We absolutely love Kelsey and her staff. Our dogs are always happy to see her. I'm so grateful to…read morehave found such a loving environment where I know my dogs will be safe while I'm traveling.

Kelsey is amazing with our boys. We quickly felt at ease after meeting and have the boys going to…read moreher for short and long trips. In addition to boarding we have signed up for training for our boxer. Have seen dramatic results and can't wait to see more. So happy we found her.

I called and interviewed two other trainers before Belinda and, as much as they tried to sell me on…read morethe use of shock collars, in the end I just couldn't do it to either of my dogs. My oldest boy was a rescue who came to us extraordinarily scared and timid. It took me a good 6 mos to get him to trust me, and now he's my little shadow. He remains timid and very shy, and I fear a shock collar would make him revert back to where he was when we got him. My younger dog is also a rescue but he's just a little guy and when I felt the "shock" of the collar even at a very low number I knew I couldn't put one on him. Enter Belinda! Positive and explains dog psyche. Gives advice on adding a new command onto a learned one. She spent some time getting to know my boys and they loved her. I just wish she were in Arizona year round, as I lost several months training time with her due to a knee surgery.

As a first time puppy owner who is also a working pregnant mother of 3 I needed someone to assist…read moreus in navigating puppy hood and all its challenges. I am so thankful I found BNADOG. Belinda is an educated trainer that provides practical techniques for dogs and families to live comfortably and safely. She assisted us in setting up our home and continues to help reduce the stress and anxiousness through each stage of Leo's development. She even picks him up and returns him from bootcamp! Highly recommend.

When I got my new puppy last year, I thoroughly researched a large number of dog trainers. I…read moreselected Dog Trainer US because of their professionalism, expertise, unique approach, and the remarkable skills and qualifications of the owner (Kristi Smith) and her staff. I am thrilled with the results! I would highly recommend Dog Trainer US to anyone who wants a well trained, well behaved, and happy dog!

Harley and I have been going to training for 5 years which we love…read more I still reach out to Kristi with questions or need help training Harley from time to time. Kristi has always gotten right back to me via text or calling me when Kristi told me the training is for the life of the dog it is for the life of the dog. If you are looking to get your dog trained and have training for the life of your pup I highly recommend Dog Trainer U.S.

1/2/26 What a gorgeous day; Happy New Year!…read more Service 5/5 Just nail trim and pad hair cut. Marissa is her regular technician and she is great as are all of them. She enjoys Khloe's gentle nature and we like how she cares for her. While I was there, I watched several large breeds being trimmed and was surprised how chill they were. Great training was done with these Dogs. Another came in Heavily matted and looked like another dog by the time we left. The Pet groomers here are friendly, show care for your pets which is why we schedule Marissa faithfully. Best care for your furry kids my Friends-SYOY!

I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at the PetSmart on Signal Butte in Mesa…read more I brought my goldendoodle in for grooming, and the groomer told us there was only slight matting behind the ears. Based on that, there was absolutely no reason for my dog to be shaved down this drastically. Not only did they take her extremely short, but they went even shorter than expected without calling to confirm or getting approval--which is completely unacceptable. My mom dropped off the dogs for me, and when I saw the result, I honestly felt horrible. This is not just a "short cut"--it's uneven, way too close to the skin, and not at all what was discussed. If a groomer believes they need to go significantly shorter than planned, the bare minimum is to call the owner and explain the situation before proceeding. I paid $100 for this haircut and feel like my dog was butchered. Grooming requires communication, care, and professionalism, and this experience lacked all three. I will not be returning and would not recommend this location to anyone who cares about how their dog is treated or groomed Attached are two images before the groom

The training, which I watched, went very well. It was done quickly and smoothly and the reaction by…read moreour dog when at the last stop was quite impressive when he heard the rattle. He got out of there FAST!

It went amazing. Very caring staff. They had three different rattlesnakes in three locations. My…read moredog did great! Passed first time with flying colors. He had absolutely nothing to do with the snakes. Highly highly recommend this business.

