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    Karen S.

    I adopted my 2 year old Shih Tzu Handel (Randall) from Animal Savers, from a listing on Pet Finders. I completed the on-line application and was contacted by Diane for a verbal interview. She asked me a series of questions confirming that I was ready and prepared to adopt a dog. Then we discussed in detail Randall's personality and how he would react to my senior cat. I was very impressed with the knowledge she had about this little rescue. We scheduled an appointment to meet Randall after he was neutered and able to be placed. I drove to a ranch house in the Sacramento area and experienced the property to be normal in comparison to any other private rescue facility that I have ever visited. When Diane met us she was walking the small dogs in an off leash group within the fenced in acreage. It was the cutest site as 6 small dogs completely circled her as they walked along. Randall was one of them. We spent a long time with her discussing the Shih Tzu's personality and getting to know him. We decided it was a perfect match and Randall is my wonderful, sweet dog. As for the adoption, there were no hidden fees as other reviewer's have stated and the price of Randall was posted on the website so it was not a surprise. I found the price to be comparable to other Shih Tzu's listed in private dog rescues. After having him I can truthfully say that Diane took the time to get to know Randall and post on PetFinder's personality traits that he continues to have. Had I taken the thrifty approach to adopt a pet I could have gone to a County funded shelter and picked out a dog with an unknown personality. I prefer to support private dog rescue organizations as they truly love dogs and have dedicated their live to saving unfortunate animals who deserve a happy home. I highly recommend Animal Savers and will contact Diane when the time comes to add another dog or cat to our household.

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    I cannot recommend Kathy at Cause and Effect Dog Training enough! When we first reached out, our…read moreSpringer Spaniel, Checkers, was fearful, anxious, and often growled at my spouse and sometimes even at our kids. We had already tried multiple trainers, different techniques, and even followed our vet's suggestion to try antidepressants--but nothing was helping (in fact, the medication only made things worse). The moment I spoke to Kathy on the phone, I felt confident she truly understood the problem and could guide us in the right direction. And she absolutely has. Over the past year, Checkers has made tremendous progress thanks to Kathy's knowledge, patience, and the clear guidance she gave us. We followed her suggestions carefully--even switching vets based on her recommendation--and the results have been life-changing. Earlier this year, we had to travel out of the country and trusted Kathy to board Checkers. During that time, he developed a beautiful bond with her partner Dan. This was nothing short of amazing, as Checkers has always been fearful of men. Watching their relationship grow has been such a gift. With Kathy's help (and the influence of her own two balanced dogs), Checkers has learned how to be a dog--something I once thought might never happen. He now participates in pack walks and can even run off-leash in the fields, something I couldn't have imagined a year ago. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior and feel like nothing is working, do yourself and your dog a favor and call Kathy. She and Dan have changed our lives, and I am endlessly grateful for the care and dedication they've shown to Checkers and to us.

    Kathy had great techniques and homework for me and my husband. She was punctual in every session…read moreand gave us constructive feedback. I really think having the training sessions with Kathy helped us bond with our dog more. It was a really rewarding experience. I absolutely feel more confident about my communication skills towards our girl Cub. Thank you for helping us work with her Kathy!!

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    Their 'training' is entirely anchored on fear-inducing techniques. We were given a contraption that…read moregenerates a harsh noise, and my dog was visibly terrified every time the trainer used it on her. All this while they constantly reassured us all their techniques are based on positive reinforcement - what kind of positive reinforcement is centered around fear?! It gnaws at us that we ever decided to go with this service. My dog - and every dog - deserves better.

    We are so incredibly grateful for Gusty and the help she gave our family. We have two miniature…read moreAustralian Shepherds, one of whom is just over a year old and had recently developed reactive aggression. Over the last few weeks, things escalated to the point where she began attacking our other dog whenever someone came to the door or a package was delivered. During one of these incidents, my husband was accidentally bitten while trying to break up a fight. That's when we realized we needed professional help -- fast. It had gotten so serious that we had even begun discussing the heartbreaking possibility of rehoming her, simply for the safety of everyone involved. That fear, and the emotional pain that came with it, weighed heavily on our hearts. But after just one session with Gusty, that painful thought is now firmly in the past. Enter Gusty. In just one session, our lives changed. The nuisance barking stopped entirely. Our dog no longer jumps up on us when we walk through the door, even when she's excited. Her nipping and playfully aggressive behavior has been replaced by belly-up submissiveness and endless kisses. She's calmer, more docile, and truly feels like a different dog. What impressed me most was that all of this happened while my four-year-old son was in the background, constantly needing my attention. Gusty was incredibly patient, understanding, and focused throughout. She clearly cares deeply about what she does and wants nothing more than to help dogs and their human family. During our next sessions, we'll work on leash training and eventually help our dog learn that she doesn't need to be so protective of our son. Based on what we've already seen, I have no doubt that training will go just as smoothly. I can't recommend Gusty enough. She's a life-changer -- compassionate, professional, and absolutely amazing at what she does.

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    I can't say enough good things about this boarding experience. My dog, Lola, can be a little…read moresensitive with new environments, but they treated her like she was part of their own family. From the moment I dropped her off, I felt completely at ease. They were attentive, communicative, and genuinely invested in her comfort and well-being. I received regular updates, photos, and notes about how she was settling in, which meant the world to me. It's clear they understand dogs on an individual level -- their personalities, quirks, and routines. When I picked Lola up, she was relaxed, happy, and clearly well cared for. No stress, no overwhelm -- just a tired pup who had a great time. The facility was clean, safe, and thoughtfully run, and I appreciated how organized and responsive the staff were. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who wants their dog cared for with kindness, consistency, and real attention to detail. Lola will definitely be coming back!

    It was the first time with put our little Lily in a boarding house and we were nervous at first,…read morebut Lily was so well taken care of that we would not hesitate to use Cutie Pawz again!! Lily had a wonderful time playing with the other dogs and she was totally happy there. Wendy sent use cute videos and pictures almost daily, which took our worries away! I highly recommend Cutie Pawz if you need a good and caring boardinghouse!! Thank you Cutie Pawz Sonya

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