We are so grateful for Fathom K9 and their team. Over the last few years, our sweet 5 yo pit mix,…read moreWillow, had become dog aggressive. After an unprovoked fight, we decided to seek out some help. She went through the three week board and train program and came back so much better behaved and trained. We now understand how to properly correct our pup and have full confidence that we can control her through any situation. Simms and Samantha were incredible. They went above and beyond to accommodate and we really feel that they looked after our dog as if it were there own. I also feel that OUR training after was crucial, and they did a great job teaching us too. They have continued to follow up with us and answer questions well after getting our dog back.

I waited a long time to write this review... Jonathan had our dog maybe 6 months ago and he's now a…read moreyear old. I wanted to not just write a simple review but to really be honest and sincere because we researched for months to find the right place to train our pup. Our dog is a German Shepherd - Great Pyrenees mix and while he was doing well at wanting to please, he was super stubborn, guarded our home and WOULD not come back for any recall. Now, now, he's the most well behaved and amazing dog, he comes back 100% of the time with just the word "here" and he can jump up where I tell him, he barks once at passers by, but knows that's all. He can do off leash like a pro, today I took him to the trails and he stayed right beside me off leash the entire time I asked. Right now he's sitting in his "place" as he does whenever someone comes to the door. These are all things I tried training him before we sent him to Jonathan that did not work or stick no matter how hard I tried. Right now, I can open the front door, invite him out, and he will stay with me, if he does walk away, he'll come right back when asked. All of this would not be possible without Jonathan. There are some caveats I would say though. If you read the reviews you'll see Jonathan isn't the greatest communicator, and I won't disagree, he's really a dog person, not a people person, but for the care of my dog I want a dog person; if he was great with me but awful with my dog I'd be pissed. His services are expensive. And it will take longer than expected, so expect to bring the dog food and meds and maybe buy him a bed for being at Jonathan's, but it's very much a trust the process, he tells you up front, but he won't bring the dog home till the dog is ready. The other reason I waited for the review is so I could review the extended care and warranty. Upon his return I was unhappy with my dogs progress and I called Jonathan and he came back to me for another whole session to help. Not surprisingly, I was not doing it right... and the true value of his work is what you put into it after, we have been texting and videos and emails with him for the last six months and he's been able to guide us and has invited us to come back for more sessions to fine tune our concerns. If you just give him the dog and then don't expect to train after, you'll loose, because that's just not real, but if you use the essential and reinforce them you'll have a dog you love to be with every day. He mostly gave us the language to talk to our dog, and now we can work with him with ease. I would suggest if you want to invest in your dog, your life, your friendship and relationship with the dog, invest in Jonathan.

Absolutely awful in every way imaginable. Long history of foul play here that I learned of after…read moreour experience. DO NOT SEND YOUR DOG HERE. Countless horror stories.

Ellie was an amazing find! She recently relocated from California to Charleston. I recently rescued…read morea Boston Terrier who had been a stray saved from a shelter by a fostering organization called Black Tie Boston Rescue. I was so happy that Ellie only used positive reinforcement, and like me, does not rely on electronic "shock" collars. In 4 weeks of private, very reasonably priced training, Tillan learned not to lunge in fear at strangers or dogs. He learned to heal and walk calmly beside me, mastering "Leave It", heal, side, sit and SHH. I can take him for walks in the park, farmers markets and outdoor events/ restaurants. Next up is Service dog training for my hearing impairment. There is a 4 year wait for these service dogs, and I knew Boston Terriers were a smart breed.

