We had an amazing experience with Julie and her 7-day board and train program for our 5-month-old…read morepuppy. Before training, our pup had all the typical puppy chaos--pulling on the leash, struggling to settle, and not consistently following basic commands. After just one week with Julie, the transformation was honestly impressive. He came back walking calmly on a leash, able to self-soothe, and with a strong foundation in basic obedience. Julie was a pleasure to work with from start to finish--super knowledgeable, patient, and clearly experienced. She also took the time to make sure we understood how to reinforce everything at home, which made a huge difference. If you're considering a board and train, especially for a young dog, I highly recommend Julie. It gave us structure, confidence, and a much calmer, happier pup.

Julie provides a safe and fun experience for dogs in her care. I found out that dog parks can be…read moredangerous, because some unsupervised & untrained dogs can get aggressive. Once I had a scary experience at Dog Beach. However Julie is a great trainer and keeps things mellow and fun to small groups of supervised playful dogs that are already socialized and trained at her home. I have a 5-year old goldendoodle who she trained with a special gentle lead leash when he was pretty young. I was at my wit's end with his wild behavior but am pleased to say his behavior is much improved now after lessons & daycare with Julie.

Meatball started training with Amie when she was just 4 weeks old and the progress has been…read moreincredible. From the very beginning, Amie has been so patient, flexible with my schedule, and genuinely caring about Meatball's growth and overall wellness. We began with standard baseline training which gave us such a strong foundation. Those basics made it so much easier when I decided to move on to more advanced skills. One of the biggest things I have appreciated is that Amie did not just train Meatball, she also trained me. She taught me how to communicate better, be consistent, and really build a strong bond with my dog. Another amazing part of working with Amie is the community she has built. After private lessons, we have had the opportunity to join group classes and pack walks which will be so great for Meatball's socialization. She also goes above and beyond by offering support outside of in-person lessons. Whenever I have questions, she is always responsive via text and often sends helpful how-to videos, tips, and tricks that make a big difference in our progress. I truly cannot imagine what our training journey would have been like without Amie. She has made such a positive impact on both me and Meatball and I am so grateful for her dedication and support. I am going to miss our one on ones!!!

Amie has an amazing understanding of dog psychology. She will assist you in becoming familiar with…read moreyour dog's stressors, behaviors and physical/mental needs. While my guy is well socialized and intelligent, he is much more confident and happy thanks to her. We look forward to continuing our learning journey with her. Update: We recently completed a 5 week course with Amie for E-collar training. And before you judge, understand I was just like you. I had negative, judgemental thoughts about ecollars and looked down upon people who used them. I felt it was negative reinforcement, similar to physical punishement. I wanted my guy and I to have more freedom in our exploring, so I signed him up anyway, because I knew I could trust Amie. I had extreme anxiety about using the ecollar. I was scared I was going to irreversibly damage my dog's trust in me and injure him. After signing up and feeling apprehension I reached out to Amie who assured me, settings are low, we do things slowly and incorporate the collar similarly to verbal commands and/or leash pressure. She told me I wasn't alone in my thoughts and that she felt the same concerns when she started. Throughout the 5 weeks my relationship with my guy changed. He was following me without the stim, verbal commands or leash pressure. He checked in more frequently, came back on his own and was FREE. It is an absolutely freeing feeling allowing him to roam at a safe distance, knowing his recall is more secure and our trust in each other is greater. I CANNOT recommend Amie enough for you and your dog's needs!

