We honestly can't believe the difference we've seen in Sienna since working with Lori and her team…read more We've put a tremendous amount of time, money and effort into training Sienna, since she was a puppy. From basic and advanced obedience to agility and calm down classes, with multiple trainers and programs, we tried just about everything. While those programs helped build a good foundation, none really addressed her reactivity. We were often told it was typical Border Collie behavior, but as she got older, it progressively worsened and eventually turned into aggression. She reacted intensely to dogs, children, people, bikes, squirrels, and just about anything that moved. Once she became fixated, nothing seemed to get her attention back. After researching and consulting with several trainers throughout the Bay Area, we found Lori. Her 20+ years of experience with obedience and behavioral challenges really stood out. She was knowledgeable, honest, and direct from our first consultation. We were hesitant about a board-and-train program and initially had reservations about balanced training methods, but decided to trust her experience. We're so glad we did! Throughout the program, Lori shared videos of Sienna's progress. We sincerely appreciated each of the videos. Each time, we were amazed at how much she had improved.  Lori's facility is also professionally maintained, clean, spacious and has the right equipment setup, along with the proper 24/7 supervision. They even have shade canopies throughout! Her team truly cares for the dogs and clients.  One thing we really appreciate about Lori is that she doesn't sugarcoat things. She's straightforward, direct and will tell you what you need to hear, even when it means recognizing mistakes in your own training habits. You must be coachable to mesh well with her program and be the best you can for your pup. We learned that some of the methods we'd previously been taught were actually contributing to Sienna's reactivity. Lori helped us understand how to communicate with Sienna differently, and it made a tremendous difference. Sienna also absolutely loves Lori and her team, which means a lot to us. After the board & train program we brought home a noticeably calmer, happier, and more confident dog. During a follow-up session, Lori took us into real-world situations around playgrounds, children, and basketball courts, all things that previously would have triggered Sienna. We couldn't believe how well she handled them. We recently took Sienna to Los Gatos Creek Trail, and she walked calmly beside us, passing people, children, and cyclists without pulling, barking, lunging, or showing aggression. Not a single reaction to bikes passing right alongside us! For anyone who knew Sienna before, that's an incredible accomplishment. We know there's still work ahead and that consistency is important, but Lori and her team have given us the tools and confidence to continue helping Sienna succeed. through her program, we've seen more progress than we thought possible. We are at a point we can trust Sienna walk with us off leash in a controlled setting, with the right tools and supervision, but understanding this will still take heavy work. We're incredibly grateful to Lori and her ENTIRE team and would absolutely recommend her to anyone struggling with serious reactivity or behavioral challenges. It's genuinely changed things for Sienna and our family in the best way possible!

I hardly ever leave reviews, but I want to give hope to anyone who is struggling with their dog and…read morefeeling frustrated and helpless. The first year with my golden retriever, Luka, was extremely hard. He was a mouthy dog who had zero boundaries at home or outside. He would get excited or frustrated and grab/bite onto my shoes or clothes daily. Walking him became an impossible task because he was extremely dog-reactive, and he dragged me a couple of times while trying to chase another dog. Walking him also became a two-person job, with someone always on the lookout for other dogs so we could turn the other way. He also began to resource guard and snapped at my dad twice.. I had already spent thousands on another trainer and didn't have much success. I began to feel like this was just what life with Luka would be like forever. It got to the point where I felt scared of him, and the life I was giving him out of that fear wasn't fair to him. So I decided to try and get help one last time. I found Lori's page and after reading the reviews I became hopeful again. I took Luka in for an evaluation, and Lori recommended their board-and-train program. I can't thank Chelsea and Lori enough for everything they've done. I've learned so much about Luka, how to manage different situations, and how to better understand his behavior. We had training lessons throughout his board-and-train stay and afterward, because we are the ones who need most of the training! Chelsea did an amazing job with Luka. At home, Luka is unrecognizable in the best way. We can actually go on adventures outside without being terrified that we won't be able to handle him. Those who knew Luka before his stay and see him now always comment on how well he is doing. I cannot recommend Lori Hamilton's Dog training enough to anyone who feels like they've tried everything and is feeling discouraged. I am so thankful because it finally feels like Luka and I can start living life and enjoying everything around us.

