Total Dog Training and Devin did an excellent job more than we expected!!…read moreMy mother, Mary, and I were very nervous when we chose to start training for Nefertiti. The day we picked TDT, we were still not sure if we made the right decision or not. But at the end of our training session, we were extremely happy that we pickd TDT and had Devin as our trainer!! Devin came to my mother house for the consultation. It was amazing that he connected with Nefertiti right away. Devin explained to us what we would need for training (supplies) and how the sessions would go. This was extremely helpful for us to see and understand the process we all would experience. We asked him many questions during our sessions, and he answered all our questions very patiently until we understood them clearly. On the first day of training, we were pretty nervous because we didn't know how Nefertiti would react and if my mother could handle the process, but we didn't need to worry at all with Devin. Devin works very quickly and in an organized way. We were amazed how much Nefertiti changed in the first hour of our first session. Whenever we had concerns, Devin made efforts to resolve any issues right away and always gave us very quick response if we had any questions. He is very professional and a hard worker. We can't thank him enough!!

Total Dog Training is definitely worth it! My trainer was Noah and he very knowledgeable. He was…read morevery patient with us and helped me understand my dog more. We quickly saw results after every training. 3 months ago I was scared to take my dog to public places because of how hyper he was. I can finally saw I can take him to any public place without the fear of him jumping on people. I am able to walk him outside without a leash. I'm so thankful for total dog training and our trainer.

The best dog training around! Her prices are more than reasonable and she delivers the BEST bang…read morefor your buck! No matter what your needs may be she is the one to contact first.....all others cannot compete!

Daniel was a life saver when it came to our sweet girl Piper! We rescued Piper in November of 2025…read more As she became more comfortable and adjusted in our house, she became more territorial. We tried different training techniques, research, and after months of nothing truly addressing the aggressive - territorial behavior, we knew we needed help. She was scaring people when they would come into our home. Putting her in another room (even in her kennel which is her safe space) made her become destructive and worsened her anxiety. Lorenzo's training style is much more than just obedience. It is about training your dog to have confidence in you and to respect you as the leader. Daniel educated us about what was driving Piper's behavior, what her body language means and what she is communicating when she behaves a certain way. He was incredibly patient and thorough with his teaching to my husband and me. He explained everything to us and ensured we were comfortable and understanding of the training techniques. We saw improvement in Piper in just one session. We had three more sessions with Daniel before she boarded with him. Piper now is confident instead of anxious, listens readily, and is substantially less anxious/aggressive when people come into the house and they get to see how loving our Piper girl is. We have one more session with Daniel and we have already seen such a drastic and incredible improvement! The hardest part of the training is training ourselves to be consistent. Daniel truly made an incredible difference for her and taught us skills that will help keep Piper and others safe. Daniel has a deep passion and love for dogs, and we are so glad we worked with him!

The owner is a very understanding person but they only train through extreme harsh treatments your…read moredog will suffer soft tissue damage to their neck My vet said that my dog was sick having damage done to his hips where he was being pushed as hard as he could to sit instead of teaching him to sit without hurting them off least training is all about extreme pain they believe in shock collars turned up as high as they go and these came out of him and his partners mouth that I would never have a well-trained dog but I would only have a glorified pet My German Shepherd is only 4 months old He's doing very well but at the same time like a toddler they're going to test your limits you can teach them without torturing them as a person that grew up with abuse I can tell you I don't respect them I despise them your dog may do what they're told because they don't want to suffer pain but that's not the same as loving and respecting you five star dog trainer has showed me in two training sessions complete off leash training and not once has she had to hurt my dogs they immediately do what she or I ask without one bit of pain I tried to show him these techniques he then put him on a leash and immediately jerked his neck causing my dog to yelp and extreme pain truthfully I think he enjoys it I wouldn't recommend him unless you don't care about your dog. I was made to feel like I was uneducated because I wouldn't abuse my dog to teach him he grew up in a house where my grandmother raised Scottish terriers And we were never allowed to hit them yell at them or anything and they won lots of dog shows had lots of ribbons and lots of points but these people will bully you and it's about the money for them for eight sessions for over $2,500 I was supposed to get on and off lease training I had no idea it was going to be through pain and suffering five star for two dogs off leash training and teaching my rescue dog my other dog that's a rescue to get over her fear in public not once has she ever heard him and never made me feel bad or uneducated my values just on the line with dog abuse.

