Stay far away from this place. The trainers are mostly subletted out so you don't really know who…read moreyou'll get until it's too late. My dog was dehydrated to the point of his skin was peeling off by the time he came back and yes the trainer admitted the withhold water to prevent them from needing to go pee as often (excuse me but what the F?!). Of course they convinced us that he needed to stay for an extra week, being extremely pushy about it using sales tactics that one would expect from a scammy dog trainer. They used an e collar even though we would never have agreed to them using that. Our poor dog came back traumatized. I wouldn't trust my worst enemies dog with ireeny (maybe ireenie?). Either way when we brought this up to managment ofcourse as one would expect it was all excuses. BUT the owner or whoever it was that's in charge was nice enough to offer one on one in Person training lesson to make up for it, which doesn't take back the weeks of torture my dog went through being actually electrocuted and dehydrated but the craziest part was the owner never bothered following up and keeping her promise. Trust me if you love your furry little friends stay far away. Nothing professional about this place. 4k dollar down the drain. My first dog was trained so unbelievably amazing by someone who very obviously loved their job. Unfortunately they closed down between the time we got our first dog to the second one. Shamrock ranch is the place we went too for 1500$ they worked wonders. This place just leaves you feeling ripped off. 4k$ for nothing to show except a poorly trained dog...is an actual scam. The kicker...we were told we would need to keep the e collar on him for the next 1.5 years. How come my other dog never needed an e collar?!? I'm disgusted I didn't trust my gut when I got that feeling of being pushed into the whole "he won't be trained correctly if you don't keep him there for the extra week". Meanwhile my dog was being abused. Feel free to reach out to me for a more in depth explanation of our nightmare of an experience. Akoka5789@gmail.com (this is for potential customers to reach out, management please dont bother. You blew your chance already)

I have posted this to google but I want everyone to have a chance to understand what could happen…read moreif you trust this company. This is my families experience. Our experience with this company was deeply upsetting, and I sincerely regret ever trusting them with our puppy. We enrolled Scout when he was only approximately 3-4 months old and paid roughly $4,000 for his training. We entrusted this company with an incredibly young puppy believing he would be cared for appropriately while receiving professional training. Instead, Scout came home behaving like a different dog, and we have been dealing with the consequences ever since. When Scout was returned to us, he was covered in his own vomit and smelled so terrible that we immediately had to put him in the bath. Given the amount of money we paid and the level of care we were led to expect, seeing our puppy returned to us in that condition was completely unacceptable. The professionalism of our experience was also concerning. When Irini met with us to demonstrate the e-collar, she arrived wearing sweats and made sexual remarks that made us extremely uncomfortable. This was supposed to be a professional training interaction regarding our puppy, and the comments were inappropriate and completely unnecessary. The e-collar itself is another major issue. The original two-week program we signed up for did NOT include e-collar training. We were subsequently persuaded to extend Scout's stay by approximately another week and a half, and that extension included e-collar training--something we were not adequately informed about beforehand. Had we understood what was going to occur, we would never have agreed to it. More importantly, the training did not produce the results we were promised. What we got instead was a puppy who returned home with behaviors and fear responses he did not have before he left. One of the most disturbing examples is Scout's behavior around food. He now sometimes has a fear reaction while eating in which he suddenly runs away from his food as though he has become frightened by something. We do not know exactly what happened to him while he was in their care, and I will not claim to know something I did not personally witness. What I can say with certainty is that this was not a behavior we recognized in him before this program, and seeing our dog react fearfully to something as basic as eating is heartbreaking. Scout did not come home the same puppy we sent away. I also want to be very clear that we DID attempt to resolve these concerns with the company. I followed up with them many times. Ashley eventually told me that I would be able to meet with the owner of the company in Sacramento for follow-up training sessions so that we could actually receive what we had paid for. She told me she would get back to me with a time and location. She never did. There was no time. No location. No follow-up training session. After spending approximately $4,000, repeatedly reaching out, expressing our concerns, and being told that additional training would be arranged, simply failing to follow through was incredibly unprofessional. I cannot know everything that occurred while Scout was away from us because we were not there. I can only speak to the condition in which he was returned to us, the interactions we personally had with the trainers, the promises that were made and never fulfilled, and the changes we observed in our puppy afterward. Based on those experiences, I deeply regret placing Scout in this company's care. We trusted professionals to care for and train an extremely young puppy. Instead, we were left feeling as though we paid thousands of dollars for an experience that caused him fear rather than helping him. Scout deserved better. We deserved better. I would never entrust another dog to this company, and I strongly encourage anyone considering a board-and-train program here to think very carefully before leaving their dog in their care--especially a young puppy who cannot tell you what happened while you were gone.

She's amazing. I would definitely recommend this service. She also does home visits. Vshr very kind…read moreto animals.

