Jose and Monique, owners and primary facilitators, provided exactly what I needed: a very…read morecontrolled, no-nonsense, small group environment to assist me, the handler, learn how to engage more effectively with my dog. They are a wealth of knowledge and I successfully implemented many of their suggestions. For example, a "softer" approach to the prong collar I was using, and better timing with the remote collar. I now realize I talk too much to my dog and should use more indirect, non-verbal "pressure" to communicate commands to my dog. Jose and Monique of JD Powerhouse offer a 6-week DIY Saturday afternoon basic obedience class. I enrolled to "refresh" my ability to "communicate with" or effectively handle my dog. I have participated in various obedience classes with my dog over the years, so my dog was somewhat trained. She's a 4-year-old, American Pit Bull Terrier, with no major behavior issues. Although, she did not like when other dogs barked at her (or me) and would react for short bursts until they passed us on our daily walks. Since my dog is a 70-pound, square-headed, somewhat muscular dog, she appeared the aggressor. Jose and Monique increased my confidence and ability to maintain quiet control of my dog during our neighborhood walks. As always, I needed the training, not my dog

I was referred to JD's by a colleague. I am so thankful. I was prepared to hear that Piper and I…read moreneeded all of this work and it would require their board and train but after meeting José and Monique, they quickly instilled confidence in me that Piper and I just needed to improve our communication and some basic skills. What I really appreciate in addition to their expertise, clear direction and upfront approach is that they didn't sell me on what I didn't need. José made it clear very quickly that it would not be the best use of money to board and train my dog, Piper. Instead, he offered me a customized package that would maximize the training and my money. That's badass. I have gone to other evaluations where trainers were trying to scare me into pick the most expensive package by over inflating the concerns I had. I left those feeling overwhelmed both by the price and by the evaluation itself. That is NOT the experience I had with José and Monique and it made the decision to choose them so easy. I highly recommend JD's Powerhouse K9 Bootcamp because you can trust that José and Monique truly care about helping you to be the best owner you can so your dog can trust you and be their best. I am quickly gaining confidence and I can see Piper is too. Also, as a side note, they are amazing humans. They do great work work shelter dogs and I know I've found my training home. Thank you so much to José, Monique and the rest of JD's Powerhouse K9 Bootcamp. You are the BEST!!!

Brenda was incredible to work with & I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for dog…read moretraining! I adopted an Australian cattle dog puppy and knew that finding the right trainer early on would be important with such a smart breed. It's incredible to see what my puppy has learned in just 4 lessons - we will continue to work with her towards service level training. Thank you Brenda!

5 stars for Brenda!…read more Brenda was absolutely wonderful. She was always on time, always in great spirits, and incredibly patient. What really set her apart was how good she is at working with both parties - the pet AND the adult. We learned so much and our dog responded so well to her. Professional, kind, and very effective. We recommend Brenda very highly!

Visited several boarding facilities in the area and The Barking Dog stands out among all others…read more Free-standing facility, which is clean, bright and organized. Our dog had so much fun. The staff is incredible and does a terrific job assessing each dog and making sure the experience is a good one. They get to know each dog and provide lots of TLC. Many fun activities!

I chose The Barking Dog based on its strong online reviews, but unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. This was my first time ever boarding my dogs, and I only scheduled this stay because I had an unexpected family death. Naturally, I was already stressed, and this experience made things worse. When I dropped my dogs off, the front desk employee was working alone. While I understand being busy, the entire check-in process was very disorganized and frustrating. After taking my dogs to the back, she spent time inventorying my items, answering calls, and helping other customers--without once acknowledging me or letting me know I was free to go. I stood there for about 15-20 minutes with no communication, only to eventually be told she didn't need anything else from me. During my dogs' two-night stay, I received zero updates--no messages, photos, or report cards, despite those being features listed in their system. As a first-time boarding experience, this was especially concerning and left me wondering how my dogs were doing the entire time. Pickup was just as disappointing. While bringing my dogs out, one of them got her foot stuck in the doorway and was yelping in pain, and the employee continued pulling her on the leash instead of stopping to help. I was handed my dogs quickly with no update on how they did during their stay. The dogs also smelled so bad when we got them, I had to immediately bathe them when I got home. Overall, the lack of communication, attentiveness, and basic care was very upsetting--especially given the circumstances that led me to need their services in the first place. I had another boarding appointment already scheduled for April which I canceled and will not be returning or recommending this facility.

SuAnn and this school are both nothing short of wonderful. I'm convinced puppy school is more for…read moreowners to learn how to be good puppy parents than it is for the puppies, but the dogs learn a lot too during the course. Our double doodle puppy calmed down tremendously over the 6 week course and learned several basic, but very important, commands. We now feel confident taking her out in public knowing that we can control her behavior and enjoy going out with her. SuAnn is a wonderful teacher. It's clear that she loves dogs - and they love her too.

SueAnn is amazing! She is very knowledgeable & my dog learned all her commands. It definitely takes…read moretime & dedication on the owners part; however, it's worth it! My whole family & a friend has used her and continues to use her.

