would give 10 stars if I could. Worth the fee and the long drive on training days. I adopted my…read moreprecious pup Theo, while going through a personal loss. I haven't had a dog in 63 years and clueless about dogs. But through training (both mine and Theo's), I learned so much about dog behavior and how to be a good pup mom. Thanks to Teresa and the other trainers at Sit Means Sit for helping Theo be a well behaved little pup!!! He just loved his trainers who were responsible for the changes in him. Your success may be dependent upon your dedication to do homework drills with your dog. I was driven to help my sweet Theo succeed but I could not have done it without Teresa and friends at Sit Means Sit. Here is Theo's graduation day photo.

So far so good 2 weeks in with Michael. He is a whiz with our dog and so wonderful teaching us how…read moreto continue the training at home. Definitely recommending their services to all my neighbors who ask "why Bo is so calm and obedient?" Two more weeks to go and very very pleased.

Yards Mutts is the place to be. We take our dog Otis here a couple of times of week for some…read moreplaying and making friends. We have a puppy and two older dogs who love the puppy but so not want to play as much as the puppy. Here Otis can run free with friends and play as much as he wants under the watchful eyes of the staff. He comes home happy and exhausted and wanting to go back. The staff here is awesome. They love animals and they get the love back. They take pictures and videos of the day and you get a report card about your pet for the day. We love it cause we like to know he is happy and doing well when away from us. They have inside and outside play. They have toys and obstacles and even a pool. Everything your dog could want they have here. If you don't wanna leave your dog in daycare you can sign up for the dog park and play with your dogs and any others in a secure dog parks. All dogs under go temperament testing and have to have all the shots so you know your kids are playing with the good kids. I highly recommend yard mutts and maybe Otis and I will see you there

This place is the perfect fit for our dog. Yard Mutts offers a variety of services that don't exist…read moreat other daycares. I was pleased when they recently offered boarding as well. I typically place my dog once a week in daycare and have her nails trimmed once a month. I feel safe and trust leaving my dog at Yard Mutts. All the dogs there are evaluated for behavior in order to maintain a safe environment. Each time I receive via email a report card of my dogs behavior and which dogs she has interacted with a long with a few photos. I would recommend this place 100%.

Our dog Moose did the 14 day Board & Train with Sam and we are so happy with the results. We wanted…read morethe focus of her training to be on e-collar obedience and Sam did an excellent job helping her and us learn. We can now take Moose off leash comfortably knowing she will come when called, sit and stay even in busy environments. I feel like we are happier humans and she is a happier dog thanks to Sam's help. The training style used was also based on rewarding Moose with play rather than food or negative reinforcement, which I really appreciate and didn't know much about before. We couldn't be more pleased with the results. Highly recommend Dog Wizard and Sam!

Probably my highest review ever for a service I haven't used yet. hear me out…read more I just rescued a Rat Terrier puppy called Raffi from Texas, who showed signs of abuse and trauma upon arrival. I've parented/known many rescues in the past and never seen anything like the fear she exhibited. fully freaked out, I shot a message to Atlanta Dog Wizard with an SOS to help. Kat quickly got in touch and we had about a 30-min call, which provided me with INVALUABLE insight into my urgent situation. That information she gave me--keep in mind, I had paid no money for her advice or training to this point--gave me some practices I could use, right away, to make Raffi feel more comfortable. I still might officially use Atlanta Dog Wizard in the future, if Kat is any indication how the company does things. She has a passion for rescues and turning around challenging situations and making dogs (and humans) shine. Cannot recommend highly enough.

My little terrier Princess loves this place! The staff is great and its a happy place for pets:)…read more Beautiful grounds, very well kept! The only place Princess will be staying!

My dog was brought in to board from Sept 3-9. When I brought her in on Sept 3, I left written…read moreinstructions that said the following: Give Trazadone half a pill once a day at bedtime. She can also have an extra half pill every 8-12 hrs if anxious during the day. Cover well with the turkey and give. If she is still anxious, call her vet to increase dose. When I picked her up on Sept 9, I was told that she wouldn't be allowed to come back to the kennel as she "wasn't a good fit". She was extremely anxious to the point that she was shaking and had to be hand fed. Unfortunately, when I arrived back home and counted the trazadone, I saw that no extra doses had been given, just the bedtime dose. The pill bottle itself even said give extra if needed. My instructions also said "If she is still anxious, call her vet". When I called Countryside, I was told "We never call vets". The problem is, I wasn't called either and my dog was allowed to be extremely anxious when she could have been medicated. I would like to know why my dog was allowed to be so scared when Countryside had extra medication to give her and failed to let the vet or me know that she needed an increased dose. Countryside suggested I get a home caretaker. My dog won't let anyone in her house. She's be very abused prior to our rescue. I've been working with a trainer to help. I sent an email asking for review by a manager or above, but got not repose from Countryside.

