I had my first meeting last week with Elsa for my submissive, timid puppy Cal. Elsa was great and…read morevery informative. Within a few minutes Elsa had approached Cal in such a way so that Cal stopped barking and was calm enough to start the training. Elsa instructed me on the appropriate way to train Cal and then watched as I then followed her instructions. I really appreciate her letting me take control for majority of the session and for bringing yummy high value treats for Cal. When the session was over I felt confident in my skills to train Cal. I would recommend Elsa. She is reliable, a fast communicator, backs up her training with research articles, and shows obvious knowledge in dog training. She followed up Cal's session with an email reminding me of the points we went over which was very helpful for my foggy short term memory. I could tell that Elsa genuinely cared about Cal's future and was dedicated in helping me!

As a first time dog owner I was having trouble wrangling my new puppy but after 3 sessions with My…read moreWonderful Dog I felt like I was back in control. She gave me the tools to continue to train my dog on my own and offered me some insight on pup psychology. Highly recommended!

Working with Dogwise Obedience and Christine was game changing for us. We have a 1.5 yo St Bernard…read morewho was diagnosed with congenital juvenile epilepsy as a young puppy which resulted in a lot of hospitalizations and behavioral issues due to heavy medication. With Emma growing to be a large dog, getting her behavioral issues under control was critical. Christine was able to build a curriculum for us and work with us in the most productive, flexible and respectful way. We never felt judged, she listened to our concerns and we were able to learn incredibly effective ways to manage this big special girl. We feel very confident and hopeful about the future as we continue to work with our puppy and knowing that we have Christine on our side!

Dogwise Obedience was incredible in giving us new perspective and training tools for our dogs! We…read morehave had our dogs for many years and we able to gain new insight on our relationship and communication with our dogs. Christine was always on time, supportive and honest in he training. This training was a game changer for us! We are so grateful to Christine!

It went well from the first moment of contact. We were in town preparing for our daughters wedding…read morethat was coming up in the next few weeks. We have a beloved family dog who needed somewhere to play and be happy. We found happy tails and immediately knew we found the right place. Jay was welcoming and accommodating given our out-of-town status. Enrollment, including uploading health and safety data as well as scheduling the time that we needed to have our pup in their care, could not have been smoother. We did a test run two days before the wedding for 4 to 5 hours and agreed that if we didn't want to be at the wedding so badly we would spend the day at happy Tails! Whitaker was quickly noted to be a "good boy ". We returned on Saturday early in the morning and left him in good hands until the pick up at closing time on the same day. Everyone was happy and we wonder should we move to Portland in order to use this wonderful doggy daycare? It is not a usual experience to connect so quickly and to feel so safe with such an important member of the family. Thank you all! P. S. The wedding was a smashing success thanks in part to your team!

I feel secure in leaving my dog at Happy tails. He always returns happy and tired. 3 other family…read moredogs were boarded at the same time and we asked for family play dates.

Elsa is the BEST! It was clear within the first ten minutes of meeting her that she really…read moreunderstood our dog Otha, and also understands how to break training down for humans. Her knowledge of dog behavior is so impressive. Training with her was an investment in our relationship with our dog that will last a lifetime! We are thankful to have gotten to work with her, and will definitely book more training sessions with her in the future when we need to brush up on our skills.

Interesting that my bad review was taken out. That says a lot about this company. I'll reiterate…read morethat we were not satisfied at all with Elsa's service. She came to our house once, talked to us for 30 minutes, gave our puppy a knee bone of some kind that my vets don't like, and then proceeded to show us how to teach our 4 month old puppy not to jump on people. Well that works fine in the yard but not so much when we are out and about. She also said she would communicate about our next session but she never reached back out. A month passed and I wrote a bad review and she erased it! That tells me a lot about her work ethic...there is none! Find someone else, it's sure not worth $75/hour!

I love A1K9! My black lab Tucker has been going here for the past year and loves it…read more I can't say enough good things about everyone that works here. Between the owners Terresa and Taylor who are just so so nice, fun and compassionate, to the rest of their staff they're all genuinely happy to see my boy Tucker and seem to enjoy what they do which is so rare. I'm never worried that the staff can't handle a situation with all the dogs in the yard which I've felt before with other doggie day cares. Taylor makes sure everyone outside with the dogs has a good calm energy, which when your working with a pack this size you need. I was worried too about the hot summer weather that it would make the turf too hot for the dogs but they do a great job flooding the turf with the hose so the dogs can cool off, they also have great frozen treats you can purchase for them to give your dog during the day. Tucker has never been happier with a daycare, nor more tired when he comes home, which to me and I'm sure most dog owners is the sign of a successful day. Thank you A1K9.

