I cannot say enough about the success we had bring our terror of a mini schnauzer to Gabriel. Our…read moreAugie was a n extreme barker and could not be taken out in public and Gabriel was able to curb much of his behavior. He is also great in assisting me in what I was doing wrong and changing my way of being with Augie. I also greatly appreciate his follow up and his willingness to receive videos of challenges and offer his guidance to make effective changes in behavior. I drove two hours each way for Gabriel and it was well worth the trip!! Pam D.

My boyfriend and I contacted Gabriel to help us transition our rescue dog to city life and it's the…read morebest thing we've ever done. He took the time to learn about her specific quirks and gave us tools that worked for her. He showed us how to calm her down, walk her on a leash, and even interact with other dogs. But most importantly, he gave us a way to successfully communicate with our dog and for that we will be forever grateful! I can't recommend him enough!

Awful - ABSOLUTELY AWFUL - experience with Ron from K-9 excursions. My mom reached out to him…read morerequesting some information about his services. She ultimately decided to move forward with a different trainer who provided a one time session (which is what she was looking for due to budgeting reasons) to which he gave the following response: "As someone who's been training dogs for fifty years... I can guarantee you... 1 session will not work period... And after it does not, there's no need to call me back..." I would never allow my mother to work with somebody as callous and cruel as Ron. He clearly feels the need to prove something, but the only thing he is proving here is that he lacks any knowledge of customer service, and I will go out of my way to ensure that nobody that I care about uses his services. Ron, best of luck to you. With the type of interaction you had with my mother, you're going to need it.

Ron is amazing! In the first session, I noticed a big improvement and it just got better from…read morethere. He enabled us to live peacefully with our two dogs. He showed them love. His training facility is stunning and my dogs enjoyed daycare and swimming. They are happy dogs. And well docialized. A+ experience Free consultation. Delivered and still checks in with us regularly.

Natural Pet was always my go to for pet supplies/food but the last two visits, you could see the…read morevibe changed. Stopped in last week and was saddened to see a large amount of Pedigree bags on the shelves. Seems the store has been sold or something. The brand I normally buy (not available at a lot of the chain stores like Choice Pet/Petsmart/Petco) - there were not as many options/bags as usually. Sad because this has been such great store for 10 years.

Ray and his team have a great operation. There are many pet food outlets but none compare to Ray's…read moreshop. Mike and Otis

Working with Cassidy has been incredible. The bark buster methods really work if you stick to them…read moreand are consistent. My reactive dog has made incredible progress in the past month and I couldn't be happier. We still have some work to do, but I'm confident we'll get there working with Cassidy. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you!

I called Mike for our dog Bruno, who has SEVERE separation anxiety (he is the famous ROOF DOG)…read more Our initial session with Mike occurred in August and lasted over 3 hrs. Mike was professional, knowledgeable, fun to work with and loved by my whole family (pups included!). His training techniques are easy to learn and effective. We saw a HUGE improvement in our dogs' behavior immediately. What earns Mike a 5+ STAR review from me is his responsiveness. It's been over 90 days since our first session and Mike is as accessible today as he was the day of our first session. Every call and text is responded to promptly, even when Mike has been out of town. Separation anxiety is not an easy fix. It's a huge relief knowing that we have Mike available when needed. Mike is a committed, compassionate, honest, and gifted dog trainer with a big heart. I highly recommend him.

Cashier Eddie taking forever to Ring up customers as he takes his time talking, and talking and…read moregiving the same advice in five different sentences to the same customers, as others wait to get rung up, Eddie senses waiting customers getting agitated, and he responds by beginning a new conversation. Seriously, I don't recommend your store with a mouthy cashier like Eddie, he is horrible!

I very much recommend this store, it's very convenient and caring, all staff are there for your…read moreassistance, never missing out, its such a good marketing because I always shop here for my bird, it's such a recommended spot to shop in, you never miss out any deals!

Sound, proven training techniques (obedience and agility) that are flexible, forward thinking,…read moreupbeat and fun. Heather has been training dogs for 30 years and will modify techniques according to each dog's personality and breed, and owner's ability. She is veterinarian recommended and teaches both private and group classes with individuals or families. She is also a One Mind Dog agility instructor. Visit: www.heatherwitt.com

Pablo worked with the Stratford animal rescue society with shelter dogs and Nellie was one of them…read more I adopted her in Aug 2011 at about a year old. She was one of the biggest influencers in my life and my absolute best friend. She crossed the rainbow bridge 3/22/22, I am forever grateful for Pablo from perfect balanced pet for helping this girl prepare for a happy life.

