The Best by far, Elizabeth was great, an asset to the company, well worth the money would recommend to anyone my husband and I are seniors and walking Sasha was really hard, now like a new dog. read more

I'm so happy I found Best By Farr Dog Training, and definitely recommend it! This is one of the best decisions you will make for you and your dog. My rescue, Rexi, didn't listen (even when she knew some of the commands) and didn't have any manners. Walking her around people and other dogs became so stressful and I wasn't always able to control her. During the consultation, Chris was really informative about his approach, talked through any concerns I had, and explained dog behavior in a way that made sense by using real-life examples I'd be able to relate to. He understands their behavior and what method to best use for the individual dog's needs. Rexi went through a 3-week program, and it was so worth it! She is such a different dog, while still being her silly self. Chris kept me in the loop, answered any of my questions, and was very professional. I am so amazed at the dog I got back! Also important to highlight is that with the follow-up sessions, Chris empowered me with the knowledge on how to best handle her and keep her progress and our training going for continued success. This shows me he cares about long-term success (and he's able to give you on the spot feedback so that you can continue to get better at giving your dogs commands). Now I'm able to walk her each day, and when people walk by, I am no longer afraid of how she'll react. She also knowns her commands, and I know how to reinforce / correct them. Each time we practice I get even more excited because it's becoming more fun than the stress I had before getting her training, which has also helped us bond. I'm so glad I found Chris' Best By Farr Dog Training, and you will too! read more

I was really in awe of the progress they made with my Narla in only one week. Now that the training is done I am forever thankful. We are older seniors and no way could we handle the pulling of our 8 month old German shepherd. Chris the owner is very informative and tells you just what he sees and what you might need. He also has two other handlers that help him and they are just as knowledgeable and trustworthy as Chris. Our handler was Hanna and she did a fantastic job with Narla and a very precise and patient trainer for us too. You can't go wrong with Best By Farr training, they are fantastic. read more

Best By Farr Dog Training brought home our baby girl Star last Friday - and what she learned in two weeks is amazing. She still has a few minor issues with her owners being consistent in commands - but Chris is now training us....and with the changes we see in Star we know we are jut a few tweaks from consistency. Chris is an incredible trainer and more importantly loves every dog he trains - our dog does not just respond to her commands but also loves the guy who trains her. Feel secure in Best by Farr with Chris training your furry and soon to be better behaved loved one! We got great videos as well showing Star's progress. Thanks Chris!! read more

Best By Farr Dog Training - Before being buffed out by Best By Farr Dog Training - but still cute as all get out... - Pet Training Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I was searching for a Wheaten Rescue dog, and Chris had been working with a female for several months. She was unable to go back to her original owner so scwtca.org was notified. I was then put in touch with Chris and we communicated by text being that I live in Las Vegas. He was able tell me about her history and show me videos of how Moppett (now Gertie) was behaving after spending time with him. I was told that she wasn't very socialized with people, and that she would show some aggression to strangers. I have to tell you I was so impressed with her behavior on videos, and after dialog back and forth Chris felt that she and I would be a good fit. After all, it's really about the dog in a rescue situation, and if I was the right person to take her into a forever home. I drove down to Phoenix to meet Chris and my new girl...... She immediately came to me and it was love at first sight! I saw first hand the result of all of Chris's hard work. She was very social with me and the person from scwtca rescue, and she listened to commands and obeyed. I drove back to Las Vegas with her, and from day 1 she has been a dream come true! She is obedient; sits, stays, lays down etc. on command. She is completely house broken, not destructive of anything in the house and is very loving. I want to thank Chris for his work with Gertie.... I believe I have the BEST trained rescue dog there is thanks to Chris! read more

