Dog Gone Amazing Dog Training and Boarding

I cannot recommend Dog Gone Amazing enough! We have two Siberian huskies. They are known to be stubborn but sweet and hard to train. Dog Gone Amazing turned our dogs into the perfect little ladies. We can take them off leash, we can take them to the farmers market we can take them to dog parks and have confidence in their training. The boarding as well is too notch. We take long trips and know the girls are loved and cared for. We have been to many training and boarding facilities in both CA (northern and southern) and many in Reno and Dog Gone Amazing wins hands down. I must mention the staff too! Makaila knows how to hire! Betz, Heather, Dustin, Bailey, Kay, and Gillian are like family to our girls! Can’t give them all high enough reviews.

The training and boarding at Dog Gone Amazing is outstanding. The staff is very responsive, timely, and truly cares for you dog. I had the pleasure of working with Betz in their Turn Key program and I was impressed! Evie is a sweet little pup, but also very stubborn and she took to the training immediately, and with practice at home on a regular basis, we made great progress! The counter surfing has ended, and she is getting much better with her manners as well as off leash recall. I also recently boarded Evie, and let me tell you- that was incredible. She went out 2x for hour long hikes, and I added on some boosters to reinforce her Turn Key training, she had a blast, and was exhausted when I picked her up. The staff is wonderful about checking in and sending photos both when training and boarding. I would and have recommended Dog Gone Amazing for training and boarding needs.

I can’t say enough good things about my experience with the trainer, Malaika. She is so sweet and absolutely amazing. In just three sessions, not only did my dog grow, I grew. I came in anxious and unsure, especially when it came to walking my dog and managing her behavior. Despite all the research I tried to do on my own, I couldn’t stay consistent because her leash pulling and reactions would overwhelm me. I felt horrible not knowing how to soothe her or what she was experiencing. My unpredictable work schedule added even more stress, and I was nervous about finding the right trainer who could work with that. Dog Gone Amazing popped up, and right away, I felt good especially after reading that they could help even while I was at work. Malaika didn’t just address my dog’s behavior. She helped me understand the why behind it, especially her anxiety. She taught me simple, effective adjustments that didn’t feel overwhelming and gave me the confidence to follow through. After just one session, I saw real improvement. With each lesson, I gained more tools and trust in myself, and Malaika gave me a safe space to ask every question, big or small. Beyond behavior training, she also supported us with my dog’s arthritis offering thoughtful suggestions for gentle rehab and leg support. She was incredibly patient, worked around my schedule, and never once made me feel like a “bad dog dad.” Instead, she validated my efforts and reminded me to trust the process. I don’t usually feel comfortable dropping my dog off at a boarding service...when I’m out of town, but after meeting Malaika and the team and having such a grateful experience. I fully trust that she’s in good hands. and will be using that service in the future :)

We started working with Malaika at Dog Gone when our puppy Lila was about 6 months old. From the beginning, Malaika was very informative, patient and assertive. She was very respectful of how we wanted Lila to be trained or what our needs were to get Lila were we wanted her to be. We reviewed long term goals and she came up with great techniques to help us get there! Lila was a very hyper puppy that had the bad habits of any wild 6 month old. Terrible recall, stubborn, jumping and scratching our guests, including their tiny humans! We are very experienced dog owners, but we were at a loss with her. She was the first dog we've ever had that was a "wild child" in a sense. Malaika helped us feel confident in adjusting how we trained her. Understanding her breed and what works for her specifically did wonders! I've never been for the e-collar training, but Malaika was empathetic to me and gave me the confidence on how to properly use the e-collar as a training tool. She assured me it doesn't cause pain, but only acts as an extender of my voice. My baby girl is becoming the best version of herself. At 10 months old, she has learned not to jump, has great recall, has been so gentle and sweet with all of the tiny humans she has come into contact with. She has so much to learn still, but we are so proud of how far she has come and we couldn't have done it without the team at Dog Gone. If you are looking for someone that is experienced, gentle, caring and will look after your babies the way you will, call Malaika! She will help you and your dog get to where you want them to be! We are so thankful for them!

I liked Doggone Amazing until they put my 95 pound golden retriever on a choke chain that would fit a Frenchie and claimed my dog couldn’t come back to boarding without a chain. I had taken my dog there for a few years until they started being unfriendly and rude. Not a fan. The girls there are mostly kind but a few really unpleasant ones. The one that was incredibly rude about my dog was some red headed lady with a crap attitude. Will never bring my dog there again. There were also times I’d get my dog back only to find injuries on him, that were never explained. I would go elsewhere. Truly.