We had such a great session with this trainer. In just one hour she gave us so many useful,…read moreeasy-to-follow tools and even sent notes after so we wouldn't forget anything. Our dog is reactive, and we were honestly shocked at how quickly her techniques started working. She explained things in a way that actually made sense, focused on helping our dog feel safe, and even stayed longer to help us practice around other dogs. We left feeling way more confident and hopeful. Highly recommend her if you have a sensitive or reactive pup. Also, Heidi is incredibly funny, so it was a great time!

Heidi did an excellent job with our pup, and was able to come over and do a private lesson quickly…read more We feel much more confident after just an hour session. She knew just how to teach not only the puppy, but the humans as well. We are excited to join her puppy manners class next month too!

It's a necessary evil I guess - like most big box stores. :) I was a person that always ordered…read moreeverything so going to a store this big was just not something I was that interested in. However, I'm now used to it. Never know what kind of people, animals or situations are going to be going on in there. I expect that now. The cashiers have always been very nice and they do have some pretty sick sales on cat litter and buy 2 get 1 free deals on cat toys and puzzles, etc. which, for me as a cat-sitter is a good deal. I do get seduced by shiny products that don't work out for my cats where I end up spending like $75 and then donating all the cute harnesses/leashes (cats fell out of them), pet t-shirts (not cat-friendly) to ARC like 2 months later...so if I can stick the essentials and ignore any weird people/animals/situations at the store, I am typically a satisfied customer. Oh, I can never sign in to the app AT the register. I have to go to the browser while in store and sometimes that doesn't work either. I would love to see more cat-friendly cat harnesses/leashes, costumes, and seasonally themed cat-toys and modern cat-furniture and letterbox enclosures! They don't carry my Fussie Cat brand there that my cats eat, but I am addicted to their Exquisicat (Petsmart brand only) pine litter pellets because they are such a great deal!!!

This is regarding my 04/25/2026 visit to PetSmart in Glendale CO…read more I have been taking my dogs to get groomed there for years. On 09/04/2025 I had in-home euthanasia for my beautiful Bella who I rescued at age 2. She was 21 when she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I still cry every day as she was just the most unique out of all of the 8 cocker spaniels I had rescued. She had extremely expressive eyes and truly was my best friend. Since 09/05 I have looked online almost daily at the websites to find a rescue dog. I REALLY wanted another female cocker spaniel since my other dog Barkley was used to Bella. Barkley was my youngest rescue at 8 weeks. He is now 13 so spent his entire life minus that 8 weeks with Bella. He is experiencing her loss as much as I am. Luckily I stumbled upon Trevor's Animal Rescue website. They are a local rescue in Parker Colorado. Stephanie who runs the organization is in contact with 15 shelters across the U.S. who contact her when a dog is on the euthanasia list. Miller was in Arkansas. His owner died. A relative took Miller to a kill shelter. He is only 5 years old. Stephanie arranged for his transport to CO. She arranged for a vet visit who did bloodwork and took care of all of his vaccinations. There is no physical shelter for Trevor's Animal Rescue. Stephanie finds dogs and cats foster homes. Miller was at a foster home...whoever they are God Bless them for taking him in. Although Miller is a male, he and Barkley are doing okay. I am sure they will become best friends in the future. I very recently learned about a grooming option that PetSmart offers which is an "express" appointment. Typically when Barkley gets groomed he is there about 3 hours. The express option puts your dog with a groomer who has ONLY YOUR DOG to take care of at your appointment time. I chose this option for Miller since he has been in too many crates/kennels already. Miller had the works done...ears, teeth, anal gland expression, etc. I asked Shelli to call me 30 minutes before he was finished so I could be there for sure when he was done to get him outside to go potty. I asked her to put his ticket with the cashier upfront so I could pay before getting him to save anxiety. My appointment was at 7 a.m. The store doesn't open until 9 a.m. I did receive a call about 8:15 that he would be ready in 30 minutes. When I arrived, Miller was sitting in Shelli's lap. She was petting him, and he was super calm!! Please know that Miller screams every time I leave the house. He is so afraid of being deserted again. When I dropped Miller off I had handed a note to Shelli that he has separation anxiety. I learned from CHAT GPT to be as calm as possible and don't get emotional when I drop him off and then walk out, don't look back at Miller, etc. It all worked SO WELL! I highly recommend Shelli @ PetSmart Glendale. I will be scheduling express appointment for Barkley when he is due for grooming for sure. It only costs $15 more for express and cuts 1.5 hours off your dog's visit!! It is a special service so be sure to book way ahead! Missy Santasiero

We love Pavlov Dog Training and Quinn!! Quinn truly understands the importance of structured,…read morethoughtful training, especially for a young Golden Retriever like Ruby, and what stands out most is how much she listens to my goals and shapes the training around what matters most to us. She treats Ruby like her own while also making sure I feel confident and fully equipped with the tools and understanding I need to continue her success at home. The board and train sessions are exactly what we need and are always grounded in real-life situations, so the training translates seamlessly into everyday life. I trust Ruby and her training completely and genuinely love the relationship and foundation Quinn has helped build for both of us--we are so grateful for everything she has done for Ruby and me in helping shape a happy, well-trained Golden. Thank you Quinn!! You are the best!