Two out of my three pups don't travel so well anymore so we had delivery baths with toenails…read moreclipped and a side of Reiki. On time and pleasant to work with.

Amanda did a wonderful job with my two Shih tzu's. In addition to her doing a great job with their…read morecuts, it was so nice that she came right to my house. This was the first time I used her and I have rebooked for their next grooming appointments. Highly recommend.

Before I discovered all American K-9 I was 100% disappointed and discouraged with all of the…read moreprevious training and gadgets that I had tried. I could not figure out why nothing was working. A colleagusuggested that I try a dog trainer named Bob Solomini that he had used in the past. His passion and confidence in Bob convinced me and even though I was very skeptical and worn out I decided to give it one last try. I am excited to tell you about my invaluable experience and what I learned from it: -my dog was only a small part of the problem, but the majority of the behavioral problems stemmed from me. Dogs aren't born knowing how to behave the way humans would like them to, so we as responsible dog owners need to teach them. -we don't automatically realize what we are doing wrong and unless a true professional who really cares can teach us the correct way we can't be sure that we will ultimately have a happy relationship with our pet. -after four years of pulling my hair out and stressful walks with my dog I wound up moving to a new neighborhood, and my dog was totally out of control when I walked him. When he saw people with dogs, he went crazy and I could not stop him from barking and pulling. In fact, he pulled me down a couple of times where I sprained my ankle and another time where I hurt my knee. In fact, most of my neighbors walked the other way when they saw us and complained about my dog's bad behavior. After the first lesson, I immediately knew that I had found something different. Humane, focused,, professional, and results driven. I am so lucky that I found all American K-9 and especially Bob Solomini. I love walking my dog now, and all of my neighbors have praised the incredible transformation that they see. This was literally a life-changing experience for my dog and for me. I am so thankful that I found somebody that really knows what they're doing and really cares -not only is Bob a great person, but also the Best dog trainer that I have ever met. I highly recommend this trainer and business to anyone who is serious about having a great dog!

Such a wonderful experience! I never thought I'd see my dog be so calm next to so many people and…read moredogs surrounding her. Bob was wonderful to work with! He was recommended to me by a colleague and I have also recommended him to a friend of mine! He was super professional and I learned so much!

I was considering this trainer after finding him on Instagram while researching dog trainers in the…read moreScottsdale area. One day, I viewed a story showing his client dogs being taken onto escalators at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Concerned about the safety risks to dogs, I commented on the IG story stating that escalators are dangerous for dogs. The response I received was intense. Instead of addressing the concern, I was met with a stream of hostile and disturbing messages. I was told to "go kill yourself," called multiple derogatory names, and subjected to repeated insults about my appearance and body image. The messages continued throughout the day and became increasingly aggressive and personal after I asked him to leave me alone. What stood out to me is that my original comment was simply a safety concern regarding dogs on escalators. Shortly after the exchange, the videos were removed from the account, why was that? Based on this interaction, I would not feel comfortable trusting this individual with my dog. Professionalism, communication, and how someone responds to reasonable concerns are important qualities in any trainer or professional for that matter, and my experience raised serious concerns.

My dog, Cooper, and I started training with Tim just over 6 months ago. He was a 2 year old,…read morehighly reactive and poorly behaved German Pinscher that I didn't seem to know how to control. I was not able to take him anywhere let alone have people come over to the house and not get mauled by a 30 pound, jumping freak. I was frustrated with this dog. I had tried a few other resources of training but nothing seemed to work...... because nobody but Tim actually showed me the training is all about ME and my relationship with Cooper. I am the reason he doesn't behave. I am the reason he's an anxious, nervous mess. After reading a book he recommended, I now know Cooper was just mirroring my own behavior, it was high time to get that under control. Training began with one on one lessons at my home and then at public parks and once a week private lessons with just Cooper and Tim. Then, I began the weekly group lessons with other of Tim's clients and that has been the greatest experience ever for both of us. Training isn't just a few lessons. Everyday they are learning something from us and everyday is an opportunity to build the relationship to be just that much stronger. The weekly classes we attend are well worth the time and investment. On top of all that, Tim provided the training tools necessary with leads, place cots and other tools that have become necessity in our every day lives. Tim has taught me Cooper isn't just a dog. He's a being that craves learning and is looking to me for an education. We also have structured a menu plan for Cooper's best health and nutrition. I was already doing pretty well but Tim's knowledge and certifications in dog nutrition have done the right amount of tweaking in how I feed not only Cooper, but the other dogs in my household. I have my best pal with me everywhere and nothing but comments from people how well behaved he is. I'm proud of having him with me and everyday we work on our skills as a teammates. The one thing I say to everyone who comments on Cooper and our relationship is call Tim, now! You have no idea how much better you and your dog can be!

Chaim was an amazing trainer. He was adept at looking out our two dogs different behaviors,…read morecreating a custom plan for their individual progress week to week, and giving us tools for ongoing training. This was such a worthwhile investment and he was a great person to work with!

