My dog was probably one of the last dogs before they closed the location. After more than 3 years,…read moreI still regret so much for taking my dog there. I adopted my dog and he was extremely nervous. Zero contact with humans since he was born. Only like other dogs. I left him 2 weeks initially but Tierney would tell me that he needs one more week and he ended up being 5 weeks there. I cooked and gave them his homemade food. I provided the food for the whole time there. I was not able to visit him and they brought him back to my house. When I saw him, I was shock. He was in his bones. I could see all this skeleton. She said that he just didn't eat a lot. ...why didn't they call me ? Then, in the house with the handover of my dog, she acted like a Military, basically my dog fear her. I didn't even want to see trick that she showed him" because I could see the dog was suffering only with her presence. She left and I was glad that at least I had my dog back. I had to take him to vet to check and he was in extremely bad health condition. I gave her my dog perfectly healthy. I really regret taking my dog here and I recommend that if your dog is humble and afraid dog, don't take them here. This is not the place for those type of dogs. After this training, he didn't change at all- still bark, still pull and more afraid of people than before .

I have gone back and forth about writing this review, because I know small business owners need…read moresupport. It is actually been sitting in my draft folder for a few years, However, I feel like I want to share my experience. I had rescued a cattle dog who was a good boy but was afraid of everything (he had lived in a kennel for most of his life) and needed some work walking on a leash and some recall. I booked a 2 week Bootcamp with Tierney, and I was told by Justine - her partner that lived on the East Coast - that it was perfect timing because my boy would be the only dog. Apparently, Tierney was moving, but said she had plenty of time to work with my boy. What I didn't know - and was not divulged when I signed up - was the the move was an hour away! (And they actually did have a second dog they were working with). This means a 2 hour round-trip, not including loading and unloading and pit-stops. My boy was a pretty easy dog - and he did not get the training that I paid for. I voiced my concerns, especially when I came up for a visit lesson and noticed not much improvement. They said she would keep him for an extra week. The second issue I had was a lack of communication. I got a handful of photos and that was it. It was always me having to reach out to find out what was going on with my dog. Super frustrating! I mean, I am trusting you with my baby and you can't update me? Nothing on the Facebook page, nothing on Instagram, and only a few photos through Messenger. And that was after three weeks of having my dog. And then with the follow up sessions...there was always some reason why she had to re-schedule. I get it, life happens, but it just got so frustrating trying to constantly reschedule sessions that I was supposed to get, that I ended up just finally canceling on the last one. All of the things that I received back that I dropped off with him, it was either super dirty and smelly, or didn't get it back at all. Hopefully things will get better, and hope they are at better facilities than when I was there, from a duplex when I dropped him off, to picking him up in a barn they were living in, with no bathroom any indoor space away from dirt. I do hope things get better for her, because I think she has skills with working with dogs, but definitely need to work on organization, punctuality and communication. (I gave two stars instead of one because I was trying to be nice, but I know several people were not happy but didn't post reviews so I felt like there should be one representing those of us who had bad experiences instead of just all the five star reviews that are there now)

I sent my dog to Eleza for 6 weeks while I was recovering from surgery. He had the best time in…read morethe world! She sent me pictures and recommendations on care, training and activities for him to continue when he is back home. He came back better behaved and very healthy. I did a private lesson with her when I picked him up and have already implemented many of the techniques she recommended with great success. He's a happier dog for having clear boundaries and he now has a second home if I ever need to board him again. He is not the easiest dog and other places that I enquired would have not given him as much attention, exercise, boundaries and care. She even took him camping I highly recommend Eleza and her team at Paws In Progress.

I highly recommend Eleza. She has trained our GoldenDoodle. Bella is a completely different dog…read more She is highly obedient and a very well trained dog. And Bella loves Eleza so much. So if you need a caring, very awesome trainer, give her a call.

Heidi with Canefida is amazing!…read more I originally signed up for her class last year a couple months after I adopted my dog Lobo. I was only able to attend the first session before I had to drop out because his neuter surgery got moved up unexpectedly. Fast forward about a year later, we were finally able to come back and complete the training -- and I'm really glad we did. Heidi is very kind, patient, and clearly knows what she's doing. She explains things in a way that actually makes sense and takes the time to help both the dogs and the owners feel comfortable. Lobo absolutely loved her and was always excited to see her. Our class was right after her puppy class, so I got to watch for a few minutes, and she was just as great with the puppies and their owners. You can tell she really cares and wants people to succeed with their dogs. Lobo's review: "she gives directions, I listen, I get rewarded... 10/10 would attend again." If you're looking for a solid trainer, I definitely recommend checking her out. She offers classes at Pet Food Express on Freeport and also in Roseville.

