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!

Doesn't get any better. I got a French bulldog puppy and needed some help training him. I sent him…read moreto Sierra dogs for a 6 week board and train program and it was the best decision I ever made. Eden promptly responded to my initial email and patiently answered all of my questions. It was hard having him so far away (I am based in Palo Alto), but I would drive twice as far to have Eden take care of my dog. Each day Eden would post a photo on Facebook, so I could watch him grow and she was always available to talk on the phone if I wanted an update. Eden transformed my 3 month old puppy into a well-trained, well-socialized, very happy dog. My puppy knows how to come, sit, stay, leave it, drop it, shake, and walk on a leash. He now comes with me to work and is the best-trained dog in my office. Now that my puppy has graduated from board and train, I look forward to using Sierra Dogs as a boarding place. (FYI: It's a convenient location for people who are heading up to Tahoe for the weekend.) I highly recommend Sierra Dogs!

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.

So many glowing reviews here on Yelp. THIS ONE IS A CAUTION. I scheduled an appt. with this…read moregroomer because of the reviews. No time in a cage sounded good to me, and I made contact through Yelp's site. We arrived on time and learned that the groomer had contacted our vet to get proof of a Rabies vaccination. This felt a little intrusive because I told the groomer that I would happily provide proof. No big deal, so I let it go. We arrived with a photo of my dog's breed (Cavapoo) written requests/instructions on what I hoped for, and notations on the photo. "Not too short please; left about 3/4 of an inch. Please keep her muzzle full and round. DO NOT CUT OFF HER EYELASHES." "That's too short! You'll be back in 4 weeks, and that is not a photo of a your dog's breed." The groomer said. It absolutely was a photo of my dog's breed, but it wasn't worth pressing. We were told that we would receive a call "half an hour before she is ready." We shopped and killed time. Two hours passed and concerned, we called to see if we could retrieve our pup. "She is not ready yet. She is giving me a hard time trimming around her face. We'll call you when ready; about a half hour." The thought of my little girl being on the table over two hours was concerning. We tried to do some more shopping but were too worried. We called after more time had passed. "Another 25 minutes! We'll call you." We drove over and knocked on the locked door. It was partially opened and we were told "Another 25 minutes!" We waited another 20 minutes. "That's enough!" my husband said. "Let's get our dog." We knocked on the locked door and when it was again only cracked open, we made our way in. We paid with a tip. The GROOMER DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB ON OUR DOG'S BODY, but HER LITTLE FACE WAS RUINED! Her eyelashes were gone! Her muzzle was shaved from her eyes to the tip of her nose and was shaved so close that she had razor burn. Her chin was trimmed flat. Her head was shaved so it looked like she had a Neanderthal bulge. It will grow out, but I am heartsick that I put my puppy through hours of grooming, and angry that her beautiful little face was so horribly altered. THIS GROOMER TALKS AT YOU AND DOES NOT LISTEN OR TAKE INTO ACCOUNT YOUR WISHES! It's been two weeks since this occurred. I wanted to wait 'till I wouldn't be writing this in anger, but BEWARE!

I adopted a small old stray dog from a shelter in Sacramento. The poor dog was very dirty, smelly,…read moreand had matted hair. I called Cheroane the same day and she made me an appointment for first thing the next morning. Not only did she do a great job grooming this somewhat unruly and aggressive dog, but she discovered a paw injury the shelter had overlooked and also made me aware of possible dental issues based on the dog's behavior. The dog also had dry skin and hair loss issues so she gave me some really helpful tips/info on that too. I'm so appreciative of her help and will definitely be taking my "new" old dog back to her.