I can't say enough about Pinnacle pup/dog training. I have a rambunctious, stubborn black German…read moreSheppard. Onyx went to train with Denise at 6 mons old. We opted for the board and train for 1 month, with 3 private lessons. Denise trains in a firm gentle manner and Onyx responded well and learned quickly. He loves Denise and is excited when we go visit. Onyx and I are now in weekly protection training with Pinnacle. I will also board Onyx with Pinnacle during vacations and business travel. I would and will recommend Pinnacle pup/dog training to anyone that needs obedience and protection training or boarding. Denise and her colleagues fabulous!!

We took our dog to there for one hour session but we hit her barking issue fired within 30…read moreminutes!! Super amazing!! Thanks!

We just completed our second training camp with my clever canine. At our first experience our dog…read morewas roughly 5 months old and this time we were returning with a 1 year old pup. We had maintained a nice foundation but felt it was appropriate based on a myriad of factors. We were placed with Emily and our experience was excellent. We knew Emily from many of our group trainings but had yet to do extensive one on one with her. Emily's approach is honest, consistent, soft (but firm) and very relatable. She was communicative in every way and made us feel safe. Given we had already done one camp we felt comfortable with the facility but each trainer brings their own nuance. Emily was clear and concise with each weekly update- she was really positive and had a ton of healthy feedback. Training is a huge investment of time and money.... Something we don't take lightly, but we have felt it was incredibly worth it both times. The continued support offered is 10/10, the communication is consistent and the general vibe is that everyone really wants to be there, including all the pups. Our dog has been home one full week, and we feel really good about the tools we've been given for continued success.

Can not recommend enough. My pup went for 6 weeks of off leash training…read more I would get weekly updates and videos of how Kai was doing. We also still have access to his personal trainer (Bridget) who has come to our house twice to help train me and my wife. Tim (owner) is absolutely the best. Always, just a text or phone call away with any concerns. Thanks again My Clever Canine!

Desiree is amazing. My guy had picked up some bad behavior and a refresher in boundaries was…read moreneeded. Desiree was quick to return my call. Came for initial visit and made recommendations. I realized I was the one who needed retraining. She is patient and has a very positive attitude. I have since referred a few clients her way and will not hesitate to refer more.

I believe Desiree saved my dog's life. And I know She renewed the joy of dog ownership for me. My…read more130# Dane began developing dog and people aggression at about 1 year of age. Before that, we enjoyed dog parks and meeting other dogs and their owners on our daily walks. She became aggressive during puberty. The Vet said let's wait to see what happens after the spay. Jade got more aggressive, not less. Desiree is a dog whisperer. When we met at our consultation, Desire walked into my backyard, and Jade snarled and bounded across toward her. I almost fainted watching my huge dog running toward her. Desiree did her trainer thing, and Jade completely relaxed. I watched Jade become putty in her hands within minutes, and I AM NOT EXAGGERATING. The training was detailed and extensive. My dog responds to me when I call her with a quiet "hey" when she starts to play with my cats or go towards the kitchen. She places in the house even when guests arrive, or someone rings the doorbell. Her PICA (eating non-food items) is almost completely gone. ( Jade is s/p a life-threatening bowel obstruction after eating a towel) She went to the dog park and played with a Golden until her energy was spent a few days ago. I can play with her off-leash and have confidence in my abilities to communicate with her. A couple of weeks after the training, Jade all of sudden began to be triggered by the satellite dishes and telephone polls on our walks. Well, you can imagine how difficult it became with aggressive barking and then refusal to move. I called Desiree, and she drove the 20 miles to my house immediately. She offered some recommendations, which I applied right away and I could see that the initial onslaught of fear dissipated over a couple of weeks. Desiree is professional, prompt, clear, and is phenomenal with dogs. It's been 8 months since training and Jade is an amazing companion. Thank you, Desiree

Excellent trainer. Alan and his crew are amazing. Our dog is only 4 months old and is excited to…read moresee him every week. He is learning new things and we are able to apply them at home. We look forward to each session.

I have a 10 year old German Shepherd and this is the only place I have ever left him. Though I have…read moreto leave him when we travel, I always feel comfortable leaving him here

Anthony's a great guy very knowledgeable work with my dogs for a week. He is trying to set up their…read morecycles of eating and going outside to go to the bathroom so far I've only had him home for about 7 hours the male dogs did have an accident but the female seems to be raining in and out of the house and haven't seen her sniffing around looking for a spot too we leave herself so we'll keep working on with the knowledge that he gave me and hopefully soon I'll have housebroken dogs Thank you..

