We had a french bulldog and sent him to Danny for a month of training/boarding when we had our…read moredaughter. He was a jumper and and overall pretty wild guy. After training he came back so well behaved! He accommodated to squeeze Jax in on short notice. Recently we got a rescue and she's an extremely aggressive walker and can use some obedience training. We reached out to Danny again and he was able to fit us in his busy schedule. Will report back in a month but I'm confident she'll come back well behaved and he'll give us the right tools to continue training her

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am to have met Danny. My dog Cookie was a…read morerescue. As much as we loved her, I was very close to sending her back to the shelter. Cookie was loving but she had a TERRIBLE nipping problem (along with other issues). She had gone through 2 trainers already and nothing was working. With a 7 year old child in the house, Cookie spent most of her time in her crate. I just could not risk my daughter accidentally getting hurt. Cookie went with Danny for 4 weeks and she came back a whole new dog. Before Danny, cookie was never allowed to roam the house. I am forever grateful for Danny's patience. He would send me updates, pictures and videos on Cookies progress. He even followed up with another lesson to show my dad how to properly handle Cookie at home. Thank you Danny! You saved Cookie.

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

I am SO thankful for Sherry at Maximum K9. I don't know if I can put into words how helpful she has…read morebeen in training our Stormie. Stormie is a rescue who we adopted in 2019 and underwent 2 surgeries in 2021 due to bilateral CCL surgery. She was cooped up for an extended amount of time during recovery. We were unable to take her outside without her reacting to other dogs and sometimes even people. Stormie even gave us difficulty when we wanted to go for a short walk. It was so frustrating and difficult taking her out in public that we needed help. We have heard of Maximum K9 from many of our friends and even the great reviews I've seen on dog groups and online. I called to inquire about the types of training (group vs. individual) and it was clear that we needed to take private lessons. We signed up for a package of 6 lessons with Sherry that were one hour long for 6 consecutive weeks. Our first day, Sherry got to know about Stormie's behaviors - positive and negative, what we were having difficulty with and what our goals were. Sherry worked with us each week when training Stormie (and me) on how to modify or progress a skill. We learned how to heel, which we never were taught from another trainer elsewhere, and the importance of heel. We were given homework on what to practice from the training sessions to continue our work outside of the facility. Sherry helped Stormie become less dog reactive in a safe manner at Maximum K9. Stormie was slowly exposed to the board and train dogs in the facility that had various levels of size and temperament. Each week, Stormie learned how to follow her commands and not react to different dogs. With Sherry's consistent training, Stormie was able to heel with me in a circle with other dogs and sit next to them without any reaction at all. I cannot find the words to thank Sherry for helping Stormie and myself. I came into Maximum K9 with Stormie trying to pull my arm off and reacting to dogs in the lobby to now leaving with my arm back intact and her in a nice heel. I will refer all my dog lovers and friends to Maximum K9 and Sherry going forward! Thank you again!

We did it! My pup Maxx, a black lab mix, is now trained to walk beside me like a gentleman. There's…read moreno stress for me, on walking him. He listens to every command I say. We accomplished everything I ever wanted from dog training. From the moment that I met James, I knew we were in good hands. He was patient and my pup listened to him 100%, from day one! Besides nicely walking alongside of me, he also doesn't jump on people or counters anymore. He taught Maxx several other things like stay in a spot, and walk away. That I think we need a bit more practice, but I know Maxx will ace it one day. James did training both inside and outside the house. I also told James, that I will continue from time to time to call him for refresher classes or to work on the stay in one spot. I am sure there are more things that Maxx can learn and James is the best person to teach him. James is also very accommodating to your schedule. He makes it work all the time. Thank you for everything James. You are truly the best! Your friends, The Diehl Family and Maxx

It's been a few years since we worked with James and our dog Maddie. We now have a house with a big…read moreyard for her to spend her senior days in, but we've consistently used James' methods since 2016. Having recently adopted an 8 week old puppy, we were able to EASILY introduce our old pup to our new one, and so far, they are getting along famously. James- I don't know if you remember how "unsettled" Maddie was when we started our training, but I thought you'd like to see her all cool and casual with our new baby, Franklin. We couldn't have done it without your help and are furever grateful. - Nicole & Sam

I highly recommend to take your doggy to Little Paws of Hope. The location is beautiful, they have…read morea wonderful space for the dogs and my dog had a great time. What I loved the most is the report cards with photos and that you can view your doggy having fun outside.

