My very active 12 month old dog was in need of training. I have two cats which she followed around…read moreand she was dominating the living room. She was also lacking social skills like knocking me over at a doorway or jumping up on everyone. Our little girl spent 7 days boarding with Fit n furry for training. The fabulous trainer Marie Haven did a great job. On the last day we went for a human training class. We were taught human skills to continue her training. Marie worked wonders. My dog is in check with my cats, off the furniture, she waits at doorways and leaves things when told. I am much happier at home and I believe my dog is too. Marie is very patient, supportive, knowledgeable and kind. She is the perfect trainer.

This is a great example of an organization where one hand doesn't talk to the other. The level of…read morenon communication is pretty astounding. I called Fit N Furry to talk to them about boarding my cats. I received a text message back from Bailey and we had a text conversation, and got a tour set up. On the day of the tour, I called the center just to confirm and they had no idea what I was talking about. I was told there was no one there that would be able to give me a tour. The person on the tour scheduled me for a tour weeks away. I texted the original number back and asked what had happened. I actually asked them if they were human, because I'd had experiences before of AIs just not forwarding information to a human. But I was assured, via text, that I was speaking to a human and that they were sorry and their manager would reach out shortly. (To this day no one has reached out.) Weeks went by and I went in for my rescheduled tour. I walk in and they had no record of a tour but they would be happy to show me around. Just fill out this form. I filled out the form. The person at the desk looks at my form and goes "oh, your cats are too old to board here." Excuse me? After all this, my cats are ineligible anyway? At this point I had spent 3 hours in the car and who knows how long on the phone and text with them, getting at this sorted out. If this is the level of organization that is visible from the outside, I shudder to think what the behind-the-scenes organization looks like.

We thought we would give Dairy Dell a try to help with training our 1-year-old AmStaff mix. The…read moreclass was advertised as a one-day makeover if your dog pulled on the leash and needed help with obedience and recall. After leaving the dog there for almost a full day we returned to pick her up. Turns out she only received 2.5 hours of training, and the rest of the day was kenneled. She came out to us pulling even worse than before, and was obviously stressed. We were told she was difficult and needed more work as they handed her over to us with a pinch collar. We were told the pinch collar was necessary as it is the only thing she respected/responded to. I am of the opinion that the flashy ads and smiling faces on the website are just marketing ploys to get you in. Our trainer, at least knew very little about dog behavior and resorted to treat based behavior modification. It works as long as you have treats, past that the dog figures it out. No treat, no obediance. It was over a hundred dollars poorly spent. In contrast we just hired a one-on-one trainer for $100 per session who utilizes and understands dog behavior and body language. After only one visit we could see the difference. She went from a dog who was constantly on alert to one who was relaxed and obedient, looking at us for recognition with no treats involved. After only two sessions she will wait for her dinner or food on the floor till we tell her it's OK to eat, is better on leash, ignores distractions like other dogs, squirrels and cats. He also told us the pinch collar was unnecessary, which it was. Suffice to say, there was a remarkable difference in outcome between Dairy Dell and our current trainer. Our dog is now relaxed and calm, doesn't pull on the leash or steal food from the counters. Dairy Dell may work for some dogs, but it didn't work for mine.

We took our new Doberman puppy, Dax, to Dairy Dell for their "one hour miracle training session". I…read morethought to myself "how could this possibly work in one hour" but MAN was I wrong! The course definitely lives up to its title. Our rambunctious Doberman is now listening and behaving so much better, it's really like night and day. Camilla has a way of simplifying dog training in a way that is so attainable and effective. We are so grateful for Dairy Dell and can't wait to come back in the future!

12/10 recommend!! Aly and her crew are absolutely amazing. Our dog is pretty anxious and high…read moreenergy, and she created such a great bond with her from day 1. We used to send our dog to another local daycare, and our dog would just sit anxiously in the corner and some days with a muzzle. Aly is a miracle worker and has such great dog training skills. We love that she picks her up and drops her off in the dog van! The pack walk and social environment at Canine Excellence is great for our doggo, she always comes home a happy camper. Also we love seeing cute updates on their instagram!

Canine Excellence was the best thing to happen to us when we moved to Petaluma. Aly is clearly…read moresomeone who knows and loves dogs. My dog, who has major difficulties trusting strangers near our house, warmed up to her and all her walkers so quickly. I never ever thought my dog would do well in a group setting but she's now successfully done pack walks, day care, and overnight boarding with Aly. If I didn't get all the pics and videos during her visits I don't know if I'd believe it! My dog gets so excited every time Aly picks her up or we drop her off and i know I can trust she's being well cared for.

I found Sammie and Hailey at just the right time. My senior Boston Terrier needed extra and…read morespecific attention during the day and these ladies gave it to him. He was blind and deaf but still need some walks and enrichment while I was away. I am a dog trainer and I am very picky when it comes to the care of my own animals and I trust Clever Pets. Texas passed this Summer, but I still recommend the girls to my clients.

