Our two dogs, Murphy and Rosie, love Brenna, Kenzie and their team at DDR. We take them three days…read morea week and the pups absolutely look forward to it! We love the fact that drop off and pick up times are convenient, and I look forward to seeing the pictures and videos posted to Facebook each day. Murphy has been coming to DDR since he was 3 months old. With Brenna and Kenzie's coaching, we were able to teach a very energetic puppy to have manners, come when called and play politely with other pups. What we love is that Brenna and Kenzie don't just watch our dogs - they work with them, play with them and love them like their own. We even had Kenzie walk Murphy down the aisle at our wedding!! The DDR team is second to none - if you need a doggy daycare in the triangle area, this is the place!

Brenna and Kenzie have been caring for my dogs since before there was a Dawg Dayz Retreat! I'm so…read morehappy for how they've grown. Dogs know that they are safe there and can't wait to join the pack! Brenna is the only person that I can truly trust with Grace's body and mind.

This review is well overdue. I met with Andrew to receive a…read moreconsultation for my baby one evening. Andrew was kind and welcoming. I was interested in the foundational training for my fur baby. The space was clean and well lit. I ultimately was unable to get my dog into the group classes due to his reactive behavior and couldn't sign him up for personalized training due to the lack of 1on1 availability. Andrew was nice enough to share other options with me. I do recommend the space for people who don't have reactive dogs.

Great place with multiple types of classes for your pup. We are currently taking the agility Class…read moreand it been great seeing our dog have so much fun! All the workers are super nice and helpful.

Jeff was great. Explained training techniques clearly and gave us tools to use that worked…read moreimmediately! Highly recommend.

Jeff really knows his stuff and his tips and tricks work really well. Highly recommend!read more

We are so glad we called! Frank did amazing with our two year old dog. He taught us how to work…read morewith him and get him to be the best dog. We just finished our four sessions and already notice a big change. We will continue to use the information and tools he gave us. It takes time but so worth it in the end! I highly recommend them!

Working with Frank was, without a doubt, the best money we've ever spent on our golden retriever…read more We noticed clear improvements in her behavior during and after our four weeks obedience training sessions, and Frank was very patient with both our dog and us. He's very friendly, skilled with dogs, and made it all look easy! But most importantly to us, our dog absolutely loved him, and we have never seen her as happy and proud as when she would receive praise from Frank. Well worth the money, especially for at-home training, and the private lessons provide a lot of personalization we wouldn't have gotten with group training! 10/10 would recommend.

If you have an anxious or fearful dog, I can't recommend Proactive Dog Training enough!…read moreI have a smaller dog with some pretty significant anxiety and behavioral challenges. At one point, I was even advised to consider medication--but I really wanted to explore training options first. That's when I found Javier Mendoza and his team, and I'm so glad I did. The transformation has been incredible, especially in such a short amount of time. My dog went from being afraid to walk past even a single stranger on the sidewalk... to more confidently walking through a crowded airport. The difference is honestly amazing. I've also seen a huge improvement in how he responds to other dogs and people, and his loose leash walking has gone from a struggle to something we can actually enjoy. What really stood out to me was how knowledgeable and supportive Javier and his team are. They didn't just train my dog--they took the time to explain the "why" behind everything, breaking down the science in a way that made sense and answering all of my questions along the way. Of course, I know training is an ongoing process, and I'll need to keep reinforcing what we've learned (and probably come back for a few follow-ups). But the progress we've made so far has exceeded my expectations. If you're dealing with an anxious, fearful, or reactive dog, do yourself a favor and check them out. Total game changer.

Our dog Calvin has been home from his two week stay for about a week now, and we could not be more…read morepleased! Prior to his stay at Proactive, walking him was exhausting and I'm amazed my arms were still in their sockets. He also loved to steal things and run through the dog door to the fenced back yard and either hide it (like a Christmas present he stole from under the tree until we wised up and moved them all) or just play chase (which we never won). He also would dig a lot (especially if it was wet and muddy!) and loved to make a snack of our other dog's poop. After he went through training at Proactive (we did the two week Ultimate Dog Package), he is SO well behaved. He's still his fun-loving self, but he listens and does what he is told. It only took two times correcting the poop eating and digging and he has stopped trying to do it. Walking him is an absolute joy, we've even been practicing dropping the leash in areas we feel it's safe to do so and he's been great. I HIGHLY recommend Proactive...all the trainers were great, and you can see videos daily of their progress while they're gone, as well as meet them for practice sessions. If you're at all considering dog training, just call them, you will not be disappointed!

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

My little pittie mix and I had such a fun time taking classes here! We recently completed the…read more7-week foundations course with Logan. I was pleasantly surprised at how much we learned in the course. I'll admit I was a little disappointed at first since the class is a lot of lecturing, however, I see why it is set up the way it is. Even with a high energy dog, the breaks between exercises were needed. I did not realize how mentally exhausting the training can be for the dogs and owners. Apollo loved the classes, but was definitely ready for a nap when we got into the car. The first class and I think the fifth(?) are primarily lecture. The instructor informs the class of this in advance so you can plan accordingly. Due to the nature of the first class, dogs are optional. After each class they send a detailed review of the class along with homework exercises. Each week has a topic and the classes are organized well. Overall, we enjoyed this class and recommend their classes to others!

I have been taking my dog Milou to All Dogs Allowed since he was a puppy and I'm so happy I…read morediscovered it! They only use positive reinforcement methods which is really important to me, and I love how much they value the comfort and happiness of their dogs and humans. I've taken several different classes here and it's been amazing to see how much we've learned and how much I've grown as a handler. Also want to give a special shout out to our trainer Katie who has been amazing and a part of Milou's training journey since the beginning. I love it here and can't imagine bringing my pup (and future pups) anywhere else!

Everyone here is SO NICE. We've been coming here for a few…read moreyears now with our senior animals and they have been wonderful. We've experienced wellness visits, technician visits (for monthly pain management shots and nail trims), and sadly, end of life care. I've felt seen, heard, and valued in every experience. The end of life process was so thoughtful and kind, I'm truly grateful for how I got to say goodbye to my best girl. The spa and resort is also wonderful. They send you progress reports and check in with pictures when your animals stay, which I greatly appreciate. I'm so thankful for the care we've received here and would recommend this animal hospital to any and everyone.

They take great care of my dog every time we come here. We drive all the way from Raleigh, and it's…read moredefinitely worth it. The only thing I'd mention is that some services can be a little pricey, so just make sure to check pricing beforehand if there's something specific you want done.

This was so good.. They are the best.. Professional, kind…read more Healing. I'm glad we came here..

Can't say much other than that we had repeat throw up after every visit…read more Appointments are impossible to reschedule and the window of keeping your dog there is so long and a nightmare for my pup because she hates cages