I was referred to Stephanie at Happy Paws by a friend for my 11 y/o girl when I was doing some…read moreremodeling. She was lonely and bored at the big box place off Hwy 50 as there was no human interaction; the staff loved her there but per policy they only interacted with the problem dogs. Loba has thrived since arriving at Happy Paws due to the personal interaction. It's like her home away from home, and she's friendly with the resident dog Marshmellow. Loba & I absolutely adore Stephanie!

I highly recommend Happy Paws! Great service and people who truly care about your pets.read more

Have only heard them once, but we were very happy with the service we received. I didn't request…read moreservice until just over a week before our trip and they were able to accommodate. You are given the pricing up front. The price we paid was quite reasonable, especially considering it's a licensed, insured, and bonded business with employees, vs random independent contractors. 2 different gals came to our house to care for our cats while we were gone - Amy and Payton. Both were prompt and took good care of our cats. Amy was exceptionally kind and stayed longer than she was booked for - just to play with our cats! We really appreciated this, since it was our first night away and I know our cats were feeling anxious. It was such a relief to have a business available to us to come to our house to take care of our animals! While I'm sure there are tons of great pet sitters on the various 3rd party pet sitting sites , we would've been too nervous. Being able to hire a business to send people to our house was a big relief! We will absolutely be using them again in the future.

I've been searching for a professional pet sitter for over a year, and had a great first…read moreconversation with the owner Tamara. She does pet sitting herself, but also set me up with a pet sitter in another town when I'm in that area. I was impressed with her contracted sitter during our meet and greet. When a last minute need for sitting in Placerville arose, I contacted Tamara and she was able to accomodate my request. Upon arrival I noticed that the facility was very well organized, safe and set up for multiple dogs. I noted that she is extremely experienced with dogs and well versed in behavior. She is very personable and walked me around and explained how her boarding works and the different areas for the dogs. Tamara made me very comfortable leaving my pet while I ran errands for the day. The facility is set up very well for overnight boarding too. My dog had a great time at Happy Tails with Tamara's Great Dane and other guests. I would definitely return. I also had the opportunity to leave my dog with Cheryl in Folsom and had a very positive experience. I appreciate the fact that Happy Tails is licensed and insured. Highly recommended.

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!

Karen is a true gem!! If I could give more than 5 stars I…read morewould. I rescued my bulldog Bowie 2 years ago at 1.5 years old. He had NO training. Didn't even know his name! I've had bulldogs in the past and had no problem with their training. Of course they were stubborn, but they were obedient. Bowie is a wild, active and very athletic energetic bulldog (not what anyone would expect from a bulldog). When we met Karen, he was pulling me through the park, had no interest in me or any respect for boundaries. I couldn't leave him alone without him barking continuously, had to leash him the whole time around my nieces and nephews. I was completely stressed and defeated. I was failing this innocent dog. Karen and I discussed a plan and agreed upon weekly sessions. It wasn't easy but it was 10000% worth it. After multiple sessions, some boarding and time put in "at home", he walks very well on leash, can even be trusted to be off leash in familiar areas, comes when called, sits, downs(with treats), stays, goes to his "place", can be crated without an issue, and most importantly can be around my nieces and nephews without worry! My elderly mom can walk him on her own, he's even patient with her going up and down stairs. I leave him to go to work, without any issues. I bring him to restaurants, to stores, anywhere he can go he does. Thank you to Karen, her knowledge, introducing proper tools, teaching me and her encouragement, support and patience I have a complete different dog. I can whole heartedly say I have my soul dog. It is not easy to find someone you can trust and that you feel safe leaving your fur baby with. Karen gives you that peace.

KB was the best choice for training in boarding our best opinion. When we were surprised with our…read moreGreat Dane rescue we had no idea where to start or how to help our beloved horse of a dog become the gentlest giant anybody will ever meet. Without KB I wouldn't be able to walk Zues without a leash or even use hand commands from a distance. Her training is the best foundation to get your dog where they need to be to live the safest and happiest life

Cherie is a great trainer. Took puppy classes and then private lessons. Cherie is patient and…read moreknowledgeable.

What a wonderful experience! We have a young Golden Retriever who was scared, anxious, and avoidant…read moreof people outside our home and was not living her best life. We felt stuck on how to help her. Thankfully, we found Cherie! With her knowledge and understanding, she was able to help us give Rosie the confidence she needed to come alive fully! It's safe to say the Rosie we love at home the world would get to love because of what Cherie helped us learn and how to lead Rosie. Dog training is human training, so get ready to do the work! If you want to help your dog with behavior issues or obedience, Cherie is the person to call. We are thankful to know we have someone that can help us. This is just the beginning; we learned much and look forward to continuing our journey. Rosie's future just got brighter and bigger. We can thank Cherie for her guidance! 10 out of 10 recommend!

Louie just came home from Pack Minding boarding, and I can already see such a difference. I loved…read morereceiving update videos while he was away because it gave me so much peace of mind and let me see how much he was learning and growing. I can't wait to continue working with Juliana. She explains everything so well, is incredibly patient and knowledgeable, and truly takes the time to understand Louie's personality and limits. It's clear she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with, and that made all the difference for us. I highly recommend Juliana for anyone looking for a trainer!

We just wrapped up the first two weeks of puppy training with Juliana at Pack Minded Training for…read moreour 14-week-old yellow Lab, Walter, and we're already impressed. She covered crate training, potty training, and basic commands, and even at his young age Walter is trending really well -- picking things up faster than we expected. We're continuing on with a 2-week intensive focused on socialization and getting him to listen even with distractions around. Juliana has also talked through a path toward eventually working on therapy dog certification with him, which we're excited about. Juliana is patient, knowledgeable, and clearly understands how to work with a puppy's limits while still pushing real progress. Highly recommend if you want a trainer who thinks long-term about your dog's development, not just quick fixes.

This place is wonderful! First time I've dropped of my current two dogs, Odin and Freya, for the…read morefirst time. They were thrilled to be there for three nights, both of them were very happy to see us when we picked them up yet, they also would have had no problem staying. Top notch facility with superb staff!

This place is the BEST! Marlene does such a great job grooming our Goldendoodle Bodhi!! She and all…read morethe staff at GreenValley Pets love him as though he's their own. Such a genuinely kind team! Very grateful to have a wonderful place to care for him when we are away.

In just minutes my crazy GSP got his nails clipped . Oh My Goodness. He is a rescue and I had no…read moreidea how I was going to get his very sharp nails trimmed. It was done in (literally) minutes and he was just as calm and cool as he could be. Susan said "he is a great dog" and we want her to know he REALLY appreciates that and will be getting a regular nail trim. They are simply the BEST. Nothing but happy clients and pups.

Phillip and Susan were very nice and got me in quickly for my SHEPSKY. Did a great job with Sammy…read more Full bath and cut. What a difference!! Definitely worth it. Good communication and got me in earlier due to a cancellation. Thanks