12/10 recommend!! Aly and her crew are absolutely amazing. Our dog is pretty anxious and high…read moreenergy, and she created such a great bond with her from day 1. We used to send our dog to another local daycare, and our dog would just sit anxiously in the corner and some days with a muzzle. Aly is a miracle worker and has such great dog training skills. We love that she picks her up and drops her off in the dog van! The pack walk and social environment at Canine Excellence is great for our doggo, she always comes home a happy camper. Also we love seeing cute updates on their instagram!

Canine Excellence was the best thing to happen to us when we moved to Petaluma. Aly is clearly…read moresomeone who knows and loves dogs. My dog, who has major difficulties trusting strangers near our house, warmed up to her and all her walkers so quickly. I never ever thought my dog would do well in a group setting but she's now successfully done pack walks, day care, and overnight boarding with Aly. If I didn't get all the pics and videos during her visits I don't know if I'd believe it! My dog gets so excited every time Aly picks her up or we drop her off and i know I can trust she's being well cared for.

Don't know why I've waited so long but here is my review. I totally recommend Dairydell. We've…read moreused for our last two dogs. We did two weeks of board&train and it is absolutely well worth it. They have a carefully, time-tested program and have hired and trained their staff to work within it to ensure a consistent message to the dogs. They then train YOU in sessions held after each week so you do the SAME process. They assign a trainer that focuses on your dog. The trainer can them work with you and explain your dog's idiosyncrasies to you! Our dogs took to the training. They don't become perfect dogs because WE humans are really bad at follow-through and consistency but they are so much better having been through the training. Our English Springer Spaniel became a gem on a leash and walking her became a breeze!! No mean feat when a squirrel crossing our path would cause her to bolt and drag me to the ground. We took her to a refresher stay after a few years. They told us when we picked her up that she was a gem and that WE needed to be more consistent. Yes, I am still working on that with the second dog who is better trained than I am at this point.

Camilla, I read your…read moreresponse to my review. The pinch collar was given to me on the follow up one on one training, and yes, your trainer used treats quite a bit. Perhaps you were unaware that your trainers used these methods? Regardless, I've found a better solution for Coco and I. Thanks for the offer. Dirk

This is a great example of an organization where one hand doesn't talk to the other. The level of…read morenon communication is pretty astounding. I called Fit N Furry to talk to them about boarding my cats. I received a text message back from Bailey and we had a text conversation, and got a tour set up. On the day of the tour, I called the center just to confirm and they had no idea what I was talking about. I was told there was no one there that would be able to give me a tour. The person on the tour scheduled me for a tour weeks away. I texted the original number back and asked what had happened. I actually asked them if they were human, because I'd had experiences before of AIs just not forwarding information to a human. But I was assured, via text, that I was speaking to a human and that they were sorry and their manager would reach out shortly. (To this day no one has reached out.) Weeks went by and I went in for my rescheduled tour. I walk in and they had no record of a tour but they would be happy to show me around. Just fill out this form. I filled out the form. The person at the desk looks at my form and goes "oh, your cats are too old to board here." Excuse me? After all this, my cats are ineligible anyway? At this point I had spent 3 hours in the car and who knows how long on the phone and text with them, getting at this sorted out. If this is the level of organization that is visible from the outside, I shudder to think what the behind-the-scenes organization looks like.

We love, love this place ( we being our dog Mischka and her parents) They are so nice and…read moreprofessional, always glad to see us in the morning and at night when we pickup our doggie Mischka. Super professional, our first day was a trial run and she got a report card telling us her behavior traits and such around other dogs. She got an over all B+ which allowed us bring her into day care and over night stays. Supper important when you go on vacation and need someone to board your doggie. They also have fun events for dogs like pool parties, holiday pictures. Always keeping in touch with what she has been up too. Always happy to give us updates when we call .... I highly recommend this place. Better than dropping of your pet with a friend or neighbor, as your pet is in good hands and is completely safe!

My wife signed up for a puppy class and paid $40. She wasn't able to attend and they said they…read morewould refund us but never did. That was in 2024. I'm still calling and emailing and never get any response..

Been trying to get my refund for over a year. They won't respond to my email or phone calls. Now I…read morewill just try to show up to a training class and confront the owner that way.

Jack is a fabulous trainer and runs a great Playgroup for pups!! Our nervous pup has blossomed…read moreunder Jack's care.

