Buck Bartholomew is Gering's very own dog whisperer! We adopted a rescue dog 4 years ago and she…read moreneeded some training to help her learn to behave. We chose to work with Buck and I am so glad that we did. Ruby is now a proper lady. The first thing Buck helped us with was crate training. Then he worked with us to teach her basic commands. When we had problems or needed support, Buck was always available to help. Four years later, we adopted another rescue and Ruby was having a hard time adjusting to him. Buck came by for 30 minutes and worked with her again. He gave us a few things to work on with her and gave us a super fast refresher course on crate training for our new dog. Now Jasper is crate trained and our dogs get along beautifully. Buck knows his stuff and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of help with their dog(s).

ADI-K9 Training completely changed my view on the importance of proper dog training. Coming from a…read morebackground of never even considering it, I was very pleased with our results. Not only was the ADI-K9 Training crew respectful of my home, they delivered on their word and guarantees from our first consultation. I would absolutely recommend ADI-K9 Training to everybody looking for any task of training for their dog!

Our dogs have the best time at Rawhide Kennels. They always come home tired and happy. The…read morecaretakers are kind and take them for multiple walks without extra fees. Much different than your typical boarding experience with indoor and outdoor kennels for when the weather is less pleasant.

I took a class last winter, hopefully this teacher is no longer there. She was young. I was not…read moreimpressed because she wasn't focused on her students. I should have asked for my money back. She often rushed through things. She didn't have an awareness of how to teach human adults, by saying something , show something, say it again in a different way, show it again slowly. She said it once, showed it quickly then expected us to do it. She would show something, then have us go do it while she talked with her friends she brought in. She didn't pay attention to her students. She only offered help when I was struggling if I asked for her help, she didn't notice when people were struggling. She was stern and not approachable. She said she had lots of experience training. Perhaps that was true but she needs to work on people skills to be a group dog trainer. This intro class was designed to rush us through a program of a bunch of different things every time so that maybe we felt we learned a lot and got our moneys worth, rather than make sure we had important things down really well. The instructor said that after we finished the class we could come in for open play. I called and left a message about this twice but no one called me back. The place was freezing cold in the winter and smelly. I've heard other people like this place, but I won't go back. I also read the review about a woman abusing a dog here and people being rude. Big fat NO.

I visited the Canine Learning Center with a friend, as I am thinking about getting a dog and would…read morewant a friendly place to train and also meet the local canine community. I was fortunate to watch a class and was super impressed. It is under new ownership - Brad and Kathy are really helpful and friendly. The space is super clean and inviting. They offer a huge range of classes from beginner to competitive in many disciplines - Very encouraging of all levels and creates an awesome environment to learn and grow. I am looking forward to coming back there for more classes.

I wish I could go back and choose differently…read more We enrolled our rescue dog in the board and train program in 2024. He came from the shelter with clear signs of separation anxiety, hypervigilance, and what looked like the emotional scars of past abuse. We truly wanted to help him adjust and feel safe, so we trusted this program to set him on the right path. But looking back, I regret it. My first red flag came during a visit when I noticed a bite wound on his foreleg. I was told he'd been placed in a pen with one of the trainer's personal dogs--who attacked him. My dog had always been social and dog-friendly, so this felt like an avoidable situation. She was treating the wound, but I left feeling uneasy. Then came the Fourth of July. I got a message saying we could pick him up early--a full week early--because she was heading out of town. She said someone would be there to feed him, but he wouldn't be training anymore. That alone was disappointing, but we figured if he was "ready," we'd make the most of it. When we picked him up, he was only responding to commands about 75% of the time. I assumed he was just overstimulated from seeing us again. But over the next few days, things got worse. Despite carefully following the training notes we were given, our dog regressed significantly. He became more anxious, more reactive, and less responsive than before the program. Now, over a year later, he still reliably responds only to "sit"--which I taught him. "Lay down" works about half the time. Every other command? Gone. Later, when I shared my experience with others in the community, I learned I wasn't alone. Two separate people knew exactly which dog had bitten mine before I even said the name. One had a similar experience with that same dog; the other knew someone who had. That told me everything I needed to know. We paid $2,500, and in the end, my dog came home more anxious and less trusting of other dogs. I wish I could say otherwise, but I wouldn't recommend this program. On paper, it looks great. In practice, the local community seems to know better. I only wish I'd asked around before enrolling. Please do your research, and trust your gut.

i can't rave about this place enough. i did the 4 week board & train with my girl to prepare her…read moreto become a service dog. Not only did she learn all her basics but she had a fantastic time & came back confident & happy. I'm actually sending my 2nd dog who has severe anxiety for board & train as well. you can trust them with your babies. Wonderful, caring people who are fantastic with dogs.

I did not do the board and train packages however the private training is great for home manners,…read moredefinitely good for puppy problems, obedience. The board and train packages are where they board at the owners home and work with three trainers

He is amazing. My vet recommended Mike. Worth every penny. He is the dogfather. He handles very…read moredog with patience and understanding!

Mike is like the dog whisperer.He does such a great job with dogs.They listen to my commands now.read more

Great prices, walk ins usually accepted. She is wonderful with animals! Even my terrified…read morepreviously abused rescue puppy does well with her. Wonderful groomer and would highly recommend her to anyone!