A wonderful socializing experience for our puppy. I only wish there had been a couple of more…read morepuppies closer to our dog's age (3 months)

Literally the best dog trainer I have ever seen. Susi is so sweet and INSANELY helpful. I have…read morenever had a pet in my life, let alone a timid puppy. Luka (puppy) has done SO much better ever since I have started training with Susi and implemented consistently at home. THANK YOU, SUSI!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!

We adopted a young puppy who is only going to max out at about 10 pounds. At her first vet…read moreappointment, we were advised to enroll her in formal training and socialization. We love our veterinarian, and she highly recommended Dodger's Paws. Here is what I'm already loving, 2 weeks into the puppy program. . . Great communication and easy to sign up . Convenient hours for working dog parents . Clean Facility, safe set up . My kids are welcome to attend and participate, and we're ALL learning. . Martha is a wonderful teacher/coach/support. She is patient, she explains the how and the why regarding our puppy's behavior. In addition to learning basic commands, and going over safety guidelines, we are provided with a plethora of tips about happy and healthy dogs. Martha has 4 dogs of her own. She's empathetic, down to earth, very honest, and makes the class fun with her upbeat personality and stellar sense of humor. I love when the hour is coming to a close, and we have the opportunity to ask questions. It's been a great experience, and we are enjoying our sessions at Dodger's Paws very much.

My dog Hobi took a class here in September 2020. That was during Covid, so there were no real…read moreoptions at that time. It was quite a drive for a puppy. They didn't really have any suggestions to help with that. Also, the classes are outside in a warehouse with an open garage door, so it was freezing. I had to dress my dog in a sweater, and I could barely stand to be on the cement floor for the duration. But here's the thing: my dog is a Maltese. Like all Maltese, he is barky, a bit whiney, and a very picky eater. Small dogs are often not food motivated. They had no idea how to deal with that. They would continually ask us to leave because we were a disruption. We literally got kicked out of every class! It was a dog training class, and he wasn't well behaved enough for it? I mean, they knew he was a Maltese when we signed up and paid the hefty price. If what you train is Labs then fine, say so and don't take my money. This is probably a great place to go if you have a lab or a big, food motivated dog, but if you have a small dog then don't waste your time and money. Look elsewhere.

So very grateful for Angela and Nikolett at Naughty to Nice Dog Training. When we introduced our…read morelabradoodle, Marlo, to his first class, he was sweet and eager to learn. He soon evolved into a ball of energy with increased enthusiasm and decreased focus. Angela welcomed him with such patience, kindness, and skill. She helped us understand how to channel all that puppy energy in the right direction and ease our concerns when we felt frustrated -- and we felt frustrated A LOT. With guidance and consistency, Marlo not only earned his STAR Puppy Certificate but also his Canine Good Citizen certification--something we honestly doubted would ever happen. What we appreciated most about Naughty to Nice was how supported we felt as new puppy parents. They celebrated every milestone with us and gave us the confidence to continue building on Marlo's learnings. Marlo indeed went from naughty to nice all thanks to this incredible team.

Toshi, my 14 week Shiba puppy and I came to Nikolett and Angela for a 1:1 private session after our…read morepuppy was having some biting issues and harness/grooming aggression. He overall is very eager to learn and was doing well with his early obedience training but definitely runs the house. Within ONE HOUR, Toshi was able to tolerate the harness, and for the FIRST TIME since he came home, he let me brush him for a minute straight without biting me!!! We got so many great tips and a list of homework to work on until our second private session later this week before we start our AKC STAR Puppy classes (already secured the date!) I cannot thank them enough for their tips, their kind words and efforts towards Toshi and I am confident to believe he will be a great dog with the right tools.

Adam has been absolutely wonderful to work with! He is enthusiastic, kind, and incredibly friendly,…read moreand it's very clear how much he genuinely loves working with dogs. Millie absolutely adores him and gets so excited every time she gets to work with him! We've been working with Adam on leash manners, general puppyisms, and building good habits, and he does a great job making the training both productive and fun. We especially appreciate that he makes sure both Jamie and I are involved in the training, so we can continue reinforcing what Millie is learning at home. We couldn't be happier with Adam and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring dog trainer!

Adam is professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive to all of my questions. His rates are very…read morereasonable for a 5-week training course. One thing I especially appreciate is that he offers both indoor and outdoor training, since my dog, Oscar, behaves very differently outside with distractions around him. While he listens well indoors, my commands sometimes seem to go "in one ear and out the other" outside, and Adam really focuses on addressing those real-life challenges. I also have two dogs, and even though the training is primarily for Oscar, Adam has gladly provided helpful tips and guidance for my second dog as well. After each session, he sends detailed notes so I can continue practicing with Oscar throughout the week, which has been incredibly helpful. Adam is flexible, accommodating with scheduling, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. I recommend Pawsitive Interactions to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive dog trainer.

