My dog is my best friend, literally. But I travel often and need reliable care for him. He stays…read morewith a family for longer stays but comes to ponderosa if it's just a night or two. He's been coming for the past two years and we've had nothing but great experiences. The staff know him, he always comes home bathed and well cared for. I pay the extra for the boarding bath but it's worth it and I love having him back healthy and clean. I wasn't prompted or incentivized to review I've just been taking him for so long and realized I know longer have any anxiety about dropping him off so this is my way of saying thanks! Great job Ponderosa!

We have taken our dog here 3 times, and 2 out of 3 have been terrible experiences. I guess it's our…read moreown fault for not learning after the first one. The staff is friendly and good with pets, but our dog has gotten a respiratory infection twice after boarding here, and to add insult to injury, a terrible case of fleas. There is a bad smell in the lobby, which makes me worry they aren't properly disinfecting the space. We won't be returning and hope to inform others about the risks of boarding here. We spent almost $1000 trying to cure our dog's infections, one of which nearly killed her. Please read the rest of the reviews and realize this is not just a one-off bad experience.

I came to John super eager to learn about Belgian Malinois and he has been so patient and down to…read moreearth with me. John is the best breeder I've worked with. He knows so much about the breed Belgian Malinois. He wants to make sure that you are prepared for the dog you are getting, and makes sure that the puppy you get is the best fit for you. I recommend him to all my friends!

John is the man if you're looking for the perfect Belgian Malinois, he helped me through finding…read morethe perfect one for me that suits all my needs. He takes good care of all the dogs and I would 100% go back !

I am so thankful for K-9 Culture! We brought our 5 year old dog in for 6 sessions of day training…read morefor behavioral issues. I felt confident that we would be safe and taken care of. I loved that his trainer, Sadler we send us videos after every session showing us what they worked on and how we can implement at home. Sadler was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to join her group sessions!

K-9 Culture is THE place for dog training. We did a lot of research on finding a board and training…read moreprogram and were incredibly impressed with K-9 Culture. We sent our dog JULY  for their four weeks program and had a wonderful experience with the dog training program. When I attended the initial consultation, I was amazed by how large, clean, and over-the-top the facility was. The talk lasted 30 minutes, and we spoke for almost one 1hour. They were patient, and we explained all our goals, which we wanted our July to be trained on. Tyler worked with July. We received daily "Pupdates" and report cards that included videos, photos, and an overall update on his improvement. I could tell Tyler cared about July as if he was his doggie. We are so proud and thrilled about the progress July has made. TRULY AMAZING! July's confidence built up, and his personality came through by the end of the 4-week board and train program. We can't wait to attend group classes and continue to board and bring him back to see the K-9 Culture team! I Recommend K-9 Culture to anyone looking for training for their doggie. Thank you, K-9 team & Tyler, for all your hard work.

This is the best dog training I've used! They taught me and my dog the all the basics needed for a…read morewell trained dog. Do not miss out on great people and instructors. Highly recommended!

I came to sit means sit with specific things I wanted to be worked on. My dog has a tendency to…read morebark and has general and car anxiety, and that's the only focus I cared about. I agreed to a 10 day board and train, because they said he needed to build confidence. Well on the second training day I showed up to figure out that they did not focus on his barking at all, because they didn't hear him bark. We did a mock test during that session, and the lady stood outside knocking & sure enough he started barking. This indicated to me that they didn't even try to figure out why or invoked him to bark at all. I feel like I just wasted almost 3k. They just focused on what side of me he was walking on, and walking without a leash which I did not care about at all. If you need overall training they are helpful, but if you have specific training needs this is not the place.

I learned the information I needed to help with my Apollo and also learned what other pet parents…read moreneeded help with. Which also helped me with my training.

Kirito is truly one of a kind. His unique personality and ability to read body language are…read moreunparalleled. However, three months ago, he began displaying aggressive behavior around food and when it was time to go into his crate. As his aggression worsened, we started to lose hope. Thankfully, we found Chris! He not only saved us from having to rehome Kirito but also accomplished what felt impossible. The journey wasn't easy, but Chris worked wonders. Kirito has transformed into a better version of himself--loving, obedient, and responsive to the commands he learned in the program. We HIGHLY recommend giving Chris a chance. If he could help Kirito, there's a great chance he can help your dog too. Just be sure to follow his guidance to the letter when your dog returns home! "Thank you Uncle Chris!"- KIRITO

Attended pie fest today and it was a BLAST! They have an amazing farm co-op that you can pick up…read morefresh ingredients from every week from local farms and vendors!! Absolutely stunning business model. I cannot wait to do more with Tate Farms and friends!!!

