Krissy, Bree and Donovan are top notch trainers. Positive reinforcement for both dogs and owners is…read moretheir key to success. They are responsive to calls and texts in between classes, so you never feel like you're on your own. With dog trainers, you get what you pay for and this is the best money we've ever spent. I only wish we trained with them with our 2 previous St. Bernards! We did the 14 day puppy board and train aka puppy camp. Our girl returned well established in her training. We're continuing with off leash training and it's been highly successful thus far. A well trained dog is a happy dog AND a happy owner!

I will try to keep this short. I had a maniac shepherd. Love her to death but she drove me up the…read morewall and my little girl couldn't play with her. I had enough and look around and that when I found Columbia Dog wizard. Dropped her with Sam,the trainer, for two weeks. Went to pick her up..she wasn't the dog I used to know...very calm and very well behave, take the commands so good. You know your life is a lot easier when you have a dog that listen well. And he will be there for you when you need him regarding your your dog. I highly recommend him.

Awful. Huge waste of money! You cannot board and train a dog in 2 weeks even with a guarantee if…read moreyou are training tons of other dogs at the same time. The transfer training was horrible! I wouldn't have your dog trained here.

After reading all of the marvelous online reviews, I paid $3000 for the two week board and train…read moreprogram. It took two months to get my dog worked in with the trainer. At that point, I had pretty reliably taught her to sit, stay, and come. What I really needed was on & off leash heel, lie down, and for her to do all of the aforementioned with distractions. I've had my dog since she was 7 weeks old, she is pure-bred pedigreed Labrador Retriever, sweet tempered and quite bright. No behavioral issues! When I came to pick her up after two weeks, she had learned NO additional skills! She would not heel or lie down, and would not come to me when distracted. I return her to the trainer, and expressed my disappointment, that my $3000 was essentially spent on dog sitting. She took my dog back for an another full week at no additional charge. Afterwards she told me that she received NOTHING from her boss for doing this (the franchise owner) and took my dog back simply because she did not want me to be dissatisfied. She made some progress in that final week, but we still have a loooong way to go. I do not fault the trainer! She did her best and took my dog on for an additional week for free. The company is a franchise. She shared with me that the owner is in Greenville, he is not even a dog trainer (she described him as a businessman), and she has never met him. She also shared that she JUST QUIT! Her issue was that 2 weeks is not enough time to train a dog to do all of this things that they advertise. Customers were regularly upset when their expectations weren't met. It takes at least 4-5 weeks to accomplish good on-leash results, let alone off leash. I feel like "Off-Leash" over promised knowing that they would likely underperform. The franchisee relies on internet marketing, and a slick phone call/email/text sales pitch. Perhaps the other training service are good, because the trainer that I met seemed excellent - but with the 2 week board and train, the trainers are set up to fail. I wouldn't call it a "scam" but from my experience, and that of others I have talked with since then, you are VERY unlikely to be satisfied. There are other operations right here in Lexington that will do board and train for 4-5 weeks, charge about the same, and not make any "off leash promises". That seems much more realistic and honest. Buyer beware!!!

If you want the most out of your four legged pal, Tony and Ginger are the folks to call. Our dog…read moreis all puppy and a bit strong willed but he really enjoys his sessions with Tony and Ginger. After graduating from the first 6 week course he will stay, sit, lay down, watch me and come (touch). We have also received a lot of valuable information including behavior modification and the best types of treats to feed the Benji. We are going to continue with additional courses so we will keep you posted.

My little dog, Benji, has been learning so much from Ginger and Tony. We are thrilled! Benji is…read more"strong willed" and still 100% puppy. He's quick to learn with them. We plan to continue classes because he seems to love learning. Ginger has been so helpful with other problems we've been having too. She definitely knows all about how dogs think, feel, and function. I highly recommend!

My dog Waylon is scared of everything they did an excellent job. He was scared of everything,…read moreincluding his own shadow in a mirror but they handled him with extra.

This place is the best in Columbia! I did my research before bringing my young lab and lab mix to…read morethis daycare and boarding. The outdoor play area is great along with the indoor play area for when the weather is bad, no concrete floors like some other places I visited prior to choosing this one. My lab is off the rails with her energy level and they do an excellent job matching her with other dogs in her play group (energy level) - they both come home happy every time- and cannot wait to go back and play with their daycare buddies (both 4 legged and 2 legged). The staff is extremely attentive to all of the dogs needs from what I have experienced over the past year- that is how long I have been bringing them for daycare (2 times a week), overnight, some training and grooming. The CB team does a fantastic job taking care of my dogs during the day and overnight, giving them cuddles, treats and lots of playtime-

Took my 11 month old dog for obedience classes. Dawn and Kelly teach a great class! They are…read morepatient and thorough and they really want all the dogs to succeed! We even continued on to the advanced class and had a great time. Even if you are having behavior issues with your dog (or not!) this is a great class to take. My dog had fun and we both learned a lot!

What a great service these ladies provide! Upon inquiry for cat sitting, we were handed over to the…read more"Cat Whisperer" Diana, who was very responsive and set up a time to come to our home to understand what we needed while we were away. She asked great questions and took copious notes. Every day we got a timely report and pictures to show how everything was going. Could not have asked for a better experience--especially for such a reasonable price (based on the length of stay each day; we opted for 30 minutes). She also took in the mail, attended to cat boxes when needed, and handled the outside trash cans. Wonderful experience and we will use again!

