Caitlin and Life Dog Training are where you want to go with all of your dog training needs! She is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and well-researched. Because of her, our family dogs are able to go for (pleasant) walks on leash, follow a number of commands, and greet us at the door without jumping or going crazy. People always comment on how well behaved and easy to be around they are now (which was not always the case)! Caitlin also gave me great advice about choosing the right breed and dog for our situation during a few phone consultations. She's an incredible resource and a lovely person to work with. Give them a call today!

Caitlin is such a passionate dog trainer. She has endless patience, which is evident through her…read moreinteractions with her "trainees" - she will work through something as many times as it takes for it to be effective. She is also passionate about education for owners and ensures that you as an owner are able to walk away with the knowledge of how to reinforce the training she has done so as to ensure long term success!

Our dog Moose did the 14 day Board & Train with Sam and we are so happy with the results. We wanted…read morethe focus of her training to be on e-collar obedience and Sam did an excellent job helping her and us learn. We can now take Moose off leash comfortably knowing she will come when called, sit and stay even in busy environments. I feel like we are happier humans and she is a happier dog thanks to Sam's help. The training style used was also based on rewarding Moose with play rather than food or negative reinforcement, which I really appreciate and didn't know much about before. We couldn't be more pleased with the results. Highly recommend Dog Wizard and Sam!

Probably my highest review ever for a service I haven't used yet. hear me out…read more I just rescued a Rat Terrier puppy called Raffi from Texas, who showed signs of abuse and trauma upon arrival. I've parented/known many rescues in the past and never seen anything like the fear she exhibited. fully freaked out, I shot a message to Atlanta Dog Wizard with an SOS to help. Kat quickly got in touch and we had about a 30-min call, which provided me with INVALUABLE insight into my urgent situation. That information she gave me--keep in mind, I had paid no money for her advice or training to this point--gave me some practices I could use, right away, to make Raffi feel more comfortable. I still might officially use Atlanta Dog Wizard in the future, if Kat is any indication how the company does things. She has a passion for rescues and turning around challenging situations and making dogs (and humans) shine. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Exceeded Expectations, Knowledgable, Effective, Notable Difference are just a few of my…read moreobservations. I can't say enough of the exceptional training my German Shepherd pup has received. Michael is a vastly experienced dog trainer, what is exceptional he immediately accessed our pup and accurately pinpointed the behavioral problem, and devised a game plan. The reason behind this, Michael is also a breeder who specializes in large breed dogs and is quite knowledgeable with AKC and bloodlines. His approach to training is unconventional in the sense yes focuses on the basic commands but goes beyond he wants to address concerns inside and outside the house issues. Besides all this, he truly loves what he does and is always conscious of our pup's needs including what collar and leash are effective and safe. What's miraculous is with only a handful of lessons Michael created stations (areas) where our "Bogart" stays even though there may be many distractions in our home. Moreover, he'll provide you with effective tips. So, if you are looking for an effective trainer who is passionate, knowledgeable, and results are a few lessons away - then Michael is the man for the job!

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Did a great job both boarding and training my pup! hero returned with lots of skills and very…read morehappy! I'd only recommend that you bring a soft padding for bedding!

Wonderful experience for my dog Hero who spent nearly two weeks with Jen and her team. For training…read moreand boarding. He returned with deepened basic obedience and new advanced skills! Thanks team for looking after him so well!

We had and continue to have an amazing experience with OTCK9. We rescued our pittie mix Luna from…read moreFulton County. She is extremely high energy and struggled with leash/dog reactivity, making walks stressful and kept us from taking her basically anywhere public. We did the 2 Week Board and Train program. After training, walks are calm, controlled and actually enjoyable now. We can take her to Downtown Woodstock and other public spots without anxiety -- it's been a TOTAL game changer for our family. Everyone at OTCK9 is professional, communicative and made sure we understood how to maintain everything at home. We love that they offer group classes for life on Saturdays to continue reinforcing the training! We also take crazy Luna to Doggy Daycare and she loves it! Cannot say enough good things about the staff and OTCK9 - Highly recommend!!!

OTCK9 is truly the best of the best. They were incredible when it came to training and improving…read morethe manners of my two large dogs. More recently, they've gone above and beyond to support me through a very complex and emotional situation with my dogs. They've made house visits, spent countless hours on the phone with me, and even accompanied me to the vet to help discuss medication options. Who does that? OTCK9 does. They are so much more than a training facility--you and your dogs become family. They are always there when you need them, and I truly mean always. Their passion for what they do shines through in the level of care and dedication they show. I cannot recommend them enough. They will love and care for your dog just as much as you do.

