She went above and beyond with my baby Jade. She is a doodle and she groomed her so pretty. Thank…read moreyou!

Thank you Ann for having your business in Copperopolis. I don't like driving too far with dogs in…read morethe car, right now because of the heat. So a three minute drive for me is great. You are so good with my little Lana, she trusts you to do her nails but you're the only one. I'll be in soon to get the big dogs nails done also. I haven't had them in for baths because they are all short hair but that doesn't mean they don't need it! Thank you again and see you soon. I'll call first

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!

We have always use this place for our dogs -but after this past vacation week, we won't be back…read more Disappointed in how I was spoken too and even though she apologized. But telling me that you are going to tie my dog to a tree!! Nope we are done doing business with this company.

More than $300 in vet bills and three months after my cocker stayed at Pet Vacations, I am still…read moretrying to eliminate the mite infestation my dog experienced while there. It's simply not worth boarding.

We were gifted two puppies and we want the puppies to be well trained…read more The Canine Ranch is the place and amazing! So is Amina and Darick! We brought our dogs here for obedience, behavior correction, boarding & training, and agility--and it has been life-changing! The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about what they do. Not only did our dogs learn so much, but we did too--they took the time to teach us how to properly handle and communicate with our dogs, which made such a huge difference at home. The facility is clean, safe, and full of positive energy. You can tell everyone truly cares about the dogs and their progress. We noticed improvements right away, and our dogs (puppies) are happier, more confident, and better behaved than ever. Also, Amina and Darick, we were sent updates on the puppies progress. If you're looking for a place that truly understands dogs (and their humans!), The Canine Ranch is the best choice you can make. Highly recommend!

I cannot say enough great things about The Canine Ranch. Amina and Darick have such a lovely family…read moreand were so wonderful with our pup Ingrid. We brought Ingrid all the way from the Bay Area for a board and train and would do it again in a heartbeat. At the time I had a new baby and had no clue how to manage the new resource guarding behavior, extra barking, and unsafe leash pulling which was a nightmare while recovering. After 4 weeks we were totally equipped to support Ingrid and she's been well-behaved ever since!

Amy was super nice and very detailed oriented. We took our mini Aussie over to her home for a…read moremeet-and-greet with her dogs. After a couple hours they were friends Another plus .... she lives right by the vet in Escalon. We were not able to take our vacation due to health issues, so we had to cancel. In the future I wouldn't hesitate to leave our pets with Happy Dog Happy Home. She clearly loves animals and has a great set up in and outside for pet sitting!

Even though she was not able to help us, she was very kind and responded quickly. She was able to…read moremessage information and let us know when she was available for a call. My husband who is very picky was very impressed with her.

I originally found Chelle through Yelp, and choosing to work with her has been one of the best…read moredecisions I've made for my dog, Mochi. I cannot say enough good things about Chelle and the work she's done with her. From day one, it was clear how deeply knowledgeable she is about dog behavior and how genuinely invested she is in each dog's success. Chelle doesn't just "train" -- she observes, adapts, explains the why, and meets both the dog and owner where they are. Her dedication is unmatched. She is consistently punctual, incredibly prepared, and always willing to go above and beyond -- whether that means staying a little longer to make sure things click, following up between sessions, or adjusting the plan as Mochi progressed. Thanks to Chelle, Mochi is transforming into a calm, well-mannered, confident dog. The difference is night and day, and the results speak for themselves. Beyond the skills Mochi learned, I also gained confidence as an owner because Chelle empowers you with knowledge, not just commands. If you're looking for someone who truly cares, puts in the work, and delivers real, lasting results -- Chelle is it. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone who wants the absolute best for their dog.

Chelle is wonderful with the dogs. She's experienced, caring, knowledgeable, flexible with…read moreschedules. She's worked with 4 of my dogs with great results. I highly recommend her for dog training.

Aloha now under new ownership is top shelf. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is…read morebecause I know they are working on further improvements. You couldn't not find a better person than Carri to tend to your pets. She has it all; Professional training, Show Dog competition, grooming, boarding, and a unmatched TLC for animals. Need good care for your special family members? They will charge you more if you drop off the two legged ones Naw, just a jest. The charge is the same. Ok, that was a jest as well There are some very good kennels in our area, but none better. Aloha is the place for go when you need quality pet care and boarding.

We live in Murphys and have used Aloha located at Murphys Grade Road and French Gulch Road for many…read moreyears to board our two dogs who are, in a word, spoiled. When the previous owners retired after over twenty years and closed the business it created a serious issue for us of where to board our dogs when we needed to get out of town and could not bring them along. But this story has a very happy ending... new owners for this business were found and reopened the business recently. The owner we met is named Kari and from our initial meeting through picking Koko and Blue up after four days of traveling away from home we were very pleased with their care and devotion to all things dog. Stop in and check it out. I am sure you will be as pleased as we were. 4+ stars here.

Maddie was wonderful. Our dog was having aggression issues with people and other dogs. After…read moretraining with Maddie, she interacts with people and dogs without any problems, and we have even taken our dog out to breakfast and dinner several times without any problems. She is very well behaved. The change has been remarkable. We are so appreciative of the great work Maddie has done with her.

Maddie is amazing! I had adopted a Malinios puppy at the…read morespca. I had done what I thought was quite a bit of research and tried to train with her a bit daily but I just couldn't figure out exactly how to work with her, her smarts and energy are off the charts.i just couldn't get her to focus on what I wanted. Maddie did a month long board and train with Sage and Sage can back so much happier with her energy more focused and workable. while Sage was with Maddie I received email updates including pictures(that was so important for me). when Maddie brought Sage home she went through how to keep working with Sage the way she had. I feel Sage is so much better and I look forward to going to some of the group classes to see what else we can accomplish.