Vacaville has extremely limited capacity for dog boarding, and I have to leave often on military…read moreduty. My usual boarding place was booked up due to the onset of summer and so were the 3 subsequent places I checked. So glad Happy Paws had recommended Blue Ridge. Kaitlin, the owner gave me a tour of the modest but well maintained grounds and explained her philosophy. I was very impressed at the service between her and Rebecca. I forgot to bring my dogfood back and Rebecca was kind enough to drop it off at my house when she was in town. The online reservation system makes things really easy. Near the freeway, it makes drop offs en route to the airport easy.

This is my favorite place to take my boys. I have two Malinois and they can be a handful. This is…read morethe only place I don't think about them on vacation because I know they are being well cared for. One of my dogs typically gets so anxious when he is being boarded that he won't eat, but he will eat here. I personally believe it is the higher level of attention he gets here. Rebecca is awesome! In fact last year I went into labor A MONTH EARLY. I contacted them and they made accommodations for us to drop off on the way to the hospital. Rebecca was so helpful during such a stressful time and grabbed the dog from the car nascar pit-stop style. We had our daughter about two hours after making it to the hospital. We love this place and so do the dogs. A true hidden gem!

We have two Shih Tzus who are my babies. We had a recommendation to board them at Happy Campers…read moresometime last year. We have boarded them several times now. One of my dogs is fearful of everything and doesn't like to leave home. He happily goes to Happy Campers. I think he enjoys the free time he gets and the friends he meets at camp. I'm sure my other dog runs around like he owns the place. The young ladies who run the office have always been friendly and accommodating. I always apologize because I know my dogs are high maintenance but they just laugh it off and say our dogs are good. They have also gone above and beyond to try to get my dogs to eat. We appreciate being able to go on vacation and not have to worry about our dogs at all.

My two boxers came back happier than when I left them. Really happy with their services and the…read morebath was worth it! The dogs came back fresh and clean.

I have nothing but amazing reviews for elite dog, training and boarding. I have a relatively…read morereactive dog who can be aggressive towards strangers. We absolutely love her and cannot think of living without her we went years without going on vacation because we didn't have anywhere We can trust to leave her. We found elite dogs and from the very beginning they're confidence in working with all types of dogs gave me an ease that I cannot even explain. I now very confidently Plan My yearly trip with My Family with no worries at all. Knowing that I'll come home to safe and happy dog. We always book 6mo in advance just to ensure they are well prepared for my crazy girl. THANK YOU ELITE. I can't wait for my next vacation!

We have been taking our two dogs here for years! They take great care of our two doggies.read more

I take my dog here all the time. Clean facilities and well taken care of with quality food. Randy…read moreis a great person who obviously takes pride in his business. The negative comments about him are because he is a no nonsense type of guy who doesn't cater to overly needy demanding customers.

We've been bringing our dog to Summer Wind for a couple years, and it's always been a great…read moreexperience. The owner is no-nonsense, professional, that knows his dog breeds which is important to us with a bull terrier. he clearly cares about the dogs. The facility is extremely clean and well-maintained, and we've never had an issue. It's a huge relief to know our dog is in such capable hands when we're away.

I cannot say enough nice things about this husband and wife team! They took the time to get to know…read moremy pets and took note of any dietary or medication needs. They were very clear on the terms of agreement. They have showed up every time I asked even when the schedule is full they figured out a way to get me in. They have this great app that sends you notification when the walk is finished. It tells you how far the dogs walked, and the walker makes note of if they went to the bathroom or had treats. They also take pictures of the dogs and send them to you. When I was gone on vacation, it was such a treat to get the emails and text messages and see that my pups were being well taken care of. I highly recommend this company.

They are wonderful! We've had several occasions where my cat needed a pill and my husband was the…read moreonly one available to give the medication, and he struggled to get the cat to take the pill. Despite short notice, Barking Meow would come out and help! We were happy to pay them for a visit to ensure my cat's good health! We highly recommend these very caring pet sitters. We Always recommend getting a pro to care for your pets when you're away - voice of experience. The one time we trusted a volunteer, the resulting vet bills and misery were way harder to deal with than just paying a professional in the first place!

