We sent our pit bull, Ollie, there and we are happy to report that he is now the best boy. We…read morerescued him from the shelter in 2018 and we quickly saw that we had some work to do. He pulled on the leash, barked at the door, and had bouts of aggression when he didn't get his way. I felt uneasy having guests over because I felt like I had no control over my dog. Basically, my dog owned me.. not vis versa. He did ~2 weeks of the board and train program at SMS Raleigh and even though we were nervous to send him away (it felt like forever!), we loved getting bi-weekly updates from his trainer and seeing his progress. Training Ollie will always be a work in progress but the biggest different we have seen is that HE LISTENS! Hallelujah. My friends come over and say they see a huge difference in him - he's calm, sweet, and charming. He is still a dog.. he does bark at the mailman, and sometimes pulls on the leash, but if we correct him, he is happy to obey. I also love the fact that we have free access to the group classes 2x a week and have the opportunity to continue training him. Overall, we are very happy with his progress and we are dedicated to continue training him with the SMS methods.

The training is nothing short of amazing. You and your dog will be happy with the results…read more No one was more apprehensive about going to an e-collar for my dog's training than I. Colby the owner explained it best to me when he said "It's not about punishment, it's about attention and boundaries. Dogs want to please their owners, so once you have their attention their instinct takes over and training becomes easier. The strides and response to this training are remarkable. So pleased with the results so far. I am happy and more importantly my dog is happy. We have only had 3 private whole day training sessions, and tonight we will attend our first group training. Looking forward to this as it can only help build on the foundation established in the private 3 lessons. The training is not inexpensive, however it cheaper than replacing carpet not to mention several pairs of shoes, baseboards ETC. I recommend sitting down with Colby or any of the other trainers and let them explain why this works. You won't have any regrets. Rick W

They are so good with my little doodle boy! He sees Nicole and she is so sweet with him and he…read morealways looks so fresh and cute! They also only keep him for 2-3 hours at a time. He loves the homemade biscuits at the end of the session too!

They are always upbeat and truly love what they do. They take great care of our Olive and she…read morealways looks fabulous when she's ready for pick up. We look forward to seeing what bandana she will have

Angel is wonderful! We hired her for help with our recently rescued dog who was having several…read morebehaviors including bite inhibition. As two new dog owners, we learned so much about how to interact with our pup in order to avoid his triggers and reward good behaviors. No bites since we started working with her! Angel helped us with muzzle training so we could safely bring our little one to the vet and he would actually be able to receive an exam. He actually gets excited when he sees the muzzle because of Angel's expertise in training! It was clear Angel truly cared about our family and went above and beyond in taking time to make sure we had the tools we needed. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend Angel to any families who need support.

We hired Angel for behavior training of our dog, a 2 year old rescue that we adopted in March 2020…read more Soon after we adopted him, we realized that he had severe separation anxiety, dog reactivity and people reactivity. We were concerned about how best to care for our pup, especially as first-time dog owners. We can't say enough positive things about Angel. To begin with, she listened to each of our concerns (we had many) before we even hired her and shared her thoughts on how she would tackle the training. We were impressed that she truly took the time to listen and understand our questions, and we decided to hire her. Our first training session was over video chat due to the pandemic. We went over the allotted time because Angel was so thorough in discussing the training plan with us. We learned a lot about how to care for our dog in general (e.g. body language, assessing comfort level, when to seek support from vet for behavioral issues). The main takeaway from this training session were detailed, step-by-step methods for addressing several of our dog's behaviors. Angel's main focus was getting to the root of the behaviors, our dog's emotions, and making sure that he was confident and comfortable. All of the training was based on positive reinforcement. The second part of our training session was an outdoor in-person meeting (socially distant, masked) at a park with the purpose of learning how to desensitize our dog around other dogs. Unfortunately, when we arrived Angel realized that our dog's baseline anxiety level was still too high to successfully begin the desensitization training. We still completed that hour meeting to practice other training, and Angel offered to meet us for a second in-person meeting, free of charge, in a few weeks to try desensitization training again. The techniques that Angel has taught us have led to noticeable positive changes in our dog. We are continuing to utilize what she taught us and, overall, feel that we are better equipped to be good dog owners.

Chris worked with our pit bull Chapo and mini poodle Opie. He was kind and empathetic and you can…read morereally tell he LOVES dog training and has a passion to help owners better understand and care for their dogs. I was amazed at how quick he was able to help us with our concerns and how quick the dogs were able to understand commands and all the training he did. He worked with our schedule and I would definitely recommend his services! Love supporting local and especially Veteran owned businesses!

