Love working with Rob! Our rescue GSD pup has made great strides in training and we couldn't have…read moredone it without his knowledge of dogs and training. Always very fun to talk with and an overall really nice guy! Worth every penny!

Rob, I am so sorry this took so long to get posted…read more(technical difficulties). Now, we still do not have full control over our boys yet, and I do stress yet) but it is MUCH better. The training we received from you was instrumental in helping us in keeping our two boys safe. Your training was not for them, but for us. Capone and Pawlie appear much happier now, much more responsive, and Jodi and I are much more confident in our abilities. When our boys started becoming aggressive with each other, it broke our hearts. We had so much happening in our lives, we had forgotten that we project on to our kids. Instead of having one step forward , three steps back, we are now four steps forward and one step back. We just know, now, that we have to be more diligent with them and remember they too are our children. Your guidance, and teaching, has helped us regain our lives, and feel that our kids are safe, and they have been playing together. We, as Mom and Dad, still stress and want to make sure they are always safe, but our lives are much calmer because of you and your teaching. I look forward to actually getting to the group classes, and seeing you soon! Thanks again! Shane Brough

Sharon is an absolutely wonderful dog trainer. She has worked with a couple of my dogs. While I…read morecouldn't get their attention she had their undivided attention in no time. She did an amazing job with my dogs. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Also another thing I really loved about Sharon was her gentle training while other trainers use choke collars and things that are harmful or hurtful to your dog.

Sharon is training my 2 German Shepherds at my home, and one is also in group classes. She is an…read moreexcellent teacher: patient, knowledgeable and kind, using positive reward methods. My dogs love her and really learn from her. The group classes re relaxed but well-organized, with a mix of puppies and older dogs. My shy dog Ruby has learned to love class and interacting with the other dogs. Whenever I have a problem working with my bigger, hyperactive dog (a rescue), Sharon is able to give me a technique for helping him be the best dog he can. I recommend her highly.

We can't thank Ricardo and the entire team at CharlieBar enough! It's been a month since our…read more4-year-old rescue, Angus, completed his 3-week board and train--and we can confidently say we have a completely transformed dog. When we adopted Angus, an American Bulldog, he was extremely reactive, had zero impulse control, and was tough to manage. Walks were stressful--he would bark, lunge, and completely lose it around other dogs. Recall was non-existent, and previous trainers had little success with him. After his time at CharlieBar, everything changed. Angus now walks calmly on a leash, his reactivity has decreased by at least 90%, and he thrives during his daily training sessions at home. The most remarkable part of Ricardo's approach is that it goes beyond basic commands--he teaches dogs how to think, make decisions, and self-correct. It's not just about punishment or praise; it's about helping dogs understand their choices. With a simple "uh uh," Angus now stops, thinks, and chooses better behavior--without fear or confusion. We're beyond grateful for the results and highly recommend CharlieBar to anyone looking to make a lasting difference in their dog's behavior.

Words cannot express how much I am grateful for Ricardo and his team taking our five dogs while we…read morewent out of state for Thanksgiving. I was worried for a moment, leaving my dogs with someone new and especially finding someone to train them. Ricardo and everyone really put my mind at ease while I was in another state and getting those daily updates and seeing how much they've grown. They will definitely be back in the summer for more training as I feel like I have found someone that I can trust with my dogs. I know my dogs are very stubborn and scared of new people but they were very patient with them and really earn their trust. Thank you again guys again and will definitely see us again soon. Love Eddy, Mike and the chaos crew (the team nickname for them)

My dog and I really learned a lot from her. She uses positive training methods and positive…read morereinforcement to help the dogs learn.