This famous stunt dog show started in 2012, and has been featured on shows like America's Got…read moreTalent. But they're currently at the Alameda County Fair for the first time (in 2024), adorable pups with names like Chewbarka, catching frisbees, high jumping, freestyle dog dancing, going through an obstacle course, and dog diving into a pool of water. I didn't know what to expect, but have got to say this is such an adorable show, better than I could have imagined. They mainly only bring out one dog at a time, and give it a lot of love and attention. The trainers share the stories of these dogs and how they were adopted, special circumstances, and more. And they also teach the audience how to do little tricks to train their own dogs (for any pet owners out there) while demonstrating as part of the show. You can tell that these dogs are treated well and enjoy the attention. The show is entertaining for sure, but the way the dogs and trainers work together is just heartwarming, so much joy and pride, whether or not the dog succeeds with a stunt. I would easily return to see this again. The bleachers fill up fast 10-15 minutes before showtime, so arrive early to secure a good view at the Alameda County Fair (or wherever you find them performing).

We celebrated my daughters birthday here and my daughter came out saying that this was the best…read morebirthday party that she's had. All of her friends, 10 of them also had a great time so much that one of them had to get a pet the immediate next day. This was quite clean and meticulously kept up. The host was so gracious and kept the kids entertained and engaged and also took care of the animals quite well. They did not rush us out of the party and let us take our time last the 2 hour mark. I plan to come back to bring my daughter for the Calico crew events. Highly highly recommend this.

East Bay SPCA in Dublin is a top-notch, 5-star facility!…read more I have adopted a puppy; taken 2 puppy classes; attended a birthday party; and been on a Girl Scouts field trip here. My review is based on my various experiences here. Here are some things I learned... There is a vet clinic onsite, and they automatically give each animal a checkup and make sure they're healthy after their arrival, clean and groom them, spade and neuter them, get them vaccinated and microchipped, and even do a personality test and professional photoshoot before they go up for adoption! (None of these services do you pay for, by the way, when you adopt. They are all included! You only pay for the small adoption fee!) And get this... When you are interested in adopting one of the animals, you don't just get to take them home. They require EVERY member of the household to meet the animal, including baby and other dog/cat, in order to lower the chance of the animal being returned (which would be very sad). I thought this was SO well done! So I put down a deposit to make sure the people in line for my sweet puppy didn't snag my little guy and returned within 24 hours with all of my kids so we could take him home. (Let's just say running and squealing was involved, haha!) Everyone I have met at the East Bay SPCA was incredibly professional, quick to help, and friendly. It was such a wonderful experience. I was so impressed by the SPCA that they've become one of the organizations I donate to now.

Camp Bow Wow has been my go to location for boarding my dog or for just having a fun play day!…read more Camp Bow Wow has cameras where you can monitor your pup playing all day which is really helpful for an overprotective dog mom like me. Sending my dog here helps with getting him socialized with other dogs. Not to mention it really tuckers him out after a fun filled day. After the first initial meeting with Camp Bow Wow, scheduling days for your dog to stay is easy through their app. They also have special offerings. They offer baths and nail trims. They also offer special enrichment packages like cuddle time or a sniffing game. If you choose the enrichment packages they will send you a photo and a synopsis of how well your dog did during the enrichment time! Love this place!

Wish I could give 20 stars! Camp bow-wow was our lifesaver in June when we went overseas for 3…read moreweeks and needed a place to keep our very anxious Chihuahua-terrier mix (Happy) safe and healthy. Happy came from a shelter and was terribly afraid of new people and new dogs, and I was quite worried she might starve herself once she was separated from us and left in a new place. We signed up for two daily enrichment sessions and took her to Bow-wow several times before dropping her off for the full 3-week stay. The camp counselors told us that she did mostly starve for the first 3 days, but by day 4 she started cleaning her plate at every meal (we asked them to feed her breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to make sure she didn't go too long without food). And by day 5 we could see her on the webcam jumping onto the play structure, wagging her tail and barking happily at the other dogs in the teacup room (the room for small dogs). She was queen of the pack! (Well, that's what she seemed to think) And it's all because Amy, Daniel, Nazareth, and the whole team at Bowwow gave her such exceptionally good care every day. We loved being able to check on her via webcam every morning from overseas, and the daily email reports we got on her enrichment sessions (which always had pics and videos of her) gave us huge comfort during our vacation. We can't say enough good things about Camp Bowwow and the exceptionally skilled and compassionate team of counselors there. Thank you, Camp Bow-wow!

