I can agree with all reviews thus far. Dan is one outstanding dog trainer and what really is a…read morehuman trainer. My girlfriend, Blue, adopted a chihuahua mix puppy, who is named Oreo, in FL to be her service dog in February or March of 2025. Before I met her (long story short, pen pals for 13 years and just met in person in the spring), Oreo's training in my personal opinion and in Dan's first eyes was minimal but effective for what Blue needed Oreo to be as a young puppy on the go. Oreo was hotel trained as Blue travels for work as an ambassador and an artist; so potty pads, lots of toys and freedom, no structure or schedule, and so on. When Blue and Oreo moved in I was already in the middle of a stressful week of work (I work nights) and really had zero patients for all the pee and poop on every carpet/rug in the house. Was pulling out my hair and made having a relationship un wanting. We had one dog session with with another trainer in July who was very difficult to schedule but the one session Blue and Oreo went to (I was working) gave us an idea that there needs to be some structure. Day one with Dan opened up Blue's eyes as, she'll even admit it, she was being an enabler. He came to the house and told us the don't dos, watched our interactions, gave us some commands, both appreciated and constructive criticism, and really gave me peace of mind. I say me because Blue had a hard couple days not following his instructions after the training, and still does.... Day two a week later we went to his establishment and we went over walking and interactions with other dogs. Dan told Blue she was doing a much better job this week as it is/was very difficult for her to adapt to these new lifestyle changes. Oreo too was also much better behaved as I (we) have been tough on her. Day three Blue went by herself and they focused on walking as well as keeping Oreo stable when getting out of the car opposed to rushing out. I had had an opportunity for three weeks just myself and Oreo and I really honed in on commands and house rules. The training I received from Dan the two visits personally was worth every penny. She rarely potty's in the house and when she does it is on the pad we keep as a just in case. She responds well now to the spray bottle. Blue still has some work to do but work in progress.

We are so happy we went to Dan at Pawsitive Reinforcement Training. We decided to take our 1 year…read moreold lab for work on general manners and walking. Dan genuinely listened to what our concerns were and helped us understand how to issue corrections when rewards no longer work. I also think it's important to mention that Dan never made us feel bad or inadequate as pet owners. He always made it a point to acknowledge what we did well with our dog. He is very approachable and knowledgeable and we always felt like we can talk to him about anything. We signed up for the four session 1-on-1 training program and the difference week to week was incredible. Before working with Dan, I wasn't able to take my dog out in public without him pulling, barking at other dogs, and sniffing everything. Now he walks amazingly. Dan helped us take control of the walk. I can take him in public and he walks well on a loose leash. We have learned amazing tips on how to deal with distractions and just managing him overall. We still have our lovable, goofy dog; just with a lot more manners and better behavior. Thank you, Dan!

I don't often post reviews, but The Good Dog Spot is amazing. It has a clean and safe environment…read morewith professional staff who treat their canine guests like family. My puppy, Xander, loves going there.

My two dogs attended daycare here when I was living north of hartford and loved it. They are easy…read moreto communicate with and the dogs always came home happy and tired! I've since moved south of hartford and unfortunately it is too far out of the way for daycare purposes, but we still board our dogs there and they always have a great time. The groomers are also always able to fit them both in for baths when they are boarding which is super appreciated.

I highly, highly recommend Secret Lake Dog Training…read more As first time dog owners we wanted to make sure our new puppy would be a well behaved, polite dog. So we enrolled in the "Puppy Kindergarten" class. Karen uses positive reinforcement and consistency in order to foster a mutual understanding and respect between you and your dog. You can check her website out to read about her methods, available classes, etc. The classes are well structured and organized. Karen is a extremely kind person who truly cares about you and your dog and goes above and beyond to to do whatever she can for you. Thanks to Karen's expertise we now have a very well behaved puppy who knows how to greet people, come when called, sit, down stay, leave it, and much more. Thank you Karen!

From the owner: Specialize in fun and educational in home training for the family puppy and dog…read more Over 15 years experience working with families and their dogs. Methods are kind and educational. Reward based, science based. Comprehensive handouts are provided.

