My very active 12 month old dog was in need of training. I have two cats which she followed around…read moreand she was dominating the living room. She was also lacking social skills like knocking me over at a doorway or jumping up on everyone. Our little girl spent 7 days boarding with Fit n furry for training. The fabulous trainer Marie Haven did a great job. On the last day we went for a human training class. We were taught human skills to continue her training. Marie worked wonders. My dog is in check with my cats, off the furniture, she waits at doorways and leaves things when told. I am much happier at home and I believe my dog is too. Marie is very patient, supportive, knowledgeable and kind. She is the perfect trainer.

This is a great example of an organization where one hand doesn't talk to the other. The level of…read morenon communication is pretty astounding. I called Fit N Furry to talk to them about boarding my cats. I received a text message back from Bailey and we had a text conversation, and got a tour set up. On the day of the tour, I called the center just to confirm and they had no idea what I was talking about. I was told there was no one there that would be able to give me a tour. The person on the tour scheduled me for a tour weeks away. I texted the original number back and asked what had happened. I actually asked them if they were human, because I'd had experiences before of AIs just not forwarding information to a human. But I was assured, via text, that I was speaking to a human and that they were sorry and their manager would reach out shortly. (To this day no one has reached out.) Weeks went by and I went in for my rescheduled tour. I walk in and they had no record of a tour but they would be happy to show me around. Just fill out this form. I filled out the form. The person at the desk looks at my form and goes "oh, your cats are too old to board here." Excuse me? After all this, my cats are ineligible anyway? At this point I had spent 3 hours in the car and who knows how long on the phone and text with them, getting at this sorted out. If this is the level of organization that is visible from the outside, I shudder to think what the behind-the-scenes organization looks like.

Don't know why I've waited so long but here is my review. I totally recommend Dairydell. We've…read moreused for our last two dogs. We did two weeks of board&train and it is absolutely well worth it. They have a carefully, time-tested program and have hired and trained their staff to work within it to ensure a consistent message to the dogs. They then train YOU in sessions held after each week so you do the SAME process. They assign a trainer that focuses on your dog. The trainer can them work with you and explain your dog's idiosyncrasies to you! Our dogs took to the training. They don't become perfect dogs because WE humans are really bad at follow-through and consistency but they are so much better having been through the training. Our English Springer Spaniel became a gem on a leash and walking her became a breeze!! No mean feat when a squirrel crossing our path would cause her to bolt and drag me to the ground. We took her to a refresher stay after a few years. They told us when we picked her up that she was a gem and that WE needed to be more consistent. Yes, I am still working on that with the second dog who is better trained than I am at this point.

Camilla, I read your…read moreresponse to my review. The pinch collar was given to me on the follow up one on one training, and yes, your trainer used treats quite a bit. Perhaps you were unaware that your trainers used these methods? Regardless, I've found a better solution for Coco and I. Thanks for the offer. Dirk

12/10 recommend!! Aly and her crew are absolutely amazing. Our dog is pretty anxious and high…read moreenergy, and she created such a great bond with her from day 1. We used to send our dog to another local daycare, and our dog would just sit anxiously in the corner and some days with a muzzle. Aly is a miracle worker and has such great dog training skills. We love that she picks her up and drops her off in the dog van! The pack walk and social environment at Canine Excellence is great for our doggo, she always comes home a happy camper. Also we love seeing cute updates on their instagram!

Canine Excellence was the best thing to happen to us when we moved to Petaluma. Aly is clearly…read moresomeone who knows and loves dogs. My dog, who has major difficulties trusting strangers near our house, warmed up to her and all her walkers so quickly. I never ever thought my dog would do well in a group setting but she's now successfully done pack walks, day care, and overnight boarding with Aly. If I didn't get all the pics and videos during her visits I don't know if I'd believe it! My dog gets so excited every time Aly picks her up or we drop her off and i know I can trust she's being well cared for.

I found Sammie and Hailey at just the right time. My senior Boston Terrier needed extra and…read morespecific attention during the day and these ladies gave it to him. He was blind and deaf but still need some walks and enrichment while I was away. I am a dog trainer and I am very picky when it comes to the care of my own animals and I trust Clever Pets. Texas passed this Summer, but I still recommend the girls to my clients.

We all love Sammie and Hailey so much. They go Above and…read morebeyond to help in anyway they can. Vet visits, daycare pickups, feeding, visits , and great walks. My rottie is always overjoyed to see them come up the driveway and is always pooped after her walks . Highly recommended

My wife signed up for a puppy class and paid $40. She wasn't able to attend and they said they…read morewould refund us but never did. That was in 2024. I'm still calling and emailing and never get any response..

