Zach is amazing. I worked with him for my reactive, stubborn dog and saw real progress. He's…read morepatient, knowledgeable, and gives practical tools that actually work. Walks are calmer, my dog is more focused, and I feel more confident. Highly recommend!

Today was our first training session with Kassandre and I can't praise her enough! We brought our 7…read moreyear year old Golden Retriever. She was rehomed to us by a woman who could no longer keep her. Roxy;s first lesson was to learn how to walk properly without distraction. our first lesson went well and Roxy responded well. Can't wait till our next lesson with Kassandre. She gave us homework to practice using her new training collar and leash and I'm sure Roxy will do well under Kassandre's tutelage!

Christa has been walking and boarding my dog Hank since September 2016. She is a staple in our…read morelives and we're so grateful for her (sounds dramatic but it is so true!) My work schedule is constantly changing and she does an amazing job at always fitting in last minute dog walks and boarding. One day I ended up working from home and I forgot to cancel Hank's walk. When she opened my front door, I saw just how much Hank loves her! He was so excited to see her and it was obvious that she treats him very well. I had always gotten a good impression/vibe from Christa but seeing her interaction with Hank that day completely confirmed that she is a genuine and trustworthy individual. I highly recommend her.

We've been using Christa for about a year now and she has been amazing with our dog. She is…read moreresponsible and punctual. Christa takes great care of ourpup when we board her overnight. She's also very flexible with scheduling as well!

In just a few short weeks working with Micah we have seen a huge improvement with our dog. Micah…read morehas taught us how to work with our dog, and improved our communication skills and relationship. She's very flexible with her schedule and well worth the cost

Rachel is amazing! I couldn't believe how quickly my dogs responded to her training. With her…read morecoaching, I was able to enforce the training and rules in my home so that my pups responded and listened to my commands. Now our dogs are calm and listen when the doorbell rings, and wait for guests to arrive rather than charging and barking at the door. She also showed me how to loose leash walk my two dogs, which makes our long walks a lot less chaotic. So happy we were able to work with her!

My dog Harry and I learned a lot during Basic Manners training. Shannon is an excellent trainer who…read moreis very tuned in to what the dogs need to succeed.

Shannon is not only a great dog trainer, she is amazingly tactful and patient with the real…read morestudents, the owners. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reward-based training program.

5 Stars!!! Liz is an amazing dog trainer!!! She cares so…read moremuch about dogs and wants all dogs to be happy and well cared for with loving families. I called Liz totally desperate after bringing our adorable puppy home at 8 weeks. We were having a very difficult time with crate training and really had no clue how to take care of a dog. I had read plenty on the subject before bringing our sweet new puppy home, but with the reality of a little ball of furry sweetness wreaking havoc on our household, my research and reading was just not enough. We needed HELP!!! We were a family who never had a dog before with limited positive interactions with dogs (many negative ones on my end as a child and young adult). We had no idea what we were doing! Liz was so patient and understanding with us, I honestly don't know what we would have done without her! She helped us to understand what goes on in a puppy's mind and taught us what to do in terms of crate and potty training, biting, chewing, jumping, impulsivity, general commands like "Wait" and :sit", as well as very important commands like "Come" and "Leave it". I never felt alone while Liz was working with us, even when she wasn't training at our house. When I texted her with questions, she always got back to me in a timely manner. She never made me feel like I was a nuisance or was bothering her, and she always made me feel like I was supported throughout the training period (and she still does!). We started out as trainer/client but now are more like friends and family. Cannot express how grateful that we found Liz when we did. She has so much knowledge and presents it in such a kind and caring way. When you work with Liz, you feel like she is a friend or family member rather than someone you are paying to teach you how to train your dog. She's the best! Hire her, you will be so glad you did!!!.

I have taken three dogs to Becky and Alissa for training. Both are knowledgeable, patient,…read moreexcellent problem solvers, and take pride in their work. The classes are engaging and fun for both the dogs and the handlers. I always found the facility to be clean, comfortable, and well organized. Becky goes out of her way to make time for you as needed. If you need a talk after the class, she stays, when you call her, she calls back, if you need a little extra 1:1 for a stubborn puppy moment, she is right there. I highly recommend Good Choice Dog Training!

Becky and her staff are very educated on what they teach. Currently my dog Brooklyn is doing…read morebeginner agility which is amazing!!

Bernie loves the staff mostly! Goes between their legs lol. He doesn't play with the other dogs…read moregenerally. All I have to say at home is "Do you want to go play with the puppies today?"....he then hops all thru the house!! We cannot go fast enough lol!