Pablo did amazing work with my dog-aggressive Shiba Inu at the start of the pandemic. Unfortunately…read moreI had to move from the area or I'd continue to send my dog to daycare with Pablo-- it's the happiest I've ever seen my pup, and the most social he's ever been. Cannot recommend his services enough.

I left a 3yo registered English Lab, for 2 weeks at $2,500. I wanted higher level training than…read morewhat she had already been through and specifically requested not to do the basic course. Nick Morrow said he had things for her to do that were not the basic course. After 1 week, they are supposed to provide a video and they did not do that. I was supposed to be getting communication through a messenger app, but that didn't happen until the day before pickup, when they also finally provided a video. When I came to pick her up, she had a bloody puncture on the bridge of her nose, which, to me, looked like a dog bite, but Nick Morrow says it's a normal scratch the dogs get from nosing the kennel. The "scratch" has not healed after a month. Regarding the training, Nick had another person train my dog and they did the basic training, like I said not to do. My dog regressed in her training because she is highly anticipatory. The beginning training countered the higher-level training already taught. Bottom line, not only did my dog come back battered, but I had to retrain her from what they did. They don't follow specific requests and don't communicate as I would've wanted during the tenure. I wish I put her in a safe shelter, instead. Nick Morrow wouldn't return any money because he thinks he did a good job. Just don't go there.

Our Bernese Mountain Dog has been part of the Balanced K-9 family for almost 4 years. He started…read morewith Chuck and Luciana when he was 4 years old (he is now 8), and the reason we drove him from Boston to Connecticut was because the training program and people were so highly recommended to us. We were immediately happy with the results, the love, and the attention our dog got from being with them. From the moment we walked through the doors, the team made us feel welcome and at ease. Our dog spent an initial training program with Luciana and her team, and since then, he visits every few months for a refresh or a holiday stay. They have given us sound advice on everything having to do with our dog! The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, tailoring the sessions to meet our dog's specific needs. The facility is clean, well-organized, and designed with dogs' safety and comfort in mind. They also have great customer service--always prompt to answer questions and flexible with scheduling. I highly recommend Balanced K-9 to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training and caring.

They are real responsible animal people. You can tell. They exude trust. I feel very comfortable…read morethat my dogs have a good no-stress experience at Canine College. Although I have never been in the sleeping quarters, I'm curious because both dogs sleep together. They prefer it and I think it's plenty big. Don't k ow the dog's ability to go through the dog gate when they need to peep. and poop. They are very loving, strong and responsible. They know their business.

WOW!!! This is the Olympus or Asgard for dogs. It is beautiful and bucolic. It is a heaven. We have…read morea Great Dane, Miss Jupiter, and she is consistently treated like a goddess at Canine College. She has been boarded here, and today, received a total spa treatment. She looked and smelled like the queen she is. Trust me, she loves going here. Stephanie, Danielle and Sawyer treat Jupiter like a family member. If it were a human spa, I would go with great joy and anticipation. Gene Gavin

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

I am SO thankful for Sherry at Maximum K9. I don't know if I can put into words how helpful she has…read morebeen in training our Stormie. Stormie is a rescue who we adopted in 2019 and underwent 2 surgeries in 2021 due to bilateral CCL surgery. She was cooped up for an extended amount of time during recovery. We were unable to take her outside without her reacting to other dogs and sometimes even people. Stormie even gave us difficulty when we wanted to go for a short walk. It was so frustrating and difficult taking her out in public that we needed help. We have heard of Maximum K9 from many of our friends and even the great reviews I've seen on dog groups and online. I called to inquire about the types of training (group vs. individual) and it was clear that we needed to take private lessons. We signed up for a package of 6 lessons with Sherry that were one hour long for 6 consecutive weeks. Our first day, Sherry got to know about Stormie's behaviors - positive and negative, what we were having difficulty with and what our goals were. Sherry worked with us each week when training Stormie (and me) on how to modify or progress a skill. We learned how to heel, which we never were taught from another trainer elsewhere, and the importance of heel. We were given homework on what to practice from the training sessions to continue our work outside of the facility. Sherry helped Stormie become less dog reactive in a safe manner at Maximum K9. Stormie was slowly exposed to the board and train dogs in the facility that had various levels of size and temperament. Each week, Stormie learned how to follow her commands and not react to different dogs. With Sherry's consistent training, Stormie was able to heel with me in a circle with other dogs and sit next to them without any reaction at all. I cannot find the words to thank Sherry for helping Stormie and myself. I came into Maximum K9 with Stormie trying to pull my arm off and reacting to dogs in the lobby to now leaving with my arm back intact and her in a nice heel. I will refer all my dog lovers and friends to Maximum K9 and Sherry going forward! Thank you again!