I started training at Canine Magic Dog Training in October of 2018, by about December I could take…read moremy dog fully off leash in the woods with spectacular recall. The methods and habits taught by Terry and Mike are invaluable. I was able to break Iris (my dog) of unwanted behaviors quickly (IE being rough with little dogs, console surfing in the car, unwanted chewing, etc) in a matter of weeks. With this training Iris can reallllly be a DOG. I don't mind if we are on walks in the woods and she takes off after a bunny or something, because I know I can recall her and have her sitting at my side within seconds if she strays to far. I can take her to unfenced yards and she will maintain a close proximity to me. She is kind of a dream now. I see other peoples dogs at the dog park, and they can't recall, can't break them of being to rough. The difference is night and day. I cannot recommend this class enough. Anyone who is interested in an obedient and super happy pup should give Canine Magic a shot.

Terry pressured us into submitting a deposit and hasn't answered a single email with our concerns…read moresince December 31st. Our veterinarian who knows both our dogs quite well suggested against the use of shock collars on our dogs. The lack of professionalism from Terry is blatant. Hopefully she does the right thing.

Our big guy has been a happy customer at Crazy Canines since he was a puppy (3 years now). He goes…read moretwo days a week for play time with friends while we work. He can't get in the door fast enough and happily barks good morning and rushes to gate. He's greeted by an equally warm welcome by the staff. We love the daily photos and the warm environment Tony and Sarah create for our crazy canine.

I've been with the Crazy team since my dog was a new puppy. Before the daycare opened, they came…read moreand walked my dog while I was at work. Running late, I called on occassion to see if they could go by a second time and they helped. My dog went through the obedience training with Tony and he was great to work with. Oakley goes to the daycare every week since it's been open and it's been so great. I dont have to worry about racing home, he is well adapted to other dogs, and I know he is having fun. If you love your dog, bring them here!

CCBA is awesome! I started working with the team about 2 years ago when we brought home our very…read morebig, very high energy, boxer hound mix. We are so grateful for finding them so early on in our puppy journey because their knowledge and support have helped us greatly. Not only have they showed us techniques that work, but they have showed us how to listen to our dog as much as he listens to us!! We are lifelong and friends of CCBA!!!

My wife and I started working with Creature Connections a few weeks ago for guidance with our…read moreanxious rescue pup who would bark up a storm when we'd leave the house and chew on just about anything laying around, let alone leaving lawn cigars on our carpet. We were thinking about returning the rescue -- but decided to give training a chance. WOW! What a difference with a just a few lessons. The CCBA owner, who we found to be warm and friendly, not only was there for all the hands-on training but came to our home for one-on-one training and even stayed an extra hour without charging us. Her knowledge of dogs and the dog training itself are next level, and we and our beloved new family member have benefitted greatly. We spoke to our vet about CC's dog training approach and the results we have seen so far (the anxiety barking has way toned down and no more lawn cigars in the house -- still working on the chew stuff), and he agreed one hundred percent with the CC's methodology. Thanks, CCBA. Jennie thanks you, too!

Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!

Our black lab, Riley, has been enjoying her walks with Laura since we first brought her home a year…read moreago. Both Laura and Sarah have been fantastic with Riley through the very tough puppy phase and have also been super flexible with us as our scheduled changed drastically over the past 6 months due to some unforeseen medical emergencies. Overall we're very happy with Most Valuable Pup!

From the owner: At Most Valuable Pup, every pup is an MVP. We know what you are looking for in a dog walker and…read morepride ourselves on making our clients feel as comfortable as possible leaving their beloved pets in our hands. We are professional dog walkers offering dog walking and basic dog training. We are here for you and your MVP!

Randy Rezendes is going to be our trainer for Nutmeg's life which we hope will be long. She…read moreimmediately related warmly to him as soon as he arrived. So glad to be working with such a talented and empathetic trainer - and a special gift that he is a military veteran. Bright and well spoken, his gentle and firm manner is already paying off as Nutmeg's behaviors are already improving after only one visit. He worked on general obedience all based on training my wife and I to be pack leaders. He is awesome!

I wish we had known when we signed up that the whole premise of Bark Busters is teaching us to…read moregrowl at our dog in any situtation that we wanted to change. That method did not work for us. Both trainers we met with were very nice and enthusiastic. But we did not get results from their methods. They offer life time training but what good does that do if they can't solve the problem to begin with. I just want people to know before they jump into this. They do not do any training. They coach YOU. Our dog was a barker. We were supposed to jump up and growl at her when she barked. We could not do that 24/7. It was a very disappointing experience.

Dave is amazing - hands-down the best dog trainer we've worked with. We sent our 5-month-old puppy…read moreto him for a 3-week board-and-train, and the transformation was incredible -- but what really stood out was how much compassion and tenderness he brings to the work. Our pup came home calm, settled, and so much more confident. Dave sent us videos throughout the three weeks, which made the separation so much easier on us. And instead of just training our dog, he taught us a shared language we could use to communicate with her -- that's what made the training actually stick. We found Dave through friends, and honestly, the value went well beyond the price. His own dog, Wispr, says it all -- Dave is fully devoted to giving dogs and their people the best possible relationship. He's still a resource for us now as we keep the training going. Cannot recommend him enough.

We recently adopted a new puppy (Nala) to keep our 3 year old Golden doodle (Augie) company…read more Although the two dogs are siblings from different litters, they didn't immediately take to being together. Unlike Augie, who was always sweet and extremely mellow even as a puppy, Nala bit us in the face, barked, destroyed things in our home and terrorized Augie to the extent that he would run away from her. We weren't sure we could keep her because she was so badly behaved and seemed untrainable. In the span of 3 weeks, David transformed Nala from a challenging puppy into a dream puppy. She obeys all the commands, walks off leash in our wooded neighborhood, sleeps hours later than when she left and most importantly she is able to play well with Augie who now seeks her out and willingly allows her even to sleep in his own bed. David sent dozens of videos so we could watch her while she was in training and learn the language she was learning from David. He kept in contact and was even able to drop her off and meet our other dog for a walk with Nala. Without Massachusetts Dog Training, we would likely have given our wonderful puppy away and never realized what a gem we had. David helped to uncover Nala's true potential and helped us to realize how smart, sweet and special she is. We will be forever grateful for his wisdom, expertise and love for our Nala.

On April 18th, I purchased a 12 week training course with Canine University for $575. Canine…read moreUniversity's voicemail states: " to observe a class you have to have registered". On their website it states: "Pre-registration and payment is required to reserve a spot at orientation. Orientation is without your dog and does not count as one of your training weeks." So my partner and I signed up to learn more about their training, while looking at other options to determine what was best for our dog. We went to orientation on April 27th at 7pm where we received a booklet explaining their method and had a chance to ask questions. As our dog's aggressiveness was getting worse, we decided to start implementing some of their exercises in their book. We also agreed to confirm our attendance originally for May 11th and after emailing Canine University that we were struggling, we were moved to the May 4th class and confirmed our attendance. As our dog's behavior was escalating, we decided to contact another trainer that provided in-home service. We then emailed Canine University on May 4th that we would not be attending their classes and requested a partial refund. We received an email that they do not give out refunds and then they tried to convince us to go to the first class and then to private training. The cancellation policy on their website states: "Full refund if you notify us 48 hours prior to class start date. No refunds after the first class." We attended orientation and not a class. We asked where on their website the policy of no refunds after orientation was stated and have not received a response. If this business was confident in their training methods, they would operate differently and not be afraid to give customers refunds when no services have been rendered.

