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    Casper

    A Lifesaver for Our Anxious Dog and Our Trusted Vacation Partner! Choosing Pack Minded Training was the best decision we made for our dog, Casper. From the moment we brought our anxious, nervous puppy home, we knew we needed specialized help, and we found it with Juliana. Casper is naturally a very anxious dog, prone to fear-reactivity and shyness. Juliana didn't just teach him commands; they patiently worked with us (and Casper!) through positive reinforcement, counter-conditioning, and consistent, gentle guidance over the years. She gave us the tools and confidence we needed to manage his triggers. Today, Casper is a much happier, calmer, and more balanced dog, and that transformation is 100% thanks to her expertise and dedication. It's truly incredible to see how far he has come from the fearful puppy he once was. Beyond the life-changing training, Juliana is also our only choice for boarding when we travel. Leaving an anxious dog is stressful, but she provides a safe and structured environment where Casper is genuinely cared for and we can finally take a vacation without worrying. If you are looking for a trainer who offers profound behavioral knowledge, especially with anxious or reactive dogs, and provides a boarding service you can trust implicitly, look no further than Juliana's.

    Juliana and her team have been an amazing help with our pup, Charley, who is a rescue pittie from a pretty tough background. When Charley came home from his four week board-and-train program, which we booked through Koru K9, he had all of the foundational skills he needed. Juliana also worked with us after boarding ended to make sure that we had all of the equipment and coaching we needed to carry on Charley's progress. For us, Juliana was a total game changer, and I would recommend her and her team to anybody was looking for some help.

    Amber R.

    We recently sent our 8 month English bulldog to Pack Minded training w/ Juliana and couldn't be more pleased with the results. Communication and updates were excellent. Our English enjoyed her time there while also learning structure. We gained a lot of insight on corrective behavior and commands to use to set our bulldog up for future success. Truly grateful for the time Juliana put forth training our puppy and look forward to working together again in the future. See her epic smile during her stay with Juliana ..

    Teddy
    Elsa E.

    All I can say is that Juliana is a Rock Star!! She transformed our over-reactive 7 year-old Throwback Pomeranian into a well trained, disciplined and still lovable dog. Teddy would get out of control at the sight of other dogs, bicycles, golf carts, and some people. It was uncomfortable and embarrassing. Within one month, Juliana taught him commands that we have been able to use with amazing success. It's a pleasure walking Teddy now. To top it off, people can enter our home without him jumping on them or barking uncontrollably. It's simply amazing and worth every penny! Thank you, Juliana! We and couldn't be happier with how well you trained him. It was done with discipline and love because Teddy is very fond of you. We will definitely recommend you!

    Chris V.

    Our Corgi Peaches completed a 3 week board & train with Juliana, I can say with full confidence that Peaches came back a different dog! We were pretty specific with Juliana about what we wanted her to focus on with Peaches and we were amazed with the work she did! Peaches was 10 months old when Juliana worked with her, she wasn't aggressive but needed focus on leash walking, jumping and just behaving herself in general! I highly recommend Juliana, she listens, provides recommendations and follows up, I really appreciated the video clips she would send us showing Peaches' progress.

    Milo and Tres
    RM C.

    My wife and I had two Havanese puppies join our family in June 2023. We knew we wanted to get them trained and looked high and low for a reputable business that would fit all of our needs. We were so thankful Juliana came into our lives. She understood everything we needed and worked tirelessly to ensure our puppies were well cared for and trained like show dogs! She recommended we do two weeks of individual training with Tres and then return him home. Milo then went for two weeks and Tres came back and joined him for their last week together. She was on top sending us daily updates and videos with photos which we looked forward to seeing! We received the tools to continue the training she began and it has changed our lives. She also came and picked up the puppies and dropped them off which was so convenient as we live in Sacramento and she is in the Bay Area. Having dogs prior we never understood the importance of down and place. We had also tried crate training with our other dogs and failed miserably. Both puppies understand to place in their crates as well as sleep through the night. We cannot wait for them to go back in April while we are in Aruba! They love spending time at Juliana's and it gives us a peace of mind while on our vacation to be in her care. Both Debbie and I highly recommend Pack Minded Training. You will not regret it!!!

    Whiskey and Bourbon

    We have two corgis that needed help with leash walking. Juliana came to our home, listened to our experience, and created a training plan. What really helped was following the homework plan Juliana outlined to reinforce our training sessions. She is very responsive, easy to reach, and really works with you and your needs. We are so happy we found her.

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    Juliana is amazing and very thorough with our boy! Best investment for our family and we are so happy!

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    Placerville Veterinary Clinic - My dog

    Placerville Veterinary Clinic

    (44 reviews)

    Fantastic vet office. My dog is especially tough to take to the vet after a traumatizing incident…read moreearly in his pupperhood. Despite this, these people are just fantastic with him. They are always very patient, understanding and encouraging. Not only that - but they don't try and empty your bank account in your time of need. Some vets will try and sell you on some ridiculously over-priced "plan" before haggling to something more reasonable. Not here. They've diligently worked with me for months on a tricky skin issue which we finally have gotten under control. One time he had gotten bit in his face and there was no way I could bring him into the office without total chaos. They were very creative and drew up a plan with me to sedate him in the car and then take him in. They drained and cleaned his wound. Even with sedation, emergency visit and the special circumstances, I walked away spending a few hundred (versus what I'd expect would be closer to 1k+ elsewhere). Because my pupper is SO difficult at the vet, I've been to *dozens* of vets in EDC and Sacramento county. This is, hands down, one of the best I've visited. Strongly recommend!!!

