This is my review for Proofing Behaviors Canine Obedience. My name is Maria and I'm happy to…read morereport that my 170lb St. Bernard, Ziggy and I are recent graduates of the program. I happened upon Proofing Behavior's via the Clipper Magazine back in March. At the time Ziggy had gotten away from me again and chased a small child through the neighborhood. The good news is the child was not hurt (just frightened) bad news is this wasn't the first time and I was beyond exhausted trying to control my baby boy. Ziggy is only two years old, after getting him in the house after that incident, I got the mail and found the magazine and there on the back was the coupon. I thought this was providence and called them right away Jim returned my call and within 2 days he was at my front door ready to start training. Unfortunately covid-19 hit and we had to postpone training until late June early July I am happy to say 8 weeks later both Ziggy and I have graduated on the loose leash training and the overall commands to sit and stay. I cannot say enough about how great this is and what peace of mind I now have when I go outside with Ziggy. He listens, he pays attention, he looks for my cues and all of this would not have been possible without Jim and the techniques he brings. From day one Jim explained the simple techniques and yes with the help of some treats we got Ziggy in line and in focus. Ziggy being a smart little boy has realized the more he listens to Mommy the more he gets outside time I highly recommend Proofing Behaviors and Jim's services to anyone and everyone all dogs all sizes I mean I knew it was a challenge as big as Ziggy IS I was a little skeptical we were not going to get here but to my great surprise we are.

Our family recently completed the 6-session program for Izzie, our 13 yo Bochi whom we've had for 7…read moreor so years, and our brand new member, Princess Leia, a 5 yo Weimaraner / Bloodhound mix. Jim helped us resolve the "getting acquainted" issues between the ladies and helped all of us establish good relationships as a pack. The peace, tranquility and order have been so appreciated, as was Jim's kind disposition, professionalism, and natural aptitude with our canines. Would strongly, strongly recommend Proofing Behaviors for an effective, authentic, stress-free dog training experience.

After reading the previous review I felt the need to share my own experiences but first I'd like to…read moremention that Kaitlin D is listed in Monroe NY, an area that Patrick does NOT train in or around. Given this information, I feel she may have posted this review under the incorrect business. Anyways, I've continuously trained with Patrick over the last 4 years and have never experienced anything but calm, consistent guidance. His patients with both me and my German Shepherd never waivers. He never gets impatient with me or my dog despite repeating himself many many times .He is happy to talk through any behavioral issues I may be having even if it is one of my other dogs. I have referred many friends and family to him for training and will continue to do so without hesitation. My only "complaint" is that I'm almost certain my dog adores him more than me.

Owner Patrick is a complete scam artist! He took my money and I never got the services I paid for…read more Went completely MIA and did not complete services after trying to contact him. DO NOT USE!

Excellent trainer! She was very thorough & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her servicesread more

When we were looking for a dog trainer for our new 10 month old puppy and found Peaceful Pets in…read moreour local town Facebook group. After inquiring, I received a text and a consultation phone call where Charlene described her positive training methods and accreditations. She was so patient, knowledgeable and thorough from that first call to every single session we had. We even got our 4 year old dog in the mix. I can't recommend Charlene from Peaceful Pets enough, after only a few short weeks our pup had learned so much!

This place is terrific. People so nice to both human and canine! Its clean, well staffed and…read morereasonably priced. We use the daycare. My dog loves it. They even have an small outside area. They offer numerous services. I highly recommend them if you want a happy, safe place to leave your dog. I have also used the boarding services. Never ever had an issue and we have been going for over 2.5 years!

Yes, I've written before but if you think you think your pup is just about the dearest, the…read moresmartest most loving creature you wouldn't trust some stranger to care for, Lucie's Palace is a one and a million find. A full time retreat that is staffed with smart, professional dog lovers keenly aware of each dog's personality, they bond with them , they know if something isn't right, or if your dog seems unhappy, because they all get special time with the staffers who truly love these animals and the doggies know it. Superb haircutting, fabulous bathes and special ones If your dog requires it. they're kept busy all day with a myriad of toys,water tables , they run around outside and you can watch all this on big screens that they have in their lobby. Large dogs have their own play areas son no worry the huge Bernese Mountain dog will sit on your precious 10 pound baby .. I can't recommend Lucie's enough and folks, there really is a delightful Queen of the palace ! If you're looking for a home away from home for your family member, where nothing is too much to ask., a special diet , a little extra attention and where every single person knows your doggie like they know their own, you owe it to your pup and your piece of mind to try the incomparable, Lucie's Barkingham Palace. Colleen Chance

I just had my first meeting with Tony and our German Shepherd/Husky. He clearly has an excellent…read moreunderstanding of dogs and is not interested in using excessive force in his training methods. In that first meeting we discussed several behaviors and strategies to address them. I started working with my dog today and will meet with Tony again in 2 weeks to further hone my skills. I'm looking forward to working with him.

