I have a one year-old Cane Corso named Venus. Bill was amazing with Venus. I did the two week board…read moreand train and now I am going through my own training with Bill and Venus. He is very patient and communicative. He has really made Venus come out of her shell. And I am so excited to see her more confident. I want Venus to not react and to come to me when situations arise rather than handling it herself. And with Bill's help, I am also gaining the confidence to be able to handle Venus.

I also want to share how impressed I am with Bill's ongoing support. After making great progress,…read moreone of my dogs had a setback and took a step in the wrong direction. Instead of leaving us to figure it out on our own, Bill continued to offer guidance, answer questions, and provide additional support until we were back on track again. His commitment to our success went far beyond the initial training. As a result of the confidence and skills we gained through working with Bill, my daughter decided to enter her dog in a 4-H Dog Show. We were thrilled when she placed in the competition! It was a wonderful experience and a testament to the progress both our dog and our family have made. We are extremely grateful for Bill's continued encouragement and dedication. Knowing that he is there to help when challenges arise has made all the difference. We highly recommend Bill and Sierra K9 to anyone looking for not only excellent training, but also exceptional ongoing support.

Stay far away from this place. The trainers are mostly subletted out so you don't really know who…read moreyou'll get until it's too late. My dog was dehydrated to the point of his skin was peeling off by the time he came back and yes the trainer admitted the withhold water to prevent them from needing to go pee as often (excuse me but what the F?!). Of course they convinced us that he needed to stay for an extra week, being extremely pushy about it using sales tactics that one would expect from a scammy dog trainer. They used an e collar even though we would never have agreed to them using that. Our poor dog came back traumatized. I wouldn't trust my worst enemies dog with ireeny (maybe ireenie?). Either way when we brought this up to managment ofcourse as one would expect it was all excuses. BUT the owner or whoever it was that's in charge was nice enough to offer one on one in Person training lesson to make up for it, which doesn't take back the weeks of torture my dog went through being actually electrocuted and dehydrated but the craziest part was the owner never bothered following up and keeping her promise. Trust me if you love your furry little friends stay far away. Nothing professional about this place. 4k dollar down the drain. My first dog was trained so unbelievably amazing by someone who very obviously loved their job. Unfortunately they closed down between the time we got our first dog to the second one. Shamrock ranch is the place we went too for 1500$ they worked wonders. This place just leaves you feeling ripped off. 4k$ for nothing to show except a poorly trained dog...is an actual scam. The kicker...we were told we would need to keep the e collar on him for the next 1.5 years. How come my other dog never needed an e collar?!? I'm disgusted I didn't trust my gut when I got that feeling of being pushed into the whole "he won't be trained correctly if you don't keep him there for the extra week". Meanwhile my dog was being abused. Feel free to reach out to me for a more in depth explanation of our nightmare of an experience. Akoka5789@gmail.com (this is for potential customers to reach out, management please dont bother. You blew your chance already)

Jason and Kacey don't just train dogs--they change lives. They trained my first dog, Yo'Son, and…read morewhen Niea came into my life, I knew there was no one else I trusted. They welcomed her with patience, treated her with love, and kept me connected every step of the way with videos and photos. When Niea came home, she was confident, well-mannered, and still the sweet soul I adore. They spent hours making sure I felt confident too. Their support didn't end at pick-up--they still check in, guide me, and make sure we're thriving. I've come to them twice, and I'd return again without question. Jason and Kacey, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

The Canine Connection is amazing! This is our second dog to go through Sara's programs, and we…read morecouldn't be happier. After the 2018 Camp Fire, our dog Stinson trained privately with staff due to our needs and later COVID restrictions; he loved his time there and he had friends. Whether he was learning, playing, or staying with the team he felt at home with them.. Now we have Crash, who has completed Puppy Socialization, Kindergarten, Surviving Adolescent classes, and more. Sara and her entire staff truly care about both the dogs and their people. I know they love Crash. They work hard to bring out the best in each dog while teaching owners how to communicate and work effectively as a team all with a soft hand. They all work to bring out the "friend" in your dog. Their combination of knowledge, patience, encouragement, and genuine love for the dogs is something special. We simply can't say enough good things about Sara and The Canine Connection. If you're looking for a place that will help you build a strong, positive relationship with your dog, this is it!

