We definitely recommend Exclusive Dog Training! Carlos is very knowledgable, educated and skilled,…read morenot to mention, patient and kind while providing clear explanations, instructions and demonstrations. He is very committed to instilling desired behaviors while teaching us how to attain and maintain them from our little rambunctious Aussiepoo pup. Very grateful for his guidance!

Carlos is amazing! Two Austrian Shepherds, both under a year, took my home by storm a few months…read moreback. I wasn't sure what my daughter was thinking when she purchased two within months of each other, but Carlos has worked so well with her, training the puppies while working right along with my daughter so that she can continue to train them between their appointments. He has done amazing, in such a short period of time, in training them to be very well behaved house guests! He has worked with them on recall as well, and has done amazing with these two very rambunctious puppies! If they get out of the house, they immediately come back upon calling them! If you are looking for a trainer....call Exclusive Dog Training!! Thanks Carlos!!

I chose two weeks of boarding with Raymond for my toy poodle Oliver. Raymond was wonderful with…read moreOliver and he updated me on his progress with daily texts and videos, which made it much easier for me. Within the first two days Oliver was walking on a leash with two other dogs and doing wonderful. We also had a couple one on one days of training at my home. Oliver is more calm after training with him. He responds and listens to me better now. I'm grateful to Raymond.

Ray was exceptional to work with. He is professional, knowledgeable & really understands animals…read more Ray trained me and my reactive dog & built up both of our confidence by practicing real life situations. Ray is a great resource & is always taking time to answer any questions I have. He is trustworthy, upbeat and overall just a great dog trainer. If you listen to Ray, you will set both you & your dog up for success. I would recommend him to anyone & everyone!

I have two Golden Retrievers and have worked with K9 Basics for both of them-- one who completed…read morethe day training program about 2.5 years ago, and another who is currently in his second week of day training. My first dog, Honey was honestly a terror at the beginning. She was my first dog ever and I had zero experience dealing with the behavioral issues we were facing. What I learned quickly was that those "issues" were really a lack of structure - and K9 gave us exactly that. From the very beginning, they were extremely transparent about the training process. They explained that while the day training program gives your dog a solid foundation, they also offer open group classes throughout the week so owners can continue working with their dogs, and that consistency at home is KEYYY!! When Honey finished the program, she wasn't a perfect angel overnight, and I think that's what people expect, but Honey knew her commands. Just as important, I had to learn what she had learned and how to apply it consistently in everyday life- because training does not stop when you go home. Honey and I attended as many open group classes as our schedule allowed, and those classes helped us build trust and confidence together. When I put on Honey's collar first thing in the morning, she's excited. She is ready for the day. I have worked with my dog so much that I hardly even need to press a button, she just listens and knows her stuff. K9 Gives you all the tools to succeed; it's up to you to use them and be consistent. My second Golden, A male is currently going through the day training program. With him, we were dealing with some people- socialization issues and nervousness in new environments. By just his second week, he has already warmed up to the facility and the trainers, which shows how much effort and individualized care they put into each dog. I'm really looking forward to continuing to show up with him, attending group trainings, and helping unlock that confidence so he can become the social Golden boy I know he is. My newest learning curve is figuring out how to work with both of my dogs together, and I know K9 will be right there with me every stop of the way as I learn. I truly trust K9 with my dogs and will continue to trust them with any future dogs. If you're not willing to put in the time and effort to continue training at home, this program may not be for you. But if you are, you'll find that K9 Basics is an excellent investment. They give you everything you need to be successful.