3rd Class In for a 3 Month Old Puppy... Wow Watch Out!…read more We started off at Canis, and it was truly awesome. Unfortunately, after a few sessions, the co-owner, Derrick, messaged me through their chat platform to say that our puppy had been making noise in her crate that day. This was a one-off situation -- she'd had some stomach issues in the days prior -- but he warned that if it happened two more times, she would be removed from the program. I understand it's their program and their rules, but his communication style was extremely direct -- almost as if he were speaking to a dog -- harsh and matter-of-fact. He told me that how I receive and perceive his messages is "on me." Talk about customer-oriented! If he ever took a class on people or management, he might learn that there's an old saying: perception is reality. I also had a few billing questions, and since texts weren't resolving the issue, I asked multiple times for him to call me, which he eventually did. From the start of that call, he was defensive and completely closed to any feedback about his communication style. I was honestly shocked at how the conversation unfolded and even asked if he was the owner or manager. Despite all this, I genuinely wanted to continue working with them. In short, they removed us from the program the very next day and promptly refunded our fees. My advice: don't offer him any feedback -- he doesn't take it well. It's a real shame, because the staff at Canis are wonderful, and the facility and programs themselves are truly impressive. We had been raving fans and recommended them to everyone, so this turned out to be a very disappointing experience.

Canis Mountain Dog Training is so great in many ways but they offer a membership package which…read moreincludes weekly group walks! Not only does my dog, Timber enjoy the exposure to other dogs but I've been making great friends along the way! And on days like today when Timber has trouble controlling his big dog energy, Bee and Derrick are so patient and helpful. They provide clear instructions and help us, as pet parents, expose our beloved dogs to a variety of new places and people. The group walks are in different locations each week and it's easy to sign up and find the locations in the CMDT member portal. I'm so happy that Timber and I have found this credible community. All week we look forward to Saturday mornings!

My husband and I asked Sue to house/pet sit for our rottweiler, cat, rabbit, and hedgehog while we…read morewent away for our anniversary. Each time we boarded Patton in the past, he was segregated (due to breed/size) and always contracted ear infections. With Sue, he wasn't confined to a cage and had tons of playtime, socialization, and snuggles. I was blown away when Sue cleaned the rabbit enclosure and hedgehog cage, because that was not an ask. The rabbit also had new toys and treats which he loves! Thank you so much Sue, for caring for our pack like they were your own. Traveling is stressful but knowing the animals were in your care really helped us relax. Sit Stay Train & Play is the only answer for traveling pet parents. Thank you for all you do - I'd give you more stars if that was an option.

This service came to the Audobon Apartments, unloaded all their animals into the small fenced area…read moreand sat on their phone for the entire afternoon. The dogs were all sitting around the person barking nonstop for hours.

If you are looking for quality dog training or doggy daycare this is absolutely the best place to…read morego! Sergio and Rocio and their team are second to none! I call it my girl Ivy's home away from home, she loves them and being there! She started with them when she was about 13 weeks old doing puppy boot camp then daycare. They care for each pup as if they were their own. Go check them out you will love them too and so will your pup.

This place only cares about collecting your money. We paid for a 5 week training for our 1.5 yo pup…read morefor $1600 x4 /week - approx $80/day. After the 2nd day I asked how the training was going and Sergio told me that they "wouldn't begin training until the 2nd week bc the first week is just to get the dog acclimated". After day 3 we pulled our dog from their program. She was dehydrated after each day there and on day 3 she came out looking soaked and Sergio told me "she had played in the snow". When she hopped in my car, her paws were disgustingly muddy and she smelled horrid. I brought her home and bathed her and she had a huge gash on her nose. When my husband called to let Sergio know we were pulling her and that we were happy to pay for the 3 days but wanted a refund for the rest, Sergio told him that those 3 days were $125/each bc they had done such intensive training each day. I reached out to see what training was completed w our pup since I was told nothing was done but nobody got back to me. Highly do NOT recommend.

Went for the training package,went to 3 and never went for fourth.At 250/ hrs you can get a real…read moretrainer and accomplish something.

Dogology is amazing. We have had two sessions in our home with Mike, and he has helped…read moresignificantly with our rescue dog, Leia. The first time Mike came, Leia refused to go outside with my fiancé. She refused to go potty with anyone besides me. She was terrified of everything. She growled at things she didn't understand and had some really obnoxious habits. Before he left that first day, we had her going outside with my fiancé. He explained the concept of how to hold the leash to us. He helped us understand how some of the things we thought we were doing to correct her behavior was actually probably reenforcing it. Since he was here that first time, she's come out of her shell so much more than she had before. She's acting more like a dog and I know we have Mike to thank for that. Although seemingly expensive, it's worth every penny. This week he showed us how to do down/stay and helped us understand how to help her with getting in the car and being comfortable. All around, we're so grateful to have him on this journey with us.

Connor and Mackenzie will love your pets like their own. They are trustworthy and very dependable…read more Highly recommended!

From the owner: Hello! We are a local young-adult couple living in the Farmington Valley. We are fully insured and…read moreready to care for your pooch! We offer scheduled walks and care for your pet while you are away. Our website has our rates, more about us, and an easy way for you to contact us through there. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have other pets! We have a wide variety of experience with other pets ranging from lizards to horses. We looking forward to hearing from you and meeting your pet!