Everything went well. My 4 month old retriever, Brie, is a sweet but stubborn girl. Brandi was so…read moregood with her. I see so many things she corrected that I have struggled with. I am looking forward to our next training session next month. I would definitely recommend Ridgeside K9. Wonderful couple to work with.

Jackie is an amazing trainer, she works hard and caters to your dogs needs! Jackie was a mentor for…read moreme when I was becoming a trainer and she is such a great teacher! Compassionate and understanding works with you until you've understood what she's teaching and has such a great way with dogs! You will not be disappointed with Jackie and her work ethic. She gets the job done and helps the pet parent and pooch to have a better relationship through obedience and understanding doggie language. You won't be disappointed with Canine Academy Dog Training.

First of all: Courtney is an incredible person. Secondly, her empathy, intuition, and knowledge…read morehave been life-changing for our special needs blue heeler, Clementine. Clem is half blind & deaf, though this isn't the reason we initially contacted Courtney. At the time, we had adopted a beautiful boxer-pit mix, Juniper, to have as Clementine's companion. We adopted her from the Washington County animal shelter, and she was in bad condition, having 6-10 months of trauma in the first part of her life (we think she was bait in dog fights). She had to have emergency surgery, and after a few months, we decided we needed some professional help due to Juniper's reactivity with Clementine. With Courtney's guidance, we learned that our 2 dogs do not speak the same language. Courtney was initially willing to help us and our dogs learn and respect one another's languages. Over time, though, Juniper ended up attacking Clementine, and Courtney was with us every step of the way. She truly cares about the people and animals she works with. She immediately came up with a plan so we could figure out re-homing Juniper while keeping the two dogs separated in our home. She even searched for foster homes with us, and worked with the foster parent Juniper lived with for about a month until we found her forever home. Courtney is the best dog trainer I have ever met. Her compassion goes above and beyond, and her expertise is so valuable. I learn something new at every session! When I refer to her in conversation, I call her our "Dog Therapist", because she truly is. She can sense things about our dog that we don't even sense, in the smallest amount of time. If you're on the fence about hiring or consulting with Courtney, jump off and call her immediately! ‍‍

Courtney and Austin completely transformed my reactive, high energy, and sometimes anxious dog…read more They taught Barky and I both the skills we needed to make him a confident and gentle member of our family, and the perfect hiking buddy!

Nadia has been great to work with! She has helped me tremendously with my 2 dogs. I used to get…read morenervous when walking past other dogs because I didn't know how my dogs would react & didn't feel comfortable controlling them. Nadia has built all of our confidence to tackle any situation that comes about. We enjoy our walks and I can take my dogs out much more often now! She is very receptive, accommodating and easy to work with! Highly recommend

I have never met anyone who is as knowledgeable about dogs and dog training as Melissa and her…read morestaff. I would not be comfortable going anywhere else with my dog. A++

Best kennel and training! We wouldn't leave our 2 labradors with anyone else. Melissa has a great…read moreoutdoor area for the dogs to play, large new kennels that are temp. controlled, tv monitoring, and clean. Our dogs don't even look back when we drop them off. We have taken our younger dog through training with Melissa and she was great. He learned a lot and it was it a good experience.

John was great! I found out about the training program after we (my 5 month old puppy & I) were…read morealready in Lansing, NC for vacation. Thankfully John & Earle worked us in for a private consultation. John spent a couple of hours teaching us some basic commands to make sure my puppy would be safe (i.e. wait at the door, come command, etc.) John has a very positive approach to dog training & I am planning to go back the next time we are in the area.

Tim Gold and his team did an awesome job training our dog, while offering personalized training…read moregeared towards what our dog needed the most. I highly recommend you take your pet here for training. You will not be disappointed!

