Both my dog and I LOVE Dairydell. My lab has been going to daycare and being boarded there since she was about 6 months old (she is now almost 3.) The staff are so friendly and professional, and always take the time to engage with me at drop off/pick-up. Every time my girl comes home, she is happy and exhausted. The staff are excellent about communication, the pricing is so reasonable, and they have the most beautiful facilities. It is truly a dog's paradise! read more

We recently relocated from the Bay Area to Oahu. Aubrey and Kat at Dairydell helped us figure out what we could do with our 4 month old Labradoodle who could not enter the state of Hawaii for another month. Lu entered their board and train camp as a high energy, mouthy, out of control puppy. She came to us in Hawaii as a sweet, eager to please, dream dog (still with all the energy!). We could not be more impressed or pleased with the training she received at Dairydell. Our family is forever grateful for loving and caring for our fur baby when we couldn't be with her. Thank you!! read more

I took my dog in for the required day trial and he did great and everyone was wonderful. Our dog is older and has a thyroid deficiency that requires a pill 2x a day. He is also diabetic and requires a strict diet and insulin routine. They seemed great about all of it and we booked him for four different stays. I recognize Dairydell will give other food to dogs if you're not particular, but our dog has been very sick and it took over a year to get the perfect food/insulin combination figured out. And so our story begins... When we picked our dog up on Friday from a four night stay, we noticed he had 4 servings of food left and one insulin syringe. I called immediately and spoke to Cat, who assured me that they accidentally reused a syringe but she would look into the food and call me back Monday. On Thursday, I still had not heard back so I followed up again. Cat called me back on Friday and said there was a breakdown in communication with their staff and he was only offered dry food. She was very sorry and we should rest assured knowing they would make changes to their communication so that this didn't happen again. This was wildly unacceptable to me. Firstly, my dog is on a strict diet. With different food and different amounts, his blood sugar would not have been regulated and he would have been very uncomfortable and his health at risk during his stay. Secondly, the notes state that his pills are to be given to him in his wet food... which he was never offered. Was my dog given his pills? No one could answer this for me. My dog survived, but he has had seizures in the past when his blood sugar has been mismanaged. It's delicate. He also came home with a terrible case of kennel cough, but I recognize that this can happen despite vaccines. Just another negative that we got from Dairydell though. Initially I felt everyone was so nice, that I just didn't want to write a review. My dog survived. I wouldn't go there again.... Move on. However, today I got a call from Kurt, the owner. Had it been left at, "we screwed up and we are sorry" (Like the saved voicemail I have from the manager) I would have at least walked away without feeling angry.... But Kurt was someone I'm thrilled I will never have to deal with again. He called me and told me they would refund our stay because I'm unhappy, but they accept no responsibility for wrongdoing. He said that my dog wouldn't eat his food and they take measures to ensure that dogs eat so he was given other food. Now this isn't at all what the manager told me happened and seems to be a sorry attempt to cover themselves. He was cold on the phone and made it clear that this wasn't their problem, it was mine. This was such a strange turn from the apologies I had received previously. I found the whole thing very odd.... So, I review... For the record Kurt, when you get a diabetic dog on a strict insulin/food routine, you call the owners, you don't just start feeding them hot dogs or cheese or whatever you feel is in their best interest. We were very available and would have loved to communicate with you about the state of our dog. I, personally, believe the first account of what went wrong; there was a communication breakdown and they forgot to give our dog his wet food/pills, but in case this was actually a calculated choice (the new explanation), I think it was a terrible one. Never again would I trust my dog with Dairydell and I highly recommend you don't either. Thanks for the refund for my "unhappiness". read more

Dairydell works miracles! We took our lab there for a one hour session. She is a totally different dog. Would definitely recommend.

