Steve is fantastic with dogs, his intuition with how to relate to dogs and the way their minds work…read moreand the simplicity of his method, I wish I had the discipline that he does because he gets fantastic results. Thank you Steve!

I was feeling very helpless with my puppy, i was frantically looking for trainers and I didn't…read moreexpect such a quick response. Steve immediately contacted me and sympathized with my situation and was able to come train my puppy within days of calling. I am beyond pleased with not only what he has taught my dog, but with what he has taught me as well. I can say i'm feeling much more confident after this training session, and I would strongly recommend Steve to anyone. Thank you so much Steve, looking forward to much calmer days with my puppy thanks to you!

I can NOT BE MORE PLEASED with the level of service I received from Michelle and Waggin' Tails…read more Ill admit it, I'm Obsessed with my Baby. I DO NOT GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT MY DOG. It's easy, because he fits in my purse, but when I was told that I couldn't bring my dog out of the country for my two week vacation, I was beside myself. No one can care for my Angel like I can. I wasn't about to send him to some kennel where he'd be in a cage or have someone come to my house; I'll be honest - that just creeps me out a bit. When I stumbled across Michelle Czaja Goslin and Waggin' Tails - my prayers were answered! First off,we attended school together so she wasn't a stranger. Second, I did my research. I checked her out and then checked her out some more. Because of this woman and her business I was free to leave the country for several weeks and know my Baby was in good hands. She sent photos and video updates throughout the day as well as phone calls to make sure I was OK. She treated my Angel like her was her own. Since she also does obedience / training, she was able to get my Dog to eat dog food after I was unsuccessful for well over a year!!! I would like to recognize her excellent work!!! I will be using her again for week long trips coming up in February and March. I can't say enough good things here. If you live in Central Connecticut and you're planning a trip and can't take your baby with you OR even if you work long hours and need someone to walk puppy throughout the day: CALL THE WAGGIN' TRAIN in Bristol, CT. Tammara Tatro Mum to Bruiser, Chihuahua - Age 5

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.

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

Absolutely highly recommend ACTS -Matt takes time with both you and your dog-its obvious at first…read moremeeting that he has experience in training. He really takes time to help you and gives easy at home training techniques for you to follow. He has motivated me to continue with training-seeing the results with my year old golden is a good feeling- a trained dog is so enjoyable!!! Matt is great, you will not be disappointed-also, he extends himself as a constant resource to you even after your training- genuine person clearly in the right line of work! - Maura E.

Matt is an amazing trainer! I would definitely recommend him as a trainer. My boyfriend and I have…read morea Siberian Husky who had major behavioral problems. He would not listen at all. He was constantly eating the furniture, jumping on everyone and everything, he didn't listen when it was time to come inside and I would eventually have to carry him in the house, and he would cry and scream when it was time to put him in the crate if we were leaving or going to bed. We didn't know what to do but after looking for trainers, we came across Matt's website. After meeting with him and having him go over a few training techniques with our puppy, we knew he would be a big help. When we got the puppy back, we could see a huge change in his behavior. When Matt started his training, our puppy was 6 months old. He is now 13 months and is still just as great as when we got him back. He listens on the first command, there's no longer a struggle to come inside or go in his crate, and now he understand were the boss.

LEDR Dog Training's Laura DeMaio Roy is not only a gifted and talented trainer of all dog breeds,…read moreshe is FUN to work with, and the nicest person you could ever meet. She can address any dog training need thrown at her, whether it's behavior challenges at home or taking tricks to the next level. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Set your puppy up for success: customized training, faster results, on your schedule!…read more LEDR Dog Training provides reward-based in-home dog training customized to meet the needs of your family. Training is fun, empowering, and most importantly, effective! LEDR Dog Training specializes in starting puppies, high energy dogs, functional obedience, problem solving, home behavior, and trick training.

We were visiting family during our travels. We all decided to go…read more Family activities which would not Include my fur baby. We left Brooklyn for an evaluation and he Passed. He got home and slept good all night. He returned Saturday am for his weekend stay and was eager to get in the building. We want to let you know We were very pleased. Especially he gets to play with other dogs during boarding which is not offered at a lot of other boarding facilities. This will be Brooklyn's 2nd home for overnight sleep overs.

They have great staff that are comfortable and knowledgeable about dogs. They understood the quirks…read moremy dogs has and he loved it there! Even on the first stay! Thanks for keeping my fur baby safe

Leading the Way has been a lifesaver for our family. Mel and Shannon are an amazing team, and I am…read moreso glad to have found them. My pup goes to doggy day care and leaps out of the car with excitement at every drop-off! She is socialized, exercised and happy, and it gives me incredible piece of mind. Thank you, Leading the Way!

Leading the Way is amazing! We've had two dogs over the years in their care. The first one was a…read morelow key senior, the second is a high energy puppy. Both dogs were/are comfortable and well cared for during daycare and overnight stays. Shannon and Mel have created a really special community space for dogs and their owners. Shannon's experience with training has been invaluable to us and our new puppy. She knows dogs more than any person we've ever met. They are kind, professional and engaged in our community. Plus, there's lots of laughs (very important with a puppy! ) If you need dog care, training or advice, Leading the Way is the place to go!