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

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.

This is to rate grooming only. Having been a poodle dad for 8 years, this is not my first…read moreexperience with a groomer. I typically groom my own fur daughter, as the wait in our previous city could be in excess of three months wait time. The groomer did a normal shave down with poofing her head and tail. Nothing special. Her ears were also shaved off. Typically groomers can work out the curls on the ears as our girl has extremely curly fur that often gets tangled. A fifty dollar extra charge for "de-matting" was interesting as she shaved our dog down. Shaving doesn't require de-matting. I could do the same cut at home and often poodle owners shave their dogs down, no "de-matting" necessary. Lastly, the groomer mentioned her inner ears needing to be cut or plucked because they can cause issues. First time I've ever had a groomer mention this. Noted, no vet ever mentioned this being an issue. So, we asked our vet, and they stated that if a dog isn't having issues, then it's best to leave the inner ears alone, as it can cause issues from groomers cutting or plucking their ears. $233.64 dollar charge for this grooming in a little town called Wake Forest. Atlanta and Dallas did a better job and charged less for a superior groom. Needless to say, I will not be going back for grooming here.

We've tried a few doggie day care and boarding facilities in the area and this one is the best…read more During day care, pups can play close to as much as they want. For us, that's the point of day care - to get excess energy and activity out while we're working.

Absolute jackpot! This is our 3rd attempt at getting a dog trainer that can help with our 60lb…read morerescue dog. She's been very fearful and timid which translates into a lot of behavioral issues. When we met with Tim, she calmed down and almost immediately transformed into the dog we knew she could be. Happy, confident, and listening. We are one consultation and one full appointment in and we couldn't be happier! Thank you, Tim, for helping us become the dog parents that our girl deserves!

If you are looking for an excellent dog trainer who really loves and understands dogs then Tim…read moreCrane is the best! I have a 1 1/2 year old Pit Mix who is a great dog but a bit neurotic. We struggled with walking him and it was very difficult and unpleasant since he pulled so much. With Tim's guidance, we were able to correct that early on in our four session package. Now, even my 84 year old mother can walk Asher with ease. I highly recommend The K9 Commander!

We met with Ryan for a virtual 2-hr meeting regarding some issues with a new dog we recently…read moreadopted. The issues weren't too serious yet we wanted to stop them as quickly as possible. Ryan gave us great advice and provided the "why" behind a lot of the dog behaviors we are seeing as well as specific steps we could take. He even gave us advice on helping our anxious border collie during thunderstorms which wasn't even on our list of things to tackle. We were able to implement his tactics within 5 minutes of getting off the Zoom call. We definitely recommend Ryan's services!

We were impressed with Ryan and the Born to Lead program and recommend it highly to others…read more We have done a lot of reading and have pursued other training and classes for our dog, but Ryan's approach was unique because it helped us to understand our dogs behavior. We were able to get general information regarding dog behavior as well as specifics regarding what motivates our dog, what triggers our dog, and how to re align our dogs behavior so that he is happy and we are happy!! I appreciated Ryan's use of video to clearly illustrate behavior. His teaching style is clear and effective. He also helped with suggestions about training tools. His approach avoids the use of gimmicks and focuses on what dogs do naturally and how we can tailor what we do to cultivate the best relationship between us. We are already seeing changes in our dog based on the initial recommendations from Born to Lead and we plan to continue to work with Ryan as we help our dog and our family. Thanks Born to Lead!

I don't even know where to begin. Audrey's has always been outstanding for our 4yo dog the last…read morethree years, but the compassion and generosity they have shown to my family over the last six weeks is amazing. My husband passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm in June 2023, and I have needed extra help with our dog. Brinkley was my husband's BFF and likewise. Audrey's and another local doggie daycare have loved on him and our family so much. Our future and every day is so unpredictable right now, but I know that I can count on Audrey's to provide reliable, transparent, consistent, and loving care to our dog. We use them for daycare, boarding, grooming, and training. Any time we've had the most minuscule issue (not recently) they always listened and addressed it. I trust and love this local family business.

The staff at this location are very professional. Love the attention they gave to our little…read moreMaltese. Thank you for being friendly and professional.

We love the service here, as well as the selection and offerings of vaccination clinics. Thank you,…read morewe'll be back!

Noir is truly exceptional at what she does. Her grooming skills are top-tier, and she treats my…read morepuppy Nova with such patience, attentiveness, and care. Every visit, Nova comes back looking perfect and so happy! Noir's customer service is flawless -- professional, kind, and truly talented. I couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with my fur baby!

Do not use this trainer! Christina spoke to me for 40 minutes to make sure my rescue dog, Frankie,…read morewould be in the right type of training class. We agreed the "Fearful Fido" class would help him- I went ahead and registered him and paid in full- $335 . Next month when the class was to start- she emailed me the day before to cancel saying not enough people signed up. She said I would receive a refund in 3-5 business days. This was May 5- by May 14 no refund showing so I emailed to remind her- she said she would check- she got confused about which class I had enrolled in and said she did not see an email about a refund. I reminded her of the class and that she has canceled because there were not enough participants. She emailed back she was on the road and may have looked at the wrong invoice. She would check on it that evening. ..... crickets.... I emailed her again on May 20- to remind her again and she replied she resent the request. Sure enough it appeared next day in my bank but for only $325. I emailed her asking why I had to pay $10 when she canceled the class? She told me, "Laura , Paypal business accounts hit me for a fee for every payment and refund. I requested refund. They refunded you the amount minus what they charged me. As a merchant we pay a lot to have a business." Needless to say passing your mistakes and costs along to customers will cost you business- I will never use her services and suggest you don't either unless you are ok with donating your $.

After adopting our dog, Mirabel, this past April, we consulted with 5 different trainers on setting…read moreup obedience lessons. We were pretty shocked by several businesses that recommended shock collars and prong collars for our pup who was already calm and submissive. When we met with Christie, it was refreshing to learn about her positive and praise-focused approach to training-- and in our consultation session alone she taught Mirabel (and our family) how to walk properly with a leash and the sit command. The entire first visit was based on patience, building trust with our pup, and enjoying the time we spent training. We've taken several classes with Christie since, and every single one is based on the same approach that she introduced on Day 1. The classes are FUN and a great opportunity to meet other pets and their parents in a safe and welcoming environment. I hope Mirabel and I meet you and your pup soon!