I love supporting animal rescues! Jen is an amazing person who helps many dogs from many places near and far. I've joined classes and have done training with my dogs with her. My dogs do so well with her training sessions and classes. Also her events are so much fun! I adopted one of my dogs from here and she has such a special bond with all her adopted fur kids. It's so beautiful to see her interacting with her rescue babies. read more

Jennifer is the real deal and helps animals form her heart. She and her team help endless dogs without much support. Im glad we can help her help orphaned pets in need. read more

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I have been taking my golden retriever to the weekend obedience classes and am loving it! Casey, one of the trainers, has been wonderful and very helpful in working with my pup. The classes are starting to make a real difference in my dog's behavior at home. I look forward to finishing out the obedience program with them very soon! read more

Zero stars. Inquired about surrendering pups and got a smart ass reply back. Was trying to have abandoned puppies put up at a rescue instead of a county shelter if possible and reached out to see if they were accepting animals. My mistake for using the wrong terminology, but didn't appreciate the response. Needs to work on people interaction skills. read more

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After adopting our sweet boy at an adoption event in Santa Clarita, we drove out to Sunny Day for his next round of shots. The shots were included in the $100 adoption fee. The owner and her assistant were very helpful and friendly. They gave us some details about our little guy's litter. The owner also gave us some medicine for his ear that had an infected spot. We were also told about the dog obedience classes. It is a drive to the place but worth it. The owner is so compassionate about rescuing puppies. read more

I am amazed at this place. I drove a couple hours from home not knowing what to expect and found my dream pup! Jennifer was very generous and made sure our dogs got along and that I had everything I needed to get pup started before we left. I later signed both my dogs up for board & train and they came back with exactly the skills we asked for. My dogs are no longer nearly as reactive, they are socialized, they have leash manners, and more! I am always skeptical when I try something new, but Sunny Day Acres has gone above and beyond with every interaction, including helping us after the board & train ended. They are truly dedicated to the wellbeing of animals and the success of their owners. Love, Luke, Annie, Gator & Archer read more

So I've never actually been to an animal shelter before this one. My wife found it as we had been looking for a dog to rescue. She had been to some and told me this is basically what they are all like. Well, ok. This place has a huge outdoor space where they offer dog training classes, board and care and adoption services. There are many other animals that stay on the property too. It is always busy on weekends so prepare for a wait when you come to visit and see the dogs they have available for adoption. The people are friendly, and it seems like they all care about the animals and the work that they do. We ended up adopting a puppy rescue mutt when she was 6 weeks old from here. I had NO idea how much work a puppy was, but nonetheless, the shelter has been extremely helpful. They give the puppy all her shots. We just have to bring them back periodically when they are due. Our puppy had an upset stomach when we got her so she was being treated with oral antibiotics. They only knock I have was that according to our vet, the shelter was overdosing her, and likely causing worsening symptoms. Luckily we remedied that quickly with our Veterinarian. Other than that, they have been nothing but helpful and caring. They also offer 6 free training classes on Saturdays for every dog that is adopted from there. We haven't taken advantage of that yet but it's totally a good deal. I'm sure we will also take advantage of their reasonable rates for boarding at some point or another. Overall, I recommend this place if you are looking to adopt. read more

