Eden and her team at Sierra Dogs are our top choice for boarding our labradoodle. A stay with…read moreSierra Dogs is akin to a vacation at a first-rate canine playground with plenty of opportunities for physical exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction. We can't help but smile and chuckle while viewing online photos of our pup running at top speed with her dog buddies or taking a break on the deck. Although we miss being apart from our wonderful companion, we are comforted knowing that our dog is supervised while happily frolicking around with dog friends and provided with professional, skilled, and nurturing care. When reunited with our dog, she retains all skills we have instilled and is clean and well-behaved. We are very thankful for Eden and her caring team!

Doesn't get any better. I got a French bulldog puppy and needed some help training him. I sent him…read moreto Sierra dogs for a 6 week board and train program and it was the best decision I ever made. Eden promptly responded to my initial email and patiently answered all of my questions. It was hard having him so far away (I am based in Palo Alto), but I would drive twice as far to have Eden take care of my dog. Each day Eden would post a photo on Facebook, so I could watch him grow and she was always available to talk on the phone if I wanted an update. Eden transformed my 3 month old puppy into a well-trained, well-socialized, very happy dog. My puppy knows how to come, sit, stay, leave it, drop it, shake, and walk on a leash. He now comes with me to work and is the best-trained dog in my office. Now that my puppy has graduated from board and train, I look forward to using Sierra Dogs as a boarding place. (FYI: It's a convenient location for people who are heading up to Tahoe for the weekend.) I highly recommend Sierra Dogs!

Aaron has been awesome, we have worked with him for training and bonus he's our dog walker (I know…read moremy dogs are being walked correctly). We have three dogs in our household, mine being two puppies. He's very knowledgeable and customizes your training to your dog and lifestyle. He's incredibly professional and talented at what he does. We will be continuing with a second 6 week training package for the puppies to continue learning new skills!

Aaron and Deb are wonderful with our beloved pups both for dog sitting and for training. Literally…read morecould not be happier with the outcomes.

I have two GSP's under the age of 1 and an old German Shepard that I rescued in the last year…read more Garrett has been an unbelievable resource. He came out to my property for a session with each of my dogs and trained me on how to successfully ecollar train my pups and gave me tools, resources and confidence to do the work with my dogs. We are only at the beginning of our journey, but I'm so excited about the progress that we have made in a short amount of time and I'm looking forward to continue working with the Ridley K9 Academy.

Ridley Training Academy is the BEST!! Garrett and Nikki had our pup, Sonny Liston, for two weeks of…read more"board and train" in January of 2024. He is a two-year-old Boxer and we are training him to be my husband's "Service Dog." He was trained extremely well there, and we have been continuing to train with Garrett and Nikki for two months following. He will be readu to take his Canine Good Citizen and Service Dog exam in April of this year. Can't say enough about the dedication and LOVE these two show for their charges! HIGHLY recommend!!! Stever and Carol Pollock Pines, CA

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.

I have a one year-old Cane Corso named Venus. Bill was amazing with Venus. I did the two week board…read moreand train and now I am going through my own training with Bill and Venus. He is very patient and communicative. He has really made Venus come out of her shell. And I am so excited to see her more confident. I want Venus to not react and to come to me when situations arise rather than handling it herself. And with Bill's help, I am also gaining the confidence to be able to handle Venus.

I also want to share how impressed I am with Bill's ongoing support. After making great progress,…read moreone of my dogs had a setback and took a step in the wrong direction. Instead of leaving us to figure it out on our own, Bill continued to offer guidance, answer questions, and provide additional support until we were back on track again. His commitment to our success went far beyond the initial training. As a result of the confidence and skills we gained through working with Bill, my daughter decided to enter her dog in a 4-H Dog Show. We were thrilled when she placed in the competition! It was a wonderful experience and a testament to the progress both our dog and our family have made. We are extremely grateful for Bill's continued encouragement and dedication. Knowing that he is there to help when challenges arise has made all the difference. We highly recommend Bill and Sierra K9 to anyone looking for not only excellent training, but also exceptional ongoing support.

