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!

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".

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

Kaelin was great to work with. She really helped us with our dog. We were able to take him camping…read moreand leave him off leash. He was so will behaved out surprised me.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Jennifer did great with our girl, Sadie! We were about up to our necks in puppy teenager mode and…read moreJennifer turned it around for us. She understood our pup needed reassurance and patience and we brought home a totally different pup than we left with! Sadie waits patiently before eating her food, is confident in her walks now, and even learned some fun new tricks like spin! We would 100% recommend Jennifer for any dog training! Thanks again for everything Jennifer!

Jennifer did an amazing job with our dogs. Minnie and Lily loved working with her even though…read moreMinnie was a bit of work. Jennifer was able to help us take the dogs out for walks, go get food with them, greet people when they come into our house, and so much more. She did just an amazing job at teaching us ways to train our dogs and get them to listen to us. if it wasn't for Jennifer there are so many things we wouldn't be able to do. we definitely recommend her her to anyone, and if we need to schedule more classes we will definitely ask for her help. Thank you so much for everything Jennifer.

We worked with Susan! We chose the off-leash board and train option for our rambunctious and spunky…read more10 month old corgi. Roux lacked a lot of manners, was pushy when it came towards other dogs in play time, and lacked impulse control. He was your stereotypical, overly-friendly dog who was too smart for his own good. Working with Susan has been such a pleasure and my pup came back to me with better manners and impulse control. He also plays very well with others dogs and loves to play tug with them now! Yay! Walking him is a dream. I especially love working and training with him in public because he is a rockstar and does sooooo well now! We get so many compliments on our daily walks or when I take him out for lunch on how well-behaved he is... all thanks to Susan! I loved the transition lessons as we prepared for him to come back home. It helped a lot with teaching me what I needed to know to set my boy up for success once he came back. My relationship with Roux is stronger than ever now! So happy we chose Animal Minds and I would highly recommend Susan if you are having similar problems that Roux was having!

After trying out different local trainers and self-teaching myself with internet materials, I was…read moreeager to see if I could learn more from Animal Minds Behavior & Training. I wanted to work on getting better engagement with my two year old German Shepherd Kona and I wasn't sure what I was missing. After filling out the contact form, I got in contact with Terra and ended up scheduling our first session soon after. What I loved most about my session with Terra was that she met me where I was at in my training journey. She told me to show her what I typically do and then she offered me suggestions to adjust for better responses. When we attended Terra's group walk classes, the experience was similar. On one group walk, my dog was at his worst and Terra just kindly gave suggestions on what to adjust and he did amazing by the end. Terra is awesome and I appreciate her approach. She's exactly what I needed at this point in our journey.

Desiree is amazing. My guy had picked up some bad behavior and a refresher in boundaries was…read moreneeded. Desiree was quick to return my call. Came for initial visit and made recommendations. I realized I was the one who needed retraining. She is patient and has a very positive attitude. I have since referred a few clients her way and will not hesitate to refer more.

I believe Desiree saved my dog's life. And I know She renewed the joy of dog ownership for me. My…read more130# Dane began developing dog and people aggression at about 1 year of age. Before that, we enjoyed dog parks and meeting other dogs and their owners on our daily walks. She became aggressive during puberty. The Vet said let's wait to see what happens after the spay. Jade got more aggressive, not less. Desiree is a dog whisperer. When we met at our consultation, Desire walked into my backyard, and Jade snarled and bounded across toward her. I almost fainted watching my huge dog running toward her. Desiree did her trainer thing, and Jade completely relaxed. I watched Jade become putty in her hands within minutes, and I AM NOT EXAGGERATING. The training was detailed and extensive. My dog responds to me when I call her with a quiet "hey" when she starts to play with my cats or go towards the kitchen. She places in the house even when guests arrive, or someone rings the doorbell. Her PICA (eating non-food items) is almost completely gone. ( Jade is s/p a life-threatening bowel obstruction after eating a towel) She went to the dog park and played with a Golden until her energy was spent a few days ago. I can play with her off-leash and have confidence in my abilities to communicate with her. A couple of weeks after the training, Jade all of sudden began to be triggered by the satellite dishes and telephone polls on our walks. Well, you can imagine how difficult it became with aggressive barking and then refusal to move. I called Desiree, and she drove the 20 miles to my house immediately. She offered some recommendations, which I applied right away and I could see that the initial onslaught of fear dissipated over a couple of weeks. Desiree is professional, prompt, clear, and is phenomenal with dogs. It's been 8 months since training and Jade is an amazing companion. Thank you, Desiree