Krissy, Bree and Donovan are top notch trainers. Positive reinforcement for both dogs and owners is…read moretheir key to success. They are responsive to calls and texts in between classes, so you never feel like you're on your own. With dog trainers, you get what you pay for and this is the best money we've ever spent. I only wish we trained with them with our 2 previous St. Bernards! We did the 14 day puppy board and train aka puppy camp. Our girl returned well established in her training. We're continuing with off leash training and it's been highly successful thus far. A well trained dog is a happy dog AND a happy owner!

I will try to keep this short. I had a maniac shepherd. Love her to death but she drove me up the…read morewall and my little girl couldn't play with her. I had enough and look around and that when I found Columbia Dog wizard. Dropped her with Sam,the trainer, for two weeks. Went to pick her up..she wasn't the dog I used to know...very calm and very well behave, take the commands so good. You know your life is a lot easier when you have a dog that listen well. And he will be there for you when you need him regarding your your dog. I highly recommend him.

Just finished the 4 week Basic Obedience training with my Labradoodle, Ranger. He is 4 years old…read moreand very energetic. He gets excited around other dogs and loves to meet new people. I've always envied dog owners who could have their dogs in public places and around other dogs without struggling to hold them and not pulling them all over the place. After researching several dog training services, I settled on Off Leash K9 training. Both Nathan and Beth worked with Ranger, and he responded extremely well to their methods and the eCollar, but even more importantly is the time they took with me helping me to understand how to continue the training between lessons. It doesn't matter how well your dog does during your one hour lessons if you are not willing to put in the the time everyday to reinforce the lessons. I would highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training to anyone who wants an obedient dog who is a pleasure to have with you as a companion in any situation. We can now take Ranger to farmer's markets, dog-friendly restaurants, the beach, wherever dogs are welcome. We continue to work on his commands on our evening walks, take him to places that provide distractions so we can get even better at being in those situations, and keep reinforcing his obedience with tons of "Good boy" praises and lots of love. He's happy. We're happy, and so thankful for Nathan and Beth at Off Leash K9 training.

After reading all of the marvelous online reviews, I paid $3000 for the two week board and train…read moreprogram. It took two months to get my dog worked in with the trainer. At that point, I had pretty reliably taught her to sit, stay, and come. What I really needed was on & off leash heel, lie down, and for her to do all of the aforementioned with distractions. I've had my dog since she was 7 weeks old, she is pure-bred pedigreed Labrador Retriever, sweet tempered and quite bright. No behavioral issues! When I came to pick her up after two weeks, she had learned NO additional skills! She would not heel or lie down, and would not come to me when distracted. I return her to the trainer, and expressed my disappointment, that my $3000 was essentially spent on dog sitting. She took my dog back for an another full week at no additional charge. Afterwards she told me that she received NOTHING from her boss for doing this (the franchise owner) and took my dog back simply because she did not want me to be dissatisfied. She made some progress in that final week, but we still have a loooong way to go. I do not fault the trainer! She did her best and took my dog on for an additional week for free. The company is a franchise. She shared with me that the owner is in Greenville, he is not even a dog trainer (she described him as a businessman), and she has never met him. She also shared that she JUST QUIT! Her issue was that 2 weeks is not enough time to train a dog to do all of this things that they advertise. Customers were regularly upset when their expectations weren't met. It takes at least 4-5 weeks to accomplish good on-leash results, let alone off leash. I feel like "Off-Leash" over promised knowing that they would likely underperform. The franchisee relies on internet marketing, and a slick phone call/email/text sales pitch. Perhaps the other training service are good, because the trainer that I met seemed excellent - but with the 2 week board and train, the trainers are set up to fail. I wouldn't call it a "scam" but from my experience, and that of others I have talked with since then, you are VERY unlikely to be satisfied. There are other operations right here in Lexington that will do board and train for 4-5 weeks, charge about the same, and not make any "off leash promises". That seems much more realistic and honest. Buyer beware!!!

