The Tom Rose School is a complete fraud. My partner and I moved across several states specifically…read morebecause the school advertised itself as a place to train directly with Tom Rose. However, when my partner, toured the school last spring, it had already been sold and placed under new ownership and instructors. This crucial detail was never disclosed--then or now. Tom Rose is rarely involved with the school, yet they continue to exploit his name and reputation to mislead prospective students. Meanwhile, tuition has been increased, courses shortened, and important parts of the curriculum removed. The misrepresentation doesn't end there. They advertised Tom as a head instructor however, Tom met the students for lunch the first week and came to the school once to do a demo, and the methods he demonstrated were vastly different from what is currently being taught. Students no longer have access to the Tom Rose Ranch--this class toured it once, and that was it. In the past, students were taught pet first aid and CPR, but this class didn't receive that training. I feel this school has grossly misrepresented itself to both students and the VA. The new owners lack the knowledge, experience, and competence to run a program like this. They advertise job placement and claim to teach business and marketing for dog trainers, but none of this is true. Graduates leave with no assistance finding work, and the business and marketing training is practically nonexistent. The training methods taught here are outdated, excessively harsh, and unethical. The school relies heavily on compulsion training, emphasizing "yank and crank" corrections with prong collars and e-collars. To prevent exposure of their aggressive practices, students are prohibited from recording during class. I've personally seen dogs broken down, with tails between their legs, and many of them are just puppies. Some dogs are malnourished and treated poorly, I've witnessed puppies being subjected to e-collar corrections set dangerously high and other aggressive means of corrections. Whether the dog is a pet, a future service animal for a veteran, or a potential working dog for law enforcement, they are all treated with the same harsh methods. This school is nothing more than a cash grab, riding on the coattails of Tom Rose's name and legacy. It has misrepresented itself to students, veterans, and the VA. If you're considering this school--especially as a veteran using VA benefits--don't waste your time, money, or effort. There are far better programs out there that are ethical, transparent, and genuinely dedicated to dog training.

I had a great experience at the Tom Rose School. I was a student that attended the professionals…read moreprogram and learned a lot! Hayssum and Keirsten care deeply for the students, clients, and staff. They always put the dog's health and safety first. I was very impressed with how well they managed both the school and the boarding facility.

Brittany's puppy socialization class is the best! I have two little Havapoos that started the…read moreclass super timid of both dogs and strangers. By the end, they were very comfortable with all of the no-longer-strangers and all but the biggest/most energetic pups. And for the shy ones, she has a calm little space for them to get comfortable. She helped us with reading the puppies body language and getting them used to new experiences. It was awesome. I've been telling everyone I know with new puppies about STL Obedience Training and wish they offered more classes for me and my fur babies! Oh, also, Brittany is so easy to work with and kind to both the doggies and their owners.

Great experience for my puppy! It was a great start to socializing my puppy and a solid base for…read morefuture training. I like that my little Pickles was able to socialize with puppies of similar size. The trainer is very good at answering any questions you have about your pup at home. Highly recommend this trainer!

Ashlee with Kurtz k-9 helped tame our wild boy! we have a 10 month old english bulldog and she was…read moreamazing at teaching odie (and us!) how to work best to understand each other while also teaching odin how to listen and respond to our commands. each session was private and odin was tuckered out after! definitely recommend kurtz k-9 and ashlee to anyone looking for dog training!

Came to get my dog obedience training. Was very impressed with how my dog did during the training…read morewithin a 60 minute session. I could already start to see that my dog was learning with the trainer on the first session! I am excited to come back for more sessions, and highly recommend this business. The trainer was very helpful in communicating with me and my dog about how to train him better. I also noticed that the trainer helped find ways to teach him at home in a way that was easy to implement.

Modern K9 has helped train 2 of our dogs that foster failed. A human selective dog and another dog…read moreaggressive dog. Plus they trained my husband how to be a better handler. When other training groups failed they helped...and both dogs have lifetime training support. They work with several area rescues helping difficult dogs get the help they need to be adoptable. Cannot endorse them enough.

