My wife and I are so grateful for Maryna. She has been such a wonderful trainer for our anxious…read more5-year old. Petrie (seen below) is fearful and gets a little aggressive towards other leashed dogs, fast moving people (including children), and skateboards. Maryna has been working with us on it all. I love that Maryna doesn't suggest we punish our dog for behavior we don't like, instead she wants us to reward Petrie for behaviors we want more of. She gives us proper expectations and is never, ever condescending. She listens, is kind to Petrie, and I consider her to be our anxious little doggo's "therapist". She's seen her 4x in the last 4 months. She taught us to focus on Petrie with more "nose work" vs trying to out exercise her anxiety. Petrie is happier, chiller, and honestly, I feel like her quality of life is better. When we get a second dog, we'll have her working with us on their training immediately. And we're going to continue with our work on Petrie indefinitely. Highly recommend!

Out of all the dog trainers I've worked with Maryna is absolutely the most patient and caring of…read morethem all. My dog has significantly improved with her guidance. She provides positive reinforcement training, solutions, and management based on your dogs specific needs/issues. She really listened to my needs and has been able to pass on her knowledge to me and helped my dog improve in so many ways. I would definitely recommend her to everyone I meet. In the near future I intend on taking more lessons from her.

I brought my dog to peace pups training to help with leash walking, reactivity, and off leash…read moretraining. Sunny helped us sooo much. My dog seems much more confident when we're out around other dogs and I can finally hold a coffee on one hand and her leash with the other (those with big reactive dogs will know what a big deal this is). I've seen such a big change in my pup and other people have noticed too. Thank you Sunny!

Sanjana and her team were amazing for house/pet sitting when we needed it most for our honeymoon!…read moreJerithe was naturally caring towards our fur baby Lincoln, who can be a goof with all his aussie quirks. Sanjana and her team truly cover every last detail to make sure you, your pet, and the team all feel comfortable while you are away for however long, and make sure to go above and beyond. Lots of pictures and updates were helpful as well as great communication so we could fully relax knowing our bubby was in the best of hands!

I started working with Justin about three months ago to address my 11-year-old dog Piper's anxiety…read moreand alert barking. She's always been a little anxious and vocal, but as she's gotten older, both issues have worsened. I've tried just about every other approach, but Justin's guidance and unique perspective on training are truly transformative. He doesn't just give you techniques to follow--he teaches you how to connect with your dog and ease the underlying issue in a way they can understand. The lifelong resource you gain through this service, combined with the trust and confidence he builds throughout the process, makes this feel like so much more than a training program. It has genuinely been life-changing for us both.

Five stars isn't enough! Not only is Justin a proven expert trainer, the amount of compassion and…read morecommitment he has shown is unreal and truly heartwarming. He says his passion is helping people and their dogs, and I have no doubt about that. A month after separating from my partner and moving out to my own place, my leash aggressive, two year-old cane corso, Zeke, lunged at another dog in my apartment complex and took me with him. Fortunately, aside from a few cuts and bruises I sustained, everyone was OK. But the anxiety and emotional trauma that was left behind made me avoid taking Zeke out for walks all together and when I did my hands would start shaking. Thinking that I would be able to do it in my own, I watched hours and hours of dog training videos and even tried using an E collar, none of it helped. Not only were things stressful outside of the house, but inside of it too. My 14 year-old cocker spaniel and poodle mix, Lexi, is very reactive towards Zeke. Because her senses are not what they used to be. She has even mistaken me for Zeke and has snapped at me. The thought of me potentially losing my apartment, having to give up Zeke, and the fear that Lexi may accidentally bite one of my children caused even more stress on top of what I was already going through from the separation, so I knew I needed to get professional help. After just one phone call with Justin I already felt a weight lifted from my shoulders. We have only been working together for two weeks and have already seen improvement, not only with Zeke's responsiveness to corrections while on walks but with my confidence in leading my pups to a calm and happy life. Justin really set me up for success by giving me tools, demo videos, and tips - making me confident in my ability to correct Zeke's leash reactivity. Walks with Zeke are so much more calm for us both! So grateful for what Justin does and how he does it. He is so responsive and genuine, really making us a team with the same goals! Can't recommend him enough! THANK YOU, Justin!

Alyssa is absolutely amazing and I should have written this review a long time ago! We have been…read moredoing training classes with Alyssa for almost a year and a half and have taken every one of her classes. Our three-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever was very reactive and needed more direction and help with calming down. Before Alyssa, we had worked with at least four other trainers and we never saw any improvements until working with her. Her step-by-step videos are extremely helpful and the fact that you can do things on your own time and pace are great! It only takes 10-15 minutes a day and the results are amazing. She also has great communication and really cares about you and your dog. I highly recommend Alyssa and look forward to when she has more classes available so Daisy can continue to keep learning.

