My family and I were first introduced to Lorrie about 16 years ago when we desperately needed our…read moreRotty-Australian Sheppard mix trained. Our young Ruby was turning into a monster of sorts, treating us like cattle during walks and even getting to the point of pure destruction. Lorrie worked with Ruby and honestly saved her life. If not for Lorrie's unbelievable training we would not have been able to keep Ruby in our lives. From that point on, Ruby was a perfect angel on her walks, respected each of us as her master, and was the most loving, caring and wonderful dog we could have ever hoped for. Five years ago my wife and I decided it was time to add another member to the family. We were looking for a small-mid sized dog, and fell in love with a Shiba Inu puppy whom we named Nala. We knew right away we would be signing Nala up for Lorrie's puppy classes, but little did we know, Shiba's had a nasty reputation and it was going to take a lot more work to mold her into the dog we wanted. Lorrie worked with her diligently and as Nala's Shiba attitude peaked, she worked harder than ever training her during the day, and keeping us accountable at home during the evening. After going through Lorrie's full program Nala was TRAINED! All of those typical Shiba characteristics were gone! She stopped wiggling out of her collar and running for the hills. She stopped air biting and showing her teeth. She was an angel just like our dear Ruby. To this day, friends, family and even strangers on the street compliment us on Nala's behavior. If you are thinking about working with a trainer, whether your pup has little issues or BIG issues, Lorrie, owner of Dog's Best Friend Training Academy (located in Denver, NC) is the woman to hire!!

Dog's Best Friend you are amazing! Lorrie is the most kind, passionate dog trainer you will ever…read moremeet. Thank you so much for giving me the gift of a well trained dog.

We love Ruth!! She truly loves dawgs and it shows. She helped give me the structure I needed to…read moretrain my 3 month old puppy her basic commands. We had issues going on walks - the puppy basically refused - and Ruth brought us a long lead and it definitely helped get my girl going most of the time. She is always on time and a pleasure to chat with! I absolutely recommend giving Ruth a try.

Ruth did an awesome job with Zeus! When we began, our labradoodle had no knowledge of basic…read morecommands and she was able to patiently teach us how to appropriately implement new commands. She provided flexibility around our travel plans and work schedules. During each session, Ruth provided personalized insight and advice on training as well as knowledge of the breed. We are truly appreciative of her hard work and efforts and are thrilled with the results! We highly recommend her services based on her professionalism, knowledge, flexibility, and results. Please give her the opportunity to help you and your puppy/dog learn the necessary skills to bond in a safe, disciplined and playful way.

The staff is amazing. It's a great place for the dogs to…read morerun great place to take the dogs very friendly staff nice wide open fields

Great spot. My dogs always have a great time here and the staff always remembers them and greets…read morethem.

Tim Gold and his team did an awesome job training our dog, while offering personalized training…read moregeared towards what our dog needed the most. I highly recommend you take your pet here for training. You will not be disappointed!

From the owner: Innovative, ground breaking 'no harm' puppy/dog VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON training by dog whisperer Tim…read moreGold.

Older facility that is maintained very well. Clean, and no smells typically associated with…read morekennels and grooming facilities. The staff is friendly and attentive.

Love this place . A peace of mind knowing my dog is in a safe and loving environment when I'm on…read moreholiday.

Our past experiences with Jack Russell Terriers have been rewarding, but after receiving our new…read morepuppy, Finn, finding Stephanie Shepherd Ezzo and Shepherd K9 has truly been a game changer. JRTs are highly intelligent, joyful dogs with boundless energy--to the degree that it's very unusual to meet one off-lead except in a rural setting. When Finn finished his four weeks of intensive training with Shepherd K9, he was a changed puppy, in all the right ways. Finn knows multiple commands and he heeds every one of them. He is a very happy dog, very full of life--but he is very content to stay by our side and to comply with our command. Finn is confident that we will keep him safe and fulfilled every doggy day of his life. If you want your dog to have the best training in the business, look no further than Shepherd K9! Keith Ball & Nathan Hoffman Charlotte, NC 28202

There are simply no better trainers in North Carolina than Shepherd's k9 Services. Take your…read moredog(s) for a free behavior appraisal and see for yourself the World Class service they offer: as well as modern training and boarding facilities.

