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    Ruff Timez Dog Training Academy

    5.0 (23 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dog boarding and training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Rio
    Sarah J.

    I did a consultation with Nelly at Ruff Times Dog Training, and it was a great experience. Nelly was very informative and gave me great tips about my dog, Rio. I learned so much in just the first time meeting her, and Rio has already showed growth in going through her doggy door. I will for sure use Ruff Timez Dog Training for my future dog training needs. Thank you, Nelly for a great first consultation!

    Daisy, on the lower step, smiling next to a new pal ~ in the past she'd have her tail down and looking for a human to hide behind!

    Mavia and her crew are awesome! We have left our labradoodle with Mavia, owner of Rufftimez, about six times over the past three years including three long stays ranging from four days to three weeks. We choose to drive up from the Bay Area to leave our Daisy with Rufftimez because the stay there combines attention from a trainer(s) with the presence of a loving family; best of both worlds!! Mavia is kind, sensitive, knowledgeable, and a very effective dog trainer. I have been most thankful to see that my dog has learned so much in a way that matches her temperament. Mavia really "sees" the personality of the dogs she trains/boards. She shores up weaknesses, and plays on the dog's strengths - lots of praise and some treats of course! Daisy is growing up with Mavia (she's now 5 yrs old) and has benefited greatly from the time spent with Mavia. We just picked Daisy up from a four-day stay and she was happy as ever, healthy, and a little more confident overall - I could see the positive difference. I can't recommend Mavia and Rufftimez more highly! We will certainly keep bringing Daisy to Mavia when we can!! Thank you, Mavia and the crew at Rufftimez!

    Buddy and Blue!
    Alice P.

    We just had a one hour one-on-one session with Mavia and it was so wonderful. She is an extremely knowledgeable trainer and made me feel really comfortable and confident with my dog, Buddy. Mavia is really personable and even came to our house. We worked on socialization with her sweet dog, Blue. He is really gentle and a great mentor for Buddy. She gave us so many tricks and tips to train Buddy. If you are looking for a great trainer, look no further! We are looking forward to work with her in the future. Thank you again, Mavia and Blue.

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    3 months ago

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

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    5 months ago

    Solid team -- professional, responsive, thorough, knowledgeable. Appreciate the training and boarding so far!

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    10 months ago

    Great to work with, a real value!!! Will use them again. My collie is a service dog certified by RuffTimez Training Acadamy

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    1 year ago

    All kinds of services and support to dogs, delivered with kindness, care, and patience for the owner!

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    4 years ago

    Mavia is amazing, and we have had great results with our dog. I highly recommend their training!

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    Wag A Doodle Sac - please

    Wag A Doodle Sac

    (23 reviews)

    Our dog is family. Having to leave a member of your family to go to work or on a vacation is hard…read more It's not fair that you can't bring family to some places!! That's where a great dog sitter comes in. You want someone that you know your loved one will be safe with. You want someone who you can trust in your home. You want someone who your dog feels is a part of your family. Laureen of Wag A Doodle is that person. I found her because of the other yelp reviews and was shocked by her prices. She came for an orientation the same day I called. She talked through our concerns, went on a walk with our Shepherd mix who had issues pulling, and set up a schedule for the next week. By the next day, I had a copy of her insurance forms. It's been a month and we haven't looked back. Laureen is there when we need her at a moments notice. When my husband's car broke down, she was at our house to walk Grace. When we went on vacation, she took Grace to her home so our dog wouldn't feel left alone. She has helped train our old girl to stop pulling while on a walk and even sends videos and pictures of them playing! We love Laureen!

    Laureen has been a blessing to us. We have two special needs pups that cannot be boarded. Both…read morepups need meds; and one is deaf and gets a little grumpy sometimes. Laureen arranges overnight care in our home, and will check on pups during the day, too. We have been using Wag a Doodle for a number of years; everything from overnight to 10 day trips. Totally happy with her services, and highly recommend.

    Community K9

    Community K9

    (3 reviews)

    Kaelin is a natural! My dog responded to her right away. She was exactly what we were looking…read morefor. Her knowledge is advanced for her young age. Highly recommend her!! She does adventure outings, personal training and walks. Our goal besides basics is to be able to have our dog be able to chill with us at a winery or the outdoor pub etc. She loves people too much and is a bit of a jumper. Already seeing improvements.

    I was so fortunate to find Kaelin! Someone had posted her…read morewebsite link on nextdoor. I went to the website and found it to be very clear, with credible and knowledgeable information about all things about dogs and behavior. Kaelin was very prompt getting back to me when I contacted her. She has very fair prices, and started right away. My German Shepherd mix. Annie, is 2 1/2 years old-he had never been socialized with other dogs so she had fear every time we were near another dog. And it made me insecure to walk her because quite frankly, I didn't know what to do. Kaelin was adept at explaining to me that Annie, just never learned social skills or cues from other dogs and so she's afraid. That made sense. She started walking her right away, and with only a few sessions, Annie can now walk near other dogs without reacting. What a gift! Did I mention Kaelin's also a dog trainer, LOL! I hope one day, Annie will be able to be socialized and have friends to play with. Kaelin assures me it's possible! So grateful! Shaun brown Orangevale, CA

    The Pet Nanny - Drew and Masudi

    The Pet Nanny

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    Drew is great best pet sitter we have had yet. She is caring and dependable. She is communicative…read moreand we know our pets are in the best hands when in her care.

    Drew has been such an amazing cat caregiver for my crew of fuzzballs for the past several years…read morethat I've decided I can never move out of the area. If you're looking for someone with a genuine love of and connection to cats, who is very experienced with cat behavior and health issues, and who is supremely trustworthy and reliable - look no further than Drew. Before I met Drew I spent so much time on Yelp contacting other pet sitters in the area and they all seemed like they were mostly dog-oriented and just tolerated cats and would be only dropping by to make sure my cats were alive. Then I contacted Drew and I knew right away she was special - she actually adores cats and her primary concern is getting to know your cats' individual needs and quirks and providing the best comprehensive care possible while putting your mind at ease with daily checks-ins and photos. (She also owns a photography business and you can hire her for an epic pet photo session!) Drew regularly takes care of my guys, whether I'm busy for one day or away for a longer trip. Under anyone else's care, I'd worry about their individual dietary and behavioral needs - I have a picky older cat with anxiety and urinary issues, a goofy black cat with a sensitive tummy and a history of eating inedible objects and getting the occasional ear infection, and a young, spunky one-eyed cat who once had an injured leg. Not only has Drew gotten to know each of their personalities and connected with them like they're her own pets (they greet her at the door), she has expertly attended to their occasional extra needs and has on multiple occasions taken the time to talk me through my concerns about their issues. In addition to being a cat owner herself, Drew has experience working at clinics and rescues and volunteers her time at a cat sanctuary so I thoroughly trust her input and consider her a valued care companion and part of our pet family. My cats (and I) absolutely adore Drew and there's just no better feeling when you're away than total peace of mind that your fur family is receiving the best possible care. 5 stars, 10/10. Thank you, Drew!

    Ruff Timez Dog Training Academy - pet_training - Updated August 2026

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