We had the fortunate opportunity to get our dog groomed by Bree's team recently and it was really…read morenice to find someone more local to the SY Valley. Bree was great with scheduling a time and even day of with the drop off. Our dog is really not happy with other dogs and she was super sensitive to keep her separate from any other pups. My issue with groomers is how long they keep an animal and we had to wait well beyond the agreed upon pick-up time. Bree didn't call to let us know pick up time would be later than planned, so we ended up having to wait at her business location for another half hour. Our baby was groomed by a trainee and she looked really good! There were a couple modifications we would make, but otherwise we were really impressed. Our pup seemed happy when we picked her up, too.

This was our first time using Bree's Mobile Paw Spa, as we were needing a groomer who could tend to…read moreour senior dog. While there was a hiccup with our originally scheduled grooming appointment (I was told their system mixed up their day's appointments), the company fixed their error and got us on the calendar for a new date for the following week. I truly look forward to this company getting all their "ducks in a row" as far as timely scheduling goes- only because we moved around several obligations in our schedules to make the first appointment work- only for no one to come. If this issue was remedied, they would then, without a doubt, get five stars in my book! Bree was timely and so so sweet with our dog. We could tell right away that she has a lot of knowledge and experience working with canines and treated ours with such love and care. Our dog tends to have quite a bit of separation anxiety but she did seem comfortable enough (as much as we can expect with anyone!) to go with Bree to the mobile spa... and it eased this dog mom's heart knowing that our pup was just a walk down the driveway! Our dog desperately needed a good groom! I was in awe of how quickly Bree was able to do her work, as our dog came back so fresh and soft! We are so grateful that there is a service like this available in our area and that we can trust someone to take care of our pet like they would their very own! We look forward to using Bree's Mobile Paw Spa again!

Alex and Shina are true dog lovers and kept our puppy busy and very very happy! He learned to walk…read morein a pack with the big guys and came home very happy and content. They kept in touch with us and sent pictures and videos of him while we were away. We will definitely use their services again. 5 paws up!!

I have learned so much from Wency. While other trainers will train your dog, Wency spends as much…read moretime on training the dog owner. She is clear and direct. My dog is improving because I have learned so much.

I have just finished our third puppy training session with Wency for our third Airedale in 25…read moreyears. My husband ( never having had much to do with the dogs and being afraid after a childhood bite) accompanied me. Wency made him and all the other new puppy owners very comfortable, positively helping everyone to work with their pet. Offering practical/positive solutions for puppy biting, jumping, barking, etc., we all came away knowing how to socialize our puppies properly. Wency is so experienced with all types of dogs, old, young, rescues, and bad habits. Unflappable and kind, Wency is like the deadest ain't you want to share your successes with. I can't recommend her classes enough!!!

I would NEVER consider leaving my dog here ever again. I let them know that my dog was allergic to…read morebees, and always gave them Benadryl, just in case. When I picked him up nothing was said to me; however, within an hour I knew something was wrong because of the way he was acting, and he showed the signs of being stung. I took him to an emergency vet, and, as expected, they advised he had an allergic reaction to "something, most likely a bee." He was treated and released the next day. After I took him in, I called Ruff Ranch, and they admittedly said they gave him Benadryl, but again, didn't bother to let me know. Completely negligent operation at Ruff Ranch as our dog could have died had I not been home with him or preoccupied and was not closely monitoring him.

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.

I first met Joy in a pet CPR class she was teaching a few years ago. Since then, she has been…read moregracious in allowing me to shadow her while she works with certain aggression cases. As a pet sitter, I use techniques she has taught me everyday. More recently, I adopted a feral pup and, with Joy's guidance, a lot of patience and hard work, my girl has (almost magically) pretty much overcome her separation anxiety and we are looking forward to soon joining a fearful dog workshop. Joy is a wonderful trainer who really understands the psychology of dogs, and is very careful in her approach. I recommend her to clients often, without hesitation. I only refer my clients to the best!

