Karin is outstanding! I got my pup, Goose, back in August 2022 and couldn't wait for him to be…read morevaccinated to join her program. As soon as he was able we dropped him off for his free training consult, that's right, I said FREE. Who does that? Well, Karin does. I cannot express how much Goose has learned while attending day training with Karin, not to mention the fact that she has been amazing at helping me and my partner navigate through some rough patches in his normal behavioral development from puppy to adolescent. I love that I get updates throughout the day with pictures and the activities/training that are being done and to see Goose enjoying his time with dog friends too! Every time we go to drop off Goose is beside himself with excitement to see Karin, which is a clear indicator to me that he too approves and enjoys his time spent there. The long and short of it is, I would recommend Karin, and do, to anyone who is looking for an amazing dog trainer who has compassion, patience, and an amazing understanding of dog behavior!!

This place is amazing! Karin is so knowledgeable and will help with answering all your question…read more Her whole team is amazing with my Louie. He loves going to daycare there and it is the ONLY place I trust him with. You want your doggie loved on and learning check out Karin at Good to the Bone!!!

Thank you PFE for your kindness today with our 3 adoptable pups from CCAS. Your team is always so…read morewelcoming when we bring in dogs for socialization and a much needed break from the shelter Today we had Joshua, Reese, and Suga Mama soaking up the love and attention First they got to go shopping for yummy snacks and chews, and toys, then they each got a puppachino. Your store is always well stocked and clean. The bath station is so wonderful- our shelter pups were in great need- and walked out looking amazing- freshly squeaky clean and anxiously awaiting their future homes

I can't say enough great things about Community Concern For Cats (CC4C)! Their dedication to…read morehelping cats and kittens in our community is truly inspiring. Every volunteer I've met has been kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the well-being of every cat they care for. I especially want to give a huge shout-out to Lea. She runs the Saturday afternoon adoption events at Pet Food Express in Martinez (except on the third Saturday of the month), and she truly goes above and beyond. It's obvious how deeply she cares about every cat's health, safety, and future. Her compassion, patience, and unwavering dedication make a real difference--not only for the cats but also for the people who come looking to adopt. Volunteers like Lea are the heart and soul of this organization. With the overwhelming cat population increasing every year, these volunteers give so much--not just their time, but also their homes, their energy, and even money out of their own pockets--to help these animals. Their selflessness and commitment are nothing short of amazing, and they deserve so much appreciation for all they do. If you're looking to adopt, I highly recommend visiting one of CC4C's adoption events like the one at Pet Food Express in Martinez. The volunteers are always welcoming, happy to answer questions, and committed to matching each cat with the right family. Thank you, CC4C, and thank you, Lea, for everything you do to give these cats a second chance. You're making a lasting impact in the lives of both the animals and the families who adopt them. I wholeheartedly recommend supporting this incredible organization.

Wish I could give a 10 star! Absolutely a night and day difference from before and after with our…read morepup. Alex is wonderful! Knowledgeable, patient and always positive. Couldn't be more happy and more thrilled with all of Alex's hard work!

Working with Alex at Canine Insight Institute has helped me understand my dog's behavior and needs…read morein an accessible way. His approach is positive and supportive, and he is great at encouraging and keeping us on track when we encounter hiccups or new challenges. Beyond obedience and day-to-day behavior coaching, he's training us in scent work, which has been an excellent activity to funnel Sydney's boundless energy and drive. He's done such a good job that we passed all three scents in our very first ORT! All this combined has allowed Sydney and I to bond and have more fun together.

