Pretty disappointed in my short times spent at Dioji. My dog (Jack) and I relocated to the area…read morelast fall. I looked for a place similar to his daycare where we are from and decided to give Dioji a try. Check-in and wellness check was great; he seemed to enjoy the staff and I did too. At pick-up on his trial day, it was explained to me there was an "accident" and another dog was let into the daycare area with canine HPV (dog warts) and were not examined properly so my dog "might have been exposed." Turns out he definitely was exposed and then got the very contagious wart on his mouth which ruined Christmas and New Years plans because when you have it, you shouldn't be around other dogs. Of course Dioji couldn't possibly be expected to help with the situation. He has a couple more visits in late winter after the wart fell off and he was no longer contagious himself. The visits were fine, though he didn't get photo report cards like they promise. Fast forward to two weeks ago, another "accident." I dropped him off in the afternoon for a half day. He was there for less than an hour and I got a phone call that he threw up but they did not know why. They believed that he may have just been too hot so they separated him. I told them to call me back if he did not bounce back and I would come pick him up. They did not call back so I assumed he was fine. When I picked him up at the end of the day, the person at the desk went back to get him and gave no indication that there was a problem. Then another different staff person came to greet me and tell me that my dog was "maybe" stung by a bee, and "had a little allergic reaction" but they looked for the stinger and couldn't find it. How do you find a bee stinger in a brown dogs fur?! My dog comes around the corner and looked like Thing from Fantastic Four, clearly shaken up. They also gave him Benadryl but didn't know how much. One person said the reaction had just happened, one said maybe it happened a while ago when he threw up. He was clearly having an anaphylaxis reaction, and I was not called or told until I came to pick him up. I called the vet immediately to get their advice, and they told me to call the daycare back to find out how much Benadryl he was given so I could monitor his care. Magically the staff now knew how much and then I got another (third) story about what or how it happened. Let me be clear: I do not blame them for a bee getting into the park. This review is purely based on the care or lack there of in a serious situation and that the stories kept changing. On top of that, I was charged for a full day that day instead of a half day (timestamp in 1:18 pm and timestamp out 5:17 = 3:59) based on my account receipt. Four hours or less is a half day. There are never "adults" there to talk to about what happens if there is an issue; it is all college age kids working part time jobs. In both of my situations, no one would take ownership over what happened and they have no idea what to say when confronted in person or on the phone. I'm not going back to Dioji, I'll try other options. FWIW, the 2 stars are because there has been staff person who has been great to talk to (Jake maybe?) and because of their flexible hours, multiple locations and toy/food options available.

We put our pup in for the day while we were out exploring Santa Barbara. The staff was great with…read moreour dog and let her hang out with them a lot since she's more of a people dog than a dog dog, ha. They also gave us a heads up that she seems to bark when she is bored. It was a useful bit of info to know! She seemed happy when we picked her up.

Camp Canine is awesome! The staff were extremely helpful and accommodated my last minute request. I…read morelove that they have outdoor and indoor areas which are a real home for my fur baby! I highly recommend and they are my go to in Santa Barbara!

Bethany always takes the best care grooming our precious Shih Tzu babies. Shes The Best.read more

I sit here on my couch after doing my own morning training session with both dogs and I am in…read moretears. I cannot begin to explain the amount of relief from anxiety training my dogs with Ricky has brought me. No amount of therapy could touch how I felt previously. I have learned patience, clear communication (with my dogs), and appreciation of the minds ability to change after years and years of ingrained unwanted behaviors. Ricky does not sell a one size fits all package - each of my dogs are VERY different, and while the fundamental approaches and concepts in training are the same - the method and timing in which we applied and reinforced these were vastly different. Ricky is able to connect with two leggers and four leggers alike - he gives clear feedback to dogs and human and uses metaphors that we humans understand (driving the speed limit and getting speeding tickets haha) on how the concepts of his approach effects dog behavior. I couldn't be happier. I am humble and I know I need to continue management (and one of my dogs I am holding to higher standard so we are going to continue our own sessions based on what I have learned) but my dogs are completely different. I'm getting complimented by family, friends, and people on walks - impressed with how well behaved my dogs are. I smile and tell them "thank you it's lots of continued hard work" and move along. This morning in particular we walked during trash pick up, had lots of people distractions, and both dogs stayed heeled and attentive to me on their separate walks. Do not hesitate to consider Ricky for your training needs. Also, if you feel alone with your dogs behavior - please know you are anything but alone. The fact you are looking at reviews for dog trainers is a clear indicator that you want the best for your dog and intend to give them them best. :)