Best By Farr Dog Training - Gertie in her new home - Pet Training Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Best By Farr Dog Training could not be a more appropriate name. My wife and I have two yellow lab puppies and knew we wanted to have some formal training. I had reached out to a few companies, everything seemed very black and white packaging. When reaching out to Chris he comes out, evaluates where your dog is and let's you know what he believes will be a good path for training. It's not a sales pitch or any nonsense, just his philosophy and what he can help with. We signed up for 10 weeks of training, Chris's philosophy is he is teaching your dog but also teaching you so in the future you will have the tools to understand. I really can't explain how much Chris had an impact on our dogs and our relationships. Chris is not just a trainer that shows up and leaves. There were times our hour sessions turned into 1 and half hours. He really knows what's he is doing and cares for the dogs. He would often text us during the week to see how our work was going and how our dogs were responding. I'm sure there are wonderful dog trainers out there, but to me relationships matter, when you feel you have hired someone who truly cares about you and your dogs on top of being world class, that's a difference maker. read more

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This review is long overdue, but I really wanted to take some time to convey just how happy my girlfriend and I are with Best by Farr Dog Training. I also wanted to write a clear and articulate review for those that might be reading this to determine if BBFDogs/Chris Farr is right for you. First and foremost let me start by saying Chris Farr is is not only a great dog trainer but an amazing handler mentor/teacher as well. My girlfriend and I wanted to be involved with the training of our Pitbull mix Brindlelynn, nanely because this was the first time either of us had owned this breed. So upon a successful interview, and initial assessment, we embarked on a 10-week journey with Chris. His teaching methods are delivered through constructive criticism, positive, and supportive reinforcement. He is never condescending, rude, or unprofessional. This is very important because in private lessons it was my girlfriend and I (the handlers) truly being trained, not Brindlelynn. The work Chris did with Brindlelynn was nothing short of something you would see on TV. Brindlelynn is a Pitbull mix that we rescued from a local agency here in the Valley. We wanted a Bully breed because of the negative stigma surrounding these dogs and we wanted to give a rescue a good home and second chance. Brindlelynn was 10 months at the time we got her, and was still a young dog / puppy when we started to work with Chris. Brindleynn lived a very sheltered life in a kennel for 8-10 hrs a day with her original owner. Luckily she was housebroken, had a couple basic commands, but we soon found out that they were taught wrong. Brindlelynn's biggest challenge, and our goal was trying to restore the socialization with people, children, and other dogs that she had missed out on early in her life. Before training with Chris, Brindlelynn couldn't even see another dog in the distance without completely losing her mind. This was very embarrassing and gave my girlfriend a lot of anxiety because Brindlelynn has a very imposing bark and she has that classic, intimidating, and athletic Pitbull build. It was so bad that my girlfriend did not want to, nor could she physically walk Brindlelynn. After our initial assessment, we got right into the thick of training. After our first session, Chris made it his personal Journey to help us correct Brindlelynn's socialization deficiencies. Chris's methods and expectations were crystal clear. If we ever had questions or were confused he would explain in multiple ways until we understood. His use of analogies and relating dog training or behavior to something that you understand or do in life (dancing, working out, yoga, Jiujitsu) is second to none. We were also held accountable and given homework in between private sessions. By week 8 we were "heeling, auto sitting, sit-down-stay, and recalling" Brindlelynn at a local dog park...WITH DOGS AROUND!!! Week 10 we took Brindlelynn to Thunderbird Mountain for a hike and did a 100 yard recall past other hikers. Just last week we took Brindlelynn to Einstein's for breakfast on the patio, where she stayed in the "down" position while she ate a doggie bagel, a puppuccino, and water. We are so happy and impressed with Chris's methods, we have discussed continuing with Advanced Training for Brindlelynn. Lastly, Best by Farr as a whole is an exceptional business. It's customer service, communication, and ease of payment is just as top notch as the training provided. I honestly could continue but if I haven't convinced you by now, nothing more I can say will do so. So don't waste any more time, contact Best by Farr, schedule your initial consultation, and start creating that amazing bond between you and your precious furry family member! I hope this helped, Travis Swartzlander read more

