I haven't been able to leave my pup here yet, but I did the tour and the facility is very clean…read more The staff was so nice and friendly and organized. You could tell they love what they do. They squeezed me in last minute with a puppy none the less! It was unfortunate that my pup needed vet care before I was able to send him to The Doghouse. But i totally intend on using them in the near future .

Our little Poppy Hoppington just completed the distraction course at 9 months old. She was a happy,…read morehealthy and explorative puppy who pused limits before she went to visit the Doghouse. She loved to tear up newspapers, tissues and all sorts of paper. She ate headphones and remotes. She listened when she wanted to and turned everything into a keep agame. She is still the happy loving pup she always was but now she has boundaries. She doesn't pull me on walks, she doesn't jump up like she used to and will stop when given a command. She has yet to grab a remote, we are still careful with them especially when we aren't in the room. The transformation it incredible! Carrie, Samantha and the whole Doghouse gang are highly recommended! Thank you for laying a good foundation for us to follow! We are happy and proud to be part of the Doghouse family! Update: Poppy has been home a while and she and we continue to learn and grow. People who meet her are amazed she is so young yet so well behaved! We can not thank all the gang at the Doghouse enough, especially Sam! She has been patient with us and continues to help as needed.

I have a 3 year old pit-mix named Blu. He is not absurdly disobedient he just had a few problems…read moresuch as extreme pulling on the leash and easily excitable around other dogs and new people. Angel was a very nice individual and the training price was very appealing compared to other trainers. I was not informed that the training relied heavily on the e-collar until I arrived at the training location to drop Blu off. I have already had an e-collar at home for a while and it only improves his behavior when he wears it. I thought the training would be something like positive reinforcement training or any other training technique besides using the e-collar. I went with it only because I figured she was a professional dog trainer and not a first time dog owner like myself, so she probably knows how to properly train with it. I went with the three week board and train program that is offered because it was the best option for my work schedule. From day one of the three week board and train program Angel assured me that communication would be top tier and I wouldn't have to worry about that. She was very nice and said everything any dog owner would want to hear when entrusting their dog with a complete stranger. Nonetheless during the three weeks it was extremely hard to get in touch with Angel. I would text for a check in to make sure everything was going good every now and then, but I wouldn't receive a response for days on end which was very alarming and I was extremely worried. I gave Angel the benefit of the doubt and chalked it up to be that she was busy training Blu. However this lack of communication continued throughout the entire three weeks which is unacceptable. On the day of pick up Angel offered to take me on a walk through in Home Depot with Blu to demonstrate the process of continuing the training at home. This walk through was explanatory and she provided useful information that I could use at home with Blu to keep up the improvements. This was a pleasant experience and I felt she explained and demonstrated very well. Once we were departing from Home Depot taking Blu home I noticed wounds on his elbows paws and his back legs. I immediately messaged Angel and asked for an explanation. I waited two weeks to give her a chance to respond before leaving my review, but I have yet to hear anything. I am very frustrated that Blu was sent home with injuries and no explanation as to what happened. Upon returning home Blu's behavior such as jumping on strangers from excitement seems to be the only major improvement. It still happens occasionally but not with everyone like before. He also continues to pull on walks even when I use the e-collar, the pulling seems to ease once he's exhausted himself. I follow all the routines and instructions Angel provided at Home Depot, but Blu reverts back to his previous behavior anytime the collar is off. I was informed that it would take time and repetition to see real improvements but it seems as though his good behavior is reliant on the e-collar. Angel informed me this would only happen if I put the e-collar on only when going on walks. However he wears it all day and I remove it at night as instructed. Overall the experience was not great but I would assume this is the reason the other training prices are so expensive. I believe the service was extremely overpriced for what I received, and I feel as though I've just paid $1400 for an e-collar and a few pointers.

There aren't enough good things I could say about Angel and her work with our Baylee girl. Still in…read moreher "puppy" stage, Baylee came with a lot of energy, excitement, and curiosity. Angel was able to use all of that in a constructive way to help Baylee learn some boundaries. Thankfully Angel was very open with communication and sent updates frequently which was a big ease on our minds because we felt we could trust Angel, even not knowing a whole lot about her beforehand. We picked up our Vizsla yesterday and there is a huge difference in discipline. Obviously the first week back with us will be the most challenging, but if we do our part, there's no doubt in my mind that these new "tricks" will stick for good. We highly recommend Angel as a loving and hard working dog trainer.

We absolutely love our 5 month old Cavapoo, and we always knew the stigma behind little dogs…read morebarking, but we were not mentally prepared for just how much our little furbaby loved to talk (he gets that from his mama). Between the puppy teething bites, sled dog walks, terrorizing the mailman, and little dog ego, we knew we needed help. We called Sharon with BarkBusters, and she is an absolute game changer. At home training, No treats, No Tricks needed. Our furbaby is 6lbs of fierceness, and like his dad he wants to establish dominance in everything he does, including over our 2 cats and the entire household. In just one visit, Sharon taught us to think like a dog and how to lead the pack. Learning how to actually say NO in a language dogs understand has been groundbreaking for us. We've had dogs before, but we learned more in one session with Sharon than we did in a lifetime on our own. The future is so bright for our puppy Oliver, and we have Sharon and Barkbusters to thank for that!