I cannot say enough about Dan and his skills as a dog (and dog parent) trainer! I adopted my dog,…read moreDoug, from a golden retriever rescue in March 2026, believing he was a golden retriever mix. From the very beginning, Dan gently pointed out that Doug might have more cattle dog in him, based on his markings and behavior. When the DNA test confirmed Dan was right, it gave me a whole new understanding of my sweet boy. Doug turned out to be a beautiful mix of cattle dog and other herding breeds, and that insight has made such a difference in helping me understand him better. Dan has been incredibly patient--not only with Doug, but with me too--as I've learned to recognize Doug's triggers, better understand his behavior, and figure out how to help him thrive. Dan's experience with stray and rescue dogs is extremely valuable. Doug is such a sweet dog, about 2 years old, with plenty of puppy energy still in him. He's affectionate, eager for attention, and wonderfully responsive to training. Dan has helped me learn how to channel Doug's energy in positive ways and appreciate just how smart and spirited he really is. Doug keeps me on my toes, and Dan has reminded me that patience and consistency are some of the greatest gifts I can give him. After just three in-home sessions with Dan, I've already seen such encouraging progress. Doug is doing beautifully--he's a star at the dog park, walks nicely on leash, and has learned to respect the boundaries I've set around attention and behavior. Things like digging up the backyard and jumping into my face have stopped, which has been such a relief. Dan's guidance has made a meaningful difference, and staying consistent with the lessons has been key to Doug's success. Dan's availability by phone or text is a game-changer as I don't have to wait until our next scheduled visit to get guidance if new, unexpected and undesirable behavior arises between visits. Next week marks Doug's and my three-month anniversary together, which feels both exciting and emotional. We still have more to learn, but I'm so proud of how far we've come already. I'm grateful for Dan's support and look forward to continuing this journey--helping Doug grow into the very best boy I know he can be.

Dan is great with dogs and even better with people! He does a fantastic job teaching us how to…read moreapproach training with our dog in a way that actually makes sense and feels manageable at home. He's warm, approachable, and never judgmental when we inevitably get something wrong. He's also always punctual, professional, and genuinely a joy to work with. We've learned so much from him and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a great trainer.

I came in right before Halloween to get a few treats for my foster pup. She is suffering from a…read moreskin condition, so she needs medicated baths 3x a week. Dressing her in pjs has also been helping her be less itchy. We got Matilda the cutest pjs here- I love haw easy they are to put in- no snaps, just pull over her head and then put her back paws in. We also got her some yummy/ healthy treats and some new squeaky toys I appreciate that they put holiday items on sale a bit before the holidays so I can dress up my foster pup and post her on the shelter's social media Plenty of parking and the store appeared clean and well organized

I was really impressed with their self service pet washing station. Normally I take my dog to Pet…read moreFood Express for baths, which if remember correctly cost $18 for 25 mins. I don't live near a Petco with the self service dog wash so when I saw that this location had it, I gave it a try seeing that my dog was overdue for a bath. For $20, I think theirs is a pretty good deal. There is no hard stop when it comes to time, their tubs are slightly lower which made it easier for me to reach over to bathe my dog, and their blowers worked well. They have store provided shampoo/conditioner, a silicone scrub brush, and towels. I brought my own shampoo and did not use the ones provided so can't comment on how well they work but it looked pretty watered down. The area itself was a little old but clean.

Faith is the most compassionate soul. She made this transition as beautiful as it could be. She…read moremade me feel assured I was making the right decision for Riley who lived an incredible 15.5 yrs. Faith made Riley, my younger pup Poppy and me comfortable with the whole process. I can't recommend Faith enough and experiencing this at home versus at an office. This is the most compassionate experience you can have for everyone involved!

My wife and I used Faith to help us put our cat Olivia to sleep…read more Faith was able to come on the same day we contacted her and help our sweet cat to not suffer anymore. She was awesome and very kind. She gave us time and didn't rush things. I would highly recommend Faith if you need to put a pet to sleep.

I've been using Wow My Dog for awhile and each groomer has been excellent…read more Today Yan came and he was new to us but he immediately had our timid St Berdoodle relaxed more than she ever has been. She was fairly outgrown and I showed Yan some photos of cuts I liked and he did exactly want I wanted. YAY! He even texted me to ask if I wanted to come peek at her to make sure I was happy with what he had done. Our dog is 57 pounds with poodle type hair so I know she's not an easy dog to groom but he did a fabulous job! Wow my Dog is excellent at communication about appointments and estimated arrival of the groomer. I am one that appreciates as many as reminders as possible so I love this about them. 5 stars for Yan today!!!! Thank

We've recently have had a baby and are unable to wash our boys as often as needed. Their…read morecleanliness still matters to us. Wow my dog had made it easy and efficient. They drive to our house and wash our pets as if they're our own. We were able to get in one day after inquiring and we will be back! Thank you wow my dog!

