Sarah and her team are wonderful.  They work very hard to make sure each dog finds the right…read moreplacement.  I don't know of many rescue services who will sit for two hours with you outside on a hot day, while you slowly meet and get to know the dog that you are planning on bringing home.  She took the time to explain exactly what our new dog would need and require, in order to assure that we were the correct match for him.  She and her staff/volunteers are all caring and put their dogs' wellbeing before anything else.  This is not a shop and I find the reviews regarding customer service to be ridiculous.  This is a dog rescue and their sole purpose is to serve the dogs - not the people.  I highly recommend MABCR and Sarah.

Terrible customer service and the foster homes are super dirty. Sarah will think you are dumb when…read moreasking questions and reply to you like you a little child. Feel bad for these dog within her care. Look elsewhere if you want a border collie because this isn't the place. Luckily enough we found other great places around the Lancaster area.

**Exceptional Training Experience with Valor Canine Services**…read more We can't thank Scott and the team at Valor Canine Services enough for the incredible work they've done with our dog, Hank. Before working with Scott, we honestly didn't know if we could handle Hank on our own. The difference after training is night and day--he's now the dog we always knew he could be. Scott's dedication went above and beyond. He kept us updated almost daily with videos and progress reports, making us feel included every step of the way. We know Hank wasn't easy, but Scott worked patiently with him and showed tremendous commitment to Hank's success. Thank you to the entire Valor Canine team, especially Scott, for your hard work, and for continuing to check in and answer all of our questions. We're so grateful to have a well-behaved, happy dog thanks to you!

Valor Canine Service was an absolutely wonderful experience for me and my furry companion. I must…read moresay, the experience exceeded all expectations. Valor Canine Service is not just a dog training business; they are a true maestro of canine behavior and obedience. From the moment my dog began his training sessions, I was kept informed of my dog's progress daily and it was evident that not only did Valor Canine Service possessed a deep understanding of dogs, but also has a profound love and passion for what they do. Their approach was not merely about teaching commands but about fostering a harmonious relationship between owner and dog. This holistic approach is what sets Valor Canine Service apart for me and, from others in the field. I still implement the follow-up behavior and obedience strategies I was given. I will definitely use this service again and would highly recommend them to anyone. Valor Canine Service thank you! HM

Friendly, professional staff, and clean facilities. Very satisfied with their services.read more

Our dog Zero was coming from foster care/rescue and we wanted to start off right with her obedience…read moretraining. We went ever Saturday for an hour at the Millersville location and it was great. We loved our trainer - and I am so sorry I cannot remember her name (she had Yellow hair!). But she was amazing, respectful, and patient with everyone and the dog parents. LOL She was very skittish in the beginning but with confidence and learning and homework we did a lot of great strides to making her feel more comfortable with us training her and being at home. She still will love checking out squirrels but we have been taught on what to do when that happens. We appreciate all you all do, and look forward to checking out more of their classes.

My dog Star has been to both of their locations-Annapolis & Millersville. The Annapolis location is…read moremainly for boarding and training. The Millersville location is for daycare and training. I love both locations! When Star goes to daycare, she absolutely loves it. I love getting the report cards at the end of the day that documents her actions. Bethany is our pup's trainer who we've worked with at this location as well at our home. She's helped us with basic commands as well as confidence in leash walking in the neighborhood. Star gets distracted when walking. We have lots of dogs in our neighborhood. We really love Bethany's guidance. Star has also been to the Annapolis location for boarding- week and also for a weekend. Both times she's done well. Overall, we will continue to use both locations as we are very happy with them!

Love Those Paws was great from the moment I messaged them for a quote until I returned from…read morevacation. Stewart guided me through setting up a time to go over all the particulars. Despite me typing up a whole instruction sheet, he insisted on walking through again just to be sure (which is very reassuring). The actual pet sitting was spectacular. The pet sitter who was assigned was Kim. She spent plenty of time with the cats and made sure they were well cared for while I was away. The visit reports they leave are really cute as well. Could not have gone smoother! I'd also like to add that they were available with very short notice (3 other pet sitting companies were unable to handle our request). Also want to add that Stewart (when he came for the home visit) was wearing a mask and gloves to protect against COVID (a welcome sight). Pet owners would should have their minds at ease if they select Love Those Paws. If I go on vacation again (few and far between these days) I would definitely use them again!

