Can't say enough great things about the pack at Topline K9!…read more After we brought the newest member of our family home from a great rescue org, we needed training as new dog owners. Topline provided private coaching in our home in addition to group lessons in real world locations like parks and businesses. Under their guidance, our sweet boy learned respect us as his leaders. Later we went through a Canine Good Citizen class, and Merlin graduated with honors. He now holds his AKC Good Citizen certification. If you're looking for a canine training program that has the same passion for you dog as you, Topline K9 Solutions is your answer!

Our puppy needed obedience classes so we decided on Topline K9 with Lisa Rosendahl and her…read moreassistant Rae! These classes were held in AniMall (which is located in Cary Towne Center). I think that our pup learned tons and so did we. I would definitely recommend these classes to anyone with a puppy or untrained dog!

If you have an anxious or fearful dog, I can't recommend Proactive Dog Training enough!…read moreI have a smaller dog with some pretty significant anxiety and behavioral challenges. At one point, I was even advised to consider medication--but I really wanted to explore training options first. That's when I found Javier Mendoza and his team, and I'm so glad I did. The transformation has been incredible, especially in such a short amount of time. My dog went from being afraid to walk past even a single stranger on the sidewalk... to more confidently walking through a crowded airport. The difference is honestly amazing. I've also seen a huge improvement in how he responds to other dogs and people, and his loose leash walking has gone from a struggle to something we can actually enjoy. What really stood out to me was how knowledgeable and supportive Javier and his team are. They didn't just train my dog--they took the time to explain the "why" behind everything, breaking down the science in a way that made sense and answering all of my questions along the way. Of course, I know training is an ongoing process, and I'll need to keep reinforcing what we've learned (and probably come back for a few follow-ups). But the progress we've made so far has exceeded my expectations. If you're dealing with an anxious, fearful, or reactive dog, do yourself a favor and check them out. Total game changer.

Our dog Calvin has been home from his two week stay for about a week now, and we could not be more…read morepleased! Prior to his stay at Proactive, walking him was exhausting and I'm amazed my arms were still in their sockets. He also loved to steal things and run through the dog door to the fenced back yard and either hide it (like a Christmas present he stole from under the tree until we wised up and moved them all) or just play chase (which we never won). He also would dig a lot (especially if it was wet and muddy!) and loved to make a snack of our other dog's poop. After he went through training at Proactive (we did the two week Ultimate Dog Package), he is SO well behaved. He's still his fun-loving self, but he listens and does what he is told. It only took two times correcting the poop eating and digging and he has stopped trying to do it. Walking him is an absolute joy, we've even been practicing dropping the leash in areas we feel it's safe to do so and he's been great. I HIGHLY recommend Proactive...all the trainers were great, and you can see videos daily of their progress while they're gone, as well as meet them for practice sessions. If you're at all considering dog training, just call them, you will not be disappointed!

We have used this pet sitting service 3x in the last 3 months and couldn't be happier…read more We struggled trying to find someone on short notice (the BF isn't a planner), but we were thankful to find this company. The initial interview with Nadia was informative ( our cats did not behave, but that didn't deter the service). She explained all of the services that would be provided and provided us with the magnet card for the fridge. This was to be used for scanning in and out of the house. You need to log into your account to see the time stamp in and out and the standard information of the pet care. The website is easy to navigate! Our sitter, Hannah, is awesome and she sends daily updates along with the picture of our allusive babies (they are hiders, but this last visit they finally came out to say HI!). I think Hannah was super stoked to get the rare sighting of our Tuxedo Man, as he's not fond of strangers. You could tell by email she was elated! She has crawled under beds to try to capture these two and we thank her for that! She lays out their toys so she knows if they are coming out while she's away and that's comforting to know. She also hides treats around the house to make sure they are coming out as well. On our first trip away, it was just a long weekend, but it's hard to leave your fur babies, we arrived to a clean litter box, food and water full, and the floor free from litter (cat owners know this is no easy feat). When we were gone on another vacation, the snow--apocalypse happened in Raleigh. Four Paws contacted us immediately regarding the weather. They kept us up to date about the status of the roads. Since we just have cats, we didn't want anyone to risk too much by driving, since these babies don't have to be let out and other animals may have needed that attention more., so we told them that if it was too dangerous to not risk it and just try again the next day. They continued to update us and did make it to the house safe and sound. We even told her to not stay the full time just to make sure she was safe. Hannah's emails are funny and written just as how I picture she talks. We enjoy these little tid bits as we are enjoying vacations away from the babies. I really like the services that we have received and they will be booked soon for another vacation we have planned next month!

