I adopted a rescue dog who was extremely skittish and had a variety of behavioral issues that I had…read morenot been able to change. I was referred to Kyree at Wild Dog Down. She met with us and taught me how to work with my dog, using a completely positive approach to address the various behaviors. Kyree taught me how to communicate to my dog that I am the kind of leader that she wants to follow. My dog has made a huge turn-around - and much faster than I ever imagined. I highly recommend Kyree. She was amazing!!

Wild Dog Down is THE way to go if you have a dog that jumps on strangers, begs from your table,…read morebarks way too much, chews your furniture, is depressed, anxious, etc. I contacted Kyree when my newly adopted dog turned "Kujo" on me. In a very short time he became so vicious that I feared I wasn't going to be able to keep him. Kyree stepped in and immediately was able to assess what was going on. I needed to be a good leader for my dog. Using compassion, care and a calm approach, Kyree helped me become the leader that my dog needed. In just a few hours I had the tools I needed so that my dog could relax and be the happy, friendly, sweet dog I knew he could be. With Kyree's support and on-going consultation I was able to convince my dog that I was a good leader. DO NOT hesitate to contact Wild Dog Down for any dog training need. You won't be disappointed!

I'm really happy with Wacky Wags. They were so easy to work with. My dog. absolutely loved it and…read morethey accommodated every need we had. They are the only boarder I trust and I highly recommend them. 5 stars!!!!!

Our dogs were not allowed to be with the other dogs so they were left alone with no interaction…read more Every time I checked on them they were staring at the fence where all the others were. They are very friendly with other dogs at the dog park so I don't know what the problem is here. Plus they charge extra for the 'privacy'. I also had looked in one time and saw a dog humping another dog and the girl finally noticed what was happening she hosed them both off. I guess that is allowed.

We adopted a dog that had a few behavioral and aggression issues, so we did the in home training,…read moreand Debra helped us so much. It was nice to practice in the house, around the neighborhood, and at the park. She gave us great tools to work on, and our dog is doing so much better! Would definitely recommend!

High Tail is a life-saver! Our dog Max is a rescue from a pet hoarding situation, he once had to…read morecompete fiercely with 60 other dogs in a small space, which made him a fierce warrior beast! Not great in most situations, scary in others :( He has a very sweet nature at home, but his and my quality of life was suffering due to his extreme reactivity to other dogs. Fun relaxing walks would quickly turn into stress-filled episodes of vicious lunging, snapping, and barking at other dogs. He is small but very frightening! I had dreamed of running through forests and fields, roaming everywhere with my little best friend. It just wasn't happening, it was stressing everyone out, we received glares and disapproving glances on the trails. I felt terribly embarrassed and wondered if there was any hope. I was pretty disappointed as I tried to accept our fate. Then we found High Tail. The results were miraculous, Max can now co-exist in peace with other dogs and doesn't even react anymore! I needed to understand how to work with his issues so he could recover and learn to trust. He needed kindness, understanding, and consequences. He is a special dog with a unique past and I think High Tail understood him and could gauge just how much work he could handle in training so he wouldn't get stressed. They keep it positive and make sure your dog is having a good time while learning. It was a great experience and I highly recommend them. They can probably help with most problems pretty quickly, I was extremely impressed and grateful that Max and I have a new life ahead full of doggy playtime and walks. Thank you High Tail!

Gloria has many helpful tips. Not only does she practice "positive training" with the canines but…read morealso the owners!

Gloria and her helper Toni were absolutely wonderful to train with. They are very professional from…read morestart to finish and gave time and space to ask as many silly and serious questions as possible. I would highly recommend Hands on Dog Training to any of my friends and already have. The location is very clean, the instructors are always prepared for class and it was a great opportunity for us to get to know our pup in a new way. The advice and training techniques definitely take time but really do work. Thank you Gloria for working with our Duke and more importantly having patience and understanding with us as new puppy-parents!

I recently took my 6-month-old black lab, Ellie, to a socialization class at Anubis Alpha Dog…read moreTraining. Ellie is naturally a bit skittish and would much rather stay home and play without any rules, so I wasn't sure how much progress we would make in just one class. By the end of the session, however, Ellie had noticeably calmed down and was no longer trying to run away from everything around her. I learned valuable techniques on how to keep her focused on me and the appropriate timing for rewarding good behavior. I also gained helpful insight into training tools, including a different type of collar that works better for her. Both Ellie and I left the class feeling more confident and motivated to continue improving--especially when it comes to mastering loose-leash walking. I highly recommend reaching out to Anubis Alpha Dog Training if you're experiencing challenges with training your dog. We're excited to continue with both private and group classes!

Anna had our dog (fairly new and still a puppy) behaving and trained in no time! She's surprised…read moreand delighted us every week

The Canine Connection is amazing! This is our second dog to go through Sara's programs, and we…read morecouldn'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!

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

I have a one year-old Cane Corso named Venus. Bill was amazing with Venus. I did the two week board…read moreand train and now I am going through my own training with Bill and Venus. He is very patient and communicative. He has really made Venus come out of her shell. And I am so excited to see her more confident. I want Venus to not react and to come to me when situations arise rather than handling it herself. And with Bill's help, I am also gaining the confidence to be able to handle Venus.

We brought our golden retriever to Sierra K9 Academy because we were having a very difficult time…read moreat home. He had become aggressive toward one of our other dogs, which was creating a great deal of stress and tension in our household. In addition, he was not consistently responding to basic commands, making the situation even more challenging to manage safely. Bill took the time to understand exactly what was happening and provided us with clear, practical guidance on how to address our dog's behavior. Through his training, our dog became much more responsive to commands, calmer in the home, and easier to manage around our other dogs. We saw a noticeable improvement not only in his obedience, but also in his overall behavior and temperament. After the two week board-and-train program was complete, we also continued with weekly sessions for additional training and support. Those follow-up sessions were incredibly valuable in reinforcing what our dog had learned, answering our questions, and helping us stay consistent at home. That ongoing guidance made a meaningful difference in maintaining his progress and continuing to build better behavior over time. What stood out to us just as much was how passionate and knowledgeable Bill is about training. It is clear that he genuinely cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed, and he brings a great deal of experience and understanding to the process. He was patient, confident, and always willing to explain the reasoning behind the training, which made us feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout the entire experience.

If you are looking for a boarder in Lake or Napa county look no further. Steve and Silke are the…read moreabsolute best. We have boarded our dog Gidget with them for long weekends up to an entire month. They have even gone out of their way to accommodate a last minute booking. They treat her like family so much that she actually starts wagging her tail as we near her house and runs to Steve with wiggle butt. We have had experiences with many other boarders in Napa county and each time we picked up Gidget she was beyond happy to see us but was down for a couple of days after. When we pickup Gidget from Canine Constitutional she runs out to us happy and excited and is the same girl happy girl she always is when we return home. We finally have a boarder that puts our mind at ease.

We just left our sweet Bella with Silke and Steve for 10 days. This was the first time we have left…read moreher with anyone but family, but we were excited to have someone close to love our baby while we were gone. From the very beginning, they were nothing but friendly and professional. I toured the property when I came for the "meet & greet" and I could automatically tell that this was a perfect fit for us. They assured me they would be with her all the time (except to run errands, etc.) My main concern was that she wouldn't feel abandoned and I didn't want her in a cold kennel and treated like an animal. I wanted her to be treated like she was our sweet baby. We just picked her up this morning and she was so excited to see us but I could tell she was loved and cared for. I will definitely be using them in the future. I can't say enough amazing things about them!!!