I needed assistance with my 10 week old Bernese Mountain dog and I found, without a doubt, the BEST…read moretrainer when I found Michelle!! She was so patient and loving toward Toby and as a result, he learned quickly and was eager to please. I couldn't get him to go down steps, but in 10 minutes, with your gentle and kind guidance, he was hopping up and down the front steps of our house like a champ! As Toby has gotten older, Michelle continues to check up on us, and I am still reaching out to her for her expert guidance and help. Toby loves her ... her help and friendship has been invaluable to me, turning my little fluff ball into a well-mannered, sweet boy. I can't thank you enough, Michelle!!

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Working with Cassidy has been incredible. The bark buster methods really work if you stick to them…read moreand are consistent. My reactive dog has made incredible progress in the past month and I couldn't be happier. We still have some work to do, but I'm confident we'll get there working with Cassidy. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you!

I called Mike for our dog Bruno, who has SEVERE separation anxiety (he is the famous ROOF DOG)…read more Our initial session with Mike occurred in August and lasted over 3 hrs. Mike was professional, knowledgeable, fun to work with and loved by my whole family (pups included!). His training techniques are easy to learn and effective. We saw a HUGE improvement in our dogs' behavior immediately. What earns Mike a 5+ STAR review from me is his responsiveness. It's been over 90 days since our first session and Mike is as accessible today as he was the day of our first session. Every call and text is responded to promptly, even when Mike has been out of town. Separation anxiety is not an easy fix. It's a huge relief knowing that we have Mike available when needed. Mike is a committed, compassionate, honest, and gifted dog trainer with a big heart. I highly recommend him.

We have a 2.5-year-old mini goldendoodle who is anxious and skittish and doesn't socialize very…read morewell. We had a number of pet sitters but didn't feel that they really understood our girl. Loukia definitely fits the bill! She took her time getting to know Jozie, even though she had five other dogs at the time. She is concerned with the overall health of the dogs and prepares fresh food. She sent updated pics and videos daily and it was evident that our pup was finally feeling comfortable while not being with us We are very grateful for her work with Jozie and would definitely recommend Loukia to pet owners looking to have peace of mind when boarding their pet..

Loukia's Wholistic Pet Service has been amazing for taking care of our 76 lb male golden…read moreretriever. She is great with the dogs...loves them and runs a tight ship so the dogs know who's in charge and don't get into trouble with one another. Our guy LOVES going there and that allows us to travel knowing he's in the best of hands. Thank you for providing Peace of Min Loukia!

Carla is such a dog and cat lover, knowledgeable and patient with them, your dog will be happy and…read moresafe with her

Carla is so knowledgeable and effective in her training methods…read more My two Maltese boys are improving because I am following her recommendations and our home is so much more peaceful and happier! I will continue with Carla and recommend her highly.

Could not be here without Jose!!! Walking is a pleasure!!!! 203 K9 is the BEST!!!…read moreSo many compliments thanks to these people!!!

I recommend 203K9 without hesitation or reservation, they're trainign services have been absolutely…read morelife changing for our dogs! We started with having one dog trained due to his reactivity to other dogs, which has been transformed (not to mention he's become a much happier and more responsive dog), then our other dog joined in and our home became so much calmer and our dogs actually seem happier. When we decided to add a 3rd rescue, Jose was incredible in working with us to get her integrated, helping her through a board and train, and being so responsive, guiding us through the process, and helping us learn how to be even better dog handlers. We are so grateful to 203K9 and cannot recommend them enough!

We miss you, so glad the club is open again. My husband and I have been students at the Port…read moreChester Obedience Training Club for the past 5 years. We have taken everything from puppy class to advanced courses in competitive K9 sports. Teachers are wonderful. Fellow students are great. The club is clean and never smells like "dog". We have done well with our dog and her training at Port Chester Obedience Training Club. Just look at our little girl and what she has been able to accomplish in only 2 years of training.

