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.

Several months ago, I found a husky mix on the street. As an experienced husky owner, I named her…read moreSky and decided to bring her into the family. However, I realized almost immediately that she had some serious behavioral issues--specifically intense leash aggression and barking--that I simply wasn't equipped to handle alone. After researching local options, I gave Bill at Sierra K9 a call. It was clear right away that he has a genuine passion for what he does. He took the time to listen to my specific goals: I needed Sky to truly become part of my "pack" and be well-behaved enough to join me at breweries, and events. Bill outlined his methods and experience in great detail, and we sat down to map out exactly what it would take to get her there. I opted for the two-week intensive Board-and-Train program. Bill made it clear that the training wouldn't end when I picked her up; he committed to meeting with me for as long as it took for me to feel confident. Throughout those two weeks, Bill and his wife, Shelby, sent regular progress reports, photos, and videos. Seeing her thrive gave me so much peace of mind--it was obvious she was making strides and was incredibly well cared for. On pickup day, Bill and I had a thorough hand-off session. While I was impressed with Sky's progress, Bill was honest with me: the foundation was there, but the real work was just beginning for both of us. When we got back home, I'll admit I struggled. The leash reactivity and pulling returned, and I felt completely hopeless. But Bill and Shelby didn't leave me hanging. They checked in daily, "talked me off the ledge" more than once, and quickly scheduled an in-person session at my house. When Bill arrived, he could tell I was frustrated. He calmly reminded me of the process and took Sky's leash; she immediately "snapped back into shape"--no pulling, no barking, just focus. He carefully observed my handling, gave me manageable homework, and, most importantly, helped me reframe my mindset. He taught me that training isn't a chore; it's an exercise in patience and a form of therapy for both the owner and the dog. Fast forward one month: I've been working with Sky every day and meeting with Bill weekly (and he is always perfectly on time). The transformation is night and day. While she's still a little better on the leash with him than with me (haha!), she is truly a different dog. I know now that with time and Bill's continued guidance, Sky is going to fit in perfectly. I'm actually enjoying the work, we celebrate the wins together, and I am sincerely grateful to the Sierra K9 team.

I have a very active Bernedoodle puppy and the pack integration has had such a positive impact on…read moremy dog. One of the owners has really helped me figure out solutions and my pup is so well socialized and can really play with all puppies and dogs. My dog transformed from a landshark to a loving pup within the first 2 visits. I highly recommend to family, friends and others. The owner truly cares about dogs and makes sure new dogs integrate well with the pack. Basic obedience is scheduled. I am sure it's going to be great!!!

Lauren, Adam and staff go above and beyond for the dogs in their care. They interact with the dogs…read moreand also make sure the dogs are interacting well with each other. Our Lab, Luka loves his time here and we have complete peace of mind when we board him here knowing that he's well cared for ALWAYS!!

We really love working with Kathleen. Aside from all the good techniques she has taught us, she's…read morepatient and accommodating with my dog and I. She never makes you feel bad about anything you have or haven't done in the past and she acknowledges each small achievement you and your dog make. Not only that but her techniques work and she works with any techniques you've already taught your dog to integrate them into the skills she's teaching them (and you!) She has MANY ideas to work with all types of issues. Also, she has a small group that she holds on certain days of the week that include play AND a small amount of training. I'm so glad we decided to attend Pawsitive Pooch, we're learning so much and our dog's manners are improving!!

My Bho is a 10 month old golden retriever puppy who, five months ago, was totally out of control…read more I've been taking him to Kathleen's classes since then, and while Bho has yet to become an angel, he's pretty much a changed puppy. I think, thanks to Kathleen's help and experience, he's completely a better boy.

We were referred to Marge by a friend of ours for training. Our dog Morgan responded positively…read moreand we saw great improvement with Morgan after the first session. Marge has a calm and gentle demeanor and her style of training was very effective when working with Morgan. We have also boarded Morgan with Marge. A good experience. We highly recommend Marge.

Everything went so well. What everybody says about her is true. She is really an amazing dog…read morehandler and a good teacher for me and isn't that the most important thing. Just ask your friends with dogs and I'm sure her name will come up and everything they say about her is true. And no, I'm not a relative just a happy customer who's getting his dog under control Kim mc

We had Anna out for our first session yesterday. She was AMAZING. Our dogs learned so much in…read morejust one session - but also, so did us humans. We've always had door greeting chaos. She showed us the best ways to work on calming things down when visitors arrive, and also provided ways our children can help be involved training - and making sure our dogs are responding to small children in appropriate ways. She had so much knowledge to share, and seemed to pick up on their personalities very quickly. I am so grateful we were able to get on her calendar so quick after her year of traveling. We will definitely be referring her to anyone we know looking for a dog trainer. Hank and Waffles look forward to their next session.

