Pet Boarding Training near Lafayette

“We highly recommend Walk Train Love. Prior to training, our dog was scared of everything. From typical things like garbage trucks to more unusual things like her own big floppy ears flapping in the wind, our pup navigated life riddled with anxiety. Hilly instilled confidence in our dog and just as importantly, empowered us as pet parents to guide our pup through life. No longer a puppy, our dog now exudes happiness and joy on walks, both on leash and off leash! She's still a lovable goofball, but with Hilly's training and guidance, she can now focus on being a goofy pup obsessed with her hooman siblings instead of anxiety!“

“Randy and the staff at The Pack are awesome. The set up there is super cool and you can immediately tell how much Randy cares about the dogs & the humans when you meet him! The Pack is quick to respond to questions and reservation requests and incredibly accommodating to any special needs your dog may have. One of my dogs is a super anxious gal and Randy cared for her so well. Both my dogs boarded recently at The Pack and Randy was super flexible with our return time after our flight got delayed.“

“Reliable, professional and amazing. I don’t worry about my dogs when with EBDW. They love it too.“

“We had a great experience with Dog Squad Training. Les was awesome! Very knowledgeable and patient (with the dog and the humans). To be honest, the training was more for us than it was for our pup. We learned about ways to make communication (commands) more clear for our dog and picked up strategies that we can continue to practice. I highly recommend Les and would gladly work with Dog Squad Training again.“

“When we moved to the area, we started our search for Doggy Day Care's. Most places never answered, had to listen to a long voicemail, leave a message, and I would rarely or never hear back. At Dog Over Breed, however, the response from Mo was immediate and personal. It definitely shows how much Mo cares about customers and his business. I knew I found my new Day Care. The consultation was great, his pricing is fair, and the service is stellar. I've been taking my boy Blue here for about a year now, and Blue's behavior has definitely improved since being there. We try not to go to dog parks, so he gets his socialization at DOB. Every time Blue comes home, he seems relaxed like he's had a good time. Also, Mo and his staff do some behavioral stuff to help improve Blue too, and it shows. When I visit the facility, I notice how clean it is, and how professional the set up is. Mo and his staff are great. They are progressional, knowledgeable, and extremely passionate about our four legged friends. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who is searching for a new Doggy Day Care and training facility. Very pleased.“

“I have an intelligent, purebred Rottweiler puppy. She started showing a lot of willfulness and was really testing my place as pack leader. I enrolled her in the boarding/training program and she came back a new dog! Both neighbors and strangers now stop and compliment me on how well behaved she is. The follow up one-on-one sessions are also incredible, really helps both my dog and myself stay on track so we can have a great relationship and enjoy leaving the house and exploring our town together. So grateful for Wilhelm K9 Services!“

“Fantastic company, services, and prices. My dog is a nervous wreck when being handled by anyone else except for Tara. The first meeting tara approached my dog calmly with a softer voice. Sadie wagged her nervous tail and slowly warmed up but was still hesitant. Since the initial meeting sadie is excited to see tara when its time to be picked up. After the services sadie is very calm and relaxed. And i even get a report with photos and you can clearly see sadie soo happy on her excursions. I would give more stars if i could! this is one dope company!!!!“

“I have 3 small dogs that bark/jump/get excited at everything. After my session today, I am excited to see our progress. Janice is very easy to work with and you can tell she genuinely cares. The suggestions she made were very helpful and I already feel less stressed out knowing our training plan.“

“This review is for the puppy 1 and puppy 2 classes at Walnut Creek pet food express taught by Keri. We signed up our shepherd mix puppy for Puppy 1 class and we were very impressed by the teaching tactics and results that we got for our dog. Keri was friendly and very knowledgeable and was a great trainer for both my husband and I as well as our puppy. We signed up for the second class level soon after completing the first. Our dog just graduated puppy 2 and I wanted to write a glowing review for both Keri and the pet food express staff. I highly recommend spending the money to making your dog better for life!“