Heidi's classes came highly recommended by the staff at the pet store. Our puppy was in the 8-week…read morepuppy program and we came away with lots of knowledge and tips. Not only were the trainers experienced, they were also kind and patient and able to give individualized attention to the puppies in our class!

We worked with Susan! We chose the off-leash board and train option for our rambunctious and spunky…read more10 month old corgi. Roux lacked a lot of manners, was pushy when it came towards other dogs in play time, and lacked impulse control. He was your stereotypical, overly-friendly dog who was too smart for his own good. Working with Susan has been such a pleasure and my pup came back to me with better manners and impulse control. He also plays very well with others dogs and loves to play tug with them now! Yay! Walking him is a dream. I especially love working and training with him in public because he is a rockstar and does sooooo well now! We get so many compliments on our daily walks or when I take him out for lunch on how well-behaved he is... all thanks to Susan! I loved the transition lessons as we prepared for him to come back home. It helped a lot with teaching me what I needed to know to set my boy up for success once he came back. My relationship with Roux is stronger than ever now! So happy we chose Animal Minds and I would highly recommend Susan if you are having similar problems that Roux was having!

After trying out different local trainers and self-teaching myself with internet materials, I was…read moreeager to see if I could learn more from Animal Minds Behavior & Training. I wanted to work on getting better engagement with my two year old German Shepherd Kona and I wasn't sure what I was missing. After filling out the contact form, I got in contact with Terra and ended up scheduling our first session soon after. What I loved most about my session with Terra was that she met me where I was at in my training journey. She told me to show her what I typically do and then she offered me suggestions to adjust for better responses. When we attended Terra's group walk classes, the experience was similar. On one group walk, my dog was at his worst and Terra just kindly gave suggestions on what to adjust and he did amazing by the end. Terra is awesome and I appreciate her approach. She's exactly what I needed at this point in our journey.

Jessey is great, very patient with both the dogs and us humans! Our Aussies took a while to get it…read morebut after a while as they came to trust him and were excited to see Jessey they began the obedience learning and responding. I highly recommend Social Paws for your fur baby! Getting your dog to be socially acceptable and a joy for you and guests to be around was a biggy for me.. After Jessey was done with our training I now can take them anywhere,, even the dog park! A wonderful activity for the family, gets everyone out of the house!

Awesome private dog training service. With Jessey's assistance our dog was able to learn his…read morecommand and gain much needed leash control. Jessey's extensive military dog training experience worked way better than another trainer or approach we tried. So thankful for our well behaved dog.

Solid 5 stars for the work Catherine and her team does but had to knock down a star for…read morecommunication. The initial contact was easy but subsequent communication for questions and meetings/training sessions would some times take a day or two (sometimes with a follow-up text) for a response. That being said, despite the difficulties with the communication, the work Catherine and her team does is nothing more than amazing. My little guy was with her for a total of 7 weeks for service dog board and train. When he entered her program, he was a 7 month old puppy with all the puppy attitude and energy. My Journey: I initially contacted Devil Dog Training in October to inquire about their service dog program. After a meet and greet, where Catherine fully explained her program and training philosophy/method, I decided this was the best fit for my guy and me. My original start date was going to be early November for a couple of weeks then a longer session in January; Catherine believed my guy was too young for a full SDiT program (which I agreed). However, my guy caught a cold so this was postponed to January. Since I met Catherine in mid-October, until I dropped off my guy in January, we met on multiple occasions to do training session where we learned the marker system (good, yes, and no). Using Catherine's techniques, I could already see marketed improvement in my little guy's obedience. Drop off was an OK process. I feel that it could have been better prepared for/smoother, but given everything that was going on at the time, I'm willing to give a little slack. During the 7 weeks my guy was with Devil Dog Training, I received a few progress updates, pictures, and video's (wish there was more). I did not see my guy during the 7 week stay. Upon pick-up, my guy had a solid understanding of sit, down, heel, place, leave it, and public access and was beginning to learn his task. Post pick-up, we still meet with Catherine and her team to work on his tasks and brush up on his heel. As a couple of the other reviewers mentioned, Devil Dog Training does use an e-Collar when training. This was fully disclosed when we met and posted on their IG. The use of the e-collar aligned with my approach to training so I had no issues with my guy on it nor using it. All-in-all, I say, let their work/result speak for them. I think Devil Dog Training does an amazing job in training responsible owners and well mannered doggos. Despite the difficulties in communication, I think Devil Dog Training is worth every penny. Full disclosure: I was asked to write a review for Devil Dog Training, but everything I said is my own opinion and uninfluenced by anyone.

