Oh Behave have been amazing in helping me reach my goals with my dogs. Cindy is very knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, approachable, & helpful. She sticks with me with lots of options until an issue is resolved &/or a goal is met. I love her classes & parties. They're fun & informative w/o being overwhelming. I've learned so much from her and have built an amazing relationship with my dogs!

I can't begin to share the wonderful growth that my pup made during our first 6 week puppy class…read more Not only has he grown but I have grown! I am feeling more confident in training. Cindy is absolutely a master dog trainer. She cares not just that your dog is learning but cares about the overall well being of our dogs. I have done obedience classes at other places and never before had a trainer shared the importance of brushing and nail care. Cindy wants for her clients to be successful. I am so excited to continue to take classes and watch my dog grow into the great pup he is meant to be with the guidance of Cindy. If you need a superb dog training place, this is where you want to go! I can't wait for our next class to start! Thank you Cindy!

I adopted Roama (1yr old chow/shepherd/cattle dog/pit mix) from PACC in late June. There was very…read morelittle known about her other than she'd seriously bitten the ppl who found her as a stray. I was very nervous bringing a new dog into my very comfortable pack with 2 small, 9 yr old dachshund mixes. My dogs had always been chill with other dogs but since Roama was a wildcard, I enlisted help from Terra to make sure I was prepared. Terra came to my house before the adoption, gave me ideas how to set up the space, tips for feeding in case there was resource aggression, and general training planning after meeting my 2 littles and getting their vibe. When Roama arrived, she made another visit to the house to see them (and me) interact. Let's face it, the human is usually the problem and I'm not exception. She helped with great tips, especially the magical squirt bottle (the horror!!) Roama has a lot of puppy energy that her elder siblings aren't able to match, and Terra invited her to the socializing play group! This has been a game changer. Roama can spend the day with pups that match her size and energy, then come home tired for cuddles with the sibs! It's been so great for her! Terra even let me join to watch her play and see how she shows her emotions (all in that toothy mouth of hers.). Hoping she'll be ready to try a dog park soon! Can not recommend her enough if you're anxious about adopting a new friend (DO IT) or if your current pup just needs a nudge in the right direction! Rise Above is amazing!! Enjoy the happy dog photos!!

I am so grateful to have Just completed my five weeks of training and lessons with Terra, for my…read morehigh energy Border Collie, who was having reactivity issues to other pups as we were on our daily morning walks through our neighborhood. Terra 's professional, caring , focused training taught me the exact skills I needed, to help my pup get over her reactivity issues. We are now able to have relaxing , fun walks , through our neighborhood, every morning. I know what to do to help my pup, should she become distracted, so we can continue at a leisurely manner during our walks. Terra came to my home, in a space where I and my pup were relaxed. She even brought her sidekick "Bucket", to help us with our reactivity issues. We were given homework to do after every lesson, and did it faithfully, 2 times a day. My pup now looks forward to going on walks and reinforcing what we have learned. Terra was always available for any questions I had and returned my text messages promptly. I am truly grateful to have found Terra and Rise Above Dog Training. I know , soon, there will be a day, when reactivity is a thing of the past, but, I will continue to train my pup, as she is a member of my family, and deserves to have the best of care. With all of this said, I highly recommend Terra for your dog training /owner of dog training needs. My pup and I thank you Terra.

Absolutely Life-Changing Training Experience with Karyn Garvin!…read more We cannot say enough wonderful things about Karyn Garvin and Garvin's Divine Dog Training. From the very first session, Karen's deep understanding of canine behavior and her calm, confident approach put both us and our dogs--Gracie and Stevie--completely at ease. Karyn worked with us on both obedience and behavior training, and the transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks to her guidance, we can now take Gracie out in public with total confidence. She listens, stays calm, and responds beautifully to commands--something we honestly didn't know how to achieve before working with Karyn. What sets Karyn apart is her truly integrated approach. She doesn't just train dogs to obey commands--she taps into their natural desire to connect and please. With patience, insight, and positivity, she helped bring out the best in both Gracie and Stevie. It's clear that Karyn truly understands dogs, and her training methods are both compassionate and incredibly effective. We are so grateful to Karyn. If you're looking for a dog trainer who will treat your pet like family and help you build a lasting bond based on trust and respect, look no further than Garvin's Divine Dog Training. Karyn is simply the best!

