Went through many rounds of classes at this training center and my dog's basic obedience did…read moreimprove, however even after doing everything Barb told me to do, she still criticized me and often contradicted herself (she'd tell me to practice his homework in other places and then another time tell me not to take him out of the yard but she would say this as if she never suggested I practice elsewhere). Eventually, I did a private lesson and nothing came out of it as a result except Barb recommending medication for my dog, which I was not thrilled with, but was willing to try. The medication either made my dog fatigued or irritable and he was not himself. Barb wanted him to stay away from other dogs and not go on walks. This ended up creating a bigger problem than I ever imagined because his reactivity became even worse. After deciding to cut my loss and part with her center, I found a new trainer who has helped us make more progress in just 2 sessions than I did after almost 20 lessons at Barb's. He encourages walks, which I have said all along is the only thing that seems to help. My dog is no longer on any medication and he is able to be around other dogs in a controlled setting and can play nicely with small children. Like I said at the beginning, my dog did improve with his basic obedience at this facility so if you have a mild mannered dog, this might work for you. But if you have a reactive and high energy dog such as mine, I'd suggest going elsewhere to avoid escalating the problem or ending up with a dog that has to be medicated.

"Rude, unprofessional, negative, fraud, crook, arrogant, offensive, belittling, insulting, bully,…read moreawful, threatening, mean, nasty, shady, pressuring, abusive, obnoxious, combative, intimidating, humiliating, thief, horrible, harassing, hustler, demoralizing, and traumatizing . . . " These are some of the words used to describe this woman on a half dozen review sites. Do yourself a favor and check these out. And you'll note that the 5-star ratings are suspicious at best. During an initial consultation for $90, my wife and I fell to the pressure tactics of Ms. Levenson and signed up for six private sessions. Ms. Levenson's troubling behavior was just as iterated here by so many. And so, concerned we checked online reviews on her, her business practices and her training program and after our vet would not prescribe the two drugs for our dog that were to be key elements of her program, we tried to cancel the very next day. Apparently, per the signed contract and receipt which we were not given a copy of, no refunds are issued, this despite no services having been rendered and having paid for the initial consultation. This will teach us to read the fine print and online reviews in the future. A truly decent person would have credited our account. As a result, we are out $500. I strongly encourage everyone to think twice, long and hard before getting involved with this woman. Read the passionate negative reviews here: https://www.google.com/search?q=barb+levenson&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS821US821&oq=barb+lev&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.6566j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x88349345e62efa71:0xa5ef8015bd9964a9,1,,, https://www.yelp.com/biz/levenson-barb-dog-training-centers-oakmont http://www.citysearch.com/profile/8627106/oakmont_pa/levenson_barb_dog_training_centers.html https://www.judysbook.com/Barb-Levenson-Dog-Training-Center-Animals-and-Pets-oakmont-r64344p1.htm#reviews https://www.yellowpages.com/oakmont-pa/mip/levenson-barb-dog-training-centers-467165871 https://www.yellowpages.com/pittsburgh-pa/mip/barb-levenson-dog-training-center-467551209 https://www.bark.com/en/company/barb-levenson-dog-training-centers/Y4Emq/ https://www.superpages.com/bp/oakmont-pa/levenson-barb-dog-training-center-L2012517880.htm

Josh was amazing! He rememberd all of my dogs weird quirks even after a year without seeing her. He…read moreimmediately knows the solution to everything and explains what I need to do once he leaves very well. I cannot recommend Josh enough!

Highly, highly recommend Say It Once Dog Training! We have used them for our two pups with trainers…read moreDonna & Michelle. They were both wonderful and really took the time to explain each of the dog's behaviors - the how & why. After your first in home visit, you're able to take your dogs to group classes which are held all over the city & suburbs. These classes are awesome for our reactive dogs - it gives them the exposure they need in a controlled environment. I have never been made to feel embarrassed or bad about my dog's behavior which I have experienced at other training organizations -- that is why we hired them! I really feel that I have a strong support system with Say It Once. While we (my fiancé & I) need to stay on top of training on our own, our dogs show so much progress each training sessions. Love Say It Once!!!!

