I inherited a German Shepherd/Boxer mix that is about a year old. He's about 70 lbs and…read morerambunctious. His owner passed a couple of months ago so he's been through many changes lately and was acting out. He loves to play and was driving my 3 other smaller dogs bonkers, door dashing and then running around the neighborhood, would not come when called, and generally stressing everyone out. The little dogs would hide all day and wouldn't go outside with him because he would chase and nip at them in an attempt to get them to chase him and play. Elise at Woof Training took him for 2 weeks and I can honestly say it's the best thing I could have done for Max and myself. I picked him up yesterday and he is a different dog. He did try to test his limits when he got home, but I stuck to his training and he has been terrific. I walked him today and he didn't once try to pull on his lead. The dogs all go outside together now and he mostly leaves them be. He tries to entice them to play, but not in a manner that scares or angers them. They aren't barking all of the time and I am not stressing. I can't thank Elise and Woof Training enough for training Max. The transformation is amazing. He's a little gentleman now. Thank you so much Elise! You're awesome! Laura Knight

I took my puppy to two classes with a pet store trainer but was still having difficulty in training…read moremy pup so I chose a redo puppy class with Woof training. HUGE difference! Andrew stopped in the middle of training to assist any issues or questions the owners had. The classes were interactive with both the owners and their furry pets. He gave us the tools and homework needed to get optimum results. Looking forward to continuing our education and with Andrew. Highly recommend

Gloria was an amazing trainer. Kept my dog safe on the days when working with dogs who came from…read moretrauma (every pup needs a chance). And on the majority provided truly helpful tips and guidance to taking Tucker from a scruffy puppy to a well-mannered dog that is a joy to be around. She is the perfect blend of sternness, compassion, and understanding. Thank you, Gloria.

My experience with this so call dog trainer , Not a good…read moreone , I I mentioned to Gloria from our first visit to my house that my 3 year old German shepherd has no training in the past ! She worked with my girl twice then she said she is frustrated That my shepherd does not know the basics, two keep this review , from going south All I can say is People beware, get everything in writing The cost per visit, and when she is going to show up , and don't be fouled by the smoke and mirrors.... This is all the more I'm going to spend on this bad experience, good luck !!!

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!

Chris has been our go to guy for dog training for years. Great training and more affordable then…read moresome other local trainers. Definitely recommend!

The Canine Connection is amazing! This is our second dog to go through Sara's programs, and we…read morecouldn't be happier. After the 2018 Camp Fire, our dog Stinson trained privately with staff due to our needs and later COVID restrictions; he loved his time there and he had friends. Whether he was learning, playing, or staying with the team he felt at home with them.. Now we have Crash, who has completed Puppy Socialization, Kindergarten, Surviving Adolescent classes, and more. Sara and her entire staff truly care about both the dogs and their people. I know they love Crash. They work hard to bring out the best in each dog while teaching owners how to communicate and work effectively as a team all with a soft hand. They all work to bring out the "friend" in your dog. Their combination of knowledge, patience, encouragement, and genuine love for the dogs is something special. We simply can't say enough good things about Sara and The Canine Connection. If you're looking for a place that will help you build a strong, positive relationship with your dog, this is it!

Great dog training/boarding facility! Very knowledgeable and care a lot about your pet. Also…read moreexcellent community involvement and work with local animal shelters in the area.

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.

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.

This place is Awesome! Great place for your "fur babies",…read more Lyn connects to the dogs one on one and has a great deal of information, very large outdoor facilities and the care given to both you and your fur babies is incredible! Highly recommended

Lyn Murray's RiverDog Ranch is the absolute BEST! Lyn takes exceptional care of our dogs and gives…read morethem lots of loving attention. At RiverDog Ranch, your dog gets to run and play with other friendly dogs and cool off when the weather's warm, splashing in the kiddie pool or running through the sprinkler. Lyn supervises the fun at all times and sends pics and updates during your dogs' stay. The minute we pull into her driveway, the dogs bark with excitement and cannot wait to get out of the care and greet Lyn. We have never felt guilty leaving our pups with her (which is no small feat) and have been going to Murray's RiverDog Ranch for nearly fourteen years. My in-laws were her first customer years ago and when my sister-in-law had her Corgie, she would take her weekly to Lyn's day camp to socialize and get the Corgie energy out. Lyn has become part of our family, and treats all of us (dogs especially) like we were her own.

I adopted a rescue dog who was extremely skittish and had a variety of behavioral issues that I had…read morenot been able to change. I was referred to Kyree at Wild Dog Down. She met with us and taught me how to work with my dog, using a completely positive approach to address the various behaviors. Kyree taught me how to communicate to my dog that I am the kind of leader that she wants to follow. My dog has made a huge turn-around - and much faster than I ever imagined. I highly recommend Kyree. She was amazing!!

