We thought we would give Dairy Dell a try to help with training our 1-year-old AmStaff mix. The…read moreclass was advertised as a one-day makeover if your dog pulled on the leash and needed help with obedience and recall. After leaving the dog there for almost a full day we returned to pick her up. Turns out she only received 2.5 hours of training, and the rest of the day was kenneled. She came out to us pulling even worse than before, and was obviously stressed. We were told she was difficult and needed more work as they handed her over to us with a pinch collar. We were told the pinch collar was necessary as it is the only thing she respected/responded to. I am of the opinion that the flashy ads and smiling faces on the website are just marketing ploys to get you in. Our trainer, at least knew very little about dog behavior and resorted to treat based behavior modification. It works as long as you have treats, past that the dog figures it out. No treat, no obediance. It was over a hundred dollars poorly spent. In contrast we just hired a one-on-one trainer for $100 per session who utilizes and understands dog behavior and body language. After only one visit we could see the difference. She went from a dog who was constantly on alert to one who was relaxed and obedient, looking at us for recognition with no treats involved. After only two sessions she will wait for her dinner or food on the floor till we tell her it's OK to eat, is better on leash, ignores distractions like other dogs, squirrels and cats. He also told us the pinch collar was unnecessary, which it was. Suffice to say, there was a remarkable difference in outcome between Dairy Dell and our current trainer. Our dog is now relaxed and calm, doesn't pull on the leash or steal food from the counters. Dairy Dell may work for some dogs, but it didn't work for mine.

We took our new Doberman puppy, Dax, to Dairy Dell for their "one hour miracle training session". I…read morethought to myself "how could this possibly work in one hour" but MAN was I wrong! The course definitely lives up to its title. Our rambunctious Doberman is now listening and behaving so much better, it's really like night and day. Camilla has a way of simplifying dog training in a way that is so attainable and effective. We are so grateful for Dairy Dell and can't wait to come back in the future!

The most wonderful, caring place to leave your sweet dog. We started bringing our dog, Elsie,…read moreseveral years ago, who did not like people or strangers at all. Somehow, the atmosphere and staff made her feel welcome and safe. She loved going, and was treated like a doggy princess from day one. They cared for her as she continued to age. And took particularly excellent care of her as she became mobility challenged. Right up to the end. Forever grateful for the staff and loving care.

I have a 8 month old Shih Tzu. I have been to 4 different groomers in Santa Rosa and none even came…read moreclose to being as good as Briana at Four Paws! I know puppies can be difficult to groom, but Briana seemed to know how to deal with Miso. The grooming took only 1 hour and a half which is much less stress for my puppy. When I picked him up, she had understood what I wanted and Miso's grooming was perfect!! Thanks Briana and Four Paws!! I will continue bringing Miso to you

It truly is a dogs life, lots of friends to play with and plenty of fun to be had. Everyone loves…read moreour dogs, and works hard to ensure our best friends receive the very best care.

Do not use this place. We took our dog here bc they were recommended by a different kennel. They…read moreinformed me that they post on Instagram to give us updates of the dogs and the last post on Instagram is from 2017 so that was a lie number one. . I called to check on her and they said she has a LITTLE bit of separation anxiety but that was it they didn't go into a lot of detail. And then when we picked her up, this is how we picked up our dog. Her nose is cut up and it looks like she has a gash on her nose. We obviously got upset with the staff that was there because they didn't call us prior to us picking her up to inform us that our dog was injured. And then the first thing they said to us was that she ran into the door on the run that was line number two. , when we called bullshit, they then said well yeah she might've rubbed her nose a little bit on the kennel . A little???? When I finally got to talk to James the owner, he had no empathy for what happened to her face while I trusted them to take care of her. He proceeded to tell me that he doesn't think my dog is a good fit for the kennel like no shit James you will never take care of my dog. I would not trust this place to take care of a dog. I'm not someone that makes reviews because I don't even like yelp but i'm trying to help someone else so that they don't have to go through this traumatizing experience of picking up their loved one and having them be injured and then having the staff blame you and your dog for the dog being injured.

It's our dog's first boarding experience and he's apparently having the time of his life while…read morewe're away. Allen sends us an update in the morning and evening and it's reassuring to know our dog is getting the care he needs. Plus their house in Martinez is conveniently located within our area.

My dog is so happy that he doesn't want to leave when I come pick him up! Allen and his family are…read moreamazing.

We originally found Emily when my work converted to a hybrid schedule and we needed someone to come…read morea few times during those days to let our puppy Mango out of her crate to get some play time, potty, and get fed. Mango seemed very comfortable around Emily, and she even sent us a picture while she was over watching her. We also discovered that Emily does daycare during our conversations with her, and have since tried that route once. It has worked out well knowing that Mango has someone to keep an eye on her throughout the day while we're gone, and not just barking up a storm while locked in her crate all day. Emily communicates primarily through text, which has worked out well for us in coordinating logistics and communicating schedule and updates.

Emily is wonderful! She was able to accommodate me in a pinch and gave exceptional service. I am…read moreso thankful for her! My dog and cat love her. I feel like I can go out of town and relax knowing that my love bugs are being well cared for while I am away. I would definitely recommend Happi Dogs!

