I never do reviews, but I feel like this one is deserved…read more Our dog had a medical emergency while my husband and I were both out of town--in different states, no less. Thankfully, he was staying at Puppy Haven. The staff noticed right away that something wasn't right. They called me immediately, stayed calm, explained what they were seeing, and reassured me that they were taking action. They quickly transported him to a local urgent care vet they knew and trusted (who was also amazing). What really blew me away was what happened next. An employee stayed with him at the vet to hear the diagnosis, learned that he needed to be transferred to an emergency hospital for surgery, and then personally took him there as well. Since then, they've checked in multiple times to see how he's doing. It was honestly a pretty awful situation, but Puppy Haven made it so much better. Their attentiveness, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond for one of their dogs is something I'll never forget. We are incredibly grateful and thankful to have a place where we can leave our pups and truly not have to worry. If you're looking for a daycare or boarding facility that genuinely cares about your dogs, Puppy Haven is it.

Banjo and I are huge fans of Puppy Haven in Downtown Roswell. The staff is fantastic and Banjo…read morealways comes home totally worn out after a day here, which is the goal :) He gets so excited when we pull up, he knows exactly where he's going, and he clearly has a blast.

I attended Jo Thor's Dog Trainers Vocational Academy and have become a successful dog trainer with…read moremy personal business now. I completed the Basic Course, Professional Course and Advanced Course. Without the world-class training that Joan and Sean provided me, I would not be where I am at today. Both on-line studying/examinations along with book reports and more importantly the hands on training in the class room undoubtedly played a key role in my successful dog training business today. Not only was the personal educational aspect of training beneficial but also the hands on training with my personal canine companion (requirement of course to have your own canine and pass certification(s)). Sophie (my Border Collie) has played an essential role as my demo dog for all of my group and private lessons. She has continued on to become a registered therapy dog. As for the training I received from Jo Thor's, I've gone on to become a therapy dog tester/observer, Canine Good Citizen tester for AKC. If you are looking for a state accredited vocational academy with a nationally known director, senior instructor and founder along with the best instructor (Sean - whom is also a graduate and owns his own dog training business) around? This just might be the dog trainer academy for you! Best Regards, Rob and Sophie

From the owner: Jo-Thor’s Dog Trainers’ Academy offers in home private lessons for your dog and board training. We…read morehave over 25 years of experience training hundreds of dogs. Please contact us for more information.

None of the employees wore face coverings in the morning when I dropped off the dogs or on the…read moreafternoon. The clerk, Eric, rambled on and on about their WiFi being down so he needed to do the credit card transaction on his phone. When he asked me to sign on his phone screen, I saw that the screen itself was filthy dirty. He didn't offer any sort of writing item like a pen. He told me to use my finger to sign. I told him that I didn't want to touch his screen. When the transaction was finished, I asked him how I would tip the groomer. He said he'd have to do the credit card over again. I told him that was fine since I didn't have any cash and I thought it was important to tip the groomer. As I handed my card to him a second time, he remarked about how he and I had both touched the same credit card even though I hadn't wanted to touch his phone screen. He actually thought it was a clever zinger to show me how up on front of the other two employees. When I asked him about this, he got upset quickly. I asked a nearby employee if he was the owner. She replied very animatedly that he was her dad. He refused to finish the transaction to give a tip for the groomer. I have no idea if she got a tip from him or not. I do not think that anyone with such reckless regard for what should have been a basic and smooth customer interaction should be trusted with anyone's pets. The pets cannot speak up for themselves if they are the subject of any abuse. Based on Eric's undignified treatment of a customer settling a $110 grooming bill, it concerns me how the animals might be handled. Lisa Marie's grooming of my dogs has always been impeccable. I hope she is valued by the management and that she can find a place that treats customers nicer.

I brought my 12 year old pug to Save Me From the Dog House for her monthly professional bath. Pixie…read moreis what you would call a high-maintenance dog-- not only because of her status as princess of a household, but also because a botched attempt to fix a previous botched spine surgery left her without the use of her back legs. She has since become incontinent as well, the combination of which makes her quite the prize for a dog grooming place. All of that was to preface the fact that Save Me From the Dog House did an excellent job with her oatmeal bath and blow-dry-- no judgements, annoyed behavior, or pitying stares, and no terrified pug returned to me afterward. The staff there was very friendly and inviting, especially Hercules, the Great Dane/receptionist. I think we've found our monthly stop for Pixie's bathing needs.

