EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING -- RUSS & ANTHONY WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR SAGE!…read more I cannot say enough wonderful things about Enlighten Dogs in Cherry Valley, and especially Russ and Anthony. The level of knowledge, patience, dedication, and genuine care they have shown Sage and our family has been absolutely incredible. Sage came into our lives after being found abandoned in a forest with her mother and three siblings. Thankfully, they were all rescued and found loving homes. Although Sage is incredibly loved, as she got older we began dealing with some serious behavioral issues. She became controlling around our other dogs, including not allowing them to eat or even get water comfortably. I knew this was something that needed professional help. We enrolled Sage in Enlighten Dogs' two-week behavioral Board & Train, and the difference has been remarkable. Russ and Anthony truly understand dogs. They didn't simply try to correct Sage's behavior--they worked to understand why she was behaving that way and taught her the structure, boundaries, and skills she needed to successfully live with our other dogs. What impressed me even more was what happened after her Board & Train. Russ and Anthony came to my home for in-home training and went completely above and beyond. They took the time to work with Sage in her own environment, helped set up her dog treadmill, and personally showed us how to use it correctly and safely with her. They didn't rush through anything. They made sure we understood what to do so we could continue reinforcing Sage's training at home. That level of dedication is rare. Whether someone needs help with basic obedience, behavioral problems, or a rescue dog with a difficult background, I would recommend Russ and Anthony without hesitation. Their work isn't just about teaching commands--they understand canine behavior and give owners the tools and knowledge they need to continue the training successfully. Russ and Anthony deserve to be recognized for the exceptional work they do. You can tell this isn't simply a job to them. They genuinely care about the dogs they train and the families who love them. Thank you, Russ and Anthony, for everything you've done for Sage and for going far beyond what I ever expected. Choosing Enlighten Dogs was one of the best decisions I could have made for her. Five stars doesn't feel like enough. I would recommend Russ, Anthony, and Enlighten Dogs to anyone who wants trainers who are knowledgeable, professional, patient, and truly invested in their dog's success.

Took my shepherd here definitely would come back !! All the staff members were super nice and…read morehelpful definitely all trained professionals

We found Rebel K9 when we adopted a puppy that we were told was a pure bred Great Dane. They…read morestarted private lessons with Porter right away teaching him simple commands he picked up immediately for such a young puppy. After his one on one lessons we signed up for their group training to socialize Porter. They did such a great job for so many different dog personalities all at once. We had a large "intimidating" (to some) Cane Corso in our group and they paired little Porter with him and Porter had all the confidence he needed next to the massive Cane, thanks to Rebel K9. We felt so comfortable the entire time and recommend them often!

EXCELLENT! Our French Bulldog puppy actually did great, especially because every other dog in the…read moreclass was three times his size. Highly recommend for dogs of all ages and size. We took the 4 week class at Wildwood Park.

We can't thank Heaven enough for all the guidance, training, and tools that she's given us. Heaven…read moreis super knowledgeable, patient, adaptable, and truly loves and cares for dogs. We were struggling to know how to support our anxious, reactive Huxley and could not have gotten where we are without Heaven's support. We initially went with Woofer Dynasty's 2-week board and train, and it's the best decision we've made as new dog owners! Her additional individual follow-up training sessions really helped to guide us in how to maintain the progress he made in addition to helping us understand our pup and his needs. He's become calmer, obedient, and excited to work.

Heaven is patient, insightful and great to work with. She was great for us and our strong-willed…read moredog. She followed through and kept her appointments, which was a great breath of fresh air after dealing with an reliable trainer.

The backstory. Jackson had been in and out of a few homes by the time he came to us. He was an…read moreadult dog, 100 lbs of power with no boundaries, reactive around other dogs, pulled while on a leash...the list goes on. We spoke with Morgan at K9 Off Leash regarding their programs. Morgan took the time I needed to ask questions to determine the right program and the right trainer. My spouse and I decided on the in-person, 8 week dog aggression program with Kyonia Brooks. Kyonia has a breadth of experience ranging from shelters to veterinarian hospitals to animal control and - the point that drove home for me: police canine training. Again, Jackson is a big boy, weighing in at 100 lbs of power with no boundaries so we needed someone experienced that wouldn't be intimidated. At our first meeting with Kyonia we reviewed the program and expectations. We hit it off with Kyonia immediately. We could tell this was dog training and handler training which is what we needed to help set boundaries for Jackson. And from my research prior to calling K9, dog training is really about people training so we were in good hands. After the first session there was already a noticeable difference. Within just a few sessions, we already had a new dog and Jackson was on his way to a new and permanent home (finally!). Jackson was walking on a leash without pulling, he was social with other dogs, he was off leash at the dog park and making fur friends. This was remarkable since he was very reactive to dogs just a few weeks prior. The training was working! Again, Kyonia was teaching us so we were learning how our behavior was feeding into his negative behavior. On command, he knew how to: heel, stay, sit, come, down, down from afar, off and place. At this point, we started taking him to various stores to try him in and around crowds with plenty of distraction. He continued to heel by our side, sit, stay and down on command at one end of the aisle while we would "browse items" at the other end of the aisle without moving. (More like fake browse while side eyeing Jackson to be sure he was following command.) He would look at people as they walked by but stayed in command. Proudly, I must say that at the end of our very first store outing (big box hardware and lumber store), one of the employees came up to me to say that he was the best behaving dog that had ever been in the store. She was astonished this was his first outing. She thought for sure we were training him to be as a service dog. I responded, no just a good dog. ;) Soon after, Jackson was walking off leash. This was not our goal or expectation, even though the name of the company has it in their name. #TotalBonus The goal was two fold: give Jackson boundaries and have him become the dog that matched our lifestyle & teach us how to set the boundaries while instilling him with his own confidence. Goal accomplished! Friends and family all commented on a totally different dog. We get comments from folks all the time at stores, the park, the dog park, campgrounds and hikes on such a well behaved dog with excellent recall. Thank you Kyonia and K9 Off Leash!