I was turned away from a place in East Sacramento that said my Border Collie/Aussie was not a good…read morefit. He was trained and is very smart, also sweet. When I visited Rockin Dogtopia they were incredible, since my parents live in San Jose when they watch Max and need a break they take him to the SJ location. The cameras are wonderful because he is my little family member. Thanks for helping my family and me. Great professional staff when reading animal behavior. Hope they get a bump in pay too! ;) - Daniel

I take my dog for daycare here. Friendly staff and really nice that they have cameras so you can…read morecheck in!

I can not say enough good things about Richelle and the care she took of my two fur babies…read more For the first time, one of my cats decided to go on a hunger strike while my husband and I were away on vacation (our first big trip in several years thanks to COVID) and I was very worried about her. Richelle pulled out all the stops and was able to coax my distraught kitty back onto a regular eating cycle. I appreciated the instant rapport she was able to establish with my shy, wild finicky girl during the initial home visit, her thoroughness in evaluating what was needed to care for my babies and our home (down to asking about the garbage pick-up schedule in our neighborhood and taking the bins out to the curb and making sure the geraniums were watered) and the great communication and regular updates and photos she sent while we were away. From what I've read in the other reviews, Richelle is great with dogs too but I think getting on the same wave length with cats is its own special talent - I highly recommend Richelle to anyone who might be looking for the Mary Poppins of cat sitters.

Richelle is fantastic! She treats my miniature poodle with love and care. She sends pics and…read morevideos daily so I know how she is doing. She gives Pippa her insulin injections twice daily and watches over her. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter.

Canine Corral is a fantastic daycare and boarding facility! They have a comprehensive, structured…read more5-day induction program that ensures dogs have a good experience at daycare. The program even includes a bath!! They do themed enrichment programs every month, which is fun and rewarding for the pups! Our little pup Sugaree just completed the induction program, and she has already gained so much confidence and good behavior. I love that Dawna's training business (Happy Tails to You) is connected with Canine Corral so everything she's learning is carried through in her interactions with the team. The team is so caring and you can tell they truly love the dogs they're caring for.

Our girl Nala just finished her 5 day induction course. I love how happy our girl is entering the…read morefacility and how relaxed and tired out she is when she returns. The endless photos and videos we recieved on her graduation day was soo exciting to see. We just love how attentive the staff is to Nala. And the dedication does not go unnoticed. Thanks canine corral, we look forward to Nala's continued adventures there.

I'd just lost a family member and my boyfriend brought me here a few days after. It was such a…read morewonderful experience interacting with the animals and I even got to hold a baby bunny. This farm even had trampolines and a swing set which brought out my inner child. I loved how we could really take our time and just hang out. The owner was so kind and you can tell they truly love the animals and treat them well. Thank you so much for healing a little piece of my soul!

We brought our daughter here to see all of the wonderful animals and weren't disappointed! It was…read morepretty expensive ($35 per adult, $15 per child, $10 for food to feed the animals) - $95 for three people. We had a great time and saw the cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, and alpacas! The owners were extremely welcoming and kind. They brought us a baby rabbit and little chick to hold and really facilitated a fun experience. I would highly recommend!!

Gizmo's rocks!!! My little Shiba, Yulie, practically grew up here -- getting to be part of the team…read morewas such an incredible experience (I only left because I had to pursue my big girl job in the health field!) Amber, the owner, puts so much love and care into Gizmo's. She's always coming up with new projects to keep the pups happy, comfortable, and entertained! Everyone genuinely cares for the pups like they're their own, and I loved coming in every day and getting to greet all of my furry friends! I really appreciate how thorough Gizmo's is with their meet-and-greet evaluations. Only dogs who genuinely enjoy being there and are kind and social with the pack are accepted. It really helps create a safe, happy, and enjoyable environment for everyone-- especially for the pups! I'll always have such a soft spot for this place

I will not give a totally bad review. We have been at Gizmos for awhile. Both of our dogs love it…read morethere. We have two boxers one is 4 and one is a year old! Our one year old is not nurtured yet. We were told by our vet boxers are very pron to cancer and we should wait until he is 1 1/2 years to 2 years old. He is a "HUMPER" We were talked to about it before BUT NEVER not once were we told that if it was not fixed or he kept doing it he would not be welcome back. Monday comes along My daughter takes both dogs in and she is told Ranger can't be here??? No warning, no phone to me, or email nothing just bam he's done. I was not happy at all! I would have been 100% fine had we had a warning of hey you have a week to figure this out or something like that! If you knew you were not going to take him a phone call would have been nice BEFORE my daughter took him in. I was not even told when we picked him up that he could not come back the next day??