Hands down best cat sitters I've met. Responsive, respectful and reliable. Mat checked in everyday…read morewith thoughtful status updates and pictures of our cats. Thank you for giving us peace of mind when we were away.

Wonderful cat sitters - highly, highly recommend to anyone (I never write reviews, so that should…read moregive you an idea of how awesome they are)!! We are new to the area and have used DGW 3 times now to watch our cat. Mathew sends a picture every day after locating our very shy cat. His captions always make us laugh. He was also kind enough to water our plants and bring in packages while we were away. Very easy to schedule as well!

Kate really knows what she's doing. My dog is 2 years old. I thought it was over for her attitude…read more We couldn't take her to daycare. We couldn't take her to the dog park. We quickly found out that could all be turned around. About 2 weeks after going to Kate my dog is better around other dogs. She used to be snappy she's more chill with all of her same cheer

Kate is a great dog trainer! We worked with Kate because our beagle was very disobedient and would…read moreonly follow his nose instead of our commands. She was able to quickly identify the things we were doing that were not working and teach us how to better communicate to our dog. Our beagle also had a lot of aggression with towards other dogs, so we thought. Kate arranged one of our sessions at her friend's house so that her friend and her large German Shepard could stand outside while we worked with our beagle's reaction. Kate immediately saw that our beagle was actually very fearful of the other dog and that what was causing his reaction. Within fifteen minutes we were walking down the street side by side with the German Shepard and its owner without my beagle flipping out! Kate offers sessions in the client's home at a reasonable price. You can pay per session or buy multiple sessions for a discount. As owners of a stubborn, yet oh so cute, beagle, we found our five sessions with Kate to be extremely valuable. We will use what we learned everyday of our lives as dog owners.

Camp bow wow has been a life saver for our dog. All the workers are exceptional. They are truly so…read moregreat with dogs there! Michelle, Kim, Henry, and all other staff thanks for allowing me to feel a sense of comfort when I drop my dog off for the day or overnight. I can't imagine ever taking my dog elsewhere! The facility is clean and well taken care of. You can truly tell they love their customers. They also offer training which has helped my dog in so many ways. Great place. Highly recommend!!

My Lily loves Camp Bow Wow. Staffs are very nice and friendly. She can socialize with other dogs…read moreand spend some of her high energy level cause she a Beagle and Beagle gets bored easily. It has been a year and half she is coming every week and we always board her into Camp when we need to travel.

My experience here could not have been better. I did loads of research on trainers prior to making…read moremy decision, as I had specific issues I needed to work on with my dog, Gus. I wanted to be involved in the training along the way because part of my struggle had been establishing dominance/ taking the lead. I wanted to be working on that dynamic from the beginning, not just trying to take over once someone else trained him. Sit Means Sit was the perfect blend of introducing concepts to both me and my dog, setting the foundations with repetition (took some of the legwork off my plate), and then after each session practicing with both me and my dog to assure we were understanding. My at home lesson was invaluable. Talking through our issues in the space where they are occurring was crucial for customized tips. Some concepts are difficult to implement in certain setups, and Lisa was genius at thinking of alternatives. It can also be hard to describe what's going on without seeing it. The at home lesson gave that opportunity and Lisa was able to understand my dog's excitement and not only better explain his actions to me, but also she was able to suggest more creative ways to work with him in our unique space. Before training, Gus was next to impossible to walk. I'd spend 30 minutes standing in one spot waiting for him to calm down and give me attention. He pulled me so hard once going after another dog, he completely took me down. After training we are able to enjoy walks at my pace (not a constant sprint ). That's just one highlight of the improvement Sit Means Sit accomplished with my big ball of pure energy. I had such a wonderful experience with all the trainers I worked with. Christina had a great sense of humor that I looked forward to during our sessions with Gus. Someone who can laugh with you about how awkward you look and feel learning new concepts is a gem. Evan was like an accidental therapist who you don't mean to spill your guts to, but you do because his energy is so calm and understanding. THESE are the types of people you want working with your family pet, and with YOU. I can get tense training my dog, but they put me at ease the entire time. Additionally, Alicia was remarkably accommodating to my insane schedule and always able to promptly connect with me and figure out how to get me in. I'm a sucker for customer service and Alicia's bubbly personality is a perfect fit. I was so impressed with SMS, I signed up for puppy class, too. I know training can be an expensive investment and you want to be sure it's worth it-- this is worth it. Don't waste money doing multiple other trainings that don't quite click because they are more affordable. Do it right the first time here!

