Brianna is extremely knowledgeable about dog behavior and psychology. She explains the root cause…read moreof any issue you may be having and doesn't just address the symptoms, but helps you to address the root cause. I love her philosophy of calm dogs and she has helped me and my puppy a ton over the last 6 months. She truly takes each dog as it's own case and works to find tools that will work best for that specific dog and owner, which I really appreciate. My puppy has been pulling on walks and we are working on impulse control - she has helped me frame my approach with my dog and move toward calmness in everything we do. I would highly recommend her services to anyone struggling with any dog issue! She also provides a lot of resources on her social media and always is friendly and responsive when you reach out to ask follow up questions. It honestly is a great rate for the level of service she provides.

Brianna is truly amazing at what she does. I found her flyer at a local pet store and am so glad…read morethat I did! She has a wide variety of techniques and approaches in training my dog. She also gives me as owner tips to implement in the training to put my dog at ease! Looking forward to the continued sessions with her and my dog. I would highly recommend her to anyone for dog training and any dog behavior issues.

Brandi & Perry were amazing! Highly recommend working with them…read more We adopted a one year old mixed breed, Tuck, a few months ago. He's very sweet but started to get rambunctious to the point that my remote work felt challenging. He also started jumping or freezing when he saw other dogs on walks, and he occasionally barked or growled and men. We weren't sure if it was the start of aggressive behavior or just the result of a shelter dog that hasn't been exposed. After doing our research, we decided to do the 3 week behavior modification board and train program. We were really impressed from beginning to end. They shared a ton of information upfront, walked us through their facility (we opted to drop him off) and sent pictures and updates every evening. It became clear right away that they both have a very deep understanding of dogs, as well as a real respect and love for them. Tuck loved them! The best part was the "transition" day when Perry brought Tuck back and spent the day teaching us everything they've worked on together. We are first time dog owners so generally going in pretty blind. Perry gave us a 101 on dogs and the importance of clear and consistent communication. He talked through all of the layers of training and how/why it is effective. We felt this part was SO helpful for us to understand how to be better owners. Then we walked Tuck around the neighborhood with Perry guiding us and then spent time addressing indoor behaviors too. He was flexible and stayed until we felt comfortable with everything. This is a long review so the TLDR: finding a trainer is a big decision and investment so we wanted to get it right. Brandi & Perry were really incredible and beyond our expectations!! Truly worth every penny! Tuck has been doing really great at home and outside since being home. I've been able to work full days with him holding "place" on his cot, which would have been unheard of before!

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Fast Response time and honest self assessment on not being able to train my reactive dog.read more

Amanda has a calm presence around dogs! So grateful for her expertise as she's worked with my…read moredog...a 70 pound guy who's sweet, but stubborn. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this company!! The first meet and greet, Kate and her colleague came to meet our…read morepuppy and go over in detail what was expected during her dog walks, training, habits etc. we have been customers for almost a year now. 100% reliable, caring, pay attention to detail and my dog loves her caretakers! The best part is our work is both mental and physically tiring so to come home to a happy tired dog is worth every penny. They also communicate in detail with photos, map of their walk, what your dog did and a report card on the visit. A huge THANK YOU to our team Natasha and Steve! You are all amazing at what you do and so happy to have you on our care team for our dog!

I have been very pleased with the quality of service our dog have been receiving with Kate's K9 Pet…read moreCare. They have been awesome in understanding my needs and care for my dog. Having them taking care of and walk him through out the day and making sure his needs are taken care of before they leave gives me a sense of peace. I have also used their overnight service and was felt very comfortable knowing, the only change my dog would have is the fact that I wouldn't be there but his routine will still be the same.

This was just the experience I want for my dog…read more James is awesome. He's so attentive to what you need or want from your dog. My dog, Koa is a year old Belgian Malinois but unfortunately was not trained. She was rehomed to me. I desperately needed obedience training. James shared pictures and videos with me of the whole journey since I lived 3 1/2 hours away. I had no reservations about leaving her with him. I doubt she wanted to leave him to come home! This will probably not be the only training she will get from James. He's very open to this being a great experience for you and your dog. I highly recommend him for any training you need for your dog.

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

Thomas has helped us a lot with learning to work with our Akita "Carter". Not alway the friendlyest…read moredog in the world but Thomas has been able to help socalize him, and is one of the few stranger that Carter lets into the house with out a problem. We interviewed a few dog sitters that just weren't interested in working with a dog with "issues", but Thomas took on the challenge and we are the lucky winners of his doing this. I can't thank him enough for now letting us have vacations again and not having to worry about Carter at the Kennel (he never was happy there) or at home alone with just some one letting him out. He had 6 mile walks, lots of TLC and supervised play dates. Giving us peace of mind to enjoy our vacation. Thomas had the insight to work up to gaining Carters trust and knew just how to work with a large scared dog. I would recommend him highly.

I have used For the Love of Dog for over a year walking my Vizlsa and my two Greyhounds. I would…read more and have recommended them to friends. I trust their walkers completely and have never had a problem with them. The prices are competitive, but the communication between Thomas and the clients as well as the work ethic of the company is what puts them above the rest of the walkers in the area.

