I could not be happier with my class at Francesca's. She is professional, patient, knowledgeable,…read moreand get's it done with a sense of humor. I took the basic class with my 18 month old English Mastiff - WONDERS!! Should have started sooner, but COVID was in the way. I have recommended her to several other families with dog challenges. She works with all breeds, all ages, and all levels of human experience. A true wonder of wonders.

Francesca is truly the best and most knowledgeable dog trainer in the area! Not only is she highly…read morerecommended by veterinary professionals, but she is also super compassionate and patient. Which is needed in this field! I had a very difficult small breed puppy and in only two private sessions when he was merely 12 weeks old, she quickly helped us turn things around and get him on the right path. She advised us on literally everything, from potty training to recall, sit, stay and other commands, and everything in between. Highly recommend her, and I plan to return with the same puppy for more advanced lessons soon. We could not have survived those initial puppy months without her!

Can not recommend enough. My pup went for 6 weeks of off leash training…read more I would get weekly updates and videos of how Kai was doing. We also still have access to his personal trainer (Bridget) who has come to our house twice to help train me and my wife. Tim (owner) is absolutely the best. Always, just a text or phone call away with any concerns. Thanks again My Clever Canine!

We turned to My Clever Canine out of desperation. Our dog Knox, a pitbull/chocolate lab mix, had…read moresome over excitement and behavior issues that made everyday life stressful--for him and for us. It raised major safety concerns for our older dog and toddler. He wasn't aggressive, but he was failing behavioral assessment for rehoming. We interviewed several board and train programs, but Amy at My Clever Canine stood out from the rest. She didn't sugarcoat anything. She was honest, realistic, and upfront about what to expect--and what might not be possible. That honesty gave me confidence we were making the right decision. Knox was never a bad dog--he just needed the right person to help him understand all his emotions and where to put them. And the program (specifically his trainer Rochelle) did exactly that. Today, Knox is a completely different dog. He's an integrated, joyful, and loving member of our family. We will be forever grateful of Amy and Rochelle!

Vacaville has extremely limited capacity for dog boarding, and I have to leave often on military…read moreduty. My usual boarding place was booked up due to the onset of summer and so were the 3 subsequent places I checked. So glad Happy Paws had recommended Blue Ridge. Kaitlin, the owner gave me a tour of the modest but well maintained grounds and explained her philosophy. I was very impressed at the service between her and Rebecca. I forgot to bring my dogfood back and Rebecca was kind enough to drop it off at my house when she was in town. The online reservation system makes things really easy. Near the freeway, it makes drop offs en route to the airport easy.

This is my favorite place to take my boys. I have two Malinois and they can be a handful. This is…read morethe only place I don't think about them on vacation because I know they are being well cared for. One of my dogs typically gets so anxious when he is being boarded that he won't eat, but he will eat here. I personally believe it is the higher level of attention he gets here. Rebecca is awesome! In fact last year I went into labor A MONTH EARLY. I contacted them and they made accommodations for us to drop off on the way to the hospital. Rebecca was so helpful during such a stressful time and grabbed the dog from the car nascar pit-stop style. We had our daughter about two hours after making it to the hospital. We love this place and so do the dogs. A true hidden gem!

Rich is an excellent dog trainer, and helped us with our first German Shepherd Dog from puppy…read moresocialization all the way through protection training. He is awesome with the dogs, but also awesome with the dog owners. Unfortunately, he moved to Dixon and that was just too far for him to help with our second GSD. His incredible guidance with the first one most certainly gave us a solid base for our second one...less the protection work. You won't be sorry if you use Rich to help train your dogs.

I cannot say enough kind words about Catherine and her training abilities. I have had dogs all my…read morelife and always done various forms of training with them. We did a 6 week beginner program and left with a dog that we can literally take anywhere. People constantly stop and ask us how we "got our dog to do that". I have Dog Craft business cards and I just tell them to go to Catherine! Catherine even encourages previous students to stop by and work with their dogs during other classes once your 6 weeks is over. How cool is that!? She even invited us to a dog obedience potluck! I WISH we still lived nearby. Note: If you have a big ego and think you know better than she does this is NOT the place for you. Leave your ego at the door and let Catherines magical training methods DO THE WORK FOR YOU but you must be 100% commited to paying attention to detail and doing your "homework". This was the best 200$ Ive ever spent. Highly recommended.

