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.

Michelle is AMAZING! She is so knowledgeable with dog behaviors. Michelle has been a staple in the…read morepuppy stage for me! So happy we found her.

Michelle was extremely helpful with the process of registering my dog to be a service animal. Thank…read moreyou so much!

EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING -- RUSS & ANTHONY WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR SAGE!…read more I cannot say enough wonderful things about Enlighten Dogs in Cherry Valley, and especially Russ and Anthony. The level of knowledge, patience, dedication, and genuine care they have shown Sage and our family has been absolutely incredible. Sage came into our lives after being found abandoned in a forest with her mother and three siblings. Thankfully, they were all rescued and found loving homes. Although Sage is incredibly loved, as she got older we began dealing with some serious behavioral issues. She became controlling around our other dogs, including not allowing them to eat or even get water comfortably. I knew this was something that needed professional help. We enrolled Sage in Enlighten Dogs' two-week behavioral Board & Train, and the difference has been remarkable. Russ and Anthony truly understand dogs. They didn't simply try to correct Sage's behavior--they worked to understand why she was behaving that way and taught her the structure, boundaries, and skills she needed to successfully live with our other dogs. What impressed me even more was what happened after her Board & Train. Russ and Anthony came to my home for in-home training and went completely above and beyond. They took the time to work with Sage in her own environment, helped set up her dog treadmill, and personally showed us how to use it correctly and safely with her. They didn't rush through anything. They made sure we understood what to do so we could continue reinforcing Sage's training at home. That level of dedication is rare. Whether someone needs help with basic obedience, behavioral problems, or a rescue dog with a difficult background, I would recommend Russ and Anthony without hesitation. Their work isn't just about teaching commands--they understand canine behavior and give owners the tools and knowledge they need to continue the training successfully. Russ and Anthony deserve to be recognized for the exceptional work they do. You can tell this isn't simply a job to them. They genuinely care about the dogs they train and the families who love them. Thank you, Russ and Anthony, for everything you've done for Sage and for going far beyond what I ever expected. Choosing Enlighten Dogs was one of the best decisions I could have made for her. Five stars doesn't feel like enough. I would recommend Russ, Anthony, and Enlighten Dogs to anyone who wants trainers who are knowledgeable, professional, patient, and truly invested in their dog's success.

Took my shepherd here definitely would come back !! All the staff members were super nice and…read morehelpful definitely all trained professionals

Taylor has an incredible gift of working with dogs. While one trainer suggested I put my…read more"aggressive" lab down, Taylor within 20 minutes had her FEAR of everything under control! And had trained me to help her! While we continue to work with him to learn new things she has become very confident and calm!

Hopeless. That's how my wife and I felt with our dog coco. She was very reactive towards people and…read moretowards other dogs. We had gone to another trainer and felt as coco did not meaningfully improve. So we were hesitant to try another trainer. Mainly due to embarrassment. We felt as if we have failed our dog. We are so lucky to have found Taylor! By the end of just the first meeting he was walking her around and she was not reacting at all! Through the private sessions Taylor taught us how to train her. Gives us the tools to set her up for success. However, it is through the group sessions on the weekend that the real magic happens and where coco learned the most. Being surrounded by other people and other reactive dogs. Gives coco the ability to put her skills to the test in a safe environment where everyone is understanding if she breaks and barks. Like all things, you get out what you put in. By consistently working on her training and consistently going to group sessions, we have seen such huge improvement with coco. If you are on the fence or just looking for a trainer that will take the time to ensure you are being set up for success. Taylor is the guy to go to! We cannot recommend him enough!

Our two dogs P.J and Rocket learned so much. Debbie was super patient with them and treated them as…read moreif they were her own. Definitely recommend her for training.

i reached out to Debbie when we added our latest rescue dog who had come from a bad situation. We…read morealready had two dogs and our new baby was struggling to become a cohesive part of our little tribe. Debbie started working with us and gave me very helpful tips to help my dogs to get along. She has a very pleasant and calm spirit......plus she really loves dogs. The important part was to follow up with the homework she gave me after each visit. She made great suggestions and demonstrated how to execute them and my job was to put them to use. We were able to take negative behavior and make positive changes. It was pretty miraculous and our new dog has become calm and a loving member of our family. I will reach out to Debbie in the future if we need any fine tuning. She rocks and really helped.

Based on a friend's recommendation, I begrudgingly sent our beloved 1 yr old Lab to Beauty and her…read moreBeasts for 2 weeks training. I thought, how much of a difference can this make in 2 weeks? Wow, was I amazed at the results! I'm not suggesting our pup is now perfect, but she is so attentive, a pleasure to walk, and seems to understand when she needs to behave and when she can be crazy. I highly recommend Chantel's services.

