This trainer was absolutely perfect for us. We have three dogs, but I hired Susan mainly for…read moreOliver, a 6-year-old rescue who has been extremely fearful and anxious all his life. Because he's so anxious, he barks a lot, and he hides from strangers who come into the house. With Susan's help, we modified his training and even got him on medication (Susan wrote us a SIX PAGE REPORT to show the vet as evidence that Oliver needed medication). A lot of people are hesitant to put their pets on behavior meds, but they have made a world of difference when combined with Susan's gentle, force-free training methods. Oliver's quality of life is just so much better now. He can now go out on walks, greet strangers and guests, and stay quiet when there's a knock at the door. Oliver will never be the most outgoing dog ever, but he's at least a happy dog now. Susan has also helped out with our other two dogs, Houston (8-year-old Golden Retriever), and Zoe (1-year-old maltipoo). With Susan's help, I've taught them how to calm themselves down and be quiet when there are guests. They even have a "go to your mat" command and they'll all happily lie down on a bath mat together and stay there while I cook dinner or clean up around them. Susan is also fantastic because she keeps you on track and is always available to answer questions. After every session, she writes you a long, detailed email with your "homework" so that you don't forget what you've learned. Through email, she answers questions, looks at any videos you might have taken of you training with your dog, and gives you tips in areas you're struggling. This trainer is my hero!!! I will always call on her if I need any help with the dogs.

We rescued a shelter dog and brought her home on Christmas Eve. She is a pit mix. The shelter…read morewasn't very forthcoming with information regarding her reactivity to other dogs. The shelter felt she was reactive due to being jealous of other dogs getting taken out of their kennels by prospective adopters. We brought her home and she has been amazing! She became part of the family instantly, BUT we had a miserable time taking her on walks. Inside the house she was well behaved, outside she was a different dog. She was hyper-vigilant and very reactive towards other dogs. The shelter provided two free training sessions. My son and I took our girl to the trainer and this guy proceeded to abuse our dog like NOTHING I've ever seen. I was traumatized as well as my son. I forfeited my second lesson as I did not want to subject our dog to this kind of torture. My wife knew of a co-worker who was trying to become a dog trainer. We had him come over and work with our dog. Sadly this guy was way under qualified and simply didn't know what he was doing. One of my clients recommended Susan from At A Pooch's Pace. I was thrilled to see her certificates and that she was a proponent of Positive Reinforcement Training. Our consult with Susan was so different than the other trainers AND we saw immediate results! She has been a godsend! Not only is she super knowledgeable about dog training and conveying the methods to her clients, she is a source of moral support. I can't count how many times I was feeling down about what neighbors were saying about our dog or if we would ever be able to go out on a walk with her again. Susan bolsters the confidence of her clients AND their dogs! I've been working closely with Susan now for several months. She's great at communicating. She sends detailed emails with attachments (I made up a book/binder to keep them organized!) She sends links to videos. She answers all questions and backs up all her training methods with current science. Our Shannon has learned so fast (as have I!) and she is almost done with her basic obedience training and we are getting ready to transition to behavior modification! I have full faith in Susan that our newest family member will be able to go on a walk without scaring all the neighbors who are walking their dogs! If you are looking for a dog trainer, look no further. Susan is simply the best. It took me three tries to find the right one. Our first trainer was 100% aversive and abused our dog. Our second trainer was a fan of Caesar Milan and basically got his "training" from ordering Caesar's videos off of Amazon. Susan is the real deal. Certified, knowledgeable, caring, supportive and realistic. We are truly grateful to have found her.

Finn loves this place. Agility, scent work and CGC. Highly recommend for a fun and engaging…read moreexperience with your furs

Friendly and patient with our energetic puppy. Great positive feedback for puppy parents too.read more

Fantastic doggy day care and boarding!! They let us take a tour and were friendly and…read moreaccommodating. Each dog gets their own little "apartment" and they also get to play with the day care doggies which was a huge perk for our little wild baby. We were gone for a week and they kept us updated with text pictures. We could tell she was having a great time playing with her new friends! They gave our Cindy a bath before we picked her up which was appreciated.

We started bringing our dog here a few years ago and love that it's reasonably priced, easy for…read moredrop off/pickup, and the staff sends pictures throughout the day so you know how your fur baby is doing. The dogs always look like they're having a fun time and ours is always excited to go when we pull up.

