They took great care of Caledon during his stay with them. They are very professional and look…read moreforward to going to get training done soon.

*This review is in regards to their boarding services only*…read more I have been using Big Basin for over 8 years now. They were recommended to me, because they are capable of accommodating aggressive and/or working dogs. Their kennel set up allows for them to care for dogs without having to enter the kennel. Gary and Peggy are the owners of this company. They have always been a pleasure to deal with for booking boarding dates. I have never had any issues with how they have cared for my dog over the years. My dog always looks healthy, cared for and excited to come home. Their rates are pretty reasonable and are priced by dog sizes. Their prices can be found on their website. They are open most days of the week. They used to have hours posted, but have since changed their hours to appointment only. Although I have never utilized their training services, I have heard good things about their training methods. This is a great option if you're looking for boarding and/or training.

We have absolutely benefited from her training. Our dog has learned so much in a short time.read more

Donna is the absolute best! I've taken two dogs through training with her. She helped me with my…read morelittle Schipperke with nose work and then again with my Maltese Cross with Obedience and Canine Good Citizen. Donna is kind, patient and wonderful with her students. She is very knowledgeable and will absolutely make a huge difference in your relationship with your dog! Whether you're getting a puppy or if you want to better your relationship with your current pet, I recommend her 100%!

Amy was super nice and very detailed oriented. We took our mini Aussie over to her home for a…read moremeet-and-greet with her dogs. After a couple hours they were friends Another plus .... she lives right by the vet in Escalon. We were not able to take our vacation due to health issues, so we had to cancel. In the future I wouldn't hesitate to leave our pets with Happy Dog Happy Home. She clearly loves animals and has a great set up in and outside for pet sitting!

Even though she was not able to help us, she was very kind and responded quickly. She was able to…read moremessage information and let us know when she was available for a call. My husband who is very picky was very impressed with her.

I originally found Chelle through Yelp, and choosing to work with her has been one of the best…read moredecisions I've made for my dog, Mochi. I cannot say enough good things about Chelle and the work she's done with her. From day one, it was clear how deeply knowledgeable she is about dog behavior and how genuinely invested she is in each dog's success. Chelle doesn't just "train" -- she observes, adapts, explains the why, and meets both the dog and owner where they are. Her dedication is unmatched. She is consistently punctual, incredibly prepared, and always willing to go above and beyond -- whether that means staying a little longer to make sure things click, following up between sessions, or adjusting the plan as Mochi progressed. Thanks to Chelle, Mochi is transforming into a calm, well-mannered, confident dog. The difference is night and day, and the results speak for themselves. Beyond the skills Mochi learned, I also gained confidence as an owner because Chelle empowers you with knowledge, not just commands. If you're looking for someone who truly cares, puts in the work, and delivers real, lasting results -- Chelle is it. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone who wants the absolute best for their dog.

Chelle is wonderful with the dogs. She's experienced, caring, knowledgeable, flexible with…read moreschedules. She's worked with 4 of my dogs with great results. I highly recommend her for dog training.

This review is for the one on one training sessions only as this is the only service I have used so…read morefar. My 1 year old pug pulled like a champion dog sled when we started training. We worked with Katie one on one to learn how to heel as well as go to place. From day one Katie was knowledgeable and helpful, my dog responded to her very well. It was nice to train without treats and use positive reinforcement as his reward. I am looking forward to the group lessons and will update my review once we have been able to attend some of these.

I have had 2 labs trained at Sit Means Sit in Modesto and could not be happier with the results. My…read morefirst lab was trained in 2018 so well that we returned with our second lab in 2026. Not only did our girls come back to us much better behaved, I could tell at pick up how much both of my dogs loved their trainers. This let us know they were treated well while they were away from us.

I live in LA and usually have my MaltiPoo groomed there - sometimes at PetSmart and sometimes at…read moreother, more "she-she" pet salons. Today, Teddy was groomed by Janette Lopez at PetSmart on Mchenry. She gave my girl one of the best haircuts she has EVER had ANYWHERE. Due to her curly coat, more often than not I am told "she is matted and will need to be shaved down". I know this is not always the case because I do brush her regularly. I have always suspected it was just lazy grooming and todays experience solidifies that. Janette took her time and gave my girl so much love. She is soft and fluffy and feels and smells amazing! So happy!