I 1000% recommend OC canine coaching. My Chihuahua/Xolo 1-year old, Patty Lupe, is a rescue, a…read moreformer street dog from Tijuana, and I was worried she would never be able to just enjoy walks. She would bark at everyone and everything, and was just SO anxious and nervous (understandably) in public. Other trainers we looked into wanted to use shock collars and other more aggressive forms of discipline on her, but I knew Patty didn't need more trauma to help her calm down. Bryndon, on the other hand, was patient, kind, and used treats and other strategies to help Patty gradually feel comfortable on walks. When he got her to go into a dog park - WITH NO LEASH - I was literally speechless (in a good way!). I never thought that would be an option for Patty, but here she was going up to other dogs and walking around without growling, barking, or lunging at them. After 4-5 weeks of training, I'm now able to take Patty to a dog park on my own, off leash, and she actually PLAYS with other dogs all on her own! I literally teared up the first time I saw her running and playing with other dogs; this was something I never thought would happen because so many other people and trainers told me that Patty would probably always be aggressive and scared. Now, she loves dog parks and I'm planning on enrolling her in agility classes in the future - just like Bryndon said would be a possibility one day. I cannot praise him enough. Trust him with your dog because he will take help them through patience, kind words, and care, and not through fear, pain, or aggression, which our dogs don't deserve.

I adopted Maya, a young Belgian Malinois mix, a few months ago. She came from an extremely abusive…read moresituation and had pretty severe behavioral and reactivity issues that needed to be addressed. I searched around extensively and contacted a few different trainers and specialists, but remained skeptical (worried about finding someone good enough to handle Maya). However, I finally managed to come across Bryndon who seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Within minutes of the first introductory session, I could tell Bryndon knew exactly what he was doing and gave me the confidence that I had made the right choice. He experienced first-hand what Maya's reactivity was like, and yet by the end of the first introductory session, he already managed to showcase how we could help her improve. I knew that her issues were bad enough that it would take a very long time for her to get better, but to my surprise she showed massive improvements literally within the first few sessions. Most importantly, he showed and taught me what I needed to do to help guide her along, which was my biggest worry. We've both learned a lot (and got to learn a lot of tricks along the way lol). I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have chosen him as Maya's trainer. He listens to your needs and concerns and actually addresses them, is extremely well informed, and gives you and your dog the confidence they need to be better. He has a good mentality towards training dogs and utilizes positive reinforcement to help correct the source of issues rather than training that only serves to suppress and hide the bad behaviors/triggers. I don't say this lightly, but I cannot recommend Bryndon enough! If you are someone like me who was both highly skeptical and unsure, try meeting him for an intro, he is very approachable and friendly, and is genuinely honest enough to tell you if he's the right fit or not. Thank you Bryndon!!!

I was referred by the famous Vlade dog trainer to Dog Republic. I was impressed with and his team…read moreand understand what my Australian shepherd needed. Went to both locations, Highly recommend! Especially if your dog reactive to dogs and need to know(learn) how to behave with other dogs Thank you

Dog Republic has been an amazing place for Birdie to stay while I travel. The staff are responsive,…read moreresponsible, and I know she is in good hands.

Linzy at Passionate 4 Pets is my life saver! I had my dog boarded at a facility in Newport while I…read morewas on a cruise, watching the video cam I realized my dog was not happy there. I called Passionate 4 Pets as they were referred to me by a friend who uses their services. Linzy picked my dog up the day of for me that I asked and continued pet sitting my Franklin in her home for the remainder 8 days of my cruise. She sent me pictures, answered all my calls and spoiled my dog with love the whole time. She dropped my dog off at my home upon my return and my dog was so happy. Highly reccommend Linzy and will hire them again. I have referred to others and they are now using her services too.

I have trusted my pup to P4P many times and have always been completely satisfied. I have found…read moreLinzy to be on time and follow through on her commitments. Larry (my pup's name) loves Linzy and this is not the norm with most people. I highly recommend this service to anyone needing a trusted resource to care for their pets.

