We have absolutely benefited from her training. Our dog has learned so much in a short time.read more

Donna is the absolute best! I've taken two dogs through training with her. She helped me with my…read morelittle Schipperke with nose work and then again with my Maltese Cross with Obedience and Canine Good Citizen. Donna is kind, patient and wonderful with her students. She is very knowledgeable and will absolutely make a huge difference in your relationship with your dog! Whether you're getting a puppy or if you want to better your relationship with your current pet, I recommend her 100%!

*This review is in regards to their boarding services only*…read more I have been using Big Basin for over 8 years now. They were recommended to me, because they are capable of accommodating aggressive and/or working dogs. Their kennel set up allows for them to care for dogs without having to enter the kennel. Gary and Peggy are the owners of this company. They have always been a pleasure to deal with for booking boarding dates. I have never had any issues with how they have cared for my dog over the years. My dog always looks healthy, cared for and excited to come home. Their rates are pretty reasonable and are priced by dog sizes. Their prices can be found on their website. They are open most days of the week. They used to have hours posted, but have since changed their hours to appointment only. Although I have never utilized their training services, I have heard good things about their training methods. This is a great option if you're looking for boarding and/or training.

They took great care of Caledon during his stay with them. They are very professional and look…read moreforward to going to get training done soon.

This review is for the one on one training sessions only as this is the only service I have used so…read morefar. My 1 year old pug pulled like a champion dog sled when we started training. We worked with Katie one on one to learn how to heel as well as go to place. From day one Katie was knowledgeable and helpful, my dog responded to her very well. It was nice to train without treats and use positive reinforcement as his reward. I am looking forward to the group lessons and will update my review once we have been able to attend some of these.

Katie was our dog Kaapi's trainer. She was very clear, consise and very enthusiastic with all her…read moredirections. She always took extra time and made sure we had no questions or wanted to work on specific items. The most impressive thing our dog learned was place, we can now open the front door and not worry! The training works both our neighbors are still commenting on how well he is doing. Our other dog Kaleva stood on the sidelines and watched each class and he too picked up on the training commands. I highly recommend them and ask for Katie you will not be disappointed.

My dogs have been clients of Top Notch since it opened many years ago. They go above and beyond to…read moretreat each dog with care and kindness. The owner, Lisa, even picked up a prescription for my dog while he was boarding and I was out of the country. With my dog Riley, they take extra care with getting him settled in and adjusted because he developed a bit of separation anxiety after the pandemic. They always have him looking his best after his every six weeks grooming. To make it easier for me (not having to call for an appointment) they've been booking him out every six weeks for the entire year. It is so easy for me to remember, and they do such a great job with him. I cannot say enough how much trust I have in Lisa and her team at Top Notch. If he needs to be boarded, I know he is safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Avoid boarding your dog at Top Notch Pet Resort!!!…read more Our experience was nothing short of traumatic. We dropped off our healthy 8mth old German Shepherd, expecting him to be cared for while we were away. Instead, we picked up a critically ill dog who had to be rushed directly from the facility to the emergency veterinary hospital. He was diagnosed with severe pneumonia and required oxygen therapy, IV antibiotics, IV fluids, and hospitalization. We were told his condition was life-threatening, and there were moments when we weren't sure he was going to survive. We have since confirmed that he contracted the infection while at the facility. What is even more upsetting is that no one informed us that he was becoming seriously ill while in their care. We were also told that he had been eating all of his food, yet he came home having lost a significant amount of weight. Had we been notified at the first signs that something was wrong, we could have sought veterinary care sooner. No family should have to endure the heartbreak of watching their beloved dog fight for his life after what was supposed to be a routine boarding stay. The emotional stress, sleepless nights, and thousands of dollars in emergency veterinary care could have been avoided. I am sharing our experience because I don't want another family to go through what we did. If you are considering boarding your pet here, I urge you to think carefully and ask hard questions about how they monitor dogs, recognize signs of illness, communicate with owners, and prevent the spread of infectious respiratory disease. We trusted Top Notch Pet Resort with our dog, and that trust was shattered. We will never board there again, and I sincerely hope this review helps someone else avoid the same devastating experience.