We thought we knew dogs, having raised them for years. But when our daughter's job took her to a…read morebig city with a small apartment, we found ourselves struggling after adopting her dog. He's always been a great with us, but he was getting more and more aggressive with our neighbors and other dogs we would meet on walks or when people would come over. He's a rescue and DNA testing revealed pit, boxer and rottweiler in him. After a few close run-ins, we were at a loss on how to handle him and always anxious when we'd take him out. We decided we needed professional help. Met one trainer who came to our house, charged us $200 to basically give us a sales pitch and didn't even bother to meet our dog - we knew he hasn't the guy. Fortunately, we found Karen's number and had a good feeling when we talked over the phone. We had a follow-up in-person intro session and knew soon into that lesson she was the one for us so we signed up for a 10 session plan. And we are so glad we did. It's truly remarkable what she taught our dog and perhaps just as much, us. She always had well-thought out lesson plans that she would adapt to focus on our areas of concern. She took a holistic approach and spent a lot of time discussing tools & strategies with us that were perhaps just as helpful as the specific obedience training she did with the dog. She was always caring and humane, but also pragmatic and focused on results. By the end of the sessions, we were able to take him to the pet store where he was well-behaved around other dogs there. That was something I didn't think would ever be possible with him. Of course, he's still a big, intimidating dog. He's not a golden retriever, we still need to pay attention with him. But now we feel like we have what we need to avoid or de-escalate situations that before would have blown up on us. For "graduation", we did an outdoor hike with some big male dogs he just met. It was wonderful to see him able to enjoy the walk and be around other dogs without his hair constantly standing up or barking ferociously. Karen really knows what she's doing. We're so grateful she was able to help us get to a much better place with our dog.

What a wonderful, stress free experience with Laurie and Lots of Love Pets Care & Biscuit Bar!…read more I recently relocated to Tucson from the Bay Area where I had family and wonderful care options for my 18lb., 3 year old pug. I found Laurie through extensive research and ultimately decided to meet with her to see if we would be a good fit in terms of my dog's personality, my comfort level and her business model. I feel quite lucky to have met Laurie and left my sweet dog with her for over 9 days! Laurie is a kind and warm person with a calm disposition. Daily walks and/or doggie park play is part of her daily routine. She is willing to speak with you daily, or per my preference, every couple of days to get updates and check in with each other. I brought over dog food, my dog's bed and some familiar smelling toys to ease my dog's transition. I rested assured knowing my dog was well cared for, loved and exercised daily :) I would highly recommend Lots of Love Pet Care & Biscuit Bar (and Laurie) for short or extended stays!

I just boarded my small dog with Laurie over the holidays. After several negative experiences with…read moretraditional kennels in town (My dog would be super wired-up and anxious for several days afterward) I was happy to find a home willing to take her. Lots of Love is exactly what I was looking for... Laurie, the owner takes several pets into her home in addition to her own dog. Small dogs stay in the home with her and larger in a separate large room and back yard. After a seven day stay, my pup seems completely normal. I'll be leaving on another trip in a few weeks, and I will definitely use Lots of Love then too. Highly recommended. PS - The price is $30 per day now, rather than the $25 stated on the website. Her service is well worth it though! PPS - Laurie requires a meet-and-greet with your dog ahead of time, to ensure that she will be happy and comfortable in her home. I knew it was going to be a good place when I found that out. Luckily, my dog passed the test. Similar to a traditional kennel, Laurie requires vaccination records too.

I adopted Minnie 1 year ago. She was the sweetest most loving dog towards me, however she was…read morefearful of everyone and everything, especially males. The vet said Minnie had not experienced much of the world. I decided Minnie should get that chance and then I found Little Paws On The Prairie. Liz and the dogs have done an amazing job helping Minnie feel safe enough to explore her surroundings, which I know took great patience. Minnie loves playing in the back yard, which is perfectly set up for tons of dog fun. She also loves the daily walks at the park and visiting the dog park with Liz and the other dogs. Minnie comes home from daycare, just as tired as I do after a long days work, which I love. One year ago I would not have believed that Minnie would be trying to jump out of my arms when she arrives at daycare, but now 8 months into daycare and she loves it.

Liz from little paws on the prairie is simply the best! We were in Tucson for a college baseball…read moretournament and needed somewhere that our 13 year old Corgi would be comfortable. We have never traveled with or boarded her. Liz was so kind and reassuring. She truly loves dogs and understands what they need. Very thorough and thoughtful. She was very flexible with our crazy hours around game times. Great find for travels or locals!