Been trying to get my refund for over a year. They won't respond to my email or phone calls. Now I…read morewill just try to show up to a training class and confront the owner that way.

It truly is a dogs life, lots of friends to play with and plenty of fun to be had. Everyone loves…read moreour dogs, and works hard to ensure our best friends receive the very best care.

The entire place, filthy and disgusting! Horrible service, they keep dogs in cages for 14 hours…read morewith barely any play time, it stinks and many dogs come back home with anxiety.

Dominic's training program helped us turn our dog around from a disaster to one we constantly get…read morecompliments on. My dog had serious reactivity issues and could not get within even several blocks of another dog. After over a year trying to correct with a couple of other trainers and it only getting worse we called Citizen Canine. Nowadays, we can walk past dogs lunging and barking at her, even off leash. It takes dedication to your homework, but if my dog can do it, so can yours. Definitely worth setting up sessions with Dominic.

Dominic helped me with my German Shepherd rescue when we first adopted him a few years ago. Timber…read morewas mouthy and had broken my skin a few times. With Dominic's help, patience, and consistency Timber has become the most gentle giant. He sleeps with my kids, he is part of the family and trust has been built.

I cannot recommend Good Dawg Training enough! I looked at quite a few canine training facilities in…read moreSonoma County and the atmosphere and training approach of Good Dawg was unmatched. Colette is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and kind. She was even willing to work with my young son so he could participate in the training process. I also appreciated that she was willing to meet our dog where she was and be patient with her progress. Look no further - Good Dawg Training is the best in Sonoma County!

Colette is by far the most knowledgeable, caring, intuitive dog trainer we have ever met. Within 5…read moreminutes of observing our very anxious 7 year old poodle mix, she was able to completely describe everything going on with our dog's emotional state. She has been instrumental in guiding us through a family crisis of an anxious dog struggling with us having a child. If we did not have Good Dawg Training at this time, I don't know what we would do. Good Dawg Training comes expertly recommended by the top behavioral doctor at the UC DAVIS behavioral science department. Good Dawg Training is 1 of only 3 trainers trusted by UC DAVIS in the entire North Bay Area. If you have a new puppy or an older dog like us, do not hesitate to book here. We made the mistake of putting our puppy in a local training program where she stayed there for 1 week- we found out later they use negative punishment and it only made our dogs anxiety worse. I highly recommend avoiding this route of a group training program like this and working with Colette individually.

We have used Whole Pet for three dogs. We had two, Buster…read moreand Ding Ding, when we moved to San Francisco. They were elderly. Whole Pet did a good job with special needs. Although they had multiple walkers, the quality was uniformly good. These are folks you have to trust. They not only come into your home, they have your pets, who are members of the family. They have to display competence and integrity. We had no concerns. Then after the dogs passed away and we had a hiatus because my wife wanted to wait before adopting another pup, we welcomed Bebe to the family. We eventually ended up with a regular walker, who was an aunt to Bebe, and whose dog became friends with our dog (until tragically she shuffled off her mortal coil, a profound sadness in the relationship with all companion animals). We feel that Yukiko is just akin to a relative. She is that close to our beloved dog. Courtney, the proprietor, is responsive and responsible.

Courtney has been a huge help. In the past we tried other trainers, but most just churn through…read morevolume at high hourly fees, and it was impossible to get enough investment for behavioral changes to stick. It's clear that Courtney genuinely cares about her product and value. She's always been accommodating and available for feedback, and most importantly, the results have backed up her claims!

Holly is fantastic! We left our two small dogs with her for a weekend trip. It can be really hard…read moreto leave them--they're our babies--but I know they were in great hands with Holly. It's clear she knows animals. She's a real dog whisperer! Her facility has a fantastic set up with lots of space for the dogs to run, play, and explore. I know my girls did a lot of that, because they slept for ages when I got them back! I would highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for a great dog sitter/walker/etc. She offers cage free boarding, which makes me much more comfortable than a traditional kennel. She's also very reasonably priced ($50/night for two dogs, $45/night if it's a week or more). All around, great experience!

We've used Holly for about a year for dog walking and house sitting. She's the best. Reliable,…read morecaring, and goes the extra mile for us. Our dog, a high energy border collie, LOVES her and we refer to Holly as his girlfriend. Holly posts photos of your dog on her blog, if you allow it. Over a recent house watching period, Holly even washed the bed linens for us when we were getting home very late. She's awesome and I hope you become a client.