Called her a few times didn't answer, when she did she was very rude. Would not even recommend…read morecalling her. If thats how she threats humans can't imagine how much of a "dog psychologist" she could possibly be.

I honestly don't even know where to begin! Christine is beyond amazing. My grandpup was so…read morefortunate to be in her care for 6 weeks at the start of her life. She got the most amazing start to not only her physical health, but she is a gorgeous balanced pup for life thanks to Christine. The amount of time she (and her pack) worked with her including learning the structured walk (this is where the MAGIC happens) and put her on the perfect balanced diet to build her early immune system and learn her place in the family was evaluable. My son and I DID go once a week to work with her and LEARN what to do once she came home and that was so important as YOU have to follow through. My sweet girl is so wonderfully socialized, happy and healthy thanks to Christine. She also helped me with MY perfect little boy who had some leash resistance issues. That took ONE lesson and BAM. I have recommended her to friends in Phoenix who thought they had an agressive "red zone" dog. She traveled there and in 5 minutes zeroed in on the issue. She really IS a dog BEHAVIORIST and so much more then a "trainer". I honestly should have reviewed her sooner but today I HAD to!!! I have ZERO doubts she saved my grandpuppy's liter mates life today. Marley was on deaths door likely from Parvo and if not for Christine's loving care, would likely not have survived the night. Watching her work with pure love and know-how is just a gift. Boarding, one on one individual lessons in YOUR home, puppy boot camp and more...from aggressive behaviour to just regular training, she is the ONLY behaviorist I would ever use or recommend.

Absolutely Life-Changing Training Experience with Karyn Garvin!…read more We cannot say enough wonderful things about Karyn Garvin and Garvin's Divine Dog Training. From the very first session, Karen's deep understanding of canine behavior and her calm, confident approach put both us and our dogs--Gracie and Stevie--completely at ease. Karyn worked with us on both obedience and behavior training, and the transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks to her guidance, we can now take Gracie out in public with total confidence. She listens, stays calm, and responds beautifully to commands--something we honestly didn't know how to achieve before working with Karyn. What sets Karyn apart is her truly integrated approach. She doesn't just train dogs to obey commands--she taps into their natural desire to connect and please. With patience, insight, and positivity, she helped bring out the best in both Gracie and Stevie. It's clear that Karyn truly understands dogs, and her training methods are both compassionate and incredibly effective. We are so grateful to Karyn. If you're looking for a dog trainer who will treat your pet like family and help you build a lasting bond based on trust and respect, look no further than Garvin's Divine Dog Training. Karyn is simply the best!

We thought we knew dogs, having raised them for years. But when our daughter's job took her to a…read morebig city with a small apartment, we found ourselves struggling after adopting her dog. He's always been a great with us, but he was getting more and more aggressive with our neighbors and other dogs we would meet on walks or when people would come over. He's a rescue and DNA testing revealed pit, boxer and rottweiler in him. After a few close run-ins, we were at a loss on how to handle him and always anxious when we'd take him out. We decided we needed professional help. Met one trainer who came to our house, charged us $200 to basically give us a sales pitch and didn't even bother to meet our dog - we knew he hasn't the guy. Fortunately, we found Karen's number and had a good feeling when we talked over the phone. We had a follow-up in-person intro session and knew soon into that lesson she was the one for us so we signed up for a 10 session plan. And we are so glad we did. It's truly remarkable what she taught our dog and perhaps just as much, us. She always had well-thought out lesson plans that she would adapt to focus on our areas of concern. She took a holistic approach and spent a lot of time discussing tools & strategies with us that were perhaps just as helpful as the specific obedience training she did with the dog. She was always caring and humane, but also pragmatic and focused on results. By the end of the sessions, we were able to take him to the pet store where he was well-behaved around other dogs there. That was something I didn't think would ever be possible with him. Of course, he's still a big, intimidating dog. He's not a golden retriever, we still need to pay attention with him. But now we feel like we have what we need to avoid or de-escalate situations that before would have blown up on us. For "graduation", we did an outdoor hike with some big male dogs he just met. It was wonderful to see him able to enjoy the walk and be around other dogs without his hair constantly standing up or barking ferociously. Karen really knows what she's doing. We're so grateful she was able to help us get to a much better place with our dog.

