In January of 2026, I started bringing my then eight month old Pit Bull rescue puppy to Fidelis K9…read moreTraining after looking on Yelp for local dog training recommendations. It's been over three months and I can officially say, she has become our best trained dog ever! I am so glad I made the decision. I have never experienced ongoing training that includes classes throughout the week on a flexible schedule. Because of this flexibility, training has easily become part of our routine (we go about 3 times per week). My puppy looks forward to it as do I!  Fidelis K9 also offers Good Canine Citizen (GCC) certification which we are currently working towards.  Most importantly: a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Alejandra and Antonio, the trainers, who I feel are the heart of the training facility. They are knowledgeable, patient and always extremely helpful. K9 Fidelis has given me so much confidence as a dog owner and continues to build my puppy's training (and confidence too). I recommend them without hesitation!

Absolutely appreciate the work that Patrick and the team put into training the dogs!! They go…read moreabove and beyond and put you at ease when you leave your pet there for the day!! Significant improvement for my "granddogs".

Great communication and professionalism. A lot of great feedback on training sessions. My dog…read moreprobably wants to live there now.

Mavia and her team are awesome! I am happy to have finally found a great dog training service…read more Everyone working here is very experienced with dogs and are great at explaining things to me. I have used other trainers in the past and this is by far the most progress I have seen out of my dog, Skippy. Before skippy was always pulling on her leash but now is starting to walk by my side. We have done about 3 classes so far and plan to do more! I can't wait to see how much further skippy can advance. Reminder you also have to put in the work. It can't all be on the trainers. :) I try my best to do my dog homework before next sessions.

My wife and I were searching for a dog trainer form our 4 year old Frenchie rescue named Benny…read more Benny is awesome on walks but does not like people he doesn't know when we have them over to the house. What we loved about Wag Time and Don (owner and trainer) is that he does not use treats or shock. He employs voice and leash control. In reality Don trains YOU how to train! Honestly I was a skeptic! BUT we saw IMMEDIATE improvement during the very first lesson!! We have had 6 lessons so far, and Benny has come a long way! Life changing for us! Meet Don once and you will feel the same we do about him, his techniques, and his love for what he does!

We had a great experience working with Don! He was patient, knowledgeable, and really helped us…read moreunderstand how to communicate better with our dogs. We saw real improvement and learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend!

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).

Loved the phase 1 training sessions for my 5 month old Ridgeback. Kelvin did an amazing job…read moreteaching me the tools I need to have a well behaved and loving dog!!! I will be back for more sessions in the future.

This is the 3rd time I've taken a puppy to learn the basics at the Right Steps in Fair Oaks. Cindy,…read morethe owner, has many years of training experience using positive reinforcement. Her knowledge of everything puppy is vast!! Classes are small and she works with the group but with the individual owners and their puppies as well. At the first class, owners are given a packet with the weekly training goals as well as a wealth of other puppy behavior info. To have a well trained puppy, it is imperative that owners continue to train at home with the techniques Cindy taught in class. If you do this, you will eventually have one great dog for many years to come.

Cindy is a wonderful positive reinforcement trainer that focuses as much on educating owners as…read morefacilitating dog training. I was unable to complete the initial class that I had signed up for because my puppy had some intestinal parasites but I was able to do a lot of work at home using the study materials and videos she provides. She also went above and beyond to make sure I could participate online and get feedback on my training and even has reached out months after my initial class to offer me a make up space in future classes. Its so clear how much she cares and how committed she is to helping her students be successful.

Training with Val, Social with Unee and Hailey and nail trims with Deena we love All Stage Canine…read moreDevelopment!!

Amazing! Knowledgeable about all breeds! Fearless! Hailey and Val are excellent! Bruce was at a…read moreplay afternoon and they let me know about a rash my dog had that I didn't notice!

Jenn is so personable and friendly, and the way she presents her training has been so educational…read morefor me (like, it's game-changing when you can understand how your dog's brain is working), and her training is so much fun for my dog. My dog has been....... unpredictable when it comes to meeting people and other dogs, and recently decided to eat our couch. This is on top of barking continuously at noises outside and jetting out the door when it's opened (she's been skunked twice because of this). She DOES hear me when I used to tell her to come, but instead of coming to me, she'd wag her tail and chase whatever's more important in the back bushes. After just ONE session with Jenn, we completely re-focused my dog's attention and have since addressed every one of our concerns AND have recently started scent-training, which has kept our doggo super mentally stimulated. It's been incredible to see the 180 my dog has made and seeing just how much fun she's having, and I owe this to Jenn. Thank you for helping discover what I've been missing out on! ‍

Personal and valuable training method. My Beau had become reactive to other dogs on leash after an…read moreattack. Liz helped me work with Beau and gave me the tools needed to train him. It took time, but I was consistent and he is back to my easy going boy.

