I have a 14 month old miniature schnauzer who made it very difficult for me to allow people into my…read morehome, and to walk by people on our walks, as she is very people reactive. It was embarassing daily when she barked and lunged at people for no apparent reason. I had my first 2 hour lesson with Jason last night, and the difference I can see in my Teeka already has made me enjoy our walk this evening, instead of me feeling uneasy of her reactions towards people we pass on our walks. I would highly recommend Jason as he was able to assess my dog's unwanted bullying behaviour as "guarding me" in my house and in public. He showed me how to take control at home, and and on our walks. I look forward to our next 3 sessions and a calmer and socially graceful pup.

Jason is the puppy whisperer. It's as simple as that. He understands dogs and dogs understand him…read more My puppy is my first dog and I had no idea what I was doing. My fear of doing the wrong thing was affecting my dog and was making me an ineffective dog owner. Jason corrected my behaviour so that we could correct my puppy's behaviour. She's 6 months old right now and is a very relaxed and well adjusted pup. Nobody ever tells you just how much work having a puppy is and Jason put my mind at ease and gave me the confidence to take her out and not over react to situations because now I KNOW that she will come when called. With Jason's help I learned to enjoy my puppy and everything that comes with being a puppy. I realize that her puppyhood is short lived and I am enjoying every minute of it. Within my first meeting with Jason I learned the basics of what to do and what not to do, what dogs need in order to thrive, (and no, it's not just bones and love) and how to properly communicate with my dog to let her know what I want from her. Trust is key in a relationship with your pet and I wouldn't have learned that without Jason's help. No amount of reading puppy books or talking to other dog owners will give you the in depth knowledge and hands on experience that Jason will provide. If you're doing something wrong, Jason will tell you and understand that this is what's best for your pet. Mango and I both love Jason and would highly recommend him to any old or new pet owners. Thanks Jason, see you at the dog park!

We were at wits end with our 8 month old sheepadoodle Ozzie. 8 weeks of puppy training at another…read moreplace did nothing. Our dog was constantly pulling on the leash while walking, my wife's arm was always sore. We are amazed at the progress, we just completed a novice class. We now have a well behaved dog on walks and have the tools we need to correct any new issues. Thanks for saving our mutt from the pound, Eric !

Hate leaving bad reviews, but... this class isn't worth the money…read more In short: Too much talk much and not enough practice. Very little learned. In details: Eric tells a lot of stories and then runs out of time to let us run thru the exercise to make sure everyone got the concept. He isn't very friendly or approachable. Yells at people when they do it wrong, but doesn't say what they are doing wrong. The training room is large, but there are 10-12 dogs in there, so it feels very crowded. The acoustics in the large space is terrible, hard to understand what he is saying for normal people, never mind older people or those that English isn't their 1st language. Ridiculous late policy, claims you can't be 5 minutes late, yet he talks so much and repeats the same thing so many times, doesn't really matter when you come in. But sure, it's nice when everyone is there on time. Doesn't allow any dog interaction, as such people aren't able to chat either, so you end up standing there for nearly 1 hour listening to him, do a bit of practice and back out the door. For 10 weeks of class, very few commands are learned. Recall class was very weak, not a major emphasis as advertised. This might be a personal preference, but some people might want to know. The training feel fear based, or as he might say respect based, not a positive type of training. Physical corrections are harsh. All in all, too expensive, little practice, too little learned, Eric is too harsh with people and dogs.

This business isn't just about pet training, but I could only select one topic from the drop down…read moremenu. This business - rather this man does obedience training, boarding, and a variety of other training issues, as well as installing underground fencing. If you've heard of stories about underground fencing - most likely it's because the owner was not trained rather then the dog. It takes training for both owner and dog for an underground fence to really work well and Tom Beitz knows how to make it happen. His logo statement is creative as well, Where Sit Happens". Verbal and visual commands both work on our dog! Tom Beitz, even the name is fitting, is a professional dog trainer that we've used to train two GSD's with much success and both remain in our yard with an invisible fence. He also stands behind all the products and gives you the individual attention that dog owners need. With both individual training and group training - you and your dog deserve the best and I highly recommend giving Tom a call if you have any dog training needs. We've been dealing with Tom for over 5 years now and recently had to have him stop over to look at a broken collar. While he was there - he gave us some additional instructions for both dogs, replaced the collar and off he went. It doesn't get better then this!

We found Tom Beitz and Smart Dog Solutions by "accident" when we were looking for a potty training…read morebook for our first dog. Phoebe was trained in 36 hours. Flipping through the book I found his web site cited for obedience and off leash training. When I looked up the site and found he was from Hamburg, NY I couldn't believe it! He came to our home once a week for basic obedience training for our puppy at about 3 months old. His techniques are amazing! Our dog took to them quickly. He helped us with pulling, jumping issues and helped us to sit stay, leash walk and place. He is experienced and truly cared about our dog. We are calling him again when she is 9 months old to start more advanced obedience and off leash work. I recommend Smart Dog Solutions for anyone who wants a "good dog." Truly we learned that there are no bad dogs, just untrained ones. Phoebe is well on her way to becoming a certified therapy dog!