Christy and her employees are wonderful! They took such good care of our baby while we were gone -…read moreand they did it on short notice the first time which was so helpful. :) They came by 3 times a day and sent us emails with details on how our Yorkie was doing along with pictures after each visit. It gave us such peace of mind to know that Christy and her crew were visiting him and giving him love and ear "scritches". I recommend The Unleashed Pet for anyone who needs pet sitting services.

Both of my dogs love the dog-walkers from unleashed pet! Not only has this team always been on-time…read moreand followed my helicopter dog-mom requests to a T, they're all very kind, trustworthy, and patient and loving to my four-legged girls. Our household feels very lucky to have discovered the unleashed pet!

BEST INVESTMENT you'll choose for your Dog-Mandy is AMAZING!…read moreI have worked with my dog from the moment I brought her home at 8 weeks old. She came from a well tempered background and has had positive experiences and multiple training sessions, she was doing great on commands but needed tweaking and was missing confidence that had a fear attachment I could not change on my own. I reached out to OFF Leash/Nova and after reading lots of reviews, I thought Mandy was a perfect fit for her. I was nervous about enrolling in a board and train. The moment we met Mandy, I knew she was the perfect match! Her knowledge and demeanor on dog training and especially when it came to my breed was remarkable. We couldn't be any more happier with the results of her board and train experience!! Mandy checked in with videos, messages every night! I was so relaxed after the second day! We now have a completely different dog! She's calm, confident and so easy to walk and enjoy out and about! Don't look any further and choose Mandy! Her passion in helping dogs and training us humans to have a better life with them is impeccable! Mandy also has checked in with us multiple times even after we completed her board and train! Truly the best money you will spend on your fur baby! Thank you Mandy!!

I would not recommend this company. I sent my dog there for two weeks and she did not learn…read morecommands. Now I need to still have her trained because she's not following commands so I would think about another company before going to this one.

I have used Alexandria Pet Care a few times now, since the people who used to watch my cats moved…read moreout of the area. The team that handles my visits have been wonderful. It is apparent they love pets and ensuring their proper care. The reports I receive after each visit put my mind at ease, particularly since one of my kitties is wary of people she doesn't (and, at times, does) know. I also enjoy the photos. The app that APC uses is a user-friendly interface that allows you to handle virtually all business with APC, and the team sends reminders to confirm the scheduled visits a couple or more days prior. As others have commented, make no mistake about it: the services cost and sometimes, the sticker shock gets me, particularly considering the circumstances for the visit. There is a weekend charge, per day, per pet, and a holiday fee, per day, per pet whenever there is a holiday or it's APC's dedicated holiday season. While I expect to pay to have someone briefly interrupt their own holiday plans to handle the things with my kitties that I cannot, boy oh boy does it add up and quickly. A loyal customer discount or customer appreciation savings here and there would definitely be welcomed! That said, I know I can leave my pets in good, competent hands and that my home is secured, as well. They will tend to plants and pick up the mail, if you ask, and they do leave things orderly. I love the notes, the pictures, and the care they show my pets. I know they have been kind to my pets and that's the most important thing to me. I definitely recommend and will use again.

I have been using Alexandria Pet Care for years to care for my fur babies when I'm out of town…read more Their care team is very responsive, and they always provide details/pics of my pets to put my mind at ease. Their client app is user friendly and allows me to change pet care information effortlessly. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you, APC for all that you do!

Sundogs is not currently serving the Alexandria area as they have relocated towards West Virginia…read moreas of a phone call today. However, they provided a really patient recommendation and listening to current situation with good hearted advice. Thank you for the recommendation.

We adopted a second dog with an unknown history. She is about two years old and very fearful. She…read moreis afraid of people, noises, fast movements, being touched on the head, being looked at, a stiff breeze, days that end in y, and oxygen (probably). She gets confidence from following our older dog, but on her own, she simply goes dog-atonic and hunkers down in a corner. I was afraid of how fearful she was, so I was not sure how to proceed. I had gotten her as far as I could on my own, which was that she would allow me to sit next to her, and, if the other dog was being loved on, she would briefly come in for a momentary pat. Peggy came for a behavior consultation. I can't remember how I found her, but I appreciated that she listed her prices on her website. I love dogs, but I'm still conservative with my money. I know one behavior consultation will not be an end all, and the real investment is not in dollars, but in my time. I needed to be trained on how to help this quivering autumnal leaf of a canine. Peggy sat with us for two hours, showed us training methods that felt more like play, emphasized praise over punishment, and encouraged certain interactions with our hound. We learned so much about how our pup is viewing the world. Something as simple as not looking at her can help so much! Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her love of dogs really shines through. You know that saying about if my dog doesn't like you than I don't like you? Well, Peggy progressed so quickly in those two hours with our pup that i could not help but welcome her into my heart. The response she got was remarkable. I've just signed up to take a group lesson with Peggy. I have high expectations!