We received a rescue dog who was supposed to be around 30/40 pounds, but he blossomed into 97 lbs of love and energy. As he got bigger it became very challenging for my wife and I to take him on walks; especially when he sees a squirrel or rabbit. After an incident where he dragged my wife into the street it became apparent to me we needed to do something. We tried to train early on, but simply did not have the time/discipline to commit to this. A friend of mine heard my story and recommended this place so I researched. We had an appointment with Shyra at their training location. We explained our situation/requirement and then had a dialogue to make sure we were on the same sheet of music. She explained their business model and what they can do to help with our situation. After we were assured of our dog's safety, we agreed and setup an appointment for her to take our dog for a week. During the week he was gone, Shyra sent text pics and updates on his progress. It was cool and unbelievable how they had him in dog friendly stores just hanging out without a leash. We got him back and immediately noticed a huge difference, but proof will take time. Shyra gave us a thorough explanation of what they did along with a tip sheet for us to follow to help with the process. It's been 18 months and the money we invested was worth every penny - yes; it was around $2500, but what a big difference! Not only did we get a well behaved dog, but a lifetime of support from Nebraska dog trainers. Plus she will kennel our dog in her house while we're on vacation for a fee to re-condition as needed. Yes; it's a lot of money, but for us, we have a dog we can take anywhere (without a leash if we wanted) and more importantly, a lifelong family member. He's still a dog and we don't want to change that, but one that is well behaved. read more

You learn to be worried that somethings are too good to be true. For us, Nebraska Dog Trainers came as good as advertised if not even better. We did the two week board and train with our 1 year old samoyed. Our boy has always been excessively friendly but had a mind of his own. Prior to his training we struggled with jumping, leash pulling, poor recall, possessive with toys and just ignoring commands in general. We tried our own training at home but he got to the point where even high value treats would not get his attention or be motivating enough. We had Roberta who did a fabulous job with our pup. Our dog stayed with Roberta at her home for the 2 week duration for intensive training that included outings to the park, dog friendly stores, and their training center. She would sent us an update nightly including pictures and videos of his progress. It has been about 1 month since he has come home and he is a different dog in the best way. He is still this friendly, lovable oaf but we no long avoid going on walks on popular trails, he doesn't jump and respects the front door, drops items when told. We no longer have to monitor him constantly in the home. We have also been able to expand on his training and have stopped the digging in the backyard! Overall an amazing experience and while it was pricey it was definitely worth it. TLDR; 100% recommend them. Expensive but would do it again in an instant. Roberta was great. read more

We are a close knit family that gathers often with many family members, kids and dogs. It is vital that all of our dogs are well-behaved and good family members, even in chaotic situations so when my son surprised everyone by brining a new puppy to his house, I knew it would be important to help set everyone up for success. I gave my a full boarding / training experience to my son and his fiance as a holiday gift for their Husky puppy and they were thrilled and so was I. The puppy came home from the 2 week experience so well behaved, responsive and excited to "perform" his new skills for praise. The system has been easy to maintain and practice and the dog is a welcome part of their home and all of our family gatherings. We were thrilled with the customer support in getting us a gift certificate, getting the time scheduled, the training for both the dog and the humans and most importantly the effectiveness and lasting results of the training. Thank you Nebraska Dog Trainers, we will definitely be using you in the future for any new additions to our family. read more

I have really enjoyed working with the trainers from NDT! I think they were training me more than our Golden Retriever! LOL They have worked with me in preparation of getting my dog tested and certified to be a therapy dog. I've worked with 2 of the trainers in this process - Jaclyn and Roberta...mainly Jaclyn. It was amazing watching Henry develop as we went through this. We went to 2 major stores and he did great! Extended stay...extended down...off leash heel...loose leash. I know I'm going to echo what others probably have already said, but they are patient, knowledgeable, and give you the tools to succeed with your dog! I've recommended NDT to a couple of friends of mine that are having some difficulty with their pups. I'm super pleased with them and wouldn't hesitate recommending them to anyone! I do have to throw a disclaimer in there...they're not going to be able to teach your dog how to cook or drive your car! LOL But they will help you have an obedient, well trained dog! read more