I truly can not recommend Lena enough. If you have a dog that you think "can't be fixed" like we…read moredid, look no further- Lena is the answer to your prayers. Our Australian Shepherd (3 years old at the time) had severe anxiety which resulted in aggressive behavior with strangers and other dogs. Despite working with other trainers, her behavior only got worse- she ended up biting a dog walker we had hired and would behave so wildly/aggressively in public that we got to the point of saving her walks until night-time when no other people or dogs were around. It was embarrassing and we had no idea what to do. We found Lena online and immediately after talking to her on the phone, I knew she was the real deal. After ONE session with Lena, Roxie no longer pulled on the leash (she had always been very bad at pulling) and we already saw an improvement in her social behavior. We had a total of 5 sessions with Lena, the last one being in March of this year before moving to Florida. With each session, Roxie made huge improvements and we were also taught how to effectively reinforce her training between sessions and communicate with her. Roxie is like a brand new dog now. We moved to downtown Miami, so there are people/dogs everywhere, as well as busses, cars, etc and she shows no anxiety or aggression at all. We also adopted another dog in June and he and Roxie are the best of friends. Before, Roxie could not be around other dogs at all. And now, she has a brother who she totally loves! Absolutely NONE of this would have been possible without Lena's help and guidance. She truly changed our lives, and we could never thank her enough

Lena was great! She worked with our 1.5 year old goldendoodle for 3 weeks while we were on vacation…read moreand helped him be more comfortable on his leash (no more pulling!), and more responsive off his leash. Overall he's more behaved (although he was good before, he listens better now). She was always honest about her strategy and very knowledgeable. She sent a few pictures during his 3 week board and train. Mogli seemed very happy when he came home!

I've taken my cat Alice here two times now. And I really like how the cats are in their own area…read moreand it's not just a small cage like that their in if they where at the vets. It's like a closet size where the cats have different levels to up on. You can even let the staff play with them in an open space, or if your at is like mine and doesn't care too much for strangers they can just chill on one of the meany levels. Also for boarding a cat is a really great price. And if anything happens they call you and your furry family member's vet.

I brought my rescued English Bulldog to Sissy about two weeks ago. She was highly recommend by…read moreanother Charlotte dog lover who had brought her pups their for training. I have had Bane for about a year and a half (his about 3 1/2 years old.) He has been almost uncontrollable since day one. Although there was some initial improvement, he has had no sense of boundaries and could get aggressive when touched. Sissy and I spoke at length by phone prior to bringing Bane there. She seemed very knowledgeable about training, in general, as well as being keenly aware of the specific needs and disposition of English Bulldogs. Bane boarded and worked with Sissy for training at Off Broadway Pet Boarding and Training for a full week. While the space was fairly small, I was impressed with the cleanliness and order. Sissy and I spoke almost daily about Bane's progress. It because apparent by day 3 that I needed the training as much as he did. Upon picking him up, he seemed happy and well adjusted. He is now able to follow simple commands, which we continue to work on at home. Since I opted to use a pinch collar with him, it is important I continue to execute the training and coaching she provided for us. His overall behavioral changes have been nothing less than miraculous. He is much more calm, isn't aggressive towards other people or dogs and seems much happier, as are well! I would highly recommend Sissy for any training and/or boarding needs you may have.

My dog is no longer walking me... enough said! Just amazed to witness the unlocking of his…read morepotential. Invaluable!

Mindy is a one of a kind animal trainer…read more As a dog trainer, she is kind and patient. She doesn't rush the process, so that you can build a foundation to have a very well behaved pet. She helped me work on my dogs food aggression issues at meal time and his recall off leash. Her own dogs have done everything from hunting to agility to winning obedience classes. As a horse trainer, she has achieved incredible feat. In the 90s she bought a cheap off the track thoroughbred to olympic level, training him from scratch to compete (and win) against some of the best riders in the world with a stable full of million dollar horses. Give her a call, you will not regret it!