Working with Cassidy has been incredible. The bark buster methods really work if you stick to them…read moreand are consistent. My reactive dog has made incredible progress in the past month and I couldn't be happier. We still have some work to do, but I'm confident we'll get there working with Cassidy. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you!

I called Mike for our dog Bruno, who has SEVERE separation anxiety (he is the famous ROOF DOG)…read more Our initial session with Mike occurred in August and lasted over 3 hrs. Mike was professional, knowledgeable, fun to work with and loved by my whole family (pups included!). His training techniques are easy to learn and effective. We saw a HUGE improvement in our dogs' behavior immediately. What earns Mike a 5+ STAR review from me is his responsiveness. It's been over 90 days since our first session and Mike is as accessible today as he was the day of our first session. Every call and text is responded to promptly, even when Mike has been out of town. Separation anxiety is not an easy fix. It's a huge relief knowing that we have Mike available when needed. Mike is a committed, compassionate, honest, and gifted dog trainer with a big heart. I highly recommend him.

Amber did an amazing job with Bailey. I was so nervous before bringing Bailey for her first day of…read more2 weeks of board and train. I was concerned about the e collar and how Bailey would respond. She's a 5 month mini goldendoodle. Amber not only reassured me that Bailey would be fine but she also took the time to answer all of our questions. All the videos that Amber sent showing Baileys progress was amazing to see her learn! Bailey learned so much! It's been a week since she was in "school" and she continues to do well. Consistency, patience and discipline is key for any training program so my role is just as important. I definitely recommend Amber as a trainer. She showed genuine care and concern for Bailey. Thank you

I've been waiting a while to write this review and have to say I was so incredibly disappointed by…read moremy experience with this company. There were plenty of red flags from the start but I had seen lots of good reviews online and ignored them - which was a mistake. I made several phone calls and emails to inquire about setting up a time for my dog to do the board and train. I finally got in touch with Alex (who I believe is the owner or manager), who set me up with a trainer and said the trainer would be in touch to provide and address and confirm a time. The trainer never reached out or replied to any of my emails during the month in between when we were introduced and when my dog was supposed to go to his trining. After several attempts to contact both the trainer and Alex, Alex got back to me and said that my initial trainer was unable to help but that she would train my dog herself. I dropped Lucky off with her and received several great videos and updates throughout his time. It appeared he was making great progress. I will say, Alex's communication was relatively poor throughout. It consistently took her over a day or two to get back to me - and as dog owners we know that updates are important when dogs are away from home. I got my dog back and it seemed almost all of his training went out the window within a day or two of his returning. I followed all of Alex's instructions and he was perhaps more stubborn than he ever was before. I contacted Alex and mentioned I was going to be near her for a weekend, and she offered to take him for another 3 days and train him. The training comes with a guarantee so the additional training was included. When I got my dog back the second time, she not only forgot his personalized LL Bean dog collar, but the TRAINING COLLAR as well. I have attempted to contact her 4 or 5 times but she has literally never gotten back to me. So now it is impossible to keep up with the trainings provided by this company as I literally do not have the e-collar to do it! I am so disappointed in this. I essentially flushed thousands of dollars down the toilet. I would have given 1 star but Alex was nice and treated my dog well. I am sure Alex is great with dogs and a good trainer, but this is terrible business. I wish I could get my money back or have taken him elsewhere. Do NOT recommend.

Andrew is phenomenal! All of our family dogs just adore him. He has done outstanding work with our…read moreBailey and Molly - they are so obedient. Among many things Andrew has taught them, they will now sit and wait at an open door instead of running out and they walk so obediently on leash. When our (large) senior pup passed, we called Andrew and he helped us wrap her up and take her to the vet. Highly recommend Andrew for all dogs!! We are so grateful to have him to help with our pups! Nicest person you'll ever meet - equally kind to humans and canines alike.

Andrew is the very best trainer. I've used his services for 3 yrRs and never would I consider…read moreanyone else. The best the very best, Andrew DeMott

Truly a life-changing experience. Our dog, Helo, a 1.5 year mini Aussie, has had symptoms of…read moreaggression since he was a puppy. We've been through multiple trainers, including a 1 month boarding program, and all of his aggression problems have only gotten worse. Barking out of control, snapping at people and other dogs, and refusing to come when called anytime he got out of the house. Most recently, he bit a neighbor who helped catch him when he got out. We were worried we might be out of options, and were stressing daily about every interaction Helo had with other people. Marc and the team at 203k9 rebuilt our dog from the ground up. We went with the full month program, which was definitely the right call, because now we know that whether he's got a leash on or not, we're still in control. We visited Marc 3 times while he was in training, which allowed us to see the progress and learn as Helo was learning. Helo came home with the same spunky personality as before, but now we are able to quickly correct him when he starts showing any signs of losing his cool. He responds to all of our commands, even when outside without a leash on, which makes our lives way less stressful. One other great thing is that we have more 1-on-1 and group sessions coming up, both to refresh Helo's training and to give us the opportunity to ask more questions and learn new skills ourselves. Really couldn't be happier with our experience. Money very well spent, and knowing the results of "cheaper" programs, this is by far the best bang for the buck. Would have saved a lot of money by making this decision sooner. Thanks to Marc and everyone at 203k9!

Could not be here without Jose!!! Walking is a pleasure!!!! 203 K9 is the BEST!!!…read moreSo many compliments thanks to these people!!!