We had a blast visiting Sunny Day Acres and absolutely LOVED training with Jennifer Gray and the whole crew!! Actually, it was like visiting one big happy family found all the way out in this beautiful countryside ranch... the drive was easy and we truly appreciated how welcome they made us feel! I am so grateful for this experience and even though this was to test and evaluate me, I also learned so much!! Most especially for only being 19 months old, this was the adventure of my lifetime so far, as it was so much fun being able to meet all kinds of awesome farm animals, Furbabes of all sizes and even one of the feline sort~ Sunny Days Acres is a fantastic spot and definitely a whole new world for me to explore... so many new lessons and smells, which is exactly what I needed to "turn the light" on to help me figure a few things... Jennifer's training expertise has been a tremendous help to me and thanks to her amazing skill and insight, she was able to identify exactly what was missing and gave us the tools to make positive changes in my daily routine. In fact, walking on a leash in this crazy busy world has never been easier, or should I say, safer... I definitely haven't mastered things 'yet' but, I am learning to greet dogs with the best of manners and understanding doggie body-lingo much better!! This is so important because for one, I am SOOO big and most dogs misunderstand my obnoxious goofy approach so from now on, I "sniff" first I hope to visit again someday but until then, I am confident my behavior will keep getting better & better with continued socializing and work on behavior skills... maybe even close to perfect! Well, almost perfect would even be great because I am still a teenager! However, to the best of my ability, I am finding life much easier with the guidance and support Jennifer and her team provided. Thank you to all for all of the support and valuable training instructions... sending lots of puppy dog hugs to all! Raffter & Susan read more

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My dogs stayed here for the first time for boarding. Jennifer and her staff were really nice and I felt very comfortable leaving them knowing they'd be taken care of. After a traumatic experience with someone else, it was a relief finding people we can trust with our dogs. Thank you Sunny Day Acres!! read more

We got our dear angel from them. The staff is warm and loving, as well as knowledgeable and professional. Cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Sunny Day Acres made adopting our white Mini poodle, Lucky (previously known as Mallory) an easy decision. When we picked her up she was groomed and well taken care of. We were delighted to find out she was potty trained and knew simple commands. She is so smart. We've had her a year and are so happy we found her. The best dog ever. read more

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I brought my dog for a training session with Jennifer in October of 2023 to address my dog's leash reactivity. The first thing she did was intentionally put my dog in situations she wouldn't be able to handle so that she could "correct" her with an e-collar. I trusted that she was a professional and knew what she was doing, so I began to use the e-collar like she had taught me. After about a week, the e-collar was no longer interrupting her reactions so I reached back out to Jennifer, whose only advice was to turn up the settings. Unfortunately, my dog experienced major behavioral fallout from this. While my intention had been to teach my dog that the behavior of barking/lunging was wrong, I had actually taught her that she would experience discomfort whenever she saw another dog and she became even more reactive because of it. If you're coming to SDA for dog training, I highly recommend looking elsewhere, preferably for someone with real training certifications from reputable organizations read more

I started taking my German Shepard/Rottweiler mix to Jennifer a few months ago for training. My dog has a bite history, major separation anxiety, and I was starting to feel really defeated and almost got rid of him. Jennifer made me feel at ease and so comfortable with each training. I have built so much confidence with my dog because of her. I have also boarded him a few times now and feel so confident that he is well taken care of. Thank you Jennifer and team! read more

I adopted Callie (previously known as Roxy) from Sunny Day Acres. It's the best thing I have done in a long time. Callie is fantastic and makes me laugh all day. Laughter is the best medicine. Callie was vaccinated, spayed, potty and crate trained. It's a match made in heaven! Thanks Jennifer and team! read more

I brought my shy sweet little Macey to Sunny Day Acres for the beginning socialization class. When I first rescued her she was terrified of other dogs and would not enjoy being around other people. I was only able to attend 8 classes with her, but she had shown so much improvement. Now she is able to play and be around other dogs and has shown more personality with me. She was also able to take a few swimming lessons with the owner Jennifer and became much more comfortable in the water. Jennifer is so sweet and has a huge passion and big heart for working with animals. When my schedule clears up again, I can't wait to take Macey to attend more classes and continue learning at Sunny Day Acres. read more

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Wonderful organization that gave us our sweet dog, Sunny. Great farm setting - we even got to feed a horse while we were there. Finding the place was a challenge. The map apps sent us to a place that didn't exist. A friendly truck driver took us all the way around to the back, at least a mile further. Get your next pup here! They do such great work rescuing good dogs in shelters and working with them to be adoptable. I mean... look at this face! read more

