Canine Connection #4
Ranked #1 in Chico and #9 in California
Service area: The Canine Connection, LLC is located in Chico, CA, and offers dog training, daycare, boarding, and seminars for Northern California, Butte County, Chico, Paradise, Durham, Sacramento, Orland, Oroville, Magalia, Hamilton City, Yuba City, Biggs, Gridley, Marysville, Red Bluff, Redding, Cottonwood, and beyond.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
The Academy offers training for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, including continuing education and behavior services for fear and anxiety. They provide Level 1 and 2 training classes. The Resort offers enrichment-based daycare and overnight care.
Testimonials
“So very happy that we found this amazing place to bring our puppy. The team of employees is professional, hardworking and has shown that the animals come first. With our pet being a part of our family, this has been very comforting to us. If you need a place to bring your pet for lessons or daycare, try The Canine Connection and you won’t be disappointed!!! Beautiful grounds, wonderful staff and my pup loves it. It’s a sanctuary or fun retreat for your for baby. Both my pup and I are looking forward to our next visit.”
– MARTY NELSON
About the Trainer
The Canine Connection is Chico’s premier dog training, daycare, and boarding facility, founded in 2002 by Dr. Sarah Richardson. Their mission is to build joyful, meaningful, and lasting connections between dogs and people. They utilize leading-edge knowledge of dog behavior and positive training to help dogs and owners learn, play, and celebrate the human-canine bond.
The Academy focuses on humane, force-free approaches to help dogs thrive at every stage of training and life, from new puppies to adopted dogs, refining advanced skills, learning dog sports, or addressing behavior concerns. The Resort provides a playful, safe, and comfortable environment for enrichment-based daycare and overnight boarding, offering peace of mind to owners.
The business has been operating for over 23 years in Chico, CA, and has helped over 10,000 dogs. They have also raised over $150,000 for area animal shelters and fostered over 200 dogs for shelters and rescues. Their positive trainers have a combined 70+ years of professional experience.
Accomplishments
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Sarah Richardson, The Canine Connection has been in business for over 23 years. They have helped over 10,000 dogs and raised over $150,000 for area animal shelters. Their team of positive trainers has a combined 70+ years of professional experience. They are noted as the first modern dog training, daycare, and resort in the Chico area and have fostered over 200 dogs for shelters and rescues.
How to Get Started!
Clients can start training by exploring the Academy’s offerings or arranging for their dog to stay and play at The Resort. They can also sign up for a newsletter to receive training tips and updates.
Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer