We went to Diane Sullivan's class for puppies when our Apollo was all of 9 weeks old, while we were…read morestill living part time in New Mexico. While I'd had dogs, I hadn't had a puppy for a very long time, so having one was actually harder than it was bringing home a baby! Diane was a very knowledgable and grounding source of information -from practical tips, to more in depth knowledge from researchers like Ian Dunbar. This kicked off what's been 10 solid months of continued learning and socializing for our dog. Diane's class will always be the gold standard when it comes to puppy classes, and observing how they behave. Thanks to her, I felt reassured at the end of it, and also enjoyed meeting the other pet parents as well.

Many thanks to Diane Sullivan for helping us with Reagan our female Border Collie Basenji mix…read more Reagan having anxious and aggressive behavior towards people entering our home proved to be a challenge Diane was able to remedy with knowledge and creative thinking on her part that only working experience with dogs could have provided!

Went to petco in Rutland this morning to pick up some frozen mice for our snakes and also took a…read morelook at the birds and the sun conure, then we noticed that there are bugs and worms inside the cage with the sun conure! I think we'll go elsewhere to get frozen mice and what not.

If you wanted service or have a pet pet question, your…read morebetter off going to a Zoo to ask a professional a question. NO STAFF ANEYWHERE. Your on your own here

The owners, Lauren and Kyra, are incredibly talented in their field. They are able to help any dog…read morebecome a confident, receptive, and well behaved pet. Their technique is combined with a true love and respect for all canines. They work hard to establish trust in even the most aggressive or fearful pup. Their programs have given our rescue, Maisy, the confidence to want to please and perform her jobs, whether that is walking, hiking, on or off leach, coming on command, staying on her mat when asked and won't leave until she's told to. She now understands our expectations through love and respectful training and she's an outstanding companion. I would highly recommend their training programs that will train not just your pup but you as well. You'll learn how to manage the behaviors and your pet will respond to please you.

We leave our doodles with Anna for overnights and vacations, we also did her two week training…read moreprogram, our pups love her . We highly recommend Anna. She truly is a dogs best friend.

We live in Brooklyn and got our first dog this summer. #pandemicpuppy From the start we realized we…read moreneeded a lot of training and we went through a thorough research and interview process to determine we wanted a board and train program. During this process we conducted consultations with several trainers throughout NYC and when we finally connected with Anna we were impressed with her extensive knowledge of dog training that was far beyond what we had encountered with other trainers. Anna has a three pronged approach of positive, corrective, and relaxation techniques which is a much more holistic approach than we encountered when we interviewed other trainers. Anna's focus on relaxation is different than any trainer we interviewed or worked with which teaches dogs how to exist in a calm state, which becomes homeostasis. This is what we wanted most with our dog so that we can all peacefully coexist together. Anna's home and dog training quarters are in a beautiful setting with a gorgeous view of Mt Ascutney. There is a lot of open outdoor area for the dogs to learn off-leash skills and to have exciting distractions such as goats and other dogs. Having a calm, natural setting is a benefit which is allowing our dog to master foundational skills without other distractions. However, because Anna knows that we will be brining our dog back to the city, she has taken our pup to busier areas to work on training with other distractions. After 10 days we met up with Anna and our dog to get some training transferred to us and it was like meeting a different dog. Our dog has already learned great leash skills and is able to be around other dogs and people without becoming overly aroused. She is immediately responsive to all major commands. Anna is also working on house training issues and helping our pup to learn to go outside. Initially our dog wasn't able to go outside because she was becoming too distracted when we were in the city. When we dropped our pup off she was newly recovering from being fixed and Anna's background as a nurse made us feel more at ease knowing that she would be attentive to her healing. Anna's depth of knowledge and clear instructions with us has already helped us learn so much about how to engage with our dog. We are so happy we found her services! I'm surprised that there aren't more 5 star reviews here that sing her praises. Thank you, Anna!

I just attended a three day seminar called Dogs to Donkeys - and it was excellent. The instructors…read moreand special speakers delivered the evidence-based content exactly as billed in advance in a clear, understandable way. Furthermore, they were friendly, humorous, and professional and the facility was perfect for the need and in a lovely part of the country. I'll watch for future events at Training Matters and I encourage you to do the same.

Great training facility, very clear directions, flexible hours; if you've ever had trouble cutting…read moreyour dog's nails, you need to see her work with her own dog. Highly recommended.

My Grandpup goes here and I always hear how much he loves going. He came home yesterday so tired…read more They are definitely doing the right things. Keep up the great work.

From the owner: We operate a daycare during the week that is full of activities and playtime. We also do boarding…read morefor families that need over night and weekends care for when the families are on vacations and ect. We are now thinking of house dog/cat sitting We also have a training camp which involves keeping your dog or dogs for 2 weeks and training them the basics. If you have any more questions please send me a email or a call and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Furbabiesobediencecamp@gmail.com

After poor to disastrous results in two local places, we finally found the place where we can get a…read moreprofessional grooming! Our labradoodle looks natural and wonderful!, we will never go anywhere Else! Sherry in cornwall

I had my (then) one year old Lab trained at Diamond brook years ago. I did not realize when I…read moredropped her off that she would b be subjected to "electronic" force training. She is now 9 and still cowers frantically when she hears beeping (think smoke alarm battery dying, etc.) I am so sorry that I ever put her through that torture. If you are thinking about Diamond Brook for training THINK TWICE, for your dogs sake.

