Pawderosa Pet Care

Our trail expeditions combine physical exercise with behavioral training in East Bay's natural spaces. Dogs learn socialization, trail etiquette, and obedience while enjoying structured outdoor adventures. This service reduces anxiety and promotes balanced behavior through expert-led group hikes.

Puppy Preschool focuses on foundational training and socialization for young dogs. We address bite inhibition, basic commands, and positive reinforcement in a controlled environment. Early intervention ensures proper development and prevents future behavioral issues through science-based techniques.

Our dog daycare provides structured outdoor play sessions with multiple walks daily. Dogs engage in supervised romping, training exercises, and social interaction. This service combats separation anxiety while maintaining physical fitness and mental stimulation through consistent outdoor activity.

Customized training programs address specific behavioral needs using proven methods. We specialize in obedience, command reinforcement, and temperament assessment. Our certified trainers develop individualized plans to improve communication between pets and owners through consistent, positive reinforcement techniques.

Professional dog handler with 20+ years of experience. Trained under top industry experts, Phil specializes in pack management and behavioral rehabilitation for diverse dog breeds and temperaments.

Lifelong animal enthusiast with expertise in canine behavior. Lorie combines practical experience from raising German Shepherds with professional training knowledge to develop effective pet care strategies.

Specializes in feline care with natural ability to connect with nervous cats. Jeannette's expertise in cat behavior stems from years of hands-on experience managing neighborhood cats and providing personalized care solutions.

We provide services throughout East Bay, including all major neighborhoods and pet-friendly parks.

Our team has over 15 years of combined experience in pet care and training services.

We employ positive reinforcement techniques and science-based training methods tailored to each pet's needs.

Yes, our certified trainers specialize in behavioral rehabilitation for dogs with aggression issues.

Yes, we provide customized care for cats including socialization and behavioral training.

We conduct in-home evaluations to assess your pet's temperament and create personalized care plans.

I have NO idea how good these guys are. The reason I don't is because I've been calling for a week now, leaving messages, and I have yet to get a call back. Kinda lame.

Phil and Lori trained our puppy (uh, and us too) last year from age 16 weeks to 6 months, and we can wholeheartedly say that the end-result is a happy, well-behaved dog that has settled in nicely into our lives. I recommended them to 2 more families who now have their canines in training there, and likewise are happy clients.

Pawderosa has been great in teaching my new puppy crate training. I was in a difficult position where I couldn't do this at home since the neighbor was complaining, so this worked out perfectly. Phil was able to crate train him and he was perfect at home. No more complaints. An added plus was he was able to socialize with the other pups and came home tired and happy. No bad behavior at home. Also, his house training was also a big plus. No more accidents at home. Yah!

I recently completed my 3rd session with Lori and my chihuahua mix rescue dog, Felix. I cannot speak highly enough of the service she provided! She really is the "dog whisperer" of Northern California. Cesar Milan can have the southern part of the state. Lori taught me how to take charge of my dog's behavior, and we are all MUCH happier as a result! Lori was very calm and patient with both of us, demonstrating each exercise and making sure I understood before moving on.

Each session was followed up with written instructions, which was great because the sessions were so full of great ideas that I needed the reminders! Lori also was available for phone consultation between sessions for things that came up along the way. All of my family members and friends are amazed at the transformation in my dear little Felix! Lori is the best dog owner trainer, and a wonderful human being as well!

I love Pawderosa! I am SO thankful to have a trusted, flexible and skilled caregiver for my pup, Jonesy. I was very anxious about trusting Jonesy to someone we didn't know well, but Lori and Jeannette made us feel confident from the get-go and have been consistent and supportive in every way. They seem to understand just how important Jonesy is to us and because of that, we can be worry-free that he's well taken care of and maybe even learning something in the meanwhile. :) I am a big fan of their consistency, flexibility and demeanor (with humans and dogs). Thank you Pawderosa!

Phil and Lori are just downright AWESOME! They began working with Lucy, our beloved Boxer two years ago. When we adopted her she could be leash aggressive and pulled my small 5'0 self down the sidewalk. Two years later, Lucy walks beside me and we feel safe taking her off leash. Phil has been wonderful through many life changes- a wedding, two moves and the arrival of a sister for Lucy. He was always communicative and flexible as our family took many turns along the way.

We had the utmost trust in him (and Lori- but Phil was Lucy's primary handler), giving him the moniker around our house of "Uncle Phil". Pawderosa quickly became part of our extended family. I wish I could find the level of care for my human daughter that is akin to them.

Pawderosa Pet Care is awesome! We have used them for over two years to walk our corgi ellie. they have taken great care of her over the years, ensuring she gets out during the day while we work and has a good 40 minute walk.