I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ellis Dog Training and Diane! She offers a great variety…read moreof training classes from puppy classes, rally, obedience, Agility, and even competition level classes. Diane is a wonderful, wonderful trainer. She is compassionate about what she does, she cares about the animals and owners, she understands them, and she knows what she is doing. This is a great local facility where you can train with your dog in almost anything. I highly recommend Ellis Dog training and Diane Ellis as a trainer and as a corgi breeder.

Sending our 6 month Bernadoodle puppy, Dolci, to First Choice Canine was the best decision we ever…read moremade. Dolci has always been a very smart puppy, and we taught her basic commands on our own. But we always struggled with some important things - loose/off leash walking, stay commands, and consistent recall. Despite how much we loved her, Dolci was adding significant stress into our lives. Walking her became a chore, as we struggled to prevent her for lunging at birds and eating anything and everything that was on the sidewalk. We also had a scary incident where she escaped from a fenced-in park off leash and ignored her recall. At some point, we realized that this was an unsustainable situation, and admitted that we didn't have the time or expertise needed to train Dolci on our own. Since taking Dolci to her first consultation at First Choice, we have been blown away by their professionalism, knowledge, and care. Ashy was Dolci's main trainer and was always excellent. She would always provide us detailed explanations of training concepts, kept us up to date about Dolci's progress (with Ashleigh's help!), and we always felt like she loved Dolci as much as we did. Deciding to pull the trigger on sending Dolci away for the off-leash training program was not easy. I worried that the Dolci we got back 4 weeks later would not be the same dog I knew and loved. But ultimately I had in faith the people we met and was heartened by other reviews I had read online. Since getting Dolci back, we have been blown away with what Ashy and First Choice were able to accomplish. Dolci has mastered sit/down/ bed (all with implied stays), recall, and off-leash heel/walking. But the changes went far beyond the commands - Dolci was more confident, and was able to focus in a way she never had before. She responds to our more subtle cues, which has increased our trust in her 10x. Walking her, which used to be stressful, is now a joy. Taking her to off-leash parks is now a normal part of our routine. At the end of the day, our lives have improved dramatically as a result of the training. And Dolci, who I once feared would have her personality "trained out of her", is happier and more herself than ever before. We would highly recommend First Choice to anyone looking for training for their dogs.

Truly one of the best facilities and trainers we've met. KB and staff treat the dogs as their own…read moreand train each dog according to their personality. Piper is our 3.5 yr old lab mix rescue and she has always been anxious, sensitive, cautious and yet so sweet and happy since we got her. Once we got our new puppy, Whiskey, we saw he was taking on some of her traits. When Whiskey was 5.5 months old we decided we definitely needed help. We met with KB for a consult and knew immediately he was the one for the dogs, especially Piper. We boarded them for training for 5 weeks and what a difference!!!! KB and Ashleigh were fantastic with providing weekly updates, pictures and were always there should we have questions. Once the 5 weeks were over, we spent two sessions one on one with KB so he could train us as well and continue the progress. We also take the dogs to group classes when we can. Piper's confidence has skyrocketed, she can settle down in any situation and responds perfectly. She will always have an introverted personality, but seeing her progress and relax has been amazing. Whiskey is perfect with commands off leash and on, has manners, and is a typical happy goofy retriever puppy. We trust KB and his staff without question and have also boarded the dogs with them when we needed "babysitters". Highly recommend First Choice Canine!

I met Jocelyn and her staff a year ago when I got my golden retriever puppy, Wally! She took time…read moreto review her process over the phone and then I went and met her at her training location. Wally has attended training classes, daycare and he has boarded with Jocelyn. I LOVE her and her group of trainers. Wally loves everyone there and he has grown into a well behaved companion. He loves to fly on the slat machine and play with his canine buddies. Jocelyn is patient and firm and always available to answer questions or offer guidance as Wally has grown up! I highly recommend Elated Canine and Jocelyn. They are wonderful, caring and knowledgeable professionals.