I planned to board my 125‑pound dog at our local pet inn while my family and I were on vacation…read more During his trial weekend, the staff realized they couldn't walk him safely -- when he saw another dog, he pulled so hard that he knocked the staff over. They let me know he wouldn't be able to stay unless he received professional training. With only two weeks before our trip, I reached out to PowerHouseK9. Anthony took him in for a week and made an incredible difference. He taught our dog to heel, walk calmly, and stop pulling on the leash. The improvement was obvious the moment we picked him up. Anthony is knowledgeable, patient, and clearly skilled at working with strong, high‑energy dogs. I'm extremely grateful for the results and highly recommend PowerHouseK9 to anyone looking for effective, professional dog training.

Juan is an amazing dog trainer. His 1-1 at home training of our young Airedale has been…read moreremarkable. He's extremely knowledgeable and very, very patient with challenging dogs. I highly recommend Juan if you want to become a better dog owner and have a more obedient dog.

We got incredibly lucky to come across and work with Juan. We did our first board & train for our…read morepup, Casper, at about 4/5 months old. Juan instilled all the basics of obedience in him and to this day, works with Casper to truly understand how his mind works instead of pulling generic tricks out of the book. With two years down the line, we've continued to work with Juan to learn how to best communicate with Casper and to build a stronger relationship and trust. Without Juan's guidance and expertise, I don't think our relationship with Casper would be as solid as it is today. We will continue to go to Juan time and time again and ALWAYS recommend him to our friends and family. Everything we know is thanks to his hard work and dedication towards his clients. He's the best!

Alyssa is an excellent trainer because she not only meets dogs where they are at, but also the pet…read moreparents. She is collaborative, communicative, empathetic, educated, and solutions-oriented. She offers private training, outdoor excursions, group, and specific classes through Napa Humane such as leash training, puppy socialization, recall skills, etc. I've worked with Alyssa on a variety of cases that included dog-on-dog aggression, basic puppy training, dog-on-cat aggression, people possession, dogs with general and separation anxiety, dogs with chronic pain, and leash reactivity.

After calling and emailing a few trainers, we finally got ahold of someone. I have to say I'm happy…read moreit was Alyssa. We were at a breaking point with the new puppy. Very little sleep and long days. On top of that having two adults on different pages on training isn't ideal for a young puppy. Alyssa was just what we needed. She gave us AWESOME tips on what we could do based on our circumstances. So far what she thought us during training has been helping a lot. Looking forward to receiving the homework that will hopefully guides us even more. If your looking for someone to train your puppy she is the one.

I'm checking in several years after using Ruff Translation Dog Training for help with my reactive…read moreGerman Shepherd, Garnet. I've continued to work with him using tips I learned from Juniper. After working together for so long, Garnet's trust in me has developed to the point where we frequently get compliments from strangers on his focus and behavior. I can even walk closely next to well behaved dogs now without worry. So many of Juniper's recommendations have been woven into my life with Garnet and changed how I work with him and handle him in many ways. There are some things we still won't do (dog parks, off leash crowded hikes) but Garnet's life is so much richer than I would have envisioned it when we first started training sessions when he was 1.5 years old.

I recently had several sessions with Juniper to address some issues with my 4-year-old yellow lab,…read moremainly reactivity towards other dogs while on leash. We had a great experience. I went into it feeling self-conscious about my lack of knowledge, ashamed at the behaviors that my dog had developed, and not sure that consulting a trainer would make a difference for us. As it turns out, I didn't need to worry about any of that. In addition to being very knowledgeable, Juniper is kind, understanding, patient, encouraging, and always positive. She has given us tons of new resources and is always willing to answer questions. More than anything, our sessions were about training me to be able to read my dog's behavior, and being able to react appropriately and employ the right techniques. Juniper set realistic expectations for our sessions, and I came away from the experience with a whole new set of tools and the ability and confidence to continue working with my dog on my own. We are finally making real progress, and my bond with my dog has greatly improved. I highly recommend Juniper, especially if you are feeling lost and unsure about working with a trainer. She will get you going in the right direction.

Vacaville has extremely limited capacity for dog boarding, and I have to leave often on military…read moreduty. My usual boarding place was booked up due to the onset of summer and so were the 3 subsequent places I checked. So glad Happy Paws had recommended Blue Ridge. Kaitlin, the owner gave me a tour of the modest but well maintained grounds and explained her philosophy. I was very impressed at the service between her and Rebecca. I forgot to bring my dogfood back and Rebecca was kind enough to drop it off at my house when she was in town. The online reservation system makes things really easy. Near the freeway, it makes drop offs en route to the airport easy.

This is my favorite place to take my boys. I have two Malinois and they can be a handful. This is…read morethe only place I don't think about them on vacation because I know they are being well cared for. One of my dogs typically gets so anxious when he is being boarded that he won't eat, but he will eat here. I personally believe it is the higher level of attention he gets here. Rebecca is awesome! In fact last year I went into labor A MONTH EARLY. I contacted them and they made accommodations for us to drop off on the way to the hospital. Rebecca was so helpful during such a stressful time and grabbed the dog from the car nascar pit-stop style. We had our daughter about two hours after making it to the hospital. We love this place and so do the dogs. A true hidden gem!