This place is awesome... we moved from San Diego to Virginia and our golden turned 12 years old…read moretoday. She was used to us going to Fiesta Island on weekends and paddle boarding and swimming her little heart out. We haven't heard her whimper for joy in the last year since having our baby. This was such a sweet way to celebrate her 12th birthday and have. Whole hour dedicated to her. They say there's a 7 to 1 rule with dogs: one hour to us is 7 hours to them since they have such a shorter lifespan. We absolutely will come more often hoping she has a lovely rest of her time here on this side of heaven with us!

Our boy, Remy, loves this place! As he excitedly burst through the door in the morning, the staff…read morealways welcomes him by name, and when we pick him up, he is thoroughly played out. The pool is always a great treat, and it's relaxing to know he's having fun while I'm working.

This was just the experience I want for my dog…read more James is awesome. He's so attentive to what you need or want from your dog. My dog, Koa is a year old Belgian Malinois but unfortunately was not trained. She was rehomed to me. I desperately needed obedience training. James shared pictures and videos with me of the whole journey since I lived 3 1/2 hours away. I had no reservations about leaving her with him. I doubt she wanted to leave him to come home! This will probably not be the only training she will get from James. He's very open to this being a great experience for you and your dog. I highly recommend him for any training you need for your dog.

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Brandi & Perry were amazing! Highly recommend working with them…read more We adopted a one year old mixed breed, Tuck, a few months ago. He's very sweet but started to get rambunctious to the point that my remote work felt challenging. He also started jumping or freezing when he saw other dogs on walks, and he occasionally barked or growled and men. We weren't sure if it was the start of aggressive behavior or just the result of a shelter dog that hasn't been exposed. After doing our research, we decided to do the 3 week behavior modification board and train program. We were really impressed from beginning to end. They shared a ton of information upfront, walked us through their facility (we opted to drop him off) and sent pictures and updates every evening. It became clear right away that they both have a very deep understanding of dogs, as well as a real respect and love for them. Tuck loved them! The best part was the "transition" day when Perry brought Tuck back and spent the day teaching us everything they've worked on together. We are first time dog owners so generally going in pretty blind. Perry gave us a 101 on dogs and the importance of clear and consistent communication. He talked through all of the layers of training and how/why it is effective. We felt this part was SO helpful for us to understand how to be better owners. Then we walked Tuck around the neighborhood with Perry guiding us and then spent time addressing indoor behaviors too. He was flexible and stayed until we felt comfortable with everything. This is a long review so the TLDR: finding a trainer is a big decision and investment so we wanted to get it right. Brandi & Perry were really incredible and beyond our expectations!! Truly worth every penny! Tuck has been doing really great at home and outside since being home. I've been able to work full days with him holding "place" on his cot, which would have been unheard of before!

If you live in the northern Virginia area and you're looking for an amazing dog trainer...look no…read morefurther! I was so nervous to take our sweet pup Kip to a dog trainer, but I'm so glad we did. Kip has some fear aggression with men and after reading all of Bridget's reviews, I thought she ma be the perfect fit for Kip. Immediately upon arriving to our private session, she was calm and sweet with Kip. Within 15 minutes into the session, he was responding to commands from her such as sit, down and leave it! We had a two hour private session and I can honestly say I saw a huge difference in Kip just after the one session. He seems to have more confidence, is listening to my commands when he becomes nervous and seems happier! She only uses positive training methods...which was a must for us. She trains using treats, eye contact and positive reinforcement! We will be going back for her elementary manners class in a few weeks and I am sooo excited to see the progress Kip will continue to make! Like I have told so many people already..she is like a dog angel! Thanks Bridget!

We had a wonderful first session with our greyhound puppy and learned a lot about how to start off…read moreon the right foot with his training. Bridget introduced us to topics such as crate training, products, and books that were extremely helpful. The most important concept we left with was learning about the timing of positive reinforcement. Thank you!

My dobies LOVE this place. They jump out of my car and don't look back. Suddenly I don't matter!read more

This is like Disney World for dogs! My dog gets so excited to go there. He wiggles and cries as we…read moreget closer. He comes home happy and tired! Love this place

It means everything to know Conan is in such loving hands at Em's Grooming & Boarding…read more She cares for him like he's her own. I never worry when he's there--and that says it all. So grateful for Em!!!!

Emma is wonderful and so kind to my fur baby. She takes her time and you can tell that she loves…read morewhat she does.

Marvin has been so wonderful with our dogs. When we started with him a couple months back our dogs…read morewere trying to kill each other. One of our dogs even tried to bite Marvin upon our first visit. He never gave up on us. He never turned us away. He was straight forward and told us EXACTLY what we had to do to save our dogs. We followed the steps and everything has changed. Our dogs are PLAYING again. They enjoy each other again. If you listen to Marvin and put in the work things will change. Be aware that if your dog is aggressive he will not handle it. He gives us instructions and we follow said instructions. He always tells us if we're doing it incorrectly and what we need to fix. If you think he is being "mean" or stern understand that he is trying to save your dog. Putting your dog on sedatives for the rest of its life is a lot meaner than correcting unwanted behavior. Listen to Marvin. Put in the work. Follow the steps that he gives you EVEN if they don't make sense. Your life will change and so will your dogs.

my dog loves going to stay with Marvin at Berkeley K-9 school. He is very well cared for and always…read morecomes home well adjusted and happy.

Stay away from this "breeder and trainer." She only cares about selling you the puppy and…read morecollecting $$$. She promised the support and to provide the service dog training. The only reason we went there was because she said that she would provide the T1D service dog training. She promised full training, didn't provide. Showed up only once, then used all kinds of excuses to cancel the sessions, and at the end, she disappeared and stopped answering calls or texts. Very dishonest person. Later, I heard a lot of stories about her business, how she treats her clients and doesn't deliver the service. Never use her services

While the owner of Causey Labradors and Training sounds very sincere and talks a good talk, I was…read moredelivered a very expensive non-workable Service Dog. We met my dog while still a puppy (3 months old), signed and fulfilled a purchase agreement contract of $19,000, and 2.5 years later was finally delivered a dog which was not house broken (repeatedly relieved herself within retail establishments, having been given ample opportunity to do so before entering) and who routinely nuzzled and lunged at strangers both within retail establishments and in outdoor public places. Each of these is an automatic disqualifier of a dog to be a Service Animal according to the ADA as well as pertinent Federal Code. Repeated contacts to the owner brought no resolution. Do not purchase a dog intended to be used as a Service Animal from this breeder / trainer.

Do not recommend this woman debby last month of dealing with her has been the worst. Find someone…read moreelse for your kennel and dog training needs. Rudest woman I have ever dealt with.

We are so blessed to have chosen an awesome Lab from Chilbrook. Our little girl Sister has been one…read moreof the best Lab puppies we have ever had and we know it is from the excellent breeding at Chilbrook! Debby Kay was amazing throughout the research and eventual purchase process. If you want an amazing Lab, Chilbrook is your best bet for a beautiful and smart Lab!