My husband and I enrolled our 4 month old puppy in a puppy obedience class here and feel we got…read moretremendous value from it. It's a one hour weekly class lasting for six weeks. It was helpful to have a dedicated time and place to focus on training our dog with expert oversight when corrections were needed. Le and the team were calmly persistent with puppies and focused on achievable and useful training: sit, stay, down, leave it, and leash training. They offered collar (for leash training) treat, and behavior recommendations and achieved a good balance of individual pup and group instruction. Our pup loved the socialization as well.

From the owner: Dog Aggression, Puppy Training, Basic Obedience, and Off Leash Trainingread more

We are now in our third course with our Great Dane pup at Alice's Companion Dog Training:…read moreintermediate obedience. Have very much enjoyed these classes and appreciate the one-on-one tips and feedback to better train our pup. Every instructor we have had has always made sure to ask if there are any questions each class which is very helpful! Really appreciate the affordability of the classes as they mirror Petsmart training price but with so much more value!! Would highly recommend but do know you have to put the work in to each week to get the best results!!

They are reasonable and trainers truly love what they do. They make sure you and your dog are…read morehappy. Also does private training.

Excellent service. I always get great advice on how to maintain the service and they set me up with…read moreanother appt so wait time to keep his grooming timely. My dog Ace looks awesome !!!! Thanks Fuzzy Butts

I've left several messages to try to make an appointment with ZERO response. Never one phone call…read moreback. I have 3 dogs so their loss.

Bad customer service!!! Had to go to petco better service. I will never be back! Tried to buy a…read moreparakeet they turned me down on a $44 bird because I was placing it with a bird I already own, my risk! Which I raised parakeets, went to petco got me a parakeet no problems told them I was putting it with another keet no problem and it cost me $24 half of what petsmart charged . Lady was rude and controlling I went somewhere else, there loss they could have made $44 bucks off me. I will let facebook know the service I didnt receive over a parakeet. Petco is the place to go.

This store sucks! Everyone I go in there is not enough staff or I can hear someone from a distance…read moresaying welcome to Petsmart. Every time I order for pick up.. it never works out, why have a pick up and even worst... I just walk in and grab what ever is on the shelf with no question, sure others do this as well. This store is big and roomy but a lot of time I go the shelves are empty. I have switched my cat food 3x in a year dealing with this store. The last straw and the reason I'm never going back is this time I ordered and my cat snacks and food was expired. Chewy has same day delivery too! And let me add the grooming issues for my cats... it's 1 girl that does cats and she never comes to the phone . The 5x I called I just sat on hold for the cat groomer that has no cats to service. Why can't she respond, why can't an appointment be scheduled in the app for this service as well as for dogs... this is a pet store, not just a dog store. So bias

Had an amazing experience with Mark! The progress my dog has made with him is amazing and in short…read moreperiod of time! I use to struggle to take him on walks or go to an outdoor restaurant without him barking, whining, and getting overwhelmed. Now he sits under me and watches calmly. I also feel like my dog trust me so much more because Mark taught me the importance of advocating for him and how to. He has an extensive knowledge on dogs and does an amazing job of teaching you about your dog and their behavior. Would 1000% recommend!