The rates for overnight boarding have gone up dramatically in the past year or so. Buyer beware…read more Also, there's a $10 per day surcharge for boarding dogs on holidays. When I boarded my two little dogs over the weekend I did not expect to be hit with $40 surcharges plus additional sales taxes. That was a surprise. The owner came out and explained that while it wasn't a holiday, it was winter break for schools so I was charged holiday rates for both nights for each dog. She was also defensive. She said her rates "are competitive" with other dog boarding facilities. A check of online websites showed me that her statement is not accurate. Camp Bow Wow's rates are higher. Some kennels charge more to board larger dogs, but at Camp Bow Wow we all pay the same rate even though my dogs are tiny. I've been a loyal customer for years. The staff has done well for my dogs. While I agree that good work should be compensated, but I disagree with the lack of notification. No one likes surprises. If you're planning to charge me holiday rates on non-holidays, you should tell me in advance or put in it writing on your website. That's only fair.

Ruby is our fourth rescue and the animal love of our lives. Part Red Boned Coon Hound part Mastiff…read moreshe is a big girl with a bigger personality. By 2 years old Ruby had gotten her canine good citizen certificate and participated in various training/socialization programs. She is obedient, loving with all humans, especially kids and enjoys most dogs. Every so often certain dogs seem to flip her switch. On those occasions this big girl looks aggressive. Never has she hurt or touched another dog, but the barking and snarling concerned us enough to seek out a behaviorist. We found Sarah Todd through an internet search and respected her bio of credentials and experience. Speaking with Sarah on the phone prior to engaging her only confirmed that we had found a consummate professional. Sarah drove over an hour to consult with us. She allowed us to demonstrate Ruby's behavior in the environment and situations we encounter daily. Sarah spent our consultation time really listening to our concerns, giving us some important foundational information that we needed for a basic understanding of reactive behavior and excellent suggestions for activities, reinforcement and responses to modify Ruby's behavior. The harness she recommended has been a game changer for enjoying walks with Rubes. Sarah followed up the consultation with a written account of what was discussed. The suggestions weren't a magic bullet because they required consistency, but the effort is so worth the result. Basic training is a pet owner's responsibility to their pet and to themselves. But when you are faced with an issue that truly impacts the ability for your dog to be socially integrated, I can't emphasize enough the value of engaging someone like Sarah who has the experience, training, and ability to convey the information in a way that makes sense and is able to be applied practically in a way that allows you to live your life with your dog, not around them. Sarah is worth every penny...and then some.

From the owner: We specialize in helping dogs become the BEST family members possible. We offer Board& Train in a…read morebeautiful stress free environment, stress and anxiety free bc dogs live in my home with me ,( NO Kennel life here) all to help your dog have a wonderful experience while learning. We also offer Stay & Play for dogs that need a farm vacation while their humans travel. A truly unique home away from home for you canine family ! Also offer at your Home Private Training and Behavioral Consults for dogs with more serious behavorial issues , local area including Albany, SW Vermont etc

Our boy loves Dog's Retreat! Charlie had been a day-camper and boarder for nearly three years now…read moreand Teresa and the rest of the DR staff are fabulous with him. In the early stages, they worked with him to get to know his quirks well so that he would feel comfortable in a new environment. He now literally jumps out of the car when we arrive to drop off. Teresa is super accommodating with our travel schedule, and works to be flexible when our days/times have changed for drop off or pick-up. We appreciate it so much. This crew is fantastic and we are so thankful for the kindness and love that they give to our Charlie!

AMAZING family owned establishment. My dog has health issues and I wouldn't leave her anywhere…read moreelse. They treat her like she is their own. Highly recommend

James is incredible. We sent our 7 month puppy to James for four weeks last year. We were, and…read morecontinue to be, so happy that we did. She did not have any problems (and continues to be a wonderful dog and that's probably because we sent her to James). She had basic commands down. After James, she became excellent at multiple commands. She would sit at her bowl for hours if you don't release her (by verbal command). You can leave her with steak in the next room and won't eat it if you don't release her. You get the picture - James knows what he is doing and will set you, and your pup, up for success. He was very thorough in explaining what to expect and how to continue her training at home. We could not be happier. Our pup is also happy, and she loved James. When we brought her back for boarding a couple nights she couldn't wait to hang out with James. We had to save up to send her, and it was worth every penny. We would do it again. Highly, highly recommend. For any pup!

We got a deaf Miniature Bull Terrier @ 13 weeks old that after 6 months, seemed hopless to train,…read morejust basic commands. As a last ditch effort we called James @ Empire K-9 2.5 hrs away from our home. After 5 weeks of training with Ross he was transformed into the best dog we have seen anywhere. James spent a whole day with myself and my whole family to train us on how to handle and communicate with our new family member. Here we are over a year later and if we call James with a question he is quick to respond back with a helpfull answer. When we need to board Ross we drive him down to James @ Empire K9 2.5 hours away because he is the only one we trust with our Ross. Thank you James for this gift of being able to communicate with our deaf dog, you have no idea how much joy this little Miniature Bull Terrier bring to our family now.