My Husky has a great time during his 3 week stays while I'm on vacation overseas. Even though I…read moreprovide his food, if any stomach issues arise, they are quick to alert me via text. With pumpkin and/or probiotic options available, I am confident that things are under control without the need of a vet's visit. And with a wash on his final day, my Husky bounds home clean & fresh!

We LOVE Dogwood Ranch! My dog is an "only" dog. She attends daycare, has been kenneled with them…read moreand receives grooming services. The staff are wonderful and caring. I highly recommend them to everyone who has a dog. Especially those who might be lonely during the day.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, I'll let them do all the explaining. We can only comment on…read morethe doggy daycare portion of From the Heart because that's all we've used, but our dog comes home wiped from a day of playing every day. For $30 a day we get the knowledge that she gets good socialization and time with other dogs she wouldn't get at home alone with a few rover walks throughout the day. The staff is friendly and attentive and I just wish she had some more energy at the end of the day for a walk, but she's loving it so far!

I took my dog elsewhere and she did great. She follows commands and her behavior has drastically…read moreimproved. I believe Barb just didn't like me, which is odd because I never really interacted with her.

Thank you Buff and Gail, for your care on our first experience leaving our two Rat Terriers…read moredoggies. They even helped the dogs to get along with their other doggies friends. Also, thank you for the grooming before they even boarded TLC.

Duke (Weimaraner) and Lily (Golden doodle) stayed here for 11 days. Our dogs looked healthy,…read moreexercised and clean at pick up. We provided our own dog food and they were able to give Duke his pills twice a day. Both dogs were provided an orange name tag with the address and phone numbers of the business. This place gave us a lot of peace of mind to find a safe place so we can enjoy a vacation without worry. We hope to return and maintain a reliable relationship for our dogs. There's a lot of places to choose from. This place looked very similar to other dog boarding homes, the floor is worn from a lot of dogs and it's not sparkling clean. But those things don't matter as long as my dog is safe and happy when I get back from Vacation! Glad we found this place close to home.

A few months ago, we hired OffLeash K9 through their "Board and Train" program, for our Cane Corso…read morepuppy. At that time, he was around 7 months old. At the time I signed the training services agreement, there was zero mention of the use of an electronic training collar as part of the program. Additionally, it is not clearly described or disclosed on the OffLeash K9 website that they utilize these collars as a part of the training-- they use vague language to refer to their practices, including the use of "safe and effective methods", but no concrete examples or definitions. I did not discover that they were planning to use an electronic (shock) collar until well after I paid the $2790 for the training program, I should add. Learning this information gave me pause, and I considered cancelling the training, as I had learned through my own professional experience that positive reinforcement training is more effective to achieve results for dogs than punishment-based training. Nonetheless, I was told and encouraged by the trainer (Izzy) that this method was safe, and would not cause injury. Upon return to me after the 2 weeks, my puppy had injuries around his neck which the trainer referred to as "hot spots". The trainer informed me that it was simply due to "irritation" from the collar. The trainer stated at the time of return that our dog was "stubborn", and "slow to learn". Being a Registered Veterinary Technician, I took him home, and I shaved and cleaned the wounds around his neck, in order to better visualize the area. It was immediately clear that he had painful, necrotic pressure wounds around his neck (see photos). I administered first aid, and consulted a veterinarian colleague for further instruction. I am relieved to report that his injuries healed without the need for more invasive treatment--however, those pressure wounds are not a "normal" result of the use of electronic collars. That occurs when the collar is left in place for too long, and is fitted too tightly. This was a direct result of the misuse of the training collar by the trainer. Subsequently, our dog was fearful of the collar, and, understandably, would refuse to allow us to place it on him. He demonstrated very little obedience as a result of his training, despite our attempts to follow up with his training as directed, and he appeared more anxious than he was prior to the program. Both personally and professionally, I was left disappointed and concerned by this program, and certainly would not recommend it to any of my friends or associates. I question its validity, if management is using and supporting dubious communications, and condoning harmful practices. I have extensive connections in the veterinary medical community of the Central Coast and Bay Area, after an almost 20-year career as a senior veterinary nurse, and I have been vehemently opposing and advocating against this he use of OffLeash K9. I have dissuaded clients from acquiring their services. Furthermore, I strongly suggest that trainer Izzy of Salinas be investigated for misconduct, and potentially animal neglect. My intention in sharing this feedback is to make the community of pet owners, whom I love and humbly serve, aware of the adverse effects of this training program.

Having had previous success for dog training it was without a doubt to choose Central Coast: Off…read moreLeash K9 train to train our young dog. Miguel was very patient and skillful in handling our Maltese. Mugi returned to us confident and receptive to basic commands. We were amazed that Mugi walked off leash so obediently! We recommend CC OLK9 and Miguel and found the two week board and train program a great way to train and expand socialization to our dog.

