Shea is the best dog instructor ever!! Helped us make our crazy puppy into a civilized young man!!!read more

From the owner: Training Your Animal Friends: Passionate. Patient. Persistent. These are just a few of the…read morecharacteristic that describe us here at Pawsitive Dog Training School. We know that each dog is different and we'll work with yours to give them the specific guidance they need. Whether you're thinking about getting a new pup, have a new pet, own a pet with behavioral problems, or are taking your dog to the next show, we are here to help! We are offering 3 custom Board & Train options, along with private lessons with exclusive access to training equipment packages and boarding priority in the future!

This much as obvious as soon as you meet Sarah in her training center--she's passionate about a)…read morethe well-being of all dogs, b) her human clients and maximizing their communication / relationship with their dogs, and c) the art / skill / career of dog training. We already had 2 well-adjusted dogs when we adopted our third, a 7-month old puppy with issues our older dogs never had...so we took the new guy for private training in Sarah's "Fundamentals Program". Sarah spent several hours with us during the initial session (in the evening, so both human parents could be there), getting to know our dog, our concerns, teaching us techniques, literally walking us through drills with a slip lead (since leash reactivity was one of our pup's biggest issues), and observing both of us 'parents' and giving us individual pointers. It wound up being literally life-changing for us and the puppers. Ever watch a YouTube dog training video, or any episode of Cesar Milan, where some out-of-control punk pup is rehabilitated into a responsible canine citizen within the span of a few minutes of screentime, and think 'it'll never work like that with MY dog'? (I have...cuz we were pretty desperate before heading to Naturally Driven K9). Well it's not instantaneous in real-life...but spend a few hours with a kickass trainer like Sarah, and it CAN be that easy to transform the puppers (or your relationship with your puppers) if you're consistent in applying what you've learned. It's not like we weren't trying before, it's just that our pre-Sarah attempts at training him were ineffective. One of the open secrets about Sarah's profession must be that 'dog training' is just as much (if not more) about training the humans. Dog 'parents' can run on the defensive side--so the fact that Sarah teaches us humans in a way that's expert, constructive, but comes across as non-threatening, makes her training so easy to be receptive to. She's clearly studied many different philosophies of dog training (and continues to do so), but she's a dog parent just like the rest of us and seems to have adapted the best aspects of other trainers she's learned from, and her own experience, into her own common sense, effective style. Leash walks used to be dreadful ordeals for us as well as the puppy, and she's given us the tools to make our walks happy and productive instead of loud, stressful, and aggressive. Long way of saying, we love Sarah, and can't thank her enough--the things she's taught us about how to interact with our puppy has improved our communication with the older dogs as well--and by the time we returned for our 1 hour followup session with Sarah only 2 weeks later, it was like we were bringing back a completely different dog. Highly recommend her services.

We did several rounds with her and she "guarantees" her work and says to come back to classes and…read moreshe would keep in touch, but she didn't. We never got anywhere close to where we felt safe with our pups. One dog in our class had the "Hannibal lector" mask on and would lunge at our dog each time she went near. I referred neighbors to her but after classes we felt we had overpaid and was severely under delivered. A nice person but I feel no differently with our dogs after paying over $500 than I did at Petsmart and $100.

This Doggie Daycare is really quite amazing. Our Energetic, Enthusiastic pup started here at about…read more8 months old. Jenna and staff are definitely dog people! All of the socialization, stimulation, consistency, patience and playtime have made a huge difference in our dog's growth. He absolutely loves it when he gets to go hang out with other dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages. We are so grateful!

Just picked up our dog from her first day at furever friends and she was covered in blood. We went…read moreto ask why she was covered in blood and the woman at the desk couldn't tell us what happened because she didn't know why. Our dog was also soaking wet and when I asked why she said "from drinking water" I then brought up the spray bottle they use on the dogs and she said "yeah we sprayed her because she was running" ... dogs aren't allowed to run? My dogs eyes were also blood shot and that wasn't explained either. Keep your dog safe and don't bring them to this place.

I travel with my Pomeranian who is everyone s delight because she is so well behaved. I thank Sam…read morefor that I snowbird from Blaine to Palm Springs and see Sam every year.

Cedarwoods is awesome!…read more We met with Sam for a free consultation and told us about the philosophy behind their training. They don't use treats to train the dogs. I know my dog and if you don't have a treat he won't listen to a thing you say! But it worked! We went through the basic training class and then the off lead training. Our dog is easily excitable and wants nothing more than to play with the other dogs, so keeping his attention was difficult. But over the time we were there our dog learned to listen and obey and have fun while doing it. I would say our dog is one of the more difficult cases and he made amazing progress! About a week before we started taking our dog here, I was mentioning Cedarwoods to a coworker. There was someone working on the electrical just there for the day, he heard me talking and said he took his dog there and loved it! And that's the feedback I get from everyone who's gone to Cedarwoods. I highly recommend Cedarwoods! Every dog can benefit from the training! It's worth every penny.

