Several months ago, I found a husky mix on the street. As an experienced husky owner, I named her…read moreSky and decided to bring her into the family. However, I realized almost immediately that she had some serious behavioral issues--specifically intense leash aggression and barking--that I simply wasn't equipped to handle alone. After researching local options, I gave Bill at Sierra K9 a call. It was clear right away that he has a genuine passion for what he does. He took the time to listen to my specific goals: I needed Sky to truly become part of my "pack" and be well-behaved enough to join me at breweries, and events. Bill outlined his methods and experience in great detail, and we sat down to map out exactly what it would take to get her there. I opted for the two-week intensive Board-and-Train program. Bill made it clear that the training wouldn't end when I picked her up; he committed to meeting with me for as long as it took for me to feel confident. Throughout those two weeks, Bill and his wife, Shelby, sent regular progress reports, photos, and videos. Seeing her thrive gave me so much peace of mind--it was obvious she was making strides and was incredibly well cared for. On pickup day, Bill and I had a thorough hand-off session. While I was impressed with Sky's progress, Bill was honest with me: the foundation was there, but the real work was just beginning for both of us. When we got back home, I'll admit I struggled. The leash reactivity and pulling returned, and I felt completely hopeless. But Bill and Shelby didn't leave me hanging. They checked in daily, "talked me off the ledge" more than once, and quickly scheduled an in-person session at my house. When Bill arrived, he could tell I was frustrated. He calmly reminded me of the process and took Sky's leash; she immediately "snapped back into shape"--no pulling, no barking, just focus. He carefully observed my handling, gave me manageable homework, and, most importantly, helped me reframe my mindset. He taught me that training isn't a chore; it's an exercise in patience and a form of therapy for both the owner and the dog. Fast forward one month: I've been working with Sky every day and meeting with Bill weekly (and he is always perfectly on time). The transformation is night and day. While she's still a little better on the leash with him than with me (haha!), she is truly a different dog. I know now that with time and Bill's continued guidance, Sky is going to fit in perfectly. I'm actually enjoying the work, we celebrate the wins together, and I am sincerely grateful to the Sierra K9 team.

I had an incredibly positive experience with Sierra K9. I was dealing with a really stressful…read moresituation where my dogs were constantly fighting, and I honestly wasn't sure if they could ever safely live together again. Bill was patient, knowledgeable, and very understanding of how overwhelming it felt. Bill took the time to assess each dog's behavior and explained everything in a way that made sense. The training methods were clear, consistent, and focused on building trust rather than fear. Over time, I started to see real progress, not just in my dogs' behavior, but in my own confidence handling them. Thanks to Bill's guidance, my dogs are now able to coexist peacefully, and the atmosphere at home is so much calmer. I'm truly grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with similar issues.

After the first meeting with Alyssa, I noticed meaningful improvements in the behavior of my dog…read more She provides excellent consultation and support of behavioral needs. I learned an immense amount. Every minute of the time spent with Alyssa was valuable, informative, and high-quality. Thanks to Alyssa, the quality of life for myself and my dog improved drastically and very quickly. She is easy to talk to and clearly enjoys her job as it is an obvious passion and something she takes very seriously. The quality and level of service is excellent. I highly recommend Alyssa Hosbach Dog Training! Thank you so much, Alyssa! You're the best and worth every penny!

From the owner: As a Certified Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant with 10 years of professional experience, my…read moremission is to provide effective, fun, and scientifically sound dog training and care to each of my clients and their furry family members. I use techniques that science shows are best--force-free, positive reinforcement only. I love coaching people about how to communicate with their dogs and how to get the behaviors they want. I specialize in fearful, reactive and aggressive dogs, using desensitization paired with counterconditioning for long-term results.

I trust no one else with my dog when boarding my dog when I go out of town. They treat their…read moreboarders like family and CC send pictures the entire time. I rest easy knowing he is safe with them.

Our puppy Teddy got to spend 10 days with Nate, Nicole and other furry friends. I can't begin to…read moresay how grateful I am to the Brown's for such amazing, attentive care they provided. I absolutely loved the photo updates we received throughout the day. Not only was I convinced Teddy was having the time of his life, I also knew he was in good hands. It's easy to see that Nate and Nicole love animals and treat them like their own. Teddy looks forward to coming over again in the near future.

