Josh has been such a help to our family! His stance on how to train was the perfect fit for us. We…read morebrought one of our dogs to Josh when we believed our dog was showing aggression signs. He quickly was able to identify that our dog wasn't aggressive, there was dynamics playing out in house between all dogs that created a level of tension. He provided us with tools to diffuse the house when we noticed signs that he identified that would lead to a scuffle. We saw no further aggressive behaviors from any of our dogs. One of dogs has never listened to any commands. One hour with Josh and she was trained on how to sit, lay down, and "place" with hand motions only! He has opened our eyes to the unending ways we can work with her. I can't thank him enough. Both dogs are now friendly with each other and we have had no further issues in our home. I highly recommend K9 Optima for anyone experiencing aggression issues. He is kind, compassionate, and truly does this to enrich the lives of the dogs he works with.

Josh is a genuinely kind person with a heart of gold, but based on our experience, I would not…read morerecommend him as a dog trainer. We paid over $6,000 for a one-month board-and-train program for our German Shepherd. One of the first things that concerned us was that he told us he had "his dogs" teaching our dog how to be a dog. We expected that, for the price, our dog would receive consistent, hands-on training from the trainer himself. Because the training took place over the Christmas holidays, it felt like our dog did not receive the level of attention and daily training we had anticipated. We also expected that, at the end of the program, we as the owners would receive several training sessions to learn how to maintain and reinforce the work at home. That never happened. When our dog came home, she was still reactive, continued chewing things as she had before, and overall showed little to no improvement. Josh gave us a spray collar (citronella or a similar scent) and instructed us to use it whenever she barked. I wasn't comfortable using it because it felt like it addressed the symptoms rather than the underlying behavior, so I chose not to use it. He also suggested that she was simply too active and that we should consider rehoming her if we couldn't handle her. That advice turned out to be completely wrong for our dog. Afterward, we worked with a local trainer for three months who focused on daily, balanced, hands-on training for both our dog and us--without spray collars or gimmicks. The transformation was remarkable. Her reactivity is gone, she learned how to behave appropriately, and we realized she wasn't "too active" at all. She was simply a family dog who needed consistent guidance and proper training. Looking back, I feel that the board-and-train program was not worth the money we paid. While Josh was always pleasant and well-intentioned, our experience was that the program did not deliver the training or results we were promised. Don't waste your money. Josh may be a great guy to rescue dogs, but in our experience he does not know how to do reactivity training or work alongside owners to change challenging behaviors.

We have used a variety of Alert K-9's services from puppy training, day care and train, as well as…read moreboarding. Our pup Oliver is not only excited every time we get there, but he's also one step closer to being fully trained. If you put in the work, and do what these trainers suggest, you won't regret it. Our 7 month old puppy doesn't bark at every little thing, he knows sit, park it, down and wait really well. His loose leash walking has improved immensely. Overall, great experience and we will continue to use Alert K-9.

Our experience with Alert K9 has been great! We took our new shelter puppy to the puppy obedience…read morecourse here. The course taught us the basics and foundational skills for handling and future training. We decided to go ahead and try out the daycare & train as well. Today was his first day of daycare and he did great! We were nervous as he is pretty crazy and rambunctious but he was able to play with other dogs in a controlled safe environment which made me feel at ease. They have a lot of experience with dogs and know their stuff! Would recommend to anyone I know. Our puppy is such a good listener now with the skills he has learned!

Aly is an amazing trainer. She has worked with me and my boy since he was about 7 months old. He…read morehas made strides and she has taught me as an owner how to respect my dog's boundaries and it's okay to not always have my dog go say hi. Koda has come such a long way because of Aly and her dedication to make sure him and I understand our training , her group classes help build your confidence/pups confidence in what you have learned and if you have any questions she will help clarify and find what works for you and your pup 10/10 recommend

Aly is a wonderful Trainer. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and loves all the dogs! She is…read morepatient and kind in her sessions with both humans and animals. Our pups have come so far with Aly's training technique. You are doing the best and right trainer for you pups.!!!

We highly recommend Jayne, she is a very experienced dog trainer. Very flexible with scheduling…read more Also very responsive over text.

Jayne is amazing! I actually called Jayne bc I was worried abt my young pom bc he jumped on another…read moredog on one of our walks. I was so worried and embarrassed! I called my vet as soon as i got home! My vet suggested I call this particular behavioral trainer she knew and so I did. (It wasn't Jayne). This behavioral trainer told me I should return my dog to breeder. I should never fall asleep with this breed on my bed (Pomeranians) as they could bite my face off. She continued to tell me all these horrible stories abt poms. I was so confused and upset when I hung up. My husband insisted I get another opinion. I found Jayne's info online the next day and called her. She came over same day because she knew how upset I was and she wanted to meet my fur baby. Needless to say, she is amazing! I am so happy I made that call! My pom is now 5 yo and he is fabulous! Sweet, entertaining, and so well-behaved because of Jayne's training!

We used DDC before Covid and loved it. We used it in March/April and did not have the same…read moreexperience. I can't recommend this place anymore.

Nice people who obviously care for dogs. My dog never resists going and seems to enjoy being with…read morethe other dogs.