Being new to town I was terrified to leave my dogs in the care of anyone else! But CharlieBar…read moresurely proved me wrong, I received daily updates from them and my dogs looked like they were having a blast. By pickup I could tell they didn't want to go lol. We will definitely be back, thank you to the CharlieBar team for taking such good care of my babies! They came home exhausted from all the fun they had!

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.

We have a almost 2 year old Goldendoodle rescue named Mulligan that we adopted 7 months ago. While…read moresweet, he was super reactive to other dogs. This made walks in our neighborhood truly challenging with the crying, barking and jumping. We stumbled across Nate when he saw him on TV. He had all of his dogs in tow, which were all sweet and behaved. We decided to purchase Nate's book first and focused on the fundamentals that he stresses with in-person training. That was a great foundation. But ultimately, we knew we wanted to have training with Nate. From start to finish it was truly a positive game changer. He first came to our house for the initial 2 sessions. He brings his dogs as well! From there, you still do 1:1 training but out in the real world along with in a group setting with other dog families. I would highly recommend Nate. Our dog has transformed. He can be around other dogs without getting overly excited. We can take him to restaurants without being embarrassed and most of all, he's not stressed and can just be a good boy.

We had a very disappointing experience with Nate and, in my opinion, potential clients should…read moreproceed carefully and trust their instincts if something feels off. We hired Nate to train both of our dogs and paid over $1,000 for the program, which was a significant investment for our family. After the first private session, we were told that one of our dogs was essentially "untrainable," yet no refund or adjustment was offered for that portion of the service. That was our first concern. During the first session, I personally observed handling of my Chihuahua that, in my opinion, was unnecessarily rough and alarming. At one point, the dog was grabbed by the top of the neck and forced to the ground. I understand trainers may use different methods, but this felt excessive and inappropriate to me. Initially, we were hopeful because the first session seemed productive. Unfortunately, things declined quickly afterward. Multiple scheduled sessions were canceled or rescheduled by Nate. After the third change, I called to explain that repeated rescheduling was difficult for our family because both of us had to coordinate time away from work. I also noted that the client cancellation policy appeared much stricter than the flexibility being shown on the business side. During that phone call, Nate became hostile and used disrespectful language. We recorded the conversation after the call escalated. In my opinion, the tone and behavior were unprofessional and concerning. He also accused me of not following through with the training and claimed only my husband had been participating. That was inaccurate. I work from home and was the primary person consistently implementing the training exercises every day. We also attended a group training session where Nate brought his girlfriend along with a German Shepherd. She was never introduced, no explanation was given as to why she was there, and the situation felt awkward and unprofessional. It created an uncomfortable atmosphere for what was supposed to be a structured training environment. Most importantly, the training did not produce the results we were promised despite our consistent effort and compliance with the program instructions. I have since spoken with others who shared similar dissatisfaction, though I can only fully speak to my own experience. My advice to anyone considering group sessions is to stay afterward and speak directly with other clients about their experiences and whether the training has been effective for them. In my opinion, it is valuable to hear honest feedback from others before making further commitments. This review reflects my honest personal experience and opinions. Others may have different results, but based on our experience, I would not recommend this service. If you would like to hear the audio recording of our phone interaction, feel free to reach out to me at Rayrayforthewin66@gmail.com. I strongly encourage anyone considering hiring a trainer to research thoroughly, ask detailed questions about methods, policies, and scheduling expectations, and choose someone whose professionalism and approach make you feel confident.

Cheri is just amazing! She is so patient and kind! She showed our whole family how to…read moreWork with our Cane Corso puppy, and our doggie picked up the skills taught so quickly! She is extremely knowledgeable and makes training your dog easy and fun! Thanks Cheri!

We just finished our first session with Cheri from Families and Animals. Our goal was to train our…read more7 month old Springer Spaniel Puppy in basic commands. Cheri was terrific, she showed up on time (actually a little bit early) and did a great job making us and Toby feel comfortable. Toby had definitely made progress at the end of the hour, and we scheduled another visit for next week. We highly recommend her. Jane L & Duncan C