If it weren't for Betsy Schwartz and her amazing assistant Alice, I don't know if we would've been…read moreable to keep our dog. Julius Caesar was rescued from an abusive home and was going to be put down because there was no room for him at the shelter. What started as a foster quickly became an adoption because we knew he needed our love and help. He was highly reactive and terrified of almost everything-- people, sounds, other animals, etc. It was almost impossible to calm him and get him to stop barking. We started at PCOTC and tried two different instructors, who were great, but there was no difference in Julius's behavior. I'm grateful we didn't give up because once we found Betsy and Alice, everything changed for the better. They understood him on a completely different level than other instructors. Their support and encouragement are what made his progress possible. After one year of their weekly classes, Julius has become his best self!! People think he's been medicated or simply a different dog because of how much he's changed!! He now gets excited to go to class, see all his friends, and show off his outfits. We couldn't be happier that he finally feels safe and comfortable in his own home. These extraordinary ladies deserve a RAISE and the fattest bonus because they helped us save our fur baby. Even though Julius doesn't need much training anymore, we plan to continue with Betsy and Alice's classes because we are beyond grateful for all they've done and enjoy watching him improve. So much love and appreciation for them both; thank you for working a true miracle

Dog Commander / Robert Kornfeld was great with our almost 2 year old Evie, a Hound mix shelter dog…read more She had issues with adhering to our commands, and had some leash anxiety issues, getting too aggressive with other dogs when she felt crowded at off-leash parks. Robert did a great job of *training us*, new dog owners, how to establish boundaries and ensure Evie understands our commands. She is now much better with each of us, and is much easier to control at dog parks. Thanks, Dog Commander!

Amber did an amazing job with Bailey. I was so nervous before bringing Bailey for her first day of…read more2 weeks of board and train. I was concerned about the e collar and how Bailey would respond. She's a 5 month mini goldendoodle. Amber not only reassured me that Bailey would be fine but she also took the time to answer all of our questions. All the videos that Amber sent showing Baileys progress was amazing to see her learn! Bailey learned so much! It's been a week since she was in "school" and she continues to do well. Consistency, patience and discipline is key for any training program so my role is just as important. I definitely recommend Amber as a trainer. She showed genuine care and concern for Bailey. Thank you

We dropped our 2 year old white GSD Mattie with Matt Hiser, in Bolton, CT, for the two week board…read moreand train. Mattie was struggling with consistency while out and about and needed to clean up her manners. Matt was receptive to our concerns and goals. He sent video clips and photos to update Mattie's progress. When we returned to pick her up Matt spent several hours with us going over everything Mattie learned and exactly how we should work with her at home. Mattie has been great since returning home. She is well mannered and eager to work every day. She knows all her commands (Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Place). She is doing great with extended down/stay and is a pleasure to have out in public. We would recommend Matt for any of your training needs. His experience and demeanor are second to none.

Absolutely highly recommend ACTS -Matt takes time with both you and your dog-its obvious at first…read moremeeting that he has experience in training. He really takes time to help you and gives easy at home training techniques for you to follow. He has motivated me to continue with training-seeing the results with my year old golden is a good feeling- a trained dog is so enjoyable!!! Matt is great, you will not be disappointed-also, he extends himself as a constant resource to you even after your training- genuine person clearly in the right line of work! - Maura E.

Matt is an amazing trainer! I would definitely recommend him as a trainer. My boyfriend and I have…read morea Siberian Husky who had major behavioral problems. He would not listen at all. He was constantly eating the furniture, jumping on everyone and everything, he didn't listen when it was time to come inside and I would eventually have to carry him in the house, and he would cry and scream when it was time to put him in the crate if we were leaving or going to bed. We didn't know what to do but after looking for trainers, we came across Matt's website. After meeting with him and having him go over a few training techniques with our puppy, we knew he would be a big help. When we got the puppy back, we could see a huge change in his behavior. When Matt started his training, our puppy was 6 months old. He is now 13 months and is still just as great as when we got him back. He listens on the first command, there's no longer a struggle to come inside or go in his crate, and now he understand were the boss.