Krissy, Bree and Donovan are top notch trainers. Positive reinforcement for both dogs and owners is…read moretheir key to success. They are responsive to calls and texts in between classes, so you never feel like you're on your own. With dog trainers, you get what you pay for and this is the best money we've ever spent. I only wish we trained with them with our 2 previous St. Bernards! We did the 14 day puppy board and train aka puppy camp. Our girl returned well established in her training. We're continuing with off leash training and it's been highly successful thus far. A well trained dog is a happy dog AND a happy owner!

I will try to keep this short. I had a maniac shepherd. Love her to death but she drove me up the…read morewall and my little girl couldn't play with her. I had enough and look around and that when I found Columbia Dog wizard. Dropped her with Sam,the trainer, for two weeks. Went to pick her up..she wasn't the dog I used to know...very calm and very well behave, take the commands so good. You know your life is a lot easier when you have a dog that listen well. And he will be there for you when you need him regarding your your dog. I highly recommend him.

If you want the most out of your four legged pal, Tony and Ginger are the folks to call. Our dog…read moreis all puppy and a bit strong willed but he really enjoys his sessions with Tony and Ginger. After graduating from the first 6 week course he will stay, sit, lay down, watch me and come (touch). We have also received a lot of valuable information including behavior modification and the best types of treats to feed the Benji. We are going to continue with additional courses so we will keep you posted.

My little dog, Benji, has been learning so much from Ginger and Tony. We are thrilled! Benji is…read more"strong willed" and still 100% puppy. He's quick to learn with them. We plan to continue classes because he seems to love learning. Ginger has been so helpful with other problems we've been having too. She definitely knows all about how dogs think, feel, and function. I highly recommend!

Awful. Huge waste of money! You cannot board and train a dog in 2 weeks even with a guarantee if…read moreyou are training tons of other dogs at the same time. The transfer training was horrible! I wouldn't have your dog trained here.

After reading all of the marvelous online reviews, I paid $3000 for the two week board and train…read moreprogram. It took two months to get my dog worked in with the trainer. At that point, I had pretty reliably taught her to sit, stay, and come. What I really needed was on & off leash heel, lie down, and for her to do all of the aforementioned with distractions. I've had my dog since she was 7 weeks old, she is pure-bred pedigreed Labrador Retriever, sweet tempered and quite bright. No behavioral issues! When I came to pick her up after two weeks, she had learned NO additional skills! She would not heel or lie down, and would not come to me when distracted. I return her to the trainer, and expressed my disappointment, that my $3000 was essentially spent on dog sitting. She took my dog back for an another full week at no additional charge. Afterwards she told me that she received NOTHING from her boss for doing this (the franchise owner) and took my dog back simply because she did not want me to be dissatisfied. She made some progress in that final week, but we still have a loooong way to go. I do not fault the trainer! She did her best and took my dog on for an additional week for free. The company is a franchise. She shared with me that the owner is in Greenville, he is not even a dog trainer (she described him as a businessman), and she has never met him. She also shared that she JUST QUIT! Her issue was that 2 weeks is not enough time to train a dog to do all of this things that they advertise. Customers were regularly upset when their expectations weren't met. It takes at least 4-5 weeks to accomplish good on-leash results, let alone off leash. I feel like "Off-Leash" over promised knowing that they would likely underperform. The franchisee relies on internet marketing, and a slick phone call/email/text sales pitch. Perhaps the other training service are good, because the trainer that I met seemed excellent - but with the 2 week board and train, the trainers are set up to fail. I wouldn't call it a "scam" but from my experience, and that of others I have talked with since then, you are VERY unlikely to be satisfied. There are other operations right here in Lexington that will do board and train for 4-5 weeks, charge about the same, and not make any "off leash promises". That seems much more realistic and honest. Buyer beware!!!

Lisa's Ark is amazing. We have a new lease on life because when we need to be gone for a day, our…read morepup goes to daycare. Overnight, she spends the night. We left her there over two weeks for summer vacation. They kept in touch the whole time. She had a great time. It's kind of sad because when we go to pick her up, she acts like she doesn't want to go! Sometimes she cries on the way home. I'm so glad she is happy though because it's so good to leave our little girl at a place that she loves and where she is loved right back! We are very thankful we found Lisa's Ark!

we absolutely adore the team at Lisa's Ark. Would recommend taking a chance and disregarding some…read moreof the one star reviews posted on this page. We've been going to them consistently for over a year and have had no issues... nothing but great experiences. They are super reliable, flexible, helpful, and they love and care about your pets! Highly recommend!

My experience with Geoff at SC K9 was excellent. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but Geoff…read moreclearly outlined the process from day one and guided me step-by-step through training my pup, Rocko. From the initial consultation, he explained what was expected of me and why, which made it easier for both Rocko and me to adjust and succeed with the techniques. The customized approach made the training feel personal and truly accelerated Rocko's progress. By the end of the program, Rocko was getting compliments from strangers at the park--something I never expected. I'd recommend SC K9 without hesitation.

