Their staff is kind and loving with my dog and he wags his tail and licks their faces when he…read moregreets them upon arrival. My dog is a changed dog! He used to growl and fight with new strange dogs and now he can be in a play group with lots of dogs, most of them new to him on different days and he doesn't fight or react. Highly recommend for anxious, reactive, non-socialized dogs like mine.

We had a rescue puppy foster dog who did not "cut it" in daycare and needed extra coaching and…read moretraining to handle himself appropriately in a group of dogs. The Frogs to Dogs team did exactly that for him. He made steady progress and when it came time for him to be adopted, they actually did a cat test with him. Let's say he "didn't fail" so they did some video and gave some coaching for his potential adopters. He is now living happily in a home with both another dog and a cat. Thank you Frogs to Dogs for your candor and caring with little Benny.

Excellent training and boarding, especially for reactive dogs that need their own space. Boarded my…read moredog here and they sent me pics every few hours to see him having so much fun and not missing me at all. Training was very customized and effective as well. He loves this place and everyone there.

My dog Buzz and I absolutely loved working with Betty at Canine PhD!…read more After reading so many glowing reviews for Canine PhD, I decided to give them a try after looking for positive reinforcement trainers near us in Decatur. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made for both Buzz and me! Buzz struggles with anxiety and reacts nervously when new people approach, especially on walks or in public places like restaurant patios. From our very first session, Betty made both of us feel comfortable and confident. She immediately recommended a no-pull harness that made a huge difference. Walking Buzz and his corgi brother, Phil, is finally fun again! I truly missed our morning walks, and it feels amazing to enjoy them again without constantly worrying about Buzz pulling away or Phil getting loose because my attention was elsewhere. What stood out most is that Betty doesn't just train dogs -- she trains their owners, too. She helped me learn how to communicate more clearly and understand what Buzz is feeling. Betty gave us exercises to build trust and confidence. He's already such a happy pup, but he lit up even more during each session, as you can see in his picture! You could tell how proud he was every time he got something right. The whole experience strengthened our bond even more, and I ended up enjoying training far more than I ever expected. Betty also gave us fantastic techniques to help Buzz stay calm when meeting new people, both out in public and at home. He's learned that his bed is his "safe spot," and now he'll go there on his own when guests arrive until he's ready to say hello. It's been such a big, wonderful change seeing him so much more relaxed and secure. We did three sessions at Canine PhD and three at home, which was the perfect balance. It gave us the chance to practice in both structured and real-life settings, and between sessions, we had Betty's helpful homework to reinforce what we were learning and keep us progressing even outside of training. The pricing was very reasonable and the value we got from the training far exceeded what we paid. What I appreciated most was Betty's honesty and empathy. She set realistic expectations right from the start, explaining that this wouldn't be a quick fix -- and she was right. Some dogs are just naturally more anxious, but she gave us the tools and confidence to help Buzz make real progress. I can't recommend Betty and Canine PhD enough! She's a wonderful person! Super patient, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping both dogs and their humans succeed. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands behavior, builds trust, and brings out the best in you and your pup, Betty is the one to call!

We called Franck after a year of having some issues with our Beagle related to aggression. It was…read morenever super serious, and since we had some light aggression training in the past, we thought we could handle it on our own. We ended up getting a puppy at the end of 2023 and the aggression issues escalated, sometimes involving the new puppy. We called Franck for the aggression issues and ultimately decided to do full on Level 1 obedience training with him. From the get-go, Franck had complete control of our dogs. During our initial meeting/evaluation, they were complicit in his instructions. It was honestly super impressive - akin to folks you see on TV and how the TV show dramatizes their ability to immediately control an animal. This was the real deal. About a month or so into our training, we had another aggression issue, while it wasn't terribly serious, and we intervened quickly, Franck decided it was best for the dogs to go home with him for a few weeks. We were totally on board - we weren't sure if we had the skills yet to do it ourselves - but we knew he could do it. Within a week we saw a huge change in the dogs in videos he sent us, not only their obedience training, but there was absolutely no aggression with food or otherwise. Franck was also extremely available to answer any questions we had, whenever we had them. That was such a help that we could easily reach out to him whenever we needed assistance. In short, our dogs are impressively obedient now. By far, the best trained dogs I have ever had. Our beagle actually comes to us, when called, with no drama. This dog could not give a crap that we'd call her if she was out in the yard prior to her training. Now, she will come within seconds of us calling her. Both of our dogs are very well potty trained now. Our puppy is a golden retriever, so she has genes that help her with obedience built right in, and she is freaking awesome to work with now, even at just 7 months old. Franck's methods are well researched and backed by a lot of thought and just made sense to us. They're also not difficult - you just need the time and patience to learn and make it happen. Franck is no-nonsense, full of information, has been doing this for a long time, and he was such a pleasure to work with. He was fantastic with both our kids as well as our pups and we couldn't recommend him more!