We all love Sammie and Hailey so much. They go Above and…read morebeyond to help in anyway they can. Vet visits, daycare pickups, feeding, visits , and great walks. My rottie is always overjoyed to see them come up the driveway and is always pooped after her walks . Highly recommended

My wife signed up for a puppy class and paid $40. She wasn't able to attend and they said they…read morewould refund us but never did. That was in 2024. I'm still calling and emailing and never get any response..

Been trying to get my refund for over a year. They won't respond to my email or phone calls. Now I…read morewill just try to show up to a training class and confront the owner that way.

It truly is a dogs life, lots of friends to play with and plenty of fun to be had. Everyone loves…read moreour dogs, and works hard to ensure our best friends receive the very best care.

Do not use this place. We took our dog here bc they were recommended by a different kennel. They…read moreinformed me that they post on Instagram to give us updates of the dogs and the last post on Instagram is from 2017 so that was a lie number one. . I called to check on her and they said she has a LITTLE bit of separation anxiety but that was it they didn't go into a lot of detail. And then when we picked her up, this is how we picked up our dog. Her nose is cut up and it looks like she has a gash on her nose. We obviously got upset with the staff that was there because they didn't call us prior to us picking her up to inform us that our dog was injured. And then the first thing they said to us was that she ran into the door on the run that was line number two. , when we called bullshit, they then said well yeah she might've rubbed her nose a little bit on the kennel . A little???? When I finally got to talk to James the owner, he had no empathy for what happened to her face while I trusted them to take care of her. He proceeded to tell me that he doesn't think my dog is a good fit for the kennel like no shit James you will never take care of my dog. I would not trust this place to take care of a dog. I'm not someone that makes reviews because I don't even like yelp but i'm trying to help someone else so that they don't have to go through this traumatizing experience of picking up their loved one and having them be injured and then having the staff blame you and your dog for the dog being injured.

Dominic's training program helped us turn our dog around from a disaster to one we constantly get…read morecompliments on. My dog had serious reactivity issues and could not get within even several blocks of another dog. After over a year trying to correct with a couple of other trainers and it only getting worse we called Citizen Canine. Nowadays, we can walk past dogs lunging and barking at her, even off leash. It takes dedication to your homework, but if my dog can do it, so can yours. Definitely worth setting up sessions with Dominic.

Dominic helped me with my German Shepherd rescue when we first adopted him a few years ago. Timber…read morewas mouthy and had broken my skin a few times. With Dominic's help, patience, and consistency Timber has become the most gentle giant. He sleeps with my kids, he is part of the family and trust has been built.

I cannot recommend Good Dawg Training enough! I looked at quite a few canine training facilities in…read moreSonoma County and the atmosphere and training approach of Good Dawg was unmatched. Colette is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and kind. She was even willing to work with my young son so he could participate in the training process. I also appreciated that she was willing to meet our dog where she was and be patient with her progress. Look no further - Good Dawg Training is the best in Sonoma County!

We've absolutely loved our time at Good Dawg Training! Colette is very patient and kind and the…read moresmall puppy socialization has been incredibly helpful. I wish we would have found her earlier! I definitely recommend Good Dawg!

Courtney has been a huge help. In the past we tried other trainers, but most just churn through…read morevolume at high hourly fees, and it was impossible to get enough investment for behavioral changes to stick. It's clear that Courtney genuinely cares about her product and value. She's always been accommodating and available for feedback, and most importantly, the results have backed up her claims!

We cannot thank Courtney enough for her guidance and support. Our dog was (understandably) a very…read morerambunctious and completely untrained goofball after living in the shelter for so long. Within just a few training sessions, we saw HUGE progress - walks became thoroughly enjoyable and our dog quickly learned what was acceptable behavior at home and with our kids. Within just a month or so, we went from depending on a harness for neighborhood walks to going off leash at the dog park with good recall. I really can't stress how amazing our results have been. Additionally, Courtney's customer service has been great. She cheerfully answers all my nervous dog-mom questions by text or email and offers to follow up by phone or in person as needed. She includes our kids in the sessions and is super patient with our crazy schedule/life. I'm so thankful to her for giving us a clear plan and path to follow. She taught us skills that we can continue using without her direct guidance and we are excited to continue her group classes and walks. Mostly importantly, our sweet pup gets to thoroughly enjoy post-shelter life!!! THANK YOU COURTNEY!!!

Holly is fantastic! We left our two small dogs with her for a weekend trip. It can be really hard…read moreto leave them--they're our babies--but I know they were in great hands with Holly. It's clear she knows animals. She's a real dog whisperer! Her facility has a fantastic set up with lots of space for the dogs to run, play, and explore. I know my girls did a lot of that, because they slept for ages when I got them back! I would highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for a great dog sitter/walker/etc. She offers cage free boarding, which makes me much more comfortable than a traditional kennel. She's also very reasonably priced ($50/night for two dogs, $45/night if it's a week or more). All around, great experience!

We've used Holly for about a year for dog walking and house sitting. She's the best. Reliable,…read morecaring, and goes the extra mile for us. Our dog, a high energy border collie, LOVES her and we refer to Holly as his girlfriend. Holly posts photos of your dog on her blog, if you allow it. Over a recent house watching period, Holly even washed the bed linens for us when we were getting home very late. She's awesome and I hope you become a client.