Wow! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. We entrusted Chaim with our girl, Freya. She WAS…read morevery reactive, didn't want to go on walks, was aggressive toward neighbors, etc. Now after her 4 week board and train, I can walk her through my neighborhood with no problem. We have taken her to restaurants and other errands and she is so calm! I can't recommend Good Bois enough. He is so in tune with the specifics of your dog. If one method doesn't work, he will employ another.

Years ago this was a great place to train your dog. Some of the trainers are good still, but Layne…read moreallows substitute trainers that are not trained properly with dogs with special needs. Denise is the worst. They also do not foster any kind of socialization with the dogs. I do not recommend this expensive business.

This business has helped my rescue pup learn how to get along in society. The owner (Laine) reached…read moreout to make sure my pup was set up to succeed. Thanks to Laine, Lynn, Tabitha, and Claire, my sweet Cinde is making huge progress. Claire has spent a handful of private lessons with Cinde and EVERY time we walk away in such a better place. She is very patient and really knows these simple tricks that help me as an owner of a reactive dog learn how to redirect her. I really cannot say enough about how happy I am to have been recommended to this place by my vet's office (Lookout Mountain).

My Mom took her puppy, Coal, to Rob's Dogs; Nathan was his trainer. From start to finish, the whole…read moreexperience was top-of-the-line. From their first meeting at the intake, to the 2-week "boot camp", they provided reassurance and updates. The narrated video updates were reassuring and helped bring peace of mind that this was the right decision. So helpful was the 2-hour training period on Graduation Day! It gives me, as her daughter, peace of mind knowing that my mom can now safely bike ride with him, not seeing him jump up on her, and it is much more fun to visit without finding something of mine chewed! If you are contemplating investing in Rob's Dogs for training, do it!! Nathan, thank you for being fantastic with Coal and my mom!

My 81 year old mom moved to an urban setting with a small yard and a neighborhood with lots of…read moresmall, yappy dogs that sets off reactivity in her German Shepherd. Although the dog has been through several training programs, she had recently reverted back to being reactive on leash: barking, pulling, and lunging at any dog that barked at her or gave her a "look". Thankfully I found Rob's Dogs through a search online. Rob offers dog training either through individual sessions sold as a packet of 8 or 3, or you can elect to do a board and train method. Since my mom's dog had done two board and trains with other training facilities in Florida and Texas, I opted for the individual sessions sold as a packet of 3. Not to disparage the other training schools, I want to note that the dog had learned a great deal of commands, but she was a little rusty and selective when doing them and was selectively reactive on leash around other dogs. What we needed was a trainer that could come to my mom's neighborhood and see the dog being reactive in the environment where she was going to be walked. Thankfully Rob's Dogs offered this as an option. It cost a significant amount to do this, but it was possible. The additional cost was for the mileage and drive time to my mom's place. We had a meet and greet at the facility. Rob, the owner, met with us and got the back story on the dog and the current behavior problems. He took the dog and walked her around a bit and near other dogs, tested her response to commands and leash pressure. He explained the package options available to us. He also made us aware that we would be using both a prong collar and e-collar to reinstate her former training. We had these tools, but my mom hadn't used them with the dog since she left Florida, and I had never used them. We were assigned a trainer who was contracted by Rob. Lauryn was super friendly and had a love and full understanding of the German Shepherd breed. She herself had a German Shepherd. She went over the operation of the two collars which I was not familiar with at all. Rob's dogs sent us a link and password so that we could watch some important training videos. His website also had some very useful training tips. I highly recommend watching/reading this information carefully and then reviewing it again each week. It's easy for owners to slip into bad habits quickly which results in their dogs behaving in ways they don't want. You will have to enforce rules and get into a routine. Restrictions can be lifted once the dog consistently behaves as desired. You will find that YOU will have to do the hard work. The trainer and Rob's Dogs will assess your current situation and give you the tools and training to use those tools to reinforce good behaviors. It won't happen overnight. You will need to work with the dog for at least an hour each day to reinforce the seven commands and expectations. As I mentioned, we only had three sessions. This training was going to determine whether or not my mom could keep and handle her dog. Immediately after the first session, we started using the tools and putting restrictions in place inside the house to set the law of the land. Right away, we noticed a difference. While the dog was already really well behaved in the house, it improved her response to us when we walked her outside of the house. The prong collar made a drastic difference in her behavior when she saw other yappy dogs on the walk. I no longer had to worry about her lunging, pulling or barking incessantly in an aggressive stance. She still got up, moved forward, and barked once, but it was all very controlled. I didn't have to use all of my strength to hold her back. The real test came when my mom was able to walk her dog around other yappy dogs. After session two, my mom was easily able to do this, and I felt confident that continuing this training would allow my mom to keep her dog. Her German Shepherd is sometimes still reactive, but it is much more controlled and manageable now. In time, and with continued consistent practice, I believe my mom's dog will eventually stop the reactivity altogether. She has already shown amazing progress and only slips occasionally. If you are looking for effective dog training (well, really we know it is human training to learn how to effectively communicate with the dog), then consider Rob's Dogs. You will work hard to get your dog's behavior issues resolved, but the longterm results will allow you to have a wonderful relationship with your pet.