Kevin is an expert at finding and rescuing then training and rehoming a high energy and devoted…read morebreed of K9's. He is highly respected within the community and has saved hundreds of K9 lives often "on his on dime".

stay away from this place. we paid 2500 for help with our dog, he had anxiety issues. we were given…read morea schedule and asked to bring our son because he was the one having the biggest issues. we tried every suggestion that he had, some made things a bit better, but all we ever really did was go out sit on the couch while my son walked him around. he finally suggested that we get a second dog as a companion. he showed me pictures of a dog and i finally said ok. charged us 1500 up front and never saw the dog. i was told my money would be refunded, i saw about 300 of it and then it was excuse after excuse of how it was slow and he just didnt have it. wait that was for a dog where did it go. called texted and eventually he ghosted us and we never heard from him again. this guy is a thief and a liar.

Carson Dog Sports tagline is, "A purely positive experience for you and your dog." That has been…read moreexactly my experience. There are several different instructors, for a variety of classes, and the ones I have worked with have been great in agility, conformation, foundation work and scent work. I've been given great feedback enabling me to continue training outside of class, my dogs are always happy while we're there, and I finish a class with both the dogs and I better trained than when we started! The facilities are spacious (7,000 sq. ft.), the floors are fully matted with a great cushioned material. Space is a big deal for me after having gone to classes elsewhere and been crammed in like canned sardines. The building is located on Hwy. 50 in an industrial area with parking immediately in front of the building. The dog potty area is also conveniently located. There are classes in agility, conformation, puppy kindergarten, scent work, focus and foundation, basic and competitive obedience, rally obedience, freestyle, reactive rover, tricks and more. The seminars I've attended here have been great (K9 Nose Work) and more are scheduled. Fun matches, mini-workshops, pet CPR, CGC testing are also regularly scheduled.

I adopted a young border collie mix from the Humane society of Reno…read more I learned he had been adopted and returned twice before. I thought had bad can he be. Well, I found out. He escaped from my closed in patio 8 times. Walking him was a test of patients, every little thing distracted him. Other dogs were a major problem; seems he was mentally challenged by them. Holding him back took everything I had. I am disabled and walking can be a challenge for me. I had to do something if I was going to keep him. I called multiple dog training facilities, the Only one to call me back was Stephen from Real K9 Solutions. He took Shadow for 3 weeks. When the dog came back, I was able walk him with a loose leash. He no longer attempted to escape. On walks other dogs were still a challenge, but nowhere near what it was. I can walk him today and have him sit when other dogs are near, something I would never have been able to do prior to his training. Today I have decided to keep Shadow. In fact, he is quietly laying net to me. If not for Stephen and Real K9 Solutions it would have been return number 3 for Shadow. I can't recommend Stephen and Real K9 Solutions highly enough.

My wife and I got our first puppy and I was confident I could handle the training all on my own…read more After a few weeks I realized it was going to be much harder than I expected. Steve came in and instantly made an impact. Every single session we could see our puppy Willow getting better and better. He has a way with Dogs where they truly want to listen to him. He also is very good at explaining everything which makes it easier when you have to train your puppy outside of training sessions. I would highly recommend Steve as your puppy trainer!

Nancy did such an outstanding job working with both my 6 month Doberman pup as well as my senior…read morechihuahua mix. Focus was on improving behavior for the reactive Dobie. New techniques for me such as sniff games and hide and seek to release energy and achieve a calm and balanced state. Our old chihuahua was more or less just along for the ride but he really engaged with the games and was acting just like a puppy again during and after. He even pitched in as a pack leader to help manage the puppy's reactivity. We give her an enthusiastic 8 paws up!

Nancy is amazing. She is professional, reliable, kind, and positive. She has a wonderful way with…read moredogs and their owners too. Our dog (Harper) has become very attached to her and it's no wonder given the amazing adventures that Nancy takes her on around the lake. Just check out some of Nancy's pictures and you'll understand how committed she is to the dogs she cares for. We were lucky to meet her and I couldn't recommend her more highly.