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I have hesitated to write a review (it has been months) because it's not entirely positive. It was…read moreour first time going here and I wasn't told they would come out and collect my dogs. But I wanted to talk to someone because one of my dogs was in diapers and I wanted to make sure she was taken care of, so I went in. The person at the desk said it would be fine, they had lots of experience and they would send pics everyday. So I left thinking they would be well taken care of, especially after reading the great reviews. After the first day when I hadn't received pictures, I called to see if they were ok and if I could get pics. I was assured they were fine and they sent pics. The next day, nothing. I had to call everyday to see if my dogs were ok. I didn't get pictures everyday like I was promised. When I did get pictures the one time I asked why my dogs were together, in a small enclosed space, with no other dogs. I had asked that my one dog get to go out and play with other dogs, but they didn't do that. They said they wanted to keep them together, although I had explained that my older dog in diapers wouldn't have cared. I began questioning whether anything I asked had been done. We paid over $1,000 for a week and don't feel that the service we received was worth it. There are lots of great reviews here but we can't add to them.

This place is amazing and I don't know where they managed to find such great people to work there…read more I'm single and have one dog. She's one of the most important things in my life. I travel for work frequently and would do anything to ensure that not only she's safe, but that she's happy and enjoying her days as well. I trust Dog Gone Happy to take care of her - that's saying a lot. They are so mindful that they separate the dogs by energy/personality groups AND they have individual suites with beds for overnight stays. I 1,000% recommend these people.

Best doggie daycare ever! Classes are amazing and very well done! I would recommend Thinking Dog…read moreto anyone.

Communication is not very good. A training class was rescheduled to accommodate travel but I…read morereceived no notification. I missed the class prior due to an emergency, but there was no follow up note providing guidance on what was learned and what to practice to prepare for the next week. The room was too small for the number of dogs they had. Get ready for long winded explanations and very little practice at the training. My puppy got bored a lot. It's asking a pup a lot to just sit there when there are so many other dogs in the room. I only attended half of the classes I paid. A webinar could've been just as effective.

Jake has been amazing training our rambunctious Aussiedoodle and US to get to the level of…read moreobedience we need to all live together peacefully. It's made a world of difference and we couldn't be happier.

Training was ineffective and they do not stand by it nor offer any refund for what is one of the…read moremore expensive options on the market. Terribly disappointing. Another trainer was able to achieve more in 30 minutes with my dog than they were able to achieve in a month and a half.

Davinci had a great experience with Alisa. He left here mouthy, jumping on everyone, and generally…read moreunruly. After the 2-week board and train he is a new dog. I also learned how to work with him. Would 100% use Alisa again.

"From the 1st day to the last, it was an amazing experience. Morgan was an amazing trainer. She…read moreprovided constant feedback on my puppies progress and set me up for success after training was complete. Thank you OLK9. Great experience!"

I can't believe I have not reviewed this awesome place before! They have taken care of my shih-poo…read moreseveral times boarding, and I feel like he was very well cared for. They really pay attention to his individual needs...meds, food, etc. They even send a report card home with him so you know how he ate and pooped, etc. Especially like that they are so covid concerned that they gave him a bath when he first arrived. Love that they don't hesitate to call with questions to make sure they have his needs straight. Meds at night? With food? etc. Truly appreciate these gals for all they have done for my pup. And the prices are so reasonable for the care they give. Highly recommend!

I just had to share the wonderful experience I've had here with Susan and her staff. I have a rare…read morebreed, a Puli. I haven't found a groomer in town who would touch my dog ! Most groomers are not familiar with the breed, which I understand ... but no one even wanted to learn and attempt bathing my dog. Susan brought her years of expertise (and her kindness) to help me with my dog, who now looks like a show Puli ! All of the ladies here are so welcoming and nice. You can tell they truly care about the animals coming in. The reason I even went in is because I saw SO many dogs coming out with the most professional looking "teddy bear" cuts I'd seen around ! Can't wait for my new poodle to get this cut when he's older. Thank you Canine Country Club !!!

We've been taking our Goldendoodle to Paws at Play, Wake Forest, since he was 8 months old, and he…read moreloves it there. He goes 3 days a week for daycare and is boarded whenever we travel. It's his home away from home, and he wants to go there all the time. He'll even pace in front of the garage door when it's time to go! The staff is amazing and he loves them all. We had a long weekend where he didn't get to go and he was miserable. We took him for a drive thinking it would settle him down. NOPE, he wouldn't get out of the car when we got home. He was like, this isn't where you normally take me. He was so happy to go back and play with his friends.

Super friendly and attentive staff. The photos are great and the app makes booking so easy! They…read morealso have a great selection of affordable daycare and boarding options. Definitely recommend!