We adopted our Doberman Pinscher/Malinois mix, Jack, from a rescue in South Carolina -- and to be…read morehonest, he was basically feral. He'd been abandoned, left to fend for himself, and didn't know a single rule. Life at home was chaos. Desperate for help, we took him to Peacock Bridge Kennels for their two-week intensive training program. They promised they could train any dog. We weren't sure we believed that, but we had to try something different. Two weeks later, when we returned for "human training," we were stunned. Jack was calm. He listened. He was happy. It felt like magic -- but really, it was the result of skilled, patient, compassionate trainers who knew exactly what they were doing. Peacock Bridge treated Jack with care and respect, and they taught us how to reinforce his training at home. Yes, the program is an investment -- but worth every single penny. We can't thank them enough for transforming Jack (and restoring our sanity).

Peacock Bridge does an amazing job at training dogs. My dog, Iris, went through their 2 week…read moretraining program with stellar results. She is so incredibly obedient. I'm amazed!! I would definitely recommend Peacock Bridge!!

The service was great and the food was delicious! Exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend!read more

You could go to PetSmart or Petco or any one of the franchises, but you would be missing out-…read moreBIGTIME. With Happy Wags, we were able to get personal service at our home. We didn't have to drive the 20 miles to a pet store. We didn't have to deal with other yappy dogs pooping all over the place. Instead, in the comfort of our own home, we learned how to keep our dog from darting out of the door, how to go "down" and how to walk on the leash. We don't have to put our dog away when guest visit. Buddy no longer goes insane when the doorbell rings. Our dog stays now when we tell him and he even sleeps in a new bed when told "night, night". Buddy turns 5 yrs old this month. Everyone else had given up on him. But, Happy Wags told us he was still trainable; and they were right. Buddy LOVED training and his trainer. I have stage 4 cancer and my father has Parkinson's disease and my mother is 75. Our dog, Buddy badly needed the loving, positive personal training he received. Our trainer had to work harder with our family than most families, I suppose, because of our physical limitations. She readily adapted the lessons and was always available via phone and e-mail. I loved the e-mail reminders. Did I mention the price? The price turned out to be less expensive than at the pet stores and she came to our home and offered more sessions. The service was supportive, affordable and life-changing for our dog and family. Happy Wags is now a part of our "framily." We are so thankful. We miss her and we almost hope Buddy acts up so we can call her for more lessons. This really is as good as it gets.

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! :)

A great training program! Alyson our trainer was a terrific instructor. She uses all methods of…read moreteaching... Instruction, demonstrating, then gives positive feedback while the owner does the lesson. I highly recommend OLK9!

Caitlin Nagy was recommended to us for the training of our pit/chow mix Reese. We inherited Reese…read morefrom our brother. We initially contacted her for help with what we saw as aggression in Reese. Even when my brother was alive it was next to impossible to form a bond with Reese. We figured that she is a one person dog. Simply put, we were scared of her. When we reached out to Caitlin for help her response was that there were reasons for Reese's behavior and that we would explore different avenues. We set up a house visit for our first training. On the day of our visit she explained that before working directly with Reese, she wanted to take a video of us walking Reese. After a couple of minutes of taking the video and observing Reese she determined we should consult with our vet. She was concerned that Reese might actually have a hip or knee problem and be in pain and in need of meds. We made that vet appointment and sure enough Reeese has knee problems. With proper meds, it is everyone's hope that this will relieve some of her pain and hopefully make it easier to work with her. Caitlin's approach is to look at the "whole" dog, as well as teaching us about dog language. We like this approach. Now that we are addressing Resse's physical issues we look forward to our next steps in helping us feel more confident and safe with Reese and her tendencies towards aggression. We understand that this is a process and look forward to working with Caitlin on the rest of this journey! Thank you so much Caitlin!

Caitlin is the reason our rescue pup, Kiwi, is becoming such a good girl! During our private…read moretraining sessions, Caitlin does the heavy lifting of introducing Kiwi to a new command, then reinforcing it before we would all practice to further solidify the commands. We'd end each week knowing exactly what to practice with Kiwi, and so far, she has stellar recall when off leash, knows "sit," "down," "go to bed," and is becoming a pleasure to walk with around the neighborhood (she used to be terrified of cars and would not understand leash walking at all). Kiwi's behavior improvements are remarkable, and we have Caitlin to thank!

We began bringing our puppy to classes at Awesome Dawgs in October 2020 and have completed three…read morelevels so far (just signed up for fourth!). We couldn't be happier with the knowledge and passion the trainers have. They are patient, always available after class for additional advice and truly love dogs. The small class sizes and absent policy are great too! We had to miss one class and were able to make it up by attending (minus our dog) with another group- we got to watch a different trainer and different dogs go through the class and come home to practice on our dog. We can see why our vet recommended this place when we asked about dog classes. The store is an added bonus too - having our puppy fitted for a harness and getting high value treats without mystery ingredients. Everyone at the store has been so helpful.

