I have a mini dachshund who is adorable and loveable and all the sweet things that go hand in hand…read morewith a puppy BUT, he also has zero idea how to be well mannered. So how would he know how to sit, lay down, stay, leave it, drop it, loose leash walk and politely take it? He knows these things now that he has graduated from The Dog Nanny puppy classes. He also got to meet and play with other puppies and he really needed to see there are other excited and wonderful pups out there in the big world and he is not alone. I highly recommend Margia' classes. It proved to be a very rewarding experience. Thank you Marcia

An absolutely amazing dog trainer...and wonderful person as well. Marcia understands dogs and…read morehumans too! She has been instrumental in providing advice and training for our puppy. I highly recommend Marcia to anyone looking at training lessons....not just for the dog...but for the humans too! We have taken the puppy class along with private lessons and have greatly benefitted from her knowledge. She has helped us gain control and so long as we do what she says, our pup listens!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Diane and Dino.

Everyone here on Yelp knows that I'm neurotic when it comes to who I trust my dogs with. When…read moreLadyBug became too cranky to romp the stomping grounds at her fabulous daycare in Newmarket (see Doggieville review), I decided the diva needed a more personalized environment. That's when Canine Movement came highly recommended by one of my close friends. Christina is on my very small list of people I trust with LadyBug. She is always on time and is extremely professional. She knows a lot about behaviour and knows how to handle my bossy diva with positive reinforcement when she gets a bit out of hand. I would highly recommend Canine Movement and would trust all my animals with Christina!

Christina is Extremely professional. She shows up on time and is absolutely amazing with dogs!…read moreHighly recommend.

Very happy with how they handle the training and how good they are to take extra time and explain…read morethings. You can tell this is a generational skill set because of how easy and instinctual the dog training is for them. I'm a contractor and I'm passionate about what I do and I can see the passion and effort that comes from how they conduct their services. Most importantly, they're trustworthy and they care. These are people that know what they're doing and they're easy to deal with. I had to do a lot of searching and researching before I settled on them because I have a dog with a lot of issues and I love her to death. I'm very happy I settled on them. It ended up being the right choice.

THANK YOU! Thank you Mellow Vibes…read more We were referred here by a friend of ours who had a dog with aggression issues so we saw first hand what Mellow Vibes could do! Our dog, unlike most the dogs that I've seen in the reviews, is on the other end of the spectrum. Kaia is a 5, almost 6, year old husky/shepherd mix who has anxiety and fear and had zero socialization with the outside world and people. We adopted her at 4 years old and at that point, she was terrified of people and the world. Zero aggression, terrified of the world and a consistent flight risk. She would shut down when she saw people. If she could, she would make herself disappear from the world. Cowering, shaking, bolting, tail permanently tucked. Anything to get away. She couldn't function. We were having trouble bonding with her in the full year we had her because she was just so scared. Walks with her were full of dragging and bolting. She's pulled myself and my boyfriend over before when she was in a panic. She was incredibly stubborn with her commands. We eventually bit the bullet and contacted Mellow Vibes. They were the first trainer (and people in general) we talked to that did not judge what we did. The amount of times we heard from other trainers and people that we should not do this or that with our dog out of our desperation to build a bond with her (like letting her sleep on the bed with us or on furniture). They were the first trainers that understood where we came from and why we let her get away with certain things. We didn't feel judged for the first time or like we were being scolded. Instead, we got understanding and compassion. Paul spent 6 weeks with her. Let me tell you this, the amount of care and time he spent with her is astounding. Our dog was scared of EVERYONE but especially men, children and the elderly. Yet somehow, on our first meeting with Paul, she was calm. Paul kept us updated with her progress, pictures, videos, answering any of our questions or concerns. When it was finally time to pick her up, Paul trained us on his techniques of dealing with our dog's issues. We were met with a dog that listened to commands and when we did our walk with Paul, holy moly we were able to walk through the busy busy streets of downtown. Later that day, we were able to walk her through a busy park with so many screaming kids. We. Could. Never. Do. That. Before. EVER. She seemed to adore Paul, always looking back at him for reassurance and a bit of confidence. I almost felt bad taking her home haha. You could tell she was at ease with him and she was WELL LOVED in her time there. YOU DO NOT HELP A DOG LIKE OURS BY "BREAKING THEIR SPIRIT" OR ABUSING THEM. Now, I don't think our dog will ever be a people dog but we were taught how to manage her issues and she, herself, was slowly learning that people, objects, etc would not hurt her. At home now, she is generally a happier dog. More smiles, more tail wags, more following us around (she never wagged her tail or followed us around like this before). Mellow Vibes truly has helped her come out of her shell. They continue to follow up with us with messages, phone calls for more tips or to answer any of our questions. The rest is now up to us to keep up with the training and to continue to develop our relationship with her. You do not rehabilitate a dog like ours with anything but love, patience (oh so much patience) and compassion.

