We adopted our little girl, Rachel, from Michelle 10 years ago. Rachel is now 17! Michelle was so good and helpful getting our little guy Sparky to adjust to Rachel. Michelle is very knowledgeable when it comes to training dogs. She has helped us so much with all our dogs. We also adopted Aspin 2 years ago. Aspin is now 4. Michelle knew Aspin would be a perfect fit for our dog family and us. Michelle trains the dogs so well. They are potty trained, obedient and compatible with our other dogs. I HIGHLY recommend Michelle at The Rescued Pup!

The Rescued Pup has held a special place in my heart for nearly a decade. Michelle has an intuitive ability when it comes to caring for the dogs bestowed upon her. From training and health care to adoption and support, her heart is genuine. Three of our family’s fur babies have been adopted through The Rescued Pup, with my Fiona being the most recent in 2019. Michelle has been an integral resource for me personally by way of training classes and shopping for the best food, treats and harnesses for my Fiona. What’s more, she will deliver to my home or work in Ramona. If you are considering adoption, training, or need high quality products for your fur baby, I highly recommend The Rescued Pup!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Michelle and the Rescued Pup! When we adopted Luna at 6 months old, she came to us full of energy and chaos. We were not experienced dog owners, to say the least, and with training and puppy socializing classes, Michelle worked her magic. I'm happy to say that Luna is no longer knocking down toddlers and jumping on elderly people. :) We love supporting the rescue by ordering our dogs' food through them and always stopping to buy treats and toys when we see the trailer out. We feel so lucky to have them in Ramona. They are truly a gem!

A few years back I was in a pretty bad place in life. Struggling to get through and figure things out. We had gone a few years without a dog and I wasn’t looking to have another one anytime soon. We stopped in on a whim and met Trixie. Little did I know that that little girl would change my life. People say we rescue dogs but I believe they rescue us…..

We love Naughty Noodle and The Rescued Pup! The fear free training is amazing and because of it and the patience Michelle has both Koda and Mocha have gained confidence and completed the requirements to have their CGC. She has helped Koda overcome his fear of heights. Therapy training is next!
The Rescued Pup Boutique is full of so many, healthy choices, fun enrichment toys and high quality options for everything that you need! Gidget has benefited from the recommendations for enrichment toys to help calm her, crate treats and even the best shampoo! All 3 of my dogs love the toys and treats and I have confidence that they are high quality and healthy!
Not only do we love supporting a local small business but it is a quality local small business! Thank you Naughty Noodle and the Rescued Pup for caring for our fur babies!

We ‘fostered’ Finnley aka ‘Finn’
And knew we would adopt him as soon as possible.( he just became one year), he came to our home when he was about 10 weeks old. He is beautiful, loving, funny, very healthy, and a sheer joy to be with. He loves walks, he has a bucket of toys he likes to share with us, he’s good with our 3 kitties, a little shy of big dogs, but we’re working with this. He’s a constant companion to our older girl. Our life is deeply enhanced with Finnley.
Michelle made it seamless with his vaccinations, neutering, and incorporating him into a new world. We hope to adopt another pup through The Rescued pup and Michelle at the beginning of August. It was so grateful for The rescued Pup, Michelle and our Finnley.

I can’t recommend Michelle at Naughty Noodle Academy enough! She is a truly gifted, fear-free dog trainer who helped our family through a major transition. We have three adopted dogs—two small, Bubba and Sadie, and large dog, Bruno. When we were expecting our baby, we were concerned about how they’d adjust, especially with behavior and obedience around a newborn.

Michelle was incredible. She worked with each dog’s individual needs and helped us create a calm, safe, and structured environment. Her approach is gentle, respectful, and rooted in building trust—something that made a huge difference for our rescue pups. Thanks to her, all three dogs acclimated beautifully to our new family dynamic.

Her knowledge, patience, and practical strategies were invaluable. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly understands dog behavior and uses compassionate, fear-free methods, Michelle is the one!

My wife and I had the great pleasure of adopting our little girl Harper Rose from the Rescue Pup / Michelle Clark. From the very beginning Michelle has been there for us with training, behavioral suggestions and recommendations for treats, food, dog car carriers and anything else we have needed. The whole experience has been wonderful and we could not be more happy with our little girl Harper. Thank you Michelle for always being there for us ❤️

I buy Charli's dog food from Michelle at the Rescued Pup. It's set on auto-delivery but when I discovered I ran out early, I tried to change the delivery date. Instead I messed it up so bad and ended up with 3 deliveries scheduled. Michelle was so patient and kind, making sure to credit my card right away, then when she found out Charli had no food (I was going to just buy a small bag locally) Michelle delivered it THAT NIGHT! I was blown away at her dedication and service just to make sure my pup had food, even though it was MY poor planning! I was so impressed with how much she went out of her way, and it was truly appreciated.

After moving to Ramona in 2009 with several cats (never had a dog before) I started exploring the idea of adopting a dog in 2012. I visited the local shelters and explained I was a first time dog adopter. I believed I was a good candidate to provide a home for a dog as I had previously had my own cat rescue org for 20 years and knew the commitment and resources AND love required to bring in a new family member. I felt unheard and unseen by shelter staff and decided to try searching for rescue organizations outside the shelter system. It was then I found The Rescued Pup in Ramona. I stopped in and was immediately greeted and asked how I could be helped. Explaining that I had several cats and I was first time dog adopter, Michelle took the time to get to know me and talk about the adoption process. In the play yard there were several
Dogs playing and wanting to interact. However there was one smallish (20 pounds or so) black and white dog curled up. He caught my eye and Michelle told me his “story”. I asked if I could meet him. It was love for both of us I believe. I felt that his low key energy would be better for my cats and myself. I visited Billy over the course of a week and knew he was meant to come home. Michelle was amazing giving me detailed advice and suggestions on how to introduce him into my home and the transition was so much better than I could have imagined. She took my calks day and night to guide me as I was such a nervous new dog mom! The cats adjusted well and Billy was just the sweetest and respectful to them always giving them needed space. Fast forward to 2025. Yes! Billy is still with me although we both move slower he is my constant loving companion and best friend. He has been by my side all these years through the good and bad times. His constant presence is my joy and blessings. I am forever grateful to Michelle and The Rescued Pup for welcoming me all those years ago and the consistent support I receive even to this day!

Michelle at the Rescued Pup helped train our Catahoula pup, Ruger, when he was little, and is always there to help or answer any questions I may have regarding our pups. She is knowledgeable and kind and her love for dogs definitely doesn’t go unnoticed!