I was delightfully surprised that my dog's behavior improved immediately after just one session…read morewith Michelle.. BarkBusters works!

My 2 little pups and I are doing so much better with meeting people and other dogs, I am amazed how…read morequickly they caught on to toning down the barking. Wow I can now have people over to the house without having a crazy scene of barking. Lesson number two is tomorrow and I believe we will be working on walking the two dogs together. These two babies were rescue dogs that apparently had been raised together but had very little social skills. I really believe we're going to have no problem once we get the tips on walking because actually based on what we've already learned we've put a lot of their new tips in motion with walking and a lot of things we do around the house. I post again after we get our next lesson. So far I am amazed how Bark Busters changed our lives for the better!!!

Wow! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. We entrusted Chaim with our girl, Freya. She WAS…read morevery reactive, didn't want to go on walks, was aggressive toward neighbors, etc. Now after her 4 week board and train, I can walk her through my neighborhood with no problem. We have taken her to restaurants and other errands and she is so calm! I can't recommend Good Bois enough. He is so in tune with the specifics of your dog. If one method doesn't work, he will employ another.

Chaim was an amazing trainer. He was adept at looking out our two dogs different behaviors,…read morecreating a custom plan for their individual progress week to week, and giving us tools for ongoing training. This was such a worthwhile investment and he was a great person to work with!

We have worked with sit means sit when we lived in San Diego and had such good results that we…read morestarted with Toni. She is professional, precise and cares for our dog the way she cares for her own dog. We have done group classes, in-home training and board and train with her. The results have been amazing. We continue to go to her group classes to augment the training our dog has received. She deserves more than

I cannot imagine trusting my pet to someone with as little integrity as Toni. During business hours…read moreshe hit my car with her work truck in a parking lot, causing small damage and promised to pay for the repair. She then spent months lying and avoiding, including: - Gave a bad phone number - Dodged emails until I found her business online - Claimed she'd never hit my car despite photo evidence and an eyewitness - Sent someone to try to find my car without my consent or knowledge - Actively dodged a process server from small claims court This was over a small repair that would have been a business write-off, and this is how she handles something that isn't a living creature. Are you really going to give her your pet and hope for the best? If something goes awry will she be truthful? Her track record says she will not. Think hard about it.

5 Stars! I had the…read morepleasure of working with Elisa for 3 in-home training sessions focused on basic obedience and potty training for my two puppies, and I can't recommend her enough! She's not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also an excellent communicator and listener. She took the time to understand my concerns, answered all my questions, and made the entire process feel easy and encouraging. Her calm, positive energy made a huge difference - my puppies responded so well to her techniques, and I felt more confident after each session. On top of being a great trainer, she's just a genuinely kind and wonderful person to work with. If you're looking for someone who truly cares, teaches clearly, and makes training a positive experience for both you and your pups, she's the one!

We commissioned Elisa to help us train our very active 8-month-old Boxer puppy, Teddy. She was very…read moreprofessional and gave us the tools we needed to help him be a calmer boy, walk like a champ, get in his "place", stay, come and down. We had five sessions with her. We highly recommend Elisa and Fit Dog Training. Barb & Gary Chandler.

We have been working through some serious challenges with our dogs fighting, and our main goal was…read moresimply to help them safely cohabitate in the same home. We had previously completed seven sessions with another trainer at Rob's Dogs and while that experience was fine for basic obedience, it felt like 'training' rather than the deep level behavioral correction we actually needed. Thankfully, because of the Rob's Dogs lifetime guarantee, we were connected with Joel. From the first hour, the difference was night and day. Joel immediately identified the core issues and provided professional, actionable insight on how to actually shift the dogs' behavior, rather than just running through commands. We already feel significantly more confident moving forward and have total trust in the tools and guidance Joel has given us. If you are struggling with behavioral issues that go beyond the basics, I highly recommend working with Joel. We are incredibly optimistic about the progress we'll make in our upcoming sessions.

