Olivia has been an absolute blessing to me and my dog! Before training, walks with my dog were…read morehonestly exhausting. He was so reactive that I was constantly scanning ahead for other dogs and trying to avoid situations before he noticed them. I never felt like I could relax or actually enjoy taking him anywhere. On top of that he would be over the top with my nieces and nephews. There were a few times where I heavily considered rehoming him because he would jump on them, grab their hair like a chew toy, and just be too much which could have accidentally turned ugly. He had been to other trainers before, but the positive only training was not working and clearly wasn't a good fit for my boy. Now he not only listens better, but I finally understand how to handle him. We can pass things that would have completely set him off before, and I know what to do when he starts getting worked up. He's able to completely relax around the kids and any company that comes over. And he absolutely loves his muzzle and ecollar! Seeing him become calmer and more confident has been incredible. I also really appreciated that we were given time about using a muzzle and ecollar. At first I was a little apprehensive about them, but Olivia took the time to really explain how they work and made sure I was comfortable with it before using them. They were treated like exactly what they are: tools that allow us to safely give him more experiences while we continue working on his behavior. He now gets to live like every other dog and enjoy normal dog things like walks, parks, pup cups, and more while keeping everyone safe and happy. We still have things to work on, but it genuinely feels like I have a different dog and, more importantly, I feel confident handling him now. I'm so grateful for how much progress we've made and all of the work Olivia has put into us! I cannot recommend her enough!!

If you're looking for a place to board and train, or just board, or just train, look no further,…read morethere's not another small business so personable, attentive to our pets and our needs as owners. The owner keeps you in the know and has steady progress updates, is so very kind and sweet and knows what she is doing!

Best puppy trainer. Bradford is amazing and very informative. She is sweet and does a great job at…read moresocializing puppies! We get compliments all the time with how socialized and playful Cypress is! We 100% recommend her for training and socializing :).

Absolutely amazing owner/trainers and programs offered. Very diligent, kind and helpful. The…read moreclasses offered by Karlene have made an amazing difference with our dogs. I can't recommend her highly enough - really amazing.

My husband and I needed help with our newly adopted 4 year old Rottweiler (Wayne) as he had no…read moreprior training, no boundaries set and no socialization with other people or pets which unfortunately resulted in aggression. Before adopting Wayne, we already had another dog and a cat so we knew we had a lot of work to do to get them acclimated and keep them all safe. After just the first session, we witnessed many positive improvements with Wayne's behavior which kept us wanting more. Now, after just 3 sessions with Dr. Karlene, Wayne has an A on his report card -at least in our book! In addition to learning commands, he sits and patiently waits for our other dog to eat first before he gets any food. He is much easier to take on walks (no more pulling and growling or barking) and we don't worry about him hurting our other animals. He's a very gentle giant with all of them. We recently added a kitten to our family and he's really sweet with her too, even when she bites his tail and plays with his whiskers. During this process, I learned that training a dog isn't as simple as dropping it off to a trainer to do the work; the family really needs to come together (humans and pets) to learn the techniques and do the work as a team. It doesn't take much time, just consistency and a good behavioralist!

