Our dog adores Thunder and goes to hang out with him and the other dogs at least once a week. Our…read moredog has calmed and is very excited to go each week. He waits and cries at the door waiting for Thunder. It's been a great experience for us. When we travel, we also reach out to Thunder to board our dog. It's a great circle of trust, entertainment & support for our dog & us. We've been working with Thunder for several years now. He's a great guy and has a gift for working with dogs. We appreciate him and having him in our lives.

Thunder took my dog and my moms dog after a few aggressive fights between them. Both dogs had been…read moreslowly developing more aggressive behavior over time, and after their big fight they couldn't be together, when before they were best friends. After staying with Thunder for two weeks, they came back so much happier and calmer, and can now be together again. Would 100% recommend Thunder, he saved the family from a very stressful situation. Thank you!

Take your pet anywhere but here, I won't write a long review just look at the photos…read more Cost me $127 for her to look like this. Staff do not care, and my dog came home with a limp, no idea what the did to her.

I purchased a parakeet and then waiting a few weeks later to purchase another one to keep the first…read moreone company. When I came back in I noticed there was one for adoption and so I opted for that parakeet instead of a "new parakeet". Both times I was told that I had to have the receipt to do a return but it could also be looked up. After two weeks the parakeet I adopted just died. I called to see what to do with a deceased animal and I was told I could bring him (Burt) in to be sent to a 3rd party to be dispatched. When I came I there was an issue because I did not have a receipt and they did not do look ups. Very insensitive response - if everyone does not know the process the customer should not be penalized.

I took my poodle here and uploaded photos of how she is usually cut. I asked for a round face. They…read morejust cut my dog how they wanted. The face is not rounded at all. The removed all of her hair from her face. They did a TERRIBLE job. They charged me $110.00 for the grooming. She is a 6 pound dog. I usually pay 55 at her normal groomer.

My Pooch looked so adorable when they dyed his ears and tail black. They did a great job grooming…read morePrince.

DISCLOSURE: First, I want to make it clear that this review is based JUST on Ian's ability and not…read morethe business. I can not rate the business because I used Ian when he worked for another training company. I have read the reviews here and the negatives seem to be about how the new business is being run and NOT about Ian's ability as a trainer. Hopefully Ian reads the reviews and fixes those parts of the business that are causing negative reviews. MY STORY: We adopted a rescue dog (a 80 lbs. Chow) and gets overly excited and therefore no one else wanted it. When we first got her it was difficult for me and impossible for my wife to walk the dog. Although it was funny to watch the dog pull my wife around the neighborhood, something had to be done. We called a company and Ian came over and spent about 15 minutes talking with us about the dog and about us. He asked us what we wanted to accomplish. He then took the dog on a 10 minute walk by himself. When he came back we all went for a walk and I was amazed we had a new dog. Our dog was walking behind him and was constantly looking at Ian for direction. Ian then let us walk the dog and show us how to hold the leash and to correct the dog. Within a couple more visits our dog was exercising on a treadmill and retrieving beers from the fridge for me (kidding on this one.) I will say you will have to continue to be consistent with the dog. Dogs are very smart and will want to follow a leader, the problem is when we forget to be that leader. Good luck Ian with the business and please fix the issues raised by others so you can continue helping other dogs.

Ian gave us some good tools to help train our lab who needed a professional to smooth out some…read morerough edges. We have had 2 sessions and a couple more to go. Immediate results on our most pressing concerns. Even tho we have had 3 dogs prior over many years, he still gave us better training knowledge! Very pet knowledgable.

Waste of $2,000. After a few sessions it was apparent that this service was not going to be…read morehelpful. The training sessions were very generic and we did not feel like any progress was being made with our dog. We did not reach out for further sessions after the first few but circled back after a few months hoping for a different experience. After booking an appointment we were notified that the only trainer for this company in our area was leaving the business. Now we have spent $2,000 for a lifetime trainer that we can no longer use. We have reached out to corporate for assistance but no one will respond to us. Overall I would not recommend this company unless you are looking for basic training. I do not think all behavioralist trainers are created equal and this company is not providing a true behaviorist trainer. Certifications don't necessarily translate to quality. Couple that with poor customer service and you have what appears to be a money grab from customers that are genuinely looking for help in a time of need.

