We had our Great Dane puppy trained by Ali as participants in the six week kindergarten class…read more We were very happy with the lessons given in class, and enjoyed having time to socialize our pup. This was my first puppy class experience but my husband's fourth (all different dogs), and the lessons and practices were very clear and consistent with the positive reinforcement methods my husband has used and seen used over the years. The format was interesting in that different dogs were at different stages due to the open enrollment nature of the class, but ultimately I don't feel that impacted the quality of the course, or added anymore distraction then your typical puppy course. The lessons were still communicated clearly and practiced in class with the expectation that the real training occurs out of the class through daily practice and routine. Overall once again we were very happy with the course and have already talked about if post-kindergarten training is needed, or even at-home 1-on-1 lessons we will be contacting Ali.

This is the biggest joke of training I've ever experienced. First of all they sent Heidi to my…read morehouse. When asked what level of training she had her response was that her friend and boss Heather trained her. But because she talked a good talk I decided to give it a try. After all I was already in for over $100 for her to come and visit. My dog has serious separation anxiety and so Heidi said that she could help. A JOKE. She was playing kennel games with her. My dog has no issues with being in her kennel. But I went along with her suggestions. The last session I had with Heidi had me hiding food/treats around my house. My dog is a resource guarding kind of dog. She doesn't like it when my cat even comes near her dish This caused huge issue between the cat and the dog. Hiding treats around the house had my dog agitated with the cat coming anywhere near where treats had been hidden. Worse came to worse! These women have also been instrumental in taking my dog to a rescue that refuses to return my dog to me. Long story short....STAY AWAY AND STEER CLEAR OF THIS PLACE! Bad News and a total waste of money at the very least. I'm still fighting to get my ESA returned to me.

My partner and I were happy with the results from a private session with Lynn. The best takeaway…read morewas her advice on crating our dog, which has made the process far less stressful for each of us. She taught us a few training games which have been great to use too. After that private session, we were really looking forward to the Mastering the Leash Walk workshop. Based on the training philosophy listed on the company's website, Lynn's recommendation, online reviews, and the class description we thought this workshop would help us improve walks with our rescue pup. Unfortunately the experience didn't meet those expectations. One [very large and awesome mastiff] puppy took over the instructor's attention and barked for much of the workshop, which made it hard to engage in the class. The dog was sweet, but obviously had very little training (nor had it been neutered, which was surprising for a group class) and disrupted instruction and learning. Although we respect Cesar Milan's training methods, it was disappointing that Max seemed to recite book content without fully showing how to implement those methods in the leash walk. The class description said be ready to enjoy walking with your dog off-leash, by your side. We didn't expect drastic change, but at least wanted actionable information on improving the walk. We were hoping for more instructor attention for each attendee, not just for the loudest or one that needed the most all around training help. It would have been helpful to see the instructor work with the variety of dogs in attendance and reiterate each of the general training ideas he shared. I think the cost warranted a handout or a web page (just one page with an outline or a couple short instructional videos) dedicated to the workshop content. Ultimately, the grandiose description was misleading and was not fulfilled in the workshop. I think at best this workshop was an Intro to Leash Walking Philosophy, which left us feeling like money and time wasted.

Robert truly is the Dog Whisperer! We rescued an abused dog that started to show aggressive fear…read moretowards strangers soon after she turned 1 1/2 yo. We took her to obedience class and hired 4 other well known dog behaviorists with no results. In fact, our dog's aggression towards people began to escalate. She bit several of our friends, family and a neighbor. She broke through our front glass window twice when the mailman walked by. We were told by 2 seperate veterinarians (after an extesive work-up that showed no physical reason for her aggression) to euthanize her. We were hopeless, desperate and concerned for our dog's future as well as for the safety of our friends and family. I am so pleased that a friend referred Robert. I couldn't believe that our dog (labeled "devil dog" by others) was on her back and asking for belly rubs from Robert shortly after he arrived! All the other trainers we hired NEVER were able to pet her or come within a few feet or her...even after 3 months of private training. I am so amazed at the change we have seen and continue to see in our dog. She now welcomes our friends into the house and sits calmly waiting to give sloppy kisses! She looks to us for direction and responds to our commands. She is so peaceful yet happy around company now. We continue to work with Robert as his training techniques work wonders! Robert , we can't thank you enough for saving our dog....and our sanity!