My 81 year old mom moved to an urban setting with a small yard and a neighborhood with lots of…read moresmall, yappy dogs that sets off reactivity in her German Shepherd. Although the dog has been through several training programs, she had recently reverted back to being reactive on leash: barking, pulling, and lunging at any dog that barked at her or gave her a "look". Thankfully I found Rob's Dogs through a search online. Rob offers dog training either through individual sessions sold as a packet of 8 or 3, or you can elect to do a board and train method. Since my mom's dog had done two board and trains with other training facilities in Florida and Texas, I opted for the individual sessions sold as a packet of 3. Not to disparage the other training schools, I want to note that the dog had learned a great deal of commands, but she was a little rusty and selective when doing them and was selectively reactive on leash around other dogs. What we needed was a trainer that could come to my mom's neighborhood and see the dog being reactive in the environment where she was going to be walked. Thankfully Rob's Dogs offered this as an option. It cost a significant amount to do this, but it was possible. The additional cost was for the mileage and drive time to my mom's place. We had a meet and greet at the facility. Rob, the owner, met with us and got the back story on the dog and the current behavior problems. He took the dog and walked her around a bit and near other dogs, tested her response to commands and leash pressure. He explained the package options available to us. He also made us aware that we would be using both a prong collar and e-collar to reinstate her former training. We had these tools, but my mom hadn't used them with the dog since she left Florida, and I had never used them. We were assigned a trainer who was contracted by Rob. Lauryn was super friendly and had a love and full understanding of the German Shepherd breed. She herself had a German Shepherd. She went over the operation of the two collars which I was not familiar with at all. Rob's dogs sent us a link and password so that we could watch some important training videos. His website also had some very useful training tips. I highly recommend watching/reading this information carefully and then reviewing it again each week. It's easy for owners to slip into bad habits quickly which results in their dogs behaving in ways they don't want. You will have to enforce rules and get into a routine. Restrictions can be lifted once the dog consistently behaves as desired. You will find that YOU will have to do the hard work. The trainer and Rob's Dogs will assess your current situation and give you the tools and training to use those tools to reinforce good behaviors. It won't happen overnight. You will need to work with the dog for at least an hour each day to reinforce the seven commands and expectations. As I mentioned, we only had three sessions. This training was going to determine whether or not my mom could keep and handle her dog. Immediately after the first session, we started using the tools and putting restrictions in place inside the house to set the law of the land. Right away, we noticed a difference. While the dog was already really well behaved in the house, it improved her response to us when we walked her outside of the house. The prong collar made a drastic difference in her behavior when she saw other yappy dogs on the walk. I no longer had to worry about her lunging, pulling or barking incessantly in an aggressive stance. She still got up, moved forward, and barked once, but it was all very controlled. I didn't have to use all of my strength to hold her back. The real test came when my mom was able to walk her dog around other yappy dogs. After session two, my mom was easily able to do this, and I felt confident that continuing this training would allow my mom to keep her dog. Her German Shepherd is sometimes still reactive, but it is much more controlled and manageable now. In time, and with continued consistent practice, I believe my mom's dog will eventually stop the reactivity altogether. She has already shown amazing progress and only slips occasionally. If you are looking for effective dog training (well, really we know it is human training to learn how to effectively communicate with the dog), then consider Rob's Dogs. You will work hard to get your dog's behavior issues resolved, but the longterm results will allow you to have a wonderful relationship with your pet.

Some call me a "Crazy Cat Mom." Others just use the "Crazy Cat Lady" title. Long story short,…read morewhen I go out of town I need someone who I trust 100% with my little ones. I also love my home and my privacy so when looking for a person to care for my fur babies my standards skyrocket very quickly because it also means I need to trust this person/company with my home. Yes, it is to a point where I should probably dial it back or seek professional help but I don't care. My cats rock and I love them and I have faith that there are good people/companies out there who can get the job done right. This is where Carrie Pawpins comes in. I met Carrie because we both come from a profession in the animal world. I immediately connected with her and could tell this was a girl who didn't mess around. I worked with her on a professional level for a while and she was one of the people I went to when looking for a cat sitter. I had no idea that she provided this service I simply was asking because I valued her professional opinion. I was SO EXCITED when I found out it would be her taking point in caring for my furries! I have since used Carrie Pawpins on multiple occasions. I can share that she along with her fabulous staff are AWESOME!! I can leave for vacation without a single worry. I also get wonderful pictures and updates on how my little ones are doing while I am away. I would HIGHLY recommend Carrie Pawpins and her entire staff to care for any pet out there!