I originally found Chelle through Yelp, and choosing to work with her has been one of the best…read moredecisions I've made for my dog, Mochi. I cannot say enough good things about Chelle and the work she's done with her. From day one, it was clear how deeply knowledgeable she is about dog behavior and how genuinely invested she is in each dog's success. Chelle doesn't just "train" -- she observes, adapts, explains the why, and meets both the dog and owner where they are. Her dedication is unmatched. She is consistently punctual, incredibly prepared, and always willing to go above and beyond -- whether that means staying a little longer to make sure things click, following up between sessions, or adjusting the plan as Mochi progressed. Thanks to Chelle, Mochi is transforming into a calm, well-mannered, confident dog. The difference is night and day, and the results speak for themselves. Beyond the skills Mochi learned, I also gained confidence as an owner because Chelle empowers you with knowledge, not just commands. If you're looking for someone who truly cares, puts in the work, and delivers real, lasting results -- Chelle is it. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone who wants the absolute best for their dog.

Chelle is wonderful with the dogs. She's experienced, caring, knowledgeable, flexible with…read moreschedules. She's worked with 4 of my dogs with great results. I highly recommend her for dog training.

We had a fantastic experience with Tom. He really helped our dogs and us! He was so patient and…read morehelpful.

I highly recommend A+ dog training to everyone! Our dog Odin is reactive to other dogs and was…read morescared of strangers. Our biggest concerns was him being reactive, building his confidence, but Tom was very helpful and also assisted with Obedience. He assured us that some days will be worse than others and that slowly but surely Odin would get better and be able to be around other dogs. I am so grateful for the community pack walks we have every month!! This has definitely made a difference with Odins behavior and has gotten him used to seeing other dogs and being around them. To anyone that is considering dog training I definitely recommend Tom & Gigi they care about what they do and are great at it

Chelle is a competent dog trainer, very knowledgeable and great with dogs. I found her in yelp and…read morehave used her with 4 of my dogs over the years. She's flexible, even traveled out of town to train my family to work with one of my dogs. I highly recommend her!

100% recommend for all new puppy parents who don't know where to begin with their training. Highly…read moreinformational class on how to train your puppy. It is up you as the parent to implement the training at home if you want to see results. This was a good experience for us

Amy was super nice and very detailed oriented. We took our mini Aussie over to her home for a…read moremeet-and-greet with her dogs. After a couple hours they were friends Another plus .... she lives right by the vet in Escalon. We were not able to take our vacation due to health issues, so we had to cancel. In the future I wouldn't hesitate to leave our pets with Happy Dog Happy Home. She clearly loves animals and has a great set up in and outside for pet sitting!

Even though she was not able to help us, she was very kind and responded quickly. She was able to…read moremessage information and let us know when she was available for a call. My husband who is very picky was very impressed with her.

Hugo came back so much better behaved and responding to his commands. His behaviour improved…read moresignificantly.

Updating my review to say how incredibly happy I am with Powerhouse K9! My puppy is now 8 months…read moreold and has spent a total of 5 weeks here (3 weeks for board-and-train and 2 weeks for regular boarding). As a first-time puppy owner, I wasn't sure what to expect or if puppies just naturally outgrow certain behavioral issues. Either way, this is the only formal training she has ever had, and the results speak for themselves. She came back so incredibly well-behaved. And has reminded well behaved. When we go out in public, people always come up to see her because she's cute, but what they *constantly* comment on is how exceptionally well-behaved she is for an 8-month-old puppy. It is so validating to hear that from strangers! I love and fully agree with Anthony's methods and what he does here. If you want a well-behaved dog, Powerhouse K9 is the only place to go. Highly recommend! Full disclosure: I have a pure poodle and they are known to be smart. I brought her to PowerHouseK9 initially at 4.5 months, only weeks after adopting her so my reviews are specific to this. I cannot speak to any other situation or dog breed.

I live in LA and usually have my MaltiPoo groomed there - sometimes at PetSmart and sometimes at…read moreother, more "she-she" pet salons. Today, Teddy was groomed by Janette Lopez at PetSmart on Mchenry. She gave my girl one of the best haircuts she has EVER had ANYWHERE. Due to her curly coat, more often than not I am told "she is matted and will need to be shaved down". I know this is not always the case because I do brush her regularly. I have always suspected it was just lazy grooming and todays experience solidifies that. Janette took her time and gave my girl so much love. She is soft and fluffy and feels and smells amazing! So happy!

Horrible service took 6 hours to get my dog back and they were extremely rude. I asked for a teddy…read morebear cut for my dog and they basically gave my dog back bald. Tried to charge me an extra 10 for shampoo because they said my dog had flees which she does NOT. They took the up charge up after I complained. Overall worst customer service and I can only imagine what they do to the dogs. WILL NEVER RETURN