The owner of Paws at Play absolutely LOVES dogs and it shows in every detail of her boarding and…read moretraining facility that is run out her home which gives the dogs that home away from home security they need when away from their family. My dad Princess has a very comfy toddler bed she sleeps on and always makes great new fur friends too. Sonja spoiled her with treats, hugs and love. It takes all the stress out of having to travel without my precious pup. I would honestly give Sonja and her Paws at Play 10 STARS. I trust her with my life and my fur-babies. They always come home happy and not stressed out.

Sonja has trained both of my rescue dogs through her "board and train" program; the first one…read more(Napa) 8+ years ago and the second one (Casey) 1.5 years ago. I now board both of them with Sonja when we are gone for longer than a few nights. Sonja loves my dogs like her own! I know that they are always in great hands and I never worry about their safety (I once tried a new "farm" boarding facility over a holiday break and Napa was badly bit..lesson learned the hard way). Casey loves playing with the other canine guests at Paws at Play and Napa loves watching Sonja's cats. Napa and Casey come home happy and exhausted. I trust Sonja implicitly and give her my highest endorsement.

When we first met Alan, we knew we made the right decision to go with his training program. We like…read morehis training methods. I loved the fact of 35 yrs of experience and great reviews. We loved the in home training. We wanted to be hands on every week with our boy Brock. The tools they gave us have helped tremendously. They also saw we needed some extra help because our boy is high energy and had some behavior issues so they gave that to us. Not only did we work in our home but also took trips to parks and Lowe's to work on behavior. We recently joined in our first pack walk, which is included upon graduation. We were so proud of our "Brock". Several months ago we wouldn't have been able to do this. We still train everyday to keep up his lessons. A very special thank you to Morgan who was our one on one trainer every week. She was so knowledgeable and fantastic, as were Alyssa, Olivia and Kaylee who have also helped. I highly recommend training with Alans K9 Academy if you want great results. We will be referring them to everyone. Brocks Family

Alan's K-9 has been a complete game-changer for us. After trying three trainers over the past four…read moreyears to address Munson's leash reactivity and territorial aggression, Alan personally stepped in and created a consistent, focused plan tailored to his needs. The training not only reduced his reactivity but also gave me practical strategies to manage his overall anxiety. Our final session was a true breakthrough--Munson went from anxious and territorial to calmly lying next to another dog. He's happier, I'm more confident, and we're walking without fear. Highly recommend!" -- Claire W. McMillan

would give 10 stars if I could. Worth the fee and the long drive on training days. I adopted my…read moreprecious pup Theo, while going through a personal loss. I haven't had a dog in 63 years and clueless about dogs. But through training (both mine and Theo's), I learned so much about dog behavior and how to be a good pup mom. Thanks to Teresa and the other trainers at Sit Means Sit for helping Theo be a well behaved little pup!!! He just loved his trainers who were responsible for the changes in him. Your success may be dependent upon your dedication to do homework drills with your dog. I was driven to help my sweet Theo succeed but I could not have done it without Teresa and friends at Sit Means Sit. Here is Theo's graduation day photo.

Eh, sorry guys but for the $ probably best to just watch YouTube videos on training. We had 4…read moreprivate sessions for $1200, didn't make any difference and in the long run rehoming our reactive dog was suggested (which we did not do) their main tool included in price is an ecollar which if I agreed with I could have just bought off Amazon‍

We had a great experience with Dog Watch Fencing from start to finish. They are very accommodating…read moreto any questions or concerns you may have. We have 2 Dobermans and they learned the fence line quickly. 3 more of our neighbors got this fence after us all with different breeds and sizes of dogs. No issues. Highly recommend!

We are always satisfied anytime we need anything from DogWatch. They are always quick to respond…read moreand incredibly helpful!

Contacting SIT UP N LISTEN was the best decision I have ever made. My German Shepherd ,that was six…read moreyears old, gave my a lot of problems from being hyper, not sitting in the car, barking like crazy when someone came to visit, pulling on the leash, not coming when called and a few other things. It was exhausting for me at times. My husband thought it was too late to train an almost 7 year old dog but I thought contacting Mona and getting a free demo would not hurt. Boy,was I right! After the demo I knew what I had to do and signed up for dog training lessons. What a difference! Mona has so much knowledge about the dogs, their body language and how to correct the owner during the training process when needed, sending clear signals to the dog so it will not get confused in what is expected of it. This strengthens the bond of the owner with the dog and both are happy with each other. In my case it is really true "You can teach a dog new tricks and obedience. I am enjoying my life with my dog so much now and am looking forward to training my future dog. The owner and their four-legged companion both win with SIT UP N LISTEN!

