Friendly staff who are great with our dog-reactive GSD. We know when we leave her with Churchland…read moreK9, she will be well-cared for.

Our dog loves it here and runs in to great all her friends, dogs and humans. It might seem chaotic…read moreat first, but when you see how happy all the dogs are, you realize that they are all just joyful barks.

I don't even know where to start because I have so many good things to say about CCK9. If you're…read morelooking for a dog trainer for a new puppy, these are your people. If you are looking for a dog trainer to help with problematic behaviors and bad habits, these are your people. If you think you know your dog, let me tell you from experience, you probably don't, but CCK9 does and they can help you speak the same language. Genevieve and Jordan are the dream team and will tell it to you straight. A lot of the problems we had with our very spirited, bursting with personality, smarter than both my husband and I combined, German Shepherd/Lab mix was rooted in the fact that we were trying to explain her behaviors by what other people told us about dog behavior and what we incorrectly believed. Don't listen to common misconceptions, listen to the dog whisperers. Listen to the experts. I promise you, they will not lead you wrong. Everything they said was spot on. Ella was our problem child. We adored her, but she was as naughty as they come and we just didn't know how to properly handle her. We weren't new dog owners by any means, but she needed a strong handler and they taught us how to be that for her. My biggest regret was not investing in their training sooner than we did. My husband was convinced we could teach Ella manners without professional guidance, but he soon learned that bad habits become hard to break. So off Ella went for a week of boarded boot camp with Jordan and Genevieve. They sent us so many videos showing her progress throughout the week which helped our separation anxiety and made us so excited every time we got to see what our girl was learning. The fun didn't stop there though. We continued sessions to keep our Ella learning. Let me say too, Ella LOVES Jordan and Genevieve. She gets so excited to see them that we joke they are her real parents. We love them too. We will continue to use them for Ella, our new puppy, Frank, and any future dogs we may collect over the next few years. I wouldn't make the same mistake twice. It's truly an investment into a better relationship with your family member. I tell everyone I know with a dog to call them. I'm telling you, too. I'm like a walking billboard for these people because they made such an impact on our lives with Ella. Call CCK9. They are THE BEST. You won't regret it. You will only regret not calling them sooner.

CC-k9 is an amazing business! They are definitely there for you and your dog, knowledgeable and up…read moreto date on the latest research. You can really tell they really love and enjoy what they do! They come prepared to every class and are always full of energy! Jordan and Genevieve really have gone over and beyond for us every step up the way. Just after three classes, our lab was already exhibiting progress. He loves them and we look forward to classes with them every week!

Ms. Deborah is an amazing trainer. She helped me get my Mastif on the right track in the puppies…read moreclass. Small class sizes allow for more one on one time and has taugh me to be a better puppy mom. She shares lots of stories to help cement home the techniques she is teaching which helped me immensely so I did not feel like a total failure when I did not get things right. Very patient and willing to go the extra mile to teach us the basics. if you are willing to listen, learn and put in the time Ms. Deborah will teach you how to be a great pup parent.

My dog Raine and I had the privilege of training under Deborah at PLAYFUL PUPS TRAINING CENTER. I…read morewas so impressed with how dog training has changed over the years . Deborah teaches methods that involve positive reinforcement without non force methods. My dog and I have a better relationship having worked under Deborah's guidance. Deborah's run through class helped me and my girl Raine pass our certification for CGC/TDI . Deborah will teach you beyond sit, stay, and come. She has the knowledge and skills to help bond you and your dog and also have Sooooooooo much fun getting there. 10

The change I saw in my dog was crazy! The moment training began it was instant. Allaire was super…read moresweet and just a fun time to be around! It didn't ever feel like training since she would take us to the coolest spots in Virginia Beach. Communication was always number one on both of our ends which helped so much, she was extremely flexible with scheduling since my roommate and I had completely opposite schedules, but we both wanted to participate in training. Buddy did great, as I've continued to train with him on my own using everything she taught us, he is truly a changed pup! Easier to handle and bring out into public which was a major goal of mine when I met with Allaire. All the pictures are of one happy pup during training!

Expensive - $2000 +$200 in e-collar, prong collar, and misc. stuff…read more Company owner didn't do the regular instruction, she had a nice young woman doing the instructing- one on one. 20 instruction meetings approximately 45 minutes. Communication with owner was poor. Text only. Occasional group classes (2).