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! I'm SO happy we found Spuds Spawz!…read more I've been hunting and searching for a really good dog groomer, and after seeing all the amazing reviews for Spuds Spawz, I decided to give them a try. I'm SO glad I did! Having a long-haired German Shepherd, finding the right groomer is extremely important to us. We had taken him somewhere else in the past and unfortunately had a pretty bad experience--and it was way too expensive. So, needless to say, I was a little nervous trying somewhere new. From the very beginning, Spuds Spawz was absolutely amazing! Being able to communicate through text was SO convenient, and they were incredibly responsive, friendly, and pleasant to talk to. The moment we walked through the door, I immediately had that feeling that we had finally found the perfect place for our dog. The business was extremely clean, welcoming, and you could tell they genuinely care about the animals they work with. I'll be honest--I was nervous dropping him off because of our previous experience and was worried about how he would look when we picked him up. But Spuds Spawz kept me updated throughout the entire process, which gave me so much peace of mind. They even sent me a VIDEO of our dog telling his entire life story. I absolutely loved it! And when we picked him up... WOW! He looked absolutely AMAZING! They did exactly what I asked and made him look just like the photo I had sent. I couldn't have been happier with the results! I cannot recommend Spuds Spawz enough! We will absolutely be returning and have officially found our forever groomer. If you're looking for a groomer who is affordable, responsive, welcoming, caring, and does an incredible job, PLEASE give Spuds Spawz a try. I promise you won't be disappointed! A MILLION percent recommend! Thank you so much, Spuds Spawz, for taking such great care of our boy! We'll definitely be seeing you again!

We brought our dog in this morning for grooming. Wow, what a difference. He looked wonderful. I was…read morein the waiting area the whole time and not once did I hear any whining or crying from my baby. When he came out, he was as happy as could be. I will not hesitate to bring our dogs back again. Thank you for taking good care of our dog.

Proformance K9 did the impossible for us…read more Our 4-year old male, intact, German Shepherd had always been allowed to do as he pleased, with predictable results. Finally we decided that it was time for professional training, but thought it might be too late. Several trainers flat-out refused to even try to bring this willful GSD in line. We had tried electric collars (He refused to move after being shocked...for days) prong collars (he just went limp like a protester and could be yanked and dragged without effect) and food motivation (he let food sit for days). So went we went to interview with Proformance K9, we were not hopeful. Trainer Tim assured us all was not lost, and that he could produce results during a two-week training program. A month later, we dropped the dog off and prepared for the usual "come pick him up, we can't do anything" call, but instead videos of his progress came. Our dog was so willful and resistant that he couldn't be turned into a "Stepford Dog" after that many years, but Tim was able to get him under control and eliminate most of his defiant behaviors. Most importantly, he showed us how to continue the training and expand on the basics of the two-week course. People who saw our dog before can't believe the change and we're able to take the 105 lb. shepherd in public without the embarrassment of having no control or the worry that our dog will scare someone. I can't promise you that Proformance K9 can train your dog, but if they can get results with ours, normal dogs should be a snap.

I was looking forward to my dogs training, but found out that they use negative reinforcement…read moretraining collars with some dogs. I asked for some information on the collars because as a vet tech, this goes against all of my education on animal behavior. It was provided and when I asked to basically hold off on her training until I could make sure I was comfortable continuing to use said collar at home, I was told there was "no reason to follow up" and best of luck to us. Until this point, Kim had been pleasant and completely willing to offer any information. She also repeatedly mentioned "if you have any questions please ask". But this sounds like she has no desire to work with with people. She actually opened our last correspondence saying that she wasn't going to try to convince me and that she was "much too busy for that." But continued on to a fairly lengthy email. I'm actually glad I didn't send my dog to her. Yikes.

Bob is an amazing dog trainer. He had previously helped us train our Weimaraner back in 2005 with…read moreboth basic and advanced training and we came back to him to train our new dog. Bob has been extremely helpful teaching us with our new little rescue dog. I am so glad he is still offering classes.

Bob is hands down the best dog trainer and human trainer I have ever met. He helped train our tiny…read moredog in our home. We also took classes from Bob at Lollypop Farm. It was wonderful to learn from the best. I have retained all that he taught me and have trained my other dogs. I highly recommend him.

I went for a meet and greet for my dog to go to daycare . First of all the place is outdated and…read morethe smell is absolutely awful has a strong ammonia smell as if they do not have the right equipment or cleaning supplies to clean the facility properly . The daycare room is very dingy and does not look inviting at all .

