Have been taking my dog here for training since she was 3 months old. Very nice trainers and good…read moresocial distancing. Definitely recommend for all dogs!

Love this obedience and training facility. Lana is wonderful. For those who care, they are also…read morecareful and diligent about following proper masking and distancing restrictions. Excellent training for your puppy. They believe in a balanced approach with positive methods and also letting your puppy know what is not okay in a gentle but sure way. I'll be continuing my dogs training there.

controlled, safe classes; expert trainers and aids, large room, all agility equipment. Have…read morerecommended this to many people.

From the owner: puppy & dog training using positive motivational methods. Also offer classes in competitive…read moreobedience and agility. Private lessons available for all levels of training.

I sent Angus (2yr old -GSD) to the 2 week board and train program in August 2018; he had bad…read moremanners (jumping, incessant barking, leash pulling) and issues with dogs that concerned us. We dropped Angus off with Joe, who was quick to put our minds at ease. He showed us where Angus would be staying for the two weeks and explained everything about the training. We knew we left Angus in good hands. We received daily updates (photos and videos) via text which we loved. We were amazed how quickly he was learning his new commands and how well behaved he was (proud parents lol) Angus was a different dog when we picked him up. He was well behaved and quick with his commands. We took him and our other Shepherd to the local park; both were off leash and so well behaved. Angus stayed by my side in a perfect heel. It's been almost 8 months since his training and I've noticed -- without even asking him-- that he heels next to me as I walk. I highly recommend Off Leash Training and thank them wholeheartedly for training Angus.

We enjoyed our 9-session training package with our puppy who was a little over a year old and…read moredisplaying fear-based reactivity toward strangers (humans). Our trainer was very understanding, relatable, knowledgeable, and positive. We learned practical techniques for managing him in public and building a positive relationship with him. We are much more confident now, and so is our puppy! :)

Your Paws and Me was a GOD SEND for our little fur family! we had gotten littermates and basic…read moretraining was such a struggle with 2, not to mention the overwhelming obstacles we have encountered with having littermates. From the very first ohone call we knew we were in good, genuine, knowledgeable, and passionate hands. We sent our boys for board and training (3 weeks total) and it was the best investment. We loved getting regular updates while the boys were away and we never once worried about how they were treated or if they were being loved and cared for while boarding. No complaints about our experience at all! Both our puppies and we as their owners were given all the tools we needed to continue to be successful once we were all back home after board and train.

From the owner: Your Paws and Me prides itself on using classical and operant conditioning with NO positive…read morepunishment when training our beloved pets. We use Positive reinforcement in all training, which is considered a mark and reward system. We will never use or advise using shock collars, choke chains, prong collars, or any other aversive device or tool. We work to open a line of communication between you and your dog that will create a lifelong trusting bond without the worry of behavior fallout from aversives. We offer puppy, basic and advanced good manners, general behavior modification, board and train, vacation boarding, and day training. Your Paws and Me will use the most up-to-date scientific methods in dog training! Visit our website today for more information.

Dog training.... I can't say enough how wonderful Nikki is! She is an amazing dog trainer and will…read morehelp teach you how to train your dog so he can really be your best well behaved friend. I first met Nikki back in the late 90's when i had 2 cocker spaniels go through her training. They were great dogs because Nikki played a part in their lives. We used her training techniques throughout their 16 & 17 years. My most recent contact with Nikki has been in relation to her latest litter of Vom Evolution puppies as I have been thinking about getting another dog. I completely trust Nikki, her experience and proven results. Her knowledge and experience specifically with working line german shepherd dogs and all dogs in general makes her one of the best trainers and resources in Pennsylvania. You should also know that she has won many awards, titles and competitions through her hard work and dedication to all dogs and the german shepherd breed. I am editing this to add that Nikki's training facility is spotless. It is easily one of the cleanest animal facilities I have ever been to. She takes pride in her work and it shows.

Want a people person get a psychiatrist. Want a dog person get Nikki! She's the best trainer I have…read moreever experienced. Small dogs, big dogs, problem dogs, want to learn the basics, or want to get into competition level training you will not regret having her expertise. She is wonderful and she teaches YOU how to train your dog. Dogs are so smart and they know what they can get away with and with who so when you get home you know what to do to have a pet your puoud of and can enjoy. I can't tell you how wonderful your experience will be. Then have a dog that you love without the resement or fear makes a perfect holiday every day.