We took our Doberman, Zeus, to Georgia K9 recently. He went in to GaK9 pulling on the leash when on…read morewalks, stubborn, and a hand full of energy that was hard at times to control. He came out a different dog! Walking on the leash is a joy, he auto sits when I stop walking, walks next to me, sits, lays down, and comes to hand signals. When I pick up the training collar he is so excited to go on a walk. They posted pictures during the time our dog was with them and provided updates. Before we picked him up they reviewed the training with us so we can easily use it at home, provided a memory stick of the training so we can refresh ourselves with the training. Many thanks to Georgia K9. I would use them again for training.

I cannot say enough about Ga K9! Since I have gotten Sam back our 6 month pit/lab mix he's a lot…read moremore obedient and leash walking is like night and day! Thank you Shayne and your team, I will always refer and Sam and I will be back for more classes.

My husband and I have been shopping here at this location for 6 years now and we wouldn't have it…read moreany other way! The staff has always been incredibly friendly, and over the years we have come here for puppy training and dog grooming. The grooming center really deserves a special shoutout because they always go above and beyond for our Siberian Husky who requires extra attention and effort for her insanely thick and multi-layered coat. I wouldn't trust most people with my fur baby, but ever since the first visit went perfectly, we never looked elsewhere for grooming services and service has stayed consistently amazing over the years. We also love their selection of dog toys and always have great sales on stuffed toys in the big bins by the checkout line. We have our husky on Orijen dog food (senior blend), and you definitely can't find that at all pet stores/grocery stores but I can always count on this location for having it in stock.

I stopped by your store at 2345 Market Place Blvd (Cumming, GA 30041), today, and was surprised and…read moresaddened to see the state of the store and the animals. It became apparent very quickly that this store needs some much needed attention - mainly help with cleanliness and animal care. When my son and I walked in, we immediately noticed a strong urine smell that permeated the entire store. We then walked around to look at some of the animals and were appalled at the unhealthy state of a lot of them. The chameleons had so much stuck shed on them, likely due to their poor living conditions (improper humidity, temperature, diet or lighting). Some of the leopard geckos had skinny tails - a true sign that they are malnourished. The mice had feces all over their enclosures. These examples are just a few of the very obvious red flags we immediately noticed. We left without buying anything, although we came for dog treats and leopard gecko accessories/ food. I am not writing this to complain, but to express concern for the animals.

We have two energetic and lovable Shih Tzus who needed help with training and structure. Although…read morethey're only eight days apart in age, our younger pup has a strong will and a big personality! After researching several training options, we found Christy--and we're so glad we did. Her approach, which avoids shock collars and focuses on positive, effective training methods, was exactly what we were looking for. We started with the puppy class and then moved into the adolescent class, and we're incredibly pleased with the results. At just 8 1/2 months old, our boys are doing great. We continue working with them and really appreciate having a jump drive of materials to revisit when we need a refresher or help with a behavior challenge. Christy has been an outstanding support throughout the process. Her classes are comprehensive, thoughtful, and truly top-notch. A heartfelt thank you from Enzo, Jax, Mike, and me--for your passion, your guidance, and for helping give our boys the best start possible!

Christy with Best Buddies was amazing. I enrolled Max in the puppy class and wow what a difference…read moreit made. I learned all about positive reinforcement and how to properly address puppy issues. This has increased my bond with Max. Now we have fun training and learning together. Christy kept the class size small and allowed for one on one help during class, she was available after class and other times when I had questions. I will be signing up for the next class with Best Buddies. Highly recommend.

We are almost complete with the beginner obedience classes and have loved every minute of it. When…read morewe are walking our puppy people make comments about how well behaved she is and she is only 4 months old! We are going to plan to continue the advanced/off leash classes as soon as she passes beginner!!!

We've had a great experience with Puppy Haven (Johns Creek). Our golden retriever puppy Hutch is…read morevery high-energy and social, and this place has been perfect for him. He gets plenty of group play time and has clearly made a lot of canine friends. One of the funniest (and most reassuring) things is how excited he gets at drop-off--he bolts in like a kid seeing his friends at school and doesn't even glance back. He always comes home completely worn out. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the facility seems clean and well-maintained. Overall, a great option if you're looking for a safe, social environment for your dog.

Our 1 year old mini bernadoodle Ziva just came back from PH John's Creek and she had the absolute…read morebest time during her Thanksgiving stay. The staff took such good care of her, and it was evident she was in good hands the entire time. We love the pupdates so we can see her photos every day and the cute messages. We saw her mingling with the other dogs on the camera and getting so many cuddles from the staff. She got a bath before pick up and smelled fresh and clean for us. Thank you for taking such good care of our baby girl.