My very active 12 month old dog was in need of training. I have two cats which she followed around…read moreand she was dominating the living room. She was also lacking social skills like knocking me over at a doorway or jumping up on everyone. Our little girl spent 7 days boarding with Fit n furry for training. The fabulous trainer Marie Haven did a great job. On the last day we went for a human training class. We were taught human skills to continue her training. Marie worked wonders. My dog is in check with my cats, off the furniture, she waits at doorways and leaves things when told. I am much happier at home and I believe my dog is too. Marie is very patient, supportive, knowledgeable and kind. She is the perfect trainer.

This is a great example of an organization where one hand doesn't talk to the other. The level of…read morenon communication is pretty astounding. I called Fit N Furry to talk to them about boarding my cats. I received a text message back from Bailey and we had a text conversation, and got a tour set up. On the day of the tour, I called the center just to confirm and they had no idea what I was talking about. I was told there was no one there that would be able to give me a tour. The person on the tour scheduled me for a tour weeks away. I texted the original number back and asked what had happened. I actually asked them if they were human, because I'd had experiences before of AIs just not forwarding information to a human. But I was assured, via text, that I was speaking to a human and that they were sorry and their manager would reach out shortly. (To this day no one has reached out.) Weeks went by and I went in for my rescheduled tour. I walk in and they had no record of a tour but they would be happy to show me around. Just fill out this form. I filled out the form. The person at the desk looks at my form and goes "oh, your cats are too old to board here." Excuse me? After all this, my cats are ineligible anyway? At this point I had spent 3 hours in the car and who knows how long on the phone and text with them, getting at this sorted out. If this is the level of organization that is visible from the outside, I shudder to think what the behind-the-scenes organization looks like.

We were new to the area and needed to board our 14 y/o Frenchie/Boston mix. We called around and…read moregot some crazy prices and staff asking if our poor mostly blind and deaf dog wanted ball time? I'm not sure "fetch the ball" is really his thing at this point. We almost overlooked Grateful Pets because it wasn't on Yelp, thankfully we managed to connect with them. They are the closest to our house and the boarding is in an outbuilding on a small farm. We took our old man over for a visit and we were impressed with the owner's caring kindness. We dropped him off and left for vacation a few days later. We got email updates while traveling and when we returned he was healthy, happy and well fed. They keep a pot of "hot slops" which gets added to the kibble. I'm pretty sure he didn't really want to come home. They said he also enjoyed the daily walks in the pasture. These are good people who take great care of their guests while their owners are away. They also do grooming and training, if you like that sort of thing.

Worked wonders on grooming my old live stock guardian dogs. Big stubborn dogs, no problem. And now…read morewe're all happy!

Sid is GREAT! My dog Poppy has had daycare with Sid 2-3 days a week for 3 years and occasionally…read moreovernight boarding. It is wonderful to see how Poppy lights up when she sees Sid, and I always feel that she is in great hands, safe and active with playmates in a fun small group setting. Sid is conscientious, organized, and very reliable and in a terrific location. Highly Recomend!

Update needed here: After we moved and needed a new dogwalker, we contacted Sid based on my great…read moreexperience meeting her before. We did a "test walk" where she brought our dog and myself with her small group of doggies. Since then she has been walking our boy for a year. Sid is dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. She has been completely devoted to our dog and is very intuitive knowing what's up with him. She's extremely easy to get ahold of and proactive with followup. She's great with the dogs and able to take care of special needs. My one complaint would be that I wished she worked weekends! Sometimes I work long shifts and am gone all weekend- even if my partner's home it's nice to have someone else help and take the dog out. Sid is so great we wish we could hire her every day of the week. I would recommend Sid as a provider for your dogs 100%. It's been a great experience working with her!

If you are looking for an excellent place to board your pet, you need look no further than Taylor…read moreMountain. We have tried a couple of different places and they are simply the best by far. The people there obviously love dogs and treat those under their care as if they were their own. Our dog Chance loves going there and always comes home exhausted because he has had so much fun. I cannot say enough good things about them.

Our doodle loves this facility! He is always taken in and returned to us in the friendliest manner…read more, in short supply these days. They really seem to bond to your furry friend and get to know them and their personalities. Cooper literally smiles when he is greeted at the gate, and best of all, he sleeps most of the next day after spending a day here because he is so worn out, and that's why you bring them here! First rate! And we have tried others. It is worth the slightly higher cost. The facility is so chill, and multi acred with goats and llamas roaming adjacent areas. Clearly, this is a safe place for our four legged friends.

Lali took such good care of our puppers! We have 3 dogs and we know they can be a bit of a hassle…read moreto care for. Taking care of 3 dogs is a big ask and Lali rose to the occassion and exceeded expectations. She sent us pictures and updates every time she stopped by while we were away. Not only did she take exceptional care of our doggos, letting them run around and play in the dog park by our place, but she gave us peace of mind knowing they were being taken well care of. Rates were cheaper than using Rover or any of those other apps and she did a meet and greet with the pups beforehand so they were able to establish trust and get to know their caretaker ahead of our trip. Very reliable, super detailed; we are very impressed and super happy with our first experience and will definitely reach out again for our future trips! 10/10 Highly recommend for any petsitting needs

Lali has been walking our dog for over 3 years. She's professional, easy to communicate,…read moretrust-worthy, and has a great personality (bonus!). We are so lucky to have her. Oh and she takes the cutest pictures!