Our family dog died here. We found out the morning of our vacation, and once we returned and ready…read moreto mourn the death of our puppy we learned he wasn't even in the city of Tampa. We had to wait until someone could bring him from Orlando. They didn't even have the decency to call us and tell us he went to the vet or he had to go back to the vet after that, where he then died! Be careful with this place. You have no idea what they are actually doing with your dog.

If you care about your dog don't bring him here. I am writing this post as many friends have told…read moreme I need to let other people know. As well as the fact that Rick, the owner has not followed up with me after I told him I was at the vet and my dog was dying which baffles my mind. I brought my 9 month old puppy here to get trained on his behavior as we were having a baby and needed some help. We dropped our dog off on a Tuesday Morning. He was in a healthy state and had went to the vet 3 week prior to get his shots and flea medicine. We were told he was a healthy pup ( we knew there may be some neurological issues). On Wednesday after we dropped him off at training, we reached out asking for an update and got NO RESPONSE. On Thursday, we reached back out and got a response a few hours later advising that our dog is not doing good in training and we need to pick him up Friday, but they will call Friday morning to discuss further. We get a phone call Friday URGENTLY advising us that we need to pick up our dog ASAP as his health is going down hill and we may need to take him to the vet. I arrived to the faculty around 11am on Friday, my dog was soaking wet and had peed and pooped on himself. The facility response to him being in this state, was "Im sorry, but this is the 3rd or 4th time your dog has pooped himself we cant keep cleaning him and drying him off we have other dogs to deal with." When I spend $3,000 for a week of training I expect my dog to be handled with nothing but care and love. Instead, I got a tired group of people who only wanted to deal with "easy" dogs. So then I had to put a wet and pooped covered dog in my car. (Rick the owner acknowledged this was not good and he would talk to the his team.) On my way home, the dog pooped straight blood all over the place. We took him to the ER that Friday afternoon, where I was informed he had a temperature of 94 degrees. The vet was very concerned the way that this training facility had handled our dog. He had to stay at the vet overnight. After 1 day, he finally had a normal poop and the vet found flowers and seeds in his poop. This 100% did not come from my house as I have an artificial turfed back yard that is fenced in and it had been since Tuesday that he was at the facility. Per Rick, the dog was supervised and never ate anything besides dog food which is obviously not true. I called Rick to inform him of our vet visit and told him my dog was in very rough shape. After a short conversation with him, I never heard back from RICK with any follow ups or concern for my dog. Our dog died 1 week later. Im not saying that this facility killed my dog, as now I believe our dog may have had underlying health issues before this, that we were unaware of. However, I am saying that this facility had a lack of care and love for my dog to the point that I find the way they cared for my pup insulting and disgusting. I would never bring a dog or recommend someone who loves their dog to come. I called Rick again and received his voicemail to which Rick never followed up with me on and never followed up to see how my dog was. Im sure Rick will find out once he responds to this review/message. Also, I ended up paying $500 for this experience. What I want to know is why no one followed up with a phone call on Wednesday or Thursday when I reached out? Why was I the one reaching out for updates? Also, Why did I finally get a call Friday when it was an emergency to pick up my dog and not beforehand? Why did I pick up a dog soaking wet covered in poop and freezing cold? Per the vet, if I would of left my dog at the facility and longer on Friday, he would of died of hypothermia. No facility that claims to take care of anyones pet should leave an animal in this state. You would think a prestigious training facility such as this, would have taken better care of our family pet.

We have used Revolution since they opened. Erica did great with our first boxer rescue as well as…read moretraining us as owners. She has trained several of our friend's dogs as well as a few rescues from Florida Boxer Rescue. I would recommend her to anyone who is committed to training their dog and open to learning how to reinforce the training for success.

Erica is so passionate about her business & dog training! She is extremely understanding when the…read moredog parents need a little work. As well as very accommodating to fit you into her busy schedule. 5 star service all the way!

Charles with Elite Paws did an excellent job in establishing a foundation of obedience for my 4…read moremonth old rescue puppy. His 2-week training program will address any training/obedience concerns you have. He is full-time invested in teaching your pup and loving it like one of his own. Elite Paws offers lifetime continued support for graduates of his program, weekend group meet-ups to help maintain skills and commands, and boarding. If you're looking for help with your pup, Charles is your trainer!

I can't recommend Elite Paws Training enough! From the moment we started working with them, it was…read moreclear they truly care about both my dog and us as owners. Charles is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. Our dog showed major improvement. Whether it was basic obedience, leash manners, or addressing specific issues like barking and anxiety, Elite Paws Training provided clear guidance and techniques that actually worked. What really sets them apart is their personalized approach. Charles took the time to understand my dog unique personality and tailor her training methods accordingly. Plus, he was always available to answer questions and offer support. If you're looking for trustworthy, effective, and compassionate dog trainer Elite Paws Training is the place to go. Our Luna is happier, more confident, and better behaved than ever!

