I am so glad I took my dog for training with Tim Crawford. My dog was very reactive, high anxiety,…read moreterritorial, and had various other behavioral issues, including barking, leash pulling, lunging and leash aggression. Leaving the house was pure chaos and nearly impossible to do. Encounters with strangers and other dogs were complete hell that I tried to avoid at all costs so my dog ended up staying home most of the time. I tried other trainers and anxiety medications for my dog but they provided minimal relief. Once I took my dog to Tim, I started seeing improvement each week. Tim is very knowledgeable about dog behavior and offers a very individualized approach to every dog's needs. He is passionate about dogs and dog training and really cares about getting results for you and your dog. He listens and provides thoughtful insight and helps you to understand and change your dog's behavior so that you have life-long lasting results. He has completely rehabilitated my dog in a way that I didn't think was possible. He really believed in my dog's potential and encouraged me not to give up, for which I am incredibly thankful. His classes are interesting and uniquely designed and focus on a variety of skills so that your dog is challenged and not bored. It has been very rewarding seeing my dog (as well as all the other dogs in the class) make so much progress. Thanks to Tim my dog no longer has to be left behind at home and I can take him with me when I go out. He is much calmer and more confident, listens to commands and gets compliments on his manners. I can now take him on walks, go to parks, the beach, outdoor patios, shopping, etc. and enjoy life and the city together. Even if your dog doesn't have behavioral issues, I really recommend Tim and his dog training classes for basic dog obedience. Even if your dog just needs to brush up on a few skills like listening to commands, leash walking, impulse control, etc., I highly recommend Tim. Having a well trained dog is an invaluable asset, it has really changed mine and my dog's life. Thank you Tim!

Very knowledgeable trainer, variety of different dogs with different behavioral issues he can fix!read more

Marty and Heidi were great! We took our dog here for puppy class - I need to come back for the…read morenext level

I gave them a try for my German Shepard - Sasha that needed training, let me say this is the place…read more Marty and his assistant (sorry forgot her name) are great! Not only was the training for my dog but for me too! It was a very informative 5 week class and I do look towards future training classes at this place.

Anyssa and 4 Paws Caine Training is the absolute BEST thing that has happened to our Australian…read moreShepherd. She was so good with Bruno when he was a pup; we are bringing our 2nd Aussie pup to her next month.

"As a first time dog owner, Amy has helped me master the most basic of obedience training skills,…read morehas helped me become a confident owner of two dogs, and has oriented me to the dog training world. We came to Amy with just one dog, but she was able to help us select a second dog to fit our family, too. Since Amy is also a Vet Tech, she can provide basic Vet advice as well as refer you to reputable vets and boarding facilties. She is very well contected in the "Dog World." One of our dog's has completed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training with Amy and we are currently training our second dog in CGC and Protection Work. Seeing Amy work with both of our dogs individually and together shows me that she adapts her approach for each dog and each "pack." You will truly receive customized training and feel confident in your dog's obedience after working with Amy."

Waste of $2,000. After a few sessions it was apparent that this service was not going to be…read morehelpful. The training sessions were very generic and we did not feel like any progress was being made with our dog. We did not reach out for further sessions after the first few but circled back after a few months hoping for a different experience. After booking an appointment we were notified that the only trainer for this company in our area was leaving the business. Now we have spent $2,000 for a lifetime trainer that we can no longer use. We have reached out to corporate for assistance but no one will respond to us. Overall I would not recommend this company unless you are looking for basic training. I do not think all behavioralist trainers are created equal and this company is not providing a true behaviorist trainer. Certifications don't necessarily translate to quality. Couple that with poor customer service and you have what appears to be a money grab from customers that are genuinely looking for help in a time of need.

Our lives have completely changed since we hired Vicky from Bark busters! Mac was a hyper puppy who…read morewanted 24 hour attention from us and if he didn't get his way he wasn't a good boy. Vicky has opened our eyes to the reasons why he acts the way he does and showed us the techniques to use to correct him. We look forward to having Vicky come over and so does Mac. We thought he was just going to be one of those dogs that never learns, but Vicky has changed that forever. If your looking for a great trainer, someone with patience, someone who loves their job, and just an overall great person you have to hire Vicky! We love Mac even more now than we did before because of the good boy he turned out to be and we owe it all to her.

Our dog adores Thunder and goes to hang out with him and the other dogs at least once a week. Our…read moredog has calmed and is very excited to go each week. He waits and cries at the door waiting for Thunder. It's been a great experience for us. When we travel, we also reach out to Thunder to board our dog. It's a great circle of trust, entertainment & support for our dog & us. We've been working with Thunder for several years now. He's a great guy and has a gift for working with dogs. We appreciate him and having him in our lives.

Thunder took my dog and my moms dog after a few aggressive fights between them. Both dogs had been…read moreslowly developing more aggressive behavior over time, and after their big fight they couldn't be together, when before they were best friends. After staying with Thunder for two weeks, they came back so much happier and calmer, and can now be together again. Would 100% recommend Thunder, he saved the family from a very stressful situation. Thank you!

I had Beth train my Great Dane Harlequin. Her name is Zoe. Beth is easy to work with and really…read morecares about the dogs. Since being trained, Zoe and I work together very well and I am glad Beth made it happen. Highly recommend !

