You know the saying "you get what you pay for" ? Well in this case that could not be more true. I…read moredebated for weeks if I should just go to petco or pet-smart for dog classes but ultimately thought "class in the park seems like a better/more enjoyable location for training." Yes, guaranteed dog training comes with a steep $100 price tag for a 4 week session BUT IT IS TOTALLY WORTH IT (And you are a "lifetime member"-meaning after the 4 week course you can come back for free) I am in week 2 with my dog and we are already seeing great results (she is sitting, laying down etc) Janet, the owner called prior to the first class to field questions and ease anxieties and then called again after class #2 to check in and see how things were going. I really appreciated that and can tell she truly wants us to succeed! They email "homework" after the class which has pointers and a review of the class which is very helpful. There are 3 or 4 other trainers/aides there that are hands on in the class too (i was worried that with 10-15 dogs it would be hard to get one on one help but there are more than enough trainers there to lend a hand) I really don't know why we didn't sign up for this class years ago! We look forward to weekly class and my dog is really responding well!

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.

Huge transformation in our 3 year old Australian Shepherd Benji…read more Reggie is an amazing trainer, patient, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. Not only did he train our Australian Shepherd, he takes the time to properly educate us as owners on proper handling and training whether it be at home or out in public. Our dog Benji was also taken in for boarding. Like any other dog owner it's a heavy feeling to not be with your companion, but rest assured High Rank K9 took great care of our Benji. Without a shadow of a doubt, if in the future I were able to have another dog or two. I am sending them back to High Rank K9. Such a positive transformation and we are so impressed and very blessed to have found an amazing trainer we can trust, and we will continue training with High Rank K9.

Reggie is such a blessing! He was able to take care of my German Shepherd mix (Hunter) and was even…read moreable to get him to socialize with his own dog (even though my dog isn't so fond of other dogs). Hunter came back very happy! He was able to send updates with photos and check in whenever I reached out. Thank you Reggie!

Hubby and I adopted our Bandit from the Solano SPCA over the summer. We immediately discovered…read morethat not only was he not house-trained, but he absolutely had no manners or even any basic training. While we immediately began training some basic commands, we also signed up for one of the Basic Group Obedience Class with Kelly. The classes are kept small so that Kelly was able to provide individual attention to each doggie and their humans in every session. Kelly is such a confident and experienced dog trainer and the dogs just all seemed to gravitate to her and she was able to show all of us doggie parents what we should be doing to get the best out of our doggies. Kelly was absolutely wonderful and in just seven sessions, we saw such a difference in Bandit's behavior. I highly recommend the Canine Culture classes as well as Kelly as a personal dog trainer.

I really appreciate their professionalism, kindness, and how well they handled my nervous, big dog…read more I came in because my dog needed his nails trimmed. He gets very anxious about it, and makes it hard for us to do it confidently at home. Canine Culture took excellent care of us, matched my energy to help calm down my dog, and had us out of there in under 15 minutes. I've already been back and can't wait to keep returning, glad to have this off of my list!

When we first adopted our 1-year-old 90 pound German Shepherd, I could not even walk him alone…read morebecause I did not know how to control him on a leash. He was so excited and pulling everywhere. After taking him to Kinship K9, I am not exaggerating when I say we get compliments every week about how well-behaved our dog is! We worked with Sherrie for dog training over an 8 week period; 1.5 hours every week. She is very knowledgeable and a great trainer of both people AND dogs. The Kinship K9 motto is true: Training for BOTH ends of the leash. Much like visiting any other kind of specialist, the once-a-week training is very valuable, but the MOST important part is doing your work at home, every single day. Sherrie teaches you exactly how to work with your dog on a daily basis so that you see marked improvement in your pup on every week. She sends you home with homework so you can follow along, and even recommends YouTube videos if you get stuck. I highly recommend bringing your dog to Kinship K9 if you are ready to build a strong bond with your dog in a proven, safe environment.

Cheri is a great trainer. We took our Doberman for board…read moreand care training for 3 weeks. She treated our dog like it was her own. Our dog came back so much better than when we dropped her off. Highly recommend as Cheri has such a good knowledge of dog behavior and how to get the best dog for your family

