We had heard about places nearby the Bay area where dogs could herd livestock and after doing some research, I found Performance Dog in Action located right outside of Sacramento. After texting Nola my dog's information, she slotted us for a 15 minute evaluation. It's $40 cash for her to train Maple on how to herd goats and also get some energy out of her. The whole location was very dog friendly with obstacle courses and even a manmade pond for dogs to cool off in. Nola recommended us to have Maple soak in the pool before her herding evaluation and it was a great idea because she pretty much dried off during half of the evaluation. Maple was a bit nervous, so she used her barking to herd the dogs initially. After a couple minutes, she used her movements to herd the goats and even chased one goat that left the pack. We were a little embarrassed with how much Maple barked in the beginning but she almost got it at the end! Nola is super patient, corrected Maple, and encouraging! Highly recommend reaching out to Nola to see if this is a good fit for your dog. We really enjoyed it! read more

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Our dog loved it here! Yes the trainer is pretty old school and may yell at your dog, we didn't mind. Our dog respected her. We went for a Sunday when you bring your dog to "check on their herding instincts." It was great! Approximately 20 minutes our dog got to run around and herd the goats with instructions from the trainer. She had a little flag that she held which let our dog know if he was doing something incorrectly. The property itself is very nice, we got to walk around for a while after the herding experience. You can run your dog on the property afterward. She has goats, sheep and pigs! The property also has a water feature for dogs who want to do "dock diving." We drove 2 hours to get to this place, and def willing to do it again and suggesting other people with herding breeds take their dogs here! read more

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Absolutely amazing what Nola and the team have done for my dog. Ollie loves coming here, loves the people and the trainers. Getting the direction we need and the fun of the sport as well. Thank you for being here for us. read more

All I can say is what a joke! The owner had zero personality, very unprofessional and rude, when my wife tried to speak with her she was very dismissive and walked away. She barked a few orders telling us to put our dog into the first area and then proceeded to tell us they could go into the big area with many dogs running and playing. As our dog ran around the area with other dogs the owner walked around with what looked like a beer in her hand and at one point kicked a dog, I sat and observed the entirety of the visit, but what took me over the line was when she said my dog needs a shock collar in order to perform. She is absolutely crazy I have the sweetest dog and extremely smart and have never laid a hand on her! My dog comes from an extremely high working cattle ranch! And I thought this was going to be the place to give my dog some training and have some fun with heard ing some animals . Then she said if you want to herd some goats or sheep it would be 40$ ... absolutely crazy! If you're looking for a good place to take and train your dog THIS is NOT the place! We left and made wife was extremely unhappy with this experience! read more

THEY HIT my dog!!! I would sue this place if I could. The woman in charge of herding hit my dog, after I was holding him. He was overwhelmed because there are dogs running around wild and I picked him up. He's going through a phase where he doesn't like to be pet while held, and the woman without asking started to approach us and started to pet him, and he snapped at her to basically give her a warning to back off and instead she kept going at him and he tried to bite her and she SLAPPED him across the face. You never lay a hand on any human or animal ever, let alone someone else's animal. This place is absolutely horrible. They called my dog bad and basically said he was going to turn into some horrible monster if I don't hit him.... Please if you love your dog avoid this place at all costs. Look into positive reinforcement. read more

Honestly I've tried to like this place. Since I moved to the area I have been So excited to have the ability to take my dogs to this facility due to the fact that I have cattle dogs. I also have Belgian malinois. I felt like this place would be idealistic for my dogs because of the fact we own a ranch and have a dog park on our property and this would be somewhere that our dogs could feel comfortable at away from home. I am also a veteran and my fiancé is law-enforcement so we felt like this facility could cater to our needs. Literally every time we contact this place they are rude and disrespectful. It's obvious from the conversations that I have with the individual that owns this place that she is selective and " dog racist" for better terms. I've had less interrogation at an interview to get a child into a Montessori school then trying to get a boarding appointment or training appointment at this place. Every time I call they tell me that they're booked out for weeks well as you can see from the picture that I posted above I inquired four months in advance and still she states they're not taking on new clients. Be courteous lady post this information on your website so that people that are researching you can understand their expectations when trying to reach you numerous times and you never return their calls. No wonder they have a low review on yelp and terrible reviews on Google. Don't waste your trying to time trying to get into this dog club because the few verbal conversations I've had with this place there is no wonder why they work with dogs they can't communicate with humans. read more