Rose is awesome -- no other way to put it! I had to go on a business trip and I was lucky enough…read moreto have found an opening with her in short notice to pet sit my Irish Setter/Golden Retriever pup. She was very communicative, was flexible with a meet and greet, and did a pick up and drop off for my dog which was a great time-saver. She also kept me updated with pics and videos on how my pup was doing in her care. This gave me a lot of confidence that he was well taken care of (I was afraid he wouldn't want to return home)! I highly recommend Rose for your pet sitting needs -- a good person and great service!

Our son sends his dog there to Rose more than once a year. The dog is well cared for snd plays…read morewith the others his size.

We've tried a few different daycare/boarding places and K9 keep fit ended up being the best fit for…read moreour dog! We rescued an energetic husky with body boundaries and questionable social skills and the k9 keep fit staff have demonstrated deep understanding and respect for our boy. Since he isn't a good fit for the large daycare setting (rough play, doesn't understand social cues, etc), the staff always ensure 1:1 staff playtime or try to pair him with another dog with similar play styles. Husker seems to love his time here and is always tired after we pick him up. I also love that the staff is very communicative and will send us pictures and video updates when we board him.

K9 Keep Fit is the BEST place to board your dog. There's no other place we would trust to take care…read moreof our husky. They go above and beyond to give our husky the best home possible while we're away. We love Renee and her crew! Highly recommend this place!

This is long overdue review. Hailey is THE BEST…read more We had a family emergency and needed to travel and our usual doggy daycare was all booked up. Somehow we found Hailey and called her and explained our situation and she accommodated us. Our child, Peter, is high energy dog . She told us to bring him in and she will evaluate. When I brought him in I was worried and had to tell her again that he is high energy to make sure everything would be ok. She met him and took him in and made sure I left feeling confident. She told me if he was uncomfortable she would take him home with her so he would be able to sleep. 100% would recommend Hailey. Outstanding to see how she handles all types of dogs and their behaviors to accommodate them and make them and their parents feel safe.

I am sharing my experience in the hope that it helps others evaluating boarding options, especially…read morewhen paying a deposit to hold a spot. I reached out to Hailey after a positive referral. During our initial visit, she was very professional and helpful, and the facility seemed well run. We ultimately chose a home-based daycare for our 6-month-old puppy and canceled well in advance. In October 2025, I paid a $855 deposit via Zelle to reserve boarding and requested a refund after canceling. After multiple follow-ups, I was told the refund would be processed. I was later informed that the refund had been sent to the wrong person and would be corrected, with a commitment that it would be completed by February 18, 2026. Unfortunately, I never received it, and there has been no resolution since. I've attempted to follow up via phone (calls are no longer being accepted), WhatsApp (messages are read but not responded to), and email, but have not received any response. At this point, I am still waiting on the refund and have had to pursue formal channels to resolve this. I hope this can be resolved promptly.

Who let the dogs out? Not Nancy( except for a walk or touching grass)!…read more 10/10 sensational care!

Nancy was truly a lifesaver! After a stressful and disappointing experience with a local pet…read moreboarding facility (RFRD Academy), we decided to look for a more personal, one-on-one option for our Golden Retriever--it was his very first time being away from us for a whole week. From the moment we connected with Nancy, we felt an immediate sense of comfort. She communicated promptly and consistently, sending daily updates with photos and videos that gave us so much peace of mind. Nancy was incredibly thoughtful and attentive to our dog's needs, including his diet and routine, and she even made sure he had positive social interaction with her own sweet pup--who quickly became his new best friend! Her warm, kindhearted nature really shone through in the way she cared for him. We will absolutely be reaching out to Nancy for all of our future pet sitting needs. If you're looking for someone who will treat your fur-baby like one of their own, Nancy is the one. You won't regret it!