Our dog Moose did the 14 day Board & Train with Sam and we are so happy with the results. We wanted…read morethe focus of her training to be on e-collar obedience and Sam did an excellent job helping her and us learn. We can now take Moose off leash comfortably knowing she will come when called, sit and stay even in busy environments. I feel like we are happier humans and she is a happier dog thanks to Sam's help. The training style used was also based on rewarding Moose with play rather than food or negative reinforcement, which I really appreciate and didn't know much about before. We couldn't be more pleased with the results. Highly recommend Dog Wizard and Sam!

Probably my highest review ever for a service I haven't used yet. hear me out…read more I just rescued a Rat Terrier puppy called Raffi from Texas, who showed signs of abuse and trauma upon arrival. I've parented/known many rescues in the past and never seen anything like the fear she exhibited. fully freaked out, I shot a message to Atlanta Dog Wizard with an SOS to help. Kat quickly got in touch and we had about a 30-min call, which provided me with INVALUABLE insight into my urgent situation. That information she gave me--keep in mind, I had paid no money for her advice or training to this point--gave me some practices I could use, right away, to make Raffi feel more comfortable. I still might officially use Atlanta Dog Wizard in the future, if Kat is any indication how the company does things. She has a passion for rescues and turning around challenging situations and making dogs (and humans) shine. Cannot recommend highly enough.

We had and continue to have an amazing experience with OTCK9. We rescued our pittie mix Luna from…read moreFulton County. She is extremely high energy and struggled with leash/dog reactivity, making walks stressful and kept us from taking her basically anywhere public. We did the 2 Week Board and Train program. After training, walks are calm, controlled and actually enjoyable now. We can take her to Downtown Woodstock and other public spots without anxiety -- it's been a TOTAL game changer for our family. Everyone at OTCK9 is professional, communicative and made sure we understood how to maintain everything at home. We love that they offer group classes for life on Saturdays to continue reinforcing the training! We also take crazy Luna to Doggy Daycare and she loves it! Cannot say enough good things about the staff and OTCK9 - Highly recommend!!!

OTCK9 is truly the best of the best. They were incredible when it came to training and improving…read morethe manners of my two large dogs. More recently, they've gone above and beyond to support me through a very complex and emotional situation with my dogs. They've made house visits, spent countless hours on the phone with me, and even accompanied me to the vet to help discuss medication options. Who does that? OTCK9 does. They are so much more than a training facility--you and your dogs become family. They are always there when you need them, and I truly mean always. Their passion for what they do shines through in the level of care and dedication they show. I cannot recommend them enough. They will love and care for your dog just as much as you do.

Evan is the best! I took my newly adopted German Shepard to him after some issues with barking at…read moreother dogs. The issue was fixed within 1-2 sessions and worked on basic obedience as well. I feel so much more confident taking my dog on walks and socializing him. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help with their pup!

Working with Evan at Full Contact K9 has been such a wonderful experience for myself and my 6 month…read moreold Golden Retriever. I met Evan at a local dog park and was so impressed at not only how well Evan's dogs behaved, but how knowledgable Evan was about the training process. I knew I was in good hands. Evan's program provides confidence for both the dog and owner. It is amazing how much of a transformation my dog and I have made in our month training so far. Evan helps you build your relationship with your dog and teaches both of you how to respect and communicate with each other. Passing up an experience to train with Evan would be a mistake. Take advantage of the opportunity to make your dog obedient and even more enjoyable than before! The entire experience was extremely helpful and worthwhile. I would recommend Full Contact K9 to everyone, especially for new puppies owners. Stella is a great companion already, but with Evan's help, she became and even better dog on and off the leash.

Alan's K-9 has been a complete game-changer for us. After trying three trainers over the past four…read moreyears to address Munson's leash reactivity and territorial aggression, Alan personally stepped in and created a consistent, focused plan tailored to his needs. The training not only reduced his reactivity but also gave me practical strategies to manage his overall anxiety. Our final session was a true breakthrough--Munson went from anxious and territorial to calmly lying next to another dog. He's happier, I'm more confident, and we're walking without fear. Highly recommend!" -- Claire W. McMillan

Alan and his team are great. Amazing confidence builder for our challenged rescues. Lots of…read moretrainers only know one way and can be heavy handed with dogs. Alan and team (Kyle was our trainer) have their tricks but they know how to read dogs and help them get where they want and need to be without scaring, demeaning or handling aggressively.

Chris was great with our dog and I would highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for general…read moreobedience training. We bought his 2 hours per day for 2 weeks package and our 4 month old puppy learned to sit and stay, heel, come, and "place" very well. He arrived on time for every session and was very patient and easy to work with.

From the owner: Expert K9 Academy Dog Training is the ultimate training ground for every dog family in the Atlanta…read morearea. We specialize in focused classes and exercises to quickly get you and your companion on the road to success.