This was unusual. My experience as a novice sheepdog herder is that trainers and farmers generally tend to be pretty friendly and helpful. Nola was strangely aggressive and judgmental when I talked with her about training methods, so I assume she's just an insecure person. I would recommend finding and vetting a trainer or judge from AHBA for a more positive experience. My negative experience is an exception; there are many great trainers out there. read more

If you don't already know people there and don't have a very specific type of breed just forget it. There is no "open play", they don't train non-herding dogs, and they don't return calls, texts or emails. Nothing that hasn't already been said about this place. And it's too bad. It's a lovely facility. They could do so much more. read more

If you are serious about learning agility, consider lessons with Kevin. He is smart, professional, sensitive and very experienced. His instructions are clear and well-paced. As a teacher myself, I tend to be critical of other people's teaching. Kevin is exceptionally gifted. I have a small (11 lb.) dog who I rescued last year during the pandemic. She's 9 years old and she has struggled with confidence issues. She enjoys agility and it's a fun way for her to build confidence. I have never been made to feel like she's not a "real" agility dog despite her age and size. Kevin has been patient and helpful and it's been super fun for me and the dog. I have no doubt that Kevin could take on any interested owner/dog and have success at any level from novice to competitive. I can't speak to the rest of the facilities and offerings, but the agility with Kevin has been fabulous. read more

I think the screenshot of my text message between the owner and I speaks for itself. Without ever meeting my dog she already had a very strong opinion. I will happily take my hard earned money and spend it elsewhere. Disappointed is an understatement. read more

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Performance dogs in action and the owner and the trainers are all very highly qualified and a pleasure to work with. My dogs have done wonderfully under their instruction read more

I've been taking agility lessons with Nola for 3 1/2 years now. I started when I was 14 years old and my border collie was only 6 months. She has taught me so much about dog training over the years and it's amazing. I started competing as a junior handler at NADAC because of her and I have had so much fun doing it. I am quite shocked over the amount of poor reviews she receives. Don't let them deceive you. Give her a chance and she will prove to you that she is an amazing dog trainer who you can learn a lot from. Just because she asks to evaluate your dog before coming to the facility, don't take offense it is only for the safety of the other dogs and people. I wish I could give her a ten star review she is so amazing. read more

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A friend who rescued a dog with some behavioral issues contacted the owner and provided some details of the issues their dog was experiencing and the owner responded with a text "is this a joke?" Extremely unprofessional and appalling behavior. read more

Truly a dog paradise. My dog loves coming here. I started training at PDIA when my dog was five months old. He was insecure, scared little thing that could barely walk on a leash without pulling. I started obedience with Geri Lopez, and six months later he won his first trial in Rally. Since then he has been in multiple shows in both Rally and obedience. Geri has truly worked wonders with him, and she keeps finding new fun ways for my dog to stay interested and keep progressing. And you're never out alone at a show, as Geri is always there and often other students too. Whether you want to start showing or not, this is a great place to train. Also, Nola (the owner/agility & herding trainer) is somewhat of a border collie mastermind. I leave my dog with her for boarding and daycare, and she has taught him to accept strangers and be a confident dog. As an added bonus, last time I boarded him with Nola, she taught him to dock jump, which he absolutely loves now! Nola has spend so much time and energy on training my dog, even when he was "just" there for boarding, and I am really grateful for what she has done for my dog. Another thing worth mentioning is the amazing community at PDIA. I have met a lot of amazing people that have taught me a lot about dogs and dog training. I often go up for Sunday Funday just to hang out and let my dog run around and play. Besides herding, agility, and obedience, you'll find all sorts of fun dog sports events like dock jumping, barn hunt, lure coursing, etc. There is really something for all dogs. Overall, I love this place and couldn't imagine taken my dog any place else. read more

