We had two 8 year dogs. One recently passed away. My remaining dog was suffering from anxiety…read moreattacks, we got a new dog 5 years old. Both dogs were having a hard time adjusting. Mark has come over twice and has been a miracle worker. My older dog hasn't had an anxiety attack since, and my new dog is adjusting a lot better ( leash walking potty training). He is also very affordable and what makes him great is that he makes house calls and you can ask him questions anytime.

Omg! Thankyou Ace! I was having PTSD from a dog encounter that had really shook me up, even though…read moreI love dogs, and was moving into a new place with a roommate who had a big German Shepard. I felt totally lost and called Ventura. Let me tell you... He took my call listened and in 10 minutes helped my with my problem!! His advice worked and I am happy to say, me and my roommates dog get along smashingly. This guy knows exactly how to handle these great, but wild at heart creatures and I can not recommend him enough!!!! Don't waste your time on others, this man knows and understands animals and will be awesome for you loved pet. Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou! You don't have time to waste, go with ACE.

I was apprehensive about using collar training for my rescue dog. He's a hound/pitbull mix who is…read moreyoung and very strong. While completely lovable, he was out of control when he first came to our house. While playing in the back yard, he nearly bit my BFF because he was so excited about running around and playing. I had taken another, far more docile dog to K9 Instincts for boarding for many years. Matt & his staff were exceptionally kind and caring to Rachel. I knew they also did training so I decided to call and have Axle evaluated. Axle went for a 3 week "boot camp" and it was completely worth the time and expense. Even though it's "shock collar" training, it completely transformed his behavior. After the first three or four months, we began to use the collar periodically in situations where we knew he may have some problems (he was rescued from a fighting dog situation, so he still struggles with other dogs). It's now really a pleasure to be out and about with Axle. While talking, Matt mentioned that I would probably enjoy Axle much more with training. He was completely right. I no longer have anxiety that Axle will be out of control and a threat to others.

I received a recommendation from a co-worker to go here to have my dog trained. I should have…read morelistened to my gut instinct during my initial visit to the facility and not brought my dog here for training. I thought Brittany was very rude, condescending and acted like my dog had the worst behaviors of any dog. She is not aggressive and does not behave badly; she is just very vocal and reactive to other dogs when on leash. When I went back to pick her up, I noticed a big difference in her and was not happy about that. I feel like I got a very timid dog back and it took us about a year to get her back to her old self. Does she come when called and stay when I put her in a down and stay, sure, but she is still very vocal and still reactive to other dogs when on leash. So basically, they did not fix the issue that I brought her in for. The training is definitely not worth the money paid. I would not recommend this facility for training. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that you can get trained with your dog.

Very happy to have Hazel working with us to get our pups trained properly. Very professional and…read morethoughtful. Dogs adore her.

I have been using Tails n' Trails for about two years now for my pup Edison and I've yet to be…read moredisappointed. Services are well priced and the staff is knowledgeable and professional. For the past few months "we" have been walking with Calia and her amazing companion Jasper. Not only does Edison come home happy, exhausted, and, socialized..I swear he comes home just a little more well behaved. Their ability to work with your schedule, be flexible, and simply just go above and beyond is what prompted this review. About a week and a half ago my mother broke her fibula and ankle, sweeping her off her feet for at least 2 months. I contacted Calia after 5pm on a Saturday and before my mother was even discharged, Cali was able to rework my walks and help get my mothers dogs (new clients) on the schedule for walks and check ins. She brought a sense of calm to a very hectic situation; I was incredibly grateful for that. We will be furever part of the Tails n Trails family.

The beginner puppy classes are great, learn allot of techniques. Prices are very reasonable and…read moreworth it. Social classes I recommend.

I found Pooch Pawsitive through Yelp. I don't know the area (RI) well and have a new puppy. I have…read morebeen taking Bowser to the puppy socials for the last couple weeks, he is a german shepherd but very small for his age (11 weeks) They divide the social up between ages and are very attentive to what's going on with the pups. Heidi is very nice and you can tell she really loves the dogs, which is super important to me. Bowser is having a great time and learning to be social. When he is older I would trust them to do daycare and other classes/ events. A great place!

