Jan is the best dog trainer that I've ever known! While in one of her puppy classes I had to take…read moremy pup outside to pee & when I was walking around the various gym equipment I almost tripped over one of her German Shepherds, because it was so well trained & obedient that I didn't even see him! Come to find out she only had, had him for less than 6 months & prior to being with her, he came from a bad home with absolutely no training or obedience! In her classes, you'll learn so much about your dog & how your dog is actually trying to train YOU!! ANY Dog @ ANY training level, Jan Perkins has a solution!!!

5 out of 5 stars! I highly recommend Jan at Live Oak Obedience!…read moreHaving my dog Molly progress through Puppy Obedience to Advanced Off Leash Training has been a truly transformative experience for both of us. Jan is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about your dog's success. She takes the time to explain the underlying reasons behind dog behaviors. She gives individual instruction and advice to each client and furry friend to help them with specific behaviors. Jan has taught me how to communicate effectively to Molly. Group lessons are fun, we all learn together! There is always something new and stimulating to learn at each class. Thank you Jan for helping me learn how to train and teach Molly, because of you, we have a positive, happy relationship. Live Oak Obedience is the best!

We've been training with Hayden from Be Kind Canine for 5 weeks now, and honestly--it's been…read moreincredible watching our stubborn, sassy, anxiety-ridden 1-year-old mini schnauzer transform into a confident, obedient, and responsive little rockstar. Before Hayden, we had to chase her around just to get her leash on. Walks were chaos. She barked at everyone and everything, and I was constantly terrified she'd bolt if the front door opened. The idea of taking her into a store? Absolutely not. Fast-forward just a few weeks, and she now comes when called, walks calmly, and genuinely seems happy and proud of herself. We've even taken her into Cabela's and Scheels--no barking, no pulling, nothing! And the fact that we were able to take her trick-or-treating and on hikes without a single issue still blows my mind. I thought that kind of progress would take months... yet it's only been five 30-minute lessons. You can't make this up. This dog mom is thrilled! And not just with our pup's progress--Hayden himself is fantastic. He's got this rare mix of calm confidence and deep expertise that makes every session click. He explains everything in short, digestible steps that actually stick (for both dogs and humans ). He's also been incredibly flexible with our schedule and super responsive whenever we've had questions or needed reassurance between lessons--something that meant a lot to us when investing in high-level training. Even after the first two sessions, the difference was so dramatic we joked we'd have been happy if it ended there. But now, five weeks in, I can't even imagine where Clementine will be in another month--the transformation has been unreal. Hayden genuinely cares--not just about the dogs, but about the owners too. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I can't overstate how much I appreciate his patient, kind, and professional energy. He's funny, easy to talk to, and somehow makes training feel like hanging out with a friend who's also a total dog-whispering genius. We call him "Professor Hayden" in our house, and it's well deserved. Our lives (and our pup's) have truly changed because of him. If you're on the fence or still shopping around--stop. Go with your gut. Be Kind Canine is worth every second and every penny. Our family and neighbors are blown away by Clementine's transformation. If you've got a schnauzer, you know they can be stubborn--but Hayden has officially proved that theory wrong.

Hayden has been the biggest blessing in my wife and I's life with our dog. We never imagined she…read morewould be able to make so much progress in such a short amount of time. We went from her not listening in the slightest and having to be constantly careful about opening doors because we knew she wouldn't come back if we told her to. To now being able to do off leash walking through a Scheels on a Sunday. Dude is a total pro, super fun to be around, friendly, respectful, patient, kind, funny, PUNNY, worth every penny and more, 100/10 recommend working with Hayden. Quite literally, everyday life has become so much less stressful with how well behaved and smart and trained Clementine our dog is now.

I have been bringing Maggie, my hyper, easily distracted, sweet 3-year-old Goldendoodle for…read moretraining for the past few months. I love the trainers and am so impressed that they volunteer their services. From day one to now, Maggie has improved tremendously! We have tried other places, but GSLDTC is the only one that has worked. I have also found that a lot of training has to do with ME. They have been so patient with Maggie, showing me how to handle situations peculiar to her. They have so many good ideas and methods for teaching both Maggie and me! I look forward to the classes every week, where we learn and have fun! I intend to take more classes with these folks. They are fantastic!