I was setting up my Aquarium today and was having a few concerns about the sound of the pump so I…read morecalled PetSmart. Dillon answered and provided me with really good information and making sure that the filter is soaked and that The water is filled up to the top to ensure that the water can cycle through. He was very informative about other options for the aquarium as well and made sure to let me know that even after setting up the Aquarium with the water conditioner and letting it run for 24 hours, the fish tank is not yet ready for fish. Warning: I was surprised to hear this because I've seen a lot of videos online claiming that you can just add an introduced fish after the 24 hours, but he said that there is a chance that they will not survive because the ecosystem hasn't been built up and the bacteria, hasn't been introduced long enough. I'm glad I spoke to him because he said that I would need to wait a couple of weeks get the water tested to make sure that the ammonia levels and the bacteria are within the right range to support the fish. I share this information in case anybody is also looking at aquariums and to safeguard them from prematurely buying fish only to see some of them die as a result of inadequate aquarium conditions. Dillon was so friendly and I'm thankful for all his help. He gave me a lot of good pointers. I would have definitely made some mistakes if I hadn't spoken to him. Some of the other things he mentioned were the importance of having a heater. He did not recommend the need for a an air pump because the filter should just do its job. And he also mentioned that you'd want to buy a product called stability which helps kickstart the bacteria development. he mentioned feeding the tank as if there were fish present daily. I found this really interesting, but he said that this was an important step as well to get the tank ready for fish to enter.

Great sales and offers and both my dogs attend the grooming salon once a month. The staff are very…read morenice. Its often difficult to get an appointment but its worth it as the staff are really patient and nice. Definitely glad I found them and very happy with their service. Treats are very expensive.

BUYER BEWARE!!!!! I hired Mike, ( paid for a lifetime guarantee $1,500) the dog trainer from Bark…read moreBuster to train my dogs to stop barking at the windows and rushing the front door at visitors. His training was fear based and did not help with either problem. A year later my large dog started attacking my smaller dog. Reached out to Mike, He came by and had me buy a muzzle from him and told me to keep it on her. No plan other than that. We had a facetime call a week later. Still no plan. A week later when muzzle was removed, she attacked my smaller dog and seriously injured him. Tried to contact Mike and he ghosted me stating he didn't know me. I had to put my large dog down and the injuries to my small dog was over $3,000. I contacted the Bark Buster's corporate office and they responded with an apology. I asked for a refund since I felt like the training was an epic fail. I used all of their ridiculous BAH... techniques and it was a bust. They also ghosted me.....DO NOT USE THEM! There is no lifetime service or anything else.

***LONG REVIEW BUT WORTH THE READ***…read more This is my sweet, rowdy, rambunctious, and very demanding pup Rhodi! As a first time puppy owner, I just wanted to keep her happy. I let her get away with a lot! I quickly realized that I was not in charge of her but she was in charge of me. What I thought was being sweet was in Rhodi's mind "I can do whatever I want because I won't be punished for it." She would chew any object she could find, bark at me constantly when I wasn't doing what she wanted, would not listen to me when I would call her name, jumped on me and other people, tried to escape out the front door, and peed in the house. I watched videos upon videos but nothing helped! I was doing research on dog trainers and the first thing I thought was "this is so overpriced!" As a young college student with a rowdy dog, I was determined to find the best price with the most qualified trainer and I did! Bark Busters and specifically Cody are the best thing I could have done for both me and Rhodi. I was really nervous about having someone in my home "telling" me how to train my dog, but Cody TAUGHT me. If there was something I was struggling with, like leash training, he showed me an alternative way for me to get her to listen to me. The thought in my mind was "wow, he's not making me do it this way because it's the right way, but he found me a way that was Rhodi's right way I could do confidently." Cody was validating my feelings about not wanting to hurt Rhodi's feelings and continued to talk to me about ways that would not harm my dog or hurt her feelings. Simply being able to "talk" to Rhodi in a way she could understand that I was in charge and that she would still be safe and okay was the goal. In a matter of 2 hours Rhodi was trained! Cody did his job and now it's my turn to do mine with her by following through with the keys to success only Cody could have given to me.

Not worth the money. Constantly criticized by the trainer, basically everything my dog does wrong…read moreis my fault.