We have had Leonitis for 6 1/2 years and he is an amazing boi. Highly recommend this breeder. Leo…read morehas a gorgeous coat and great teeth I can't say enough about his demeanor and build.

This is a top notch blessed beautiful breeder! These people love these dog and take great care…read more They helped prepare the pup for my disability. I use crutches to get around and they helped acclimate her to our situation. She is such a beautiful sweet dog with the best demeanor and temperament. Thank you Fam!

Unbelievable experience working with Dennis. He was quick to contact me after an initial email when…read moreI was vetting trainers, took the time to call me and explain the programs he had available and carried himself with integrity during the duration of our time working together. What sets Sierra Canine apart from other services, is the commitment to what is best for you and your dog. All the other trainers I spoke with were pushing their board and train program, which is usually a big ticket item for trainers. Dennis was open, and agreed with us when we stated our desire to work with our dog individually. He wants to train YOU the owner, so you can have tools to build a strong bond with your dog. He is clearly experienced, tailoring our obedience lessons to the characteristics of our pup and offering insights into WHY our dog is behaving a certain way. This allows us to continue our training after we finished with Dennis, and problem solve on our own with great results. Dennis is extremely passionate, fair and supportive to you and your pup. He was always available for questions outside of our training sessions and took care to walk us through everything even if we were slow to get the hang of different skills. He focuses on positive reinforcement, but is also realistic when you need to provide a correction to undesirable behaviors. This balanced training approach has our cane corso puppy thriving, and provides us with peace of mind that we can keep him safe through verbal commands. Our pup is fully off leash trained, polite on a loose leash, and can maneuver in hectic environments via heels or stays. If you need guidance with your dog, please consider working with Dennis!

Very unprofessional and uses outdated, debunked training methods. Poor communication skills and…read moreextremely arrogant.

I can't say enough good things about the dog training and the trainer Taylor who I refer to as "The…read moreDog whisper". My dog has made incredible progress in such a short time.The training methods are positive, effective, built on trust and easy to follow. Every class felt supportive, encouraging and the way they explain everything makes it easy to practice at home. If you are on the fence about training, this is absolutely worth it. It's made a world of difference for both myself and my rescue dog Ozzy. My dog has graduated Basic Training from Take the Lead and is already signed up for the Intermediate classes in two weeks.

We have taken 2 of our dogs to Take the Lead Canine Coaching with Taylor and they have both…read morecompleted multiple training courses. Our Golden Doodle will be enrolled in advanced training this spring and we have a new dog registered for her Basic Obediance Class later this month. Taylor and Sarah are the best trainers we have used. The dogs, and the dog owners, respond well to the training and it's amazing to see the progress of all the dogs in the classes. Many of the dogs can be seen together walking on Mill Street, often on Wednesday afternoons, and they always get lots of attention from everyone. We highly recommend Take the Lead Canine Coaching.

Joanna is incredible. Our dog, Lucy, though very smart, struggles with a lot of anxiety and was…read morevery difficult for me to train. We've trained a number of dogs, but she just did not handle our style well, and seemed to crumble with any correction. We contacted Joanna and did a 3 week behavior mod board and train and it changed our lives. Now Lucy knows what we expect and we know how to keep her on track without eroding her trust... In fact we have built such a stronger bond. I could not say enough to describe how happy we are and how much I recommend Jobu!!!

From the owner: As a certified dog trainer, my passion is dogs. JoBu is my own company, and I work from my house to…read moreprovide home-style dog boarding and training. High quality care at affordable prices is my mission, so that dog owners can rest easy knowing their furry family members are in good hands.

Best vet in the Chico area that we have found for our nervous pet. If you don't like taking your…read morepet into a clinic (ours hates them) Dr Seely is perfect. His fees are no more than many around town either. Very pleased with the service we've received.

Great vet, Dr. Seely is very personable and very affordable. He always has great advice and does a…read morefantastic job with our pets. We have many due to people dumping animals out here in the country. I'd give him 5 stars if he ever returned any of our messages. We've been trying to schedule a surgery for a feral kitten for weeks now and he hasn't returned a single message.