From the owner: Greater Dog Training provides positive reinforcement dog training in Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen…read moreCreek, and surrounding East Valley areas. Using force-free, reward-based methods, we help puppies and dogs build confidence, focus, polite manners, and real-life skills while strengthening the bond between dogs and their families. We offer puppy training, group classes, private lessons, leash manners, polite greetings, confidence building, and behavior support in a supportive and respectful environment. Our training focuses on trust, communication, and lifelong learning — without prong collars, shock collars, leash corrections, or scare tactics. Whether you’re raising a new puppy or working through everyday challenges with your dog, Greater Dog Training is here to help your dog thrive. Optional AKC Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy certifications are available as you progress.

Russ is an absolutely fabulous Trainer. We did 4 private lesson lessons and he gets results…read moreimmediately. We have had several trainers for our dogs in the last 20 years and Russ is by far the best! He's very insightful into the dog's behavior and he offers immediate corrections. It's amazing how quickly he gets the dog to change behavior. He is fantastic.

Thank you Chase!!! Pepper looks and smells wonderful as always!!Thank you for the care and time…read morethat you take to make sure Pepper is comfortable and safe

Before I discovered all American K-9 I was 100% disappointed and discouraged with all of the…read moreprevious training and gadgets that I had tried. I could not figure out why nothing was working. A colleagusuggested that I try a dog trainer named Bob Solomini that he had used in the past. His passion and confidence in Bob convinced me and even though I was very skeptical and worn out I decided to give it one last try. I am excited to tell you about my invaluable experience and what I learned from it: -my dog was only a small part of the problem, but the majority of the behavioral problems stemmed from me. Dogs aren't born knowing how to behave the way humans would like them to, so we as responsible dog owners need to teach them. -we don't automatically realize what we are doing wrong and unless a true professional who really cares can teach us the correct way we can't be sure that we will ultimately have a happy relationship with our pet. -after four years of pulling my hair out and stressful walks with my dog I wound up moving to a new neighborhood, and my dog was totally out of control when I walked him. When he saw people with dogs, he went crazy and I could not stop him from barking and pulling. In fact, he pulled me down a couple of times where I sprained my ankle and another time where I hurt my knee. In fact, most of my neighbors walked the other way when they saw us and complained about my dog's bad behavior. After the first lesson, I immediately knew that I had found something different. Humane, focused,, professional, and results driven. I am so lucky that I found all American K-9 and especially Bob Solomini. I love walking my dog now, and all of my neighbors have praised the incredible transformation that they see. This was literally a life-changing experience for my dog and for me. I am so thankful that I found somebody that really knows what they're doing and really cares -not only is Bob a great person, but also the Best dog trainer that I have ever met. I highly recommend this trainer and business to anyone who is serious about having a great dog!

I thought my sweet little rescue dog was a lost cause with leash aggression, but Bob is truly a…read moremiracle worker! Don't get it twisted - it is just as much work and training for the owner as it is for the pup! But he makes it a point to educate you every step of the way, I even felt like I understood my dog better after just the info call! He is a straight shooter but also SO patient with questions and concerns, can't recommend enough! Thank you Bob for giving me and my sweet boy the gifts of safely going on walks and enjoying parks!!!

I'm so happy to have met Kasey and Cory! My dog, Kona (6 years old) likes to bark and was reactive…read moreon the leash. Taking walks used to be horrible! I was always embarrassed to take her out. But now that she got extensive training, we are able to walk stress free! Can't thank Klaus K9 enough!! Highly recommend!

I don't even know where to start, from the minute, he walked into our door and met our dog. It…read morebecame very clear that this was gonna be a great experience. Our dog learned immediately and changed his behaviors completely within just three lessons. Every day that we work together Was fun and adventurous. He taught us everything we needed to know and do to have a very well behaved dog. I have already recommended him to other people and will continue to do so because it was a perfect experience.

I just finished training with Mark. We needed help with pulling on the leash and introducing other…read moredogs. Mark brought his dog and we slowly introduced and built confidence each week. In a short 4 week Barrett (Australian Cattle Dog) has improved on walks and successfully had a play date with a friends puppy. I highly recommend Doggie Steps and Mark as your trainer.

