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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 worked with my puppy, Ebi, for drop off socialization classes and my puppy loved every class! 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
"Thank you so much for the quick and efficient guide!!! Feel like I never understand what my dog is thinking! Appreciate your help and patient explanation!"
- Maggie
"I brought my 6 year old toy cockapoo to meet Carlos not thinking much could change because of her age. She is shy around new things and dogs (avoid them or growl at them if they came too close for too long). I am so grateful for the work and results Carlos was able to help me achieve! Through positive reinforcement (super important to me), a focus on building our relationship and being attentive to what my dog was telling me through her body language my pup is now more confident around new environments and new dogs.
Most first time dog parents, like myself may not have known the needs of dogs beyond just walks, Carlos was understanding and informative; he was able to provide practical and budget friendly options to socialize my pup (E.g. snuffle mats, food puzzles, DIY puzzles and Lil’o’s club). Carlos explains everything so simply and in a way that makes so much sense to understanding your dog. We saw small changes and results right away! The most rewarding sign from all the work and patience Carlos provided was seeing my pup engage and play with dogs she would have growled or ran away from!! It’s obvious that he has a passion for what he does and for genuinely wanting to help his clients. There is no other trainer I would trust with my dog!"
- Angela Liu
"Carlos was great with our two month old puppy! He offered great advice from the very first phone call and offered fast response through text. He really took his time teaching us things first time puppy owners should know and spent lots of time with our little girl."
- Amarah Dawood
"Carlos was so knowledgeable! I’ve spoken to countless trainers about my deaf puppy and Carlos was the only one to tap into my dogs mental development along with his physical development! no other trainer even suggested mental stimulation. He puts your dog at the forefront and makes you see things from a dog’s perspective so you can create a true bond with your pup! Definitely reach out if you have a dog, big or small, handicapped or not - he can help!"
- Jennie
"First private session with Carlos was awesome with my 2y reactive and energetic pom retriever. He starts assessing your dog before even entering your home and helps you work on a plan to address your concerns. No gimmicks or false hope. Carlos deserves his 5 star rating and I look forward to continue working with him!"
- Jason Yan
"Thank you for a life-changing first private session! Really wishing we found you before our puppy grew up but hey better late than never. We learnt so much more from this one hour session and IMMEDIATELY saw a change in our pups - way more than the amount of time and effort we spent in big buck training programs. We can’t wait to see the transformation of our relationship with our pups in the future and can’t wait to continue working with you!"
- Hiranniya Yoga
"We were looking forward to meeting Carlos. He arrived on time and was very attentive to our concerns regarding our dog. He demonstrated, explained and let us practice some new techniques that would help us with our dog. Carlos is a very dedicated dog trainer and we are looking forward to sessions."
- Melanie Gervais
"We were referred to the team at Pawblems Made Easy through a family friend. Their service was amazing and surpassed our expectations. They helped with the rehoming of our dog. After only a couple of sessions with one of their team members , Carlos put our anxieties and those of Rusty at bay. Carlos is very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about his job. He included all our family members in his training sessions. I would definitely recommend Pawblems Made Eas and wish them all the best."
- Assil Hajj
"Carlos to the rescue! professional, personable, goes over & above & guided our family through a very challenging dynamic with our new puppy. ‘Pawblems made easy’ gave us incredible support to solution a extremely tough problem."
- Kelley C
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