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It looks like, unfortunately, I'm not the only one who had this experience, but the more that mention it, hopefully the more chance that people will get a heads up and avoid the disappointment and discomfort. To get to the short of it-- the website NEEDS to include that they discriminate against breeds. This is vital information and it would avoid so many reviews and issues. I contacted Nola with the excitement and enthusiasm of hoping that my dog and I could really try and get involved in agility training. We had been doing it in our spare time at the UC Davis small agility park by the vet school, but Axel, my 1.5 year old staffy mix, was doing so well, and seemed to be enjoying it so much, I wanted to look into getting him more involved and informing myself so I could really help him excel. The first thing that Nola asked when I texted her was what breed my dog was-- which I didn't think much of, at first. Unfortunately, when I said he was a staffordshire terrier mix, she immediately stated that they don't accept bully breed dogs. I asked why, trying to be as calm and polite as I could, and she explained that herding dogs are more commonly used for agility, and that bully breeds are too temperamental. I was heartbroken to have my baby so quickly dismissed when he's nothing but friendly and loves to meet other dogs, and explained that while I understood that view, I hoped she would change her website. I also mentioned that Axel had been attacked twice-- and never once sunk his teeth into the other dog. Her response is included in the screenshot below. I had deleted the conversation after about 4 hours passed and I hadn't heard back from her, but then at about 10:30PM, she replied in one of the more bizarre responses I've ever gotten. It seems she admits that dogs are individuals, not to be defined by their breeds, but despite that, there's no room for exceptions in her school -- despite having an initial consultation to appraise the dog anyway. Additionally, she had mentioned before that herding dogs nip, and that bully breeds react more aggressively-- so apparently, dogs are actually still allowed to bite at and attempt to herd one another, which makes me question how safe it really is. Is it the dog that gets annoyed at being snapped at that's at fault, or the trainer that's incapable of training their dog not to snap in the first place? Regardless, her conclusion is that breeds should be segregated (I assume or hope that's just in reference to activities), which seems absolutely absurd to me. I was severely disappointed, but I hope they update their page. It would save quite a few hopeful dog trainers time and disappointment, and given what I've read, is more likely than them opening their views and taking individuality into account. read more

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I texted a worker named Nola the first week in March for info on herding evals on Sundays. I described my sweet boy-a gentle Heeler/Pit mix, definitely a herding dog. Nola said bring him in on Sunday, and he'll be evaluated. I heard about this business from a gentleman at the dog park near me where I live in Sacramento and I was excited to take my dog there. I also was excited because I noticed the business allowed veterans to come in on Saturdays, and myself being a combat veteran, I felt like this would be a really great fit for me and my dog. We showed up this morning to get a herding eval, and to my dismay, the owner took one glaring look at my dog without even evaluating him or walking him on a leash and basically with a very mean tone, mean body posture and rude demeanor dismissed my dog saying I don't take pits. When I told the owner that I asked 3 weeks ago via text to her staff member and was told to come in, the owner, in a very rude way, said "I don't know who you talked to" At the end of this brief interaction without even talking to me or getting to know me as a customer, my husband and I, along with two other potential customers, ended up leaving very upset. I couldn't believe that she talked to me this way. I realized after fact that Nola was actually owner and that is who I had texted the beginning of March. So at the end of the day, I'm just really upset and my feelings are hurt for the way that we were treated. It should be put on the website the type of dogs that she does not take. Myself and the other two customers drove over half an hour to get to this farm. It's unfortunate that a business that says they promote the healing of vets would talk to me this way, and not even ask me who I was and find out more about us. She disrespected me, husband, and another couple in front of a group of people. I'm a business owner and I would never talk to anyone that way. If I could rate this company as a zero I would have chosen that. read more

Our visit was a complete disappointment that could have been avoided if this business would accurately advertise its services. The website implies that a dog need only be good with people and other dogs and that all one need to do to try the herding evaluation is to call the day of to ensure evaluations are occurring. There is nothing stating that only certain breeds are permitted. We arrived with our rambunctious German shepherd mix hoping to see if she'd enjoy herding since she seems to herd other dogs while playing at the park. We were told by the owner upon seeing our dog that GSDs are not good herders, they just want to chase. She then asked if we had a muzzle or shock collar, which we did not. We were invited to pay the fee and walk our dog around for additional assessment if we wished. Without waiting for our response, she turned her attention to a couple with a very calm, quiet cattle dog/pit mix and rudely told them that pits are not allowed on the property. There was no need for such rude treatment. It's her business and she can do what she wants with it, but we have no interest in supporting a business where people are treated with such disrespect. I usually do not bother with bad reviews, but people need to be aware of how this business is run given the misleading information on the website. read more