Our household is so thankful for Cat and Devil Dog Training. We were lucky to meet Cat right after…read morewe rescued our boy Jonesy from Taiwan via Love and Second Chances in December 2019. She helped us with basic commands at that time and was amazingly patient and kind with him despite how timid he was with people. By Winter 2021 we wanted to work with Jonesy on E-Collar training to give him more freedom and flexibility while still feeling comfortable that our street rescue wouldn't get away. Jonesy did two weeks of board and train and we couldn't be happier of how well Cat refreshed his commands and got him ready for wearing an E-Collar. We now are able to hike with Jonesy off leash and have him stay in heal while off leash for extended periods of time. Cat also helped work on Jonesy meeting new people and becoming more comfortable with strangers which was always a struggle. We have reached a point we through never would have been possible with our once timid wild rescue. Thank you Cat and Devil Dog Training for your patience, kindness, communication and accessibility. We feel so fortunate to have found such a great trainer and cannot recommend them enough.

Went up Homeward Bound to get a successor to my Golden Simba after 13 years of greatness. They are…read morestaffed with volunteers and they truly want nothing but the best for their dogs. I'm in San Jose so it's impractical for them to meet and see my place (they're in Sacramento) so I sent pics and videos of my fenced backyard and interviews. Once I got the ok to adopt, I just kept on eye out on their website for a Golden I wanted. They had about 15 dogs there. Some Golden's, some Labs, some mixed ranging in sex, ages and temperaments. They're real clear about their ages and situations they think the dogs would be most comfortable in. The dogs are all fixed, microchipped and current with the shots/vaccines. With tests on their liver, kidneys, deworming and flea medication. Even his toes were well trimmed! Once I picked Bruno, a 3 year old cutie, they even included an extra month of flea and deworming med. Along with a big bag of kibble to make sure he had all the things needed for a successful adoption. They urge you to make a vet appointment ASAP too with the provided documentation so your vet knows you've got a healthy and happy dog. Can't say enough good things about Homeward Bound! You MUST make an appointment to adopt. But once you do, if you're a family, bring the kids too so they can see how the dogs and kids get along. They won't just take "your word" on how your kids will be with the dogs. They have to see it. They want to make sure it's a positive match for everyone concerned. They probably won't have puppies (since all dogs are fixed) unless someone surrenders a litter. (Which is highly unlikely.) But if you're looking for an young adult dog, Homeward Bound would be a great place to start your search. Thanks to everyone there for providing me with "Dug" (I always wanted a Golden named after him from "Up") and his new furever home!!

They don't give dogs to loving families if you have a child under 8. So disheartening as my youngin…read more(5) was raised with a pitbull who tragically passed and did great with large dogs. They are so rude and dismissive. Wouldn't even let my family meet any dogs. You can get on the puppy waiting list which we did and were contacted several months later but by this time a puppy wasn't feasible. We were really hoping to be matched with an older dog who we could provide an amazing life to but were ridiculed because the dogs could jump up and knock my kid over I have 3 boys (twins that are 8) and (5) who roughhouse with each other all day every day and grew up with a large pitbull and our family simply wasn't a "match" for any adult dog. If you apply here don't mention any kids or you'll immediately be disqualified even if you're able to provide the dog with a loving home. I went with True Love Rescue and we adopted the most beautiful golden from Taiwan just days after submitting application and phone interview. That rescue actually wants to find loving homes for their dogs and are pleasant people to work with

Kelvin is a super dog trainer, but even better people trainer he is very clear and good with…read moregetting us to be clear with what we want with our dog.

If you are frustrated, disappointed and need help with your new or out of control canine, Dog…read moreTraining For Owners is the place to call! Kelvin is definitely the person who has the expertise and ability to create a satisfying and healthy relationship with you and your dog. His techniques and guidance (if you follow them!) provide solid and consistent results. We are so thankful that we contacted Kelvin and Kathy for our dog training. They are genuinely committed and dedicated to helping dog owners who are willing to be intimately involved with the training of their dog(s).