We've been using Love Those Paws since 2015 to watch our cockatiels when we go on vacation. It is…read moremuch less expensive than boarding them at the vet and less stressful for the animals. The sitters vary but all are enthusiastic based on the reports they leave. After every visit the sitter leaves a note of when they came and left and what they did. They also usually text us an update and a picture of our birds. We come back to a stack of reports. The sitter stays a while after the food, water, and paper are changed to make sure the birds aren't acting weird, and I hear that some singing goes on. We've never had a problem and have be accommodated at very short notice when we want to go away for the weekend. I highly recommend this company. 1/27/20 Update: Just used them again during a ten day trip to Hawaii. I'm pretty sure our birds are in love with Alex, who came for most oF the visits. Now they are just stuck with us. As always, a great experience and we love being able to travel without any worries.

Love Those Paws was great from the moment I messaged them for a quote until I returned from…read morevacation. Stewart guided me through setting up a time to go over all the particulars. Despite me typing up a whole instruction sheet, he insisted on walking through again just to be sure (which is very reassuring). The actual pet sitting was spectacular. The pet sitter who was assigned was Kim. She spent plenty of time with the cats and made sure they were well cared for while I was away. The visit reports they leave are really cute as well. Could not have gone smoother! I'd also like to add that they were available with very short notice (3 other pet sitting companies were unable to handle our request). Also want to add that Stewart (when he came for the home visit) was wearing a mask and gloves to protect against COVID (a welcome sight). Pet owners would should have their minds at ease if they select Love Those Paws. If I go on vacation again (few and far between these days) I would definitely use them again!

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.

Karen and her team of dog wrangling ladies have absolutely changed my life and my dogs life. I have…read moretwo big rescue dogs that went through Pups Dog Obedience Training (one dog went through about 4-5 times if I remember correctly) and I could not recommend them more. My dogs had been turned down from other trainers due to reactiveness, aggression and a slew of other issues. Karen and her team were so patient with us and accommodated every step along the way inside and outside of the class. You would never believe where my dogs started if you could see the today with how much calmer and happier they are in their every day lives. Pups Obedience was absolutely our pivotal point of change for the better. FYI I am writing this reviews YEARS after attending the course due to the long term changes I have seen and appreciated.

I am not sure how this place doesn't have a Yelp page with tons of 5 star reviews already! So I'll…read morestart! We adopted a rescue dog and I immediately signed him up for a basic obedience class as more of a bonding experience than anything. Karen's company came highly recommended to me by the rescue group. The dog was wonderful, but leery of my live-in boyfriend. The foster mentioned that he had shown some nipping behavior towards her husband initially, but during the meet and greet, the dog was fine with all of us. Well, we started to have some problems with him. He was becoming very aggressive towards us and downright scary to be around. I made an appointment for a pre-training assessment with Karen due to his behavior. Karen made us feel comfortable from the second we met her. She is very down to earth and a "tell it like it is" kinda woman (which I loved!) I very much appreciated that she was honest and didn't try to sell us on a promise or dream that may not come true with an end goal for the dog. She said that I could reach out to her anytime with questions or advice and that if we decided not to keep the dog, we could still receive a full refund for our training class. In the end, the dog went back to his foster family. I was incredibly sad, but know he will be happier in a house without so many people. Should we ever end up with another dog, I will schedule classes with Pups in a heartbeat!

I can say enough good things about this business! We needed help with our Husky mix. He was very…read morehard to control and counter surfed. Having the trainer come to us made sense. I feel very confident that I have the tools and knowledge to be a better owner.

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.

Highly recommend. Our German Shepherd is a pandemic dog, along with many others in our…read moreneighborhood. I wish all those other owners with little experience training dogs had gone to K-9. Rufus is one of the few dogs in the neighborhood that walks with a loose leash, not imposing his will on us as other dogs do to their owners. If you want your dog to beg and rollover this is not the place for you. If you want a well-disciplined friend that responds readily to quiet commands, go to K-9. Thank you Jorge and Amy!

We learned so much in just a few months with our reactive GSD. She learned to be calm around other…read moredogs in such a short amount of time! Highly recommend for reactive dogs!

I cannot thank Club Pooch & Ray, Trainer enough for the incredible work he did with my dog. Mocha…read morejust completed a 3 week training program and the experience exceeded all expectations. Ray was fantastic. He worked closely with Mocha on her public manners. While we (both Mocha and I ) are still practicing and building what she learned her progress is already much better than prior to the training. Ray's patience, professionalism, and genuine love for dogs made all the difference. In addition, we utilize Club Pooch for day care and boarding. The entire enterprise is outstanding.