Great dog training/boarding facility! Very knowledgeable and care a lot about your pet. Also…read moreexcellent community involvement and work with local animal shelters in the area.

I'm really happy with Wacky Wags. They were so easy to work with. My dog. absolutely loved it and…read morethey accommodated every need we had. They are the only boarder I trust and I highly recommend them. 5 stars!!!!!

Our dogs were not allowed to be with the other dogs so they were left alone with no interaction…read more Every time I checked on them they were staring at the fence where all the others were. They are very friendly with other dogs at the dog park so I don't know what the problem is here. Plus they charge extra for the 'privacy'. I also had looked in one time and saw a dog humping another dog and the girl finally noticed what was happening she hosed them both off. I guess that is allowed.

Everything went well...this has to be the best vet I've been to since before the fire. So patient,…read moreso kind, so understanding and communicated extremely well. I don't have any dogs right now but I will and I will bring them here!! I thank every single person here that I interacted with and I sing your praises daily!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Carole Quintel

I am very upset as I made at appointment for one of our adult boa imperators named Addy on February…read more3rd 2026 as she had a large mass stuck in her back end that she couldn't pass on her own. They told me she was dehydrated so they gave her IV fluids. They also did an x-ray on her to confirm what the mass was which it was stool that she was unable to pass on her own. They confirmed she had an infection and prescribed her an antibiotic injection called Ceftazidime to be given to Addy every other day. They wanted to do blood work on her however I couldn't afford that as that would have made the total $800 - $1,100 in addition to I don't see how that would have helped Addy as we already know she has an infection from the stuck stool. The total cost that day was $640. They told me if the antibiotic injections didn't work that they could do an Enema and flush out the stuck stool. At the time of the appointment they showed me how to give the injection to Addy on her side underneath the scales. They told me if I needed any help to come in anytime and they could help me give her the injection. They gave her the first injection for me. When I went to give her the second antibiotic injection I had a difficult time doing it properly as I am nine months pregnant so I called the vet clinic to ask if I could bring Addy in for help on giving her the injection. They told me the doctor had left early that day and to give the injection from top down if I needed to which is what they told me not to do during the time of Addy's appointment. Thankfully my husband was able to help me give Addy her antibiotic injections however I didn't think it was right what the vet did saying I could come in for help and then they refuse to let me come in and help give Addy her injection. The vet said they would call in a few days after the weekend and see how Addy is doing. My husband helped me to give Addy her antibiotic injections every other day. When the vet called for an update I let them know that a small amount of white stuff came out of her back end but that the mass was still there. When I asked how much the estimate would be for an Enema the vet told me they didn't want to do that for her until after she had all her antibiotic injections due to the risk of tearing which they didn't mention that to me during Addy's appointment. My husband and I were giving Addy the antibiotic injections every other day like instructed. We went to give Addy her injection last Thursday evening on February 19th 2026 only to find that Addy had passed away. I am very upset and distraught about Addy passing as she was such a kind and sweet boa. I feel like the vet should have done something more for her sooner instead of just relying on the antibiotic injections. I am also upset they didn't allow me to come back in for help giving Addy the injections. I am writing this review to share my experience as this has been very hard on myself and I highly recommend not going to Whispering Pines Vet Clinic if you have an exotic or any type of reptile. I cannot speak on their services for dogs and cats, however I don't think they are capable of treating exotics and reptiles properly. The total vet cost for Addy was $640 only for her to end up passing away. I also noticed when I first walked into the clinic that they have two ball pythons in a small glass tank together with a red light for heating. One of the ball pythons had bad stuck shed on it. The two ball pythons apparently live at the clinic like that in those conditions. I told myself if they can't properly care for their own snakes how could they possibly help Addy our Boa? I almost walked out right then and there but being I am heavily pregnant it's hard for me to drive and this was the closest vet clinic to us that sees exotics. I now know that I should have walked out and gone to a different exotic vet as maybe if I did that Addy would still be alive and could have gotten the help she needed.

