The Canine Connection is amazing! This is our second dog to go through Sara's programs, and we couldn't be happier. After the 2018 Camp Fire, our dog Stinson trained privately with staff due to our needs and later COVID restrictions; he loved his time there and he had friends. Whether he was learning, playing, or staying with the team he felt at home with them.. Now we have Crash, who has completed Puppy Socialization, Kindergarten, Surviving Adolescent classes, and more. Sara and her entire staff truly care about both the dogs and their people. I know they love Crash. They work hard to bring out the best in each dog while teaching owners how to communicate and work effectively as a team all with a soft hand. They all work to bring out the "friend" in your dog. Their combination of knowledge, patience, encouragement, and genuine love for the dogs is something special. We simply can't say enough good things about Sara and The Canine Connection. If you're looking for a place that will help you build a strong, positive relationship with your dog, this is it! read more

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William is such a different dog since Anna at the Canine Connection came into his life. His confidence has grown. It is wonderful to see him enjoy life instead of being panic stricken. Kathy D. read more

Great dog training/boarding facility! Very knowledgeable and care a lot about your pet. Also excellent community involvement and work with local animal shelters in the area. read more

when I was stuck in an apartment this was a lifesaver to my high energy dog's mental and physical health read more

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15 years, 4 German Shepherds. They are amazing. My dog runs in without looking back at me! They are so good at identifying each dog's specific needs and making sure EVERY dog is having fun. read more

The staff are extremely sweet and knowledgeable. It really is a next level in canine care. I feel confident that my pup will get personalized care and fun times with new dog friends. read more

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The attention they give to individual dogs needs. They are understanding, caring and adaptable to dogs different personalities. They work with clients different personalities and needs as well. I appreciate your flexibility. read more

At Canine Connection, you can be assured that the staff cares a great deal about the welfare of your dog, and will go a long way to support what is best for them. They are fantastic! read more

My Boston Terrier/Frenchie mix met with Anna regarding several behavior issues. 90 Minutes with her was pure gold! She offered several creative and simple potential solutions, she worked with both of us to demonstrate most of her recommendations. She also shared some dog products/tools that may be useful, but no pushy sales - just genuinely all about what may work best for my dog. I would recommend Anna to anyone needing help with their dog. We have been using several of her suggestions for a couple days now and my dog's behavior is already improving. read more

After getting our new labradoodle pup, Peach, Canine Connection was highly recommended to us by various friends and also our vet. Enrolling Peach in their Pup 1 class was the best decision we made for our sweet Peach! Sarah and her team do an INCREDIBLE job training dog parents how to train their dog using positive reinforcement. We learned sooo much from them. I was so grateful for their safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. They went above and beyond during this hard time to make sure everyone was kept safe. Peach graduated and we can't wait to start the next class and continue her training with the expertise of Sarah and the staff! After learning about our apartment living situation, Sarah recommended doggie playcare (daycare) for Peach to get her exercise (she was unable to go outside for two weeks after her last vaccine) and for socialization with other dogs. She went for an evaluation and did great but was very shy during playtime with other dogs. The next time we took her to daycare the shyness was gone! The AWESOME daycare staff told us she was go, go, go! And she even got a boyfriend, a super cute Aussie, they were inseparable! I can't give enough amazing compliments about Canine Connection and their entire staff. We are so grateful for the opportunity to experience this incredible doggy heaven on earth. Thank you Canine Connection!! read more