Where do i start.... when i came in to get information on possibly having my 2 year old boxer attend doggy daycare the older women i spoke with said my dog would have to go through an assessment which is totally fine i understand all doggy daycare's do this. But....the women informed me that my dog would be left alone for 3 whole hours and that they do not let them out to potty during that time period. That is absolutely ridiculous!! When i got the "full tour" she showed me the mediocre playing fields, which is odd cause there property is huge. Then she continued on to show me a barn filled with kennels that they keep the dogs in for lunch/nap time. Now for ONE: it was disgustingly HOT IN THIS BARN! and that is where my dog is suppose to be taking a nap???? TWO: i was informed that in the 2 hour period they are on nap time no one is supervising them or checking in on them! As if something couldn't happen to a dog in a kennel for "only two hours" THINK AGAIN: dogs can get sick with diarrhea,vomiting or they could be extremely anxious and be panicking in there kennel. As a doggy daycare all of this should be obvious! They also do not have alternative options for dogs who don't do well in kennels. Last this daycare DISCRIMINATES against certain breeds that they like to call (FIGHTING BREEDS) If every dog /breed is temper tested the same way why does it matter what breed they are?! This is DISCRIMINATION and completely unfair to owners who are doing something good and adopting these animals and yet BUSINESSES LIKE THIS ONE have the nerve to publicly say "FIGHTING BREEDS" if your dog is friendly and not aggressive what does the breed or size matter? This doggy daycare has a lot to learn and update for one most doggy daycare's are CAGE FREE & have CAMERA'S so you can check on your dog whenever you want too, they also have separate play rooms for Pitt bulls and other such "fighting breeds". I think it is clear i will never take my dog here and i suggest all my peers and the people out there that you do not support them either. AND TO ADD: I have no idea how the hell this place still gets 4 stars, with how many ONE STAR HORRIBLE reviews they have! And the owner who likes to comment back on everything EXCUSES EXCUSES EXCUSES absolutely zero accountability. read more

Left several messages needing training and never received a call back, although they were referred by my vet.

We had a horrible experience with Dairydell Canine. We had a consultation with Camilla, which resulted in her giving us information and guidance that we had already received ($95 loss). We then decided to schedule for our dog to stay overnight there for two nights while we were out of town, and less than 1 week before we are to leave they called and informed us that they had to cancel his reservation. They said that Camilla had talked to our vet who said that our dog would not do well with humans. That is a lie. We spoke with our vet and they said that she never called. Our dog is great with humans (he just gets nervous around other dogs). She was the one who recommended that he stay at Dairydell while we are out of town, and then less than a week she pulls our reservation and indicates that he can't stay? HORRIBLE!!!! Now we have to rearrange our flights for another day since we can not get a dog sitter until later in our trip. This is costing us HUNDREDS of dollars. Our dog is WONDERFUL! He behaved so well in the consultation with Camilla that another guest asked how long he had been in for training because of how well he was behaving and obeying commands. What gives? Why the change of heart? We will never send our dog back to Dairydell, and we will be spreading the word about how poorly they run their business. This is not the place to send your dogs to for training, nor for boarding. The Dairydell method is not "Camilla's method." WE have heard these training tactics from other dog trainers in the past. Don't fall for the false marketing strategies! read more

This is updated for the groomers and boarding. Penny had a fantastic bath and mani-pedi, she'll be groomed here from now on. I had to unexpectedly go out of town and boarded my dog for the first time ever. Dairy Dell made a difficult time as easy as possible and I can't tell you how much I appreciated that. Knowing that she was well cared for was a huge comfort, thank you Dairy Dell. read more

A five-star doggie dude ranch with a saltwater pool, sheep herding and a members only dog park called "Maddies Mountain" Dogs love this place because there are sections for social dogs and sections for older dogs who just want to chill. The owner is an amazing animal expert and has even developed her own form of training called The Dairydell Method.....it focuses on training through leadership instead of treats! Seriously, Camilla is THE best in dog training, at least, in Northern California. Check out the website at www.dairydellcanine.com read more

I really like how big and open this campus is for dogs. There is something for everyone. At the same time it is still homey and clean with soft lighting and fresh air. I took my dog there for the group training classes and had alot of fun while we learned. I also like that the boarding Bunkhouse program is an option for my dog to play with other dogs if he wants during the day. read more