PROUD to be part of the Modern K9 family! They are amazing! We love them and so does our boy Drax!read more

Friendly staff and reasonable pricing. Indoor and outdoor play areas. Our puppy rushes inside…read moreevery time we bring her here. They offer dog washing and nail trimming! And we love being able to watch our puppy at play on their website. Peace of mind for us and fun for our fur baby!!

They are affordable. Give the best care to your Animal. The best of the best. Our dog loves coming…read moreto No Leash. We are able to view our dog while she has her stay with them.

I was extremely nervous about boarding my dog Kai again after he was mistreated at a previous…read morefacility. However, I had heard great things about The Dog House Inc. and decided to give them a chance--and I'm so glad I did! From the start, their team was kind, understanding, and professional. Kai came home happy, healthy, and just like himself, which was such a relief. Not only are their prices very reasonable, but their customer service is also amazing. We recently had a death in the family and had to leave the state last minute. When we called, they fit us in the same day without hesitation. That level of care and flexibility meant so much to us during such a difficult time.

Wonderful!! We brought our two younger dogs here to board for 11 days. Both of them have some…read moreissues and The Dog House was recommended to us. When we checked the dogs in, the staff was super kind and attention. We paid for extra play time which I have no doubt my dogs got. My one dog didn't even want to leave! Best of all, my dog who is kind of reactive came back not very reactive to people and other dogs. The Dog House was also great about giving updates when we called to check in. Finally, the boarding was affordable! We were really happy with them and will be back. Thanks for taking such good care of our babies!!

Very good trainer! She gave alot of good information & tips to work at home with. Very patient with…read moremy dog. Would highly recommend!

I suddenly had a dog aggression problem between two of my dogs. I called other trainers in the…read morearea and I was told there was nothing I could do and that I would need to rehome one of them. I had a behaviorist come in who recommended Pawsitive Principles. They have been working with my dogs and we have made tremendous progress. Thanks to them both of my dogs are doing so much better. They only use positive reinforcement so the dogs even enjoy the skills that they are learning. I have been so impressed with this company that I now have another dog working with them to become a therapy dog. I would recommend Ashley and Suzanne to anyone who has dogs with behavioral issues or who just wants basic skills, therapy dog or service dog training. They are so easy to work with on training times and even payment options.

Stefanie is a top notch trainer. She has taught Jax and his handler Tommy so many things. Jax is…read moreone of the smartest 8 month old German Shepherds around thanks to this wonderful training!! I can't wait to see how much more they both develop in the months to come. Thanks again Stefanie!

From the owner: The K9 Company prides itself on being the absolute best pet care facility around…read more Boarding, Daycare, Grooming, Training A variety of services makes us the only stop you need to make.

Nick, Wow! You guys…read moreare truly incredible at loving dogs and providing unbelievable care to them! This was our first time using Dogtopia and from the minute we called and spoke to the lady answering the phone and throughout our entire week stay we have been so impressed with the professionalism and attention Lilly received while we were out of town. Trust me, we watched the web cam everyday and numerous times throughout the day because 6 of us were missing her like crazy. What we saw gave us so much relief. One of your staff members was always in the play room with the dogs and they were petting them, cleaning up their "business," and making sure the dogs were all playing nicely together. The last thing I want to comment on is your intake process. I was so impressed that we basically were being evaluated for 3 days to see if our dog was a good fit for your facility. That told us that you are not just taking in a bunch of dogs to fill your spaces but that you truly wanted to make sure Dogtopia was a good fit for her too (not too anxious, gets along with other dogs). That told us that you weren't letting dogs board there that were too aggressive or that just weren't ready to be in this type of play environment. We will definitely be using you again and I will recommend you to everyone I know. Thank you Nick and the staff at Dogtopia! Lilly is one happy dog after a great week of play at your place. Anne and Philip Abbenhaus

Awesomeness! My shy pup has been a little intimated by other doggie daycares. By the end of our…read moremeet and great Chewie had made so many friends and had a great time. Thankful for the amazing care. These guys really understand dogs and truly love them! We will back.