My puppy really enjoyed, Jump Start dog training, she loved the interaction with her new friend…read moreZero, Zero's family and Shannon. She even got a new nickname, Sir! Which is totally hilarious when Shannon says it. My puppy was a crazy, biting, jumping, Maniac before starting this class and now she is doing really well with listening to me. Thank you Shannon

Shannon is very passionate on what she does! What a improvement on my dogs personality and…read moredemeanor. Training her was the best thing. Thank you Shannon!

Ali was beyond great, she is so knowledgeable and affordable! My dog Tanner loved her and was very…read moreexcited every time she came over. I felt she was training me as well as my dog. She wasn't just teaching Tanner was was teaching me how to train Tanner, which is great because now I know how to correct him properly. Ali was very professional, on time and knew her stuff. I feel like I almost didn't pay her enough. 10 times better the Petsmart because she comes to you and helps the dog feel comfortable in there space.

Ali is great. She comes to my home for training sessions, works on issues my puppy needs to learn,…read moreand knows her stuff. I appreciate her flexibility when scheduling my sessions. My puppy has learned sit, stay, heel, border (staying within her borders), and come. And we only had two sessions.

I brought my Labrador (1 year old) to Megan to work on his reactivity, walking, and basic manners…read more She updated me every single day with pictures, videos, and texts describing what they worked on, what he struggled with, and how she improved it. Megan provided detailed feedback and I appreciated how quickly she responded to any questions I had. When I picked him up, he was a new dog!!! She spent almost 2 hours with me, ensuring that I understood his behavior, how to correct it, and provided direct feedback on how I can improve my response to ensure my dog's success. I will be referring anyone who asks to Megan, and our lives have been changed thanks to the solid foundation of training her and Hannah provided!!!

We brought our eight month old Labrador retriever to Meg for her to work with her on her manners…read more This was the best decision my husband and I could have made. Sophie has been home for two weeks and we could not be happier. Her behavior has improved so much and we enjoy going on walks again. Sophie listens to commands, and Meg provided us with the tools on how to work with her. We are so happy we found Meg to work with our baby. We are all so happy, and we know how to work with her on a daily basis.

Great teacher my dog loved him. He was very nice and my dog learned a lot. I would recommend him.read more

A few months ago I decided to board and train my dog Penny(3yrs old)to Gallardo's k-9 for a five…read moreweek basic obedience/on leash train and behavior modification. I was referred to Anthony by a couple of people and after reading his reviews I decided to hire Anthony. Through the process, Anthony kept in communication with me on Penny's progress. Five days prior to her training completion Anthony sent a message via text informing me that Penny possibly sprained her paw/ankle jumping off one of the obstacles courses he had her on. I was set back at first because agility training wasn't agreed upon or part of Penny's program. My understanding is that the obstacle courses are used for agility training which was not part of her 5 week course. He informed me that she was putting a little bit of pressure on it, but because she was not crying and still eating and drinking he believed it was a good sign. He advised me how the same thing happened to his dog and it was ok after a week and that was why he suspected it was just a sprain and didn't think she needed to go to the vet. As an experienced trainer I trusted his judgment because I was not physically there in person to see her behavior. Upon arriving to pick her up; as he brought her out she wasn't putting any pressure on her back right leg at all, only when he asked her to sit. Due to her injury Anthony thought it would be best if we did her last two hour sessions another day. He informed me that we would go over the training he completed with Penny once she got better. Upon leaving Anthony due to the injury and pain I can see on Penny's face I didn't feel right driving six hours back home without getting her examined so I decided to take her to a near by emergency vet. Penny was diagnosed with a dislocated hip and fracture. The vet informed me that if he had brought her in the day of the incident, they could have popped her hip back in. Given that time had passed they had to perform two procedures and now her recovery is to be crated/confined and heavily medicated with little to no activity for 8-12 weeks hoping the procedure is successful. After 8 weeks of recovery, the vet will examine her by X-ray to rule out having to perform a total hip replacement. When I updated Anthony on Penny's condition after her first vet visit, he responded.. "Poor penny I didn't think it would be her hip. I'm so sorry this happened I've never had a dog get hurt before" Afters Penny's procedure, I sent Anthony an update and informed him what was completed and what Penny had to go through. I also asked if he could possibly refund me for the training because in my mind I thought it was the right thing to do since it was only a fraction of the total costs of vet visits and her surgery. He never responded, called or text. This all happened within the week of picking up penny on May 27, 2023 and the last I heard from him was on June 13th. Penny's next appointment in August will determine if she needs a hip replacement. It has been almost two months since the first procedure and her behavior has worsened. She is now more anxious, timid and afraid of being left alone. The vet bills alone have already exceeded the price of training. Due to her pain and suffering she did not retain any of her training. The reason for my review is to warn others of the kind of trainer you will be working with. I would have at least expected a return call or text from Anthony. I never expected a full refund but I did expect him to be professional and at least offer a solution instead he turned his back and disregarded us. Definitely not a trainer I would recommend to anyone.

