My dog and I took an Agility and Basic Manners Class when he was about 12 months old. It was a fun…read moremixture and the guidance was clear and supportive. I highly recommend this trainer and this class.

From the owner: The Familiar Canine offers dog training and behavior consulting services for the pet dog owner in…read morepublic group classes or individual sessions in the privacy of their home. We are committed to teaching owners reward based, force free dog training methods, based on the latest scientific research. We do not teach through intimidation, pain, or fear.

Dawn was great with my puppy. Hopefully we can keep up the training that she needs. Great people…read moreand I would highly recommend them!

Had a evaluation with Chris in person. He recommended our puppy stay with him for 3 weeks for…read moretraining although we were told that we're actually the problem. He next sent his assistant in to close the deal for $2,500. They never discussed the cost of monthly training afterwards. We decided to think about it overnight after Chris suggested we check out his website and watch his videos. My wife emailed Chris that same evening with a few questions for clarification before we signed up. 3 weeks later-no response. I guess he didn't want our business. Not a great way to run a company. As a side note, we're getting some excellent dog training now in-home with a great instructor for $1,100 less. And he's teaching US what we're doing wrong.

We recently asked Karen to help us work with our dog Franklin. Frankie had a few behaviors we were…read moreworried about and we couldn't understand what was driving him. Karen figured it out very quickly and got us all on track with some simple, positive training that has been fun and highly effective. She is very gentle but firm and her direction is simple to follow. Karen shares a lot of information with her clients to help build lasting understanding and sound practices. She has also recommended a variety of management tools that have made our lives simpler and kept Frank safer.

My husband and I could not say nicer things about Karen! She was incredibly helpful and very…read moreknowledgeable. Due to Covid, we couldn't do physical lessons and instead used Zoom. I was worried it might be harder to learn but it didn't make any difference - it worked incredibly well!! Whisper really enjoyed his training so much and Karen was patient and friendly and shared all kinds of helpful tips to keep our little boy on the right track to success! If you need a dog trainer, she's the perfect choice!

Cindy is such an amazing dog trainer and very knowledgeable. I have a one year old doodle and she…read moreis very nervous around strangers and dogs. Cindy came to my apartment and really helped me to find ways to make my dog comfortable. Not only does she train the dog but she helps you understand how to read your dog in different situations. She uses positive reinforcement to train and it has been a wonderful experience. Cindy goes above and beyond her training sessions by sending informational papers to read about training, letting you take videos of the sessions, and allowing you to call or text her with any questions you have. Overall, my dog has improved a lot and the experience with Cindy was fantastic!

From the owner: Simple Solutions for Serious Problems & not so serious problems. House calls, Day Training…read moreFor dogs who Fight, Bite, are aggressive to people and/or other animals, resource guarding, Dogs with reactivity, fear, separation anxiety, dogs who bark, dig, chew up your stuff, jump on your visitors, are so wound up they can't relax. Service and Therapy Dog Training

I took my two dogs to The Barking Dog to be boarded for their first time for three days. I called…read moreonce a day to check in and everyone said they were doing well but there were no videos being posted which concerned me. After I called they did post one that included my pups but I had been told that there would be one a day and the video had only a single clip of them. My dogs come from a shelter and I needed to know that they were getting out to play with other dogs and people and not just being cooped up in their 'condo'. When I picked them up they gave me a report on how they did in the pool and during playtime with a picture on each and they had been given a free bath so they smelled great. I understand that videos are a pain to post but that was my big hang up. I was upset when I arrived because I didn't even know for sure whether or not they had been given bedding. I was never shown where they were actually going to stay after it was set up and the other dogs I saw during the tour either had their own bedding or did not have much. I would take my dogs here again only on the contingency that videos would actually be posted and I had verification that they were given bedding. Otherwise, I would have absolutely brought bedding rather than just two measly blankets if I knew that might be the case. My dogs are so precious to me and I just needed a little bit more reassurance without feeling like there was some dishonesty happening. A place like The Barking Dog is difficult to maintain and dog hair is a pain to clean. I am very grateful for all the work the staff does and the time they take to ensure they get exercise and socialization. Thank you for taking care of Emmie and Myson. I hope that if there is a next time things can be a little more cut and dry.

