Vic saved my marriage…read more One beautiful fall afternoon, after consuming too many edibles, my husband convinced me to get a German Shepard puppy. In a better-than-usual mood, I agreed. I've had dogs before, I am an animal lover, and I knew puppyhood was a little annoying but it's never really that bad. WRONG. German Shepard puppies are Tasmanian devils on amphetamines and no one tells you that until you get one! And then they all chuckle about it like, "Haha! Welcome to the club! Just get through the first 6 months and you'll be fine!" Well, I'll tell you the truth since no one bothered to tell me: You better have a stellar level of physical stamina, a war chest of mental fortitude, a therapist on standby and some kind of pharmaceutical grade relaxant. Once you get that god-forsaken heathen it is you against a wild animal with limitless energy, a level of intelligence that shouldn't be allowed and an unbreakable will. It's like the Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor. After 4 months with the hellhound-on-wheels I no longer recognized myself. I looked like Obama coming out of office. My hair had greyed and fine lines appeared on my once youthful face. My vibrant energy was non-existent. What's worse is that I had so many mental breakdowns that I lost touch with reality and no longer knew who or where I was. Eventually, God had mercy on my soul and led us to Vic. If it had not been for Vic, I would have left my husband and cushy lifestyle on the grounds of intolerable cruelty and moved into a studio apartment in a shady part of town just to escape the sheer madness. I had lost all hope. My world had been cast into shadows. Vic was like an angel floating down from the heavens to lead me through the valley of despair. Miracles are real and I am living proof. Our puppy/demon got weekly trainings until she was old enough to go to Board and Train. When she came back she was like a furry little soldier. I couldn't believe it! Not only had she become bearable, but I quite enjoyed her! Over the last several months, that little butthole has really grown on me! She has become a really great dog and no longer terrorizes me, it's awesome! Now, don't get me wrong, I've had to put in the work. Just like a willful child you kind of have to beat them into submission and break them like a wild horse. But man, when you do, they're wonderful! Our German Shepard, whose name is Nymeria the Direwolf of House Polo first of her name and Queen of the Hellhounds, is such a fun dog that I've almost forgotten that I went temporarily insane for 6 months! Thank you Vic, you are a life saver and the most majestic dog trainer in all the land! 10/10 would recommend to anyone losing grip on reality because of a working breed puppy!!!

My sincere thanks and highest recommendation goes to Divine Canine. The work that Vic and Mary did…read morebefore, during, and after a three-week board and train for our new puppy was nothing short of exceptional. Our new puppy came from a farm as a rescue. With Vic and Mary's help and expertise, McGuire has transitioned into a well-behaved and well-trained member of our family. We could not have asked for better. McGuire's social skills are top-notch. Does not run to jump on people when off leash and never pulls on the leash when walking in a crowd, Stays in place when commanded and understands boundaries. Moreover, Vic worked just as hard with us through multiple lessons to ensure we were able to maintain the consistency of what McGuire had been taught. Just phenomenal work from beginning to end. Personally, I couldn't ask for better and highly recommend Divine Canine to everyone who needs assistance with their fur-covered family members (Dogs only, Not Husbands and Kids)

We found Geralyn and Elite Canine online after getting a 9 month old golden retriever off of…read moreCraigslist that had been severely neglected. We wanted to go with group classes because we felt the socialization aspect would be an added bonus and would be beneficial for Riley. We started with beginner 1 and ended up doing all three levels because Riley was learning so much, learning to be more confident, and it helped my husband and I to bond with her through the training process. Geralyn loves her students and puts so much time and effort into dog training. You can tell this isn't just a job, but a passion for her.

I have learned so much! We have taken two dog training courses so far. It has helped me to be more…read moreclear and consistent with my dog. I plan to do more courses in the future. I would definitely recommend this trainer, especially for new puppy owners!

