My family and I were first introduced to Lorrie about 16 years ago when we desperately needed our…read moreRotty-Australian Sheppard mix trained. Our young Ruby was turning into a monster of sorts, treating us like cattle during walks and even getting to the point of pure destruction. Lorrie worked with Ruby and honestly saved her life. If not for Lorrie's unbelievable training we would not have been able to keep Ruby in our lives. From that point on, Ruby was a perfect angel on her walks, respected each of us as her master, and was the most loving, caring and wonderful dog we could have ever hoped for. Five years ago my wife and I decided it was time to add another member to the family. We were looking for a small-mid sized dog, and fell in love with a Shiba Inu puppy whom we named Nala. We knew right away we would be signing Nala up for Lorrie's puppy classes, but little did we know, Shiba's had a nasty reputation and it was going to take a lot more work to mold her into the dog we wanted. Lorrie worked with her diligently and as Nala's Shiba attitude peaked, she worked harder than ever training her during the day, and keeping us accountable at home during the evening. After going through Lorrie's full program Nala was TRAINED! All of those typical Shiba characteristics were gone! She stopped wiggling out of her collar and running for the hills. She stopped air biting and showing her teeth. She was an angel just like our dear Ruby. To this day, friends, family and even strangers on the street compliment us on Nala's behavior. If you are thinking about working with a trainer, whether your pup has little issues or BIG issues, Lorrie, owner of Dog's Best Friend Training Academy (located in Denver, NC) is the woman to hire!!

Dog's Best Friend you are amazing! Lorrie is the most kind, passionate dog trainer you will ever…read moremeet. Thank you so much for giving me the gift of a well trained dog.

We were referred to VIP Pet Services by our Vet, whom I will also be contacting. I would give them…read more0 stars if I could. To start, we told them specifically where the garage door openers would be so they could get into the house the first day. You have to go through the garage instead of the front door because it's too easy for one of our dogs to get out the front door and bolt down the street. When we first landed, we had a voicemail saying they couldn't find the openers and had to go to a neighbor's house to get a spare key. It was a good thing our neighbor was home, otherwise, our dogs wouldn't have even been checked on when they should have been. We returned home to find a bedroom door destroyed and the damage is extensive. Either this was done in one day and no one showed up to all day to help put a stop to it by blocking off the hallway, or it occurred over multiple days and again nothing was done to try to stop it and it was NEVER mentioned to us. They were asked to leave the garage door openers outside the house in a hiding spot so we could get in when we returned. One of the openers was, instead, left inside the house on the kitchen counter within reach of our big dogs. They, of course, got the opener and destroyed it leaving us with only one working opener. There was also so much poop and pee in the house when we got there that there's no way our dogs were let out during the day we returned (we got home after 9:00P). The owners claim that our dogs left that big of a mess every day, but they "require" 3 visits a day specifically to avoid that, so there's no way if our dogs were let out 3 times a day that they left that big of a mess. Our dogs are all house trained - including a 6-month-old puppy - and would never make that kind of mess inside the house unless they were left alone ALL DAY. My puppy is also required to eat all her meals in the bathroom because one of my other dogs is very food aggressive with her. You show her the food dish in your hands and she runs straight for the bathroom. Once we got home, though, she refused to eat in the bathroom which makes us believe that our instructions were not followed and that she was fed with the other dogs instead of being kept separate to avoid any problems. We contacted VIP Pet Services today and they blamed us for the garage door opener being chewed up because we don't crate the puppy - we also have a 3yo Boxer who gets into everything, which is why we don't leave things on the counter - even though we specifically asked them to leave the openers outside. They refuse to refund any of our money to help fix the destroyed door and the garage door opener and although they said they did a lot of things - like clean out the litter boxes - it certainly doesn't look like anything was cleaned the entire time we were gone (5 days). We will NEVER use VIP Pet Services again and I will be warning all of my friends and colleagues NOT to use them.

I recently moved to Huntersville and so had to find a new sitter for my American Bulldog. It was…read moresomewhat of a last minute trip however Cindy and Vinny were incredibly accomadating and helpful. All the scheduling for services is completed online; Cindy walked me through this process with ease. We scheduled our consultation visit with Vinny and Sean the following day. I completed as much of my pups profile on line as I could and Vinny brought the form so we could finish what I missed. They were incredibly thorough; practicing placing the collar on CJ and even doing a "dry run" the next day before we left to ensure that CJ was comfortable. I texted almost everyday for updates and they were more than willing to accomadate. The brought the mail in, turned lights on and off as well as brought our recycling to the road side. When we got home we had handwritten notes from both Vinny and Sean detailing CJs care and reassuring us that the week was uneventful. We signed up for the white glove service with 3 visits a day and plan to utilize their afternoon walking service in the future as well. CJ is not just a dog but a part of our family and we would not have been able to enjoy vacation without knowing he was taken care of.

Kevin was amazing sending updates and videos and explaining things for us to do throughout the day…read moreGracie really loved being with him, jumped into and out of his car and we had been having to lift her in and out of our car He took her around and thru Lowe's and Birkdale Parks off leash and she didn't run away She never jumped on anyone while with him she is a changed 9 month old Labrador Puppy He trained us a well on things to do with her And for sure we will be signing up for more training dates Highly recommend Kevin

Kevin worked with our 8 month old pit bull puppy for two days. He doesn't jump on us as much so…read morethat is a improvement. We really enjoyed the videos he sent. We would recommend Kevin.

