Off Leash K9 Training has been a life changing experience for us. We purchased the basic and…read moreadvanced obedience package (8 private lessons) for each of our dogs. The lessons occurred throughout August and September, so this review might be a little overdue, but I've had time to reflect on the experience. First off, we got our two boys as puppies and wanted to be able to take them everywhere we go. At the time of the training, one was almost 2 and the other a little over a year old. Both could be obnoxious at times, barking at other dogs that walked by; trying to take off after every squirrel, bird, deer, etc. that they saw; going nuts when the doorbell rang; and a drive thru window was a complete nightmare. Doing anything with them was becoming more and more stressful. We decided we had to try something and contacted Crystal, the owner, who listened to our concerns and goals, patiently answered all of our questions, and made recommendations based upon the info provided. Our private lessons with Lyndsey, our trainer, soon began. She was definitely "our trainer" as teaching us was a huge component of the process. Not only did she teach us what do to, she took the time to explain why. That made all the difference as it prompted us to start thinking through situations, made us better problem solvers, and even made us better at preventing problems and setting the dogs up for success. One of our dogs, Cash, has had a huge turn around. Turns out, he is very routine-oriented and likes structure and knowing what he is supposed to do. Now that we have figured that out, he is so much more confident, way less anxious, and seems to enjoy outings and activities. Carter, the younger of the two, has a completely different personality. He has always been very easygoing and affectionate but also very curious, easily distracted, and not afraid of much. His safety was a concern for us because he wouldn't follow directions and would venture off after a bird, squirrel, etc. I was constantly being pulled when we were walking or startled by his barking at different things he saw. His leash manners have improved significantly and we can walk pretty much anywhere, go into stores, dine out at a restaurant with an outdoor patio, etc. Just last week, they were both able to walk with us on the beach off leash. Again, the experience has been life changing for us. We feel confident taking them places, having friends over, etc. They are always complimented when we are out about how well behaved they are. We do continue to work with them on a regular basis. That's a point that Lyndsey was sure to make. We are grateful to her for teaching us how to teach our dogs.

The trainers at Off Leash K9 Training have been amazing. Our rescue hound was transformed by the…read moretrainers from a high energy bull in the China shop to a well behaved obedient companion. Our trainer communicated our pup's progress regularly and did a great job of training us as well.

First of all: Courtney is an incredible person. Secondly, her empathy, intuition, and knowledge…read morehave been life-changing for our special needs blue heeler, Clementine. Clem is half blind & deaf, though this isn't the reason we initially contacted Courtney. At the time, we had adopted a beautiful boxer-pit mix, Juniper, to have as Clementine's companion. We adopted her from the Washington County animal shelter, and she was in bad condition, having 6-10 months of trauma in the first part of her life (we think she was bait in dog fights). She had to have emergency surgery, and after a few months, we decided we needed some professional help due to Juniper's reactivity with Clementine. With Courtney's guidance, we learned that our 2 dogs do not speak the same language. Courtney was initially willing to help us and our dogs learn and respect one another's languages. Over time, though, Juniper ended up attacking Clementine, and Courtney was with us every step of the way. She truly cares about the people and animals she works with. She immediately came up with a plan so we could figure out re-homing Juniper while keeping the two dogs separated in our home. She even searched for foster homes with us, and worked with the foster parent Juniper lived with for about a month until we found her forever home. Courtney is the best dog trainer I have ever met. Her compassion goes above and beyond, and her expertise is so valuable. I learn something new at every session! When I refer to her in conversation, I call her our "Dog Therapist", because she truly is. She can sense things about our dog that we don't even sense, in the smallest amount of time. If you're on the fence about hiring or consulting with Courtney, jump off and call her immediately! ‍‍

Courtney and Austin completely transformed my reactive, high energy, and sometimes anxious dog…read more They taught Barky and I both the skills we needed to make him a confident and gentle member of our family, and the perfect hiking buddy!

Hope was fantastic, and helped us understand why our dog was behaving poorly (9 month old lab…read morepuppy) and primarily taught us how to behave and train him.

My husband and I were very disappointed. Absolute waste of money and time. There's a reason they…read moredon't offer refunds. Poorly trained staff that are really just hobbyists with little to no understanding of dog behavior and training. Go literally anywhere else.

We have nothing but nice things to say about Debbie & her staff at Bigger Brain. Our Shepherd…read morecan't wait to get out of the car when we arrive & he is in no hurry to leave there. It is so nice to know the third member of our family is so well cared for. We never worry when we leave him there. Archer let's us that he is happy to be there. Hats off to Debbie. We couldn't be happier. Thank you so much.

