Operation Freedom Paws - San Martin, California

Martha M.

I have been affiliated with Operation Freedom Paws since 2012, as a customer and as a psychotherapist/consultant. I have trained three wonderful therapy dogs under the watchful guidance of Mary Cortani and the wonderful OFP staff. I've had dogs in my life since I was a very small child, and I never knew how much I didn't know about dogs until I met Mary Cortani! Her depth of knowledge and experience with dogs is both amazing and inspiring. OFP has high standards when it comes to dog training and dog care. It's not for everyone. It's for people who really care about their dogs and want them to be well-behaved, safe good citizens in the world and who want to have a deep connection with their canine friend. OFP training requires a commitment of time, energy and focus. If you bring that to class, you will learn so much and you will form an incredible bond with your dog. Highly recommended.

Marlo F.

I had a very bad experience with Freedom Paws. I spent hundreds of hours training a dog that was an Untrainable My last day there Mary and a therapist bullied me into a room and gave me an ultimatum to put down my 15-year-old dog and quit a job that I love so I can keep this dog that I had relationship with. If Mary does not like you, she will call you out for the littlest things like petting your dog too fast or just trying to make a dog that does not like you like you. If I had my way the VA should not use this program for dog training

Vicky L.

We're in the early stages of training with our second dog at OFP and we couldn't be in a better place. Mary and her staff are experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated to helping clients succeed not just while training, but when we take that training out into the world. This isn't just a dog training center, it's a lifeline for many. I highly recommend OFP. The program works.

Frank P.

Thank you for hosting todays Easter egg hunt! The kids enjoyed it.

Rachel R.

Its really disappointing how I can't give this review negative stars. My dog- a absolute fluffy sweetheart was rejected from the boarding services after they insisted on training beforehand which we completed and after his trainer repeatedly assured the organization owners that he was fine, they still did not agree to board him. The best part about our experience was the reason he was rejected- his hair was standing up. My naturally poofy dog's hair was standing up...

justin V.

The staff here will turn their back on you without a thought. Loyalty is not a quality they possess. Mary took property of mine and threw it away and was shady about it. I will never recommend this organization to anyone. I can train my own dog tank u very much. My bad for even giving them a splat of trust.Furthermore the contraband which they speak of was legal medicinal marajuana and a water pipe which was totally legal. Also, I did show up to rehab and they lied to me so I didn’t go. Don’t listen to their lies!!! And furthermore, the hotel room was not trashed, it had my belongings in it. Don’t listen to their lies.

Ramon L.

Operation Freedom Paws is a GREAT organization that does GREAT things. If you are in need of a service dog for medical needs, this is the place. If you just need dog training for your pet, OFP can help you there as well. OFP also offers dog boarding.

The staff at OFP are highly qualified and experienced and they really are subject matter experts. I can't say enough good things about this organization.

Highly recommend, 10/10

Nicolas R.

Absolutely horrible service. I spent hundreds of dollars at this facility getting my dog trained by these “Experts” just to label him as an aggressive dog since he was anxious while we were about to board him. He never bit or even lunged at anyone- wouldn’t even hurt a fly- yet since he barked for me to come back like every dog does, he was considered aggressive. My boy had even calmed down within a few seconds and was behaving friendly with his trainer but just cause he barked a bit he was labelled as something he absolutely is not. Don’t even consider this place because you will be sorely disappointed.