We can never thank the team at Atlantic enough for the absolute transformation they did on our…read moreOllie. We reached out the Atlantic at a complete loss of how to help our sweet Ollie boy succeed. They were nothing but kind, communicative and supportive during our initial conversations, and put us completely at ease about sending our boy to the two-week bootcamp, a choice that was incredibly hard for us! Ollie is a five year old Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix who went to training pre-pandemic and has always been incredibly shy with strangers. Before 2020, this manifested as leash reactivity and we were working hard at it when social distancing went into place. Post-pandemic, we tried every method we could find to try and help him with this, but despite all efforts, his reactivity increased tenfold to include dogs and small children. Sometimes he would he completely fine, and other times, he would aggressively bark and lunge at dogs and kids. It was so stressful that we started keeping him away from other dogs, and our small nieces and nephews to be safe. Ollie's alert barking additionally reached an all time high in the summer of 2023, and his counter-surfing was out of control. We decided it was officially time to get professional help. My husband and I want to start a family soon, and were terrified to think that Ollie's unpredictability could jeopardize his relationship with our future kids. His alert barking was creating a near-constant level of stress in our home, and we couldn't imagine how Ollie would be able to function happily or be involved as our family continues to grow. Throughout the two weeks of bootcamp, we got daily communication about Ollie's progress from the team and pictures of him playing happily during break times. Most importantly, however, K-9 Atlantic has completely transformed our boy, and given us the utmost confidence that Ollie will be the BEST big brother someday. He is literally like a different dog in all of the best ways. He's still our sweet, snuggly, silly boy, but without all of the incessant barking and sneakiness! His reactivity is now basically nonexistent, and he happily plays with our little nieces and nephews when they come over! He is a rockstar on and off-leash. We've even slowly integrated meeting new dogs in controlled settings, and he has been so very successful. He hasn't even counter surfed (despite us purposely leaving chicken on the counter in his reach in order to practice!!!!). Ollie's newfound confidence shines in his ability to meet new people and have experiences without all of the anxiety that he displayed prior to his time at K-9 Atlantic. He is the best version of himself, and we are so beyond proud of the good boy his has become!!! I don't know what magic the K-9 Atlantic team did with him while he was training, but we cannot believe that he is the same dog. He has been SO good, and an absolute angel while practicing. We are beyond grateful for everyone at Atlantic for truly transforming our boy and our lives. We can never thank you enough!

I originally reached out to Atlantic K9 Training because my one-year-old Cane Corso/Pittie mix,…read moreBrinley, was getting a little too strong for me to handle. She's incredibly sweet and submissive with other dogs, but she loved to jump on people and had a habit of pulling hard on the leash during walks. At 60 pounds, it was definitely a lot to manage! From the start, Kylie and the Atlantic K9 team were amazing--professional, knowledgeable, and so caring. Brinley attended their two-week bootcamp, and I'll admit, it was hard sending her away for that long with no visits. I was worried she might feel abandoned, but Atlantic K9 made the experience so much easier. They uploaded pictures every day of her playing with other dogs, looking happy and confident, with a smile bigger than I've ever seen on her. It was clear she was having the time of her life--more like a fun vacation than "training camp." When Brinley came home, the transformation was incredible. She has great recall, walks beautifully on leash, and I can now even let her walk off-leash with full confidence. She's learned to stay in her "place," respond to "no" consistently, and--best of all--she no longer jumps on people! I'm so grateful to Kylie and the entire Atlantic K9 team for their compassion, communication, and the amazing results they delivered. Brinley is happier, calmer, and more connected to me than ever. I can't recommend Atlantic K9 Training enough!

By far the best experience I've ever had in dog training. Bryanna knows her dog breeds and how each…read morerespond differently according to their breed personalities. She was so confident and so sure she could help me with my pup and at just 9 months old and 6 classes and she's completely transformed my little(big rotty)pup into a great dog. I can't say enough how satisfied I am with the results. Thank you so much and I will be booking future training for my pup and all my future dogs as well. Large breed training Small breed training "Top 5 aggressive" breed training Puppy day care

Paula is magical with animals. She is a natural dog trainer. My dog (and cat) immediately loved…read moreher. Gracie would immediately do commands for her. My husband and I recommend her without hesitation.

The staff is so friendly and have their act together. We…read morewould recommend this establishment to our friends and family... plus they r pet friendly.

Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!

GOOD FOR CAT BOARDING!…read more They have a good cat care record with me. I've had Tee Emm's board my cat about 5 times for a week or more each time. Making reservations over the phone was easy and organized. They are extremely organized regarding their record keeping. The office staff pulled up my records, knew exactly what my requirements for food/medicine were, knew where I could be reached, and there were no surprises in the billing. The staff there seems competent, caring and attentive to animals. The cat boarding "rooms" are quite large and each one has a window and a shelf to perch up on. I plan to continue to take my cat there when I am out of town.

I had an interview there hoping it was a actual hidden gem lol no super dangerous packs way to many…read moredogs in one small yard and they use nylon leads and keep them on the dogs during daycare for dogs who seem how should I say it *risky* that is a safety hazard a dog could get choked out a dog could die. I also got pulled aside by a rude staff member there and thrown into a dangerous group of dogs to "regulate" them I do not recommend this facility which is sad because I was so excited to start somewhere closer to home.

I am very skeptical of the 1 star review. Maureen has always been very generous with her time, her…read moreclasses very informative. I've trained dogs over 6 decades, worked with many great trainers. I've never heard of her losing her cool and I don't believe it. I learned so much from her classes. The classes were small with lots of individual attention. She help my reactive puppy to recover from trauma from her owners. Maureen has written several books, certifies therapy dogs, brings therapy dogs to organizations. She is the best of the best!