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Chris's work undoubtedly speaks for itself. Go check out the videos that he posts on Facebook. What you can't see in the videos, though, is how amazing Chris is at training the humans who bring their dogs to him not only to integrate the training that he puts into his client dogs but also to be good leaders in the home and outside of it. Simon came to us emaciated from the Humane Society as an 8-month-old, half-blind Doberman, who was picked up as a stray intact. He had just been neutered, was covered in mange, and was very scared of the world. Slowly over three months with us, he regained weight, the mange dissipated, his coat began to shine, and he became the bouncy, loving dog that we knew he was--but only with us. He was still terrified of EVERYTHING. When we first turned on our ceiling fans, he ran to the corner of our yard, leaned against our wall, and trembled from head to toe. Taking him out in public was a huge effort for all of us. We worked hard on our own to teach him how to sit, how to be in a house, how to not steal our shoes--but every time we tried to introduce him to the world or a public place, he was just downright scared. Luckily for us, Simon is not an aggressive dog. But he was miserable, and even though we have had our other dogs for almost 9 years, we didn't know what we were doing. Simon is a special case because he missed the first 8 whole months of normal socialization, learning, and development. He was rude, uncoordinated, socially stupid, and scared. We know we needed professional help if we wanted a shot at helping him gain confidence and catch up on learning about the world. Poor Chris. Sending our dog to live with someone else for several weeks was not only a foreign concept to us, but it was scary. Like who is this guy? And where is our dog? And does he have his favorite toy? But when you meet Chris, you'll understand that you are making the best decision for your dog and for your family. He is calm, knowledgeable, patient, kind, fair, and non-judgmental. He is a true, stable leader, and Simon really needed that--and frankly, so did we. Chris went to incredible lengths to teach Simon about the world. Simon went on boat rides, to the lake, to OHSO, Home Depot, a rodeo ground with livestock and 80 people, to parks, and more. Simon learned impressive obedience, but most impressive to us was how different this dog was when we picked him up and take him out. He is much calmer, more happy. He wags his little nub so much more. He is not scared of the world anymore. I am eternally grateful to Chris for this. But what I didn't realize was how much work Chris puts into his clients even after your dog comes home. He has met with us once or twice a week for weeks ever since we picked Simon up to make sure that he is transitioning well and so that he can help us learn to address things as they come up. He answers all our questions and never makes us feel stupid. As weird as it sounds, Chris is like a therapist to us as much as he is to Simon. He's just a calm, smart, nice guy that you can trust. Our lives with Simon, and with the rest of our resident dog pack, is so much happier. I couldn't possibly thank Chris enough for what he does, and I would 10/10 recommend him to anyone. Even if you are just going out of town and would like to have your dog come back happier and more balanced. And especially if you have a dog with special needs like we do. And one of my favorite things is that every time Chris comes over to check on us, Simon's little nub goes crazy with excitement to see his old friend. read more

It takes a few simple commands to stop undesirable behaviors. If you are consistent and persistent, dog training is easy. As a trainer I am neither. Our dog required a pro. Our very friendly "Doodle", Winston is half standard Poodle and half Newfoundland. This is a large dog, about 90 pounds. His method of greeting a guest is leaning. He places his shoulder at the knee and leans. That loving lean can flatten an unsuspecting person. "Leaning" led us to BestByFarr. Winston knew a few basics, but compliance was shoddy. "Sit" worked until the first distraction. A doorbell brought chaos. The best path was three weeks of Dog College. Three weeks is a long time to lose your constant companion. It was worth it. Chris Farr teaches basic behaviors - a few commands. The training is thorough. When I take Winston into a store on a heel, he stays beside me, ignores other people (and dogs), and sits when I stop at the counter. When guests arrive, Winston takes a place out of the way and stays until released. This is civil behavior. There is no more welcoming while wrestling with a frantic puppy. It takes patience to train dogs but training the owners takes more patience. Owner training makes the difference. Chris is a master at guiding us through command sequences and dealing with aberrant behaviors. While we are still learning, we have the tools and know-how to get proper behavior. It is working. It is a better life when a dog behaves. read more

Best By Farr Dog Training - This is Winston on place. He stays here when guests arrive until released. Very Nice!!!! - Pet Training Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

