Cathy is a calm and consistent trainer. Very talented and knowledgeable. My puppy is stubborn, high…read moredrive, fearful, and extremely smart - translation - hard to handle. After working with Cathy, my puppy is more confident, stopped puppy nipping, knows when to settle, and is fun to be around. Magical! She is a caring trainer with an extensive background. She gives good advice, easy-to-understand guidance, and she is trustworthy. I'm so grateful we found her. She has made our lives better.

Cathy is not only a very talented and knowledgeable dog trainer, but also has become a friend to…read moreour family. We adopted a very difficult breed, a German Shepherd/Husky/Pit mix. Our dog is incredibly smart but very stubborn and Cathy never made us feel like he was an impossible dog to train. She worked with him consistently both at our home and at hers and made amazing progress with him. I couldn't recommend her more for your dog training needs! Thank you, Cathy!

Eden and her team at Sierra Dogs are our top choice for boarding our labradoodle. A stay with…read moreSierra Dogs is akin to a vacation at a first-rate canine playground with plenty of opportunities for physical exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction. We can't help but smile and chuckle while viewing online photos of our pup running at top speed with her dog buddies or taking a break on the deck. Although we miss being apart from our wonderful companion, we are comforted knowing that our dog is supervised while happily frolicking around with dog friends and provided with professional, skilled, and nurturing care. When reunited with our dog, she retains all skills we have instilled and is clean and well-behaved. We are very thankful for Eden and her caring team!

Doesn't get any better. I got a French bulldog puppy and needed some help training him. I sent him…read moreto Sierra dogs for a 6 week board and train program and it was the best decision I ever made. Eden promptly responded to my initial email and patiently answered all of my questions. It was hard having him so far away (I am based in Palo Alto), but I would drive twice as far to have Eden take care of my dog. Each day Eden would post a photo on Facebook, so I could watch him grow and she was always available to talk on the phone if I wanted an update. Eden transformed my 3 month old puppy into a well-trained, well-socialized, very happy dog. My puppy knows how to come, sit, stay, leave it, drop it, shake, and walk on a leash. He now comes with me to work and is the best-trained dog in my office. Now that my puppy has graduated from board and train, I look forward to using Sierra Dogs as a boarding place. (FYI: It's a convenient location for people who are heading up to Tahoe for the weekend.) I highly recommend Sierra Dogs!

We had Anna out for our first session yesterday. She was AMAZING. Our dogs learned so much in…read morejust one session - but also, so did us humans. We've always had door greeting chaos. She showed us the best ways to work on calming things down when visitors arrive, and also provided ways our children can help be involved training - and making sure our dogs are responding to small children in appropriate ways. She had so much knowledge to share, and seemed to pick up on their personalities very quickly. I am so grateful we were able to get on her calendar so quick after her year of traveling. We will definitely be referring her to anyone we know looking for a dog trainer. Hank and Waffles look forward to their next session.

Anna was seriously the best! We have peen putting off training our little pittie puppy who we love…read moreto pieces, but isn't the best behaved dog (jumps, barks, doesn't listen, is scared of a lot of stuff), and we were nervous we had waited too long. Anna gave us so many tools that our girl ACTUALLY responded to. She brought out the sweet dog that we see all the time, but others don't because of how excited and anxious she gets over everything. We learned a ton about reading body language and how to help build our dogs confidence so she can enjoy more of this world. Anna was super funny and was constantly teaching us things about our dogs and how to read them and reminding us that we are doing good! Not once did we feel judged or insecure about anything. we look forward to our next training session!

Several months ago, I found a husky mix on the street. As an experienced husky owner, I named her…read moreSky and decided to bring her into the family. However, I realized almost immediately that she had some serious behavioral issues--specifically intense leash aggression and barking--that I simply wasn't equipped to handle alone. After researching local options, I gave Bill at Sierra K9 a call. It was clear right away that he has a genuine passion for what he does. He took the time to listen to my specific goals: I needed Sky to truly become part of my "pack" and be well-behaved enough to join me at breweries, and events. Bill outlined his methods and experience in great detail, and we sat down to map out exactly what it would take to get her there. I opted for the two-week intensive Board-and-Train program. Bill made it clear that the training wouldn't end when I picked her up; he committed to meeting with me for as long as it took for me to feel confident. Throughout those two weeks, Bill and his wife, Shelby, sent regular progress reports, photos, and videos. Seeing her thrive gave me so much peace of mind--it was obvious she was making strides and was incredibly well cared for. On pickup day, Bill and I had a thorough hand-off session. While I was impressed with Sky's progress, Bill was honest with me: the foundation was there, but the real work was just beginning for both of us. When we got back home, I'll admit I struggled. The leash reactivity and pulling returned, and I felt completely hopeless. But Bill and Shelby didn't leave me hanging. They checked in daily, "talked me off the ledge" more than once, and quickly scheduled an in-person session at my house. When Bill arrived, he could tell I was frustrated. He calmly reminded me of the process and took Sky's leash; she immediately "snapped back into shape"--no pulling, no barking, just focus. He carefully observed my handling, gave me manageable homework, and, most importantly, helped me reframe my mindset. He taught me that training isn't a chore; it's an exercise in patience and a form of therapy for both the owner and the dog. Fast forward one month: I've been working with Sky every day and meeting with Bill weekly (and he is always perfectly on time). The transformation is night and day. While she's still a little better on the leash with him than with me (haha!), she is truly a different dog. I know now that with time and Bill's continued guidance, Sky is going to fit in perfectly. I'm actually enjoying the work, we celebrate the wins together, and I am sincerely grateful to the Sierra K9 team.