If you want the most out of your four legged pal, Tony and Ginger are the folks to call. Our dog…read moreis all puppy and a bit strong willed but he really enjoys his sessions with Tony and Ginger. After graduating from the first 6 week course he will stay, sit, lay down, watch me and come (touch). We have also received a lot of valuable information including behavior modification and the best types of treats to feed the Benji. We are going to continue with additional courses so we will keep you posted.

My little dog, Benji, has been learning so much from Ginger and Tony. We are thrilled! Benji is…read more"strong willed" and still 100% puppy. He's quick to learn with them. We plan to continue classes because he seems to love learning. Ginger has been so helpful with other problems we've been having too. She definitely knows all about how dogs think, feel, and function. I highly recommend!

My dog Waylon is scared of everything they did an excellent job. He was scared of everything,…read moreincluding his own shadow in a mirror but they handled him with extra.

This place is the best in Columbia! I did my research before bringing my young lab and lab mix to…read morethis daycare and boarding. The outdoor play area is great along with the indoor play area for when the weather is bad, no concrete floors like some other places I visited prior to choosing this one. My lab is off the rails with her energy level and they do an excellent job matching her with other dogs in her play group (energy level) - they both come home happy every time- and cannot wait to go back and play with their daycare buddies (both 4 legged and 2 legged). The staff is extremely attentive to all of the dogs needs from what I have experienced over the past year- that is how long I have been bringing them for daycare (2 times a week), overnight, some training and grooming. The CB team does a fantastic job taking care of my dogs during the day and overnight, giving them cuddles, treats and lots of playtime-

Took my 11 month old dog for obedience classes. Dawn and Kelly teach a great class! They are…read morepatient and thorough and they really want all the dogs to succeed! We even continued on to the advanced class and had a great time. Even if you are having behavior issues with your dog (or not!) this is a great class to take. My dog had fun and we both learned a lot!

We had a 4-day trip and needed someone to watch our senior dogs. We tried boarding before and will…read morenever do it again (they never notified us that our dog was NOT eating for the entire week we were away and we came home to skin and bones). We knew we needed to have our pets in the comfort of their home with someone to feed and exercise them. It's nice to have family and friends to help, but you also don't want to inconvenience them. This is where Dawn from All Fur the Luv of Paws came into the picture. After meeting her during the consultation, we felt very comfortable leaving our babies with her, which we did. She was very thorough and was also in constant contact with us during our vacation. One of our dogs is a picky eater and she went out of her way to try anything to make him eat. We are happy to announce that we did not come home to skin and bones this time around. Lastly, we have cameras in the house, but it was nice to get picture updates via text messages regarding whether they ate, about their walks, etc. We used to worry about our dogs when we would go on vacations, but not anymore. We will now use Dawn to watch our babies and would recommend her in a heartbeat.

What a great service these ladies provide! Upon inquiry for cat sitting, we were handed over to the…read more"Cat Whisperer" Diana, who was very responsive and set up a time to come to our home to understand what we needed while we were away. She asked great questions and took copious notes. Every day we got a timely report and pictures to show how everything was going. Could not have asked for a better experience--especially for such a reasonable price (based on the length of stay each day; we opted for 30 minutes). She also took in the mail, attended to cat boxes when needed, and handled the outside trash cans. Wonderful experience and we will use again!

My experience at this establishment was very negative for my dog and I. The vulgar display of…read moreaggression, disrespect, and power was disgusting. Not only towards me (a 37 yr old woman) but also my 1yr old, vocal; herding dog. I won't go into detail because I have seen how unprofessionally they respond. I am writing this review to help the next female with a young dog that requires patience to train. This is not the trainer for you. The experience was so overwhelming that I left within 10 minutes before the class even began. I do not recommend this establishment for anyone who prefers POSITIVE training tactics or if your dog is an energetic adult dog and requires patience.

if you want great training with someone who knows what they're doing GO SEE RICHARD AND CARMEN! i…read morewas so scared of going here due to the prong collar but it really has helped. the first time i met Richard i brought my dog in and was holding him and he immediately whipped me into shape and told me to put him down because it's enabling his behavior. right then and there i knew we were going to be in good hands! we did the 4 day boarding and after the FIRST day there was a difference with biscuit! richard has so much knowledge about dogs it's so fascinating hearing what he has to say, and carmen helps out as well and she's just as amazing! if you're having dog problems and feel defeated, go see richard and carmen at the leash connection!

