“Bailey and I had gone through 3 different rounds of puppy school before coming to Dairydell. After $600 dollars worth of classes, all Bailey seemed to be able to do was sit. He jumped up on people all the time, pulled me during walks (to the point that my shoulder would hurt), and ran around the house uncontrollably. One night, I came home from work to find my couch torn to pieces. It was that night that I signed Bailey up for Dairydell. We have not looked back since! Bailey has become the perfect dog. He now knows limits and rules. I’m proud to say that he no longer jumps and he walks beautifully right by my side. Dairydell showed me how awesome my dog truly is! Thank you so much!”

Meagan L.

“I just want to thank you so much for the miracle you worked with Roxie. She is truly a different dog. I just can’t put into words how amazing it is having her listen! You guys have a top-notch organization. It must be one of the best in the country.”

Victoria N.

“We found Dairydell when our Labradoodle, Hudson, was 5 months old. We met a woman walking a beautifully trained Lab who had just returned from training at Dairydell. We immediately signed Hudson up! The result has been invaluable. We now have an obedient, well-behaved, calm Labradoodle. Whenever we’re traveling, we also board Hudson at Dairydell. We know he will be watched after as if he personally belongs to each member of the Dairydell staff. To be honest, we think he has more fun at Dairydell than at home! For us, Dairydell is peace of mind.”

Michael, Gary & Hudson

“I just am wanting to tell you what all your wonderful training has done for Brannan and our family and friends – who now enjoy hanging around with us AND our pooch! We are enjoying such a nice dog with the best manners and disposition. Thank you for working with us. If I ever got another dog, he would be YOURS for his first training!”

Susie M.

Rhone was going through his "Teen Years" and driving me nuts. He had to be watched all of the time or he'd chew furniture, carpet, or dirty laundry. Our vet recommended Dairydell and suggested he would benefit from their obedience training.

Making a long story short, he entered their program at eight months, was on site for two weeks and came home an extremely well mannered, well behaved puppy. He has since continued to do well. But the very best part of his training came the afternoon I picked him up from Day Care and he slipped out of his collar. In an unfortunate coincidence, the same instant he slipped out of his collar, the door was opened and he was out on the busiest street in Sonoma at the time it carries the heaviest traffic. My heart dropped to the floor, but I remembered Camilla's instructions and knelt down and called him to me. He stopped, looked at me, and came back inside to safety. Had he not been at Dairydell he would have either been severely injured or killed. As soon as we got safely home, I called Camilla and told her if she ever doubted how important her work was, this was proof. Her training was the best thing we could have done for our dog. When the time comes to get another, he or she will also be a Dairydell graduate.

Ruth E.
Grapegrower
Sonoma, CA

Camilla,

I just want to tell you how happy I am with Nyla’s training.

She has made greater improvements than I had hoped and the more I work with her the better she gets.

One thing I am particularly impressed with is your knowledge of dog behavior and how to get them to do what we want without being abusive. She enjoys working with me now and I enjoy taking her out, which is something I was starting to avoid before the training.

The facilities you have are also first rate in my book and I had no apprehension leaving her there for three weeks. As you know I spoil my dogs and am extremely careful about boarding, so this was most important to me.

I look forward to working with you again and will have Nyla back for some follow up hopefully later this year.

I found out about you through a referral from my sister and will refer you myself in the future.

Mark M.
Leak Detection Pros
Santa Rosa, CA

This last year provided me with two of the greatest gifts I could ever have hoped for.  After 20 years of trying to get someone from my family to move North, my sister and best friend, Bambi, finally moved to Sonoma County.  And in December (against the advice of my husband) I got a Jack Russell Terrier, "Lilly Rose". 

My husband told me that Jack Russells were little monsters and very difficult to train.  Since Lilly completed her training at Dairydell, I am living my dream.  Every Saturday Lilly Rose, Bambi and I all go to my favorite "dog friendly" coffee shop and have the best time together.  Lilly is so well mannered and interacts like a lady with all the other customers and dogs.  She has mastered the Down/Stay and I could not be happier. 

By the way, after my husband attended the follow-up classes he had to admit that Lilly was doing a great job, and maybe I did not make a mistake in getting her....

