Trainers, Veterinarians, & Boarding Kennels

Please note that any one trainer or training method may not work for every dog and owner combination. It is up to the owner to be responsible for the safety, health and well being of their dog. Each owner should investigate multiple options to find the best fit for themselves and their dog. You should also ask for a tour of any facility where you might board your dog. Some veterinarians have more experience with GSDs than others but specific breed experience does not ensure that one veterinarian is better than another.

The following are offered as a resource only. They are not necessarily recommended or inspected by Golden State German Shepherd Rescue and by no means is this a complete list of all qualified companies or individuals. If you would like to add information to this list, please email all the contact information to webmaster@gsgsrescue.org.

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Kennels

East Bay
Best Friends Pet Resort Contact: Augusta Farley	2631 Olive Avenue Patterson, CA 95363 (209) 892-3114	Experienced dog trainer including German Shepherds and Malinois. Schutzhund competitor. Runs state-of-the art board and training facility.
Bretons Kennels/School for Dogs	Danville, CA 925-736-6231
Camp Four Paws	Clayton, CA 925-672-9255
Club K9	Castro Valley, CA 510-247-9600
Cottage Kennels	Concord, CA 925-682-3581
Happiness Kennels	Sunol, CA 925-862-1900
Metro Dog info@metrodog.com	Richmond , CA 94804 510-524-3647
Sacramento Area
Alan's Pet Resort	Lodi, CA 209-369-4388
South Bay
Canine Corral Dog Daycare	San Jose, CA
The Dog House Inn	Gilroy, CA 408-842-5600

Trainers

East Bay
Barbara Dwyer	Clayton, CA 925-672-3980	Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
Barkeley K-9 University Contact: Patrick Gibbons	, CA 510-629-DOGS (3647)
Best Friends Pet Resort & Canine Academy Contact: Augusta Farley	2631 Olive Avenue Patterson, CA 95363 (209) 892-3114	Experienced dog trainer including German Shepherds and Malinois. Schutzhund competitor. Runs state-of-the art board and training facility.
Big Paw Pet Care Contact: Lynsey Sacher	696 San Ramon Valley Blvd #275 Danville, CA 94526 925-215-4883	Lynsey Sacher is a member of APDT. She is a certified dog trainer and specializes in GSD's and Schutzhund.
Braveheart Dog Training Contact: Vicky Ronchette	2123 Marina Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 483-2631	Training sites in various locations: San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Dublin.
Bring Rover Over Contact: Karen Oliver	Martinez, CA 925-957-0745	Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Group/in home. GSD owner/supporter.
Cafe Dog Dog Training Contact: Sioban Bowyer	Walnut Creek, CA 925-324-6770	Private Training
Diablo K-9 Academy Contact: Shane Garrehy	Danville, CA 925-248-0500	Basic to Advanced. GSD trainer. Experienced with GSDs.
Fremont Dog Training Club	Fremont, CA
Kathryn Horn kathryn@pawsandcues.com	, CA 510-638-PAWS (7297)	Professional Dog Trainer
Michelle Garlick	Orinda, CA 925-482-5543	Trainer: Group classes, Private Training. K9 Nose Work classes.
Mt. Diablo Dog Training Club	Concord, CA
Oakland Dog Training Club	Oakland, CA
Paws 4 Learning Contact: Cheryl Johnson	Fremont, CA 510-209-9122	Dog Trainer / Behavior Counselor APDT #63305
San Lorenzo Dog Training Club	San Leandro, CA 510-483-4546	Group training classes.
Tailored Dog Training Contact: Nicole Kelleher	4475 K Treat Blvd Concord, CA 925-727-2787	Tailored Dog Training provides private dog training, group dog training classes, puppy training classes, puppy socials, email consults, and phone consults. Collectively, our trainer's service areas span: Clayton, Concord, Bay Point, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Pacheco, Martinez, Lafayette, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Orinda, and Oakland. Tailored Dog Training is owned and operated by Ally Lantis.
Train The Behavior Contact: Tanja Baker	Berkeley, CA 94707 (510) 508-4469
What's Up Dog? Contact: Sarah Scott, CPDT	, CA 510.393.2212
Zen Your Dog Contact: Arthur Deak	Pleasant Hill, CA	Learn How To Be The Perfect Pack Leader For Your Furry Family Member. Personal Obedience Coaching, Puppy Development, Board and Train, In Home Training
North Bay
Unleashed Dog Training	Petaluma, CA 707-763-9882
Peninsula
Denise Fenzi	San Francisco, CA	Training for Competition Obedience for AKC and Schutzhund. Positive training methods.
Refined K9 Contact: Theo	San Francisco, East Bay and Board and Train Facility in Tracy SF, East Bay, Tracy, CA 415-980-4200	Refined K-9 is San Francisco's resource for quality personalized dog training as well as rehabilitation for dogs with mild to severe behavioral issues. We devote our knowledge of the canine and his behavior and apply this to a training program designed especially for you and your pet. Our goal is to provide our clients with the skills to understand and better communicate with their dogs using both traditional and new age methods.
Sacramento Area
Amy Peterson	Vacaville, CA 707-448-7722	Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Competitor in Schutzhund & AKC. GSD owner.
Jamie Hulan stdrgnrdr@yahoo.com	Sacramento, CA 916-928-0314	CPDT-KA / Professional Member of APDT. Authorized Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator. Training at the PetSmart at 3641 Truxel Rd.
Julia Priest	Lodi, CA 209-367-4901	Trainer, GSD Schutzhund & AKC competitor,former K9 officer. Long time GSD Rescue supporter.
K-9 S.O.S. Socialized Obedience School Contact: Michelle or Steve Onesky	Galt, CA 95632 209-744-9200	Socialized Obedience School! Our training program is a variation of all types of training. We offer Obedience and Behavioral, Certified CGC Evaluators. .
South Bay
CooperHaus info@cooperhaus.com	1498 Gladding Court Milpitas, CA 95035 408-212-9130	Cooperhaus specializes in training all breeds of dogs. Our methods are fully customizable to fit your individual needs and goals. Programs are designed to create a stronger bond between you and your dog while, at the same time, training them to adapt and perform in real-life situations.
David Deleissegues	Aromas, CA 831-663-0459	Experienced GSD trainer
Dawna Caldwell	San Jose, CA 408-267-7606	Experienced GSD trainer
Deleta Jone	Gilroy, CA 408-848-9664	Experienced GSD trainer
Lance Stackhouse	Watsonville, CA 831-684-0861	Experienced GSD trainer
PetSmart Milpitas Contact: Tanya Phan	175 Ranch Dr. Milpitas, CA (408) 956-1044

