All I can say is WOW!! I dropped off my 2 year old Staffordshire terrier. She was a good girl…read morebefore, not aggressive just like a teenager... She did the initial training for a week long, while I had a work trip. I picked her up this morning, and was given so many hugs and kisses, then immediately she showed me what she had learned. Then we went and did the obstacle course, everything was great... but that's not even the best part... I took her on a 4.5 mile hike down by Calvert Cliffs, and being the holiday weekend, it was not packed, but there was a great deal of traffic , both human and canine ... She was EXCELLENT!! Not trying to meet everyone, no rambunctious action, ignored aggressive canines or loud ones, and listened to almost every command given. It was a perfect hike!! I am so looking forward to working more and more with AppleJack and progressing her training even further.. Like the saying, you get what you pay for... and if you want the best, don't look anywhere else!

My JRT had issues that kept him in trouble but after working with Applejack I realized it wasn't…read morejust him. The trainers really understood Duffy and could see how I needed to change to help he become the "good boy" I knew he could be, I cannot stress how amazing the transformation was. Duffy is now my constant companion who I enjoy having by my side at home and on the road. We both learned so much from Ryan and the others that it changed our lives. I can never thank them enough. The positive attitude,patience,kindness,understanding and their amity to teach and explain simply blew me away. Without a doubt Applejack is by far the best place for dogs and their humans to be schooled. Training is and understatement of the services they provide. I would recommend them to Pet Owners world wide. Thank you Applejack Duffy and I were so lucky to be referred to you.

We had a great experience working with both Lynn and Donna with our dog, Pepper! They were both…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and wonderful to work with. Their expertise and kindness made the experience enjoyable, and we really appreciated their help.

I started my 6 week class with Donna feeling defeated. My 6-year-old dog had recently started…read moreexhibiting bad behavior in public and I was afraid because of his age that we weren't going to be able to fix it. But she was encouraging through the whole process and at the end of the 6 week class, I am very satisfied with the results! It is extremely evident how knowledgeable Donna is in animal behavioral science. Because of this, she is able to tell you not only how to tell you how to correct your dog's behavior but also why they are doing it so you can understand them better. It's also obvious that she cares about the dogs and wants to help them and you. HIGHLY recommend!!

Melissa is very professional and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She uses positive…read morereinforcement and will not resort to any negative punishment for training. Whether it be behavior modification or simple basic training, Melissa will be able to provide you with a training program and all the support that you need!

Working with Melissa has been an extrodinarily positive experience for both us and our dog. Our…read moreexpectations have already been far exceeded and we continue to be impressed with Melissa's expertise, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond. We love her positive philosophy towards training and it is certainly producing results with both our dog's basic training, and the more complicated behaviors and issues we are working on. We are so thankful we found such a dedicated and effective trainer to work with, and highly recommend looking into Paws of Change for any dog training needs.

I am very late in writing this review, but I wanted to share how meaningful my experience was. I…read moreenrolled my puppy, a red standard poodle, in her classes, and very quickly realized she was exactly the kind of trainer I had been searching for. She is clearly knowledgeable and skilled, but what truly sets her apart is her holistic approach and genuine care for animals. She treats every dog as an individual and tailors her training to meet each one's specific needs. That same thoughtful approach extends to her human clients. During this time, I was dealing with significant health challenges and was not able to attend every class. She kindly offered makeup sessions, which I deeply appreciated. When she learned that my absences were due to my health, she checked in on me personally and even asked if it was okay to call me at home to see how I was doing. Her compassion meant more to me than I can easily express. She showed more care and concern than many people I have known for decades. Anyone looking for a dog trainer should go to her, not only for her expertise, but because she is genuinely kind, attentive, and deeply invested in both her clients and their dogs.

I took Hazelnut here when she was a pup. She's now an AKC Grand Champion and I am back with he…read moredaughter. Bringing her pup feels like full circle, which says everything about my experience. April is knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly effective at tailoring guidance to each dog's temperament and each handler's skill level. I especially appreciate how she focuses not just on obedience, but on building confidence, socialization, and a strong relationship. Seeing the progress from one generation to the next has been really special, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with those critical early training foundations.