I had an incredibly positive experience with Sierra K9. I was dealing with a really stressful…read moresituation where my dogs were constantly fighting, and I honestly wasn't sure if they could ever safely live together again. Bill was patient, knowledgeable, and very understanding of how overwhelming it felt. Bill took the time to assess each dog's behavior and explained everything in a way that made sense. The training methods were clear, consistent, and focused on building trust rather than fear. Over time, I started to see real progress, not just in my dogs' behavior, but in my own confidence handling them. Thanks to Bill's guidance, my dogs are now able to coexist peacefully, and the atmosphere at home is so much calmer. I'm truly grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with similar issues.

I have two GSP's under the age of 1 and an old German Shepard that I rescued in the last year…read more Garrett has been an unbelievable resource. He came out to my property for a session with each of my dogs and trained me on how to successfully ecollar train my pups and gave me tools, resources and confidence to do the work with my dogs. We are only at the beginning of our journey, but I'm so excited about the progress that we have made in a short amount of time and I'm looking forward to continue working with the Ridley K9 Academy.

Ridley Training Academy is the BEST!! Garrett and Nikki had our pup, Sonny Liston, for two weeks of…read more"board and train" in January of 2024. He is a two-year-old Boxer and we are training him to be my husband's "Service Dog." He was trained extremely well there, and we have been continuing to train with Garrett and Nikki for two months following. He will be readu to take his Canine Good Citizen and Service Dog exam in April of this year. Can't say enough about the dedication and LOVE these two show for their charges! HIGHLY recommend!!! Stever and Carol Pollock Pines, CA

I highly recommend Happy Paws! Great service and people who truly care about your pets.read more

Called these guys about getting a sitter for our two dogs while we were away for a week…read more Unfortunately, they were booked up. BUT! Stephanie was super helpful and gave us names of other recommended sitters, as well as providing information on their boarding services. She genuinely seemed like she was more interested in making sure our dogs were taken care of than getting us to spend our money with them specifically. Next time we have more advance warning for our trip, we'll be going with Happy Paws.

Jessica was super nice and handled my dog well. My dog wasn't easy to groom at all today. She was…read morepretty aggressive and Jessica was professional and kind to my dog. Her prices are wonderful. I highly recommend this dog grooming place. Especially if you have a finicky smaller breed of dog.

Just wanted to shout this place out for always keeping all of our pups looking great. Shannon does…read morea fantastic job as well as the other groomers. Thank you El Dorado Pet Club!

There is no easy way to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Saying goodbye to our 16 year old cat at…read morehome was the best decision ever. Dr. Sara and Craig explained exactly what to expect and it was so peaceful for her. They are so compassionate and genuine... we wouldn't choose to do it any other way and with any other team! Thank you Craig and Dr. Sara

From start to finish, Dr Sara and Craig treated my family and me with compassion. Their website…read morelays out all the details of what to expect, but both Craig and Dr. Sara take the time, through text and on the phone, to help guide you and your family through one of life's most difficult moments. Sophie gave us 12 wonderful years, and she will be dearly missed. Thanks to Passing With Dignity, our final moments with our beloved girl were peaceful and filled with nothing but love.

This Petco was great. I came in Thursday, 3rd of July, I…read morefound two abandoned kittens on a dirt road, I needed supplies. The ladies at the Store were absolutely great, helping with prices, friendly, it was a pleasure to shop there. I came in again for more supplies, Sunday I also have three little dogs, one taught in English and German. I use to train dogs for the police department. Also a Fire Fighter EMT. Sunday again, all employees, enthusiastic, friendly, helpful. It was a pleasure . Thank you.

Perhaps the girl with the drawn on eyebrows (her name starts with a G, I can't remember her full…read morename), could benefit from some customer service classes?! Every single time I have come in there, she is rude and has an attitude. I have now stopped coming to this store, and I go to Lee's Feed or Clifton & Warrens instead. They are happy people with smiles on their faces, and they are so willing to help and answer every question. They don't act like your question is stupid or is bothersome. I am really looking forward to the new Petco opening in Placerville! Hopefully the employees will be friendly, or at least friendlier than she is at the Cameron Park store!

Cherie is a great trainer. Took puppy classes and then private lessons. Cherie is patient and…read moreknowledgeable.

What a wonderful experience! We have a young Golden Retriever who was scared, anxious, and avoidant…read moreof people outside our home and was not living her best life. We felt stuck on how to help her. Thankfully, we found Cherie! With her knowledge and understanding, she was able to help us give Rosie the confidence she needed to come alive fully! It's safe to say the Rosie we love at home the world would get to love because of what Cherie helped us learn and how to lead Rosie. Dog training is human training, so get ready to do the work! If you want to help your dog with behavior issues or obedience, Cherie is the person to call. We are thankful to know we have someone that can help us. This is just the beginning; we learned much and look forward to continuing our journey. Rosie's future just got brighter and bigger. We can thank Cherie for her guidance! 10 out of 10 recommend!