I have two dogs that were not behaving, not listening to my commands, going potty everywhere. I…read moreread through other dog training reviews and found this one was best not only price wise but experience too. My dogs are listening more, and not being loud in their kennels like before. I definitely would recommend this company for training ur dog.

We had Dennis from The Family Dog help us get acquainted with our new puppy and give us helpful…read moretips on puppy training. From the first time we had Dennis come over our pup immediately took to him- he's a dog whisperer! We are forever grateful for him giving us the confidence & training in helping us get to our desired behavioral outcomes & making sure we have the necessary tools & tips moving forward. Definitely recommend The Family Dog!

Kind, Ethical, Responsible Team I have had two dogs prior to…read morethis one and have taken them to several other reputable training organizations. This is the only one that bothered to find out about my specific goals for my dog and the only one that bothered to get to know my dog. I think everyone in the place came out to meet her and watch her at her first training. I had the usual reservations about using an e-collar on my dog (is it inhumane? Is it punishment? Would her personality change?) Andrew carefully demonstrated the collar to me and when we used it on my dog she did not indicate that she was in any distress. She learned quickly and seemed very proud of her accomplishments. At home, even without the collar she continues to do the things she learned in her only lesson. Two days after her first training, she was diagnosed with Heartworm. Because she must be kept still throughout the long treatment she cannot attend training, go to dog parks, doggy day care or even run. Sit Means Sit refunded my money, did not charge me for the lesson, offered advice on how to keep her still, and offered to continue to help when I needed it. I am forever grateful. When my dog is better (cross your fingers) I plan to bring her back. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike and his team for any dog issue whether it is a serious problem dog or a dog like mine who is a little timid, wants to kiss every child she sees and just needs a few skills to reinforce safe behaviors.

Brenna was just incredible helping us with our rescue, June. We've had her for a couple years and…read moreshe was always super leash reactive, barking at just about every dog, bike, and skateboard that she saw. After 3 sessions at SMS, June is able to walk with us with no problem. I genuinely wouldn't believe it if you told me she would improve this much a month ago. I can't recommend SMS and Brenna specifically enough!

Brendan and Dvasha were so awesome with my Corgi Chibi! They really took their time and answered…read moreall my questions. Chibi has a lot of energy to get out and after the treadmill she was nice and calm. She napped and was a lot less frantic than she usually is. I could leave her at home for hours after that without worrying. Thanks Wigglebutt wagon!

From the owner: For only $1/min we bring a one of a kind pet exercise experience that no other pet services provide…read morein the entire Madison area. We come to you in our electric cargo van with our wood slat, manually operated treadmills to provide a cardio experience that is exhaust free and climate controlled! Schedule your session now by emailing us at wigglebuttwagon@gmail.com!

Excellent dog walking service! Scott and Mike are amazing!…read moreTrue dog lovers who take pride in their work

Scott Takes great care of my Australian Shepherd. My dog knows Scott's name and gets excited just…read moreknowing he will Be boarded whenever we are leaving on a trip

We own a breeding pair of Boston Terriers. We also have 2…read moremales, one from their first litter and another male from their most recent litter. Independently, they all behave well, add 3 other dogs and chaos ensues!. We contacted John for help. He quickly identified behaviors they needed to work on, one being impulse control and worked with them 3 times a week. Then we met with John and he showed us what he was doing with our dogs so we can continue the training. At the end of each week John works with our dogs and us to ensure the training transfers from John to us. Our dogs are significantly calmer now and look to us for directions. We have young grandsons who have been able to play with all of the dogs and not be afraid of getting knocked down His methods have been very successful for both us and our dogs. John has a knack with dogs. They trust him and have fun figuring out what behaviors he wants them to do. We hope to have John a part of our dogs lives even as the training piece is ending. He shares great insights, and all while in your home to maximize positive outcomes.

I had the best experience with Rover Rehab. I can't say enough about the knowledge and…read moreprofessionalism that was shown. John came to our house and amazed me at how he knew exactly how to correct our dog. He came 4 times and I can see a big difference already. She is like a different dog. John always made sure he was addressing the problems/concerns we had and answered all of our questions. I HIGHLY recommend Rover Rehab. You won't be disappointed!!

We cannot recommend Tyrese at A Howling Good Time Dog Training highly enough! FIVE STARS!!…read moreWe adopted a rescue dog who is half Great Pyrenees and half Husky--two breeds well known for their intelligence, independence, and reputation for being difficult to train. In fact, another trainer we contacted declined to work with her because of her breed mix. Tyrese, however, welcomed the challenge with confidence, patience, and skill. For one month, three days a week, Tyrese worked with our dog, Margot, and completely transformed her behavior. She is still the smart, independent thinker we love, but she now reliably comes when called (sometimes with side-eye, lol) and stays on command--something we weren't sure would ever be possible. The progress she made is remarkable and her spirit is intact. What impressed us most was Tyrese's training style. He is incredibly kind and gentle with our dog, and she was never fearful or stressed during training. At the same time, he maintains complete control and earns her respect through consistency and clear communication. It is obvious that he truly understands dogs and how to bring out their best. Tyrese also invests heavily in training the owners. He visited our home initially to observe her behavior and provided many instructional videos, of his work with Margot, for us. At pick up time, Tyrese also spends one-on-one time reinforcing the skills we need to continue our dog's success, His commitment to both Margot and the family makes all the difference. If you're looking for a trainer who is patient, knowledgeable, effective, and genuinely cares about your dog's well-being, Tyrese is the person to call. He is also super fun and flexible to work with. We are incredibly grateful for the confidence and freedom his training has given both us and our beautiful young rescue pup.

I could tell that Tyrese knew what he was doing the first time he came to our house and met our…read moredog. He has such a calm and commanding manner. He's not trying to be a dog whisperer--some mystic with secret skills. It's about teaching both the dog and the owner about behavior that works. He's a teacher. I want to shout out his colleague, Derek, for also doing great work. I recommend A Howling Good Time unreservedly.

This dog sitter/ boarder asked for the money for sitting upfront. Money was paid but she had to…read moreleave town and couldn't watch them. My mom ended up keeping and watching them the whole time. She told me she would send the refund but so far I have gotten nothing back. The last response I got back In a text was that someone else was working on the refund. This whole experience was terrible and I would not suggest using her or trusting her.

Paid $960 for board and train (senior discount and referral price according to Missy). Missy picked…read moreup my dog and told me that he was going to be a "changed pup" in two weeks. She returned the dog with the same behavioral issues, Missy only provided a very superficial 15-minute follow-up (fast-paced) when she dropped my pup assuming that somehow I knew how to follow up with the so-called training. Promised training notes but never followed up on them. When I questioned the training she got upset and offended (I guess is easy to be offended when you pocket $960 and the dog shows no progress). I am an elderly woman with mobility problems and took the money from my retirement account to get help to train the pup. Her suggestion was to keep the dog on a leash inside and outside the house and put him in the kennel when he misbehaved because he needed to earn his freedom. And that cost me $960? This looks like a scam to me. In my case, Missy is a disappointment. I know she blames me for my pup's behavior but that is why I hired her, to help me to train me and my dog. And she has more than 40 years of experience? Unbelievable.