I met Corinn Halsey, owner of Coexisting Canine Dog Training, while I was fostering a dog for 6…read moremonths for a US Soldier who was deployed overseas. The dog was completely uncivilized, having grown up on the streets of Kosovo her whole life. Within several training sessions, there was a noticeable difference and Corinn was able to start transforming my foster into a special dog any family would be proud of. I since went on to adopt a rescue of my own and I once again sought out Corinn's expertise and enrolled my bernadoodle, Hannah, in Corinn's Puppy 2 Class. My sweet girl learned patience, obedience and how to listen to my commands while being distracted by other dogs in the room. I believe my relationship with Hannah has deepened to a mutual respect of each other because I acquired the skills and training to raise a well-behaved and happy dog. In addition, Corinn is well-versed in the best toys, whistles, harnesses, treats and will inform you where to buy them. Corinn also has a holistic approach to helping dogs and humans alike with their health. She has a deep knowledge on dog nutrition and how to make home cooked meals for them. I have gained a wealth of knowledge to better my own health, as well as be a better dog mom to my Hannah girl. To me, tho cost of the class is a bargain for what you will get in return...a well-mannered dog that you will now have to show off and be proud of. Corinn is completely devoted to her craft of training dogs to their potential, has dedicated her life to it, which all comes across the first time you meet her.

We cannot say enough awesome things about Corinn! Our dog Maysha is a rescue from Aruba and she has…read morehad alot of problems when it comes to being fearful of people and other dogs. Corinn helped us several times and she is just phenomenal. She knows dogs and their behaviors. She helped our fearful dog become confident and happy. I would recommend her 100%. Love you Corinn!!

Refined Canines was an absolute pleasure to work with, for our dog Poppy's training experience…read more They are extremely professional and want only the best outcome for you and your dog. Dont hesitate if you, or anyone you know is in need of expert Dog Training Services. Karen and Dan Smith

Life-Changing Experience with Refined K9!…read more I can't say enough good things about Refined K9 and the amazing work they did with my 3-year-old rescue husky, Blue. Blue had a tough start in life--he was left alone in a backyard his entire life until the city forced his previous owner to give him up. That's when I stepped in and rescued him. While I was determined to give him the life he deserved, it became clear pretty quickly that Blue had a lot of emotional scars. He was extremely reactive to people and other dogs, very territorial, and had a dominant personality. At home, after months of patient work, we made some real progress as a family. But when we were outside, Blue was still ruled by his instincts. The turning point came when he lunged at a woman on a walk. That moment told me we needed professional help--ASAP. After doing some research and speaking with the team at Refined K9, I instantly felt like Blue would be in good hands. They listened, understood his history, and made me feel confident they could help him. Two weeks before New Year's, Blue went in for training, and four weeks later, he came home a completely transformed dog. I was amazed. He was still the same goofy, loving husky we knew and loved--but he was no longer reactive. His entire energy was calmer, more relaxed, and incredibly well-balanced. He was much more submissive, and I could tell he was comfortable in situations that would have sent him into overdrive before. Whether we're walking in public, meeting new people, or around other dogs, Blue is chill and responsive. What I love most about Refined K9 is that their support doesn't end when your dog comes home. They give you a clear framework and the tools you need to continue reinforcing the training. And they're always there for you afterward. They offer free group lessons when the weather is nice, and they genuinely care about their clients. Any time I've had a question or needed guidance, they've been there without hesitation. Rescuing Blue was one of the best decisions I ever made, and trusting Refined K9 with his training was a close second. They helped unlock the dog I always knew Blue could be. If you're on the fence about getting your dog trained--especially if they've had a tough past like Blue--don't wait. Refined K9 will change both your life and your dog's. Thank you, Refined K9, for giving Blue a second chance at life and helping me become a better dog owner in the process!

