We hired Lorrie to help us with us with Brody, our reactive labradoodle. Brody was barking at…read moreeverything while inside our home and while on leash. In addition, Brody was pulling on the leash, making dog walking unpleasant. Lorrie designed a reasonable plan to help curb Brody's reactive behavior. Brody enjoyed his trainingy with Lorrie, as did his humans! Lorrie is extremely knowledgeable, pleasant, and fun to work with. Most importantly, she sets realistic goals which are attainable. After the training session Lorrie emails a synopsis of what was learned and what the owner needs to work on with your dog to maximize the training experience. These notes are invaluable as one may revisit those instructions now and again if unwanted behavior resurfaces. We highly recommend Lorrie to assist in training your dog! You and your dog will undoubtedly be better for it!

Lorrie was outstanding and comprehensive in helping us manage our minidoodle's fears and anxiety…read more(and ours!) She was validating and understanding. She helped us learn to read her body language and doing the consent test to see if she wants to be pet so we can teach others who come to our home. We learned to read her signs of stress to decrease and manage her anxiety. Lorrie gave us valuable interventions to manage bedtime, potty training , walking reactivity, increasing her social comfort level, and so much more. We are very grateful to Lorrie !! Sharon & John

Doggie Bliss NY is an amazing company!! From our very first meeting, their professionalism and…read moregenuine love for animals shone through. Every walker we've met has been warm, reliable, and full of positive energy -- our dogs, Buddy and Scruffie practically dance with excitement when they arrive! Their communication is fantastic. They're punctual, consistent, and never miss a beat, no matter the weather. I also love how attentive they are to each dog's personality -- Buddy's playful bursts and Scruffie's slower pace are both catered to perfectly. Finding people who care for your pets as much as you do is rare, and Doggie Bliss NY is exactly that. They've given me complete peace of mind and brought extra joy to Buddy and Scruffie's lives. I recommend them to anyone who wants the very best for their four-legged family members.

Doggie Bliss has been a total game-changer for us. They're professional, dependable and every…read morewalker has been respectful and experienced. I can tell they love the animals they take care of, which is what is most important to us. I also love the updates and cute photos from my babies' walks. I've used them for walks and extended pet-sitting and I am always happy with their services. I recommend them for your pets.

Riva did such a great job with our two cats. She's so thoughtful, pleasant and accommodating. This…read morewas our first time away from them. We went away for a long weekend and she came to our home twice a day to feed and play with our kitties. She cleaned the litter box and kept their food area clean and fresh. Riva spent time playing and petting them so they didn't feel lonely. She sent us texts and pictures of the cats to give us peace of mind that they were doing great. They took a liking to Riva and I'm sure they felt safe & secure. We will definitely have Riva from Su Casa back again to watch our kitties.

From the owner: Pet Sitting in the Comfort of Your Home Whether you are…read moregoing on vacation or just need someone to come in while you're at work, I will give your pets the time and attention they need when you can't be home. I understand that your pet is an important member of the family, that's why I make all visits myself and treat your pet with the same loving care I give my own. Dog Training I specialize in getting you & your new puppy off to a great start so that your puppy grows to be a happy, healthy, well mannered member of the family. I will work with you and your puppy on every area of training - from house training to advanced off-leash training and everything in between! I also help with dogs of any age who have behavioral issues.

