We had an excellent experience with Dory, our dog trainer and saw a noticeable difference in our…read moredog right away, our English bulldog, Kovu. What really stood out was how she took the time to explain the specific traits and characteristics of our dog's breed and personality. That insight alone helped us understand our dog on a completely different level. Her training techniques were clear, effective, and easy to apply at home even though we only have few sessions. Instead of just telling us what to do, she explained why certain methods work, which made a huge difference in how consistent and confident we felt during training. You can tell she genuinely cares--not just about training the dog, but about making sure the owners are set up for long-term success. The guidance she provided has made everyday interactions with our dog so much smoother. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and effective dog trainer. Thank you Dory! Will see you soon.

Dory Hoffman is a God send for our rescue dog Tux and us! Our dog was neglected and crated outside…read moreby the previous owner and suffers from extreme separation anxiety displaying destructive behavior. The night before her home training she gave us instructions on how to crate him at night and IT WORKED! He slept peacefully all night. The day of our training, we learned techniques only someone with her decades of expertise would know. My husband who had pets since childhood was surprised by what he didn't know. Dory taught us how to teach him boundaries and how to make the crate a positive experience. Dory's in-home assessment, training tools and positive learning techniques set us up for success. We are looking forward to joining her group training as our next step. Thank you Dory for what you do!

Best dog trainer around! So patience with animals and loving! She really treated by dog as her own…read more Would 10 out of 10 recommend her to anyone I know!

We've taken our dogs to Lisa Marie and Caitlin for over 10 years and are so happy we did. Our…read morefirst dogs were rescue dogs, and came with typical rescue dog issues, but Canine Training Unlimited helped us overcome those issues. Ten years later, we had a lab (who we trained to become therapy dog with the skills we learned thru the years from CTU) and mix breed dog who had lived with us since they were puppies, but we were worried about how they would do with a new baby as I was pregnant. We took some refresher obedience classes to remind two and four legged beings of what "good house manners" are, and I took their new baby class. I'm thrilled to say that our dogs and our babies are the best of friends. If you and your dog need an etiquette tune up, if you're expecting a new arrival, or if you're looking to start from training day one, they're the folks for you.

We are long-time clients of Canine Training Unlimited. Lisa Marie and her crew helped us train our…read morefirst puppy when my husband and I were newly married over 20 years ago. We boarded our dogs there, when Four Paws Inn still had overnight boarding. Most recently, we completed puppy kindergarten and basic/ beginner training with our newest puppy. Lisa Marie and Caitlin are both amazing trainers, of both dogs and their humans. They are skilled at seeing each dog's strengths and challenges, all in the context of small group training classes. They provide coaching to owners on strategies to prevent issues, as well as showing you corrections to make when a problem arises. Their training classes are held indoors, and there is plenty of parking. Both basic and puppy kindergarten include in-person training and weekly zoom meetings to discuss questions and problems. Their training classes are helpful for both new and experienced dog owners. We are looking forward to continuing the next level of training very soon!

We currently have a an 8 month old red nose pit bull that is very hyper and to be honest just out…read moreof control. I have a small child in my house and decided that if we were to keep the dog we had to get a dog trainer in the home to correct some of his behaviors. My husband searched around on Craigslist and decided on Travis. When Travis arrived to our home he was very professional and prepared to immediately begin working. Within the first few minutes of Travis interacting with our dog we noticed a change in behavior. Clearly we were not interacting with him properly which is part of the problem. After the first lesson my dog was coming on command to his name and learning self control. After our second lesson he was learning not to bother my small child as he played nearby. We have 4 more lessons in our package but as of now we are definitely satisfied with the progress the dog is making.

Travis is an amazing dog trainer. He reshaped our Great Danes behavior when it came to leach…read morewalking and listening. We have been to Care A Lot's training for their puppy training and it did nothing for our dog. Travis came to our house and sets up a personalized training program for what our dog needed. I highly recommend Travis!!!

Your dog is NOT safe here and DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE ALONE WITH YOUR DOG! My dog was attacked by…read moreanother dog during a 4 week board and train twice in the same day here on 06/21/21. They had a fight in the morning and a second one in the evening. The dogs were left unattended, together during day play. The "handlers" apparently blew the airhorns to get the other dog to stop attacking my dog, that didn't work so then ran to get Adam. What if he wasn't there? My dog would probably not be here today. My dog and the other dog were put back together later the same day, which does not make any sense to anyone with a functioning brain. I didn't know the extent of my dogs injuries due to the attack. Adam tried to negotiate with me to pay the vet bill from his vet even before me being able to see my dog. MY DOG GOT ATTACKED DUE TO YOUR NEGLIGENCE. He offered to give me a free week if I paid $500-600 for the vet bill. Just goes to show you how absolutely money hungry he is and what he's willing to put at risk ( YOUR DOG). I took my dog to our regular vet that Thursday and he had to have 2 drains surgically put into his leg to let it drain and keep swelling down. Not once did Adam apologize for what happened. Not once did he express any compassion or sympathy. That's when I realized it's all just money for him. You and your dog are just another dollar sign to him. This is just a warning for those of you thinking of coming here. He hires people off the street who have 0 dog training or experience with handling dogs to work for him. He is an extremely rough handler, i've watched him myself. The things that are done to your dog when no one is watching makes my blood boil. Please think twice about what may happen to your pup while in their care. My dog paid the price, don't let yours also. We've had a long 3 years of recovery for my dog to be able to trust other people and dogs again. He will never be the dog that he was before because of Adam and Obedient Paws. Please, if you love your dog, don't walk, RUN far away from this place and this man. You will be doing your dog the greatest service.

