Jason has a wonderful, calm and empathetic training approach. His first interaction with my 5 year…read moreold standard schnauzer mix was very beneficial to both her and I. He was able to point out several things that would help me get some of her less "endearing" quirks under control and had excellent ideas for long term maintenance for some situational issues. She responded well to him and I could tell he really understood some of the special needs of this particular situation, which was not necessarily cookie cutter. He listens very well and asks appropriate questions to help diagnose the issue before making recommendations on an approach. I felt like he had a good handle on what my concerns were before he started with a solution, which really gave me confidence that this was a solution best fit for US not just a "standard training approach". Additionally he was very flexible in meeting time and very reasonably priced. The best part is that he is not pushy-he didn't try to secure "10 sessions to a better dog". I'm very happy with him, his services and his professionalism-HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

From the owner: Certified dog training through the Animal Behavior College. Positive Reinforcement Training,…read moreProblem Behavior Solving

Kori is fantastic, my family has known her over a year she has even trained my moms disability dog…read morefrom day one. Our dogs have done group classes, privates and even live-in training with Kori. She is very educated in dog behavior, she is gentle and takes each personality into consideration. We have a year old German Shepard mix named Lobo that we got from Mexico at four months old. He has always had extreme anxiety issues and we have never understood why he becomes so anxious. We even did several years of training with both of our dogs at a different facility and lost a ton of money with minimal results. Then we met Kori!! The most incredible results with Kori came from a series of three days Lobo stayed with Kori and her fur babies. Her pack totally accepted Lobo and she was so devoted to finding some solutions and reasoning towards Lobos actions. Lobo has horrible anxiety, does a ton of mouthing and is very protective of his pack. We learned from Kori that lobo acts this way due to the wild dog he is likely descendant of. Kori taught us a whole heap of tips and tricks to help us help Lobo. We also were having huge problems with my sisters dog attacking our smaller dog Dory. This attacking went on for weeks and we couldn't figure out why every time my sisters dog came in the house she went straight at Dory. Kori did a home visit, walked in and in 15 minutes of watching the five dogs interact she told us exactly what was starting the reaction, why and how scary it was due to how and where my dog was being attacked. Needless to say the news wasn't good but if it wasn't for Kori's extensive knowledge of dog behavior we never would have figured out why and may have lost my pup. Kori is a vital and loved member of our pack and I will never stop being great-full and amazed by her knowledge of animals.

From the owner: Kori Zion is a Certified Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College. She specializes in anxiety…read morebehavior, de-sensitizing, socalization, speciality service dog training, and basic obedience. Services from Private Training Sessions to Board and Trains. Kori's knowledge of extensive experience of Animal Behavior will get your dog off on the right path to a happy life.

Shea is the best dog instructor ever!! Helped us make our crazy puppy into a civilized young man!!!read more

From the owner: Training Your Animal Friends: Passionate. Patient. Persistent. These are just a few of the…read morecharacteristic that describe us here at Pawsitive Dog Training School. We know that each dog is different and we'll work with yours to give them the specific guidance they need. Whether you're thinking about getting a new pup, have a new pet, own a pet with behavioral problems, or are taking your dog to the next show, we are here to help! We are offering 3 custom Board & Train options, along with private lessons with exclusive access to training equipment packages and boarding priority in the future!

Eric is incredible at his job! We've only taken a few lessons and my little gremlin has improved…read morebeyond what i could have ever imagined. Rather than focusing on training the dog himself, he teaches YOU how best to work with your dog to get the results you are seeking! And i really feel that he gets to know your dog and how it communicates and behaves and works based on that, instead of having a one size fits all approach. I really can't say enough how much i appreciate and believe in how he works , and i am SO thankful. Peppy was a very anxious rescue when i got him, and with some super simple exercises and trust built through Eric's methods, im now giving him haircuts and working up to nail trims, his recall was non existent before and now he comes right away most of the time, and he even was able to do a couple flights with me with minimal issues. A+++++ service!! Thank you Bridge the Bark!!!

You and your dog may hear Eric's jolly laugh before you can even see him, and once your dog knows…read moreEric that moment will become a highlight of their day. After working with several trainers, my wife and I were fortunate enough to find Eric and our dog (and our relationship with her) have changed for the better ever since. Eric has a depth of knowledge, breadth of experience, and rhythm of interacting with dogs that is rare and exceptional. He finds creative ways to shape behavior with positive reinforcement, compassion, genuine connection to animals, and the use of some of the quirkiest home-made props you'll see in the industry.

