I'm disappointed to leave such a poor rating. I was really looking forward to getting my dog in…read moreagility here. My review is not for the classes but just the overall customer service. I signed my dog up online for agility 2 weeks before the class was scheduled to start. I did not receive any receipt or confirmation, but the money was withdrawn from my account. I did not hear anything from Competition Canine so I went ahead and called the day before his class was set to start, just so I could confirm. The person on the phone informed me that the class was cancelled! And was not even apologetic. They told me that the trainer was supposed to reach out and they would have her reach out to me. That would have been nice to know that the class was cancelled, I don't think it's too much to send out a simple email or text message. I'm just glad I didn't drive all the way out there to show up to a cancelled class. Well another week goes by and they finally let me know via email that I can sign up for another class or get a refund. I responded to their email asking for specifics regarding the other class that they had available as an option. I did not hear anything back. So another week goes by and at this point I'm not interested in their business so I send them another email asking for a refund for the class. I still have not heard anything back! I had to contact my bank to dispute the charge due to Competition Canine's negligence or just lack of customer service. I just don't understand how they can run a business like this. Not only were they incredibly inconsiderate of my time (if a class is cancelled that's ok, but just let me know), but to withdraw the money from my account and not respond to my inquiries? Seems fraudulent to me...I'd rather go elsewhere where there is real and considerate communication.

Ann and her team are amazing. We have a 11 month old very active lab who we've not had great…read moresuccess training until we met Ann and her team. The change in our puppy has been nothing short of amazing. He's now well behaved and so much calmer. We've also enrolled him obstacle training and with such exuberance from our puppy, he is excelling. Cannot say enough about how much we love competition canine.

Cathy is a calm and consistent trainer. Very talented and knowledgeable. My puppy is stubborn, high…read moredrive, fearful, and extremely smart - translation - hard to handle. After working with Cathy, my puppy is more confident, stopped puppy nipping, knows when to settle, and is fun to be around. Magical! She is a caring trainer with an extensive background. She gives good advice, easy-to-understand guidance, and she is trustworthy. I'm so grateful we found her. She has made our lives better.

Cathy is not only a very talented and knowledgeable dog trainer, but also has become a friend to…read moreour family. We adopted a very difficult breed, a German Shepherd/Husky/Pit mix. Our dog is incredibly smart but very stubborn and Cathy never made us feel like he was an impossible dog to train. She worked with him consistently both at our home and at hers and made amazing progress with him. I couldn't recommend her more for your dog training needs! Thank you, Cathy!

When I retired in June 2009, I acquired a 9-week-old Labradoodle & named her Tess. Tess was my very…read morefirst dog & it was important to me that she be well-mannered & a pleasure to be around. The breeder from whom I purchased Tess recommended we take a beginning obedience class with Ericka! I signed up immediately! This began a string of fun & worthwhile classes...more obedience, tricks, walking out & about, rally, some agility, & lots of nosework. Nosework was so enjoyable for both me & Tess that we competed in several NACSW trials, successfully earning ribbons in Levels 1, 2, & 3. Unfortunately Tess passed in October 2021. I miss her everyday. She was a wonderful dog & great companion...thanks in large part to Ericka & her positive, effective training methods. I was very disappointed when Ericka left the Central Coast where I live & moved to Northern California. All you current & future dog owners in that area have an invaluable resource at your disposal!!

I met Ericka when I was looking for some help with obedience training for my then 2-year old Dutch…read moreShepherd. I'm a search and rescue dog handler and she was my second search dog. I thought I was a decent obedience trainer at the time, but Ericka opened my eyes to a whole new world of dog training. She is a real pro. When she moved away she left a hole in the local dog training world that still hasn't been filled. Ericka has a broad base of knowledge and experience - she can help any dog.

