We adopted a dog that had a few behavioral and aggression issues, so we did the in home training,…read moreand Debra helped us so much. It was nice to practice in the house, around the neighborhood, and at the park. She gave us great tools to work on, and our dog is doing so much better! Would definitely recommend!

High Tail is a life-saver! Our dog Max is a rescue from a pet hoarding situation, he once had to…read morecompete fiercely with 60 other dogs in a small space, which made him a fierce warrior beast! Not great in most situations, scary in others :( He has a very sweet nature at home, but his and my quality of life was suffering due to his extreme reactivity to other dogs. Fun relaxing walks would quickly turn into stress-filled episodes of vicious lunging, snapping, and barking at other dogs. He is small but very frightening! I had dreamed of running through forests and fields, roaming everywhere with my little best friend. It just wasn't happening, it was stressing everyone out, we received glares and disapproving glances on the trails. I felt terribly embarrassed and wondered if there was any hope. I was pretty disappointed as I tried to accept our fate. Then we found High Tail. The results were miraculous, Max can now co-exist in peace with other dogs and doesn't even react anymore! I needed to understand how to work with his issues so he could recover and learn to trust. He needed kindness, understanding, and consequences. He is a special dog with a unique past and I think High Tail understood him and could gauge just how much work he could handle in training so he wouldn't get stressed. They keep it positive and make sure your dog is having a good time while learning. It was a great experience and I highly recommend them. They can probably help with most problems pretty quickly, I was extremely impressed and grateful that Max and I have a new life ahead full of doggy playtime and walks. Thank you High Tail!

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.

Gloria has many helpful tips. Not only does she practice "positive training" with the canines but…read morealso the owners!

Gloria and her helper Toni were absolutely wonderful to train with. They are very professional from…read morestart to finish and gave time and space to ask as many silly and serious questions as possible. I would highly recommend Hands on Dog Training to any of my friends and already have. The location is very clean, the instructors are always prepared for class and it was a great opportunity for us to get to know our pup in a new way. The advice and training techniques definitely take time but really do work. Thank you Gloria for working with our Duke and more importantly having patience and understanding with us as new puppy-parents!

We just moved to Chico and I think we've found our new groomer! Even though Benny is used to being…read moregroomed, this was his first time with TrailBlazer. He went in being long overdue and came out looking so good! He got a bath, groom, and haircut, and couldn't be happier! The groomer asked questions to get to know him. We appreciated the care and kindness she showed towards our dog. We've booked his next appointment and look forward to this being our regular groomer! When rating our experience, we definitely give her 5 out of 5 barks!

So since they upped the price $20 for grooming; claiming supply costs and was not informed till…read moreafter grooming was done. They decided to delete the review, cancel the nail trim appt without calling to let us know. They have lost me as a customer and I would think twice about doing business with them. Customer Service is awful. BTW the groomers are great. Too bad ownership is not!

PetSmart did the very best cut on my Bichon! We have been to a couple recommended dog groomers and…read morewas so disappointed and asked a man at the park who he uses and said "PetSmart ". The price was right too! Thank you Teddy will be back!! He smells so nice too!

Absolute TERRIBLE experience with the grooming team, specifically Kyndra ("Star K"). If I could…read moregive this place 0 stars, I would. Walked in right at 9 am for a bath & brush for our young dog, said hello and good morning with a smile and was greeted with silence and dirty looks. I can understand it being early but the service was absolutely horrible. Got called to pick our dog up "early" due to stress after 3 hours, which is what we were told how long the service was going to take anyways and they did not even do the full service. Still had to pay for the full service though! No wonder our pup was stressed, the vibe and attitude of the groomers were horrendous!! Will not be returning here ever, including just the store itself. The groomers here are grumpy and rude. Hire better people who care about animals! Do yourself a favor and go to PetCo where they actually love and care for your pets!!!

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.

Very friendly and experienced groomers. Will advise to others too. They are professional in…read moregrooming advise Nice people.....

Great place for your pets. Our dog's favorite place to clean up and get a little alone time.read more

unfortunately I've had to come here under very horrible circumstances and thankfully their 24 hour…read moreer was able to support us. however. I notice acquiring basic wellness care and visits are challenging. the process is not smooth. they never return your phone call-- and for some reason will let the line ring then answer and disconnect it so you can't leave a voice mail. it's frustrating when theyre closed all weekend and I am trying to take care of my animals and it doesn't seem they're worried about answering the phone ?

If I could give 0/5 I would. Do not go here. I'd drive to another er vet…read more I am extremely disappointed by the way I was treated by the employee I spoke with over the phone (I believe her name was Lynette or Annette). I called VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center because my dog was experiencing repeated vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness, and difficulty walking. I understood when I was told the hospital was at capacity and could not see my dog. My complaint is not about that. My complaint is about how I was treated. I asked if she could simply ask the veterinarian whether there was anything I could safely do for my dog while I searched for another emergency hospital. I asked about offering food and water and whether there were any medications or supportive care that might help until he could be seen. She immediately responded that the veterinarian would not answer any questions because they had not examined my dog. What made the conversation even more confusing was that she had already recommended I try giving my dog Benadryl over the phone. If no medical advice could be provided without an examination, I don't understand why she was comfortable recommending one medication while refusing to ask the veterinarian my other questions. Throughout the call, her tone was rude, dismissive, and impatient. I explained that I was scared, that my dog appeared to be seriously ill, and that your hospital was the only emergency veterinary hospital in Butte County. Rather than showing empathy or helping me understand my options, she HUNG UP ON ME. The most unacceptable part of the interaction was that she abruptly hung up on me while I was still speaking. I wasn't yelling or being abusive. I was a worried pet owner desperately trying to get guidance for a dog that appeared to be in serious medical distress. I understand emergency hospitals become overwhelmed and cannot always accept additional patients. I do not fault your hospital for being at capacity. I do, however, expect your staff to treat people with professionalism, compassion, and respect. Hanging up on someone seeking help for a sick animal is unacceptable and reflects very poorly on your hospital. I hope this call is reviewed and appropriate action is taken so no other pet owner is treated this way during an emergency.