I grew up with German Shepherds and knew that we eventually wanted to have one for protection and…read morecompanionship. Since our Golden is turning 9, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce a pup into our lives. I quickly realized our GS, a working breed, wasn't getting enough mental stimulation. The internet searches weren't helping (since they recommend products, not training). Our life is full with two toddler and two dogs. Honestly, I felt overwhelmed and as though I had made a huge mistake that I couldn't take back. In desperation, I reached out to Geoff. Our phone interview made it clear to me that he was incredibly knowledgeable. After our first free session, I knew I wanted to make the investment. I will never regret that decision. Our energetic, crazy puppy became a more mellow companion as soon as we started training her. It was the mental stimulation she craved. After 9 weeks of practicing, tweaking, and training, I feel fully equipped to continue working with my dog(s). Geoff gave me tools for communicating with my dog that are irreplaceable. I'm so thankful for his services and the constant open line of communication. I cannot recommend him enough!

I've taken my cat Alice here two times now. And I really like how the cats are in their own area…read moreand it's not just a small cage like that their in if they where at the vets. It's like a closet size where the cats have different levels to up on. You can even let the staff play with them in an open space, or if your at is like mine and doesn't care too much for strangers they can just chill on one of the meany levels. Also for boarding a cat is a really great price. And if anything happens they call you and your furry family member's vet.

I brought my rescued English Bulldog to Sissy about two weeks ago. She was highly recommend by…read moreanother Charlotte dog lover who had brought her pups their for training. I have had Bane for about a year and a half (his about 3 1/2 years old.) He has been almost uncontrollable since day one. Although there was some initial improvement, he has had no sense of boundaries and could get aggressive when touched. Sissy and I spoke at length by phone prior to bringing Bane there. She seemed very knowledgeable about training, in general, as well as being keenly aware of the specific needs and disposition of English Bulldogs. Bane boarded and worked with Sissy for training at Off Broadway Pet Boarding and Training for a full week. While the space was fairly small, I was impressed with the cleanliness and order. Sissy and I spoke almost daily about Bane's progress. It because apparent by day 3 that I needed the training as much as he did. Upon picking him up, he seemed happy and well adjusted. He is now able to follow simple commands, which we continue to work on at home. Since I opted to use a pinch collar with him, it is important I continue to execute the training and coaching she provided for us. His overall behavioral changes have been nothing less than miraculous. He is much more calm, isn't aggressive towards other people or dogs and seems much happier, as are well! I would highly recommend Sissy for any training and/or boarding needs you may have.

My dog is no longer walking me... enough said! Just amazed to witness the unlocking of his…read morepotential. Invaluable!

Mindy is a one of a kind animal trainer…read more As a dog trainer, she is kind and patient. She doesn't rush the process, so that you can build a foundation to have a very well behaved pet. She helped me work on my dogs food aggression issues at meal time and his recall off leash. Her own dogs have done everything from hunting to agility to winning obedience classes. As a horse trainer, she has achieved incredible feat. In the 90s she bought a cheap off the track thoroughbred to olympic level, training him from scratch to compete (and win) against some of the best riders in the world with a stable full of million dollar horses. Give her a call, you will not regret it!

My husband and I are so impressed with the results we've seen with our two dogs from working with…read moreKirk! He was recommended to us from the Team Stinkykiss Rescue where we recently adopted our lab mix, Kepler. Kepler has went from having NO leash skills and poor impulse control to being easy to walk and a dog that loves to sit and stay. Our biggest improvement has been with our terrier mix Oscar that we've had for about 5 years. Oscar used to bark, get very nervous, and nip at people's feet when people would come over and it's like he's a totally different dog. He's stopped all those behaviors and is so much more confident. CSRA K9 rocks!

From the owner: Helping dog owners with basic obedience to extreme behavior issues. We can help with any dog and…read moreany situation.

Took my 11 month old dog for obedience classes. Dawn and Kelly teach a great class! They are…read morepatient and thorough and they really want all the dogs to succeed! We even continued on to the advanced class and had a great time. Even if you are having behavior issues with your dog (or not!) this is a great class to take. My dog had fun and we both learned a lot!

They are a wonderful small business ,and there's a reason they are popular. They treat you like a…read moreperson ...and your dog like a king ! They are great at grooming Doodles !

I have waited to give my review, so hopefully things have improved. This experience was in 2020,…read morebefore Covid, but I will literally never forget it. This was the second dog I have taken to Groomingdales after many years. No one there ever let me know there was an issue. When I dropped my dog off, I could read the sign in sheet, beside my dog's name it said in all caps: NAUGHTY and MAD MAX!!! I never asked about it. I just never went back. Our current groomer let me know that our dog is difficult to groom, and he is on medication when he gets groomed. No one at Groomingdales ever let me know there was an issue.