My wife and I adopted a ~8-month-old Doberman named Simon who was previously a stray. To make things a little bit more complicated for him and us, Simon only has one eye. We did our best to integrate him with our other dogs and train him to the best of our abilities. However, that was only getting us so far. Simon is not only a super hyper puppy, he is also very fearful of the world around him. We sought out training through Best By Farr and we could not be happier with the results. At first, we were hesitant to let our Simon go for a few weeks, but the payoff has been amazing. Before training, Simon would pull like nothing else on a leash, was pretty mouthy, would not listen very well or look at us, and would react extremely fearful in front of other dogs and people (crying, jumping, running, or shying away from distractions). We could hardly bring him anywhere without him being very freaked out and constantly trying to leave. With Chris' help, Simon now knows a wide array of obedience commands and can handle a variety of distractions. He can hold obedience commands at a distance and will not let out of the commands unless verbally released from my wife or I. He is leash-broken and is a dream to walk now. He's the best dog to walk even compared to our other adult dogs. He can handle being in public better than I could have imagined. The transformation of Simon has been so amazing to see. Now, my wife and I are attending some follow-up sessions with Chris to make sure we are in control and know how to interact with Simon. These sessions have been enormously helpful. We collect our questions for Chris before our sessions and Chris has been thorough in answering all of them. I can't recommend Chris enough!! He is such a kind and composed person. Working with him has been amazing. We had a big unruly scaredy-cat dog on our hands. Chris helped mold him up to become a loving, happy, and confident member of our family. Thank you Chris!!!!!!!! read more

We needed help with our 2 dogs, a Great Dane who is 4 and a Mastiff mix who is 2. Neither could walk on a leash properly, both greeted guests at the door by rushing them at the knees and they stalked the dinner table every night. We learned how to solve all these issues and Christ helped us understand the best way to reward and correct the dogs. Chris is remarkable- patient, kind and so knowledgeable with dog behavior. This was the best decision we have ever made in regards to the well being of our dogs. We will miss our weekly meetings but are confident in what we learned. read more

Best By Farr Dog Training - These are our 2 well behaved doggies! Thanks to Chris- and our hard work over the last 10 weeks! - Pet Training Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Great service, kept informed all along the way. Has a very custom program for your dog. Breath of fresh air in looking for a trainer and took his time to explain everything for Dakota. Took a stubborn dog breed to train (husky) and helped us establish a routine from puppy to her more formalized training at 10 months. Thanks for your help. Will be utilizing his services again for the new puppy. read more

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Sending our new rescue pup, Maggie, to Best By Farr training was the best decision I've ever made. She came back an entirely new dog and is soooo well behaved now! Liz did an amazing job training me how to communicate with Maggie and answering my many questions. Super friendly and knowledgeable, Liz is definitely an asset to the Best By Farr team. Highly recommend! read more

Chris is an amazing dog tamer (ok, trainer)! He just completed two week boot camp with my 7yo lab, Jackson, cross who needed manners and a changed attitude in car, walks, door entries and when spotted other dogs.0 Only been home a few days and amazed at how much better he behaves and listens. Chris has already made two transition visits to help me learn how to have Jackson at his best as well as me. I can't say enough positives about Chris and Best by Farr. He worked with Jackson in multiple environments, integrated him into his family and shared pictures and videos during Jax's time st boot camp. Can see Jax glad to be home but excited everytime he sees Chris now...obviously they have a good working relationship. After several other attempts, Chris gives results because he matches dog's temperment and motivations..... a real dog whisperer and owner blessing. read more

Chris is an awesome dog (and person) trainer. I went with him through a 10 week training program for my 2 German Shepard mixes. When we started training they were about 1 year old. One of my girls has always been a nervous dog and I am amazed what great progress she has made. When I used to take her to the park she was startled by everything, she was unable to focus and listen to me. With what Chris has taught me our time at the park is now stress-free and fun! Through Chris I learned how to communicate with my dogs and to be consistent with corrections and rewards. Both of my dogs will heel, sit, stay, lie down, come and do automatic sits in a busy park and even in new environments. I can take off their leash and they will not chase after other dogs. Chris is always very professional, polite, on time and efficient. Through his clear communication style it is now easier for me to understand the mentality of my dogs and make clear what I do and do not want them to do. I recommend Chris to everyone who owns a dog! read more