Sure, it's a bit of a trek to Malden...but totally worth it!…read moreI allowed over an hour to get to our first class, and a Mapquest direction sheet, numerous consults to Verizon's GPS software, and a lot of swearing later, Woofie and I arrived at our destination: Canine University. The place looks like an abandoned warehouse, but inside it turned out to be a sweet dog training school. I found this place thanks to Dachary C, who suggested it for agility classes. From the beginning, when I emailed Paul and Gerilyn (the husband and wife duo who own and run the place) through the seven week class, I felt that I 100% got my money's worth. Gerilyn was our instructor, and she managed all the dogs wonderfully. She just knows how to coach you and your dog, and catered her feedback to each dog's needs. (In other words, she made me feel comfortable with my unruly, ridiculous dog, which helped me manage him better and get the most out of class). These guys use operant conditioning(big word for clicker training) and sell tasty treats and foods too. And Gerilyn fielded random questions from dog owners each week, and provides resources for you on anything from training to medical advice, to where we could take our dogs for further expansion on our class. We'll definitely be back for more, since Gerilyn and Canine U totally rock!

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Nikki's Kinetic K9 Training. I was having a really…read morehard time with my puppy who was starting to show some reactive tendencies, especially around other dogs. I reached out to Nikki's K9 training in a moment of desperation and could not be more glad that I did! Nikki totally renewed my love for my dog and has set my dog up for success at home and in stressful environments. After the first session with Nikki, I had a whole new dog! My puppy was calmer, able walk politely on a leash, knew how to look for leadership, and follow training directions overall. I worked with 3 other trainers (private and group sessions) and a dog socialization program without any progress before I met Nikki. Nikki's program and approach is the only thing that has made a difference in my dog's behavior. On top of the training, Nikki has a wealth of knowledge in canine health and nutrition. She helped design a feeding plan for my puppy that was customized to his breed and size. Nikki has been able to answer every question I've had related to dog ownership with expertise and compassion. Most of all, I appreciate how Nikki really understands my dogs needs. She does not try to train away what makes my puppy special. Instead, she customizes her approach to align the the dog's overall motivation which makes for a much happier puppy! 1,000,000/10

We have a Boston Terrier that came from an accidental litter. She was very nervous and reactive…read moretowards dogs and anyone who didn't live in our home. We were blessed enough to work with Nikki, and I am happy to say our dog Saffie is a very different dog. We were able to build her confidence up working with Nikki and her amazing doggie partner Koda. We now have her crate trained and off leash trained! She still doesn't like other dogs or new people, but she's much less reactive now than she was before training with Nikki. If you have a dog that needs a lot of help, or a dog that just needs some fine tuning, then Nikki is your answer. Thanks Nikki, and thanks Koda!

Mary has trained our Goldendoodle Louie for the past few months. She is awesome! We brought the…read morewhole family and she is patient with all of us. She gives great advice and even though he is young - the training is happening. Our dog is learning all the basics and we are learning strategies in coping with biting (puppy bites), jumping up and annoying behavior that pops up when you have a young dog. I strongly recommend Mary.

I was trying to train my dog and i'm only 12 years old. I researched a ton of places. I waited…read moreweeks for people to call me back or email me or anything! I found this place and thought it would be great for my dog. My poor dog is a scared hound with horrible past. I wanted her to be a better dog so that I can do more things with her. I brought her to the place, paid with my own money (12 years old by the way) i paid $850 i saved for months. I was so excited i was successful for this. I got through all the training classes and the end was a big test to see if she passes. I was really exited to see if she would pass. Weeks went on and i texted her and she said some where in the spring the test would be, it's now the middle of the spring and i keep nicely texting her to schedule a time. She stopped answering me. Now it's the summer and i still didn't get a text. I was upset and told my mom, my mom then texted her and left my mom on read for a day or two. Finally she answered my mom and said we could do the test. I got excited again. Sadly she texted my mom back and was like sorry we can't do Saturday and i have no other time for her. i was disappointed in myself and made it seem like it was my fault. She then gave me back $150 back but to be honest i think i should have gotten $850 that i paid. im talking about Mary F. So If you want to get your dog trained, i would find somewhere else to go.