American Caniner deserves 100 stars! We had a fantastic experience from the very start. Anya…read moreanswered the first time I called and patiently listened to the issues we had with our rescue dog we got from San Antonio, TX (we live in the Akron area). Then she and Jacob asked a lot of questions and listened intently at the consultation appointment. Gunther had issues with aggressiveness when he was scared or unsure, he was very hyper and spastic, and we could tell he just didn't know how to behave as a dog in a loving home. We opted to send Gunther away with Anya for the 4 weeks border/training program. He came back to us a completely different dog! Gunther learned so much with Anya! He is a super obedient dog and overall has really calmed down. No more jumping on people, no more aggression, no more spastic behavior, no more scarfing his food...he is visibly a much happier dog! He now understands what is expected of him and he really wants to please. We are so thankful for Anya and her team. We have since participated in group walks and Anya is so caring of and concerned with all the dogs. Anya is also a very kind and patient human trainer (the reality is we dog owners often need as much if not more training on how to handle ourselves!)! No regrets, worth every penny and every bit of time!

Anya and Jacob are awesome. They know their craft and my pup responded really well to them. That to…read moreme is an important sign. She was excited to work and learn. She never was afraid or timid of them. Great job and she is a better trained dog because of them!

My husband and I , along with our two fur babies (Biscuit and Gravy), are currently in training…read morewith Jason. He does a fantastic job with Biscuit and Gravy! They have made great progress and us humans are learning too... maybe just a little slower! Thanks Jason for your patience and perseverance!!! I would recommend you to anyone looking to become better dog parents with happier and more well adjusted pets.

From the owner: Struggling to understand your dog's behavior? We're here to help! We are taking in new clients now…read more$200 off for new clients! Call today! 330-760-1850 Our mission is to bridge the communication gap between families and their dogs using a positive, non-fear-based training approach. We believe dogs thrive on pleasure, and every corrective measure is always followed by positive reinforcement to keep them motivated and happy. ​With a background in training service dogs for disabled children and extensive experience in behavior modification with aggressive dogs, we've handled it all. We now focus on providing personal, one-on-one training to families like yours. From puppy training to advanced off-leash obedience, we offer a range of services tailored to your needs. We also provide dog walking and affordable overnight boarding, so we can be your go-to for all your dog's needs. Let's work together to make your relationship with your dog stronger than ever.

Being a student at Papp's Dog Services has been life changing for me and my dog in the best way…read morepossible. Susan and her team of trainers are the best around, and I HIGHLY recommend this facility to anyone looking to improve their dog's skills and build a better and stronger relationship with their dog. My dog and I have been coming here for two years now and have experienced so much kindness and support from the Papp's family.

I wouldn't be where I am with my dogs today without the help is Susan and the Papp's staff. I am…read moreconstantly referring to this establishment because they really help train your dog AND you to be the best you can be in helping with corrections and or just basic learning skills. If I could give 10 stars I would. Pictured is one of my girls off leash. Once upon a time she could never be off leash. Now she is safe, knows recall and can enjoy our farm without restrictions.

We met Jennifer while she was helping foster a cat we wanted to adopt. Several months later when we…read moreadopted our dog and discovered his nearly debilitating separation anxiety, we asked her for help. She came to our home and helped train him in some basic commands (turns out you *can* teach an old dog new tricks), as well as training us to recognize signs of stress in him and helping us cope with his anxiety. My fiancée had never had a dog before, and even when it looked like we would have to return Tank to the rescue, Jennifer reassured us that things just take time. Finally, through a combination of training with Jennifer and some puppy Prozac (also at Jennifer's suggestion), Tank is a happy, healthy, well-adjusted dog. Also, when we adopted a second cat who did NOT get along with the first cat, Jennifer taught us how to give both cats enough reassurance and sense of safety to make them comfortable with each other. As I write this they're playing together and chasing each other up and down the hall (for such small cats they make a LOT of noise). All of this is to say that without Jennifer we would not be the family that we are. She brought us our first cat, helped us rescue and rehabilitate our dog, and made sure our second cat was safe in our home. We are very grateful to her and would 100% recommend her business to anyone in need of assistance with any pet related issues. She has always been there for us to answer questions or offer support and we can't thank her enough.