I took my dog here at the Great Salt Lake Dog Training Club for beginner obedience. I have done a…read morelot of training on my own and wasn't sure if there would be anything new in the beginner class for us but I thought just filling in the gaps would be good. I found a HUGE gap. My standard poodle got very reactive. This is because her first owner was a very elderly woman and I don't think Lucy got much of any socialization. She would just bark for really no reason other than she was seeing movement, etc. It wasn't really improving so the trainer (who had tried many things to help) asked some other trainers there to evaluate and offer suggestions. We came up with some things that were helping & were going to try an e-collar but I had mentioned that I had used a spray bottle with water once that was initially for my cat. Well, turns out this is just what my Lucy needed to get her to stop and think. By the end of the 8 weeks she was barking less than any other dog there! And her reactivity in general was much better than before even thinking about starting classes. Yes, they are volunteers who many of them have been doing dog training for over 20 years. You don't need to be a "professional" to train dogs. That's ridiculous! They are great people who love dogs and want to help others. In my class alone everyone on the last day gave lots of kudos to the instructor and were very grateful for the class. Lots of improvement was apparent!! Skip the big box store training classes and meet new people and help a non-profit organization who really cares and offers a lot to the community.

I really don't know where to start because I have a lot of good things to say about Calling All…read moreDogs. We took our first puppy class with our 3 month old corgi. Each class includes a little bit of puppy playtime (usually at the beginning to get some of their energy out) followed by hands on training. You will learn skills in the class, but you have to practice then at home consistently if you want to be successful. They also give you handouts which are available online to reference. Our puppy still has a ways to go but he has learned a lot and so have we. They use positive reinforcement, no punishment, and they really help you to build a bond with your dog. Kelsey, the trainer, was amazing, as well as the rest of the staff assisting her. You can tell they all really love dogs and enjoy their job. I was a little nervous about trying to do a class during covid but it hasn't been an issue at all. The classroom is quite large and everyone wears masks and are more than 6 feet away. It's nice that they've taken more than the necessary precautions to make everyone feel safe. It was also nice to meet other puppies and puppy parents who are encountering the same difficulties you are. It's nice to know you're not alone! Having a puppy sometimes feels like having a newborn all over again and not knowing what the hell you're doing! :) They also offer puppy playtime sessions on Saturdays (I think on Sundays too sometimes). It's only $5 and a great way to socialize your puppy and wear them out. You get 3 free sessions when you sign up for a class and a few 1/2 off daycare dates with your class. There's also a retail store. They have treats, toys, food, harnesses, leashes, etc. In my opinion it's the best selection I've seen. Pet stores may carry more options, but these are more like "the best of the best" options. They seem very handpicked. Things that are really hard to find, you can find here. Our puppy loves the beef tendons, and they last him a long time unlike other treats/chews. They carry lots of other treats like cow ears, pork pizzles, beef tracheas, cow tails, bully sticks, etc. They will recommend products in class which I think is nice if you're a little lost, but never pushy about buying their products. I bought a snuffle mat from Amazon and that was a big mistake. He tore it up pretty easily, and just tipped it over to get all the food out, haha. So I was hesitant to try again, but calling all dogs make theirs in house so after "sampling" it in class, I thought it would be a good purchase. The fabric is much stronger and the mat is weighted so he can't pick it up. It's a great way to occupy him for a bit and calm him down. I'll definitely be back to buy more products/treats from them. I would highly highly recommend Calling All Dogs to anyone looking for puppy classes or even for their older dog. They offer some cool specialized classes like agility, scent work and tricks, which we plan on doing later. I haven't seen any other places with such a huge variety of classes. I hope you check it out, you won't regret it!

The store has plenty of healthy treats, toys, and training tools to choose from as well as lots of…read moredifferent classes to choose from for any type/age of dog. We started our puppy in Puppy Prep when he was 9 weeks old. Now he's almost 5 months old and recently started his second class, Wonder Pups. We look forward to enrolling our pup in agility training after he graduates Wonder Pups since he is such an athletic dog. All of the trainers and assistant trainers that we have met have been very nice and knowledgeable. Our puppy loves going to class, he especially loves the play times. We look forward to class and playtime every week and definitely plan on being lifetime customers as long as we are in the area. We love supporting a local business and we love Calling All Dogs!

Karsyn is amazing! I've had 4 dogs trained by her and have been able to see first-hand how she can…read morecustomize the training for the pet and family. She really knows her stuff, and she is able to make adjustments on the fly with individual dogs. I had 1 of my dogs do the board-and-train with her and the daily updates were so thorough. It helped us still feel connected to our puppy while seeing how he reacted to various scenarios and techniques.

