I inherited a German Shepherd/Boxer mix that is about a year old. He's about 70 lbs and…read morerambunctious. His owner passed a couple of months ago so he's been through many changes lately and was acting out. He loves to play and was driving my 3 other smaller dogs bonkers, door dashing and then running around the neighborhood, would not come when called, and generally stressing everyone out. The little dogs would hide all day and wouldn't go outside with him because he would chase and nip at them in an attempt to get them to chase him and play. Elise at Woof Training took him for 2 weeks and I can honestly say it's the best thing I could have done for Max and myself. I picked him up yesterday and he is a different dog. He did try to test his limits when he got home, but I stuck to his training and he has been terrific. I walked him today and he didn't once try to pull on his lead. The dogs all go outside together now and he mostly leaves them be. He tries to entice them to play, but not in a manner that scares or angers them. They aren't barking all of the time and I am not stressing. I can't thank Elise and Woof Training enough for training Max. The transformation is amazing. He's a little gentleman now. Thank you so much Elise! You're awesome! Laura Knight

I took my puppy to two classes with a pet store trainer but was still having difficulty in training…read moremy pup so I chose a redo puppy class with Woof training. HUGE difference! Andrew stopped in the middle of training to assist any issues or questions the owners had. The classes were interactive with both the owners and their furry pets. He gave us the tools and homework needed to get optimum results. Looking forward to continuing our education and with Andrew. Highly recommend

Gloria has many helpful tips. Not only does she practice "positive training" with the canines but…read morealso the owners!

Gloria and her helper Toni were absolutely wonderful to train with. They are very professional from…read morestart to finish and gave time and space to ask as many silly and serious questions as possible. I would highly recommend Hands on Dog Training to any of my friends and already have. The location is very clean, the instructors are always prepared for class and it was a great opportunity for us to get to know our pup in a new way. The advice and training techniques definitely take time but really do work. Thank you Gloria for working with our Duke and more importantly having patience and understanding with us as new puppy-parents!

We adopted a dog that had a few behavioral and aggression issues, so we did the in home training,…read moreand Debra helped us so much. It was nice to practice in the house, around the neighborhood, and at the park. She gave us great tools to work on, and our dog is doing so much better! Would definitely recommend!

High Tail is a life-saver! Our dog Max is a rescue from a pet hoarding situation, he once had to…read morecompete fiercely with 60 other dogs in a small space, which made him a fierce warrior beast! Not great in most situations, scary in others :( He has a very sweet nature at home, but his and my quality of life was suffering due to his extreme reactivity to other dogs. Fun relaxing walks would quickly turn into stress-filled episodes of vicious lunging, snapping, and barking at other dogs. He is small but very frightening! I had dreamed of running through forests and fields, roaming everywhere with my little best friend. It just wasn't happening, it was stressing everyone out, we received glares and disapproving glances on the trails. I felt terribly embarrassed and wondered if there was any hope. I was pretty disappointed as I tried to accept our fate. Then we found High Tail. The results were miraculous, Max can now co-exist in peace with other dogs and doesn't even react anymore! I needed to understand how to work with his issues so he could recover and learn to trust. He needed kindness, understanding, and consequences. He is a special dog with a unique past and I think High Tail understood him and could gauge just how much work he could handle in training so he wouldn't get stressed. They keep it positive and make sure your dog is having a good time while learning. It was a great experience and I highly recommend them. They can probably help with most problems pretty quickly, I was extremely impressed and grateful that Max and I have a new life ahead full of doggy playtime and walks. Thank you High Tail!

Chris has been our go to guy for dog training for years. Great training and more affordable then…read moresome other local trainers. Definitely recommend!

The Canine Connection is amazing! This is our second dog to go through Sara's programs, and we…read morecouldn't be happier. After the 2018 Camp Fire, our dog Stinson trained privately with staff due to our needs and later COVID restrictions; he loved his time there and he had friends. Whether he was learning, playing, or staying with the team he felt at home with them.. Now we have Crash, who has completed Puppy Socialization, Kindergarten, Surviving Adolescent classes, and more. Sara and her entire staff truly care about both the dogs and their people. I know they love Crash. They work hard to bring out the best in each dog while teaching owners how to communicate and work effectively as a team all with a soft hand. They all work to bring out the "friend" in your dog. Their combination of knowledge, patience, encouragement, and genuine love for the dogs is something special. We simply can't say enough good things about Sara and The Canine Connection. If you're looking for a place that will help you build a strong, positive relationship with your dog, this is it!

Great dog training/boarding facility! Very knowledgeable and care a lot about your pet. Also…read moreexcellent community involvement and work with local animal shelters in the area.

I have a one year-old Cane Corso named Venus. Bill was amazing with Venus. I did the two week board…read moreand train and now I am going through my own training with Bill and Venus. He is very patient and communicative. He has really made Venus come out of her shell. And I am so excited to see her more confident. I want Venus to not react and to come to me when situations arise rather than handling it herself. And with Bill's help, I am also gaining the confidence to be able to handle Venus.