I'm so sorry to have to share my experience with my community. Rhonna was incredibly rude and…read moreborderline racist to myself and my dog. It sounds like a lot of people love this place. But if you're an Asian woman with a fluffy dog I recommend either bringing a body guard or finding something else to do. People are probably too scared to write a negative review because this owner is frightening. I will never come anywhere close to here again. After I parked my car at the pool, I opened my door. Before taking my seatbelt off, 2 dogs under Rhonna's care came running at me full speed off leash. Not a big deal, I just shut the car door because she seemed to be mildly freaking out about this. She frantically yelled at them to come back & they did. I opened the window & asked if they were friendly. She replied "yes, but they still shouldn't do that." I said "no worries fine by me". The dogs running over didn't phase me, they were off leash & excited. Context: this is in the rural part of Hollister with gravel back roads. There was absolutely no signage about where dogs should or should not pee & you are outside at a public location for dogs. To reiterate: gravel road in a gravel parking lot in a yard in the rural country. There were no other clients in sight. Just 1 staff member w/ 2 other black dogs for a total of 4 black dogs. After Rhonna got her dogs under control, my dog was understdably excited because 2 dogs off leash having the time of their life just came running at us. My dog & I stepped out of the car, he pees on a steel pole in the parking lot. Rhonna yelled at me at the TOP of her lungs DO NOT LET YOUR DOG PEE ON THAT!!!!! I was like woah, okay, I don't know why you have to YELL AT ME, I didn't raise my voice & was super cool & chill about your dogs doing their thing so that clearly felt super aggressive. I said "I'm so sorry - is there a hose? Can I clean it?" She ignored me & walked to an outdoor sink fuming like a child and NOT a business owner. I followed her to help but she was still visibly super grumpy which seemed super dramatic for the context & situation. I mean maybe she was just having a horrible morning, but I just drove OVER an hour for an 85$ half hour lesson so it made me extremely uncomfortable to get yelled at first thing because of a dog's natural behavior when I was super chill about your dog. I have never seen anyone yell at a dog for peeing OUTSIDE. On a POLE. In a parking lot! I have seen dogs pee in pet stores & not get yelled at like this. Like dude we are outside. What happened did not warrant her behavior. I said "no really, I'm happy to clean it." She exclaimed "no! there is a pee area over there please go pee there only!l To reiterate to anyone reading this post, there were NO SIGNS DESIGNATING WHERE TO PEE & NOT PEE. There are only signs saying "clean up after your dog." She could have walked to my car & told me the rules or told me politely at LEAST. not sure if what happened next was crazier than what already transpired... Rhonna comes over & the first thing she says was the most discriminatory & rude first question I have ever heard. "WHAT makes you think your dog will even swim?" As if her yelling at me for my dog peeing outside in a parking lot wasn't enough. I am half Asian & my dog is a Eurasier. Like, come on, there are at least 55 other nicer ways to initiate a conversation about whether this is the right fit for my pet. I said, "excuse me?" she said, "well THAT breed of dog doesn't like to swim." I said, "oh! you know this breed of dog?" She clearly had no idea what breed of dog I had (Eurasier) which I know b/c she evaded the question and deflected and then told me point blank halfway through the lesson that she didn't know what kind of dog he was. She said "well what I mean is fluffy dogs like yours don't ever swim well". I said I was there because I wanted to be follow the rules & book a 1 on 1 class (not cheap by the way, 85$ for half hour) so that he can come when his friends privately book the pool. I told her I'm happy to leave if she didn't want us there & she said no no let's do this. She ended up being nice from this point forward but this was the rudest welcome I have ever experienced & it ruined the entire experience. My dog ended up jumping off of the ramp several times & swimming like a pro. She even admitted she was wrong about him more than once. But wow! I have never experienced anything like this in a setting where I am paying top dollar for services and traveling at length. Upon booking there needs to be a breed question if this is really SUCH an issue for her. Just be aware that the owner has a scary temper & don't let your dog pee in the parking lot. I have never written a negative review like this. I only rate with 4 and 5 stars. But sharing aggressive behavior like Rhonna's is the right thing to do so we can all make the best choices for our families. It's time for behavior like this to stop.

We had a great time and everyone was so helpful. The only complaint I have is I wish I was closer…read moreto take the dogs weekly. But whenever we are near by we will definitely drop by. Highly recommend!

Amazing! Mary was absolutely wonderful with my Australian Shepherd. I originally found her through…read morea local Facebook recommendation page, and now I completely understand why so many people speak so highly of her. She was extremely responsive, communicative, and took the time to explain help me learn about my Aussie. Mary did an incredible job gently cleaning my girl's overgrown undercoat out without rushing the process. You can tell she truly cares about the comfort and wellbeing of the animals she works with. She also took extra precautions with my Aussie's sensitive hips, which meant a lot to me. She looks healthier, happier, and so much more comfortable. Her coat is soft and beautiful --plus she smells amazing. Highly recommend Mary if you're looking for someone experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with your pets.

Reached out recently to get a sanitary trim on my BC and it was super easy to schedule an…read moreappointment. She was ready for me and was quick and efficient. She didn't even charge me which was unexpected. She has an amazing setup on her property and I highly recommend and would go back. I am also considering boarding my dogs this summer.

Are you looking for a dog groomer that comes to you? Look no further! I've been using Janet for a…read morewhile now and I absolutely love her. Harley, my Shih Tzu, can be a neurotic mess and a grumpy brat, but that doesn't faze Janet. She is so good with him and treats him like one of her own. It doesn't hurt my heart when I hand him off to her. Lastly, and more importantly, not only is her professionalism on point, but it's her personable and caring character that keeps us happy clients.

The only reason I am not recommending this business is because when I spoke to the groomer she said…read moreto give her a text message as that's her preferred method of contact to set up an appointment and to send her a picture of our little poodle. I sent her some information in July and then again when I saw her I sent more information via text message as requested this month in August. All together over the course of two months probably 4-5 text messages and not one single response and yes I made sure I had the right number from the picture on her mobile van. This is no way to run business and if she didn't want the business of our dogs I can understand that but minimum send a reply letting us know that she is busy or not taking on new clients or whatever the reason. Extremely unprofessional in my opinion!!! thumbs down

Colleen does an amazing job with our dog! She's reliable, fast, and helps you when you're unsure…read morewhat type of cut out services your dog needs.

Been looking for a groomer in the area for our 15 month old Maltese, and I think we found…read moreher!!!Thank You Colleen for taking good care of Klay and making him look handsome!!!