We boarded our Husky and German Shepherd with Sudeep and his family for two days and they had…read morewonderful care. Sudeep was very attentive with our dogs, giving them lots of treats, pets, playtime and walks and gave them special attention at feeding time. Our dogs were treated like they were a part of his family. He sent us lots of photos and videos which put our minds at ease that they were doing fine, as this was the first time that we had to board our dogs. His stellar communication was much appreciated. We highly recommend Home Paws and Stay for a great boarding experience!

Rachel is fantastic. If you're looking for a dog walker that loves your dog as much as you do,…read moreshe's the one. She's also committed not just to exercising your dog, but also cultivating good dog citizens through training and giving dogs the particular experience they need to thrive. She understands dogs and packs and gives each one what it needs. Sign up with Wag Along quick, b/c pretty soon I'm sure she'll be booked solid. We feel lucky to be working with her.

We feel so lucky to have found Rachel and Wagalong. She brings so much fun, integrity, skill,…read morewarmth, and big-heartedness to the dogs in her care. We boarded our puppy with her for 5 days and felt so confident and happy to know she was with Rachel (and Smitty, Rachel's dog). Not only does she take great care of the dogs, she takes care of the owners with her excellent communication. While we were away, we were treated to multiple photos of our pup on outings and in play, and even in deep happy sleep, after so much excitement. Our puppy has also joined Rachel's dog walking groups, during which we also enjoyed receiving photos of our dog in play. You and your dog will be very happy!

Love Ellie!! My dog loves Ellie and her outings!…read moreI never worry and it amazes me how she can take the pack and they all listen!!

I've worked with Ellie for several years, and she has completely transformed my dog. Lupe used to…read morebe unmanageable and honestly very stressful for me. Now she listens, has solid recall, and is a completely different dog in the best way. She loves her trainer, and I can finally enjoy having a well-behaved dog because of the work she has done with us. I'm genuinely grateful for her expertise and patience. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs real results and long-term support.

so good! I have a new Doberman Rottweiler puppy and am a busy night shift nurse, so he's been a…read morehuge help making sure she's taken care of when I need to sleep during the day 10/10 recommend for all the busy puppy parents!! Thank you Paul!!

Let me just start by saying that I was skeptical about having someone new walk and just care for my…read moredog. I have a high energy, German Shepherd and even for me I find it hard to give her the time she needs outside. I thought Let me just try this out and see how it goes. Let me say that Paul did not disappoint and my Macy girl was so happy and tired lol. My dog is a big dog and can be very intimidating. But she is super loving and think she's actually human. She loves little dogs so I was happy to hear that there was no issues and that she had a really good time. I already asked about a weekly schedule because it will help both me and my Macy girl. From the jump, I got warm and welcoming vibes from Paul. It really helped me feel comfortable, knowing that my girl is gonna be safe with him. Also, you can tell he's not such a dog lover. It takes a special heart to do what he's doing. I would recommend him for anyone who needs extra help giving their doggy some TLC outside in the sun!

Shannon is THE BEST at what she does! Her furry friends love her. I always hear fantastic reviews…read morefor her co-parenting skills with all these dogs! Simply THE BEST! Did I already say that?

I have been a most grateful client of Shannon's for over 4 years. Her " day camps" and boarding…read moreathe best I've ever found. Our 85 pound Schnoodle, Henri, waits for the white van and his ride to the ranch anxiously in the mornings. After being in the care of Shannon and Charlie, he's tired but happiest dog ever. They are my lifesavers. When they are on holiday or he isn't feeling well enough to go... he pouts.

I got a heathy male frenchie. Good temperament and an instant family member. We have had him for…read morethree years now no problems good dog

I came across Bay Area Bulldogs in early April via instagram. I picked up my boy Maverick (know as…read moreDino at the time) on April 14th. Almost four months later and Maverick has been a nothing but joy to have around and I couldn't have asked for a higher quality pet than what I received. Pricey investment, but with out a doubt high quality and worth every every dime. I would purchase again. Coming from someone who's pretty much a first time pet owner, Jazmin was very accommodating and spent a lot of time texting back and forth making sure Maverick went to a good home by sharing tons of tips making my the entire process easy. She also checked in with me to see how Maverick was doing and was very responsive after the pickup. I would buy from them again and would 100% recommend. 5 stars!

