My experience here could not have been better. I did loads of research on trainers prior to making…read moremy decision, as I had specific issues I needed to work on with my dog, Gus. I wanted to be involved in the training along the way because part of my struggle had been establishing dominance/ taking the lead. I wanted to be working on that dynamic from the beginning, not just trying to take over once someone else trained him. Sit Means Sit was the perfect blend of introducing concepts to both me and my dog, setting the foundations with repetition (took some of the legwork off my plate), and then after each session practicing with both me and my dog to assure we were understanding. My at home lesson was invaluable. Talking through our issues in the space where they are occurring was crucial for customized tips. Some concepts are difficult to implement in certain setups, and Lisa was genius at thinking of alternatives. It can also be hard to describe what's going on without seeing it. The at home lesson gave that opportunity and Lisa was able to understand my dog's excitement and not only better explain his actions to me, but also she was able to suggest more creative ways to work with him in our unique space. Before training, Gus was next to impossible to walk. I'd spend 30 minutes standing in one spot waiting for him to calm down and give me attention. He pulled me so hard once going after another dog, he completely took me down. After training we are able to enjoy walks at my pace (not a constant sprint ). That's just one highlight of the improvement Sit Means Sit accomplished with my big ball of pure energy. I had such a wonderful experience with all the trainers I worked with. Christina had a great sense of humor that I looked forward to during our sessions with Gus. Someone who can laugh with you about how awkward you look and feel learning new concepts is a gem. Evan was like an accidental therapist who you don't mean to spill your guts to, but you do because his energy is so calm and understanding. THESE are the types of people you want working with your family pet, and with YOU. I can get tense training my dog, but they put me at ease the entire time. Additionally, Alicia was remarkably accommodating to my insane schedule and always able to promptly connect with me and figure out how to get me in. I'm a sucker for customer service and Alicia's bubbly personality is a perfect fit. I was so impressed with SMS, I signed up for puppy class, too. I know training can be an expensive investment and you want to be sure it's worth it-- this is worth it. Don't waste money doing multiple other trainings that don't quite click because they are more affordable. Do it right the first time here!

Our dog, Penny, is a rescued pitbull and the sweetest dog in the entire world to us, guests and…read morestrangers on the street. She did however have a terrible habit of pulling (think of a sleigh dog. That's what she looked like while pulling us, ugh) Enough was enough. Eventually we would have gotten hurt or she could have gotten lose & hurt herself / another dog. She also showed aggression towards other dogs and growls, barks and pulled even harder than normal. Inside she was a princess and outside she looked like a mean evil pitbull. It made us as dog owners look bad. Plus, we couldn't enjoy our summer with an uncontrollable dog. We decided to head to a free consultation. We were referred here by the owners husband. After the consultation they said most likely she won't need a harness anymore, only a leash. I laughed on inside. Guess what.... They were right. Since training, we've only needed a collar.. No more harness! We did the 3 day training program which meant penny would get dropped off here and spend 8 hours with a trainer 1 on 1. It also includes 1 day at home which was very helpful & 3 months of group classes which are 2x a week. They took videos of her training and sent them to us. In the videos they explained what they were doing and why it worked. We can always look back on those videos if needed. That's very helpful! The price seemed steep at first but essentially you are getting 3+ months of training for the price. Peace of mind knowing my dog is safe is priceless. Linda and Bridget did an excellent job. Penny Is more controllable now and doesn't pull on the leash. Group classes will really benefit her and I can't wait to start. I'm thankful for sit means sit. I used to dread walks and we couldn't even do fun stuff like the parks or camping. Now, we can finally have fun with our dog. Most importantly, she is much more safe since we can control her.

Our older dog was being very aggressive towards our new puppy, to the point where we were worried…read morewe would have to give the new puppy away. We tried multiple dog trainers, none of whom were really able to make much of a difference. We finally contacted Crystal at Stellar Pets after finding her name on the official list of certified behaviorists, and she was able to completely fix the problem within two sessions. She is extremely positive with the dogs, and you can see the changes in behavior almost immediately. One of the biggest differences I noticed between Stellar Pets and the other places we tried was that Crystal was the only one who actually customized her behavior training to the specific personalities of our dogs. I highly recommend Stellar Pets!

From the owner: With Stellar Pets, every animal is a Star Pupil! With certified behavior consultant and dog trainer…read moreCrystal on your team, we can help you solve all your behavior needs. In addition to puppy, canine good citizen or trick dog training and testing, and service dog training, we work with aggression, fear, anxiety (including separation anxiety) and more. And we don't stop at dogs- check out our cat consults or hire help for your house hippo, either way we've got you.

We had 3 private sessions with Instructor, Joanne. We followed up at home. It took awhile, but we…read moreare seeing SUCCESS in teaching our 10 month old beagle to KEEP HIS FEET ON THE GROUND and NOT jump up on people OR play bite. Putting 5 empty coke cans in a small plastic bag and shaking the bag IMMEDIATELY stopped his lunging and jumping up!!! He sees the bag and his 4 feet stay on the ground. AMAZING results. No jumping or lunging or play biting last 12 days!!! Thanks Joanne.