They did a shitty job on my dog he still had dandruff after they fave him a bathread more

My dogs have been clients of Top Notch since it opened many years ago. They go above and beyond to…read moretreat each dog with care and kindness. The owner, Lisa, even picked up a prescription for my dog while he was boarding and I was out of the country. With my dog Riley, they take extra care with getting him settled in and adjusted because he developed a bit of separation anxiety after the pandemic. They always have him looking his best after his every six weeks grooming. To make it easier for me (not having to call for an appointment) they've been booking him out every six weeks for the entire year. It is so easy for me to remember, and they do such a great job with him. I cannot say enough how much trust I have in Lisa and her team at Top Notch. If he needs to be boarded, I know he is safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Top Notch was once a great kennel. But it has new ownership and it is absolutely horrible…read more About a year ago, it cost $40 to board my dog overnight. The new ownership has jacked up the price by 50%! It now costs $60 rather than $40! Included in that is $10/day just to feed your dog!!! Are you kidding me?!?!? If I board him there four days, I could have bought a bag of the Kirkland brand they use that would last him 6 weeks! When I brought my dog home, he ran straight to his water bowl and drank nearly the entire bowl. Apparently Top Notch no longer provides water to boarders!!! It probably costs another $10/day for that. What next? $10/day for the air he breathes? Last time they overcharged me for my stay. The clerk said she couldn't give me the breakdown of the charge until she ran my card. Then I could log onto their new website to see the breakdown. Sure enough, she overcharged me. Oddly, she didn't know how to credit my card, only charge it. I never did see the credit come through on my statement. They had charged me for the private play for the day I checked out, even though I was checking out first thing in the morning. It seemed clear that they were systematically overcharging people because the charge for private play was automatically generated as soon as the system registered a new day (i.e., at midnight). Most people never knew they were overcharged. I complained both times. However, both times I told them not to have the manager call. It simply wasn't worth it because I have far too much to do to argue with corporate. Nonetheless their corporate manager called and used corporate spin about their changes, and how they were only doing it for my good. Really? Wasting my time only added insult to injury. Top Notch used to know my dog, what he ate, what he likes, etc. Now they don't know anything about him. They used to provide a "report card" after each stay, telling me how he did. Now you have to log on to their website to see an impersonal computer screen of notes. Honestly, I don't want to log onto yet another website. A 50% increase in price for worse service, $10/day if you don't want your pet to starve, an obviously dehydrated pet when you get them back. And all that for 50% more + a $10 overcharge to boot. And if you'd like, you can also get a phone call with corporate spin. I've given Top Notch $1000s over the last 20 years. They won't get even a single $1 more from me. No thank you, Flop Botch.

Chelle is a competent dog trainer, very knowledgeable and great with dogs. I found her in yelp and…read morehave used her with 4 of my dogs over the years. She's flexible, even traveled out of town to train my family to work with one of my dogs. I highly recommend her!

100% recommend for all new puppy parents who don't know where to begin with their training. Highly…read moreinformational class on how to train your puppy. It is up you as the parent to implement the training at home if you want to see results. This was a good experience for us

We've gone through the basic and advanced classes, as well as board and train, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. The trainers genuinely care about helping both dogs and owners succeed. While some of the feedback can be tough to hear at first, its all with the goal of creating clarity and consistency for the dog---and it really works. We quickly realized that many behavior issues came from our own mixed signals or inconsistent commands. The trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and make sure corrections are fair and appropriate. The progress we've seen has been amazing, and our home is so much more balanced as a result. The classes have also been great for socialization, which we know is just as important as training. Our pup absolutely loves going---it's fun, structured, and rewarding. We'll definitely continue with future classes and highly recommend this program to anyone looking to build a strong bond with their dog.

My cousin and I brought our puppies here, and while most of the trainers were great, our experience…read morewith Janet, the owner, was disappointing. As the only ones with smaller dogs, we felt she was unpleasant toward us. She spoke to us unkindly and repeatedly tried to push her collars and leashes, insisting that our martingale collars were cheap, even though they worked perfectly throughout the training. Another trainer was also unnecessarily aggressive, making us feel as if we didn't know what we were doing. This treatment occurred every week, leaving us feeling so singled out that we decided to skip the last class and never returned. The classes are also held in a parking lot, depending on the location, which wasn't ideal. After this experience, I found some free online classes that were more effective. I regret paying for the service we received and wouldn't recommend this place unless they take this feedback constructively. Hopefully, both the owner and some of the trainers can work on improving their people skills.