Angela Lenz - the owner of Tails A Wagging - is truly a dog whisperer. I've never met anyone that…read moreunderstands the language of dogs better than she does. She generously shares her knowledge, and helps every dog owner she encounters, whether they are clients, customers, or just someone who has a dog and needs some help and could benefit from everything she knows. Our dog has taken more than 10 classes and every trainer Angela hires shares her outlook on positive reinforcement and the joy that training and bonding brings to both the dog and their human. Tails A Wagging is a safe place for dogs, and the humans that love them. Highly Recommend. All the Paws Up!

My dog finally had her private session a couple weeks ago. The trainer was friendly and came armed…read morewith bucketfuls of fancy treats. The dog reacted positively to the non-stop treat-fest. Unfortunately, she vomited every last crumb a few hours after the trainer left. I got the impression that the trainer was mostly sharing "this is what I do with my dog," instead of coming from a place of knowledge.

If I could give Adam more than a 5 star review I would. I brought my 5 month old Belgian Malinios…read moreto him after researching many trainers. We did some longer training because of his breed and youth. Adam has not only trained my dog Otis, but rewired my training in so many ways. I had an older border collie, so mistakenly thought I could handle this other intelligent/high drive dog. Once I knew I was in over my head I sought help. He has changed my dynamic with both of my doggo. I had done other training with my Border Collie when he was young and it pales in comparison to what I have learned with Adam at Houndsman Canine Academy. He instills confidence and respect not just in your dog, but in yourself.

Dog whisperer... our Australian shepherd Rue was so reactive to people and dogs in public I didn't…read morewant to take her anywhere. After graduation she is a different dog, calmer, no pulling and virtually no reactive behavior in public! We are thrilled to have found Adam and his assistant Isabelle. So thankful, Happy holidays Brian, Holley and rue

Best feeling ever: just called Huck, my 18mo fox hound rescue, off a full on deer chase with a…read moresimple "Come! No. Huck Come!" And stood there amazed as he CHOSE to veer off in a long arc toward me, coming in full tilt to a sit. I am still sort of in shock that he gave me priority. When I called he was 40 yards away from me and within four car lengths of the deer and he is a focused high drive dog. Thank you to our trainer Greg Houle. Never in my wildest dreams did I think he would stop chasing a deer that he had an excellent chance of catching and come to me because I asked him to. I am so grateful for In The Flow K-9 training, that he came, yes, but the WAY he came to me, eyes shining, leaving what was probably his heart's desire, full of happiness that I had called. He was 100% into the next thing that we were going to do togethe r, focused and looking up at me for direction. Making that bond between you and your dog the "something big", the "pay off" for your work, is what Greg's teaching is all about from the very first minute. I am 70 years old. I have had many dogs and used many methods to get to where I thought I wanted to be with them. This method is like the place where all the paths meet....like the pearl in the oyster.Over the last two years I have watched Greg guide little kids, teens, adults, seniors, into better relationship with their canine companions. He just kind of walks into the mess you've made with each other and tidys up the room! Everyone feels better. Everyone does better. Then, if you want to stick around, he can show you how he did it! You won't find a more generous teacher. This kind of training makes you and your dog both feel better, do better, be better!

We had one dog that was full grown and well-behaved when we got him. So we ruined that. He was…read moremedium-sized and kind-hearted so we managed. Then we rescued another full grown dog who wasn't small. She was wild and required a team just to walk her. We have been working with Greg and both dogs on and off since November. We aren't terrible consistent, but we do try. People have been stopping and applauding us for the noticeable changes in both dogs' behavior. I have actually had some success walking both dogs together. Life at home is much less frazzled, although there's still plenty to work on. What I really like about this training is that Greg is practical. The training is to the point. It's really sensible. Greg understands that people are busy, that some dogs have structure and other dogs have toys. He adjusts and supports as needed. Greg has a diverse background with a biology degree and has worked a broad spectrum of jobs. He takes his career seriously and gets things done pleasantly, timely, and correctly.

I can not say enough positive things about Free Range Canine. They are amazing people. I have 2…read moredogs with very different personalities (one very fearful and one very outgoing.) They take a personal interest in ensuring that they are healthy and happy. They are wonderful to work with when I have special needs/requests. I have used them for walks, day care and dog/housesitting and trust them implicitly. My fearful dog has just blossomed and my outgoing puppy has grown into the best dog she could possible be under their care. Thanks guys, I don't know what we would do without you!!

Michelle and Rae are awesome! Their love for dogs makes it easy to leave your furry loved ones in…read moretheir care. Thank both my girl Ginger loves you both. Jenny