Wendy is the dog whisperer. This is our 6th dog that we are training with Wendy. Actually the…read moreadults get more training!! 500 stars!!

I'm training my 3rd dachshund in Wendy's classes and I can't say enough good about my experience. I…read morenotice a lot of (most) people don't bother to train their small dogs, and because of this, small dogs tend to have a bad reputation. Not mine! The puppy class is a great start to socialize your pup with other dogs and new people in a safe and controlled setting. You learn techniques to manage all sorts of situations and set the stage for good behavior. The obedience classes give you the knowledge and tools you need to train your dog to behave well in any situation. A well-behaved dog can go practically anywhere and will always be welcomed back!

They're very attentive to my pets, and I could call in when I wanted to watch my pets!read more

Shari and Darren run Pawsitive Petcare. We have used their service since our dog, Daisy,…read more was a puppy. She is now 11 years old. I can't begin to say enough about the outstanding service, compassion, and care that is Pawsitive Petcare. Over the years we have met the most delightful and caring dog walkers. They are so reliable and they care deeply about my Daisy and work to make her daily walks the kind of walk that suits her. Exceptional and caring, we recommend Pawsitive Petcare!!

My husky and my chow chow come here weekly to play! I live in a condo with two big dogs and am a…read moresingle mom. without the convince and care of waggy hotel I would be screwed. My dogs have lots of friends here that they can run around with and play! I send them to board overnight or when I travel as well. I've gotten so comfortable with all the staff that it is defiantly the only place I trust to put my dogs. My dogs always arrive happy and my husky even cries of happiness when we turn down Oakton to go to "school". They always leave happy as well and then the take a nice long rest when they get home , which makes my life ten times easier. Taking my dogs here gives me and my daughter a well balanced life with free time, while giving my dogs a big place to play and exercise. My dogs love the staff and I believe the staff truly does care for my dogs and the others.

Yes, you were able to do just a cut last time she was dropped off even though it was also 3 months…read moresince a previous cut. I actually made sure to brush her body before the appointment and again, without even touching her hair you guys decided she was unable to get a cut only based off knowing it's been 3 months. The only option I was given was she needs to be shaved, to which I responded please don't shave her too short because what else was I supposed to say since I was being told NO when I asked for a cut only. You're contradicting yourself because those who have this type of a dog will know the one place that gets most tangled is by the face which is the only place she got a cut!! So yes, you're capable to cut when she has tangles.

Fred is absolutely fantastic! He'll teach YOU how to give…read moreyour dog everything they need to be the good boy or girl you always knew that they could be! The best part is that these skills you'll learn are applicable to every dog you'll have for the rest of your life. This is next level stuff here. This is premium training and worth every penny! This is not for the inactive pet owner. This isn't a passive program. This only works if you're ready to put in the time and effort to retrain YOURSELF on how to lead your best friend to their best self. Don't cheat yourself or your dog. Put in the investment and save yourself a lifetime of frustration and potential liability. Call Fred Today!