Ellie is the best in SD, hands down. Her positive reinforcement training approach and endless…read morepatience helped bring my young female German shepherd and I so much closer. She empowered me as an owner with positive means of communication and training skills to help guide my dog through training and daily scenarios. Having a high energy, leash reactive dog is often overwhelming and initially felt like a lost cause. Ellie came to the rescue and immediately broke through that defeat and positively changed the attitude for both myself and my dog to navigate these behaviors moving forward. Four fantastic weeks of training, I know have the knowledge and skills to confidently walk my young shepherd on leash past other dogs and feel prepared in any situation. Thank you Ellie! 10/10

Mary is awesome! My dog loved her and she taught him how to behave really well on the leash. I was…read moreskeptical at first because the programs are only a couple of days but her techniques and positive reinforcement really make an impact and make it easy to keep up with at home. Cannot recommend enough!

I can't say enough about how wonderful Mary is! Our cockapoo Lilly absolutely loves her and we love…read moreall that Lilly has learned. She is incredibly patient and you can tell she loves her students and wants the best for them.

Sallie is "the" Dog Whisperer". Patient, but firm and very experienced with all breeds, and all…read morebehavioral issues. Highly recommended.

Great experience, Received lots of good advise and demonstrations on our first meeting. Already…read moreputting advice to help successfully train our 5 month old aussiedoodle Would highly recommend. Rob H.

Jill is an excellent trainer very kind and patient with dogs. You can tell that she really cares…read moreabout them and she loves what she does. Her training advice and tips have been working so far with my girls. I'm very pleased and my girls seem to enjoy the training.

No one takes better care of our child (dog) than Chucktown Charley! He truly is LIT when we pull in…read morethe parking lot and it's a struggle to get him to leave. He loves the staff and has improved leaps and bounds with his commands and ability to "turn off." Thankful for this intimate, trust worthy dog boarding / day care being so close.

I am not a client here and I have not heard much about this company on the island. The picture…read moreonline, staff conversations, and entire feel of this place makes you want your dog here. I met with the training person. She was pleasant, answered all my questions, and was very inviting. I didn't go with training here yet because I am investigating out my options. After the call I noticed a-lot of the materials about the training were outdated. The training videos sent where of old packages, and the descriptions were a little confusing. I This companies site makes you believe anyone can join, but in order to go here you have to enroll in the training programs which cost 800-3000 dollars. This is not told to you when you inquire or set up an online assessment. I would have rather known prior to the assessment, so could weigh my options. I understand COVID causes hard times, but it is really misleading to think your dog can attend here, but only under conditions of their training. This place looks very nice and accommodating to everyone, so this is not a comment about the service or staff. They have all been pleasant. I just think it needs to be advertised before hand to save owners time and hopes of getting in. I am still looking at options for training and boarding. I will update this review if anything changes.

"Miracle Worker" We have a dog that could have real anger…read moreoutbursts. We hired several different trainers and had zero success in getting him to control his outbursts. We seriously thought about putting him on some meds like Xanax because we were running out of options. Vivi's talent for training using the Clicker Method curbed our dog's fear aggression. She made an in-depth analysis of our dog's breed and behavior, and with this knowledge, developed a training procedure and timetable for us to follow. She guided us and our dog every step of the way. It worked! We have a solid base of procedures which we continue to use, and our dog responds to. Vivi is dedicated to her work. She continues to take educational courses to increase her knowledge of dog behavior and Clicker Training. We had 3 Trainers before Vivi, they all were unsuccessful. Her dedication and professionalism made our dog happy and lovable. That goes double for us too. Would highly recommend Vivi for any dog training, she is great!

We have a rescue dog who is fearful of people and most loud noises. We've been working with Vivi…read morefor several months to help him work through his issues and help us understand his triggers. Vivi is patient, thoughtful, and a true professional. She takes the time each session to talk about the progress we've made and make sure we are all realistic about expectations. Between each session, she analyzes how the prior session went and tweaks the next session to adjust to our dog's level of progression. She has sent countless resources to help us continue his training on our own and responds quickly whenever we've emailed her with questions or concerns. By her recommendation, we consulted with a behavioral veterinarian and it has made a big difference in our dog's anxiety level. She gave us the tools we needed to help us give our dog his best life and is responsive whenever we need a little advice.