We've taken our dogs to Lisa Marie and Caitlin for over 10 years and are so happy we did. Our…read morefirst dogs were rescue dogs, and came with typical rescue dog issues, but Canine Training Unlimited helped us overcome those issues. Ten years later, we had a lab (who we trained to become therapy dog with the skills we learned thru the years from CTU) and mix breed dog who had lived with us since they were puppies, but we were worried about how they would do with a new baby as I was pregnant. We took some refresher obedience classes to remind two and four legged beings of what "good house manners" are, and I took their new baby class. I'm thrilled to say that our dogs and our babies are the best of friends. If you and your dog need an etiquette tune up, if you're expecting a new arrival, or if you're looking to start from training day one, they're the folks for you.

We are long-time clients of Canine Training Unlimited. Lisa Marie and her crew helped us train our…read morefirst puppy when my husband and I were newly married over 20 years ago. We boarded our dogs there, when Four Paws Inn still had overnight boarding. Most recently, we completed puppy kindergarten and basic/ beginner training with our newest puppy. Lisa Marie and Caitlin are both amazing trainers, of both dogs and their humans. They are skilled at seeing each dog's strengths and challenges, all in the context of small group training classes. They provide coaching to owners on strategies to prevent issues, as well as showing you corrections to make when a problem arises. Their training classes are held indoors, and there is plenty of parking. Both basic and puppy kindergarten include in-person training and weekly zoom meetings to discuss questions and problems. Their training classes are helpful for both new and experienced dog owners. We are looking forward to continuing the next level of training very soon!

Lesa is awesome! Meeting her was like hanging out with an old friend. She's casual, she's cool- and…read moreshe's just the type of trainer I was looking for. We worked with my dog, Wolfe and I don't know if I learned or laughed more. Very knowledgeable but delivers her information in a way that makes it easy to pickup and implement. Thank you!

Lesa Bevan has three field champion English Setters. She has been working with dogs all her life…read more I have watched her in action, and I have watched her dogs at times when she has gone away. Love and attention. She can train any dog. I am getting a puppy in a few weeks and she will be training our family's new dog when she says the time is right. Knowing how she treats her dogs, I would never hesitate to leave my dog with Lesa

David did an excellent job entertaining my high maintenance pug princess while we were on vacation…read more We got daily updates including photos, which gave us peace of mind. I highly recommend Stable Hands Pet Sitting for daily dog walking or vacation pet sitting. Great service!

We've been with Stable Hands for probably 4-5 years now. They have always treated our two cats as…read moretheir own, giving them wonderful love and attention when we cant be there. They are great about being flexible with last minute requests. They send text and picture reports daily which is very comforting. I completely trust them with the care of our animals, and I'm so glad they were recommended to us. I'm only sad that we'll be moving in a year or so and I'll have to find new providers . . I wish I could take them with me!

We are extremely disappointed with our experience at this dog daycare. Our dog is high-energy,…read morefriendly, and loves everyone and everything--he wouldn't harm a fly. We enrolled him here specifically so he could stay socialized while my husband and I serve on active duty military, and we placed a great deal of trust in this facility to keep him safe. Unfortunately, our dog has now sustained two separate injuries while in their care. We understand and accepted the liability waiver; however, signing a waiver does not excuse a lack of supervision or preventative care. This most recent injury was the final straw, as there appeared to be little to no effort to prevent it from happening. What was most concerning was being told that the other dog involved only received a "warning" and was not removed, meaning it is still allowed to interact with and potentially injure other dogs. That is an unacceptable risk for any responsible daycare. To make matters worse, when concerns were raised, the receptionist responded by saying her dogs go there and nothing happens to them, which felt dismissive and unprofessional. When we requested to speak with a manager, we were told it would take 1-2 days, offering no immediate accountability or reassurance. We wanted this daycare to be a long-term solution for socialization and enrichment, but after being let down twice, we can no longer trust this facility with our dog's safety. We hope management takes a serious look at their supervision practices, incident response, and customer communication before another dog is hurt.

Our pup loves bark! Every worker is TRULY so kind and caring and I couldn't ask for a better place…read morefor our pup to get the best care and have the most fun! Thank you bark!!