Pet boarding/training in Sacramento

“Arden Animal made Buck and myself comfortable while he crossed the rainbow bridge. We love Arden Animal, I have been taking my fur babies to them since 2000.“

“Midtown Mutts has been a great resource and support for us with training our puppy. Their approach is all reinforcement-based--no punishment--and it WORKS.

We got one-on-one training when she was really young, and it helped us work on things like leash pulling, jumping, and resource guarding. Now that she's older, we've taken her to probably 20 different classes through the Hound Culture membership, and each one has been a positive and productive experience.

These people know dogs, and I would recommend them to anyone setting out on the rewarding but often challenging journey of training a dog.“

“Our pup LOVES the Bark Park! And we do too! The staff is kind and understanding and very wonderful to the animals. We love that they require a play evaluation the first time and are very responsive to sensitive dog needs. Be sure to add meals or snacks for your pup to the service.“

“I’ve been to Midtown Animal Hospital several times over the last three years for my two cats—most visits planned in advance, with one or two semi-emergencies—and the staff is consistently warm and seems to like cats. We’ve gotten in and out relatively quickly every time. On one visit, the vet I worked with downplayed my tuxedo cat’s major anxiety (he always pants, cries, and pees himself when he’s out in a carrier), but on my recent visit, the vet prescribed him gabapentin, for which I am extremely grateful.“

“We hooked up with Skye's the Limit Dog Training before our puppy T even set paw in our home. Planning ahead with their team totally paid off. Riding the rollercoaster of T's puppy days was a breeze with Skye's constant backup and tips. Seriously, these guys get it - they tailored everything to fit T like a glove and it's been awesome to see her grow and learn. Big shoutout to Skye's the Limit for turning our T into such a rockstar pup! If you're getting a new doggo and want to dodge the chaos, hit them up. Totally worth it!“

“Toni is great with my Chihuahua, she does wonderful nail trim she is gentle and caring.“

“The BEST GROOMER EVER. I have had Toy Poodles my entire life. I know what a professional groomer is and is not. Jamie is the best groomer I have ever had the pleasure to use.“

“Updated for 2024! My family has now been taking animals to this facility for years - since 2014! When we first started coming here, we primarily had Dr. Chapman as our vet, but over time we saw Dr. Sangani more and more. A word of advice: the older reviews for the Dr. that talk about rudeness or lack of bedside manner weren't dishonest - /then/. Since 2014 Dr. Sangani has become our *favorite vet*, his manner of speaking and explaining things to people has become so much more welcoming, understanding and patient. Over the years we have fostered a good relationship with him and the wonderful front staff people. It's a relief to know that we can call at 8am and be able to speak to someone on the phone, get advice on what's going on with our pet, and be told to bring them in for help(usually the same week!). If they can't help us, they will refer us to someone who can, but 9/10 times we've been able to have a quick visit, get an antibiotic shot/anti-inflammatory and be on our way. Dr. Sangani also does X-rays and surgeries on site, and he helped us when our older car broke his hind leg years ago. We came out of that with a tri-pawd cat who lived another year or two, happily stumping around on three legs, before the meds he got every week could no longer keep up with his hyperthyroidism. We have had to make the decision to let multiple animals go due to illness over the years, and every time the staff here are kind and considerate - I feel like they love our animals almost as much as we do, and really see the pain we always have in making that final decision. Our house is full of a bunch of softies, so we have a habit of rescuing strays. Because we bring in so many in-need animals ourselves, we understand why Dr. Sangani does the trips he does. Be aware that for at least a couple weeks (sometimes more) a year, the hospital will be closed as Dr. Sangani does missions (a la Doctors without Borders) to help animals in less privileged countries. I am proud to be supporting a vet clinic that does things like that. 5/5 stars for us, and our 9 furry felines (+1 stray we are fostering at the moment!).“

“They are wonderful. I had 2 small dogs I took through the training. Both older dogs. They passed. You can take them after you pass the first level over & over to get yourself comfortable.“

“Our puppy has become such a well behaved boy as we, his pet parents, learned how to interact with him. The lessons are invaluable and will be used as tools forever for his benefit“

“South Sacramento Pet hospital is a good place to bring your fur babies to. They are Acredited and they love and care for the animals and you can tell they are sincere and passionate about their jobs. They have puppy packages and different deals for pricing options and are a good place to take your pet(s).“

“The Vet, and staff were very friendly, and explained everything that they were doing. It was a really good“

“American River Canine saved our family! About two years ago, my fiancé and I adopted a German Shepherd named Bear from the Sacramento SPCA. Bear was, and still is, an energetic, fun-loving, sweet dog. He just wasn't friendly towards other dogs or cats. Bear would growl, lunge, and chase any other animal near him. Walking him just around the block was challenging because he would tug and try to go after other dogs and cats. It turns out that what we were interpreting as aggression, was actually pent-up excitement in Bear. Deric's extensive knowledge in psychology along with his years of experience working with dogs opened our eyes on how to better understand and communicate with Bear. Deric helped us work with Bear on commands like "place", "here", "out" and "leave it". Working on these commands seemed more like training for us humans, but it all paid off in the end. Nowadays, Bear is a much more obedient dog who can be in the same room as our cats without growling or trying to run after them. Walking Bear is no longer a scary activity. It is something we can do with ease. We even take Bear out in public places like Home Depot, PetSmart, and Iron Horse. We are also in the process of adopting another dog for our family too! Both Bear and our newer dog attend Deric's doggie daycare, The Nature of Dogs, twice a week. I can honestly say that if it weren't for Deric, we probably would have rehomed Bear. I am forever grateful for the dedication and insight Deric has given to our family. I would 100% highly recommend American River Canine for any of your canine training needs!“

“My puppy was 6 months old when I came across Devon at 3D Dog Training flyer at Pet Food Express. I did a private session and from that moment forward I just knew she was a perfect fit. I ultimately moved ahead with the board and train which was by far the best decision I ever made. Fast forward over a year later and I continue with her monthly membership service. I learn more and more each training session. And let me just say the progress my dog continues to make I could not have done it without Devon. She goes out of her way to make sure I succeed in training my dog and has also given me the skills on how to be the best dog owner. I highly recommend Devon. She has great training methods and no training question goes unanswered.“

“I’m thrilled to endorse Dog Revolution for their exceptional dog training services. They are dedicated professionals who truly care about their clients and their furry companions. The training methods are effective, compassionate, and tailored to individuals needs“

“Kayla is amazing, she quickly and efficiently helped us get all the essentials down when we got our lovely little rescue pup. Her recall training is especially wonderful: It’s easy, fun for both you and the pup, and results in the most reliable recall we could ever hope for. It’s saved us from having a skunked dog more than once, and been a great resource when socialising! I can’t recommend her highly enough!“