    So relieved to find a Pet Care Clinic that Cares! My…read moreexperience: positively remarkable. From calling for an appointment, to conscientious quality care from Staff & Doctors, to diagnose, to providing options in treatments and clear cost estimates of procedures. My Furbabies & I I are extremely grateful for their professionalism, kindness, & cost conscious care. Follow-ups don't empty my wallet as well. Thank you, all of you at Placerville Pet Clinic.

    Sierra Dogs

    Sierra Dogs

    (26 reviews)

    Eden and her team at Sierra Dogs are our top choice for boarding our labradoodle. A stay with…read moreSierra Dogs is akin to a vacation at a first-rate canine playground with plenty of opportunities for physical exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction. We can't help but smile and chuckle while viewing online photos of our pup running at top speed with her dog buddies or taking a break on the deck. Although we miss being apart from our wonderful companion, we are comforted knowing that our dog is supervised while happily frolicking around with dog friends and provided with professional, skilled, and nurturing care. When reunited with our dog, she retains all skills we have instilled and is clean and well-behaved. We are very thankful for Eden and her caring team!

    Doesn't get any better. I got a French bulldog puppy and needed some help training him. I sent him…read moreto Sierra dogs for a 6 week board and train program and it was the best decision I ever made. Eden promptly responded to my initial email and patiently answered all of my questions. It was hard having him so far away (I am based in Palo Alto), but I would drive twice as far to have Eden take care of my dog. Each day Eden would post a photo on Facebook, so I could watch him grow and she was always available to talk on the phone if I wanted an update. Eden transformed my 3 month old puppy into a well-trained, well-socialized, very happy dog. My puppy knows how to come, sit, stay, leave it, drop it, shake, and walk on a leash. He now comes with me to work and is the best-trained dog in my office. Now that my puppy has graduated from board and train, I look forward to using Sierra Dogs as a boarding place. (FYI: It's a convenient location for people who are heading up to Tahoe for the weekend.) I highly recommend Sierra Dogs!

    Gold Country Pet Resort & Training Center - The view.

    Gold Country Pet Resort & Training Center

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    I was given a scent training class for Christmas. I travelled from Sacramento to Ione, and my dog…read moreand I were introduced to the art scent work. The training area is on one of the heights hills in Ione with a great view. We were immediately welcome upon our arrival, and we were lucky to receive training from an expert. Will definitely return.

    This is regards to their boarding services. First of all, I'm glad to say my dogs came home without…read moreinjury or trauma. Unfortunately I failed to do my due diligence in looking into Gold Country. Mike Flores, Owner and husband of Cherie Flores assisted us during the booking and duration of stay with my two dogs. Now, there are several complaints on Yelp about his customer service skills or lack there of. Which is very true. But because I know how to deal with difficult people I was able to get through my conversations with him with out any major conflicts. Yes, Mike lacks manners, and is very suspicious of anyone entering his property. Very guarded and and unwelcoming but I think that's just the way he is. Second the facility they place our dogs. Not sure if what they advertise really exist or if they even provide the services they offer. There are no pictures of the kennel besides the "virtual tour" which is a prerecorded video with a power point presentation with picture of the so called kennel. But as customers, we are not allowed to see where our dogs are housed in person. I find it strange that we have to drop/pickup in a separate building. The property seems to be deteriorating in person compared to the pictures from their website. I paid for additional services such at the relaxation package and activity package but I don't have any evidence that these services were rendered. I packed food for my dogs and when I picked them up it seems that all the food I provided was gone. Once home, I fed my dogs and they eating like they haven't been fed for days. And they drank so much water... again all speculation but observing my dogs behavior and habits it seem they did not eat or drink very much. I also paid for a "report card" detailing their daily progress of their stay which I never received. During the scheduled pickup day (Monday 8-9) which states in there email there was no one there. I called multiple times and messages them on Facebook but no response. I decided to drive into the property and went to a residential home assuming it was the home of Mike. I started knocking and making my presence known. He came out and of course was confrontational asked what I was doing there. Long story short, he ended up making an excuse that he forgot about the pickup and asked that I wait back in the pickup and drop-off building. Side Note, the residential property was fenced off and I heard lots of dogs in cages. I also found a dog in the transport van they used that seemed to be there overnight. Again the property did not appear to be in good condition. I do not believe my dogs where in any of those cages but I can only speculate if they were other customers dogs. The kicker to all this was when I called after my dogs stay to see if they would accommodate a Sunday pick up. Mike said they were closed on weekends and didn't have staff to help accommodate our request. This statement brought up many concerns. If he said they didn't have staff, then who is caring for all the dogs in their care? My dogs stayed the weekend and now I questioned if they were cared for at all. Well I did further research and found out that the Amador County Animal control licenses these types of establishments. I inquired to see if Gold Country had any complaints filed against them or if they property had been inspected. The receptionist stated she didn't work in that unit but stated Cherie Flores works with her agency and helps trains law enforcement and search and rescue dogs. At this point, I decided not to ask anymore questions as Gold Country has a relationship with this agency. I feel that even if I wanted to file a complaint, it would fall on deaf ears. So please do your research. I will never use them again.

    Pack Minded Training - pet_training - Updated May 2026

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