Brittany ROCKS! If you need positive reinforcement in your life (with your pups), I highly…read morerecommend calling Brittany and Dances With Dogs. Her training and patience will change your pup(s) and your relationship/interaction with him/her. She is life-changing. Call her now!

We had Brittany as the instructor for our pup's Basic Manners class. She was great to work with:…read moreshe provided clear instruction and helpful advice, created a positive learning environment for the pups, and was willing to drill down on more specific issues we were having. Super prompt communication via e-mail, and took COVID precautions seriously to keep everyone safe. Highly recommended!

Listen, I'm not sure where to start because there's so much I want to cover regarding OLK9's Day…read moreCamp Program. First things first, Craig [Martin] is a Rockstar trainer. Period. Our very first interaction was great...his energy was wonderful...he did not disappoint! He was very methodical with his approach...explaining every step of the process...very engaging...constant updates of the Boyz progress...videos, photos...wait! The photos that I received were Ahhhhhhh-mazing, I mean impressive...only to learn that he's a photographer as well...but I digress. The Boyz are spoiled and I have no shame in stating this...*smile*. But they needed to learn manners. I have two large and very strong Standard Poodles - Mr. Brown and Max. They're extremely smart, pretty obedient in the house, but a huge challenge on walks...my poor dog walker. I wanted to be able to take them anywhere without the extended conversations of sit, stay, what are you doing? you know better... etc. At any rate, I'd been following OLK9 Maryland for some time online. I knew that training for two dogs was going to be a budget buster. Thankfully, I was able to take advantage of the "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" (can't remember which one it was). I cannot say enough about the great experience I had...the Boyz were happy to see Craig each day which was a HUGE relief for me. Yes, additional work/training on my part is required...to me that's a no brainer. As a responsible pet owner, I want to make sure that there is consistency and an expectation that my Boyz are well behaved and well mannered. Which means I have to do the work. Funny, as I was driving home from our final session, I was so tempted to take them on a short walk because I knew it would be enjoyable. But decided to wait until morning... I'm so excited to be able to have an enjoyable walk with these guys... less scolding and more bonding. Well worth the time and financial commitment. Thank you OLK9 Maryland for bringing additional joy to our home... things are definitely more "manageable". I'm really looking forward to our walks, especially since there will be NO more pulling! Can't wait to be able to take them to the "brick and mortar" with me once it's open! "Life Changing K9 Training"

I wasted over $1,000 to unknowingly abuse my dog through Off Leash K9. I sought help because my dog…read morewas reactive toward other dogs, loud vehicles, and people. I was desperate to help my dog and myself and Off Leash K9 had good reviews. What these folks didn't tell me was that my dog's reactivity, what I thought was outright aggression, was actually fear - that she was scared of all of these things and trying to protect herself from them. So with the use of the e-collar (really just a shock collar let's be honest), I punished her every time she showed a fear response at Off Leash K-9's direction. This definitely changed her behavior, but rather than helping her feel more comfortable with the things that scared her, we instead punished her for being afraid and taught her to hide her fear responses. I wish I had looked at the science behind dog behavior, because I now know research shows that punishment through things like e-collars, buzz collars, spray bottles, etc. are incredibly counterproductive to changing dog behavior long term and they seriously traumatize the dog. I'm so very grateful to have met a Fear Free trainer who taught me about positive reinforcement. It has improved my relationship with my dog immensely and it has ultimately lead to the sustained behavior change I was looking for. Please do not waste your money on abusive, ignorant training through Off Leash K9.

Gabriela is extraordinarily knowledgeable, thoughtful, and encouraging. She knows everything there…read moreis to know about dogs and dog training, and she is generous with her time and expertise. She really helped us with our new rescue dog and gave us the tools we need to continue to help him in the future! We're grateful to Gabriela and will be going back to her if challenges pop up in the future!

I read numerous great reviews online for Gabriela before hiring her and here's another one to add…read moreto the list! She is clearly extremely knowledgeable about dogs and prepared with tons of resources and suggestions for each situation you discuss or encounter. She is also very, very encouraging, which honestly I really needed because I was really distressed and worried about our dog's behavior. Our dog was reactive with other people after the isolation of the pandemic. With Gabriela, we learned so many new training techniques and our dog learned tons of new skills. She's like a new dog after our 4 sessions, and she is doing great with other people now. Gabriela is obviously very passionate about her work and loves to help dogs improve and be happier and more comfortable with whatever situations trouble them.

I have had three dogs trained at this facility in the past and just had another graduate. It is…read morevery affordable then a lot of others who wants hundreds of dollars. The place only charges 120.00 for 6 weeks and it is worth it!!!!!

I chose Greenbelt Dog Training because their dogs are so well known and regarded in the area! I was…read morevery impressed with how quickly my dog learned commands and we are looking forward to the intermediate class!

Lisa came to meet Saba, our newly adopted lab puppy. She gave us some great tips for teaching her…read morehow to behave and how to train her to walk on lead. Lisa was great at empathizing with and understanding Saba, and helping to address Saba's anxieties.

Lisa is a wonderful dog trainer. She quickly helped us identify the root causes of some behavioral…read moreissues we were having and made a plan to nip them in the bud. And it worked!

