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.

Several months ago, I found a husky mix on the street. As an experienced husky owner, I named her…read moreSky and decided to bring her into the family. However, I realized almost immediately that she had some serious behavioral issues--specifically intense leash aggression and barking--that I simply wasn't equipped to handle alone. After researching local options, I gave Bill at Sierra K9 a call. It was clear right away that he has a genuine passion for what he does. He took the time to listen to my specific goals: I needed Sky to truly become part of my "pack" and be well-behaved enough to join me at breweries, and events. Bill outlined his methods and experience in great detail, and we sat down to map out exactly what it would take to get her there. I opted for the two-week intensive Board-and-Train program. Bill made it clear that the training wouldn't end when I picked her up; he committed to meeting with me for as long as it took for me to feel confident. Throughout those two weeks, Bill and his wife, Shelby, sent regular progress reports, photos, and videos. Seeing her thrive gave me so much peace of mind--it was obvious she was making strides and was incredibly well cared for. On pickup day, Bill and I had a thorough hand-off session. While I was impressed with Sky's progress, Bill was honest with me: the foundation was there, but the real work was just beginning for both of us. When we got back home, I'll admit I struggled. The leash reactivity and pulling returned, and I felt completely hopeless. But Bill and Shelby didn't leave me hanging. They checked in daily, "talked me off the ledge" more than once, and quickly scheduled an in-person session at my house. When Bill arrived, he could tell I was frustrated. He calmly reminded me of the process and took Sky's leash; she immediately "snapped back into shape"--no pulling, no barking, just focus. He carefully observed my handling, gave me manageable homework, and, most importantly, helped me reframe my mindset. He taught me that training isn't a chore; it's an exercise in patience and a form of therapy for both the owner and the dog. Fast forward one month: I've been working with Sky every day and meeting with Bill weekly (and he is always perfectly on time). The transformation is night and day. While she's still a little better on the leash with him than with me (haha!), she is truly a different dog. I know now that with time and Bill's continued guidance, Sky is going to fit in perfectly. I'm actually enjoying the work, we celebrate the wins together, and I am sincerely grateful to the Sierra K9 team.

I had an incredibly positive experience with Sierra K9. I was dealing with a really stressful…read moresituation where my dogs were constantly fighting, and I honestly wasn't sure if they could ever safely live together again. Bill was patient, knowledgeable, and very understanding of how overwhelming it felt. Bill took the time to assess each dog's behavior and explained everything in a way that made sense. The training methods were clear, consistent, and focused on building trust rather than fear. Over time, I started to see real progress, not just in my dogs' behavior, but in my own confidence handling them. Thanks to Bill's guidance, my dogs are now able to coexist peacefully, and the atmosphere at home is so much calmer. I'm truly grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with similar issues.

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 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!

We have had Leonitis for 6 1/2 years and he is an amazing boi. Highly recommend this breeder. Leo…read morehas a gorgeous coat and great teeth I can't say enough about his demeanor and build.

This is a top notch blessed beautiful breeder! These people love these dog and take great care…read more They helped prepare the pup for my disability. I use crutches to get around and they helped acclimate her to our situation. She is such a beautiful sweet dog with the best demeanor and temperament. Thank you Fam!

Unfortunately we had a very disappointing experience with Dawn (& her son Chris). Gary seems like a…read morenice guy but he was unapologetic when I explained to him the situation his wife just put us through. We've been waiting since January to pick up our female runt black lab puppy we had reserved. We have been corresponding with Dawn weekly, promised that she would not sell the pup to anybody else, we've offered at least twice to either mail in or drop off a deposit and even OFFERED TO PAY CASH IN ADVANCE IN FULL. She would not let us stop by and said the puppies were in quarantine. She would not give us their address or confirm a day/time. She threw up a red flag when she said "don't worry about the deposit and if you don't buy her I might keep her". Not cool!!! After the last time we told her what days we are available to pick her up, there was no response and they have been avoiding us ever since and now are saying that they have sold her. Again, not only were we promised that they would not sell her to anybody else but us, but we knew that Dawn was changing her mind about selling her after months of us waiting on this puppy. BAD BUSINESS ETHICS! I would never do business with these people again or recommend them. I finally got them to get on the phone with me but heard nothing but excuses and untruths. We received no apology! Now we are on a new search but still heartbroken.

The employees there are super helpful. I've been having real problems with my puppy and Cindy has…read moregone on and above to help me figure it out. They have a customer for life.

I'm a long time TSC shopper, since before they were in Oroville. I have a TSC card and I am signed…read moreup for emails. I just experience the second worst customer service I have ever had in my life, at the Oroville CA. TSC store. I went in to buy an electric mower. While standing in front and pointing at the mower I ask an associate if TSC carried batteries for this mower. The friendly but unknowing associate did computer searches, called on the phone and asked others employees. This associate finally went to the "manager" that directed me to the back wall of car batteries. We went back there and asked where the batteries were. The manager started asking about cold cranking amps. At this point I had been there waiting for over an half hour for this answer. She obviously didn't understand. So I tried to explain that we were looking for a battery for the BadBoy Electric mower. I never did get to finish a sentence because she wanted to tell me about cranking amps. She became instantly argumentative and chiding me that "TSC does not carry electric BadBoy mowers". I was frustrated because they couldn't help, so I said, "thank you, have a nice day" and started to leave. This "manager" began to disparage me loudly to the other associates while I walked away. She said very loudly, "I'm right and they are wrong" with a bit of a petty smirk in her voice. I turned around and said I would show her the mower. Which I did while the manager continued to insult me and apologize to other customers in the store for the speed I was walking. By this point I was mad but did nothing to insult ANYONE at TSC as they were doing to me. I pointed to the mower. The manager said she "meant BadBoy mowers outside the store". The manager finally just said they don't have batteries for that mower TSC is selling. So I left while that manager continued to complain and personally insult me for being rude. I don't believe that the customer is always right but since when has it ever been okay for a customer service person to escalate personal attacks on a customer? Even if I was rude (which I wasn't) the employee should deescalate something like that. Tractor Supply needs to do better. PS. If I am doubted I was with an employee and just got a call from a friend shopping there that said they continued to berate me after I left.

After the first meeting with Alyssa, I noticed meaningful improvements in the behavior of my dog…read more She provides excellent consultation and support of behavioral needs. I learned an immense amount. Every minute of the time spent with Alyssa was valuable, informative, and high-quality. Thanks to Alyssa, the quality of life for myself and my dog improved drastically and very quickly. She is easy to talk to and clearly enjoys her job as it is an obvious passion and something she takes very seriously. The quality and level of service is excellent. I highly recommend Alyssa Hosbach Dog Training! Thank you so much, Alyssa! You're the best and worth every penny!

From the owner: As a Certified Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant with 10 years of professional experience, my…read moremission is to provide effective, fun, and scientifically sound dog training and care to each of my clients and their furry family members. I use techniques that science shows are best--force-free, positive reinforcement only. I love coaching people about how to communicate with their dogs and how to get the behaviors they want. I specialize in fearful, reactive and aggressive dogs, using desensitization paired with counterconditioning for long-term results.

We would never go to any other Groomer but to Amanda's! She is the BEST at what she does. She…read moreactually gets our three Yorkies out in just two hours. They are NEVER put in cages, before or after their groomed. She is so kind and thoughtful, not only with our pups but with the owners as well. She will always work with us regarding dates and times and is always flexible!. I feel so blessed to have found her!

LOVE LOVE LOVE amanda! My dogs always are so excited to see her and most importantly they come home…read moreso happy.