When I met doggy, TEDdy Roosevelt, at the animal shelter, my heart said adopt him but my head…read morequestioned whether my husband and I could make it work. Ted is a big, strong, and young adult dog. We needed to find the right coach. Thankfully, we found Julia Priest- our canine & human coach! In less than three months, Julia has coached us to help Ted learn basic commands, "stay in place" in the house and outside, and develop skills to become our hobby farm canine companion! In addition, as part of the coaching experience, Julia provides safe and secure weekly doggy socials at her country property with fellow K9 coaching participants. We highly recommend Julia Priest with Coach for Canines - she is a masterful, patient and caring doggy and human coach!

Fantastic help for my small thinks he is a fighting pit bull. Unable to manage on leash and…read morefighting w male dogs at home. She has helped me learn to have a peaceful home and going for walks are pleasant once again. Thank you Julia Priest

She was absolutely AMAZING and such a life saver. Came to help with my dog at with very little…read morenotice. Was so patient and extremely knowledgeable. Cannot say enough good things!!

I really appreciate their professionalism, kindness, and how well they handled my nervous, big dog…read more I came in because my dog needed his nails trimmed. He gets very anxious about it, and makes it hard for us to do it confidently at home. Canine Culture took excellent care of us, matched my energy to help calm down my dog, and had us out of there in under 15 minutes. I've already been back and can't wait to keep returning, glad to have this off of my list!

Great facility. Staff is very helpful and friendly. My 3 dogs (2 GSPs and chihuahua mix) stayed 3…read moredays. Loved that they shared pics with me. They were super happy to see me at pick up as how puppers normally are. I looked for any behavior changes when we got home and there were none which indicated to me that their stay was a good one! Thank you Canine Culture!

Steve and Michelle are the best dog trainers! Look no further with any other classes. We have taken…read moreother classes in our lifetime with our dogs. They are very nice, knowledgeable, and demonstrate to you so it is easy to understand and learn with your dog and family. They are passionate about teaching and it clearly shows. We live the outdoor training in the field and the speakers they use you are able to hear what they are saying and they answer all your questions. We look forward going to the Saturday classes with our golden retriever (Bella). They are amazing!!!!! I highly recommend this class to all breeds of dogs . They are the best! On a scale of 10 being the highest they are 100!!!! It is so much fun going to the classes and you learn so much! Thank you Steve and Michelle:) Bella says thank you!

Friendly, knowledgeable and communicative staff/owners. Helpful, show us how, lead by example. Good…read moreat reading our dogs and even us humans if we arrive uptight or grumpy (me). Nice facility, organized, positive but firm. So far we've learned heel, sit, stay, come, down and socialization with other people and dogs. Reasonable prices, good location. Can't wait to start the second round of training in a couple weeks.

We've gone through the basic and advanced classes, as well as board and train, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. The trainers genuinely care about helping both dogs and owners succeed. While some of the feedback can be tough to hear at first, its all with the goal of creating clarity and consistency for the dog---and it really works. We quickly realized that many behavior issues came from our own mixed signals or inconsistent commands. The trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and make sure corrections are fair and appropriate. The progress we've seen has been amazing, and our home is so much more balanced as a result. The classes have also been great for socialization, which we know is just as important as training. Our pup absolutely loves going---it's fun, structured, and rewarding. We'll definitely continue with future classes and highly recommend this program to anyone looking to build a strong bond with their dog.

My cousin and I brought our puppies here, and while most of the trainers were great, our experience…read morewith Janet, the owner, was disappointing. As the only ones with smaller dogs, we felt she was unpleasant toward us. She spoke to us unkindly and repeatedly tried to push her collars and leashes, insisting that our martingale collars were cheap, even though they worked perfectly throughout the training. Another trainer was also unnecessarily aggressive, making us feel as if we didn't know what we were doing. This treatment occurred every week, leaving us feeling so singled out that we decided to skip the last class and never returned. The classes are also held in a parking lot, depending on the location, which wasn't ideal. After this experience, I found some free online classes that were more effective. I regret paying for the service we received and wouldn't recommend this place unless they take this feedback constructively. Hopefully, both the owner and some of the trainers can work on improving their people skills.

Cheri is a great trainer. We took our Doberman for board…read moreand care training for 3 weeks. She treated our dog like it was her own. Our dog came back so much better than when we dropped her off. Highly recommend as Cheri has such a good knowledge of dog behavior and how to get the best dog for your family

Nothing but great reviews! Our dog Bubbles had a lot of aggressive issues and after taking her to…read moreKinship K9 for her 5 week classes, we saw a huge difference. Sherri was very patient and taught us exactly what to do in stressful situations when we couldn't control Bubbles. She also gave us a lot of helpful tips that we could use at home as well. Also, Sherri is Bubbles favorite person! Would recommend this place to everyone.

I absolutely recommend this wonderful place. It's a huge estate where you can bring your dogs to…read moreget training and they also have a cat sanctuary. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We were amazed with how clean and super friendly everyone was. I love it. They also hold events here. When we came to visit, they had some sort of a yard sale going on It was very festive. They had pictures of the cats and dogs that are up for adoption. One of the volunteers came up to us to give us info on some of the dogs. I love how she knew these dogs so well. If you are looking into adopting a dog or a cat, or if your dog needs traing, I totally recommend this place!

To: The owner/s of Lodi Sycamore Kennels From: A Lodian…read more Subject: Manager of Lodi Sycamore Kennels The manager at Sycamore Kennels was rude, telling me the young cat I had selected the previous day would run in between my feet, insinuating that I am not a young person but an older person. I believe that is called age discrimination which is not acceptable in our society. And I had just spent almost $100.00 for a cage, 2 bowls, litter pan and a scratching post. What do I want from you? I want you to verbally remind your Sycamore Kennel manager to be courteous and polite to customers who wish to fill a gap in their lives by adopting a cat. Thank you.

*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.

Hugo came back so much better behaved and responding to his commands. His behaviour improved…read moresignificantly.

Updating my review to say how incredibly happy I am with Powerhouse K9! My puppy is now 8 months…read moreold and has spent a total of 5 weeks here (3 weeks for board-and-train and 2 weeks for regular boarding). As a first-time puppy owner, I wasn't sure what to expect or if puppies just naturally outgrow certain behavioral issues. Either way, this is the only formal training she has ever had, and the results speak for themselves. She came back so incredibly well-behaved. And has reminded well behaved. When we go out in public, people always come up to see her because she's cute, but what they *constantly* comment on is how exceptionally well-behaved she is for an 8-month-old puppy. It is so validating to hear that from strangers! I love and fully agree with Anthony's methods and what he does here. If you want a well-behaved dog, Powerhouse K9 is the only place to go. Highly recommend! Full disclosure: I have a pure poodle and they are known to be smart. I brought her to PowerHouseK9 initially at 4.5 months, only weeks after adopting her so my reviews are specific to this. I cannot speak to any other situation or dog breed.

Tina is excellent!!! Consistent and loves what she does and…read moreloves the dogs. I have two Chloe and Teddy and they get super super excited when they know they're going to go see her. I highly recommend her! 20 stars if I could.

Called this place 3 times for an appointment and not even a return call. Certainly don't want this…read morekind of nonchalant attitude when it comes to the care of my dog. Really bad customer service.