What a PHENOMENAL Human being!!! I called for help as I was adopting a new dog and needed help with…read moreSeparation Anxiety. After Theresa so generously gave me near half an hour of her time imparting information on the subject, I soon found it all to be "top in the field". I came to realize she was "right on", and so happy just to help me over the phone - a complete stranger! I have since found two acquaintances of mine that know her & Family over a decade, and they "sing her praises"!!! Susan, Wading River

A 1 Critter Sitters is absolutely fantastic, and I cannot recommend the service highly enough…read more Theresa has been sitting for our Jack Russell for over five years, and there is no one that I would trust more to care for our girl. Our pup has serious health conditions that require careful monitoring and management, and Theresa is knowledgeable, vigilant, and quick to contact us if there is an issue or concern. She truly cares for the animals she works with, and our girl (who is picky!) absolutely adores her. Theresa is 100% reliable, and is great about being flexible with unexpected schedule changes. Our girl really is the love of our lives, and I can honestly say that Theresa is a blessing - we couldn't go to work without her! :-) We're so thankful for everything she does for us, and again, we can't recommend her highly enough.

We had trainings with Donna when we brought our girl home. She taught us how to potty train,…read moresocialize, basic commands and so much more. Boonie has grown into such a great playful, loving, social family dog, that we are grateful to take everywhere.

Donna and Thomas have been training my dog, Tiller, since he was about 5 months old. He is now…read morealmost 2 and 1/2 years old. Donna and Thomas have been professional, caring, patient and committed to fostering an environment where both you and your dog are comfortable and feel like part of a family. They teach you and your dog basic obedience and in my case have trained Tiller to be my service dog. My family and I are so glad we found them. I wouldn't want Tiller to be trained by anyone else.

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

The BEST training service you will ever use. My fiancé and I rescued a large rotti mix, Keiko, in…read moreJanuary. We were having trouble trying to help him adjust from living in the south on a large property to living in a one bedroom apartment with cats and a smaller back yard. We were set up with our trainer, Jim, he educated us on how to handle Keiko properly (from basic obedience to different enrichment), build a better bridge of communication and help with his confidence. Our last session Keiko even decided he was going to try one of the obstacles from maximum K9's agility course (no prompting from us) shocking both me and my fiancé. Safe to say Keiko loves Maximum K9 as much as we do . Since our training we have been able to do so much more and get Keiko better involved in our activities (which we know he loves). They also have so many great treats, toys, and training tools for those at varying levels in their store portion.

Picked up Toby today. I was absolutely exhausted and thought that I needed to rush over and get…read morehim. Helen assured me that there was no rush, that they would be there all day. That was so NICE! Toby was clean and happy to see me! They even gave him a bath! Helen said that she always watches for tail wagging. Helen and I had a nice conversation. She's really lovely, and truly LOVES dogs. She's very concerned about their health and happiness. I appreciate the fact that she won't just take any dog for boarding without knowing about vet visits, shots, etc, and prefers dogs that she sold. When I arrived, there were larger dogs playing outside, in a fenced area. Toby was waiting for me with his raincoat, toy, and hoodie all bagged up. Helen showed me the outside play area for small dogs, and told me that Toby had been playing with her Maltese, Sophie. I met Sophie :) Then Helen showed me the puppy room. OMG!!! So many absolutely adorable puppies, including Shih Tzus like Toby! I saw poodle puppies exactly like my brother's family dog. Everything that I saw was very clean, and the dogs and puppies looked healthy and well-cared for. I read the bad reviews. I like Helen. I think that if she doesn't want someone to have a dog, she has a reason. My brother's family has had their puppy for about a year now, and he's perfectly healthy. Noisy, but healthy. Helen did advise me about a group of basically criminals (HSUS), which includes people convicted of sexual harassment, embezzling, child sex trafficking, fraud, and racketeering. Interesting. They're supposed to be a humane society. So I wonder if possibly some of these reviews are perhaps not entirely accurate. But I can only speak to my own experience boarding Toby for 9 days, and my brother's family dog.

