Sam was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was so patient, understanding, and professional with…read moreour skittish dog. He took the time to explain everything in a way that made us feel confident & supported. Our dog has done a complete 180 thanks to Sam, and we are incredibly grateful. Highly recommend him to anyone needing help with their dog.

Sam was awesome, we did four training sessions with him at our home. We thought that he'd be…read morehelping us train our dog, but he was really training my wife and I. Our dog Kona was a rescue. Super loving and gentle, especially around our newborn. He just had a few screws loose when he would see another dog, out on a walk or even just walking by our patio. Sam helped us to tighten those screws up and we are beyond thankful for his guidance. Thanks again Sam!!

The Rooted Dog team is amazing. I love Emily and Chloe. The six weeks go by so fast and well worth…read moreit. My Roxy is walking off leash and not running off on me, her recall is amazing. She's become an everywhere dog.

I had an amazing experience with Rooted Dog Training! Chloe is incredibly knowledgeable, kind,…read morepatient, and genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. Emily is equally wonderful--warm, compassionate, and supportive throughout the entire process. They both clearly love what they do, and it shows in every interaction. When I started, my almost 3-year-old pug mix, Fifi, struggled with barking, reactivity, separation anxiety, and had no reliable recall or response to commands. I was feeling overwhelmed, and even being at home had become stressful. While the training journey had its challenges, especially as a first-time dog owner with no prior experience, Chloe and Emily were there to guide and support me every step of the way. Their patience and encouragement gave me the confidence to keep learning alongside Fifi. The one-on-one sessions each week were invaluable, giving me the opportunity to receive real-time feedback in a supportive, judgment-free environment. The improvement in Fifi has been amazing. She's so much calmer, listens to commands, and we can finally take her out without worrying she'll bark at every person we pass. We actually enjoy our walks now, and even life at home is so much more relaxed. I can't thank Chloe and Emily enough for giving me the tools and confidence to help Fifi thrive. Rooted Dog Training exceeded our expectations.

Took my dog to the grooming salon to get his nails clipped. The groomers/bathers were not welcoming…read moreat all. No "hi" or "welcome". Everyone looked pretty miserable. When I was thinking of turning his nail trim into a full bath and brush service the employee had to go in the back and get the groomer who then came out and gave me attitude "oh ok so not just a nail trim. A full service" They didn't go over everything it included. I had to ask questions to make sure. What really set me off was as I was walking away she goes "oh he looks so skinny" and said it in such a concerned and weird tone. Excuse me? He's a 5 month old puppy. If you know anything about dogs, their ribs stick out a little when they're puppies. I feed my dog very healthy and expensive dog food and he doesn't go hungry. I thought that was weird. When I picked him up, he was clean and nails were cut good. She said "he is so terrified" ... He was wagging his little tail happy to see me. He wasn't "terrified". It was his first time having a spa day and maybe this groomer just had too much on her plate to give him slow and loving care. The customer service in this grooming salon sucks. Not coming back

So I been coming to this location since I got my dog at 7 weeks old, then started an aquarium…read more This is my favorite location customer service wise. Last week I was in the store twice for fish and Leah was so knowledgeable and professional with the fish and able to answer all my questions as I'm still a relatively new fish owner! Their cashiers, I think it's the manager? A gentleman who I've seen walk a few times and always tells me hello, but u recommend this location, I've purchased two dog crates as he outgrew the XL one quick, multiple fish and multiple toys, balls, and bones! Also if you need a string dog collar, the 2 inch Kong is amazing! My dog has had one almost a year now with no issues and seems to be comfortable as when I take it off he won't leave it alone lol

Karen is amazing! We left our very active Mini Aussie Shepherd for boarding and training. Karen…read more was super attentive and took great care of Gracie. We know our dog can be a handful but she came back to us with a lot more restraint and obedience. We truly appreciate Karen and will recommend her to anyone in need of assistance.

Such a quick and thorough explanation. Very helpful and informative. My sister had a great…read moreexperience with this organization and her young golden doodle. I just got a new bernedoodle rescue and would like this service.

I love dogs but I just don't have the personality that demands respect from them. I just spoil them…read moreand am very passive when it comes to discipline and training. I probably shouldn't be a dog mom but when my kiddos asked for a dog I caved and said yes despite my better judgement. After a month of literally spoiling my dog rotten I called Jamie for help. My only regret is that I didn't call her sooner. She helped me with training my dog but more importantly, she helped train me how to be a good dog mom. I'll tell you one more thing her rates were a heck of a lot cheaper than what I had to pay my neighbor for the damage that my dog did to their sprinkler system. I'd recommend Jamie to anybody who has a dog or even better if you're planning on getting a dog.

5/5 Stars, Jamie really helped me with socializing my senior dog when I had gone through countless…read moretrainers prior. She was the only one who took the time to help me understand what I needed to work on and explain it clearly. We did a lot of socialization work and training in public places which boosted my dogs confidence a lot!

