My pit mix, Hazel came into my life after spending some time alone on the streets of Bakersfield…read moreand then getting placed on the euthanasia list at the local shelter. Whatever trauma she endured there started showing itself through fear-based aggression toward humans; after trying on my own to address the behavior, both Hazel and I were stressed, frustrated and scared. I realized I needed professional help and I wanted it to be provided by an educated, dedicated trainer who came from a place of empathy. Tiffany fit that description perfectly. From the moment of our first Zoom "audition," I could tell she was no nonsense: she could train Hazel, but it would also take work, honestly and dedication from me, as well. Prior to drop off, I was provided with specific directions, a handbook and easy to follow instructions on exactly how the training would go. The minute I dropped off Hazel with Tiffany, my heart felt hopeful for the first time in months. Hazel immediately recognized Tiffany as a kindred spirit who commanded respect but made sure her first job was to connect with my dog. From there, I was receiving daily, lengthy updates that included videos describing what/how she was training as well as lectures that provided guidance I could follow once she came home. The part that made me realize I had made the right decision was that, within a couple of days, Tiffany had identified Hazel's root issues that were leading to her aggression and adjusted her training accordingly. It was amazing to watch her with Hazel: her focus, her calm, quiet demeanor and Hazel's response to her: trust. Once Hazel came home, the real work started and Tiffany is available 24/7 the first 72 hours and then available during her normal work hours for the life of your dog. That's an incredible commitment for what you're paying to know that your dog is in the best hands possible. I can't speak highly enough of Tiffany (and her sweet husband). I've been an animal person my whole life and there is no one else I'd recommend to help you connect more and understand any issues or behaviors your dog might be experiencing. Thank you, Tiffany.

Tiffany and For the Love of Dog has been nothing short of transformative for both me as a dog owner…read moreand for my dog. I was fortunate enough to book a month long board and train with Tiffany for my dog, who was a pandemic pup who had some medical trauma that robbed us of important foundational training time when he was a puppy. He's a strong guy as an adult and I was having a lot of trouble instilling training into him since he was not a food motivated dog, especially when it came to walking on a leash. He'd pulled me off my feet a few times and I knew I needed a professional to really help me become the best and safest dog owner I could for him. Working with Tiffany and For the Love of Dog doesn't just instill amazing training in your dog, but educates you as the owner in ways I didn't even realize was possible. I feel so much more prepared and educated now, through Tiffany's training, her educational videos, her to-the-minute updates on my Dog's progress and how she teaches--both the dogs and the human owners. She breaks down everything in such easy to follow ways and her insight on behavior, both dog and human owner behavior is nothing short of brilliant. I also know I can reach out to her at any time for any hurdles we encounter and will receive her insight and knowledge, which is worth its weight in gold. She quickly identified not only my mixed dog's breed (the genetic test totally confirmed everything she said!) but the underlying anxiety that he felt. The month he spent with her has transformed him from an anxious worrier with deep feelings who would pull me off my feet on walks to a calm dog who knows he can do hard work and that I'll be beside him to help as we tackle any new situations. The difference in him is profound: he's calm, he's walking on a loose leash, he's happily obeying commands and he's more confident in his place in the world and in our little pack of three. And I feel so much more prepared and understand him on a deeper level through Tiffany's insight, education and help. If you've got a pup facing a hard problem or anxious behavior or any issue at all, invest the time and money into Tiffany's training. You will be so thankful--and so will your dog! I cannot recommend her enough. This experience has strengthened my bond with my dog, educated me as a long-time dog owner and introduced an order into our lives that has truly changed it for the better.

My experience with this so call dog trainer , Not a good…read moreone , I I mentioned to Gloria from our first visit to my house that my 3 year old German shepherd has no training in the past ! She worked with my girl twice then she said she is frustrated That my shepherd does not know the basics, two keep this review , from going south All I can say is People beware, get everything in writing The cost per visit, and when she is going to show up , and don't be fouled by the smoke and mirrors.... This is all the more I'm going to spend on this bad experience, good luck !!!

Gloria has many helpful tips. Not only does she practice "positive training" with the canines but…read morealso the owners!

We adopted a dog that had a few behavioral and aggression issues, so we did the in home training,…read moreand Debra helped us so much. It was nice to practice in the house, around the neighborhood, and at the park. She gave us great tools to work on, and our dog is doing so much better! Would definitely recommend!

High Tail is a life-saver! Our dog Max is a rescue from a pet hoarding situation, he once had to…read morecompete fiercely with 60 other dogs in a small space, which made him a fierce warrior beast! Not great in most situations, scary in others :( He has a very sweet nature at home, but his and my quality of life was suffering due to his extreme reactivity to other dogs. Fun relaxing walks would quickly turn into stress-filled episodes of vicious lunging, snapping, and barking at other dogs. He is small but very frightening! I had dreamed of running through forests and fields, roaming everywhere with my little best friend. It just wasn't happening, it was stressing everyone out, we received glares and disapproving glances on the trails. I felt terribly embarrassed and wondered if there was any hope. I was pretty disappointed as I tried to accept our fate. Then we found High Tail. The results were miraculous, Max can now co-exist in peace with other dogs and doesn't even react anymore! I needed to understand how to work with his issues so he could recover and learn to trust. He needed kindness, understanding, and consequences. He is a special dog with a unique past and I think High Tail understood him and could gauge just how much work he could handle in training so he wouldn't get stressed. They keep it positive and make sure your dog is having a good time while learning. It was a great experience and I highly recommend them. They can probably help with most problems pretty quickly, I was extremely impressed and grateful that Max and I have a new life ahead full of doggy playtime and walks. Thank you High Tail!