Abusive unethical treatment of my dog during board and train. I contracted for a two week board and…read moretrain to help me get a head start on working with a bouncy new dog we had rescued. I was told the training was all play and relationship based. I was concerned when I picked my dog up from the two week board and train because he kept trying to run away from the training room and hide behind my legs during turnover. Levi shocked him at such a high level that he cried multiple times when demonstrating commands (he told me that he was at a level 9 on a higher voltage collar than he originally started with because the dog is "stubborn" and "lazy."). I think dogs should always love training or something is being done wrong. Although I am not opposed to e collars in principle, I believe it was overused due to a lack of skill in really understanding this dog. When my dog came home I switched entirely to positive reinforcement because of what I had seen. At first my dog flinched when I gave him commands. He winced and turned on his side. He seemed afraid but like he did not know what to do to avoid punishment. I found an injury on his neck in the area the e-collar had been used. He is now working willingly and happily for me. There is never any "stubbornness" or "laziness." He loves training time. The program I purchased came with lifetime support if I returned for a follow up appointment, which of course I didn't do, because I could not fathom making my dog go back to the place of his mistreatment, and why would I want any more "advice" from abusive psuedo-trainers anyway? I did contact Levi about these concerns and he took zero accountability--which means he will do the same thing to more dogs.

Michelle has been an extended part of my little family for years. Whether walking my…read moretroublemakers, helping to usher one of my dogs onto the Rainbow Bridge when I couldn't be there, or just supporting me in my never ending quest to get my 2 chunks to lose weight. She truly loves dogs and understands them so well. It has made my life easier and my pups happier.

Michelle is like family. She takes her time to engage with both us and the dogs when she comes…read moreover. She is extremely observant and caring when it comes to our dogs needs. Everytime she comes over, she'll text first to make sure we're ready to have our dogs walked. She is trustworthy, kind and professional.

I have used Auggies trail hiking services and home pet sitting for over 15 years! Mydogs LOVE him!…read moreHe is the ultimate professional. My dogs are happily tired when they come home! I also board my pets at his home when I am gone. They live as members of his family; no kennels, great house and backyard. As a matter of fact, my little dog slept in bed under the covers with them! There is absolutely not a better person or service out there!

When it comes to dog adventures in Salt Lake City, Auggie's Doggie Adventures is second to none…read more Not only does August take the dogs out on 2 hour hikes in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, but he also reinforces basic obedience and training on every single hike. The dogs have fun and socialize while learning. Nothing is better. They come home well behaved and tired after a fun filled day with their doggie friends. Auggie's Doggie Adventures also provides in home cage free boarding and personal dog training. I highly recommend him.

I honestly can't brag enough about how awesome Superhero Dog Academy is (just ask the 7 people I've…read morereferred!). And honestly, words don't do justice to expressing how grateful I am to have found Superhero Dogs. Libby has given (and continues to give) my family the skills and encouragement we need to provide the best life for our very challenging dog. As a rescue, our Willie came to us with quite a few very undesirable and dangerous behaviors that felt overwhelming and unmanageable; however, through our work with Superhero Dogs, we've been able to better understand his unique personality and needs, as well create an environment for him that allows for safety and an increased quality of life. After just one week, we saw a huge improvement in our ability to communicate with Willie and within two weeks Willie's behavior had rapidly shifted toward a calmer, more cooperative dog. Libby has been by our side every step of the way, even when we felt like we were failing and they truly feel like a member of our pack. They provide timely and tangible steps for helping us navigate the trenches of training a challenging dog, and have never made us feel anything but fully capable of doing the work and creating the life we want for ourselves and our fur-child. Through our work with Libby at Superhero Dogs, we've gained the opportunity to really enjoy our dog and for him to fully become the happy lab we always hoped he could be!

Libby=MAGIC! Seriously, this woman has it all- brains, humor, charisma and LOVE! Superhero Dog…read moreAcademy has been by my side for every moment of my puppy journey and I couldn't be happier :) Once I decided I wanted (okay, let's be real...needed!) a puppy in my life Libby went with me to help me choose the perfect pup for my family. After bringing my fur baby home, Superhero Dog Academy has continued to be there for me and my new family member, Jack. No question or concern has been too small for Libby--"What should I feed him?" "How do you potty train?" "Why won't he quit biting?!?" Every one of my queries has been met with patience, humor and science-based knowledge. I love the positive re-enforcement for my pup and the gold stars for me! Best decision EVER!