When we first applied for a dog, they came out to do a site visit on our home and meet us to ensure…read morewe would make good dog parents. After meeting, they told us that we could adopt the dog that we'd applied for, but they had a very special dog they'd like us to consider instead. They paired us with the best, the sweetest, most wonderful dog! The care that they take in placing their animals shows just how true to their mission they are. They have been incredibly supportive in the two years since we adopted our pup - always available with advice or answers to questions. They are a model of integrity and genuine care for animals. Highly recommended for the good hearted animal lovers.

I give this place a 1 or less. The woman who came to our house was obviously a super liberal. So…read morethe flag hanging out front, and the football pics of our sons on the walls, automaticly put us in a "bad category". Its ok, we had actually decided to pass. We did not want to do business with this company. They charge $25 up front before you even meet the puppy you are interested in. Thst us so wrong. You don't even know you want it, and you are paying money to be 'reviewed'. Then, while we were being interviewed, this woman shared with us that they had over 12 families to interview for this one pup. So, they were pulling in an xtra $25 x 12 or more families, before they even pick the one that they will then sell the puppy to for $500. Well, Rene iver at Rotts of Friend in Woodland, where we got our pup Toby a year and a half ago, doesn't do any of that crap, and she wss much much 'nicer' to deal with. Real down to esrth, putting the pups first, place to deal with. Nothing at all like this puppy mill here.

Our dog is family. Having to leave a member of your family to go to work or on a vacation is hard…read more It's not fair that you can't bring family to some places!! That's where a great dog sitter comes in. You want someone that you know your loved one will be safe with. You want someone who you can trust in your home. You want someone who your dog feels is a part of your family. Laureen of Wag A Doodle is that person. I found her because of the other yelp reviews and was shocked by her prices. She came for an orientation the same day I called. She talked through our concerns, went on a walk with our Shepherd mix who had issues pulling, and set up a schedule for the next week. By the next day, I had a copy of her insurance forms. It's been a month and we haven't looked back. Laureen is there when we need her at a moments notice. When my husband's car broke down, she was at our house to walk Grace. When we went on vacation, she took Grace to her home so our dog wouldn't feel left alone. She has helped train our old girl to stop pulling while on a walk and even sends videos and pictures of them playing! We love Laureen!

Laureen has been a blessing to us. We have two special needs pups that cannot be boarded. Both…read morepups need meds; and one is deaf and gets a little grumpy sometimes. Laureen arranges overnight care in our home, and will check on pups during the day, too. We have been using Wag a Doodle for a number of years; everything from overnight to 10 day trips. Totally happy with her services, and highly recommend.

Our dogs are our children so when we have to leave them, I want them to be in excellent care and…read moreLauren and her team go above and beyond. Lauren has been walking our two pugs twice a week for several months now, and they love her! She is reliable, a great communicator and genuinely loves my pups! They've also watched our pups overnight in our home and it went perfectly. They're trustworthy and prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend!

Lauren allows us to leave town with the peace of mind knowing our house and fur baby are in good…read morehands. Our little Charlie loves when Lauren dog sits because he has a staycation and gets completely spoiled. They go on doggie day trips and Lauren sends us photos of our happy little guy. Then when we return home our house is exactly how we left it. Sheets are washed, dishes clean and she even ran the vacuum last time. Best of all we know we can trust Lauren in our house and with our little fur baby. He's comfortable at home and it's just an added bonus that he gets spoiled rotten. I highly recommend Zitch dog sitting but reluctantly post this review because I still need her and she's going to get all booked up.

James and Dana have a remarkable gift for understanding and caring for animals, and the love they…read moreshow my dog Charlie is truly something special. He started with them four years ago in a two‑week board‑and‑train program as a very young dog, and the time they spent getting to know who he is -- and teaching me how to support him -- was absolutely priceless. Because of their help and guidance, Charlie is his absolute best self today. He still goes to daycare, and it's one of the highlights of his week. He knows the routine before we even leave the house, and he can't wait to hop in the car. And when I travel, boarding him with Peaceful Pets Play and Stay is completely worry‑free. I know he's safe, happy, and treated like family every single time. Five stars without hesitation from this long‑time client -- both the human and the dog!

We can't say enough amazing things about Dana, James, and their staff. They are part of our family…read moreand our dogs absolutely love them. At home, they provide our fur kids with meals, fun walks, cuddles, and even offer to perform small household chores (e.g., water plants, mail, garbage cans). The dogs loved their previous boarding/daycare property, but they absolutely LOVE the Ranch and being welcomed into their loving home; they don't even look back when I drop them off lol. Dana and James also helped our pup with her reactivity, showed her that the world isn't scary, and helped her humans help her. I value the reliable booking system and regular communication through the Time to Pet website, mobile app, and texts. I get the cutest photo and video updates. Highly recommend you give them a follow on social media and check out the happy pups!

Happy puppy pet services is wonderful, amazing & the best pet service anyone could ever ask for!…read moreShe is simply amazing with our animals! We couldn't ask for someone better! She is truly wonderful asset to us. We were looking for someone to help us out with our new puppy, while we were at work. With Silvia, I don't worry about them. She send me pictures and videos while am at work, to assure me that they are in good hands! Also, she is fixable with work emergency and scheduling. She is always dependable! Words can't describe her! You just have to meet her.

Tried very hard to adopt/foster multiple dogs from the group but was always told they weren't…read moreavailable. Spent an hour on a zoom call ultimately for them to disagree with how my previous dog was trained before I got them over ten years ago. Ultimately became unresponsive to the point where it was discouraging to try and adopt a dog. Unfortunately went to a breeder and got our perfect family dog. Bittersweet as we have always adopted our previous 4 dogs but our experience with this group has turned us away from that.