For all my pet families, I would not recommend "Harmony Kennels and Transport" owner Bobbi Jean…read moreKelly. My dog was transported from El Paso to Naples, Fl. I want to start off saying that I'm entirely grateful my dog made it safely to his destination. I understand there can be delays to do traffic, driving, stopping to sleep, eat etc; but communication is key! Hilo's (my dog) first driver was a day and half late, mistakes happen, no biggie we pushed back pick up time to the following day for 10am- 1pm. 3pm rolls around, no sign of our driver without a single update. So I contact Bobbi, who explains to me the driver fell asleep and should be there around 6pm ( 5 hours later..again I understand transport drivers need sleep but a text would have been appreciated). At this point I was getting nervous because I had a flight to catch. Anyways, the driver pulls up doesn't introduce himself at all and was in a compact car. I was informed Hilo would be transported by a van, so again another red flag. At this point I told Bobbi I was uncomfortable with the situation, but insisted she would pick up Hilo personally and meet up with the other driver the following day. Hilo starts making his trip and after the first day his air tag was disabled which was nerve racking. However, I did appreciate the one photo Bobbi sent and her updates throughout his trip . Hilo's drop off time was suppose to be late at night, she pushed it to the follow morning. Again, no biggie ! Well she didn't drop Hilo off until AFTER 5pm, it wouldn't have been an issue if she told me ahead of time because I had a family member cancel there entire day to wait for my dog. But I kept my mouth shut because all the matters is that my dog got there safely. Now, the fun part. Hilo's leash, toy, and 2 food stands were missing. Had I known this I wouldn't have paid her the remaining balance until that was taken care off. Unfortunately, I was in Boston and my mom didn't know what to look for. I kindly reached out to Bobbi and informed her Hilo's stuff was missing. She responded a couple days later saying if she didn't hear back from the first transporter in 24 hours she would reimburse me the $97 for Hilo's missing items. Bobbi notified me that the first transporter had his leash and toy and immediately ghosted me. Again, I understand transporters work really hard to get pets to their owners, they're on tight schedules etc. But to not reply to me for an entire week is unacceptable. I consider myself to be a laid back and understanding person but this whole experience was not it. After reaching out 5 times, I guess I'm out $97 which is super unfortunate because we have a baby on the way and every little penny counts. To wrap this up, I would not recommend this company especially if you're on a schedule and you want your stuff to go missing . I also recently learned they have tons of lawsuits against them.

I'm begging anyone considering using this company, please don't!! First of all, you will not get…read moreyour puppy at all, second of all, nine days AFTER the puppy was supposed to arrive you be told over and over that they will be there in an hour. You will miss work, you will miss sleep waiting for something that is never coming. Please don't anyone give these criminals a dime!!!!!

Can not recommend enough. My pup went for 6 weeks of off leash training…read more I would get weekly updates and videos of how Kai was doing. We also still have access to his personal trainer (Bridget) who has come to our house twice to help train me and my wife. Tim (owner) is absolutely the best. Always, just a text or phone call away with any concerns. Thanks again My Clever Canine!

We turned to My Clever Canine out of desperation. Our dog Knox, a pitbull/chocolate lab mix, had…read moresome over excitement and behavior issues that made everyday life stressful--for him and for us. It raised major safety concerns for our older dog and toddler. He wasn't aggressive, but he was failing behavioral assessment for rehoming. We interviewed several board and train programs, but Amy at My Clever Canine stood out from the rest. She didn't sugarcoat anything. She was honest, realistic, and upfront about what to expect--and what might not be possible. That honesty gave me confidence we were making the right decision. Knox was never a bad dog--he just needed the right person to help him understand all his emotions and where to put them. And the program (specifically his trainer Rochelle) did exactly that. Today, Knox is a completely different dog. He's an integrated, joyful, and loving member of our family. We will be forever grateful of Amy and Rochelle!

