My wife and I were searching for a dog trainer form our 4 year old Frenchie rescue named Benny…read more Benny is awesome on walks but does not like people he doesn't know when we have them over to the house. What we loved about Wag Time and Don (owner and trainer) is that he does not use treats or shock. He employs voice and leash control. In reality Don trains YOU how to train! Honestly I was a skeptic! BUT we saw IMMEDIATE improvement during the very first lesson!! We have had 6 lessons so far, and Benny has come a long way! Life changing for us! Meet Don once and you will feel the same we do about him, his techniques, and his love for what he does!

Don is magical! At our first meeting, he had our sweet pit bull sitting and walking calmly on a…read moreleash, where he had been flying us behind him like a kite. I'm now finally able to go on a nice walk with my dog Waffles and enjoy it with him walking calmly by my side. I can't recommend Don enough. We've gone through Petsmart several times and hired other trainers and no one has come close to comparing to these results.

Albree Dog Training is without a doubt the best training. My dog Reese wouldn't get in the car…read moreafter trying for weeks, but after a very short time Alan had her jump into my car, and he gave me some other helpful advice. Alan must be part dog. I'm also going to take their training classes.

Alan came to our home to help train my puppy not to nip my grandson. He spent the time and worked…read morewith us, the puppy and my grandson together. He was recommended to me by a friend, and I recommended him to anyone who needs help either in a group setting, or one on one.

Jaimie is great. I mean great. He had a group session first. Covers plenty in the group session…read moreto get many motivated pet owners moving in the right direction. This is not only a benefit to pet owners but to their pocket book as well. He could just as easily charge for introductory classes. Instead he has a great system of a group class. Explains a lot in that class. This makes it cost effective and can help you determine if you and your pet are ready to commit. We have since taken a private lesson. The wealth of knowledge he has is impressive. He met us at a dog park and gave us plenty of things to work on. Remember he is a real trainer. That means he is training YOU to work with your pet. Not your pet to work with him. Our dog couldn't walk in a dog park without going crazy. Being a bit of an alpha and posturing. Now, he has been a great pup at the parks. I highly, Highly recommend seeing Jaimie. He has followed up with us since our session. He has really helped give us the confidence to read our pup.

I often approach google reviews with a healthy dose of skepticism, but after researching Jaimie's…read moreapproach to training, and gaining a cursory understanding of his training philosophy, I knew I had found the trainer I was looking for, and took a leap of faith. All I can say is: wow! My dog has never been happier and more well-behaved. Ironically, his approach, really, is about training you, the owner, to cultivate the behavior you want to see in your dog. He trains owners to address the root cause of behaviors, which leads to broad, systemic changes through energy-management and LOTS of positive reinforcement. Before finding Jaimie, I was worried I'd have to give my dog up to a sanctuary if I ever lived with another person who owned a dog because my dog's behavior was out of control. I no longer have that fear after training with Jaimie. He is truly a master of his craft, and I have full confidence his training techniques can work on any dog after seeing my dog's behavior transform. I have a 10 year old Shih Tzu that I adopted from the pound at 5 years old. She was constantly getting into trouble: jumping on furniture, marking in the house, pulling trash from trash cans, aggressive with kids and other dogs. I believed the folk wisdom that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," and Jaimie shattered that myth within the first training session. Jaimie's approach is really quite simple, if you think about it: if you manage your dog's energy, and you set boundaries for your dog, you can create a completely new routine that your dog will adopt through your consistent, clear communication and praising good behavior. Over time, through consistency, you fall into a new routine, one where your dog listens and understands the expectations you've set, and it feels natural. Since beginning training, my Shih Tzu has stopped marking inside the house and outside during walks, stopped begging for food and stealing food from the toddler in my house, pulling trash from the trash cans, stopped barking at every little noise in the house, listens to my commands while walking on a leash, and no longer jumps on furniture. Additionally, she is generally happier, and more affectionate with every human she meets. Next, I'm planning to work with Jaimie on addressing my dog's anxiety with other dogs. All of the work the work you put into training really pays off, and I have full confidence that his techniques and attention to detail will help me guide my dog finally begin to trust other dogs. Trust the process, be patient with yourself and with your dog, remain consistent, and cultivate the behavior you want to see.