This review is long overdue but I wanted to let the lessons that we received settle in so I could…read moregive a proper review. It's true that we learned more than our MaltiPoo. When we followed Franck's methods she caught on much faster than we did! Franck started training her when she was all of 3 months and 3lbs! I'll admit that I was extremely skeptical at first. I was afraid that using the prong and e-collar would cause aggression, fear, or alter her personality in some way. Let me tell you...it didn't in the slightest! I've only seen her become more trusting and loving. She's basically a Velcro dog at this point. Lol! Getting her properly trained at such a young age was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I can't tell you how many times I've been complimented on how well behaved she is...ESPECIALLY for a toy size breed. I can take her anywhere because she's so well behaved and sweet. She's outgoing and friendly to everyone she meets. She's such a well adjusted pup! More than anything we've gained confidence as dog owners and it's great to know that Rain has a trainer for life should we ever need him. It was a pretty big investment but on the other side of things I consider it money well spent!

What's the old saying, "better late than never?"…read more In 2005 I brought my 1-year old aggressive, non-social, Rottie/GS pup, Ruby, to Kate Jackson and Jabula to get her on the right track. I adopted Ruby from a local rescue when she was 6-months old and it was evident that the first few months before I met her were extremely traumatic. Our "meet and greet" went horribly, as she wouldn't let me close, it took me 15 minutes to get her in the car, and she bit me in return. However, there was something about her and I knew we belonged together. I had a contract job in Hawaii early in 2005 that was going to require me to be there for the better part of a month, and I thought that this would be the perfect time for Ruby to get some formal training since I was going to have make accommodations for her car while I was away. Upon finding out about Jabula's 2-week "all-inclusive" program (or whatever it was called back then), I was ecstatic that not only would she have a place to stay for two weeks with company and activity, but she would get the formal training she needed and deserved. It was going to be hard to leave her behind, but after meeting Kate I felt comfortable leaving Ruby under her care. While in Hawaii, Kate sent me emails and responded to my questions about Ruby's progress. I was excited to hear that she was adapting well and learning how to behave. I couldn't wait to come and see her. Once I got home and was able to pick her up, Kate went over all of the training they did (place, heel, come, etc) in an hour long session with us and the results were remarkable! She was still definitely an Alpha, but she wouldn't instigate any altercation, played well with other dogs, obeyed all commands, and was much, much better around strangers that previously she wouldn't dare go around. Ruby passed in 2015 but she was the best trained pup I've ever had, and Jabula was instrumental in making that happen.

if I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've been a client of Jabula for at least 15 years. Our…read morecurrent dog, Lilly, has been boarding there a number of times. She stayed again over the Christmas holiday while we were out of the country and the canine flu made headlines in Georgia. Kate and her team did a phenomenal job keeping all the dogs safe and healthy, as well as keeping their owners up to date on the extra steps being taken, including the mobile vet who was on call. We love Jabula and their entire team of hard working dog lovers. Thank you!!!

Excellent trainers. Our trainer Abby was very personable and well versed in techniques to improve…read moreour Frenchies behavior issues.

I initially hired a different trainer/company for my puppy and then moved to Pawsitive, with Abbey…read more Best decision ever! Each session has been extremely valuable. The techniques are working, and I love the level of detail and explanation for everything taught. Also, I was very nervous to send my girl to puppy camp, but I am so happy I did! Great socializing skills and lots of fun with the other pups. Camille was wondeful! I highly recommend Pawsitive!

We are over the moon with happiness & satisfaction, this is our first time having a Husky puppy…read more Jade is 3 months and full of energy, she's smart, but we needed professional help & right away we knew she would need training, we had the opportunity to train with Yrene, her energy & passion for puppies is incredible and it radiates throughout the entire session. It is safe to say that any puppy training with Yrene will be lucky & you as a dog parent will leave happy and satisfied. In the future when we adopt another puppy, we will definitely be returning.