We love club pooch! The staff are super friendly, all the dog handlers love the dogs! This is my…read morefirst experience with a doggy daycare but when we got our puppy Cocoa - we wanted to establish a relationship and so far, we have loved our experience! The facility is clean and lots of space to run and play. We also did training which was fantastic! Cocoa and our family love club pooch and def recommend them for your family!

Brittany is so kind and helpful. The team gave my dog a…read morebreak when he became overstimulated to reset and enjoy the rest of his camp day. I appreciate their proactive work! I also love being able to check on him on their app.

The best. Saint LOVES it and he is a mobility Service Dog. I love the care that their Camp…read moreCounselors give to him.

Lucy graduated from her Petco class today! We're constantly working and training every day, but you…read morecan never have a strong enough foundation, and I love taking classes with her where she doesn't have to necessarily be "working" but she can still use her brain and sharpen up what she already knows. Next month we take our CGC class, and then it's going to be exam time! Not only did our class helpe us refine our basics in distracting environments, but it also made us a lot more confident for the CGC, and I can't wait to take the class and test. I definitely prefer Petco's training methods too- we've been to Petsmart as well, and at Petco I have more freedom to work in my own training style with what we're learning. Petco also has superior safety protocols in place, including a three feet rule between pets! This both impressed me and made me feel great about taking Lucy here because I knew she wouldn't be getting harassed by another dog. Whether you're looking to socialize a new puppy, work with an adult or senior, or hone the skills you already have, Petco is a great choice. Lucy is enamored with our trainer, Jackie, and if I could I would talk about our dogs together all day long! I have nothing but good things to say about working with Jackie. She is so kind and flexible with her clients, and as an aspiring dog trainer myself I hope I get the privilege to do some work in the field alongside her someday.

The groomers here are apathetic and incompetent. They should not be working in a profession that…read morerequires care and compassion for our furry family members. My dog is 13 years old and 14 lbs. She is a very social dog, not wary of strangers. No groomer has ever complained, or expressed concerns for their safety or her behavior during grooming. These groomers suggested sedation and were unable to bathe, clip her nails, or cut her hair. They said she was moving while they were trying to work with her. After going to a new groomer, I was told that she was one of the calmest elderly dogs that they have ever groomed, echoing a sentiment I have heard from many groomers. Do not come here. I am genuinely astounded by their apathy and incompetence. They deserve 0 stars and quite frankly, a new staff.

Laurie's help with our newly adopted pup saved our lives! We brought home a 3 month old pit mix in…read moreAugust thinking we were prepared, but quickly learned we had a lot of learning to do. Our vet recommended Dog Crazy Lady and we signed up for the puppy package. Laurie was able to do the phone consult a few days later and came out to our home a week later. Her energy made a difference as soon as she walked in the door! She worked with the whole family, and made suggestions that were easy and realistic. We saw a change in our pup after each training session. She is a whole new dog because of Laurie's help! I highly recommend Dog Crazy Lady! I would give more stars if I could :)

We worked with Tanzi. She was amazing. Due to covid we started off with virtual lessons. She was…read moregreat even virtually, really good at reading body language and our cues. We met her in real life for our last session and she was so fantastic. She has a great easy going yet structured presence. she gave us so many good ideas to help manage our dogs. We are seeing results already. She doesn't try scare tactics or make you feel like you are a bad dog parent if you make mistakes. She is wonderful!!

If you're looking for a more supervised daycare environment, structured play, hands-on one-on-one,…read moreor group training, I would highly recommend them. It's very clear how much the staff knows, and how deeply they care about every single dog that walks through their doors. Over the past few months, this is the fourth daycare we've tried for our dog. The first one we chose to leave. The next two either wouldn't accept her or ultimately asked her not to return. Our dog is an over 80-lb American Bully, and she truly doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body. We started daycare and boarding when she was about 8 months old. At nearly 50 lbs already, she was placed with the large dogs. In this large group play, the challenge wasn't aggression; it was that she was young, playful, and didn't always understand when another dog didn't want to engage. Two facilities told us they couldn't keep her in group play because other dogs would become reactive when she missed social cues and it wasn't safe for them or the dogs. After the second rejection, we reached out to friends and were highly encouraged to try Pet-U-Cation. We were told upfront that the training and care are exceptional, but as a small business with limited overhead and office staff, communication can sometimes require patience (which has also been our experience). Her evaluation went great. After two day-training sessions, she became a regular at daycare, and she absolutely loves it! The growth we've seen in her socialization and ability to read other dogs has been incredible. It's also reinforced the training we're doing at home and helping her overall learning and development (consistency really is key). We love that there is no more coming home from daycare with newly acquired bad habits.

I cannot say enough positive things about this place. We have been attending for classes and day…read moretraining since 2021 and the difference in my dog and in my confidence as a handler is incredible. Savannah and staff are patient and knowledgeable and I'm forever grateful for their support. I don't know where we'd be without the PUC family.