Performance dogs in action is an incredible experience. I own a Jack Russell. He is able to play with other dogs,(great for socialization) swim in the year around pond, and my children can even do agility with him. Both Nola and Kevin are knowledgeable trainers. They always have a upbeat attitude and are ready for their agility class. I can't wait to try "go to ground" which is just another way to have fun with your dog. This facility offers so many options for you and your dog to have fun. read more

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Do yourself a favor and don't believe anything on these people website or phone messages as it's not updated with thier current practices. When you try to contact this company by calling, Nola states " she will not return phone but she will text you back promptly." This is not the case it can be anywhere from 2-12 hrs at the least for easy questions. The information that she gives is ambiguous and totally contradicted what is on the website like, drop ins being welcomed they are not. This company may offer more classes than what is online or information on the phone messages as I was directed to come to a new puppy class at 6pm on Wednesday however this class isn't advertised anywhere. read more

As a fellow trainer and lover of working breeds, I was very disappointed with my experience today at PDIA. I have visited a couple of times previously with my Malinois however won't be back. I invited a long time client to come along this morning to try out the lure course with her Catahoula's. Without any questions, my client was told her dogs weren't welcome due to their breed. I'm guessing it was assumed my client was there to try the dogs in herding, which I understand many are unwilling to school a breed like a Catahoula. However there were very different ways to handle the situation and at very least, not make the people feel belittled and offended. When I asked for clarification, and whether they could run the lure, I was told they could but that they couldn't remain around the pond or livestock areas. Which could have been mentioned to my client prior to embarrassing her, had the time been taken to ask what they were visiting for. We finished our run today however we won't be back and I certainly won't be recommending PDIA to any of my clients or anyone who asks. There are many responsible handlers out there who take the time to understand and train their breed of choice. There was no need for the response or treatment my clients received today. read more

Had fun watching my Kerry Blue today. She had a good day. Thank you so much. I knew my dog had some instinct and it clearly showed. Nola was very patient and took the time to explain what was happening so I could see how she read the play by play. Very talented. Will come back. read more

I have gone to nola and saw some questionable things happen at her dog training center After my dog got injured and would tell people I use to go to Nola or would see people from Performance Dogs in Actions they would tell me stories about the mean things that would happen at Performance Dogs in Action Nola is a nice person, but her dog training system is cruel in my opinion read more

I love this place! I did agility with my border collie here for 8 months and it was amazing. The trainers there are very knowledgeable and helpful. I feel like I have become a better parent to my dog by going here. The place really does feel like home and dogs love it there. What i like about the place is it doesn't feel corporate, there is not front office, you literally feel like your are going over to a friends house to play with your dog(s). Even if you are not into agility or herding with your dog, I would attend the open houses once a month. You can let your dog off leash to swim in the pond or walk around her fenced in 4+ acres of land. You might something for your dog there such as lure coursing, dock jumping, earth dog, ect. I would recommend this place to any dog owner especially if you have a herding dog with a lot of energy. Do keep in mind they do have a bully breed restrictions. If you have a border collie- this place is a must. read more

I have been going to classes at PDIA for several months now, and I love the place and the people! Nola, the owner, is very careful to train for dog safety first. She and her staff keep classes small, so each student gets very individualized feedback. She does not permit any sort of aggressive behavior, so I never worry about my dog being in danger. She starts by training how to do the obstacles safely so that your dog doesn't get injured. She teaches you footwork and hand movements as you go, so you start the right way. Nola is patient and understands that each dog has different strengths and weaknesses, and she doesn't treat those of us who have something other than Border Collies or Aussies like we don't belong. She encourages everyone. I can't say enough good things. I drive 45 minutes through traffic to get there even though there's a facility in Elk Grove that is about 10 minutes from home. It is worth the trip, especially after trying the closer facility and being treated like crap. Go to PDIA. You and your dog will love it! read more

Too bad I can't do a negative star. We just texted to get information about possibly seeing the facility for our new rescued dog. The text we we received from this place was terse and unwelcoming. Basically Insulted our breed, questioned our ability to handle our dog, and questioned our physical abilities. All this without even meeting us or the dog! Not a very welcoming or inviting first experience. They "invited" us to come and pay $20 to attend a class...we just wanted to check out the facility. Won't be going there anytime soon and whenever possible I will certainly not recommend to my dog owner friends to even bother with that place. read more

Performance Dogs in Action is wonderful. Not only is it the best place to teach your dog obedience training, but a great place to take your dog to just have fun. I took my Lab there and he loved it. His training was the very best. In the warm months we have a lot of fun watching him and the other dogs play in the lake. We have been going there for over 10 years. HAVE FUN! read more