DSTCD really had alot to offer for training programs. Jacob came out to our home and preasessed our…read morepup, discussed the programs in detail. That all helped alot, good to work with. I'd recommend Dark Shadows to anyone.

Jake was fantastic with our English Bulldog. I was very nervous to send our dog away for weeks to…read moreget trained. But, Jake stayed in constant communication via text and videos and we could see the progress with each one. When our dog came home he was much better behaved and can easily go on walks now without being concerned about other dogs we pass. Would absolutely recommend Jake and Dark Shadows Training.

Stacy has been an amazing help for me and my Doberman DeSoto! Whenever I had a questions after our…read moreweekly class, she was very responsive and always had an answer that would solve my issue. The classes were always a perfect fit for the problem areas DeSoto had. The changes I've seen in DeSoto are all thanks to Stacy! I know that DeSoto's behaviors will continue to get better through the use of the techniques she taught us.

Stacy was incredibly helpful in getting our dogs trained. We have a year old basset hound and a 2…read moreyear old bulldog, and we were lost trying to get them to listen to us. When people would visit, our chunky little basset hound, and our 75 pound bulldog would get excited and jump all over guests and just be incredibly rambunctious in general. After 5 sessions, we were amazed at the amount of discipline they showed like two little soldiers who wouldn't move unless we told them to when guests came over. Our friends and family were absolutely floored by the progress, and couldn't believe that these were the same two dogs. I highly recommend having her help train your pups, because it has made a world of a difference for us!

Kyle R. is an amazing dog trainer. He has a calm, patient demeanor. The virtual set-up allowed our…read morereactive dog to remain relaxed in her environment, while I learned necessary leadership skills. We worked on leash, place, and crate. I look forward to taking another course through SamIvy in the future to further our skills.

When I started with SamIvy and Treena I was at the end of my rope with my 1.5 year old puppy…read moreCrosby. I love him but he was becoming aggressive and, honestly had gone after me a few times - quite scary. In the last 3 weeks with Treena, I have seen an amazing transformation with Crosby. This is our 4th trainer and finally one that could help us! I am so happy I made the investment. I am excited to see what else Crosby will learn in the coming weeks. Thank you!

I contacted Ridgeside K9 after doing a google search for dog trainers in my area. My initial…read moreconsultation with Taylor was great, she asked a lot of questions about my Malinois rescue and what I was looking to get out of training. I explained to her that there were a few areas that he and I could use some help in, and we got the ball rolling. Brent showed up on the day of pickup and walked me through the process of what to expect during the time he would be training Kona and what kind of updates I would get. I got daily pictures and updates on his status. All I can say is wow, when Kona came back, he was a different dog. Brent spent about 2.5 hours with my family explaining how to integrate the training he used into our lives and how to use the tools he provided us with to make sure Kona succeeds. I think he trains the owners more than the dogs (lol). After we went through his training it was time to put it to use, he had my wife, and I walk Kona, and he gave us tips on how to correct behavior and relax and enjoy the walk. Thank you to Brent and his staff for helping us help Kona be a successful rescue and a huge part of our family.

The one star for the training, and the lack of stars for unprofessional conduct from the owner…read more(Brent). Our dog went through professional behavioral training through another company years ago. He had a solid baseline for learning and commands (sit, heal, place, etc.). Our primary issue was our dog's reactivity. We needed more help on how we as owners could manage this better. We decided to go with Ridgeside K-9 based on their stellar reviews and 4 week behavior modification board and train. Brent picked our dog up and was very thorough on what the plan was. We received a picture/video just about every evening with minimal communication attached. We were trusting their process. During the turn over, everything went well. We did notice our dog had lost a good amount of weight. He was never over weight by any means, but now we can really feel his ribs, spine, and hip bones. Nothing unhealthy though. We also noticed his bark was very different, and we figured it was due to him barking in the kennel during the turn over. Just over a week went by, and our dog's bark was still extremely weak. That coupled with our dog's weight loss had us a little uneasy. When confronting Brent over a phone call out of concern for our dog he became extremely defensive. He heatedly said our dog about drove him insane for 2 weeks due to his barking (which he never thought to mention previously), and then asked if we see a difference in him considering the training. I said not significantly. As mentioned, we've worked our dog for years, and the technique Brent taught us regarding our dog's reactivity is new to us. It had been just over a week and we were still learning to manage and get the results we need. However, before I could elaborate on any of this Brent completely flew off the handle. He was literally YELLING at me over the phone, saying I don't know what I'm talking about, we are the problem, and that I am a person who worries too much. I simply wanted to talk to him out of concern for my dog, and I felt like that meant nothing to him. My husband intervened on the phone due to Brent's disrespect toward me and it only got worse from there. We didn't get a hint of this instability throughout our prior interactions with Brent, and this left both of us completely in shock. Once things cooled down, Brent went back into a mode of wanting to help. Although this was appreciated, the damage was done. Brent has a lot of passion and pride in his work, but his temper concerns us greatly. It was like a switch, and there was ABSOLUTELY no excuse for that level of disrespect towards us.