So grateful to Lindsey for truly giving our girl Venus, FREEDOM. She is a totally different dog…read morecapable of going anywhere and managing anything thrown at her. We sent our 125 lb XL Bully that came to us with some negative learned behaviors to Freedom K9 for her 30 day board and train program and are so glad we did. It was a financial investment in our dogs life but also our families life with our pet. Before finding Lindsey, we contemplated if we were the right parents for her, but we trusted in her abilities and are SO glad we did! Our dog came home a different animal, her anxiety is completely gone!!! She listens better than ANY dog I've ever had which says a lot as I have owned border collies in the past. We get lifetime support as well as an extremely professional and organized online library of training content!!!! That's worth every penny in and of itself. We also get to experience group trainings and see the families she has helped while working our girl through high stress environments. Venus will now be a bully that will never fall into the negative stigma attached to her breed. She is a strong, sweet, and loving dog who aims to please. Thank you thank you thank you! Hope to catch up soon,

Do not trust Lindsey with your dogs!! After more than 3 weeks of a board and train, my dog came…read moreback with sores and hair loss on her neck. She had some type of sensitivity to the e-collar, that Lindsey knew about and neglected to treat her or use a comfort pad and continued to use the collar knowingly causing harm. She also left both dogs in her van with windows down on a very hot day causing them heat exhaustion. She is unprofessional and irresponsible and does not care about the well-being of animals.

Gosh there are no words to adequately describe our experience working with Rachel and Keendog…read moretraining. She was our 3rd trainer and honestly last resort before turning to medicating our reactive dog. She got back to basics, tailored her approach to his breed and genetic instincts and layered in play with a balanced training approach with positive reinforcement and correction techniques. This truly has been the only approach that has worked and our dog is thriving. Rachel is so knowledgeable and has made this the best experience for our family and our dog. We are so grateful!

We have had 4 dogs work with Keen Dog trainers and have been very happy with the results. All the…read moretrainers we have worked with have been excellent and very accommodating to our needs and schedules. I am constantly amazed with all the little things they pick up on, which I never would have noticed.

I can't say enough good things about Off Leash K9 Training! Our trainer, Lindsey, was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and made the entire process fun and engaging for both me and my pup, Ashe. Ashe at 6 months of age can be a bit of a handful , but Lindsey took the time to understand his behavior and tailored the training to his needs. After just two weeks, we noticed Ashe's confidence soar. Ashe is now much better behaved at the park, and he's responding wonderfully to commands like "sit," "place," "heel," and "come." This is the second dog I put through Off Leash K9 Training, and they truly help build trust between you and your pup. It allows you to take your pup into the world and enjoy life rather than sitting at home alone. I also love how Lindsey emphasizes the importance of consistency and makes sure we're practicing the right way at home. I feel so much more confident as a dog owner, and Ashe seems happier too! I highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training of Charlotte to anyone looking to strengthen the bond with their dog and improve both their quality of life and behavior!

We sent Shadow for a two week board and train. Her trainer, Claire, did an amazing job! She kept in…read moretouch with us daily, sent the best videos and pictures, and updated with what they worked on. She even sent some fun videos for our kids to see him playing, not just training. She edited her videos so we could see a lot of what they worked on each day. Claire really understood Shadow and his needs. At pick up, she did a great job explaining everything to us, guiding us on how to follow through at home, and loving on Shadow one last time. You could tell he was sad to leave her. Claire was so encouraging and loving towards him. Shadow's been home less than a week and because of Claire, he is behaving so much better. He's been able to off leash and not jump on people he's greeting. Thank you so much Claire and Off Leash K9 Charlotte!

Emma did an incredible job with our dog Pete. It used to be impossible to get his attention…read moreoutdoors in particular, with every squirrel, rabbit, or cat causing a major reaction. She's turned what used to be a chore for us into time we look forward to spending with our dog. Not only has Emma trained Pete to an outstanding base level (and beyond) of training in all environments, she's also given us the tools and enabled us to continue his training. Her training has enriched both our dog's life and our own.