We could not have been happier with Dawn's care of our Australian Shepherd, Sadie while we were…read moreaway! We always knew how Sadie was doing because Dawn was fantastic with communication and sending photos and/or videos on every visit. Our older dog needed special medication to manage her seizures along with being fed a special diet. Dawn even brought Sadie into an emergency vet very early in the morning on our last trip away because Sadie had difficulty standing and kept us informed every step of the way. If you are looking for an incredibly experienced pet sitter who genuinely loves animals and truly the animals love her (you can tell :) then look no further and book Dawn now! A++++ experience!

My experience at this establishment was very negative for my dog and I. The vulgar display of…read moreaggression, disrespect, and power was disgusting. Not only towards me (a 37 yr old woman) but also my 1yr old, vocal; herding dog. I won't go into detail because I have seen how unprofessionally they respond. I am writing this review to help the next female with a young dog that requires patience to train. This is not the trainer for you. The experience was so overwhelming that I left within 10 minutes before the class even began. I do not recommend this establishment for anyone who prefers POSITIVE training tactics or if your dog is an energetic adult dog and requires patience.

if you want great training with someone who knows what they're doing GO SEE RICHARD AND CARMEN! i…read morewas so scared of going here due to the prong collar but it really has helped. the first time i met Richard i brought my dog in and was holding him and he immediately whipped me into shape and told me to put him down because it's enabling his behavior. right then and there i knew we were going to be in good hands! we did the 4 day boarding and after the FIRST day there was a difference with biscuit! richard has so much knowledge about dogs it's so fascinating hearing what he has to say, and carmen helps out as well and she's just as amazing! if you're having dog problems and feel defeated, go see richard and carmen at the leash connection!

Always amazing! Our dog gets so excited when we drop him off. Staff is so attentive. We really…read moreappreciate the pick up times on week ends and after 5pm

Took my corgi in for a bath and grooming. The staff upfront was satisfactory, but my groomer was…read morevery friendly and professional. I asked her to do a classic corgi cut and it was great.

My experience with Geoff at SC K9 was excellent. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but Geoff…read moreclearly outlined the process from day one and guided me step-by-step through training my pup, Rocko. From the initial consultation, he explained what was expected of me and why, which made it easier for both Rocko and me to adjust and succeed with the techniques. The customized approach made the training feel personal and truly accelerated Rocko's progress. By the end of the program, Rocko was getting compliments from strangers at the park--something I never expected. I'd recommend SC K9 without hesitation.

I grew up with German Shepherds and knew that we eventually wanted to have one for protection and…read morecompanionship. Since our Golden is turning 9, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce a pup into our lives. I quickly realized our GS, a working breed, wasn't getting enough mental stimulation. The internet searches weren't helping (since they recommend products, not training). Our life is full with two toddler and two dogs. Honestly, I felt overwhelmed and as though I had made a huge mistake that I couldn't take back. In desperation, I reached out to Geoff. Our phone interview made it clear to me that he was incredibly knowledgeable. After our first free session, I knew I wanted to make the investment. I will never regret that decision. Our energetic, crazy puppy became a more mellow companion as soon as we started training her. It was the mental stimulation she craved. After 9 weeks of practicing, tweaking, and training, I feel fully equipped to continue working with my dog(s). Geoff gave me tools for communicating with my dog that are irreplaceable. I'm so thankful for his services and the constant open line of communication. I cannot recommend him enough!

Clarissa helped us out of a little jam. My son's roommate acquired a 7-week-old puppy but shortly…read moreafter didn't realize the responsibility required to take care of a youngun. We took Bean for about a week when we realized that while we had vast experience with dogs, we didn't have time or the patience to work out the basics of indoor training, potty training, crate training. We took her back to my son and his roommate, where they kept her for about a month, and by then we were able to afford what, or who was needed. I did a quick check of trainers and I was pleased with her prompt, knowledgable response. She took in Betty Bean for a week, and in that time she learned what she needed, and has been so fun to be around. She still has much to learn, but Clarissa laid down the groundwork for Beanie, and gave us a plan to work with. Since then--she's still a puppy, but her personality has blossomed and I found out in short order that I like getting out of the chair of my day job to have her run around lightning fast in her backyard, or to walk her up and down the street, and play tug of war with her many chew toys. She's such a good girl! And Clarissa's relationship with her has helped her grow every day she's been back. Thank you!

From the owner: As a certified dog trainer and behavioral specialist, I offer personalized in-home consultations to…read moreaddress your dog's unique behavioral challenges. My approach is compassionate, effective, and designed to promote a calm, obedient dog who listens and responds well to guidance. I do not use shock collars, e-collars, or prong collars—focusing instead on dog psychology and gentle techniques that produce lasting results. I work with dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes—from puppies as young as 8 weeks to seniors. Whether you're dealing with issues like aggression, excessive barking, separation anxiety, potty training, or leash pulling, I can tailor a solution that works for both you and your dog. If you're ready to see real improvements in your dog's behavior, give me a call today and let's work together to achieve your training goals!