I hesitated to write this for nearly a year because I believe Cheryl is passionate about what she…read moredoes, however, her training was not a good fit for us, and we did not see results, despite spending $1700. For what it's worth, she's respectful, prompt, and brought her own dog to a few sessions to help my puppy with anxiety. She also has a good game for place training, and when I switched away from her methods this was the only thing we kept doing. This review will be long, but this is the main takeaway. I'd caution anyone from considering this "balanced training". It is not. The primary goal is conditioning a prong collar correction to a verbal "No!". It is purely punitive, not balanced. It's no different (& arguably worse) than the traditional 'crank & yank' style described in her book, just dressed up nicer. I'd advise future customers to use *EXTREME* caution if considering using an e-collar with Raise the Bar. An e-collar is NOT a punishment tool that you can slap on and hammer a dog with. For any behavior. Increasing punishment without clarifying the alternative desired behavior creates conflict. It's bad for the owner-dog relationship. Despite this, when unclear prong collar corrections didn't work, escalating to the e-collar was suggested at every single session. When I had concerns about shut down dogs/frustration, or feeling uncomfortable with the w/the level of corrections, I was met with contempt and told that based on 30yr of experience, this is just how it's done. Years of experience don't equal best practice. 1. Prong collar- it needs to be properly fitted. A loose prong (recommended by Cheryl) delivers inconsistent corrections and takes away the physics of the collars design, so you're no longer protecting the trachea or distributing pressure evenly. She recommended increasing the gauge of prong when corrections weren't working. I tried to discuss that this would require more force to deliver a similar correction, but shut down and told a 2.25 is a "puppy collar". In reality it delivers a higher level correction or "bite" with less leash pop. Most dogs should not be using a 4mm prong, especially loose, bc it's virtually ineffective. 2. Balanced training uses all quadrants of operant conditioning. Raise the Bar is almost entirely punishment based. Praise is not positive reinforcement. You can't be balanced and anti-treat/reward. When you hire a private trainer, you're paying for someone to train you, not your dog, and when asked 'why' she does things, she's not able to articulate it well. 3. Leash pressure- she couldnt get 1 of my dogs on the placeboard and gave up when he put the brakes on and reared back on the leash. She couldn't see that he just didn't understand leash pressure (which I've now taught him). He needed to be encouraged to go on in a way he understood. Next visit when he was on it she asked how, & I told her I was able to get him on in minutes with treats and free shaping, she was disappointed I had used food despite her method being ineffective. 4. **E-COLLAR**- please do NOT let Cheryl put an e-collar on your dog. I am SO glad I was enrolled in an e-collar course before she started suggesting it. She lacks fundamental knowledge of modern day e-collar use, likely bc it relies on foundations she doesn't use (ie a positive marker word & reward, low-level stim overlayed on well known commands via neg reinforcement, working under threshold). For crate anxiety she suggested putting an e-collar on my fearful puppy, & stimming at high levels until quiet, also suggested dropping a heavy textbook on the crate. Frankly this is abhorrent training. My dogs are now all e-collar trained and it's rarely ever necessary to use at aversive levels , esp not paired with "No" to induce handler fear and certainly not on a fearful/reactive dog. I could go on, because I don't think this is individualized training, but will digress. This training is conflict & punishment based & we did not reach any goals with her methods. I am pro-balanced, but this is compulsion. I'd suggest she expand her knowledge because her current methods have the potential to do serious harm. My relationship with my dogs was never worse than when we trained with Raise the Bar. The best thing about this experience, was that it lit a fire in me to learn to train dogs myself. They're now off leash heeling, hiking, no more reactivity, even went on a trip with us. Our results speak for themselves. I'll leave it there.

Kats is amazing trainer. I have been following her for almost a year. She came to me when other…read moreplaces didn't seem to have a answer as to why my dog was so preterified that He scream daily and didn't not want to come out his crate. Kate dignosed him with PTSD . After several months. Samsonite came over his fear in cars, people, other dogs and daily objects. Kate customized a training plan that fit Samsonite needs, personality and breeding purpose. Today, Samsonite goes on all kind of adventures like the creek, park and the beach. Our bond is inseparable and Samsonite has a new best friend. We never had been able to go places and going to the vet was dramatic . Today Samsonite is fearless confident and a happy boy! And oh does his face show it. There is nothing worse then feeling helpless and not being able comfort your dog. Kate saved Samsonite and showed him that life worth a second chance.

From the owner: Poised Paws helps frustrated families turn their dogs into engaged and reliable companions that…read morethey can be proud to show off to friends and family. We provide customized training plans geared towards long-term goals for your dog, help you build strong communication skills with your dog, and combine a unique blend of in-person private training with online courses so that you can get the most out of our time together.