I can't thank enough Steffie for an amazing job training my labradoodle Dakota…read more She has a great understanding of how to train dogs, with a loving, caring and gentle attitude. Steffie has trained Dakota for the past few years while I was abroad and I noticed her progress from day one. My dog loves spending time with Steffie and that makes me feel so at peace knowing that my dog is getting trained and loved. Thank you so much Steffie for your knowledge and kindness. Gia and Nina

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Archie was returned to me, his original foster mom, after he was removed from two foster-to-adopt…read moresituations for being aggressive to his humans. Manny immediately recognized that Archie has an alpha personality and will gladly set the house rules, like who gets to sit on the couch, if no one else does! My little pack of dogs considers me to be the alpha, and Manny taught us both how to bring Archie in line. As part of the process, Manny helped me identify the traits needed by Archie's next adopters to ensure a successful adoption! Thank you, Manny!

We had an incredible experience working with Manny at K9 Restored. Our puppy Frankie is a rescue…read moreand came to us very timid, unsure of herself, and struggling with basic obedience. From the very first session, Manny knew exactly how to meet her where she was. Over the course of her training, we watched Frankie gain confidence, learn structure, and completely transform her behavior. She's now calmer, more obedient, and carries herself with a level of assurance we never thought we'd see this early on. Manny didn't just train our dog -- he taught us how to support her long-term, and his approach was patient, thoughtful, and incredibly effective. We couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs and cares deeply about their progress, Manny is the one. Highly recommend!

We've been going to that other "smart" store for over five years to have our dog's nails trimmed…read more Ever since, they've told us that we can just walk in and they will do the trim. The most we've ever had to wait is about 15 to 20 minutes. Today, was no different, walked in at 10:15a, let them know that we needed a nail trim, the associate said that the earliest they can get us in was not till 12 PM without an appointment. An appointment? I explained to them that in the five years we've been going to them for nail grinds (which is pretty frequent) we've never had to make an appointment. That's when she said that making appointment has always been in place. So, I walked out, came over to The Good Dog. The General Manager greeted us, even while working with another customer. Listening how he handled the other two customers in front of us (who appeared to be regulars) set the tone that this is a friendly place that we want to be a part of. You know, it's like "Cheers," you wanna go where everyone knows your name! Well, they were able to get us in right away. They advised we typically do not need to make an appointment for nail grind, but to simply call up to make sure they are not busy at the moment, otherwise can get in quickly. I think that's reasonable, fair enough AND smart! "Thanks, Good Dog!"

My dog was cut during grooming and needed urgent veterinary care and stitches. The owner paid the…read moresurgery bill and refunded the grooming charge, which I appreciate. However, I'm extremely disappointed with how the situation was initially handled. When they brought my dog out of the grooming room, she was visibly bleeding. They told me she had been "wiggling a lot," gave me a cotton ball, and asked us to keep them updated. A cotton ball for an injury that ended up requiring stitches? That response did not reflect the seriousness of what happened. What I needed in that moment was a sincere apology, concern for my dog, and clear reassurance that they would take responsibility for her treatment. Instead, the explanation about her wiggling felt like they were putting the blame on her. Covering the expenses was the right thing to do, but it doesn't erase the injury or how upsetting their initial response was. This experience left me questioning the groomer's ability to handle a moving dog safely and the business's professionalism when something goes wrong. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this business

If I could give Torrie 10x as much stars I would! She met with my french bulldog pup Riley for…read moreabout 3-4 months and really made a transformation! As a first time (serious) dog owner, I had no idea where to start or how to read my dog. With Torrie's knowledge, she helped me understand her behavior and how to motivate her. By the end of it, Riley was able to do her basic moves (come when called, follow me, sit, lie down, stay, etc.) and walk loosely on a leash! My next goal is to condition her for the outdoors and hiking, and with Torrie's fundamentals I'm sure we can definitely get there! I can't recommend her enough! Thank you so so much Torrie! We will miss working with you!

Torrie was fantastic! We hired her to work with our 5-month old, ENERGETIC Goldendoodle, Lexi…read more After just 4 sessions, we saw a huge improvement with how to motivate her towards good behavior at such a young age. Torrie was always on time, and gave us practical training tips that we immediately implemented. Lexi is doing so much better now! Highly recommend! (And she comes to your home if you live in her territory)! THANK YOU TORRIE!!

Yasin is amazing. I came to him with a broken shelter dog and he helped me build that dogs…read moreconfidence. To this day my proudest moment is being able to call him at the dog park and my dog listens. I cannot recommend this man enough. He knows his craft.

Empire K9 Dog Training has been helping me train my dog, Blue. We've been working with Yasin since…read moreSeptember 2025, and I couldn't be happier with Blue's progress. Blue was three years old when I adopted him from the shelter and had been there for two years, essentially his entire life. He had no formal training and several behavioral issues, and he was extremely reactive to other dogs. Yasin has been helpful and patient throughout the entire process. He has a positive attitude and genuinely cares about his clients and their dogs. I truly wish I had found him sooner. I will continue working with Yasin and Empire K9 Dog Training to help Blue for as long as needed.