Veterinarians

East Bay
Alameda Pet Hospital	Alameda, CA 94501 510-523-1626
Antioch Emergency Vet	Antioch, CA 925-754-5001	After hours medical emergencies for animals.
Bay Area Vet Specialists Contact: Dr. Adamo	San Leandro, CA 510-483-7387	Neurology Specialist
Bishop Ranch Vet Center and Emergency Services	San Ramon, CA 925-866-8387
Claremont Vet Hospital	Oakland, CA 510-652-5835
Codornices Veterinary CLinic	944 San Pablo Avenue Albany, CA 94706 510-524-3062	Codornices Veterinary CLinic has been very supportive of GSD Rescue.
Contra Costa Veterinary Emergency Center	Concord, CA 925-798-2900	24 hr emergency vet services
Disney Pet Hospital	Concord, CA 925-689-4244	General Medicine
Dr. Hacker	El Cerrito, CA 501-559-1755	Eye Specialist
El Cerrito Pet Hospital	El Cerrito, CA 510-234-4582	General medicine
Four Seasons Animal Hospital info@fourseasonsah.com	3210 Old Tunnel Road Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 938-7700	Four Seasons AH has been very supportive to rescue.
Geary Veterinary Hospital	Walnut Creek, CA 925-938-8010	General medicine
Grand Lake Vet	Oakland, CA 510-350-8538	Extremely GSD friendly and knowledgeable. Long time GSD Rescue supporters.
Montecito Animal Clinic	Pacheco, CA 925-686-0683
Muller Vet Hospital Contact: Erin Troy	Walnut Creek, CA 925-934-8042	Long time GSD Rescue supporter. Has complete medical care, chiropractic, water therapy for dogs.
Tail Wag Vet	Brentwood, CA 925-684-2862
Veterinary Medical Specialists Contact: Dr. Micki McCabe	Concord, CA 925-771-1180	Owns a GSD and is well versed in GSDs.
Veterinary Surgical Associates	Concord, CA 925-827-2364	Specialists for all surgical procedures/needs. Well established history.
Peninsula
Adobe Animal Hospital	Los Altos, CA
Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital	5264 Diamond Heights Blvd San Francisco, CA 94131 415-642-7200	Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital has been very supportive of GSD Rescue.
Sacramento Area
Bradshaw Vet Hospital Contact: Dr. Petrunich	Elk Grove, CA 916-685-2494	Dr. Petrunich is a GSD owner and well versed in GSD & their needs. Very supportive of GSD Rescue.
Bradshaw Vet Hospital Contact: Dr. Petrunich	Elk Grove, CA 916-685-2494	Dr. Petrunich is a GSD owner and well versed in GSD & their needs. Very supportive of GSD Rescue.