Xavier is amazing and you can tell he has a natural talent for working with animals. Many people…read moresay they have so many years of experience doing their jobs and you never can tell, but being in class for 4 weeks and watching the growth and change in the various dogs as the weeks go by, you can't help but believe that Xavier truly knows his stuff. He is passionate about his work and this reflects in the way he teaches us how to work with our animals. I didn't bring the worse of my dogs to the training, but I am so happy with the end result with my rescue dog that I am returning for more classes with my "bad boys". Xavier is easy to talk to and he really does love and respect the animals and teaches us to do the same. He's funny and engaging during training. The smaller classes give a nice intimate feel so you get the attention you need from the instructor and you don't feel lost or afraid to ask if you need a little extra support. Thank you for helping me get Chanelly ready for her forever home where I know she'll for sure impress her new family with her good behavior.

We were vetting dog trainers for our Doberman puppy, Anakin, and we just so happen to meet Javier…read morewhile shopping at Pet Empire. We asked about training and he gave us a couple of great behavioral tips, particularly about dealing with a power breed but recommended we reach out after Anakin completes all of his vaccinations. We planned to start training after New Year's, but Anakin seemed to start his teenager phase early and while we socialized him as much as possible, he seemed to digress particularly with walking, so early December I reached out to Javier for the four 1:1 personal training sessions. We were able to schedule them rather quickly. Javier was very knowledgeable and communicative. He explained clearly how we can create a better connection with Anakin, how our own behavior affects his behavior, and why it was important we correct them. We learned new things that YouTube/Google couldn't have provided because Javier personalized the training around Anakin's breed and temperament. We had our kids attend the trainings as well so we all can get the same training and info, which incredibly improved Anakin's behavior because the training at home was consistent. He also helped build our kids' confidence in walking Anakin. We will be signing up for the group trainings for additional socialization as well as more 1:1 trainings. We fully trust in Javier's expertise in training our powerful yet crybaby of a Doberman. We highly recommend him!

Nate has been helping us with our senior dog we adopted in December. We have an almost 12 year old…read moreGSP who has some behavioral issues and we want him to be able to live his best life with us, our family and friends. Our boy Duke has come so far since we first began with Nate. Duke came to us very fearful and still is in certain situations but he is learning to trust us and we are learning how to read his cues and how to stop the behavior before it starts. We have worked through several different situations and scenarios. Nate has worked with us for over 2 months now and we will definitely continue with him. Nate definitely has a heart for dogs with behavioral issues and the know how to help them and their people.

Nate is absolutely amazing, we have a 5 year old Belgian Malinois, who is truly too smart for his…read moreown good, and very manipulative. It is impossible for us to have guests over without our dog going absolutely crazy. Nate has begun a behavior modification program with our dog and we have been amazing results. Nate is always on time, and has been very reliable which is very important for us. We will continue to use Nate for our dogs training needs as well as boarding. Highly recommend him!!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Russ and Anthony at Enlighten Dogs in Cherry Valley. I…read morebrought my dog Sage to them specifically for behavioral training, and the experience has been exceptional. Sage needed more than basic obedience training--she had behavioral issues that I was genuinely concerned about, and I wanted trainers who were knowledgeable, experienced, patient, and capable of working with a strong dog. From the beginning, Russ and Anthony took the time to understand Sage as an individual instead of treating her like just another dog in a training program. Their knowledge of dog behavior really shows. They have worked with Sage in a way that provides structure and clear expectations while still building her confidence. The difference I have seen in her behavior has been incredible. Just as importantly, they have helped me better understand Sage, what triggers certain behaviors, and how I can continue reinforcing her training at home. You can tell Russ and Anthony truly care about the dogs entrusted to them. I felt comfortable knowing Sage was in capable hands, which means a lot when you're trusting someone with a dog you love. If you have a dog with behavioral challenges and are looking for trainers who take the work seriously, I highly recommend Enlighten Dogs. Russ and Anthony have put so much time, patience, and expertise into Sage, and I am extremely grateful for everything they've done for her. Thank you, Russ and Anthony, for helping Sage become the best version of herself. You guys are amazing! -- Deborah & Sage

Took my shepherd here definitely would come back !! All the staff members were super nice and…read morehelpful definitely all trained professionals

I brought my Labrador (1 year old) to Megan to work on his reactivity, walking, and basic manners…read more She updated me every single day with pictures, videos, and texts describing what they worked on, what he struggled with, and how she improved it. Megan provided detailed feedback and I appreciated how quickly she responded to any questions I had. When I picked him up, he was a new dog!!! She spent almost 2 hours with me, ensuring that I understood his behavior, how to correct it, and provided direct feedback on how I can improve my response to ensure my dog's success. I will be referring anyone who asks to Megan, and our lives have been changed thanks to the solid foundation of training her and Hannah provided!!!

