I don't often post reviews, but The Good Dog Spot is amazing. It has a clean and safe environment…read morewith professional staff who treat their canine guests like family. My puppy, Xander, loves going there.

My two dogs attended daycare here when I was living north of hartford and loved it. They are easy…read moreto communicate with and the dogs always came home happy and tired! I've since moved south of hartford and unfortunately it is too far out of the way for daycare purposes, but we still board our dogs there and they always have a great time. The groomers are also always able to fit them both in for baths when they are boarding which is super appreciated.

Got a great recommendation from Bryan Colletti, about a personal dog trainer named Stef Corbeil…read more She was absolutely phenomenal, extremely personable, accommodating, and my Belgian Malinois George loved getting trained by her. If you are looking for an excellent teacher, do not hesitate to give Behavior Unleashed a call and you won't regret it. Her record speaks for itself and her teaching skills are impeccable. Every time she got done working with George I noticed the results immediately. No doubt, five star rating! Keep up the great work Stef!!

From the owner: Behavior Unleashed LLC offers professional dog training and behavior consultations to clients in…read moreManchester, CT and surrounding areas. We specialize in evaluations to help you select a new puppy or dog that is the right fit for your family. Many clients select from one of our 3 customized puppy programs which are all designed to get your new puppy off to the right start!

The best thing I can say about this place is that my dog leaps out of the car and tears his way up…read moreto the door dying to get in. I love dogs, but Planet Bark is truly run by "dog people" who take it to the next level. They really have gotten to know my dog "as a person" and give him tons of personalized attention, starting with greeting him warmly when he hits the door. When we have a boarding visit they take the time to ask about his routine and do extra things to cheer him up like adding cheese or other treats to his food to make sure he eats when we're away. They've been instrumental in helping to socialize my dog and make him comfortable around other dogs. I can't imagine bringing my dogs anywhere else for daycare or boarding.

Amazing doggie daycare. The staff is welcoming and thoughtful. Our dogs love them all and have the…read morebest time! Wouldn't go anywhere else.

I'm blown away at how professional the staff is. They're all really nice and funny too! They really…read moretake dog walking to the next level. I couldn't have asked for a more detailed and proactive team, who made sure to ask all the right questions. They even taught me something new I didn't know about the lock on my back door. I am very over protective when it comes to my dogs and I wouldn't trust them with anyone else!

I used David's Pet Services in West Hartford for a few years and found them to be fantastic. My dog…read morereceived excellent care with every visit. The walkers were always on time and provided a much needed bathroom, exercise, and food break for my pup. I looked forward to the daily pictures and visit description. Every interaction with David and his fantastic team was positive. I found them to be highly competent, honest, flexible, and caring. I recommend DPS to care for your pet when you can't. You will not be disappointed.

I just want to say if you have never took a class here your missing out!! This place is amazing at…read morewhat they do! I have never been disappointed in the services they provide here. They care so much about your pup! They even accommodate for dogs that have a harder time. I honestly can not say a bad thing. I recommend them to everyone! We will definitely be signing up for more classes!

Never did hear back from anyone at this place. I wasn't asking for a refund, just a transfer of…read moreservice so I could attend classes another time or maybe get something from their shop. I don't live in the area anymore, so now they have just profited off of me.

Great experience for us with our two dogs. It has taken some time, but we have been able to…read morecorrect many behaviors with Ashley's help. She taught us the proper way to use collars safely as well as other equipment for our walks. With her help we have learned to become the alpha in the household. Their reactivity is so much better now. I can feel confident I can control them in any situation.

Ashley is such an amazing trainer. She is so knowledgeable and really shows her passion for dogs…read morethrough her sessions. She knew exactly how to help me and my 3 year old Shiba Inu to address his resource guarding and reactivity. Ashley helped me to understand the different tools to use & how to implement them effectively and safely. I have seen such tremendous progress after our 6 sessions, and I am so grateful for the work she did with us. She told me the first day I met her that she would help us and that we would fix the issues. She gave me hope when so many other trainers turned me away just based off his breed. I 100% support and recommend her services!

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

Robyn is our friend, dog sitter and our dog trainer. She is phenominal with dogs and is amazing to…read morewatch her transform the pups and us as owners. I highly recommend her if you need or want someone to watch you furbabies when you're away or any training, whether it be puppy basics or changing unwanted behaviors, Robyn is the person to call. Please take it from me, as I have had the privilege and honor to have learned from her and she has helped us bring Pebbles into our family. With her training and guidance, our Pebbles is on the path of becoming her best self and we are becoming the best family we can be.

From the owner: “There’s a story behind every good dog trainer, 50% of what you get paid for is to train the dog…read more The other 50% is to give the client an expert assessment on who their dog is, what they're up against, and how to best live with, and improve their dog and life together." 

3rd Class In for a 3 Month Old Puppy... Wow Watch Out!…read more We started off at Canis, and it was truly awesome. Unfortunately, after a few sessions, the co-owner, Derrick, messaged me through their chat platform to say that our puppy had been making noise in her crate that day. This was a one-off situation -- she'd had some stomach issues in the days prior -- but he warned that if it happened two more times, she would be removed from the program. I understand it's their program and their rules, but his communication style was extremely direct -- almost as if he were speaking to a dog -- harsh and matter-of-fact. He told me that how I receive and perceive his messages is "on me." Talk about customer-oriented! If he ever took a class on people or management, he might learn that there's an old saying: perception is reality. I also had a few billing questions, and since texts weren't resolving the issue, I asked multiple times for him to call me, which he eventually did. From the start of that call, he was defensive and completely closed to any feedback about his communication style. I was honestly shocked at how the conversation unfolded and even asked if he was the owner or manager. Despite all this, I genuinely wanted to continue working with them. In short, they removed us from the program the very next day and promptly refunded our fees. My advice: don't offer him any feedback -- he doesn't take it well. It's a real shame, because the staff at Canis are wonderful, and the facility and programs themselves are truly impressive. We had been raving fans and recommended them to everyone, so this turned out to be a very disappointing experience.

CMDT is the absolute BEST! When looking for trainers and puppy/dog socialization spots my husband…read moreand I did extensive research and interviewed places to ensure we felt comfortable and confident that our pup would be in the best hands. I cannot express how glad we have been with our decision to bring our dog to CMDT. Bee and Derrick are wonderful. They make themselves available (within reason) for any questions or help with training. The classes are informative and have been instrumental in our dog's fantastic training progress. Our pup has always come home happy, healthy, and tired from a day of socialization and training when she goes to puppy daycare, and we love watching the livestream so we can see her having a blast. What I personally appreciate the most about CMDT, beyond the care and compassion of the trainers who undoubtedly love the dogs, is the method of training they provide. No harsh punishment necessary. The dogs learn through basic positive psychology and reward association. We do the homework between classes and have seen our dog become more well mannered, confident, and happy through good training. If she could leave a review I think she would say CMDT is her favorite spot, given how excited she is every time we pull up. Thank you to Bee, Derick, and the other trainers who have treated our sweet girl like their own precious pup!