Patience knows her stuff, and saved my bacon! As a dog trainer myself, I'm VERY picky about who I…read morehire to help with dogs I'm boarding board when I have to leave for a day. Patience shot past all of my requirements for a pet sitter blasted away my expectations. She was so good that I quickly hired her as a dog trainer to work with the dogs when I wasn't around. She's reliable, excellent with the dogs, patient with puppies, and vibrant to work with. Her own dog training clients adore her, and her results are excellent. If I can't take someone on, I refer them to her with no qualms whatsoever. I hope you are lucky enough to work with her!

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I should have written this review a while ago. We had never…read moreraised a pup before and our guy, Roscoe, left us stmied more than a few times. Sabrina came out and worked with us and quickly zeroed in on the issue of the month Roscoe is such a joy to be around and I know it's because of Sabrina's skill with dogs and her understanding that it was us, the owner, that needed to be taught. My husband and I travel on occasion and we have pet sitters stay with at the house. At the end of the sit we provide blind reviews of each other that get posted on the pet sitting website. Here are some of the comments that were left all by different sitters: - "Roscoe, best dog ever!" -"a darling to pet sit for.... Very well trained and obeys very well" -"another great sit with Roscoe... So much fun on walks... Great at home" -"a ball of energy and a sweetheart" (he still had his puppy brain" Thank you Sabrina!

I found Sabrina on Yelp and I am so happy I did. I was looking for one on one service dog training…read morewith my 1 year old Scottish Terrier (a breed notoriously hard to train) and Sabrina, seriously delivered. We have had a four sessions with her, all in which she worked within our schedules and came to our house to make happen. Each and every session, we learn more and more and our Scottie, Ruckus has improved. Of course, it takes practice and dedication of the owners to train a dog, but Sabrina provides you with all the knowledge and tools you need to successfully do so. She is like the female Cesar Milan, dogs just respect her from the start, it's cool to see! With our dog, we have more advanced service dog training. Even if you don't intend to have your dog perform at service dog level, I seriously recommend getting at least one session of training just to make your life easier with your dog. You won't regret it! I feel like I have learned so much with her help and so happy I found her! Thanks Sabrina for all you do!!

Very professional service ! I'm very impressed with the quality of work and passion this lady has…read morefor pets . I recommend anybody that's looking for a good grooming service to definitely go to them.. Definitely worth the 5 Stars

My dad is in his 80's and his little spitz is 14yrs old. During covid it has been hard for him…read morefinding a groomer. His dog was matted and appeared to have dreadlocks. I was referred to Lyddia from friends on Facebook. On a Sunday, we dropped off my dads dog at noon. By 3pm she was done. Honestly, we were amazed! It was the best haircut he had ever had. He had a little neck bandanna on and looked so cute! We let her know how happy we were. She did a great job! For those two who turn away because she lives in apartments, don't let that detour you. It was not hard getting into her building and she came out and met me to pick up an drop off. Parking was not an issue as she had come out to greet us. It was so cute, all the dogs came with her to say goodbye. Def will use her services again.

I would not recommend Jenna Hardy for pet care. We entrusted our dog with her for board & train for…read morea stay of about two and a half weeks, and the experience was deeply troubling. While we don't have clarity on everything that happened during his stay, what we do know is that he came home extremely hungry, nervous, suffering from stomach issues, reacting to his hind end, and no longer able to sleep through the night. These symptoms required immediate veterinary attention. Jenna experienced an emergency during the stay, and we had to retrieve our dog from her mother. However, all of his belongings--numerous toys, harness, and his medications--were lost. We did get his bed, which was covered in pee (cause for concern - not normal for our dog) & we threw it away. The medications were eventually sent back a week later, but the delay was extremely difficult given their importance. Additionally, Jenna's accounts of what happened were inconsistent and unreliable. It took over two months to even have a conversation with Jenna about the situation after following up consistently, during which she directly lied about the series of events. While I empathize with whatever personal challenges she may be facing, the fact remains that our dog suffered significant trauma under her care and we spent thousands of dollars. Her lack of communication and inability to responsibly manage the situation made a difficult situation even worse. Less important, but of note - this was an expensive board & train. We saw no evidence of any training, and given his clear stress - we actually had a lot of behavior regression. Based on this experience, I would not trust Jenna with the care of any animal. If she is unable to provide proper care or communicate during emergencies, she should not take on the responsibility of caring for pets.

Jenna and her husband Jeff took great care of our dog Merlin for 2 weeks. He became buddies with…read morethe family dog Denver and had free access to a big yard during the day, never confined which is way better than what other places can offer. Jenna provided updates and webcam access so that you never feel too far away from your furry friend! He got along so well with everyone ( human and animal friends in the house ) and loves being there! Jenna is a vet technician who has a special interest in animal behavior so she also did an excellent job enforcing Merlins training and taught him new tricks during his stay ! We brought home a happy, healthy , clean and a better behaved dog at the end of our vacation. I highly recommend Jenna if you are looking for a caring, responsible, professional pet sitter who practice positive reinforcement!

I was looking for a dog walker for my mom as she is older and couldn't handle walking her small…read moredogs. Jacquie has been amazing! She worked with my moms schedule, let her know if she saw something not right with the dogs, even went above and beyond too assist getting food for them when my mom couldn't got to the store. Jacquie is an excellent communicator and she truly cares. Shes the best!

I needed someone to care for my 3 dogs & my cat. I have an elder dog that needs medication for…read moreseizure twice a day at the same time every day, she was able to accommodate him and all my pets needed. All are on special diets too. Jacquie communicated with me everyday with updates and concerns and sent me pictures. I found her to very kind and they all liked her right away even Maxx my cat.