We have been very pleased leaving our pup with Sunset Kennels whether it be for Doggie Day Care or…read morea Vacation stay. The staff is always friendly and treats our pup with care.

I have boarded all my dogs at Sunset Kennels for around 15 Years. They are the best! So…read moreaccommodating and kind. I've never had any issues with them over the years. They have upgraded their country retreat and have so many fun options for our pets. I give them a ten out of ten review!

We've gone through the basic and advanced classes, as well as board and train, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. The trainers genuinely care about helping both dogs and owners succeed. While some of the feedback can be tough to hear at first, its all with the goal of creating clarity and consistency for the dog---and it really works. We quickly realized that many behavior issues came from our own mixed signals or inconsistent commands. The trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and make sure corrections are fair and appropriate. The progress we've seen has been amazing, and our home is so much more balanced as a result. The classes have also been great for socialization, which we know is just as important as training. Our pup absolutely loves going---it's fun, structured, and rewarding. We'll definitely continue with future classes and highly recommend this program to anyone looking to build a strong bond with their dog.

My cousin and I brought our puppies here, and while most of the trainers were great, our experience…read morewith Janet, the owner, was disappointing. As the only ones with smaller dogs, we felt she was unpleasant toward us. She spoke to us unkindly and repeatedly tried to push her collars and leashes, insisting that our martingale collars were cheap, even though they worked perfectly throughout the training. Another trainer was also unnecessarily aggressive, making us feel as if we didn't know what we were doing. This treatment occurred every week, leaving us feeling so singled out that we decided to skip the last class and never returned. The classes are also held in a parking lot, depending on the location, which wasn't ideal. After this experience, I found some free online classes that were more effective. I regret paying for the service we received and wouldn't recommend this place unless they take this feedback constructively. Hopefully, both the owner and some of the trainers can work on improving their people skills.

I was given a scent training class for Christmas. I travelled from Sacramento to Ione, and my dog…read moreand I were introduced to the art scent work. The training area is on one of the heights hills in Ione with a great view. We were immediately welcome upon our arrival, and we were lucky to receive training from an expert. Will definitely return.

This is regards to their boarding services. First of all, I'm glad to say my dogs came home without…read moreinjury or trauma. Unfortunately I failed to do my due diligence in looking into Gold Country. Mike Flores, Owner and husband of Cherie Flores assisted us during the booking and duration of stay with my two dogs. Now, there are several complaints on Yelp about his customer service skills or lack there of. Which is very true. But because I know how to deal with difficult people I was able to get through my conversations with him with out any major conflicts. Yes, Mike lacks manners, and is very suspicious of anyone entering his property. Very guarded and and unwelcoming but I think that's just the way he is. Second the facility they place our dogs. Not sure if what they advertise really exist or if they even provide the services they offer. There are no pictures of the kennel besides the "virtual tour" which is a prerecorded video with a power point presentation with picture of the so called kennel. But as customers, we are not allowed to see where our dogs are housed in person. I find it strange that we have to drop/pickup in a separate building. The property seems to be deteriorating in person compared to the pictures from their website. I paid for additional services such at the relaxation package and activity package but I don't have any evidence that these services were rendered. I packed food for my dogs and when I picked them up it seems that all the food I provided was gone. Once home, I fed my dogs and they eating like they haven't been fed for days. And they drank so much water... again all speculation but observing my dogs behavior and habits it seem they did not eat or drink very much. I also paid for a "report card" detailing their daily progress of their stay which I never received. During the scheduled pickup day (Monday 8-9) which states in there email there was no one there. I called multiple times and messages them on Facebook but no response. I decided to drive into the property and went to a residential home assuming it was the home of Mike. I started knocking and making my presence known. He came out and of course was confrontational asked what I was doing there. Long story short, he ended up making an excuse that he forgot about the pickup and asked that I wait back in the pickup and drop-off building. Side Note, the residential property was fenced off and I heard lots of dogs in cages. I also found a dog in the transport van they used that seemed to be there overnight. Again the property did not appear to be in good condition. I do not believe my dogs where in any of those cages but I can only speculate if they were other customers dogs. The kicker to all this was when I called after my dogs stay to see if they would accommodate a Sunday pick up. Mike said they were closed on weekends and didn't have staff to help accommodate our request. This statement brought up many concerns. If he said they didn't have staff, then who is caring for all the dogs in their care? My dogs stayed the weekend and now I questioned if they were cared for at all. Well I did further research and found out that the Amador County Animal control licenses these types of establishments. I inquired to see if Gold Country had any complaints filed against them or if they property had been inspected. The receptionist stated she didn't work in that unit but stated Cherie Flores works with her agency and helps trains law enforcement and search and rescue dogs. At this point, I decided not to ask anymore questions as Gold Country has a relationship with this agency. I feel that even if I wanted to file a complaint, it would fall on deaf ears. So please do your research. I will never use them again.