If you're looking for a dog trainer, I'm just going to say it -- go with Chantel…read more Choosing her was easily one of the best decisions we've made, second only to rescuing our girl, Hera. We brought Hera home at 2 months old. She's a German Shepherd, and we were completely overwhelmed. She wasn't just a "normal crazy puppy." She was reactive, timid, and scared of everything. Loud cars, motorcycles, sirens -- instant panic. Walks were stressful because she pulled and lunged nonstop. At home, it wasn't much easier. She wouldn't relax or cuddle. She chased our son, nipped at us, and treated everyone like a chew toy. Our son was honestly scared of her. We knew she was a puppy and that some of this was normal, but after four months of trying everything we could think of, we felt exhausted and defeated. Then we found Chantel. We talked to four different trainers before choosing her. She was the only one who didn't feel like she was just trying to sell us something. You can tell immediately that she genuinely cares. She answered every question we had and never made us feel dumb or rushed. We actually wanted to start training right away, but she told us Hera needed to be a little older first. Instead of pushing us to sign up anyway, she gave us advice to help us survive those last few weeks. That alone meant a lot. At 6 months, we sent Hera to train with her -- and the difference is honestly unbelievable. She listens. She checks in with us. Walks are calm now. Loud noises don't send her into a meltdown. She's confident instead of scared. But the biggest change? Our son and Hera are best friends now. They cuddle. They play. He's not afraid of her anymore. She still gets to be a puppy, but now she makes good choices on her own. Chantel didn't just train our dog -- she gave us peace in our own home again. If you're on the fence, this is your sign. Go with Chantel.

Xavier is amazing and you can tell he has a natural talent for working with animals. Many people…read moresay they have so many years of experience doing their jobs and you never can tell, but being in class for 4 weeks and watching the growth and change in the various dogs as the weeks go by, you can't help but believe that Xavier truly knows his stuff. He is passionate about his work and this reflects in the way he teaches us how to work with our animals. I didn't bring the worse of my dogs to the training, but I am so happy with the end result with my rescue dog that I am returning for more classes with my "bad boys". Xavier is easy to talk to and he really does love and respect the animals and teaches us to do the same. He's funny and engaging during training. The smaller classes give a nice intimate feel so you get the attention you need from the instructor and you don't feel lost or afraid to ask if you need a little extra support. Thank you for helping me get Chanelly ready for her forever home where I know she'll for sure impress her new family with her good behavior.

We were vetting dog trainers for our Doberman puppy, Anakin, and we just so happen to meet Javier…read morewhile shopping at Pet Empire. We asked about training and he gave us a couple of great behavioral tips, particularly about dealing with a power breed but recommended we reach out after Anakin completes all of his vaccinations. We planned to start training after New Year's, but Anakin seemed to start his teenager phase early and while we socialized him as much as possible, he seemed to digress particularly with walking, so early December I reached out to Javier for the four 1:1 personal training sessions. We were able to schedule them rather quickly. Javier was very knowledgeable and communicative. He explained clearly how we can create a better connection with Anakin, how our own behavior affects his behavior, and why it was important we correct them. We learned new things that YouTube/Google couldn't have provided because Javier personalized the training around Anakin's breed and temperament. We had our kids attend the trainings as well so we all can get the same training and info, which incredibly improved Anakin's behavior because the training at home was consistent. He also helped build our kids' confidence in walking Anakin. We will be signing up for the group trainings for additional socialization as well as more 1:1 trainings. We fully trust in Javier's expertise in training our powerful yet crybaby of a Doberman. We highly recommend him!

Don was very friendly and he covered everything from beginning to end. And he made sure we…read moreunderstood everything and asked to make sure we did. He could tell I had so much tension I been stressing out about my dog and he made sure to check in with my concerns. We recently moved and our Bichon Frise did not take the move well. He has since become very aggressive and attacks the other family dog viscously. This was not like him at all. We never trained him so he was a free spirit dog you could say but his behavior just got worst in the last month. Don taught us techniques to get him to listen. I was shocked. I've never seen him listen. Also even after he left my dog was more calm and would listen. We are going to make sure to follow all his steps and tools he gave us to succeed. At the end of the day we trained us too lol I recommend him 100 percent. I called him yesterday and thankfully he had a cancellation and pray and I snatched that appointment fast.

Don is awesome. My dog did a 180° since meeting him. He literally came to our home yesterday…read moremorning and my husband and I are still marveling at how great/easy his training session was. He could try and squeeze out whatever money he can by promising the same outcome in a span of 4-5 weeks but he is honest and cuts the B.S right from the start. My dog would jump on us all the time, try and eat our food, run out the gate and it's insane to say, Don helped us correct it all in a few hours. Obviously you have to practice practice practice until it becomes a habit for the dog so in the end, it comes down to you. Are you willing to put in the work and have a great relationship with your dog. If you are, save yourself hundreds of dollars and visits, and call Don.