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

I have been bringing my dogs here for five or six years, and I have always been thrilled with the…read moreservice I have received. At one point, I had a pitbull-mix (very pittie looking) and a Chow coming here for daycare, and when I picked them up, at no appointed time, both were out with the other dogs. Now I have a lab and two little ankle-biters (figuratively) who have been in both the day care and also boarded. When I give them blankets, the blankets come back to me washed and dried. They feed whatever diet I provide. The two little dogs are very shy and not terribly social, so the staff at Uppity Pup take care to visit them in their kennel and to let them out only when things aren't crazy on the floor. The facility has always been a comfortable temperature when I visit. My lab used to go to another boarding facility in Shingle Springs. When I first took him there, he was happy and excited to go. After a few months, I almost had to drag him in through the front door. I finally found out that the owner's dog was a bully and that the owner let him get away with it. It took my dog a long time to get over that bad association (and he still has issues with not particularly liking the company of other dogs) there, but I am happy to report that he goes to Uppity Pup willingly (albeit with that look they give you that makes you feel like they are abandoning them). When I pick him up, he is typically happy and tired. When I have to travel for extended periods, I always ask (and get) special arrangements so that my two little dogs can be within visual range of my lab. I usually bring refrigerated homemade food, and I once had to bring a week's worth of meds, as I had a dog (the pitbull) who was still being treated for a rattlesnake bite. Everything was done as I instructed, and I have even had the staff call me about feeding when my instructions were not clear. The staff doesn't typically volunteer information about how my dogs did, when I pick the pups up, but if I ask, I get a detailed answer, which means someone is paying attention. Recently, I asked about socializing the two less-than-social pups in my keeping, expressing my concern that if something happened to me, I would want the dogs to have a good chance of being adopted, and that they would not show well at a pound if they were terrified. The owner said very simply and sincerely that I didn't have to worry about that, because her staff would assist in the placement of any of their clients' dogs, should it be necessary. I don't know if that is true or not, but she didn't have to say it, and it made me feel very good about using their services. In short, I have never had a bad experience here, with five dogs and approximately five years worth of both daycare and boarding.

We have been boarding our dogs here for over 10 years…read more Especially since a change in ownership, our current dog shows no apprehension about being dropped off and is happy and healthy when we pick her up even after a week. Her coat is in good condition there, she has been active and her behavior is normal. The staff are long standing, friendly and take good care of the dogs. Scheduling is simple and they do make sure that vaccination status is up to date.

Kelvin is a super dog trainer, but even better people trainer he is very clear and good with…read moregetting us to be clear with what we want with our dog.

If you are frustrated, disappointed and need help with your new or out of control canine, Dog…read moreTraining For Owners is the place to call! Kelvin is definitely the person who has the expertise and ability to create a satisfying and healthy relationship with you and your dog. His techniques and guidance (if you follow them!) provide solid and consistent results. We are so thankful that we contacted Kelvin and Kathy for our dog training. They are genuinely committed and dedicated to helping dog owners who are willing to be intimately involved with the training of their dog(s).

5/5 stars! I inquired with The Skilled for our 1 year old Bullmastiff over obedience training. The…read morebusiness owner/trainer, Ursula, got right back to me and we scheduled a meeting that same day. I brought my dog to her home, she checked him out, we talked about wants, needs, concerns, goals, training plan, cost etc... we decided to do her in house program where she has your dog stay with her for a month and is trained the entire time. Ursula sent us pictures and progress updates daily, it was great! Our dog was not just trained but also taken care of and loved his entire stay there. When the month came to an end and our dog's training was done she delivered him back to our home and did a 2 hour training session in our own home to show us how to continue to handle/train with him. He was very obedient, calm and content. We are very very happy with The Skilled K9 and cannot recommend it enough to those looking to take their dog to the next level of training. We are very grateful for Ursula, Jubabe, Milo, friends and family that all helped train, love and take care of our boy.

Ursula has been training our Golden pup now for 4+ weeks and we are beyond happy with the work she…read morehas done with Charlie. Best thing we've spent money on in a long time-- HIGHLY recommend her for anyone looking to have their puppy or dog trained.

So relieved to find a Pet Care Clinic that Cares! My…read moreexperience: positively remarkable. From calling for an appointment, to conscientious quality care from Staff & Doctors, to diagnose, to providing options in treatments and clear cost estimates of procedures. My Furbabies & I I are extremely grateful for their professionalism, kindness, & cost conscious care. Follow-ups don't empty my wallet as well. Thank you, all of you at Placerville Pet Clinic.

When our beloved 18-year-old dachshund Winnie reached the end of her journey, Dr. Heather Carmody…read moreand her staff cared for us with extraordinary kindness and compassion. From my first phone call to the moment we left the office, every interaction was gentle, respectful, and supportive. During one of the most difficult days a pet owner can face, they helped us say goodbye to Winnie with dignity, tenderness, and grace. We will always be grateful for their care.