I've never received so many text messages insulting me and my wife and calling me an "idiot,"…read more"fool" or "moron" in my life. I've had breakups that didn't have this much drama. We hired Fred to work our pitbull. She was difficult on walks and didn't always obey commands. Right off the bat, we got a bad vibe from him. During our first phone conversation, he asked a series of questions about my dog, claiming that he didn't need to even meet her and would know all he needed to based solely on my answers. Hence, if I wasn't sure about something or if I didn't have the information he was asking for because I didn't know or the shelter hadn't said anything to us, he would belittle me or be sarcastic, asking me how I couldn't possibly know the answer. Despite our misgivings, we decided to hire him for 12 sessions. During our first training session, our dog tried to attack him because he insisted on seeing how she would react if he tried to come into our backyard without an invitation. I panicked seeing her reaction and decided to fall in line, even after he insulted me and yelled at me for not being able to control my dog (even though he was the one provoking her) and threatened to quit. Looking back, I should have known better. Most dogs are not going to like someone trying come in uninvited, right? And maybe she sensed he wasn't a nice person and reacted accordingly. We've had plenty of people come to the house and she's been fine with them. Only Fred provoked that reaction. Go figure. But we were willing to give him a try since he claimed to have over 20 years of experience. And believe me, he leans on that 20 year thing hard. If you don't do things exactly as he tells you, he will criticize and belittle you. His methods have been described as "archaic" by our subsequent trainer, and really boil down to making you show dominance over your dog. He had me jab, knee and even kick my dog, saying that she could take it. My dog is tough, no question, but I felt uncomfortable doing this. Fred can be confusing with his teachings. He says that you have to be calm at all times since dogs pick up on emotions and will be tense if you are. But then he will constantly criticize you or question your commitment that one can't help but get stressed. He has cut short or cancelled sessions if he believed I was "projecting negative energy." And for someone who preaches consistency, he can be erratic when it comes to scheduling. Often, I would get a text on short notice asking if I could do a session later that day. Sometimes I could do it, but sometimes I couldn't. Sometimes, I would see him two times in a week. Other times, I would go weeks before hearing from him. He tried to do some instruction via video, which consisted of me recording him during a lesson and then recording myself and my wife doing the same thing. He blew up at us for not following his instructions to the letter and spent about 15 minutes berating me over the phone. He seems to think that I should have just been able to take it in stride, but he doesn't seem to understand that we hired him to be a teacher, not a bully. Fred seems to honestly believe that he is the only person in the entire universe that can help you. That's not hyperbole. He constantly criticizes people who train dogs differently, badmouthing their techniques and saying that they don't work. He kept me line by warning me that he was the only person who could stop my dog from snapping and doing something horrible. And he always belittled my dog, saying that she was mentally disturbed or unbalanced. I don't doubt that she's potentially dangerous (hence why we hired him), but keeping me on edge around my own dog would not seem to be compatible with his central tenet of being calm all of the time. Finally, after about five sessions or so, we decided to go in a different direction and he reacted like a spurned lover, sending me pages and pages of poorly-written text messages that were riddled with insults (when I stopped engaging with him, he even started texting my WhatsApp account to insult me some more). We had pre-paid for 12 lessons and he refused to refund us the balance of our money, despite previously offering to do so when he wasn't pleased with my effort. He even claimed that people like me were making him reconsider whether he even wanted to keep doing this. I mean, if he's having those kinds of doubts about something that he's devoted more than 20 years to and claims to love, then it makes you wonder what his commitment level really is. He wouldn't stop texting me, even after I stopped engaging with him. Two weeks after we broke things off, I received yet another message from him calling me a moron, so I had to block his number and warn him not to contact me again. And, of course, he sent all of those messages despite the fact that I told him he could keep my money. I just wanted to be done with him. So for those of you who still want to hire him, good luck to you.

We love The Dog House! More importantly our Golden…read moreRetriever loves it!!! He is never scared to go to daycare , he comes out happy and tired . They all know his name and we can tell they love and take great care of him. We get report cards , videos or pictures of his day. I've found the best way to contact them is email. They respond promptly. I highly recommend!!!

My pooch was well treated and seemed to like it. She slept for a whole day after…read more I would definitely recommend taking her here again.

I had a hard time finding the right hotel for my 15-month-old American bully, I didn't feel I can…read moretrust anyone with my dog, he was never left with anyone before, he is full of energy and he's not neutered. After Contacting Magdalena we set up Playdates so she can meet my baby doggie. She fell in love with my Dragon! After leaving Dragon I cannot explain how happy, peaceful and comfortable I was leaving my Dragon with Dzika dog academy I was receiving daily updates and pictures, which made me feel comfortable! Magdalena is awesome guys! She is full off energy, she loves animals and she is the only one who I trust with my dog now!!! If I could give her million stars I would, trust me she deserved!!!!

Love her!! Love her place she really cares about her visiting guests. She is a DOG WHISPERER FOR…read moreSure give her a try you wont be dissapointed.

The proprietor dies a fantastic job looking after my pups when I board them with her. She recently…read moreoff-loaded the dog walking portion of the business to a former employee. Walking services were similarly excellent

Mary is wonderful for my golden retriever. She is like a family member for my dog. Very reliable…read moreand reasonably priced over night and day care. It's scary to trust someone new with our dog, but Mary instantly put us and our dog at ease. The dog is always happy to see her. She's definitely a true dog lover!

I brought my then two month old dachshund to Wendy DeCarlo's 6 -week class and it was a huge help…read morefor training my young pup. Wendy demonstrated a range of easy, fun exercises to do with your puppy that get them ready for things they will do throughout their lives. They learned to do the basic come, sit, and down, and started learning about walking on a loose leash. The socialisation with the other puppies was indispensable. The prices for the classes are very affordable. Highly recommended.

I've taken so many classes with Wendy and Dennis! Excellent. Just got a puppy and can't wait to…read morestart class!! 100 Stars