All staff are very friendly & welcoming! I was very impressed with facilities which are super clean…read moreand also smell fresh. That alone tells me that this place is not only well cared for but your furry baby will also be well taken care of. While this was Rocky's first visit he seemed comfortable with everyone and got to hang out inside for a bit and also to play ball. I'm sure he didn't even miss us! We look forward to having him visit again soon.

Our Alaskan malamute loves to stay at Town and Country, and we love how easy it is to check her in…read moreonline, get her paperwork updated and set up booking. The staff is very friendly and helpful and so well informed. I love that they are thorough in their work to check in about her needs and always make sure to keep us updated if anything pop up. When we pick her up she's always in such a great mood and has a great time. I love that we have a safe place for her her to go when we're away and we are so glad to have Town and Country. Highly recommend!

Steve and Michelle are the best dog trainers! Look no further with any other classes. We have taken…read moreother classes in our lifetime with our dogs. They are very nice, knowledgeable, and demonstrate to you so it is easy to understand and learn with your dog and family. They are passionate about teaching and it clearly shows. We live the outdoor training in the field and the speakers they use you are able to hear what they are saying and they answer all your questions. We look forward going to the Saturday classes with our golden retriever (Bella). They are amazing!!!!! I highly recommend this class to all breeds of dogs . They are the best! On a scale of 10 being the highest they are 100!!!! It is so much fun going to the classes and you learn so much! Thank you Steve and Michelle:) Bella says thank you!

Friendly, knowledgeable and communicative staff/owners. Helpful, show us how, lead by example. Good…read moreat reading our dogs and even us humans if we arrive uptight or grumpy (me). Nice facility, organized, positive but firm. So far we've learned heel, sit, stay, come, down and socialization with other people and dogs. Reasonable prices, good location. Can't wait to start the second round of training in a couple weeks.

Our 8-lb, 3-year-old toy poodle suddenly began showing aggressive behavior. We immediately had him…read moreevaluated by two veterinarians, including appropriate testing, and confirmed the issue was behavioral--not medical. We contacted Bark Busters in Livermore due to strong reviews. That trainer referred us to the trainer covering our area, Sarah Harrington. She assured us she had handled similar cases many times and that their method--different from traditional training--could correct the behavior, although there is no guarantee. Based on that, we agreed to proceed despite the high cost. The fee is $1,875 (lifetime training), paid in full upfront. In hindsight, that should have given us pause. At the initial visit, our dog reacted very negatively--barking continuously and backing away. This was unusual, as he is normally friendly with new people. The trainer also appeared fearful, explaining she had recently been bitten by another dog. A significant portion of the session was spent reading from a binder rather than actively engaging with us or demonstrating techniques until after the total fee was paid in full. This method does not use treats at all. We followed the approach consistently for over three weeks. Instead of improving, our dog became more fearful, his personality seemed to change, and the aggression worsened. When we raised concerns, we were told to continue. The trainer did not proactively check in; we were told follow-up was our responsibility. Given the seriousness of the issue and the cost, we expected more support. We ultimately decided to stop. No partial refund was offered. We were told the contract would become void if we did not re-engage within seven days. We were also cautioned about posting a negative Yelp review. We are sharing our experience so others can make an informed decision. We hope your experience is better than ours.

Sarah Harrington at Bark Busters Home Dog Training - Central Valley is absolutely amazing. She is…read moreknowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about both dogs and their owners. Her in-home training approach is clear, humane, and incredibly effective--we saw real improvements right away. Sarah empowers you with the tools and confidence to create lasting change, not just quick fixes. The lifetime support Bark Busters offers is a huge bonus and gives total peace of mind. If you're struggling with behavior issues or just want a better relationship with your dog, I highly recommend Sarah and Bark Busters Central Valley!

Very disappointed I made an appointment with victor for today 6/18 at 1pm only to be completely…read moreghosted at the time of appointment. Nobody showed up nor let me know they weren't going to be able to make it. After multiple calls and texts I've so far had no response. I left work early to be able to make it to the appointment only to have it be a waste of time. Would not recommend to anyone

I was impressed by their routine for working with my French puppy. He was very hyper and was pad…read moretrained. He has not used the pads and has calmed down tremendously. They also give you a visual of their work with the puppy. I will continue to use their services in the future.

They took our little dog on short notice and were very nice and gentle. We were from out if town…read moreand needed a vaccine to stay at the RV park.

This is a great service and Tina and her staff have a great love for dogs and the service they…read moreprovide. We have been using this service for about a year now and our dog can't wait to go. When we mention going to daycare she yelps and barks with joy. Thank you guys.