We tried many free puppy classes before realizing we needed a much more structured training program…read morefor our dog. Meeting Catherine was the best thing that could happen to us and she literally saved us from having to find a new home for our dog. She provides a useful framework during each class and detailed instructions to continue the training at home. Classes are generally appropriately sized so that she can provide specific feedback to each dog owner - we need to be trained as well! We found value in the homework, which enhances the exercises learned in class and provide a structure for the dogs. We learned a lot from Catherine, took long walks with the dogs, and still bring our dog there when we go out of town. He wouldn't be anywhere else if not with us!

Desiree is amazing. My guy had picked up some bad behavior and a refresher in boundaries was…read moreneeded. Desiree was quick to return my call. Came for initial visit and made recommendations. I realized I was the one who needed retraining. She is patient and has a very positive attitude. I have since referred a few clients her way and will not hesitate to refer more.

This is a long overdue review. We sent our husky/shepherd mix rescue to Desiree in June. We had…read moreAmerican Eskimoes and were not at all prepared for the husky energy, stubborness, and seperation anxiety. Rocket is now 18 months old and pretty close to a perfect dog. Walking her is a dream. Our old Eskie is dog aggressive and Rocket blocks for him when we encounter offleash dogs on our walks. We had never been trained to use an e-collar. It is a game changer. And, better yet, Desiree is commited to maintaining her relationship with the dogs she trains. We kennel both of our dogs with her and know that she is just a call or text away if we run into any problems.

I sent my dog, Milot 4.5 months, to Powerhouse K9 for a three-week board-and-train program. As a…read morenew dog owner, I'll admit the process felt a bit unconventional, and I decided to wait a few days after she returned home to write this review so I could evaluate the results objectively. Now that we are home, I am incredibly pleased with the outcome. Milot's behavior has shifted significantly for the better. Anthony spent two hours with me during pickup to ensure I understood the commands and techniques he used, and by implementing those daily, I've seen a massive difference in our routine. While the 'behind-the-scenes' of intensive training can feel a bit like a black box for a first-time owner, the results speak for themselves. If you are looking for a program that delivers a noticeable transformation, it is well worth the investment. I'm very happy with Milot's progress! Other things to note - Anthony was very responsive. Sent videos of progress and video chats as well - clean/brushed/bathe at least once before pickup - flexible with drop off and pickup Happy with the result. Highly recommend.

Amazing service and very reliable customer care and support I would recommend it to pet ownersread more

Always give me peace of mind because I know my dog is safe and happy when staying there.read more

This is a wonderful place for our Charlie to stay when we go out of town! Staff is very helpful and…read morefriendly, place is clean & bright, and they take pictures for us. Happy to return here. Recommend highly for your dog!

I have a 10 year old German Shepherd and this is the only place I have ever left him. Though I have…read moreto leave him when we travel, I always feel comfortable leaving him here

These were from the first time we stayed. Ease of booking. Available on app or phone. Friendly…read more Listens without judging. My pup seemed more happy here than at the other kennel that is down the road.

I'm checking in several years after using Ruff Translation Dog Training for help with my reactive…read moreGerman Shepherd, Garnet. I've continued to work with him using tips I learned from Juniper. After working together for so long, Garnet's trust in me has developed to the point where we frequently get compliments from strangers on his focus and behavior. I can even walk closely next to well behaved dogs now without worry. So many of Juniper's recommendations have been woven into my life with Garnet and changed how I work with him and handle him in many ways. There are some things we still won't do (dog parks, off leash crowded hikes) but Garnet's life is so much richer than I would have envisioned it when we first started training sessions when he was 1.5 years old.

I recently had several sessions with Juniper to address some issues with my 4-year-old yellow lab,…read moremainly reactivity towards other dogs while on leash. We had a great experience. I went into it feeling self-conscious about my lack of knowledge, ashamed at the behaviors that my dog had developed, and not sure that consulting a trainer would make a difference for us. As it turns out, I didn't need to worry about any of that. In addition to being very knowledgeable, Juniper is kind, understanding, patient, encouraging, and always positive. She has given us tons of new resources and is always willing to answer questions. More than anything, our sessions were about training me to be able to read my dog's behavior, and being able to react appropriately and employ the right techniques. Juniper set realistic expectations for our sessions, and I came away from the experience with a whole new set of tools and the ability and confidence to continue working with my dog on my own. We are finally making real progress, and my bond with my dog has greatly improved. I highly recommend Juniper, especially if you are feeling lost and unsure about working with a trainer. She will get you going in the right direction.