Thank you for the wonderful job you have done for our Dog...he was happy to go in and out. Your…read moresetting is perfect for him where he is so attached to us but felt comfortable gojng right on in. We definately will be returning . Thank you again Stephanie and Michael

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K9's in Kahoots is hands down the best dog facility in Stouffville. Darlene and her staff…read moredemonstrate impressive knowledge in many areas - obedience questions, behavioral issues, pet first aid, nutritional options. I have used their walking services on occassion and frequently take my dog to daycare. The socialization and mental stimulation achieved when attending daycare has greatly helped to eliminate behavioral issues we were experiencing. I wouldn't trust my dog with anyone else!!

Rachel has to be one of the nicest people working with animals. My Bernese Mountain dog loves going…read moreto her because she knows she will be well taken care of. Rachel was very polite and very curtious.

Custom Trained Canines train the puppy my son got as a Christmas gift. I have never had a dog, and…read morehonestly l was intimidated by the idea on having one. I had no idea how to train him. Thanks to Custom Trained Canines the puppy is well trained now.

From the owner: puppy prevention, basic obedience, behavioral issues, biting, jumping, pulling, off leash, agility…read morestart, retrieval, canine good citizen, guide dogs, medical assistance dogs.

Haru's board & train program is complete, and it was an incredible success. Haru came back home…read morelike a different dog. Andrew and Leah did an amazing job with our boy. They put so much love, dedication, patience, and knowledge into his training, and you can truly see and feel it in Haru's behavior. The change is so remarkable that words can't fully express how grateful we are. They are true professionals who go above and beyond to help dogs and their families succeed. We couldn't be more proud of Haru and more thankful to have these two angels, Andrew and Leah, come into our lives. They have been true heroes to our family. I highly recommend K9focusdodtraining to anyone who has a furry family member. Sending Haru to their Board & Train program was one of the best decisions we have ever made. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Andrew, Leah, K9focusdodtraining, for giving us the tools to build a better life with Haru. K9focusdodtraining Where discipline is taught with love.

A Maisy ing Trainers! After adopting Maisy, a beagle-cross rescue, we were fortunate to meet K9…read moreFocus. They were very generous with their knowledge and time, and great with the dog. We opted for the Board and Train, and when Maisy came back, she was like a different dog! Before B&T she would not settle in a place for any length of time, and recalling her was a nightmare. AFTER, she is seeming more mellow, able to lie down and chill, comes back like a rocket when we call her, and is fantastic on walks, no tension on the leash, focused, and non-reactive to people, other dogs, vehicles and such. I can't thank K9 Focus enough for their caring approach to training US, as well as Maisy!

We were really excited to find this place for our two dogs. We left them for 5 days on a trip out…read moreof province. One dog was a senior and the other dog was a 2 year old very gentle/shy dog. We wanted the younger dog to socialise and that's what we specifically chose their location. The older dog seemed very happy when we picked him up. We were told there were no issues, but we noticed the younger dog wouldn't look at us and he was acting strange. When we got home, he was shaking and we didn't notice until the second day in the morning that he had a bite mark on his snout. He wasn't allowing us to come near his face. We called them immediately and it was busy so they suggested that maybe the older dog had bitten the younger dog when that has never happened in all the times we've had them. In any case, the manager did call us back and apologised and said to call back to discuss this, but we didn't. My husband was too upset. However, the staff is super friendly and they seem to love all the dogs. I just think for the safety of the pets, there should be cameras installed so that if something unexpected happens, the pet owners should be able to review the recordings. We realised that our younger dog should not be in any kennel setting as anything could happen (accident or not) Despite being on anti anxiety medications during this time, he came back really upset, so we will instead have people stay in our home when we go away.

From the owner: Sticks n Bones is a Doggie daycare, Boarding facility and Training Facility like no other…read more We specialize in understanding dogs needs and making sure your pup has the most relaxed stay while you are gone. We are the ONLY facility that keeps a behavior specialist on shift at all times to ensure all pups are getting the most positive interaction while they are here. We also offer behavior training to help with those most stubborn cases and fearful cases. We use gentle guidance and rules to teach your dog exactly what your wants are creating a unbreakable bond between the both.