Gold Country Pet Resort & Training
6355 CA-104, Ione, CA 95640
Overview
Gold Country K9 Pet Resort & Training is a 135-acre facility in Ione, CA offering dog boarding, training, and dog sports. They provide 24-hour on-site care with spacious individual suites with attached yards, dock diving pool, and extensive training programs including board-and-train (4-13 weeks, $3,250-$7,500). They operate by appointment only with limited pickup/drop-off hours and are closed weekends.
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What Reviews Say
56 reviews analyzedThe facility is highly polarized, earning praise as a premier destination for dog sports like dock diving and barn hunting, with many long-term clients traveling long distances to visit. However, there are severe safety and welfare concerns regarding their boarding and intensive training programs, including reports of dog attacks, significant weight loss, and poor communication. Potential clients should weigh the excellent sporting amenities against recurring complaints of staff rudeness and defensive management.
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Dog attacks on premises
“My dog was bitten by another dog on the property... they began to tell me it was my dogs fault for being bit.”
Severe weight loss/Neglect during board-and-train
“she came back 25 lbs lighter she was skin and bones and fearful of woman and flinched alot”
Poor hygiene/Parasites
“My dogs have been dehydrated and filthy... when they returned her she was infested with fleas.”
Staff Rudeness/Defensiveness(6 mentions)
“Called just to see if they had good services and I was asked 'who is this and why are you asking' in an extremely rude matter.”
Lack of Communication/Updates(3 mentions)
“my daughter had to hound them for updates as they never responded when they said they did.”
Aversive Training Methods (E-collars)(2 mentions)
“They used a shock collar on her... and wanted her to continue to use the shock collar.”
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