I wish there were more than 5 stars to rate Joy - she is beyond amazing and the best dog trainer in…read morethe area. I love her careful and smart approach to dog training - she really understands dog psychology and trains with soft methods that make your dog think and figure things out. Joy is currently helping us train our 3 months old Labradoodle puppy. I am beyond grateful for her input and guidance. Our puppy is growing into a wonderful dog and I can't wait to get to know the adult he will be. I want to show him off to everybody and recommend Joy to any puppy owner. Starting training early is key and helps prevent behavioral issues and establish a good communication and relationship with your dog! Not only is Joy knowledgeable, experienced and professional, but also a great person with a BIG heart for dogs. She is very dedicated and passionate about what she is doing. She responds to any of my many questions - let it be in one of our meetings where she listens patiently to my concerns and questions or the email(s) I send her. She is really there for us and our puppy when we need her and you can feel and see her excitement when we succeed in training our puppy a new trick or behavior. I highly recommend Joy and am grateful for her!

Todd knows what he is doing and has the temperament to train us humans to understand our behavior…read morefrom the dog's perspective. He has the patience to train my 13 year old son to be a better handler (instead of a puppy), which is a feat in and of itself. I've been working with Todd now for about 2 months. He is now permanently in the SB area, and while we have some excellent established trainers here I am confident the calm and honest approach you will get here is of equal mention. My mom was a dog trainer (puppy classes at the Y) and judged AKC events, so I have some understanding. I highly recommend adding Todd to SB's retinue of capable trainers.

Sometimes only when I can't be with my two sons. Ive been taking them them to Camp Canine for 7!…read moreYears now. I have two Yorkshire terrier brothers. One is 4.5 pounds. The other is 12 pounds. The dogs and I have had nothing but the best experience with this female owned and operated dog care facility. Unfortunately accidents do sometimes happen anywhere and everywhere.

Oh how I wish I could give this place a negative five star rating. How negligent could you be to…read moreallow a Bulldog PUPPY die in your care!!! Bruce was less than a year old and you completely and fully irresponsibly caused his death. I would not suggest using this business. I would do my diligence before allowing my fur baby to ever, step foot in this facility. This place needs to be shut down. A very good friend of mine had her puppy go there, it was very unfortunate experience as well. She is local law enforcement and would never suggest this place after her incident. It doesn't matter how well they make it look on the outside, the incompetence lies on the inside. I absolutely positively would never recommend this business. You're welcome in advance.

We cannot say enough good things about California School for Dog's and Susan Dalton. We rescued a…read morestandard Schnauzer named Molly two years ago. She was found wondering the street's of LA and had been both physically and mentally abused. She had serious separation anxiety, a huge fear of bikes, motorcycles, and skateboards and felt the need to protect any space she was in. Being experienced dog owners, and having previously rescued dogs, we thought we were up for the challenge of rescuing Molly and helping her overcome her multiple issues. Wow, were we wrong! The first six months of having Molly we were going out of our mind trying to help her and get her adjusted to our home. We have a miniature Schnauzer (Max) as well and thought he could help Molly adjust. The opposite happened where Max started to become aggressive to other dog's on leash and in greeting people as they came in our home. We tried multiple self help books, DVD's, and web sites, as well as other trainers in the area and nothing helped. We felt helpless and felt that we were going to have to put Molly up for adoption, but feared that no one would adopt her and she would be put down. Our last ditch effort was to try another trainer and we found California School for Dog's web site. Susan came to our home and listened patiently as we rattled off all that was wrong with our poor Molly. Then she put a plan in place to address each of her major issues through a combination of group class training and one-on-one sessions. After only one session, we began to see Molly begin to change. And, even more importantly, we began to see how WE COULD change to help Molly. Within a few months Molly overcame most of her problems and fears and became a wonderful addition to our family. Susan even helped our other Schnauzer, Max, get back on the right track to being the good boy he had always been. To sum up, Susan is like no other dog trainer we have ever worked with. She uses a very unique, calm approach and has a deep understanding of dog's and what their owners need to do to help them. Needless to say, we think of Susan as a miracle worker and highly recommend her.