The replies are timely and comprehensive. Super worth the price. My dogs started acting better…read moreafter the very first session. I felt comfortable taking my dogs to see my small family members without fear of my dogs scaring the kids. I was able to take my dogs off leash in public for photos with my wife. Mark was informed about my dogs' specific breed and gave me the tools to work with my dogs specifically. I look forward to working with him more!

I'm going to start this off by saying Dave is one of the best trainers in Arizona!…read moreAfter realizing that my rescue dog had multiple behavioral issues and was "red-zone" dog aggressive, I searched for a trainer that could help. I hired multiple dog trainers from around the valley, but nothing they tried made much of an impact on our dog's issues. Five trainers later, I was fortunate enough to find Empowered K9 Training. Dave felt my dog would do well with the two week board and train, so that's what we signed her up for. Throughout the process, Dave was fantastic at sending daily updates on how the training was progressing. The end result: Dave successfully helped our dog work through her issues and completely transformed our lives as a dog owners. If you are seriously looking to change the negative behaviors of your dog, Dave is your man. I am so thankful to have the coolest, most amazing dog now, and it's all thanks to Dave's expert training.

I want to be crystal clear before I write this review; this is my review of Dave at Empowered K9…read moreTraining. Nobody asked me to do this and it's 100% on my own. We elected to go with the 3-week train & board, and I am extremely thankful we did. We created a poor environment for our 8-month old Dachshund mix puppy, Kona. We did everything wrong, including baby talk, no boundaries, very little rules, sleeping in the bed from time to time, jumping on the coach, etc, etc, etc. About the only thing we did right is crate train our puppy fairly well. Today is post-training, Day 6 and I am completely blown away and EXTREMELY HAPPY! I recognize, we have a long ways to go, but our pup is a rebuilt dog. After 3-weeks of training from Dave and 100% execution of his "post board & train" plan for the first 6 days, we have a happy dog and happy owners. We now have a dog that understands the rules & boundaries. She walks right next to us with a loose leash. She doesn't pull, sniff or get distracted. If she does, a small correction is made and she's back on track. She comes, every single time we say "Kona Come". She stays "In Place" for several hours at a time and is 100% housebroken. What I appreciate about Dave the most is his no-nonsense and straight forward style. If you don't like e-collar training then Dave is not for you; however, my guess is you don't understand e-collar training. Dave took his time with us, educated us (combined with my own research) and demonstrated for us the benefits of e-collar. Dave called every few days to check in and keep us updated, which was great. We now enjoy Kona and the freedom she has is much different. Last night, we were hanging out in the garage with the garage door open for a few hours and Kona was right, just hanging out with us. She never strayed far off, didn't run and if she got a little close the boundary, "Kona Come" did the trick to correct her. Truly thankful that we went with Empowered K9 Training!

Aaron B is the best groomer I've taken my three-year old cavapoo to. We have been to countless…read moregroomers and none have compelled me to write a review. Aaron deserves special praise for his kind and calm demeanor and adorable teddy bear cut he did for her. She went from scruffy to princess and came out so happy, which tells me the care he took with her. I'm obsessed and have found my new groomer! Aaron has a real talent and gift with animals. When I took her out with me for errands we got lots of compliments. I joke about Millie knowing that she's cute -- thank you Aaron for dolling her up!

I've had my dog boarded here several times and have had no issues. I dropped him off for one night…read moreand included his food and instructions. I portioned out his food with instructions that he gets 1 portion the night I dropped him off and in the morning the following day. If all of the flights were on time, I would pick him up around 6 and feed him when I got home. In case of any flight delays, I included an extra 3 portions of food. I picked him up and all of the food was gone. Why go to the trouble of portioning out his food and writing up instructions if no one is going to pay attention? I mentioned that my dog was on a particular weight management food. Think I'll start shopping elsewhere for pet boarding for the future.