For decades Guy Yeaman has been offering affordable obedience classes through Northern Nevada…read morecities park and rec. Like other trainers, he has his own style, but certainly  knows what he's doing, and he makes a point of  keeping his classes at a low cost. He  does something I suspect no other trainer in Northern Nevada does: after paying for the initial 6 classes participants can  return FOR FREE as often as they wish until death do the dog part. And here's what I've learned about dog training: It's kind of like learning to play the piano, You can have the best instructor in the world, but it comes down to how often and for how long the owners train their canines on a weekly basis when they are not in class. Guy understands this, which is why he allows owners to return as much as they'd likeand why he spends so much time educating dog owners as part of his courses.     In the class I took,  Guy not only had students practice the basics with our canines - come, sit, stay, etc. but he was a wealth of knowledge who taught me a lot about how dogs think, behave, how to properly take care of them, etc He is a walking/talking dog whisperer.  Point in case: in the summer he talked about how to determine whether pavement is too hot for dogs to walk on, something the dogs aren't going to be able to communicate, and it's information like this I find useful.  We had a talk in class about using dog booties and  how to keep dogs cool (buy a baby pool for your backyard).  I would have never thought about this on my own.  And when my dog started digging holes in my backyard, Guy had an answer for how to fix that as well.  As a first time puppy owner, I had a lot of questions. When my dog stopped eating for a few days, I called Guy before going to the pricey vet. Guy always stayed after each class to address any individual issues an owner had, as most group dog obedience courses tend to be big.  Some say he's a big talker, which he is, but I find his information educational.  He will spend enormous amounts of time on the phone  addressing individual issues. He has gone with me to the pet store to advise me on what things to buy. He has come to my house for a private lesson,  stayed 90 minutes, but only charged me for 60. When I was injured in a car accident and could not walk nor take care of my dog, he came and picked him up and took him to his house where he not only took care of my dog,  but trained him at his home as well. Other kennels and dog-sitting companies charge a fortune for this boarding-training service and I doubt anyone is  providing door to door service, or at least they would charge extra for this. His fees were more than reasonable and he didn't charge for the pick-up/drop-off. And it's not just me. Guy treats all of his clients with the same dedication, so I'd recommend him without hesitation, whether it's for training purposes in a group setting, or with a private lesson at your home, which I found useful, because he showed me things like how to keep my dog from jumping on my bed,  something you can't learn in a class. He had all the members of my family participate in the at-home training so we all got to practice and learn.

Guy takes a very practical approach to dog training. He deals with behavioral issues with ease…read more Highly recommend.

If the contract asks for payment in full, before any "services", just don't do it! If the contract…read morestates absolutely NO REFUNDS, just don't do it. This company lists all kinds of fluff and promises, but after all is said and done, regardless of dissatisfaction, they will not give $$$$ back, nor will they explain just where your money went, nor will they offer to actually do what they originally promised. A 100% RIP OFF. I am in Denver, but this company has locations all over. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY! You will get a "foundation laid for further training", but you will not see any changes in your dog if you send him or her away for 3 weeks, and you certainly won't see any of your $3000+ refunded. RIPPED OFF IN COLORADO.

I just wanted to take a quick minute to say what a fantastic experience I had with Sean. Eight…read moreweeks ago, I was sobbing because I was afraid I may have to give up my beloved mutt, Cupcake. Now? She is the best possible version of the dog I always believed she could be. Before training, Cupcake was sweet and loving with my family, but uncontrollably reactive to outsiders. She would dash out the door to chase people walking by. I couldn't walk her because if she saw someone across the street, she would lunge and bark and lose her mind. It was humiliating and dangerous, and I was terrified she would bite someone. I hired a purely positive trainer last year. Cupcake wouldn't work with her. She just stared and refused to move. No amount of treats would convince Cupcake to walk a step, and it eventually felt like she only stopped barking in terror long enough for me to stuff more chicken in her face. At the trainer's suggestion, I talked to my vet about medication. Medication got me a dog that was both stoned and reactive. Finally, the trainer gave up, suggesting more drugs, more chicken, and more of the same. After a few months of increasing medication without any behavioral improvement, I realized that I needed to do something to help Cupcake or we were going to lose her. I knew she could be a great dog because she was sweet and loving with us. I just had no idea how to help Cupcake or manage her behavior. Enter Sean. Immediately, he was unphased by Cupcake's reactive tantrum. Sean just exuded confidence--of course he could help us; of course I could have a dog who behaves. His confidence helped me be confident. Cupcake's behavior began to improve during our first training session. You could see the gears turning in her head as she began to sort out what was expected of her. Soon, Sean had us practicing in public--taking her to dog friendly stores. Sean provided constant, regular feedback and coaching, teaching me to be a better trainer for my own dog. I felt like I was able to communicate expectations to Cupcake in a way I couldn't before. Her training was overwhelmingly positive, but Sean gave me the tools I lacked to correct Cupcake when needed. Eventually, I took Cupcake back to a park where we had once attempted a miserable walk while she lunged and barked at every passerby. This time? She walked and sat and practiced "down" while completely ignoring everyone around us. In consultation with her vet, I've been weaning her off her medication. She's a happier and healthier dog, and she's no longer stoned off her face. I feel confident taking her places, so she gets to live a more full life and I get to enjoy the dog I always wanted. Hiring KoruK9 and Sean was the best decision I could have possibly made for Cupcake and I. I'm confident in my ability to help her progress even further, and I'm also confident that I can  better introduce any future dogs into our family and avoid the issues we developed with Cupcakes. I cannot say enough good things about Sean, and would recommend him and KouK9 without hesitation to anyone whose dog needs training or behavior modification.