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Dogs are not spayed or neutered accordingly to law. They are filthy upon pick up. Background checks do not occur and she only takes cash/Venmo. Donations are not public record, venmo donations are all hidden from the public, and their EIN is nowhere to be found on website or social media profiles. My sister rescued a dog that had terrible ear infections with over 10 burs in her ears that should've been removed at "the ranch." They do not answer phone calls and claim there's "no reception" but have WiFi...unacceptable and unprofessional "rescue". (They reached out immediately though once I posted my review). I would HIGHLY recommend looking elsewhere that has background checks and a proper adoption system in place. read more

I can't say enough about how amazing my experience has been at Sunny Day Acres and with all of the trainers here. My dog Daisy is extremely dog reactive to the point where I would pick her 40lb self up when we passed other dogs rather than deal with her reactions. I never thought I'd see her happy around other dogs, playing with other dogs and be able to control her. I've been going to training for just over a year and not only does she play with other dogs at the facility I was able to integrate a new dog into my home and it has been wonderful. Jennifer helped me to find a dog that would be a good fit for my dog and her issues. I now have 2 happy dogs that play together and live in harmony. I have had my older dog for 10 years and I have been through countless trainers and there was never any significant improvement. Teaching her to sit, stay and come just wasn't going to help with her reactiveness to other dogs. After working with the trainers out at SDA I now have a completely different relationship with my dog. They helped me to gain confidence in working with her. The biggest difference is that they actually simulate real world scenarios and have you practice identifying your dogs trigger and working on it to be able to handle it. I can now walk both my dogs around other dogs and even cats and completely control them. (Still working on squirrels :) ) I can't recommend them enough. read more

Sunny Day Acres has helped our dogs more then once. Jennifer, the owner, is one of the most sweetest, passionate people you wills ever meet. The negative post On this review is crap. We trust the owner not only with our dogs, but our pigs, goats, chickens, and ducks She is best!! read more

Would recommend to anyone looking to adopt a dog or have yours bordered. Wonder place for all animals read more

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I've been meaning to write this for a while, but it took me some time to get over the trauma Jennifer caused me. She was BEYOND rude, the second she approached me she began yelling at me in front of a group of people she was training rather than pulling me aside and gently offering solutions for a dog I was looking to surrender. Yes I was surrending a dog, not the greatest idea in the eyes of an animal lover, but the way she handled it was with complete lack of manners, sympathy and professionalism. For someone who trains dogs should get some training herself on how to talk to people. Then she threatened to report me for surrending a dog, which apparently is her own make believe crime. I was so distraught for days after leaving. Had she approached me nicely I would have been willing to try routes of training. But I could not keep myself together. The rest of her staff was extremely nice and tried to comfort me, but it was too late. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Jen & the staff at SDA are the absolute best. I'm so picky about who watches my dogs and want to make sure the people who care for my dog not only reinforce good behavior, but can also encourage good habits in a positive way. There's nobody I trust more than Jen to understand what my dog is feeling and their needs! We had socialization training for our dog and it's been great, she has grown so much in being able to be around other people, other dogs, and ability to walk without being too distracted. Training A++ totally recommend. read more

Sunny Day Acres is the only place we trust to watch our two dogs while we are away. Jenn takes them hiking and includes them in her training classes while we are gone. You can see her love for all dogs and takes care of them like they are her own. One less thing to worry about when we are on vacation! read more

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Jen and her team are AMAZING! My 3 dogs (1 ridgeback and 2 medium sized mixes)have been going to Jen for years, not only to train, but to board as well. There is No where else I would take them. Honestly sometimes i send them to her just so they can burn some energy for a few days and they always come back happy! My dogs love her. I have recommended numerous people to use SDA for both training and boarding and I have not gotten one single complaint! Thanks for everything SDA team! read more

Jennifer, Stefano, Kirk, and staff were all wonderful! We were referred to Sunny Day Acres by the organization we adopted our dog from (Rescue From The Hart). Our experience was very positive. We started in beginner socialization classes and eventually made our way up to advanced, but unfortunately we moved out of town last month. We will miss them so much! Their approach to dog training is very unique - the property has different animals like chickens, pigs, and ducks that we were able to have our dog interact with. Lots of fun and the people were very nice! read more

