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.

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.

Sophia is a magician. She taught my dog to walk on leash gently and not passing my knee in about…read more20 min. I didn't do anything. I just went out for a walk after she trained him and voila he was like a perfect gentleman right alongside me. And he's a hyper lab cross 15 month pup! I'm begging her to drive back up to the suburbs to train him not to jump!

From the owner: Balanced Training • Relationship Building…read more ~ Serving Forest Hill & Surrounding Areas. Can travel in Toronto & GTA for travel charge. We offer multiple training services to suit your needs and goals for training. Puppy Skills - General Obedience - Off Leash Training - Reactivity & Aggression - Fear and Anxiety - Trick Training - Leash Skills - Engagement & Play - Behavioural Modification K9 Academy Dog Trainer Certification. ABC Dog Trainer Certification. Certified in Pet First Aid. ~ Private Sessions $95/ hour ~ Phone Consultations $45/hour ~ more services on website Right now we are promoting our “Day Training” service. This is where the trainer works directly with your dog for the session, teaching exercises such as place, recall, leash walking or working through problem behaviours. ONLY $35 for a 30 minute session. Apply now on our website!

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.

We would highly recommend Monica serving Toronto East. She taught us "how to speak dog" with our 5…read moremonth old goldendoodle. We were amazed how quickly situations would turn around following her guidance. Our latest win was conquering no leash pulling. We now enjoy our walks with Mickey. Thank you Monica!

From the owner: We specialize in solving dog behaviour problems. The key to a great relationship with your dog is…read moregood leadership and clear communication. Bark Busters can help you achieve this. In fact you will see significant improvements in the first few hours. Eliminate problems that cause you and your dog frustration and anxiety with our tailored, in your home, dog friendly approach. It comes with a Written Lifetime Guarantee.

I cannot say enough about Angel Kerr Dog Training. (They also do boarding with certain restrictions…read morein terms of size) We've been working with Angel since our Beta (yellow lab) was about 4 months (she'll be a year this month) and they have been awesome. Most of the training happens in our backyard or in the community (for distraction purposes). Beta just LOVES the Angel crew and she also does 2x a week on the adventure walks where she's picked up with the pack and they're gone anywhere between 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours (depending on weather, pickups etc). She graduated today and will now move into their advanced fundamentals but I really just wanted to give a review of small business making it happen in the community. Huge Value and so worth it!

Great service. Angel and his wife are very professional give excellent customer service, and Angel…read moreis an excellent trainer.

This business caused the death of our beloved dog due to the attitude and lack of caring for an…read moreelderly dog. We had thought they were professional as our small dog was elderly and had health issues they were aware of. One day they left a large dog in with little ones, they reasoned it never had attacked a dog before so it was safe. He decided he didn't like our dog for some reason and lunged in attack mode. He ripped open our dog's side, crushed and punctured his nose and broke his jaw. A staff member took him to a nearby Vet. We got called and picked him up covered in his blood, open gashes and he was in agony. We took him to the VEC in downtown Toronto where he was seen as an emergency. He never recovered from the attack and was in pain every day until he finally died. The owner couldn't care less and said they were not responsible at all despite breaking their own written policies of keeping larger dogs apart. We filed a York Region Police Report and the owner refused to co-operate with the Police. She said she banned that dog from her business as that was the end of it. The Bylaw Officer called her and told her that she must co-operate with her or business licence would get yanked. The Bylaw Officer was concerned because of how brutal the attack was that this animal would attack children and the owner very reluctantly co-operated. She refused to pay any of the emergency Vet bills saying it wasn't her responsibility at all. I would not trust Holiday Pet Care with a goldfish. If you love your pet at all find someplace else instead to leave your animal or you may be facing the loss of your pet dying a slow lingering death from injuries received there. Some of the staff was good but the attitude of the owners renders any goodwill as useless.If you don't love your pet then by all means leave it with this butcher of family pets who doesn't care about your bills or any grief she causes.

We take our labradoodle Finn here often and he loves it. The staff is always friendly and helpful…read moreand you can tell the people here really love the dogs. I can also tell because our dog is always beyond excited to go here. Rates are also reasonable. It's very well run and well maintained pet daycare. Grooming is also great. Highly recommended.

We adopted a 6.5 year old black lab cross in 2020 and he had zero socialisation with other dogs and…read morewas barking all the the time out of anxiety. I am so happy to say that Kindred Moments training was available and that the trainer told us despite his age and hardships, that Lucky was a very smart boy. She taught him to leave it (very well) which helped him eventually live with a cat for the first time in his life and also to sit, stay and down. I'm so grateful for this company's gentle approach to dog training. I'd highly recommend her to everyone!! Lucky is 9 years old now and still remembers all the commands. Thank you.

From the owner: We have private lessons and group classes that teach: Puppy Training, Puppy Socialization,…read moreBehaviour Modification, Reactive Dog Training, Foundation Skills, Advanced Skills, Trick Training, Cooperative Care and more!

Outstanding care and very professional and thorough. Dr. Cindy Leung and her staff are excellent…read more Highly recommend

This week is the one-year anniversary of my friend's hastened demise. I gave myself this time to…read moresee if I would still be as guilt-ridden, DEVASTATED and ANGRY. I AM!!! Dr. Corrigan ('owner'), Dr. Berman ("well, there's good news ... the only good news", as my buddy lay DEAD in front of her - true story!), P3 Veterinary Partners (veterinary consolidators, and no, they don't take it seriously, AT ALL), Peloton Capital Management (private equity$$$). @regulators @activists @media @pet owners Julia Lipovetsky lipovetskyj@gmail.com in mutual support for TRANSPARENCY and REFORM www.VETS-ON-COMMISSION.com/caro-s-complaint www.petful.com/ANIMAL-WELFARE/pet-see-veterinarian-corporation/ "A satisfactory return for private equity firms is 3x over three-to-five years. Veterinary consolidators easily exceed this figure, often generating a 4-5x return." - www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-VETERINARY-CONSOLIDATORS-are-building-a-future-proof/362267 www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/end-of-life-care/END-OF-LIFE-EVENT/ "Thus, when you bring your pet to us with a problem, we provide you with our full attention in getting down to the source of the issue. What we want is for you to understand what is going on with your pet, why it might be happening and what we can do together to make it better." - www.thornhillvetclinic.com/?utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gmb https://cvo.org/Veterinary-Professionals/ETHICS-Resource-Hub.aspx www.ontario.ca/LAWS/statute/90v03#BK52 ORIGINAL REVIEW (2 stars) 2022-01-11 This review is a place-holder for what I hope will result in an open-minded, objective self-assessment by the clinic's leadership based on a client's feedback. I continue to be very affected by how Dr. Berman 'handled' me and "treated" my dying cat last Monday - the things that were said (way too much, that muddied what was crystal clear), and the things that were done (totally unnecessary). And the things not said that absolutely should have been and without prompting on my part. I'm not innocent in my animal companion's of 16 years completely needless, multiple trauma in his last day of life, and I have to live with that. I didn't witness what he went through, but I keep replaying the images in my mind and imagining what it was like for him. And I feel tremendous pain and unremitting guilt. But the difference is that I was facing the inevitable loss of a dear friend, emotional and in denial, and Dr. Berman was the authority, (supposedly) clear-headed, objective, truthful and compassionate - basic assumptions for medical professionals holding beings' lives in their hands. I initially considered writing privately to the clinic first, but finally decided that to be taken seriously, I should engage with the clinic's leadership publicly from the start. I welcome Dr. Corrigan, the clinic's owner, reaching out to me via email for my feedback and suggestions.