Off Leash K9 Training has been a life changing experience for us. We purchased the basic and…read moreadvanced obedience package (8 private lessons) for each of our dogs. The lessons occurred throughout August and September, so this review might be a little overdue, but I've had time to reflect on the experience. First off, we got our two boys as puppies and wanted to be able to take them everywhere we go. At the time of the training, one was almost 2 and the other a little over a year old. Both could be obnoxious at times, barking at other dogs that walked by; trying to take off after every squirrel, bird, deer, etc. that they saw; going nuts when the doorbell rang; and a drive thru window was a complete nightmare. Doing anything with them was becoming more and more stressful. We decided we had to try something and contacted Crystal, the owner, who listened to our concerns and goals, patiently answered all of our questions, and made recommendations based upon the info provided. Our private lessons with Lyndsey, our trainer, soon began. She was definitely "our trainer" as teaching us was a huge component of the process. Not only did she teach us what do to, she took the time to explain why. That made all the difference as it prompted us to start thinking through situations, made us better problem solvers, and even made us better at preventing problems and setting the dogs up for success. One of our dogs, Cash, has had a huge turn around. Turns out, he is very routine-oriented and likes structure and knowing what he is supposed to do. Now that we have figured that out, he is so much more confident, way less anxious, and seems to enjoy outings and activities. Carter, the younger of the two, has a completely different personality. He has always been very easygoing and affectionate but also very curious, easily distracted, and not afraid of much. His safety was a concern for us because he wouldn't follow directions and would venture off after a bird, squirrel, etc. I was constantly being pulled when we were walking or startled by his barking at different things he saw. His leash manners have improved significantly and we can walk pretty much anywhere, go into stores, dine out at a restaurant with an outdoor patio, etc. Just last week, they were both able to walk with us on the beach off leash. Again, the experience has been life changing for us. We feel confident taking them places, having friends over, etc. They are always complimented when we are out about how well behaved they are. We do continue to work with them on a regular basis. That's a point that Lyndsey was sure to make. We are grateful to her for teaching us how to teach our dogs.

OLK9 has been a blessing for our family. Having two younger pups we wanted to have the flexibility…read moreand confidence to take them anywhere with us. We travel quite a bit and didn't want to worry about their behavior while out. We did the 4-week beginner class and the 4-week advanced class for both of our dogs. We enjoyed being able to work with the trainer weekly to learn, practice, and get feedback. Lyndsey was awesome to work with. She catered our lessons to fit our lifestyle. She knew our goals and worked with us (and the pups) to achieve them. Every time we talk about this, we say its been a game changer for us. We would recommend OLK9 to anyone. Dogs of any age can benefit.

I can't say enough good things about Brick House Country K9!…read moreWe had our hands full with two new puppies and our Veterinarian recommended Charona as an impressive trainer. Yes, she is that but she is also a an upbeat, positive person who knows how to teach, observe, and encourage. We are learning how to improve the behavior of our two little crazies in a consistent and loving manner. The facility is awesome and group training there is fun. We've also taken advantage of the BHCK9 private training as well. Things are going beautifully. I highly recommend Charona and Brick House Country K9!

From the owner: I have been in the business for years and I am always trying to learn more. I have studied with:…read moreUSAF Lackland/Medina RAF Alconbury (decommissioned) RAF Syerston, UK RAF Molesworth, UK Vohneliche.com Indiana USAF Vandenberg AFB, California Worldwide Covenant in both DOE Washington DC and various government agencies Thisableveteran.org, Illinois I have also owned businesses in: Washington State, Lompoc area Alexandria, Va, Washington D.C. Metro

Marshall our rescue boy was sent to James for in-boarding training to become my service dog…read more Throughout Marshall's training James kept us informed via messages, photos and with videos of Marshall's training in progress. Marshall became very fond of James and his colleagues and it gave us a sense of ease that Marshall was enjoying his training and new work. James even took Marshall home with him and Out into public places like red restaurants and in stores etc. Marshall is now a very confident and well trained service dog accompanying me to many hospitals whilst I undergo hours of treatments, scans and office visits. I absolutely recommend James and his positive training methods whether it's obedience training or other training. I have included some photos/video of Marshall at hospital and in the grocery store. James has turned an abused rescue dog into my shadow and we are both enjoying traveling together without worry. 5/5*****

Highly recommend this one of a kind training. James really cares about animals And their humans…read more He goes above and beyond to adapt the training methods needed for each person's unique situation. He came to our house and worked with several of us on training our pit/Rhodesian ridgeback mix, Scrappy-Doo. James gave us the tools we need to continue working with scrappy everyday. Scrappy has come a long way and so have we in the way that we teach him. We are very happy with the training we received and would highly recommend to others.

