Absolutely highly recommend ACTS -Matt takes time with both you and your dog-its obvious at first…read moremeeting that he has experience in training. He really takes time to help you and gives easy at home training techniques for you to follow. He has motivated me to continue with training-seeing the results with my year old golden is a good feeling- a trained dog is so enjoyable!!! Matt is great, you will not be disappointed-also, he extends himself as a constant resource to you even after your training- genuine person clearly in the right line of work! - Maura E.

Matt is an amazing trainer! I would definitely recommend him as a trainer. My boyfriend and I have…read morea Siberian Husky who had major behavioral problems. He would not listen at all. He was constantly eating the furniture, jumping on everyone and everything, he didn't listen when it was time to come inside and I would eventually have to carry him in the house, and he would cry and scream when it was time to put him in the crate if we were leaving or going to bed. We didn't know what to do but after looking for trainers, we came across Matt's website. After meeting with him and having him go over a few training techniques with our puppy, we knew he would be a big help. When we got the puppy back, we could see a huge change in his behavior. When Matt started his training, our puppy was 6 months old. He is now 13 months and is still just as great as when we got him back. He listens on the first command, there's no longer a struggle to come inside or go in his crate, and now he understand were the boss.

Steve is fantastic with dogs, his intuition with how to relate to dogs and the way their minds work…read moreand the simplicity of his method, I wish I had the discipline that he does because he gets fantastic results. Thank you Steve!

I was feeling very helpless with my puppy, i was frantically looking for trainers and I didn't…read moreexpect such a quick response. Steve immediately contacted me and sympathized with my situation and was able to come train my puppy within days of calling. I am beyond pleased with not only what he has taught my dog, but with what he has taught me as well. I can say i'm feeling much more confident after this training session, and I would strongly recommend Steve to anyone. Thank you so much Steve, looking forward to much calmer days with my puppy thanks to you!

I wish that there was a way to give more than five stars. Bend is so fortunate to have Anneliese…read moreand Ryan as dog trainers. I first started working with Anneliese about 5 years ago. Because of my work schedule, I recognized that I wouldn't have the time I needed to do the extensive socialization that I wanted to do with my puppy. I started the search for a day board situation where the trainer would work with the puppy during the day, and I could augment that training at night and on my days off. After a thorough search, I decided to go with Anneliese and I've been working with her ever since. I've taken classes with her (group and private) and worked with her through day and extended board and training. As someone who trials my dog, I'm extremely picky about dog trainers. Since the industry isn't regulated, there are a lot of people out there claiming to be professional trainers with few qualifications. Anneliese is the real deal. One of the things I love about Anneliese is that she really wants to see you and your dog succeed whether its as a house pet with good manners, or in competition combined with qualifications and experience to make it happen. She's with you all the way giving both you and your dog the tools and confidence you need to be successful. I would highly encourage everyone to work with her.

From the owner: The Art of Dogs is a Professional Dog Training company that brings unrivaled experience, education…read moreand personalized dog training services to the greater tri-state area. Our priority is to provide clear, fair training solutions for your dog and lifestyle. *Note: We are open by appointment only.

This is Lea. Look at her eyes and her face. See the joy? BDU is her home away from home. She…read moreloves going to play and see her favorite people and the other "OG" dogs. She comes home happily exhausted. Berkshire Dogs Unleashed has been fantastic integrating dogs, of any age, size, and breed for socialization. Lea has also had grooming and regular nail trimming. She has been here since week 1 and her training with them was above and beyond expectation. They were also very proactive when kennel cough ran rapid twice last year and were able to prevent dogs from being affected. The staff that the Kohlenbergers hire treat the dogs (and their people) like family. Courteous and respectful. BDU had also made incredible strides for their community. They supported and held a fundraiser for a young, sick boy from Pittsfield who had to spend months in Boston....(#Carterstrong) At Christmas, they sponsor a giving tree for kids in need. No tag was left behind. Every child cared for. They have held a wonderful canine carnival fundraiser for BASK (Balance and Service K9s). Story book donations to Williams School. They even sent me a get well token after I had emergency surgery in February. More recently, (Berkshire Poodles with the Kohlenberger family) has donated several comfort dogs (18 to date) into all of Berkshire County. I can tell by this expression how much she enjoys the facility and the staff. In their constant photo shares, daily, you can see she's playing and engaging with others. See for yourself. They are more than happy to show you around. We trust them with a member of our family.

We took both of are German shepherds for the first time to Berkshire dogs unleashed recently. They…read morewere there for four hours and they came out looking great. They got a lot of the fur out especially are new addition to the family Maximus , he had so much fur we need professionals for the job, he looked so much better afterwards. We will definitely be back soon:) Probably also do some private training for both dogs.