We just completed Ryan's "Puppy Course" and "Intermediate Course" over an 8 week period with our…read moreGolden Retriever. Ryan is the perfect combination of kindness, patience, and command. "Finn" responded enthusiastically to the curriculum and more importantly to Ryan's style of delivery. We appreciated Ryan's ability to connect trained behaviors to everyday situations, and suggest small changes that delivered big results. The key for Finn was taking the tools from class and implementing/reinforcing them on walks, at the dog park, outdoor shopping malls, or just around the house. The key for me was Ryan's use of an audio system - even in an outdoor (covered) group environment it was easy to listen and comprehend the concepts as Ryan explained strategy (the "why") and the supporting tactics (the "how"). We're looking forward to Ryan's advanced class and eventually a CGC certification.

Ryan truly is a K9 Guru. He connects with dogs in a truly amazing way. Implementing his tips and…read morecalm demeanor has helped us immensely with our sweet but crazy 5 month old lab pup. Highly recommend!

My vacation was stress-free thanks to Ruff Life. It was my first time away from my 1 yr old cat and…read moreI was super nervous to leave her. Fortunately I found Eddie and he was very professional and kind. My cat didn't want to come out at their meet and greet but he wasn't worried about it since most cats are like that. After I left she warmed up to him right away. During my trip he took great care of my cat and sent multiple pictures every day, which helped me know she was okay and also helped a lot when I was missing her! I also super appreciated that he put our bins out and checked the mail since it was a longer trip. I will definitely use Ruff Life again.

Perfect. My dogs loved both sitters. Honest, good price, and kept my 3 dogs happy for a week…read more I will be using them again and again.

We've taken our dog Charlie to Dog Ranch for weekly play sessions for 5+ years. He loves the dogs…read moreand the salt water pools there. This past weekend Charlie spent three nights there for the first time. It was so nice to be able to check in on him with their webcam everyday. I just picked him up this morning... and he's still a happy, healthy pup! :) The outstanding staff (Vicky, Jose, Junior) have worked there for years and are all great with dogs (and humans too). I'm so thankful Dog Ranch B&B exists!

Dog Ranch Bed & Biscuit is a wonderful place to take your dog for day care and overnight stays…read more They take incredible care of your pup and keep the place immaculate. It is like Disneyland for dogs with wading pools, lounge chairs, spritzers in summer and lots of places to relax and run. It's perfect for young and old dogs. We have taken all of our dogs over the past 18 years to Dog Ranch but our youngest husky Roo is absolutely crazy about this place. He was an abused rescue dog when we got him and the Dog Ranch staff worked hard to slowly introduce him so he felt comfortable. Now when we pick him up, he doesn't want to leave! We also have great confidence in the way the staff takes care of our dog overnight. If your dog needs special care with health issues, they will give them supplements and multiple feedings. We HIGHLY recommend Dog Ranch Bed & Biscuit to everyone!

We came across Christine through Yelp and hired her to assist us with training our Black English…read moreLabrador Puppy Max. Christine was a pleasure to work with. Her knowledge of dogs and the ideas she shared to assist us with training far exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend her. She was worth with every penny we paid! Thank you Christine for sharing your time with Max..

After doing a lot of research on local dog trainers I'm so grateful I found Chris at FearLess Dog…read moretraining! Even though I have loads of experience with dogs of all ages I know just HOW much work a puppy is. I chose Chris because of her extensive knowledge and experience with working with dogs without damaging their spirit. It's so important to me that the person I trust around my new furry family member wouldn't use force, fear or "the alpha" method because I've seen how those negativity affect the mental health of a dog. Chris was AMAZING! My shy puppy took to her right away and I can tell she was so in-tune with his needs. He's still young so we first worked on basic manners and some leash work. The best part was it didn't feel like the work of training! I look forward to continuing his training with Chris for years to come and I know my pup will too!

I requested a last minute grooming for my dog and scheduling was very easy. They came to my place,…read moretook about an hour, and had my dog ready to go! I paid in cash and my only complaint is that they messaged me a week after asking if I paid. Next time I'll request a receipt or use another payment method but otherwise would recommend!!

I was hesitant, but I needed to find a new groomer and I was blessed with the Doggy Connection and…read moreour new groomer Lorraine... Archie has fallen in love with her... a he can be hand handful... but she managed him beautifully and he came out smelling sweet and groomed to ... I also love that Lorraine is very efficient, friendly, and always keeps in touch if necessary. I recommend.