I had always wanted a GSD since I can remember. Since they require work, we waited until we were…read moreat a stage in our lives where we had the time to put in with one. I believe it's important to do your research on breeds that fit your lifestyle. GSD's have a bit of a reputation for numerous issues, so it was extremely important I found a breeder that focused on the health and temperament of their dogs. The right breeder is really important to us. Our last dog was a Black and Tan Coonhound that we found from a wonderful and renowned breeder in Oregon. I cast my net wide when looking for the right dog since this is a decade-plus commitment and a member of the family. In doing my research I realized there are quite a lot of varieties of GSDs. Working, show, East German, West German, Czech, West German Show, American Show, multiple coat colors and lengths. It can be overwhelming. I was very specific in what I wanted, a female sable. I searched many breeders and came across SentinelHarts Kennels. The website was extremely informative and detailed. I learned so much more about the breed and it allowed me an opportunity to see the results of her breeding practices with past and present males, females, and pups in her program. So many of my questions were already answered from the information provided in the easy to navigate website. Camilla was quick to respond to my inquires. She had interviewed me as much as I did her. Some might be put off by that thinking they are the "customer" however, I would be alarmed if she did not. My previous dog breeders were the same. People tend to obtain dogs on looks and emotions without really knowing what they are getting into. Responsible breeders make sure their pups are going into the right environment to the right people who understand what they are getting into. On our site visit, we went through the same disinfecting procedures with our footwear and hands before entering the dog area as we did when entering the Koala exhibit at the zoo. The facility (her family home) was large, clean and immaculately maintained. She was inviting, informative and allowed us plenty of time to engage with the puppies. Camilla kept us updated on the status of the pups while we anxiously waited for the 8week mark to pick up. Because GSDs can have multiple types per litter if you want something specific you may have to wait for a future litter since nature has the upper hand on what comes out. There were only 2 female sables in the litter I was interested in. She is very clear about 1st pick rights for her line so we waited to see if we would receive Lime or Purple girl. We were given the purple girl which was the one in her sights to keep. This was a very special litter and we were in a special timing situation where we preferred not to wait for the next litter so my college daughter could bond with the pup while home on winter break. When she told us we could have her due to the circumstances were overjoyed. Yeah, I know everyone says this about their dog, but she is special. She is everything I wanted. Her temperament is amazingly sweet and loving with not just our family but with everyone who walks through our door. She's alert and always on sentry to protect our property and family but backs down the moment she realizes there is no threat. This is 100% what I was looking for since we live in a remote area and I am often alone. A guard dog that was also approachable. She is the exact size I was hoping for and her markings and coat are beautiful. Once I was walking around our local reservoir and a woman with two equally beautiful GSDs was walking towards me asked if my dog was a SentinelHeart Pup. I belong to a few Sable FaceBook groups and I'm constantly asked where she came from. I do believe she is a stellar dog and that is the result of the careful and diligent practices of SentinelHart Kennels. Her heart and soul go into her dogs and it shows. The follow-up communication has been wonderful. She is quick to respond to new parent questions and gives great recommendations. The bonus for me is that she was a short drive away. Regarding pricing, she was right on the mark with the other quality breeders I researched. I would be wary of any dog under that price point as there is a lot of expense that goes into acquiring the right breeding stock, titling, proper facility, vet expenses, importing, care, I could go on for days. If you want to play roulette with your pup then shop price point. If you want a responsible breeder who's sole focus is on keeping the integrity of the breed over profits then this is the kennel for you.