From the owner: Innovative, ground breaking 'no harm' puppy/dog VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON training by dog whisperer Tim…read moreGold.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kabler School for Dogs. From the initial interview, I…read moreknew that this was the place for my Aaron Pierre. Mars is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, kind, and genuine in every interaction. Her love for what she does truly shines through in the way she works with both Aaron and myself. Mars took the time to understand Aaron's unique personality and caters to what he needs the most, making training such a positive experience for the both of us. We have learned so much from her, and the progress I've seen with Aaron has been amazing! Aaron and I appreciate her dearly and are so grateful for her dedication, compassion, and expertise. I would recommend Mars and the amazing staff at Kabler School for Dogs without hesitation! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Mars!

Our dog has recently graduated from the Kabler School for Dogs on-lead obedience course and we…read morecan't thank David enough!! Pepperoni fell into our laps after a friend started fostering her to get her out of a kill shelter in South Carolina. We were in love with our snuggly girl from the start, but she was also timid, skittish, poorly behaved on the leash, and terrified of strangers (especially men). We tried to take her to a doggie daycare for socialization, but she was so terrified, she escaped within a half hour and was not allowed back. Over the course of six months, David helped us build Pepper's confidence and bring her out of her shell. She now sits with us at dog-friendly restaurants, greets every guest at the door, and just spent her first day at doggie daycare (no escaping! No hiding!) We cannot thank David enough for all he has done and his patience in going the extra mile for a more difficult case. We're so grateful to have a happy, healthy dog!

Older facility that is maintained very well. Clean, and no smells typically associated with…read morekennels and grooming facilities. The staff is friendly and attentive.

Love this place . A peace of mind knowing my dog is in a safe and loving environment when I'm on…read moreholiday.

My family and I were first introduced to Lorrie about 16 years ago when we desperately needed our…read moreRotty-Australian Sheppard mix trained. Our young Ruby was turning into a monster of sorts, treating us like cattle during walks and even getting to the point of pure destruction. Lorrie worked with Ruby and honestly saved her life. If not for Lorrie's unbelievable training we would not have been able to keep Ruby in our lives. From that point on, Ruby was a perfect angel on her walks, respected each of us as her master, and was the most loving, caring and wonderful dog we could have ever hoped for. Five years ago my wife and I decided it was time to add another member to the family. We were looking for a small-mid sized dog, and fell in love with a Shiba Inu puppy whom we named Nala. We knew right away we would be signing Nala up for Lorrie's puppy classes, but little did we know, Shiba's had a nasty reputation and it was going to take a lot more work to mold her into the dog we wanted. Lorrie worked with her diligently and as Nala's Shiba attitude peaked, she worked harder than ever training her during the day, and keeping us accountable at home during the evening. After going through Lorrie's full program Nala was TRAINED! All of those typical Shiba characteristics were gone! She stopped wiggling out of her collar and running for the hills. She stopped air biting and showing her teeth. She was an angel just like our dear Ruby. To this day, friends, family and even strangers on the street compliment us on Nala's behavior. If you are thinking about working with a trainer, whether your pup has little issues or BIG issues, Lorrie, owner of Dog's Best Friend Training Academy (located in Denver, NC) is the woman to hire!!

Dog's Best Friend you are amazing! Lorrie is the most kind, passionate dog trainer you will ever…read moremeet. Thank you so much for giving me the gift of a well trained dog.

We love Ruth!! She truly loves dawgs and it shows. She helped give me the structure I needed to…read moretrain my 3 month old puppy her basic commands. We had issues going on walks - the puppy basically refused - and Ruth brought us a long lead and it definitely helped get my girl going most of the time. She is always on time and a pleasure to chat with! I absolutely recommend giving Ruth a try.

Ruth did an awesome job with Zeus! When we began, our labradoodle had no knowledge of basic…read morecommands and she was able to patiently teach us how to appropriately implement new commands. She provided flexibility around our travel plans and work schedules. During each session, Ruth provided personalized insight and advice on training as well as knowledge of the breed. We are truly appreciative of her hard work and efforts and are thrilled with the results! We highly recommend her services based on her professionalism, knowledge, flexibility, and results. Please give her the opportunity to help you and your puppy/dog learn the necessary skills to bond in a safe, disciplined and playful way.