I recently boarded our 7 month old puppy here and she did great! The staff are caring and treat the…read moreanimals in their care well. Because she's still growing and gets fed more than once a day, I paid the extra $5 for an additional feeding. They did say they adjust the amount of food given if the dogs are big or little eaters. I sent toys with our pup to make her feel more at home and I was pleasantly surprised when they couldn't find 2 of the toys right away because they had been washed and were still in the wash room! This wasn't my first time boarding at Farrington's. We boarded our dog prior to the puppy here several times and have always had a good experience. Their prices are fair and the staff friendly. I've also seen the kennels the dogs stay in which are clean, large and offer indoor and outdoor access.

Everything about this place I support. They are my dog's home away from home. Best staff ever!read more

Such a great company- always giving back to the community and the shelter animals…read more They have a great energy and compassion towards the dogs they work with. I first met them at an adoption event where they partnered with the Martinez animal shelter. They gave complimentary baths to all the shelter pups at the event. Even my foster pup- Susannah. They even put an adorable adopt me scarf on her and promoted her on their page I have been sharing their contact info with friends and neighbors

I had a bad experience with my small senior (17.5yrs old) dog at Diablo Dog in Martinez this past…read moreFriday. I'm not here to bash a small business. I'm here to share what happened to me and possibly help someone else out there, not have it happen to them. After looking at their website and social media posts, I was impressed with what seemed to be a top notch establishment. I only groom my senior chihuahua mix occasionally and I wanted to make sure they would treat him with gentleness and care. It was easy to see when I got him back from his appointment, that didn't seem to happen. He went in for a trim. I chose a #7 blade, which I now know was far too short. It woukd have been appreciated if the groomer would have made a blade suggestion or mentioned that choice was very short, because I wasn't familiar with all that, but that's on me and not my complaint. My complaint is that the groomer hurt my dog. I didn't notice it at first when I picked him up because honestly it was so chaotic in that small space with two big dogs coming in for service, a bunch of big dogs in the back barking and guys yelling at the dogs to shut up, I just needed to get my very nervous and stressed little guy outta there. It wasn't until I got home that I noticed the cut around and under his neck. I was literally stunned. I've never seen anything like that before and my dog was still shaking. I scooped him up and headed to the emergency vet. He is now on antibiotics and doing better, but it was a rough weekend. Between me crying and feeling like a bad dog mom for handing him over to them and him throwing up all day Saturday, I was not in a good place. I needed to wait a few days before I could even do this review. I love small businesses and want to support them more than anything, but I have to say I would not recommend this business for grooming small or senior dogs. I have no experience with them in any other area and larger dogs might do well here, I don't know. But this is what happened to me and if it happened to me....you know the rest. It was a really hard day that day. Pictures speak louder than words. The last photo is Jazz a couple of weeks ago how he looked when I took him in, all the others are from Friday at home and in the lobby of the emergency vet after his groom. Please think twice before you go here with your small or senior dog.

I want to thank Molly and Marissa for being so awesome and getting my little girl Lilly ready for…read morethe summer . It was our first visit and both Molly and Marissa showed great care and patience when it came to my very nervous fur baby. They took their time letting her get adjusted and I can tell she was comfortable and in great care the moment they held her. I wish I had a before photo because she was a bit scruffy when we walked in. I am beyond grateful for their services but even more for the care that they showed very nervous Lilly.

We could not say enough good things about Mollie's Groom Room. We have a golden doodle and could…read morenot be more thankful for how he is treated from the moment he gets there till the moment he leaves. As we all know, poodle breeds are not always the easiest to groom, but our dogs