We had adopted our Kody boy 8 months ago from a shelter. It was a very hard five months trying to…read moreget him settled with a routine. We all had different ways of how to train him and it was causing a rift in the family. I was turned down by some trainers until I came across Jonathan Wong's page. He was local, he was fast to get back to me and he was willing to give us a chance after everything I told him. Kody still has a long way to go and I will continue with Jonathan as his trainer, but it is night and day after three months of training with Jonathan. He was dog and people aggressive, to the point we had to avoid them entirely. We can now go for walks, albeit we move opposite of any dog and can keep walking without any barking or pulling. He was always actively pulling on the leash and bad at recall. He is loose leashed now and responds with recall with our daughter. In the end I had to get use to the idea that Kody was a crate or muzzle dog when it came to large crowds or people in our home. I felt awful but Jonathan was so supportive and positive as I came to terms with it. I hope as we continue to train with Jonathan and Kody builds his confidence that soon things might change for him. Jonathan has such a kind soul and so encouraging when it comes to both us and Kody. I cannot thank Jonathan enough for what he has done for us. He left solid foundations for us to grow on. Kody is such a sweet and smart boy, and we always want the best for him. Jonathan truly is the best.

Jonathan was very, very good. My spouse and I found a puppy not to far from our house. The pup was…read morehiding in a bush and upon pulling him out and knocking on various doors, posting on social media, and check if he was chipped, we concluded someone had just left this pup. After deciding to keep him and not knowing anything about dog training, we decided to look for some formal training classes. The group class at PetCo did not fair too well so private lessons were the next step, We had one assessment lesson and four lessons afterwards. The things we learned, the questions Jonathan was able to answer were all fantastic. The pup is about a year old now and if we did not have formal training, who knows what state his behavior will be. We are very grateful for the time, care, and lessons we were given to help train our dog and perhaps look forward to a couple more lessons here and there.

Dogs Life Boarding (aka Pug Ranch) has been my go-to choice for my dog Mocha for boarding and day…read morecare. Starr has been very accommodating and has a fountain of knowledge when it comes to handling brachycephalic dogs (flat nose). I'm glad there's no larger dogs to contend with, and not worry too much of his safety. The location is further out of the busy and hectic town area so your pups won't get too bothered day or night with that kind of activity. I highly recommend to check out Starr and her ranch!

Hello Yelp! I have a two year old pug that is MY SON! The way we found Dogs Life Boarding was…read morethrough a stressful and anxious search for boarding places. We reviewed online and even went to some in person. One we skipped because play time included wayyy too many dogs (big & small) and the conditions just looked awful. And other places look like they accept ANY dog, no matter the temperament, and seemed very overwhelming. I remember crying because not only was my spouse sad that I no longer wanted to take trips because of my worries for Howl, but also because I felt so guilty leaving him, and would play terrible scenarios of his days alone like being neglected, getting hurt, etc. I made it my life's mission to find a good place to stay and after a while searching, I found Dog's Life. It was an hour away from us but at that point distance didn't matter and we just wanted to find some comfort so we drove there as soon as we could. From the second we met Star I felt a sense of RELIEF! She explained her boarding process, the fact that she limits the number of campers, and only accepts dogs that are a good fit for each group staying over. She's also extremely attentive to the dogs needs and keeps us up to date with photos and videos which I desperately needed, especially the first few stays. We went shortly after again for play camp and we're so ecstatic that we found such a good place - especially because Howl is a pug and Star specializes in brachycephalic breeds! THANK YOU STAR, our quality of life (and howl's as well) has improved so much since finding a trustworthy sitter. if anyone is considering a place for their loved one, this is it!!

I brought my recent rescue, a Great Pyrenees named Luna, to Clip-N & Groom-N for a much needed bath…read moreand blow-out. Because I'm an anxious helicopter dog mom, I wanted to stay for the appointment, and Justin allowed me to do so. Treatments and costs were outlined clearly before work stared. Justin and his wife were very thorough in treating Luna. She was stressed, and they were gentle and reassuring as they shampooed, conditioned, dried, and combed out the mats in her fur. Luna's coat is now sparkling clean, soft, and fluffy! Thank you, Clip-N & Groom-N!

Justin did a great job with our boxer and chihuahua. Both pups look and smell fantastic! Highly…read morerecommended Clip-N-Groom-N