We started taking our dog to see Mark and his team on recommendation from a friend for behavior…read moretraining. First impression: Mark and his staff genuinely care about the animals they work with and helping dogs reach their full potential. They offer a variety training options at very affordable prices. From individual training to group work every session is unique. They use real world situations and train outside (inside due to weather) to make sessions easily translate to every day life. My husband and I drive over an hour from Baltimore because it's worth it!

Hands down one of the best trainers in the DMV. HCK9 trains all kinds of dogs and specialize in…read morecorso's, rot's, pitbull's, presa's, GSD's and other working breed dogs. Saw a huge improvement in my cane corso's within a couple weeks and now my dogs are doing stuff I never thought they could achieve.

Bark Busters is a Sham! $550 and I got 2 training sessions, a leash, and a bean bag to throw at my…read moredog to correct their behavior! Awesome stuff. Received services back in June to assist in training my JRT. Training was 80% talk. Talking about what BB stands for...theory about being the alpha and making noises to correct a dog's behavior. The techniques are so antiquated. Other trainers I have worked with can't believe I went to Bark Busters for help. Working with other trainers has actually led to results. Results I was hoping to see from BB. What really gets me is that after the 2 sessions, I have never heard from Bark Busters. Not the company, nor the trainer. I guess they do not stand by their word or contract. Like Steve Miller sang, " Go on and take the money and run". I will never ever recommend Bark Busters. For those of you who have had success, cheers. Our experience..or lack of...was very underwhelming to say the least.

We are so relieved and happy that we called Lee at Bark Busters. We were at our wits end....Lee is…read morethe dog whisperer. Our Siberian Husky Dylan ate window sills, shoes, toilet paper rolls, chair legs. Dylan hated other dogs and went on the attack as soon as he spotted one. The worst part was he hated babies and we were about to be come Grand Parents. Lee spent an afternoon teaching Dylan as well as my wife and I on how to continue training. Dylan did a 360 that day just when we were about to go crazy and find him another home. It's been two months now and Dylan is still an entirely different dog. He is a pleasure to have now. Lee accomplished this in one afternoon visit. I would highly recommend Lee with Bark Busters. He has a great personality and explains and demonstrates everything to easily understand and follow up for success. Thank you Lee....No more stress at Jim & Linda R's home in Manassas Va and Naples FL

Nic has been training Parker since she was a puppy, and I truly could not be happier with the…read moreexperience. He is patient, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about the dogs he works with. From the very beginning, Nic took the time to understand Parker's personality and helped build her confidence while also teaching her good behavior and obedience. What I appreciate most is that Nic doesn't just train the dog, he also teaches you how to work with your dog so the training continues at home. Parker has come such a long way, and I know a lot of that is because of Nic's consistency, skill, and dedication. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, experienced, and amazing with dogs, I highly recommend Nic.

This is Prime's 2nd week in Nic's group iSpeakDogg training program. Before this program I had no…read morecontrol walking with Prime. She was distracted by birds, other dogs etc. Prime has come along way in a short time. Nic is patient and Prime is very receptive. I look forward to his next class.

Ridgeside was recommended to us by a neighbor with a very well mannered dog. We have a 4 yo…read moreBluetick Coonhound that had a few issues that we couldn't get past on our own. Initially we checked out the Ridgeside Instagram account and then after contacting them for additional information we decided to sign Flossie up for the 3 week board & train program. We were given our trainer's contact info in case we had any questions or wanted additional info prior to the start date. Gina picked up Flossie and for the next three weeks we got pictures and videos every day of Flossie's training progress plus also information for us to learn about the training. All of this made the transition back home easy and seamless. Gina's instructions were clear and concise and she also made sure that we understood the hows and the whys of training. Since Flossie has been home Gina reached out to see how things were going and said she was available if we had any follow up questions. We are very happy with the outcome and feel the training really firmed up our loosey goosey training up to that point. Gina gave Flossie the foundational training she needed in order for us to meet our goals with Flossie and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!