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May 2022 by L N.
We use Canine Excellence for pack walks and dog sitting. They are absolutely the best! When my dog comes back from her Walk, she is happy and well exercised. She knows the days her walker comes and anxiously waits at the window for her arrival. We all love the photos they take of all the dogs sitting and walking. I don't know how they do it but it's amazing. After having a bad experience at one of our local dog boarding places, I have 100% confidence my dogs are safe, happy and well taken care of with the Canine Excellence pet sitters. Thank you Aly and team for your love and care of our dogs.
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December 2021 by K E.
Well, I am sure I am just one of the folks on the giant list of people who love and appreciate Canine Excellence. My pup, Chloe, has been going since we rescued her in April 2021. She was quite shy and not so excited about other dogs. Aly, Petra and the crew at Canine Excellence have transformed this little pound pup. Canine Excellence stands apart from all other dog walking/boarding/training companies, they truly know and understand canine psychology (which is super rare... most companies and trainers don't... do your research). I cannot say enough wonderful things about this co. So SO happy they are in our area. Thank you for the incredible work you do, Canine Excellence!
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November 2021 by Jeff D.
I cannot recommend Canine Excellence enough! My dog is terrible with strangers and usually not great with other dogs, but immediately took to the pack walks. Eventually she was able to do daycare and boarding no problem, which is huge for her. I love following along on Instagram and feel like the team at Canine Excellence was the best thing that could happen for my pup in terms of her social development. Seriously, it's well worth every cent to use them for pack walks, daycare, boarding, etc. It's hard to find true dog people and with other services you never know what you're going to get, but here you know your pup is in good hands and can even see for yourself on social media. Can't go wrong with them.
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November 2021 by Kayla K.
Canine Excellence was the best thing to happen to us when we moved to Petaluma. Aly is clearly someone who knows and loves dogs. My dog, who has major difficulties trusting strangers near our house, warmed up to her and all her walkers so quickly. I never ever thought my dog would do well in a group setting but she's now successfully done pack walks, day care, and overnight boarding with Aly. If I didn't get all the pics and videos during her visits I don't know if I'd believe it! My dog gets so excited every time Aly picks her up or we drop her off and i know I can trust she's being well cared for.
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September 2021 by Stewart J.
Was excited to send my pup here but after doing research I found out that the owner was very abusive towards high energy dogs. I also found out form previous employees that the owner would constantly make mean and even racial regards about the clients owners. I wouldn't say this without having proof and I've seen the text messages. Be wary about this business, she also doesn't have a license to house sit at the current residence. Or at least that's what the city said. Do your research people and be careful.
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February 2021 by Winecountry Cavaliers
My Millie absolutely loves her walks with Canine Execellence . Millie is excited to see Aly pull in the driveway and is tuckered out when she gets home. We highly recommend Aly and her crew.
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April 2020 by Jasmine W.
Aly and her team are incredible! Our dog is high energy and has separation anxiety so leaving for work was always stressful. We also had trouble boarding because of this as well. Aly took the time to get to know her and had her walking on leash calmly in no time at all. Her home for daycare and boarding is doggy paradise!! Our dog looks forward to weekly walks with Canine Excellence and it is such a relief to know that she is in good hands when we're gone. We are so grateful for Aly and the whole team at Canine Excellence!!! Plus, seeing updates through social media is so much fun!
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April 2020 by Sadie R.
Canine Excellence is, hands down the best Pack Walking/Training/Boarding option in Petaluma and, I would venture to say, in the larger Bay Area. They walk/train my dog once a week for a minimum of 2 hours every session, without exception- rain or shine. Aly, and her team have passion, professional and a high degree of integrity. They are known to bring in packages for their clients and make the process easy. There is no mitigation on my end when they come and get Charlie. I am a busy mom of 5 and a small business owner- I need to work with these kind of people. They take initiative and even bring in packages from my front porch. I am very grateful to have found them, I couldn't imagine employing anyone else. If you need support with your dog, I highly recommend Aly and her team. My dog Charlie, is part of my family and it is paramount that we spent the time to find a company that would treat him as such. Charlie loves them so much that he tries to jump into any white van that passes by him! I have also requested that if something ever happen to my husband and I, that Aly adopts Charlie!!! And I mean that quite literally. If you have found yourself reading up on this team, definitely call, you will be stoked you did.
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July 2019 by Carmen Robinson
I’m extremely satisfied with the expertise of Aly & Jessica. In addition to the invaluable training methods we’ve learned , that and the the pack walks have been a god send to my family with our rambunctious Husky. I’m so glad we found canine excellence!
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June 2019 by Amber S.
Aly and Jessica are beyond amazing!! If you are looking for a dog trainer, dog walker, dog sitter or doggy day care...please look no further!! Our 7 month old golden retriever LOVES his pack walks! We are so lucky to have been introduced to Canine Excellence, I honestly don't know what we'd do without them. It so nice to go to work and know he's having a blast with all of the other dogs and the best thing is they post photos every day!!! Tucker is one spoiled pup
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April 2019 by Heather F.
Can't say enough great things about Aly and the crew. We were thinking about rehoming our separation anxiety, super leash reactive mastiff mix after being told by a trainer that she would never be that dog that can be around other dogs. Aly was our last hope. From the very first day, we witnessed her handle Ruby's reactivity with calm authority, put her in the van with her other excellent canines, then took group pics after the walk, we were hooked! Not to mention wanting to cry that we knew with some work and Aly, we could now manage our sweet big baby and keep her. Fast forward, after a year of being so exhausted from daycare at Aly's then dropped off a couple hours before we got home, she is cured of SA! We've now graduated to just walks and the sofa is still intact! Aly goes above and beyond every single day and we can't say enough great things about her. Thanks Aly and the Whisperettes
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August 2018 by Angelica D.
I don't even know how to put into words how relieved I am since first meeting Aly + team. I have a high energy Boston Terrier that we rescued less than a year ago and he has pretty severe fear aggression (especially towards strangers) and lacks dog socialization which leads him to reacting if they get too close. We moved from San Francisco to Petaluma, and I had pretty low expectations that we would find someone to walk Miko, since we couldn't in SF. Aly actually responded to my email after I went on and on about the type of dog I have. Most people don't even write me back, because why take on a troubled dog when you don't have to? My dog had to be crated and muzzled to meet Aly (you can see videos on instagram) but after she showed him that she is the boss, he gave in and now LOVES her, doesn't need to be muzzled, and is extremely well behaved in her teams care. Her confidence in that first session BLEW MY MIND. It has only been a couple of weeks, but I am so appreciative that Aly took a chance on Miko and saw through his insecurities. I feel like a proud mom seeing him learning from the pack. I also love that Aly updates everyday, making you feel a part of all of it.. I don't know. I guess I am one of those crazy dog moms. LOL. Canine Excellence is truly the extended family we were looking for! Thank you, Aly. Truly.
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July 2018 by Nancy N.
Aly and crew has SAVED me !!! Her service is like ANGELS have dropped from the sky for me and Mr. Rudy A.K.A.... "Ru Ru/Monster/ Godzilla. When I travel there is absolutely no worry that Mr. Nagel is in excellent care. I also love that she posts pictures daily on social media on the activities/ walks they have done for the day. Again you all are my ANGELS!!
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June 2018 by Tracy B.
Many thanks to Canine Excellence, Alyson Baughman for reaching out in my Nextdoor post and referring Angela! I'm so relieved to know someone close that can handle my little tart and capitalize on their own special relationship, training and just being the best for the situation. The little tart really took to her. I can't thank you enough.