Robin A. 
Human Resource Management
Santa Rosa, CA 

Our dog Maddie is on a "Stay" command - even in the snow! 
She learned so much from Camilla at Dairydell, 
and now we can take her anywhere!

Les and Peggy P.
Sonoma, CA

Barley, who is 3 years old, came to live with me and my cats two months ago.  I had never lived with a dog before. Barley had been relegated to the backyard of his previous owners, along with their 11 year-old Labrador who did nothing but sleep all day.  Barley immediately blossomed into a second puppy-hood of exuberance!  The downside of that was that he didn't have training about dog manners.  He would get so excited to see me that he was uncontrollable.  He wiggled and wriggled so hard I couldn't get his collar on him.  He jumped up on me and the furniture.  He bolted after the neighborhood cats when we were on walks.  He charged ahead of me when we walked.  He lurched out of the back of the car the minute I opened the door.

Thank goodness for Dairydell!  I work long hours, and couldn't spend weeks and months reading books and going to group classes.  I needed results fast! 

Barley went to Dairydell Finishing School for a week, and came out Wonder Barley!

He walks right next to me, and seems to float next to me when we are running.  Now he follows my instructions to "Wait" before he can come out of the back of the car. Barley now knows he must "Leave It" when a neighborhood cat darts across the road whle we're out on a walk.  He also "gets in his bed" in the living room while I feed the cats.  Barley was a sweet, happy dog before Dairydell's training.  Now he is a confident, well-trained dog that everyone loves to be around.  And thanks to Dairydell, I'm a more confident, wiser dog owner who can really enjoy my pooch's companionship because we both know now who the leader of our pack is.  Me!

Lisa S.
Santa Rosa, CA

Tahoe is a good boy!  The kids are running around as I am taking
this picture.  He's on a Down/Stay with lots of distractions.
Not bad for an 8 month old!

Tahoe is great with the 3 kids - Victoria 8, Tommy 5, and Grant who is 2.  No more jumping, or mouthing -- and he stays off the furniture.  He's so polite at doors now - he waits his turn.  He also waits to eat his meals now.  We love our 4th child.  He has learned good manners.

Nancy K.
Insurance Agent & Mother of 3
Petaluma, CA

This is "Ranger", my good boy! 
He is 2 years old, a Foxhound/Mastiff mix.

Ranger is pictured here with my year-old niece, Angela, who is wild and loud.  She loves to come play with Ranger, who has reached a weight of 105 pounds!

We tell Ranger "Down", and he lets Angela climb on.  Then we say "Come", and he crawls toward us with his front paws, while his back legs are stretched out, and he gives her a ride down the carpet!!  It is just a laugh to watch.  With my niece poking his eyes and pulling his ears, and Ranger putting up with it all, we feel Ranger is real "Good Dog"!

Julie Y.
Mom
Petaluma, CA

Our heart belongs to Goldie, now that she has completed several training sessions with Camilla at Dairydell.

Goldie is a 3 year old Golden Retriever "puppy" whom we realize will never be the "perfect" dog.  But when we take her on our daily walks, we receive so many compliments from other dog owners who see us walking Goldie -- instead of Goldie walking us!  And that magic phrase, "Goldie, Get in your Spot".  What a lifesaver that is when company arrives!  No more jumping all over new guests (even though she thinks her mission in life is to lick everyone to death).  She no longer gets up on furniture either -- another plus.

We have two grandchildren and Goldie's "good dog" behavior is wonderful and appreciated around them as well.

Chuck and Glee M.
Retired
Petaluma, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duffy did his 3-week "boot camp" at Dairydell when he was nine months old.  Now, at 14 months, 90+ lbs and still growing, he would be a major handful without his training at Dairydell. 

He Sits, Stays, Heels, lies Down, Waits, etc.  He responds to voice, whistle and hand signals AND respects his mother, whom he still lives with.  (He was the "keeper" from her litter of 10.) 

She taught him to fetch the newspaper.  It WAS her job until he was four months old and he took it over from her.  He does it every AM without command and it is greatly appreciated on those cold, wet mornings.

Thank you, Dairydell!  Good boy, Duffy!

Kevin and Mary Kaye G.
Gentleman Farmer and Flight Attentant
Sebastopol, CA