While my experiences at DairyDell have consistently been exceptional, this review is to highlight one of their trainers - Lesley Zoromski. She is hands down one of the best trainers with whom I've had the pleasure of working. Her communication skill is exceptional, and her knowledge of dog behavior is remarkable. Specifically she helped me get through a really challenging time with my young dog. I highly recommend her as a trainer! read more

I wanted to love this place as its less than a mile from my home. We boarded our healthy happy dog there for a week and she got sick, requiring anti-biotics after her stay. As well, she had pee marks down her legs which she had never had before--the vet said it was most likely due to stress experienced while peeing....that shed move before finishing. I just don't have a good feeling about it-- and won't be using them again. Oh yeah--u have to pay extra (above the $50 a night fee) for petting, playing etc. very strange. Uh uh. There are better local choices. read more

We took our 10 lb dog for two week long training sessions which involved pinch collars and penny cans being tossed at her to break her of her bad habits. We spent several thousand dollars and the results were less than expected. In addition, the trainers treated me like I was a terrible dog owner who had a strange relationship with my dog. After the 2nd week of training my dog came home with a bacterial infection in her intestines. Needless to say, she will not be going back. The facility is fabulous but their methods should be evaluated and modernized. read more

This is getting ridiculous!!!!!!!! If you have a job and need to send your dog to day care DO NOT SEND IT TO DAIRYDELL Every other month I have to go pick up my dog from them for some imaginary reason. Last time it was because of possible kennel cough, this time she is coughing again and a bad cold is going around. She never has any symptoms at home to these problems and last time the vet said she had allergies. Today again I get a call come pick her up and take her to the vet, costing me lots of money. I told them she has allergies and could be verified with the vet. That won't do, take her again. I thought they were so nice but this is unacceptable. We have to miss a days work because we do not work close to home and its not fair to our dog who enjoys playing with the other dogs and doesn't know why she is being punished by being put in a room alone. I am thoroughly FED UP!!!!!!!!!! read more

I visited Dairydell Canine Training several times, a few years apart. The first time the person who assisted me and answered my questions, was rude and abrupt with an arrogant attitude. (I am vet tech and but did not tell her to test her knowledge and the information she gave me was incorrect.) I thought I would give Dairydell another chance a few years later, however, I had the same experience but it was a different person. The environment for the dogs is not warm or welcoming and it's clearly not meant for dogs but for horses. (They are horse stables.) I would not recommend this place to anyone. It's not suited for dogs and the people are rude and don't seem care if they have your business. read more

I've used Dairydell for many years but my time with them has come to an end. The tall red head who works there is the rudest, most entitled person I've ever met. It was clear from when she first started working there she had no time for me or my dogs. Later on, I saw clear distaste for either me, my dogs, or both when interacting with her. I tried to positively interact with her to no avail. This even went as far as her telling me my dog was bratty with the group and seemed to blame me for this, while telling me I need to pay for their training service to better him. I'm not above working with my dog so he plays nice with others, and definitely feel bad that he wasn't getting along with others, but they way this was said was too far. To top it off, I walked into the building the last time I was there to find her yelling at another employee. I asked her if there was a manger or higher up around to which she replied that she in fact was a supervisor. The other young ladies who work there have just been fabulous. It's sad when a bad apple ruins the bunch. read more

I had to laugh listening to an ad for Dairydell on the radio this morning. They use "No bribery or yelling" according to the ad. True enough -- they use pain and fear instead. Prong collars are bad enough on big dogs, but this place even puts them on small dogs with small necks! They teach by jerking. The owner is wedded to her old-fashioned, compulsory training techniques rather than the kinder and gentler rewards-based training that modern trainers use. Sure, her techniques work fast. Pain will do that. But they don't build a bond between the dog and his person; instead, they break the bond down. Don't be fooled by the owner's BS about "natural" dog training and the looks of her facility. Take your dog to someone who values the human-animal bond and makes training fun for your dog. My dog will take treats and pets over pinches and pain any day. How about yours? Oct. 23: Since I am not able to reply to the owner's response (methinks she doth protest an awful lot, don't you?), I'll leave readers with this excellent comparison of positive-reinforcement training versus punishment-based training: https://www.4pawsu.com/trainingmethods.htm. It really is past time for trainers to leave the old-fashioned methods behind. For our dogs' sake. read more

