The training and boarding at Dog Gone Amazing is outstanding. The staff is very responsive, timely,…read moreand truly cares for you dog. I had the pleasure of working with Betz in their Turn Key program and I was impressed! Evie is a sweet little pup, but also very stubborn and she took to the training immediately, and with practice at home on a regular basis, we made great progress! The counter surfing has ended, and she is getting much better with her manners as well as off leash recall. I also recently boarded Evie, and let me tell you- that was incredible. She went out 2x for hour long hikes, and I added on some boosters to reinforce her Turn Key training, she had a blast, and was exhausted when I picked her up. The staff is wonderful about checking in and sending photos both when training and boarding. I would and have recommended Dog Gone Amazing for training and boarding needs.

I had to wait over two years to write this, to calm down! I brought my Great Dane puppy,( He…read morealready knew his basics), with the SOLE intention of teaching him how to go up a ramp. He was going to be a very large boy! Instead of any type of positive training, they simply shocked the hell out of him-Contantly. I never came back,but this incident reinforced a great fear of ramps, which caused so much trouble throughout his life, since he grew to be 185 pounds! STAY CLEAR of these people ,IF YOU LOVE YOUR DOG.!!!!

We adopted our dog who's gone thru a board an train with Stand Proud. We are so so happy with all…read morethe follow up classes- dog walking and group classes. All the trainers are awesome they really do care. I can tell by how excited our dog is when he sees any of the trainers. They also off daycare and boarding. We highly recommend and appreciate all of help. Thank you!!

Brandon was our trainer and I cannot recommend Stand Proud enough! We did in home training sessions…read morefor three dogs prior to sending our Maggie to the 2 week board-and-train program at around 1 year old. She was a rescue and had trauma and behavioral issues that needed corrected (of course we give her tons of love too!). We are continuously reaping the benefits of sending her to this program 2+ years later. The 'leave it' command alone is magic. We use the prong collar and e-collar all the time and she is very comfortable (plus she loves putting them on, because it means an adventure). Thank you Brandon and Danille! Coffee, Giselle, and Mags say hi.

Randy with Bark Busters is amazing! He came in and got to know our dogs and helped us develop ways…read moreto communicate with our dogs in a way that they needed. We saw instant results in both our dogs and loved the way he connected with our dogs. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and caring dog trainer, give Randy a call. He is the best trainer we've ever had.

I wanted to share my gratitude with you all about working with bark busters. Elaina is wonderful…read morewith her training to help you help your dog. I have a German Shepherd who was going in a dangerous direction because my sister and I didn't know how to properly train him to know that people aren't bad. He has terrible anxiety but we are slowly learning how to train him that he can trust us to make sure he is safe. With her assistance he has shown remarkable progress and is just starting to be able to be a dog who can go on walks and be stress free. I recommend this business to ANYONE who needs help training their dog. You do have to be willing to put in the work to help your dog, but I can promise you it is worth it. Especially because you get help the entirety of the dogs life. (: Special thanks to Elaina! You rock, I'm so glad we found your business!

The volunteers here are wonderful . Best place in Reno to learn how to train your dog whether they…read moreare puppy or adult . Great facility too !

This is the single place in Reno for dog training. It is run on a volunteer basis by expert dog…read moretrainers at a nominal cost!

Our dog Poppy is a rescue with an unknown background (as many rescues are). We love her like a…read morechild, and she is our whole world. We have always wanted/still want the longest happiest life for her. Unfortunately, Poppy was incredibly reactive. It was mostly to dogs, and sometimes to people, and she was on the verge of causing damage to someone. We worked tirelessly for two years with her. Twice a day walking/training, going to training classes, having private training, reading books/watching videos, just trying to help her have good experiences and associations, so that she could experience more of life and have more fun (safely). Despite a great food drive & being incredibly smart, Poppy's reactivity even seemed to get worse no matter how hard we worked with her or what we tried. After this worsening, we knew that something had to give or Poppy could end up hurting someone or having to be locked away/euthanized. Bailey/Ideal Canine was our choice & saving grace to help our pup. We were taken with their dedication to dogs that so many others have given up on. We found that many trainers will not take aggressive dogs, so what are owners supposed to do? Give up on them? That wasn't an option for the pup we love so dearly, so we decided that Bailey's 6-week program would be right for Poppy and after our first meeting and conversations, we were even more confident that our dog wasn't a lost cause and could still be loved and helped into living her best life! Bailey is incredibly dedicated to the welfare and safety of all the dogs she works with and Poppy not only LOVES her, but it is so evident that she also feels safe and cared for with Bailey. Bailey worked with our pup and us, setting all parties up for success and answering all questions we had (which was quite a few). Bailey was never stumped by our queries and her experience/knowledge shows in the happy dogs she has helped live their best lives. Bailey not only teaches you how to handle & train your dog, she explains how everything she does is based on how dogs act, respond, & understand the world around them. She explains dog behavior specific to your pup and lets you know what different dog body language means which is supremely helpful in knowing your dog's thresholds and moods. During the mid/later parts of the 6 week training, our dog was hanging out peacefully on outdoor dining patios, having off leash freedoms, & co-existing happily with many other dogs-all of which would have been unthinkable to us prior to her time with Bailey. We are still in the early stages of Poppy's transition back home, but I have never seen her so confident & happy. One of our big struggles used to be barking out the windows and now, that behavior is non-existent. Our pup can now pass other dogs just steps away without reacting at ALL and feel confident knowing that we have her back and she knows what to do. Bailey has set us all up for success and given our pup a longer happy life and we are supremely grateful. Additionally, we can't wait to take advantage of the great perks that all of Bailey's clients can get like in-home boarding, group walks/training sessions and private training when we feel like a refresher.