Life changing training taught with love and respect…read more I cannot say enough great things about Susan & the services she offers at N.D.O.T. It was soon into our initial consult with Susan that I knew she was offering something special with the training methods and communication structures that go into her Board & Train services. At the time of our consult we had a 2-year-old energetic blue heeler that was a perfect storm of energy, anxiety, and smarts. Arriving from HSSA, we are the second home for our little girl and knowing she's a working breed we tried to keep her both physically and mentally stimulated. We had already been through courses with another highly rated training facility here in Tucson (multiple individual 6-week courses: beginner-advanced as well as private lessons with trainers from the facility focusing on reactivity). One of the difficulties we still ran into was leash aggression and her anxiety around other dogs. Concerned she was going to hurt another animal or cause health problems to herself we were struggling to find a path to harmony with our little one. During the initial consult we discussed our backstory and the current training methods we were practicing. Susan shared the outline for how her typical board & train program progressed and then she spent time discussing how she planned to tailor the program to focus on the areas we were most concerned with. We left the first meeting with a boarding start date, some diet adjustments [we were overfeeding / treating :( ], and a ton of relief knowing how much we clicked with Susan's outlook/experience/reassurance. After starting and throughout the program Susan gave us regular updates on our little one's progress. It was incredible to witness the growth of confidence and trust this cattle dog gained during her first week with Susan and the pack. She transformed from an anxious, reactive, & lungeing terror around other dogs to a playful, curious, and happy member of Susan's pack. She was getting along with and safely learning how to interact off-leash around dogs of all sizes. During the final half of the program Susan went out of her way to ensure life 'post-graduation' was going to be set for success. We were able to join pack-walks at N.D.O.T. to learn and demonstrate the communication techniques Susan provided us. Susan brought our little one home prior to finishing training to join us for neighborhood walks in our own streets (helping us discover new opportunities for successful play and training in the future). We even got the opportunity to join Susan for multiple field trips with the pup. The communication had improved so much that we were practicing public training outings at everywhere from hardware shops to farmers markets. The program ended after enjoying a wonderful meal on a Resturant patio the pup calmly resting throughout (this is something 3 weeks earlier I never would have believed possible!) I am unable to overstate the gratitude I have for Susan's training and the improved communication skills we have developed with our four-legged loved one because of it. This training pays dividends. Keep Susan's contact info saved because even if it's not today someday you will want it. To me N.D.O.T. is the equivalent of a low-key amazing restaurant or bar. If you know someone who could benefit from working with Susan and you want to give that person the gift of a lifetime then just share Susan's info and let them know she really is life changing.

I can't say enough about the amazing work that Susan does with dogs. Our young Corgi,Benny, missed…read morepuppy classes because of Covid. At the same time I broke my wrist so five months later I had a young dog who had not been socialized and was totally out of control. I was completely overwhelmed. Susan took Benny and after three weeks he was a totally different dog. He is socialized so I can now take him out in public without him causing total chaos. He is now attentive and well mannered. Susan constantly stays in touch with me to check on his progress. It was worth every penny to have Susan work with our dog. I am very grateful for what she has done. Roni Woolston

I take my 15 1/2 year old Queensland healer mix to see Kate to work on maintaining his rear…read moreagility. Jaimme's experience is one of fun and enjoyment and he has shown improvement in his rear strength and balance which allows him to continue his daily walks and other doggy's routines. In addition, Diablo a foster with Valley fever has benefited from the gym routines as the valley fever he has has riddled his body with bone damage and it is clear that the therapeutic benefits are helping him develop a more normal range of motion.

Our dog had an injury that will require months of rehab and therapy, and our vet recommended A…read moreLoyal Companion. Our dog needed a custom made brace with adjustments and A Loyal Companion not only created the brace but came to our home in Phoenix (two hour drive from Tucson) and fit him and instruct us on how to put it on and take it off him. We also were given two free adjustments and they have a great pool especially for dogs. I highly recommend them!!