f you're looking for a dog trainer who will teach your dog solid foundational skills...and you're…read morewilling to put in the work...Alexia is our girl!! Before adopting my rescue Cane Corso, I knew she would need professional training. I put my trust in Alexia, and I can honestly say she exceeded every expectation. In just two weeks, my dog learned so much more than I ever imagined possible. Alexia is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but she's also kind, patient, and genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. She doesn't just train your dog, she takes the time to teach you how to continue the training at home so you can be successful together. I have three kids, and when she brought my dog home after her first two-week stay, she spent time showing my children how to safely and confidently work with our dog too. That meant so much me and my kids! I can't thank you enough, Alexia, for everything you've done for us. We're so grateful for your dedication, and we can't wait to continue working with you!

We love PotreroK9! We first met Alexia about two years ago when she stepped in to board our dog…read moreafter we had a last minute cancellation. While our dog has come a long way with her reactivity, having a trainer who isn't going to put her in unsafe situations while still giving her proper enrichment was important to us and PotreroK9 always hits the mark. Since then we've boarded & trained with PotreroK9 numerous times and have had a great experience every time! We also now have an adolescent working malinois and PotreroK9 is one of the few places we're able to entrust him to when we're out of town. Both of our dogs absolutely love Alexia and we would recommend to anyone!

We had Anna out for our first session yesterday. She was AMAZING. Our dogs learned so much in…read morejust one session - but also, so did us humans. We've always had door greeting chaos. She showed us the best ways to work on calming things down when visitors arrive, and also provided ways our children can help be involved training - and making sure our dogs are responding to small children in appropriate ways. She had so much knowledge to share, and seemed to pick up on their personalities very quickly. I am so grateful we were able to get on her calendar so quick after her year of traveling. We will definitely be referring her to anyone we know looking for a dog trainer. Hank and Waffles look forward to their next session.

Anna was seriously the best! We have peen putting off training our little pittie puppy who we love…read moreto pieces, but isn't the best behaved dog (jumps, barks, doesn't listen, is scared of a lot of stuff), and we were nervous we had waited too long. Anna gave us so many tools that our girl ACTUALLY responded to. She brought out the sweet dog that we see all the time, but others don't because of how excited and anxious she gets over everything. We learned a ton about reading body language and how to help build our dogs confidence so she can enjoy more of this world. Anna was super funny and was constantly teaching us things about our dogs and how to read them and reminding us that we are doing good! Not once did we feel judged or insecure about anything. we look forward to our next training session!

Tim is an amazing dog trainer and a great listener to dog owners requests. Thank you Tim!!read more

I highly recommend Blue Collar K9. Tim goes above and beyond when it comes to helping both the…read moreowner and their dog. He has helped my dog more than I can say. If you are looking for a trainer that truly cares give Tim a call!

I can't recommend Uncle Matty enough! From the very first session, it was clear he had a deep…read moreunderstanding of dog behavior and a genuine passion for training. He took the time to assess my dog's needs and tailored a training plan that worked perfectly for us. When we began with Uncle Matty, my dog was afraid of cars, dogs, vacuum cleaners and rolling trash cans. Within just a few sessions, I noticed a marked improvement in his behavior. I am happy to say, our dog has mastered nearly all his fears! Uncle Matty is a straight shooter. He will tell you things you may not want to know about your dog. Nobody wants to hear that, but I can tell you, he is right! He knows how to address even the most difficult situations with love and praise. Now our walks are more enjoyable, and my dog listens so much better. I can even confidently take him to outdoor restaurants and other places dogs are welcome. If you're looking for a skilled, compassionate, and professional trainer, Uncle Matty is worth a good long look.

This man is a swindler Do not pay him anything…read more He charged me $5000 to train my dog He promised me that by the time he was done with training, my dog wouldn't run off anymore Not so What a rip off