Being new to town I was terrified to leave my dogs in the care of anyone else! But CharlieBar…read moresurely proved me wrong, I received daily updates from them and my dogs looked like they were having a blast. By pickup I could tell they didn't want to go lol. We will definitely be back, thank you to the CharlieBar team for taking such good care of my babies! They came home exhausted from all the fun they had!

We can't thank Ricardo and the entire team at CharlieBar enough! It's been a month since our…read more4-year-old rescue, Angus, completed his 3-week board and train--and we can confidently say we have a completely transformed dog. When we adopted Angus, an American Bulldog, he was extremely reactive, had zero impulse control, and was tough to manage. Walks were stressful--he would bark, lunge, and completely lose it around other dogs. Recall was non-existent, and previous trainers had little success with him. After his time at CharlieBar, everything changed. Angus now walks calmly on a leash, his reactivity has decreased by at least 90%, and he thrives during his daily training sessions at home. The most remarkable part of Ricardo's approach is that it goes beyond basic commands--he teaches dogs how to think, make decisions, and self-correct. It's not just about punishment or praise; it's about helping dogs understand their choices. With a simple "uh uh," Angus now stops, thinks, and chooses better behavior--without fear or confusion. We're beyond grateful for the results and highly recommend CharlieBar to anyone looking to make a lasting difference in their dog's behavior.

Before I discovered all American K-9 I was 100% disappointed and discouraged with all of the…read moreprevious training and gadgets that I had tried. I could not figure out why nothing was working. A colleagusuggested that I try a dog trainer named Bob Solomini that he had used in the past. His passion and confidence in Bob convinced me and even though I was very skeptical and worn out I decided to give it one last try. I am excited to tell you about my invaluable experience and what I learned from it: -my dog was only a small part of the problem, but the majority of the behavioral problems stemmed from me. Dogs aren't born knowing how to behave the way humans would like them to, so we as responsible dog owners need to teach them. -we don't automatically realize what we are doing wrong and unless a true professional who really cares can teach us the correct way we can't be sure that we will ultimately have a happy relationship with our pet. -after four years of pulling my hair out and stressful walks with my dog I wound up moving to a new neighborhood, and my dog was totally out of control when I walked him. When he saw people with dogs, he went crazy and I could not stop him from barking and pulling. In fact, he pulled me down a couple of times where I sprained my ankle and another time where I hurt my knee. In fact, most of my neighbors walked the other way when they saw us and complained about my dog's bad behavior. After the first lesson, I immediately knew that I had found something different. Humane, focused,, professional, and results driven. I am so lucky that I found all American K-9 and especially Bob Solomini. I love walking my dog now, and all of my neighbors have praised the incredible transformation that they see. This was literally a life-changing experience for my dog and for me. I am so thankful that I found somebody that really knows what they're doing and really cares -not only is Bob a great person, but also the Best dog trainer that I have ever met. I highly recommend this trainer and business to anyone who is serious about having a great dog!

I chose All-American K-9 at the recommendation of a friend and his very well-trained dog who had…read moreworked with Bob earlier. My rescue dog Lalo is very anxious and reactive. He had literally zero basic obedience skills - no sit, no stay, unmanageable on a leash, etc - when we started our four sessions with Bob. Within the first hour, Lalo was heeling at my side, walking loose leash, and sitting on his own when we stopped walking. I was amazed. Across our four sessions we added stay and recall. I took Lalo camping during our training, was able to allow him to roam off-leash in the forest and recall him from 100 yards away consistently. And this training has really calmed his anxiety and reactivity. I highly recommend Bob's training program for your dog.

Russ is an absolutely fabulous Trainer. We did 4 private lesson lessons and he gets results…read moreimmediately. We have had several trainers for our dogs in the last 20 years and Russ is by far the best! He's very insightful into the dog's behavior and he offers immediate corrections. It's amazing how quickly he gets the dog to change behavior. He is fantastic.

Thank you Chase!!! Pepper looks and smells wonderful as always!!Thank you for the care and time…read morethat you take to make sure Pepper is comfortable and safe

I just finished training with Mark. We needed help with pulling on the leash and introducing other…read moredogs. Mark brought his dog and we slowly introduced and built confidence each week. In a short 4 week Barrett (Australian Cattle Dog) has improved on walks and successfully had a play date with a friends puppy. I highly recommend Doggie Steps and Mark as your trainer.

The replies are timely and comprehensive. Super worth the price. My dogs started acting better…read moreafter the very first session. I felt comfortable taking my dogs to see my small family members without fear of my dogs scaring the kids. I was able to take my dogs off leash in public for photos with my wife. Mark was informed about my dogs' specific breed and gave me the tools to work with my dogs specifically. I look forward to working with him more!