My family and I were first introduced to Lorrie about 16 years ago when we desperately needed our…read moreRotty-Australian Sheppard mix trained. Our young Ruby was turning into a monster of sorts, treating us like cattle during walks and even getting to the point of pure destruction. Lorrie worked with Ruby and honestly saved her life. If not for Lorrie's unbelievable training we would not have been able to keep Ruby in our lives. From that point on, Ruby was a perfect angel on her walks, respected each of us as her master, and was the most loving, caring and wonderful dog we could have ever hoped for. Five years ago my wife and I decided it was time to add another member to the family. We were looking for a small-mid sized dog, and fell in love with a Shiba Inu puppy whom we named Nala. We knew right away we would be signing Nala up for Lorrie's puppy classes, but little did we know, Shiba's had a nasty reputation and it was going to take a lot more work to mold her into the dog we wanted. Lorrie worked with her diligently and as Nala's Shiba attitude peaked, she worked harder than ever training her during the day, and keeping us accountable at home during the evening. After going through Lorrie's full program Nala was TRAINED! All of those typical Shiba characteristics were gone! She stopped wiggling out of her collar and running for the hills. She stopped air biting and showing her teeth. She was an angel just like our dear Ruby. To this day, friends, family and even strangers on the street compliment us on Nala's behavior. If you are thinking about working with a trainer, whether your pup has little issues or BIG issues, Lorrie, owner of Dog's Best Friend Training Academy (located in Denver, NC) is the woman to hire!!

Dog's Best Friend you are amazing! Lorrie is the most kind, passionate dog trainer you will ever…read moremeet. Thank you so much for giving me the gift of a well trained dog.

To think where we would be without Liz at Carolina Canine Training is scary! Like everyone else we…read moregot a puppy and thought we could manage with the training ourselves with just a typical puppy class. You know the story.... Life got in the way and our efforts were just not making the cut.... it was time to turn to a Professional! Thinking about leaving our "baby" in the care of someone else for 4 whole weeks was a bit scary at first! As soon as Banks met Liz and seemed to just melt around her all of our fears were quickly gone! Liz has the presence where dogs just know to respect her :) 4 weeks later Banks was walking on a leash well enough for a toddler to walk him, had learned how to "Place" on his bed and went into his Kennel with ease. He no longer jumped all over us and had a sense of calm about him we had never seen before. I only wish I would have taken a Before video as the changes were that remarkable. Banks is a very smart dog but we were very amazed at the things he was able to master in his 4 weeks at Carolina Canine Training. I can't recommend this team enough and am so thankful we have a place to send our next puppy!! I wonder if they take kids too? ;) Oh, and we loved all of the updates we received via email, text and phone. I'm pretty sure the hardest part of dog training might be dealing with the parents!

From the owner: At Carolina Canine Training we provide the most comprehensive training programs available…read more Our programs are tailor made for you, your dog, and your lifestyle. Best of all, we offer a variety of affordable and reliable training options. Our trainers will help you determine which training methods will allow your dog to reach its highest potential while keeping training fun and result oriented. Whether you are looking to bring a new puppy into your home, have a well mannered family dog, or solve a difficult behavior problem from destructiveness to aggression, Carolina Canine Training has the plan for you!

This business has not closed; however, the location noted on Yelp is not accurate. Due to…read moreCOVID-19, Alicia and her husband are doing private classes and boarded training camp. Laura and I had a magnificent time with private classes at our home. Tabitha graduated today and her progress over the last couple of weeks has been stunning. We are so happy to have Tabitha in our life. We rescued Tabitha from Peak Lab Rescue in late May and every day has been a blessing. We needed some help getting her to help train her humans.

An absolutely wonderful experience with Dog Training Plutos Way! I love that Andrew and crew only…read moreuse positive reinforcement and encourage you to have fun with the dog with at home training. They made a huge difference in our dog with a board and train experience. It is like our one year old finally calmed down while with them. He is more confident and knowledgeable of things that we have tried to teach him for months. I could not be more pleased or thankful! Dog training Pluto's Way gets a thumbs up from me!