We love Sharon! We asked Sharon to come help us with our…read morelittle Staffie who had shown some aggression toward other dogs and failure to recall. We already had a well-behaved, but sensitive black lab mix. Sharon spent hours with us talking about canine psychology and working on attentiveness training. We worked with the dogs on the first visit, both at home, walking around the neighborhood, and at unfamiliar locations so we encountered another dog. The first day of training made an IMMEDIATE, huge difference; we were shocked and thrilled. The black lab was incorporated into the training too. She talked plainly with us and was realistic about interventions we would and would not be able to make for the dogs. She was awesome, we've seen lasting effects with our Staffie, and we plan on having our second session soon to follow up on our homework. Thanks Bark Busters!

DSTCD really had alot to offer for training programs. Jacob came out to our home and preasessed our…read morepup, discussed the programs in detail. That all helped alot, good to work with. I'd recommend Dark Shadows to anyone.

Jake was fantastic with our English Bulldog. I was very nervous to send our dog away for weeks to…read moreget trained. But, Jake stayed in constant communication via text and videos and we could see the progress with each one. When our dog came home he was much better behaved and can easily go on walks now without being concerned about other dogs we pass. Would absolutely recommend Jake and Dark Shadows Training.

Recently completed the Junior Basic Obedience course with my crazy puppy, Luka. Sandy G and Carrie…read morewere great instructors. Sandy was responsive to my questions via email and a very helpful, friendly person overall. I learned so much about how to train a dog. We went from him pulling, barking, not listening at all to me to a SO much more polite puppy that actually started to look to me for cues and commands. Amazing difference in 6 weeks. This place is run completely by volunteers (thank you!) and the prices for the group trainings (meet once a week) are affordable. Yes, it is loud in there and yes, you won't get much one on one since it's group training. But we really benefitted from taking this class. The noise and distractions actually helped me in training redirection. The homework that was given each week was very easy to follow and it was easy to show my husband and son how to be involved in reinforcing the training at home. We look forward to taking more group trainings here. This has been an awesome outlet to burn some mental energy and bond with my dog.

Best instructors and all volunteer organization for 65 years. Work with rescues & a couple of K-9…read moreunits, do 4-H for kids, hold therapy classes,as well as basic manners, puppy classes to advanced sport training. Air conditioned large large space--plenty of social distancing

Charles with Elite Paws did an excellent job in establishing a foundation of obedience for my 4…read moremonth old rescue puppy. His 2-week training program will address any training/obedience concerns you have. He is full-time invested in teaching your pup and loving it like one of his own. Elite Paws offers lifetime continued support for graduates of his program, weekend group meet-ups to help maintain skills and commands, and boarding. If you're looking for help with your pup, Charles is your trainer!

I can't recommend Elite Paws Training enough! From the moment we started working with them, it was…read moreclear they truly care about both my dog and us as owners. Charles is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. Our dog showed major improvement. Whether it was basic obedience, leash manners, or addressing specific issues like barking and anxiety, Elite Paws Training provided clear guidance and techniques that actually worked. What really sets them apart is their personalized approach. Charles took the time to understand my dog unique personality and tailor her training methods accordingly. Plus, he was always available to answer questions and offer support. If you're looking for trustworthy, effective, and compassionate dog trainer Elite Paws Training is the place to go. Our Luna is happier, more confident, and better behaved than ever!

I've seen genuine progress with my Junie. Mark and Angel are patient and give me actionable things…read moreto work on when we're home, but set us up with a great foundation after the "bootcamp" sessions.

My husband and I interviewed this trainer. 2 red flags…read more The first red flag was using an electric collar for what I requested which was basic obedience training for my 1 yr old dog that we recently adopted. I can understand if a shock may be needed in certain circumstances to deal with 1 particular advanced behavioral issue but not basic obedience training. The 2nd red flag was when we thought she was but the trainer - after spending 30-45 minutes in our house - goes to her van with dogs in cages!!! Had I seen those dogs in her van before the interview I would have told her to move on and don't bother. It was a night but it's still hot in FL and even if the ac was on that is awful to keep the dogs crated in a van like that when you know you have an interview scheduled.

Kyle R. is an amazing dog trainer. He has a calm, patient demeanor. The virtual set-up allowed our…read morereactive dog to remain relaxed in her environment, while I learned necessary leadership skills. We worked on leash, place, and crate. I look forward to taking another course through SamIvy in the future to further our skills.

