If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

I am SO thankful for Sherry at Maximum K9. I don't know if I can put into words how helpful she has…read morebeen in training our Stormie. Stormie is a rescue who we adopted in 2019 and underwent 2 surgeries in 2021 due to bilateral CCL surgery. She was cooped up for an extended amount of time during recovery. We were unable to take her outside without her reacting to other dogs and sometimes even people. Stormie even gave us difficulty when we wanted to go for a short walk. It was so frustrating and difficult taking her out in public that we needed help. We have heard of Maximum K9 from many of our friends and even the great reviews I've seen on dog groups and online. I called to inquire about the types of training (group vs. individual) and it was clear that we needed to take private lessons. We signed up for a package of 6 lessons with Sherry that were one hour long for 6 consecutive weeks. Our first day, Sherry got to know about Stormie's behaviors - positive and negative, what we were having difficulty with and what our goals were. Sherry worked with us each week when training Stormie (and me) on how to modify or progress a skill. We learned how to heel, which we never were taught from another trainer elsewhere, and the importance of heel. We were given homework on what to practice from the training sessions to continue our work outside of the facility. Sherry helped Stormie become less dog reactive in a safe manner at Maximum K9. Stormie was slowly exposed to the board and train dogs in the facility that had various levels of size and temperament. Each week, Stormie learned how to follow her commands and not react to different dogs. With Sherry's consistent training, Stormie was able to heel with me in a circle with other dogs and sit next to them without any reaction at all. I cannot find the words to thank Sherry for helping Stormie and myself. I came into Maximum K9 with Stormie trying to pull my arm off and reacting to dogs in the lobby to now leaving with my arm back intact and her in a nice heel. I will refer all my dog lovers and friends to Maximum K9 and Sherry going forward! Thank you again!

I was extremely reluctant to use them. The head trainer Zac put me at ease with a lot of my…read moreconcerns after the news 12 interview. Told me to call him if I have any additional questions. Literally an hour later I had questions and was told he will get back to me and never did. We still brought our puppy in the next day for drop off. Again reluctant but the place as a whole has a great vibe and you can really tell they love all the animals. Sofia our sales person and Monica our trainer really kept us in the loop and honestly cared about our concerns and questions. Always available for questions and suggestion's. Our puppy is a completely different dog. Don't get me wrong you have to put the work in too but that's anywhere you go. They really give you the tools and make sure you know what you are doing before you leave. Honestly best decision we have made! Worth every penny. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I was turned off with the initial lack of communication.

Amazing place.Amazong trainers. Jaimie,our dog's trainer…read morewas fantastic. Rescued from the shelter Rottweiler had behavioral issues,some aggression . After five Private Hybrid session with Jaimie, she is not the same dog. She listen to my comands and her agression is under control. I'm so happy I chose K9 Mania for training my dog.

Melanie helped us train our 2 Labradoodles. We have worked…read morewith other dog trainers with our previous dog who we thought was one of the best... Melanie surpassed our expectations. She cares so much for animals and the way they are treated and trained. She focuses on positive reinforcement and is thoughtful in how she responds and interacts with dogs. She helped us counteract some of our puppies negative behaviors with replacing them with more acceptable behaviors. Both of our Labradoodles have also stayed with Melanie for Board and Train (multiple times). Each time our pups returned they were calm and ready to show off their new skills (like staying on their beds during meal times). She also sent us photos and videos to show us the progress they made while we were away. We just love the positive influence Melanie has had on our pups. We also have 2 children and Melanie worked with both of them to teach them training techniques they could use with our dogs. We have recommend several friends to Melanie who have also had great experiences with her training their dogs as well. We highly recommend Melanie and Wagmore dog training!

Melanie is amazing. My pitbull had some PTSD resulting from a traumatic experience he'd experienced…read moreon a plane trip a few years back. After seeing him a few times the Vet recommended a strong treatment of prozac to help alleviate his symptoms. However, before going the chemical route I wanted to try solving his symptoms in a more holistic manner. After a few renowned trainers told me he was a lost cause, trainers who probably build their reputation based on the easiest of cases, Melanie Bennet entered the picture. We had a consultation and Melanie was compassionate with my dog and helped me understand his mindset as well as a training regimen that could help him improve. She was very realistic in managing my expectations and helped me understand what was achievable in the training and what would be a stretch. I enrolled my dog in a 4-week training bootcamp where Melanie focused on teaching my dog relaxation techniques. Some things I observed after my first visit is that he would lay down a lot, I thought he was tired or scared but then learned Melanie trained him to do that whenever he was overly aroused. Similarly he would stop moving his tail to calm himself down. Throughout successive visits I observed how my dog was more composed and relaxed. He was also paying more attention to me so he could follow my lead. After the first three weeks he had been able to learn to calm himself down enough to reinforce the basics and learn a few cute tricks. He learned how to walk on a gentle leader and how to spin and touch a cone on command. When he came back home people could not believe what they were seeing. I no longer had to hide my dog in my bedroom whenever I had visitors in an attempt to shield them from my dog's anxiety. As long as the visitors knew the ground rules to avoid arousing my dog too much, we had a perfect interaction, something that would have been impossible before. Furthermore, the training did not end there. Melanie provided extensive documentation on what I could do to reinforce and continue his training, which was very useful for me as I did not know how to avoid undoing all of Melanie's fantastic work. Overall, I highly recommend Melanie to any person who wants to have their dog properly trained, especially is that dog needs special attention. Melanie is a professional of the highest level of loves her job and is dedicated to the welfare of the dogs she trains. In the 8 years I've had my dog, and the countless trainers that have tried to help him, I had never met anyone like her. She has my full trust when it comes to my dog.