We had an excellent experience with Quinn and her board-and-train program for our dogs, Nash and…read moreParker. They completed a two‑week boarding school followed by five follow‑up sessions, and the results have been fantastic. Quinn was professional, knowledgeable, and truly invested in our dogs' success. She did a great job not only training Nash and Parker, but also teaching us how to maintain and build on what they learned once they came home. The follow‑up sessions were incredibly helpful and showed how much she cares about long‑term results, not just quick fixes. We saw noticeable improvements in behavior, responsiveness, and overall confidence in both dogs. It's clear Quinn is passionate about what she does, and we felt comfortable knowing our dogs were in great hands. I would highly recommend Quinn to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated dog trainer

Oh my gosh. Adrienne Green with Bark Busters is an incredible dog trainer who teaches you to be a…read moredog pack leader and speak dog so your pup can quickly learn what you want him to do My husband and I have had dogs all our lives. Everything from Pomeranians to Labrador and Golden Retrievers and every breed, temperament and personality in between. It's easy to find trainers but it can be really hard to find a GOOD trainer! Over the years, we've spent thousands on dog behavior veterinarians, breed specific trainers, and your basic pet store group classes. All of these can work for some dogs, but not all. We lost our two black Labrador brothers this past summer to age related health problems. We were completely devestated. We didn't know if we could do it again until Jack decided for us. Jack is a male Bichon mix rescue, but who rescued who? Jack rescued us - literally ! When we got Jack home we wanted to start out on the right foot immediately. We used two online trainings - waste of money and time. We asked, searched and found several self-proclaimed and "guaranteed results" trainers. You had a time limited training. From past training experiences, if your dog didn't learn everything in that timeframe you were left feeling frustrated and confused as to what to do next. Then we found Adrienne at Bark Busters. They aren't inexpensive, but when we found out they would be partners for the life of our dog, we were hooked. In over 40 years of our dogs and training, Adrienne is the ONLY trainer who actually knows what she's doing. Jack began training as a timid puppy who then developed into a defiant teenager with an attitude. Adrienne has given us the tools and behavioral changes we needed to make to consistently provide Jack with age appropriate expectations. We now understand how to think like a dog and speak "dog". Jack is becoming calm and confident that we are the leaders and he can enjoy being a puppy. Thank you Adrienne!

Impressed with how quickly they resolved my issue with their business practice. I can't speak to…read moretheir training but happy that they followed up to refund my deposit.

Worth. Every. Penny. If you are on the fence, please just go to a consult. Your dog will thank you…read moreand you will thank you. You might even find you enjoy dog training as a hobby. Has the training been tough? Yes, but it was so worth it. Our rescue puppy Jasper had a rough start to life. He was surrendered twice because he was "such a horrible puppy" (actual quote from the previous owners). He had issues with other dogs and resource guarding. Walks were a nightmare. Taking him anywhere was a gamble. We often felt anxious about leaving the house and upon returning would find the floor peed on and my right AirPod chewed up. When we were home he was a loving, cuddly, amazing dog. We knew he wasn't a bad dog, he just needed training. So I set out to train him. Followed the typical "give your dog tons of treats even when they misbehave" approach and it didn't work. So I sought out a professional. We were told by multiple trainers that Jasper was a hopeless case. He would bark, lunge and try to attack other dogs. One told us over the phone without even meeting with us in person that he should even be put down and then asked us when they could expect a first payment to start training. After venting to my mother in law one day about the problems she went on Google and found Ancillary K-9 So we gave them a call. From the get go Ancillary k-9 was different. We called and the lady on the phone laughed at the premise Jasper was hopeless and had us meet Dion. We went to the park and found Dions approach was very different: We tell the dog no. He had us work Jasper, gave us some homework and within one session, Jasper was walking without pulling. Within a week, we could leave the house without worry of him breaking out of the kennel. Dion also gives you an exact list of what to purchase and from where. He takes the guess work out of what equipment is needed and which kennel is the best. Now that we are almost done with our program Jaspers world went from us keeping him at home to now the world is his oyster. He regularly goes places with us and we feel confident to tackle hard situations. Dion explains training in a way that teaches you to train your dog this gives you the fundamentals to be successful regardless of the situation. He answers all questions thoughtfully and very precisely. We leave every session with more hope and even more results. I can say also say his approach will change you into the leader your dog needs you to be. Your dog isn't hopeless, your dog just hasn't met Dion

