We adopted our puppy Storm and knew we needed to get our shy and scared puppy socialized so she…read morecould grow up to be a great dog. We started with puppy socialization classes with Colleen and were very excited to see how she interacted with the pups and their pawrents. She answered lots of questions others had about crate training, positive reinforcement and behavioral issues. We decided to put Storm into puppy obedience school so she'd learn how to interact and learn a few basic commands. She loved it! It took us a few classes to get her to be more comfortable but she's adjusted into a great dog and we know part of that is from the great training she received when she was only four months old. We also enrolled Storm into the intermediate course, because emergency recall was a concern of ours. Storm made lots of friends and enjoyed running around the classroom and drinking ALL the water! We also tried some one on one training with our older dog, a six year old Maltese with anxiety and leash aggression; but weren't able to really get to the root of the problem as every time we had Colleen over Jessie (our dog) acted like an angel! Colleen did give us some great tips on working with Jessie on leash aggression. If you're looking for some tips on training and obedience school for your furry legged children then we'd recommend giving Colleen and her team a call; we weren't disappointed and don't think you will be either. We've never used their dog walking service. So we can't speak to that.

Dog Tranquility and it's owner Colleen Dermott have truly been life savers for our family. Over…read moremany years and multiple dog training experiences, I can honestly say that our experience with Dog Tranquility and Colleen is the best we have ever had. She is very passionate about what she does and cares very much about customers and their pets alike. We have adopted dogs for years but two of our current pups were getting along so badly that they were having fights that drew blood. Since we adopt for life, giving one or both up was not an option. Colleen worked closely with our dogs and educated us as owners to address the issues. It was not easy but within only a couple of sessions Colleen had our dogs starting to peacefully interact and over time they have now become good friends. On the rare occasion when we have an issue, we now know how best to address both in the heat of the moment and afterwards to bring the two back together. I am hoping to continue working with Colleen to focus on additional basic obedience and training and to continue to address some lingering behavioral issues. I don't write a ton of reviews, preferring to only write when I have extraordinary experiences and this is one such case. I highly recommend Dog Tranquility; Colleen's experience and training far exceeds usual obedience & training options and the outcomes have been far more meaningful & longer lasting than other options we have tried.

My puppy has been going to woofs puppy social for 2 months now. It was recommended to us by our vet…read moreto help with socialization and teach him manners regarding dog play. He was timid the first time he came and had some barking issues. Now, a couple socials later, he's well adapted. There's still room for improvement for him but overall he's learned a lot from woofs. They also offer puppy obedience school but it was all full when we were looking to we had to go somewhere else. The staff are super nice and welcoming. They explain to you what your dog is doing and how you can help you puppy. You can book through the website and it's very easy and user friendly. There's plenty of parking as well. There's been some puppies who have accidents during the social and the trainers would ask all owners to pick up their dog while they mop or clean the poop. It's very nice that they watch the dog and really monitor play. The dogs actually play. Some places we've tried weren't as great as Woofs because dogs don't even get to play and staff from other business are rude and not welcoming. We highly recommend woofs! Our puppy, Kenji, recommends Woofs as well!

Great staff great training. We brought our new 10 week old puppy to learn some socialization…read moreskills. It was awesome and she had a great time. Slept like a rock that night. Laura abd her staff are to be commended. We highly recommend.

Ridgeside helped fix a problem rescue more than two years ago. They've been a home away from home…read morefor my fur babies ever since.

Brandi and Perry did an awesome job training our 10-month-old mini bernedoodle. She is a pleasure…read moreto be around now. The e-collar training is absolutely life-changing. I wish I had done this sooner- it would have saved me from a lot of stress and aggravation. Communication with Brandi was awesome. She was always quick to respond and gave us updates with pictures everyday. It's definitely a worthwhile investment to have an exceptional companion for the next 15+ years!

We've been using WagAlong for a few years now and Ryan and his team have been absolutely wonderful!…read moreThey are flexible, reliable, communicative and I know they take wonderful care of my dog (so much so that he gets excited every time I say his dog walkers name). I can't recommend them enough- best dog care service there is in Reston by far!

The team at Wagalong is truly awesome! They are super professional, communicative and very…read morereliable. I have trusted them for over 5 years ever since my dog was 9 months old. They are a critical part of my support team for a very energetic dog! :)

Jutka is a puppy expert! She provides great input, specifically tailored to your dog. She is…read moregreat to work with and the home training is very helpful so she can give tips for our specific situation. We love how she includes the whole family and makes the training fun for both the humans and the puppy. She really understands dogs and uses positive training that is very effective.