My wife and our five month old Lab pup learned so much, from walking leashed obediently, to off…read moreleash recall - this is an amazing program! Especially for our puppy who was shall we say a bit hard-headed. It's been a month since we finished our training, and she is still benefiting from what we learned.

I've been bringing my dogs to Four Paws since 2007. The owners and staff show a high level of care…read moreand attention to the dogs that attend. My first dog was a rescue and went through training with Lisa Marie, who did an excellent job. He ended up attending daycare almost every weekday of his life until he passed in 2022 at the age of 18. To this day I attribute his long life to the love (and the activity) that he was given by the staff at Four Paws on a daily basis. Since his passing I got a new puppy that has been attending daycare every weekday as well. She can't wait to go every day, and rushes to the front door when we arrive in the morning. You know that you are at a great place for your dog when the staff is as excited to see the dog as much as your dog is excited to see them. The prices at Four Paws are very reasonable, especially compared to other options nearby. I have temporarily tried other facilities (mostly due to the pandemic), but none stand up to the level of Four Paws. I've recommended them to other dog owners I know and they are now regular daycare attendees as well. If you bring your dogs to Four Paws both you and your dogs will not be disappointed!

The only place my wife, and I trust to watch our dogs. We have been choosing Four Paws for 5…read moreyears, and have used almost every service they offer. Daycare is great for our 8mo Basset Hound, Ladybird, it takes some of that puppy energy out of her. Ladybird runs in, and isn't the least bit scared when we pull up (shows me she is well cared for, as she is a bit of a diva). The first time I picked her up from daycare she pouted in the parking lot for 5 minutes since she did not want to leave.

Georgie has a beautiful, separate facility on her property solely dedicated to dog training. The…read moreway Georgie talks to dogs is absolutely incredible; it's like she's in their mind. She is warm, kindhearted, and uses positive reinforcement. I started with a group puppy class where my golden doodle learned to recall, sit, and down. I was so impressed with the ease at which Georgie does this, I moved to private sessions which the group sessions laid the foundation for. My dog was saluting, opening doors, bowing, high fiving, waving, and doing custom tailored commands before he was 6 months old. She has also worked on behavior modification successfully with my dog to prevent bad habits-nipping, humping. He's 2 now and I couldn't ask for a more perfect, well behaved, adorable guy. I still do sessions and I'm so glad I found the perfect dog trainer. I would highly recommend her if you want TWO best friends for life!

I cannot even explain how much Georgie helped us with our two dogs. We were dealing with really bad…read morebehaviors from a rescue that were rubbing off on our other pup. Georgie taught us how to train them without any negative reinforcement and their behaviors have turned around so much. I am forever grateful. I cannot recommend her enough!

We have been going to Family Dog Club for years! Rita is fantastic! My dogs all love her and I…read morewould trust her any day with them. I'll always recommend her and her facility!

My dog loves it here. Rita and Kim are wonderful. The open space makes it a perfect area for…read morethe dogs to just run and play. Pricing is very reasonable also.

They love all of the dogs, they remember their names and are genuinely kind And receptive.read more

The total care package for my doggie was outstanding. I highly recommend Happy Tails and I'm…read morecompletely pleased

I cannot say enough about Nancy and her ability to help me with my dog.. I had an unruly 6 month…read moreold lab mx pup who was strong and all over the place,. I took the puppy classes and a private class with have and learned quite a bit. Practice is the key now!!

From the owner: Are dogs born "Man's Best Friend"? No, they must be taught…read more As an animal enthusiast, Nancy believes in positive training methods to get the best results. This benefits both you and your dog. Nancy's number one goal is to help you to train your new puppy or adult dog and turn it into a well-mannered dog! Early intervention with typical puppy issues such as handling, housetraining and biting can be corrected before it leads into behavioral issues that would require heartbroken and frustrated owners to relinquish their pet to a shelter with the risk of being euthanized. Training includes housetraining, biting, not coming when called, leash walking and aggression issues and more. Training for Puppies and Adult Dogs Puppy Training Begins in Your Home: Many families, especially first time puppy owners, have difficulty carrying over what is taught in a group setting and applying it at home. For that reason, Applause 4 Educated Paws training begins as soon as your socialize off leash with a variety of people and other puppies. Our classes are fun, creative and address the developmental needs new puppy comes home. Puppies that are not fully vaccinated can begin learning within the safety of your home. Seeing the floor plan of each home allows for assistance with crate placement, as well as many house training challenges.