Working with Polly, owner of "Sirius Play"has so shifted my paradigm of bringing my dogs or having…read morea trainer come to my dogs to train them... It's all about Me! Polly naturally and effortlessly somehow magically instilled in me a new way of getting important messages of how to act and react with my dogs that simply brings out the best in them. Polly's clear and insightful messages are seemlessly relayed and the results/dynamic with my Dogs( "Moxie and Wallis") is outstanding and relationship changing in all of the best ways! I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to improve the communication with ones dogs to make life with them oh so much richer did more rewarding!

Working with Polly has been an amazing experience! We have a 10-month-old French Bulldog and what…read moreis most important for us is how we are learning to deal with the wanted and unwanted behaviors, and let her incredible little personality shine through! She's a work in progress, but it's amazing how far she has come in such a short time. Polly's virtual training program that she established during these unprecedented times has been TERRIFIC! We meet each week on a one-hour Zoom call where we go over questions, concerns, and plans for the week. She does training demonstrations with her dog and I get an assignment for the week. I send Polly videos of our progress, and she lets me know how I'm doing and if I need to tweak anything a little, then we go over it in detail on our Zoom call. I love this method of training and Polly is always so supportive and encouraging. It's like a little therapy session sometimes! If you are willing to put in the time using her fun-filled training methods and truly want to understand and enjoy your dog, then you won't be sorry!

My husband reached out to Paul when our new golden puppy was becoming a tyrant. Paul started…read moretraining literally as soon as he walked on our porch and our puppy excitedly piddled all over Paul's boot (which he handled with great humor). He handles the dog with authority, but great kindness. He doesn't use a treat reward system, it's al based on verbal commands and encouragement. Odin responded right from the start. When he showed the stubborn side we mentioned, Paul gave us several easy techniques we were all comfortable using. After our first session, he called mid week to see how things were going and to offer a few new techniques. It only took two sessions to get us back on track. He's worth every penny!

Paul is the best!!!! We have two wonderful beagles. After Paul spent time with my wife and me in…read moreour home and around our neighborhood, we now have two wonderful beagles who are also well-trained, calmer, and happier. Paul helped us become the kind of dog moms we always wanted to be. We can't speak highly enough of Paul and his training methods-for both dogs and their humans.

LEDR Dog Training's Laura DeMaio Roy is not only a gifted and talented trainer of all dog breeds,…read moreshe is FUN to work with, and the nicest person you could ever meet. She can address any dog training need thrown at her, whether it's behavior challenges at home or taking tricks to the next level. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Set your puppy up for success: customized training, faster results, on your schedule!…read more LEDR Dog Training provides reward-based in-home dog training customized to meet the needs of your family. Training is fun, empowering, and most importantly, effective! LEDR Dog Training specializes in starting puppies, high energy dogs, functional obedience, problem solving, home behavior, and trick training.

Leroy knows his stuff. He's patient and will spend lots of time making sure you understand his…read moremethods. Great trainer. Cant wait til my pup stays with him for day care (on the occasion my current sitter isnt avail). His cameras are always on. Leroy has clearly devoted his life to dogs.

If you are looking for a dog trainer in NY look no further! Leroy is truly a natural behaviorist…read moreand dog trainer. We have been through 3 trainers before we met Leroy and I have never had such a successful training lesson especially on the first day! After losing our home in hurricane sandy and our 3rd move our female dog started to become very aggressive and her anxiety was worse than ever. She started attacking our other dog and had just become out of control. After the last attack I thought we were going to have to send her away because we just didnt know what to do anymore. I reached out and Leroy answered our message. On the first day of training our dog was not only under complete control, but we understand her, what she needed and what she was trying to tell us. He gave us a lesson on structure and for us to truly understand the mind and body language of a dog. His prices are great and he's no crook. He's genuine and kind and we really enjoyed watching him bond with our dog. We are truly blessed to have found Leroy from allfordogs!

Just once in a while, one is privileged to meet a professional of an ilk that surpasses…read moreexpectations of even the highest standards of performance within a profession that demands the very best of all its exponents. Josh of Fearless K9 is just such a professional, and it is both a pleasure and honor to commend his services to anyone who requires a job not just accomplished professionally, but accomplished to perfection. I've started working with Josh and he came well recommended and I see why; he is knowledgeable, caring and patient. I look forward to our continued work with my dog Lazarus.

josh was intensely professional and intensely focused. in our 2 hour session there was literally…read morenot a minute wasted. incredibly informative - if you love your dog and looking for a more harmoniously situation, look no further, this is the spot. game changer!

Rosie is the best. She loves all the dogs and always does the most amazing job doing a full groom…read moreon our dog. I thoroughly recommend her services!