs around but now he’s being more curious and runs around a little more with them! 10000000% recommend Carlos! 🙏🏼"
- Cade N.
"Love Lilo's Club ❤️💖❤️
There’s truly no club like Lilo's Club! With regular play sessions and walks tailored for small dogs, my 5-month-old pup gets the perfect, safe environment to socialize and play with other dogs. Thanks to Carlos & team.
I highly recommend this club to anyone looking to help their dog make new friends and socialize. It’s a much better alternative to a typical dog park.
I also enjoy the group hikes with Lilo's crew, and my pup absolutely loves spending time with his furry buddies!" - Castle
"When I posted on a site about my aggressive dog, Carlos commented and we were quickly in touch via phone. He spent nearly an hour on the phone with me offering solutions and tips to help me and my dog gain trust in each other. He was thorough and patient with me, which I really appreciated. I really feel the advice he offered me will help me and my dog get to the place we ultimately want to be at. Thank you, Carlos! I’ll forever be thankful!!!"
- Spen Cer
"Carlos is fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. He came into our home, and before even beginning the training, sat down with us and learned about our family dynamic with the puppy. He quickly identified ‘how things work’ around our home, and used that as the centrepiece for his teaching. He thoroughly explained to us how our interactions influence the needs of our puppy, and how the needs of the puppy influence OUR interactions. It was very refreshing to see someone come inside our home and take a holistic approach to puppy training beyond just basic puppy skills. In addition, Carlos did a great job teaching us how to better engage with our puppy in dealing with several issues (crating, nipping, pulling during walks, feeding, etc). He took the time to show us effective approaches in dealing with these issues, and then allowed us the time to practice for ourselves. He gave us useful feedback that helped us quickly learn the tricks to raising a puppy. If you’re looking for a trainer that will not only help you learn the skills needed to train a puppy, but also allow you to understand the needs of your puppy, then Carlos is your guy. He’s smart, kind, and will always provide support even after he leaves in case you have further questions. Thanks again for your work Carlos!"
- Steven Alchi
"Carlos is incredible! There is one thing to have a job, and another thing to have a passion. Carlos wanted to ensure that our puppy Charlie as well as the rest of my family, could mess as one family. He taught us techniques, cues, systems and structure to make Charlie happy, which made us happy. With in a few days Charlies biting drastically minimized, we had less potty accidents in our home and he was far more calm. Thank you Carlos for all that you do. We think you are incredible and we will be recommending you to EVERYONE!"
- Karen Baring
"Carlos totally changed our interaction and our relationship with our puppy, Romeo. Romeo was biting way more than a puppy should and felt like he was in control of our household! Within minutes of Carlos entering our house, he re-established who was in control without saying a word to Romeo! He taught us the techniques and signs to look out for that help us keep Romeo a happy puppy. Thank you so much Carlos! Our very own puppy whisperer!"
- Sarah Ali
"Carlos's session with Mia, my 3-month-old borderdoodle, was life-changing. He taught me how to create an environment where she feels guided and loved by understanding and anticipating her needs. He also taught us how to her physically and mentally challenge her so that Mia is living to her full potential. Lastly, he was essential in making all members of the family comfortable with handling and training Mia's puppy energy. We're so thankful!"
- Irina Carabello
"Carlos was over to help us with our 9 week old golden doodle. He stayed for almost four hours and was willing to take on all my questions. I highly recommend his services. He is patient and committed to making the new pet parent responsibility easier to handle. Definitely worth the price!"
- Rajveer Badesha
"Today Carlos came, to our house, to help us figure out, “why my dog 🐕 is so overly active and why does he Jump on us, when we walk him?”
Carlos was ttttthe best, his advice and guidance helped us figure out, my Belgium Malinios’, mental ability. Carlos helped us , and showed us , how Raider had lots of energy, that had to be used , before taking him outside or playing with him.
I highly recommend Carlos’ training for other dog owners struggling , with their dogs 🐕."
- Sangeeta Bansal
"Carlos was so friendly and explained what we were doing wrong and how to fix that with great examples. You could see how passionate he was about what he does and how knowledgeable he is! We use the principles he taught and are seeing a massive difference in our puppies. If you are also looking for help with how to train, we would not hesitate to recommend Carlos!"
- Divya T
"Carlos was amazing from the moment he walked in the front door!! Thank you Carlos, we can’t wait to have you back!!"
- Liana Gualtieri
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