Canine Star Training Academy (CSTA) Mission Statement:…read moreCSTA's mission is to provide quality dog training classes giving dogs a solid foundation that are a joy to live with have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life as an all-around member of the family and/or for competition in rally, obedience, freestyle, agility, flyball and other performance events. All breeds, mixed or purebred and all ages, puppy through advance, are welcomed in a positive, fun environment.

Susie was incredible. Our sweet shelter dog that we adopted got comfortable in our home and her…read moredisposition changed from calm to hyperactive and bitey. Susie came quickly and we had results in the first hour. She gave us specific tools to use and a clear procedure that handled all 4 of our issues. It's been a week now, and I don't think we would have made it if it wasn't for Susie. I highly recommend her. Now we're enjoying our sweet dog again.

I have a 1-2 ish year old German Shepherd Mix. She is a rescue. Since I got her, Mila has been…read morenotoriously stubborn. She is smart enough to make her own decisions, and that includes ignoring me! Mila and I had previously went to a positive only trainer. That trainer could not get Mila to walk nicely on a leash or perform commands outside my apartment. I was SUPER hesitant on starting "balanced" training. Even before I committed to doing training sessions with Susie, she spent the time explaining her methods and how she teaches dogs. From the get go, before we even started training, Susie took the time to explain to me in detail what she was doing, why she was doing it, and how to respond to Mila's behavior. After 3 sessions with Susie, the dog that used to ignore me on walks and pay zero mind to me is now listening to my commands on walks and checking in on me when I don't ask for it. The three sessions with Susie have been night and day with Mila's behavior. Susie has been so patient with mine and Mila's learning journey. I was able to learn more about dog training and strengthen my relationship with Mila through this experience. You can tell Susie is TREMENDOUSLY passionate about dog training and behavior, and I would 3000% recommend Susie to anyone.

This is Brevard County's TOP dog training business. Your dogs will be trained and you will be very…read morewell equipped with knowledge so that you can apply that knowledge at home and any adventures you go on. I can't tell you enough how much work and dedication is put into each fur baby that walks through these doors. Military discounts, great pricing for a LIFETIME of knowledge! Amazing staff and amazing owners, this local establishment has made its mark!

We are used to professional training, such as Puppy Classes, Conformation, and Agility through a…read moretrainer we have used for 20 plus years. When she relocated, we were devastated. I met Gabby and Jordon through a Business transaction... drilled them a bit and realized they not only knew what they were talking about... but they love what they do! We took the plunge of bringing our Golden to their training facility. ( previous owner of this location should NOT be considered in their reviews) Mind you, this is a 40 minute drive for us.... It only took one class to see that their positive reinforcement and training skills were above par. We learned little tricks and ideas we never saw before and were excited about. I actually sent a text to our previous trainer to let her know these two are the real deal. I cannot wait to continue with Oliver's training! Picture is Gabby teaching Oliver "PLACE". She had him doing it immediately.

Jenn is a good trainer who has worked with us to help our dog interact better in the community…read more Very kind and responsive to our questions. She has a good knowledge of dogs and ways to work with them that is individualized for your dog and family. I enjoy having conversations with her and getting feedback to improve my skills in training my dog.

Jennifer is patient and so kind! My baby Jeffery had a horrible visit to the vet at his one year…read moreold appointment! He was terrified and didn't want anyone to touch him! He tried to jump out of the window!! As a dog momma, that loves her dogs as her children, I beat myself up for letting it go on long enough to completely stress him out! I called my old trainer who is now retired and she recommended Jennifer! Jennifer came to my house and worked with my Jeffery on all the things the vet would do! Just touching and trusting a stranger! She even went to his appointment with me today! His appointment was a SUCCESS!! He even let one of the nurses touch his butt!! He kissed the vet and everything!! She was great support there and at home and will continue to support Jeffery and I as we continue to set him up for success!! I am so grateful for her!!! You really can't go wrong with her! She turned "Oh Jeffrey" into an"OMG THAT's Jeffery!!??"

We went for puppy star training. The trainer was absent for the first session so there was a stand…read morein who made sure she told us she wasn't a trainer. Well it was a terrible experience. She snapped at me I should t snap at my dog in front of the whole class which is what I was taught by his former trainer. Very demeaning. When I emailed about the situation and let them know I wouldn't be coming back and what happened she emailed me back and apologized but then followed with a Ya but.... unprofessional. Seems like many are happy and maybe I just had a bad experience but the follow up was inept.

I have taken several classes here (puppy kindergarten, basic obedience and competition level…read moreobedience) and am very pleased with all classes i have taken. My Brittany got some great socialization with both people and dogs at puppy class, and both of my dogs have benefitted from training here. There are many different teachers with different teaching styles, but it's all positive, reward based training.