We have tried a lot of dog trainers. Ricky is fantastic…read more Apart from learning a lot at EPT, my dog now somehow seems a bit more mature, in a good way! Highly recommended.

We have an older Boston Terrier "Bruce" that we always felt was skittish around other dogs; thus we…read morealways found it challenging boarding him solo. After a Rover appointment canceled our Thanksgiving arrangements, we contacted Ruff Ranch in desperation. Ruff Ranch is located off the 154 just before Los Olivos. It's in a beautiful, ranch setting. While we needed to have a free trial stay first, we took half the day off on a Friday, dropped Bruce off and had a nice lunch in Solvang. The facilities are spacious and perfectly clean with zero odor. All the personnel were happy and friendly, as were the dogs. We were skeptical at first when they said they would put Bruce in a group with older, mellower dogs. When we returned, they said he did great and even made some friends. My wife and I were both shocked and pleased. Ruff Ranch was on our way to a Northern California Thanksgiving stay. He boarded for 3 nights and we included the pre-pickup bath. At pickup, he was happy, squeaky clean, nails trimmed with zero issues reported. We are thankful and relieved to have a place to board Bruce in the future with people that really know and love dogs - and it showed in our dog's demeanor at pickup. They also offer obedience training, which I believe is how they can so quickly tailor an optimal setting and experience for your dog, and get them adjusted and safe. Ruff Ranch even offers a shuttle pickup service from SB. We are very relieved that we have a reliable and comfortable boarding solution for our dog in the future; I can't recommend The Ruff Ranch enough.

We used this place while we were on vacation in Solvang. We were camping in our motorhome at…read moreFlying Flags and wanted a dog free day to roam the town! The Ruff Ranch made a day of doggie daycare for out-of-towners so easy. We did have to fill out the forms online and book our day, but it was easy. When our pup arrived, they seemed so excited to have him and he was good and tired when we picked him up. We felt they took great care of our dog and we will be booking them again when we visit this area!

Fabulous! I called today, late morning, thinking I was going to have to board my cats for the…read morenight. The lovely Malone answered, and I do mean LOVELY. I had already checked out the website and decided on the accommodation. Malone suggested the 2nd floor maybe better for 1st time guests. Not as much activity as ground floor w/other guests checking them out, new neighbors lol. She explained a couple of other things that may make their stay more comfortable, things i hadn't considered. I'm getting new flooring and my existing floor isn't level, not conducive to plank, already one of them had walked on the float :( As the day unfolded the weather & industrial fans helping we are able to stay home. Good thing since one of them decided to do a walkabout. I called to cancel. Fully expecting to pay the nominal cancel fee but Malone said "oh no! You're fine" did i mention she's lovely? She said it was an emergency thing and she was glad we'd all be staying home, much more comfortable & less stressful for the cats. I have only ever heard good things, going all the way back to their original location on the Eastside. No question, if i ever need to board the kids, that's where they're going. Thanks so much Malone, you are the bright spot of a crazy week.

I'm so thankful to the Cat House Hotel team. I travel with…read morepeace of mind knowing that my cat will be in good hands. This place is a gem for cat parents!