My husband & I were in DESPERATE need of obedience training for our 6 mo old pit bull puppy Yolo…read more Things were so bad that I wanted to get rid of him. So my husband started Googling and found Knucklehead K9. He called & left a msg and Tony called us back within minutes! He gave us all the details of his programs and pricing, and we setup an appt. From the first session Tony set the tone and showed Yolo who was in charge. We were astonished at how quickly he got our dog to listen with just patience, clear direction & treats! My husband and I needed the most training lol! Tony really understands dogs and how they think. He rewards with treats and praise for good behavior and corrects with firm direction for negative behavior. He really taught us how to be our dog's leader. We really liked his training techniques and learned SO much! He is very straight forward and does not sugar coat. It is truly about the owners being consistent and firm. If you're ready for a real dog trainer then Tony is your guy! But YOU better be ready to do the work! We are so much happier with our dog. He's a year old now and we can honestly say he's a GOOD DOG! Sure he's still a pup and has some maturing to do but he has done a 180 since we did the training. We love Tony!

Spent a very insightful 90+ minutes evaluating our dog's behavior/ temperament etc. We learned so…read moremuch from Mary'. Her knowledge and expertise were invaluable -obviously stemming from her many years of work in this field. Recommend highly!

Facilities are very nice but (1) the people who staff the intake desk are rude, (2) EVERYTHING is…read moreala cart and costs alot (e.g., except for brief potty walks your dog will be caged for the duration of boarding unless you purchase play time). My preferred boarding and daycare facility is K9 Resorts Hotel in Malvern.

We have taken many classes with several different instructors and have nothing but good things to…read moresay. We have done everything from basic obedience classes up to more specialized dog sport and focus classes. Overall I have been very pleased.

Our dog is an AKC certified cane corso. We took a full…read moreclass, following the trainers instructions and we could see our dogs behavior deteriorating from class to class. We took the 6 class behavior training 1 for puppies ( our dog was 5 months old when we started) and when we finished we got an email asking us to repeat the class. Two classes after we got another email asking us not to come back. They also suggested that there was something wrong psychologically with our dog and asked us to look into medicating him. At that time we were devastated with the news and we were really concerned with the situation we were in. We thought our dog was a lost cause and felt hopeless. That was a few months ago, we since started training with a new trainer and our dog is amazing. We made more progress in two classes with a trainer that had experience with the breed than in all the months we had at the DTCCC. We had to work really hard to get him to "un learn" the bad habits he had picked up at the Dog Training Center of Chester county. We never had to medicate him, and there's nothing wrong with our dog. Before signing up with them I had e-mailed them asking if they had any experience with the breed and they said that they had. I sincerely doubt that after seeing the way they dealt with my dog. There are some other reviews that say that they're not good trainers for working breeds and I agree with that. If you have sociable breeds that are easy to train I'm sure that the DTCCC will do a fine job, but if you have a working breed that needs a strong hand and firm leadership you'll do better looking for it somewhere else. With all of that said I want to make a note that our trainer, Scott, was amazing. He was extremely helpful and never made us feel un-welcomed. We could tell that he was making an honest effort to train our dog within the limitations of the class. After we got kicked out he continued to reach out to us and offered help. We never got a refund for the classes that we didn't take after they kicked us out.

I could not work with this trainer although I can see the "clicker" training method has merit, but…read morePeggy's delivery does not. Strike1:- The first visit lasted 1 hour 45 mins, could have been halved if Peggy didn't talk so much (she charges according to time). She allowed my 7 month old puppy to jump up and scratch my kitchen table. I am not going to allow my puppy to behave badly like that, she will be told no when she does wrong, but Peggy's method only addresses good behavior and ignores my house rules. Strike 2:- Peggy gave me a folder with hours of reading material followed up after the visit with copious notes by email and links to videos and more articles. I would rather spend that time enjoying my puppy and found the materials had unnecessary and over the top info. Strike 3:- That night and next day my puppy had diarrhea from the treats Peggy threw out. Early in the visit I told Peggy the dog has a sensitive stomach and is on prescription dog food, but she is a talker not a listener, and later she denied I had told her. Strike 4:- Oops, she's out, there's no second visit.

From the owner: Whispering Springs Dog Training is dedicated to improving your relationship with your furry…read morecompanion. We specialize in positive reinforcement training using consistency, repetition, patience and rewards to bring out the best in your dog. If you and your dog are out of sync, give us a call or email us to set up a consultation. If you are embarrassed by your dog's manners, Whispering Springs will establish a program ranging from basic obedience training to solutions for behavioral issues. Our objective is to establish a peaceful coexistence between you and your dog. A well behaved dog translates to a happy owner.