Viviana implements her knowledge and love for dogs in her training. She is patient and willing to…read morework with inexperience dog owners. Please understand that she gives you tools to work with your dog, you have to put work in in order to be successful. Viviana is also great with kids, she does a great job at helping them understand their pet's behavior as well as teaching them how to handle unwanted/unacceptable behaviors.

We were very impressed with Loving Dog Training. Viviana does an excellent job and is very…read moreknowledgeable & professional in her training. She explains what techniques work for unwanted behavior & provides the reason. She also gets the kids involved. Our Rockie loved seeing Viviana everytime & of course he was the perfect student around her If we get another dog we will definitely give Viviana a call. We highly recommend Loving Dog Training!

Shayne was amazing! She is so knowledgeable and provided us with helpful information and advice. We…read morefill better equipped to train our new puppy.

Shayne is an absolute life saver. My Lab/Golden mix had excessive barking, separation anxiety, was…read morepulling on walks, and major jealousy issues. After he spent 5 weeks with Shayne in her Board & Train program, he came back home with all those issues resolved. I'm so grateful as I'm able to take him places I hadn't dreamt of only a few months ago. Do not be afraid of the tools that are used: E-collar and prong collar. When used correctly, they're safer than other "normal" tools such as harnesses. It's also important to take Shayne's advice and keep up with the training and structure she instills in your puppy. This will make your dog's and your quality of life so much better! Thank you Shayne! I definitely recommend reaching out to her if your dog is showing any sort of behavior you'd like to correct!

If I could give Jo more stars, I would. She truly cares about dogs and goes above a beyond for…read morethem. My girl, Sky, let me know it was time to go a year ago. She was 16 and I had her for 13 years. She became my soulmate and that happened because of Jo. When I adopted Sky, she had some serious issues. I took her to various trainers and not one helped me. After one class with Jo, Sky showed major improvement. Jo has a presence with dogs that is truly a gift and if you are committed to your dog, Jo will be dedicated to training you so your dog can live a happy life. After my girl died, I began dog sitting because working from home without her was unbearable. I have a booked schedule that I wasn't planning on. I owe Jo the credit for helping me be a dog owner who knows what dogs need.

I took my first dog to Jo 17 years ago and now I'm back with another. Jo is still the most awesome…read moretrainer around. We do the 10 week beginner course. My dog was more obedient after just one session. Thanks Jo, you are an amazing dog trainer ( and human trainer :-).

I've had the chance to see firsthand how much Melanie genuinely cares about every dog she works…read morewith. This isn't just a job for her--it's something she's truly passionate about. She takes the time to understand each dog's personality instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Her patience, knowledge, and calm demeanor help dogs build confidence, not just learn commands. She also does an amazing job communicating with owners so they understand the "why" behind the training and can continue the progress at home. If you're looking for someone who truly loves what they do and will treat your dog like family, I couldn't recommend Ryker Dog Training more. Five stars without hesitation.

We recently enrolled our dog in the Ruff Edges Program and I want to share our experience for other…read moredog owners who may be considering this program. For dogs dealing with fear and anxiety, they use extremely intense correction methods. We were initially open to these tools, but things went downhill very quickly. Day one involved towel rolls being thrown at our dog, loud air-canister interruptions, and immediate use of a prong collar. Rather than working at our dog's pace, trainer Mel dragged him along on the prong collar until he submitted. This is not an exaggeration, he was physically dragged while thrashing and panicking. It was shocking and honestly heartbreaking to witness. Right after this forced submission, she handed him to my fiancé, and shortly after our dog jumped up and bit him on the arm. For context: he is five years old and has never bitten anyone in his life. It was devastating. Dogs give plenty of warning signs before a bite (growling, lip raises, body posture) but all of those signals were suppressed as he was forced into submission. In his mind, the only option left was to bite to escape the fear. After the bite we were told, "Oh yeah, that can happen sometimes," and that if it happens again we should "hang him by the prong collar until he sees Jesus." Honestly, we should have walked out immediately, but we trusted the 'professional' and assumed this program was designed for dogs like ours, so it must work. The bite happened again at the next session, totaling three bites under Mel's supervision. We never "hung" our dog by the prong because that is abuse, plain and simple. Meanwhile, his anxiety skyrocketed. He began howling, shaking, and crying at any attempt to get in the car. He even bolted out the front door to avoid going, behaviors we had never seen before this program. By week three, our dog was losing trust in us. He stopped cuddling (which is completely unlike him), avoided closeness, and generally shut down. Heartbreaking, to say the least. After experiencing this firsthand, I truly believe these methods do nothing but force a dog into submission (when they "work") and when they don't, they create dangerous behavioral fallout. The techniques used here are unnecessarily harsh, rooted in impatience, and a blatant lack of respect for the animal. They claim the program is tailored to your dog, but when the methods failed, the only advice was to correct harder: hang him, use an e-collar, throw the towel harder. No alternatives, no adjustments, no real understanding of his behavior. That is not tailoring, that is pushing until the dog breaks. In researching modern training science, I've learned there is simply no justification for these outdated methods. They ignore what we now know about canine behavior and emotional wellbeing. These techniques appeal to owners who want fast control, not true behavior change. I love my dog. After this experience, I'm choosing the slow road, the one that builds trust, not fear. I don't want a dog who obeys because his spirit is broken. I want a companion. If you're considering the Ruff Edges Program, please understand the risks and research these methods thoroughly. I wish we had, and I regret staying as long as we did. "The dominance remedy is so out of proportion that entire schools of training are based on the premise that if you can just exert adequate dominance over the dog, everything else will fall into place. Not only does it mean that incredible amounts of abuse are going to be perpetrated against any given dog, probably exacerbating problems like unreliable recalls and biting, but the real issues, like well-executed conditioning and the provision of an adequate environment, are going to go unaddressed, resulting in a still-untrained dog, perpetuating the pointless dominance program." -- Excerpt from The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson.

