We have had our labradoodle,Emma, for 7 years now. We selected Country Labradoodles after lots of…read moreresearch on best practices and long term health results of different breeders. Our girl is the best dog and the healthiest dog we have ever had. She is also a beauty and we are routinely stopped and asked where we got her. I always send them to Country Labradoodles!

From the owner: Licensed Labradoodle Breeder for 23 years. Member of BBB Specializing in family companions, service…read moreand therapy type dogs. Temperament testing for each dog making the perfect match for each family.

WE LOVE OUR DOG! My family had the best experience with Joann, from the disappointment of our…read moreoriginal litter not working out, she gave us first pick of the next one where we fell in love with our puppy. She has the best mannerisms of any dog that my family has ever had and we love her more than anything. I can't recommend another breeder more than Wine Country Labradoodles!

They STERILIZED my puppy at 8 weeks old!!!! Horrible practice!!! If you look at Joanna's website it…read moresays nothing about your puppy being neutered at pick up. It said in the contract it must be done by 1 year of age. My dog is now 4 years old and an absolute love but he is skittish, sensitive to noise, and nothing of a doodle temperament!!! GO ELSEWHERE FOR SURE!!!

I hired Gary to train my dog. The day I dropped off my dog I showed Gary the hand signals and…read morecommands my dog already knew. Two weeks later when I picked up my dog I caught Gary using a whip to beat him. My dog was skin and Bones and hadn't been fed for some time. Gary then showed me what he had trained my dog to do. Gary had reversed the commands I had already trained my dog with so that the dog was clearly confused and when he didn't do what Gary wanted he whipped him again (the poor dog spent two years learning the opposite of what Gary violently demanded of the dog.) When I told him to stop hitting my dog and began to question Gary about what he did and why he had abused the dog Gary threatened me by pointing to a rifle in his truck and told me to get off his land while flashing a sheriff badge. I protested and asked for my money back and threatened to call the cops. Gary laughed and said, "Good luck." A year later I caught Gary standing over my dog (who was in my truck) in the Paso Robles Post Office parking lot. My dog was on his back urinating all over himself. Gary was smirking until I confronted him telling him to get away from my dog. He laughed and said, "What are you going to do about it?" Gary Williams is a disturbed and dangerous person. Do not trust him with animals or children.

From the owner: Specializing in obedience training of the family dog and also stock dog training on cattle. I also…read moreraise and train registered McNabs puppies and dogs. Have been raising McNabs since 1973. I also specialize in catching and gathering hard to handle livestock as well as livestock transportation locally.

Doc Aarons is honest, transparent, and not afraid to tell you the facts. He is a down-home vet that…read morewon't drag you along. There are times you won't want to hear what he has to say, but that is because he will not drag you down an unrealistic rabbit hole that drains your piggy bank. He is humble and has no problem referring you somewhere else if what your pet needs is beyond his expertise. We use him for most minor surgeries, spay, neuter, exams, vaccinations, etc. For our OFA X-Rays, we use Dr Minor in Templeton as he has the most up to date machines. For weekend or after hours emergency service, we go to Atascadero Pet Hospital. Otherwise, during normal business hours, Dr Aarons can handle most situations.

Our Pug Missy had a bad ear infection. When I called two different offices to schedule an…read moreappointment, both stated they were booked for three weeks. I could do a drop off which meant leaving her for hours at double the regular office visit fee of $60! While I've used both clinics and they were good ones, it was unacceptable to wait that long not to mention the cost$ Finally, I searched for the Veterinarian who spayed a barn cat I adopted through a rescue organization last year, Dr. Aarons at Oak Country Veterinary Services in Paso Robles. I was relieved to get an appointment the next afternoon. Missy and I were welcomed by Receptionist, Becca and Dr. Aaron's rescue dog, Ollie. Missy's ear infection was treated right away and she had a spa type "Peticure," surprisingly at no extra charge. I've been charged $35 for a nail trim at another office. BIGGEST SURPRISE - The Bill! Missy and I are new Fans of Dr. Aarons. His rates for dental care for my 10 year old MinPin is going to be very reasonable compared to the quote from the two other Veterinarian offices. Hang onto your cash and make an appointment. By the way.......Dr. Aarons is also an author and I'm enjoying his Podcasts immensely.

I cant say enough great things about this boutique golden doodle breeder. Roxi is very friendly and…read moreeasy to deal with. Her attention to detail and ensuring the health of her puppies is next level! She raises the puppies in a home like environment with lots of socialization and top notch cleanliness. Her blood lines are verifiable. Great dogs with wonderful dispositions and healthy up bringings.

My son has been wanting a Doodle for ages, but I had heard mixed reviews that you can end up with…read morethe worst of both breeds rather than the best of both. I visited Summertime Doodles and was blown away at how sweet their dogs' dispositions are and how well mannered they are. The facility is immaculate. I have never seen a cleaner kennel set up. The dogs are so loved and cared for and it really shows. I'm so glad that we visited Summertime Doodles and found out that there is a reputable breeder right here on the Central Coast with dogs that have the best attributes of lab and poodle personalities.

Best decision I've made was to go with Braskins for our fur baby. Kristin and Brandon are great to…read morework with. I was nervous about entering their guardianship program but they were very informative, thorough, and comforting thru the process ; You can tell they not only know what they're doing, but truly love what they do! 10/10 recommend finding your fur-ever companion thru them.

I'm extremely disappointed with this rescue's polices and overall approach. I was denied the…read moreopportunity to adopt simply because I live in the Central Valley... which makes absolutely no sense considering the dog I applied for literally came from the Central Valley. They wrote in an email to me, "You can't throw a rock without hitting an abandoned dog there." Turing away a qualified, loving home-based, purely on zip code, feels more like discrimination in the responsible rescue work. If the goal is truly to help dogs find a safe, committed home, blanket location restrictions like this are counterproductive. It's disheartening to see dogs kept from good homes over policies that seem inconsistent and poorly thought out. I expect better from an organization that claims to prioritize animal well-being.

Compassion As…read moresomeone who has rescued before and is actively fostering a purebred Australian Shepherd we saved from a high-kill shelter, I reached out to this rescue hoping for guidance and collaboration to help place him in the right long-term home. He had been on the euthanasia list due to illness, and my family and I spent over $3,000 out of pocket to nurse him back to health. We've provided love, care, and structure, and we're continuing to support him while recognizing that--due to his reactivity and my being pregnant--our home isn't the safest long-term fit, especially with a newborn on the way. Instead of being met with support or even understanding, I received a shaming, condescending response that made broad assumptions about our commitment and motivations. Despite stating clearly that I am willing to act as a foster and contribute financially to his continued care, their reply completely disregarded that and suggested I was contributing to the problem. It lacked empathy, nuance, and basic kindness. What's worse is that the tone of their message is exactly the kind that pushes capable, compassionate people away from stepping up to rescue or foster in the first place. It's hard enough navigating complex behavioral needs while doing everything possible to give a dog a second chance--being met with judgment instead of help is unacceptable. I would not recommend working with this organization unless you want to be talked down to for trying to do the right thing. There are plenty of rescues out there that operate with both heart and professionalism. Sadly, this was not one of them. --Sandra K.