Dara is very knowledgeable and was great with our dog! She took her time and explained different…read moretechniques that we can try to help with our dog's issues. After she left she took the time to browse amazon and send us links to some products that she thought would be good for our dog's confidence building. I would absolutely reccomend her to others.

Dara has helped with my pup who has serious issues with anxiety...we had days where we couldn't go…read moreoutside without barking/lunging at everyone she saw, now we can go for a walk and see other people and dogs and my pup doesn't feel the need to run away or bark/lunge to protect me! Dara has been so patient, using positive reinforcement, everyone is happy to see her when she comes to visit!! :)

Listen, I'm not sure where to start because there's so much I want to cover regarding OLK9's Day…read moreCamp Program. First things first, Craig [Martin] is a Rockstar trainer. Period. Our very first interaction was great...his energy was wonderful...he did not disappoint! He was very methodical with his approach...explaining every step of the process...very engaging...constant updates of the Boyz progress...videos, photos...wait! The photos that I received were Ahhhhhhh-mazing, I mean impressive...only to learn that he's a photographer as well...but I digress. The Boyz are spoiled and I have no shame in stating this...*smile*. But they needed to learn manners. I have two large and very strong Standard Poodles - Mr. Brown and Max. They're extremely smart, pretty obedient in the house, but a huge challenge on walks...my poor dog walker. I wanted to be able to take them anywhere without the extended conversations of sit, stay, what are you doing? you know better... etc. At any rate, I'd been following OLK9 Maryland for some time online. I knew that training for two dogs was going to be a budget buster. Thankfully, I was able to take advantage of the "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" (can't remember which one it was). I cannot say enough about the great experience I had...the Boyz were happy to see Craig each day which was a HUGE relief for me. Yes, additional work/training on my part is required...to me that's a no brainer. As a responsible pet owner, I want to make sure that there is consistency and an expectation that my Boyz are well behaved and well mannered. Which means I have to do the work. Funny, as I was driving home from our final session, I was so tempted to take them on a short walk because I knew it would be enjoyable. But decided to wait until morning... I'm so excited to be able to have an enjoyable walk with these guys... less scolding and more bonding. Well worth the time and financial commitment. Thank you OLK9 Maryland for bringing additional joy to our home... things are definitely more "manageable". I'm really looking forward to our walks, especially since there will be NO more pulling! Can't wait to be able to take them to the "brick and mortar" with me once it's open! "Life Changing K9 Training"

I wasted over $1,000 to unknowingly abuse my dog through Off Leash K9. I sought help because my dog…read morewas reactive toward other dogs, loud vehicles, and people. I was desperate to help my dog and myself and Off Leash K9 had good reviews. What these folks didn't tell me was that my dog's reactivity, what I thought was outright aggression, was actually fear - that she was scared of all of these things and trying to protect herself from them. So with the use of the e-collar (really just a shock collar let's be honest), I punished her every time she showed a fear response at Off Leash K-9's direction. This definitely changed her behavior, but rather than helping her feel more comfortable with the things that scared her, we instead punished her for being afraid and taught her to hide her fear responses. I wish I had looked at the science behind dog behavior, because I now know research shows that punishment through things like e-collars, buzz collars, spray bottles, etc. are incredibly counterproductive to changing dog behavior long term and they seriously traumatize the dog. I'm so very grateful to have met a Fear Free trainer who taught me about positive reinforcement. It has improved my relationship with my dog immensely and it has ultimately lead to the sustained behavior change I was looking for. Please do not waste your money on abusive, ignorant training through Off Leash K9.

We worked with Tom to prepare our dog for some major life changes, and the experience was beyond…read morewhat we hoped for. From leash skills to preparing for a new baby, he addressed every concern with patience, expertise, and real results. Our dog had a strong prey drive and would lunge at squirrels, birds--basically anything that moved. Walks were stressful and chaotic. After working with Tom, we now enjoy calmer, controlled walks, and continue to work in high-distraction areas. Obedience was another focus--commands like "come," "place," and especially "down" have become reliable, and working still in challenging situations. Tom really emphasized consistency and practice for best results, which helped a lot! Overall, Tom gave us the tools and confidence we needed to help our dog thrive in a changing household. He clearly loves dogs, but just as importantly, he knows how to teach humans. If you're looking for help with obedience, leash manners, behavioral quirks, or preparing for a baby, Tom is absolutely worth it.

We have a 2 yr old pit mix from the shelter. He had several issues including separation anxiety and…read moreleash reactivity. Tom clearly shows he's a professional and cares about your relationship with your dog. Admittedly I was skeptical if our dog would really learn to calm down but with consistency and time we have found he has made significant improvements!

Carter and his team at Wilde Acres are the best! We boarded our dog there for 2 weeks so he could…read morelearn some training basics last summer. It's been very helpful. We appreciate the handler classes he does offsite and just went to one last weekend. It's so good for reinforcing our training. Our dog Otis was on his best behavior!

This place is amazing! My dog love it! It is his Disney. Very clean, professional and reasonable…read morepricing. Rambo was on training for a few weeks and were very satisfied 100% recommended!

I asked Mary of Shared Journeys Dog Training to help me with my 5 month old goldendoodle Orion,…read morebecause he would get so excited that I couldn't get his attention. Taking him places was a disaster. Mary was terrific!! She was able to teach me strategies to calm him and walk loose leash and other commands in a positive way that brought results!! I have been able to take Orion to stores, open air restaurants, in crowds and in parks and to enjoy his companionship!! I wholeheartedly recommend Mary as a wonderful trainer of not only dogs, but their owners!!