They are holistic in their approach. My dog was so well cared for. Highly recommended.read more

Leslie is a truly outstanding dog trainer who creates confident, smart and thinking dogs. I sampled…read morea variety of trainers before I met Leslie and nobody else I've met comes close to her positive attitude and the dedication she gave to my labrador (Walter) and me. Leslie shared a number of articles and videos to review before our first session so that I would understand the "marker training" method which is popular. My dog and I were already off to a good start with this information and we had yet to have a first training session! At our first session, she provided us the right "tools" for the job such as training collars and leashes. She always has these items (and more) with her at all times to make each session efficient and productive. When the time came to work with other dogs as distractions, Leslie had other dogs for us to work with. She is extremely organized and takes many notes during each session for when she provides a follow up email (typically within 24 hours) containing homework for the week, session notes as well as many excellent articles and videos relating to the session. I have only praise for Leslie, her training methods and being a joy to work with. Her methods use positive reinforcement and the end result for Walter is that he is a very happy and extremely well behaved dog who also gets along with other dogs. Leslie is a terrific choice for an experienced, well educated and passionate trainer in my opinion. Walter and I worked very hard on our homework, read the handouts, watched the videos and applied every suggestion she offered. I now have a wonderfully well-behaved companion who thinks before he acts and I look forward to many years with my confident K-9!

Super big guy, super nice, super badass. He has helped my confidence with my 3yr old newfy male who…read moregets aggressive & protective of me around new dogs. I have worked with other trainers and Alex has been the most straightforward and helpful. He is a dog behaviorist who will find every way for you to succeed with your dog. Prices are reasonable for his skill level.

From the owner: I'm a Certified Dog Trainer that goes to people's homes and trains the owner to train their dog…read moreand/or puppy with issues like obedience, behavioral, puppy training and eliminating fears/phobias. I have more client reviews on my website and/or Google.

This is a fantastic training facility. They really care about dogs and are extremely helpful. My…read morepuppy greatly improved under their guidance. It was great to see how well they worked with the individual strengths and weakness of every puppy in our very private puppy class. The feedback from the trainers was incredibly useful and personalized. We finished puppy kindergarten and are extremely excited to start the next level. They really aim to find the best in your pup and provide targeted advice. Additionly, they provide life long training. There were six puppies in our class, and you could see definate improvement in each dog by the end of the 8 week course. Highly recommend!

We have our pup in training at this location and we couldn't be happier. Friendly, patient And…read moreintelligent staff. The owner is a veritable genius as far as dog training is concerned. This woman knows the dog next move intuitively! Couldn't be happier or more impressed.

How do I begin writing a review for someone so amazing? I can start off by saying that some people…read moreare destined to do certain things and Paul was born to become a DOG TRAINER! Paul does everything with passion, a sense of humor, love, and patience. Paul has devoted his life's calling to truly being an advocate for dogs. I wholeheartedly feel that if you are looking for someone to improve your whole relationship with your dog, and give them and yourself a better life, Paul easily becomes the voice for your dog and helps teach you how to understand them and their difficulties or troubles. Paul has helped my family and I prepare for our new baby; he provided us with lots of great information to help us better understand how our dog feels and how we can overcome some issues many trainers couldn't even begin to understand in the past. We adopted our Husky Mix Molly because we fell in love with her as soon as we saw her, and even though we knew she needed us, it was us who needed her more. Molly has a troubled background, having been abandoned in the woods and forced to fend for herself until she was rescued. Paul focuses on fear free training methods which are easy to understand whether your dog is a puppy or more of a senior. He works with all breeds of dogs and all people in a respectful and fun manner. Paul will answer your calls or texts, he will stay with you until you are 100% sure what you need to do, and he will get on the floor and lay down with your dog if that's what it takes. He has done this with our Molly in a public park, and yes, Molly loved him for it. Molly was extremely fearful prior to our sessions with Paul. We are proud to call Paul a true genius in his field, and a friend we will forever be grateful for. Don't think twice before calling him, it will be the best decision you ever made for yourself, your pet, and your whole family.

Paul worked with my English Springer Spaniel puppy for over an hour. He probably taught me more…read morethan he taught Willow and we are on our way to making her the best dog she can be. He is patient and kind and knows how to relate to our canine friends. I was so impressed I actually cried. I would recommend Paul in a heartbeat and can't wait for our next session! Woof!

Excellent team! Always friendly and they take great care of all their campers. Facilities are…read morewell cared for. From the moment we pull into the parking lot, my dog can;t wait to get inside.

Camp Bow Wow Hicksville is my dog's favorite place to be! My dog Apollo has been going there for…read morealmost a year, and I cannot recommend it enough. He is always extremely excited to go, and comes home sleepy and happy. I recently boarded him and it was also a great experience (thank you for getting me in at the last minute during a very busy holiday weekend!). Everyone on the staff is extremely kind, friendly, and helpful. I couldn't ask for better people to take care of my dog. I cannot begin to express the appreciation I have for Tori, Devyn, and Alycia in accommodating Apollo and myself. And a special shout out to Jaxs, who is Apollo's best friend.

Mike and Walt were amazing to work with! We started training very early on with our pup and we have…read moreseen such a change in his behavior! They really care about your dog, they review things as many times as you need, they don't make you feel dumb for asking questions and it's such a pleasure to be around them! They really are so consistent and awesome? And our dog, Monty loves everyone there ! Such a great and successful experience

Mike and Nicole are a godsend. We have a 6 month old Cavachon (Nugget) who was a wild man when we…read morebrought him home. After three weeks with The Perfect Pup, he's a great little dog. We still have to practice training, but he's coming along amazingly well. Mike is always available for questions and to teach us what he's taught Nugget. This was money well spent!