We hired Taylor to help us with our 2 year old mixed breed pup. Our main focus for her was recall…read moreand helping her get over her fear of bikes on the trails. He was able to accomplish this in half of the sessions we had scheduled! He is very patient and knowledgeable, HIGHLY recommend A1K9!

The place is a palace for training! A huge barn for indoor classes, fenced area for agility…read moretraining and wide open fields for a romp before class. There are several trainers to choose from, all of whom are very knowledgeable. Worth checking out if you want to up your game with your dog.

Great trainers and facilities…read more The trainers provide independent observation and correction to both dog and handler -which doesn't happen at other facilities. The sessions are fun and informative for all involved. Very highly recommended.

The staff was accommodating for drop off/pick up. They were always available when I had questions…read more Nightly update reports made it easier for my kids to be separated from our dog Rocco. All around great experience. Highly recomend. -Scott

**Absolutely amazing experience with Mutty Paws Academy!**…read more We were in a bit of a pinch while vacationing in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The boarding kennels we normally trust back home in NH were completely booked, so we decided to bring our dog, Moose, with us and find a doggie daycare where he could stay while we visited some of the attractions that weren't dog-friendly. I found Mutty Paws Academy on Google and called to explain our situation. From the very beginning, they were incredibly kind, understanding, and accommodating. Even though we were tourists from out of town, they were willing to welcome Moose into their daycare program and work with our vacation schedule. Then, because apparently our vacation needed one more plot twist , Moose got sprayed by a skunk the night before his first day! I called Mutty Paws expecting that we would have to cancel, but instead they were so understanding. They told us that if we gave him a good bath at the Petco Self Wash, they would still take him. They even allowed us to drop him off later than normal so we had time to get him cleaned up. Because of the smell, he had to spend his first day doing daycare solo, which they were completely fine with. And they went above and beyond by giving him **another bath at no charge**! The next day, Moose still had a little bit of that lovely skunk smell lingering , so I assumed he would have another solo day. But the staff evaluated him and decided he was good to play with the other dogs. He seemed to absolutely LOVE it! When we brought him in for his second day of daycare , he was happy to go in and he returned tired and content. We had also scheduled him for a third day, but after everything we had already spent replacing things, doing endless laundry, bathing the dog, and ultimately upgrading from our tent to a cabin because of the skunk disaster, we decided we didn't need the third day. I called that morning to cancel, and once again, they were incredibly understanding and **didn't charge us a cancellation fee**, even though it was last minute. I honestly can't say enough good things about Mutty Paws Academy. They were flexible, compassionate, accommodating, and clearly cared about making sure Moose was comfortable and happy. They turned what could have been a very stressful situation into something we could actually laugh about. If you're visiting the Old Orchard Beach area and need a safe, caring place for your dog, I **highly recommend Mutty Paws Academy!** We are so grateful they were willing to help us out, especially after our unexpected skunk encounter. Moose definitely gives them two paws up!

I have not used this service. But, after watching a series of illegal and inconsiderate driving…read morefrom their vehicle, I would not trust the safety of my pets to them. In heavy traffic, I watched their vehicle go straight through an intersection from a right hand turn only lane, putting them in another right hand turn only lane and cutting off traffic in order to go straight. If you're going to put the name of your business on your car and advertise "pet taxi" service, perhaps drive in a safe and legal manner. I wouldn't want to risk my animals getting in an accident because the driver doesn't feel the need to drive properly.

From the owner: Touch My Soul Pet Services specializing in personalized dog walking and pet sitting. I take care…read moreof 1-2 dogs at a time so all owners dogs get the quality of care they deserve. I also specialize in therapeutic animal massage for those dogs that have separation anxiety from their owners, to helping dogs with post surgery, to arthritis and Hip Dysplasia.

Ali is such a genuine, sweet, caring individual. I feel so lucky to have found her! I have a very…read moresweet 11 yr old pittie who can be both shy and skeptical with new people. Ali took the time to come and meet my dog and get to know her before her first scheduled visit. Ali was great with her and immediately I could tell this was someone I could trust to be in my home and take great care of my dog. I LOVE the PetCheck system she uses too- she scans in and out (with a barcoded magnet) so I know when she is there, and she also sends an update email for the visit, including pictures! I HIGHLY recommend Tails and Trails. Her prices are really reasonable, especially for the quality of care and peace of mind.

Ali has been wonderful with my old man dog! She always touches base about any abnormalities (such…read moreas not going to the bathroom), as well as sends me cute photos of him on his walks. I can't recommend her enough!