Carrie is an amazing, loving caring pet care provider. She has been watching my 3 pups for over a…read moreyear now. She is super reliable and very knowledgable on pet training. Anyone would be lucky to call her their trainer/care provider. I highly recommend her. Very trustworthy!

I called about dog bootcamp for my dog that has major aggression and separation anxiety. The…read moretrainer said every dog is different and with issues like this they would have to come evaluate him first for $250. I get that, but I just asked what the range would be so I could know what I would be facing in the future and not waste time if I couldn't afford it. I was told it was going to cost anywhere from $3000-$16000. I understood it was going to be expensive but that is way out of the price range I am able to budget. I then said I could only spend up to $2000 on it , being 24 and just recently getting a new job. The trainer told me I was going to "flush the $2000 down the drain" and that Champ would most likely not get better. He then was going to refer me to someone else and then said "you might need to REHOME" the dog. I was like "WHAT?!". I couldn't believe he told me to basically get rid of my dog because I wasn't planning on using his services. I said that the conversation was over and that was that. It was truly unprofessional and feel like I was treated horribly. In scheduling my phone call the man that was taking my name and number down was also very abrasive in the way he was speaking to me. I also looked on their website- they now have something called "Hall of Shame" that plans to humiliate dissatisfied customers who went on websites and told about their experience. To me, this is low for any business to do. I am big on constructive criticism and instead of bashing people, wouldn't it be easier to work things out with them?! This was my experience and I am taking my business elsewhere.

Okay, so I wanted a class for my new boy Milo. I inquired about classes and prices. This is the…read morereply I received, and following is my reply to him, and following that was his reply to me. : "Training starts at $1750 on up. You must first fill out an application to see if you and your dog qualify to work with me. I only work with super motivated and dedicated clients who want the best for their dogs. Would you like to receive an application? Best regards," My reply: Hi, Thanks for your quick reply. Somehow I don't think we would pass your test.. Again, thank you for your time. And his reply: "Thank you. I understand everyone has a different level of love and commitment to their pets." (really??? seriously???...alrighty then!) .

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! Tom came for a first visit and he…read moremade a good canned presentation. We accepted his pitch and believed he would follow it up in a professional manner. That was not a reasonable assumption. First "Training" Session - As others have noted, he basically consulted on the need for us to go out to purchase recommended snacks, enclosure, leash / collar, water spray bottles, etc. We followed all recommendations. Second "Training" Session - More of the same and about 45 minutes on the treadmill. Our puppy is a Boston Terrier and is approximately 15 lbs. Tom was flipping her through air with harsh tugs on the leash. That prompted me to yell at him to "stop yanking her by her esophagus"! This past week, she has reacted oddly when either of us even touches her collar. Related? We are not qualified to say but we certainly do question. Third "Training" Session today - As I requested in person and in the following text I sent him one week ago, I asked him to provide a list of what would be accomplished in upcoming sessions. Tom was adament that he would tell me what he would cover but HE WAS UNWILLING TO LIST ANYTHING IN WRITING. He expected $2,700.00 for training but refused to put in writing what he was going to do for that very material amount. That is his way of claiming we misunderstood what was in our notes, that he never committed to whatever we took issue with. This is common for people with a history of unsatisfied clients. Text sent to Tom on Thursday, April 23rd: Tom: Thank you for the copy (of the Waiver we signed but did not receive a copy of until we followed up). We will let you know if the training will continue with both of us or just me. Your condescending manner toward my wife, a high functioning business executive, caused her discomfort and was unnecessarily stressful. It will be her decision to participate or not. Additionally, please list the scope of the upcoming sessions so that I can manage my expectations accordingly. As you know, house-training was my #1 priority and it received a very uncreative approach and no training, just tips for us to incorporate. You and I both know I am not the first to make these observations in social media forums. Thank you in advance for your compliance, Ed Doyle Suffice to say, we are done with Tom and K9 Katelyn. I will not subject either my Wife or my Puppy to his abusive behavior. Robin B nailed it in her review which I only wish I had seen prior to hiring this fraud. I am happy for any reviewers who claim to have had a good experience. We were, unfortunately, not in that club. Edward M. Doyle, North Scottsdale, AZ

Helped get our pitbull mix 6 month pup trained, my fiancé and I are still working on some things…read morebut with notes to refer back on it's going well and will be coming back in summer to help train him to swim