We used Barking Dog several years ago for daycare and boarding of our two dogs. Nearly every time…read moreat pick up, they had to pee so badly it lasted for what seemed like 5minutes, and were so thirsty they drank 2 bowls of water. There was also urine or feces on their bedding after boarding- with no explanation or apology offered. We stopped going there. After nearly 10 years, and with a new puppy, we thought we would give BD another try. Practically from day 1, things were poor. The "Live" video never worked. When it did, it showed the dogs running around with one staff standing against a wall and on their cell phone. We scheduled our puppy for a bath- it never happened. A couple of weeks ago, we boarded our puppy for 1 overnight. I arrived at 8am (when they open), staff was not ready. I waited, along with 10 other parents, for my puppy to be brought down, and was told he hadn't been fed breakfast. I noticed he was wet, but it wasn't until I got him to the car that I realized it was urine, and all of his bedding was saturated with urine. When I got him home, I noticed that all of the food I pre-packaged for him, was still in the bag. He hadn't been fed at all while in their care! I had really hoped BD had changed, but it's obvious that they haven't. It's clear they don't hire competent staff or train them properly. I would not recommend anyone bringing their dog there! Yelp is making me rate BD with a Star- I wouldn't give one if I didn't have to!

Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!

We have an 8 month old bull terrier puppy who has a great temperament but needed to develop her…read moremanners and had a couple of behaviors that we couldn't get on top of. We started with a manners class that was taught by Jess. Jess is able to bring the best of the dog training knowledge base into her practice, and then she helps owners apply it to the unique temperament of their dog. While it was an 8 person/dog class, we walked out with particular ways to work with our puppy that got us the results we wanted. She did this with each person/dog in the class. As a result of that very positive experience we contacted Jess to work with us on some specific problem behaviors. One had to do with walking on a leash. Our puppy would walk for a bit and then go totally nuts jumping at whomever was the walker, grabbing and biting the leash, and generally being totally out of control. Jess, with her dog focused observational skills, was able to diagnose what the trigger was, helped us establish ways to shift away from that, and set us up to be successful. It worked. We stuck with what she said and walks are now totally pleasant. Jess listens, sends extensive feedback and follow-up, and does NOT have a cookie cutter approach. I highly recommend her.

From the owner: Whether you just got a puppy, need help with reactivity, or just want to touch up on your manners,…read morewe are here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with effective strategies to enhance communication and strengthen your relationship, while prioritizing your dogs emotional and physical well-being.

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Nikki's Kinetic K9 Training. I was having a really…read morehard time with my puppy who was starting to show some reactive tendencies, especially around other dogs. I reached out to Nikki's K9 training in a moment of desperation and could not be more glad that I did! Nikki totally renewed my love for my dog and has set my dog up for success at home and in stressful environments. After the first session with Nikki, I had a whole new dog! My puppy was calmer, able walk politely on a leash, knew how to look for leadership, and follow training directions overall. I worked with 3 other trainers (private and group sessions) and a dog socialization program without any progress before I met Nikki. Nikki's program and approach is the only thing that has made a difference in my dog's behavior. On top of the training, Nikki has a wealth of knowledge in canine health and nutrition. She helped design a feeding plan for my puppy that was customized to his breed and size. Nikki has been able to answer every question I've had related to dog ownership with expertise and compassion. Most of all, I appreciate how Nikki really understands my dogs needs. She does not try to train away what makes my puppy special. Instead, she customizes her approach to align the the dog's overall motivation which makes for a much happier puppy! 1,000,000/10

We have a Boston Terrier that came from an accidental litter. She was very nervous and reactive…read moretowards dogs and anyone who didn't live in our home. We were blessed enough to work with Nikki, and I am happy to say our dog Saffie is a very different dog. We were able to build her confidence up working with Nikki and her amazing doggie partner Koda. We now have her crate trained and off leash trained! She still doesn't like other dogs or new people, but she's much less reactive now than she was before training with Nikki. If you have a dog that needs a lot of help, or a dog that just needs some fine tuning, then Nikki is your answer. Thanks Nikki, and thanks Koda!

New groomer Holly did my dog today horrible job uneven chopped up and some places shaved right down…read moreto the skin! Had really good luck with a different groomer she's no longer there I will not be returning to PetSmart

Just spent ten min getting lectured over fish.. about 10 years ago I stopped shopping petco over…read morethat very thing and started using pet smart because they didn't talk down to you about fish... looks like it's time to find a new fish store

I discovered Pawtsmouth Grooming earlier this month and had a very good experience on my first…read morevisit with one of my two dogs. Yesterday, I brought my 2nd dog over to be groomed. Pawtsmouth Grooming did a great job grooming my dog, however I didn't hear their text message announcing when he was done as I was distracted due to a work meeting. Totally my fault and I apologized profusely when I picked up my dog 1 hr late. I even provided a generous tip on top of the surcharge I was penalized with. However Jesse was inconsolable and extremely upset, and red with rage. She told my wife and I that we could no longer use their services.....not that I wanted to after that experience. My advice to others is to be aware that she is VERY short-tempered, seems to have anger issues, and there are no 2nd chances. I believe I saw another review from someone named Jesse that described a similar behavior. Whatever you do, don't be late picking up your dog no matter what the excuse.

Jessi takes excellent care of my dogs! I've never had one concern or complaint. Always careful with…read morethem. I'm very grateful for Pawsmouth!!!