We are so happy with our experience with Bailey and IdealK9. She is so very knowledgable and did a…read morefantastic job both with training our dog and with training us! We feel much more confident taking our girl into situations that were previously uncomfortable. After board and train with Bailey, we feel like we have the knowledge and skills to deal with those situations without making mistakes that might make the things worse. We also feel like our girl feels more confident.

I adopted a young border collie mix from the Humane society of Reno…read more I learned he had been adopted and returned twice before. I thought had bad can he be. Well, I found out. He escaped from my closed in patio 8 times. Walking him was a test of patients, every little thing distracted him. Other dogs were a major problem; seems he was mentally challenged by them. Holding him back took everything I had. I am disabled and walking can be a challenge for me. I had to do something if I was going to keep him. I called multiple dog training facilities, the Only one to call me back was Stephen from Real K9 Solutions. He took Shadow for 3 weeks. When the dog came back, I was able walk him with a loose leash. He no longer attempted to escape. On walks other dogs were still a challenge, but nowhere near what it was. I can walk him today and have him sit when other dogs are near, something I would never have been able to do prior to his training. Today I have decided to keep Shadow. In fact, he is quietly laying net to me. If not for Stephen and Real K9 Solutions it would have been return number 3 for Shadow. I can't recommend Stephen and Real K9 Solutions highly enough.

My wife and I got our first puppy and I was confident I could handle the training all on my own…read more After a few weeks I realized it was going to be much harder than I expected. Steve came in and instantly made an impact. Every single session we could see our puppy Willow getting better and better. He has a way with Dogs where they truly want to listen to him. He also is very good at explaining everything which makes it easier when you have to train your puppy outside of training sessions. I would highly recommend Steve as your puppy trainer!

I want to give a big shout out to KC! Luis came into my…read morelife with an unknown past. He was a stray living on the streets and did not have much history with humans. I've had four other dogs and raised them, but he was my first rescue that wasn't food motivated. Zoom Room training has given my pup a change to socialize in a safe and controlled manner, learn some new tricks, and improve impulse control. We still have a long way to go but my pup has surprised me with how he's learned and his obedience training has made a positive impact on him.

I've been coming here for three years now because we needed at this point because more it's about…read morekeeping lurch, socialized, and having fun and challenging his intellect. He does really well he's tried almost every training course they have.

I highly recommend David! My dog comes home happier then…read morewhen I dropped him off. He loves David. My mind is at ease and I feel so relaxed after dropping our dog with David. He is very sensitive to the needs of dogs. He sent pictures of the daily activities while we were away for 17 days, which was the longest we have ever left him. We could tell from pictures our dog was very happy and well taken care of. Thank you David!

We recently met David and after the phone conversations, meet and greet, and the Yelp reviews, we…read moredecided to have our Golden Doodle stay with him while we were out of town. Our experience with David was top notch. His communication, and follow up which are important to us, was terrific. Most important...our dog was well taken care of and returned happy, with no issues. (Not like previous experiences at some area kennels.) We can now plan some trips and not worry about what to do with our Doodle as we know David will be there and Ollie will be happy and well cared for in his care.

We went on a spring break trip and had our dog boarded for 12 days. I had some concerns because it…read morewas the first time he'd be staying alone, with our other dog passing away in November. He had been acting out of sorts at daycare too. I expressed my worries to Heidi upon check in and she understood he was still going through a tough time without his buddy. She told me she would indicate that he was a special needs dog, who may need some extra care and attention. I really appreciated her going out of the way to put my mind at ease for our trip. I checked in a few days into our vacay and was told he was not eating like normal and asked if they could try some chicken broth and pumpkin to encourage him to eat. I told the staff on the phone that he had been more finicky with eating even with new wet foods. They would keep an eye on him and let me know if anything changed. I got a call from the staff the day before pick up and was told my dog hadn't eaten in two days but energy at daycare was normal. They offered to try and hand-feed him. When I picked him up, they said they were able to get him to eat some so he must've been getting lonely and wanted extra attention. I have really appreciate all of their staff's help in getting our dog adjusted to the loss of our other dog and for their support and understanding during his first solo stay. Thank you!

My dog spent most of the on Friday in Daycare and when I came to pick him up on Friday afternoon,…read morehe looked really relaxed. He was so docile on the drive home and slept the whole night after I fed him dinner; he seemed to have completely enjoyed his playtime which was a welcome activity since he was pining for it all week. The ladies at the front desk in the morning and afternoon are all very sweet, my dog especially likes gal in the morning, he goes to her without hesitation. Overall, I think my pup enjoyed his time at Daycare.

I have tried several dog trainers in the area and I appreciate the way they train. The positive…read moreexperience for my puppies gives them the best base training for a dog that is friendly and well mannered. I plan to continue and sign up for their Lassie package too.

The three of us (1 dog, 2 humans) attended Overgreeters Anonymous with Joanna and were quite…read morethrilled with the results. The dog got a lot of treats for all the right reasons and we humans were given step by step techniques to help us with the unexpected dog contact. Joanna is fun, clear, and practical in her teaching methods. Do this class! You and your pooch will be glad you did!