We have an older Boston Terrier "Bruce" that we always felt was skittish around other dogs; thus we…read morealways found it challenging boarding him solo. After a Rover appointment canceled our Thanksgiving arrangements, we contacted Ruff Ranch in desperation. Ruff Ranch is located off the 154 just before Los Olivos. It's in a beautiful, ranch setting. While we needed to have a free trial stay first, we took half the day off on a Friday, dropped Bruce off and had a nice lunch in Solvang. The facilities are spacious and perfectly clean with zero odor. All the personnel were happy and friendly, as were the dogs. We were skeptical at first when they said they would put Bruce in a group with older, mellower dogs. When we returned, they said he did great and even made some friends. My wife and I were both shocked and pleased. Ruff Ranch was on our way to a Northern California Thanksgiving stay. He boarded for 3 nights and we included the pre-pickup bath. At pickup, he was happy, squeaky clean, nails trimmed with zero issues reported. We are thankful and relieved to have a place to board Bruce in the future with people that really know and love dogs - and it showed in our dog's demeanor at pickup. They also offer obedience training, which I believe is how they can so quickly tailor an optimal setting and experience for your dog, and get them adjusted and safe. Ruff Ranch even offers a shuttle pickup service from SB. We are very relieved that we have a reliable and comfortable boarding solution for our dog in the future; I can't recommend The Ruff Ranch enough.

We used this place while we were on vacation in Solvang. We were camping in our motorhome at…read moreFlying Flags and wanted a dog free day to roam the town! The Ruff Ranch made a day of doggie daycare for out-of-towners so easy. We did have to fill out the forms online and book our day, but it was easy. When our pup arrived, they seemed so excited to have him and he was good and tired when we picked him up. We felt they took great care of our dog and we will be booking them again when we visit this area!

Couldn't ask for a better place to board my ShiTzu when I am away !…read moreIt's comforting to know that he is understood and enjoys his stay at J.L. Hunt Ranch. He always comes home happy , reflecting the fact that the Hunt family takes extras measures to assure me he is in good company.

We have boarded our two large dogs at the Ranch twice. We like to travel with our dogs but, when…read morewe do board them, we are very picky about the facility. Our dogs are noticeably happy here because they are in a home environment with a few carefully selected dogs. One of our dogs is 12 years old and quite wobbly as senior, large dogs get, but Niki takes great care of her. She sends photos every couple of days, and I can see they are happy. highly recommended.

I can't say enough about how much we love Hollon's Hounds…read more I've been boarding, my Bella, there for a few months. She has a blast and is well taken care of. My Bella has severe anxiety separation. But, has come to know Hollon's Hounds as a second home. Bella is always excited to mix with the staff and other dogs. Best of all, when I travel for work, I know Bella is safe and loved. Thank you Hollon's Hounds!

My dogs usually go the vet for boarding but I lagged and waited last minute so they were full. I…read moremessaged Hollon's Hounds on Facebook and they made room for my two small dogs. We went to the facility and were so happy with what we saw. It's spacious and comfy. Dog beds not crates. There's someone with the dogs at all times and my very spoiled dogs were cuddled the entire time we were gone. Hollon's Hounds will be definitely be our new go to for boarding.

I hired Doggie Do Good to teach some manners to our adopted Boston Terrier, Ripley. Ripley is very…read moresmart and loving but needed to apply the commands he had already learned, learn new ones, and control his energy and enthusiasm. He was dog aggressive and very hard to handle on walks if dogs were present. Being very stubborn, he needed a full four weeks of camp, but came out as a very pleasant companion, obedient and easy to walk. The people at DDG are fantastic, very personable and great dog trainers. They kept in touch weekly, sending pictures, discussing the tasks accomplished and the problems to be worked out. During the thorough check out experience , they trained me how to handle Ripley so that he wouldn't forget what he learned. This was altogether a great experience and money well spent. Thank you from Anna and Ripley.

We had a in home private lesson today with Santiago and we were very impressed. Overall we learned…read moresome good tactics and techniques to work on with our dog. We are excited to put what we learned to use and hope this helps her leash aggression with other dogs! He explained everything very well and had a lot of knowledge. We will also be looking into boarding our dog there when we go out of town. Thank you!