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100% false advertising and unprofessional dog handlers. - 0/10 - never take your dog here. This is a review coming from someone who has worked professionally with dogs for the last 6+ years. Now let me break this down for you. I was recommended Canine Connection specifically because I was told the owner, Sarah, was fantastic with sight hounds and loves Salukis. OMGosh! Amazing! It is not easy to find folks who know about salukis, and I have a big, young, rambunctious, smart, smart, did I mention smart saluki mix boy. He is a service dog in training, and wickedly well behaved (once he trusts and respects you - salukis are aloof like that). I was thrilled to find a daycare fit for watching my super amazing dude. This sounded like a dream come true. The website says daycare is overseen by this saluki loving recommendation with outstanding dog knowledge, Sarah... this isn't true. Today I was told by the attendant that she does not even work on premises and that she was working as a teacher, so could not help me (a concerned about my dog customer). Not only is the owner that the website says would be overseeing daycare not there, but there is no one on site with any professional dog training or behavior knowledge. This. Is. Dangerous. Now let me tell you more about the experience Mister Fennel Muffin and I had. Today, we were scheduled for a four hour evaluation for Fennel to join daycare. I never got much info upon scheduling the meet about how it would go, but I figured this was going to be an interview of sorts on both ends. I would get to know them, and they would get to know Fennel. We were met in the parking lot by Mark, an attendant, and immediately taken to a play yard where another person, Camille, came out to join. Fennel, as per saluki usual, was more interested in doing his own thing that the not particularly thrilling humans. He's a polite boy and said hello, but Fennel is a very independent boy. Since we are just launching in, I begin to ask questions. So how does this meet work? I imagine this will be an interview on both sides, and get to know each other? They intended to rapid fire new dogs at Fennel starting with the easiest and make sure he doesn't react... what... really... alright... let's see how this goes. With me there? Seems unwise... but ok.... Have either of you ever worked with a Saluki? One had to google the breed before today and the other had met one or two fairly docile salukis... so no... the two people handling my dog knew nothing about the breed. So! I explain his style of play and communication... "oh yeah yeah, we have dogs like that here!" Cool! Great! They seem confident ‍ Dog 1: more interested in me. Trudy was sweet! Dog 2: more interested in me and dog 1, even though Fennel tried to play. Lucy was gorgeous!! Dogs 1&2 leave. Dog 3 is so big and bouncy (wolf hound) that he busts the lip of the handler while fennel is yelling about it and gets taken inside. Dog 4: stranger danger alerts at me, and fennel jumps in to protect. After all this absurdity, they are unsure about Fennel. Well... yeah... let me explain how you just put my dog through a stressful greet. Mark and Camille seemed to understand how what they just did to my dog did not set him up for succes. I leave... and in less than 30 minutes I receive a call from Mark. After whatever small break he got from rapid fire dog greet (5mins maybe?), Fennel was immediately thrown into a full on play group. I was told Fennel was barking and had hackles up. He's vocal and plays with hackles up... so I honestly don't know if they just can't read play, or I also wouldn't be surprised if Fennel was still completely overwhelmed by their the drivel introduction and handling and was overwhelmed, testing the group for dominance. Either way... bad call to throw a brand new dog you just met, and that was clearly distressed by the rapid fire meet and greet, into a play group so fast... This. Is. Dangerous. For my dog, and for the dogs of their other customers. I came to pick up fennel. I asked to speak to the owner that oversees the daycare and training... that's when I was told Sarah doesn't work on site, and that the manager was out of town. So you are doing a new dog intake WITH NO TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ONSITE?!? This makes me livid. This is so damn dangerous for all the dogs in their care. I was told Sarah will be calling me next week. So the woman that oversees daycare... (according to the website)... can't even speak to me about the dangerous situation at her business until next week. I'll update y'all when I get that call. Any dog handler worth a damn, will give a dog more than 30 minutes to get to know them. This is likely why your evaluation is supposed to be four hours, I would imagine. I hope you have good insurance... and I look forward to my call from you, Sarah. read more

Trainers were very friendly, helpful, and patient. The classes were organized and helpful. Enough space so each dog had their own area.

My dog Simon has the potential to become a therapy dog partner and I was looking for the best place to get meet that goal. Canine Connection came highly recommended by several friends. We started right before the Corona virus shutdown and a smooth shift to training via Zoom was made. The training was well planned and the instruction was clear and methodical. All of the staff at Canine Connection have been wonderful! I look forward to Simon's next round of training and I highly recommend Canine Connection! read more

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This team of dog caretakers is so loving and so knowledgeable. They clearly love what they do: doggy daycare, dog boarding, and dog training, puppy socials. Highly qualified dog trainers and dog behaviorists understand how dogs think, and how to train them to be well-behaved companions. read more