We took our dog to PDIA for an evaluation. Upon first look, she is not a typical agility dog. But, she has a lovely temperament and adores agility (and Nola). We started out knowing nothing, and with Nola's recipe, we are now effectively learning the ropes to run both of our dogs thru a course. Nola's training is direct, considerate, and effective. Unlike the 1-star reviews, our experience at PDIA is better than we could ever expect. read more

Nola's beginning agility class at Performance Dogs in Action is the best thing we've done yet for our super high energy Aussie/German Shepherd mix pup! Nola's firm and direct training style has really helped our dog blossom into a more confident and calm version of herself. Our dog adores PDIA's pond and fields and has improved her physical condition and focus from the combination of playtime and agility work. At the same time, we've learned how to better communicate rules, boundaries, and clear expectations for her behavior. We're very pleased to have found a trainer and facility that truly understands what's going on in the mind of a herding breed dog! read more

I had to downgrade my review. I'm so disappointed that they got rid of the open house event. My dog is disappointed too. It was a clean and safe place to swim. read more

Performance Dogs In Action used to do an "open day" when the public was invited to come to the facility, for I believe it was $10 could let there dog experience the facility. This seemed great, I was able to let my dog try different portions of the agility/obstacle course. The small pond with hundreds of frisbees was like a dream come true for my guy. We made a run through the lure course which for doing one time my dog seemed to enjoy. The back part of the ranch has a huge open area where my guys being a frisbee dog had lots of room to run, sniff, enjoy wide open space to explore. All seemed good but then there is the owner. It's her business and is more than entitled to run it how she pleases....there were sign ups to take tour dog into an arena with sheep for a brief introduction to herding. I asked about signing my dog for a try and very condescendingly told "I would never let him in a pen. A Labrador could never be around sheep". Which I'm cool with being told my dog isn't fit for some animal encounters. My guy is Border Collie/Lab, a Mutt and I'm damn proud of that. I would have loved to ask why, to better understand the thinking and or knowledge that this trainer had. She was obviously done with the conversation and walked away. (Her business, do as you wish). Later my dog was relieving himself. I was about 5 yards away waiting for him to finish. (I diligently pick up after my dog in public). I was scolded "you need to clean up after your dog."...he wasn't done. Poop is going to hit the grass before it can be picked up. There were several other pretty rude orders/comments to other dog owners at the facility. I still attended 3 more of the "open day" events thinking maybe it would be better the next time. It never was. I never felt welcome as a guest and possibly a client for some of the services provided. The open days turned into needing to purchase a package of days rather than choosing to attend the events when they were on the calendar. The facility, really cool. The friendliness and customer service....I've never been back and really have no reason to go again. read more

Had a very brief conversation with Nola on the phone. She was extremely rude, not to mention let me know my puppy didn't "need" all his Parvo shots to be safe around other dogs. She told me my vet and ALL other literature on the subject to the contrary was wrong. While I can respect her claim of expertise in the field in which she works, she's nuts if she thinks I'm taking my pup to her facility without all his vaccinations. Additionally as I was explaining the issue with my pup, so she had an idea what I was dealing with and what I've tried, she interrupted me by saying "Would you Be Quiet". Really? What am I 2? Not, " do you mind if I interrupt you a minute". Know it all,condescending, rude lady.. period. I would never take my puppy to her be trained. If you do, you better hope she is better with animals than with humans . read more

My dog and I have really been enjoying the weekend agility classes and open play after the class. Nola is direct and clear with me and gentle and sweet with my dog. Looking forward to more classes! read more

PDIA is a fantastic facility for all dog sports! I take my show dog there for conformation training, and Nola let me use the facility for swimming exercise during COVID when the lakes were closed. I have seen her work with multiple clients and she really knows how to train a dog and get the most out of them. Her agility field is amazing and I am hoping to start my dog on agility this fall. The best way to contact Nola is by texting, she will get back you when you text her only. read more

This business discriminated against our mixed breed dog simply because he is part American Staffordshire Terrier. No consideration was given to his great personality and social skills. No evaluation was done. To make judgements solely based on breed is unfair and also unsafe and irresponsible to the dogs who are accepted. read more