From the owner: Our full-service playgroup will leave your dog tired and tail-wagging for the rest of the day. Your…read moredog will be picked up and taken to a completely fenced-in yard with several other dogs for a day of play. At the end of the day, we will drop your dog at your doorstep. Every dog is secured to a seat to ensure no dogs become loose during transportation. They also complete a behavior evaluation to ensure their play style is fit for the group. This service is an excellent complement to training or can be enjoyed on its own.

Dominic's training program helped us turn our dog around from a disaster to one we constantly get…read morecompliments on. My dog had serious reactivity issues and could not get within even several blocks of another dog. After over a year trying to correct with a couple of other trainers and it only getting worse we called Citizen Canine. Nowadays, we can walk past dogs lunging and barking at her, even off leash. It takes dedication to your homework, but if my dog can do it, so can yours. Definitely worth setting up sessions with Dominic.

Dominic helped me with my German Shepherd rescue when we first adopted him a few years ago. Timber…read morewas mouthy and had broken my skin a few times. With Dominic's help, patience, and consistency Timber has become the most gentle giant. He sleeps with my kids, he is part of the family and trust has been built.

We have used Whole Pet for three dogs. We had two, Buster…read moreand Ding Ding, when we moved to San Francisco. They were elderly. Whole Pet did a good job with special needs. Although they had multiple walkers, the quality was uniformly good. These are folks you have to trust. They not only come into your home, they have your pets, who are members of the family. They have to display competence and integrity. We had no concerns. Then after the dogs passed away and we had a hiatus because my wife wanted to wait before adopting another pup, we welcomed Bebe to the family. We eventually ended up with a regular walker, who was an aunt to Bebe, and whose dog became friends with our dog (until tragically she shuffled off her mortal coil, a profound sadness in the relationship with all companion animals). We feel that Yukiko is just akin to a relative. She is that close to our beloved dog. Courtney, the proprietor, is responsive and responsible.

Courtney has been a huge help. In the past we tried other trainers, but most just churn through…read morevolume at high hourly fees, and it was impossible to get enough investment for behavioral changes to stick. It's clear that Courtney genuinely cares about her product and value. She's always been accommodating and available for feedback, and most importantly, the results have backed up her claims!

My dog loves It's a Dog's life! We are so happy we found this place. She gets to socialize with…read moredogs while I'm at work! She loves having sleep overs too! She always comes home tired. It's A Dog's life staff are so helpful and kind.

It truly is a dogs life, lots of friends to play with and plenty of fun to be had. Everyone loves…read moreour dogs, and works hard to ensure our best friends receive the very best care.

Dog training for what I paid for instead of ghosting me. Thank god for Thumbtack who paid for the…read morelast two sessions when she didn't respond to my texts

Was ok at first. Helped with some basic commands - sit, lay down, stay, etc. and leash training…read more My biggest frustration is lack of communication. After the first two sessions, she disappeared for several weeks. I had to call, email, and text a handful of times until I finally got a response. She said she had a family emergency and we finally scheduled a third session. I get it and would be willing to excuse a one off emergency as things happen, but this was not an isolated incident. When trying to schedule the next session, the same thing happened. Numerous calls, texts, and phone calls with no response this time. It's been two months and still never got back to me. I prepaid her in cash for 4 sessions to get a discounted rate. Problem is I never got the 4 sessions I paid for (only 3). So, I ended up paying more than I had just paid full price after each one. She's fine if you can get a hold of her. However, I wouldn't recommend if you are looking for more than one session because of the lack of communication and consistency. Definitely don't prepay like I did - spent $500 and only got 3 sessions instead of the 4 I paid for.

Alicia is a calm, knowledgeable, encouraging presence and we learned a lot from her. Our Aussie pup…read moreneeded some support with having lots of environmental changes (new visitors, new baby and new home). She was a wonderful support and addressed concerning behaviors with ease. We only need two consults and we were on solid, positive ground with our pup.

From the owner: I have been doing professional dog training for 3 years. Many of my clients have been with the…read morecompany I have worked for the last two years, Dog Academy. Here I exclusively do positive reinforcement training. In my private business, I offer balanced dog training with a focus on positive reinforcement. I am not a veterinarian but I also offer animal healing services to all animals using natural therapies. I have practiced many methods of natural healing to my own animals for many years and now offer it to the public. I currently offer sound and magnetic therapies.