Lily has been an ideal instructor for our golden retriever Malibu. Even as a puppy, Fetch & Follow…read morehas provided us with a well-disciplined dog that is still learning and growing daily as a part of our family. For us, given that our time to spend training our new dog was difficult to come by, I highly recommend their new board & train program, it was truly a gamechanger!

our trainer (Lily) was great! if you're a first time dog owner I highly recommend Fetch & Follow…read morethey will take the time to answer questions and throughly work with you one on one. super professional and flexible time scheduling

Kate really knows what she's doing. My dog is 2 years old. I thought it was over for her attitude…read more We couldn't take her to daycare. We couldn't take her to the dog park. We quickly found out that could all be turned around. About 2 weeks after going to Kate my dog is better around other dogs. She used to be snappy she's more chill with all of her same cheer

Kate is a great dog trainer! We worked with Kate because our beagle was very disobedient and would…read moreonly follow his nose instead of our commands. She was able to quickly identify the things we were doing that were not working and teach us how to better communicate to our dog. Our beagle also had a lot of aggression with towards other dogs, so we thought. Kate arranged one of our sessions at her friend's house so that her friend and her large German Shepard could stand outside while we worked with our beagle's reaction. Kate immediately saw that our beagle was actually very fearful of the other dog and that what was causing his reaction. Within fifteen minutes we were walking down the street side by side with the German Shepard and its owner without my beagle flipping out! Kate offers sessions in the client's home at a reasonable price. You can pay per session or buy multiple sessions for a discount. As owners of a stubborn, yet oh so cute, beagle, we found our five sessions with Kate to be extremely valuable. We will use what we learned everyday of our lives as dog owners.

Stacy is great. She kept both my fur babies over Thanksgiving. They are a handful and she did an…read moreexcellent job with them. She sent videos daily and text messages on how they were doing. I highly recommend using Stacy's dog watch, when you need your pets boarded or for a doggy daycare. I know the next time we are in the area, we will definitely be using her for Dixie and Rebel's next sitter.

Stacy's a responsible person who's a dog lover & takes care of every dog she watches & is…read moreresponsible for

Maverick had his third session tonight and I couldn't be happier with his progress! Paul cares…read moreabout what he does and wants to help every dog possible. I'm very thankful to have him helping me with Maverick!

From the owner: Embark on an Adventure with Paul Dunlap, Your Traveling Dog Trainer!…read more Are you ready for a canine journey like no other? Meet Paul Dunlap, a passionate 31-year-old dog trainer from Pittsburgh, on a mission to spread his expertise nationwide! The Breaking Bad Confident K9 Tour Paul's hitting the road, stopping in different states for personalized dog training sessions. From basic obedience, aggression and behavioral needs he's got your furry friend covered! Book Your Spot: Paul is mapping out his route and scheduling appointments. Be a part of this unique experience by expressing your interest! Your pup deserves the best training, and Paul is bringing it to your doorstep. Join the Pack Whether you're in New York or California, let Paul know if your dog is ready for an unforgettable training adventure! Connect with him now and secure your spot on the tour. Call to schedule an appointment! 7249806325 Email Paul at breakingbadk9.paul@gmail.com Facebook Breaking Bad Confident K9 Training TikTok Breakingbadk9dogtraining Instagram Breaking_Bad_k9training Unleash the potential in your furry companion with Paul's Traveling Dog Training Tour! Don't miss out transform your dog's life on the road with Breaking Bad Confident K9 Training !

Super happy I found this kennel for my doggo. The owners are attentive and the the property is…read morespacious and really well groomed. The rates, also, are very reasonable for the quality of service they offer.

I am so glad we found paws in the park! It's such a nice location in South Park and Krista was so…read moreeasy to communicate with the first time I reached out and the entirety of our dog Barkley's stay when we boarded him for a week on our vacation. I was amazed at how many dogs she handles at a time and manages to have so much space for their individual needs. Barkley loved socializing with all the other pups, the large outdoor space to run, and the yummy frozen treats and kongs she offers. The pricing is so reasonable and she was so easy going and you can tell very passionate about her job. I love that she posts pictures of all the dogs almost each day as updates and you can tell they are having a blast. I highly recommend sending your pups here. I am a worrier and I felt at ease the entire week Barkley stayed at paws in the park!

Josh was amazing! He rememberd all of my dogs weird quirks even after a year without seeing her. He…read moreimmediately knows the solution to everything and explains what I need to do once he leaves very well. I cannot recommend Josh enough!

Highly, highly recommend Say It Once Dog Training! We have used them for our two pups with trainers…read moreDonna & Michelle. They were both wonderful and really took the time to explain each of the dog's behaviors - the how & why. After your first in home visit, you're able to take your dogs to group classes which are held all over the city & suburbs. These classes are awesome for our reactive dogs - it gives them the exposure they need in a controlled environment. I have never been made to feel embarrassed or bad about my dog's behavior which I have experienced at other training organizations -- that is why we hired them! I really feel that I have a strong support system with Say It Once. While we (my fiancé & I) need to stay on top of training on our own, our dogs show so much progress each training sessions. Love Say It Once!!!!

My little Foxxi has learned so much! Foxxi is 1.5 year old Chi/Pappillon Mix. Alisha was very…read moreflexible with the scheduling and took pride in her wonderful work! I called a couple of places for pricing and Heart-Shaped Paws was the best price for the best deal. I adopted Foxxi and had her for 6 months before I got her trained, she was always a good dog but now is very attentive to me and is on her way to being the best! I think that Alisha did a great job on not only training Foxxi to listen to me, but she trained me as well! I never knew how many bad habits I was doing towards my dog and she helped me correct that. Thank you!,

I just called Alisha. I was frustrated with my dogs regression in potty training. She is going…read moreall over the house. My family was on the verge of getting rid of her even though we love her so much. Alisha was calm, walked me through the steps I needed to take to retrain her, answered a ton of questions and never asked for a dime. She was so incredibly helpful and she gave me hope that I can get my dog back on track! Because of this spectacular service I asked her if she would be willing to do some one-on-one training with my dog. We meet this Sunday and I am excited to see what else she can help us with. Her individual rates are fantastic as well. Personally, I think she should charge more, but am definitely not complaining. The only bummer is that she may be moving soon because her husband is in the military. I'm going to take advantage of her services while she is still in town. I cannot express how helpful and open she is! Great job Alisha!!!