I can't begin to explain what a great trainer Dion has been. I started my golden retriever puppy in…read morethe program at 16 weeks, I have never had a dog and wanted her to be well trained. Dion explained everything about the training to me so well, and made a lot of the techniques easy to understand and practice. We still have a few sessions left, but everyone already comments on how well behaved my now six month puppy is! He's readily available for any questions and gave me all the resources I needed to have an incredibly well behaved dog. Would recommend ancillary k9 to any and and every dog owner! Update: we are almost done with training and I can't believe how much progress my pup has made and how much I have learned as well! Dion has made training my first dog easy and enjoyable

Scott is amazing, and we can't recommend Chill Out Dog Training enough!…read more We adopted a 9 month old, 80 lb (now 110 lb) golden retriever from a local rescue in mid-2023. A complete contrast to our older collie/aussie mix, he was full of energy and naughtiness (a puppy), and a nightmare to control. Prior to being surrendered by his (previous) family, he went through two weeks of out of home boarding/training, costing upwards of $7,000. We thought this would have helped with obedience, but boy were we wrong. Fast forward two and a half years, sessions with a certified behaviorist, and failed attempts to use an e-collar, we were at a loss. He constantly displayed leash reactivity, would lunge at cars and dogs, and made it so we would rarely walk anywhere. He almost broke my finger during a break free lunge at a dog completely across a residential street! At home, dog forbid another animal appeared on the tv; he would jump and bark at everything. Then we found Chill Out... After the very first session with Scott, our big boy golden was a different dog. Scott set is up with the right tools to refocus our dogs behavior and break him of his leash reactivity. That very first walk was pleasant and uneventful. We almost felt foolish for claiming bad behavior. What we needed was the right trainer and methods to help our dog change behavior. Like I said at the beginning, I can't recommend Chill Out Training enough.

We had a great experience with Cameron, he came out to give us some tips for integrating our dog…read moreand cat. They've been getting along great and Cameron's tips were very helpful in knowing what we should watch for and teaching my dog place to get him on control.

Our dog Sheba had an amazing stay at the Dog Digs. Shannon accommodated a very last minute booking…read moreon a holiday weekend, sent text updates while we were away, and was flexible on pickup time when our plans changed. Our dog was the calmest she's ever been when we picked her up, and she even turned around to go back as we lead her away. Would definitely use again.

Pogo stayed with Shannon a number of times when we would go on vacation. We know she enjoyed her…read morestays because after a few stays, it was not the end of the world when dropping her off (Until Shannon it was always the end of the world when dropping her off anywhere.) The Dog Digs is one of the few things we miss about Boston.

Ethan Bonen is the new "dog whisperer. " I can't say enough about how great he was with my troubled…read morepuppy. He was very patient and knowledgeable, problem-solving issues stemming from impulse control (ie. chasing rabbits) to furniture biting. Our sessions were interactive with good feedback and information including detailed explanations on the reasons behind different dog behaviors and reactions. Ethan was also extremely responsive and flexible with scheduling, and took the time to send pictures/videos of recommendations mentioned during our sessions. My dog loves Ethan and I'm certain yours will too!

We went to the puppy play socialization class. Our pup was a little nervous in the parking lot…read moreseeing some of the other dogs but did great in the class. Eske was great working with the pups and helped us out a lot at the different stations, showed us different ways to get our pup to try out the new stuff around him. We will be back for sure. Thanks guys

Amazing! The trainers are just amazing, the care they gave my pup was amazing and we are so happy…read morewith the progress!! I was apprehensive in sending our family dog away to get trained, but we had an issue with his behavior and it needed more than we could offer in trying to train inbetween work/school/sports. AOTD made us feel instantly at ease, giving us a full tour and meeting their wonderful staff. I was worried that we wouldn't know how to keep things up once he came home but their short and easy to follow videos made all of the difference. We have them to reference as needed and they are great reminders. I loved all the daily feedback, the patience they had with ME and my dog, and especially the daily videos of him practicing what he's learned. 5+ Stars - I can finally enjoy a walk with my dog!!!

Acted like he wanted to resolve issue, then after I removed negative feedback and messaged him…read moreagain, he never responded back. Won't be removing this one, don't bother. Non responsive to our questions the first time, then he does it again.

My dog came home with a small open wound. I have no idea what happened as I kept trying to reach…read moreout y to the owner but she would not call me. The staff kept referring me to them but they never returned my calls. I don't know if it was a dog bite or she got snagged on something. The vet believes she was bitten. These things happen but the way the owner handled this was unacceptable.

My pup loves it here! They are very nice and extremely caring. They even brought me back to see…read morewhen they were evaluating our pup and gave me a tour of the facilities.