While visiting Chico we were in need of a safe, clean, friendly environment for our five month old Doodle. We couldn't have been more satisfied. From meeting Amber on the phone, to arriving there to be evaluated by Jess, we were very comfortable. Lucy was placed carefully with other dogs of her same social level. She had regular outside playtimes too. She wasn't kenneled but allowed to mingle with staff. They also reassured us with texts and pictures throughout both days that Lucy attended. I only wish Canine Connection was in our hometown so Lucy could have frequent play dates. I won't hesitate to return to Chico and visit them again. read more

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I have worked with Canine Connection over the last 7 years both in training multiple dogs and doggie day/play care. Sarah and her staff are excellent. They care about your pets and you, are very professional and friendly. I can't say enough good things. Highly recommended. read more

Very very expensive and if you cancel they hold the money over for the next time which might not happen. It's a nice facility but the price is outrageous. read more

We are so pleased with the training our dog has received with Dr Sarah Richardson. We started with puppy classes, puppy social time and private lessons Dr Sarah is so knowledgeable about dog behavior and patient with both owners and their pet. We also take our dog there for grooming Her staff is friendly and helpful We highly recommend Canine Connection read more

My dogs absolutely love coming here for daycare and boarding! Wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff :) read more

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The Canine Connection is the best place in the Chico area for training, doggy daycare, and boarding. The owner, Sarah Richardson, takes care of her business with attention to detail and suberb professionalism.When I took my newly adopted dog to Basic Obedience, she said my dog had a great temperament for therapy work, so she helped train my pup and I as a therapy dog team, which is incredibly rewarding for both me and my dog. I can't say enough positive things about The Canine Connection ~ all of their services are well worth the price. Happy dogs, happy people! read more

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Thanks to Canine Connection my Standard Poodle is living his best life. He has been going there for training, daycare and boarding for almost 4 yrs. The staff is beyond spectacular and once you start there, you and your beloved dog are considered family. Thank you CC for having such a professional, friendly, loving AND compassionate group of employees and trainers. It starts with the leadership so thank you to Sarah and Autumn as well. Your business has improved our lives exponentially. We would have had a much different outcome if raising our boy ourselves. Top notch great people and true professionals. read more

This is an outstanding operation. These people know exactly how to train a dog using simple and reliable methods. You will see immediate improvement in your dog'sbehavior after only one or two weeks. Best to bring them in when they are puppies as that's when they are best at learning. I was skeptical about paying for the service because I thought I was an expert on dog training. Turns out I don't know very much. I have learned a lot and only three or four weeks. read more

We LOVE Canine Connection and so does our girl Dolly! We received a recommendation for Canine Connections puppy social from our vet, we have a jack-pit (jack russell/pit bull) so we knew the importance of ensuring her proper socialization. I still remember 10 pound Dolly heading into social for the first time and being put in the area with other shy first timers... she hid under chairs and people's feet. We so wanted her to be in the main area running and romping and soon enough she was. Thanks to the excellent supervision and knowledge from the staff Dolly has become a confident social butterfly. Dolly has tried it all at Canine Connection...puppy kindergarten, daycare, and boarding, and we hope to enroll her in more training classes and possibly agility (YES!!!! they offer that) in the near future. Dolly has been to other daycare facilities all over California, but none compare to Canine Connection. We always know she is someplace safe and having the best possible time when we take her there (the pictures of our girl prove it). The Seville Campus is absolutely amazing and a rarity from what we have seen at other facilities. I liken it to the Disneyland for dogs. Sarah has hired the cream of the crop and you can tell that everyone that works there is in LOVE with dogs! Canine Connection has been invaluable in the socialization of our girl. We can not praise Sarah and team enough! We are so fortunate to have such an amazing place for our 4 legged friends here in Chico. read more

