We dropped off our pup for a few hours so that we can sightsee for the day. The staff was friendly…read moreand helpful. The facility seemed clean and was set up well. The staff was considerate in asking us if our pup should stay with the smaller dogs or larger ones (we have a medium-sized doodle). We were sent links to photos of our pup sitting on a staff member's lap and hanging out with the other pups! Safe to say our pup enjoyed her stay and the staff was very caring and professional. :)

I love K9 Cle, just absolutely love it. So far, I have boarded my dog here twice and also have done…read moreclasses. The boarding has been fantastic, and the classes were alright. This post will be about the boarding since the classes were held at K9Cle, but are not K9Cle staff. Boarding is $40 a night, which is a great price for the reasons I state below. I left my fur baby, Remy here from a Thursday to a Sunday night. I am extremely picky about the care she receives and am just so happy to have found K9 Cle since they have passed all my tests: 1. Usability. The location is prime- near the water in the flats. Very accessible and a large parking lot. Virtually, they are also very available. Their website is super easy to use, saves pets' info and can be used to book, change and update a pets boarding stay. There are also other things that can be booked online like dog cabs, poop cleanups, day care, classes, baths, etc. 2. People friendliness. Too often animal people are not people people and it is hard to do business or relate to them! However, I have not had any issues in this area. Everyone is easy to talk to, attentive, helpful, great on the phone and polite. 3. Care. Remy, my dog, loves coming here. She is very shy and also 100% deaf, but K9 does great with her. I like that they do not treat her like a liability for being a rescue, a pitbull and deaf. They understand her special needs and allow her to socialize with dogs that are the right fit for her. They also do not have breed restrictions, which demonstrates their proactive care-based approach, rather than adopting faulty traditional stereotypes. 4. Gut feeling. I cannot place my finger on it, but I know K9 does a good job past these categories. Maybe it is the cool dance hall vibe they have for the dogs (with a disco ball!), maybe it's the fact that the dogs sleep in 'dog cottages' or maybe it's the realness of the employees. Last time when we picked up Rems, she was snuggling the employee, Larry, who was waiting for us. She just seemed so happy with him, which is not always the case with other people. He told us how well behaved she was and that they even went on a field trip (they have a doggy van that they use to take dogs for rides around the city), which just shows that K9 staff go the extra mile and treat our dogs like their own. They are creative and caring, which helps me be excited to leave her for long trips rather than be sad or worried. Very reliable and exceptionally talented at what they do.

I may be biased, but I absolutely adore TPDT. Anthony, Andrea, Paige and Jess are top tier trainers…read more- they all take a patient approach, explain things in great detail, and truly care about the relationship between you and your dog. I have personally used the boarding for my whole crew over a holiday, and daycare numerous times and my dogs love it. I cannot recommend TPDT enough. If you are in Cleveland (or even remotely in the area) they are the best when it comes to training, pack walks, daycare, and boarding.

Our dog Maisy is a 4 year old Papillon. We looked into training because of her reactivity to other…read moredogs and we wanted to eventually be able to go on walks with her without her having a meltdown. With her age, we knew training would not be a perfect fix and we just wanted to get to a manageable spot. We found Turning Point Dog Training through a Google search and reached out. Within a day or two (I think it was same day), we got a response from Andrea, one of their dog trainers. Andrea was very accommodating with scheduling as my partner and I both work full time. When we first met with her - we immediately felt comfortable. One thing that I noticed and really appreciated right off is that we were not rushed through an appointment. Andrea took her time with us and we even ended up staying over time. She easily could have said "oh times up" or "I have another appointment". But this showed me that they would take time with our dog. We ended up selecting a 3 week board and train as that is what we felt fit out life best at the moment. Again - we went in with expectations that Maisy may never be perfect, but we wanted manageable. We met up with Andrea for her midway session and then again for a public outing at 3pm in a local park (I never thought I would take Maisy to a busy park with lots of dogs at 3pm), and we were absolutely blown away. It was a night and day difference! Maisy was walking near dogs and not having a full freak out and was able to remain calm. We did have to correct some minor behaviors - but she's still learning and so are we! Those behaviors we corrected though were nothing like anything she did in the past that felt unmanageable. We get Maisy back today from our 3 week board and train and we can't wait to see how it goes integrating what she has learned and what we have learned into our everyday life. I will post another review after a couple of weeks and/or months for an update. But so far, we have had such a great and meaningful experience! Other things we enjoyed: They send daily photo updates so you are never left without seeing your pup! They also have around the clock care and have eyes on your dog almost all the time if not all the time. Maisy was in such good hands.

A dog whisperer. As a first time dog owner I was and still…read moream clueless. During the first few weeks of having my new puppy I felt so overwhelmed I was ready send him to a boarding training program. But after a quick conversation with Sam who advised me not to, I was convinced to do the work with his help. Sam ALWAYS have solutions to different behaviors, that actually WORK. After each session I notice a tremendous change in my dog's behavior. Sam has the patience and is very diligent in his work both with my dog and me as the owner, and I can't thank him enough for that. Much recommend!

A friend of mine referred Sam to train my Mini Shnauzer who had a terrible barking habit. Sam did…read morea wonderful job. I coudnt believe it was the same dog. The the breed is even known to have bad issues with barking and I was skeptical at first. Great patience and communication through out the process as well!