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If you're looking for great dog behaviorists and trainers look no further! Jen and her team are the best.We paid for a 5 class intermediate socialization package and were challenged each and every time. They're also reasonably priced and super accommodating if you cannot attend all classes consecutively. Jen is easily the next Cesar Millan. Highly recommended. read more

Mosley's tag was just returned to me. It looks like it was chewed around. We think he was eaten by a coyote. I am completely heart broken that my sweet little dog will never come home, and that he died alone and in pain. read more

Love this place! I bring my dog here for training, and he has made such an amazing change. I really never thought it could happen. I will most definitely be bringing him here for boarding as well when I go out of town. The place is very well kept, and the animals are truly loved and cared for read more

I've boarded my fur babies Bailey and Macy with Jennifer before and trust her 100%. My dogs were a handful and yet Jennifer was always able to handle them capably, in addition to her own pack of large dogs. I've known her for many years, having met through the pet community and I can personally attest to her genuine care for all animals and commitment to the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals in her charge. This is a professional who knows dogs and dog behavior backwards and forwards inside and out, in terms of breed and as individuals. Jennifer is warm and affectionate in her demeanor, and countless dogs have benefited from her direct rescues and rehabilitations. She and her staff keep up the facilities beautifully and treat the animals as their own. read more

GIVING THANKS: Sunny Day Acres Finding Jennifer Gray and Sunny Day Acres has been the best gift 2018 has given us! My wife and I have two wonderful dogs that mean the world to us - but our horrible experiences with kennelling them has prevented us from being able to travel since they've joined our family. We had tried two different kennels in the past, but in one case they said they just couldn't control the dogs, and in the other case when we picked the dogs up, they seemed almost traumatized by the experience (which was completely traumatizing for my wife and me too). After speaking with people who told us that some dogs just can't be successfully kennelled, we were pretty well resigned to the fact that we just wouldn't be able to travel as much as we used to. Our dogs were worth it to us, but it's obviously not the best situation. This year was my in-laws 50th anniversary and there was simply no way we could miss the event - which meant we decided to give kennelling one more try. We talked to everyone we knew, trying to find a place we could be comfortable leaving our dogs, and that's when someone told me that she knew just the right place for us ... Sunny Day Acres. We were skeptical, but desperate, so, we all drove out to Sunny Day Acres in Agua Dulce to meet with the owner, Jennifer Gray. As we got out there, it was obvious that this was a different kind of place - a big property in a rural area with lots of room for the dogs to run around and play. When we met Jennifer, it was clear right away that our dogs thought she was something special, because she seemed to have an instant connection with them and they treated her like they had known her forever! (That is NOT normal for our boys.) Feeling better about it, we decided to board them at Sunny Day Acres while we were gone - and it worked out perfectly! When we got home and picked up the dogs, they were excited to see us, but it was obviously that they had been happy and well taken care of while we were gone. They both kept running back-and-forth between us and the staff, wagging their tails and jumping up and down! It went better than we could ever have hoped - and so did their second stay there later in the year. It is a huge relief knowing that we have a place that our dogs love to stay when we're forced to leave them at home! It really makes a big difference! In the spring, we're planning on starting classes at Sunny Day Acres too (and I think the dogs are already excited about it)! :) This is an AMAZING place with an AMAZING staff! read more

I highly recommend Jennifer Gray at Sunny Day Acres. She is the most compassionate and caring person I have ever met. She is highly qualified and devotes the utmost attention to your pet as if she/he was the only pet she is caring for. I have been training with her for 3+years with boarding and would continue to recommend and do both without hesitation. read more