Absolutely amazing. We have a small miniature Schnauzer who had horrible fear aggression issues…read more She would lunge, bite, bark incessantly and, when she was in that panic mode, would not hear any command we were giving her. We talked to Jillian, the owner of Riverfront (and trainer). She came out for a free consultation and after speaking with her, we decided to send Ziggy to her house for 2 weeks and then have follow up lessons. It was worth every single penny. Jillian offers payment plans, too! Jillian's training has been a god send for us. Ziggy listens to commands, follows direction and we have a completely new dog in our home. We no longer have to be afraid to walk her when other people are out, we don't have to crate her for guests to come over and our lives are much less stressed. I cannot recommend Jillian and Riverfront Dog Training enough!

We recently finished with Jillian's home away program with our dog Kane and I could not be happier…read morewith our experience. Kane struggled with aggression issues with other dogs, and people. He was very inconsistent in following commands and we were always scared he would dart out the door to chase the rabbits in our yard. We were never able to bring Kane out with us for fear that he would attack someone. We were resigned to the fact that our dog was just always going to be like this. All of those worries are now totally behind us. Kane is a totally different dog. He is eager to follow commands and is no longer aggressive towards dogs or people. Last night he was in our yard with 4 kids petting him and he calmly sat in the grass and enjoyed the love. The transformation has been incredible and everyone who sees the progress Kane has made has the same jaw dropping reaction. It is unbelievable and such a dream to have Kane reach his potential like this. Jillian is kind and incredibly professional. She does everything she can to help you and your dog be successful. She treated Kane with so much respect and love, it was very comforting knowing that he was in the best hands possible. If you are even remotely considering pet training, please set up a meeting with Jillian. She is remarkable!

I just had my first meeting with Tony and our German Shepherd/Husky. He clearly has an excellent…read moreunderstanding of dogs and is not interested in using excessive force in his training methods. In that first meeting we discussed several behaviors and strategies to address them. I started working with my dog today and will meet with Tony again in 2 weeks to further hone my skills. I'm looking forward to working with him.

My husband & I were in DESPERATE need of obedience training for our 6 mo old pit bull puppy Yolo…read more Things were so bad that I wanted to get rid of him. So my husband started Googling and found Knucklehead K9. He called & left a msg and Tony called us back within minutes! He gave us all the details of his programs and pricing, and we setup an appt. From the first session Tony set the tone and showed Yolo who was in charge. We were astonished at how quickly he got our dog to listen with just patience, clear direction & treats! My husband and I needed the most training lol! Tony really understands dogs and how they think. He rewards with treats and praise for good behavior and corrects with firm direction for negative behavior. He really taught us how to be our dog's leader. We really liked his training techniques and learned SO much! He is very straight forward and does not sugar coat. It is truly about the owners being consistent and firm. If you're ready for a real dog trainer then Tony is your guy! But YOU better be ready to do the work! We are so much happier with our dog. He's a year old now and we can honestly say he's a GOOD DOG! Sure he's still a pup and has some maturing to do but he has done a 180 since we did the training. We love Tony!

We had a dog for many years and he when he passed away we decided we would get a puppy. Of course,…read morewe thought training Maggie our new dog would be easy. Were we ever wrong. We booked an appointment with Tony when Maggie was about four months old. The transition was unbelievable. He explained to us how dogs think and taught use how to correct bad behavior. In addition to teaching Maggie, Tony taught us what we were doing wrong. I feel it was well worth the cost and recommend K-9 Academy to anyone who is looking to get training for their dog.