We've been using Love Those Paws since 2015 to watch our cockatiels when we go on vacation. It is…read moremuch less expensive than boarding them at the vet and less stressful for the animals. The sitters vary but all are enthusiastic based on the reports they leave. After every visit the sitter leaves a note of when they came and left and what they did. They also usually text us an update and a picture of our birds. We come back to a stack of reports. The sitter stays a while after the food, water, and paper are changed to make sure the birds aren't acting weird, and I hear that some singing goes on. We've never had a problem and have be accommodated at very short notice when we want to go away for the weekend. I highly recommend this company. 1/27/20 Update: Just used them again during a ten day trip to Hawaii. I'm pretty sure our birds are in love with Alex, who came for most oF the visits. Now they are just stuck with us. As always, a great experience and we love being able to travel without any worries.

I called John for help with my dog reactive/aggressive Great Dane. We had used other private…read moretrainers and group classes and were hitting a wall. John's philosophy got us headed in the right direction. The training wasn't easy, but our dog had amazing obedience skills when we were finished with John. John was gentle, and explained why he does what he does. Unlike some dog people, John has people skills. The private trainer we used before him communication skills weren't top notch so John was like a breath of fresh air. He did use choke collar and corrections, but told us that our dog was so sensitive we would maybe use a 3 on a scale of 10. Ultimately we turned to positive reinforcement, but our lives were better for having worked with John.

I like to look around at other dog trainers on Yelp and came across the guy who trained me! I must…read moresay...I am VERY surprised he doesn't have 5 stars! I was trained by him in 2002 and have one of the most successful dog training companies in Los Angeles. The great thing that I can do that most can't (or are not willing to) is offering all techniques/methods. One method is never going to work with all dogs...period. I learned them ALL from John. In my early days of training, he flew down to help me with a German Shephard. People could not go near him without being straight up mauled. The only person the dog trusted was the my client's boyfriend (the actual owner) who had just passed away. She "inherited" the pup. After just a few days (after the dog attacked a runner and also wouldn't allow anyone in the house) she realized she either had the option of putting him down, or taking a stab at getting the dog to atleast be controlled. I had to teach the woman through a screen door because the dog went after me several times (I tried to take the leash several times, but he wouldn't allow it). 3 weeks went by and I still couldn't touch him so I called John. He came down and within 30 minutes, i was petting him. The owner was so overjoyed that she cried like a baby. When he touches a leash, it's like magic...I know it sounds cheesy, but its like he was born with one attached to him. Anyway...because of my education from John, I was able to open up my dream dog training company and have now been on the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, MSN, Yahoo, Cesar Millan's magazine, his new dog training book...and better yet...the people who write for his show takes my class every morning. With that said...He is an awesome trainer, the best...I owe all of my success to him. Jill Bowers Thank Dog! Bootcamp Thank Dog! Training

I just had my first meeting with Tony and our German Shepherd/Husky. He clearly has an excellent…read moreunderstanding of dogs and is not interested in using excessive force in his training methods. In that first meeting we discussed several behaviors and strategies to address them. I started working with my dog today and will meet with Tony again in 2 weeks to further hone my skills. I'm looking forward to working with him.

My husband & I were in DESPERATE need of obedience training for our 6 mo old pit bull puppy Yolo…read more Things were so bad that I wanted to get rid of him. So my husband started Googling and found Knucklehead K9. He called & left a msg and Tony called us back within minutes! He gave us all the details of his programs and pricing, and we setup an appt. From the first session Tony set the tone and showed Yolo who was in charge. We were astonished at how quickly he got our dog to listen with just patience, clear direction & treats! My husband and I needed the most training lol! Tony really understands dogs and how they think. He rewards with treats and praise for good behavior and corrects with firm direction for negative behavior. He really taught us how to be our dog's leader. We really liked his training techniques and learned SO much! He is very straight forward and does not sugar coat. It is truly about the owners being consistent and firm. If you're ready for a real dog trainer then Tony is your guy! But YOU better be ready to do the work! We are so much happier with our dog. He's a year old now and we can honestly say he's a GOOD DOG! Sure he's still a pup and has some maturing to do but he has done a 180 since we did the training. We love Tony!

I have a very stubborn dog that I couldn't train myself. I took him to christos and it was like…read moremagic! My dog is now super obedient and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend!!!

I am so glad I decided to bring my Enzo to Christos and Delawarek9academy. After the 2 week boot…read morecamp my boy is calmer and follows my commands. I can walk him sitbout him pulling and he doesn't go crazy when he sees other dogs. I would recommend his service to anyone who loves their dog and wants him to be more obedient.