Rod is fantastic to work with! He has a ton of experience with pet and police K9 training. He's…read morevery clear with explanations and instructions when working with you and your dog. Very impressed and highly recommend!

From the owner: Ex military dog handler and police dog trainer. Specializing in detection, tracking and…read moreapprehension training as well as off line reliable obedience training.

Matthew is a kind, caring man as well as an excellent dog trainer! He truly cares about the dogs he…read moretrains and uses reward based methods to teach them calmness and new behaviors that are useful and practical in day to day life. His dog, Titan, is an absolute sweetheart as well! A compassionate and caring duo! Highly recommend Matthew!

I highly recommend Matthew and his reward based training! Matthew helped us get our rambunctious…read moreand hyper active dog to listen when he becomes over stimulated (something we definitely could not do on our own). He was friendly and always willing to answer questions. He is very accommodating and definitely cares a lot about the dogs! You won't see results over night - definitely need to practice what you learn with your dog and be consistent but Matthew showed us and explained everything we needed to know to get our dog under control. Beans can now sit in his 'place' for 24 hours if we wanted to. Thanks Matthew!

I have a 14 month old miniature schnauzer who made it very difficult for me to allow people into my…read morehome, and to walk by people on our walks, as she is very people reactive. It was embarassing daily when she barked and lunged at people for no apparent reason. I had my first 2 hour lesson with Jason last night, and the difference I can see in my Teeka already has made me enjoy our walk this evening, instead of me feeling uneasy of her reactions towards people we pass on our walks. I would highly recommend Jason as he was able to assess my dog's unwanted bullying behaviour as "guarding me" in my house and in public. He showed me how to take control at home, and and on our walks. I look forward to our next 3 sessions and a calmer and socially graceful pup.

Jason is the puppy whisperer. It's as simple as that. He understands dogs and dogs understand him…read more My puppy is my first dog and I had no idea what I was doing. My fear of doing the wrong thing was affecting my dog and was making me an ineffective dog owner. Jason corrected my behaviour so that we could correct my puppy's behaviour. She's 6 months old right now and is a very relaxed and well adjusted pup. Nobody ever tells you just how much work having a puppy is and Jason put my mind at ease and gave me the confidence to take her out and not over react to situations because now I KNOW that she will come when called. With Jason's help I learned to enjoy my puppy and everything that comes with being a puppy. I realize that her puppyhood is short lived and I am enjoying every minute of it. Within my first meeting with Jason I learned the basics of what to do and what not to do, what dogs need in order to thrive, (and no, it's not just bones and love) and how to properly communicate with my dog to let her know what I want from her. Trust is key in a relationship with your pet and I wouldn't have learned that without Jason's help. No amount of reading puppy books or talking to other dog owners will give you the in depth knowledge and hands on experience that Jason will provide. If you're doing something wrong, Jason will tell you and understand that this is what's best for your pet. Mango and I both love Jason and would highly recommend him to any old or new pet owners. Thanks Jason, see you at the dog park!

Wonderful, pawsative trainer. I have just graduated my 3rd rescue puppy through the pre…read morekindergarten class. Great chance to socialize your dog, large or small and teach them the basics!! Highly approved!! Enjoyed it so much we have signed up for Kindergarten classes, level 2.

From the owner: We provide positive based dog training for dogs of all ages! Not needing obedience? No problem, we…read morehave fun classes for you and your dogs such as: sniff n' seek, agility, tricks and more! We specialize in puppy classes! Offering a unique class to start your puppy off on the right paw! Allowing off leash play with other puppies will help to teach them bite inhibition and proper socialization! We also offer Dog Walking in Port Elgin, catering to shift workers offering twice a day visits or just mid day breaks for 9-5 workers! This isn't a fun hobby for us, this is our profession! We are fully insured and boned.

I have not had a puppy for a long time and I wound up with a cattle dog/Jack Russel mix. Not…read moreexactly easy fr training; however, this place is freaking AWESOME! The magic they work with pups is incredible. We have worked with Chris and he is magic. I have been to other dog training places, but this is the best, by far. No clickers, no gimmicks... Just learning to understand YOUR dog. I can't recommend this place enough! One of the perks is that, along with the lessons, there are puppy play times included in the fee. Our shy little miss is learning how to be friends with other dogs and e are learning how to keep her safe while out playing. Thank you Chris! You have made owning a puppy a less painful experience.

Super happy to have found a structured play group for my puppy, especially during the winter…read more Chantelle is also extremely helpful and professional when giving advice and pointers! Nothing but great things to say about this place!

