Don is awesome! He is patient and kind and goes above and beyond for you and your pup. When we got…read morea second pup and were worried about our first dog being territorial he drove far out of his way to come see us the day after we got her and help our dog adjust to his new little sister - and moreover, help US to feel more comfortable that we could handle anything that may come up. One of our dogs has many health challenges that make him very difficult to train and two trainers we used before Don gave up on him. They said there was nothing more that could be done. But not Don. He has been a game changer and we're so grateful! He has done a ton of research on (and has brought us to try) special tools we can use and has even bought special treats just for our little guy. He has endless patience with our pups, and moreover, with us. We have worked with Don on both of our dogs and will absolutely continue to work with and recommend him highly to anyone looking for a dog/people trainer who you can trust with your pups and count on to help you understand and better communicate with them. Don is the absolute best around!

I highly recommend Don and his approach to dog training. He helped us get started with our rescue…read morepuppy Bear. We had several sessions where he came to our home and worked one on one with us and Bear. Having this one on one time in a familiar environment really made the sessions effective. He really has a way with dogs and also has a very comfortable demeanor with us humans being very patient and answering all our questions and concerns.

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!

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!

Abby and her crew are amazing!! My Winston is much better…read morebehaved and actually listens to the commands. He loves his adventures with his buddies.

"Hands down the best doggy daycare on the NH Seacoast! The facility is spotless, the staff is…read moreamazing, and there's tons of outdoor space for the dogs to play. My pup gets excited the moment we pull into the parking lot--he absolutely loves it here!"

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.

I'm sadly going to have to echo the other reviews. I put in multiple calls and messages to find out…read moremore about training our new rescue. Never got a call back over several days. When I spoke with a "supervisor" on my last call she really could not care less. She blamed her front desk staff and said the trainer never got my messages without even asking her staff for their side of the story. I don't know who was in the wrong here, but either way I will be continuing the search for a trainer.

Great job and a great experience. Rey helpful and our lily is back to her gorgeous self! With a…read morenew nickname "fur-highness

Allison is awesome! I've brought my girl Harley there twice and she has been nothing but fantastic…read morewith her. My wife and I just adopted Harley back in January so we weren't sure how she would be with the groomers but she was very good. Harley is an English mastiff so she's a big girl! Allison handles her with ease. My pup comes back to me super clean and tail wagging a mile a minute. Can't recommend this establishment enough!

Kara and her staff are remarkable. I have had them train my "Covid" puppy Willow, she has…read moreblossomed under her tutelage and I am confident I can handle her in most situations. To highly recommend them and have done so to many fellow dog owners.

I recently moved to Maine and contacted Kara's Petcare on the recommendation of my vet. I was so…read moreexcited because it seemed like they would be able to offer daycare for my dogs and some auxiliary training if needed. They also said they did transport to the daycare facility and boarding on occasion. It seemed perfect. I should mention that there are Kara's pet care facilities in Portsmouth, Berwick, and Falmouth. First I was asked to set up a meet and greet with one of their associates at my home so she could meet my pets. It took me many tries to get through many unreturned phone calls, but finally we did set up the meet and greet and that went well. Then I was asked to set up an app and an account before we could actually schedule any dog care. So I set up the app and the account. Then I was asked to drive my dogs to their facility to see if the dogs would "be happy there." So I drove my dogs 25 minutes to the facility. When I got to the facility I was told that they were supposed to stay there for a day assessment and then I should come and pick them up. This was not communicated to me earlier, and I had not budgeted an extra hour of driving back-and-forth. Then they would reschedule the assessment and they would come and pick up my dogs for the day-long assessment. All before any dog care could be scheduled. So, still not on the calendar. So to summarize: you need to go through a long process of scheduling a meet and greet, then you need to have the meet and greet, then you need to sign up for the app, then your dogs have to be assessed to see if they will be happy. I'm just thinking that anyone who's busy enough to need dog care is too busy for this multilayered, multi-step, poorly communicated process where phone calls, texts, and emails are returned only about half the time.

We wouldn't board our 2 labs anywhere else. They absolutely love the trail walks in the woods and…read morewe know they're getting plenty of exercise and love. The owner, Kathy, has been in business for over 20 years and Bed and Biscuit is just so well run and maintained. Definitely our top pick of any kennel we've ever used!

The staff at Bed & Biscuit are so caring. We have been taking our dogs there for years and the…read moredogs love to go. Kathy is always easy to work with and very accommodating. The dogs are always safe and taken great care of.

Sheila is awesome and knows her stuff. She came and did a home visit for our eclectus' and taught…read moreus how to keep our male eclectus busy so he won't bully our female eclectus. Her approach was amazing and she showed us how important it is to watch the body language of our parrots. Exercise for Petey and calmness for Rosie and what a huge difference it made. I would highly recommend her as a bird trainer!

From the owner: Please only contact us if you have a companion bird question or behavior issue…read more Heart of Feathers Education & Training has certified parrot behavior consultant/trainers to assist with your companion bird behavior issues. We offer phone, on-line and in-home consultations (within driving distance). Check out our website for more information and see our ad.

I was very happy with the care and attention given to my pup. Kali kept me posted on how she was…read moredoing all week with pictures and updates. I loved that she was the only pup staying with them and got a lot of attention. I would highly recommend this service to anyone. I will definitely use bark and wag again.

The first thing to say is that Kali is the BEST. Truly. She and her family took care of my 7-month…read moreold French Bulldog puppy and I swear my dog is dying to get back to them! Every day I received wonderful texts and photographs (great photos, by the way) and it was clear to me that my little Yoko was being loved and adored. She was smiling in the pictures :) And, no, I am not kidding! If I could I would give Kali six stars...or more!