Mary has come to our house several times for help with 2 different German Shepherd puppies. She is…read morevery generous with her time, we always go over, and is very enthusiastic about her work. She has a lot of experience and even as a lifelong dog owner I was overwhelmed at first at all the information, but as we progressed it started to make more sense. Of course being local helps as well.

Beth came to our house initially a few years ago for a private consult to help with my…read morereactive/fearful Aussie. She was incredibly compassionate and knowledgable. Foremost she is a certified positive trainer. I was most impressed by how she looked at every detail- my dog, me, my husband. the house, neighborhood etc so she could really drill down and create a plan for us. SO much better than reading a book and trying to apply theory when just starting out. (books are good too but I like a teacher) Beth suggested we could benefit from her Reactive Dog Class and it changed our lives and that is no exaggeration. It was an hour drive and 100% worth it. Boots on the ground, in a group setting with one on one help. Not at all easy to find reactive dog classes like hers! First you have an awesome experienced trainer, her team is fantastic, a safe outdoor location where you can learn in real time the ways to help your dog (and you) feel more confident bc you have been there with Beth (Fiona and trusted helpers are great) with other dogs and owners. You get to see their improvements too. Anyway, I took the class 4 times maybe. While so many times isn't necessary I loved the structure. Don't hesitate to contact Beth.

Olivia Bainter gets the highest superlatives for kindness, caring, warmth, knowledge, and teaching…read morenot only for Skipper, our eight month old dog, but also for my wife and me. Someone well versed in Pat Miller's Positive Reinforcement Method already recommended Olivia as not only being knowledgeable, but also warm and empathetic. The person who made this recommendation was right. If you are looking for a fabulous trainer, and with whom you and your dog will have a lot of fun, Olivia at Unleashed Joy belongs at the top of your list. My wife agrees. And Skipper agrees!

We almost signed up my dog for this program and as we were filling out the paperwork, we saw the…read moreattached which is not allowed at all. All of these locations have near perfect reviews and now I know why.

We have a 3 year old chocolate lab who was constantly barking and pulling on the leash. We met the…read moreSit Means Sit Team at the Towson Festival and decided to give them a shot. So glad we did! Finley was so much better after just the first week and we all look forward to going on walks now. Cannot recommend enough.

Yesterday, 5/4/26, my sister took our dog to PetSmart in Owings Mills. Zumba has been to this…read morelocation several times and no problem. In fact, we have used been using PetSmart, different locations, for probably over 20 years without incident. UNTIL YESTERDAY!!! Well, maybe I should say his previous visit as well. So, on the previous visit, around Dec. Zumba's underside was washed but apparently was not conditioned. Zumba is a Shih Tzu, so he is very short. After his last groom, he walked across the grass which was damp and immediately started to matt. I thought they probably did not condition his underside - no big deal. Anyway, he went to PetSmart yesterday for grooming. He had some matting issues under his coat and also on his underside, where he had immediately started matting from the previous visit. The groomer called and said it would cost extra - no problem. 4 hours later the dog still was not groomed!!! He had been washed and partially cut. The dog had apparently been sitting and waiting while they groomed other dogs even though Zumba had an appointment and also paid for additional time. When my sister picked the dog up, the dog looked like he was 96 y.o. and had been drunk for days. The hair on his head is chopped up, his face is chopped up, his beard is uneven, his feet look like he has boots on, hair is hanging down from his genitalia - lots of it. They told my sister they will finish him in the morning (today), now today they are saying Thursday. How they could even let a dog leave their establishment looking the way this dog looks is beyond me. They offered no refund, no discount, charged extra, said they would finish the job today, and now rescheduled to Thursday. This is the worse customer service and grooming service I have ever experienced. I do not recommend this particular PetSmart Grooming service at all. If I could give them a lower score I would. My dog looks so bad, that if I saw him on the street, I would not he was my dog.

I went to pet smart and the poor cat need a home and there so kind and trained you should go it's…read morejust amazing

The training is far too unstructured and repetitive. There is no divergence of training for very…read moreyoung puppies vs. puppies of 6 months. Additionally, there is not much personal counsel from trainers for individual family's questions about their pup's behavior. The outside of the site is cluttered and poorly maintained .

My dog has been through Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Manners…read more Puppy Kindergarten involves some basic obedience; basic agility games (which my dog LOVED); and "pass the puppy," which gets the puppies used to being handled by strangers (loads of fun for both the dogs and the humans!). Every young puppy should go though this class! My puppy left it confident and friendly towards all dogs and people! Basic Manners is a good introductory obedience class. It involves a lot of homework, so be prepared! It was hard for me to notice any improvement in my dog from week to week, but when he took the "final exam" on the last day of class, it blew my mind how much he had learned! As for the instructors, everyone is a certified animal behaviorist or working on certification. They really know their stuff. Since I haven't trained a puppy in a very long time, it put my mind at ease to have their reassurance that my puppy is progressing appropriately for his age and his behaviors are normal. I also really appreciate their willingness to answer questions before and after class, as well as over email during the week, so we can head off any behavioral issues before they develop into real problems. I feel the cost of the classes is comparable to others in the area, and it's an especially great deal when you factor in all the one-on-one instruction and the credentials of the instructors.