At first glance this looks like a great facility due to its size and expanse. I was looking for a place I could trust and depend on when I occasionally need to board my Golden Retriever pup when and if I needed to go out of town. After visiting the facility I knew immediately it was not a place I could leave my dog. The boarded dogs are in kennels and bark incessantly. This is a sign of stress and unhappiness of which I would never put my dog through; not to mention that he would come home with his newly learned trick.....BARKING, which he does not do now. They had a class for agility and bonding with your dog. The class turned out to be expensive, boring, and repetitive waste of time. I dropped out after 2 classes. Training and activities far below the attending dogs abilities and no creativity at all. Mist digs were bored with respective course. If you need a good facility for your precious pet, "keep looking" read more

Amazing! Thanks so much for making our 18 month old mini labradoodle a wonderful pet. Before he was mischievous chewing everything and unable to restrain himself around guests. Now he listens, stays on his bed and off the furniture, comes when called and has better manners greeting guests and strangers. The trainers are great and really understand each dog they train. They do a great job with follow up training for owners so that all is not lost when the dogs go home. We are so glad we sent our dog over to dairydell. I'm very surprised to see negative reviews here we had nothing but very professional communication from the office. These folks are great at what they do. read more

This is without a doubt a superior place for all things canine (and equine). I have had three private lessons there, two with Camilla and one with Leslie. All lessons were exceptional and I learned more and began to relate better with my dog than I had after two years of one on one (privates) and group classes. Camilla has an incredible reputation and she lives up to it. In one lesson she had me be able to have my lunging, pulling dog walk sedately by my side. Leslie, likewise, gave me her complete attention and a great private class. But she has since gone above and beyond, calling in to check on me and giving me plenty of tips and advice, really connecting with me as a person, my dog, and with us as a "couple." These instructors top the chart. In addition, the setting is so beautiful and peaceful. I also have to note that I fell in love with Johnny the painting horse. All together this is a fabulous place for training and, most importantly, building a strong relationship with your canine companion. I couldn't recommend more highly. read more

Disappointed...heard good things about this place & looked into training for my 6 month old blue nose. Unfortunately no one emailed me back. What's the point of have email inquiries on your website if you aren't going to respond. Also heard from others that it's because of the breed of dog--which is crap! I've adopted a pit bull from a shelter & he was the best dog I have ever had. So if it's because my new dog is also pit, then fine you don't need my business. I don't know that type of negativity around. read more

I am thoroughly impressed. Today my boyfriend and I took our 8 month old border collie/German shepherd in for a one on one consultation with Leslie. We have had a variety of issues with him (nipping, difficulty with leash training, jumping on us upon departure or arrival, trouble with commands). By the end of today, using the tools we were given, he is like a different dog. He is calmer and responding extremely well to commands. We even took him on a 45 minute walk with no issues! We know that continued success requires diligence on our part, but we wouldn't have gotten anywhere if it wasn't for Leslie and the team at Dairydell. read more

Very happy with this facility. Easy booking. No pressure to buy "extras". My dog stays in a private bunk house. Every single person I have dealt with has been extremely pleasant and not pushy at all. Our dog always seems happy when we pick him up. read more

