Sho trained our Boxer, she is the real deal! She understands dogs and really makes an effort to get…read morethe owners to understand her method of training. I was very impressed with her training skills in first visit to my home. After 1 week with Sho we could really see the difference. Diesel (my Boxer) trained in house with Sho for three weeks, the transformation was amazing!!! I'm so proud of my Boxer, when I take him on walks or go to the park or even the pet store, people compliment we on how well he behaves, I can interact with people and not have to worry about his behaviour. Thank you Sho!!!

Sho has been training my dog for a few weeks now. My dog Enzo did boarding and training for bad…read morebehaviour with other dogs. After only a few days I noticed a change. She's amazing! always stayed in contact with me when enzo was with her. And we kept in contact when Enzo came home to see how he was. I highly recommend her if you need any training for your dog. She's the best!!

When we first got Oreo, we weren't too sure where to take him for his puppy classes. We were…read moreextremely lucky to have found Dog Village on a random search within our area. Inise is a fantastic dog trainer who taught us so much about dog behaviours and how to make us a better pet owner. When you first walk into the place and see all the dogs that are there regularly, you maybe overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. It's very low key and fun for the four legged friends but, there are also discipline and rules for all. It is such a great environment for us as dog owners and our pets to learn and socialize. If you're unsure, Inise and her team will guide you to the best of their ability. It is very important to socialize your dogs. Be a responsible pet owner and take them there for puppy classes, obedience classes, and social Sunday!

Terrible! I usually go to PetsMart but no appointments so I took my pup to get a nail trim here…read more One: this place stinks soo bad Two: they tried to trim his nails at the waiting area outside!! OUTSIDE three: they muzzled my 13 lb 1 1/2 years old pup WHICH THAT WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED IN OTHER PLACES four: they got frustrated and grab my pup and took him to the back to handle business five: I heard my pup squealing and end up with a bloody quick. It's terrible! If you love your dog, do go!! I legit saw a dog running away from 5 other dogs trying to bite him but the groomers/ trainers did nothing.

Non professional and lacking knowledge staff. Put price card to wrong place and ask for $34.99…read moreinstead of $17.99 by ignoring the goldfish type - red & white ORANDA. Escalated to the headquarter on-site already.

I would like to express my deepest sadness to experience such an awful event when I took my dog for…read morethe first time to the grooming centre at this shop. the groomer Daniella B was extremely rude and made me so uncomfortable to leave my dog with her. she doesn't belong to this sensitive job and she put no effort to connect with my dog nor me as a pet parent. she needs to understand before having a privilege to touch any of these animals she needs to earn their owners trust. I don't recommend her what so ever. I would have given 0 if I had an option to do so. I spoke to her manager too.

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!

Doesn't really work-my puppy actually became fearful of water and more aggressive about four or…read morefive days after the at home training. It took us a while for him to stop being fearful of water after that... The girl was nice enough... I just don't agree with the training, especially if you have a headstrong & highly intelligent German Shepherd puppy! ended up having to take him to a board and train and he came back a completely different and well behaved puppy!

Without Bark Busters my littermate pups would have been running the house. They didn't listen, were…read moredestructive, and basically acted as their own pack and had no regard for us. (We've had previous dogs of the same breed and never encountered this.) Through Bark Busters we were able to gain control with consistency and expectations, never resorting to bribes or harshness. The trainer is available to help when needed (one has needed a lot of leash guidance over the years) so we don't have to seek out a new trainer every time an issue crops up.

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!

Rene has worked with me and my 1 Year old Boxer mix Gerry a few times. I was having issues with her…read morewalking on the leash, chewing things up in the house and dominant behaviours in general. He has been invaluable to me by helping me to understand how Gerry learned the things he has, how my behaviour and reactions affect the pack and how to be mindful and change them in a positive way. This has helped me to understand and communicate with Gerry better and I feel our bond is stronger than it ever has been. One of the biggest things that impressed me is we had one lesson where I just wasn't making any progress, didn't feel like I was doing well. He told me he'd come back in a couple days, he didn't charge me for returning, and through our exercise I was amazed at how some trouble in my personal life during the last lesson had affected my 'energy' when working with Gerry. Gerry has learned to be a very calm, submissive dog who is great on walks. Rene was also available in between lessons for advice which was a big help and I would highly recommend him to anybody.

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.

Mike, Alison and the entire team at Grassroots K9 cannot receive enough recognition! Beyond the…read morebasic dog training needs, Mike and his team continuously set up there clients like myself for success above and beyond our basic training goals. With a strong, educated background and a terrific teaching style, they gave myself and my K9s the arsenal of knowledge we needed to navigate everyday life with high energy, working dogs. You won't be disappointed!