This review is not about the animals: The dog we had was a sweetheart, but we weren't the right fit…read morefor her. She's going to find a great home, but Hearts for Paws makes that MUCH harder. I cannot recommend staying away from Hearts for Paws enough. I'm not someone to leave negative reviews EVER. But our experience with Hearts for Paws was so awful that I feel compelled to warn others away. We were very interested in doing a trial adoption (and hopefully adopting) a dog from them. We brought her home for what was stipulated to as a 5-7 day trial. When we picked her up, the foster noted some concerns they had--namely that the dog wouldn't do well in a small apartment like ours, as she was currently running on a 5 acre property. They were also concerned that she wouldn't do well with our cat, as she has a high prey drive (though we'd been told by the rescue that she was good with cats). Knowing this, we still decided to give it a try. The poor dog whined every day and night. She'd settle for a short period before beginning to whine and pace again. It was very obvious that she was upset and needed more space. We took her for 3 hour long walks each day, but even that wasn't enough. Further, the whining and pacing intensified, and she started jumping at closed doors, including the door to the room our cat was in. Our cat was petrified. Heartbroken but knowing this wasn't going to work, we reached out to the foster and the rescue. The foster was a sweetheart, and was ready to meet us to take the dog back. The rescue was another story. She rapidly started lobbing attacks at us when we explained we wanted to return her as soon as possible. She said horrifying things, and even told us we should hold onto her longer because "no one had died" so all must be well. She told us that if she had to take the dog back sooner (mind you we were trying to return the dog to the foster, not her), it would risk this dog's and other's lives. She sent us a photograph of a dead dog's brain splattered on the road, telling us this was the kind of thing that happened because of people like us. I won't share the screenshots of her messages or the photo, as it doesn't need to be done here. But needless to say, this is not a rescue worth dealing with, nor is it one who seems to really take seriously what's best for pets. I would not ever go near this team.

We spoke to two other trainers when we were looking for a trainer for our one year old German…read moreShepherd and Kelli was the only one that I felt truly cared about our dog. Our dog was reactive and needed training on pretty much the basics. She worked with him and he is doing so much better now. We would highly recommend Kelli!

Kelli is, without a doubt, the absolute best dog trainer you will find in Sacramento, or anywhere…read morefor that matter. Believe me, I searched tirelessly, contacting almost every single dog trainer in the area, and even tried out five others before discovering her. Back in July 2022, my husband and I decided to adopt a 9-month-old American Staffordshire Terrier from the SPCA. This poor guy was malnourished, neglected, and, we assume, abused. Despite his difficult past, he remained the sweetest and most endearing pup you could ever meet. However, due to being confined to a kennel for most of his early life, he lacked impulse control, had no understanding of proper dog manners, and became easily overwhelmed by the mere act of being outside. After encountering numerous false starts with trainers who lacked confidence, insisted on weeks of teaching him his new name (which he already knew along with a few basic commands), or relied heavily on negative reinforcement, we were starting to lose hope. Fortunately, a friend recommended Coffey House. Recognizing the need for both our dog and ourselves to be properly trained, we opted for the day-train program. From the very first session, we witnessed a remarkable improvement. Of course, he wasn't perfect overnight, but after completing her day-train program, attending additional classes, and committing ourselves to, as of now, 7 months of consistent work, we finally feel confident taking him out for walks and running short errands. We can now walk past other dogs without experiencing the previous meltdowns. It's hard to put into words how much progress we've made since that initial phone call, when we had almost given up hope of ever being able to take our dog for a simple walk. Not only is Kelli exceptional with dogs, but she is also an incredible person. Our training sessions with her were truly enjoyable, and we continue to stay in touch, sharing little photos of our dog's achievements with her. I must admit, our dog absolutely adores her. It's clear that she has become his favorite person, and we're not too proud to admit it! I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend Kelli. Her skills as a dog trainer are unparalleled, and her genuine care and passion shine through in every interaction. If you're in need of a dog trainer who will not only transform your dog's behavior but also provide a wonderful experience for you and your furry friend, look no further!

Had a medical emergency Thanksgiving Day. Needed urgent acute care. Have no family to care for my…read moredog, cats, and bantys. Had to sign out AMA to come homme and arrange care. One call to Auntie Chelle and . . she immediately agreed to help. Was readmitted to hospital and care begun for my needs. Chelle kept me posted with text messages throughout the day. . can never thank her enough for the piece of mind she gave me. Was able to dodge surgery and came home Sunday to a very happy and well cared for little family. Chellse's empathy. . .oh my. . dont feel that I can ever thank her enough.

Where do I begin...? I never had a dog before and at the start of this year I made the choice to…read moreadd to my family a GSD. I wanted to do everything for my fur baby but had no clue where to begin. I was scouring the internet for resources and 'what to do.....' type information which quickly became overwhelming. I have spoken to many people during my search for a Doggy Day Care and was thankfully met with lochelle. I was ultimately searching for a place where my pup would be able to get socializing time while I am at work; a place to be safe and play with other pups/dogs. To my surprise Lachelle offered that and much more!!!! Such as plenty of information, suggestions, unique approaches to training, exposure with children/kitties/adults and always communicates about progress (daily updates). She has provided more than just a day care but peace of mind!! I can easily tell she is the whole deal because of two things - that 'auntie family' like feel/trust and how excited my pup always is to meet her and her family! If your looking for a place for your fur baby where they are given plenty of play time / attention and structure then Auntie Chelle's is your place! My favorite things are the daily reports she provides (its the cutest and informative), if she notices anything she will always make me aware and the pictures/videos she send me which (always) cheers me up! -Thank you Lachelle for everything-