The owner of this company is absolutely awful to deal with, the only redeeming quality about this…read moreplace was the other trainers. Owner was disrespectful and rude to me on numerous occasions, and now she owes me a refund and instead of handling it professionally so we can all move on, she chooses to ignore me. I should have stopped giving this place my money, but the trainers Gabbie and Karas were amazing. I don't play about my money though and I pursued it for almost 2 months. It's absolutely ridiculous especially when services were NOT rendered and the refund is 100% legitimate. Absolutely would NOT recommend. Take your money elsewhere.

So this business requires you to go to a humans only orientation before the dog classes start. That…read morewould be fine if they actually held all the dog classes...but they don't. Not necessarily, anyway. If enough people don't show up at the orientation, too bad-you just wasted your time, because they won't go forward with the class. And no, you cannot find out in advance if the class is going to be held or not-you actually have to go and waste a couple of hours of your time to find out. Not cool.

Trevor had our boy Rebel for 2 weeks who was problematic to say the least. After Rebel came home…read morehe was sooooo much better and through continued training has become a pleasure to be around 98% of the time. I highly recommend this place to get your dog trained and for dog boarding!

My dog is less crazy around new people and other animals on walks. Thank you for helping me with…read moreNabi.

We went for puppy star training. The trainer was absent for the first session so there was a stand…read morein who made sure she told us she wasn't a trainer. Well it was a terrible experience. She snapped at me I should t snap at my dog in front of the whole class which is what I was taught by his former trainer. Very demeaning. When I emailed about the situation and let them know I wouldn't be coming back and what happened she emailed me back and apologized but then followed with a Ya but.... unprofessional. Seems like many are happy and maybe I just had a bad experience but the follow up was inept.

I have taken several classes here (puppy kindergarten, basic obedience and competition level…read moreobedience) and am very pleased with all classes i have taken. My Brittany got some great socialization with both people and dogs at puppy class, and both of my dogs have benefitted from training here. There are many different teachers with different teaching styles, but it's all positive, reward based training.

Canine Star Training Academy (CSTA) Mission Statement:…read moreCSTA's mission is to provide quality dog training classes giving dogs a solid foundation that are a joy to live with have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life as an all-around member of the family and/or for competition in rally, obedience, freestyle, agility, flyball and other performance events. All breeds, mixed or purebred and all ages, puppy through advance, are welcomed in a positive, fun environment.

I have a 1-2 ish year old German Shepherd Mix. She is a rescue. Since I got her, Mila has been…read morenotoriously stubborn. She is smart enough to make her own decisions, and that includes ignoring me! Mila and I had previously went to a positive only trainer. That trainer could not get Mila to walk nicely on a leash or perform commands outside my apartment. I was SUPER hesitant on starting "balanced" training. Even before I committed to doing training sessions with Susie, she spent the time explaining her methods and how she teaches dogs. From the get go, before we even started training, Susie took the time to explain to me in detail what she was doing, why she was doing it, and how to respond to Mila's behavior. After 3 sessions with Susie, the dog that used to ignore me on walks and pay zero mind to me is now listening to my commands on walks and checking in on me when I don't ask for it. The three sessions with Susie have been night and day with Mila's behavior. Susie has been so patient with mine and Mila's learning journey. I was able to learn more about dog training and strengthen my relationship with Mila through this experience. You can tell Susie is TREMENDOUSLY passionate about dog training and behavior, and I would 3000% recommend Susie to anyone.

Susie came to help our two newly adopted dogs. First an English bulldog who only ever wants to play…read morerough, hates the vacuum, and can't walk on a leash without dragging you along. As well as our Pekinese/brussel griffon who prefers using the bathroom in the house. She worked so well with our young children and gave them tools to successfully help in their behavior changes. She taught us the importance of fulfilling their needs which meant uninterrupted play time with our overly playful English bulldog. She taught us so much and never rushed. She spent hours helping us and I love that she involved the children. We noticed an immediate difference in our English Bulldog as she worked on calming his behavior and we are so excited to see him blossom! Thanks Susie!