We brought our golden retriever to Sierra K9 Academy because we were having a very difficult time…read moreat home. He had become aggressive toward one of our other dogs, which was creating a great deal of stress and tension in our household. In addition, he was not consistently responding to basic commands, making the situation even more challenging to manage safely. Bill took the time to understand exactly what was happening and provided us with clear, practical guidance on how to address our dog's behavior. Through his training, our dog became much more responsive to commands, calmer in the home, and easier to manage around our other dogs. We saw a noticeable improvement not only in his obedience, but also in his overall behavior and temperament. After the two week board-and-train program was complete, we also continued with weekly sessions for additional training and support. Those follow-up sessions were incredibly valuable in reinforcing what our dog had learned, answering our questions, and helping us stay consistent at home. That ongoing guidance made a meaningful difference in maintaining his progress and continuing to build better behavior over time. What stood out to us just as much was how passionate and knowledgeable Bill is about training. It is clear that he genuinely cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed, and he brings a great deal of experience and understanding to the process. He was patient, confident, and always willing to explain the reasoning behind the training, which made us feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout the entire experience.

This place is Awesome! Great place for your "fur babies",…read more Lyn connects to the dogs one on one and has a great deal of information, very large outdoor facilities and the care given to both you and your fur babies is incredible! Highly recommended

Lyn Murray's RiverDog Ranch is the absolute BEST! Lyn takes exceptional care of our dogs and gives…read morethem lots of loving attention. At RiverDog Ranch, your dog gets to run and play with other friendly dogs and cool off when the weather's warm, splashing in the kiddie pool or running through the sprinkler. Lyn supervises the fun at all times and sends pics and updates during your dogs' stay. The minute we pull into her driveway, the dogs bark with excitement and cannot wait to get out of the care and greet Lyn. We have never felt guilty leaving our pups with her (which is no small feat) and have been going to Murray's RiverDog Ranch for nearly fourteen years. My in-laws were her first customer years ago and when my sister-in-law had her Corgie, she would take her weekly to Lyn's day camp to socialize and get the Corgie energy out. Lyn has become part of our family, and treats all of us (dogs especially) like we were her own.

I adopted a rescue dog who was extremely skittish and had a variety of behavioral issues that I had…read morenot been able to change. I was referred to Kyree at Wild Dog Down. She met with us and taught me how to work with my dog, using a completely positive approach to address the various behaviors. Kyree taught me how to communicate to my dog that I am the kind of leader that she wants to follow. My dog has made a huge turn-around - and much faster than I ever imagined. I highly recommend Kyree. She was amazing!!

Wild Dog Down is THE way to go if you have a dog that jumps on strangers, begs from your table,…read morebarks way too much, chews your furniture, is depressed, anxious, etc. I contacted Kyree when my newly adopted dog turned "Kujo" on me. In a very short time he became so vicious that I feared I wasn't going to be able to keep him. Kyree stepped in and immediately was able to assess what was going on. I needed to be a good leader for my dog. Using compassion, care and a calm approach, Kyree helped me become the leader that my dog needed. In just a few hours I had the tools I needed so that my dog could relax and be the happy, friendly, sweet dog I knew he could be. With Kyree's support and on-going consultation I was able to convince my dog that I was a good leader. DO NOT hesitate to contact Wild Dog Down for any dog training need. You won't be disappointed!

Karen's ethics and standards of breeding won her the AKC breeder of merit! This was what really got…read moremy attention when we were looking for our first dog. All Personal Breeding stock is: OFA CERTIFIED HIPS/ELBOWS/EYES (annually)/CARDIAC. EIC/CNM CLEAR or TESTED, PRA/PRCD CLEAR or TESTED AND ALWAYS DD CLEAR ( DILUTE FREE- and PUREBRED ORIGINAL LABRADOR RETRIEVER !) In addition to beautiful puppies, she also has well trained and started Retrievers for sale. She also does obedience training, and trains hunting dogs. During the waiting period for the pups to arrive Karen was in constant contact with me keeping me updated. She also kept us updated and sent pictures once the puppies arrived which was awesome. She asked a lot of in depth questions so she could help pair us with a dog in the litter based on temperament. When we arrived to get our pup I was amazed at her property. It is very large and well kept. The house the puppies were in was beyond clean, and we even got to go meet the parents. I honestly thought that was so special. I really see some of Trooper and Ollie's mannerisms in my boy. Over the years we have actually kept in contact and Karen was an amazing sounding board if I ever had any questions regarding training my dog. When the time comes Karen will definitely be our breeder of choice. Our dog (Jet) is five and a half now. He charges the water hard, LOVES to retrieve, and is so well mannered. He's truly remarkable.

I found Karen almost by accedent. My wife and I drove up to Karens boarding, traing facility and…read morewere greeted by 7-8 dogs playing in the exercise/ traing area. Karen called the dogs over and put them in their respective kennel so we could meet our prospective Lab. Some of the dogs were barking and Karen gave a stern quite! All the dogs stopped barking. I was impressed with this control. We met our young pouch who was wiggling with enthusiasm and knew immediately this was to be our dog. Our dog( Faith) is now 2.5 and is doing great. She loves water, loves to retrieve, loves walks and is exceptionally well behaved. She has been perfect for us.

APRIL 2026 I…read morewouldn't give this place any stars if I didn't have to to leave a review. Bottom line is do not take your dogs, cats or any animals to anybody at this place... read the reviews on Facebook just put in the search Dreadful Dog.. Called in to get my Rotties toenails clipped left a message. No return call called again next day left a message. Got a return. Call from somebody who refused to give me their name insisted their recording said they were not taking new clients even though it doesn't say that she insisted it did rude as all hell told me to take my dog across the street when I said where is across the street she said have a nice day and hung up on me rude as all hell get out never take your dogs here. Read the reviews in Facebook.

This place is wonderful the groomer is attentive to your pet and a real sweet person.read more