Sabrielle and her staff truly understand and care about dogs. I have a very special little dog who…read moreneeds a lot of training and attention to help overcome her behavioral challenges and they not only understood what to do immediately, we've been making steady progress since we first met everyone. The convenient Wheaton location of the facility is great for daycare and they also allow for half-day daycare too. Very flexible scheduling. When I pick my dog up, I can tell that she's received personalized attention from the staff and that she has been well cared for. Often she's been able to work one-on-one with a staff member for nearly all of her half-day session. We also attend the group classes which are incredibly unique and let my dog build up practice interacting with other dogs in a way that reinforce new, good behaviors. My neighbors are thrilled with the progress almost as much as I am - my dog no longer automatically barks at everyone outside now and is able to make new friends. The in home training we did originally was incredibly valuable to get us started on the right foot. We need to do that again very soon! Is it the least expensive daycare and/or training in the area? No. But it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. When I leave my dog in the care of The Canine's Voice I know that she's going to be safe, loved, and will learn a few things while she's there. The classes are incredibly valuable too. The results speak for themselves.

We've only ever rescued older herding dogs, so we decided to get a 10-11mo…read more.. Sabrielle helped us greatly in the process giving us tools to tame the little maniac. She had plenty of tips and techniques and it was nice having her visit the home for the sessions to see how he is in that environment. After several mixed purpose sessions I feel like we're on the path to success, maybe. We hope .

Both of my dogs are long gone now, but I realized that I had forgotten to leave a review for this…read moreplace. They are great. We would always book an extra large suite with patio access allowing the dogs to go in and out of a doggie door all day long and they had plenty of room within the suite and would have some yard/playtime, depending on their temperament. Every suite door has a paper with all the details about your animal and any special dietary restrictions or temperament issues so anybody dealing with your dog knows what's up before they even approach them. Our dogs were always happy when we picked them up.

TLDR: Pros: The staff is awesome; if you have a non-friendly…read morepet; splurge for the patio; great with medication; ongoing communication as needed; double checks preferences/needs at check-in Cons: 11 am checkout Shelton is not dog friendly and loves being outdoors, so I was looking for a place that provided similar comforts of home and lots of interaction. And a place that can handle all his medications. After several failures, I was referred to this location through Shelton's adoption center, One Tail At A Time. He has never been so calm and chill, leaving boarding, too bad I missed a video opp! Typically he is all ball of anxiety, this is also the first time he's gone straight to sleep after arriving home!! Checking in, the staff said, "if you don't hear from us, that is a good thing." I was a bit skeptical, but that was a true statement! They called when something was right with his poop when there was extra medication in his bag and to inquire about his toys. I appreciated the ongoing communication, and judging by the report card, he loved the team. I was side-eying the $88 a day (with a private patio), but it is worth the price (esp if your pet is non-animal friendly). The basic suites are spacious for a short stay.

Our experience, and our dogs experiences, have been amazing. K9 always goes above and beyond... the…read moreamazing staff, the training and certification of all staff, the programs and services offered, and how they focus on a safe and engaging environment

I can't say enough good things about K9 Tailshakers in Frankfort!!! They are absolutely…read moreincredible. Every time you walk in the door, you are greeted with a huge smile. Our dog has been boarded there several times and this last time they went above and beyond my expectations. They treated our dog like she was one of their own, went out of their way to make her feel comfortable and not miss home so much. The ENTIRE staff are so great and all deserve a top notch recommendation. The owner Jan, went above and beyond to make our girls stay a happy one. I would HIGHLY recommend this place for daycare/boarding/training, they are the best you will find. Great job K9 Tailshakers, you outdid yourselves. Thank you from the bottom of our heart and Emmie's too!!!! We are so grateful.

I made an appointment for 11am for grooming. I brought my dogs vaccination records however his…read morerabies vaccination was not on the paper and I couldn't get my dog groomed. That is understandable so I left. After receiving the most current vaccination records, I returned around 12:30pm and encountered Bridgette. I explained the situation and provided her the records. As Bridgette was entering the information, I asked if my dog could be seen now or wait until 1:30pm (an appointment I made about 20 minutes prior). Bridgette said yes and to go get my pet from the car. Here's where the situation turned from great to worse. Bridgette was no longer at the desk and I waited in line for more than 10 minutes to get checked in. As the associates (male stylist with piercings in his right eyebrow and right ear) and female stylist Lo was figuring things out, Lo stated loudly that I would have to wait because I was late. I informed Lo that I was not late as Bridgette approved me to come in early for my 1:30pm appointment. I informed Lo unless she knows the situation, she should not try to embarrass me with her loud comment. About 45 minutes after dropping my dog off, I received a text informing me my dog was ready. I thought that was quick but I turned around and went back. I was met by the stylist with the piercing and he asked "what can I do for you ". I informed him that I received a text stating my dog was ready. He looked and said that was a mistake. No apologies or remorse just that was a mistake. I demanded my dog as this service and experience has been the absolute worst! The stylist never apologized even after retrieving my dog. I've looked at the reviews of this particular location and see the common complaint: RUDENESS!

I haven't returned to this location after how rude the groomer was, + they did my boyfriends dog…read morewrong :\ i understand dogs are nervous and move a lot during a haircut but cmon, you're literally TRAINED for stuff like this and you're being paid for this service... do better. my dog was shaved too close to the skin in certain areas and i know it happens but it was just so much this time. despite the cut, the service was weird. my boyfriend and i were running around 10 minutes late to our appointment. when we arrived our groomer said "you didn't think to call and say you were gonna be late?" and my boyfriend thought she was like trying to have playful banter and he's like "haha yeah sorry about that it's my first time here i was having trouble getting here" and she says "yeah but if you're gonna be late to something don't you think you should call" and we didn't say anything cause we were so confused like??? i completely understand that we were late and take full responsibility for that, but there's a better way to address things without speaking to us that way and with such a tone in her voice. it was very condescending. i told my boyfriend we shouldn't go back there and that if we did we'd have to ask for a different groomer.