If I could give 10 stars , I would. I took my 10 year old German Shepherd here for Mother's Day…read moreweekend. We have boarded her at her vets office for our past 3 trips and have come back to bleeding paws and a severely agitated dog. But at Barkingham, she was treated like a queen. And this is their normal routine. They took such great care of our baby. We were able to look in on her with the camera system in her room. Everything was super clean. Bella usually doesn't like other dogs but they got her playing with other Shepherds, which we were extremely happy to hear. The thing about when we picked her up, she was really happy, not just to see us, it was almost like she didn't want to leave her new friends! She got a bath as well and we noticed the beautiful job they did with the grooming. Everything about Barkingham was amazing and I would never think of bringing my dog anywhere else. They don't just treat them like dogs, they treat them like family

My dog died in their care of bloat. (GDV). When treated quickly survival rate is greater than 80%…read more There are many signs and symptoms which were not caught my staff.

I'd give Dr. Brady and the entire team at Island Animal Hospital in Merritt Island my highest…read morerecommendation. They truly are unmatched. My young, large dog tore his ACL, and we initially had surgery performed at another veterinary clinic on the Space Coast. Unfortunately, the surgery didn't go well, he never fully healed, and just a few months later he tore his other ACL. When we came to Dr. Brady for the second injury, everything changed. Not only did she do an incredible job repairing the newly torn ACL, but she was also able to correct issues from the first surgery. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Brady was compassionate, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to explain our options and answer our questions. She guided us every step of the way, providing insight that was invaluable during a very stressful time. Most importantly, she gave our dog the chance to run, play, and enjoy life again. The quality of care we received was exceptional, and the pricing was more than fair. We are beyond grateful to Dr. Brady and her amazing staff for everything they did for our family. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my pets. Thank you for giving our boy a second chance.

Can't say enough positive things about Island Animal Hospital and Dr. Brady. She performed TPLO…read moresurgery on our cattle dog mix, and we were so nervous throughout the whole experience, especially because our dog is older (almost 11). The whole team was so patient with all our questions and concerns and the surgery went great. It was a long recovery (3-4 months total) but Hilo healed great. In fact when we recently took him to another vet back in California (5 months post op) the orthopedic vet surgeon was really impressed at the X-rays and how the bone healed and how Dr. Brady got the plate so flat. Apparently post surgical complications can arise if the plate is tilted. Anyway, just wanted to share that our dog was back to his old wild ways of running and jumping and playing with our other dog and we can't thank Dr. Brady and the team at Island enough!

I was referred to Carol while I was looking for a board and train program. Our two year old…read moreMaltipoo had never been boarded or away from our family. We had an emergency situation and needed to leave him for a week. "Papi" has major seperation anxiety, socialization issues, and many other issues that needed to worked on and corrected. He was also on medication due to his high level of anxiety, impulsive behavior, and overall hyperness. We had worked with another trainer for several months and utilized every collar, gadget and technique to try to correct his behavior but never obtained the desired level of success. "Papi" is definitely a dog that would have ended up in a shelter as a lost cause by a less committed family (and I will admit I had my fantasies of doing this...) Papi completely controlled our lives and often filled it with stress. Enter Carol @ DePaul K9 Acedemy. Our life saver!! I contacted Carol in regard to boarding and training Papi for the week my husband was having surgery. She came over the next day and spent several hours getting to know us and Papi. A few days later we met her at the park near her house where she worked with Papi and then at her house to introduce Papi to her dog Journey, house, and family. The following day we left Papi for his "stay." Carol was in constant communication, sending us videos of Papi's training that absolutely blew us away. At the end of the boarding week, Papi was well on his way to becoming the "Canine Good Citizen" of our hopes and dreams. As with any dog training program, it is imperative that the "parent" owners and family learn the proper handling techniques and commands. Carol taught us that consistency, patience, timing, correction, and praise / reward are all key elements in achieving our goals for Papi. As we move forward in our training, Papi is now using socialization / distraction techniques with just his correction collar. He is also medication free and thriving due to Carol's training techniques. One of the many things that we truly value and appreciate is that Carol does extensive research and shares information via email or text on a near daily basis. She "checks-in" often and requests videos from our family training sessions to review and critique. She truly owns her training and offers far more than the standard one hour training session and then I'll see you next week. Due to Carol's training, our home is fast becoming a stress free, peaceful environment for all family members. Carol is an incredible, loving trainer who is 100% committed to achieving her client's goals. In her own words, "Carol loves all of her dogs" and the end result has been absolutely incredibile! She is simply the best!!

From the owner: Teach The Human, Train The Dog. We specialize in behavior modification, dog training and leadership…read moreskills for the owners. Helping you understand how a dog's mind works is so important to be successful in having a well behaved dog at home and in public. Working with me you will receive specialized training, what this means is, I work with you and your dog to come up with the best plan. Having the passion I do to help you and your dog, I am sure you will be satisfied when our work is completed. Just want to let you know, I am here for you 6 days a week by phone, text and email, we will complete the journey together.

She looks so cute! Joe did a great full grooming on my GiGi. She's 14 so it's hard for her. She…read moregets very tired. Joe understood that and got her done in less than 2 hours which was a relief. You can tell he loves what he does. He said GiGi did really well. I'm happy. It's a very convenient place too because there's a nail salon there, places to eat, and a Publix. Oh, and a car wash! So I groomed my car too, got my eyebrows waxed, and shopped! lol. Perfect. I highly recommend Peticures and the price was very reasonable! I already made my next appointment with Joe. Great job.

You did a great job once again. Fiona and Stella are ready for Christmas. Thank you very much!read more