Dear yelp, This…read moreISN'T a "fake review". Contact me directly if you have doubts as to the validity of my review. I am offended by this practice. You should reach out to the reviewer before you effect a business owner in a negative way. AND AGAIN: Every once in a while you make a decision on blind faith and it pays off BIG TIME. We rescued a 12 week old puppy from Texas and quickly learned we needed pro help as we haven't been puppy parents for 20 years and this little girl was a nutjob and may have been heading down a bad path behavior wise. Kristin got right back to me after my initial web page inquiry. When she arrived, she was relaxed and professional and her kind, caring, genuine personality was obvious from the start. She CARES about our furbaby. Her training skills were so effective even from the initial consultation that this little pup was learning: come,sit,shake and down (heel) and most important to us was her going in her crate when asked as this is something we really want her to master and be comfortable with. Kristin made it known that our role is crucial in her training and gave us handouts for our homework and skills to be met. By the second session, our pupper was learning: "touch" (snoot boops), learning to jump into her bed and "leave it" (biting stuff) and stay. We are able to redirect the evening zoomy/crazy time with physical and mental workouts for her that is good for all of us. The entire time during these sessions, Kristin is upbeat, fun and it really feels like we've known her forever. We trust her to do the best thing for all of us. I'm so happy we connected with her. I am excited for the future of what this little doggo is going to learn,master and how her confidence is going to grow. You cannot go wrong choosing her to help with your furkids. Thank you Kristin!!

Kristin really knows what she's doing with these pups! As soon as she walked through my door...my…read moregolden retriever was behaving better immediately! She is so patient and knowledgeable! It's very apparent that doggies are her passion. After only one session, my baby is already doing great! You won't be disappointed!

I have seen such excellent results in the behavior of my 1 year old female Rottweiler, Alibi, since…read moreworking with Jim from Great Dog! In Home Dog Training. After having my dog a few months, I began to notice undesirable behaviors that I wanted to work on with a professional trainer. I listed these behaviors and weighed the options of a group class vs. in home training. Jim focuses on positive reinforcement training which is very appealing to me. Jim has a very reasonable starter package of 3 lessons. He came out for an evaluation of Alibi first. Since starting her lessons, my dog has developed significantly and my ability to control her has increased as well. After working with Jim, you can tell he has a genuine passion for what he does and that he basically understands and loves dogs. My Rottie loves him too. I would highly recommend Jim O'Neil at Great Dog! I have not been disappointed with my choice. He responds to his emails promptly.

Jim is fantastic. After 2 other trainers declined to work with us (based on age and history), Jim…read moreagreed to meet our male-reactive dog, Lincoln. In a 1 hour session, our 4 legged friend went from lunging and barking at Jim in front of the house to politely asking for and taking treats, off-leash, inside the house. Jim shared with my with husband and I a wealth of information that we can use to continue our training in his absence. While we will likely book another appointment to extend the training, Jim was not at all pushy about additional sessions. All around, a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!

Bill is truly incredible. Our dog River is an absolute doll but she loves people so much that she…read morejust wants to jump up and love on everyone. As you can imagine, that doesn't always work well with little kids or more fragile people. We knew we needed help with her over-excitement for basically anyone that breathes! That's when we found Bill, and from the very first meeting, we knew he was exactly who we needed. He came to our home, and immediately put us at ease. We loved Bill right away, and honestly enjoyed every session with him. He quickly became more than just our trainer--he became someone my husband, my boys, and I all looked forward to seeing... and River absolutely adored him too! Every time Bill left after working his magic, we wished he could just move in. His knowledge, patience, and genuine love for dogs is beyond impressive. We are so lucky to have found him and are incredibly grateful for everything he taught us. We can't recommend Bill enough!

Bill was wonderful with our dog. He was courteous, on time and seemed to work wonders with our…read moregal. Loving our loose/ leash walks now!

After moving, I had an issue with one of my cats peeing outside the litter box. I called Jude and…read moreshe was able to come out the next day. She helped SO much, gave me info and advice/tips not just for the primary concern but also on helping my two cats bond more. She even checked in after to see how things were going. Her info has been so helpful and it's such a relief to know I can always reach out with any issues. She really helped out in an upsetting situation and while it's not an immediate fix (cats can be tricky!) the progress after just one session has been amazing. I'm so glad I found her!

Highly Recommend! Jude was absolutely amazing in guiding our family with training our new golden…read moreretriever pup, Luna. Jude was always on time, professional, patient, and always fun to be around. Jude worked on leash work and many basic commands. Jude came to our house which helped so much! Jude got the kids involved and excited about training, and got the whole family on the same page with commands and what to do/not to do. I cannot recommend Jude enough!