7 years ago, we worked with Alyssa to help train our Siberian Husky (and ourselves!) to address…read moreseparation anxiety, basic obedience and resource guarding behavior. Over the years, we have constantly shared what we learned with fellow dog owners and have recommended her services. Alyssa set us up with the tools for success so we could have an amazing life with our pack member! We worked hard with our husky Meeka to the point we taker her to restaurants, go camping / hiking / biking and even go on long car rides 6+ hours with few issues! We have even heard from strangers, daycare facilities and even Banfield that Meeka is so well behaved even when we're not there! I am so glad we decided to work with Alyssa because Meeka was honestly a rambunctious, overly excited and extremely curious puppy. The early months were difficult and many said she was a trainer's dog. Although my husband and I had never had a dog previously, we wanted Meeka to be part of our active lifestyle and were willing to do the work so we did not let that deter us! It took months of training to set up a solid foundation and years of continued positive reinforcement and training to maintain a consistent environment, but it was well worth it. We've been able to slowly expand her boundaries from needing to be in a crate when home alone, to being free to roam certain areas of the house without any worries! Alyssa is SO knowledgeable, genuinely cares, is extremely patient and is both professional and personable. She maintains a calm demeanor under every circumstance and we wouldn't have the sanity and calm household we have today without having worked with Alyssa! And that's saying a lot because even though Meeka is now 7.5 years old, many think she is less than a year because she is still so playful and energetic! I encourage anyone who is even remotely considering working with Alyssa / Legends Dog Training to do it!

I cannot thank Courtney at Quality K9 enough! She helped me turn an unfortunate situation into a…read morevery manageable one with her experience, guidance and understanding! Long story short, I took in my mom's high-energy and undisciplined dog Jaeger, a German wirehair pointer, due to potentially dangerous behavior, like bolting out of the front door, and pulling on a leash. He didn't listen to being called back inside, so I knew it was only a matter of time before a big accident could happen. He also had little to no basic obedience. Once I took him in, we started to work on those things, but other issues arose. I found out he had some pretty significant separation anxiety that would lead to him going to the bathroom inside the house or in his kennel, and he would work himself up so much he would bark and pant all day long. As a busy parent and someone who works full time, I was afraid I didn't have enough time to really work on these issues and was starting to consider rehoming him. After all, I only wanted what was best for him and knew he needed time and consistency to become the best dog he could be. That's where Quality K9 came in! Courtney listened to all of my concerns, took a history of what commands he already knows, what I wanted him to know and made a very detailed plan week by week of what they will work on. I left Jaeger with Courtney feeling confident and comfortable that things were going to improve. After his board and train was done, what I did not expect was that he would become a whole new dog when he returned! He is amazing off leash, has a near perfect heel, and his recall is on point! He no longer bolts out the door, and he is sooo much better in a kennel! The best part is that Courtney still reaches out to me to check in on how things are going, if there's any issues and if so she's happy to keep working on them. I feel so confident in myself and I know Jaeger feels better structured now that he has some ground rules in his life. We are so happy with his results!

Courtney at Quality K9 Training is absolutely amazing!! We adopted a rescue pup who was very…read moreskittish around people and scared of everything. With Courtney's help, she has absolutely blossomed into the goodest girl ever. No really, this dog is amazing! Working with Courtney was invaluable! She was so patient with us and our dog as we were training together. I cannot recommend her enough! Everyone who met our girl when we first got her now tells us she's like a completely different dog!

I have always trained my own dogs. I thought " hey I got this ". Then I got a 3 month and 2 week…read moreGerman Shepherd named Dieter. He is a beautiful pup. I loved him instantly. He was a biter. I had never had a "land shark" before. I grew up with GSD's. My dad trained them. I had 2 myself as an adult. I did some research after a very trying day with Dieter and I reached Dave. This kind man who was on vacation with his family but still took my call and calmed me down. I was in literal tears. Dave is an exceptional trainer and most importantly an exceptional human being. I love his no nonsense approach with training. It being coupled with lots of praise. He is so very professional while still being personable. Something that you do not find often. I learned so much from him. One of the most valuable lessons he taught me is that my dog is going to show me what he knows how to do. That means that I have to be accountable with implementing what Dave taught me. Repetition is key. Doing the work is key. I would recommend Dave to anyone who needs help. Whether it is a little help or a lot of help Dave is wonderful.

Dave and his GSD Max are the reason my reactive/crazy/insecure Pit/GSD mix is as good of a boy as…read morehe can be. Dave is a no bullshit dude and his approach to training aligns with his persona. He's been beyond supportive as there have been times with my dog that have been so tough I've been brought to tears. I'm incredibly grateful to have a trustworthy, honest, and well rounded trainer I can rely on when my dog has slip ups or I just need some advice after our training program has ended. I highly recommend balance dog training!

I like being able to drop my dog off for some play/exercise time. I really appreciate Mike…read morepracticing obedience with my dog too.

The Educated Pet is great for your dog and your own training. They care and guide you to do your…read morebest with your dog.

Lola has been incredibly helpful with our two dogs. I reached out to her to help me learn how to…read moretrain our dogs to walk without constantly pulling on their leashes. Lola has so much wisdom and understanding of canine behavior and she has been patient, giving me clear guidance that I've been able to use as I practice walking with our dogs. I highly recommend reaching out to Lola for any dog training.

My Staffordshire bull terrier is almost two years old. The techniques I used to train previous dogs…read moreloose leash walking had no impact on him. Although he is a small dog, the constant pull on my back was getting annoying. A session with Lola put me on the path to changing everything. Although we still have work to do, I can now walk him easily anywhere (as long as no cats, rabbits, or squirrels are involved). I was impressed by Lola's knowledge of dogs and her skills as a teach of both dogs and their owners. She was very pleasant to work with.