I have been to several events at Tate Farms. I've NEVER been disappointed! Everything flows…read moreperfectly, everyone has a good time, and sometimes I've even learned a thing or two (Treat Box Event)! The staff is constantly taking care of everything. They are so friendly and accomodating.

My two lab mixes and I just had our first lesson with Lauren. Her instructions and guidance were…read morevery clear and helpful. My girls are wiped out - overall a great outcome! We can't wait to have our next lesson!

Lauren came to our house to help our Morkie who is 9 pounds. He has high anxiety and is terrified…read moreof people and other dogs. For the first hour Lauren provided some good information and things to try with Darwin to help him. After that she said she wanted to bring in her dog for Darwin to be around, I stated I wasn't really comfortable with Darwin being around another dog and I didn't think it was the best idea. Lauren assured us that her dog Mable was extremely friendly and did not care about other dogs (Mable is a pitbull mix that is only 1 year old and about 50 pounds)! As Mable was brought in Darwin was barking and growling (his normal), and Mable was ok but then she started growling and getting aggressive. Her hair was standing up and Lauren said she was just correcting Darwin, so we just kept watching which was a mistake. Mable snapped at Darwin's ribs and bit him. We didn't see he was bleeding until she left. The next day our dog was very lethargic and sore, he couldn't jump up on the couch or walk with out crying out. Lauren did send me Mable's medical records at my request and was made aware that Darwin was bleeding. She did not offer a refund for the training. We already knew our dog has issues to fix, that is why we hired her, now he is even more scared of other dogs. The good news is he is healed up, but we will never use this company again. Please make sure to communicate what you want and you know your dog better than anyone else, do not put them in danger.

After trying just about everything for our rescue dog, Cubli Wu, we finally found Aaron Stewart at…read moreThe Educated Dog. Cubli is an extremely fearful, reactive, resource-guarding Pekingese with a bite history. We had already worked with a behavioral veterinarian, tried medication, and worked with two highly qualified reward-based, fear-free trainers. Despite our best efforts, we simply weren't making progress. Aaron's approach is completely different, but that does NOT mean it's cruel. I would never allow that. Everything he did was calm, confident, and purposeful. He never yelled or tried to frighten Cubli. During our four-hour session, Cubli attacked him several times and even broke the skin on his arm. Aaron handled every situation calmly and safely, and by the end of the session Cubli was voluntarily walking up to him for attention. That alone spoke volumes to me. Even more amazing were the changes we saw in just one session. I was able to pet Cubli's head, something that had become incredibly difficult. Cubli also remained completely calm while someone used our guest bathroom, which previously would have triggered frantic barking and attempts to chase and bite. What impressed me most wasn't just the changes in Cubli, but how much Aaron taught James and me. We realized that many things we thought were perfectly normal were actually contributing to Cubli's emotional state. Aaron helped us understand how to communicate with our dog in a way that helps him feel safe instead of feeling responsible for controlling every situation. We know one session doesn't magically solve years of behavioral issues, and the real work now belongs to us. But for the first time since adopting Cubli, we genuinely feel hopeful. Aaron understood our dog in a way no one else had. Somewhat to my embarrassment, I actually started to cry as Aaron was leaving. That is very unlike me. It wasn't because I thought Cubli was "fixed." It was because, for the first time in a very long time, I truly felt he had a chance. If you have a fearful, reactive, aggressive, or resource-guarding dog and feel like you've run out of options, I can't recommend Aaron highly enough. He was worth every penny.

Aaron is AMAZING!!! Very personable and TRULY cares about not only the owners but the dogs as well…read more He was very prompt and attentive to our needs. Very quick to recognize and address problems that we were having and offered a quick proactive approach to correct. We couldn't be happier with the service provided. What we learned today is it's not only the pet that needs help it's US the handlers that can be ill prepared. Thank you Aaron and Educated Dog for your services! Job well done!