I left my 6 month old lab with Eden at Sierra dogs for the 4 week board and train. I couldn't have…read morebeen happier with the training and the love that she provided for Blue. He now has a very solid foundation onto which I can continue to build at home. I was initially considering another training place before I found Sierra dogs. Come to find out, not all trainers are created equal, as they were going to use a shock collar on my puppy. I couldn't even believe it! Eden and her employee Jess use a positive training approach....encouraging good behavior with rewards and praise and discouraging the unwanted behaviors by re-focusing the dog back into a desirable behavior. Because Blue lived with her at her clean, puppy-safe home, she not only taught him the basics but also more advanced training like recall and "leave it". She incorporated day-to-day living into his training, teaching him the skills needed to be a generally well behaved 7 month old puppy that actually respects the other small dogs in our household! Her large fenced property allowed for plenty of appropriate play time and socializing with the other Sierra dogs in her care including her own beautiful huskies...Luna, Vesta and Francis. When it was time for Blue to come home, Eden spent a lot of time going over everything and showing us how to continue on with his training at home. I highly recommend Sierra Dogs and will be taking Blue back for boarding the next time we go out of town.

Eden and her team at Sierra Dogs are our top choice for boarding our labradoodle. A stay with…read moreSierra Dogs is akin to a vacation at a first-rate canine playground with plenty of opportunities for physical exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction. We can't help but smile and chuckle while viewing online photos of our pup running at top speed with her dog buddies or taking a break on the deck. Although we miss being apart from our wonderful companion, we are comforted knowing that our dog is supervised while happily frolicking around with dog friends and provided with professional, skilled, and nurturing care. When reunited with our dog, she retains all skills we have instilled and is clean and well-behaved. We are very thankful for Eden and her caring team!

My dog had the best time ever! We ll definitely be back. She was tired, relaxed and happy when we…read morereturned home

Lis is pretty awesome, her property is perfectly set up for her four-legged friends to come visit…read moreand have an amazing and safe stay. She knows exactly what she's doing knows how to handle the different canine personalities . My dogs had the absolute best time staying with her and we will do it again and again!

When our beloved 18-year-old dachshund Winnie reached the end of her journey, Dr. Heather Carmody…read moreand her staff cared for us with extraordinary kindness and compassion. From my first phone call to the moment we left the office, every interaction was gentle, respectful, and supportive. During one of the most difficult days a pet owner can face, they helped us say goodbye to Winnie with dignity, tenderness, and grace. We will always be grateful for their care.

So relieved to find a Pet Care Clinic that Cares! My…read moreexperience: positively remarkable. From calling for an appointment, to conscientious quality care from Staff & Doctors, to diagnose, to providing options in treatments and clear cost estimates of procedures. My Furbabies & I I are extremely grateful for their professionalism, kindness, & cost conscious care. Follow-ups don't empty my wallet as well. Thank you, all of you at Placerville Pet Clinic.

Such a wonderful first time experience at the Little Lion House for our kitty! Cristine is a true…read morecat lover. She has created a really cat friendly kitty hotel in a brand new, clean, climate controlled [space]. There are individual houses for the boarders, plus ample space for climbing, watching birds and critters out the windows. If desired, the cats are allowed to interact with each other during Cristine's supervised play time. Our "Two" had never been boarded before, and was unsurprisingly hesitant at first, but as her week wore on I could tell by the regular photos that Cristine sent me that she was really relaxing and enjoying her vacation while we were away. We've already made reservations for her for our Fall trip in a few months. Little Lion House provides the kind of environment that we are happy to trust our kitty's care to. Thanks so much Cristine!!

I found this place when someone recommended them on Facebook. The place was clean, organized, and…read moreeach section looked so comfy. We were welcomed in very kindly and the owner quickly made me feel at ease leaving my old man cat there. I got update pictures so I knew he was well. I would very much recommend this kitty hotel to anyone looking to make sure their kitty gets a little more love than an at home sitter can do! Bandit and I say thank you!

By far, the best experience I have had with boarding my dog. My dog usually goes over to grandma's…read morehouse, but grandma is now far away after moving. We needed a replacement, a home that was open and inviting to make my dog the most comfortable. With Stacey and Steve, it's a fun vacation with new friends! He can be at 'home' with other dogs to help keep company. They sent lots of photos and in each one my dog looked the happiest he's ever been while I'm not around. They're really reasonable people and truly care for these pets, I would drive far to have my dog boarded with them again, they're that good.

