I'm not one for posting reviews, but I have to send a huge shout out to trainer Julie! What a…read moregreat experience working with her. She is so very knowledgeable and good with the dogs. She made our classes fun and engaging, while teaching the fur moms n dads how to properly communicate with our pups. (Which we ALL need). So helpful. We are looking forward to our next round of classes, also bootcamp with Julie is outstanding! Thank you Julie. You are truly an asset to Smarty Paws. Joelle n Kobie

I've had such a great experience with Smarty Paws so far. Stormi and I have been going for about…read morefive months now, and the progress I've seen has been incredible. Julie has been our trainer for obedience and e-collar, and she is truly amazing. She's extremely knowledgeable, explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and always takes time during every class to work one-on-one with each dog and owner. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants every dog to succeed. She's also very down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and the dogs absolutely love her. Stormi is a husky, so she can definitely be stubborn and sometimes act like she doesn't understand English when she actually does. Julie really understands the breed (she has several huskies herself), which has made a huge difference. Since starting classes, Stormi's leash walking has improved the most, and she's listening to me so much better instead of barking back at me like she used to... as much. Huskies definitely still have opinions, but the improvement has been huge. I've also noticed a big boost in her confidence. So far we've completed E-Collar, Obedience 1, 2, and 3, and I'm already looking forward to continuing with Obedience 4 and eventually service dog training. One thing I really appreciate is how well Julie works with all kinds of dogs in the class. There have been reactive dogs, anxious dogs, and even deaf dogs, and she does an amazing job helping each one improve. It's really cool seeing every dog make progress week after week. I also started agility with Amanda, and that has been such a fun experience too. Agility has been an awesome bonding activity for Stormi and me, and Amanda does a great job keeping the classes engaging and supportive. I actually found Smarty Paws because I met someone at the dog park whose dog was incredibly well trained compared to Stomri, and they told me this is where they went. I'm really glad they recommended it to me, because it has been such a positive experience. The trainers are knowledgeable, energetic, and genuinely passionate about helping dogs and their owners succeed. Stormi and I both look forward to class every week, and I'm really glad we found this place. Highly recommend!

Nate is the best! Our 6 month old rescue turned out to have resource and boundary guarding…read moreproblems. After a short 6 day long board-and-train followed by 6 months of weekly one-on-one sessions with Nate, I can confidently say our sweet girl is rid of her demons! lol. She went from a dog that I was scared to be under the same roof with to the sweetest girl that is off-leash trained, safe around children of all ages (under supervision of course), and eats just like any other dog I've ever had (with better manners actually). I am so grateful for his guidance. It took lots of time, dedication, and sacrifice but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I also feel all around more confident around dogs. Once you learn leash basics properly you can do anything!

Unavailable, should take listing down. Didn't offer any other time or if they would be available…read morefor a later time.

Maxx is always graciously greeted as he enters. He has a lot of anxiety when leaving me but I know…read morethey treat him well. Price has increased but still reasonable.

Debi is the best groomer for my nervous dog. She was so kind and patient and my dog felt very…read morecomfortable with her. I was shocked at how well he was behaving! He loved her and so did I!

AJ is amazing!!! I highly recommend!!!! AJ is such a…read morewonderful trainer. We found her when we brought a new Aussie puppy home, already having a three year old border collie. There were a few problem behaviors we were able to work on right away. Jumping, sitting, and overall listening. AJ is extremely great with our dogs. They are excited to see her every session, and happy to work hard for her. AJ is not only a great dog trainer but also a teacher to us humans. She helped us learn the tools we needed for our dogs to be successful. After 8 sessions our dogs are doing great with door manners, a long stay, coming when called and more. She has taught us fun games that allow the dogs to use their noses to find scents, while also tiring them out. I recommend AJ to anyone in need of help with dogs who already are great, but have a few quirks to workout. And I highly recommend AJ to anyone with new pups in the house. She has made a huge difference for us, and our dogs as well as everyone's confidence!

**UPDATE** Our training journey with Nala started on…read more6/29/18 and we signed up for the 6 session lesson plan. Today is actually our 7th lesson (and still ongoing). I must stress that AJ is just not about training but more importantly she believes in Nala's well being. AJ created a bond with Nala, yet Nala is aware she is in training. AJ listened to our needs, and investigated our surroundings/situation. AJ prioritizes Nala's delicate insecurities. There are not many Trainers (or businesses) that go above and beyond the need to "sincerely help" and yet is still a professional. ie: AJ has accompanied us on numerous Vet visits; suggested Doggie Daycare, plus accompanied us on Nala 1st visit and ensured Nala's transition into socializing with other dogs. In which was a success! Nala is now at leash training status and people interaction. Stay tuned for further updates... Don't ponder... we still HIGHLY RECOMMEND AJ for your pet training needs!!!!

Nick is amazing and very personable. My friends have mentioned to me that it seems like a have a…read moredifferent dog. Thanks for everything Nick.