Camilla (Owner): great to work with, very responsive to questions long after getting our dog. Its…read morebeen nearly two years and we still chat periodically to check up on my male. She often provides me with training information and questions I have regarding unexpected dog things that have popped up over the years. She does all the health screening for her dogs, and really cares about the well-being of the dogs that come from her kennel. She is a Schutzhund/Sport dog handler and understands a lot about what makes a great german shepherd dog aside from physical features. She cares a lot about the temperment of the dogs rather than only caring about colors/coat. At 8 weeks dog pick up day, she provided a package of proof of health tests/vaccines, information about the parents, AKC registration documents, and much more. Dog: extremely level-headed, works with good obedience in high drive. I've been told by seasoned dog handlers that he is a "thinker" and "extremely biddable". Wants to work for the handler. Very responsive to corrections/rewards. Excellent coat, very nice features. Ive been told by seasoned show people that his conformation appears to be excellent (I have no idea myself). The litters Sentinelharts has vary in "activity level" and Camilla will match you with a litter appropriately if necessary. For example, two high drive parents that are highly successful in Schutzhund might not be producing puppies good for a house wanting a low energy "easy" puppy. Camilla will help you navigate this if necessary. Pros: I now have the best dog ever. Cons: I have to convince the fiancee' to get more dogs. Also my dog groans like an old man when he stretches. :-)

As a veterinarian myself I took a hard look at who I would choose to train my dogs. As a working…read moremom I was not around during the day to give them all the training they needed. Felix was definitely the right choice for my family. From the beginning it was so clear Felix really knew how to deal with every issue I had. Stubborn potty training and aggression between my two female dogs. He has helped us step by step and now I can say my house is clean, my girls are getting along, and I will certainly be recommending him to everyone. He is knowledgeable, personable, gentle, and genuinely cares about the dogs in his care. I could not recommend his service more.

I had high hopes for Tri-Valley K9/Felix S. when I hired him to board & train our 2 Shepherd mixes…read morefor a week (8 nights specifically). Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. We wanted our dogs to work on obedience and off-leash training. One of our dogs is a quick learner and the other is very treat-motivated. We understand that one week is not enough to perfect these tasks however, we expected the learning process to begin under the trainer's care and the owners would be recapped on what was taught in order to reinforce, and continue the training. However, after the entire week, we felt that there was not any training to "continue". The one training video we received was of our dogs learning "place" and "stay" - both commands that they already knew. Felix mentioned they walked around the park every day....was there any training here? Or was he just walking our dogs? Cause they walked the exact same way when we got them back. Additionally, we specifically mentioned training goals we wanted to be addressed. One was reactive towards larger dogs and the other was very sensitive to loud noises/busy streets. When asked if he worked on those concerns, Felix stated that he did not witness any of those behaviors at all - so it was not addressed. My question is - were they intentionally exposed enough to express those behaviors? (During our 1-on-1, we walked along the busy street and my dog instantly became skittish and started pulling away from the street...it was not difficult to witness and address the behavior.) Felix informed us that he was in the middle of a marketing restructuring and although the updated costs were higher, he was willing to accommodate the former pricing structure of $175/night/dog. We spent $2800 for a week of boarding & training for 2 dogs. I requested daily photos and updates and for the entire week, we only received 3 sporadic photo updates - all prompted by my request. I only received 1 actual report on Day 2 which stated that they did not do any training yet because our dogs have not adjusted to their new environment yet. Pick up and drop off were fine. However, the 1 hr recap session with us was scheduled a couple of days after drop off. Felix completely missed our appointment and didn't realize until we texted him 15 min into our scheduled appointment. We ended up meeting the next day. Felix could not specifically recall what commands/training they worked on during the one week with him. We did not see ANY differences in our dogs' behavior. While the one-hour session was okay, it does not make up for the one-week training we were promised. As a gesture for completely missing our originally scheduled appt, he offered an extra free lesson where we can work on off-leash walking using e-collars. It has been a month since we scheduled the makeup lesson. He canceled and rescheduled twice. I texted him 2 times to see when we can reschedule this makeup appointment and have not received any response. At this point, I think it's safe to say we have been ghosted by Felix since Oct 2, 2023. It is distasteful when you offer something to make up for your mistake and then never follow through with it. Overall - I would NOT recommend Felix's board and train. He seems very disorganized and scattered with many commitments all over the Bay Area. Unless you are doing a 1-on-1 where you have his full attention, I would not trust he's allotting the appropriate time and training for your pup. Avoid the costly mistake that we made with Board + Train. The only good things that came out of this experience were that (1) my dogs came back safe and healthy, and (2) the one-hour 1-on-1 session went well.