BEWARE- they don't have webcams for a reason:…read more . 2 years ago I raved about this place to EVERYONE. My other review is probably still posted. Google sent them a plaque with my review on it about 18 months ago that's how much I loved it..... Since leaving Tails of Success (April 2, 2019) Fletcher has gained 8 pounds, no drooling or "snarky" behavior....Seriously he's a husky, being snarky is what they do, but moving on... My vet mentioned that she has seen multiple dogs that have developed "behavioral problems" or "anxiety" at Tails of Success. They have more than doubled the dogs there daily and the building did not change in size. It's too many dogs in a small space, dogs do not like their space invaded. I have it IN WRITING from my Vet she did not recommend Tails for this reason. Additionally due to some digging, I also know for a FACT they hired the significant other and daughter of a current employee-neither of which have any experience with dogs! Subsequently those two were let go for stealing!! (Who steals and what exactly do you steal from a dog daycare?) I wish it had ended better but Tails of Success was so horrible to my dogs at the end. They got too big for their Britches so to speak. The owner was walking around with $1500 Italian boots on (I'm from NYC, I know these things) THEN they had the nerve to tell me that I had "too many complaints" about their facility and told me my dogs weren't welcome there anymore. All bc they put fletcher in a pen by himself ALL DAY and he was drooling excessively (would come home soaked like he had been bathed). A worker told me he spilled his water bowl at first, then they called a few days later bc he was drooling a lot and they wanted to make sure his vet knew. The day before we terminated our customer contact I saw a girl SCREAM at him at the door on the way out and Missy ("communication agent") tried to convince me I didn't see what I thought I did and that Fletcher "has had good interactions" with that staff member Anyone that brings their dogs to Tails be cautious- there is a reason they are the ONLY dog daycare that doesn't have webcams to watch your dogs off site. Also after you leave make sure they don't automatically deduct monthly dues from your account bc they did that to me, by mistake I'm sure (insert eye roll).

Our dog LOVES going to Christopher Robins. She is a Great…read morePyrenees/Border collie mix and is our only dog. We got her from a rescue when she was about 7 months old and started taking her to Christopher Robins (C.R.) when she was about 10 months old as we wanted her to be comfortable socializing with other dogs and humans. We chose C.R. because of how the dogs are allowed to interact with each other. The play sessions they set up are truly customized to our dog's personality, how she likes to play, and her level of comfort with other dogs. They monitor to make sure the dogs don't get overwhelmed, and to ensure the play groups are fun for our dog and those she plays with. We get report cards showing pictures of her play sessions so we can see her progress. Dogs are social animals and need their pack. C.R. will let us know when she has a good day, when she helps comfort another dog who needs help engaging with the group, or when she has a new best friend. It's been almost two years since we started using Christopher Robins and highly recommend them. Our dog is thriving and looks forward to going to C.R. every time. Though it is 100% our responsibility to train our dog and prepare them for social situations, and C.R. has helped enhance our dog's socialization and how she plays. This is a great place where we don't worry about her and she gets to redirect her energy in a positive way.

My dogs stayed here last February and April. Unfortunately in February, I changed their food and…read moreboth dogs got diarrhea. On top of that something either on their floors or outside caused their paws to bleed. My vet didn't know if they had a reaction to something they cleaned the floors with or something outside. Basically, my poor babies were miserable. Here, I have absolutely no complaints. They were wonderful with my dogs and took great care of them. They went back in April and had a great stay. I was also told that they would be welcomed back, which apparently was a lie. Where they lost my recommendation was what happened after. I recently called to have them stay there again and I received an email declining the reservation. Their explanation was that due to my dogs anxiety they would not accept them. Yes, one of my dogs has anxiety and is on medication, however, that did not cause the bloody paws or the diarrhea. I called as soon as their office was open and received their voicemail, so I left basically the same message as I wrote above. They replied with an email saying that they would review the situation. Well, it's been over a week and I never heard back. it is bad business to welcome someone back when they are face to face with you and then go back on that in an email, reply to a phone call with an email and then drop all communication.