I signed up for group training classes with my puppy. She knew one of the other dogs in class, and…read morethe two of them were very aroused and wanted to say hello, which understandably is not allowed during a group training class. My puppy spent much of the class barking, and it was frustrating. The trainer separated the other dog into another room at one point and also tried using a wall as a barrier, but I did not feel there were many suggestions for how to handle the situation or help us make progress. The trainer herself was unable to help the situation, which did not instill confidence. I spoke with the trainer after the first couple of sessions because I did not feel like I was getting much out of the classes and my puppy was barking through most of them. After that conversation, I was essentially told it was not working to have my puppy in the class and that we should not continue. I asked for a partial refund, but one was not provided. They would not budge on that, even though we were being asked not to come back. After some back and forth, I was offered a private session, but my dog then had health problems that prevented us from training for a period of time. Ultimately, I decided not to go back. There is also judgment around people who use e-fences. I was told they would not even do private training with a dog that has an e-fence at home, which I do. In my conversations with employees, I was not offered best practices for people who already have e-fences, only disapproval. The space itself is nice for a small group setup, and it is clean. My dog and I are working toward AKC Canine Good Citizen and eventual therapy dog certification, so I have stayed consistent with training and have had better experiences elsewhere, including NK Petco and Mischief Managed. When I explained the scenario of the dogs being aroused in class to trainers at these other facilities they offered a list of solutions and things to try that worked.

Highly recommend Modern Dog if you'd like to learn how to properly train your pup! Amanda is…read moreextremely knowledgeable about dog behavior and was able to teach us the proper techniques for managing our Italian Greyhounds energy and demand barking. We did the in home training which was very convenient and have had extremely positive results after the 4 lessons we purchased.

Jen has worked with our 3 dogs ranging in age from two months to 10 years…read more She is focused, gentle, and achieves results. She is patient and has been successful integrating the puppy into the pack. As with all dog training, a big part is training the owners! Jen has been successful at this too. We look forward to continuing to work with her! The dogs are constantly improving!!!

From the owner: Jen's Pawfect Pets...Helping families achieve balance with their dogs. Whether…read more your dog is a puppy, juvenile or adult dog, Jen's Pawfect Pets will assist your pack in obtaining harmony in your own home with personalized training sessions We will address whatever issues you may be experiencing whether it's: Behavioral, Obedience, Puppy Training, Barking, Jumping, Fear, Anxiety, Aggression, Housebreaking, Loose leash walking, or just wanting your dog to learn Fun Tricks. We can also help with socialization and behavioral concerns outside of the house as well. No dog is to young or too old to have a happy balanced life with their humans!

Brian understands dogs, but he can be rude and unprofessional to people- especially women. He does…read morenot want anything to do with you while he has your dog, despite what he says. He will warn people that his communication is "direct," but that is inaccurate. His responses are dramatic cut-and-paste messages that often have nothing to do with your own request. My dog got what it needed from training, but lost a good amount of weight. When this was pointed out to the assistant, they reviewed their instructions- sure enough, the wrong amount of food was listed. It should have been obvious for a dog that size.

Canine Behavioral Services is incredible! Brian and his staff worked with my two dogs to get them…read moremore comfortable around other people and dogs. They also guided us on behaviors to implement at home to create a more balanced life for each of them. Most importantly, these techniques helped the dogs become comfortable and confident in our home when we welcomed a baby. With the help from Canine Behavioral Services, this transition happened nearly seamlessly, which I am confident would not have happened without Brian's help. I cannot say enough great things about Canine Behavioral Services, they have created such positive change in my two dogs and allowed for them to grow and flourish in our home! Brian continues to support us even after the completion of the program which has been incredibly helpful as we continue to maintain a balanced household for the dogs.

Laurie and her staff are incredible!! They truly treat their customers (i.e. our pups) like their…read moreown. I am so happy to have found Lucky Dog Resort. Highly recommend and will definitely be using in the future! Gigi and Sasha can't wait to return.

The staff is great with the dogs. Zach he is exceptionally good with Cooper. Cooper has become a…read morevery nice, active and socially well rounded dog.

Combining puppy day care and training has been excellent. When I pick my dog up she is happy and a…read morebrief instruction on the day's training helps us work together as a team. I am very particular about where I leave my dog and I completely trust Lorrie with her. I highly recommend Coaching Canine Companions. It is worth much more than the monetary cost to have a stable, well balanced, trained dog as a companion. The facility is spotless and Lorrie has fun equipment for the dogs.

From the owner: Lorrie holds a Master Dog Training Certification from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers,…read morewhich is regulated and approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.  She also has formal training and hands-on experience with bomb detection dogs and was certified through the International Police Working Dog Association.  She holds a Certification in Canine First Aid. Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.  What Sets Us Apart? We are an empowerment-based dog training company using both Holistic and Traditional techniques. We offer a unique dog training modality that is more advanced than regular dog training but less intense and time consuming than Service Dog Training.  The science of life: Based in the Indian Mind/Body wellness tradition, Ayurveda training is the world’s oldest holistic healing system. We employ our formal Ayurveda training and experience to pave the way for canine and guardian healthy-happy wholeness. Lorrie Harris has also worked in the field of Personal Training, which adds strength to her expertise in this area.  Our founder has training and experience as a trusted Enneagram Life Coach, a system that delves into the betterment of peoples’ lives through the exploration of personality, motivations, and relationships. You and your canine partner will learn to develop a special bond using these unique Coaching Companion techniques. Enjoy the training and support that will enable you and your dog to experie

Best place I've ever brought my dogs!! Nice and clean and the people there are so loving to my dog!…read moreAnd they are always accommodating! I can't say enough great things about this place!

Melissa is FANTASTIC. A grooming legend…read more I am super particular with who I bring my fur baby, Sophie, to. Melissa is caring, gentle, observant, real, kind, etc. I am at ease knowing Sophie is in her care. I recommended Melissa and her business to all of my friends/family - and now you on Yelp! Sophie is fortunate to be one of her clients :)