Always amazing! Our dog gets so excited when we drop him off. Staff is so attentive. We really…read moreappreciate the pick up times on week ends and after 5pm

1st I dropped off Bently my Bernie doodle to get groomed, he was put with an new groomer, she…read morebutchered him. It was horrible. So they called to make it right. I was told I have to take him to irmo location because that groomer is good for doodles. So I showed up at 8 a.m. 5 weeks after his butch job. And they told me I was suppose to take him to west columbia location. I was like wth.. but she showed me a text that mentioned west columbia but then they sent me the address to irmo location .. i just need a good groomer, this area is short on qualified groomers. I'm from Florida and had the same groomer for all my dogs for 15 years. Hear I've had him at 5 different groomers. I promise it's not me . And of course they blamed me for there incompetence. So sad, considering opening my own grooming shop. For people who just can't find a shop here. Terrible experience.

My experience with Geoff at SC K9 was excellent. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but Geoff…read moreclearly outlined the process from day one and guided me step-by-step through training my pup, Rocko. From the initial consultation, he explained what was expected of me and why, which made it easier for both Rocko and me to adjust and succeed with the techniques. The customized approach made the training feel personal and truly accelerated Rocko's progress. By the end of the program, Rocko was getting compliments from strangers at the park--something I never expected. I'd recommend SC K9 without hesitation.

I grew up with German Shepherds and knew that we eventually wanted to have one for protection and…read morecompanionship. Since our Golden is turning 9, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce a pup into our lives. I quickly realized our GS, a working breed, wasn't getting enough mental stimulation. The internet searches weren't helping (since they recommend products, not training). Our life is full with two toddler and two dogs. Honestly, I felt overwhelmed and as though I had made a huge mistake that I couldn't take back. In desperation, I reached out to Geoff. Our phone interview made it clear to me that he was incredibly knowledgeable. After our first free session, I knew I wanted to make the investment. I will never regret that decision. Our energetic, crazy puppy became a more mellow companion as soon as we started training her. It was the mental stimulation she craved. After 9 weeks of practicing, tweaking, and training, I feel fully equipped to continue working with my dog(s). Geoff gave me tools for communicating with my dog that are irreplaceable. I'm so thankful for his services and the constant open line of communication. I cannot recommend him enough!

Clarissa helped us out of a little jam. My son's roommate acquired a 7-week-old puppy but shortly…read moreafter didn't realize the responsibility required to take care of a youngun. We took Bean for about a week when we realized that while we had vast experience with dogs, we didn't have time or the patience to work out the basics of indoor training, potty training, crate training. We took her back to my son and his roommate, where they kept her for about a month, and by then we were able to afford what, or who was needed. I did a quick check of trainers and I was pleased with her prompt, knowledgable response. She took in Betty Bean for a week, and in that time she learned what she needed, and has been so fun to be around. She still has much to learn, but Clarissa laid down the groundwork for Beanie, and gave us a plan to work with. Since then--she's still a puppy, but her personality has blossomed and I found out in short order that I like getting out of the chair of my day job to have her run around lightning fast in her backyard, or to walk her up and down the street, and play tug of war with her many chew toys. She's such a good girl! And Clarissa's relationship with her has helped her grow every day she's been back. Thank you!

From the owner: As a certified dog trainer and behavioral specialist, I offer personalized in-home consultations to…read moreaddress your dog's unique behavioral challenges. My approach is compassionate, effective, and designed to promote a calm, obedient dog who listens and responds well to guidance. I do not use shock collars, e-collars, or prong collars—focusing instead on dog psychology and gentle techniques that produce lasting results. I work with dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes—from puppies as young as 8 weeks to seniors. Whether you're dealing with issues like aggression, excessive barking, separation anxiety, potty training, or leash pulling, I can tailor a solution that works for both you and your dog. If you're ready to see real improvements in your dog's behavior, give me a call today and let's work together to achieve your training goals!