Good Dog Day Care & Social Club - Willits, California

Joy Cagle

The first time I saw Chris Z of GDDC&SC he was walking 9 dogs near where I work- I had just moved to Willits & could not believe my good fortune because I had only seen that action on NatGeoWild!! So with his permission, I filmed him & then got his number. As soon as I was off work, I made arrangements for my two dogs to pack walk with him & also got on his waiting list for when he opened his shop on Main Street. (BTW! The design of the shop is just amazing! Go Diz!) - My Lab mix had basic training but was so under-exercised (combined w/ my own inconsistent pack leadership) that he often redirected his energy escalating-to-aggression upon seeing dog-passersby (-esp in the car) toward my usually dominate beagle-mix.
And she had her own issues too: very nervous around other dogs (no kidding ya?);
she would salivate to the point of dripping foamy spit like a St Bernard.

Well Chris has rehabilitated them both.

Bongo the lab is a high energy boy & Chris’s work & service has been a game changer for him. See him sleeping - photo below?
That’s an after school napnap! Bongo is also a recovering Ballaholic & has learned how to play ball w/o fixating on the ball because Chris trained me HOW to enforce a “wait” before bolting after the ball-it was a revelation. Sook is also thrilled & says “thank you Chris!: no more redirected/misdirected chomps” & now (bonus!) she has other friends to share a lounge chair with! (See photo - /not at the shop/five years ago she would have been hiding under a bush slobbering uncontrollably)

If you have ever wished to have access to a world class dog whisperer-little Willits Ca has a bonafide one right here. Chris is a joy to be around, he is simply gifted & has worked for years to hone his craft. (He was a dog walker in NYC!)

My dogs adore him
I adore him.
NYC surely misses him.

I would be remiss if I did not also share that Chris served in a sacred duty for me in a most unusual way - before the pandemic - by handling my dogs at my mother’s graveside service. It was a comfort to have them with me; my mom loved dogs & all animals, so having my dogs there was a way of honoring that part of her. Chris understood this & was also the only person that I could have trusted on that particular day to handle them so that I (and they!) could remain completely relaxed regarding behavior and safety on the day she was buried; (Background: Chris does pickups and dropoffs) and on that day - Christmas Eve- he took them to and from the cemetery, such compassion & support one never forgets; during that period of time he also helped me pull my frail mother up in her bed on several occasions (while she was in Hospice care at my home) then took my dogs off to play school.

In addition, he is extremely conscientious about cleaning his facility, his gear and vehicle. He masks up before coming into contact w/ his clients and visitors to the shop.
I (and many) appreciate that
additional professionalism.

Kim Huffman

Chris has a great business model that is very hard to find. He has professionalism, yet at the same time is so personable to be around and loves the dogs like his own. You know your dog will be in good hands with Chris. Each day he takes all the dogs on a long pack walk, which is great for the dogs physically, socially, and is like a lesson for the new pack members as they learn to walk along with the group. Plus they just love it! After that they head back to the Day Care for the rest of the day for more fun and some relaxation. We have also had Chris do some one on one work with our dog to help her with some leash training and other skills and he did an amazing job. I highly recommend Chris!

TomandTheresa

We have a mixed breed dog that is an only child of older parents. So needless to say, he had some issues. We were so happy when we came upon Chris' Good Dog Day Care & Social Club because it was exactly what all 3 of us needed. We had been searching for a long time and driving from Potter Valley was well worth it once we found him! Chris is a skilled and knowledgeable dog master. Right off the bat he told us a few things we needed to change and work on with our dog. For the next couple of days he took extra time to model for us and work with our dog, not just telling us what to do. By pointing out ways we could improve our work with our dog his behavior began to change, too. He was so helpful! We appreciated his frankness and honesty, as it was exactly what we needed as dog owners.
One can rest assured that while your dog is at Good Dog Day Care & Social Club they will be attentively watched and taken care of so that they feel balanced and comfortable. Be sure to take Chris up on the Pack Walks because your dog will be one happy camper being part of a pack!
His prices are incredibly reasonable and he is willing to take the time to share his expertise with you. Quit wasting time on YouTube training videos! Chris is the real deal.

natalie Kristiansen

We were so happy to find Chris, we have two dogs that needed some socializing and long walks. He is very friendly, professional and was so helpful with our one dog that needed a little extra socializing. He also really helped me have more control when they are on the leash, walks are so much more enjoyable now!

Our dogs loved it when they spend the day with Chris and the pack. I always like to see the crew walking around town. Thanks Chris!

Camille Stuart

Maggie and Sadie LOVED going to Good Dog Daycare with Chris! Unfortunately we moved out of the area and I’m pretty sure the girls still miss going. We highly recommend Chris/Good Dog Daycare and Social Club! It’s the best!

Jonathan Szecsei

Chris was super nice and caring to my dog. He took great care of him while I was at work and my boy was always tired and happy when I picked him up. I would highly recommend him if you need a dog sitter.

Celeste Littrell “Peanut”