We love Off Leash K9. We rescued "Xena" Princess, a Belgian Malanois Sherpard mix when she was 2…read more1/2 yrs. old. She had No training and very anxious and frightened from her past. Kyonia Brooks from Off Leach K9 Training came to our home and within a few training sessions, our Rescue Dog. "Xena" now became secure, obedient, a great walker and follows all commands. She is loving, good around our friends and family visiting now. She adores her new home and we adore her. Of course, we also needed training, as her parents, which Kyonia did a wonderful job with us as well. We highly recommend Of Leash K9 as one of the best trainers we have ever had for our German Shepards. Thank you, Bev & Phil

Explaining services well, empathetic to my story, availability was good. Unfortunately the price…read morewas too high for me.

Jenn recently boarded our two dogs for about 6 days. First impression upon meeting her was a good…read moreone. She is very kind and her experience with animals really caught my attention. Of course, we were a little nervous leaving our pets (as I think any pet owner should be at first), but our worries were soon alleviated because she is such a great communicator and provided pictures and videos when asked. Our experience with Jenn was an exceptional one and I recommend her highly for anyone looking for pet boarding. We will always try her first when we need boarding from now on. Thank you, Jenn.

I took Sonny to get groomed and Nicole did an amazing job. It was our first time and she was very…read morehelpful and patient with us. We will be returning.

Went in yesterday and saw this elderly couple wait 15 mins to get checked out while the worker was…read moreseating down cleaning her nails and giving dirty looks to customers as they walked in. She wasn't even paying attention to the people waiting to check out. Every time I've came in she's been there with a terrible attitude. Dirty blonde hair and tattoos. Couldn't get her name. Yall really need to talk to your workers, know wonder everyone is going to petsmart instead. I'll pay little extra to have good service and genuine people.

We had the pleasure of working with Arturo to help our 6-month-old puppy, Ivy, who was showing…read moresigns of food aggression and becoming increasingly territorial toward our 2-year-old dog. After being told by another trainer that food aggression couldn't be fixed, we reached out to Arturo--and from the beginning, he was confident that he could help. From the very first training session, we noticed an immediate and positive change in Ivy's behavior. What truly sets Arturo apart is that he not only trains the dogs but also teaches the owners. Even though my husband and I both grew up with dogs, we didn't fully understand what proper training involved until working with Arturo. Thanks to him, we've been able to use the techniques he taught us to create a more peaceful and positive environment for both of our dogs. We are incredibly grateful to have met Arturo and for the guidance he gave us. His help has made such a difference in our home!

It was a pleasure working with Arturo. He is not only a knowledgeable trainer but also a positive…read moreand enjoyable person to work with. I especially appreciated the time he took during our consultation call to understand our situation and identify the root of our dog's behavioral issues. We've already seen a noticeable improvement in our dog's reactive barking!

Let's begin with a little history of our pet- he's rambunctious, stubborn, extremely smart, and…read moreneeds constant structure and discipline. At Pet Degree Dogs we have found exactly what our Lukes requires to have a successful experience, both in daycare and during training. We take him for daycare a couple times a week. And sometimes we feel bad because it's like training and fun combined in one day. Vanessa really knows her stuff when it comes to dog training and keeping a healthy structure during daycare. We have required her expertise in multiple training sessions both group and individual. We are enjoying our pet a lot more thanks to her teachings. Most times it's the owner who requires training - not so much my dog. Because he absolutely adores her. Definitely recommend this place to anyone needing some help with the pet.

Vanessa helped Kona, my labradoodle, build her confidence as she grew up. She help her learn how to…read moreplay with big dogs without being overwhelmed. Vanessa also got in the pool with Kona on a few hot days to show her how to get in and out of the pool safely. Kona passed her 1st CGC test which was given by Vanessa. I have nothing but positive things to say about her training, knowledge and ability.