This is a great fun place to train your dog indoors. They trainers are caring and know what they…read moreare doing. They are also great with dealing with reactive dogs not just easy dogs. They have helped me so much to make it fun spending time with my dog and build a better relationship with him. Angus is much easier to work with and friendlier with people now. It's a great place to play with your dog not just train. They have fun stuff like tricks, scent work, Puploties and other classes.

I had an absolutely amazing experience working with Ian on basic obedience and follow-through…read moretraining with my dog, Billy. Ian was knowledgeable, supportive, and made the process both fun and effective. I especially love the group classes--they're a great refresher of everything we learned during our one-on-one lessons and help reinforce Billy's progress in a social setting. The whole team is fantastic--professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. I couldn't have asked for a better training experience!

Our family's golden retriever had a horrible experience with board and train. They just use shock…read morecollars and horrify the poor dog into whatever obedience they show in the exit meeting. wouldn't provide any updates during the four week period without repeated texts and phone calls, and refused to allow us to visit during the boarding period and were dodgy about why. We paid thousands of dollars for nothing. Our dog came home knowing nothing but fear of the shock controller. AVOID THiS PLACE !!!!! HORRIBLE

We had a great experience with Jenna who trained our young German Shepherd. Her individualized…read moretraining is excellent and balanced with play time with her own well-trained dogs. Our dog seemed to enjoy her time away from home based on photos and videos from Jenna throughout this time. Also, Jenna provided valuable training videos for us to use at home. We strongly recommend trusting your dog's training with Jenna; you will be impressed with her results, which she is committed to achieving.

If you are looking for an in-home dog training experience for your precious canine friend, I cannot…read moresay enough great things about Jenna! She is patient and kind. She truly understands canine behavior and knows how to bring out the best in every dog. Her positive-reinforcement approach is gentle, encouraging, and incredibly effective. Jenna takes the time to teach each step to the dog and as a result, the dog responds to the calm, patient training style. Instead of fear or pressure, Ive seen Jenna train through praise, treats, and clear communication. The difference in confidence and obedience it is amazing! And even though she is a professional and has trained many dogs, she still takes the time to customize the training to fit each dog's personality. You can tell that she genuinely loves what she does and the dogs respond! If you want real results without compromising your dog's trust or happiness, this is the trainer you need. I highly recommend Jenna to anyone who wants a well-mannered, confident, and happy dog!

Owner is fantastic to work with and the staff was great. Our fur babies were well cared for and the…read morekennels are large and clean. Will definitely use them again. Thank you for giving us a piece of mind so we could enjoy our vacation. Minnie & Issa say's Thank you too.

I ADORE THIS KENNEL! The on-site owners take such good care of my Breezy and Scamp and are so…read moreaccommodating to my schedule and needs. They give scheduled meds, always answer when I call and go out of their way to make me feel special. And although there are hundreds of dogs that board there, they always remember my dogs' names and needs. That means so much to this dog mama! Extra clean and just a beautiful scenic piece of land.

Seriously love this place! We just recently moved to the area and took our maltipoo and pitbull…read morehere! Most places first ask about if our pitbull is aggressive and can it be around other dogs but not this owner! She was saying how excited to be having a pitbull come in and that did it for me! We've now taken them back once and I still will only go here! They're really good with my scared maltipoo!! Great service!

Fantastic! That's the best word to describe Amber and her wonderful team. Love your fur babies?…read morePrefer they get groomed in a gentle and loving environment? Prefer they not spend their time in a teeny tiny crate? If you said YES, then this is where you need to go. I found this place through referrals from my neighbors, and I couldn't be happier. The set up is great, though it can be tough to spot on your first time in. They're at the roundabout for Morrison Plantation - behind the Mountain outdoors store and Brewsters Ice Cream, between a nail salon and the popcorn shop. It's small and unassuming but also very intimidate. The dogs are always smiling when I go in there - if you have a dog you know what I mean by "smiling!" Rather than crate the doggies, Amber and her team let them stay in the shared open area behind a nice gate so they don't escape through the front door. Her prices are reasonable, and they will bath or groom your fur baby however you like it. They are very accommodating. They also offer add on services like nail painting and tooth brushing for a nominal price. My fur baby is always excited to see me when I pick her up, but I know she's been treated well because she doesn't miss a beat when we pick her up. No more scared or shaking baby! That's how I know they're loving. I also happen to know that the owner is a true lover of animals. She regularly fosters dogs in need, and often brings her fur babies for a play date. All the doggies get along, and take it from me, because admittedly my fur baby is antisocial with other dogs but does fine here. I'm particular about her haircut - short around the mouth, no perfumes added, no mustachy cut (she's a poodle and sometimes the teddy cuts look like a mustache to me,) and be patient and gentle with her. The girls here always cater to my requests so I always make sure to tip because they're prices are reasonable and they go the extra mile. I'm very happy with them! If this review was helpful, please let me know by clicking "useful" below. Thanks!