BEWARE. This place…read moreis definitely a puppy mill and I'm not sure how it's legal. I realized after entering and seeing the amount of dogs and how unsanitary it looked. The lady Helen also immediately upon meeting us declared we would get cancer because we live in a town that has a plume problem and kept referring to us as the cancers, I'm not sure what fifth dimension she lives on but she didn't make much sense the entire time. Luckily I'm fine dealing with unhinged people but being told I'm bound to get cancer because of where I happen to live was top tier sales. This lady wins the award at being rude. We came here because it was advertised as a local breeder with parents nearby and humane. It was anything but humane. We did see a dog we absolutely loved and at this point just wanted to get it out of this situation. When we asked the price she said $1200 at first, that turned into $2000 and when we called her my husband made the mistake of saying we loved the dog and suddenly price was $3500 and I have worked professionally training breeds - it was not a full breed. We were not willing to pay that much to save the puppy from there and felt conflicted because we didn't want to support an institution that treats dogs this way... It should be shut down. It's disheartening to see puppies in such cramped conditions. We ended up finding a local breeder an hour out that raises them in her home and treats her dogs like royalty. We are also paying way less than what she priced her dogs... We would just adopt if we didn't need an allergen friendly dog. We waited patiently for one to pop up on all the rescue groups with no luck...so please don't come at me (trust me I rather adopt it's cheaper). Either way, don't support this woman. She is rude and treats her dogs terribly. She will also price raise at a whim. Your choice.

So very impressed and grateful for Amy. She understands our dog so well and is able to help our…read morelarge family navigate puppy stages. She is teaching us practical and incredibly useful tools to train our dog and we see progress every week when she comes to train and thereafter. She is patient, kind and has a genuine love of animals. She is top notch.

From the owner: Get Your Leash On offers positive rewards based training and boarding services. We work with you…read moreand your dog as partners.

Maureen has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She is fantastic with the dogs, genuinely cares…read moreabout them, and it shows in everything she does. She's always on time, reasonably priced, and incredibly effective, all while staying completely force-free in her approach. The biggest endorsement I can give is how much my dogs love her -- honestly, they'd probably write a more glowing review than I ever could. We've seen real progress, and it's clear she builds trust first, which makes all the difference. I can't recommend her enough.

Maureen is a truly wonderful dog trainer. She was…read moreprofessional, loving and patient with our "Buddy". He adored her!

I recommend. I bought a male Abbysinnian kitten and picked up at cargo at La Guardia. Cat is 3…read moreyears now and indoor. He is super smart and affectionate.

catsdogs.us made the entire process seamless and truly special for our family. They helped us find…read morethe most perfect Russian Blue kitten--healthy, beautiful, and with an amazing temperament. From start to finish, their professionalism and care were evident, and we always felt confident we were in good hands. Our new kitten has been an incredible addition to our home, and we're genuinely grateful for the experience. Highly recommend.

I have boarded my dog here numerous times for the past year and a half. This past time was nothing…read morebut disappointing. After they changed management, I feel like it hasn't been the same. They are not equipped to handle all kinds and sizes of dogs. In the past my dog was loved and treated like one of their own. I am appalled at the way he was treated at this past stay and will NEVER board my dog with them EVER again. I would not recommend this boarding facility to anyone.

We boarded our four large breed rescue dogs here as we were going to Florida for a week with the…read morekids. I consider our dogs to be our babies, so I was naturally a little worried about leaving them. My mind was immediately put to rest as Carol gave us a tour of the very clean boarding area and the outdoor play area. While we were on vacation, she sent us video of our dogs playing happily in the play area, looking carefree and joyful. When we got back, our pups looked great as they give a complimentary bath with boarding, and they were happy as clams. Another wonderful bonus is that Chateau de Paws is in the same building as East End Veterinary hospital, which is staffed 24/7. All in all a great experience and we will definitely board our doggies at Chateau de Paws in the future!!