Oh how I need this place to open NOBODY DOES LIKE THIS LADY DOES! This is the number 1 spot!! cut…read moremy girls nails fast, easy and perfect right there. She has a beautiful set up! Your in and out and you can ask her anything. She's so helpful. We miss you hope your doing well ma'am Happy New Years to you and your dogs! hoping to see you open again. P.S. we need you

Under new ownership and this groomer is extremely meticulous, and skilled. Nothing chopped up or…read moreinconsistent. The previous owner promised that the new owner would have the same skills, and she kept her word. Spread the word, and give her a chance, if you're looking for the same high quality standards as Robin, the previous owner had.

Always do a wonderful job with my mini Aussie, and everyone there is very friendly and great with…read moremy dog- who can be a little difficult.

They are nice and affordable. We got an appt quick, my only complaint is I had brought in a…read moremedicated shampoo and asked them if they can use it. They told me they did but they did not. It still a full bottle when I got the bottle back. Overall he came for a nail trimming, bath, and groom. They did amazing work and he was done in 2 hours. Thank You!!!!

Sarah is the BEST! She knows dogs and she knows training. Her approach is balanced and effective…read more We have used Sarah for training with 3 different German Shepherds, all with different personalities, strengths and challenges. Two were adopted through a rescue organization, and the third we rescued from an abandon property. Sarah was able to evaluate each dog accurately and help us set and attain goals for training and socialization. Sarah offers group training, individual sessions and a socialization "playgroup" during which humans can learn LOTS about dog behavior, and during which dogs can learn from other dogs! Sarah also offers Board & Train services, and she strives to be flexible to meet the scheduling needs of her clients. Sarah is THE trainer we recommend to others as we are confident in her ability to provide genuine assistance. Like I said, she's the BEST!

I started taking my 150lbs Rottweiler to her last year after I lost all control of him. He was…read moreactually to the point that if he got any worse, I would have to put him down because he drew blood on me twice while I was attempting to correct his issues. Around other dogs, he would into attack mode, and if he couldn't get to the other dog, he would snap at anything close to him. Around people, he started to growl at anyone he didn't know. Would he bite? I don't know. I went to a positive training trainer who during the hour training session, admitted, not outright, that she couldn't control her two Rotts. How in the world would she be able to help mine? At the end of this training, I asked what to do about his aggressive behavior. She told me to take him into the public, and give him treats when he acts as I want. What about when he bites someone? No answer. Many wasted months after that, I started seeing posts on Facebook about this trainer that was donating her time and knowledge to help shelter dogs that were unadoptable due to behavior issues. So I set up a training session to see if there was any hope for my Rott. Sara recognized that he was a troubled pup, and needed a lot of training. To be fair to my pup, I needed the training, to correct the screwed up training I was providing him. After multiple training sessions, he was improving some, he also made a facebook post or two from Sara. Not the good posts! After normal training methods failed to correct Atlas's aggressive behavior, Sara recommended the use of an e-collar. This was not something Sara took lightly, this was the last option. She introduced the collar to me and even gave me the option to have it operated on me. On the level I use on my Rott, it feels like a needle prick, hardly noticeable. After training me on the correct and humane use of the collar, we started training my dog. Starting at level 1, and working up till he just responded to the "shock" at level 13. Now, when he starts getting out of control, a verbal command, and followed by activation of the e-collar, as needed. When he corrects his bad actions, a positive word and, a treat. He has responded beyond belief! The change in him has been swift, and daily he is becoming a better behaved dog! I have been able to start to bring him out into public events, working towards him becoming a well-adjusted dog. I have also been able to walk him with my other two Rotts now, without the chance of getting drug into a dog fight! I had a Greman Sheppard jump a fence and charge us, and he didn't chargeback. He maintained his place beside me and stayed calm. A yell at the dog, and away he went, and Atlas just turned around with me and continued our walk. Sara at Innovative Dog Training & Education has saved the lives of countless dogs with her knowledge and techniques, including Atlas! Is my work with Atlas done? No, but the change in him is tremendous!

I got my tricolor corgi, Ollie, from Shiela in Feb 2019, and I think Gideon was his father. He was…read morebig, and so is Ollie! Classic corgi frame! Not like the tiny 22lb corgis I see in SanFrancisco. His mother was a tricolor, and she was beautiful. Shiela made me feel so comfortable about the adventure I was about to embark on. She knew everything, and answered all my questions! Ollie is loving, funny, incredibly smart, and loves people. He gets compliments all the time, and loves to stop and get attention. He has an off the charts herding instinct. I learned quick that it was important to get through the first few years at a fit weight, until he settled into his large frame. He's got the largest ears I've ever seen on a corgi! I'm grateful to Shiela and Potter Farm Corgis for my wonderful Ollie.

