I cannot recommend Good Dawg Training enough! I looked at quite a few canine training facilities in…read moreSonoma County and the atmosphere and training approach of Good Dawg was unmatched. Colette is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and kind. She was even willing to work with my young son so he could participate in the training process. I also appreciated that she was willing to meet our dog where she was and be patient with her progress. Look no further - Good Dawg Training is the best in Sonoma County!

We've absolutely loved our time at Good Dawg Training! Colette is very patient and kind and the…read moresmall puppy socialization has been incredibly helpful. I wish we would have found her earlier! I definitely recommend Good Dawg!

Molly did magic with my greyhound Lacy who had just arrived from Australia and didn't know how to…read moreget into my CRV. I didn't know how to teach her, and she had a vet appointment coming up. Molly taught her how to jump into and out of my car in no time. Or, I should say, Molly taught me how to teach her. We both developed skill and confidence and couldn't have done it without Molly!

My puppy took the puppy elemtenary and jr. high class that Molly offers. The location was great!…read more Molly is great, and I wasn't shy about asking questions outside of training. She has been around many dogs and knows what she is talking about. Molly helped us recognize things our dog was doing and helped us correct them in a positive way. The first class went over the basics and since we are first time dog owners the principles she taught were helpful to us. It wasn't just sit and stay, there is a lot of socialization of the dogs. The jr. high class seemed to repeat some things. However, it was good for us to remember the basics and helped us be consistent. Molly also has some playgroups which were fun when it was cold out. Plus, at those playgroups she is open for questions and she corrects any misbehaving dogs (ie...mine).

Marie is wonderful! She is very knowledgeable and passionate about helping dogs and their owners…read morelearn new skills. I brought my 1.5 year old rescue, Buzz (Boxer), to work on leash reactivity and obedience. He had some fear and frustration that he needed to work through as he settled into his new environment. In 3 training sessions (and practice in between sessions), Buzz was more calm and respectful of other dogs and had stopped lunging/barking at the end of the leash! After he was better at controlling his reactivity, we worked on obedience training. I am super thankful to Marie. She was patient, kind, had a positive outlook about seeing a change in the behaviors, and Buzz really liked working with her too! Thanks, Marie!

Ruthie has just successfully completed her AKC Canine Good Citizen training. Marie showed me how…read moreto make training fun and enjoyable for my dog. What a gift! I highly recommend her.

The most wonderful, caring place to leave your sweet dog. We started bringing our dog, Elsie,…read moreseveral years ago, who did not like people or strangers at all. Somehow, the atmosphere and staff made her feel welcome and safe. She loved going, and was treated like a doggy princess from day one. They cared for her as she continued to age. And took particularly excellent care of her as she became mobility challenged. Right up to the end. Forever grateful for the staff and loving care.

Gena is an amazing groomer. Best service and always gentle and kind…read more My small 18 lb multi mix rescue always looked great and was always happy to have her appointment

Penny is a very kind person who obviously loves dogs. I hired her to give me some assistance with…read moremy newly rescued dog. She gave me great advice and practical strategies to help with his fears. She was very patient and listened to, and addressed, my concerns.

Penny has been invaluable in helping my husband and me with our timid pup. Penny provided just the…read moreright resources at the right time and helped us with the mindset we needed in order to integrate our pup into our family as well as into the world. Our pup was afraid of everything at first (wouldn't even want to go on walks outside) and we went through some really stressful times. But having Penny's support really got us through some rough patches. Our pup has way more confidence now and loves hikes - you can tell she's a happy dog! And having Penny's ongoing support with her Staying on Track sessions has also kept the progress going, as we are learning ways to keep a very smart, active heeler engaged! Highly recommend!

This review is a long time coming. Steve and Silke are wonderful. Steve is amazing with dogs (a…read moretrue pro) and Silke has excellent communication. They boarded our greyhound last year during a vacation and went out of their way to ensure our gal was comfortable. It was so much appreciated and confirmed that we made the right choice for boarding. They have a great facility for boarding, with a very nice fenced outside play area, which we could tell our gal loved. Our greyhound was returned to us in wonderful shape, happy and with no injuries or fleas, etc.

