For those who are seeking reactive dog training:…read more My name is Rachel and my partner Alan and I are the proud dog parents of our sweet 6 year old German Shepard, Darlin'. Although Darlin' is a sweet and gentle soul towards other people, since she was young she's struggled with moments of reactivity towards other dogs. However since we started our training with Maddie, we've seen major improvement with these interactions. And it's the tools and guidance Maddie has given us that has helped us reach this important milestone. We live in a city, in an apartment building that has many dogs (that aren't well trained), so run-in's are a constant occurrence. Maddie has been wonderful with helping us address these very specific scenarios. Particularly in situations where run-ins may happen in close quarters(such as elevators). We're also always reassured knowing Darlin is in Maddie's care when we go on extended trips. She not only comes back with sharper training each time, but I know she's had the time of her life from all the photos and updates I receive while we're gone. That stuff really matters. She genuinely cares about helping the relationships between dogs and their owners and that shows through her compassion and patience she has with Darlin. We're so sad to be leaving California because gems like Maddie are hard to find. You won't regret working with her!

Maddie was wonderful. Our dog was having aggression issues with people and other dogs. After…read moretraining with Maddie, she interacts with people and dogs without any problems, and we have even taken our dog out to breakfast and dinner several times without any problems. She is very well behaved. The change has been remarkable. We are so appreciative of the great work Maddie has done with her.

*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.

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.

Twer Kennels is the best place to leave your dog whether it be for a vacation or training. I know…read morewhen I leave my dogs with Sheldon and Barbara that they will be safe. In addition, it's a stimulating environment. The dogs love it - and it's a great value/ besides training hunting Dogs Sheldon also can train the family pet to be obedient which is so important. I highly suggest leaving the dog longer. The first time they are there to be taught obedience. and I referred a lot of people and they've been very happy that their dog now listens. I can't say enough good things about Twer Kennels.

Top dogs , honest, about dogs abilitys and very structured programs. We are extremly impressed with…read moreour pup. Now full on trained and hunting , has a awesome nose, points and retreives. English pointer! 10 months old ,

My dog looked fire after, he was all matted and overgrown but then they turned him into a stud. His…read morelower half is wet in the picture cause he got in the pool but he was fluffy all around before just like the top is.

I found Tango Kennels when I began my journey to learn how to be a responsible breeder of Scottish…read moreTerriers. Adrian Ghione was recommended by several AKC Breeders in good standing. I started as a customer/student to learn how to groom my Scottie. Later Adrian and Nicole took over as the handlers of my beautiful Scottie girl - Lola! As groomers/handlers these two are exemplary. Their communication skills are good, their commitment to the high standards set by the AKC is solid and they are more than willing to mentor a newbie (like me!). As a business, Tango Kennels reflects the dedication to the proper care of animals in general, dogs in particular of the owners. Beyond that? They are available to help in rescue situations, have stepped in to help during a major illness I experienced this past year and do their best to provide consistent and comfortable care for your fur babies! You cannot go wrong with Tango Kennels.

We have purchased two outstanding GSD puppies over the past 12 years and have a deposit on a future…read morepuppy. Their dogs are exceptional on all levels. The owners are knowledgeable, honest and caring.