I recommend that anyone with a dog in need of some manners call Sit Up N Listen immediately! Run,…read moredon't walk, to the phone and call Mona. She is a true miracle worker with dogs. I rescued a lovely 6 year old male Portuguese Water Dog who had somehow gotten away from his previous owners and was found wandering around the North Georgia Mountains. I was keen to make sure that the same thing didn't happen again since my new buddy clearly had strong instincts to chase things. He also had no idea that a human was on the other end of his leash and would drag me into his chase with the squirrels too. After just 2 weeks with Mona, my dog was happier, more confident, and wonderfully obedient. And I'm happier as a result too. I am no longer being pulled to and fro and he can walk by a squirrel without going completely nuts. The progress she made with him in such a short time was nothing short of miraculous! I am forever grateful to Mona for her patience, insight, skill, knowledge, kindness and most of all for the love she shared with my new best friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mona!

Our trainer Amber did a great job! Her patience and knowledge was very helpful. I would highly…read morerecommend Scooter Dog Training.

This is our third time using Scooter Dog Training. They are amazing folks. We have used Amber this…read morego around and I can not say enough good things about her. She's very patient, kind, and explains things well. Highly recommend!

I would give two stars and I take accountability for not asking all the right questions. Sharing an…read morehonest review because the investment warrants it. Because we are all looking for different things I'm simply sharing a pro's and cons list from our (my and Little Leo) perspective. Pros, for us - Super kind people! Just down right nice people! - Nurturing - We've known our trainers for a full year and we really feel like part of the family! They are truly the best! Cons, for us - Calendar - I didn't ask for a holiday calendar and was surprised to learn group was often cancelled for holidays that aren't observed federally, in schools, etc. For example Sunday, 10/28 was cancelled because Halloween was Tuesday, 10/31. - Timeliness - I learned an unwritten rule is to wait until all instructors are present and a majority of that class sign up. Most of the time this is 15 to 20 minutes past start time. As a result, you're either waiting up to 20 minutes or late if others are on time. - Weather - I didn't ask what the inclement weather policy is. I suggested having make up days or even an inclement weather plan like meeting in a mixed use facility or school which come at no cost. Too bad there is lots of rain in the summer months that cause cancellations. - Communication - We understand things happen. We just expect more direct, proactive communication. For example, if trainers are running late to group, a text to all sharing that would be most appreciated by many. My recommendation would be to ask the right questions, be really clear, and get things in writing. For example, the group would take trips to the airport and work with the airline to get our pups in training through security and to the gate. I later learned is not a service available since COVID. I really wise I'd have known that they were just sharing components of the program in 2019. For us, each of the cons, commensurate with the price, won't allow me to recommend for others and we won't use them again for obedience training or me next service animal. I am certain this style works for many, and I'm sure it would exceed the expectations of some. They really are a wonderful group of people! Thank you so much Natasha, Reina, & Sable! You'll forever be in our hearts! Can't wait to see you at group next Sunday!

From the owner: 10% off for Veterans. At Dog Training Elite North Atlanta, our dog training method is different. We…read morefocus on positive reinforcement paired with a personalized, in-home approach. This will empower you as the owner to be an integral part of the process for sustained dog obedience training in Atlanta. Our approach is based on positive reinforcement. You may have heard it called "Classical Conditioning" or the "Pavlovian" model. Research has shown positive reinforcement to be more effective with longer lasting results than other training methods. We help you and your dog achieve sustained, deep-rooted obedience. We use positive dog training in Atlanta based on the classical conditioning theory, paired with an electronic collar-- this is not a shock collar. Unlike a shock collar, an electronic collar does not hurt or harm the dog and is used to obtain a dog's attention. We believe in using ongoing praise to encourage good behavior. The difference becomes clear when comparing a dog that is trained using treats to bribe vs a dog who truly desires to please from the inside out. Dog Training Elite is veteran owned and operated. We specialize in obedience, service, and therapy dog training. We are partnered with the Malinois Foundation that provides service dogs to veterans to aid with PTSD and other service needs. Now offering free evaluations.

My wife and I have had our Maltipoo at Happy Dog Retreat twice this year. They do a great job, they…read moreare extremely friendly,and have a very nice ficility. I drive 45+ minutes to bring our dog there. I highly recommend. Hugh

Laura and her staff took great care of Bela and Angel. We were in the area for five weeks this…read moresummer and boarded them twice. Watching the staff interact with the other dogs pointed out what good people work here.