Canine Academy has been a dog training staple on the central coast for 30 years that I can…read moreremember. I worked with Eileen with my two German Shepherd dogs way back in the early 90's. We fast forward to 2023 and I reach out to her for help with my beloved German Shepherd Puppy. Eileen instantly found a place for us and when I traveled out to her buisiness in Atascadero I was blown away by the fenced in yards that center on different canine tasks. Not only are there obstacle courses, tracking equipment, dog obedience practice areas, but they also have a pool for the dogs! I started my 11 month old GSD in a beginner puppy class because I wanted to make sure I was teaching him the same language used at Canine Academy. I was somewhat worried that he wouldn't fit in, but I was welcomed and shown the time attention right along as if we were learning for the first time. What I love about the two trainers is their easy going nature and ability to see that there are several different ways to train a dog. They give each dog owner the confidence in knowing that we work at our pace and at a pace we're comfortable. There are no strong opinions on how you choose to train your dog, they let you decide what equipment your dog should wear. If you're completely new to dog training, they have this wonderful email system where they send out homework for the week's lessons. You get detailed instructions on what you can practice at home with your dog. Having a group of strange dogs is stressful for any animal, the easy going atmosphere puts everyone's nerves at ease. The instructors give detailed information and let the owners break away with their dog to reinforce the behaviors being taught. The instructors come and check on you and your dog to help answer questions or help you reach your full potential. I often think dog training is for the humans more than the canines. It's great seeing like minded people trying to improve in the dog's basic obedience. I would totally recommend Canine Academy to anyone looking to train a new addition or brushing up on techniques while spending quality time with your dog. The beginning class is 6 weeks and costs $175 which is great price. My only snark and it's minor, are the flies! I know we're out in the country and it's nature, but a couple fly traps would be awesome! Overall Impression A+

The staff, here, are very knowledgeable, kind and respectful. We have learned so much in the last 5…read moreweeks! Completing the basic obedience class, tonight, and are already signed up for the intermediate!

Doc Aarons is honest, transparent, and not afraid to tell you the facts. He is a down-home vet that…read morewon't drag you along. There are times you won't want to hear what he has to say, but that is because he will not drag you down an unrealistic rabbit hole that drains your piggy bank. He is humble and has no problem referring you somewhere else if what your pet needs is beyond his expertise. We use him for most minor surgeries, spay, neuter, exams, vaccinations, etc. For our OFA X-Rays, we use Dr Minor in Templeton as he has the most up to date machines. For weekend or after hours emergency service, we go to Atascadero Pet Hospital. Otherwise, during normal business hours, Dr Aarons can handle most situations.

Our Pug Missy had a bad ear infection. When I called two different offices to schedule an…read moreappointment, both stated they were booked for three weeks. I could do a drop off which meant leaving her for hours at double the regular office visit fee of $60! While I've used both clinics and they were good ones, it was unacceptable to wait that long not to mention the cost$ Finally, I searched for the Veterinarian who spayed a barn cat I adopted through a rescue organization last year, Dr. Aarons at Oak Country Veterinary Services in Paso Robles. I was relieved to get an appointment the next afternoon. Missy and I were welcomed by Receptionist, Becca and Dr. Aaron's rescue dog, Ollie. Missy's ear infection was treated right away and she had a spa type "Peticure," surprisingly at no extra charge. I've been charged $35 for a nail trim at another office. BIGGEST SURPRISE - The Bill! Missy and I are new Fans of Dr. Aarons. His rates for dental care for my 10 year old MinPin is going to be very reasonable compared to the quote from the two other Veterinarian offices. Hang onto your cash and make an appointment. By the way.......Dr. Aarons is also an author and I'm enjoying his Podcasts immensely.

We needed an allergy shot for our dog on a holiday weekend and the person at Las Tablas was…read moreterrific in getting us in for an appointment. Excellent service and reasonable price. Highly recommended!

Awesome personell, great doctors. Always helping in any way they can. Never wait for…read moreappointments. Dogs like going to them. Glad they are our vets! Dr. Barretta saved our dogs life by 3 or more years as we thought at one time it was time to put our boy dog down. She said even tho he had a certain issue, she said hes still good and took care of his issue with us and hes still with us today...She did give us the decision if we wanted to go thru with it or wait and see how this goes and she gave us the confidence and its been awesome. Still have our boy with us and hes doing good!