This place saved my dog and my sanity. My dog went from over 100 days in a shelter to a rescue that…read moreheavily sedated him. When I got him he was biting and wild.I was in a very bad spot. I called multiple training programs and this was the place that felt like it would be the best fit. They were super professional. Jay even called and talked me through things while i was waiting for our training to start. We did 8 lessons and he is a different dog now. No more biting or destroying things. He walks like a dream on a leash . He is happy confident puppy and my household is at peace. Jay was an awesome trainer.

I cannot thank Jay and K9 Connection enough. When my German Shepherd rescue got out of hand, it…read morereally worried me, and I lost a lot of sleep over it. I am as attached to him as he is to me, but I could not let him place us in jeopardy just because he (or I) might lose control of a situation. I did not know really what to expect when I brought him in, and I figured he would be a tough case. At the end of it I got my buddy back, for which I am grateful.

#1 voted trainer for a reason, my dog has come dp far in such a short time , thanks to Dave and his…read moreexcellent team

Nothing but praise for Dave and his team of profeesional trainers !…read moremy Samoyed pup has been transformed through the Novice level, learning basic manners and commands. So much so that we are immediately moving on into the Intermediate and Recall levels to devlop him into the dog we know he can be.... thank you Dave and Dave's Team !

Almost 6 months ago I adopted myself a doggy. He is an incredible little fella who just wants…read moreeveryone's love and attention, but he missed out on some of those basic doggy manners (like waiting patiently at the doors vs. trying to squeeze right through it, not trying to snatch that beautiful slice of pizza on your unattended plate, etc.) that most pups learn as they grow up in a loving and caring home. I had originally planned on taking my dog elsewhere for doggy training classes, but after talking to the ladies at Dog Speak, I knew this was the place for him. So far we have taken the 'Doggy Manners 1' course, and we will absolutely be back for 'Doggy Manners 2'! The small class sizes allowed for less distractions, more personalized lessons, and more attention to anything we were struggling through in order to build that rock-solid foundation. These ladies really know their stuff. We've been doing our homework and practicing a lot at home, but after only a few weeks I've seen a world of a difference. I would absolutely recommend Dog Speak to anyone looking for doggy classes. I do not have a single regret about coming here; money very well spent. We have not tried any of the grooming services yet.

Not to long ago we got a 4 month old Beagle mix and to be honest, I was terrified. I have never…read moreowned a dog before and I didn't want to have one of those terrible dogs that jumped all over people and didn't listen. That is where Karen came in. I made arrangements for classes, before Abby had been with us for a full day. Unfortunately due to some unforeseen circumstances, we couldn't attend the classes as we had originally planned. Instead I talked with Karen and we were able to have her come to our house once a week to help us with training. We are on week 3 now and I have to say I notice a huge difference in Abby's behavior. Karen has taken the time to learn what we want out of our class and to educate us on what she expects from us. Her approach has made me more confident in how I deal with our puppy and also how confident Abby is with me. In 3 weeks(1 purely informational/introduction) we have learned the right way to get Abby's attention(look), sit, lay down and proper greeting of guests. She also answered what seems like a million questions I had about everything from walking on a leash, to house breaking and choosing the right type of food. In addition to classes, Karen also runs puppy playdates, barn hunts and other dog friendly events. I look forward to our remaining 4 weeks with Karen and will probably take more of her advanced classes as our schedule allows and Abby is able. I would recommend Karen to anyone who asks.

See my husband Tim C's review if you'd like our puppy story, I will jump right in to the fun!…read moreTraining with Karen began shortly after bringing Abby to her forever home. Karen, in lack of a formal group for "class" visited our home for weekly training sessions. Abby has been very bright and responsive to her positive reinforcement training with Karen! In addition to our solo time with Karen, we have spent time adventuring to the formal training center for a barn hunt, joined a few friends for a puppy social and are looking forward to the possibility of beginning agility training soon! I must note in addition to her fabulous knowledge and skill set with all of the dogs she has interacted with, Karen did not hesitate to also help us through our first scary moment when the adults were away and the puppy broke in to her latched puppy tub, eating a great deal of food and becoming ill. Karen contacted a vet friend, worked with us and the vet through the process of elimination to determine the best next steps and offered to remain available by phone if Abby's health became even further concerning. Karen has an abundance of knowledge and understands owners and their furry friends will find their niche together, she just wants to provide tools to help make things more comfortable for everyone in the house. I look forward to continuing to work and play with Karen (sounds terrible but I'm going with it!), and will definitely always recommend her to friends, family and Yelpers!

My dog loves it here. SHE cannot wait to get in this place now to play. She is 8.5 months. She goes…read more1x a week usually and has been for 2 plus months. I get day training g and she is learning too. She gets her nails cut too. I highly recommend and prices are VG

I have fostered over 30+ dogs for rescue. I always recommend to my fosters Ruff Relations for…read moredaycare and training. I have brought both of my pups to the group training class. This class has been invaluable to our family . The instructor is so positive , knowledgeable and helpful. She takes the time to thoroughly answer any and all questions . there's never a moment where you feel bad , or you're doing something wrong . Rather supported in a positive manner . Even if you've owned dogs before, the skills you learn in this class is invaluable. It helps you become a better owner, and in turn helps your dog become well trained and cared for . The group rates are also among the most reasonably priced in the area. thank you to the team for all of the help, patience and understanding ! and making training fun and accessible to all