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.

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! :)

I contacted Caitlin regarding training for my German Shepherd rescue who is 7 months old. After…read morecompleting the initial evaluation, I felt optimistic that she would be able to work with me to help train my puppy so I purchased her 7 session at-home one-on-one package. During that session she stated that my dog had anxiety which I believed could be true due to her unknown past. She had recommended supplements and a costly CBD oil. On the day of our first session, she called me at the time of our scheduled session and said she had brought along her dog as well as a dog she was board and training. She had not given me any prior notification that the dogs were along with her nor asked for my approval to bring them onto my property. For the first 15 minutes of the session, the dogs she brought along ran around my backyard and my dog (who is still warming up and settling in with new people and other dogs) was rightfully very timid and scared. She then asked me what we would be working on that day and I had voiced to her (in our evaluation session as well) that crate training was very important to me and for the safety of my puppy when leaving my home. She then commented that would require going in the house, where she brought the dogs into my home (once again without asking permission). The dogs continued to be a distraction to my dog who you could tell was incredibly stressed and uncomfortable, clearly unable to focus and train. At that time, she did remove the dogs from my house and brought them out to her car. At this point, we had about 10 minutes left in the session where she pivoted to a completely different subject and tried to train my dog who was still very uncomfortable and scared by what happened previously. She proceeded to make comments with no actual facts that my dog was acting that way because she is "in pain", "has a very weak back" and that her behavior is incredibly "abnormal". I rescued her from an extremely reputable German Shepherd Rescue where she had been examined by a veterinarian and deemed healthy for adoption. Leading up until the moment she and the other dogs arrived my dog was perfectly content and has shown no signs of pain or discomfort in the time I have owned her. I had started giving her the recommended supplements and CBD oil and had started noticing that she was having an easier time settling. She commented that she had noticed no changes in my dogs behavior and that I should start giving her more CBD oil -- once again, my dog was incredibly uncomfortable after the unfamiliar dogs were in our yard/home and her disposition showed that. After this extremely frustrating and disappointing session, I reached out to her to explain how I was dissatisfied by what had occurred during our training session and especially for the price of what her sessions cost. I also voiced how I felt as though the trust had been broken and that I did not believe she was the best fit for my dog and myself. I attempted to end the relationship amicably by requesting a partial refund since she had not fulfilled any services. She provided me a refund at the cost of one singular session (which now after doing further research is an astronomical rate). While I do not discredit that she has been in the business for quite some time, I regret not taking some of the reviews that have been written more seriously, as it appears others have had extremely similar situations where she has given a "medical diagnosis" regarding their pet's behaviors. During this short relationship, she made me feel as though there is something wrong with my dog and has caused us both an unnecessary amount of stress on top of financial loss.

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!

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!

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.

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!