Omar is an amazing trainer!! Highly recommend! Call him today to help with your pup!read more

From the owner: Looking for a reliable and experienced dog trainer to help you and your furry friend build a…read morestronger bond and develop good behavior habits? Look no further than Omar's Dog Training! At Omar's, we specialize in personalized dog training programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual dog and owner. Whether you're dealing with a specific behavior issue, or simply want to improve your dog's obedience and responsiveness, we can help. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to help your dog learn and grow in a fun and stress-free environment. We work with all breeds and ages, and our programs are designed to be effective for dogs of all skill levels. In addition to our personalized training programs, we also offer group classes and workshops, as well as a range of other services to help keep your dog healthy and happy. So why wait? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and see how Omar's Dog Training can help you and your furry friend reach your full potential!

I was referred to Carol while I was looking for a board and train program. Our two year old…read moreMaltipoo had never been boarded or away from our family. We had an emergency situation and needed to leave him for a week. "Papi" has major seperation anxiety, socialization issues, and many other issues that needed to worked on and corrected. He was also on medication due to his high level of anxiety, impulsive behavior, and overall hyperness. We had worked with another trainer for several months and utilized every collar, gadget and technique to try to correct his behavior but never obtained the desired level of success. "Papi" is definitely a dog that would have ended up in a shelter as a lost cause by a less committed family (and I will admit I had my fantasies of doing this...) Papi completely controlled our lives and often filled it with stress. Enter Carol @ DePaul K9 Acedemy. Our life saver!! I contacted Carol in regard to boarding and training Papi for the week my husband was having surgery. She came over the next day and spent several hours getting to know us and Papi. A few days later we met her at the park near her house where she worked with Papi and then at her house to introduce Papi to her dog Journey, house, and family. The following day we left Papi for his "stay." Carol was in constant communication, sending us videos of Papi's training that absolutely blew us away. At the end of the boarding week, Papi was well on his way to becoming the "Canine Good Citizen" of our hopes and dreams. As with any dog training program, it is imperative that the "parent" owners and family learn the proper handling techniques and commands. Carol taught us that consistency, patience, timing, correction, and praise / reward are all key elements in achieving our goals for Papi. As we move forward in our training, Papi is now using socialization / distraction techniques with just his correction collar. He is also medication free and thriving due to Carol's training techniques. One of the many things that we truly value and appreciate is that Carol does extensive research and shares information via email or text on a near daily basis. She "checks-in" often and requests videos from our family training sessions to review and critique. She truly owns her training and offers far more than the standard one hour training session and then I'll see you next week. Due to Carol's training, our home is fast becoming a stress free, peaceful environment for all family members. Carol is an incredible, loving trainer who is 100% committed to achieving her client's goals. In her own words, "Carol loves all of her dogs" and the end result has been absolutely incredibile! She is simply the best!!

From the owner: Teach The Human, Train The Dog. We specialize in behavior modification, dog training and leadership…read moreskills for the owners. Helping you understand how a dog's mind works is so important to be successful in having a well behaved dog at home and in public. Working with me you will receive specialized training, what this means is, I work with you and your dog to come up with the best plan. Having the passion I do to help you and your dog, I am sure you will be satisfied when our work is completed. Just want to let you know, I am here for you 6 days a week by phone, text and email, we will complete the journey together.

If I could give 10 stars , I would. I took my 10 year old German Shepherd here for Mother's Day…read moreweekend. We have boarded her at her vets office for our past 3 trips and have come back to bleeding paws and a severely agitated dog. But at Barkingham, she was treated like a queen. And this is their normal routine. They took such great care of our baby. We were able to look in on her with the camera system in her room. Everything was super clean. Bella usually doesn't like other dogs but they got her playing with other Shepherds, which we were extremely happy to hear. The thing about when we picked her up, she was really happy, not just to see us, it was almost like she didn't want to leave her new friends! She got a bath as well and we noticed the beautiful job they did with the grooming. Everything about Barkingham was amazing and I would never think of bringing my dog anywhere else. They don't just treat them like dogs, they treat them like family

I left my miniature schnauzer at Barkingham Palace for two weeks and, when I picked her up, her…read moreeyes were full of black "sleepy sand" It was so bad that it covered the outer and inside parts of her eyes, and her left eye was half open. I was so worried that I took her to my vet and, while her eyes had no cuts, the vet doctor said that eye was irritated. They did not take good care of my dog. I called the owner, and he denied that she was not well taken care of and I mentioned her eyes. I will never take my dog to them again. There is not excuse for this kind of neglect.