Jennifer is an exceptional trainer! She gave us easy to follow directions and advice. It helped to…read moreknow what can be done to and expected of a puppy.

I am so impressed how knowledgeable Jennifer is with the needs of each dog breed. Dutch Shepherd's…read moreare known for being hyperactive. They become destructive and anxious if they don't receive enough mental stimulation. How they are trained is very important as well. Many trainers want to use prong or e- collars on this breed. I was thrilled to find Jennifer that trains with reward and not pain or fear. When we began classes with her my puppy could not be left alone in a crate for 5 minutes without him trying to eat through the bars. If he was left out of the crate,he ate my door jambs and even my Sheetrock. From 6 months old to 9 months old her classes and instructions have totally changed my pup. I can now leave him at home in a crate with him being relaxed and take him on walks with me being able to relax. Her ideas for mental stimulation worked wonders. I would highly recommend Jennifer's classes and one on one training.

Great groomer! A little pricey, but worth it! I have gone twice now and they have given my dog the…read morebest haircuts she has ever gotten in 11 years of being alive lol. Plus they give you a cute bandana and she looks so stylish!

I went to the puppy hour and their website says it is for puppies up to 16 weeks but there was a 7…read moremonth old puppy there and my puppy was timid so we had to sit behind a gate the entire hour while this 7 month old puppy got to run the show because I guess she had been there every week.

Cheryl is absolutely amazing! I was in town for a couple of weeks and wanted to start training my…read morepup. She was so accommodating and helped us make HUGE progress in just a few sessions. I was so surprised how much progress I saw after one visit. We are so happy to have met Cheryl and can't wait to continue implementing what we've learned on our own. My dog, Lincoln, loved her!

Excellent personal dog trainer! Our puppy really learned alot (and so did we) and he is sooooo much…read morebetter behaved than before! Her natural gifts are so intuitive that even our cats wanted in on the action! Highly recommend!!

We let Brandi board and train our 1 year old rescue Buddha who is a Sheppard, Malinio, Pitbul and…read moreRottweiler mix and she did an amazing job with him. She kept us updated frequently with pictures and videos. Buddha listens so much better and is so much better behaved now and with Brandi's help we are able to maintain and improve it even further. Highly recommend

We vetted a few dog trainers and facilities in the area. Brandi was responsive and from the very…read morefirst conversation already demonstrated her high level of care in what she does. We boarded our Dane in February and he us a different puppy. One that is calmer and happier. Knowing boundaries helps him be happier and us less stressed. She offers boarding too and when we welcomed our baby a few weeks ago she made herself available to help with our pup. And helped us introduce our pup to our new born. I can't say enough good things about how much help she has been, how good her training has been and how much we absolutely love her services. And her price point is on par with her competitors and speaking to the training we received it is very well priced! You won't be disappointed.

Awesome dog daycare , boarding and training. Our dogs love…read moregoing to Mercies, they get so excited when I park. The staff is excellent with our large dogs. We never have had a bad experience here. They treat the dogs like family. I have also taken advantage of Max the dog trainer. We have done group classes and in home class. The classes have made a big difference with obedience and behavior training. We will continue to support Josh and the staff at Mercies, try them out! You will not be dissatisfied.

We have bern staying in Fort Walton Beach for several weeks with our Australian Shepherds. In our…read more"neighborhood" we noticed Mercy's Stay + Play dog boarding, daycare, and grooming. While our pups are not the doggie daycare type, they were stinky. I stopped in and spoke with the owner, Josh. I was impressed with his passion for his business and his knowledge of the Fort Walton Beach area. After talking with him, I completed an information sheet on the dogs. It was great to see the vaccine records checked before the dogs could be groomed. Kaylee, the groomer, called me and we scheduled the appointments. Over the phone, Kaylee was so personable. In person she was so professional and positive about our dogs. When we picked them up, the dogs both smell good and are SOOOO SOFT. If we lived here, Kaylee would be our groomer! Thank you Josh and Kaylee. We are happy that we found Mercy's Stay+Play!