She is very knowledgeable about everything dog! Her classes are very helpful and informative. Our…read moredog has done really well there!

I could not be happier with my class at Francesca's. She is professional, patient, knowledgeable,…read moreand get's it done with a sense of humor. I took the basic class with my 18 month old English Mastiff - WONDERS!! Should have started sooner, but COVID was in the way. I have recommended her to several other families with dog challenges. She works with all breeds, all ages, and all levels of human experience. A true wonder of wonders.

We had a phenomenal experience with Clever Canine Training, Tim and Amy, and especially our…read moretrainer, Bridget! We enrolled our pit bull puppy, Daphne, in their four-week training program when she was about four months old, along with the Grow With Me program. Like most puppies, she was extremely energetic and still working on potty training, puppy nipping, jumping, house rules, and overall manners. Daphne came home like a completely different dog--in the best way! She was calmer, more confident, better mannered, and had a much stronger understanding of what was expected of her. One thing we especially appreciated was that no electronic collar was used during this stage of her training. After having a previous experience elsewhere where we felt one was relied on too heavily, this was really important to us. We also loved that Daphne received plenty of socialization and real-world exposure. Bridget took her into different environments, and we received regular pictures and updates on her progress and the areas they were continuing to work on. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and truly feel the investment was worth it. We're already looking forward to Daphne returning around eight months old for the next phase of her Grow With Me program and eventually working toward off-leash training. Thank you to Bridget, Tim, Amy, and the entire Clever Canine team for taking such great care of our pittie! We would absolutely recommend them!

We just completed our second training camp with my clever canine. At our first experience our dog…read morewas roughly 5 months old and this time we were returning with a 1 year old pup. We had maintained a nice foundation but felt it was appropriate based on a myriad of factors. We were placed with Emily and our experience was excellent. We knew Emily from many of our group trainings but had yet to do extensive one on one with her. Emily's approach is honest, consistent, soft (but firm) and very relatable. She was communicative in every way and made us feel safe. Given we had already done one camp we felt comfortable with the facility but each trainer brings their own nuance. Emily was clear and concise with each weekly update- she was really positive and had a ton of healthy feedback. Training is a huge investment of time and money.... Something we don't take lightly, but we have felt it was incredibly worth it both times. The continued support offered is 10/10, the communication is consistent and the general vibe is that everyone really wants to be there, including all the pups. Our dog has been home one full week, and we feel really good about the tools we've been given for continued success.

Where do I even begin! After bringing home our first GSP…read morepup two years ago, we found Blue Ridge Kennels and haven't looked back. We live over an hour from the kennel but have loved the facility and all of its amazing staff so much we refuse to even attempt anything closer. We have used Blue Ridge for both training (field and obedience) as well as just basic boarding many of times now. The quality of genuine care, attentiveness and communication from staff has been above and beyond! The love for the dogs is felt instantly and radiates when you are greeted by Rebecca and Caitlin in the office/kennel. Dropping your pup off for any length of time in never easy, yet somehow they've melted away any of those hard feeling and both our dogs absolutely love them! The expertise, patience and professionalism from Steve and the rest of the team in the field/obedience work has been incomparable! Everyone truly takes the time to get to know you and your dog, and works as a team to make sure both your dog and yourself are on the best path to success. Both of our dogs have returned home from every stay at Blue Ridge Kennels happy, loved and with so much progression in obedience/field work!

Vacaville has extremely limited capacity for dog boarding, and I have to leave often on military…read moreduty. My usual boarding place was booked up due to the onset of summer and so were the 3 subsequent places I checked. So glad Happy Paws had recommended Blue Ridge. Kaitlin, the owner gave me a tour of the modest but well maintained grounds and explained her philosophy. I was very impressed at the service between her and Rebecca. I forgot to bring my dogfood back and Rebecca was kind enough to drop it off at my house when she was in town. The online reservation system makes things really easy. Near the freeway, it makes drop offs en route to the airport easy.

Alyssa is an excellent trainer because she not only meets dogs where they are at, but also the pet…read moreparents. She is collaborative, communicative, empathetic, educated, and solutions-oriented. She offers private training, outdoor excursions, group, and specific classes through Napa Humane such as leash training, puppy socialization, recall skills, etc. I've worked with Alyssa on a variety of cases that included dog-on-dog aggression, basic puppy training, dog-on-cat aggression, people possession, dogs with general and separation anxiety, dogs with chronic pain, and leash reactivity.

After calling and emailing a few trainers, we finally got ahold of someone. I have to say I'm happy…read moreit was Alyssa. We were at a breaking point with the new puppy. Very little sleep and long days. On top of that having two adults on different pages on training isn't ideal for a young puppy. Alyssa was just what we needed. She gave us AWESOME tips on what we could do based on our circumstances. So far what she thought us during training has been helping a lot. Looking forward to receiving the homework that will hopefully guides us even more. If your looking for someone to train your puppy she is the one.

Rich is an excellent dog trainer, and helped us with our first German Shepherd Dog from puppy…read moresocialization all the way through protection training. He is awesome with the dogs, but also awesome with the dog owners. Unfortunately, he moved to Dixon and that was just too far for him to help with our second GSD. His incredible guidance with the first one most certainly gave us a solid base for our second one...less the protection work. You won't be sorry if you use Rich to help train your dogs.