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE!!!! This place smells terribly. Had I been the one that dropped him off…read morehe would have never gone there. They did not even cut his hair! The billboards make you think this place is excellent. When I came to pick him up the smell almost knocked us over, and then they were not even sure which one was my dog!!!!!!!!!

Our dog was not given his seizure medicine 2 times daily. I received the bottle back with almost…read moreall the pills I sent for him while we were on vacation. I questioned this. They admitted to not giving it one evening due to an emergency with another dog. But pill count reflects he was given the pills only once a day. Please do not use this kennel. They do not keep a log of times or person who give pills and cannot tell me the times pills were given and by whom.

We have nothing but nice things to say about Debbie & her staff at Bigger Brain. Our Shepherd…read morecan't wait to get out of the car when we arrive & he is in no hurry to leave there. It is so nice to know the third member of our family is so well cared for. We never worry when we leave him there. Archer let's us that he is happy to be there. Hats off to Debbie. We couldn't be happier. Thank you so much.

I am VERY particular about where my dog boards. The Bigger Brain exceeded my expectations. They…read morewere very accommodating and my dog had a blast! I'll definitely board her here again!

Hope was fantastic, and helped us understand why our dog was behaving poorly (9 month old lab…read morepuppy) and primarily taught us how to behave and train him.

My husband and I were very disappointed. Absolute waste of money and time. There's a reason they…read moredon't offer refunds. Poorly trained staff that are really just hobbyists with little to no understanding of dog behavior and training. Go literally anywhere else.

First of all: Courtney is an incredible person. Secondly, her empathy, intuition, and knowledge…read morehave been life-changing for our special needs blue heeler, Clementine. Clem is half blind & deaf, though this isn't the reason we initially contacted Courtney. At the time, we had adopted a beautiful boxer-pit mix, Juniper, to have as Clementine's companion. We adopted her from the Washington County animal shelter, and she was in bad condition, having 6-10 months of trauma in the first part of her life (we think she was bait in dog fights). She had to have emergency surgery, and after a few months, we decided we needed some professional help due to Juniper's reactivity with Clementine. With Courtney's guidance, we learned that our 2 dogs do not speak the same language. Courtney was initially willing to help us and our dogs learn and respect one another's languages. Over time, though, Juniper ended up attacking Clementine, and Courtney was with us every step of the way. She truly cares about the people and animals she works with. She immediately came up with a plan so we could figure out re-homing Juniper while keeping the two dogs separated in our home. She even searched for foster homes with us, and worked with the foster parent Juniper lived with for about a month until we found her forever home. Courtney is the best dog trainer I have ever met. Her compassion goes above and beyond, and her expertise is so valuable. I learn something new at every session! When I refer to her in conversation, I call her our "Dog Therapist", because she truly is. She can sense things about our dog that we don't even sense, in the smallest amount of time. If you're on the fence about hiring or consulting with Courtney, jump off and call her immediately! ‍‍

Courtney and Austin completely transformed my reactive, high energy, and sometimes anxious dog…read more They taught Barky and I both the skills we needed to make him a confident and gentle member of our family, and the perfect hiking buddy!

I reached out to Pete after realizing my pup Iggy wasn't listening to me as well as he should, and…read morewas becoming more and more reactive to external distractions. After just a couple of sessions with Pete, Iggy is very noticeably and quickly growing into his best self. Not only has he learned so many new things, but so have I! Pete is great about educating you on the reasonings behind your dog's different behaviors, so you really start to better assess each situation and grow along with your pup. We're so thankful to have found Pete and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer!

From the owner: For seven years, I've been running Pete the Dog Trainer, a positive reinforcement only dog training…read moreservice based in Atlanta, Georgia. I am a positive reinforcement only dog trainer with experience leading group obedience classes & private training sessions. Every dog requires a different approach & I love learning what each dog needs to succeed. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech. In 2019, I was nominated for InTown Atlanta's Best Dog Service.