We rescued a wild and rambunctious husky/shepherd mix named Amber that was about a year old,…read moreaccording to the pet shelter. Although both of us have had dogs before, we didn't think things through, and the new dog quickly turned our life upside down. The biggest problem was that she was chasing our cats everywhere around the house and had terrible manners. We were worried that we would have to return her to the shelter if she couldn't cohabitate with our 4 cats. I scoured reviews on Google and Yelp and came across Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions. I reached out and Blair was willing to hop on a call right away. He patiently listened and answered several questions, then explained he offers two programs; a month board and train or virtual training with Zoom session checkpoints. Although it was an investment, we opted for the board and train for Amber. At the same time, we did the virtual training for our other dog Ginger, a golden retriever. While Blair worked one on one with Amber at his house, we went through the online modules in the virtual program. The program is very detailed, including videos and narratives for each section. Blair was readily available for any questions or concerns we had along the way. The program does use an e-collar and we were initially apprehensive, but once we understood this was simply a tool to get our dog's attention and tried it on ourselves, it was not an issue. Like most programs, you get out what you put in. We did the work, learned a ton from Blair, and made a friend for life, but most importantly, Amber came back behaving like a different dog and the training worked! She is still a sweetheart, but now listens and behaves well. Blair has taught us how to communicate, correct, and redirect our dogs when needed. The transfer training sets Blair and Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions apart from the rest. We couldn't have done it without Blair and highly recommend his training. Jenn & Astin

I was referred to Blair's Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions Virtual Guide Program and purchased it…read morefor $1,249. I appreciated the clear upfront pricing on the website, and Blair himself reached out to me the same day. You'll need a few extra tools (kennel, e-collar, retractable leash, etc.), and Blair provided a full list with direct Amazon links to the best pricing, which made things simple. I shared my goals and my dog's starting point with Blair--my 2-year-old Husky mix (male) loved to jump and pull on the leash. The program is self-paced with pre-recorded videos, required reading, and Zoom sessions with Blair to review progress. The program foundation is a daily schedule. The schedule can be modified to fit your day to day routine like for people who work M-F. I'll admit--I was originally against e-collars. I thought they were cruel. Blair took the time to educate me, and I even tried the collar on myself first. It's not torture--it's a communication tool, and when used correctly it makes all the difference. Blair is incredibly responsive. I would apply what I learned, record myself working with my dog, and send him the video. His feedback and corrections were always constructive and on point. The biggest takeaway: learning how to correct your dog correctly. Once you understand that, you can teach your dog just about anything. Results? My dog no longer jumps or pulls on the leash, and as a bonus, he'll stay in place while I eat meals! If you're dealing with behavioral issues, it's often just a breakdown in communication--and Blair teaches you exactly how to fix that. Plus, his videos are entertaining and humorous. I highly recommend this program. If you take it seriously and commit, it truly works.

I brought my puppy here for socialization class and came back for their membership training…read moreclasses. Cassi and Lindsay have been great trainers and I have noticed a difference in our dogs. They use positive reinforcement for their training method. Midtown Mutts also offers dog walking, 1:1 sessions and pet sitting. My neighbor uses them for pet sitting and she loves them. You pay based on how many visits and the length of time you want them to stay. They take pictures everyday they visit to show you how your pet was that day. Pros: they have a membership and you can choose 1 or 5 classes a month. These classes don't roll over if you don't use them - I made the mistake of thinking they do. They have a calendar where it lists the classes, time and topic. The calendar is a bit clunky and confusing so it takes a bit to figure out how to navigate. If they don't have too many people sign up and you need help in a certain area, they accommodate your request. They have answered my numerous questions and been very patient. I can say my puppy REALLY enjoyed class because he was showered with treats also as a lab, he never turns food down! Cons: if there is a large class and the gym in the same business structure is busy, parking can be a bit hard to find.

I have been taking my puppy to Midtown Mutts through their puppy socialization classes and then to…read moretheir group training classes. It has been fun to watch her become more confident and get better at the things we are practicing.