“Karin is amazing! She is a true dog whisperer and extremely diligent/ knowledgeable AND hilarious fun throughout the whole process. Our puppy is a rescue with some real issues, she was honest and frank about who he is and provided a path forward. We are forever grateful for her care and support, without her training and mentorship we may not have been equipped to keep our pup. Thank you!!“

“Donnelly is a fantastic dog trainer, and the team at Flexible Pet Solutions have been a lifesaver. We have worked with her 1-on-1, have regularly attended the drop-in puppy socialization classes, and also enrolled in one of her specialized (trick training) courses. She does a really good job building a community among the dogs (and their humans) that work with her and we plan to stay in her circle throughout our dog's various life phases.“

“Everytime we need to leave town we board my dog with wood day care. The staff is great with sending photos and text messages if they have questions. The facility is spacious and they separate large from big dogs. Great place to board your fur baby.“

“Great job with our pup Tano! He absolutely loved Moran. She did a great job especially because it was our pup's first time to a groomer!“

“I really feel that my cats are in a safe comfortable place at the Mod Hotel. I can be away and know my cats are being well cared for. Kathleen does a fantastic job.“

“A few years back, trained my wonderful dog “Indy” here. Efficient and effective, plus, they truly cared about the dogs and the results!“

“Thankyou for taking such good care of Marley for the week and enjoyed the daily updates on her obedience training. She has improved heaps. Highly recommend to anyone wanting boarding and obedience training.“

“We had our first session with Pete today. Already, he has worked wonders with our very reactive Kerry Blue Terrier. He uses a common sense and individualized approach to training that incorporates both positive and negative reinforcement. He is kind, gentle, and respectful of the dog while being very effective. It is clear that he loves his work and connects in a positive way with our four legged friends“

“This was my first time using a mobile groomer and I cannot believe I hadn't used one sooner. His last groomer asked that I didn't bring him back as he was a bad boy while he was getting his nails done. I did inform Paul the owner of the company of this when on the phone and he reassured me that it wouldn't be a problem. Paul the owner of the company came out to groom my boy Leopold and I must say I was quite nervous as Leopold doesn't normally warm up to people, men in particular. When I opened the door, you would have thought they had known each other for years. His tail was wagging and Paul knelt down for a bathing of kisses. Paul took the time to go over all my concerns and he took Leo off for his grooming. When they returned Leo's tail was still wagging and he looked great. His coat has never felt so soft and he smelt great. Paul told me he was a joy to groom and he would be more than happy to come back to groom him anytime. I highly recommend On The Spot Pet Grooming and I could tell Paul really enjoys and knowledgeable about dogs. I did also like that he quoted me a price on the phone and there were no hidden add-ons once he came and took care of Leo. I know Leo has found his lifetime groomer.“

“Courtney is amazingly knowledgeable and thoughtful in her teaching. She is also SO patient (we have a pug puppy and he requires a lot of patience imo). The directions she gave were so useful for everyday life with our little guy. She asked questions I would never have thought of that helped our guy to have a happy puppy life with a good foundation for being a good boy in adulthood. Highly recommend and am so thankful we got to work with Courtney.“

“Maya is the absolute best! My Bruce is always so happy while at doggy daycare and when he returns home with his big smile and wag in his tail. All of the staff are amazing and they are all caring and you can tell they enjoy what they do. I know my pup is in great hands, safe, happy and cared for.“

“Very friendly caring staff. Good Veterinarians. Very efficient. I am so grateful to Dr. Wallace for her thoroughness. She got to the bottom of an ongoing issue my dog has been suffering from. My chihuhua is now happier and healthier thanks to Dr. Wallace and the fantastic staff.“