BEST DECISION FOR MY DOGS!!!…read more My two dogs are the Jack Russel and Golden Retriever. I did not know what I was getting into when I became a dog owner. Before I took them to Rhode's, my dogs pulled on a leash and made it very difficult to walk. They would get upset at each other at mealtime when I gave them food. I used to have to feed them in separate rooms. They also ran out the door into the street when I opened the front door, and they would not listen when I commanded them to sit or come when I call their name. After a month of obedience school training with Rhodes, my dogs are everything I hoped them to be!! My dogs walk on a leash with ME in control, they are nice to each other and eat food together, and they also listen to me!!!! I tell them to sit, they sit!! I call their name, they come to me on command!! They get along with other dogs!! I can confidently take them to the dog park now! They also do not bark excessively like they used to! My neighbors are happy!!! You will not be disappointed with a bit of dog obedience training through Rhodes. I recommend 100%

If you would to have your dog trained look no further!. I had a younger dog with many bad habits…read moreincluding chewing(everything), running off, not following any commands. As a former Canine Handler I had a previous police canine and was trained on how to handle and train him. I needed help.I asked Adam to help. He took him for about a month and when he came home he was still his loving self but totally well mannered. I used his tips and directions and my dog continues to amaze.me. No more chewing or destruction and he follows my ommands. Now I can take him anywhere and he is the best dog ever. Thank you to Adam and his family for giving us a new best friend.

We used Cari for a 2-week board and train for our dog, Chorizo. During the training period,…read morecommunication was limited and we often had to follow up ourselves to get updates. At the same time, we were seeing our dog being posted on Instagram more than we were getting direct updates, even after we asked for them. She pinned Chorizo on her Instagram, in the number one post slot, while we hadn't heard from her in three days and didn't even know he was going on a field trip. This was especially difficult for my wife, who had recently lost her father and was already going through a lot. Being separated from our dog was hard on her. We asked multiple times for updates so we could reassure her, but it never felt like we were getting the same level of feedback other reviewers experienced. The training experience didn't match what we expected. Recall still needs work, and "place" became more confusing. Before, he would go where I pointed. Now he tries multiple spots and flinches (expecting a stim), even after we bought him a cot. We asked Cari to introduce Chorizo to our e-collar (EZ Educator). During the consultation, she mentioned that he would learn recall and other commands to near perfection before the e-collar was introduced, and that vibration would be used before stim. The handoff only showed e-collar stim commands, and vibration was not introduced. His recall without the e-collar still needs work. We never received a clear breakdown of what he was working on during the program and mostly followed his progress through Instagram. After pickup, I had to follow up just to get a list of commands. The handoff felt rushed. He was exhausted, it was a hot day, and she had forgotten a water bowl, so a lot of the time was spent just letting him drink water. There was no follow-up afterward to see how he was doing. A few hours after getting him back that Friday, we took him to a groomer who pointed out a cracked toenail down to the quick and irritation on his neck from his e-collar. The groomer said the irritation looked like burns from an e-collar that hadn't been rotated and advised us to monitor his paw to make sure it didn't get worse. We took it easy and avoided taking him out while he healed, but by Tuesday his paw started bleeding. We notified Cari and let her know we would be taking him to the vet after my scheduled surgery. I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands that Wednesday, and I took him to the vet while recovering on Thursday. He developed an infection and a fever that required sedation, nail removal, and stitches. This whole experience is not what we expected after reading her Yelp reviews. Even trying to work things out with Cari regarding the vet bills, after we negotiated the cost down with the vet and insurance covered a significant portion, was disappointing. We weren't asking for everything, just something fair. The procedure cost about $900 if the dog is sedated. We asked her to participate $350-$380. She offered $100. When I told her that Chorizo was at the vet because his paw was bleeding, her response was, "Ok thank you for the update." We weren't able to reach an agreement and were told, by Cari, that small claims court would be the best way to resolve it, which is what we are now pursuing. Regarding our training equipment, we also had to follow up on two leashes and e-collar prongs that weren't returned after the program. She told my wife she broke the retractable leash and would send a replacement right away, but a week and a half later we still haven't received confirmation that it's been sent. (Edit: retractable leash and prongs received 3/31 via Amazon Prime.)

We sent our dog Cash in for board training with Cari because we were struggling with some of his…read morebehavior, especially having two kids at home. It was really important for us to create a safe, structured environment, and this ended up being one of the best decisions we've made. Cari kept us informed the entire time, always updating us on his progress and how he was doing. That alone gave us so much peace of mind. When we got Cash back, he was like a completely different dog. The transformation was amazing. Everywhere we go now, people compliment how well-behaved he is, and we always make sure to give credit to Cari and the incredible work she did with him. Also, a huge shoutout to her husband! I know he was a little intimidated by our big fur baby at first, but he still showed up with patience, care that meant a lot to us. We're beyond grateful for everything they did for Cash. Most importantly, we're so happy to have him as part of our family now with confidence and peace of mind. If you're considering training for your dog, I highly recommend Cari. She truly cares, and it shows in her work

The entire Rooted Dog Training team was great to work with from start to finish! I felt like they…read moretruly listened to our training needs and got to know our dog so well in the 6 week day training program. We have a nearly one year old golden retriever, who we adopted only 3 months ago. With three young children, we wanted to have the tools to stop our dog from pulling on walks and jumping on people when excited. We wanted him to be comfortable in the crate and calm on command. Emily and Chloe gave us all the tools and training to do just that and more. His training journey continues as we seek to sharpen and refine his skills. We are confident we have the tools needed to succeed!

The Rooted Dog team is amazing. I love Emily and Chloe. The six weeks go by so fast and well worth…read moreit. My Roxy is walking off leash and not running off on me, her recall is amazing. She's become an everywhere dog.