Wild Dog Down is THE way to go if you have a dog that jumps on strangers, begs from your table,…read morebarks way too much, chews your furniture, is depressed, anxious, etc. I contacted Kyree when my newly adopted dog turned "Kujo" on me. In a very short time he became so vicious that I feared I wasn't going to be able to keep him. Kyree stepped in and immediately was able to assess what was going on. I needed to be a good leader for my dog. Using compassion, care and a calm approach, Kyree helped me become the leader that my dog needed. In just a few hours I had the tools I needed so that my dog could relax and be the happy, friendly, sweet dog I knew he could be. With Kyree's support and on-going consultation I was able to convince my dog that I was a good leader. DO NOT hesitate to contact Wild Dog Down for any dog training need. You won't be disappointed!

Karen's ethics and standards of breeding won her the AKC breeder of merit! This was what really got…read moremy attention when we were looking for our first dog. All Personal Breeding stock is: OFA CERTIFIED HIPS/ELBOWS/EYES (annually)/CARDIAC. EIC/CNM CLEAR or TESTED, PRA/PRCD CLEAR or TESTED AND ALWAYS DD CLEAR ( DILUTE FREE- and PUREBRED ORIGINAL LABRADOR RETRIEVER !) In addition to beautiful puppies, she also has well trained and started Retrievers for sale. She also does obedience training, and trains hunting dogs. During the waiting period for the pups to arrive Karen was in constant contact with me keeping me updated. She also kept us updated and sent pictures once the puppies arrived which was awesome. She asked a lot of in depth questions so she could help pair us with a dog in the litter based on temperament. When we arrived to get our pup I was amazed at her property. It is very large and well kept. The house the puppies were in was beyond clean, and we even got to go meet the parents. I honestly thought that was so special. I really see some of Trooper and Ollie's mannerisms in my boy. Over the years we have actually kept in contact and Karen was an amazing sounding board if I ever had any questions regarding training my dog. When the time comes Karen will definitely be our breeder of choice. Our dog (Jet) is five and a half now. He charges the water hard, LOVES to retrieve, and is so well mannered. He's truly remarkable.

I notice that the reviews on Waterspook Labradors are not very recent, which causes me to wonder…read morewhat has changed and why our experience was so bad. In hindsight both my husband and I did not have a good feeling when we first arrived at the facility. Our puppy was reluctant to let the trainer come near her, or touch her. That should have been our first clue that our puppy did not feel comfortable with the trainer. Communications with the trainer focused on negative aspects of the puppy...food aggressive, only wants to do what is fun for her, wants to pick fights with other dogs... That is not the dog we brought up to Waterspook Labradors. We brought up a dog that was used to being around a 5 year old lab, two small dogs, and a Newfoundland. She ate her food beside her 5 year old sister and did not show any food aggression. She played like a normal lab puppy and took correction well from the older lab. She was able to sit, stay (for short periods of time), heel, come, and kennel. Three weeks into the training we receive a call that our puppy had viciously attacked a dachshund that the trainer was boarding and we needed to come and get her immediately. Upon arrival, my husband was greeted by a spiritless, sad puppy that smelled to high heaven, was filthy, and not the dog we had left at the facility three weeks prior. From the description of our dogs behavior at the training facility it sounded like the dog needed to be put down. It turns out that our dog did not cause physical harm to the small dog, but knowing a bit about Dachshund behavior and lab puppies one can only surmise what the small dog may have done to provoke such a response from a puppy. I am still wondering why the dogs were even in the same area. If my dog was showing so many aggressive behaviors why was she off-leash and out of the kennel? There are just too many unanswered questions. In addition to the dogs that were being trained, and boarded at Waterspook, there was also a large new litter of puppies to be tended to. Perhaps the trainer had too much going on at one time. I have taken the dog to the vet to rule out any potential medical causes for the described behavior; I have spoken at length with the breeder;, and nothing aligns with the behavior described by the trainer. Both the breeder and the vet suggested we just give her a lot of love and that the happy dog we brought up to Waterspook will come back. Needless to say , we are very gun-shy about taking the dog to another trainer for gun-dog training and will certainly listen to our gut-instincts and "listen" to our dogs behavior before committing to another trainer.

Being new to the area I looked on Yelp to help me find somewhere to get my dogs nails trimmed…read more According to the reviews this place was at the top. Well, they are right! Right as we were arriving my dog caught his nail in the seat of my car and tore it to the quick. He was bleeding and was really freaked out. Denise fixed it and buzzed down his other long nails in less than 10 minutes. She is wonderful and very reasonably priced! I will definitely go back. Update: we went back today, this time with both dogs. Again, awesome and fast service. I hope she doesn't retire anytime soon! Love her!

APRIL 2026 I…read morewouldn't give this place any stars if I didn't have to to leave a review. Bottom line is do not take your dogs, cats or any animals to anybody at this place... read the reviews on Facebook just put in the search Dreadful Dog.. Called in to get my Rotties toenails clipped left a message. No return call called again next day left a message. Got a return. Call from somebody who refused to give me their name insisted their recording said they were not taking new clients even though it doesn't say that she insisted it did rude as all hell told me to take my dog across the street when I said where is across the street she said have a nice day and hung up on me rude as all hell get out never take your dogs here. Read the reviews in Facebook.