Very happy with how they handle the training and how good they are to take extra time and explain…read morethings. You can tell this is a generational skill set because of how easy and instinctual the dog training is for them. I'm a contractor and I'm passionate about what I do and I can see the passion and effort that comes from how they conduct their services. Most importantly, they're trustworthy and they care. These are people that know what they're doing and they're easy to deal with. I had to do a lot of searching and researching before I settled on them because I have a dog with a lot of issues and I love her to death. I'm very happy I settled on them. It ended up being the right choice.

THANK YOU! Thank you Mellow Vibes…read more We were referred here by a friend of ours who had a dog with aggression issues so we saw first hand what Mellow Vibes could do! Our dog, unlike most the dogs that I've seen in the reviews, is on the other end of the spectrum. Kaia is a 5, almost 6, year old husky/shepherd mix who has anxiety and fear and had zero socialization with the outside world and people. We adopted her at 4 years old and at that point, she was terrified of people and the world. Zero aggression, terrified of the world and a consistent flight risk. She would shut down when she saw people. If she could, she would make herself disappear from the world. Cowering, shaking, bolting, tail permanently tucked. Anything to get away. She couldn't function. We were having trouble bonding with her in the full year we had her because she was just so scared. Walks with her were full of dragging and bolting. She's pulled myself and my boyfriend over before when she was in a panic. She was incredibly stubborn with her commands. We eventually bit the bullet and contacted Mellow Vibes. They were the first trainer (and people in general) we talked to that did not judge what we did. The amount of times we heard from other trainers and people that we should not do this or that with our dog out of our desperation to build a bond with her (like letting her sleep on the bed with us or on furniture). They were the first trainers that understood where we came from and why we let her get away with certain things. We didn't feel judged for the first time or like we were being scolded. Instead, we got understanding and compassion. Paul spent 6 weeks with her. Let me tell you this, the amount of care and time he spent with her is astounding. Our dog was scared of EVERYONE but especially men, children and the elderly. Yet somehow, on our first meeting with Paul, she was calm. Paul kept us updated with her progress, pictures, videos, answering any of our questions or concerns. When it was finally time to pick her up, Paul trained us on his techniques of dealing with our dog's issues. We were met with a dog that listened to commands and when we did our walk with Paul, holy moly we were able to walk through the busy busy streets of downtown. Later that day, we were able to walk her through a busy park with so many screaming kids. We. Could. Never. Do. That. Before. EVER. She seemed to adore Paul, always looking back at him for reassurance and a bit of confidence. I almost felt bad taking her home haha. You could tell she was at ease with him and she was WELL LOVED in her time there. YOU DO NOT HELP A DOG LIKE OURS BY "BREAKING THEIR SPIRIT" OR ABUSING THEM. Now, I don't think our dog will ever be a people dog but we were taught how to manage her issues and she, herself, was slowly learning that people, objects, etc would not hurt her. At home now, she is generally a happier dog. More smiles, more tail wags, more following us around (she never wagged her tail or followed us around like this before). Mellow Vibes truly has helped her come out of her shell. They continue to follow up with us with messages, phone calls for more tips or to answer any of our questions. The rest is now up to us to keep up with the training and to continue to develop our relationship with her. You do not rehabilitate a dog like ours with anything but love, patience (oh so much patience) and compassion.

I have a mini dachshund who is adorable and loveable and all the sweet things that go hand in hand…read morewith a puppy BUT, he also has zero idea how to be well mannered. So how would he know how to sit, lay down, stay, leave it, drop it, loose leash walk and politely take it? He knows these things now that he has graduated from The Dog Nanny puppy classes. He also got to meet and play with other puppies and he really needed to see there are other excited and wonderful pups out there in the big world and he is not alone. I highly recommend Margia' classes. It proved to be a very rewarding experience. Thank you Marcia

An absolutely amazing dog trainer...and wonderful person as well. Marcia understands dogs and…read morehumans too! She has been instrumental in providing advice and training for our puppy. I highly recommend Marcia to anyone looking at training lessons....not just for the dog...but for the humans too! We have taken the puppy class along with private lessons and have greatly benefitted from her knowledge. She has helped us gain control and so long as we do what she says, our pup listens!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Diane and Dino.

Just took my doggie niece Milou for her "first hair cut"…read moreABOUT A DOG had been recommended. We were very pleased with the wonderful service, and they will be Milo's groomer of choice moving forward. Highly recommend this grooming service

From the owner: Life is going to the dogs. So why not show your precious pooch some pampering by making a visit to…read morethe About A Dog pet salon in Owen Sound! We take care of your four legged friend.