Canine Excellence is hands down, the BEST dog walking/Pack walking/ training/ boarding service in…read morePetaluma, and I would be so bold as to say, in the greater Bay Area. Aly, and her team are professional, kind, reliable and capable dog handlers. This isn't a side gig for them, this is a way of living and your dog becomes part of their family. They will do their homework on your dog to be sure they can safely join the group. They will integrate him or her with grace, patience and guidance. If your dog needs a little more care or direction, they are more than capable to deal with that. I trust them completely and am so grateful to have found them! I am so happy with them, that I asked Aly to be my dog's Godmother! lol. I'm so serious too. If something were to ever happen to my husband and I , I want her to take him. I know that she would give him a great life, it's just who she is. My sweet boy, Charlie loves his dog friends and his 2+ hour walks. He comes home happy, tired and better behaved which is exactly what I need. He is an Amstaff puppy who is still learning his manners and finding his way. As soon as I can, Charlie will be a 2 walks a week client, if not more. Also, they ALWAYS take him on a 2 hour walk. Some days he is gone for over 3 hours! I would pay more than what they charge and it would be well worth it. If you are considering this company for support with your fur child, call them. You will 100% be glad you did. Warmest of Regards, Sadie Goosieff

12/10 recommend!! Aly and her crew are absolutely amazing. Our dog is pretty anxious and high…read moreenergy, and she created such a great bond with her from day 1. We used to send our dog to another local daycare, and our dog would just sit anxiously in the corner and some days with a muzzle. Aly is a miracle worker and has such great dog training skills. We love that she picks her up and drops her off in the dog van! The pack walk and social environment at Canine Excellence is great for our doggo, she always comes home a happy camper. Also we love seeing cute updates on their instagram!

I am so grateful that a friend of my recommended Dairydell Canine Board and Training. We boarded…read moreour two Mini Australian Shepherd for five nights and for training. I met with trainer Caitlin for a review. I was immediately impressed how the dogs ran to her. They are shy and anxious, but Caitlin's confidence, made us all feeling trusted. She showed us some basic tricks, which I use all the time now, so I no longer feel so nervous, when I am out walking both of the dogs. The boarding was excellent, with lots of added special time with their staff. I highly recommend Dairydell boarding and training. I can't wait to use them again.

Camilla, I read your…read moreresponse to my review. The pinch collar was given to me on the follow up one on one training, and yes, your trainer used treats quite a bit. Perhaps you were unaware that your trainers used these methods? Regardless, I've found a better solution for Coco and I. Thanks for the offer. Dirk

My very active 12 month old dog was in need of training. I have two cats which she followed around…read moreand she was dominating the living room. She was also lacking social skills like knocking me over at a doorway or jumping up on everyone. Our little girl spent 7 days boarding with Fit n furry for training. The fabulous trainer Marie Haven did a great job. On the last day we went for a human training class. We were taught human skills to continue her training. Marie worked wonders. My dog is in check with my cats, off the furniture, she waits at doorways and leaves things when told. I am much happier at home and I believe my dog is too. Marie is very patient, supportive, knowledgeable and kind. She is the perfect trainer.

Do not respond promptly. Pre judgment. Contradicting. Wrote a formal letter to them with no…read moreresponse. Do not get a warm and fuzzy feeling from this business.

Never received my refund which I was promised years ago. Charlie also tells new owners ridiculous…read morethings like they should not walk their dog every day because it builds energy and you should not have a routine but change things every day so your dog does not know what to expect. Ask any other trainer and they will tell you your dog needs routines to build on and Dogs have Energy already they need walks to expend that Energy not the other way around. If you're an experienced dog owner, you know the thing she tells you does not make sense. For new dog owners that will really mess you up. I've asked other dog trainers about the things she says, and they are baffled.

My wife signed up for a puppy class and paid $40. She wasn't able to attend and they said they…read morewould refund us but never did. That was in 2024. I'm still calling and emailing and never get any response..

Jack is a fabulous trainer and runs a great Playgroup for pups!! Our nervous pup has blossomed…read moreunder Jack's care.

From the owner: Our full-service playgroup will leave your dog tired and tail-wagging for the rest of the day. Your…read moredog will be picked up and taken to a completely fenced-in yard with several other dogs for a day of play. At the end of the day, we will drop your dog at your doorstep. Every dog is secured to a seat to ensure no dogs become loose during transportation. They also complete a behavior evaluation to ensure their play style is fit for the group. This service is an excellent complement to training or can be enjoyed on its own.