We have been taking Bo here for almost two years now and started taking his sibling Sissy now as…read morewell. They love it here and always have a great time. The staff loves animals and they really care about their happiness and well being. I love that they offer PAWTIES to the doggies- its an additional charge but you get a nice picture of your fur children and they seem to get treats :D The young man who seems to be the manager is always so friendly and helpful, they always remember my pups and me and they make a visit here feel like an extension of our home. The dogs wish they could come everyday and are super excited when its a daycare day. Will be back and recommend this to anyone who has doggies- both large and small.

I have a 7-year-old German Shepherd who is extremely well-behaved and has been boarded regularly…read moresince she was very young. Before booking, my dog completed her evaluation day at Folsom Dog Resort, and everything went very well. Based on that experience, we signed up both my dog and my daughter's dog for boarding from June 4 through June 8. When I picked them up on June 8, my dog initially seemed fine. However, my daughter's dog had just vomited a large amount of water when they brought her out. Later that day, my dog also didn't seem herself. She stopped eating and then developed diarrhea. When I checked in with my daughter, her dog was experiencing similar symptoms. I called Folsom Dog Resort to express my concerns. Unfortunately, the person who took my call did not seem particularly interested in the situation, and I never received any follow-up communication. My daughter ended up taking her dog to the veterinarian and is still waiting to learn what caused the illness. My dog has still not fully recovered. Because of this experience, I will not be bringing my dog back.

I cannot say enough positive things about Shannon and Althea Canines. Working with Shannon…read morethroughout the process of selecting, training, and ultimately bringing home my service dog, Magic, has been one of the best decisions I've made. From the very beginning, Shannon took the time to understand my specific needs and challenges. She was knowledgeable, patient, honest, and genuinely invested in finding the right match rather than simply placing a dog. Magic has exceeded every expectation I had for a service dog. He is well-trained, confident, calm in public, and has become an invaluable partner in helping me maintain my independence. What impressed me most was the quality of the training and the ongoing support. Shannon was always willing to answer questions, provide guidance, and help me continue building a successful working relationship with Magic. It was clear that the dogs are raised and trained with tremendous care, and that both the dogs' well-being and the handler's success are top priorities. Magic has made a significant difference in my daily life, and I am incredibly grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and expertise Shannon brought to every step of the process. If you are considering a service dog and want a trainer who truly cares about both the dogs and the people they serve, I highly recommend Althea Canines. Thank you, Shannon, for helping me find such an amazing partner. Magic has changed my life for the better, and I couldn't imagine my days without him.

Althea Canines is a fantastic organization! I am a disabled women veteran and have been involved…read morein owner assisted training with my service dog for the past four years. It's been a huge challenge finding a organization that utilizes positive force-free training. There are so many aspects that I love about the staff at Althea Canines! They are compassionate, knowledgeable, and very accessible to their students and pups. Both the staff and canine trainer- Christopher Hayes welcome new students with open arms. I love that Christopher makes training enjoyable and fun! He has a big heart and helps us students feel supported and takes the time to make sure we understand what our pets are trying to communicate so we can have a strong and respectful bond with our animals. Because of PTSD, I often struggle with anxiety, thus making it difficult to concentrate and absorb the material. Chris and the staff make sure that students are comfortable and always open to two-way communication. I can't say enough great things about Althea Canines! There is an array of training program options available depending on student needs, which is quite rare in nonprofit organizations. These folks are absolutely committed and so giving of their time and energy. I feel so blessed to have a training site and trainers that I can keep coming back to for support and education for both me and my service dog, Dawson.

Anthony's a great guy very knowledgeable work with my dogs for a week. He is trying to set up their…read morecycles of eating and going outside to go to the bathroom so far I've only had him home for about 7 hours the male dogs did have an accident but the female seems to be raining in and out of the house and haven't seen her sniffing around looking for a spot too we leave herself so we'll keep working on with the knowledge that he gave me and hopefully soon I'll have housebroken dogs Thank you..

I planned to board my 125‑pound dog at our local pet inn while my family and I were on vacation…read more During his trial weekend, the staff realized they couldn't walk him safely -- when he saw another dog, he pulled so hard that he knocked the staff over. They let me know he wouldn't be able to stay unless he received professional training. With only two weeks before our trip, I reached out to PowerHouseK9. Anthony took him in for a week and made an incredible difference. He taught our dog to heel, walk calmly, and stop pulling on the leash. The improvement was obvious the moment we picked him up. Anthony is knowledgeable, patient, and clearly skilled at working with strong, high‑energy dogs. I'm extremely grateful for the results and highly recommend PowerHouseK9 to anyone looking for effective, professional dog training.