My husband and myself own three dogs two Yorkies and a double doodle. Our doodle name Zen is the youngest and became a huge problem in our many attempts to train him. I groomed dogs and cats for twenty years and was very concerned taking Zen any where to be trained. In the pet industry I found there are many different theory's on the best way to train a dog. And everyone felt their way was absolute! And there are some real scary trainers out there. I was referred to Dairydell by my boss. Our first meeting was with Leslie a very good trainer! She had Zen without one word respecting her boundaries. Zen was a jumper. He loves people and he can put himself in your arms quickly along with a young excited bladder, wiz all over your shoe! Not any more! With a snap of a finger Zen recognizes everyone's boundaries and gently introduces himself now by calmly walking up sitting and offering his paw! He is more respectful in other areas also waiting and watching for direction! This was a miracle! She trained us not our dog! In one hour!!! If this did not work we were going to have to find Zen a new home! Now we are more in love with Zen than ever! And we will continue to educate ourselves through Dairydell!! Ask for Leslie !!!! Beautiful clean facility. read more

Dairydell Canine Training - Pet Training Near Me - Petaluma, California

We picked up our 2-year old, 70 lb pup from 3-days at Dairydell yesterday. While she was excited to see us, it was immediately obvious how happy & well loved she was during her stay. We love that there are so many choices for adding in additional activities and really loved bringing home a tired puppy. We are looking forward to returning for some leash training very soon! read more

Trainer Lesley Zoromski is fabulous!!! We started off doing several Zoom sessions with her in the early days of COVID. She is a Zoom genius and made it so easy and very effective. It was actually very helpful to do Zoom lessons because we could flip the camera and SHOW her the behaviors we were working on at home. As it turned out, I was misreading our puppy's body language. We were able to come up with a good training plan for our home because our rescue had very fearful but also dominant behaviors. We have since done a few one on one sessions with her to help get our very smart, and very intense and eager rescue German Shepherd/Border Collie mix fitted for the correct collar for walking with us. She is a fantastic and very intuitive teacher, able to understand different approaches for each student (me vs my husband) and she quickly assessed our puppy. I honestly cannot recommend Lesley highly enough! read more

Dairydell is a breath of fresh air in the world of places that are only in it to make money. The initial experience is beautiful. The welcome area is clean and the staff is professional. They do not force your pet through the door, the let the dog make the decision to come with them. I left Kona for a week of boarding. She had a wash and trim scheduled at the end. I got back a clean smelling, tired girl. I am so relieved to have a place to take my sweet dog, to run off her energy. I am able to relax and know that she will be taken care of as well as if she were at home. Thank you to all of you, for answering all of my questions. I was really nervous about leaving her because of all of my previous experiences with boarding. I would give them ten stars, if it were possible. THANK YOU Dairydell! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dairydell. Their trainers are caring and talented. Their grounds are spacious and meticulously maintained. They really truly care about you and your dog. Their follow-up is amazing. Yes, their prices are high, but they are worth every cent as an investment in a lifetime of joy from your dog. read more

We've used Dairydell for doggie day care twice and one overnight. The staff was very attentive and concerned that our 122# 'puppy' would have a great experience each time. They offer a variety of experiences such as one on one nature walks, swims, grooming options, etc. The process to check in and out was efficient and professional. Staff answered all questions and were able to discuss how each visit went. We will confidently use Dairydell for future visits. read more

I called Camilla For help with my aging mother's dog. He had some behavior problems that were going to get him kicked out of her senior living facility. Camilla spent one training session with us, and was able to give me enough information that I could help him with his problems, and he was able to live with mom until he died of old age. Now we have a new dog, and once again Camilla is helping us with her minor behavioral problems. I am very grateful for her clear instructions and insightful methods. read more

Furperson and humans are SUPER happy with Dairydell. Our tentative rescue settled in immediately and LOVES his days "on the farm". He comes home happily exhausted. Super helpful with any kind of training need also. Thank you Dairydell! read more

We have been taking our dog to Dairydell for 8 years for boarding when we go out of town. 6 months ago we moved to a smaller house and he was having a hard time adjusting to being home alone when we work so we started taking him daily for daycare. I have to say they have the best staff who care for our dog as if he was theirs. I highly recommend Dairydell if you are looking for a place to care for your dog when you are away. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience. We took my doog sheep herding for the first time there. The shephard was friendly and good to my dog. My little guy had a great time! Then we had a private lesson/ consultation on being a better handler and I learned a ton. Wonderful and knowledgeable people, beautiful grounds, and reasonable prices for herding and a lesson. My dog can't wait to go back and neither can we. read more