Our dog, Penny, is a rescued pitbull and the sweetest dog in the entire world to us, guests and…read morestrangers on the street. She did however have a terrible habit of pulling (think of a sleigh dog. That's what she looked like while pulling us, ugh) Enough was enough. Eventually we would have gotten hurt or she could have gotten lose & hurt herself / another dog. She also showed aggression towards other dogs and growls, barks and pulled even harder than normal. Inside she was a princess and outside she looked like a mean evil pitbull. It made us as dog owners look bad. Plus, we couldn't enjoy our summer with an uncontrollable dog. We decided to head to a free consultation. We were referred here by the owners husband. After the consultation they said most likely she won't need a harness anymore, only a leash. I laughed on inside. Guess what.... They were right. Since training, we've only needed a collar.. No more harness! We did the 3 day training program which meant penny would get dropped off here and spend 8 hours with a trainer 1 on 1. It also includes 1 day at home which was very helpful & 3 months of group classes which are 2x a week. They took videos of her training and sent them to us. In the videos they explained what they were doing and why it worked. We can always look back on those videos if needed. That's very helpful! The price seemed steep at first but essentially you are getting 3+ months of training for the price. Peace of mind knowing my dog is safe is priceless. Linda and Bridget did an excellent job. Penny Is more controllable now and doesn't pull on the leash. Group classes will really benefit her and I can't wait to start. I'm thankful for sit means sit. I used to dread walks and we couldn't even do fun stuff like the parks or camping. Now, we can finally have fun with our dog. Most importantly, she is much more safe since we can control her.

Lily has been an ideal instructor for our golden retriever Malibu. Even as a puppy, Fetch & Follow…read morehas provided us with a well-disciplined dog that is still learning and growing daily as a part of our family. For us, given that our time to spend training our new dog was difficult to come by, I highly recommend their new board & train program, it was truly a gamechanger!

our trainer (Lily) was great! if you're a first time dog owner I highly recommend Fetch & Follow…read morethey will take the time to answer questions and throughly work with you one on one. super professional and flexible time scheduling

Dee is absolutely THE BEST trainer !!! He's the dog-whisperer and the owner-whisperer in one. You…read moredon't even realize that he's training YOU to train and change the dynamic with your dog. I can't say enough good things about the process!!

Dee is great! He really knows what he's saying about the dogs. Our 130lbs massif was not being the…read morebest family member but with Dee's help we were about to get him into a routine that works for us all. I think everyone in the house is much happier now

Rated 10 out of 10 by Hema Patel I love the Dog Stop…read moreCenterville and have used the grooming services and my dog Pluto's basic training which have been fantastic. The staff is very helpful, and attentive to the dogs. They treat customers' dogs as their own and the accommodations are new and clean. Highly recommended. They offer dog daycare, dog boarding, and grooming and have a very nice retail store. It is easy to find too, 6001 Centerville Crest Ln, Centerville. VA 20121

July 24, 2024, I took my 7# Yorkie to the Dog Stop for grooming. The groomer had 2 1/2 years of…read moreexperience, which concerned me, so I asked him if he thought he was good with some hesitation he replied yes. When I picked her up, they told me the groomer couldn't finish the job because she kept biting the groomer. I replied that she has never bitten or nipped a groomer & I was certain the reason for the behavior had to be because of the groomer. The manager and I argued back-and-forth. He held his ground and insisted it was my dog, and I insisted it was his groomer. After getting home, I noticed that my Yorkie kept licking herself. I looked more closely and saw the reason why she was nipping the groomer. He had injured her with a large clipper burn near her belly. I took a photo & went back to the Dog Stop to show the photo to the manager, Caleb, who offered such a lame apology that I felt it necessary to tell him that it was no apology at all - a further disappointment, and I told him so. I asked for a refund, which he did give me and then I went directly to the Vet for ointment.