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I LOVE CANINE CONNECTION. We adopted a lovely little nutcase from Butte Humane Society, and immediately realized we were in over our head. At 6 months old, we were having potty accidents, didn't know any tricks, pulled on the leash, was super hyperactive. I wondered if I was a dog person at all. Maybe I should have got a cat. Maybe I just wasn't ready for fido. We had housesit for a couple with two amazing Dobermans. Well behaved, so clever, we made a last ditch effort to save our relationship with our new dog. We asked where they took training classes. We sucked up the fact that the fee was higher than we anticipated, and we gave it a shot. We entered a wonderful small group class. I quickly learned where I was communicating wrong with my dog. Where I was making her crazier. Why she didn't understand what I wanted her to do. I THOUGHT I knew what to do. Oh how wrong I was. If it's not working, your doing it wrong. This is a positive reinforcement facility. Great for a dog who is neurotic. You might think fido won't listen, but she will. Sarah Richardson is a godsend for new puppy parents. I'm sad to say I ever thought about giving up my wonderful Harley, she's a lovely dog. We learned to sit, lay down, chill (favorite), wait, stay, "go to your place" so we can answer the door without them crowding it. We learned some leash skills. We learned a little recall. We crammed all this into about 6-8 weeks. People were so impressed with our little genius dog- which left us baffled because we had been so frustrated with her! I admit, we've not been as good at keeping up the training as we should, we don't practice all these things that frequently, but she still seems to know most of them with a 5 minute refresher. I still attribute her being such a good dog to Canine Connection- and definitely give them all the credit for why we felt confident enough to adopt yet another rescue dog less than a year later. read more

Our dog Dennis LOVES canine connection! We have benefitted from every Canine Connection program we've engaged in; private lessons, group lessons from puppy to adult dog, Doggie Daycare/Playcare, and puppy socialization. Our high energy pup prompted us to seek out assistance with training and Canine Connection had an impeccable reputation. From the moment we arrived we were greeted warmly and enthusiastically. The staff seems to love Dennis as much as we do and he is always wiggling with excitement to go play. The separate play yards are IMMACULATE and the dogs are free to run and play but always under the watchful eye of the attentive staff members. The lessons, both private and group have been life changing for our family. Everything is taught with Positive Reinforcement and the behaviors trained are building blocks to healthy, happy, positive partnerships between animal and human. Anytime we are out with Dennis we receive complements about how well he is socialized, how confident he is both with us and apart from us. We have Canine Connection to thank for that. We take every opportunity to tout the benefits of Canine Connection. Investing in Training, Playcare and Socialization with Canine Connection is a decision that will yield results for years to come. It is the best decision we have ever made for our furry family member! read more

Excellent. Knowledgeable and caring staff. Positive training techniques. Clean, spacious and fun facility. Highly recommended for all levels of training, including therapy dog. read more

Our high energy doodle loves this place! He goes for daycare twice a week, for grooming once a month, and stays there overnight when we travel. The staff members are friendly and the facility is top notch. They are so great about communicating and you can tell they really love all the dogs. This is definitely one of our best finds in Chico! read more

When I think about Canine Connection, what comes to my mind is love, compassion, professionalism, hard working employees and knowing that my dog is in a safe, clean, positive environment .We bring our puppy Trudy their three or four times a week. She especially loves Saturdays when she gets a chance to play with another puppy Roxy. The staff throughly love their jobs and it shows in the care they give to the animals. Some dogs (Trudy)love to play hard and she is always kept well hydrated, especially important on those warm days . Sarah Richardson and her staff have both training online and at the facility. She has most recently updated her facility to expand her training area and give our precious pets more room to play and enjoy the day. Overnight stays are available at a real reasonable cost We were recently out of town for four days and staff took pictures of Trudy showing she was doing well and having fun. Are you looking for a place for updated trai or just a place for your puppy to have fun while you are out shopping or just home relaxing during these crazy times? Try Canine Connection. where a happy dog helps make a happy family. read more