My dog seemed to have a good time at Dairydell the first time I left him there. I noticed that the staff/owners seemed a little type-A but recognize that can be a good thing. The next time I was out of town for work my dog stayed with my parents and it turned out unfortunately that he could escape from their yard. I called Dairydell and asked them to take care of him until I got back into town and they refused because his bordatella vaccination was 1 day expired. I let them know that this was a tricky situation where I was far away & my dog did not have a safe place to be and they still refused. They offered to take him to a vet to get the vaccination but that came with all sorts of expensive charges (WAY more than if I took him to his regular vet + transportation). Another local boarding place agreed to take him with no problems at all. My opinion is that Dairydell is unaccommodating, overrated and overpriced. read more

This review is about Dairydell as a whole and also our wonderful trainer Jodi. Dairydell grounds and staff are the absolute best for people who love their dogs! When my family and I needed to kennel our 13 year old dog for the first time ever so that we could go out of state to visit relatives, we were very hesitant. We considered our dog a family member, and we would not ordinarily leave our dog with anyone except immediate family in the local area. We heard about Dairydell from our friends and our vet. Dairydell put us at ease and welcomed us and our dog very warmly. We prepared our dog for her 9 night stay by doing a couple of practice overnight stays, because she had a history of stress induced colitis which we wanted to prevent. Our dog was VERY WELL CARED FOR by the wonderful staff at Dairydell, and we are forever grateful! Since then, our dog passed on due to old age. Knowing Dairydell is there, we made the decision to get another family dog. We now bring our new rescue dog (6 years old) to fabulous JODI for obedience classes and private consults. We will definitely board our dog at Dairydell if we travel. Jodi is an excellent trainer, both in private consult and teaching obedience classes. She is incredibly patient, experienced, capable, flexible, and warm! We can tell she loves all dogs, and she gives us expert advice, information, and is very kind. We love Jodi's dedication to making dogs a joyous part of people's lives and her deep respect for the spirit and self-esteem of each dog. read more

Camilla is an amazing dog trainer. She has the magic touch with dogs! We have taken all three of our dog to her to get trained and we can't say enough nice things about her and her business. I have referred 2 other friends to Camilla and both of them have had the same experience / results! read more

Our sensitive senior dog just spent 8 days with the amazing folks at Dairydell -- and it is the first time he's come back from boarding in better shape . . . happier, healthier . . . than when we dropped him off. He wasn't there for training yet somehow he picked up some improved habits and behavior. He also looked great -- they brushed him for 37 minutes! We have another long trip coming up and feel so relieved we've found a place that makes all of us happy. read more

We love this place. We've been taking my dog here since she was just a puppy and now she's 4. We moved from Petaluma to southern Marin county over a year ago and still drive the distance to take our pup here. read more

I've known Camilla for years and always knew when I got another dog I'd want to work with her. I now have a German Shepherd puppy! At seven months old he was lovable, but knew no boundaries because I hadn't set any! Camilla worked with us and WHAT A DIFFERENCE IT HAS MADE! I walk him 2x a day and often go to Spring Lake. Before working with her, I was being led by my dog and I often felt that he was blowing me off. Not any more. He's a true pleasure and has received so many compliments about his good nature and behavior, especially from the "regulars" that walk Spring Lake. This work with Camilla has absolutely been a game changer for both me and my dog. I'll continue to work with her so that I can enjoy the best relationship with my dog for many years! I also just purchased her book, The Lipstick and the Leash. Thank you Camilla and Dairydell Canine! Highly recommend! read more

The absolute BEST place to take your canine family member for training, some playtime or a weekend away. Camilla and her entire staff treat my dog and me like family. Camilla helped transform my very shy, behaviorally challenged rescue dog, into a well mannered social butterfly. All of the staff at Dairydell treat my dog with so much love!! At the end of a play date at Dairydell I even have a hard time getting her to leave!! =) read more