The true measure of a good business is not only the level of service they offer when things go…read morewell, but how they handle things in unfortunate situations. And for that reason, K9 Basics, Clif Wyck Farms Kennels and the owners Lisa & Brian, get the lowest possible rating. I signed up my 3 year old Pitbull, Iris, for their Board and Train program. The cost is $3,500. Iris was assessed and a 3 week training was recommended. I dropped her off on 2/14 and was tentatively scheduled to pick her up on 3/7. On the morning of 2/27 after being there for 14 days Iris got violently ill . She had diarrhea and began excessively vomiting. Lisa determined that Iris's condition couldn't wait for my emergency contact to get there and decided to take her to the vet. X-rays were taken and showed a foreign material in her stomach. I was told if this was still in her stomach by the morning that emergency surgery would need to be done. She was admitted overnight and given medication and IV fluid. The next morning the X-rays were taken again and the foreign material had moved from her stomach to her colon. The foreign material was no longer a threat and Iris was able to be released. As soon as I got her home from the vet she had a bowel movement which appeared to consist of either mulch, saw dust or some sort of grains or seeds. This same description was in her vet report as being in her vomit. I sent a picture of this to Lisa who I had been in constant communication with throughout. She called me and told me there was a 100% chance that Iris did not ingest this material while in her care and insisted that it happened prior to coming to training. Keep in mind this is day 14 of her being there. Now I understand this is a possibility but to say 100% is in my opinion ridiculous. My vet bill was $2,400 and I was also charged $350 to transport Iris from the kennel to the vet. Although I consider that transport charge excessive (profit from my misfortune), these charges were all clearly listed in the contract I signed. However I no longer felt comfortable bringing Iris back for the remainder of training. I respectfully asked for a refund for the last week that she would no longer be attending. Lisa responded by explaining they have only issued a refund once in the 14 years they have been in business and that was because a dog had to get their leg amputated due to their negligence. I asked her to please discuss with her partners and reconsider. Later that day I received a call from one of her employees telling me that Lisa and her husband would not be issuing me any refunds and my only option was to complete the remainder of training. I called Lisa immediately but she stopped accepting my phone calls. As for the training itself: I will preface this by saying, Iris only completed 2 of the 3 weeks they recommended, but it did absolutely nothing. She left with all the issues she arrived with except now when I go to put the shock collar/ e-collar (semantics) on her she runs into her cage and trembles. If you are the type of person who can administer pain to your dog while they look to you in fear for not understanding basic commands this training is for you. Even then, proceed with caution and know that if something goes wrong they will take no accountability. I too own a small business and it pains me to leave my first negative review but I am left with no other options besides social forums, credit disputes or legal action.

My pack is a motley crew all adopted from ACCT Philly, where i have volunteered.each has his own…read morefears, anxieties and personality.i needed obedience training and cohesion and confidence in my pack. Melissa Windsor and Elisa LaFont are rescue partners of ACCT Philly and they pull many dogs through their rescue, Balanced Buddies. After researching various dog training philosophies, I felt that the Pressure and Release approach would work best for my fearful dogs. This method is basically leash training. They came to our house and we formed a group for lessons. Over 5 weeks in my backyard we saw an amazing transformation in my pack. They recognize and enjoy my leadership.They are mych more relaxed and trusting of my leadership. Basically, I learned to lead and communicate to my dogs what I expect of them. Elisa and Melissa are smart, funny and professional. With an easy to understand philisophy and lots of laughs, they did amazing things with my dogs:) dog training with the Unmistakeable Dog was one of the smartest decisions I ever made

The best trainers around! They focus on using positive reinforcement along with physical and…read morespacial pressure. Our dog has learned so much and is much more well behaved! The loose leash training has been our favorite as we are now able to walk our dog without having him pull us around and looks for us for guidance on how to behave.

We just completed three weeks of board and train with Coastal Pines K9 Dog Training, and I am…read morebeyond impressed with the results. Maddy is a very high-energy working dog, and this program was exactly what she needed. The amount she learned in just three weeks is incredible, and the structure and consistency made such a difference for her. We also just finished our two-hour in-home training session with Grace, and it was fantastic. Grace took her time, clearly explained each behavior and command, and made sure we were comfortable and performing everything correctly before moving on. She was patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in setting both us and Maddy up for success. I can't say enough good things about Coastal Pines K9 Dog Training. If you have a high-drive dog and are looking for effective, professional training with great follow-through, I highly recommend them.