Sunny Day Acres is my happy place! Jennifer and her staff are the most caring and capable trainers/behaviorists I've ever come across. They genuinely love what they do and it shows. I've worked with many trainers in the past and Sunny Day Acres is leaps and bounds above the rest. Their training techniques are different than most and most importantly EFFECTIVE! My dog and I have come so far, I cannot thank them enough. They take on some of the hardest cases (including dog/human aggression) and produce incredible results. The boarding facilities and clean and well cared for. They even have an sanctuary for animals who are hard to place. Thank you for everything you do SDA read more

I love this place. I've brought both of my dogs here for boarding many times, and they both come back happy and tired:) One of my dogs, Yoda, is a pit mix who can get a bit excited, and Jen, also being a great trainer, has been terrific teaching ME how to shift my energy and understand my little handful. As a bonus, sometimes she hosts pack walks in other locations, which have been great for him. She and her staff are so devoted to the animals they care for. I also love that some of the classes include work in the pool or with horses. Highly recommended. read more

I've used SDA for boarding as well as board and train. I drive an hour to come hear because I have 2 dog aggressive pits and Jen and staff are always so kind and caring. There is no judgement and I know my dogs are getting the best care and attention. After a week of training my female was a totally new dog on a leash!! read more

Jennifer and her crew have taken such good care of our Chester Brown each and every time he has boarded at Sunny Day Acres. My husband and I are always amazed at how Jennifer's gentle ease calms our little guy and makes him comfortable. We love Jen and Sunny Day Acres and will continue to entrust our fur babies to them! read more

Sunny Day Acers is the Best! My newley adopted St. Bernard Max and I drove an hour and a half each way from South Orange County for 5 Sundays. I can't thank Jennifer and her staff enough for all their help and training! Max had horrible manners, lunging, pulling, growling, and even jumped out of one of my windows before we started training. All I can say is now, Max is just the sweetest, obedient dog ever! read more

We came to Sunny Day to work specifically with Stefano. Our dog, (a jack russel), was extremely aggressive, had bitten multiple family members, was completely undisciplined, would lunge at cars, would guard items he shouldn't have, etc. I was coming to the point that I was seriously considering giving him up but couldn't bear the thought of it because I knew no one would take him. Stefano came in and took control of the situation from day one. With just one session, I could already see a difference with Mr. Jack. He really gave us hope when I thought it was hopeless. Mr. Jack took beginning to advanced socialization and has made improvements WAY beyond what I ever thought was possible. He listens to commands now and was able to go on walks off leash around other dogs. Stefano gave us the tools, confidence and discipline we desperately needed to get Mr. Jack under control. Thanks to Stefano, we can actually enjoy our dog instead of every day being a struggle. Stefano saved our dog and our sanity! I recommend him to everyone I meet who has a problem dog. This was one investment that was COMPLETELY worth it. read more

We love sunny day acres. Jenn has worked with some difficult dogs and helped us figure out the best steps forward for them to start their new life. The property is beautiful and the staff is friendly and helpful. Jenn is a knowledgeable trainer who really knows her dogs. read more

We have taken our dog, Scout, to several classes and events at Sunny Day Acres. She, along with us humans, have always enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot. Jenn, and her staff, are extremely knowledgeable about animals, in particular dogs. She really makes an effort to understand the client and their dog. Two thumbs way up for this facility! read more

When we adopted our two rescue sisters they were full grown but it was clear they had no training and very little socialization before coming home to us. Our partnering rescue recommended Sunny Day Acres trainer Stefano to help our girls out. We did 12 weeks of puppy training at SDA and the staff was AMAZING. Stefano was a miracle worker in teaching commands and giving us tips on how to properly walk and train our girls. He typically works with aggressive dogs, so after a few private sessions with him we moved on to puppy class. In class there was a very kind woman (sorry I forgot your name!) who was SOO patient with our Bella and her fears. Bella wouldn't calm down and work in a group setting, her (fight) or flight was in high gear and she just wanted to get away from all the other dogs. The kind trainer took us aside each week and gave me things to practice with Bella off to the side and checked back in frequently to make sure she was getting the training she needed. The staff here truly cares and I'd highly recommend their classes to anyone looking to work on obedience with their dog(s)! read more