I highly recommend Nebraska Dog Trainers. Our trainer (Bob) was completely professional and we could tell from his daily communications that our dog was in good hands. Before their two week board and training program our 6 month old German shorthaired pointer was impulsive and hard to manage. Taking her on walks was a tug of war and our kids were afraid of her because of all the jumping and (playful) biting. Today, we took her on a two mile hike, completely off leash. She walked with us the whole time, absolutely happy to be one of the group. At Christmas we had 25 family members at our house and she was perfectly behaved the whole time. She knew exactly what was expected of her, so she could relax and enjoy herself, and everyone enjoyed having her around. Right now she's hanging out downstairs with our kids, content to be petted and loved without jumping on them or trying to bite them. We plan to send all of our future dogs to Nebraska Dog Trainers! read more

Nebraska Dog Trainers trained my Bernedoodle, Aspen, when she was about 8 months old. She was a "wild child" - not horrible but definitely was going to be more than I could handle if she didn't have some manners. When she came back to me and my kids came over they could hardly believe she was the same puppy they had come to know and love. She is absolutely amazing. I take her on walks - no leash. When we meet other dogs - or other walkers - I just step off the trail, have her sit until they pass. We walk to school to pick up my grandson and while we wait I have her lay down. I do keep an eye out for squirrels as she really wants to "get one." When I see one coming up I start talking to her - "NO, Aspen" - - - and she listens and we move on. I am so grateful I did the two-week boot camp. If I ever get another dog I will definitely use Nebraska Dog Trainers again. read more

We did the one week board and train for our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Harley. He came out of it a well trained dog, but still his same sweet self! This was our second dog to attend the one week board and train. We came back to Nebraska Dog Trainers because they are so knowledgeable, patient, kind and loving to our dogs! Michele was awesome and Harley loved her as did our first dog with her. One thing I think anyone considering this needs to remember is, once you have your dog back home with you, they now have to learn that you are the one calling the commands, so it takes a little time to get that working together. Its been two weeks now and both of us are getting the hang of it. I would highly recommend Nebraska Dog Trainers!! They know what they are doing! It will be the best thing you do for your dog! Thank you Michele and Nebraska Dog Trainers!!! read more

We took our pups to a couple different trainers. I have nothing but fantastic things to say about these guys. We are only half ways through our pups training and he is like a different dog already. He was timid and now his confidence level is amazing. He wouldn't listen to anything and now he is sitting still in his place when the doorbell rings and people can actually come through the door without being bombarded. He comes immediately when we ask and sits so pretty until we give him his break. Annnnnnd.... the best part is he enjoys doing what we expect. I recommend these guys not only to my friends and family but every person I see who tells us what a well behaved dog we have. Can't thank Nebraska dog trainers nearly enough. Thankyou Bob and Eric for educating us and our pups. It's been the best investment my broke self could have made read more

Fantastic experience! Bryce worked with us and our 7 month old lab, Piper, for a 2-week board and train. The text and video updates throughout training were so appreciated as well as the thorough walk through of all she'd learned when we picked her up. Getting to practice live at the training facility with him gave us the ability to go home with confidence to ensure the training continued. She comes and sits on comand. She knows place and down and will stay until released. She now has door manners and is again sleeping in her kennel. We are finding that consistency is the key, especially for heal and loose leash walking. We are grateful for the future follow-up sessions we have access to so we can fine tune Piper's new skills as needed! Thank you, Bryce & NDT. Worth the investment! read more

Fantastic experience! Bryce worked with us and our 7 month old lab, Piper, for a 2-week board and train. The text and video updates throughout training were so appreciated as well as the thorough walk through of all she'd learned when we picked her up. Getting to practice live at the training facility with him gave us the ability to go home with confidence. She comes and sits on demand. She knows place and will stay until released. She now has door manners and is again sleeping in her kennel. Consistency is the key, especially for heal and loose leash walking. We are grateful for the follow-up sessions we have to fine tune Piper's new skills! Thank you, Bryce & NDT. Worth every penny! read more

NE Dog trainers are great! They helped Moki & I work together as a team in spite of his young age & lack of attention span. Our specific trainer Betsey showed us how the combination of repetition and rewards could make a young & rather stubborn neutered male Border Malamute cross COULD be trained. We had 7 sessions before I severely fractured my right ankle & was laid up a while. Even when Moki came back from boarding when I put him in his working collar or harness he behaved & was a great help getting me moving again. The trainers there are very helpful & will go that extra mile to help get the most out of each session. I'm sure that we will be back for additional training in the future. read more