We had a great experience at Happy Jack's! We worked with Laura and Faith, and we would recommend…read moreboth! They are so passionate and knowledgeable in what they do. They take a very customized approach in their training which we really liked. They took time to get to know our dog, listen to what we ideally would like to see her do better and improve upon, and gave their expertise. They really took the time in telling us why our dog was acting the way she was, and why they were teaching her certain things. They worked with us in teaching us how to train our dog, and gave us the knowledge and confidence to do so. They are so patient and really wanted us to feel good and confident, so then we could successfully train our dog. We have seen such a difference with our dog and excited to continue the training they have taught us. Thank you to Laura, Faith and the whole team - we so appreciate all of your time!!

Move over Dog Whisperer. We've got Elisa Segal, dog trainer par excellence! Elisa far exceeded our…read morehopes in terms of being a personable, likable, conscientious, knowledgeable and skillful trainer. Our dog, Duke, adored her within moments, and in our six short sessions he learned much from her as did we. I often need to be told things many times before the training sinks in. Fortunately, Elisa's library of instructional materials and videos helped to reinforce the skills we learned during her visits. They were short and to the point, very useful, and she would send them within hours of each session. In short, we had a memorable time as did Duke, and we hope to work with Elisa again in the near future.

I've seen instant results. Elisa's approach is transformative in training both dogs and their…read moreparents to achieve their highest degree of mutual support and happiness. She makes dogs smile!

I have been following Erika's Instagram for a few years, and I think she is the cat's pajamas! I…read morestarted joining her live streams and asking questions and I have learned a lot. I'm on the west coast, so I didn't think we could actually work together, but find her quite accessible since she does virtual sessions and is also active on her Patreon. I have a lot of experience with dog rescue, and I often adopt dogs with special needs. I have a dog that has obviously experienced some trauma around other dogs, and Erika has been incredibly helpful. She is generous with her knowledge and her time, she has lots of training tools like handouts and videos, and she is a delightful person in general. Great sense of humor, and it feels warm and fuzzy to work with her, which is so nice because often when we have problematic dogs, we don't feel good about it and we blame ourselves. Not only does she use positive reinforcement in her training for dogs, but also for people, because often it is us that needs to be trained. My dog is doing so much better since I started working with her. I highly recommend. I'm excited to work with her more in the future.

I highly recommend contacting From Dusk Till Dog, whether you have a new puppy, an older dog, a…read morerescue, etc. Erika and John are an excellent team. They work very well together, and their training styles really complement each other. Together, they bring knowledge, professionalism, and patience to each and every situation. The thing that really stood out to me is that even after/in between my training sessions, Erika continues to give me advice if I reach out to her. If I ask her a question, she will always email me back with her take on my situation, links to articles or techniques, or both! Her dedication to keeping up with the latest training techniques is apparent, and I truly trust her advice. She is honest and open when she explains things - she wants to help you and your dog, but doesn't just tell you what you want to hear, which is something I both admire and appreciate. Both Erika and John are truly dedicated to helping you and your dog. There is never a question or concern that I have that they can't answer, provide me with an example of solutions, or at least point me in the right direction. She and John have obviously done their homework and have so much experience, and that really shines through in their work. I, myself have never been a fan of aggressive training techniques and I love that Erika and John focus on positive reinforcement, and my rescue dog, Louie, loves it too. When I rescued my 3-year old Dachshund-Chihuahua mix, Erika and John were so helpful with his adjustment to his new home. They have given me excellent advice on how to help Lou eat his food (I was surprised dogs needed help with that, but Erika and John knew all about it), as well as identify stress signals and certain behaviors to look out for - things I didn't realize were so important until now. We started out with basic "sit" and "down", progressed to "stay" and "bed". They helped me train Louie to not pull on our walks, as he was never properly walked before we adopted him, so this was a challenge. They even helped me with tips for brushing his teeth!! Both Erika and John have been great at addressing my concerns, and I look forward to continuing to work with them for the foreseeable future. Thank you From Dusk Till Dog :)! I highly recommend this company!