We recently adopted a new furry family member, a Sheepadoodle to be exact. While we did our…read moreresearch on the breed, I wasn't sure if this breed would live up to their nickname: sharkadoodle. I'm here to say, our pup did. We adopted him at 7 weeks old and after our first vet appointment, we knew we needed to get a trainer, because the quicker you train your pup, the quicker they learn. When we asked our vet if they had any dog trainer recommendations, without hesitation, they mentioned Susan Gillespy with Behavior Training for Dogs. I contacted Susan via her website and within a few hours she contacted me back, asked some general questions, and we set up an appointment for our first dog training. I will say, do your research when looking for a trainer. While you shouldn't be price gouged, it is an investment, and an investment doesn't always come cheap. When I spoke to Susan, I asked how many sessions does a puppy normally need, she mentioned four (typically). She comes to your house, this isn't a group lesson. She arrived on a Saturday morning ready to start work. Susan described her teaching philosophy, what we'd aim to accomplish each session, and checked to see what our concerns were. I really liked how she got everyone in the family involved in the training. She's a big believer in "NFL" "No Free Lunch". Basically your pup/dog needs to work for their food. Each lesson we built on the concepts we learned, like come when called, clicker training, no nipping, sit, stay, down, signal, doorbell training, leash and harness training, jumping, etc. Each week we received homework. Some of our homework was doing 150-200 commands each day. If you do this every day, you'll see progress. By the end of lesson four, I feel like we had a different puppy. While he's still a work in progress, and it's a lifelong learning concept, I feel like this was a good investment. Susan may be tough, but she's fair, and you and your pup will thank you for it. Pros: -Fair pricing -Comes to your home -Works with the entire family -Ability to call/text Susan when you have questions/concerns -Gives you an outline and homework at the end of each lesson Cons: -None Tips: If you go with Susan/another trainer, be sure to continue to work with your pup.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! The absolute best thing we could have done for our dog and the absolute best…read moreplace to do it! George and Ben have helped so much. They are dedicated, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Group classes, affordable boarding, one on ones, board and train and more. We did the board and train and immediately saw a huge difference in our dog, Maxx. We will continue to use them the rest of Maxx's life. Couldn't recommend them enough, truly.

Grogu and I want to acknowledge the outstanding skill set and brilliant staff of Got Your Back K9…read moreLife. This by far has been the best dog training experience we have had. My Rottweiler was immediately very receptive. The structure, the material, and the plans set for us gave us the consistency and confidence I needed to train him. Because of the unique methods and tools used based on the superior experience of the extraordinary team at Got Your Back K9 Life training became an instant success, and we accomplished remarkable results within a short period of time. George analyzed Grogu's personality, which the Got Your Back K9 Life team based the training on my 8-month-old Rottweiler should receive. All the various training methods are explained and demonstrated in a way that is easy to understand, implement and practice. In closing I would like to emphasize that the training Grogu and I received saved us from injury and liability at a recent altercation in a dog park where Grogu stayed sit (based on my "stay sit" command) despite being charged by a smaller dog several times. Again thank you so much for all you do to keep dogs and their owners safe, George and the entire Got Your Back K9 Life team! It is never too early to start training your dog and Got Your Back K9 Life is the only place I am trusting with Grogu's and my life. Dr. Andreas Heinrich

I am very picky with my German Shepard. She does require constant water, attention, exercise, food,…read moreetc. I have dropped her off at 5 places in Jax, this is my 6th and final. They provide everything my dog needs. I'm really happy to leave her there (even though I know she wants to go with me lol) Staff is also very friendly and remembers the owners. Before I even walked in they had Athena packed up. I won't be going anywhere else. These folks deserve a big tip and I'll be giving them one at my next visit!!

Love them! My sassy boy came home to us with a whole new set of rules and understanding. Shantel is…read morethe best

Devon has been working with my three dogs for over a year now, and I wouldn't trust anyone else. My…read morepack includes David, a 13-year-old Shih Tzu mix; Zoey, an 8-year-old Doberman; and Alice, a 2-year-old Doberman who's been doing service dog training with Devon. Not only has Devon helped Alice with her specialized training, but they've also worked with Zoey and David on refresher lessons and day-to-day living strategies to make managing three very different dogs much easier. Devon's approach is amazing--they adjust their training methods to align with what I'm comfortable with, creating a collaborative and supportive experience. It's never about right or wrong; it's about finding what works best for you and your dog. We've done in-person lessons and board-and-trains, and every time, Alice comes home better than when she left. Alice adores Devon, and knowing she's happy and in such capable hands makes all the difference. Devon is easy to communicate with, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly cares about the well-being of every dog they work with. I can't recommend them enough

Id highly recommend Arcane Canine to anyone looking for a reliable and communicative…read moretrainer/boarder. My dog stayed with Devon while I looked for housing. I wasn't sure how he would do woth other animals but Devon immediately assured me that they would be able to handle Kapano in their house for his boarding! I was impressed as he came back more confident and mannered around other dogs. I was consistently sent updates and photos of him throughout his stay and made to feel more than welcome to visit. He also came back to me in better shape in terms of muscle! If there was anything Devon had questions about they had no issues contacting me right away to let me know or ask about, I felt very comfortable and safe with my dog remaining under Devons care. I had never had to leave my dog with anyone before so i was reasonably worried as he's been my bestfriend for 6 years but i am EXTREMELY satisfied with Devons services and will continue to use devon for any training/boarding related needs for the future. I cannot recommend Arcane Canine enough! And thank you Devon for taking the best care of my boy when I needed it the most you are amazing!

She could complete the job she was overpaid for. Or not be afraid of the dog she's supposed to…read moretrain.

Responsible and certified trainer/classes here. Dogs are well taken care of and the facilities are…read moreready to work your pup!

Greg was a big help in explaining the way I needed to train my dog. Not just for the issue I was…read moreconcerned with but for further training

Greg is an amazing trainer! He taught me so much about my dogs and how to handle them. I don't know…read morewhat I would have done without his help. The biggest difference between Greg and a few other trainers I had previously spoken to was that Greg taught me the whys behind the behavior. He taught me how to read my dogs body language and how to calm my dogs down so they were in a calm state of mind before moving on. Greg was incredibly helpful to me. He is knowledgeable, patient and a great teacher for both the dogs and humans!

We dropped off our five month Labradoodle named Dixie at the Good Dogs Training Camp in early March…read more2016 for her 28 day training camp. I am happy to report that Dixie has improved so much and loves practicing the commands she learned. We are looking forward to future sessions at Good Dogs Training Camp to help re-enforce the commands she is getting familiar with and have her learn new commands. Dorman and the team really know how to turn a puppy or dog into a Good Dog.

Bo Duke had a blast at Beach Bark. I could tell the worker Harlow played with Bo because he came…read morehome exhausted. Shannon the owner was so nice and I love it that she knows BIG dogs and makes the day camp so much fun. They are amazing.

Shannon, Amanda and the rest of the team are amazing! I had anxiety about leaving my pup but she…read moreabsolutely loves them and came home absolutely exhausted! I love saying hi to the farm animals on site too and Shannon even has her foster dogs there! What an amazing person and place to take your pup