I am VERY particular about where my dog boards. The Bigger Brain exceeded my expectations. They…read morewere very accommodating and my dog had a blast! I'll definitely board her here again!

I can't say enough good things about Brick House Country K9!…read moreWe had our hands full with two new puppies and our Veterinarian recommended Charona as an impressive trainer. Yes, she is that but she is also a an upbeat, positive person who knows how to teach, observe, and encourage. We are learning how to improve the behavior of our two little crazies in a consistent and loving manner. The facility is awesome and group training there is fun. We've also taken advantage of the BHCK9 private training as well. Things are going beautifully. I highly recommend Charona and Brick House Country K9!

From the owner: I have been in the business for years and I am always trying to learn more. I have studied with:…read moreUSAF Lackland/Medina RAF Alconbury (decommissioned) RAF Syerston, UK RAF Molesworth, UK Vohneliche.com Indiana USAF Vandenberg AFB, California Worldwide Covenant in both DOE Washington DC and various government agencies Thisableveteran.org, Illinois I have also owned businesses in: Washington State, Lompoc area Alexandria, Va, Washington D.C. Metro

My family has used Solo Paws for a couple of years now and absolutely love them! We have a golden…read moredoodle and a long haired dachshund, and both need regular grooming. Our dachshund gets matted ears and the golden doodle can also get really dirty and matted fur! They always do a great job. Both of the dogs' coats look so shiny and feel so soft. The staff is always happy to see the dogs which makes it seem like they genuinely like animals. They give you a pickup time when you drop them off which is helpful but they'll charge a $25 fee if you're over an hour late because they don't have the space to keep dogs past the allotted time, which is understandable. They also take the cutest holiday pictures and always give cute bandanas/ties/collars!

Took my mini Aussiedoodle here for a groom and had the best experience I've had to date! Best…read moregroomer in the NRV area for sure. She sends you photos during the groom of your fur baby and after. My baby had a wonderful experience and left happy and stress free. If you are wondering who to call about your pet grooming needs call Sara!

I reached out to Pete after realizing my pup Iggy wasn't listening to me as well as he should, and…read morewas becoming more and more reactive to external distractions. After just a couple of sessions with Pete, Iggy is very noticeably and quickly growing into his best self. Not only has he learned so many new things, but so have I! Pete is great about educating you on the reasonings behind your dog's different behaviors, so you really start to better assess each situation and grow along with your pup. We're so thankful to have found Pete and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer!

From the owner: For seven years, I've been running Pete the Dog Trainer, a positive reinforcement only dog training…read moreservice based in Atlanta, Georgia. I am a positive reinforcement only dog trainer with experience leading group obedience classes & private training sessions. Every dog requires a different approach & I love learning what each dog needs to succeed. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech. In 2019, I was nominated for InTown Atlanta's Best Dog Service.

I bought a hamster that the worker said would NOT bite and would be very friendly, but the hamster…read morejust bit me which brought blood. And we didn't get a receipt. But when we called she said we couldn't do anything about it because we didn't have one.

Took our Shih Tzu to get groomed. Asked for shave all over (2nd shortest cut on chart). Said to…read moremake sure tail and face around mouth are shaved close. Got call that groomer had to leave and someone else will take over grooming. She asked what cut because other groomer didn't leave notes. So I repeated about the close shave face and tail 2nd closest shave all over. Went to pick up and she was shaved close everywhere but tail and face. Gave me 10% off, but wouldn't go ahead and finish cut. She now looks like a Scottish. Never again.

I LOVE this place, and considering the dancing and running back and forth in her seat whenever I…read morepull in, my dog loves it too. To be fair, I do have small 14lb dog that they can usually squeeze in which is not the case for people with big dogs. But, I've had nothing but great experiences here, I love their Facebook page where I can usually find pictures with my pup, and they often tell me stories about my pup very I pick her up. Super nice people, I haven't had any issues in the past two years!

Maisey loves it, so I love it! She can't wait to arrive and is happy and healthy when she gets…read morehome. No trouble with other dogs, and she loves the active play. Comes home tired and happy.

I want to HIGHLY recommend the Radford Animal Hospital to anyone who is looking for excellent care…read morefor their pet. We lived in the area for 10 years and the Radford Animal Hospital cared for our pets. The whole staff showed great a caring commitment to us and our pets. We have now moved and are looking to obtain the same level of care. I hope this helps you in your search. -Robert R.

Dr. Newman was the best bet around and we really miss him. But RAH continues with the best pet care…read morein the NVR. Our dog is very nervous about vet visits but the are kind and keep him calm. He has even become a fan of visiting Karen at the puppy hotel (boarding) when we can't take him on trips with us.