We purchased our Moyen Poodle puppy from Michael and Sandra at the Dog Academy of NC. We had a…read moregreat experience. Our puppy, Raven, was 7 months old when we picked him up and Michael had worked with him and he was amazingly well trained and behaved. Michael took time to teach me his approach to training and it was tremendously effective. I can't say enough about the good experience we had with the Dog Academy of NC.

If you have any reservations about training with Mike at Dog Academy of NC, I'm here to dispel them…read morefor you. Mike is one of the best trainer's we've ever met and I can't express how happy we were with choosing him. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable with decades of experience training dogs, and most of all really does care about your dog. But even more important than that, he cares more about who your dog could become; stronger, happier, and more capable in every way. As I'm sure you can relate, its hard to choose the right trainer for your pups. They're family and we love them like children so this can make us very protective of them. We want them treated right and with love. Sometimes that makes us overly protective of them and blinds us to the fact that our own over-loving can be what's contributing to behavioral or confidence issues with our dogs! Sometimes we just don't even realize we are holding our dogs back and that discipline and structure is the best love you can give them. To some people his methods may seem harsh at first, but I assure they are safe and effective. My wife and I were this way at first, but after we understood the process and saw the results, we were converted. Structure, then love. And the love will fix your dog, but first there needs to be structure. This was the case with our 5 year old pitty Max. He is the goofiest sweetheart and was never aggressive, but had major confidence issues. He was good with dogs, but fearful of people and even flies. Any loud-ish noise would make him nervous and he had separation anxiety. We brought him to Mike to get some training on being less afraid of people. We thought he was pretty well trained and only needed some touching up. From the first session we found out that his issues were much deeper than that. And worst of all we had no idea that we were essentially contributing to them and reinforcing his nervous state. Through the next 3 weeks we left Max with Mike for intensive training of which we participated in 3-4 training sessions a week. Max made great progress, but more importantly, we did too as his dog parents. Mike taught us so much about dog psychology and how to better communicate with him. By the end of the training we were doing what we thought would be impossible with Max; calmly hanging out at a brewery with him! Mike taught us all how to be more confident and build a better relationship together. Mike's training exceeded our expectations and it was worth every penny.

Came home to a dog and who had clearly been neglected. She had dried pee all over her fur and was…read moresick for the week after. They will not be having our service again.

We, myself and my boy Galileo, love it here! He has pretty bad separation anxiety and I often have…read moreto work longer hours, meaning he needs care Monday through Friday. Top dog has made a huge, positive difference in our lives. At other daycares, I found he was picking up naughty behaviors and becoming more high strung. But the structure, training reinforcement, and stimulating environment that top dog provides has helped him become more obedient and happy. The trainers have really been a god send and we haven't even started doing individual training or the boarding program (yet!). Galileo's manners have improved just from being at day school. I drive 20 minutes out of my way every day because we just love it that much (40 minutes/day)! Thanks top dog for all you do for us!

Been going here for years . Great staff and great place my husky loves them! Affordable and reliableread more

They called me right before pickup and said my dog was coughing up blood and has a knot on the top…read moreof his neck; that wasn't there before! My husband specifically gave him a bath and took him for a checkup before we left to go out of town. There is no way we wouldn't have seen this and especially coughing up blood! He seemed so scared when we picked him up it looked as though they choked him during the time they gave him a "bath" I guess. I do know that we took him home and tried to doctor on him because unfortunately we just came off vacation and paid them a ton of money for no one to admit to anything. Don't I repeat Don't take your pet here smh!!!! P.s. the knot is STILL there but has shrunk a lil, he hasn't coughed up blood since oh and his bark was very hoarse sounding after a week it got better.

Our dogs LOVE Doggie Spa--they get excited when we turn on the road leading there. The dogs are…read morebright eyed and energetic when we pick them up (though not hyper). One of our dogs plays with the play group and one needs one-on-one attention which he gets. Friendly, knowlegable staff also groom or just trim nails if requested. And they're glad to comply with our dog's medication schedule when needed. We have complete confidence that our dogs are safe, happy and well cared for whether we leave them for a play date or for a whole week. Highly highly highly recommend!

I've learned a lot in the last 14 years. Why is there gravel everywhere at this place? - well,…read moreit's more hygienic. Oh! There are lots of attention to details I hadn't even thought about. It's all geared toward making your pet safe, healthy, and comfortable. Sorry, there isn't a 24-hour concierge, you'll have to get past that, they're busy worrying about the important things. Our border collie spent our/her vacations at this great place for 14 years. They were there for us as new dog owners and they were there when we left for vacation with an old dog that needed lots of medicine and care. They pulled her in the office when she started acting funny. They called us to find out if she had trouble taking her medicine sometimes and then were sitting with her when she passed. Wished we were there with her at the end but I know she was in loving hands. These are good people and where you should comfortably board your dog.