I cannot say enough good things about K9 DNA and especially Doug…read more We had just rescued our 2-year-old fluffy Frenchie, TJ, and to be completely honest, we felt like we had made a mistake. He pushed every boundary imaginable. His energy was out of control, jumping on everyone, unable to be around people or other dogs, and even knocking elderly people over. It was overwhelming and stressful, and we truly didn't know what to do. Then Doug came in, and in just two sessions, everything changed. He helped correct TJ's behavior, but more importantly, he taught us how to be better leaders. He showed us how to properly correct bad behavior while still loving our dog. What meant the most to me was how seen and understood I felt. Doug didn't make me feel like a bad dog parent for struggling or for not instantly feeling that perfect bond after adopting TJ. He understood. He helped me realize that TJ is a good boy who wants structure, leadership, and a pack to belong to. Doug gave us the tools, the confidence, and the consistency we needed, and the results have been incredible. When I say TJ is better, that is an understatement. We can now have people in our home without worrying. He greets guests without jumping all over them or scratching them. We no longer have to put him away when people come over. He is calmer, more respectful, and honestly happier. He is not stealing food off plates or biting hands for snacks anymore. He comes back inside without trying to go after other dogs at the fence. Our entire home feels more peaceful. Even our 2-year-old son interacts more gently with TJ now, because TJ is respecting boundaries in a way he never did before. Most importantly, TJ now has a permanent, loving home, and that is because of Doug. I was genuinely worried about my elderly grandma getting hurt before, and now I feel confident that TJ will be calm and respectful around her. That peace of mind is priceless. Doug is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and effective. He does not just train your dog, he equips you with everything you need to continue that progress long-term. Thank you, DNA K9 for not just training our dog, but for helping us truly fall in love with him. I would recommend them to anyone. And I promise, the price is better than you think, especially for the life-changing results you get.

Review for DNA K9 If…read moredogs could write Yelp reviews, Daisy (my mischievous little Shihpoo) would be pawing at the keyboard right now to gush about Doug and Tracy. Before training, Daisy had perfected the art of "selective hearing" when her mom called. But after just one week with Tracy, she's now a pro at come, sit, paw, and even place (which basically means she's ready to audition for Cirque du Soleil with her stepping-up skills). Tracy is truly the dog-whisperer--patient, skilled, and clearly dedicated to every pup that walks through the door. And Doug? Let's just say Daisy may have developed a tiny crush. She perks up whenever he's around, and I'm starting to think she listens better to him than to me! What makes DNA K9 special is that they treat every dog like their own. You can feel the love and commitment in everything they do. I cannot recommend Tracy (the training mastermind) and Doug (the doggie heartthrob) enough. Daisy and I are both grateful--and maybe just a little smitten.

They must be out of business. Nothing at this address. Found dog footprints painted on the…read moresidewalk leading to a locked door with a note on the door saying "Deliveries that way with an arrow ". No sign about dogs

Although my experience with New Beginnings is limited, all it took was a limited experience with…read morethis place to learn that the staff -and specifically the owner- cares deeply for what they do. It's clear that their passion for taking care of dogs extends beyond ensuring physical well-being, but to temperament, energy, diet and all things dog. All areas of their business point to a hands-on approach of taking care of your pets first. New Beginnings is absolutely the best it gets.

Blue Dog K9 Care literally saved the day for me. My usual dog sitter was unable to look after my…read moreBoxer/Pit mix for my weekend trip, so I had to really scramble for other options. Bobby, the owner, was able to take him in on such short notice and was willing to accommodate my hectic schedule for drop-off. As soon as we arrived, I could already tell my Bruno (who doesn't trust new people right away) was feeling right at home. I loved being able to get updates on how he was getting along with other dogs and even getting to see some videos of him playing. A major bonus was the fact that they offer grooming services since I had been struggling to find a groomer that would be willing to work with him. I am so happy with the service I received and will definitely be back!

I dealt with Bobby last year and had a positive experience, but he has dramatically changed his…read moreattitude and his policies. He now insists upon CASH ONLY, PAY UP FRONT. I would NEVER pay up front for this type of service; there are so many risks involved with leaving your pet in the care of another. I'm not sure why he'd require cash only unless he's attempting to avoid paying taxes. Whatever the reason, I find it extremely unprofessional. Also, drop off and pick up times have become very limited, which seems rather odd to me, since he touts that he's around 24/7 with your pet. Don't bother asking Bobby why his policies have changed. Bobby has a terrible attitude, as is mentioned in a number of other reviews. I suppose he'll do just fine without my business, but I would recommend that you direct your business elsewhere as well.

I was in town for a conference and brought my yorkie with me. I was concerned about putting him in…read morea doggie day care because of his size. Betsey was an absolute godsend. She came to my hotel once a day, took him out, made sure he was feed and cared for so he didn't get lonely in the middle of the day. It helped so much and was very affordable. I kinda wish I lived closer so that he could train with her as well. Highly recommend!

Betsey is amazing. She is always available, incredibly reasonable in pricing, and my cats LOVE her…read more On a days notice she is able to take care of the cats and bring in the mail, and I feel so much better leaving them in her capable hands than kenneling them. I cannot recommend Betsey highly enough for anyone looking for a pet sitter.