We all love Sammie and Hailey so much. They go Above and…read morebeyond to help in anyway they can. Vet visits, daycare pickups, feeding, visits , and great walks. My rottie is always overjoyed to see them come up the driveway and is always pooped after her walks . Highly recommended

I found Sammie and Hailey at just the right time. My senior Boston Terrier needed extra and…read morespecific attention during the day and these ladies gave it to him. He was blind and deaf but still need some walks and enrichment while I was away. I am a dog trainer and I am very picky when it comes to the care of my own animals and I trust Clever Pets. Texas passed this Summer, but I still recommend the girls to my clients.

Dominic's training program helped us turn our dog around from a disaster to one we constantly get…read morecompliments on. My dog had serious reactivity issues and could not get within even several blocks of another dog. After over a year trying to correct with a couple of other trainers and it only getting worse we called Citizen Canine. Nowadays, we can walk past dogs lunging and barking at her, even off leash. It takes dedication to your homework, but if my dog can do it, so can yours. Definitely worth setting up sessions with Dominic.

I have an 8 yr old English Bulldog who weighs about 70lbs. He always jumps up on people when he…read moresays hi. I did not think it was an issue until he was knocking over a friends child and then he knocked over another friends elderly mother. I thought that this could injure someone so a few months ago I started asking my friends if they knew a dog trainer. I was recommended to contact Dominic at Citizen Canine. I was told that he trains dogs who have problems and solves the issue kinda like the dog whisperer. So we talked on the phone and he said that he can stop my dog from jumping on people. We met at a local park and started the lesson. Little did I know that besides training my dog he was teaching me how to correct the bad behavior. I saw right from the start that his method was working so I signed up for more lessons. It has been about three months now and my dog has not jumped on anyone and the lessons have made him behave extremely well around other dogs too. He walks right next to me when we are walking and I don't need a leash. I will say you have to be dedicated to the lessons with Dominic and work on it on your own so that your dog responds to the commands. Dominic doesn't just train the dog he trains you. I think it was worth it and I highly recommend Citizen Canine.

We have used Whole Pet for three dogs. We had two, Buster…read moreand Ding Ding, when we moved to San Francisco. They were elderly. Whole Pet did a good job with special needs. Although they had multiple walkers, the quality was uniformly good. These are folks you have to trust. They not only come into your home, they have your pets, who are members of the family. They have to display competence and integrity. We had no concerns. Then after the dogs passed away and we had a hiatus because my wife wanted to wait before adopting another pup, we welcomed Bebe to the family. We eventually ended up with a regular walker, who was an aunt to Bebe, and whose dog became friends with our dog (until tragically she shuffled off her mortal coil, a profound sadness in the relationship with all companion animals). We feel that Yukiko is just akin to a relative. She is that close to our beloved dog. Courtney, the proprietor, is responsive and responsible.

Courtney has been a huge help. In the past we tried other trainers, but most just churn through…read morevolume at high hourly fees, and it was impossible to get enough investment for behavioral changes to stick. It's clear that Courtney genuinely cares about her product and value. She's always been accommodating and available for feedback, and most importantly, the results have backed up her claims!

We've been taking our dogs to Its A Dogs Life for five years now. We had tested several others in…read morethe area and this group, headed by, James, John, Juliana and Chloe is far and above the rest. Our dogs love it there and they've always been treated in a friendly and supportive way. We mostly leave them for the day but have often used the boarding facility when going on vacation. In all cases, we were really happy with it's a dog's life and will continue to use them for a long time.

I can only comment on the grooming~ Horrible. $70 each,…read moresmall dogs w medium long hair. My dogs were returned to me with dirty paws and minimal trim around feet. Both dogs were still damp. They apologized for Aria being extremely wet with no excuse why? Bob has knots & matting on his left side ear. Both dogs have eye irritation! Bob has green goo coming out of his left eye. This is on day 3. I tipped both groomers $20 and expected the basic bath. What I got was neglect. Please avoid this service!!

Alicia is a calm, knowledgeable, encouraging presence and we learned a lot from her. Our Aussie pup…read moreneeded some support with having lots of environmental changes (new visitors, new baby and new home). She was a wonderful support and addressed concerning behaviors with ease. We only need two consults and we were on solid, positive ground with our pup.

From the owner: I have been doing professional dog training for 3 years. Many of my clients have been with the…read morecompany I have worked for the last two years, Dog Academy. Here I exclusively do positive reinforcement training. In my private business, I offer balanced dog training with a focus on positive reinforcement. I am not a veterinarian but I also offer animal healing services to all animals using natural therapies. I have practiced many methods of natural healing to my own animals for many years and now offer it to the public. I currently offer sound and magnetic therapies.