We were very disappointed with the training offered by Maureen. We trained our previous dog with…read moreher 13 years ago and were fairly happy with the service. When we adopted our new puppy we decided to go back, they are local and convenient for us. I found the training this time to be much less helpful. Maureen spent most of the class rambling about stories that had nothing to do with dog training. The classes consistently started 30 minutes late and went over every week. There was really only about 10 minutes of actual training in the class. When I asked her puppy questions, she was very dismissive and did not answer the questions at all. I hoped it was just me and asked my husband to join us for the training. He has horrified. He also tried to ask her training questions and found her to be dismissive. He called her to let her know that we would not be returning. She was extremely unprofessional and screamed at him over the phone. Ultimately, after an extremely frustrating conversation we agreed it wasn't going to work and she refunded us $40 of the $165 we paid. It was disappointing because we only took 2 classes. In the end it was best, we are very happy with our wonderful puppy, we will look for a trainer in the area.

Our big guy has been a happy customer at Crazy Canines since he was a puppy (3 years now). He goes…read moretwo days a week for play time with friends while we work. He can't get in the door fast enough and happily barks good morning and rushes to gate. He's greeted by an equally warm welcome by the staff. We love the daily photos and the warm environment Tony and Sarah create for our crazy canine.

I've been with the Crazy team since my dog was a new puppy. Before the daycare opened, they came…read moreand walked my dog while I was at work. Running late, I called on occassion to see if they could go by a second time and they helped. My dog went through the obedience training with Tony and he was great to work with. Oakley goes to the daycare every week since it's been open and it's been so great. I dont have to worry about racing home, he is well adapted to other dogs, and I know he is having fun. If you love your dog, bring them here!

Our two Pomeranians just graduated from the Sit means Sit program, and we are very pleased with the…read moreresults. The boys and the 2 of us have learned so much, and it's only been three weeks! We will continue to use the commands and participate in the group sessions. All of this, along with lifetime support, has been worth the investment in their training. A big thank you to the entire team!

Louie learned so much with the team at Sit Means Sit. Especially Amelia, who did most of his…read moretraining. He has learned to be quite the gentleman over these last several weeks and such a joy to walk with now. He doesn't react to others like he used to, he's just a much better behaved part of our family. We look forward to continuing with the group classes.

We've had the absolute best experience with Dave and his wonderful team. From the very beginning,…read moreDave patiently walked us through his process, clearly managed expectations, and created a safe, nurturing environment for our Jingles. During the three weeks we were apart, he shared daily updates--complete with training videos and photos--which made us feel truly connected to Jingles' progress and growth every step of the way. Dave thoughtfully tailors each session to your dog's needs and leaves no question unanswered, putting you completely at ease knowing your puppy is in the most capable hands. Jingles now has a true home away from home, and we feel grateful to have found trusted partners in her upbringing. After all, it really does take a village!

We recently adopted a new puppy (Nala) to keep our 3 year old Golden doodle (Augie) company…read more Although the two dogs are siblings from different litters, they didn't immediately take to being together. Unlike Augie, who was always sweet and extremely mellow even as a puppy, Nala bit us in the face, barked, destroyed things in our home and terrorized Augie to the extent that he would run away from her. We weren't sure we could keep her because she was so badly behaved and seemed untrainable. In the span of 3 weeks, David transformed Nala from a challenging puppy into a dream puppy. She obeys all the commands, walks off leash in our wooded neighborhood, sleeps hours later than when she left and most importantly she is able to play well with Augie who now seeks her out and willingly allows her even to sleep in his own bed. David sent dozens of videos so we could watch her while she was in training and learn the language she was learning from David. He kept in contact and was even able to drop her off and meet our other dog for a walk with Nala. Without Massachusetts Dog Training, we would likely have given our wonderful puppy away and never realized what a gem we had. David helped to uncover Nala's true potential and helped us to realize how smart, sweet and special she is. We will be forever grateful for his wisdom, expertise and love for our Nala.

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Nikki's Kinetic K9 Training. I was having a really…read morehard time with my puppy who was starting to show some reactive tendencies, especially around other dogs. I reached out to Nikki's K9 training in a moment of desperation and could not be more glad that I did! Nikki totally renewed my love for my dog and has set my dog up for success at home and in stressful environments. After the first session with Nikki, I had a whole new dog! My puppy was calmer, able walk politely on a leash, knew how to look for leadership, and follow training directions overall. I worked with 3 other trainers (private and group sessions) and a dog socialization program without any progress before I met Nikki. Nikki's program and approach is the only thing that has made a difference in my dog's behavior. On top of the training, Nikki has a wealth of knowledge in canine health and nutrition. She helped design a feeding plan for my puppy that was customized to his breed and size. Nikki has been able to answer every question I've had related to dog ownership with expertise and compassion. Most of all, I appreciate how Nikki really understands my dogs needs. She does not try to train away what makes my puppy special. Instead, she customizes her approach to align the the dog's overall motivation which makes for a much happier puppy! 1,000,000/10

We have a Boston Terrier that came from an accidental litter. She was very nervous and reactive…read moretowards dogs and anyone who didn't live in our home. We were blessed enough to work with Nikki, and I am happy to say our dog Saffie is a very different dog. We were able to build her confidence up working with Nikki and her amazing doggie partner Koda. We now have her crate trained and off leash trained! She still doesn't like other dogs or new people, but she's much less reactive now than she was before training with Nikki. If you have a dog that needs a lot of help, or a dog that just needs some fine tuning, then Nikki is your answer. Thanks Nikki, and thanks Koda!