I cannot say enough kind words about Catherine and her training abilities. I have had dogs all my…read morelife and always done various forms of training with them. We did a 6 week beginner program and left with a dog that we can literally take anywhere. People constantly stop and ask us how we "got our dog to do that". I have Dog Craft business cards and I just tell them to go to Catherine! Catherine even encourages previous students to stop by and work with their dogs during other classes once your 6 weeks is over. How cool is that!? She even invited us to a dog obedience potluck! I WISH we still lived nearby. Note: If you have a big ego and think you know better than she does this is NOT the place for you. Leave your ego at the door and let Catherines magical training methods DO THE WORK FOR YOU but you must be 100% commited to paying attention to detail and doing your "homework". This was the best 200$ Ive ever spent. Highly recommended.

We tried many free puppy classes before realizing we needed a much more structured training program…read morefor our dog. Meeting Catherine was the best thing that could happen to us and she literally saved us from having to find a new home for our dog. She provides a useful framework during each class and detailed instructions to continue the training at home. Classes are generally appropriately sized so that she can provide specific feedback to each dog owner - we need to be trained as well! We found value in the homework, which enhances the exercises learned in class and provide a structure for the dogs. We learned a lot from Catherine, took long walks with the dogs, and still bring our dog there when we go out of town. He wouldn't be anywhere else if not with us!

Desiree is amazing. My guy had picked up some bad behavior and a refresher in boundaries was…read moreneeded. Desiree was quick to return my call. Came for initial visit and made recommendations. I realized I was the one who needed retraining. She is patient and has a very positive attitude. I have since referred a few clients her way and will not hesitate to refer more.

I believe Desiree saved my dog's life. And I know She renewed the joy of dog ownership for me. My…read more130# Dane began developing dog and people aggression at about 1 year of age. Before that, we enjoyed dog parks and meeting other dogs and their owners on our daily walks. She became aggressive during puberty. The Vet said let's wait to see what happens after the spay. Jade got more aggressive, not less. Desiree is a dog whisperer. When we met at our consultation, Desire walked into my backyard, and Jade snarled and bounded across toward her. I almost fainted watching my huge dog running toward her. Desiree did her trainer thing, and Jade completely relaxed. I watched Jade become putty in her hands within minutes, and I AM NOT EXAGGERATING. The training was detailed and extensive. My dog responds to me when I call her with a quiet "hey" when she starts to play with my cats or go towards the kitchen. She places in the house even when guests arrive, or someone rings the doorbell. Her PICA (eating non-food items) is almost completely gone. ( Jade is s/p a life-threatening bowel obstruction after eating a towel) She went to the dog park and played with a Golden until her energy was spent a few days ago. I can play with her off-leash and have confidence in my abilities to communicate with her. A couple of weeks after the training, Jade all of sudden began to be triggered by the satellite dishes and telephone polls on our walks. Well, you can imagine how difficult it became with aggressive barking and then refusal to move. I called Desiree, and she drove the 20 miles to my house immediately. She offered some recommendations, which I applied right away and I could see that the initial onslaught of fear dissipated over a couple of weeks. Desiree is professional, prompt, clear, and is phenomenal with dogs. It's been 8 months since training and Jade is an amazing companion. Thank you, Desiree

Updating my review to say how incredibly happy I am with Powerhouse K9! My puppy is now 8 months…read moreold and has spent a total of 5 weeks here (3 weeks for board-and-train and 2 weeks for regular boarding). As a first-time puppy owner, I wasn't sure what to expect or if puppies just naturally outgrow certain behavioral issues. Either way, this is the only formal training she has ever had, and the results speak for themselves. She came back so incredibly well-behaved. And has reminded well behaved. When we go out in public, people always come up to see her because she's cute, but what they *constantly* comment on is how exceptionally well-behaved she is for an 8-month-old puppy. It is so validating to hear that from strangers! I love and fully agree with Anthony's methods and what he does here. If you want a well-behaved dog, Powerhouse K9 is the only place to go. Highly recommend! Full disclosure: I have a pure poodle and they are known to be smart. I brought her to PowerHouseK9 initially at 4.5 months, only weeks after adopting her so my reviews are specific to this. I cannot speak to any other situation or dog breed.

Great for boarding and training . Use Anthony all the time 10 out of 10 recommend . When I have a…read morelast minute trip and need someone to watch my dog Anthony is very accommodating.

Our family loves Happy Paws! They always have space available when we need them and their prices…read moreare very reasonable. They even offer a military discount. Our pup is a big boy at 80 lb of pure energy. He's a shepherd mix and comes home pooped from all the exercise they give him in their big, spacious run. They also upload pics once in awhile so we can be sure he's having a good time during his stay. Their facility is clean and well kept. We recommend opting for the bath on pick up day. Our pup always smells great and his fur is soo soft when we pick him up. He even gets a cute little bandana. Happy Paws is awesome!

This is a wonderful place for our Charlie to stay when we go out of town! Staff is very helpful and…read morefriendly, place is clean & bright, and they take pictures for us. Happy to return here. Recommend highly for your dog!

Excellent trainer. Alan and his crew are amazing. Our dog is only 4 months old and is excited to…read moresee him every week. He is learning new things and we are able to apply them at home. We look forward to each session.

These were from the first time we stayed. Ease of booking. Available on app or phone. Friendly…read more Listens without judging. My pup seemed more happy here than at the other kennel that is down the road.