Our lives have completely changed since we hired Vicky from Bark busters! Mac was a hyper puppy who…read morewanted 24 hour attention from us and if he didn't get his way he wasn't a good boy. Vicky has opened our eyes to the reasons why he acts the way he does and showed us the techniques to use to correct him. We look forward to having Vicky come over and so does Mac. We thought he was just going to be one of those dogs that never learns, but Vicky has changed that forever. If your looking for a great trainer, someone with patience, someone who loves their job, and just an overall great person you have to hire Vicky! We love Mac even more now than we did before because of the good boy he turned out to be and we owe it all to her.

I cannot say enough good things about Carson from Off Leash K9 Training's board and train program…read more Villa is a fast growing, energetic and excited 6 month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy -and she can be a lot to handle. Carson handled her with ease, or at least made it look easy! Carson focuses on positive, effective techniques and took the time to educate us just as much as he trained our puppy. She absolutely loved him and the progress made in only 2 short weeks was incredible and we are so pleased. She learned 7 different commands and I continue to be amazed at how she responsds to each of them. It has been a huge help in getting her to settle and she has much better impulse control. We recently went out of town to visit family, and brought Villa with. I was a little nervous, wondering how she would do in a different environment, not on her home turf. I am so happy to share that she did fantastic! Our family could not stop complimenting her in how well mannered and behaved she was. This was no doubt all as a result of the training she did with Carson. Truly life changing for us!

If I could give zero stars, I would. I paid for the two‑week board‑and‑train program that…read moreadvertised "100% obedience" and required a significant financial investment. Instead, my dog came home less trained and with worse behaviors than before. The same day he returned home, he began chewing the carpet and showing new, undesirable behaviors. When we tried to use the methods and tools they gave us, including the e‑collar, he was terrified, and he bit us. He is now clearly fearful of the e‑collar, and he has also started to resource guard me, even biting someone who came near me--behaviors he never showed before attending this program. In my view, they appeared to rely on fear and intimidation rather than humane training, leaving me with a frightened dog who bites and no meaningful obedience training to show for it. When I contacted the trainer about these serious concerns, I was only offered "retraining," which does not address the fact that my dog was not successfully trained in the first place and actually came back worse.

My Belgian malinois Buzz was very reactive towards other dogs and had snapped at a child's hand…read morebefore we decided additional training was necessary for him. My wife and I chose to train with the Sit Means Sit team in may of 22. Kerry and her teams training program was exactly what Buzz and I needed. Just 7 months later, I can confidently take my dog anywhere and know that he will be focused on me when told. Sit means Sit gives us the opportunities to socialize and reinforce the training with their group classes. Buzz also loves his additional 'change of leadership training' that allows him to get used to day camp with a one on one trainer without me being a distraction. I can now confidently leave him at day camp. Best of all, my 9 year old niece practices training with buzz when she visits. Kerry, Sarah, and the Sit Means Sit team has helped and continues to go out of their way to make Buzz a great dog.

Since they deleted my review on Google, I will post it here…read more.. TRASH! Don't hire this woman, unless you want to pay her to harass and verbally attack your law-abiding neighbors, while torturing your dog with an e-collar. In front of the owners, she purposely let their dog CHARGE at my dog and I, before zapping the dog to stop. Walking on the sidewalk, I saw the off-leash dog and waited for them to go into their house and avoid a confrontation. The woman (I didn't know was a "trainer") and I locked eyes, she knew I was respectfully, waiting to cross. However, I didn't realize she was planning to let the dog BOLT towards my dog. She let the dog run at me, across their lawn. She then proceeded to verbally attack me for being upset about it. THIS IS NOT OKAY. I understand they were on their front lawn. But the dog was not secured and an e-collar is not a leash. And of course, how would an innocent bystander know the dog was going to get shocked and turn around. But I should have known, because before this, I heard a dog crying in agony down the street. Obviously, he's not trained. She's just going to torture your dog and call it "trained." Do not pay this woman. I don't care if you're a trainer or not, you don't let a dog run at anyone!!

When I used to go there decades ago it was a top notch dog groomer! At the time I had a miniature…read moreschnauzer and once he was groomed he looked so good even HE didn't want you touching him! No joke!!! I haven't been there as I said in decades but if I lived closer I would definitely revisit them to see if they still provided the same excellent service!

Don't take your dog here, these ladies hit and cut our little furry baby's. After a few times I…read moretook my dog there she will be somewhat depressed/sad sitting in the couch for the rest of the day and part of the next one. Second time I tried, once we walked in she started shaking instantly. I wish she can talk to tell me what they did to her in that place. New place is on 55th and Pulaski, I take her there since then and no issues. She doesn't shake, and she'll be fine just the happy dog she is.