Anna was seriously the best! We have peen putting off training our little pittie puppy who we love…read moreto pieces, but isn't the best behaved dog (jumps, barks, doesn't listen, is scared of a lot of stuff), and we were nervous we had waited too long. Anna gave us so many tools that our girl ACTUALLY responded to. She brought out the sweet dog that we see all the time, but others don't because of how excited and anxious she gets over everything. We learned a ton about reading body language and how to help build our dogs confidence so she can enjoy more of this world. Anna was super funny and was constantly teaching us things about our dogs and how to read them and reminding us that we are doing good! Not once did we feel judged or insecure about anything. we look forward to our next training session!

Cherie is a great trainer. Took puppy classes and then private lessons. Cherie is patient and…read moreknowledgeable.

What a wonderful experience! We have a young Golden Retriever who was scared, anxious, and avoidant…read moreof people outside our home and was not living her best life. We felt stuck on how to help her. Thankfully, we found Cherie! With her knowledge and understanding, she was able to help us give Rosie the confidence she needed to come alive fully! It's safe to say the Rosie we love at home the world would get to love because of what Cherie helped us learn and how to lead Rosie. Dog training is human training, so get ready to do the work! If you want to help your dog with behavior issues or obedience, Cherie is the person to call. We are thankful to know we have someone that can help us. This is just the beginning; we learned much and look forward to continuing our journey. Rosie's future just got brighter and bigger. We can thank Cherie for her guidance! 10 out of 10 recommend!

Samantha groomer the best. Dolly was an angel getting her…read morenails grinded.... Nice and smooth highly suggest instead of trim. Team there nice and helpful. Ty Kathy

I didn't interact with Rusty, but photos and testimonials say it all. My parents watched my husky…read morepuppy Oz while my husband and I were on our honeymoon. I was anxious for months because he didn't get along with my parents' tiny Schnauzer. How was he going to survive two weeks? I felt better when I learned that Rusty would work with the dogs a few times per week. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw photos of Oz and Charlie peacefully coexisting. My parents also learned a ton of dog training tips to bring home and share with us. We used a few different dog trainers in San Francisco when Oz was a puppy, but it wasn't particularly helpful. It was a lot of snobby philosophy, whereas Rusty's method is based on the natural canine-human bond. Can't recommend her enough. Thank you for everything!

Camp Lisa is an amazing boarding facility! The cage free concept allowed my Skylar pup to feel…read morecomfortable. The kennels are great because they allow access to inside and outside zones. Skylar was carefully placed with other dogs that were her size and age. When we picked up Skylar she was happy and appeared clean. A couple days later, I took her to a vet appointment, and she was very social with other dogs. This was not like her at all! Camp Lisa actually helped my dog become socialized. I will be bringing her back to Camp Lisa! I have recommended this place to friends. I feel lucky that this place is in our community. Thank you Camp Lisa for making sure our Skylar was well cared for!

What a great service in our area! Camp Lisa was recommended by a friend and we were so impressed…read morewith the cleanliness of the facility and the staff and how happy all the dogs were! Feels like our Hazel is staying with family! She gets to just be a dog....will not leave her any place else..Thank you!

I paid over 200 dollars for meds and never got them. It's over a 30 minute wait for on hold…read more Several calls and 40 minutes later...

YOUR COMPANY IS TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL! Two weeks in a row I have gotten up at 6:30 in the morning…read moreto prepare to come to these appointments at the Jackson Tractor Supply. Last week nobody showed up. This week nobody called and only sent one employee to take names and phone numbers! What good does that do who wants a lousy discount when they've spent hours preparing for these visits. On top of that she's letting everybody wait in line just to take their name and number and not explaining to them that no vaccines or stool samples can be taken today. What a waste of people's time. You need to be better at showing up when you're expected to or at least let the store know. I called at 9:30 to make sure you were going to be here and they said as far as they knew yes and I drive 30 minutes to get here to find out there's just some employee taking names. This is not acceptable. EVEN CALLING BEFORE YOU COME DOES NOT GUARANTEE THEY WILL BE THERE