We began working with Nick when our puppy, Koa, was about six months old, and we were impressed…read morefrom the very first in-home consultation. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and professional dog trainer, Nick brings both expertise and clarity to the process. His approach gave us the confidence to move forward with one of his puppy training packages. The group sessions have been incredibly valuable--providing structure, socialization, and meaningful growth for Koa. We're especially grateful for the one-on-one guidance Nick has given us, helping us confidently reinforce commands and build strong obedience skills at home and on walks. We've seen tremendous improvement, particularly in managing Koa's over-the-top excitement when greeting people and other dogs. Content K9s also offers boarding and training to their clients, so having that option during our recent 2 1/2-week international trip gave us complete peace of mind. Koa was clearly well cared for, and we returned to a happy, well-adjusted pup. Nick and the Content K9s team deliver professional, effective, and thoughtful dog training. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for puppy training, obedience training, or behavioral support.

Never responded back to me, tried twice. Waited weeks in between trying to contact and still no…read moreresponse. Shame... whatevs, moving on. Sounds like a great dog trainer but perhaps I don't meet what she does. If anyone else can give advice on how to get two dogs get along, please let me know!

I wish there were more stars to give Denise - I would most certainly do so, if I could. When my…read morepartner and I were looking for a trainer for our dogs, we weren't blind to what our babies needed to succeed, but we didn't know how to go about it. Denise was the first trainer to write me back, and upon going onto her website and thumbtack account, I read all of the wonderful things that others had said about her - they're all true by the way. Denise sat down and listened to all of our concerns. We have a 1.5 year old rednose pitbull and a 2.5 year old akita/shepherd mix. Both our girls were rescues, and after a really ugly fight among each other, and our vet telling us that they'd NEVER be able to be around each other alone again, we knew we had to do something for them and for ourselves. Even just the consultation, we were able to see what the problem areas were and started a game plan. Five weeks later, and my dogs are almost unrecognizable, compared to before Denise came into our lives. Denise is kind, loving, and knowledgeable. I was so scared I was going to end up with a drill sergeant for a trainer, and that my dogs weren't going to respond to anything anyone said. BOY WAS I WRONG! Both of our dogs took to her and her direction so well - even our 8 year old mini schnauzer mini poodle started to take direction from her, and she wasn't even a focus. They listen better, they play better with one another, and most of all they're trusting us, as their owner's to show them the way, in everything that they do. We will be giving it a few months of trying to do some of our own follow through, and then more than likely touching base with Denise again for some more advanced training. I can't thank you enough, Denise. Thank you for showing us that we can love our dogs, while still providing structure. You have been nothing short of a miracle worker. In the above pictures, you'll be able to see some of our progress. We really hope that more dog owners will take the responsibility of getting the appropriate training that their fur-children need - if they can't do it themselves - and I wouldn't put my faith in anyone that isn't Denise.

Greg is an amazing dog trainer. He is very knowledgeable with the way he trains and explains…read moreeverything. He has step by step papers he hands out after every training session so you can work at home with your dog as well.

Greg is amazing with my Jamo man. Before Greg started training him, Jameson was a little puppy and…read morehe didnt walk very good on a leash and he was having a hard time staying focused and following commands. After his sessions Jamo is amazing! He's very obedient and is very good at his basic commands. Every session Greg would give me a sheet of homework for Jamo and I to go over throughout the week and he would send video updates of his training at the park. Jamo loves his sessions with Greg and would get so excited he would pee himself Overall I 100% would recommend Greg to anyone!

We started training last year with Lissette with our rescue mix. He wasn't accepting the new puppy…read moreand literally wanted to bite and fight. In just one session with Lissette, Cooper was playing and sleeping with the puppy! Fast forward to recently, he had barking and aggression towards people he didn't know. Again, in one session and daily training he has stopped barking at the door and is listening to the commands when people enter the home! He is like a new dog and we owe it to the expertise of Lissette and Bark Busters! Thank You!!!

Our kick off conversation with Lissette about Hope's hair loss and rashes etc. was a welcome one…read more We are cautiously optimistic that we are now heading towards a healthy outcome with her nutrition , flea and tick treatments and just as important things to avoid. Thank you Lissette for taking the time to educate us and share your experience and enthusiasm! We encourage others to connect with you to ensure a happy and healthy pup! We look forward to continuing this journey with you. Warmly, Dan and Mary and Hope

Petsmart - on rome 6550 durango - sierra…read more My husband and I went to Petsmart hoping to find a Syrian hamster to bring home. Sierra helped us out and let us interact and pet all of the Syrian hamsters they had. None of them were quite right for us, but Sierra was just outstanding. I was really blown away with how helpful she was and how well she knew the different hamsters. So often you go to a pet store and the employees don't get to spend a lot of time with the animals, and the animals are less social because of that. I wish that employees could spend more time with the animals - because they are the heart of the store. Anyway, definitely a great store, great energy, great layout, and fantastic service!

They took care of my dog Bobby very well. I taken him there all the time for grooming. Tamara the…read moregroomer does an amazing job. My dog loves her.

We thoroughly enjoyed the outcome of taking our 14 yr old /diabetic/blind/…read moreolder dog here as nobody else that we dealt with could handle our baby the way they did at Club K9! Thx & we will be back for any other services that may be needed! RW & the Trixie

The staff and services provided are excellent. Charlie was a rescue that received excellent…read moretraining from Club K9. I have left Charlie at boarding twice. One stay for training while traveling and the other for the holidays.