I sit here on my couch after doing my own morning training session with both dogs and I am in…read moretears. I cannot begin to explain the amount of relief from anxiety training my dogs with Ricky has brought me. No amount of therapy could touch how I felt previously. I have learned patience, clear communication (with my dogs), and appreciation of the minds ability to change after years and years of ingrained unwanted behaviors. Ricky does not sell a one size fits all package - each of my dogs are VERY different, and while the fundamental approaches and concepts in training are the same - the method and timing in which we applied and reinforced these were vastly different. Ricky is able to connect with two leggers and four leggers alike - he gives clear feedback to dogs and human and uses metaphors that we humans understand (driving the speed limit and getting speeding tickets haha) on how the concepts of his approach effects dog behavior. I couldn't be happier. I am humble and I know I need to continue management (and one of my dogs I am holding to higher standard so we are going to continue our own sessions based on what I have learned) but my dogs are completely different. I'm getting complimented by family, friends, and people on walks - impressed with how well behaved my dogs are. I smile and tell them "thank you it's lots of continued hard work" and move along. This morning in particular we walked during trash pick up, had lots of people distractions, and both dogs stayed heeled and attentive to me on their separate walks. Do not hesitate to consider Ricky for your training needs. Also, if you feel alone with your dogs behavior - please know you are anything but alone. The fact you are looking at reviews for dog trainers is a clear indicator that you want the best for your dog and intend to give them them best. :)

We have tried a lot of dog trainers. Ricky is fantastic…read more Apart from learning a lot at EPT, my dog now somehow seems a bit more mature, in a good way! Highly recommended.

Sarah is an excellent trainer. She really understands dog behavior and can help you establish an…read moreexcellent training framework. She won't disappoint!!

From the owner: Find us on Facebook @syvalleydog…read more Basic to advanced obedience, problem behavior solutions, manners and socialization, and experience working with fear/aggression issues. Private 1-on-1, in home training. Group classes are in the works but not available at this time. Email or call to be placed on a waitlist to receive notice when classes become available. Call, text or email for rates.

We had the fortunate opportunity to get our dog groomed by Bree's team recently and it was really…read morenice to find someone more local to the SY Valley. Bree was great with scheduling a time and even day of with the drop off. Our dog is really not happy with other dogs and she was super sensitive to keep her separate from any other pups. My issue with groomers is how long they keep an animal and we had to wait well beyond the agreed upon pick-up time. Bree didn't call to let us know pick up time would be later than planned, so we ended up having to wait at her business location for another half hour. Our baby was groomed by a trainee and she looked really good! There were a couple modifications we would make, but otherwise we were really impressed. Our pup seemed happy when we picked her up, too.

This was our first time using Bree's Mobile Paw Spa, as we were needing a groomer who could tend to…read moreour senior dog. While there was a hiccup with our originally scheduled grooming appointment (I was told their system mixed up their day's appointments), the company fixed their error and got us on the calendar for a new date for the following week. I truly look forward to this company getting all their "ducks in a row" as far as timely scheduling goes- only because we moved around several obligations in our schedules to make the first appointment work- only for no one to come. If this issue was remedied, they would then, without a doubt, get five stars in my book! Bree was timely and so so sweet with our dog. We could tell right away that she has a lot of knowledge and experience working with canines and treated ours with such love and care. Our dog tends to have quite a bit of separation anxiety but she did seem comfortable enough (as much as we can expect with anyone!) to go with Bree to the mobile spa... and it eased this dog mom's heart knowing that our pup was just a walk down the driveway! Our dog desperately needed a good groom! I was in awe of how quickly Bree was able to do her work, as our dog came back so fresh and soft! We are so grateful that there is a service like this available in our area and that we can trust someone to take care of our pet like they would their very own! We look forward to using Bree's Mobile Paw Spa again!

This was my first time using Bree's Mobile Grooming. I was very happy. My call was returned…read morepromptly and the appointment scheduled. They said they would pull up in front of my house at 9 am on Monday and at 8:57 she pulled up. Mimi groomed my 12 year old labradoodle and I was so happy with her work on my dog. I will use this service again! Thank you!

Debbie's Pet Grooming was a life saver when we first moved to the Valley during the pandemic. She…read morehas huge safety protocols in place and is wonderful and caring. I have a Multipoo so he lends himself to a variety of cuts. She will do what ever I want, is very thorough, and makes my dog feel comfortable. BTW She is located on Olive Street in Santa Ynez.