My 2 pups have never been to a daycare or boarding facility before. So, this was a big step for…read morethem. They are both good with dogs at dog parks, been socialized with other pups fine too. However, my girl has been used for service dog work and always with me. We got our second dog this year and they are great playmates at home as she's not needed to work unless I'm indoors.. We are traveling next March for baseball and trying to cover all bases. We will be staying at a dog friendly home, and saw a Camp Bow Wow in AZ a half mile from our stay. Thought it might be more fun for the dogs to go there then stay home 4-5 hours in a strange place so we should check out our local franchise. The staff here was amazing. Very lovely people and encounters with everyone we spoke with. One of the gals mentioned she brings her own fur baby sometimes and that says enough that she trusts the care and treatment here for her own family. So how did mine do? Well, I had my girl go in first. Our second pup has learned to follow her and thought that would be the best introduction for them as he always wants to go where she does. It doesn't help I just too her to the vet for the vaccines needed to visit and had her nails done and anal glands at the same time.. I think she felt the same stress coming here a couple days later. They said she tried to nip when they put her with other pups, but they let her calm down and relax a bit and then she went in and did just fine. Oddly our newest rescue that shakes at every new experience went in just fine.. again, he knew she was there already, so that went okay. I thank the team here for letting my pups destress and go in with the other. My boys dog looked like he was doing leaps and bounds with others on the doggie cam.. it's a bummer my girl just wanted to lay by the gate and wait 4 hours for me. She didn't cry or do anything bad, nor did Camp Bow Wow, she just wasn't thrilled to be there. I was my big bow get some pats and loves as he will run up for attention, but she didn't get any, and I watched the whole time she was gone (yes, It was a big deal for me too to be away from her).. Not sure if they aren't allowed to go up and pet or comfort dogs that are just laying in the corner, but it would be nice if the did. I will take them back a few more times here in Livermore and see how my girl does. I'm not sure he would do great there without her but might try that too as another option. I just appreciate the people here that didn't give up on letting my pups give doggy daycare a try.

Love this place for my fur babies. They are attentive, willing and assuring that you furry paw baby…read morewill be okay in their hands.

I wish I had searched yelp before signing up with this company!!!…read more You can see other yelp reviews at these links - it is one company in the bay area that travels all over, but they have different phone numbers to make you think they are local to you. http://www.yelp.com/biz/superdog-sacramento-2 http://www.yelp.com/biz/superdog-roseville Here is the story - I spoke with the Superdog representative and she explained the program. For $995, it includes 4 lessons and lifetime support. She said that if you need help after the training, they will come out and help you (this turned out to be a lie - when I got the contract, it said only lifetime TELEPHONE support - that should have been a big red flag). Even though that is very expensive, I thought oh, ok, for that kind of money, I guess it is worth it to have this kind of support. So, us being new at being a dog owner, we decide to have the trainer come out for the first lesson on Monday. They don't give you the contract until after the session, and by then it's too late to really do anything other than pay up and sign. Note that the contract gives Superdog all of the rights and you will just obey their demands. There are no refunds regardless of reason, even if the dog dies. Two days later, my mom, who is taking care of the dog, is stressed out and is about to have a nervous breakdown and tells me she can't handle it anymore. OK, so I see that we can't keep the dog. I called Superdog on Thursday and asked them if we could please stop the contract as we won't be keeping the dog (we paid 1/3 of the cost upfront and they would charge the rest the next 2 months). The owner (Dave) answers the phone. So I explain to him the situation, my mom is 70 years old and didn't realize how much work the dog would be, etc. and that we would like to stop the lessons as we won't have the dog for long. He responded in a mean and sarcastic tone with unprofessional phrases including, "Your mom just needs to suck it up and deal with it!". Then he says, well, I can't help you with this, you'll have to talk to the manager. Anyway, the manager works for him, so obviously she tells me that they will not stop charging us. OK, I know it was a long shot to ask to stop the contract, but it was uncalled for, the way he talked to me on the phone. I would not want to do business with people that treat their customers in this manner.

So far good service, using John Vinton in Bay Area. See the menu, "Trainers Near Me", and if the…read moremenu doesn't work, try a different browser.

Absolutely the highlight of the Placer County Fair. We loved it so much that we watched it twice…read more Thanks for a great show!

I've caught them at a bunch of fairs and festivals throughout the bay area and beyond, over the…read moreyears, and they are definitely a consistent act. In fact, I've seen the show multiple times at the Alameda County Fair alone, including this past weekend, and they never cease to amaze me. The announcer gets the crowd involved and brings the humor, can't get enough of those clever and silly pork puns. And those little piggies are adorable athletes, well trained in running the track and leaping over hurdles, and appear to be well taken care of too. A charming half hour of entertainment, fun for all ages. Get there at least 15 minutes early to get a good viewing spot (or any seats at all). This show is super popular and gets crowded, and for good reason.