Gold Country K9 Pet Resort and Dog Training Services

Proudly providing master-level dog training and overnight dog boarding to the Sacramento, CA area.

Come out today and join us for sporting events, come for a swim in the pool, or enroll your canine companion in one of our courses.

Become a Dog Trainer in California

Have you dreamed of becoming a dog trainer but don’t know how to get started? Don’t feel like you have enough skills? We can help you!

Dog Training is an incredibly rewarding career. First it requires an expertise in the actual training of dogs, and second you have to know how to coach other people. We have a proven system of training that will help you master both of those things, in addition to all aspects of running a business.

Let us help you create the career of your dreams!

Dog Boarding With Us

Going away on vacation and you can’t bring your dog?

Worry not, we provide the best care in all of California. While you’re away you can check in with us to see how your beloved pet is doing.

 

Gold Country K9 Pet Resort & Dog Training Services

Gold Country K9 services offers a variety of services including multiple levels of dog training, dog activities including the very popular dock diving sport, as well as dog boarding kennels for both pet and working dogs through Gold Country Pet Resort & Training Center, Inc.

In addition, Gold Country K9 breeds, raises and trains working-line Walburga German Shepherds for a variety of ‘occupations’ including police work, Search and Rescue, nosework detection, therapy, and a variety of AKC venues.

Our Services

 

Dog Training Services

Dog ownership is a long-term commitment and should be enjoyable, not a source of stress and frustration.

We believe in building a strong, positive foundation between dog and owner through positive reinforcement.

We’ll do an evaluation of you and your dog then recommend a comprehensive program designed to reach your goals.

 

Dog Sports & Events

Dock diving is about teaching your dog to jump as far and as high as they can into the pool.

Barn hunting is where you and your canine partner search bales of straw looking for hidden objects.

Nosework puts your dog’s nose to the test. See how well they would fare as a detection pup!

 

Dog Boarding & Spa

We proudly offer first-class dog boarding and services to Sacramento, El Dorado, Folsom, Granite Bay, Jackson and Ione areas.

Our spacious enclosures provide your pet with all the comforts of home.

And, with plenty of outdoor activities, your pet may enjoy their time away more than you do!

NOTICE

Effective January 1, 2024:  Pickup and dropoff will be staffed in the morning Monday through Friday from 8am-9am. We have contactless dropoff for existing clients available Monday through Friday from 4pm-6pm.  We can accomodate out of hours requests Monday through Friday from 9m-4pm with 48 hours scheduling. The office is closed on the weekends. Phone calls and emails will be returned the following business day. 

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

Dog portrait

Working Hours

We do limit the times for pick up and drop offs. Currently we are open for pickup/drop-off Monday through Friday from 8am-9am.
Yes, we are onsite and around all day, however, we are busy either caring for the dogs, providing extra services, or training. Existing customers may arrange for a contactless drop-off Mon-Fri between 8am-4pm. Please do not just drop by – if we are with another client, we will not be able to break away for you.

Monday – Friday:  8AM – 9AM Staffed

                                       4PM-6PM Unstaffed

Saturday:  Closed

Sunday:  Closed

We are CLOSED on the following holidays for 2024:

  • Memorial Day: May 26th
  • Independence Day: July 4th (open in am, closed at 12)
  • Labor Day: September  2
  • Thanksgiving Weekend: November 27th – November 28th
  • Christmas Eve: December 24
  • Christmas Day: December 25

Serving

Sacramento, El Dorado, Folsom, Granite Bay, Jackson and Ione areas

COVID-19 Protocols

As a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are conducting “Contactless Transitions” during all pickup and dropoffs. We are slowly increasing our traditional pickup and dropoff.  We will have the office staffed for evening pickup and dropoff between 4pm-6pm Monday-Friday beginning April 15, 2020. If you feel most comfortable having staff present, be sure to choose this time.  However, we will continue to conduct contactless pickup and dropoff during all morning and weekend pickup and dropoff times.  If you are not familiar with this process,   You will make your appointment as normal, but you will be given instructions on how to drop off or pickup your dog. All payment will be done via credit card prior to drop-off. We recognize there are some situations where we need to work with you directly on the exchange. Hand sanitizer and physical distancing will happen during these rare times. Sadly Social Time is suspended given the most recent CDC recommendations.

Dog walking through the woods in fall with a woman

Testimonials & Reviews

"Each dog is special to them"

Trust them at all times. Over the past 7 years, we have had several times where something happened and we needed to leave our dog for an extra day. Never a problem, always welcoming. They are specific in their care for each dog, and each dog is special to them.
~ Robin L.

"My dog is always excited to go there"

We attend agility classes which are located right off the highway to the left though sign says to stay right. Access to the right can be challenging, dirt road. Excellent kennel facilities and training grounds. My dog is always excited to go there.
~Roberta H.

"A judge who is very attentive"

Pretty nice location, single lane dirt road to get to dock area. Good pool setup for dock diving, and a judge who is very attentive. Remember that there are strange ppl and dogs at these events and you should keep your distance from them to stay safe. Bring your own shade. On the hottest days of they year they take shorter breaks to get done early. Nice to have 3 dives done by noon.
~Ryan B.

Thanks!

Thank you Angela, Laurie, Cherie and Mike! Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

~ Beth Horn

Very caring

Thank you for taking such great care of our pup!

~ Melissa W

 

Purebred Walburga
German Shepherds

Walburga German Shepherds is dedicated to preserving the true working heritage of the German Shepherd Dog. We breed moderate to high drive working German Shepherd dogs suitable for Police, Search and Rescue, Service Dogs and the most important, family companions. While our breeding program is directed towards breeding of high drive dog, not every puppy is going to be suitable for that type of work. We have many successful service dogs and family companions. However, it is important to understand that our puppies must be raised well and taught what the expectations are for them in life as they grow up, or they may make different choices!

If you're interested in one of these very special animals, click the box below.

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Upcoming Events

For a calendar of many of our events, please visit the link below

dog reading a book
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