I usually don't leave reviews, but I have to when it comes to this place! I adopted a GSD/Pyrenees…read moremix that had been in the shelter for 240+ days. He is a larger dog and absolutely hates getting his nails trimmed, fought like crazy when I first brought him in almost a year ago, and to complicate things further he also has aggression towards other dogs. Heidi completely understood his fear and has been the most patient, kind, understanding, and calm person to help him get over his fear I have ever met. He now sits relatively quiet when she does his nails, she has been such a wonderful, calming presence to help my guy get over his fears. I love how they genuinely care about the needs of the pets. I HIGHLY recommend this place!

Great customer service, my dog looked amazing after visiting and he even got a cute bandana! The…read moreonly issue I have- he developed kennel cough after his visit. Maybe it's a lack of cleaning and sanitizing between dogs, I'm not sure, but I was extremely disappointed at the outcome so we will not be going back. Otherwise they do a pretty good job.

Heather wasn't accepting new clients, but was quick to respond and gave me several recommendations…read morefor sitters she's worked with; much appreciated!

Amber is fantastic! Her personality is welcoming and helpful. Long story short, I have a…read morespecial-needs giant breed dog and we're new here in Grass Valley. Amber gave me several great referrals and resources for him even though she decided that she wouldn't be a good fit for what I needed. If our doggo didn't have the issues he does, I would have hired her immediately!

They are the best and our dog loves his weekly play session at doggy daycare!! He gets hours of…read moreexercise and thousands of steps in! I highly recommend them!

Lauren, Adam and staff go above and beyond for the dogs in their care. They interact with the dogs…read moreand also make sure the dogs are interacting well with each other. Our Lab, Luka loves his time here and we have complete peace of mind when we board him here knowing that he's well cared for ALWAYS!!

The absolute best, hands down. We leave our 3 dogs and 3 cats in his care and know they're as safe…read moreand cared for as if we were home ourselves.

Brian has been an enthusiastic, conscientious pet owner and business person for many years. I…read moretrusted him with my dog and cat who have special needs - or should I just say they're spoiled? - And he came through perfectly. He was recommended by another pet sitter who was too busy to help me and he responded right away, was very professional, and best of all showed up and did exactly what I asked him to do and more. I think my pets liked him better than they like me - although he isn't a slouch about rules and discipline. He just has that something, so I guess his business name is perfect for the service he renders. I asked him to first come to my home but now that I know him I would feel comfortable boarding my pets with him as well.

So thrilled I found Gold Country Groomers. This place has to be the happiest place in Nevada City!…read moreSarah and Kathryn are so upbeat. My dog can't wait for his next grooming. He loved playing with the other pups. Mr. Berkeley Bowl is looking good and all set for his 10th birthday party!

I love them! I've been going there for over 5 years and my Aussie turns out perfect every time!read more

As I've moved around Northern California, I've been able to continue classes with Georgeanne. I've…read moretaken 4 dogs through her class starting at Santa Clara Dog Training Club. Georgeanne was one of my first instructors, and waaaay back then, many of the instructors were still using force training like pushing dogs into downs and sits. I can get any 8 week old puppy into a sit in 2 seconds so on earth would you ever need to push an adult dog into a down? Georgeanne was before her time, using praise and allowed her students to bring treats to reward the dogs-but, she's not a cookie pusher trainer. I learned a lot from Georgeanne and was able to show my dog in obedience which in a million years I never thought I would, or could because my dog didn't like being close to other dogs. After her classes, my dog learned to ignore other dogs and pay attention to me 100% of the time. A lot of trainers are set in their ways, and if you don't do it their way, then they don't like you as a student. I've quit many classes because of that. Georgeanne is different. She's sweet, patient, and never judges you. She'll also be honest with you. My last dog was pretty wild, and wasn't ready to go off leash for heeling. Georgeanne will tell you when is the right time for your dog to go off leash heeling and recalls. Nothing worse than having a loose dog disrupting the entire class. Georgeanne is talented trainer and also a good people person.