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

I am SO thankful for Sherry at Maximum K9. I don't know if I can put into words how helpful she has…read morebeen in training our Stormie. Stormie is a rescue who we adopted in 2019 and underwent 2 surgeries in 2021 due to bilateral CCL surgery. She was cooped up for an extended amount of time during recovery. We were unable to take her outside without her reacting to other dogs and sometimes even people. Stormie even gave us difficulty when we wanted to go for a short walk. It was so frustrating and difficult taking her out in public that we needed help. We have heard of Maximum K9 from many of our friends and even the great reviews I've seen on dog groups and online. I called to inquire about the types of training (group vs. individual) and it was clear that we needed to take private lessons. We signed up for a package of 6 lessons with Sherry that were one hour long for 6 consecutive weeks. Our first day, Sherry got to know about Stormie's behaviors - positive and negative, what we were having difficulty with and what our goals were. Sherry worked with us each week when training Stormie (and me) on how to modify or progress a skill. We learned how to heel, which we never were taught from another trainer elsewhere, and the importance of heel. We were given homework on what to practice from the training sessions to continue our work outside of the facility. Sherry helped Stormie become less dog reactive in a safe manner at Maximum K9. Stormie was slowly exposed to the board and train dogs in the facility that had various levels of size and temperament. Each week, Stormie learned how to follow her commands and not react to different dogs. With Sherry's consistent training, Stormie was able to heel with me in a circle with other dogs and sit next to them without any reaction at all. I cannot find the words to thank Sherry for helping Stormie and myself. I came into Maximum K9 with Stormie trying to pull my arm off and reacting to dogs in the lobby to now leaving with my arm back intact and her in a nice heel. I will refer all my dog lovers and friends to Maximum K9 and Sherry going forward! Thank you again!

A canine miracle worker!…read more I recently had the privilege of working with Gia, and I cannot express enough how incredible their positive training techniques are. If you're in search of a dog trainer who will not only transform your pup but also your own relationship with your furry friend, look no further.

If I had to sum up our training with Gia in a sentence... it is absolutely the kindest thing we…read morecould have possibly done for our reactive dog. Please excuse the essay as I explain... We got our dog as a rescue puppy at just shy of 8 weeks. He had issues since we got him, including growling when handled, fear of dogs/other people/a leaf blowing in the wind (not kidding) which presented itself as barking and lunging. We initially worked with a trainer who used a prong collar and said we needed to be stricter which did not help and in retrospect may have worsened his behaviors. We have worked with Gia virtually (FaceTime/zoom) for 5 months and have seen tremendous progress for our pup. The initial consultation was like having a psychiatric evaluation of your dog - it was so interesting! The questions that she asked and her reasoning behind why he was reacting were so helpful. We meet virtually either once a week or once every 2-3 weeks on different behaviors (as you can guess he has a lot of phobias), and she gives us homework and techniques to try between lessons. We have "gone" with her on multiple field trips including home depot, dog parks, downtown, neighborhoods with bikes/skate boards and the virtual format works perfectly. During this time we also got our dog started and ant-anxiety medication and Gia was also able to provide guidance on that based on her experiences with other dogs. She is always available via text/phone, provides feedback or answers questions if we run into problems between sessions, and her social media platforms give us ideas and suggestions for our dog as she has a lot of clients struggling with similar issues. We used to be unable to take our dog literally steps out the apartment door without him reacting and having a meltdown. I was afraid to be in certain situations with him as I was unsure of how to manage it. Although I recognize our dog may never like all people or dogs (and hey what person does!?), Gia has helped our dog to become safer, happier, and less stressed (and in turn us too!) in the most humane, kind way all while explaining to us why/what is going on with us. Gia - we can't thank you enough!!!

We had trainings with Donna when we brought our girl home. She taught us how to potty train,…read moresocialize, basic commands and so much more. Boonie has grown into such a great playful, loving, social family dog, that we are grateful to take everywhere.

Donna and Thomas have been training my dog, Tiller, since he was about 5 months old. He is now…read morealmost 2 and 1/2 years old. Donna and Thomas have been professional, caring, patient and committed to fostering an environment where both you and your dog are comfortable and feel like part of a family. They teach you and your dog basic obedience and in my case have trained Tiller to be my service dog. My family and I are so glad we found them. I wouldn't want Tiller to be trained by anyone else.

I love to bring my two Italian greyhounds here for special treats! I've also gotten their leashes…read moreand winter clothes here. The workers were so helpful, they sat with me and tried on quite a few sweaters on my girls and helped me pick them out. It's a great place to bring your pet!

