TAKE YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE!…read more I am very surprised by all the 5 star reviews....Jack was extremely unprofessional. He made many rude, racially insensitive jokes. Smoked cigarettes throughout the entire one hour training session. Mind u he was smoking so close to my daughter who was attending the class with me with not a care in the world. We had to move away from him because he kept chain smoking throughout the lesson. He was telling endless stories about his childhood and how his dad would beat him with a belt and how he voted for trump and other political topics. (There's nothing wrong with talking politics, but there is a time and place and this was not it) he was very loud and obnoxious he cussed like a sailor. No professionalism. There is some very serious redneck culture here.Put down the cigarettes for an hour and have some respect for the people paying good money to learn from you. It was a Very unfortunate experience. My daughter and I were really looking forward to training our puppy and learning with him but after the first class i just could not return. I will not be back. No thank you. Even my daughter felt uncomfortable when leaving the facility. Not cool.

They are very knowledgeable about dog training, their facility is very…read moreClean! You can tell they love what they do!!

Our first time here, they had a last minute appt which we really needed but gosh I was so nervous…read moreand my pup clearly was also feeling the same, but by the time we came back to get my lil' man, he kept running back to the groomer and ignored me. Kristina, thank you for taking such good care of my boy and what a perfect haircut, clean, etc you did for him. Thank you for also calling me to check and see how we'd like his tail cut before giving it a trim, it's perfect, he's perfect s6he so are you! We will definitely be back. :)

Booked and they cancel my appointment because another dog paid more to move ahead of me. Petsmart…read morejust lost my business for life.

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.

My cousin and I brought our puppies here, and while most of the trainers were great, our experience…read morewith Janet, the owner, was disappointing. As the only ones with smaller dogs, we felt she was unpleasant toward us. She spoke to us unkindly and repeatedly tried to push her collars and leashes, insisting that our martingale collars were cheap, even though they worked perfectly throughout the training. Another trainer was also unnecessarily aggressive, making us feel as if we didn't know what we were doing. This treatment occurred every week, leaving us feeling so singled out that we decided to skip the last class and never returned. The classes are also held in a parking lot, depending on the location, which wasn't ideal. After this experience, I found some free online classes that were more effective. I regret paying for the service we received and wouldn't recommend this place unless they take this feedback constructively. Hopefully, both the owner and some of the trainers can work on improving their people skills.

Amy was super nice and very detailed oriented. We took our mini Aussie over to her home for a…read moremeet-and-greet with her dogs. After a couple hours they were friends Another plus .... she lives right by the vet in Escalon. We were not able to take our vacation due to health issues, so we had to cancel. In the future I wouldn't hesitate to leave our pets with Happy Dog Happy Home. She clearly loves animals and has a great set up in and outside for pet sitting!

Even though she was not able to help us, she was very kind and responded quickly. She was able to…read moremessage information and let us know when she was available for a call. My husband who is very picky was very impressed with her.

*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.

Chelle is truly amazing! She helped me retrain my 7-year-old Lab mix, who had reactivity issues. He…read moreis now so well-behaved! I can walk him on a loose leash, and we've been successfully working on helping him feel comfortable around people in public places, as well as other dogs and cats. Best of all, Chelle didn't just train my dog--she trained me, too. I couldn't be happier with the results!

I originally found Chelle through Yelp, and choosing to work with her has been one of the best…read moredecisions I've made for my dog, Mochi. I cannot say enough good things about Chelle and the work she's done with her. From day one, it was clear how deeply knowledgeable she is about dog behavior and how genuinely invested she is in each dog's success. Chelle doesn't just "train" -- she observes, adapts, explains the why, and meets both the dog and owner where they are. Her dedication is unmatched. She is consistently punctual, incredibly prepared, and always willing to go above and beyond -- whether that means staying a little longer to make sure things click, following up between sessions, or adjusting the plan as Mochi progressed. Thanks to Chelle, Mochi is transforming into a calm, well-mannered, confident dog. The difference is night and day, and the results speak for themselves. Beyond the skills Mochi learned, I also gained confidence as an owner because Chelle empowers you with knowledge, not just commands. If you're looking for someone who truly cares, puts in the work, and delivers real, lasting results -- Chelle is it. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone who wants the absolute best for their dog.

This review is for the one on one training sessions only as this is the only service I have used so…read morefar. My 1 year old pug pulled like a champion dog sled when we started training. We worked with Katie one on one to learn how to heel as well as go to place. From day one Katie was knowledgeable and helpful, my dog responded to her very well. It was nice to train without treats and use positive reinforcement as his reward. I am looking forward to the group lessons and will update my review once we have been able to attend some of these.

Katie was our dog Kaapi's trainer. She was very clear, consise and very enthusiastic with all her…read moredirections. She always took extra time and made sure we had no questions or wanted to work on specific items. The most impressive thing our dog learned was place, we can now open the front door and not worry! The training works both our neighbors are still commenting on how well he is doing. Our other dog Kaleva stood on the sidelines and watched each class and he too picked up on the training commands. I highly recommend them and ask for Katie you will not be disappointed.

Chelle is a competent dog trainer, very knowledgeable and great with dogs. I found her in yelp and…read morehave used her with 4 of my dogs over the years. She's flexible, even traveled out of town to train my family to work with one of my dogs. I highly recommend her!

100% recommend for all new puppy parents who don't know where to begin with their training. Highly…read moreinformational class on how to train your puppy. It is up you as the parent to implement the training at home if you want to see results. This was a good experience for us