Our cat required special surgery that Dr. Knutsen was able to perform. I read the reviews here and…read morewas concerned. Plus we had a 1-1/2 drive each way. However, our local veterinarian had a client who recommended Center Rutland Veterinary Hospital highly so ... From the minute I called, everyone was very friendly, nice and helpful. From appointment to post-surgery, Marilyn, Tamara and Jackie were a pleasure to meet on the phone and work with. Their office is clean and bright with lots of orchids and a palm tree in the reception area. Very pleasant. What they charge for their services are quite reasonable. My father was a veterinarian and my mother still owns the animal hospital in the area where I grew up. I worked there when I was in high school. Center Rutland is well run and spotless (even considering the daily four-legged traffic ). I highly recommend them.

Remove and Replace Marylin, the Secretary/Receptionist. She is Arrogant, Rude, Uncooperative, and…read moreBelligerent. In my situation, she endangered the well being of my dog by refusing to issue hprescriptions in a timely manner if at all. Dr. Ray is a PRINCE! You'd be hard pressed to find a better doctor. However, confronting the wrath of his receptionist ruins what would otherwise be a pleasant experience for you and your pet. There are 3 veterinarians within a couple of miles of my residence, but because of Dr. Ray's reputation, I choose to use his services, even though it's nearly an hour drive for me. Unfortunately, I'm now faced with abandoning him due to Marilyn's customer abuse. I echo the words of another reviewer: RUDE RUDE RUDE!!

Ruby is our fourth rescue and the animal love of our lives. Part Red Boned Coon Hound part Mastiff…read moreshe is a big girl with a bigger personality. By 2 years old Ruby had gotten her canine good citizen certificate and participated in various training/socialization programs. She is obedient, loving with all humans, especially kids and enjoys most dogs. Every so often certain dogs seem to flip her switch. On those occasions this big girl looks aggressive. Never has she hurt or touched another dog, but the barking and snarling concerned us enough to seek out a behaviorist. We found Sarah Todd through an internet search and respected her bio of credentials and experience. Speaking with Sarah on the phone prior to engaging her only confirmed that we had found a consummate professional. Sarah drove over an hour to consult with us. She allowed us to demonstrate Ruby's behavior in the environment and situations we encounter daily. Sarah spent our consultation time really listening to our concerns, giving us some important foundational information that we needed for a basic understanding of reactive behavior and excellent suggestions for activities, reinforcement and responses to modify Ruby's behavior. The harness she recommended has been a game changer for enjoying walks with Rubes. Sarah followed up the consultation with a written account of what was discussed. The suggestions weren't a magic bullet because they required consistency, but the effort is so worth the result. Basic training is a pet owner's responsibility to their pet and to themselves. But when you are faced with an issue that truly impacts the ability for your dog to be socially integrated, I can't emphasize enough the value of engaging someone like Sarah who has the experience, training, and ability to convey the information in a way that makes sense and is able to be applied practically in a way that allows you to live your life with your dog, not around them. Sarah is worth every penny...and then some.

From the owner: We specialize in helping dogs become the BEST family members possible. We offer Board& Train in a…read morebeautiful stress free environment, stress and anxiety free bc dogs live in my home with me ,( NO Kennel life here) all to help your dog have a wonderful experience while learning. We also offer Stay & Play for dogs that need a farm vacation while their humans travel. A truly unique home away from home for you canine family ! Also offer at your Home Private Training and Behavioral Consults for dogs with more serious behavorial issues , local area including Albany, SW Vermont etc

Charged for lab work that I never received results from. Asked for a refund and refused.read more

I would NEVER bring an animal to this place again. Very poor follow-ups by the vets…read morethemselves--they're great on the first visit, love to take your money for high priced tests, but after that, they communicate through the tech, so good luck in getting answers to questions. They boast about a triage system so that there would be always be a vet available if your particular vet was busy or away from the office, but that triage system was non-existent (unless there was a high-priced test, of course.) Their medications are ALWAYS higher-priced than any other vet, Their medications, tests, visits, x-rays, ultrasound (LOW quality), etc. are higher priced than other vets and their medications are most double what you pay online. When I said this to them, they glomped on to online vs. local, and how much more they have to pay for medication than online services. Okay, but double the price? And why are other vets' prices yes, higher than online, but so much lower than RVC&SC's? This was undoubtedly the most expensive vet we've ever been to and the absolutely worst service we've ever had. We were new to to this area, and we chose this vet based on a phone call and a visit. They talk a good talk, but that's as far as it goes. The worst thing of all: our dog suffered through a sickness while they played around with this test and that test, this med and that med. Although they were nice enough, but It was all about the money, how much could they get from us. "It could be this, so let's do this test. And let's rule out this, so let's do this test." They say they offer urgent care, but that just means they'll take you in right away so they can bilk you out of $$ for tests, then they leave you hanging. Are we bitter? Yes. Our dog deserved better. We were new to to this area, and we chose this vet based on a phone call and a visit. We waited too long to make the move because our dog was sick and we had invested too much faith as well as $$ in this place, and our dog suffered for it. Finally, we called it a loss and found another vet and got the immediate care our dog deserved. This was our experience, but since then, when we've mentioned our experience to others, we've heard all kinds of other stories that included surgery. I won't go in to them here because they weren't our experiences and we can't validate them. I would recommend due diligence and awareness if you choose this vet.