Audrey was able to accommodate our last minute request for doggy daycare on a Sunday afternoon…read more The minute we met Audrey, we were put at ease by her warm demeanor and obvious love for animals. We left our puppy with her and came back later that evening to a very content and tired pup. Knowing that he was getting great one on one handling instead of being thrown into a giant pen with 15 other dogs at a traditional doggy daycare truly made all the difference for us. Audrey provided us with picture and video updates while we were gone which was a nice touch. Highly recommend her and plan to bring our puppy back later this week.

Pups had a great time out in the yard! Will definitely bring them back to Sandy Paws!read more

This review is for my experience over the phone with Lori , I have not visited the clinic…read more My pup wasn't doing well. He was shaking, vomiting, had a lack of appetite, and bloody stool. He's a little guy, so he tends to go downhill quickly if he doesn't get treatment quickly. The vet I typically use said they couldn't see him until 3 days later, even after explaining his symptoms. I didn't want to make my pup suffer that long and I was really concerned because it was getting progressively worse rather quickly. I called local vets. Some weren't taking new patients, some didn't have any openings, some weren't friendly or informative over the phone when I called. I called Lompoc Veterinary Clinic, they could not see him HOWEVER, Lori couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. She was so patient and gave me a long list of other local vets & numbers to try. I was very appreciative of her extra efforts and her caring manner. Not long after my conversation with her she called me back telling me she forgot one other option. She totally went the extra mile and my pet isn't even a patient at this clinic. I'm so grateful to Lori because that phone call made all the difference. I called that last option she gave me and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It's VERY rare these days where a business does what they're getting paid to do, even more rare when they're going above and beyond without getting paid for it! I SO appreciate Lori's kindness, thoughtfulness, and her going the extra mile. This is exactly the type of service I would love for my fur baby to receive. So while I have not had the opportunity to visit this clinic, I would not hesitate to recommend them based on the EXCELLENT service I received over the phone by Lori. Very grateful. Thank you !

They are very caring. They took my dog for boarding on a last minute request. I need a Vet for my…read moredog in about 8 months. I will definitely contact them as my dog's Vet.

I trust all the doctors and the staff with my pets care. I've had 3 of my pets seen by the doctors…read moreover the last 7 years and I know that they will receive the best, and most compassionate care possible from everyone at the office. 100000000000% confidence in the staff and would recommend them through and through!

Yesenia was very rude and put me on hold while I was still speaking. I understand that businesses…read morecan get busy, but being dismissive or rude to a customer is not appropriate. I only had a simple question whether they accept walk-ins because if the answer was no, I didn't want to be placed on hold unnecessarily. I ended up waiting on hold for about five minutes, and when she finally returned to the phone, she told me they do not take walk-ins. Because of this, the entire call felt like a complete waste of my time. If I had simply been given a quick answer upfront, it would have taken less than a 30seconds. I value my time, and I expect basic courtesy and efficiency when contacting a business. So rude.

Yogi was awesome. She took amazing care of my Nina. She's spoiled now. How do I live up to the care…read moreshe got the three days I was away. Reasonable rates. She sent me pics and funny messages the whole time I was gone. Kept my spirits up, I know my dog's spirits were up! Will defiantly use again.

From the owner: Specializing in Dog walking, Dog Sitting, Doggy Day care, and Daily dog visits.read more

I want someone local (Buellton, Solvang or Lompoc). I'm sure they would be great but it would cost…read moreme more from Santa Barbara with their travel costs to Buellton added to the price as I have experienced before for flooring with the quote being twice as much from a Santa Barbara flooring company compared to the quote from Home Depot. The Laminate Wood I selected at Home Depot was just as good if not better. I saved over $5,000.

Sylvie and Raphael are compassionate, friendly people who provide superb care for our cat when we…read moreare away. Our cat enjoys the daily visits with playtime and brushing. We feel confident that she is well taken care of and not lonely. We enjoy getting text updates with photos so we know how she's doing while we are gone. I would highly recommend Pet Angels for your pets needs while your away, need extra help or visiting SB with your pet.