Came to our home to do a nail trim. She was fast and didi a great job! We plan to use her service…read moreroutinely.

I have taken 3 dogs through Top Dog. My older dog is very reactive, the classes gave him confidence…read moreand focus. My 2 young dogs are currently going through classes and are doing AMAZING! Lori always puts the dogs needs and emotions first. I highly recommend these classes!

It is great to have a great trainer when you adopt a puppy! Lori is extremely helpful with all…read moreaspects of dog obedience. She generously shares her knowledge and makes sure you get it.

I purchased my first Great Dane in September 2025. At nine months old he was 135 pounds - and I am…read moreonly 120 pounds! My dog (Goliath) and I needed some serious training so I did not get dragged. Bill worked with us for 6 weeks (1 x per week) and he was truly amazing. He was firm and compassionate. Goliath had the utmost respect for Bill and did what he asked. Every week we met, Goliath became more of a pleasure than a puppy pain-in-the-a@##! I've had dogs forever and have worked with several trainers. By far, Bill is the most knowledgeable and effective trainer I've ever known. I am now confident in taking Goliath anywhere and having him remain obedient. I can take him on walks without using the claw collar - something I thought I'd never be able to do. Bill makes himself available after training ends in case further help in needed. I would strongly recommend Bill - he is worth every penny.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Sierra Canine Academy. From the beginning,…read morethe training and support have been amazing. Bill genuinely cares about helping both you and your dog succeed, follows through, answers questions, and makes sure you feel supported throughout the process. When we first started, Roxy was a shy puppy who lacked confidence. The difference in her now is incredible. She has become so much more confident, listens to me, is excited to train, and genuinely wants to work for me. He has completely transformed my dog. One thing I really appreciate is how flexible he is with both the owner and the dog. He understands that every dog is different and is always willing to adjust the training, try new things, and figure out what works best rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. You can tell he truly wants his clients to succeed and cares about the outcome. He and his wife are also some of the kindest and most genuine people, which has made the entire experience even better. I am extremely grateful for everything Bill has done for Roxy and me. I would absolutely recommend Sierra Canine Academy to anyone looking for a trainer who truly cares, follows through, and wants both you and your dog to succeed.

Mary has taken care of my dogs for over 15 years, i wouldn't trust my doggos with anybody else! She…read moreand her husband Jay are awesome people, i highly recommend them!

I take my three chihuahuas here to get their nails trimmed because they won't let me do it. I watch…read morein amazement as Mary clips while husband holds them. Alway perfectly trimmed and gently done with no fuss!!

We really love working with Kathleen. Aside from all the good techniques she has taught us, she's…read morepatient and accommodating with my dog and I. She never makes you feel bad about anything you have or haven't done in the past and she acknowledges each small achievement you and your dog make. Not only that but her techniques work and she works with any techniques you've already taught your dog to integrate them into the skills she's teaching them (and you!) She has MANY ideas to work with all types of issues. Also, she has a small group that she holds on certain days of the week that include play AND a small amount of training. I'm so glad we decided to attend Pawsitive Pooch, we're learning so much and our dog's manners are improving!!

My Bho is a 10 month old golden retriever puppy who, five months ago, was totally out of control…read more I've been taking him to Kathleen's classes since then, and while Bho has yet to become an angel, he's pretty much a changed puppy. I think, thanks to Kathleen's help and experience, he's completely a better boy.

We had such a great experience with MOMMA Duck Pet Sitting last weekend. Jen watched our dog for…read morethree nights, and honestly, we have never felt so at ease leaving our pup with someone. It's clear Jen is prepared for just about anything that can come up. She handles everything calmly and confidently, always keeping the focus on the dogs. She's reliable, responsible, and genuinely attentive. Her crew of dogs creates a fun, safe environment that feels more like a little community than a kennel. Our pup came home happy and relaxed, which says everything. Thank you, Momma Duck. We'll absolutely be back!

We were so very fortunate to have momma duck as a referral & after the first visit we knew this job…read morewas her calling & validated all the great things we were told. Our 2 boxers & golden retriever took to her immediately. She's very reliable, trustworthy, excellent communicator& genuinely great with the pets ( including our chickens). Not only will she be our permanent pet sitter but we will continue to recommend her.

I'm really happy with Wacky Wags. They were so easy to work with. My dog. absolutely loved it and…read morethey accommodated every need we had. They are the only boarder I trust and I highly recommend them. 5 stars!!!!!

Our dogs were not allowed to be with the other dogs so they were left alone with no interaction…read more Every time I checked on them they were staring at the fence where all the others were. They are very friendly with other dogs at the dog park so I don't know what the problem is here. Plus they charge extra for the 'privacy'. I also had looked in one time and saw a dog humping another dog and the girl finally noticed what was happening she hosed them both off. I guess that is allowed.