We highly recommend Georganne . While my training experience was some time ago, it has proven to…read morebe the best decision I made concerning our Dobie. It is truly a pleasure to have a dog so well behaved. Her expertise not only as a trainer but judge has been most valuable . He earned a CGC and TDI CERT.

I rarely feel inclined to take the time to review a business, but this place, and the owner, are…read morereally something special. I stopped in this afternoon, feeling a little desperate for what to feed my dog that is in end stage kidney disease. He has flat out refused to eat the vet prescribed "kidney diet" food, and is basically starving to death. The owner was so happy to help and chat and give guidance on different, healthy, flavorful foods to try ... and graciously filled a bag with samples of a bunch of different brands and flavors. It is evident that she is invested in not just running a business, but truly cares for her customers and their pets, She left such an impression, I will be a forever customer of her adorable and amazingly stocked store. Also have to add that my boy scarfed down the food she recommended as soon as I got home! So relieved, grateful, and so happy I decided to pop in to this store this afternoon!

We love this shop! Best birthday ever! They have a baked goods counter so you can pick out cookies!read more

Had to drop off my German Shepherd due to family emergency and received such nice assistance from…read morethe crew at The Kennels. The area for the dogs is so peaceful including a lake nearby. I definitely recommend this kennel to all. Thank you to the staff for making Missy's stay so wonderful.

I recently picked up my black lab, Jacks, after a week of boarding, and unfortunately had a very…read moreuncomfortable interaction with the groomer. The first thing said to me when I asked how he did was: "He's a DICK." I was honestly shocked. Apparently, he did not like the high-powered dryer or having his feet handled during grooming. While I completely understand that some dogs can be difficult to groom -- especially large dogs unfamiliar with professional grooming environments -- the way this was communicated was extremely unprofessional. A professional groomer could have easily said he was "difficult to groom," "anxious during drying," "didn't tolerate the dryer well," or "struggled with foot handling." Any of those would have communicated the issue appropriately without immediately insulting my dog the moment I reunited with him after 6 days away. What made it more confusing was that I had originally asked how Jacks did during boarding overall, and only after I questioned the comment did the groomer add, "But he's so sweet otherwise." So clearly this was situational grooming behavior, not an aggressive or dangerous dog. I've washed him at PetSmart before without issue, so while I understand every environment is different, the bedside manner here really left a bad impression. I left feeling uncomfortable and honestly, still kind of stunned by the interaction. The groomer also recommended I continue booking grooming appointments so he could "get used to it," but after that interaction, that's going to be a hard no from me. The initial boarding staff when I dropped him off was kind, and Jacks otherwise seemed happy and well cared for during his stay, but customer communication matters -- especially in animal care.

We had a great experience working with Shelby. We were interviewed and selected based on our…read moreapplication, and although we were prepared to wait 6-8 months, we were lucky to get our puppy within about 3 months due to a change in timing for other families. We were the last pick in the litter, which can feel discouraging, but Shelby was very reassuring and confident in her matching process, and she was right because we ended up with the perfect puppy for our home. Our puppy came home at 10 weeks healthy, confident, and well-adjusted, which made the transition very smooth. Shelby was organized, provided all health testing and paperwork, and has continued to be supportive as our puppy grows. We are very grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her! We Might be back for a second Dog in the Future

We picked out the breeder, Shelby, after much research. I have wanted a Cavalier all my life but…read morecouldn't because I worked long hours The breed requires lots of attention- they demand it . Shelby gave us lots of info that we hadn't yet considered. We went there for 1 and ended up with 2 (long story). Anyway, highly recommend and would get another. Vet and staff love these boys and call them by name when they come through door. Thank you Shelby

My pup is part Terrier and needs grooming more than most, due to the shedding. I found Paw Spa a…read morefew years back and love the way they care for my little girl. She actually got excited getting out of the car and going in today! They put a little scarf on her when they finish, it's very cute. When we got home I took the scarf off and she immediately picked it up, smelt it, ( it smells like spa), licked it and walked around with it in her mouth. Currently she is sleeping on my lap wearing her scarf and seems very happy.. this groomer obviously makes my pup feel safe and comfortable. That's very important to me.. I think it's important to most dog owners.

I highly recommend Paw Spa. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend the…read morede-shed!