We have a whole new dog because of AADO! Our puppy was a rescue and had some reactivity challenges…read more The trainers at AADO are incredible at what they do and their knowledge of dogs behavior and training is top-notch. We have taken several classes from them and continue with their weekly obedience classes. Our puppy is now a joy and no longer doing all the crazy stuff she was doing.

Very knowledgeable well organized group dog trainers. Completely covered arena for training.read more

Do not use this sitter!…read more A background... I have 2 dogs, 1 is 10 and the other 5 and they've both had great exposure to pet sitters and have always been given EXCELLENT reports. I have also been a certified & insured petsitter and was fooled by Dawn's experience. Play-by-play: I leave the dogs for a long weekend (one 7-8 am and one 8-9pm per day) and get a call at the first visit (a message), at 6:15 pm: "the dogs wont let me in, they're barking, they bent out the screen and I don't know what to do so I'm having my husband come over with tennis rackets so we can get in." This message is left while she is standing RIGHT OUTSIDE THE WINDOW (which is knee high), clearly antagonizing the dogs. I return the call within minutes and she answers while STILL STANDING right outside the window! Says, "I really feel bad for your neighbors, I'm not sure what to do but I wanted to tell you." I had told her when I met her that my lab has a big mouth so even though he's a sweetheart, he'll probably bark on every visit. She said, "it's just that I just came from a Germ Shep attack seminar so I know what he (my other dog) is capable of (all while still standing in front of the window). I tell that if she wants, she can get some food in the garage and throw it into the window and speak very nicely to the dogs and they'll calm done. She gets the food while I'm on the phone and doesn't speak to the dogs at all, throws the food in and says, "nope, that wont work, they're not interested". She then says she'll call me back. I'm in the process of cutting my dinner short and DRIVING BACK 9 hrs after I just arrived to my destination and she calls, "the dogs are fine, I just went in with a broom and yelled at them and they listened." I was as nice as I could be bc I wasn't returning for another 3 days but she assured me that the screen was fixed and all was good. Got a text on Sat, "did you forget to fill out the paperwork, or did you forget." Told her I filled it out but didn't leave it bc I forgot. Heard nothing back from her. Came back the screen VERY bent out of shape and all it took was (literally) 2 seconds for me to pop it back into place. (Yep, window was closed so it's not that they popped it out again). I am only writing this review because I was a petsitter and know how easy it is to be an excellent one. If someone is scared of barking dogs or German Shepherds, they should not take them as clients. A good petsitter should also know how to deal with people because they are who writes the check. I just moved to town so I will be researching for another sitter but she is the first one I've had that I wouldn't even consider hiring again. I do feel guilty writing this because this is someone's livelihood but I wouldn't want anyone to experience the worry I had all weekend and the dread (but willingness) to drive 9 hours away, only to possibly have to turn around 2 hrs later and do it again.

I don't even know where to begin when writing this review about my dog's savior and second mom. I…read morehave a very testy and strong English bulldog named Sebastian. Sebastian is 5 yrs old and has had aggressive tendencies since the day he turned 1. I moved to California 4 years ago and tried whatever I could to tame his "alpha" behavior but eventually it caught up to us, for Sebastian got kicked out of his first daycare for lunging at another person. I and my dog fell into a massive depression because I had nowhere to leave him so he would stay in the crate all day while I was at work. Then an angel fell into my lap named Dawn. I was told that she also specializes in handling aggressive dogs/breeds. I took Sebastian to her place 3 years ago and have never looked back. He was a very challenging dog, but Dawn handled him the way any parent would handle a misguided and uncontrolled child...with intense discipline and persistence. Because of Dawn my dog knows never to misbehave around her, and me. I've learned that misbehaved dogs are reflections of distracted, over forgiving , and especially in my case, first time unknowing owners. Now my dog doesn't move an inch without looking at me first. That is monumental. In addition to this my dog was 15 lbs over weight and would limp, which was bad especially being that he's a big English. With Dawn's country strong attentiveness he has lost all the weight and is so much stronger and doesn't limp. He is happier, infinitely loved , and in an environment that is conducive to his mental and physical longevity. Everyone in my world knows that I trust NOONE with my dog except Dawn. She is my family and the reason the most important creature in my life is healthy, alive, and has not been taken from me for "bad behavior". There are people in this world who connect with animals in a way that only the gods understand and Dawn exemplifies that notion. As for this negative reviewer ... Well whoever Tina is... She made it quite evident in her own rendition of the "story" that she is the one who needs to be trained, because it was quite evident that she has no control or "know how" over her own canines; and I would NEVER leave a pet with her ... SHE seems to be the liability. Dawn has saved my dog , and me, in ways that words can't describe . Gets me emotional . Never worry about your pet when they are with her because there isn't a single person that could do a finer job than her; especially if your dog needs a "Dawn-tervention" like mine did. I recommend her without ANY reservations as if you couldn't tell already ... :).

TAKE YOUR ANIMAL HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK…read more We had to put our dog down after he broke his leg while getting a haircut from Kat. Apparently he fell getting out of her tub. He had hip dysplasia and she knew that, he had been here before but we were not aware of the tub (it's hidden out back and we would never have let him participate in that portion if we knew about it) She didn't tell us he fell until we picked him up. She took the money for the haircut. He broke his femur and it would have been an $8,000 surgery to repair. He was 12 years old. She claimed to have insurance. It's been over two months and she has done nothing but blame us for the fact our dog is no longer with us and the insurance she claimed to have, she does not. She has dragged us through enough. I was hoping she would show some decency throughout any of this and she has not. DO NOT GIVE HER YOUR BUSINESS. Happy to provide more details for any interested upon request.

