Haircut, bath, and nail trim restore dogs to showroom condition, with anal-gland expression and ear cleaning to reduce risk of infection

Close proximity to Pacific Ocean coupled with owner’s vast experience draws students to farm amid hills of Rancho Corral de Tierra

Close proximity to Pacific Ocean coupled with owner’s vast experience draws students to farm amid hills of Rancho Corral de Tierra

Owner-trainer with more than 40 year of experience teaches English saddle-seat riding

Conducted at the rider’s own pace, lessons cover everything from grooming and tacking to English or Western riding techniques

Identification tags with owner info and colorful art or uploaded image; custom Virtual Leash site helps track pets with contact list and map

Pet-care pros wash and dry pooches, trim nails, clean ears, and brush coats

Dogs get stylish trims or romp with their furry brethren at a boarding facility with climate-controlled individual rooms

Pet resort staff watch over pups swimming in a pool and playing in a field during all-day visits or overnight stays

One-hour private lessons teach students of all ages and skill levels how to care for horses and ride gentle, well-trained steeds