I hate to post this but my worst nightmare came true. I was in Vegas when I got a call from my…read moreneighbor that someone found my dog and dropped her off with my neighbor. I couldn't believe this because she was supposed to be with the sitter. Anne was missing my dog and didn't even call to inform me she went missing. This was my third time hiring her so I trusted her. I'm just so happy that someone found my dog and called my number on my dogs collar. I'm glad my baby is alive. She's the last thing I have from my mom who passed away and she's like a child to us. Anne was apologetic and I know she didn't lose her on purpose. She refunded my money. I'm just so traumatized now to leave my dog with anyone. Pet friendly hotels from here on out.

We recently left our dog for 3 days with Ann at Riverside Paradise. He had a wonderful time playing…read morewith all the other dogs. He is a senior dog, but he played until he couldn't play any more. Ann was even good about feeding our dog the special diet of homemade food & treats that he is a custom to. It was reassuring to receive all the pictures she sent us. We may even take him out frequently for play days. We highly recommend Ann at Riverside Pup Paradise.

Both of my dogs Geralt and jack have both been in training with florenza and she is very talented…read moreand a special trainer and teacher. She has also taught me as well and I have learned so much from her. Florenza has taught us all the way from obedience, trick training, and scent detection as well as sport work! We are very advanced now but all because we had the best teacher and mentor. She is very knowledgeable and detailed oriented as well as only wants what's best for you and your dog. She really cares and it shows! You will have to put time and hard work into training but she helps guide you and makes you such a better dog handler! Thank you so much for not giving up on us and giving us the knowledge and skills I needed to help further my dogs training. Your simply the best!

If you would like help training your new, head-strong puppy, I highly recommend Florenza, the…read moreowner of Rooby-Doo Canine Academy in Fresno. She emphasizes the importance of timing and consistency when training a dog. Our puppy got off to a good start boarding with her for three weeks of training before we took over. Teaching us, the owners, what we needed to learn to continue the training she had started, Florenza broke down our tasks into small steps and watched, either in person, via a video or on zoom, as we worked to emulate what she had taught us. She is very good about staying in touch, always writes follow-up notes and answers all questions. In addition, she a very nice person.

Today I tried a new groomer for my Bella. I was so excited when she came bounding out to greet me…read more She looked so cute. I love her so much! Her life was not good ..... but then she got rescued and found her way to me. I want her to feel spoiled and loved always. The groomers definitely loved on her. She loves having her hair blow dried! She loves getting brushed. She feels special! They did a great job! I will for sure return next month.

Staff here are so friendly and handle my dogs with care. Have not had a bad experience yet.read more

OMGosh they did such a great job with my baby. I have a 1 year old Yorki-Poo and I thought it would…read morebe a great idea for me to cut her hair myself. I could NOT have been more wrong. I jacked her hair up. She looked so bad, so so bad. I found 100% Fancy Grooms. They were soooooooooo good. They were able to fix alllll the patches I put in her hair. When they were done she was so cute and so happy. Everyone working there was so nice and sweet. You can tell that they all really love dogs and they are great at their jobs. Even though they were grooming dogs the store was clean and they did not have hair everywhere. I have found my new groomers.

Aug update. Bailey is still very tender and remains in ought duty/partial retirement because of…read morethis injury. She has improved some, but is still very stiff when she first stands up and is hesitant to sit. Shes getting physical therapy and uses a tens unit 4 times a week. She will never step foot in a groomers shop ever again. No matter how bad my shoulder gets, I'll just do it myself.