Steve and the team at Canine Constitutional have been nothing short of wonderful to work with…read more Responsive, flexible, reasonably priced, and most of all, genuinely passionate and supportive of your pets. It is very clear how much they care and pay attention to your dog, and they are the first to tell you if they notice anything off with your pup. We boarded our dog with them for 7 years and will continue to do so with our future dogs. Highly recommend!

We LOVE Balanced Behavior and all the staff . Our pup has been going for the past 3 years and we…read morecan tell she loves it too! She does day care and has done boarding You can't go wrong with picking them for your day care or boarding needs

We love this place. They take excellent care of our German Shepard pup. They have accommodated us…read morein a few last minute needs. Always friendly. Our dog always seems happy and exhausted after leaving daycare.

K9 Activity Club in Santa Rosa has been one of the best choices I have ever made for my little girl…read moreScout. From the moment we walked in for our initial assessment, Ashley welcomed us with such genuine warmth that I felt comfortable right away. I was thrilled to learn that she would also be our primary trainer. Ashley has a true gift for connecting with both dogs and people. She trained Scout with patience and kindness, and she trained me as well. She taught me how to understand Scout's cues, how to reinforce her progress at home, and how to feel confident in supporting her growth. We also worked with Geraldine and Sophie. Their calm, knowledgeable approach helped Scout grow in confidence and joy. Scout comes home happy, relaxed, and proud of herself, which tells me everything I need to know. Jeremiah was consistently kind and attentive during early pick ups, and Sarah was extraordinary with scheduling. She rearranged things for me more than once with kindness and flexibility. She always made me feel like Scout and I were a priority. The facility is spotless, the staff are deeply knowledgeable, and the dogs are treated with real love. K9 Activity Club has completely transformed the relationship I have with Scout. I recommend them wholeheartedly.

Alicia and the K-9 Activity Club came to our rescue when we needed to board Dolly, our 4 year old…read moreStaffordshire Bull Terrier, on short notice over the July 4th weekend (family emergency). We live in Los Angeles, but turned to K-9 Activity club because Dolly has been happy there in the past. We wound up leaving Dolly for one more week that we originally planned; K-9 accommodated us, much to our relief. Staff showered Dolly with love and we received pictures of big-smile Dolly, sitting in the shade, in her "report cards." Dolly was even more fit and chill when we reunited. It is totally worth it for us to drive up from Los Angeles to Sebastopol to board Dolly among her K-9 family. Peace of mind is everything. A giant thank you to Alicia and K-9 staff! We appreciate you!!!

I am so happy I found Patrick and Lorna. Unfortunately I recently gained a need for a service dog…read more I've tried owner training before and it's not easy. It's also not easy to find programs that train German Shepherds for service and give them to civilians that need them. I have my reasons for wanting the GSD instead of a lab or golden, and it's related to disability. Then there's the ridiculous cost and waiting period for a program dog. Enter Incredible Canine with their amazing resume. Unfortunately they don't have a ton of reviews which made my decision unnerving. But after three weeks of absolute torture (and having to foster a dog to keep my stress down and mind off his absence), I got him back. Well, my dog was a shelter dog where after I paid for him one of the staff said he pulls so hard he needs a harness. True. But not after three weeks with Incredible Canine. He came out the day I got him back and as Lorna was working him, I wanted to cry - he reminded me of a show dog! For the next few months I worked with Patrick alongside my dog. I now have a dog that just completed a successful 20 minute down stay at Petsmart with another German Shepherd and other dogs and people walking around. He heeled with me and a leash loosely around my neck, rather than in my hands for a while in Petsmart without sniffing treats or getting very distracted. I'm so excited about our training and know this was well worth it. We have fundamentals down I would have never been able to get (or had the patience to get down at this point) in such a short period of time. I'm realistic and know I will need to begin training another dog in about 4 years. I hope Patric and Lorna will train another one for me!

They did an excellent job with my Polish TATRA 10 month old puppy…read more I am a pioneer in canine assisted psychotherapy and have used dogs in my practice for over 50 years. Patrick and Laura are professionals who provide a high-quality service