Very Attentive Vet and Staff,…read more My Good Boy, Shiloh will soon be celebrating his 2nd birthday. He was a very sick puppy when I bought him to Dr. Banes. He had surgery and a special compound the staff ordered for a stubborn ear infection. I thank GOD for the diligent and expert efforts of Dr Banes along with her staff that helped Shiloh make a full recovery. He is a strong, big , active, and healthy boy now who is full of life and love. He mostly just goes for his yearly check up now. Thank you St. Francis!!!

Dr. Banes and her staff are absolutely amazing! I was recommended to St. Francis by a co worker and…read moreI am so glad we went. Dr. Banes made us feel super comfortable and answered all of our questions when our little guy needed to get an enucleation. She even gave us her number during the hearing process so we could reach out with any more questions or concerns. After a very successful surgery she is now our primary vet. We couldn't recommend St. Francis more! Excellent communication, high level of knowledge and expertise, and so much compassion. You can tell they love what they do and they really treat you like a person not just a customer.

We had a family emergency and needed to board our dog for the first time ever. We were really…read morenervous about it but the staff was very sweet, and their communication was amazing! We paid a little extra for nature walks and they even gave us a little report about it afterwards. When we picked up our dog, the staff was very accommodating about the late pick up (just make sure you give notice a day in advance). The pricing is super reasonable and my dog seemed like he had a great time! If we ever need boarding services again, we will definitely be back.

Pawsitive beginnings helped my dog Rico in SO MANY WAYS! I adopted him from costa rica 1.5 years…read moreago and he's now 6 years old. He's a mutt, 35 lbs, and the sweetest dog in the world, but he has never been on a leash- he's roamed free and loves to jump on me and everyone. She taught ME mostly, how to get him to trust me and to become a leader so that he can relax and know what is coming. I would HIGHLY recommend Lateria, she is a dog whisperer and understands them on a level I have not seen before. I would have much preferred in person visits instead of zoom, my only critique!

Hazel, our 2 year old, high energy lab mix, loves training with Lateria. We completed two rounds of…read moretraining, focusing on polite greeting and loose leash walking, respectively. Both times the training greatly exceeded expectations. Within two lessons, Hazel drastically improved her ability to walk politely. I no longer worry about Hazel pulling hard on the leash when we are walking past other dogs, as I now have training tools to help keep her attention on me. In addition to training, Hazel also has stayed with Lateria when we go out of town. She always comes back happy, clean, and tired from playing. Lateria sends good updates while we're away so we know Hazel is safe and having fun. Can't recommend both the training and Pupcation enough!

I have used Frank for many years to walk my dogs. He is amazing with all kinds of dogs- he…read morestarted with my 15 year old lab mix (80lbs), and when she passed away he walked my new shelter rescue beagle mix (40lbs). Barley was hesitant around men when I first got him due to prior abuse, but Frank won him over almost instantly! He loved his daily walks with Frank and I know Barley misses him. I would highly recommend Frank to anyone who needs a phenomenal dog walker.

Packman Dog Walking & Better Behavior is AWESOME! The "Better Behavior" is in there for a reason…read more Not only is Frank a great dog walker, he is also an excellent and effective dog trainer. The concept of combining walking and training is genius - I only wish I had found Packman Dog Walking sooner! I have an 2 y.o. 80lb mixed breed pup. In general, he is well behaved but there were some behaviors that I had just learned to "live with" - i.e. pulling on the leash, barking when the doorbell rings and not always listening when I say "come." We had tried most of the "puppy classes" and trainers in the area and spend a lot of money without much success. Amazingly, within 15 minutes of meeting Captain, Frank had him sitting quietly greeting the postman at our front door. In addition to his excellent dog training, Frank is unique in that he has a keen understanding of dog psychology. Before finding Packman, I was sending my dog to a few different "doggy daycare" facilities in the area. Unfortunately, on a few occasions, my dog came home with cuts and limps and acting out of character. I don't fault these facilities (it is impossible to keep your eye on 20 dogs at one time...), but Frank has offered a great alternative way to socialize my dog in a setting where there is always a human in control. No matter how many dogs Frank is walking, he is always aware of each dog and is therefore able to facilitate healthy, fun socialization. I have a fitness tracker on my dog and I've noticed he gets the same amount of activity in a 1-2hr walk with Frank as he did when he spent a whole day at a daycare facility. Furthermore, Frank is incredibly professional. There is a great deal of trust involved in letting someone into your home while you are not there. Frank has been professional, responsive and respectful of my house and roommates on each and every occasion he has been here. I am at ease knowing that my dog and my home are in great hands while I am working.