I have been working with Jenn and Gus at Optimum Dog for 1.5 months now with my 5 month old GSD…read moreincluding a ten day board and train. When he came home after his stay he was a new dog- nice leash manners, no more nipping, excellent place and call off for a 5 month old pup. Everywhere we go people comment on how well behaved and socialized he is. I have also done one-on-one training for me and my boy which has been invaluable for me to gain confidence and learn new ways to engage with my dog. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone wanting results and willing to put in the work!

Very happy with the training there. Ringo is the best. You all did so much for him. Thank you so…read moremuch. He the perfect gentleman.

I can't say enough good things about K9 Timeless Training and Boarding! I took my 3-year-old…read morelabradoodle, Simba, to their 2-week board and train program with Jamal, and the difference is honestly night and day. Before training, Simba had zero structure -- he pulled hard on the leash, barked at everyone and everything, and even bit my 2-year-old daughter. He was always a house dog, and I'll admit I let him get away with a lot. But after that bite incident, I knew something had to change. From the very beginning, Jamal really took the time to understand our household and what we needed, especially with a toddler in the mix. When Simba came home, I could not believe it was the same dog. He's now calm, obedient, and responsive. He no longer pulls on the leash or nips at anyone. He listens to commands, doesn't bark excessively, and has such a better sense of control and focus. What really stood out to me is that Jamal didn't just train my dog -- he also trained me. He gave me the confidence I needed as a dog owner to trust my dog and to trust myself. I now feel like Simba and I truly understand and respect each other. Our bond is stronger than ever, and I finally feel like I'm leading him in the right way. We can now take him to off-leash parks, and he plays nicely with other dogs but comes right back when called. At home, he's relaxed, respectful, and fits beautifully into our family again. I'm beyond grateful to Jamal and his team for giving Simba the structure and foundation he needed -- and for giving us peace of mind as a family. Highly, highly recommend K9 Timeless Training and Boarding!

Very knowledgeable and level headed. Not trying to push training plans too hard. Great experience!read more

I see a lot of negative reviews on here from people who were denied adoption from WAIF, but wife…read moreand I had an excellent experience adopting with WAIF! They took great care of the animals and took consideration to our goals with the adoption and what type of cats we wanted to adopt. We ended up adopting a 3 year old cat and a 6 week old kitten and they have been the light of our lives the past year. WAIF did a great job educating us as we were new to cat ownership and I think their discerning perspective to the adoption process is commendable since they want the best for these cats. Seeing the staff members interact with the cats, you could tell they loved them. Also the cats were already well trained to use the bathroom and interact with people. I'd highly recommend adopting with WAIF!

Although I haven't adopted with WAIF because unfortunately I discovered them only right after…read moreadopting our kitty at another utterly bad store/shelter in Clinton called Critters & Co. , I'd like to give a positive review to WAIF. My boyfriend and I learned recently that WAIF has a SPECTACULAR REPUTATION through neighbors as we chat with them about our recent adoption. They rescue animals on the island. One of our neighbors took me to the kitty cottage in Freeland next to the Healthy Pet shop. It's adorable. They do what they can with what they have as a non-profit organization and they do it so well. They keep their facilities clean and TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE PETS THEY RESCUE it appears. They work across the island. They have guidelines and seem careful about who is adopting and the kind of environment the adopters will be giving to the pets. The staff is obviously super caring. They have tons of information too. After seeing and hearing about WAIF, I can't help but spread the news about them and recommend them highly.

Awesome. Excellent customer service and wonderful staff! We used Eli to watch our cats while on…read morevacation. We were delighted to receive pictures and daily updates! I highly recommend totally tails! We are hooked!

We have been clients since last September (2017) and we are incredibly pleased and impressed by the…read moreservices they offer. Originally, we started with the 45-minute dog walk/play 3x per week. Our pei's loved it so much that we increased it to 5-days a week. They look forward to it so much that they wait by the front door around the same time every day...at least that's what we've observed when working from home :) Michele and her team are amazing, I love that we get a status check in every day that includes a picture of the pack. In addition, they bring in packages without asking. We've also availed ourselves of the overnight service for recent out of town travels, while it can be expensive, it's well worth knowing that our pei's are safe in their own home, with the attention and exercise they deserve. I highly recommend Totally Tails Pet Care Services!