I have adopted three dogs thru this rescue. They are the best! I had nothing but excellent…read morecommunication with both the staff and the fosters. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. THANK YOU HHK9 from the pack!

I would not recommend this rescue. I filled out an application about a month ago and never got a…read moreresponse. I sent two follow up emails and their automated response said that they would get back to me within 72 hours. It's been pretty much a month and I never heard back. Even if your application doesn't get approved they should respond to let you know that. I don't want anyone else to have to experience the same thing.

Jenny and everyone at Dogs Dig Walking are wonderful. We have worked with them regularly for the…read morelast 3 years and could not be happier with their work. We have trusted Dogs Dig Walking to take our dog on regular walks around our neighborhood, high energy outings to the local dog parks, and to provide a variety of dog sitting services. We could not be happier with all of the service they have provided and the love and care they have shown our pup. Jenny and her team are simply fantastic dog-caregivers and their reliability and professionalism are unparalleled.

Jenny and her team are great. i used the group dog walking service and the dog park service and…read moreboth were very good. The company is very concerned about the safety of the dog first and foremost. My dog, my husband, and I were very pleased with the service and professionalism. I will use her services again in the future, and I would recommend them to family and friends.

Jenny has done training with two of our dogs, Buffy and Peach. She clearly loves the animals she…read moreworks with and is kind, gentle and patient, while still making sure she is the boss. Our dogs absolutely love her. She works just as patiently with the owners. First she made sure to understand exactly what our goals were and made sure that her training fit our needs and our dogs' needs. She spent time with me each week teaching me all of the skills that she was working on, practicing them with me and giving me homework to work on with the dogs. Both girls are so good. It make a huge difference to have well behaved, responsive dogs. I absolutely recommend A Different Dog.

It was happy times at Happy Days for Charlotte. We were leaving on a 2 week European adventure and…read moreneeded a place to put our pooch. Now, she's an energetic girl, so we wanted a place with acreage for her to run about outside. We had gone to a great place out in St. Bonnie before (outdoor pool, yappy hour, Sinatra piped into the suites), but that cost about as much as a cheap hotel room and with the dollar at a low against the Euro, we didn't have the cash to splurge on our loved one like that. Enter Happy Days.. Now they don't have all the accouterments that the other place has, but she still had a private sweet and plenty of place to get her run on. And reasonable too. About 33 a day. And she seemed happy to see us, too. Quite the drive for us, but than again, St. Bonnie wasn't close either. Would recommend Happy Days to anyone with a larger dog that needs some space to roam.

We've been coming to Happy Days for many years, since our dog Zoe was a puppy. It's always sad…read moreleaving your pet when you go out of town, but we've never felt bad leaving her at Happy Days because her tail is always wagging like crazy at drop off. The staff here are excellent- the monitor play, sleep, health, and food intake, and really care about the dogs they look after. Zoe is now an older dog at 15, and we have no worries when she is at doggy camp. Happy Days has a wonderful facility, with a large outdoor play area and one inside as well. Additionally, whether it's scheduling a pick up or drop off, or calling with a question, Happy Days has great communication and answers phone calls or emails promptly. Lastly, they have competitive rates, so even though your dog has a great experience, it's not breaking the bank to have them looked after. We will definitely be taking Zoe here again in the future.

We have tried training at a lot of different places and Cloud Nine is the best. Having a dog who…read moreis trained makes all the difference in enjoying your dog's company. Trust me, we didn't train our fist two dogs much at all and we paid for it. I agree with the other review that says class starts on time. There is no wasting time, you get down to work and you learn really valuable techniques. They give you the information and tools you need to shape a great relationship with your dog. Make sure you do your training between classes or there's no point in signing up. Soon we will be bringing our second puppy to train there and we are really looking forward to it.

My dog and I have taken several classes at Cloud Nine and each one has been valuable, both for…read morehelping my dog learn specific skills and for helping me understand how my dog thinks. Be sure to arrive at class on time because they start promptly! I tend to be a person who arrives right at start time, and I don't even have a chance to sit down before class gets started. It's essential to do the homework between classes; daily repetition of the skills really helps.

Our dog simply adores Laura. He waits for her and is excited and openly affectionate with her…read more Laura is punctual, reliable, and great at addressing behavioral problems with patience and forbearance. She is great at teaching him.