We brought our eight month old Labrador retriever to Meg for her to work with her on her manners…read more This was the best decision my husband and I could have made. Sophie has been home for two weeks and we could not be happier. Her behavior has improved so much and we enjoy going on walks again. Sophie listens to commands, and Meg provided us with the tools on how to work with her. We are so happy we found Meg to work with our baby. We are all so happy, and we know how to work with her on a daily basis.

I can't say enough great things about Dances with Dogs! I'll admit,I wasn't even sure if my…read morechiweenies could really be trained, but this experience completely changed my perspective. The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping both dogs and their owners succeed. What really stood out is how they focus on building a strong bond and clear communication, not just basic commands. The techniques are effective, easy to follow, and tailored to each dog's personality and needs. I've seen such a big improvement in my dog's behavior and confidence in a short amount of time. The classes are well-structured, supportive, and actually fun. You can tell they're passionate about what they do, and it shows in the results.

Mixed breed was ultra fearful to the point of freezing in fear. Working with Val has made a vast…read moreimprovement. Dog has become more confident and is working towards better socialization with both new people and other dogs by obedience and trust. I am being trained too! Learning to better understand dog's behavior to help her come out of her shell.

Don was very friendly and he covered everything from beginning to end. And he made sure we…read moreunderstood everything and asked to make sure we did. He could tell I had so much tension I been stressing out about my dog and he made sure to check in with my concerns. We recently moved and our Bichon Frise did not take the move well. He has since become very aggressive and attacks the other family dog viscously. This was not like him at all. We never trained him so he was a free spirit dog you could say but his behavior just got worst in the last month. Don taught us techniques to get him to listen. I was shocked. I've never seen him listen. Also even after he left my dog was more calm and would listen. We are going to make sure to follow all his steps and tools he gave us to succeed. At the end of the day we trained us too lol I recommend him 100 percent. I called him yesterday and thankfully he had a cancellation and pray and I snatched that appointment fast.

Don is awesome. My dog did a 180° since meeting him. He literally came to our home yesterday…read moremorning and my husband and I are still marveling at how great/easy his training session was. He could try and squeeze out whatever money he can by promising the same outcome in a span of 4-5 weeks but he is honest and cuts the B.S right from the start. My dog would jump on us all the time, try and eat our food, run out the gate and it's insane to say, Don helped us correct it all in a few hours. Obviously you have to practice practice practice until it becomes a habit for the dog so in the end, it comes down to you. Are you willing to put in the work and have a great relationship with your dog. If you are, save yourself hundreds of dollars and visits, and call Don.

Our two dogs P.J and Rocket learned so much. Debbie was super patient with them and treated them as…read moreif they were her own. Definitely recommend her for training.

i reached out to Debbie when we added our latest rescue dog who had come from a bad situation. We…read morealready had two dogs and our new baby was struggling to become a cohesive part of our little tribe. Debbie started working with us and gave me very helpful tips to help my dogs to get along. She has a very pleasant and calm spirit......plus she really loves dogs. The important part was to follow up with the homework she gave me after each visit. She made great suggestions and demonstrated how to execute them and my job was to put them to use. We were able to take negative behavior and make positive changes. It was pretty miraculous and our new dog has become calm and a loving member of our family. I will reach out to Debbie in the future if we need any fine tuning. She rocks and really helped.

Matt worked with my dog and showed me how to communicate properly with him, so he listens to…read morecommands. I can take him on walks without him pulling, and even started to walk with him off the lease.

Matt was very friendly and knows his stuff. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and loves dogs. Matt…read morewas able to not only work with our two dogs (a Yorkie and a Maltese) but also take time to explain all about dog training and behavior. Before Matt started the training, he took some time to explain what to expect of this training as well as my involvement in the process. Matt teaches practices that as dog owners we must continue doing daily. He goes through every little dog command and explains the importance of consistency. Since this is the first time I hire a dog trainer, I asked tons of questions to be sure I was on the right path to see the expected results. Matt was very patient and answered every single question I had. I'm happy to see big results even during the first dog training session. My dogs listen and follow the learned commands easily now. Highly, highly recommend him. THANK YOU Matt!!