We were visiting the area for a few weeks and we brought our dog. About a month before coming, our…read moredog had been in an emergency clinic for a calcified stone that was stuck in her ureter and it had been removed. Our dog had finished her medications and seemed ok before we left, but once we arrived at our rental she started having issues again. She seemed to be in discomfort and was unable to urinate. We contacted the emergency vet we had taken her to originally and they said they would get back to us but by morning, no vet had called so we called again and then started looking for a vet in the area we were staying for an urgent appointment. We called the three closest vets in this area and this clinic was the only one who had any availability. They said they could see us the following day so we scheduled the appointment. Afterwards, the original vet got back to us and ordered some prescriptions for our dog which we were able to pick up locally and get started. Unfortunately, late that afternoon, our dog started bleeding from her urethra. We then contacted the closest emergency vet and they said they were currently overwhelmed and due to their distance, actually suggested we wait for our morning appointment. It was agonizing! We left early for the appointment at this clinic but still barely made it on time as it was not easy to find. It is in a residential neighborhood and it was not in the exact location our navigation system was giving us but we did eventually locate it. The facility was nice and clean and staff was very friendly. We were brought back into a room after only a few minutes of waiting and there seemed to be only one or two other patients there. We explained the situation to what I believe was a vet tech and about 5 minutes later the vet came in and we explained it to her again. She immediately stated our dog needed emergency surgery and that they could schedule it fortwo days later. We knew it was urgent and we would have to take care of it immediately. I just had a bit of a concern because no one ever looked at our dog or examined her in any way. I just did not feel particularly comfortable with the situation so I asked for an estimate to do the surgery and they provided us with an estimate of $3,428.77. Our dog is 12 and has had battled cancer and had multiple surgeries, dental work, etc, so I am familiar with estimates and it was odd to me that both the low and high total showed that same figure. That's not usually how it works. Based on the fact that no one actually looked at our dog, that estimate seemed high (even for an emergency) and the fact that they pushed for a surgery and had immediate availability, it all just felt a little odd and we went with our gut. We decided that even though we had paid thousands for a beautiful rental with a pool for the next few weeks that we should head home immediately to have our own vet do the surgery. We drove all night and brought her to our vet the following morning. They made space for us in their full day of appointments and examined our dog thoroughly. They then did an ultrasound with us present. They showed us the issue and said they would try and squeeze her into the surgery schedule the following morning. They completed the surgery for $1278.32. To be fair, they gave us a discount of $294 so in all honesty someone else having it done there would have spent closer to $1572 but that is still less than half the price and more importantly we felt seen and comfortable with the way they handled things. It's possible that this facility just has a lot of availability and they felt they didn't need to examine the dog. Its also possible that they rushed the estimate and just put the same total for the high and low amounts. As I said, the staff was nice enough but I am glad we chose lose out on the rental and have it done where we felt more comfortable. If you include the money we lost by leaving, it actually cost us more to go home and get it done but you have to trust your intuition and I am so glad we did.

Located in Paso Robles, this is by far the best vet I have ever taken my fur babies to!…read more I take my dogs and cats here for all of their annual check ups and everyone is so nice and welcoming! I also am never waiting for long extended periods of time with is always a win! Dr. Harp is so friendly and makes you feel comfortable asking any and all questions. Most recently, my pup had an ear infection in both ears and Dr. Harp and the vet techs took such good care of him! Highly, highly recommend this vet to anyone and everyone!

This is THE best place ever to find the dog of your dreams. Its not only a no-kill shelter - its a…read morerescue/rehab/placement center that works incredibly hard to ensure that the dog you adopt is happy, healthy and well-adjusted before you take it home. The wonderful people here know the dogs quite well - so you are getting a pet that is loved, taken care of and you can bet it is well behaved (and knows how to walk on a leash properly). And to ensure that you, as an owner, don't mess up the fine dog you have adopted (or if you have and need to get back on track) they offer workshops and seminars on dog behavior. Nothing like seeing that dog you thought couldn't walk on a leash properly suddenly walking like a pro - and they will show you how to make this happen on a daily basis. I am so thrilled that I found my dog here - Second Chance not only helped me find my perfect companion (who needs match.com)?? They also showed me how to have an incredible relationship with my dog. Need I say more?? Check them out - even if you don't see the dog you think you want, drop them a line - and do meet the dogs they have - you'll be so happy you did!

No return calls, always a problem. This is not a professional business. Had high hopes as I was…read morereferred by a highly qualified groomer that we used in Southern California..

Can't rate they never returned call. Update…read more They did return call about a week later citing technical difficulties, and were willing to schedule.

We were staying in Cambria and wanted to visit Hearst Castle. Our dogs go everywhere with us but…read morethe tour does not allow pups. We were so blessed to find Renee. The drop-off and pick-up times were convenient. Her place is perfect with outdoor and indoor access. My dogs are everything to us and Renee made the process feel safe and extremely effortless. 10/10 recommend!

Sometimes I think my dog loves Renee more than me :) We are so blessed to have Renee to board our…read moresweet pup when we go out of town. We can leave and know that our dog is well taken care of and having fun. Renee is super knowledgeable about dogs and supremely kind and engaging. I can't say enough about her! She's the best!

Our mini Australian shepherd loves staying at Critter Happiness! We can tell she had fun each time…read morewe pick her up! The facilities are clean & the dogs get regular exercise--walks and play time. We get regular photos of our fur baby too!

Needed a place to board my goldendoodle and really did not want to go back to the place I've…read moreboarded him in the past , where when I picked him up he looked like he came out of the twilight zone and then was infested with fleas ... I needed to board my dog again and couldn't bring him back to that one place. I Contacted Krissy and she said I could bring him in . When I arrived , I saw that there was a cute doggy play area with a kiddy pool and it was very clean. She sent me pictures every day that I was away. When I picked him up he was sooo happy and sooo tired from getting attention and playing ! Will definitely keep using them as they are easy to get ahold of and the whole process from pick up to drop off was stress free ! Thank you Krissy !