Life changing training taught with love and respect…read more I cannot say enough great things about Susan & the services she offers at N.D.O.T. It was soon into our initial consult with Susan that I knew she was offering something special with the training methods and communication structures that go into her Board & Train services. At the time of our consult we had a 2-year-old energetic blue heeler that was a perfect storm of energy, anxiety, and smarts. Arriving from HSSA, we are the second home for our little girl and knowing she's a working breed we tried to keep her both physically and mentally stimulated. We had already been through courses with another highly rated training facility here in Tucson (multiple individual 6-week courses: beginner-advanced as well as private lessons with trainers from the facility focusing on reactivity). One of the difficulties we still ran into was leash aggression and her anxiety around other dogs. Concerned she was going to hurt another animal or cause health problems to herself we were struggling to find a path to harmony with our little one. During the initial consult we discussed our backstory and the current training methods we were practicing. Susan shared the outline for how her typical board & train program progressed and then she spent time discussing how she planned to tailor the program to focus on the areas we were most concerned with. We left the first meeting with a boarding start date, some diet adjustments [we were overfeeding / treating :( ], and a ton of relief knowing how much we clicked with Susan's outlook/experience/reassurance. After starting and throughout the program Susan gave us regular updates on our little one's progress. It was incredible to witness the growth of confidence and trust this cattle dog gained during her first week with Susan and the pack. She transformed from an anxious, reactive, & lungeing terror around other dogs to a playful, curious, and happy member of Susan's pack. She was getting along with and safely learning how to interact off-leash around dogs of all sizes. During the final half of the program Susan went out of her way to ensure life 'post-graduation' was going to be set for success. We were able to join pack-walks at N.D.O.T. to learn and demonstrate the communication techniques Susan provided us. Susan brought our little one home prior to finishing training to join us for neighborhood walks in our own streets (helping us discover new opportunities for successful play and training in the future). We even got the opportunity to join Susan for multiple field trips with the pup. The communication had improved so much that we were practicing public training outings at everywhere from hardware shops to farmers markets. The program ended after enjoying a wonderful meal on a Resturant patio the pup calmly resting throughout (this is something 3 weeks earlier I never would have believed possible!) I am unable to overstate the gratitude I have for Susan's training and the improved communication skills we have developed with our four-legged loved one because of it. This training pays dividends. Keep Susan's contact info saved because even if it's not today someday you will want it. To me N.D.O.T. is the equivalent of a low-key amazing restaurant or bar. If you know someone who could benefit from working with Susan and you want to give that person the gift of a lifetime then just share Susan's info and let them know she really is life changing.

I can't say enough about the amazing work that Susan does with dogs. Our young Corgi,Benny, missed…read morepuppy classes because of Covid. At the same time I broke my wrist so five months later I had a young dog who had not been socialized and was totally out of control. I was completely overwhelmed. Susan took Benny and after three weeks he was a totally different dog. He is socialized so I can now take him out in public without him causing total chaos. He is now attentive and well mannered. Susan constantly stays in touch with me to check on his progress. It was worth every penny to have Susan work with our dog. I am very grateful for what she has done. Roni Woolston

Before choosing a dog trainer, we looked at countless options online. Ruff House was the only one…read morethat got back to us and was accepting new clients, or in some cases, got back to us at all. We weren't sure what to expect, as we are new to dog training. We scheduled an initial appointment for private in-home training that was $150 and was listed to be up to an hour and a half. Following the payment, we received an email with the trainer's availability and requested a time within it. We then had to go back and forth to find a time that worked for the trainer. It would have been much more helpful to just receive a list of dates/times that were still available instead of just a general schedule for booking. Again, we weren't sure what to expect but got up bright and early for an 8:00am session in our home the morning after Thanksgiving. The trainer was 8 minutes late. I know that isn't a huge amount of time, but it was our first meeting and we were ready on time and waiting. We received some helpful tips on how to start working on the main concerns we had with our dog, but felt like we didn't receive clear instruction on what to do if the dog didn't do the command, etc. We contemplated booking more sessions, but ultimately decided against it for the amount of money we paid vs the information we received. Maybe dog training just isn't for us. Maybe we just didn't mesh with the trainer. This was our experience.

This review is my personal opinion and not that of OVPD. We just completed Intermediate Behavior…read moreclass, which is another in a series of classes I have had the privilege of taking with Ari. They do an outstanding job of training both the dog and me. They have transformed Ari from a hyper uncontrolled dog to a well behaved sweetheart. Thanks Ruff House!

About a month ago I went on a trip and required care for my 3 dogs and 2 cats. I've seen how caring…read moreRay is with her own dog, Clyde. She listens to everything he says to her through his body language, and she is able to intuitively understand his needs or preferences. This is the exact kind of person I want watching my animals while I am away, because I know that they understand and respect animal behavior. From the very beginning of the process, Ray was incredible to me and my animals. She was very thorough in getting to understand my animals needs before I ever even left. She asked a lot of questions that helped me feel very secure that she had my animals true best interests at heart. The entire time I was gone, I received consistent and detailed updates from Ray, and this was so amazing for me !! I've had pet sitters give updates, but Ray literally sends videos, pictures, and stories of things that happened, in addition to the basic updates. I really received so much joy being able to have a window into my doggies and kitties worlds while I was away, and knowing that they weren't upset or uncomfortable without me made it so much easier for me to relax and be present where I was. I would 10/10 recommend Ray's Petcare and will definitely ask her again the next time I leave. ​

It's always hard to go out of town as a pet owner, but it's so much easier knowing Ray is looking…read moreafter my cat. She is such a helpful and flexible sitter and it's obvious that she cares deeply for animals. She has gone above and beyond for my cat's extra medical needs and sends great photo/video updates. If you're looking for kind and dedicated pet care, Ray is the best!