Jocelyn is amazing! I brought my foster dog to her because he was not adoptable due to being in the…read morekennel for over a year and lacked socialization skills. His behavior was horrible and he was difficult to control when we first got him. He went from being super anxious, aggressive and uncontrollable to a very calm and loving dog. Please keep in mind how important it is to do the homework she assigns. We ended up adopting him and I have no doubt we have the skills needed to keep him in his forever home. Thank you Jocelyn and your incredible team!

I had two special needs dogs Bose…read moreFriar the staff gave my babies such a special life. the care and support that was provided was a blessing. I thank the staff for all they did for Bose and Friar. if you want the best in care take your pets to My Dogs mind. and to the staff thank you for loving Bose and Friar....

Terrance and all the Trainors are wonderful! It's obvious their professionalism & passion for what…read morethey do, is what helps the rest of us have well behaved/trained pups (big & little:)!

Cindy is such an amazing dog trainer and very knowledgeable. I have a one year old doodle and she…read moreis very nervous around strangers and dogs. Cindy came to my apartment and really helped me to find ways to make my dog comfortable. Not only does she train the dog but she helps you understand how to read your dog in different situations. She uses positive reinforcement to train and it has been a wonderful experience. Cindy goes above and beyond her training sessions by sending informational papers to read about training, letting you take videos of the sessions, and allowing you to call or text her with any questions you have. Overall, my dog has improved a lot and the experience with Cindy was fantastic!

Robin saved my dog's life through her training, for which we will be forever grateful. We had…read moreSpringers who were sisters and had neglected to obedience train them. For 8 1/2 years, they were great. Suddenly, one began to attack the other unexpectedly. Vets and other trainers told us we would have to separate them permanently! I looked at Cesar Milan's site for trainers in Maine and NH and emailed our situation to all of them. Robin answered right away and began to work with our dogs and us. She insisted that we get thorough geriatric exams on both (we changed vets). Through the combination of Robin's hard work and expert guidance, our girls enjoyed 5 1/2 more years of loving friendship. Our old ladies have passed and we have brought our new pup to Robin. Wouldn't go to anyone else! She cares about the dogs and trains the owners! Although she is always learning, she has an innate talent and understanding of dogs that makes her special.

Thank you to Robin for taking such good care of of Chewbacca. He is so well trained on and off the…read morelead!

I was very happy with the care and attention given to my pup. Kali kept me posted on how she was…read moredoing all week with pictures and updates. I loved that she was the only pup staying with them and got a lot of attention. I would highly recommend this service to anyone. I will definitely use bark and wag again.

The first thing to say is that Kali is the BEST. Truly. She and her family took care of my 7-month…read moreold French Bulldog puppy and I swear my dog is dying to get back to them! Every day I received wonderful texts and photographs (great photos, by the way) and it was clear to me that my little Yoko was being loved and adored. She was smiling in the pictures :) And, no, I am not kidding! If I could I would give Kali six stars...or more!

If you live anywhere near Kittery Maine call Tammi @ Wag Wagon , you will NOT be disappointed! My…read moredog Pebbles can't get to the door fast enough to greet Tammi when she arrives and Pebbles always comes home tired. Tammi has the greatest adventure walks for doggies and she does walks , feedings and in home pet sitting for dogs , cats and other animals ..you will know your pets are in good hands if you have to travel for work (or pleasure;) . Tammi sends regular pixs & text updates so I know where Pebbles is and how much fun she is having . We moved to Maine last summer and feel so lucky to have found Tammi and Wag Wagon . Check out her website , http://www.wag-wagon.com/ or better yet check her facebook page to meet all her happy clients ..https://www.facebook.com/#!/WagWagonPetServices

I started using Wag Wagon's services for my goldendoodle just after she was in an accident and…read moredislocated her left pelvis, around 1 year old. Tammi (the owner) was a huge part of my dog's recovery. We started with individual walks and moved on to daily "adventures" with other dogs. Tammi has also kept my dog overnight at her house for the weekend. She even offered to go check on my dog on a really hot summer day while I was at work. You can trust Tammi and her judgement when it comes to your dog!