Mr. Jonathan Shahor was an absolute pleasure to work with! I was involved in an Unlawful Detainer…read moreEviction Case and needed a Dog Behavior Expert to come to my house and do an observation of my dog. Jonathan was able to come over and spend time with me and my Dog and do an assessment. He was as kind and professional as could be. He has a depth of knowledge about how and why dogs behave the way that they do. He was patient with both me and my Dog. Jonothan also served as an expert witness in the eviction case my landlord brought against me. He was an expert on my behalf. He took the witness stand and spoke with great clarity and expertise about how and why my dog is the way he is. I could see the jurors nodding in agreement with his professional and in depth observations. Jonathan was so generous with his time and his expertise. He is a teacher and an advocate and someone who is committed to doing right by people and by dogs. He was a really great addition to a team that helped me win my case. After the jury came back in my favor and the case was over we were allowed to ask the jurors some questions. They all were impressed with Jonathan's clear and fact-based analysis. If you want or need someone to help you learn more about why your dog acts a certain way who can communicate clearly with knowledge and integrity than Mr. Shahor is a great person to call. I'm very glad that he was on my side. Thanks, Jonathan!

I want to say how I appreciate my dog training experience. I have an 18 month Rottweiler and he has…read moredone a wonderful job helping me train him to listen to my command . I was so impressed that I returned with my 3 month Rottweiler puppy and he is on the right path just like his brother. Definitely recommend if you want your pups on the right track. And I have to give a shout out to the AWESOME STAFF always on point with Advice and making you feel that you're doing your best!!!'5 STARS

I found myself totally overwhelmed and stressed with our dog Junior. He was horrible when visitors…read morecame over and walking him around other dogs was nearly impossible. I called Iron Will Dog Training and the experience I had exceeded all my expectations! I am so happy I made the call Damon was an absolute pleasure to work with and both my husband and I can't thank him enough for what he has helped us accomplish with our dog. I would recommend Iron Will Dog Training to anyone looking for help with their dog.

My fur baby got the pawdicure package with groomer Breezy who was wonderful! Super quick and easy…read more Breezy did a wonderful job was kind and professional and even gave her an adorable bandana! 100% recommend.

10/10 highly recommend this place. I just got a turtle and wanted to make sure I get everything he…read moreneeded. Bryce and Mira was so hopeful spent about 20-30 minutes to make sure I got everything I needed to take care of my turtle. They went above and beyond and I really appreciate it !!!

We took our puppy to Atlanta Dog Trainer for the group obedience beginner training classes…read more There were 5 weeks of training classes (4 with the dog, the first with just the handlers). The primary instruction was getting your dog's attention, the commands - sit, down, off, leave it, drop it and loose leash walking. Overall I was pleased with the overall instruction and experience. They did a good job of making sure the dogs didn't invade another dog's space. Homework was sent out each week to work on in sessions with the dog and this helped prepare for the next week's session. Would recommend.

Tracy at ATLANTA DOG TRAINER literally saved our dog!!! I was at my wits end and ready to give away…read moreour dog- I had tried other training programs but he would not stop biting our kids, jumping on everyone, it was just awful. We signed up for the two week board and train as a last effort with minimal expectation. All I can say is WOW!!! Tracy has been exceptional from start to finish and the follow up after he was home was icing on the cake! She followed up daily to give us a report with photos and videos and continued to check in for weeks! We have the sweetest dog and our family could not be happier with our decision to put our pup into doggie school here!! The grounds are sprawling and beautiful, the staff is friendly, and the value far exceeded my expectations. We paid $995 per week, so about 2K total. I looked at some other programs which were about 2,800 with kinda crappy looking properties and very pushy sales people. We are forever grateful to ADT and Tracy! Thank you for our "new" dog!

I had an amazing experience from the very beginning. The initial consultation was extremely in…read moredepth, and I truly appreciated how much time and care she took to explain everything to me. The advice she gave was so helpful and honestly made a big difference leading up to my training session. The way everything was explained in such detail made me feel confident in my decision and like I didn't need to shop around at all, I knew I had found the right trainer. My first training session went really well. I feel like I learned a lot, and so did Burli. The session was informative, hands on, and encouraging, and it left me feeling excited and motivated to continue. I'm really looking forward to coming back and continuing this journey with them.

Raising a dog also takes a village and the folks at Kaizen work with you like family. Great…read moreservice, patience and very fair pricing. They offer activities outside training to enrich your dog's behavior.