I cannot even begin to express the gratitude that I have for Chris. He is truly the "dog whisperer " My daughter's dog Oliver, because of a series of events, had developed fear aggression. Oliver thought he had to protect Danielle from other dogs and new people. Danielle had taken him to another trainer who actually suggested putting him down as an option for her. She was devastated and was looking into rehoming him and was at a loss of what to do. A friend of mine had suggested Best by Farr dog training. It was the best decision she ever made. After a few weeks in Chris' board and train program and Oliver is a different dog! Not only is he well behaved, his anxiety is gone. Chris is continuing to work with Danielle to transition Oliver back into her home and is giving Danielle the tools to continue to work with him. Best by Farr dog training is definitely the best by Farr!!!! Chris and his family genuinely love and train with their hearts! I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Chris from Best By Farr is an amazing dog trainer and we spent the last 10 weeks learning so much. Our lives are so different from where we started 2 months ago... we enjoy our walks now, I can run with both dogs for my workouts, they go to their 'place' during our family dinner time and don't jump on our guests who enter the house anymore. Just want to say 'thanks' to Chris and we are so glad that we signed up. read more

Chris is not only amazing with the dogs he trains but also with the family. There are no words to describe how grateful we are for the work he has done! Our crazy bulldog puppy left not knowing a single command and comes home sitting, staying, laying down, heeling, amazing on a leash, no longer jumping up or biting just to name a few! We are truly blessed! read more

To any one considering help with their dog , look no further because Chris is " Best by Farr " !!! I really appreciated that he would first come and observe my dog and give me a game plan to help my concerns ! Look around and there are no consultations ! They all ask to pay and sign up and the options are horrible . But not with Chris . We designed a plan were we are breaking things down in small segments to fit in my crazy schedule and he educates as he goes along , he's approachable with questions , he'll repeat if I didn't understand. He's personable and wants what's very best for my German Shepherd and our relationship so he's a more self disciplined dog . But that's my plan , call him and he'll listen to your needs and see what he can do for your situation . The point is he really cares and loves animals .As you observe him , teaching your dog , it's amazing !! Chris is the dog whisperer !! You won't regret asking him to help ! I'm glad I was guided to him . Sincerely Stacey Biondolillo read more

I meet Chris More then 10 years ago,over the years he helped me and my dogs achieve what I was hoping for and more,very experienced guy with training and competitive level as well,straight forward and honest.thx Chris for all you've done for me. read more

We are SO thrilled with the results from Heidi's training with Chris. She walks with us now instead of pulling and no longer trying to compete with our older dog. Chris trained us as well, and we use that to be consistent with both our girls. What a difference it's made! This training is life changing! Highly recommend Chris to work with any dog. read more

We adopted, Luna, a 4 month old Siberian Husky, in April 2019. After a few months it became VERY apparent that we needed help with this beautiful, quirky, head strong, lively pup. After quite a bit of research and personal recommendations, we met Chris Farr. He came to our home for an initial consultation and spent an hour with us and Luna. Immediate impressed, we decide to sign up for the 3 week training with Best by Farr. It took 6 weeks to get in, but worth the wait. Luna came back to us just before Christmas 2019. We then had four 1 hour sessions to train myself and my son on Luna's commands and behavior expectations. She was great except for walks (only a problem with me actually). Chris listened to my frustrations and concerns and the worked "to train me". He figured out the issue quickly. I now walk Luna all over the neighborhood, Petsmart and parks, without issue. She is still our quirky, silly, proud- queen bee attitude dog, but with Excellent Manners. I'd Highly recommend Best by Farr dog training and the owner Chris Farr for ANY dog. read more