Having a reactive pup, I've done a lot of work with Kim over the last few years and have learned so…read moremuch. The Building Bonds online reactive dog course is informative and paced so that the lessons feel digestible and achievable. We also have done private training, including many BAT sessions in the park with other dogs, and a few group classes. Training with Building Bonds always feels fun, educational, and humane. Kim is knowledgeable of many frameworks for helping fearful and overexcited dogs, which is great for owners who become dog training nerds, but she will always go back to your dog's strongest skills if you want to stick with the basics. I'm so grateful to have worked with Kim.

I cannot overstate that Kim is amazing and highly recommend her. My dog is not only better…read morebehaved, but she enjoys being more obedient! Kim taught me a lot about my dog's personality and has taught ME how to get the best responses from her. Kim tailors the training to the dog. She even changed the lesson from 3 hours to 6 half hours because she felt it was better for my dog (a pekingese). Dog training is not cheap; however it is much cheaper than a ticket and fine. (In Tucson, a loose dog is a felony.) Her business is very professional. Sets appointments, sends reminders and is prompt. I no longer drive, and she was even willing to come to my home in Sahuarita/Green Valley at no extra charge. A great, great trainer!!

Just finished a 5 week puppy training class with Liane - she was great. Class size was limited to…read more3 puppies and their masked people due to Covid. We covered all the basics: sit, down, stand, stay, come when called, and loose lease walking. But we also learned a lot about how dogs think and how they perceive various situations, which I found particularly helpful. Everything we learned is "sticking" with daily practice at home. Liane teaches with a lot of humor which made it highly enjoyable for the human students. Highly recommend her. We are going to try the drop off adventure camp next!

Liane, trainer at Empire Ridge Ranch - excellent; smaller classes; gives good advice after…read moreassessing your dog & you, as an owner. Top notch - recommend. Many types of training, including Barnhunt. @empireridgeranch.com Not your average cookie cutter trainer! Now, also offers online training.

I adopted Minnie 1 year ago. She was the sweetest most loving dog towards me, however she was…read morefearful of everyone and everything, especially males. The vet said Minnie had not experienced much of the world. I decided Minnie should get that chance and then I found Little Paws On The Prairie. Liz and the dogs have done an amazing job helping Minnie feel safe enough to explore her surroundings, which I know took great patience. Minnie loves playing in the back yard, which is perfectly set up for tons of dog fun. She also loves the daily walks at the park and visiting the dog park with Liz and the other dogs. Minnie comes home from daycare, just as tired as I do after a long days work, which I love. One year ago I would not have believed that Minnie would be trying to jump out of my arms when she arrives at daycare, but now 8 months into daycare and she loves it.

Liz from little paws on the prairie is simply the best! We were in Tucson for a college baseball…read moretournament and needed somewhere that our 13 year old Corgi would be comfortable. We have never traveled with or boarded her. Liz was so kind and reassuring. She truly loves dogs and understands what they need. Very thorough and thoughtful. She was very flexible with our crazy hours around game times. Great find for travels or locals!

We were at our wits end with our rescue puppy, Moxie. She has vision and neurological problems and…read morenone our training methods were working. We tried 2 other highly recommended trainers before finding Joe. At this point she was totally out of control, barking incessantly, extremely high strung, no socialization, afraid of everything, and relentlessly tormenting our other (much larger) dog. Then came Joe! He is head & shoulders above any trainer we have worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, confident, easy going, flexible, patient and honest. He let us know she was going to require a LOT of training but if we were persistent it would pay off. After her 21 day (and then some) board & train we saw significant improvement. Joe is always happy to answer questions, make suggestions and find solutions. His training is tailored to your dogs needs. His wife, Lisa, runs a train & play that Moxie goes to once a week. It's been 4 months and we continue to be amazed at Joe & Lisa's dedication, and Moxie's improvement!

I called Joe at a desperate time. One of my dogs had just fatally injured one of her mini packmates…read morewith a hard correction. Prior to this event I had taken her through an 11 week intensive training program to help correct behavior. I needed get better control of my pets. It took only a few short sessions for me to learn how to tame my high strung rescues. I have had several meetings from time to time over the last 2 years to address issues. Whenever I have a question Joe has returned my text or phone call to give me feedback. I have had occasional evaluations from time to time. He has always been there for us and I appreciate his knowledge and experience. I can't thank Joe enough!