Highly recommend Room For Paws. My lab Zeek loves his stays there. He gets fired up when we turn…read moreinto the parking lot and is always exhausted in the best way when he gets home. Fantastic staff that loves dogs. I know Zeek is in the best of hands at R4P's. He can't wait to go back and spend the day with his friends!

Great place to take your dog 2 Master Groomers…read more Daycare Boarding and Training!! Bean Loves her playtime...

My review is just for the retail store itself, I haven't used any of their training, grooming, or…read moreboarding services. This is kind of a smallish Petsmart, but it's only a few minutes away from where I live, so it's convenient to go to pick up a few items. Overall the selection is pretty decent, although the clothing section really could use more warm weather clothing in winter. I was able to find maybe one sweater for my dog, which really didn't fit anyway. Other than that, they are pretty ok, toy and food wise. Like I said, I come here because it's close by.

After the experience at Westport Avenue in Norwalk, where the creepy guy who worked in the fish…read moredepartment literally squished and killed the fish my husband and I wanted to buy - in his hand, with a smile on his face, and then put him in a bag -- and I ran out of the store crying - it was animal abuse... my husband went back in to complain, and they said, "That's just Jerry, you have to get used to him, he does things like that." He said, "no, we don't, he's not our insane son." We were heading home from somewhere and stopped at the one in Stamford on West Avenue and bought a frog -- and the cashier double-charged us. My husband pointed this out and the cashier immediately got angry and told him not to tell him how to tell him to do his job. All we wanted was a refund for the extra charge, as we purchased one frog. He forced my husband to sign up for their 7,000 emails, which are endless spam, and kept insisting it was two frogs. When my husband said, "use your eyes" - he said, "I KNOW YOU, YOU CAUSED A RUCKUS IN HERE" -- which was interesting, as we'd never BEEN in that store before -- and it was just a nightmare. It seems all PetSmarts are busy employing some of the dumbest, meanest, and strangest people on earth -- who do not know how to treat customers properly, but also, always seem to be hiring (no shock there) but do not seem willing to hire competent people. No more PetSmart.

Great team of people looking after your pup. We have two dogs who stay there regularly.read more

My Penny Lane has been a regular both as a day timer and an overnight boarder for four years. She…read moregets so excited when she sees where she is when we pull into the parking lot. She loves all the staff and has to say hello and good bye at drop off and pick up. Wagmore follows instructions perfectly with respect to administering medications and feeding. Wagmore also offers dog grooming, de-shedding baths that includes tooth brushing. I never ever worry about Penny when she is at Wagmore because literally she is like their own dog!

Our 3 year old terrier mix had been aggressive with strangers and suddenly with our older dog. We…read morecalled Mike who came out promptly, and within the evaluation we started to see a change in our dog. We are working on respect, trust and obedience with her so we can enjoy our dogs again. Thanks Mike!

From the owner: Please check out our website "k9-strategies.com" for the full details on the services we provide…read more You can contact us there through our "Contact Form" on the "Contact" tab on the website. You can also reach out to us via our "Google Business Page" by searching "K9 Strategies." If you would like to contact us by "Phone 203.300.4794" or "Email: k9strategies@gmail.com" Thank you, we look forward to assisting with your Fellow K9!

We brought our dog to Rippowam Animal Hospital for about nine years, and for a long time, we truly…read morebelieved we were receiving the best care for him. As our dog got older, he began having issues with his hind leg and arthritis. We tried different medications, but many of them only seemed to make him tired or drugged rather than truly helping him feel better. That alone is not the reason I am writing this review. Over time, I felt the care became less personal. More and more communication seemed to happen through websites, portals, and online systems, with less direct communication from the doctors. I understand that technology is part of the world now, but when it comes to a beloved pet, especially an older dog, personal communication matters. When I became dissatisfied and felt my dog needed more comfort and attention, I went to another veterinary group. The difference was immediate. The doctor personally called me, helped find a better medication plan, and made sure we received what our dog needed. The biggest reason I am writing this review is because after seeing multiple doctors at Rippowam over nine years, no one ever noticed that my dog was blind in one eye. The new veterinarian noticed it right away and immediately referred us to an ophthalmology specialist in Wilton. I was shocked and heartbroken. How could several doctors over nine years not recognize something so important? I trusted this practice with my dog's care, and finding this out after all these years was extremely upsetting. The staff may be nice, but in my experience, the service became less personal, the communication was not what I needed, and the parking was difficult. Most importantly, I felt they missed the heart of what pet owners need, which is careful attention, compassion, and real communication about our fur babies. In a world full of websites, Wi-Fi, and online portals, I still believe people want personal service, especially when it comes to their pets. After nine years, learning that my dog's blindness was missed left me very disappointed. For that reason, I can no longer say I was satisfied with the level of care we received.

I wish I could give more than five stars. My daughter's cat Wally was a big part of our family…read more He was my parents cat and when they passed my daughter took him in. When she relocated to Stamford she took Wally and when she shopped for a new vet she chose Rippomam. Wally aged and showed signs of decline. The doctors and staff showed such care and with their expertise Wally continued on in a very comfortable and active life. At one time I was in Stamford while my daughter was traveling and I needed to pick up more meds for Wally. The staff immediately acted like I was family and they made sure I knew what I was picking up. While we eventually lost Wally, we know that he had the best care available. What a great team. My daughter and family thank you.