Unreliable & Disorganized…read more We're new to the area and I needed to find a new pet sitter to cover a planned weekend trip next month. I originally reached out to Four Paws based on good reviews I saw here, but unfortunately had a very frustrating experience instead. Firstly, before being willing to discuss anything they demanded that I make an account on their website and then fill out an extremely lengthy profile. Then, a day or so later, they emailed to ask for specifics for our trip and said they'd be arranging a visit with our sitter, which I answered that same day. Then, after a lull in communication, I got another email asking for the same information I'd provided previously. I provided it again and, again, nothing happened. Finally, having wasted over a week with their cumbersome process and these communication difficulties, I emailed again to ask what was going on... only to get an email back saying their only pet sitter in this area was on maternity leave for the next month and that they couldn't help me - something that they should have know days and days earlier. Now I will have to scramble to find some other arrangements, causing a lot of needless stress and anxiety and possibly putting our plans in jeopardy. They did offer some suggestions of other pet sitters in the area to use, but to those reading this - save yourself a lot of hassle and headache and just pick someone else. UPDATE: The business has responded below by posting private emails including my email address out of context, but only the last set of emails, ignoring the fact that they seem to have lost the first set, and then accused me of lying. I deeply regret giving them any personal information in the first place and would strongly encourage others not to do so.

If I wasn't work for Steve at WoofPack I would use this company because how professional they are…read more His Staff is top notch and they pay attention to detail.

I gave five stars only because I couldn't give six. We just returned from an eight day out of state…read moretrip and could not be happier with the service Ashley provided for our two cats. We received pictures of every trip she made to the house along with a written summary of her visit. She was conscientious and did all that was expected and a little more in the fifteen or so minutes she spent at our house. We arrived back to a neat kitty area, with full water and food bowls. This is the second time we've used WoofPack Pet Care and will continue to use them for every trip we take. Thank you WoofPack.

This company has set me up with 2 different dog walkers, both of whom have been fantastic (the…read morefirst woman had left the company due to other priorities). It was nice that when my original dog walker left, I was hooked up quickly with another woman who came by to meet my dog and has been my go-to dogsitter ever since. The dog walker I've been working with most recently, Darlene, is the best. I feel totally comfortable leaving town and knowing she will be taking care of my dog, Stella. She emails and leaves notes to let me know how Stella did while I was away, and has been available to help me out every time I've needed to go out of town, or needed a last minute dogwalk.

I have worked with this group for the last few months and can't say enough great things about them!…read more Our pet sitter is Jim and both of my animals love him. He writes notes after every visit letting us know all of the events that happened. He is so sweet! He also confirms with an email that he will be coming to the appointment so we know ahead of time we have nothing to worry about. The group is conscientious and very nice to work with. I travel a lot for work so it is very comforting to know that our animals are being well taken care of. I put full trust in them and they have never let me down. I am grateful to have found them!

We first became Townies when I heard about it being a great place for my nervous girlie. WOW! The…read morestaff is so loving and patient, and they really take the time to work with your dogs. Now that I have two pups, Hounds Town is their favorite daycare and the only place they'll stay for boarding. Playgroups are smaller in size than some of the larger corporate daycares, which is nice, and they have a mix of indoor and outdoor yards--all temperature appropriate! We love that we can book a family suite for the pups to have a sleepover since they're used to staying together. To break me of my sometimes helicopter mom habits, they do not have cameras live streaming, but they do take pictures and videos and post them daily to a private Facebook group. At pickup, I always get updates on how my two goofs did, so I know they're in great hands. Now, my once nervous pup is thriving and her ears perk up when I ask if she wants to go to Hounds Town. After her first sleepover, she even kissed staff goodbye! Adding a few pictures of my happy pups because they're cute and also as a testament to how much they enjoy going :)

THE BEST! We have an eleven year old precious fur baby…read more Trust is important and we felt this upon our first meeting and conversation with the owner and family of "Hounds Town Morrisville." The facility is impeccably clean and has many amazing play areas. They work diligently to ensure that the dogs are in a play group that meets their individual needs. When we picked Charlie up after his first playgroup, they intuitively shared his personality and "picked up" on the things that would be most important for him and us. There are many "standouts" you receive with this home away from home for your furry best friend. We have always had Charlie bathed after boarding, Hounds Town Spa surpassed our expectations. His coat is beautiful and he is so proud as he excitedly prances over to us! He is so vibrant and happy when we pick him up. Mary Elliott Michael

Jeff really knows his stuff and his tips and tricks work really well. Highly recommend!read more

He's likely quite skilled but very costly. I would look around--$200 for 75 minutes seems…read moreexcessive. Maybe he has a magic wand.

Dog Elite in Raleigh/Durham is amazing. I truly enjoy working with Cindy. She is an exceptional dog…read moretrainer and is very compassionate and empathetic toward both the owner and the dog. She travels over an hour to come to my home to provide specialized assistance, as my poodle is training to be a service dog. As a veteran, I appreciate the tailored services that Cindy offers. My dog, Bruno, and I look forward to seeing, talking with, and learning from her each week. The group classes every Saturday are fantastic, and I enjoy connecting and interacting with fellow veterans and their families, as well as the general public. It can be very challenging to find a good trainer for you and your dog, but if you have the opportunity to be trained by Cindy and her team, you will receive wonderful services and have a blessed experience