I came to Strategick-9 in desperate need of training for my reactive dog, Odin, after a biting…read moreincident involving a family member. Here's my experience. Sydney appeared on the surface to be a knowledgeable dog trainer but she lacks effective communication skills and applies questionable methods in her training of reactive dogs. While my primary issue resides in her poor communication I do recall one occasion where she pulled Odin's slip lead so tight while he was barking at a dog passing by that you could hear it choking him. We had multiple sessions that had same day cancellations on their end. Which is a double standard considering their policy for their customers requires at least 24 hours notice or it will result in a loss of a session or a $65 fee. They definitely value their time and money more than yours. On one occasion I had to reach out to her the morning of our scheduled session to confirm we were still on. She responded 6 hours prior to our session that she had an evaluation that was going to overlap because she forgot to follow up with me. The appointment was rescheduled. On a separate occasion we had a group training session scheduled but the other dogs canceled an hour and a half prior to the session. She said she would reach out that day or the next to reschedule. Two weeks had passed and I hadn't heard a word. I had to reach out to her. She replied by saying "my b for not getting back to you, weekends have been busy busy." We had an exchange via text and she ultimately decided she no longer wanted to work together and she put me in contact with Joe. He offered two sessions with him or a $250 refund. I paid $2,500 up front with the agreement that Odin's training didn't have a set number of sessions but rather we would work with him until he was good to go. Joe undermined that agreement when he offered only 2 sessions. Had he decided to honor my previous agreement with Sydney I would have taken that offer. I didn't agree on the $250 refund since they had only accomplished basic obedience training with Odin. Which he was already well versed in when in a calm environment. One session consisted of her feeding Odin Pirates Booty from a muzzle for 40 minutes. They said in their session confirmations that the session will last an hour. Very rarely was this the case and most of our sessions ran below that time frame. Odin's real issue was resource guarding and his reactivity to other dogs and children. That training was never completed. I do take responsibility for removing the rubber piece off of the e-collar because I thought it was on there to protect water from getting in and I was attempting to charge it. However, the new e-collar they ordered had been in for some time and we never began working with it. Also, they get the cheapest e-collars they can pass with. You're better off buying your own. Which I did. Even though I didn't agree on the $250 refund Joe took it upon himself to refund it to my account anyway. I also never received the new e-collar which he stated was the reason he wouldn't refund more. As a side note, they claim to make training plans that adapt to the dog and the owners needs. Sydney never asked me to demonstrate how Odin walked with me on leash. Rather she had a generic format she implemented instead. At the end of the day I feel they're highly dependent on the e-collar for their training, have very poor customer service and need to develop a stronger work ethic. I would highly recommend seeking training from a more reputable, professional and qualified trainer.

brought our dog to be evaluated. the trainer talked about how committed we seemed and how much we…read moreseemed to care for our dog. when my husband and I wanted to go home and discuss the payment plans - he insisted we sign a contract. when we refused he quick changed his tempo saying we didn't seem serious or committed and couldn't work with us. a waste of an hour and a half. basically talked like a salesman. super disappointed because I was definitely considering using him. horrible customer experience

Recommended by a friend as the best dog trainer ever. And he IS the best dog trainer EVER. We have…read moreused Greg three times now..helped our rescue with leash walking and helped us with his dog aggression so we and he and neighborhood dogs were safe. And our Buddy was happy. (After two different trainers could not help us). Flash forward...new dog Onyx trained in all manners/skill basics and off leash! Yeah. That was so easy peasy that our sister dog Jazzy a year later needed off leash training and we got Greg back! If you are still reading...yes we and our pups are fans. Greg's approach is so wonderful. He gets dogs. Knows how to correct and is so positive and uplifting. He is also a great educator. Life long dog owners and we learned so much. Invest in your dog. You'll be so happy you did.

Wonderful experience all around. He really seems to have a special gift with dogs- you can tell he…read moreloves them and they definitely respond so well to him. Thanks to this guy, we can look forward to a much more positive future with our dog! He gave us all invaluable resources to rely upon so that all of us can achieve a better quality of life!

Dear yelp, This…read moreISN'T a "fake review". Contact me directly if you have doubts as to the validity of my review. I am offended by this practice. You should reach out to the reviewer before you effect a business owner in a negative way. AND AGAIN: Every once in a while you make a decision on blind faith and it pays off BIG TIME. We rescued a 12 week old puppy from Texas and quickly learned we needed pro help as we haven't been puppy parents for 20 years and this little girl was a nutjob and may have been heading down a bad path behavior wise. Kristin got right back to me after my initial web page inquiry. When she arrived, she was relaxed and professional and her kind, caring, genuine personality was obvious from the start. She CARES about our furbaby. Her training skills were so effective even from the initial consultation that this little pup was learning: come,sit,shake and down (heel) and most important to us was her going in her crate when asked as this is something we really want her to master and be comfortable with. Kristin made it known that our role is crucial in her training and gave us handouts for our homework and skills to be met. By the second session, our pupper was learning: "touch" (snoot boops), learning to jump into her bed and "leave it" (biting stuff) and stay. We are able to redirect the evening zoomy/crazy time with physical and mental workouts for her that is good for all of us. The entire time during these sessions, Kristin is upbeat, fun and it really feels like we've known her forever. We trust her to do the best thing for all of us. I'm so happy we connected with her. I am excited for the future of what this little doggo is going to learn,master and how her confidence is going to grow. You cannot go wrong choosing her to help with your furkids. Thank you Kristin!!

Kristin really knows what she's doing with these pups! As soon as she walked through my door...my…read moregolden retriever was behaving better immediately! She is so patient and knowledgeable! It's very apparent that doggies are her passion. After only one session, my baby is already doing great! You won't be disappointed!

Laurie and her staff are incredible!! They truly treat their customers (i.e. our pups) like their…read moreown. I am so happy to have found Lucky Dog Resort. Highly recommend and will definitely be using in the future! Gigi and Sasha can't wait to return.

The staff is great with the dogs. Zach he is exceptionally good with Cooper. Cooper has become a…read morevery nice, active and socially well rounded dog.

I didn't even get the chance to find out if they are good or not. I called twice to see if they had…read moreany openings and they never even gave the courtesy of a return call.

We are big fans of Peace of Mind Petcare. Whether it is a trip lined up well in advance or a last…read moreminute Erica is there for us and our dogs. She goes the extra to make sure the dogs are well cared for and if one of them makes a mess it is cleaned up before we get home. She has given our dogs medication and taken them for walks as well. Yes, we are fans and loyal customers and prefer to have our dogs at home rather than in a kennel while we are away.