My son bought our Charlie from Sheila in February 2021 and we couldn't be happier (son of Star and…read moreGideon). After an awful experience my other son had with a corgi backyard breeder from Missouri (puppy died at 6 months), Potter Farms was far superior. Our Potter Farms puppy was socialized, nearly potty trained, very happy, funny and above all, healthy. My son said the farm was clean and dogs were friendly. My son could call Sheila with any questions and she'd reply immediately due to her 40+ years of breeding. He said that Erica was very easy to deal with and communicated well with any questions. Since my son is living at home, Charlie has been with us since his "gotcha" day. We highly recommend Potter Farms for corgis.

We just picked up our three Boston Terriers from a ten day vacation at the Red Barn with Kathie,…read moreand they clung to her like they wanted to stay, they had such a great time! It was our first time boarding our brood, and we were so relieved to receive texts and photos every day, and see how much attention they were getting all day. They even got a bit of much needed discipline, they are spoiled rotten. We highly recommend , it's so convenient to Cloverdale, just fifteen minutes towards Hopland.

In 2021, we brought home a Great Dane puppy named Enzo. As he grew we quickly realized he had…read morereactivity issues. We worked with several trainers over several months and while Enzo picked up new commands we couldn't quite crack his reactivity issue. At 130lbs, it was becoming problematic to have him jump, bark and lunge at people and dogs. We got anxious every time we went out for a walk. Luckily, we found MendocinoK9 and Alexia. Enzo had stayed with Alexia while we were out of town before, but after Theo (Refined K-9) did an assessment she recommended Enzo do a 4-6 week board and train with Alexia since she is used to working with extra large dogs. Getting Enzo out of his element would help him learn the skills he needed more quickly, Theo said. So we gave it a shot. We dropped him off a few weeks later. Alexia quickly realized what others had missed. Enzo was a confident working dog in need of a purpose and some impulse control. She adjusted his workout routine to include a daily treadmill run and taught him to bark on command. She took him to new places and he got lots of practice being calm at the beach, the park, the hardware store, etc. We got pictures, videos and updates along the journey. Alexia also met with us a few times to teach us the new commands, learn proper leash pressure, and get some social time with our big boy. It was clear Alexia loves all the pups she works with and cares about her craft. Enzo came home five weeks later a happier, more well behaved dog. Enzo checks in with us when he sees a dog instead of freaking out and we can walk past people on the sidewalk without issue. We are currently in the process of reinforcing the foundation Alexia put in place and there is still more training to be done. Enzo isn't perfect (we aren't ready for crowded places and small dogs still get him excited) but we know his triggers now and we aren't anxious every time we leave the house. Eventually, we're hoping put his confidence to good use and try obedience competitions. I would highly recommend Alexia for anyone looking for an empathetic and experienced dog trainer! And Enzo can't wait to hang out with Alexia again the next time we go out of town. :)

Anne is one of the most enthusiastic, positive, and friendliest people I've ever met! She…read moreabsolutely loves taking photos of beloved animals and sharing them with others. For the Bay Area Pet Expo 2014, I met her as their official photographer. I was fortunate to have a photo session with her in Santa Cruz with my fiance and fur kid. She is a realist and doesn't force any shots on her subjects, and I love how she catches shots in the moment. Furthermore, she goes to your choice of location unlike some photographers who require you to show up to an indoor generic studio. Others will dump 500 photos onto a website that are so small to see with text written across it for you to decide what photos you want, but amazingly she spends hourS choosing the best shots by creating a slideshow for an in person viewing where YOU live. Now that's dedication and passion right there! I felt bad she spent so much time letting us go through the photos, but she didn't rush us at all. Anne has a warm heart for sure by choosing animals as her career focus. The photos are on the pricey side for sure, so I recommend asking the prices before scheduling anything to make sure it's within your price range. Check out her website to see more!

We had the great pleasure of having Anne take our doggies photos. Everything from the fabulous…read moresetting to her personality and the way she worked with us to get a wide range of shots was easy, relaxed and collaborative. I tend to have some knowledge of photography and so I came into the appointment with a clear idea of what I wanted, and Anne was most willing to work with us to satisfy my needs and ideas, while also building on those plans with very good ideas of her own. Anne took charge when needed and made all of us, most especially our doggie feel comfortable and taken care of. The results were more than I had hoped and I especially appreciated the time she took in working with us to go through the many photos she took in order to provide us with a great portfolio of pictures that we now have hanging on our walls. I heartily recommend Anne and Paw Pawrazzi Pet Photography to anyone that is interested in having some great pictures taken of their pets!