We’re excited to share the next chapter with you — one built entirely around enhancing the care, safety, and happiness your pets already know and love. Formerly Briar Cliff Pet Resort, Greg and Christina Niels recently purchased the business and are proud to continue its trusted legacy under a new name: Golden Retreat Ranch. The same trusted location is now being thoughtfully updated with expanded enrichment programs, positive-reinforcement training, and a renewed focus on individualized, fear-free care.

With over 20 years of experience in the pet care and training industry and a home full of beloved animals of our own, caring for pets isn’t just our profession — it’s our way of life. Every improvement we’re making is intentional, thoughtful, and designed to elevate your pet’s experience in every possible way.

Welcome to Golden Retreat Ranch, where your pet is family — fiercely loved, expertly cared for, and treated to the happiest, safest day imaginable. Our philosophy is simple: fear-free care, individualized attention, and an environment where every dog and cat feels secure, confident, and genuinely joyful.

Whether your pet is enjoying a relaxing spa day, learning new skills through positive reinforcement training, or playing and exploring under watchful, compassionate supervision, every moment is tailored to their comfort and emotional well-being. We carefully observe body language, energy levels, and individual needs so that every wag, purr, and curious snuffle is met with patience, kindness, and enthusiastic care.

What’s Staying the Same — and What’s Getting Even Better

If you knew and loved Briar Cliff Pet Resort, you’ll still recognize the heart of what made it special — a peaceful setting, caring staff, and a place where pets feel comfortable staying and playing.

At Golden Retreat Ranch, we’re building on that trusted foundation while thoughtfully improving and expanding the experience for both pets and their people.

What’s staying the same:

• The same convenient location you know and trust

• A peaceful ranch setting where pets can relax and play

• Dedicated care and attention for every guest

What’s getting even better:

• A stronger focus on enrichment-based daycare that keeps dogs mentally and physically fulfilled

• Positive reinforcement training and fear-free handling methods

• Thoughtful facility updates to improve comfort and safety

• New grooming and spa services to help pets look and feel their best

• Personalized care plans that consider each pet’s personality, energy level, and needs

Our goal is simple: create a retreat where pets don’t just stay — they thrive.

About the Owners

Greg and Christina Niels are passionate, lifelong dog lovers dedicated to enriching the lives of pets through compassionate, fear-free care. Christina is a skilled positive-reinforcement trainer who specializes in rehabilitating mistreated, fearful and reactive dogs. Through patient, science-based methods, she helps pets rebuild trust, confidence, and emotional security.

Together, Greg and Christina are building the safest, most joyful retreat imaginable — a place where pets can relax, learn, play, and truly thrive.

Golden Retreat Ranch isn’t just a new name — it’s a promise:
More care. More intention. More understanding.