I was looking for GSP Puppy , I found Palermo Ranch Kennels…read morein Oroville, And Spoke with Doug Stocks had a Good Response and Reply and a good Relationship with Him and His wife April upon meeting them pick up are puppy and she been a blast since we had her . Great People if you need a GSP or a Labrador retriever this is the Go to Kennel..

DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE FOR BREEDING!! We got a lab from them in December and it was text book…read moreterrible breeder experience. They had parvo wipe out more than a whole litter and my pup was left unsocialized for days, she said she just tossed him food in his pen. They said he would be vaccinated and wasn't then he had the guts to brag about having a fridge full of vaccines. The pup was supposed to come with AKC paper but the lady said her daughter filled out the dam and sire part wrong and she would fix it and send me the papers. Its been 5 months and I've gotten nothing. My dog is mismarked with which makes him ineligible for competition or breeding (because I'm responsible, I wont pass that on). Trying to talk to the guy was awful. He was so rude, childish and beyond unprofessional. Do. Not. Use. These. People!!!!

We just graduated from the six-week Basic Obedience class with Take the Lead Canine Coaching, and…read morewe couldn't be happier with our experience! Taylor is truly amazing at what she does. She gives clear, easy-to-follow instruction and shares so many helpful tips for working with your puppy both in class and at home. Each week focused on a new skill, and it was incredible to watch not only Olive, but every dog in the class, grow by leaps and bounds over just six weeks. By graduation, the dogs were confidently heeling, sitting, staying, lying down, and coming when called--such important foundation skills for raising a well-mannered, confident dog. We are so thankful for Taylor and Ashley for their knowledge, encouragement, and dedication. We highly recommend Take the Lead Canine Coaching to anyone looking for quality training and support. We're excited to continue our journey with Olive and can't wait to start the Intermediate Obedience class!

I can't say enough good things about the dog training and the trainer Taylor who I refer to as "The…read moreDog whisper". My dog has made incredible progress in such a short time.The training methods are positive, effective, built on trust and easy to follow. Every class felt supportive, encouraging and the way they explain everything makes it easy to practice at home. If you are on the fence about training, this is absolutely worth it. It's made a world of difference for both myself and my rescue dog Ozzy. My dog has graduated Basic Training from Take the Lead and is already signed up for the Intermediate classes in two weeks.

Had a great experience with Jen! She was wonderful and I highly recommend her services! I now have…read moreJax who is the best chihuahua ever!

From the start I had a bad feeling about this seller, information was limiting, the breeder never…read moreresponded to emails or came with updates on the puppy that I had paid for in full. I had to ask for information regarding the shots that the puppy had done so far, what kind of food he ate and so on. Which is not normal from what I hear most people experience when getting a new pet. Even though the delivery date was confirmed several times by the seller and paid for in full by me, she still cancelled less then a week before the arranged delivery date. When I pointed out that it in fact was a breach of contract not to deliver on the agreed date confirmed in writing, and without offering any kind of solution - I was told that she was not dealing with "people like me" she offered to return my money. I accepted and was then told that I would have my money back right away. This however was not the case, the seller had the audacity not to provide financial coverage for the return, so her bank kept on declining it. Thankfully the transfer was made through Paypal who then got involved and made sure that I got my money back. I cannot recommend doing business with this place if you do make sure to use PayPal.

Unfortunately we had a very disappointing experience with Dawn (& her son Chris). Gary seems like a…read morenice guy but he was unapologetic when I explained to him the situation his wife just put us through. We've been waiting since January to pick up our female runt black lab puppy we had reserved. We have been corresponding with Dawn weekly, promised that she would not sell the pup to anybody else, we've offered at least twice to either mail in or drop off a deposit and even OFFERED TO PAY CASH IN ADVANCE IN FULL. She would not let us stop by and said the puppies were in quarantine. She would not give us their address or confirm a day/time. She threw up a red flag when she said "don't worry about the deposit and if you don't buy her I might keep her". Not cool!!! After the last time we told her what days we are available to pick her up, there was no response and they have been avoiding us ever since and now are saying that they have sold her. Again, not only were we promised that they would not sell her to anybody else but us, but we knew that Dawn was changing her mind about selling her after months of us waiting on this puppy. BAD BUSINESS ETHICS! I would never do business with these people again or recommend them. I finally got them to get on the phone with me but heard nothing but excuses and untruths. We received no apology! Now we are on a new search but still heartbroken.

Owner scheduled me, never showed up, and failed many times to reschedule for service dog training…read more I've been talking to the owner since the end of 2023 and she informed me that that it takes 4 months to be even taken as a client...? I met the owner at a group class for observation ONCE. We scheduled one appointment after the observation (trainer never showed up) and it's been radio silence since. I made sure to put heavy emphasis on the fact that I have epilepsy and need help training asap. Trainer said that she was going to schedule me if one of her clients canceled. I don't want a trainer who takes me as a backup nor someone who never answers or takes weeks to respond.

We love working with Sadie at Resolute Dog Training. My dog June has been working with her for…read moreseveral months now and we have seen great improvement in our girls behavior! Although June can be a tricky, loud, excitable dog Sadie has her on track to be a service dog, something other trainers said would never happen!! Sadie is also GREAT with us humans. She is patient with my husband and I and gives us grace when we need it. I cannot recommend RDT enough, I'm grateful we got a spot in her awesome program!!