Where do I begin? The last thing I like to admit to myself is failure. My husband and I rescued a…read more3yr old Staffordshire mix over a year ago and she was so well behaved that we decided that we'd like to get her a playmate. I have the time to spend with them and because the dog park didn't seem to fit our first dog any longer I really thought that rescuing another one of the same breed would be good because "hey, the first one was so easy". We rescued another 3 year old with absolutely NO training. And she wasn't anything like they had described. We had our work cut out (something I did NOT want as it was the reason I didn't get a puppy) The dogs go everywhere with me. I make accommodations to make life easy so that they can. But, there are times when you just can't take them. We had purchased the largest house kennel and because Winter wasn't potty broke we would leave her in it. Dinner, maybe a movie, and just a trip to the market.... each time she had busted out of it... we'd reinforce all the parts that would give. We clipped it shut with pinch clips and even wired the corners .... the last time she had pulled the top in and slithered out above the door.... not a scratch! So, the last time we had placed them both in our garage... the kennel with door open and many blankets a cot and nylabones.... and a camera.... I was gone 37 minutes. I felt defeated, helpless and hopeless. I was frantic, there was blood on the walls, "Winter" did NOT do well in that garage. There was blood on the walls from where she had injured herself jumping up the 9ft door. She had seemed like she just got through running a marathon. I had heard of anxiety in dogs but, really didn't think it was as severe as people let on... Then I watched the video. I was in tears. I could not believe what this dog was going through. I could see the physical part but, I never understood the emotional part. "It's just a dog, right?" These dogs are powerful and our new "Winter" wasn't happy being with us... or so I thought. I was beginning to fear and not trust some of her behavior. This is where the light at the end of the tunnel grew brighter. Shelly got back to me. Shelly Keel is most kind in these situations. Never did she make me feel like an idiot. Never did she make me feel guilty. Never did she make me feel that I had made a mistake. What she did do was give me a clear explanation what was happening and some insight as to what can be going through an animal's mind during these episodes. After watching the clips that I sent her the words "We can fix this" were most welcome. When Shelly arrived at my house for the initial evaluation.... and got Winter to do some "simple commands" I was almost crying then. I thought for sure this dog had been neglected so much that there was no way we were going to be able to turn her around. We signed up for the 4 week plan with the option to continue... understanding that it would definitely going to take longer than 4 weeks to reach our ultimate goal. We set reasonable goals and worked towards them in small steps... Shelly works closely with you, as you learn things about your dog and yourself. She monitors your notes and is very thorough in every detail of missions. And what worked for me... is that she is the one you have to answer to. You make a promise to your animal and for me, there was NEVER a time when I slacked. I did make a couple mistakes but, Shelly got me right back on track. She's always available and reliable and EXTREMELY helpful. She has multiple ways of communications. She has taught me how to "read my animals' body language". She has explained different ways to look at situations. She offers an insight that you would have never thought of. She is helpful in sending articles and recommendations in boarding and daycare. "Shelly said" or "Shelly says" .... are very common conversation pieces between my husband and myself... We are still working on the anxiety issues and will be continuing that .. AND , we have enrolled Winter in Shelly's weekly behavioral class and we are happy to report that so far she is doing marvelous! I am so happy that we sought Shelly out and didn't give up on this poor girl, just like she had been given up on probably her entire life. We have seen that there definitely hope in having "A Good Dog Day" with the most undesirable of dogs behavior. From the bottoms of our hearts, Shelly, we thank you for being so kind in your words and we look forward to sending progress reports to ya... "Fur"ever grateful Tonya, Ralph, Autumn and Winter

From the owner: We offer a variety of dog training services to meet the individual needs of our clients…read more Our puppy socialization program, designed for puppies 10-16 weeks of age, helps get the newest member of the family off to a confident and well behaved start. We offer a number of group classes from Basic to Advanced Manners, Specialty courses and Ticks & Games to help dogs ages 5 months up to seniors learn to happily offer the behaviors their people want. Our private in home training program is designed for those who prefer to have personalized attention and help resolving problems where they live and for those who have dogs who are not a good fit for group classes. Whether your dog needs to learn basic skills or has bigger fish to fry (fearful, aggressive, barks, digs, destroys property, pulls on leash, jumps up, etc.) we can help restore harmony in the home while teaching your dog to enjoy working for the things he wants.