I want to be crystal clear before I write this review; this is my review of Dave at Empowered K9…read moreTraining. Nobody asked me to do this and it's 100% on my own. We elected to go with the 3-week train & board, and I am extremely thankful we did. We created a poor environment for our 8-month old Dachshund mix puppy, Kona. We did everything wrong, including baby talk, no boundaries, very little rules, sleeping in the bed from time to time, jumping on the coach, etc, etc, etc. About the only thing we did right is crate train our puppy fairly well. Today is post-training, Day 6 and I am completely blown away and EXTREMELY HAPPY! I recognize, we have a long ways to go, but our pup is a rebuilt dog. After 3-weeks of training from Dave and 100% execution of his "post board & train" plan for the first 6 days, we have a happy dog and happy owners. We now have a dog that understands the rules & boundaries. She walks right next to us with a loose leash. She doesn't pull, sniff or get distracted. If she does, a small correction is made and she's back on track. She comes, every single time we say "Kona Come". She stays "In Place" for several hours at a time and is 100% housebroken. What I appreciate about Dave the most is his no-nonsense and straight forward style. If you don't like e-collar training then Dave is not for you; however, my guess is you don't understand e-collar training. Dave took his time with us, educated us (combined with my own research) and demonstrated for us the benefits of e-collar. Dave called every few days to check in and keep us updated, which was great. We now enjoy Kona and the freedom she has is much different. Last night, we were hanging out in the garage with the garage door open for a few hours and Kona was right, just hanging out with us. She never strayed far off, didn't run and if she got a little close the boundary, "Kona Come" did the trick to correct her. Truly thankful that we went with Empowered K9 Training!

Dave with Empowered K9 Training has changed my life. This may seem like a bold statement but it's…read moretrue. What Dave has done for me and my dogs is nothing short of a miracle. Can you imagine your two dogs laying calmly and quietly in their beds while the Cox Cable technician traipses in and out of your house leaving the front door open and going from room to room? Well that's exactly what happened at my house last month thanks to Dave's help and training. It is an absolute joy to walk my dogs now. Dave's training techniques made a difference in our walks after just one session! I walk them twice a day now and I'm lazy! Dave is a wonderful trainer with a wonderful program. Who doesn't love being able to text and call your dogs' trainer long after the sessions have ended for help and advice? And he actually texts back and calls back! Love this guy! Do yourself and your dog a favor and give Dave a call.

Sam responded quickly to our initial request for information. He was clear about his pricing and…read morefully transparent about his process. We opted for in-home training and his first visit provided us with a lot of information and some initial work to do with our pups. The next visit included Sam doing some training with them and leaving us with clear instructions on how to move forward between his visits. He clearly understands dogs and he takes the time to explain the behaviors we are seeing. It's been a great process so far.

I have been using Sam for quite awhile now. He is very professional and works on the behaviors of…read morethe dogs and his clients. I have had rescue dogs my whole life and with that usually comes more training having Sam to help has been amazing. If you are looking for someone that works on solving each dogs problem and not treating them like they are all the same Sam would be who I recommend.

I can't say enough good things about Lindsey!…read more We recently brought home a rescue that I knew would be challenging but had no idea how hard she would be. She was food aggressive, she was aggressive with our family - bit all of us at least once - attacked our other two dogs and literally went to the bathroom wherever she preferred. I'm not one to give up on dogs but knew that if we kept her we needed help! We decided that if we were going to work with one of our dogs - we'd also work with our other naughty dog to retrain him of his bad habits. IN THE FIRST SESSION we saw significant changes in their behavior! She is so knowledgeable, so professional, and she got my kids involved so they know what to do! We just finished our last session and I'm so grateful to her for all of the tools she's given our family to help our dogs be the best behaved versions of themselves! We still have our homework, and they still have a ways to go but this experience has been so amazing! Thank you girl, love ya!!!

Lindsey is the real deal and you'll be hardpressed to find a better training and sitting service in…read morethe Chandler area. We moved away earlier this year and were so SO bummed to leave such a great training and caretaking provider. All of her team is prepared to deal with difficult dogs and help reinforce good behavior, so all of our lunchtime visits included built-in training for our little pups. The team also sent photo updates and left detailed report cards every single day without fail. Lindsey herself is such a boss when it comes to training and is so so patient and welcoming. All of her own dogs are super patient too and were incorporated into the training sessions to help our little pups get used to being around other dogs. We (pups included) miss Lindsey and TLDSH tremendously!

My dog and I really learned a lot from her. She uses positive training methods and positive…read morereinforcement to help the dogs learn.

From the owner: Greater Dog Training provides positive reinforcement dog training in Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen…read moreCreek, and surrounding East Valley areas. Using force-free, reward-based methods, we help puppies and dogs build confidence, focus, polite manners, and real-life skills while strengthening the bond between dogs and their families. We offer puppy training, group classes, private lessons, leash manners, polite greetings, confidence building, and behavior support in a supportive and respectful environment. Our training focuses on trust, communication, and lifelong learning — without prong collars, shock collars, leash corrections, or scare tactics. Whether you’re raising a new puppy or working through everyday challenges with your dog, Greater Dog Training is here to help your dog thrive. Optional AKC Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy certifications are available as you progress.