We took our two antsy corgis to Chasing Trails today for the first time. They needed to get out of…read morethe house and play and let me tell you, it was worth every penny! Chase & Chloe were so gracious and helpful during the booking process. It was easy to book a private play session, I've already booked two more. They were both at the door to welcome us when we arrived. The room was clean, spacious, safe and had plenty to do. There was even a cute sign customized for Winnie and George Bailey! Drawers full of balls, puzzles, frisbees, chew toys, snuggle mats. Treats. Agility equipment. And not crappy temu stuff, regulation agility equipment that is safe to use! There was a coffee bar for humans and lots of books for reference as well. The corgs could have played for much longer, but they were so happy to have some chase and play time. They host play groups, seems like it's done by size. When you book a session, it costs $28 and it is a private session for 30 minutes. I highly recommend this for your dogs socialization, and especially for high energy dogs stuck inside in this cold weather!

From the owner: Reserve our entire climate-controlled, indoor play space — where your furry friends can play,…read moretrain, and explore new skills. Gain access to a vault of exciting canine enrichment equipment, toys, and treats. There is something for every size, breed, and ability at our dog gym!

I have mixed feelings about this service. The sales presentation was very aggressive and I'm not…read morequite thrilled about using an e collar to correct undesirable behaviors. My young Siberian Husky attended the training for a week last year. When I picked him up, he literally clung to me during my training. At the end, I was concerned about a few things but not enough to speak up during my training for the e collar use. My boy was behaving but something felt off. Once I got him in the car to go home, I gave him his toy that he supposedly had access to all week. He literally whimpered and cried and held the toy. He curled up in the seat during the trip home. It was unusual. I did receive pics and a message praising his progress everyday. That was a positive. One year later, we do not use the e collar and I've spent a lot of time working with my boy. My advice is to ask a lot of questions. Specifically about the daily routine of training, play and socialization during the stay at their facility. I don't think I'd go this route again with my dog.

We did the week long boarding class with our puppy. She was good and we can tell a difference.still…read morelearning everyday, both us & the puppy. But definitely a great place. Staff was friendly, they send pictures daily. Just all around a great experience and looking forward to continuing our education of dog's & training with spot on.

We have a 3 yr old Pittie named Cayenne and she has benefited so much from the training we've…read morereceived from Dog Training Elite. She is a friendly, sweet pup, but she is a beast, and when she's excited she's 95 pounds of love that comes at you like a missile! She's now able to find "place" and calm down when people come in, and is so much easier to walk. Training isn't cheap- but it's so worth it! We are going to do some group training soon, and on Sundays you can rent out the entire center so your pup can play and enjoy the equipment. The staff is so wonderful and they just love the dogs. If you're thinking about it... DO IT!

From the owner: Dog Training Elite Northeast Ohio specializes in obedience training, service dog training, PTSD…read moreservice dog training, PHSYC service dog training, therapy dog training, behavior modification, puppy training, in-home dog training, facility dog training, day camp dog training

I've taken my two dogs, Gracie (4 yr old) & Pumpkin (3yr old) for training last January. Gracie…read morehad not been happy, after I brought Pumpkin into our family. I think she preferred being the "only child". The training has been super helpful in guiding both myself & my dogs, to improve their relationship. When I've boarded them, they benefit from refresher training if they are boarded during weekdays. Great place!

Our little shihpoo was quite a handful. He was doing a lot of "jump-biting" and he did not behave…read moreon walks or when company came over. After we completed the program, he does so well now. We did the package were the dog goes to then for 8 hours x 3 days with a week in between for practice at home. It's really quite impressive the things these guys teach. Now, I'm not saying we didn't have to work hard to get there, it took a lot of practice and we have to continue to practice. But the change is amazing. I actually like having a dog now. Before, with all the biting, that was questionable. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who has an unruly dog. Edit: I'm not sure when I wrote this review originally as it seemed to be saved in the "unfinished reviews" section , but it still stands true over a year after we finished the training.

Dan is the best! We've been working with him for a while & he's been very helpful with our dog,…read moreKenobi! As Dan says, Kenobi is very "willful" & likes to bite us a lot ...as evidence by my hands. Dan has offered his time & energy in working with Kenobi. He has helped us work with our dog to prevent future behavior problems. We signed up for the adult classes even though Kenobi is only 12 weeks old...that tells you how much we believe in his capabilities as a dog trainer!

The best training I have experienced. The methods are tailored towards the needs of the dog. I have…read moreused them on several occasions and always have wonderful results. The prices are sometimes considered high by some, but I think you get what you pay for. I can take my rescued Cane Corso anywhere and know that she will be mannerly because we have established a working relationship as well as a personal/fun relationship. Expectations should always be reasonable. As John once told me, "A dog can be trained to do just about anything, but instincts cannot be removed."

I could not be happier! One of the best training experiences I have gone through with my dog!read more

The ONLY shop I've ever gone to where my gals are calm, cool, and collected while getting their…read morenails done and for two high strung GSPs that's a tall order. Darren is a wonderful human and true dog whisperer. Talented, kind, personable, and above all beloved by my dogs - he cares and they know it. And it doesn't matter how much time passes between appointments (seriously need to get better about this), I'm always greeted with recognition and made to feel welcome. It's so refreshing to have a human experience with a business and feel like real neighbors. You're one in a million!

Darren is simply the best! We've tried so many groomers and the time, patience, skill and overall…read morelove he gives our 110lb fur baby is untouchable! Couldn't recommend him anymore!