I don't often post reviews, but The Good Dog Spot is amazing. It has a clean and safe environment…read morewith professional staff who treat their canine guests like family. My puppy, Xander, loves going there.

My two dogs attended daycare here when I was living north of hartford and loved it. They are easy…read moreto communicate with and the dogs always came home happy and tired! I've since moved south of hartford and unfortunately it is too far out of the way for daycare purposes, but we still board our dogs there and they always have a great time. The groomers are also always able to fit them both in for baths when they are boarding which is super appreciated.

LEDR Dog Training's Laura DeMaio Roy is not only a gifted and talented trainer of all dog breeds,…read moreshe is FUN to work with, and the nicest person you could ever meet. She can address any dog training need thrown at her, whether it's behavior challenges at home or taking tricks to the next level. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Set your puppy up for success: customized training, faster results, on your schedule!…read more LEDR Dog Training provides reward-based in-home dog training customized to meet the needs of your family. Training is fun, empowering, and most importantly, effective! LEDR Dog Training specializes in starting puppies, high energy dogs, functional obedience, problem solving, home behavior, and trick training.

Got a great recommendation from Bryan Colletti, about a personal dog trainer named Stef Corbeil…read more She was absolutely phenomenal, extremely personable, accommodating, and my Belgian Malinois George loved getting trained by her. If you are looking for an excellent teacher, do not hesitate to give Behavior Unleashed a call and you won't regret it. Her record speaks for itself and her teaching skills are impeccable. Every time she got done working with George I noticed the results immediately. No doubt, five star rating! Keep up the great work Stef!!

From the owner: Behavior Unleashed LLC offers professional dog training and behavior consultations to clients in…read moreManchester, CT and surrounding areas. We specialize in evaluations to help you select a new puppy or dog that is the right fit for your family. Many clients select from one of our 3 customized puppy programs which are all designed to get your new puppy off to the right start!

I'm blown away at how professional the staff is. They're all really nice and funny too! They really…read moretake dog walking to the next level. I couldn't have asked for a more detailed and proactive team, who made sure to ask all the right questions. They even taught me something new I didn't know about the lock on my back door. I am very over protective when it comes to my dogs and I wouldn't trust them with anyone else!

I used David's Pet Services in West Hartford for a few years and found them to be fantastic. My dog…read morereceived excellent care with every visit. The walkers were always on time and provided a much needed bathroom, exercise, and food break for my pup. I looked forward to the daily pictures and visit description. Every interaction with David and his fantastic team was positive. I found them to be highly competent, honest, flexible, and caring. I recommend DPS to care for your pet when you can't. You will not be disappointed.

I can agree with all reviews thus far. Dan is one outstanding dog trainer and what really is a…read morehuman trainer. My girlfriend, Blue, adopted a chihuahua mix puppy, who is named Oreo, in FL to be her service dog in February or March of 2025. Before I met her (long story short, pen pals for 13 years and just met in person in the spring), Oreo's training in my personal opinion and in Dan's first eyes was minimal but effective for what Blue needed Oreo to be as a young puppy on the go. Oreo was hotel trained as Blue travels for work as an ambassador and an artist; so potty pads, lots of toys and freedom, no structure or schedule, and so on. When Blue and Oreo moved in I was already in the middle of a stressful week of work (I work nights) and really had zero patients for all the pee and poop on every carpet/rug in the house. Was pulling out my hair and made having a relationship un wanting. We had one dog session with with another trainer in July who was very difficult to schedule but the one session Blue and Oreo went to (I was working) gave us an idea that there needs to be some structure. Day one with Dan opened up Blue's eyes as, she'll even admit it, she was being an enabler. He came to the house and told us the don't dos, watched our interactions, gave us some commands, both appreciated and constructive criticism, and really gave me peace of mind. I say me because Blue had a hard couple days not following his instructions after the training, and still does.... Day two a week later we went to his establishment and we went over walking and interactions with other dogs. Dan told Blue she was doing a much better job this week as it is/was very difficult for her to adapt to these new lifestyle changes. Oreo too was also much better behaved as I (we) have been tough on her. Day three Blue went by herself and they focused on walking as well as keeping Oreo stable when getting out of the car opposed to rushing out. I had had an opportunity for three weeks just myself and Oreo and I really honed in on commands and house rules. The training I received from Dan the two visits personally was worth every penny. She rarely potty's in the house and when she does it is on the pad we keep as a just in case. She responds well now to the spray bottle. Blue still has some work to do but work in progress.