Emma worked with my corgi, Roo, who began to show some resource guarding with my senior beagle. I…read moream a very protective dog mom, so giving my trust to someone in this way was hard. However, Emma makes you feel so comfortable with the process and explains everything you need to know. During the pick-up sessions, she would send me videos of her working with Roo, which not only calmed my nerves, but also showed her progress throughout the process. Once we began the in home sessions, Emma took the time to ensure my husband and I understand the ins and outs of commands for Roo and gave us the confidence we needed to be successful for Roo. I cannot recommend her or Left Turn enough. We are so grateful for her working with our slightly difficult pup and teaching us all we needed to know as well. I wish everyone could hire her for their training needs!

We love Ruth!! She truly loves dawgs and it shows. She helped give me the structure I needed to…read moretrain my 3 month old puppy her basic commands. We had issues going on walks - the puppy basically refused - and Ruth brought us a long lead and it definitely helped get my girl going most of the time. She is always on time and a pleasure to chat with! I absolutely recommend giving Ruth a try.

Ruth did an awesome job with Zeus! When we began, our labradoodle had no knowledge of basic…read morecommands and she was able to patiently teach us how to appropriately implement new commands. She provided flexibility around our travel plans and work schedules. During each session, Ruth provided personalized insight and advice on training as well as knowledge of the breed. We are truly appreciative of her hard work and efforts and are thrilled with the results! We highly recommend her services based on her professionalism, knowledge, flexibility, and results. Please give her the opportunity to help you and your puppy/dog learn the necessary skills to bond in a safe, disciplined and playful way.

Andy and his team have been so amazing and patient with my puppy. He is definitely a handful. We…read morelove stardog and cannot wait until we can do the full 5 day training!

We LOVE Star Dog! Thank-you for helping change our life with our dog BeeBee and setting us up for…read moresuccess. After working with numerous trainers and getting turned away from another dog daycare (our reactive dog failed the evaluation), we ended up at Star Dog... and we are so glad we did! Andy & Jarrell have been so kind and have really helped us with BeeBee. We recommend the daycare - excellent facility & safe. The Boot Camp was amazing - they worked with BeeBee on drills all day and then trained us one-on-one! She is now calmer and so are we! The group classes are really fun too and serve a crucial role in solidifying and practising what we have learned. And the icing on the cake, the entire team helped Myrna give BeeBee her first grooming! Thank-you Andy, Jarrell & Lisa - you are very kind and excellent at what you do.

We adopted an 18 month old great Dane with no boundaries, distracted by everything. Richard…read moreeducated my husband and I, helping us first. After a few weeks with Richard, our great Dane came back with boundaries and understanding commands. Richard spent time again with us so that we had the tools to maintain what he learned. Richard establishes a relationship with the dogs. He's very straightforward and honest. And he offers continued assistance. We highly recommend.

So, Richard just left from our first meeting. I think I'm more exhausted than the dogs are. All…read morethree babies did amazing and learned so much. First off, Richard is a passionate and talented man, it's easy to see from the moment you meet him; Richard does what he loves. Second, he speaks dog... like direct communication, but what's cool is before I knew it, I was communicating with my babies even better. He was teaching me to talk to the dogs the whole time and I had no clue. Third, he inspired me! It is not often you meet somebody with the courage to walk away from every comfort they know to pursue something they love. Richard listened to what I wanted to do, I wanted to strengthen the bond between myself and the dogs. I already see a difference, they do too. I've worked with several trainers in the past and never felt a comfortable, or confident connection and neither did my dogs. I don't know who's more excited about our next lesson, me or the dogs. I can tell you there's more to come. If you want to get to know your dogs better and really strengthen that bond, call Richard. I assure you; you won't have any regrets.

Leon is a calming "dog whisperer". We rescued a labradoodle…read morewho had a problem with our cat. When we contacted Leon; we were distraught; the dog had to go!! Leon came to OUR rescue. Leon cared. He was helpful, reassuring, and very proactive. He's very knowledgeable, kind and patient. He listened! While he was at it he gave very good advice to dealing with our other dog who was picking up some bad behavior habits from his "buddy".

From the owner: Would you like to have control? Want to have a calm, loving, playful environment with your furry…read morefamily member? I will come to your house to work with your dog in their own environment. I will show you how to calmly be the Leader of your Pack. It is amazing what can be learned in one session that is extremely reasonable. The results will show you how rewarding it can be to truly be the Leader of your Pack! It is time to get Back to Basic Dog Training." My service can be one lesson or as many as you would like. Please call and let's talk, I promise you will not be disappointed. Services: -Group Training -Private Sessions -Match Making -Boarding