My dog Dooney is very high energy. We brought her for training with Shyra at Nebraska dog trainers. We can't believe the complete turnaround she has had. During the holiday season last year we brought her to an outdoor mall and she completely stayed by our side and was not distracted. Before her training she would pull on her leash and want to sniff and jump on everyone. We also had a friend over the other day. She remembered how Dooney would jump on her to greet her. This time Dooney was sitting perfectly on place for at least two hours. Our friend said it was like we had a new dog. We are completely pleased with the training that our dog received from Shyra at Nebraska dog trainers. read more

We did the two week board and train program for our seven month puppy, Daisy, and it was a great decision! We were having many issues with her prior to going and Kayla helped us tremendously. She is no longer counter surfing, pulling us on the leash constantly (and can even walk off leash!), jumping up on guests and almost knocking them over and many more things we have learned. Yes, "we". When you pick up your dog after the two weeks is up, you get trained on how to continue the training your dog just went through. Our trainer, Kayla, has even followed up several times to see how we're doing and if we had any questions or needed help. I highly recommend Nebraska Dog Trainers! read more

What a wonderful experience we had with NDT. We had 2 dogs trained. 9 month yellow lab and a 3 year old yellow lab. The puppy for 2 weeks, the older one for one week. Completely different dogs when training completed. Now its up to me to continue the work. Our trainer was more than we expected in terms of knowledge, training and teaching us. Treated our dogs with a true love and interest. Answered all of our questions, and has been more than helpful with follow up calls. I would say, I was a little surprised at the cost, however the end result was well worth it. I have recommended several friends for their dogs training and will continue to recommend them to more in the future. read more

Nebraska Dog Trainers is a wonderful company! We did the two week board and train program with our 2 year old Golden Doodle and 3 year old Australian Shepherd. Our trainer was Shyra and she surpassed every expectation we had. She not only did a superb job of training our dogs but she trained us so we knew exactly what to do when they came back home to stay. She sent pictures and an update to us every evening and was always willing to answer and questions that arose. Her love for dogs and her job was obvious and a pleasure to witness. Our dogs had a great time and came home with a great new set of skills! I would recommend the board and train to everyone! read more

Maisel came home a completely different dog! She was previously pulling the leash and walking me, not listening and getting to be too large to be in charge. My 75lbs Bernadoodle is now walking with me through Lowe's and Hobby Lobby without making a noise, knocking over anthing, or pulling to say "hi" to anyone! She needs a little work on her front door manners, but its a work in progress. She does get "on her place" on command, so that is awesome as well. I highly recommend them to help you and your fur-baby communicate. They want to please you but sometimes us "lay" folk don't know how to speak DOG. Nebraksa Dog Trainers helped us so much, give them a try! read more

Bob at Nebraska Dog Trainers was the trainer for our dog Ginger during the 14 Day Board and Train. Ginger, our black lab, is a very nervous girl. Bob was able to train Ginger on various commands. Bob also had made himself available to assist with any future issues we may have. He has already come to our home to assist with our small dog who has barking and growling issues that spark Ginger's nervous issue. We will continue to train Ginger at home now that we have the training and resources that we needed. Very happy with the training we received. read more

Michele is helping me get my silly Chocolate Lab under better control. We first discussed via text messaging what I wanted to accomplish, then after meeting in person, we discussed again and come up with a game plan. She explained and then demonstrated what she was doing with her. After she had her responding nicely, she let me take the leash, while giving me verbal feedback on what to do. She also helped us introduce my Lab and a somewhat reactive foster dog so they have the best chance of getting to know and accept each other. read more

I took my German Shepherd to Nebraska Dog Trainers they were awesome!!!!! My dog and I have been to several obedience classes and no one quite knew how to work with her effectively. She had gotten pretty bad about fence running when dogs are running in the open field off leash behind our house. I needed training on how to teach her to stop that behavior and respond to verbal commands during those situations. I will definitely contact them again when I need help. I highly recommend them!!!!!!!!!!!! read more