Pet Boarding Training in Fremont

“Susy and Dina are amazing. Our pups love going there: they play all day, get a lot of love and pets and come home happy and tired. They are never locked in a cage like in those "fancy" hotels. It's like home away from home...“

“I recently read a review here that raised some concerns, and I wanted to offer a completely different perspective. We enrolled our one-year-old terrier-poodle mix, Cookie, in Annette's puppy socialization class, and it's been an absolute game-changer for us.Cookie came to us with no formal training, and let's just say he could be a bit...enthusiastic around other dogs. Pulling on the leash, barking, the whole nine yards. While he adored people, navigating dog interactions was a constant stressor.Enter Annette! Her class was a lifesaver. Annette is the epitome of warmth and patience. Her passion for dog training is contagious, and her expertise is undeniable. Within just eight short weeks, Cookie has transformed from a barking whirlwind to a courteous canine who can greet other dogs calmly.This newfound confidence has been amazing for Cookie's overall well-being. We're making new friends at the park, and walks are no longer a constant battle. It's truly heartwarming to see him interact positively with his furry neighbors.Now, Cookie is enrolled in Kim's obedience class. Kim's knowledge is truly impressive. There's not a question about dog (or even cat!) behavior she can't answer. Her calm and positive approach has helped Cookie master all his basic commands, even the tricky ones like recall (let's just say curiosity is a strong motivator for our boy!).If you're looking for professional, experienced, and genuinely caring dog trainers, look no further than the American Canine Institute. Kim and Annette are a dream team, and I can't recommend them highly enough.“

“I don't think you could find someone better to take your dog to in the Bay area! So professional and so good at what they do!“

“I have nothing but the most amazing things to say about Ricky. I enrolled my 6-year old cockapoo in Ricky's 8-week board and train program. My dog has longstanding aggression issues that were becoming increasingly untenable. Ricky was very upfront with me from the beginning about the possibility that even intensive training may not be enough to change my dog's aggressive tendencies. He never overpromised, which is something I really appreciated. After several months of training, Ricky told me that that even though my dog was doing well in his practice, only a professional dog trainer such as himself would be able to handle his level of aggression. Ricky walked me through all my options and told me that his professional recommendation would be to get our dog behaviorally euthanized. He offered to take our dog to the vet for euthanization to save me the heartache, and he also made time for me to see my dog beforehand to say goodbye. More than anything, Ricky has a heart of gold for both humans and dogs. I gave him my dog at a time when my family was experiencing a protracted crisis and I did not have bandwidth to take care of a high-needs pet. Ricky went above and beyond to support me and my dog during this time. I am so grateful to him. Even though I am incredibly sad that my dog ultimately had to be put down, I know that he lived a wonderful last few months in Ricky's care. I would recommend Ricky to anyone in a heartbeat.“