When we adopted our puppy we searched for dog trainers in our area and found K9 academy in…read moreClarks-Summit. I'm so glad we enrolled in Tony's classes at K9 academy because now we have a obedient dog and the confidence to continue with his training throughout the rest of his life. Most people are nervous to bring their beloved pets to trainers for fear of training to be too rough on them, I know we had our concerns when looking into trainers. Tony is very careful and shows you how to properly correct your dog from bad behaviors without hurting them like some of the other extreme methods for dog training. K9 academy charges a fair price for such a great experience, training and confidence you get with training your dog. I loved the fact that if I have questions even outside of class at anytime during the day I can call him for help and he will guide us in the right direction. You can't get that kind of service from any corporate pet store that offers dog training. Tony also never tried to up sell us on any kind of equipment for training or classes that he felt we didn't need. Tony's very passionate about his work and you can really tell his love for dogs when you meet. K9 academy offers so many different class everything from basic obedience to bomb sniffing training so it's easy to find something right for you and pursue your dogs training as high as you'd like. Our puppy is now 8 months old and is an extremely well behaved and gentle dog. Tony will forever train our dogs as we adopt more of them. If I could rate this place any higher than 5 stars I would. Thanks K9 academy.

Bob Martin is truly a master and so gifted with his ability to relate to and train dogs (and…read morepeople)! All the dogs in the 10 week session I just completed (11/4/2015) loved him! Don't miss out on your opportunity to learn from this man and to improve your relationship with your dog for life!

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I recently adopted a 9-month old dog and wanted to jump into training right away. I retained…read moresomeone who lived very close to me and had great reviews, but after a few sessions I realized our schedules were not compatible; I was not getting consistency and reliability from her. It's important for me to make progress with my dog, so I Googled alternate options and stumbled upon Alex's page. I called him on a Friday and he picked up the phone right away. We spoke for a while about my needs and he came out the following Tuesday for what was supposed to be a 2-hour visit. I fell in love with him immediately, he is not only so personable and likable on his own, but he really takes the time to LISTEN to what you need and work on those things right away. I had mentioned my priorities to my previous trainer, but I found that she was teaching my dog commands that didn't actually accomplish what I was after. In our first meeting, Alex worked on SO MANY of my priorities. He got my dog to go into her crate on command, taught her to "stay," showed me how to "walk with" my dog better on her leash, and (using a 30' leash outdoors) started working on recall with her. We were so immersed in what was going on that Alex started to go a little bit over our time, but he didn't want to stop because we were making such great progress. I told him if he wanted to give me a third hour right then and there that I was prepared to pay for it, and he did!! I learned a lot of things from Alex myself during our first meeting, like how to employ the use of "deltas" (which my old trainer never once mentioned) and how non-verbal cues are arguably more important than verbal ones. Again, my old trainer actually discouraged me from using hand motions, but once incorporating them into my routine I noticed that my dog was much more compliant than she had been. Another positive difference between my old trainer and Alex is he really takes the time to teach you why he's doing what he's doing, and encourages you to participate. My old trainer just taught my dog a command and had me replicate/practice when she left. Alex really makes you feel like you are a part of the teaching process. After our private session Alex recommended some "Small Group Therapy" for my pup. He came at noon on a Thursday to pick up my dog and she proceeded to go on a several-hour outing with his two chihuahuas and a dog he was fostering. The entire time he was out with her he was recording and sharing videos on an iCloud album. It was INCREDIBLE to not only see everything that was happening, but to hear him narrate why he was doing the things he was doing. I could not get enough of his videos and felt like I was there during the session. On top of Alex's excellent communication, punctuality, reliability, friendliness, competency, and effectiveness, his rates are OUTRAGEOUS in the BEST way! I truly believe he is under-charging for his services. I can get three hours with Alex for less than I paid for one hour with my prior trainer, and I feel much better about the work that is done during that timeframe. I adore Alex, and most importantly, what he is doing works. He really gets into the mind of your dog, and has such a wonderful way of connecting with them and their needs. I am elated to keep our work going - my pup has lots more Small Group Therapy outings in her future and it's wonderful that I have the option to use him one-on-one to teach her even more commands in the house. One day I hope to move on from essential commands to more fun ones, like "roll over" or "go get X toy."

Alex is wonderful. We are quite grateful to have come across his page on Yelp. He cares for our…read moreDoberman with great compassion. He's knowledgeable, skilled at what he does, & overall, you can tell his calling is to keep dogs in loving homes with owners who just need the tools plus support to train & love on their pet babies. If our Ketsia (Sisi) didn't love us so much, I think she'd hop on over to Alex's place :) She's strong-willed & protective but sooo loving & sweet. We're making great progress! Thank you, Alex.