## Review for Highland Canine Training - Carlos **Rating: **…read moreIf you have a challenging dog that you want to love more than anything but simply don't know what to do, I cannot recommend **Carlos** and the team at Highland Canine strongly enough. We adopted our dog, Reggie, just before Christmas. We've rescued many dogs over the years--including very tough cases--but we had never encountered a dog as aggressive as Reggie. Within two weeks, he had drawn blood multiple times. He struggled with severe resource guarding and an inability to settle. Despite trying in-home training, we weren't seeing any promise. Reggie was truly on his last stop when we reached out to Highland Canine for intensive residential therapy. While we want to thank **Jason, Erin, and Magda** for their incredible support, **Carlos** served as Reggie's primary trainer during his eight-week stay. Throughout the process, the communication was fantastic, and Carlos even provided a detailed video for us to reference so we could continue the progress at home. When Reggie finally came back to us, we realized immediately that we had brought home a different dog. It wasn't just that the biting had stopped; he had become a fun-loving, affectionate companion. He now handles stress with ease, is a pleasure on walks, and has even become best friends with our cat. Most people would have given up on Reggie, but because of the expertise and dedication shown by Carlos and the Highland team, he has finally found his forever home. There hasn't been a day since he's been back that I haven't thought about the profound difference Carlos made in all of our lives. We are forever grateful. Thank you, Carlos, and thank you, Highland.

Carlos was absolutely amazing with our dog Aspen. He came back after three weeks of training a…read morecompletely different dog. He is a year old, male alpha English Doodle who is athletic, fast and strong. He used to pull so bad on the leash that only my husband could walk him. Carlos trained Aspen to leash walk, sit, stay in a place . . . all in three weeks. It was the best investment we have ever made. Now, we can enjoy Aspen (our well behaved dog).

I bought my yellow lab puppy from Mark in 2020. True to his word, our puppy was healthy &…read moreintelligent. Our vet is pleased with our puppy's health and physical development over the last year. We find our Bodhi to be easy going and ready for any activity. He is happiest in the water & playing ball. He is also protective & will alert us to anyone coming onto our property without being aggressive towards visitors. He just monitors them from a distance. In the park, people just stop in their tracks to watch him catch balls in midair. Mark bred his dogs for stamina & drive. Bodhi is the embodiment of his success as a breeder.

Mark is a great trainer and worked wonders with our golden doodle. He is very patient and friendly…read morewith all of the dogs and has even boarded our dog when we were in a pinch and traveling abroad. Our dog loves Mark!

We were looking to board and train our lovable, but very energetic and easily distracted, 2 year…read moreold lab mix. We couldn't have been luckier to find Brendan Shea. His many years of experience with dogs of all temperaments and theories of training worked wonders. After four weeks, our pup was calmer around new people and dogs, easily redirected, and a joy to walk on and off leash. He knew tricks prior to working with Brendan, now he knows commands. If you are looking for an extremely professional and very experienced trainer, look no further. Brendan's program is worth every penny.

From the owner: Shea-9 Dog Training provides the best training, at the most reasonable price, while creating a…read morehappy, well-behaved, and confident canine.

Jim came to our house for a puppy training session with our 14 week old Golden Retriever…read more He spent over two hours training us and the puppy basic functions such as not jumping and nipping. He was very kind and knowledgeable and we noticed results immediately after just this one session. Jim even said that we may not need more training but he can come anytime and also call him with any questions. Price was very reasonable and we highly recommend his service.

Jim is incredible. He took our German Shorthair (with zero training) and turned him into an awesome…read moremember of our family who runs with my wife, obeys all commands, and protects our house. You can watch Jim's work with Remy in this YouTube video below. https://youtu.be/NhJciKt4f3o

Tim Gold and his team did an awesome job training our dog, while offering personalized training…read moregeared towards what our dog needed the most. I highly recommend you take your pet here for training. You will not be disappointed!

From the owner: Innovative, ground breaking 'no harm' puppy/dog VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON training by dog whisperer Tim…read moreGold.