Jenn is so personable and friendly, and the way she presents her training has been so educational…read morefor me (like, it's game-changing when you can understand how your dog's brain is working), and her training is so much fun for my dog. My dog has been....... unpredictable when it comes to meeting people and other dogs, and recently decided to eat our couch. This is on top of barking continuously at noises outside and jetting out the door when it's opened (she's been skunked twice because of this). She DOES hear me when I used to tell her to come, but instead of coming to me, she'd wag her tail and chase whatever's more important in the back bushes. After just ONE session with Jenn, we completely re-focused my dog's attention and have since addressed every one of our concerns AND have recently started scent-training, which has kept our doggo super mentally stimulated. It's been incredible to see the 180 my dog has made and seeing just how much fun she's having, and I owe this to Jenn. Thank you for helping discover what I've been missing out on! ‍

Personal and valuable training method. My Beau had become reactive to other dogs on leash after an…read moreattack. Liz helped me work with Beau and gave me the tools needed to train him. It took time, but I was consistent and he is back to my easy going boy.

Best decision we made was starting our puppy raising/training journey with JPK9 Academy. Juan is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, patient, confident and calm. Results are practically immediate. He's willing to and capable of working with you and your dogs particular needs and your families goals. Juans approach to teaching adults is super effective and positive- it goes without making you feel incapable or helpless!

We have a Belgian Malinois puppy, Vander, and knew from the start that we would have our work cut…read moreout for us. When he was 10 months old, we enrolled our not-so-little pup in JPK9's Board and Train program. From the initial consultation and finalizing agreements to dropping Vander off, both Juan and Sarah made the entire process seamless and truly put our minds at ease. After just three weeks, Vander came home showing tremendous growth in his manners, focus, and overall behavior. Juan's dedication and passion for his craft speak for themselves through the results we've seen. What we appreciate most about JPK9, however, is the genuine care they show for each dog's growth and long-term success. This has become especially apparent through their Sunday training sessions. JPK9 has built a community of dog owners committed to growing and training their four-legged family members, and Juan and Sarah truly make that community feel like family.

Wonderful, wonderful place! Could not ask for a more supportive, more caring group to help you find…read moreyour next family member! My family adopted Hannah, a young Dutch Shepherd/Malinois from the rescue and she was clearly well cared for, and well loved. Barbara and Brianna are available by phone for any questions and have been amazing helping us all settle in together. Highly recommended, they want every adoption to be a success and will do what it takes to make that happen.

This shelter got good reviews so drove all the way out to Sacramento someplace and it no longer…read moreexisted. I think websites and Yelp need to update more.

Heidi with Canefida is amazing!…read more I originally signed up for her class last year a couple months after I adopted my dog Lobo. I was only able to attend the first session before I had to drop out because his neuter surgery got moved up unexpectedly. Fast forward about a year later, we were finally able to come back and complete the training -- and I'm really glad we did. Heidi is very kind, patient, and clearly knows what she's doing. She explains things in a way that actually makes sense and takes the time to help both the dogs and the owners feel comfortable. Lobo absolutely loved her and was always excited to see her. Our class was right after her puppy class, so I got to watch for a few minutes, and she was just as great with the puppies and their owners. You can tell she really cares and wants people to succeed with their dogs. Lobo's review: "she gives directions, I listen, I get rewarded... 10/10 would attend again." If you're looking for a solid trainer, I definitely recommend checking her out. She offers classes at Pet Food Express on Freeport and also in Roseville.

Heidi's classes came highly recommended by the staff at the pet store. Our puppy was in the 8-week…read morepuppy program and we came away with lots of knowledge and tips. Not only were the trainers experienced, they were also kind and patient and able to give individualized attention to the puppies in our class!

Becky is amazing. We have two puppies. A brother and sister miniature golden doodles. Ironically we…read morelearned about Becky from another client whom we met coming out of a coffee shop with her puppy who Becky is also working with. It's very evident quickly that Becky knows her work well. She is knowledgeable and caring. Do yourself a favor. Have specific objectives in mind however so she can narrow her breadth of knowledge down to help accomplish your goals efficiently. It's almost like working with the Yoda if animal behavior. She is exceptionally gifted. Highly recommend. Will continue working with her to ensure we know how to communicate with our two little ones.

I was referred to Rebecca by my Veterinarian today and was very happy about my visit. She really…read moretook her time getting to know my dog, Beau. Beau, was hesitant and usually is not good with strangers. But right when Beau got there, she greeted Beau in a way that can't be explained. Beau anxiety went right away! She took her time to examine Beau and treated Beau like her own. Not just Rebecca is great with Beau but her husband as well! They both love animals and you'll see when you meet them. I am really happy with Beau hair cut, it turned out really cute! Rebecca is my to-go person now! Thank you Rebecca!