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this business! Get ready for a long read!…read more We adopted a Pit/Lab mix from a shelter in October 2019. She seemed a perfect fit until she become comfortable a couple months after. From then onwards she was an absolute nightmare to say the least. Ollie had SO MANY issues I couldn't even name them all. And we're not talking about basic obedience problems. She had aggressive tendencies. But the scariest was her unpredictability where she can be sweet one second and snap in the immediate next for absolutely no apparent reason. We sought professional help from multiple trainers, advice from several professionals, including our vet, the shelter where we rescued her from, and several other rescue groups. One Pitbull group specifically stated she was "predatory and dangerous and needs to be euthanized." Over time, Ollie did not improve and in fact became increasingly aggressive. After an incident where she cornered a family member we came to the conclusion that the recommendation for behavioral euthanasia was in fact the only solution. With a heavy heart, we decided to go that route for the safety of everyone. We took a few days off to spend spoiling her and when the day came, Ollie was sedated and the mobile euthanasia vet on her way over. But at that last moment as she laid her head on my lap and looked at us, something just didn't feel right. We pulled the plug on the whole operation then and there. In a last ditch effort, the next two days were spent on the phone doing consultations to several board training facilities. Unfortunately I didn't get a great feel for them. Then I received a call from my vet's office from their receptionist who told me she heard Bone-A-Fide did a great job with difficult cases. At this point I didn't have much hope but I called and left them a msg anyway. And I am SO HAPPY I did!!! Stephanie from Bone-A-Fide Dog Training called me back and spent almost two hours on the phone with me. I explained all of Ollie's issues and she basically became our angel right then and there. Full wings and all! What immediately made Stephanie different is that instead of talking prices and making promises, she was genuinely sympathetic, truly listened, and assured me that as hard as it was, sometimes behavioral euthanasia is the kindest thing to do for a dog with so many issues. But she wanted to help us any way she could. She had me send over some videos of Ollie just to observe her and said she would meet with her team and get back to me. The next morning she called to set up an in-person consultation and came up with a game plan. For the next few months Stephanie, Kari, and Kim worked with Ollie and the transformation was unreal! Truly, what resulted was a phenomenon. They set realistic expectations and worked with us humans on how to communicate with her. While Ollie will always have her quirks, she did a complete 180 and her "quirks" are just that. No longer dangerous. We still work with Ollie every day to remind both her and ourselves that it is an ongoing progress. But the progress has been amazing. Ollie is now even great friends with other dogs she previously tried to attack! Ollie is proof that with the RIGHT trainer anything can happen! Bone-A-Fide was so professional, kind, knowledgeable, and I felt that through it all they do this because they truly love it. It was never about a price. To this day, Stephanie still checks in with us to make sure all is well. I cannot recommend them enough! They literally saved Ollie's life when everyone else had given up. We are forever grateful to them! Thank you Stephanie, Kim, Kari, and the rest of the Bone-A-Fide team!!!!!

We are SO impressed with Kari and her team. We have had Aussies for over 30 yrs and been to several…read moretrainers.But Kari and her team are a notch above. She has an amazing invite when it comes to dogs. Reading their body language, obedience training, reactive dog training. Puppy classes. Good manners classes. Private lessons. She does it all. And we just wanted to say how HAPPY we are with her and her team at Bone-a-Fide Dog Training!!

Lily is an awesome trainer!! My pup is a German Shepherd/…read moreBelgian Malinois/Husky, only 3 months old and learned how to sit, place, walk on a leash, crate train, and come. He spent 2 weeks with her, she informed me on a daily with pictures on how he was doing. She gave me a book to continue his learning and lifetime phone support. As soon as I got home he was able to still do the commands with me. Thank you again, I recommend!

latest update- I am told they will be updating their contract to state they can arrive within 2…read morehours of a scheduled appountment time- oh brother. So half your day is spent waiting for this loser person Lily who has no time management skills and obviously doesn't check map apps for traffic!

*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.

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 for the one and only Nicky. She has been our groomer for our Double Doodle, but…read morewhen our Rottipoo's groomer was out we had Nicky groom our big boy and she did a great job especially when they were short staffed. Bear's fur grows long fast and gets unruly. This is his summer cut and we usually go short because it's so hot. Nicky is dependable and consistent, she never disappoints and we appreciate her hard work and attention to detail with our fur babies. Thank you Nicky!!!

Bre (Breanna D.) is a DOG WHISPERER! My corgi lets NO ONE TOUCH HIS COAT except Bre. Ive tried…read moreseveral places as we've moved a couple times, even down in Lathrop Ive tried spots around there and Manteca...but nope! No luck, so I make the drive up to Stockton to see Bre. I also follow her on insta (BresGrooms) because im certain she will be starting her own grooming business soon! Anyhow my corgi loves her so much, cant put a price on knowing youre leaving your doggie in safe and trusted hands. Bre is gentle, patient and assertive with our corgi - because i tell ya he likes to think hes always the boss and sometimes that leads to folks not being able to finish grooming him but he puts his ego aside for Bre LOL! Shes got the magic touch for any sassy pants out there lol! Maybe its all the love she showers them with. Check out the pics, he looks so clean and happy after i pick him up - trim is always perfect, our family is just so grateful for Bre. We would honestly have nowhere to go if it werent for her. So i dont care if I have to drive a ways to see her, my corgi and I are there. Thank you, Bre! ps. reminder to tip your groomer, they dont get paid enough for the amazing work they do.

Renee was great! He did an amazing job on my dog and I was able to be close to the van for the…read morewhole time. He was training another person but my girl looked great when he was done with her. He did take special care of her as she is 16.5 years in age. I will definitely use him again, thank you Renee! Prices were reasonable too !

I've been using Wow My Dog for awhile and each groomer has been excellent…read more Today Yan came and he was new to us but he immediately had our timid St Berdoodle relaxed more than she ever has been. She was fairly outgrown and I showed Yan some photos of cuts I liked and he did exactly want I wanted. YAY! He even texted me to ask if I wanted to come peek at her to make sure I was happy with what he had done. Our dog is 57 pounds with poodle type hair so I know she's not an easy dog to groom but he did a fabulous job! Wow my Dog is excellent at communication about appointments and estimated arrival of the groomer. I am one that appreciates as many as reminders as possible so I love this about them. 5 stars for Yan today!!!! Thank