This was our goldendoodle puppy 1st groom. He's 4 months old and has all his vaccination shots so…read morehe was ready! Emmy did an awesome job! He can see now! :) Thank you! The owner Matt introduced himself when we got there to drop him off which was super nice. I highly recommend Romp! Great owner, staff, and service! We'll be back!

Matthew and the whole team at Romp are the absolute best!…read more The facility is so clean and calm, and my dog who historically hates the groomer is very excited whenever she gets to see Matthew. Nobody has ever cut her hair as good as they do. I'll be going to Romp for as long as I'm in Scottsdale.

This woman is a scam artist. I paid her $500 to train my dog but all she managed to do was frighten…read moremy dog to not trust strangers. I asked for my money back per the contract we signed. I too heard every sorry excuse why she did not have my money. That she would send us money. She said she would send us $200 but only a small amount would show up. Do not trust this woman. I have waited over 1 1/2 years to receive a refund. Terrible trainer SCAMMER.

Kim, the business owner - I must say the personal problems you had made the training for Aria…read more(Lagotto Romagnolo) very rocky at first. But, you kept your commitment with me. I truly appreciate your subtle, consistent and professional approach with my puppy Aria. I'm so glad I stuck with you as a dog trainer and not someone else. Thank you.... you did a fantastic job! You're the best at what you do and others should learn from you! Thank you again.....for training me as a dog owner and Aria my loving Lagotto. Stay Well.

Brenda was incredible to work with & I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for dog…read moretraining! I adopted an Australian cattle dog puppy and knew that finding the right trainer early on would be important with such a smart breed. It's incredible to see what my puppy has learned in just 4 lessons - we will continue to work with her towards service level training. Thank you Brenda!

I would highly recommend Brenda for 1 on 1 dog training. We rescued a high energy pit bull a year…read moreago and his training experience has been a journey. He was 3 years old and completely untrained when we adopted him. We got the basics done through PetCo but we still had some troublesome behaviors we were having trouble addressing. We did 4 sessions with Brenda and the change has been remarkable. She came to our house, which helps train him in a comfortable environment and she adapts her training to the dog. A big part of training is also for us to learn how best to reinforce the commands; Brenda left us with homework for the week to practice. Woody still has some stuff to learn but we have a strong foundation to continue his training journey and a lot more tools in our toolbox. Highly recommend Brenda!

I truly cannot say enough incredible things about Erika and All-American K-9 Dog Training. Sending…read moreour 9-month-old pup, Lilo, away for three weeks was a big decision, but it turned out to be one of the absolute best things we could have done for her -- and for our entire family. The dog that came home to us was absolutely remarkable. Lilo returned with confidence, structure, manners, and an understanding of commands that completely exceeded our expectations. The difference is honestly night and day. What has impressed us the most is that this wasn't simply about teaching Lilo to sit, stay, come, or follow commands. Erika helped give her the foundation she needed to understand boundaries, expectations, and how to make better choices. Walking her, having people over, taking her places, getting her attention, redirecting unwanted behaviors, and simply enjoying everyday life with her has become so much easier. Our life at home has completely changed. Erika clearly understands that every dog is different. When a dog is struggling with certain behaviors, there is usually a reason behind them, and great training isn't just about correcting the behavior -- it's about understanding the dog and figuring out what they need in order to succeed. Erika did exactly that with Lilo. The three weeks of training were worth every single day. The amount of progress Lilo made in such a short period of time is incredible, and we now have the tools and commands to continue reinforcing everything she learned. If you have a puppy or an adult dog who needs training, structure, better manners, or help with behaviors you simply haven't been able to solve on your own, do not hesitate to contact All-American K-9 Dog Training. There is a reason behind the behavior, and they will help you understand it, address it, and give both you and your dog the tools to move forward successfully. Erika, thank you for taking such wonderful care of our Lilo and for giving us back a completely different dog. You didn't just train Lilo -- you changed the quality of life in our home. We are beyond grateful. Without question, 5 stars and our highest recommendation!

Such a wonderful experience! I never thought I'd see my dog be so calm next to so many people and…read moredogs surrounding her. Bob was wonderful to work with! He was recommended to me by a colleague and I have also recommended him to a friend of mine! He was super professional and I learned so much!

I chose The Barking Dog based on its strong online reviews, but unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. This was my first time ever boarding my dogs, and I only scheduled this stay because I had an unexpected family death. Naturally, I was already stressed, and this experience made things worse. When I dropped my dogs off, the front desk employee was working alone. While I understand being busy, the entire check-in process was very disorganized and frustrating. After taking my dogs to the back, she spent time inventorying my items, answering calls, and helping other customers--without once acknowledging me or letting me know I was free to go. I stood there for about 15-20 minutes with no communication, only to eventually be told she didn't need anything else from me. During my dogs' two-night stay, I received zero updates--no messages, photos, or report cards, despite those being features listed in their system. As a first-time boarding experience, this was especially concerning and left me wondering how my dogs were doing the entire time. Pickup was just as disappointing. While bringing my dogs out, one of them got her foot stuck in the doorway and was yelping in pain, and the employee continued pulling her on the leash instead of stopping to help. I was handed my dogs quickly with no update on how they did during their stay. The dogs also smelled so bad when we got them, I had to immediately bathe them when I got home. Overall, the lack of communication, attentiveness, and basic care was very upsetting--especially given the circumstances that led me to need their services in the first place. I had another boarding appointment already scheduled for April which I canceled and will not be returning or recommending this facility.