They train the owners as well as the dog. We have learned a lot about our boy. We are continuing…read moretraining into more advanced classes.

first went to PJs 13 years ago with my first goldendoodle. We started in the puppy social classes…read morewhen he was 9 weeks old as he had his first set of shots. We went onto do 3 levels of classes with him. Classes were hands down the best investment we made for him, and he went on to live a wonderful fear-free life. I attribute his high quality of life to his basic training classes and the time we put in when he was a puppy. He learned from a very young age how to settle and be calm in lots of different situations. He learned to trust our directions which kept him safe. Puppy social is in my opinion one of the best classes to put a young puppy in. They get to meet other dogs and people in a safe environment, and the puppies teach each other soft bite and learn how to be social. We recently brought a new puppy into our lives. I love the structure of Pjs classes where your puppy is with the same dogs for the 6-week duration. The happy little puppies can all see each other during the class at Pjs, no barriers (unless required to reduce stress of the pet). I like the scaffolding approach that PJs classes offer. You build the dogs' confidence and skills up in a logical way for them to learn. Plus, the puppies are all watching each other learn the same things. It's adorable. Our new puppy has done several levels of classes at Pjs' beautiful new facility in Sparks and HE LOVES IT. He just completed his AKC Canine Good Citizen, we can now consider therapy work down the road with him. He is so excited to get in the door for any play group I take him to and to his classes. We absolutely loved Rally O with Susie, she is amazing. We have referred Susie to friends with some rescues for consultations and they have been super happy. We will complete all the classes PJ dog training offers, because our dog just loves to learn, he really likes to use his brain. He exudes happiness when we get to class. Thank you, PJ and Susie, for helping us raise a happy confident dog yet again and offering such great classes. Highly recommend Pjs, they have so much experience and are CCPTD certified. They also give you time at the beginning of any class for a quick discussion on any "challenge areas". You learn so much to help you understand your dog's behavior. All classes use positive reinforcement. You learn to build a trusting relationship with your furry family members from a place of respect and love. The facility is always so clean, and they take excellent care in making sure your puppies are safe and not exposed to any bugs. We have never had any problems. 10 stars from us!!

The training and boarding at Dog Gone Amazing is outstanding. The staff is very responsive, timely,…read moreand truly cares for you dog. I had the pleasure of working with Betz in their Turn Key program and I was impressed! Evie is a sweet little pup, but also very stubborn and she took to the training immediately, and with practice at home on a regular basis, we made great progress! The counter surfing has ended, and she is getting much better with her manners as well as off leash recall. I also recently boarded Evie, and let me tell you- that was incredible. She went out 2x for hour long hikes, and I added on some boosters to reinforce her Turn Key training, she had a blast, and was exhausted when I picked her up. The staff is wonderful about checking in and sending photos both when training and boarding. I would and have recommended Dog Gone Amazing for training and boarding needs.

I had to wait over two years to write this, to calm down! I brought my Great Dane puppy,( He…read morealready knew his basics), with the SOLE intention of teaching him how to go up a ramp. He was going to be a very large boy! Instead of any type of positive training, they simply shocked the hell out of him-Contantly. I never came back,but this incident reinforced a great fear of ramps, which caused so much trouble throughout his life, since he grew to be 185 pounds! STAY CLEAR of these people ,IF YOU LOVE YOUR DOG.!!!!

Custom K-9 Service Dogs is the best decision I ever made for my dog... and honestly, for me…read more There isn't a single time Rodeo and I go out in public where we're not stopped and complimented on his perfect behavior. But it wasn't always like this. Rodeo used to be a runner. If he wasn't on a leash, he thought sprinting away being chased was the funniest game on earth. Now? He's a perfect angel off-leash. Sometimes I catch him giving me this mischievous little look, like he wants to take off, but then he stops himself and stays right by my side. That change didn't happen by accident. It's all thanks to Kendall and Chandler. Let's be real... they trained me even more than they trained Rodeo. Their patience, knowledge, and dedication completely transformed how I communicate with my dog. They're not just great at what they do... they're the dream team. If you want a dog you can truly enjoy life with, 10/10 recommend Kendall and Chandler every single time.

kendall and Chandler provided excellent 1:1 and group training for our Yorkie who suffered from…read moreseparation anxiety. We could not leave her without hours of her barking, and us feeling guilty and anxious. With their training techniques and understanding of dog behaviors, Roxy learned to be less fearful of being alone. She can manage periods of time in her crate while we are gone. We are so very thankful and we highly recommend Custom K-9 training services

THE TRAINING STICKS!!…read more One year ago I dropped Vision off for his Board and Train. Today, I took him out on a hike off-leash and he did amazing! By the end, he was WILLINGLY in heel and walking by my side. He continued to listen to commands throughout the hike, and this just goes to show that sticking with Bailey's plan and continuing the training works! Since Vision's Board and Train, I've utilized Bailey's boarding for various trips. Vision is excited every time he's dropped off and I know that I can trust Bailey and her team. I'm even more grateful now than I was a year ago after picking Vision up. He is still the same goofy and happy dog - he's just more fulfilled and I am a more knowledgeable owner. I can't thank Bailey and her team enough.

We are so happy with our experience with Bailey and IdealK9. She is so very knowledgable and did a…read morefantastic job both with training our dog and with training us! We feel much more confident taking our girl into situations that were previously uncomfortable. After board and train with Bailey, we feel like we have the knowledge and skills to deal with those situations without making mistakes that might make the things worse. We also feel like our girl feels more confident.