Forget going to the big name pet stores, smaller ones like these have much more to provide you as a…read morepet owner. Steve and Mary Jo are terrific they offer private lessons and provide great advice to anyone that has questions about raising any breed of dog. They worked with our dog on a one on one basis, and my dog is fearfully aggressive which can be a challenge at times. They offer various trainings and they are very involved with community events and various nonprofits. Every product in their store is something that they can discuss with you since it is based on experience. Check out the movie nights they have at the store (that's right, they have a movie theater that you and you furry friend can go watch a movie on the big screen). They also have various art shows at the establishment. Check them out, you will not be sorry!

Great for anyone who loves dogs! There are things for your pets, and items for the pet lovers!…read more I hadn't been there in years due to my out of the county move. They have really increased the varieties of food, especially fresh food that they sell for your pet. I did omit a 5 star rating, because I loved the varieties of decor and useful items decorated with animals. That was a great love of mine. It is a unique country type looking home divided into rooms with bath, dog wear, toys, food, etc. other play yards are included outside. There is a grooming section, and training too!

Nice shop for all your pet's needs. They have training courses as well. It's in a home - so make…read moresure you explore all rooms! Clean, nice and helpful staff will guide you with whatever you need!

This is my review for Proofing Behaviors Canine Obedience. My name is Maria and I'm happy to…read morereport that my 170lb St. Bernard, Ziggy and I are recent graduates of the program. I happened upon Proofing Behavior's via the Clipper Magazine back in March. At the time Ziggy had gotten away from me again and chased a small child through the neighborhood. The good news is the child was not hurt (just frightened) bad news is this wasn't the first time and I was beyond exhausted trying to control my baby boy. Ziggy is only two years old, after getting him in the house after that incident, I got the mail and found the magazine and there on the back was the coupon. I thought this was providence and called them right away Jim returned my call and within 2 days he was at my front door ready to start training. Unfortunately covid-19 hit and we had to postpone training until late June early July I am happy to say 8 weeks later both Ziggy and I have graduated on the loose leash training and the overall commands to sit and stay. I cannot say enough about how great this is and what peace of mind I now have when I go outside with Ziggy. He listens, he pays attention, he looks for my cues and all of this would not have been possible without Jim and the techniques he brings. From day one Jim explained the simple techniques and yes with the help of some treats we got Ziggy in line and in focus. Ziggy being a smart little boy has realized the more he listens to Mommy the more he gets outside time I highly recommend Proofing Behaviors and Jim's services to anyone and everyone all dogs all sizes I mean I knew it was a challenge as big as Ziggy IS I was a little skeptical we were not going to get here but to my great surprise we are.

Our family recently completed the 6-session program for Izzie, our 13 yo Bochi whom we've had for 7…read moreor so years, and our brand new member, Princess Leia, a 5 yo Weimaraner / Bloodhound mix. Jim helped us resolve the "getting acquainted" issues between the ladies and helped all of us establish good relationships as a pack. The peace, tranquility and order have been so appreciated, as was Jim's kind disposition, professionalism, and natural aptitude with our canines. Would strongly, strongly recommend Proofing Behaviors for an effective, authentic, stress-free dog training experience.

Very happy with the service! With Jeri's guidance, my dog's behavior started improving right away!read more

Our very first meeting with Jeri left us feeling like we finally will get the dog(ok.. human)…read moretraining that we have been trying to get for the past 4 years. The Bark Buster approach is very unique and in our first meeting we could see our dog Becky begin to respond to us differently. Jeri was very thorough in her explanations and patient with our questions. I am looking forward to doing homework with our dog and sharing improvements with Jeri. I feel confident that we are not alone in this process and that we will end up with the well behaved dog that we have always wanted. R.O.

The best in the buisness, best I found, we been going there for 4 years and my dog Hoagie loves it…read morethere.

Deirdre was an absolute angel! My aunt had a fire in her house and the dogs needed to be placed in…read morea kennel for a month, Deirdre had no problem accepting them and taking the best care of them! They were so happy and even slimmed down! She had short notice but she made it work! I would highly recommend them and be confident that she takes the best care of your furbabies!

My 1.5 year old golden retriever stayed with Kelsy for the 1 week board & train. He went in…read morecompletely disregarding any commands, pulling very hard on his leash, and completely unable to relax himself. We tried 3 different trainers before. We are now 2 months since Kelsy worked her magic. Milo is fully able to be unleashed on our 2 acres while running and playing, but listens to every single command in a split second. Kelsy is easily the best and I cannot recommend her enough!

From the owner: Unleash your dog’s pawsabilities with Pawsability Unleashed. We offer training, boarding, and a…read morehike club. Our training pairs obedience with freedom, and boarding that feels like your dog’s second home.