Love Performance Dogs In Action! I would take my dogs there more often if I had the time! I rented the facility to host a party for my meetup group and everyone loved it, and with a big group it is very affordable! I've also done some herding lessons for my dog with Nola and she is great! She will always be honest with you when it comes to the dogs natural ability and won't try to sell you lessons if it seems like your dog doesn't have a natural herding instinct. read more

The website needs to be updated to specifically list ALL dog breeds that are not accepted. I brought my friendly, quiet German Shepherd to open house and received MANY comments on how vicious German Shepherds can be and that I could be sued if she ever acted out. Instead of being asked outright to leave, we were told where we could be kept away from the others. The one person who did interact with me didn't listen to any of the verbal cues I had already trained my dog and talked to me like I was 5 years old. There was NO clean water or poop bags for the dogs. My dog had Giardia, coincidentally, a couple days after our visit. I'm happy to say that I found a much better trainer in Sacramento that says my dog is "exceptionally quick at learning" and can't believe that anyone would not want to work with us. I understand that it's your business and you get to choose who your customers are, but you need to be upfront about it. I'm extremely offended by the way my dog and I were treated. read more

I wish I could put "negative stars"... not even deserving one. I'm still shocked by how rude the owner (Nola) was with us, the lack of professionalism and basic communication/politeness/respect skills. My experience was very short-lived as we just got kicked out of the property with our dog like intruders because when she saw our dog she decided he was an Akita (which he's not) and that in her own words "he's trained to kill a bear"... most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Taking a step back: - I was very excited about trying out that place. I have a very active and smart little mut, who's primarily a mix of Australian Shepherd and German Shepherd. Granted, he has like less than 10% traces of husky in him according to his DNA test. He's the sweetest pup you'll ever meet. He has been around goats and just wants to play. I was laughing and thought he'd either want to play or be scared. - As indicated on the website, I messaged Nola with details about my dog (breed, personality, etc.) and asking if I needed to book an assessment first mentioning I was interested about trying a herding or agility session that week. No response. I tried the next day and got a really dry response telling me to call the phone number on the website. My boyfriend called 4 times, nobody responded, the recorder was saying that there was a veterans and cancer survivors day but not saying that there was no herding or agility and the website was showing a herding class on the schedule. We decided we'd still try.... maybe she was just very bad at communicating or very busy. - We drove all the way and got yelled at for being there because there actually was no herding or agility. Ok, fine. You can just say it politely, no need to be so rude. She didn't even say hello. Instead of stopping there and let us go, she looked at my dog and said that "anyway she wouldn't want that dog anywhere near her sheeps" ... Why? Because "he's an Akita and trained to kill bears"... staying calm, we tell her he's not but "she can tell just based on his tail" (he has the tail of a German Shepherd). Again, I was disappointed about not being able to try herding as it looked really fun and I would have gotten over the poor communication/information but being literally yelled at when we were being very polite was borderline infuriating. Proof it was not only us, there were other people who got kicked out and had to turn back. A nice lady who was there helping with the event had heard the discussion and was also shocked. She came to apologize and said Nola was indeed bad at communicating. I hope she has better skills handling dogs than handling clients. Never again. read more

Believe it or not, I have been going to Nola's for 15 years. First with my ACD Ozzie and then with my ACD Cruiser. She understands the needs of different breeds. My dogs don't do dog parks because they would rather work. They get to work all they want at Nola's. Whether it is herding, swimming or agility, they stay focused. Even my dachshunds love it there when they have barn hunts, go to ground and lure coursing. I feel safe here because she understands when a dog lacks manners or owner is not in control; Always a teachable moment. read more

I found out about PDIA on a pack walk at the Empire Mine in Grass Valley from someone who was taking their dog for herding. We took our Aussie here and it is truly Disneyland for herding dogs! The agility course is run by Kevin who is amazing! He has won many awards but mostly he explains why you are teaching your dog what to do so that you can understand the many moves! Just watching him and his border collie do the course is amazing! Nola truly understands animals and hopefully our aussie will be good at herding too, but most of all we love coming here cause it is an amazing place for herding dogs who have super high energy! It is a bit of a drive but so well worth it - I highly recommend to herding dog owners. read more

Performance Dogs is action is a wonderful place to train your dog in Rally, herding, herd instinct testing, dock jumping and canine agility. My dog just loves going here. Nola the owner puts Cesar Milan to shame, she has a passion for dogs. read more