Our miniature poodle stayed at Pawsome Pet Services for 4 days while we went on vacation. We…read morereceived daily text updates and pics which was so reassuring. Buddy was happy when we picked him up and had gotten along great with all the other dogs. We will definitely be using them again and I will be sharing our great experience with family and friends. Thanks Stacey for making our trip even more awesome!

We are once again boarding our German Shepherds here and will be able to relax while away! They…read moreare always very accommodating and take good care of our dogs. We've been boarding here multiple times and recommend without hesitation.

I don't know what all of these reviews are talking about. Not our experience at all. Alicia and her…read morepartner Jeremy were very professional and helpful toward us. I appreciated their transparency and taking the time to take us through the yard and kennel where the dogs spend some of their time. There was lots of shade and interesting niches for our dogs to explore. Alicia and Jeremy talked about the temperaments of the other dogs staying with ours. They seem to have it figured out as far as ensuring that all the dogs are on the same level so that there's no aggression. She reviewed our dogs' shot records. All of this really helped me get comfortable that our dogs were in good hands. We picked up our dogs after their stay without any hitch. If I may provide some constructive feedback it would be just that the place needs more $$$ investment and declutter, but they seem to be making improvements. Overall, we were happy with our dogs' care and we would bring them for boarding again.

I was referred to Stephanie at Happy Paws by a friend for my 11 y/o girl when I was doing some…read moreremodeling. She was lonely and bored at the big box place off Hwy 50 as there was no human interaction; the staff loved her there but per policy they only interacted with the problem dogs. Loba has thrived since arriving at Happy Paws due to the personal interaction. It's like her home away from home, and she's friendly with the resident dog Marshmellow. Loba & I absolutely adore Stephanie!

I highly recommend Happy Paws! Great service and people who truly care about your pets.read more

When I retired in June 2009, I acquired a 9-week-old Labradoodle & named her Tess. Tess was my very…read morefirst dog & it was important to me that she be well-mannered & a pleasure to be around. The breeder from whom I purchased Tess recommended we take a beginning obedience class with Ericka! I signed up immediately! This began a string of fun & worthwhile classes...more obedience, tricks, walking out & about, rally, some agility, & lots of nosework. Nosework was so enjoyable for both me & Tess that we competed in several NACSW trials, successfully earning ribbons in Levels 1, 2, & 3. Unfortunately Tess passed in October 2021. I miss her everyday. She was a wonderful dog & great companion...thanks in large part to Ericka & her positive, effective training methods. I was very disappointed when Ericka left the Central Coast where I live & moved to Northern California. All you current & future dog owners in that area have an invaluable resource at your disposal!!

I met Ericka when I was looking for some help with obedience training for my then 2-year old Dutch…read moreShepherd. I'm a search and rescue dog handler and she was my second search dog. I thought I was a decent obedience trainer at the time, but Ericka opened my eyes to a whole new world of dog training. She is a real pro. When she moved away she left a hole in the local dog training world that still hasn't been filled. Ericka has a broad base of knowledge and experience - she can help any dog.

Have only heard them once, but we were very happy with the service we received. I didn't request…read moreservice until just over a week before our trip and they were able to accommodate. You are given the pricing up front. The price we paid was quite reasonable, especially considering it's a licensed, insured, and bonded business with employees, vs random independent contractors. 2 different gals came to our house to care for our cats while we were gone - Amy and Payton. Both were prompt and took good care of our cats. Amy was exceptionally kind and stayed longer than she was booked for - just to play with our cats! We really appreciated this, since it was our first night away and I know our cats were feeling anxious. It was such a relief to have a business available to us to come to our house to take care of our animals! While I'm sure there are tons of great pet sitters on the various 3rd party pet sitting sites , we would've been too nervous. Being able to hire a business to send people to our house was a big relief! We will absolutely be using them again in the future.

I've been searching for a professional pet sitter for over a year, and had a great first…read moreconversation with the owner Tamara. She does pet sitting herself, but also set me up with a pet sitter in another town when I'm in that area. I was impressed with her contracted sitter during our meet and greet. When a last minute need for sitting in Placerville arose, I contacted Tamara and she was able to accomodate my request. Upon arrival I noticed that the facility was very well organized, safe and set up for multiple dogs. I noted that she is extremely experienced with dogs and well versed in behavior. She is very personable and walked me around and explained how her boarding works and the different areas for the dogs. Tamara made me very comfortable leaving my pet while I ran errands for the day. The facility is set up very well for overnight boarding too. My dog had a great time at Happy Tails with Tamara's Great Dane and other guests. I would definitely return. I also had the opportunity to leave my dog with Cheryl in Folsom and had a very positive experience. I appreciate the fact that Happy Tails is licensed and insured. Highly recommended.