Our pomski looks really bad. Very uneven shave job. Tufts of hair are everywhere. The mats are gone…read morebut she looks horrible. I would never pay for that! I could have done a better job! Not to mention that dogs this breed are NEVER supposed to be shaved this short. Here are some before and after pics for reference

They were so caring with my golden and got us in right away! Much less than other groomers in the…read morearea too

They always do a wonderful job cutting my Maltese Poodle's hair. Especially since she is the most…read moresquirmy-wormy fidgety dog there is! They are patient and take their time; they are also reasonably priced and communicate well when it's time to pick her up. I have been here several times since I moved to Auburn in 2013 and won't go anywhere else for her cuts.

I enrolled my dog in their 3-week board-and-train program for $3,600. During camp, they sent…read moreoccasional photos and videos, which made me feel things were going well. But when I got her back, she was wearing a prong collar -- one of those metal collars with sharp prongs. I was told to keep it on for a week and follow their training modules exactly. We followed their instructions. A week later, I discovered puncture wounds on her neck. They were bleeding and infected, so we rushed her to the emergency vet, where she was treated for several punctures and infection. The bill came to $1,400. When I contacted Benchmark, horrified, the trainer admitted she "had forgotten to mention" that the prong collar should only be used during training sessions and removed afterward. That information would have been critical and could have prevented the injury. The follow up email with instructions also did not mention it anywhere. I still don't know if she was already hurt before she came back home, or if the tight collar caused it during that week, but either way, it was a major oversight. The collar itself was clearly too tight. If they had added just one more link, it would have fit better and may have avoided the injury altogether. Instead, my dog suffered, and the recovery set her back weeks -- undoing much of the progress she had made. Benchmark's official response was that they "take no responsibility" for anything that happens outside of camp. After that, I never heard back from them. My program was supposed to include follow-up lessons, but once I reported the injury, it seems they cut off communication. Between the $3,600 program and the $1,400 vet bill, I lost $5,000 -- and ended up with a traumatized dog who couldn't even continue her training while she healed. They claim to care about animals, but they rely on harsh tools like prong collars and e-collars, fit them improperly, and fail to provide basic instructions on safe use. Then, when their methods cause real harm, they refuse to take accountability. I waited a few weeks to see if Benchmark Dog Training would reach back out to address what happened to my dog. They never did, so I'm sharing my experience here. I cannot recommend Benchmark Dog Training. If you love your pups, look elsewhere.

Marsha was professional and on time. We signed up for private lessons at our home. She was great…read morewith our dog and also us, as first time dog owners. She was knowledgeable and patient. She taught us how to be firm with our spirited puppy while also balancing love and patience. She was great at answering questions we had with challenges. Our puppy learned several commands and we learned some tips and tricks to help our puppy and ourselves be successful in our training goals.

I just realized I posted my review about Dr. Rich Jackson earlier this year under the vet clinic's…read morepage and meant to post it on his yelp page, too so am now doing that. Guava is getting excellent care from Dr. Rich Jackson and the hospital staff. Guava sustained very serious injuries after being mauled by two dogs. We live 2+ hours away from Grass Valley. Guava was treated by other vets and hospitalized. Even before we knew just how severe the situation was, we wanted Dr. Jackson to take over Guava's care. Since being at Wolf Creek Veterinary Hospital, Guava has made good progress. We have received many daily updates from both Dr. Jackson and Eliza, which have been very helpful and uplifting. Both Dr. Jackson and Eliza take time explaining everything that was done in a thorough and easy to understand way, which we really appreciate. We are just so impressed with the compassion and care by everyone at Wolf Creek Veterinary Hospital, especially Dr. Rich Jackson. If you are looking for a quality place to take your sick or injured pet, we highly recommend Wolf Creek! Rich Jackson is truly one of the best vets ever!

Dr. Jackson is quite simply the best there is. Our 14-year-old pug (Louie) had end stage collapsing…read moretrachea and Dr. Jackson did everything possible to both prolong his life when it was possible and make him comfortable toward the end of his life. He went above and beyond for Louie and our family will never forget it. If he's taking new patients, and you can get in to see him, I HIGHLY recommend it.

We cannot say enough good things about this vet office. We've been coming here for about 2 1/2…read moreyears with our very complicated (but incredibly sweet) hunting dog, who can be very particular about handling and vet visits. He's had his fair share of accidents and struggles with skin allergies, so we've spent a lot of time at different clinics over the years -- and unfortunately, many made us feel like he was a "bad" dog just because he's muzzled or a little nervous. This office has been completely different. From day one, they've treated him with patience, understanding, and genuine care. We've always felt welcomed, never judged, and truly supported as pet owners. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and clearly experienced with dogs of all temperaments. Every visit has been a positive experience, which says so much given our dog's history. We are so grateful to have found them and would highly recommend them to anyone -- especially those with more complex or sensitive pets.

Last Saturday I took a dog that was found in East Nicholaus to be scanned for a chip. They were so…read morekind. I would recommend them

Sharon, the owner and care giver at a Pet's Paradise is very dependable and caring. She has taken…read morecare of our cat 3 times when we were away for 2 weeks. We came home to a healthy & happy kitty. Sharon also took care of our plants while we were gone and they looked better when we returned than when we left! Anyone living in the Lincoln area will be pleased with her services!