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.

Don't know why I've waited so long but here is my review. I totally recommend Dairydell. We've…read moreused for our last two dogs. We did two weeks of board&train and it is absolutely well worth it. They have a carefully, time-tested program and have hired and trained their staff to work within it to ensure a consistent message to the dogs. They then train YOU in sessions held after each week so you do the SAME process. They assign a trainer that focuses on your dog. The trainer can them work with you and explain your dog's idiosyncrasies to you! Our dogs took to the training. They don't become perfect dogs because WE humans are really bad at follow-through and consistency but they are so much better having been through the training. Our English Springer Spaniel became a gem on a leash and walking her became a breeze!! No mean feat when a squirrel crossing our path would cause her to bolt and drag me to the ground. We took her to a refresher stay after a few years. They told us when we picked her up that she was a gem and that WE needed to be more consistent. Yes, I am still working on that with the second dog who is better trained than I am at this point.

Camilla, I read your…read moreresponse to my review. The pinch collar was given to me on the follow up one on one training, and yes, your trainer used treats quite a bit. Perhaps you were unaware that your trainers used these methods? Regardless, I've found a better solution for Coco and I. Thanks for the offer. Dirk

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.

Never received my refund which I was promised years ago. Charlie also tells new owners ridiculous…read morethings like they should not walk their dog every day because it builds energy and you should not have a routine but change things every day so your dog does not know what to expect. Ask any other trainer and they will tell you your dog needs routines to build on and Dogs have Energy already they need walks to expend that Energy not the other way around. If you're an experienced dog owner, you know the thing she tells you does not make sense. For new dog owners that will really mess you up. I've asked other dog trainers about the things she says, and they are baffled.

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..

Jack is a fabulous trainer and runs a great Playgroup for pups!! Our nervous pup has blossomed…read moreunder Jack's care.

From the owner: Our full-service playgroup will leave your dog tired and tail-wagging for the rest of the day. Your…read moredog will be picked up and taken to a completely fenced-in yard with several other dogs for a day of play. At the end of the day, we will drop your dog at your doorstep. Every dog is secured to a seat to ensure no dogs become loose during transportation. They also complete a behavior evaluation to ensure their play style is fit for the group. This service is an excellent complement to training or can be enjoyed on its own.

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

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.

I have an 8 yr old English Bulldog who weighs about 70lbs. He always jumps up on people when he…read moresays hi. I did not think it was an issue until he was knocking over a friends child and then he knocked over another friends elderly mother. I thought that this could injure someone so a few months ago I started asking my friends if they knew a dog trainer. I was recommended to contact Dominic at Citizen Canine. I was told that he trains dogs who have problems and solves the issue kinda like the dog whisperer. So we talked on the phone and he said that he can stop my dog from jumping on people. We met at a local park and started the lesson. Little did I know that besides training my dog he was teaching me how to correct the bad behavior. I saw right from the start that his method was working so I signed up for more lessons. It has been about three months now and my dog has not jumped on anyone and the lessons have made him behave extremely well around other dogs too. He walks right next to me when we are walking and I don't need a leash. I will say you have to be dedicated to the lessons with Dominic and work on it on your own so that your dog responds to the commands. Dominic doesn't just train the dog he trains you. I think it was worth it and I highly recommend Citizen Canine.

We have used Whole Pet for three dogs. We had two, Buster…read moreand Ding Ding, when we moved to San Francisco. They were elderly. Whole Pet did a good job with special needs. Although they had multiple walkers, the quality was uniformly good. These are folks you have to trust. They not only come into your home, they have your pets, who are members of the family. They have to display competence and integrity. We had no concerns. Then after the dogs passed away and we had a hiatus because my wife wanted to wait before adopting another pup, we welcomed Bebe to the family. We eventually ended up with a regular walker, who was an aunt to Bebe, and whose dog became friends with our dog (until tragically she shuffled off her mortal coil, a profound sadness in the relationship with all companion animals). We feel that Yukiko is just akin to a relative. She is that close to our beloved dog. Courtney, the proprietor, is responsive and responsible.

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!

My pup has been attending daycare here for almost 3 years and is excited when he arrives and happy…read more(and tired) when I pick him up. Staff are well trained, friendly and great with all the dogs and their humans. The facility is large with room for running, playing and resting. Oliver has boarded a few times as well and always is well taken care of. I have no worries when Oliver is at Its A Dogs Life. I know he is safe and cared for.

I can only comment on the grooming~ Horrible. $70 each,…read moresmall dogs w medium long hair. My dogs were returned to me with dirty paws and minimal trim around feet. Both dogs were still damp. They apologized for Aria being extremely wet with no excuse why? Bob has knots & matting on his left side ear. Both dogs have eye irritation! Bob has green goo coming out of his left eye. This is on day 3. I tipped both groomers $20 and expected the basic bath. What I got was neglect. Please avoid this service!!

Dog training for what I paid for instead of ghosting me. Thank god for Thumbtack who paid for the…read morelast two sessions when she didn't respond to my texts

Was ok at first. Helped with some basic commands - sit, lay down, stay, etc. and leash training…read more My biggest frustration is lack of communication. After the first two sessions, she disappeared for several weeks. I had to call, email, and text a handful of times until I finally got a response. She said she had a family emergency and we finally scheduled a third session. I get it and would be willing to excuse a one off emergency as things happen, but this was not an isolated incident. When trying to schedule the next session, the same thing happened. Numerous calls, texts, and phone calls with no response this time. It's been two months and still never got back to me. I prepaid her in cash for 4 sessions to get a discounted rate. Problem is I never got the 4 sessions I paid for (only 3). So, I ended up paying more than I had just paid full price after each one. She's fine if you can get a hold of her. However, I wouldn't recommend if you are looking for more than one session because of the lack of communication and consistency. Definitely don't prepay like I did - spent $500 and only got 3 sessions instead of the 4 I paid for.