I got my GS from Kreative Kennels in November 2017. When I picked him up at their facility he was…read morefull of feces so the worker took him to hose him down and brought him back completely wet and was wiping him with a rag, but he still smelled. The poor thing was shivering. When we were driving back to So. California, I noticed he kept coughing. The next day I took him to vet emergency clinic and they said he had a respiratory infection and gave him an injection of antibiotics. After the antibiotics killed all the good bacteria in this 7 week old puppy, he had chronic GI issues for months. I called Kreative and they reimbursed me for the vet visit but I was still dealing with the chronic loose stool. Then he was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia in early 2020 and vet said he already had it as a puppy which is why he was bunny hopping. After the age of 2, he displayed very aggressive behavior toward objects, thank goodness not toward people and has very high anxiety. He destroyed all my furniture, sofas, kitchen table, kitchen wall, bed mattress, chainlink fence, etc. while growling and foaming at the mouth. He is 8yo now and when something triggers him, he will scratch and bark at the floor. Doesn't go after the furniture or objects anymore. He also does this if anyone comes in the house to visit or if something triggers him. I've had 3 trainers. I've had to pay thousands for his hip surgery and rehab. After reading negative reviews on Yelp, I feel I have to share my experience with my dog. I called Kreative a couple of years ago to see if one of his parents also had these behavioral issues, but was told that his father had been retired. I asked why and they said because he was barking a lot and damaged his vocal cord. I didn't believe it. There are lots of dogs who bark 24/7 and don't damage their vocal cords. They wouldn't give me information on his mother. Now when my dog has one of his fits, I just point to the hallway and he knows to go straight to his room and into his crate until he's done having his fit. He'll just scratch and bark at the floor of the crate and after a few minutes he calms down. It's like his brain suddenly turns on and then turns off as if nothing happened. He's gotten a lot better but it's been a long hard road and this is where we are now. When he doesn't have those fits, he's the sweetest dog and the vets love him.

Chelle is truly amazing! She helped me retrain my 7-year-old Lab mix, who had reactivity issues. He…read moreis now so well-behaved! I can walk him on a loose leash, and we've been successfully working on helping him feel comfortable around people in public places, as well as other dogs and cats. Best of all, Chelle didn't just train my dog--she trained me, too. I couldn't be happier with the results!

We were on our last hope when we called Chelle with our 1 year old English Bulldog, & she showed up…read morefor us and our pack! Our dog Staxx has been in a biting phase this past month giving my husband 12 stitches and nipping me as well we were going to put him down with no hope in making this work, but Chelle showed up - she showed us exactly what we have been doing wrong all along. Day 1 today and we are already seeing such an improvement on behavior and walks I honestly feel that Chelle is heaven sent for dog and their owners! We will continue working with her and Staxx, she responds fast and is so informative and dependable, God knew who needed in this stressful time I must admit last night was the first time I got a good rest in months. We will have the tools to turn this around and it really starts with us humans first! I can't thank you enough Chelle you gave us hope for our pack and life for Staxx!

Lily is an awesome trainer!! My pup is a German Shepherd/…read moreBelgian Malinois/Husky, only 3 months old and learned how to sit, place, walk on a leash, crate train, and come. He spent 2 weeks with her, she informed me on a daily with pictures on how he was doing. She gave me a book to continue his learning and lifetime phone support. As soon as I got home he was able to still do the commands with me. Thank you again, I recommend!

latest update- I am told they will be updating their contract to state they can arrive within 2…read morehours of a scheduled appountment time- oh brother. So half your day is spent waiting for this loser person Lily who has no time management skills and obviously doesn't check map apps for traffic!

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

Niki loves animals and it shows! I've boarded my twelve year old Brittany Spaniel, Daphne, with…read moreNiki's Play n' Stay a few times for ten days each. Daphne had a restful fun time on both occasions. Daphne is getting older and it's wonderful to have a place for my dog, Daphne, to stay when I'm on holiday. I know she's in great hands. Furthermore, Niki is an expert groomer! I adopted an insanely cool Chinchilla Persian cat, Puffcat, from Niki's Play n' Stay just after winter break. Chinchilla Persians are lovely! The breed requires very careful grooming every 4-8 weeks--including bathing, shaving, and drying with a special high velocity cat hairdryer. Therefore, I just had my Chinchilla Persian, Puffcat, over at Niki's for grooming and he came back looking picture perfect. After his grooming, he's sooooo puffy, smells amazing, and he has been expertly shaved & trimmed. Thank you Niki! Highly recommend!!

Huge shoutout to Niki for our Pomeranian puppy's first official groom! Our pup is full of energy…read moreand wiggles constantly, but Niki was so patient, gentle, and kind. She gave her a perfect profile trim--safeguarding her double coat without shaving--and left her looking like a fluffy cloud! Scheduling was easy, and our pup came out happy and smelling amazing. Highly recommend Niki to all Pom owners!