We are so happy we went to Dan at Pawsitive Reinforcement Training. We decided to take our 1 year…read moreold lab for work on general manners and walking. Dan genuinely listened to what our concerns were and helped us understand how to issue corrections when rewards no longer work. I also think it's important to mention that Dan never made us feel bad or inadequate as pet owners. He always made it a point to acknowledge what we did well with our dog. He is very approachable and knowledgeable and we always felt like we can talk to him about anything. We signed up for the four session 1-on-1 training program and the difference week to week was incredible. Before working with Dan, I wasn't able to take my dog out in public without him pulling, barking at other dogs, and sniffing everything. Now he walks amazingly. Dan helped us take control of the walk. I can take him in public and he walks well on a loose leash. We have learned amazing tips on how to deal with distractions and just managing him overall. We still have our lovable, goofy dog; just with a lot more manners and better behavior. Thank you, Dan!

I just want to say if you have never took a class here your missing out!! This place is amazing at…read morewhat they do! I have never been disappointed in the services they provide here. They care so much about your pup! They even accommodate for dogs that have a harder time. I honestly can not say a bad thing. I recommend them to everyone! We will definitely be signing up for more classes!

Never did hear back from anyone at this place. I wasn't asking for a refund, just a transfer of…read moreservice so I could attend classes another time or maybe get something from their shop. I don't live in the area anymore, so now they have just profited off of me.

Never ended up returning after 2 severe kennel cough outbreaks. A shame. Staff was nice but I think…read morethey pack too many dogs in during the holidays.

My dog Baby absolutely loves camp bow wow! The staff are so friendly, my dog loves going. Baby is a…read morehigh energy dog, and she can be a lot, but the staff are so kind and accommodating with her! She comes home so happy, and I love that I can watch her on cams playing! Love this camp!

I highly, highly recommend Secret Lake Dog Training…read more As first time dog owners we wanted to make sure our new puppy would be a well behaved, polite dog. So we enrolled in the "Puppy Kindergarten" class. Karen uses positive reinforcement and consistency in order to foster a mutual understanding and respect between you and your dog. You can check her website out to read about her methods, available classes, etc. The classes are well structured and organized. Karen is a extremely kind person who truly cares about you and your dog and goes above and beyond to to do whatever she can for you. Thanks to Karen's expertise we now have a very well behaved puppy who knows how to greet people, come when called, sit, down stay, leave it, and much more. Thank you Karen!

From the owner: Specialize in fun and educational in home training for the family puppy and dog…read more Over 15 years experience working with families and their dogs. Methods are kind and educational. Reward based, science based. Comprehensive handouts are provided.

We explored several doggie daycare facilities before landing on Bark Palace. After almost a year of…read moresending our pup here, we are certain we made the right choice. My wife, myself, and most importantly our dog love Bark Palace and their staff. Pros: - During our initial enrollment, our dog was primarily kept up front with the staff for several days as a trial run to ensure he was comfortable being with the other dogs - The back room has many different sections to separate different types of dogs, and includes access to an outside area. This was a big differentiator, as many of the other places we looked at seemed to indicate they'd drop our little guy in a big room with dogs of all different sizes and personalities. - They seem to be very flexible in terms of scheduling/timing. As long as we are somewhat "regulars," we don't need to notify them of which days our dog will be coming. They also have great hours for drop off (opening as early as 6:30 on most days) and pickup, and the few times we've boarded our dog, we've been able to pick him up on the weekends. - All of the folks working there have been great and seem to be true dog lovers, including the owners who are often times there working themselves. They also frequently post pictures and videos of the dogs playing. Cons: - Some of the people there are NY Giants fans. Our dog, Brady (named after the greatest), doesn't seem to mind too much, though.

I am so grateful for Bark Palace! Ever since I moved to the area, Bark Palace has been my go-to…read moreplace when I travel. As such, this is my dog's home away from home! The staff is great! I like the cameras they have in the front office, so you get to see what the dogs are doing in the back. The dog suites are spacious and well lit. In the summer the inside is very cool, and in the winter the inside is very warm and cozy. My dog is older and sleeps most of the time. As such, they let her stay in the office. I strongly recommend them!!!