I was recommended Old Towne Pet Resort by a coworker, and I will now be recommending them too!…read more I called to make a 2-week dog boarding reservation 30-days in advance for the peak Christmas season, and they miraculously had availability at one of their three locations (Bethesda). The gentleman on the phone was so helpful and informative and made it easy. When it came time to drop my dog off the staff were so friendly and kind, and they were extremely attentive and took detailed notes of all the items I brought with my dog and any of her quirks (e.g., severe allergies, doesn't play well with others, etc.). The space was so clean and large. I felt very reassured dropping her off as I went on vacation. When I came back to get her, the staff was helpful and, again, extremely kind and talked about her time there with details that were definitely unique to my dog. She was happy, healthy, clean, and well groomed. All of her toys and leash items were accounted for and they even ran a toy out to my car that they had forgotten in her kennel. Bottom line: 5/5 do recommend!

Two years after boarding my dog at Olde Towne Pet Resort, I am still dealing with health issues…read morecaused during her stay. I am not one to complain, especially in a public forum, but the lack of care my animal received was egregious. During her stay, my dog experienced an ear infection so severe that she developed acute dermatitis from scratching. The sore or 'hot spot' on her cheek was unmissable when we picked her up, but The staff tried to pass it off as if everything was normal. The groomer who prepared her for pickup had the gall to pretend he didn't notice a massive weeping sore on her face. For her condition to have reached this point, she would have needed to scratch constantly for days and not be noticed by the staff that were supposed to be spending 'cuddle time' with her daily. As anyone who has ever had a pet with an ear infection can attest, the behavior is far from subtle. Any remotely observant and competent person would catch it. Worse, I reviewed the update photos that were sent throughout her stay, and red spot on her cheek is visible in every shot and getting progressively worse. This means that the staff overseeing playtime let an animal run around with blood on her face for days without investigating. This is utterly unacceptable. My dog also came home with constant bouts of diarrhea that we assumed this might have been a bug she picked up in boarding, but it turned out to be colitis. Our veterinarian confirmed that this was most likely stress-induced. It has made me wonder what trauma my dog experienced while being boarded that would cause her to develop a permanent bowel condition. Her colitis has caused her enormous suffering and I am still trying to manage the condition years later. As others have reported here, the staff did not feed my animal the way they were directed, and returned what was supposed to be an empty bag of dog food to us half-full. So to recap, they underfed my dog in addition to neglecting an ear infection and resultant severe, pus-weeping skin infection, then tried to pass my pet off to me as if nothing happened. Whatever they did or neglected to do for her led to a chronic bowel condition that has rendered her partially incontinent. I was appalled by the dishonesty I experienced from the staff, but decided at the time to let it go, and simply swore never to give Olde Towne my business again. I figured my dog would bounce back, but she didn't. Reflecting that she has never been the same and that she experienced pain and neglect at the hands of the people I entrusted her with, I feel the need to let other pet owners know what they might be in for if they board their animals here.

Would have loved to try this training center but we scheduled our free consultation and despite…read morehaving a confirmation were told that our consultation was canceled (without notification) and there was no other availability. Poor customer service and definitely lost a future customer.

WORST COMPANY EVER! Don't be fooled. They take advantage of customers and don't care about animals…read moreAT ALL! They charged me and on the exact day I was charged, I cancelled and they refused to refund me. Disgusting.

A big thank you to Jessica at Urban Canine for her help with our new pup. I was AMAZED at the…read morethings she could get our dog to do in just a few minutes, and all of it well explained so we could continue practicing at home. After our sessions, there was follow up with helpful links to articles to read, toys and treats that our dog might find motivating and general checking in to see how we were progressing. The training style is gentle and natural, the focus is on getting our dog to behave because of positive motivation. I am sure that most dog owners can attest to those moments when you just want to yell at a dog to get their attention, but we also can all agree that it rarely actually works. Jessica helped show us other methods for teaching our dog and they really help to keep us calm and give us viable alternatives that WORK!

So happy I recommended Jessica to my client who bought a new puppy! However, this happy family had…read moreno canine experience. While all three generations in this puppy's household adore her; they are very grateful for house training help from Jessica, along with her insightful education of new dog owners, her gentle training methods, her connections to helpful vendors and services in the area, and so much more! I can highly recommend Urban Canine!

The owner here has integrity and clearly seems to value establishing a good relationship with…read moreclients to build a loyal customer base, and also prioritizes high quality service rendered by her staff. I would encourage people to not be deterred by any negative reviews of this business and give them a chance and formulate your own opinion. An error did occur in one of our visits, but I won't go into detail because I think what's more important is not what error it was that occurred, but rather the incredible efforts made in response by the business to rectify the issue. Our concerns were listened to and the response was respectful. The owner not only heard our concerns but they were able to show they can be objective in their assessment of the issue. They went above and beyond to make it right. The solutions offered were both incredibly generous and fair. In terms of the quality of the grooming, they made our fur babies look like pristine angels. They smell fantastic too, and their hair looked amazingly glossy and soft. They appear to do great with grooming both small and large dogs (we have both), and they even did great work on our big boy who has hair that's more difficult to work with. In resolving the issue with one of our pups, they blended things perfectly to make the original issue appear more natural and less jarring. The staff there seem to love what they do, have patience, and take pride in their work. They have great humor as well. We will be happy to take our fur babies there again.

Amazing place! Emily is such a great person and does so well on my pup. Go here if you're looking…read morefor a groomer!