Stopped in the store asked a question and the owner was so rude…read more She gave a nasty answer and walked away I have bought some things there before but I will never again She doesn't deserve my patronage Whoever it was claimed when I asked if they had something said they don't and that they would know they buy everything for the store If it wasn't you and it was your employee you should speak to her

Great trainer, very happy with results. Didn't take many sessions to see success with my dogread more

From the owner: Kay9 Training and Walking offers obedience training, behavior modification, and dog walking…read more Service is offered throughout the Long Island area in both Nassau County and Suffolk County including, but not limited to the following towns: Bay Shore, Central Islip, Cold Spring Harper, Commack, Deer Park, Dix Hills, East Meadow, Farmingdale, Hauppauge, Huntington, Jericho, Levittown, Plainview, Massapequa, Melville, Merrick, Mineola, Smithtown, Syosset, West Babylon, Westbury, and surrounding areas. If your town was not listed but you neighbor one of the listed towns you are most likely also within our service radius. Please contact us to learn more about our affordable rates and services offered and inquire now for a free consultation!

Melanie helped us train our 2 Labradoodles. We have worked…read morewith other dog trainers with our previous dog who we thought was one of the best... Melanie surpassed our expectations. She cares so much for animals and the way they are treated and trained. She focuses on positive reinforcement and is thoughtful in how she responds and interacts with dogs. She helped us counteract some of our puppies negative behaviors with replacing them with more acceptable behaviors. Both of our Labradoodles have also stayed with Melanie for Board and Train (multiple times). Each time our pups returned they were calm and ready to show off their new skills (like staying on their beds during meal times). She also sent us photos and videos to show us the progress they made while we were away. We just love the positive influence Melanie has had on our pups. We also have 2 children and Melanie worked with both of them to teach them training techniques they could use with our dogs. We have recommend several friends to Melanie who have also had great experiences with her training their dogs as well. We highly recommend Melanie and Wagmore dog training!

Melanie is amazing. My pitbull had some PTSD resulting from a traumatic experience he'd experienced…read moreon a plane trip a few years back. After seeing him a few times the Vet recommended a strong treatment of prozac to help alleviate his symptoms. However, before going the chemical route I wanted to try solving his symptoms in a more holistic manner. After a few renowned trainers told me he was a lost cause, trainers who probably build their reputation based on the easiest of cases, Melanie Bennet entered the picture. We had a consultation and Melanie was compassionate with my dog and helped me understand his mindset as well as a training regimen that could help him improve. She was very realistic in managing my expectations and helped me understand what was achievable in the training and what would be a stretch. I enrolled my dog in a 4-week training bootcamp where Melanie focused on teaching my dog relaxation techniques. Some things I observed after my first visit is that he would lay down a lot, I thought he was tired or scared but then learned Melanie trained him to do that whenever he was overly aroused. Similarly he would stop moving his tail to calm himself down. Throughout successive visits I observed how my dog was more composed and relaxed. He was also paying more attention to me so he could follow my lead. After the first three weeks he had been able to learn to calm himself down enough to reinforce the basics and learn a few cute tricks. He learned how to walk on a gentle leader and how to spin and touch a cone on command. When he came back home people could not believe what they were seeing. I no longer had to hide my dog in my bedroom whenever I had visitors in an attempt to shield them from my dog's anxiety. As long as the visitors knew the ground rules to avoid arousing my dog too much, we had a perfect interaction, something that would have been impossible before. Furthermore, the training did not end there. Melanie provided extensive documentation on what I could do to reinforce and continue his training, which was very useful for me as I did not know how to avoid undoing all of Melanie's fantastic work. Overall, I highly recommend Melanie to any person who wants to have their dog properly trained, especially is that dog needs special attention. Melanie is a professional of the highest level of loves her job and is dedicated to the welfare of the dogs she trains. In the 8 years I've had my dog, and the countless trainers that have tried to help him, I had never met anyone like her. She has my full trust when it comes to my dog.