Jutka is terrific. Our adolescent (read: energetic and stubborn) puppy responded wonderfully to her…read morethoughtful and analytical approach to training. Jutka can of course help with basic obedience and commands. Where Jutka really shines, however, is in training the dog for situations that are difficult to simulate in a controlled environment. We had a rough time teaching our energetic puppy how to ignore distractions and greet strangers with proper etiquette--taking him to crowded areas was impossible. So Jutka held our private lesson in a place just like that. With her by our side, we practiced handling situations that frequently come up in ordinary life but that are impossible to replicate in a training room. She also made training fun for the dog and for us by incorporating games and agility, breaking up the training session at ideal intervals to keep both dog and owner engaged and on our toes. She has a unique intuition for the way dogs think, and we are very grateful for her help!

My experience with Lara and Shera was unfortunately not a good one…read more Lara, our assigned trainer, presented me with a prong collar at the initial assessment for our 35lb basset hound and told me that this was an "essential training tool" that is "very common". We found out later that this was not true - in fact, most people were horrified that we had allowed our dog to be trained this way. I'll front this by saying my husband and I did not do a whole lot of research on different training methods beforehand and are first-time dog owners, but looking back, we really wish we had pushed back on this. The combination of the collar and Lara's request to withhold all dry food except in training turned our formerly sweet and scared dog into an aggressive food guarder who was still scared to go on walks, but now growled and snapped at our cats. After 4 sessions, we consulted a behaviorist and told Lara and Shera we would be switching to another trainer on their recommendation. We received very defensive emails from both of them about the impropriety of seeing a behaviorist without their knowledge(!), but Shera agreed to refund our remaining sessions. When we still hadn't received a check five weeks later, I sent a follow-up and got back a reply complaining about my "combative" attitude (though she did then promptly issue a refund through PayPal.). Grateful to finally be done with them.

Shera at Pawfect Pups is the best!…read more We started training sessions for our dog Maggie when she was just 3 months old. I thought it was too early, but my husband convinced me that the earlier the better and he was right! We did a lot of research on yelp and other sources. The reviews we read about Pawfect Pups made us feel like there was something different about Pawfect Pups. Shera did such a great job addressing our problem areas at each session and worked with all of us to teach Maggie commands. Before we started, Maggie was a pretty stubborn little puppy and she was biting on pant legs, socks, blankets, and even my hair, snatching up any food that was dropped on the floor. Shera helped us work with Maggie to fix those habits and even taught us a variety of commands. Each session was focused on Maggie's concerns. I never felt like she was following a curriculum. Everything was very customized for our pup. We also really liked that we were an active part of each training session. People always compliment us on how well behaved Maggie is. My husband and I tell each other over and over again that finding Pawfect Pups was the best thing. Thanks Shera!

For some background, Mamba was my first ever dog I got, who was a puppy. He was originally a rescue…read morebefore being fostered before I adopted him. He had very fearful characteristics at first, "grring" and barking at new comers in the home, aggressively barking and lunging at people on walks. I had taken him to Petco for individual sessions only for my pup to get kicked out and get recommended to a "behaviorist" for his behavior. I was looking around and found Keri, and right after the consultation session I knew she was the right fit for Mamba. Mamba has gotten much better around dogs and and other people, and not only that, now I understand his behaviors and what to do in specific situations, She not only trains the dogs, but also emphasizes training the handler (me). After the 6 sessions (I am actually only 5 sessions in) -- I can confidently take Mamba around other people in crowded areas knowing in advance how he will react. Keri is not a trainer, she is a coach and I swear also a dog whisperer. She is very flexible when scheduling and even brought me homemade cookies when my dad passed away. I would 100% recommend Unleashed Abilities and Keri for anyone who genuinely wants to train their dog.

I highly recommend Unleashed Abilities for dog training. My husband and I have always had pets but…read morenever sought expert training advice. We decided to go for it with our rescue dog Mabel and we are so happy we did! From the minute we met Keri, we knew it was going to be an excellent experience. Mabel loved her instantly and we started learning immediately, no exaggeration. Keri is fantastic at providing clear, achievable goals and things to work on between lessons. I am confident that Unleashed Abilities can make a world of difference for dogs with any training needs, big or small. Life is so fun with a happy, well-balanced dog!

Josh and his team are wonderful and patient with Sansa who has been shuffled around between so many…read more"sitters" since my surgery. I was supposed to heal enough to walk in 6 weeks but its taking me about 8-10 months instead-surgeon misrepresented/lied to me. Sansa is an almost 3 years old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier who is easily excitable. A typical of her breed she does the "Wheaten greetin'" whenever someone walks through the front door, jumping up at guests. It can be unnerving. Michaela handles Sansa like a pro. She calms Sansa within minutes, takes her to day care and then returns her, exhausted. Sansa cries when she leaves like she has never done for another walker/sitter. Don't hesitate to hire this team.

Josh and his staff couldn't have been more responsive and professional in our dealings. Even though…read morewe only needed them to cover 3 days for our usual dog walker, they Josh and his walked drove out on the weekend to walk through access to our unit and to meet our dogs. The walks went great and Josh's staff checked in to let me know everything was fine.