When I started with SamIvy and Treena I was at the end of my rope with my 1.5 year old puppy…read moreCrosby. I love him but he was becoming aggressive and, honestly had gone after me a few times - quite scary. In the last 3 weeks with Treena, I have seen an amazing transformation with Crosby. This is our 4th trainer and finally one that could help us! I am so happy I made the investment. I am excited to see what else Crosby will learn in the coming weeks. Thank you!

My Howard has been going here for years. They are his second family. They know their dogs very well…read moreHoward especially loves Tonya and Clayton. He has boarded here many times.

Please do not support this business…read more LOOK at the photos. The owner and her staff left my dog in pain, bleeding and wobbling around on 3 legs, with bloodshot eyes FOR OVER FIVE HOURS WITHOUT notifying me! I would have picked him up immediately and taken him to the vet. They did nothing. The owner, Tonja, during a check in call (I called her) assured me that my dog was fine and that there was an incident but that both my dog, which was attacked at her dog daycare was fine, and that the other dog was the problem. Turns out, she wasn't even there. The fact that her staff could leave a dog bloody and with MORE THAN 5 PUNCTURE wounds AND IN OBVIOUS PAIN should tell you everything you need to know. And she vouched for her staff! The owner is a useless, lying heartless loser. Then the owner, Tonja, offered to pay for the vet bill. That was a surprise and I was grateful for her to try to make this right. She even sent me a text with a photo showing a check and said "It went in the post on Friday" - ha!!! TEN DAYS LATER, NO CHECK. At that point I said I was going to sue. And she responded, like the useless, liar that she is, saying that it was all my dog's fault and on and on and on. Nothing about this person is trustworthy or honest. PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS. Please contact me at dogbite2100 at gmail if you want to know how to get the city to take action against crappy business owners like Tonja at Downtown Doggie Daycare. If you love your pet, don't leave it in the hands of these heartless losers! My vet couldn't put in stitches because my dog's leg was so swollen -- bc the staff at this dog daycare left him like that for so long! THIS IS NOT A REPUTABLE BUSINESS AND IT NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN.

I contacted Ridgeside K9 after doing a google search for dog trainers in my area. My initial…read moreconsultation with Taylor was great, she asked a lot of questions about my Malinois rescue and what I was looking to get out of training. I explained to her that there were a few areas that he and I could use some help in, and we got the ball rolling. Brent showed up on the day of pickup and walked me through the process of what to expect during the time he would be training Kona and what kind of updates I would get. I got daily pictures and updates on his status. All I can say is wow, when Kona came back, he was a different dog. Brent spent about 2.5 hours with my family explaining how to integrate the training he used into our lives and how to use the tools he provided us with to make sure Kona succeeds. I think he trains the owners more than the dogs (lol). After we went through his training it was time to put it to use, he had my wife, and I walk Kona, and he gave us tips on how to correct behavior and relax and enjoy the walk. Thank you to Brent and his staff for helping us help Kona be a successful rescue and a huge part of our family.

The one star for the training, and the lack of stars for unprofessional conduct from the owner…read more(Brent). Our dog went through professional behavioral training through another company years ago. He had a solid baseline for learning and commands (sit, heal, place, etc.). Our primary issue was our dog's reactivity. We needed more help on how we as owners could manage this better. We decided to go with Ridgeside K-9 based on their stellar reviews and 4 week behavior modification board and train. Brent picked our dog up and was very thorough on what the plan was. We received a picture/video just about every evening with minimal communication attached. We were trusting their process. During the turn over, everything went well. We did notice our dog had lost a good amount of weight. He was never over weight by any means, but now we can really feel his ribs, spine, and hip bones. Nothing unhealthy though. We also noticed his bark was very different, and we figured it was due to him barking in the kennel during the turn over. Just over a week went by, and our dog's bark was still extremely weak. That coupled with our dog's weight loss had us a little uneasy. When confronting Brent over a phone call out of concern for our dog he became extremely defensive. He heatedly said our dog about drove him insane for 2 weeks due to his barking (which he never thought to mention previously), and then asked if we see a difference in him considering the training. I said not significantly. As mentioned, we've worked our dog for years, and the technique Brent taught us regarding our dog's reactivity is new to us. It had been just over a week and we were still learning to manage and get the results we need. However, before I could elaborate on any of this Brent completely flew off the handle. He was literally YELLING at me over the phone, saying I don't know what I'm talking about, we are the problem, and that I am a person who worries too much. I simply wanted to talk to him out of concern for my dog, and I felt like that meant nothing to him. My husband intervened on the phone due to Brent's disrespect toward me and it only got worse from there. We didn't get a hint of this instability throughout our prior interactions with Brent, and this left both of us completely in shock. Once things cooled down, Brent went back into a mode of wanting to help. Although this was appreciated, the damage was done. Brent has a lot of passion and pride in his work, but his temper concerns us greatly. It was like a switch, and there was ABSOLUTELY no excuse for that level of disrespect towards us.