If I could give For a Civilized Dog more than five stars, I would…read more Jacklyn and Cary are an exceptional husband-and-wife team who genuinely care about every dog that comes through their doors. They don't just train dogs--they take the time to truly understand each dog's personality, behavior, and individual needs. Their experience, knowledge, and thoughtful approach are evident in everything they do. I have a Rottweiler who developed dog reactivity because of mistakes I made while handling him on walks. Instead of simply training my dog, Jacklyn and Cary trained me as well. They helped me understand where I was unintentionally contributing to the problem and gave me the tools and confidence to handle him correctly. Thanks to them, my dog is no longer dog reactive, which has been absolutely life-changing for both of us. They've also become our go-to boarding facility whenever we travel. The best endorsement I can give is that my dog gets genuinely excited when we pull into their driveway. He can't wait to go inside! That peace of mind is priceless. Their facility is modern, clean, secure, and exceptionally well maintained. Because Jacklyn and Cary live on the property, I know my dog is safe and well cared for around the clock. Unlike boarding facilities we've used in the past, he's never once come home sick. One of my favorite touches is the daily report cards. Every day I receive thoughtful updates about how he's doing, along with photos of him playing, learning, and enjoying his stay. It makes being away from him so much easier. The entire staff is fantastic, but Danielle deserves a special shout-out. She is incredibly kind, patient, and talented, and my dog absolutely adores her. Seeing how excited he gets when he sees her says everything. Communication has always been outstanding. They're quick to answer texts, scheduling is easy, and every interaction leaves me feeling like my dog is in the very best hands. I trust For a Civilized Dog completely. Whether you're looking for behavioral training, obedience training, or an exceptional boarding experience, I truly cannot recommend them highly enough. They have made an incredible difference in our lives, and I am so grateful for everything they've done for both me and my dog.

When searching for a trainer I had specifics of what I wanted; Boutique Boot camp with Medium to…read moreHigh intensity with personal attention.... thats where FACD comes in! So glad I found Cary and the team--Jaclyn, Sadi, and Dannielle! I had a VERY active boxer mix puppy and zero experience, and from my first call with Jaclyn, I knew this was the right place. My pup did the 21-day board-and-train, and the results were amazing. We got regular updates, and when we picked her up, my whole family was blown away by how much she had learned. We also did in-home sessions with Cary, which made a huge difference in keeping everything consistent. Our house is honestly so much calmer and better now. Even when she boards or goes to daycare, they continue reinforcing her training--which I love. I recommend them to everyone. You truly can't go wrong!

First off incredible!!! Canine academy right away treated me and my wife as family. We had no idea…read morewhat we were getting into when getting our dog Ludo. So we searched and searched for help everywhere. Yo and her team were a blessing to find. Yo sat down with us for an hour and went over everything. We are so incredibly grateful that Canine Academy is here for us and we are always in good hands. If you are thinking of having them train your dog please please just do it. You will have the best trained dog ever! We also receive pictures and video of Ludo everyday! We picked the train and board for a week, we had a new dog! We also picked the 6 month puppy school after that, now we have a perfect dog!

I have been going to canine learning academy since October of 2023 with my mini goldendoodle…read moreTimber. We are a strong advocate of positive reinforcement training. Your puppy or dog will grow and learn so many skills and be well mannered. With all the guidance and training I have the dream dog that I can take anywhere with me. Timber has learned so much through the puppy program, all day school, grad prep school, puppy and manner classes, canine good citizen, agility and so much more. This community is one of a kind. My dog and I have made so many strong friendships and have created so many memories that I hold close to my heart. I have been going to canine learning academy since October of 2022 with my mini goldendoodle Timber. We are a strong advocate of positive reinforcement training. Your puppy or dog will grow and learn so many skills and be well mannered. With all the guidance and training I have the dream dog that I can take anywhere with me. Timber has learned so much through the puppy program, all day school, grad prep school, puppy and manner classes, canine good citizen, agility and so much more. This community is one of a kind. My dog and I have made so many strong friendships and have created so many memories that I hold close to my heart.

Great basic training for new puppies and fair price for AKC level! Lindsay was very patient,…read moreknowledgeable and kind to my new 6 month puppy Lilly and me and we had lots of fun learning and playing with fellow puppy classmate. She had weekly follow ups and available for consult! I would recommend her and Lilly in 4 weeks is better behaved than before!! Many thanks and appreciation to Lindsay!!!

We had such a great experience with OC Paws. My family and I signed up our pup, Duke, for the…read moreProactive Puppy training program and we are so happy with the results. Lindsay was so good with our rambunctious pup. We felt like our concerns were addressed every lesson and targeted Duke's specific needs. We were given explanations about his behavior and why the commands were beneficial to him. Everything was taken at the pace we felt most comfortable with and it helped us to be more confident going forward with our pups training at home!