Jennifer/ L'Chaim Canine Dog Training is top notch. I recommend Jennifer to anyone with dogs or…read morecats. Jennifer has helped me integrate a new dog into my pack and gave each of the 5 dogs individualized attention and assessments. She recommended books for me to read to augment my training sessions with her. Jennifer has a keen intuition for the needs of dog and owner and the education to implement the techniques to meet the needs of both. Strongly recommend.

We just completed our fourth and final training class. What a wonderful experience. I felt nobody…read morewas ever going to be able to fix our 9 month old retriever mix. He was a complete nightmare to walk. Lunged at cars and people and animals in a very aggressive way...and he's strong. In addition to other commands, our dog learned to walk better than any dog I've ever owned, pretty much after second class. It's actually pleasant to take him walking now! Thai may be pricey, but in my experience, it was worth every penny because the alternative would be suffering for 14-15 years with a dog who doesn't listen. Jim and katie were fantastic trainers. I couldn't be happier with my decision. I have a brand new dog. Not to mention we get to continue group training for two years all included in the price. If you are on the fence, stop hesitating and do it!

After moving to Akron in 2015, I adopted a pup from a local rescue with unmanageable anxiety…read more Despite working myself for years in animal related fields and raising two other well trained dogs, I couldn't find a way to help her. After her training at Sit Means Sit, we can now go with confidence into the world to enjoy all it has to offer! Her obedience is on point, she can be social around new people and animals, and, on all accounts her favorite thing, we can explore the MetroParks in and around Akron. Don't know what we'd do without Sit Means Sit!

I have had 1 interaction with this person and it's enough for me…read more I replied to an ad on Craigslist about a dog for sale. I thought about it for a week and when the girl from the ad contacted me again I decided to give the dog a try. The girl stated that her mom had the dog at the dog park and that she would get him and meet me. Two hours later she showed up. The girl begged that if the dog did not work out she wanted him back. My existing dog was not a fan and it was creating problems. The dog also got free one day and chased every kid and animal in sight and also chased the mailman. I have video. When I contacted the girl and let her know that it wasn't working out she offered to take the dog back. She stated that she would come in the morning. She did not. By afternoon I messaged her again. She had her notifications silenced. A few hours later I told her where to go. At 11:30 p.m that night I got a call (I was asleep) from a lady named Daphiney who said that she was the girls mother. She stated that she only called that late because she knew that the dog could be belligerent and bark all night. He was not. I believe that it was an attempt to intimidate me. I saved the voicemail and transcript. The next morning I decided to Google her number which brought me to her site where I discovered pictures of the same dog from back in July. I'm not sure what is really happening with these two but I now understand why it took the girl so long to go get the dog from her mother. The girl was in Canton but her mom was in Akron where she lives and apparently runs some sort of training business. I posted the dog back up for sale but then realized that he really just needed stability and not to be passed around. He needs a lot of work that wasn't getting done before. I'll do it myself. If you do business with this lady and it doesn't go well just know that she is not opposed to calling you in the middle of the night.

So happy with my puppies improved behavior . Brandon did an amazing job and I was very impressed in…read morehow much he taught her just one week !

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They were so great! I was able to get my parent's dog in super last-minute while I was in town to…read morehelp them out. They don't use cages and I could tell Tuck was happy when we picked him up despite being really nervous going in. He only took a couple of hours even as a big dog with lots of hair and he looked so cute. Super sweet employees! Definitely recommend.

Great service. As soon as I walked in they made you feel welcome. They did a great job with my 13…read moreyear old beagle. She looks great. Thank you we will be back for sure