The Canine Connection is phenomenal! I started taking Scarlett, a mini labradoodle, to Puppy Social as soon as she had the required vaccinations. She, and I, had a blast playing with the other puppies. It wore her out and was a great way to socialize her in a controlled environment. We went to Puppy Kindergarden for training, which was great! I learned so much about how to train Scarlett, and have used the same techniques to teach her other commands/tricks over the last couple years. The class gave me a better understanding of Scarlett and a great foundation we have grown upon. We started Doggie Playcare (dog daycare that is so much fun they call it Playcare) as soon as Scarlett had the required vaccinations and have been going ever since, twice a week for the past 2 years. Big, small, they love them all! The staff is absolutely amazing! The first time I dropped her off, I was a little nervous leaving her (She wasn't nervous at all!). To my surprise, I received a video message of Scarlett playing with another dog, having a great time! It totally eased my worry. That is just one example of the over-the-top-excellence of the staff. They continue to amaze me with the amount of love and care they give Scarlett! They also post pictures on their facebook. It's fun to see your dog having a blast with others. Scarlett has the time of her life every day she's there. She gets time to play her little heart out, and time to rest and relax. She is a happy, tired doodle at the end of the day. Scarlett has stayed at Hotel Seville (boarding) once before, which was great. I completely trust that Scarlett is getting excellent care while she is there! She will be staying again this summer. The Canine Connection has been such an important part of our lives! They have given us a safe, fun place for Scarlett to spend time when her dad and I can't be with her. A happy, tired doodle means happy doodle parents! The Canine Connection has a lot to offer every canine and their owner, you won't be disappointed! You'll be happy, relieved, overjoyed, and appreciative of a relationship with The Canine Connection! read more

They do not have breed restrictions like another doggy day care does. They have you bring your dog in and they evaluate your dog and decide if your dog's personality is good. Then your dogs goes for a half day of day care and they observe your dog closely. If your dog does well, then your dog can return for full day care My dog who is an American Bulldog and Pitbull terrier mix, just got home from her half day evaluation, she had a blast. The staff loved her and the staff is sweet. read more

Fantastic place, my dogs always come back happy and exhausted from all of their fun play! Absolutely can not say enough good things about Canine Connection! read more

I have had the opportunity to take three dogs through several of the classes offered at Canine Connection. Sarah Richardson and staff genuinely and deeply care for every dog and dog parent they serve. Their compassion and support are unsurpassed, and level of expertise unmatched. They have assisted me with everything from basic and intermediate obedience, to behavior modification for aggression issues we once faced. One of the best things about attending class at Canine Connection, is I am a better handler and dog owner as a result. They really encourage and train team building with your dog, while respecting individuality. My dogs are happy and confident, and our human/canine relationship is solid thanks to our experience with Canine Connection. read more

We boarded our labradoodle puppy with Canine Connection last April. They were wonderful and took such good care of our Teddy. The staff is amazing and I loved that they would send us text pictures of how our puppy was doing with his first time without us. We will be back again. read more

Unfortunately, my dog cannot go to this doggy daycare because he isn't fixed. He's a purebred and I don't intend on doing so. It seems there are no doggie daycare centers in Chico that will allow my dog, which is complete BS. read more

More than 15 years ago I took my first rottweiler to Sarah for training, followed by my second rottweiler, and now our third dog, a pit bull, has benefited from Sarah's expertise and training. Our pit bull passed their evaluation and half day observation with flying colors because of his gentle and loving temperament and now they love him almost as much as we do - and it shows! The staff know him by name, remember which dogs he likes to play with most, and provide details about his day when he's there. Sarah and the staff are very "choosy" about which dogs come to daycare and boarding and about which dogs they put together to play, so I know Karl is safe. They also are consistent with their policies about vaccination - one time we called for a play date, and one of his vaccines had expired, so no play date! They knew before I did that it had expired! We use them for training, play care and boarding. Karl is so happy when we take him there, big doggy grins and tail wagging. And when we pick him up, he is just as happy but way, way more tired! We love how they post pictures of what happened at play time that day - you can see your dog having a great time - they have nothing to hide. Another thing - during basic training you get a lot of dogs with all different personalities and temperaments - and, unfortunately, some owners just really don't know how to handle their dogs (yet). Sarah and the staff are acutely aware of the mix in the room and take steps to make sure each dog stays calm and safe (putting up fences, separating animals). They are not afraid to train the owner, or to step in when needed. They believe each dog has the capability to be a good dog (and each owner CAN be a good owner) and it really shows. Finally - we really love how they have given back to the community with the Woof and Wag Walk. We are so thankful for Sarah and the staff at Canine connections for all the enrichment they bring to our community and especially to Karl! read more