My pit mix, Hazel came into my life after spending some time alone on the streets of Bakersfield…read moreand then getting placed on the euthanasia list at the local shelter. Whatever trauma she endured there started showing itself through fear-based aggression toward humans; after trying on my own to address the behavior, both Hazel and I were stressed, frustrated and scared. I realized I needed professional help and I wanted it to be provided by an educated, dedicated trainer who came from a place of empathy. Tiffany fit that description perfectly. From the moment of our first Zoom "audition," I could tell she was no nonsense: she could train Hazel, but it would also take work, honestly and dedication from me, as well. Prior to drop off, I was provided with specific directions, a handbook and easy to follow instructions on exactly how the training would go. The minute I dropped off Hazel with Tiffany, my heart felt hopeful for the first time in months. Hazel immediately recognized Tiffany as a kindred spirit who commanded respect but made sure her first job was to connect with my dog. From there, I was receiving daily, lengthy updates that included videos describing what/how she was training as well as lectures that provided guidance I could follow once she came home. The part that made me realize I had made the right decision was that, within a couple of days, Tiffany had identified Hazel's root issues that were leading to her aggression and adjusted her training accordingly. It was amazing to watch her with Hazel: her focus, her calm, quiet demeanor and Hazel's response to her: trust. Once Hazel came home, the real work started and Tiffany is available 24/7 the first 72 hours and then available during her normal work hours for the life of your dog. That's an incredible commitment for what you're paying to know that your dog is in the best hands possible. I can't speak highly enough of Tiffany (and her sweet husband). I've been an animal person my whole life and there is no one else I'd recommend to help you connect more and understand any issues or behaviors your dog might be experiencing. Thank you, Tiffany.

Tiffany and For the Love of Dog has been nothing short of transformative for both me as a dog owner…read moreand for my dog. I was fortunate enough to book a month long board and train with Tiffany for my dog, who was a pandemic pup who had some medical trauma that robbed us of important foundational training time when he was a puppy. He's a strong guy as an adult and I was having a lot of trouble instilling training into him since he was not a food motivated dog, especially when it came to walking on a leash. He'd pulled me off my feet a few times and I knew I needed a professional to really help me become the best and safest dog owner I could for him. Working with Tiffany and For the Love of Dog doesn't just instill amazing training in your dog, but educates you as the owner in ways I didn't even realize was possible. I feel so much more prepared and educated now, through Tiffany's training, her educational videos, her to-the-minute updates on my Dog's progress and how she teaches--both the dogs and the human owners. She breaks down everything in such easy to follow ways and her insight on behavior, both dog and human owner behavior is nothing short of brilliant. I also know I can reach out to her at any time for any hurdles we encounter and will receive her insight and knowledge, which is worth its weight in gold. She quickly identified not only my mixed dog's breed (the genetic test totally confirmed everything she said!) but the underlying anxiety that he felt. The month he spent with her has transformed him from an anxious worrier with deep feelings who would pull me off my feet on walks to a calm dog who knows he can do hard work and that I'll be beside him to help as we tackle any new situations. The difference in him is profound: he's calm, he's walking on a loose leash, he's happily obeying commands and he's more confident in his place in the world and in our little pack of three. And I feel so much more prepared and understand him on a deeper level through Tiffany's insight, education and help. If you've got a pup facing a hard problem or anxious behavior or any issue at all, invest the time and money into Tiffany's training. You will be so thankful--and so will your dog! I cannot recommend her enough. This experience has strengthened my bond with my dog, educated me as a long-time dog owner and introduced an order into our lives that has truly changed it for the better.

DO NOT buy any plants or fish from here for a WHILEEEE the plants have black mold in them,…read moreliterally 90% of the fish are disgustingly COVERED in ich poor fish. Pictures show different tanks and fish covered and plants covered in black mold. What is this.

We had to get a grooming while visiting here in Chico. Lavinia did an outstanding job on our…read moreCavapoo. We will go back again without any hesitation.