Zero stars. If you want your dog to come home sick every time he stays at the Barking Dog and leave…read moreyou with hundreds to thousands of dollars in vet bills, this is the place to go. I was a loyal customer for 10 years, but ever since the facility was taken over by the current owner, Mitch, a few years ago, it has completely gone downhill. It started with my dog developing strange rashes after boarding stays that required medication to clear up. Then he contracted kennel cough. When I picked him up, he was obviously sick, yet no one contacted me to let me know there had been an issue or warned other customers after I reported it. The final straw was after a 9-day stay when I picked him up and immediately knew something was wrong. Again, nobody informed me he appeared ill. He stopped eating, then stopped drinking, and after multiple vet and emergency visits, he was diagnosed with valley fever. I reached out to Mitch, explained the repeated illnesses connected to boarding stays, and provided medical records documenting everything. His response was that he would do nothing unless I met with him in person -- not even refund the boarding stay. I agreed to meet and followed up multiple times, but after requesting all the records, he completely stopped responding. The lack of accountability, concern, and basic customer service is unbelievable. This owner only cares about money, not the wellbeing of the dogs in his care. After 10 years as a customer, I am beyond disappointed and disgusted by how this was handled. If you want your dog repeatedly exposed to illness, and for management to ignore you afterward, this is the place.

Sam is absolutely amazing. I'm ashamed it took me this long to write a review! I first met her a…read morecouple years ago when she came to our house to evaluate one of our dogs. Not only is she an incredible trainer, her knowledge of animal behavior on a scientific level is phenomenal. We love learning from her WHY our dogs behave the way they do, what's ingrained, and what we can work on as well. We just had her to our house again and it was great to get her evaluation on how our dogs interact, both with each other and with us. I've also attended her class on dog behavior assessment and look forward to the next one. She is a wealth of information!

Sam is a great trainer. It is a shame that one or two listings in Google are so prominent, because…read morein reality she is one of the most sought after trainers in AZ. As the Executive Director of Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue, we work with Sam in two capacities. 1. She was highly recommended by many other rescues, and also other trainers. One other trainer told us "she is the only trainer in AZ that I would ever recommend." 2. She is well known for her training courses and seminars, we see this as the gold standard and send our volunteers through her programs.

We have been working through some serious challenges with our dogs fighting, and our main goal was…read moresimply to help them safely cohabitate in the same home. We had previously completed seven sessions with another trainer at Rob's Dogs and while that experience was fine for basic obedience, it felt like 'training' rather than the deep level behavioral correction we actually needed. Thankfully, because of the Rob's Dogs lifetime guarantee, we were connected with Joel. From the first hour, the difference was night and day. Joel immediately identified the core issues and provided professional, actionable insight on how to actually shift the dogs' behavior, rather than just running through commands. We already feel significantly more confident moving forward and have total trust in the tools and guidance Joel has given us. If you are struggling with behavioral issues that go beyond the basics, I highly recommend working with Joel. We are incredibly optimistic about the progress we'll make in our upcoming sessions.

My Mom took her puppy, Coal, to Rob's Dogs; Nathan was his trainer. From start to finish, the whole…read moreexperience was top-of-the-line. From their first meeting at the intake, to the 2-week "boot camp", they provided reassurance and updates. The narrated video updates were reassuring and helped bring peace of mind that this was the right decision. So helpful was the 2-hour training period on Graduation Day! It gives me, as her daughter, peace of mind knowing that my mom can now safely bike ride with him, not seeing him jump up on her, and it is much more fun to visit without finding something of mine chewed! If you are contemplating investing in Rob's Dogs for training, do it!! Nathan, thank you for being fantastic with Coal and my mom!

We were new to the area and looking for a caring trainer who would help us integrate our new puppy…read moreinto our family. Lindsay is amazing! Not only does she train our Chocolate Lab, but she continuously educates us and teaches us how to work with our pup, too. We would recommend Lindsay to anyone without hesitation.

Lindsay trained my Great Dane- Floyd in 2012 and he was a gentleman until he passed in 2022. She…read morewas patient with him and available for brush up group lessons throughout his life. She treats your dog like her own and was very caring and loving. There were times that I thought she was going to run off with him (camping trip) because of the close bond she forms as their trainer. She gives you all the tools you need to have an obedient and loving family member. I have recommended her to multiple people and all have been satisfied with her training. Let's be honest- Everybody thinks they are a dog trainer, nobody is Lindsay.