We had a french bulldog and sent him to Danny for a month of training/boarding when we had our…read moredaughter. He was a jumper and and overall pretty wild guy. After training he came back so well behaved! He accommodated to squeeze Jax in on short notice. Recently we got a rescue and she's an extremely aggressive walker and can use some obedience training. We reached out to Danny again and he was able to fit us in his busy schedule. Will report back in a month but I'm confident she'll come back well behaved and he'll give us the right tools to continue training her

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am to have met Danny. My dog Cookie was a…read morerescue. As much as we loved her, I was very close to sending her back to the shelter. Cookie was loving but she had a TERRIBLE nipping problem (along with other issues). She had gone through 2 trainers already and nothing was working. With a 7 year old child in the house, Cookie spent most of her time in her crate. I just could not risk my daughter accidentally getting hurt. Cookie went with Danny for 4 weeks and she came back a whole new dog. Before Danny, cookie was never allowed to roam the house. I am forever grateful for Danny's patience. He would send me updates, pictures and videos on Cookies progress. He even followed up with another lesson to show my dad how to properly handle Cookie at home. Thank you Danny! You saved Cookie.

Mike and Walt were amazing to work with! We started training very early on with our pup and we have…read moreseen such a change in his behavior! They really care about your dog, they review things as many times as you need, they don't make you feel dumb for asking questions and it's such a pleasure to be around them! They really are so consistent and awesome? And our dog, Monty loves everyone there ! Such a great and successful experience

Mike and Nicole are a godsend. We have a 6 month old Cavachon (Nugget) who was a wild man when we…read morebrought him home. After three weeks with The Perfect Pup, he's a great little dog. We still have to practice training, but he's coming along amazingly well. Mike is always available for questions and to teach us what he's taught Nugget. This was money well spent!

We hired Lorrie to help us with us with Brody, our reactive labradoodle. Brody was barking at…read moreeverything while inside our home and while on leash. In addition, Brody was pulling on the leash, making dog walking unpleasant. Lorrie designed a reasonable plan to help curb Brody's reactive behavior. Brody enjoyed his trainingy with Lorrie, as did his humans! Lorrie is extremely knowledgeable, pleasant, and fun to work with. Most importantly, she sets realistic goals which are attainable. After the training session Lorrie emails a synopsis of what was learned and what the owner needs to work on with your dog to maximize the training experience. These notes are invaluable as one may revisit those instructions now and again if unwanted behavior resurfaces. We highly recommend Lorrie to assist in training your dog! You and your dog will undoubtedly be better for it!

Lorrie was outstanding and comprehensive in helping us manage our minidoodle's fears and anxiety…read more(and ours!) She was validating and understanding. She helped us learn to read her body language and doing the consent test to see if she wants to be pet so we can teach others who come to our home. We learned to read her signs of stress to decrease and manage her anxiety. Lorrie gave us valuable interventions to manage bedtime, potty training , walking reactivity, increasing her social comfort level, and so much more. We are very grateful to Lorrie !! Sharon & John

Super big guy, super nice, super badass. He has helped my confidence with my 3yr old newfy male who…read moregets aggressive & protective of me around new dogs. I have worked with other trainers and Alex has been the most straightforward and helpful. He is a dog behaviorist who will find every way for you to succeed with your dog. Prices are reasonable for his skill level.

From the owner: I'm a Certified Dog Trainer that goes to people's homes and trains the owner to train their dog…read moreand/or puppy with issues like obedience, behavioral, puppy training and eliminating fears/phobias. I have more client reviews on my website and/or Google.

My dog completed private training with Nancy and though she was not a fan of having to do work for…read moretreats, she learned a lot during her time here. My dog was nervous so Nancy had an intro first before starting our sessions and took the time and patience with her to help her warm up each and every class. We will eventually be moving on to group classes to help her socialize with other dogs more.

I'm not happy at all with the grooming department. this is the second time I've experienced a…read moreterrible time. yesterday my dog had severely red and watery eyes and she couldn't even open her one eye and very red! the groomer Chrissy seemed to dismiss it as nothing and probably just got hair in her eyes due to all the fur and air quality while being groomed. terrible and i will never go back again!!