“Our dog has been boarded at Dog Balancing owned by Terry twice now, each time for over 2 weeks. We couldn't be happier with the experience and will continue boarding our dog with Terry and are grateful for Terry providing great care to our dog and sharing with us science-backed evidence and advice for dog care 1. Communicating and coordinating with Terry is super easy and straightforward. With years in dog care business, Terry has established a routine that works for everyone and he does leave room for the unexpected and give you enough flexibility 2. Terry takes really nice mugshots of all the dogs and posts on the dog balancing Facebook page here: facebook.com/p/Dog-Balan… so you get to see your baby when you are away (not daily posts, but honestly, you don't want to leave your baby at a place that you had to check on him/her all the time)3. Terry regularly posts scientific papers and educational reads about dog care on the Facebook page. We find this information incredibly useful and have implemented some changes into our dog's daily routine. Terry's extensive experience as a certified dog trainer and behaviorist shines through. 4. Dog care is getting really expensive and unaffordable in the Bay Area. Terry, with years of experience in the business and presumably many returning customers, could have asked for higher rates, but that is not the case. In fact, Terry has kept the rate very reasonable. This is a huge relief for us since we typically had to board our dog for a longer period of time (typically 3-4 weeks) when visiting extended families oversees, which means the rates accumulate quickly to an amount that you start regretting having a dog. We were so happy and again relieved that our dog can stay at a comfortable, safe and affordable place without the stress of traveling. 5. Most importantly, our dog has always returned from Terry's place happy and unchanged, which reassures us of the excellent care provided. Note for dog parents concerned about crates: We have seen a couple of dog trainers as our dog grow up - they all told us the same thing - a crate is and should be used as a safe place for dogs. Terry does call that out before boarding to make sure you and your dog are comfortable with the dog staying in a crate when they are not active“

“Amazing dog training sessions with Patti. She gave me incredible one on one training with my 8 month old French bulldog Rocky. She explained the importance of consistent positive dog training. Patti did a great job of not only showing me how to train my dog, but building my confidence through the fantastic results I was receiving from her training methods. I would highly recommend Patti for any dog owner who wants one on one in home dog training at a affordable price.“

“The best vet ever! We've spent alot of time here with our new Goldendoodle Legend who's 7 months old. So caring and knowledgeable. They really go the extra mile for your beloved pets“

“We had been planning a trip of a lifetime - 7 weeks abroad - and one of the most important things was also one of the hardest things to do and that was to ensure our 1-year old sibling cats, Daisy & Spunky, would be in a secure and caring environment while we were away from home.We found there are many places that board cats in “2’Wx2D’x2H’” stainless steel kennels with 1 or possibly 2 hours of daily “out of the kennel” play time. Although they may be clean and secure, that type of a “confined” environment would have been difficult for our cats to endure even if just for a weekend (especially for Spunky who is very sociable and inquisitive); 7 weeks would have been grueling for them. They would probably be wondering, “what did we do to be abandoned like this?”.Thank goodness we found Pam & Critter Pet Care! The design of the cat house is wonderful and the size and multi-level layout of the kennels, some of which could also be expanded to double wide for bonded pairs like ours, allows cats to “hunker in” and feel secluded, or to peek out through their window for watching birds at the bird feeders outdoors. Cats also get to explore and commingle or just chill in the common areas, or they can trek/jump up to the many perches mounted high along the walls of the cat house.We missed our cats to pieces but really appreciated how Pam automatically kept us updated with photos and info about what they were doing throughout our 7-week trip. It gave us great peace of mind and our reunion confirmed how well they were cared for during their stay. We will not hesitate to leave our beloved Daisy and Spunky in Pam’s care the next time we plan a vacation or require boarding services. Thank you very much, Pam, for providing such an important service, a cozy and engaging boarding environment, and for truly caring about the well-being of our pets. . . you’re the best!“

“Great veterinarians. The Dr.'s are all nice and care about my dogs health and happiness while we're there. The receptionists are very friendly and always give my dog attention, plus they're good with keeping animals separate if they're not good with other animals. The vet techs always take good care of her and she comes out happy. We go in often for anal gland issues...one tech keeps her happy on the front end while another does the dirty work. They always let me know how it went which I appreciate. I took her in for a bump removal surgery once and they have a separate room for the dog to recover in, not a crate. Plus there's a parking lot!Thanks for taking such good care of Lulu and making her feel loved while we're there.“