Review by Faye Kessler, Owner of Mattie, my 2 year old mini schnauzer…read more Nick, Owner of Hendersonville Dog Training is an amazing dog trainer! My little mini schnauzer Mattie was a disaster; in the home and in the community (she was always anxious, destructive, bothering everyone with barking and jumping, I had to isolate her in the house, she wined all the time, she would not listen, could not walk her on a leash, she was a constant handful, totally unfocused; her nick name should have been "chaos", she was wearing me down). But, after she worked with Nick for 2 weeks, what a positive difference: she came home and is the dog I always wanted; thanks to Nick. She is calm, focused, has no destructive behaviors, listens to commands, behaves in the car and in the community, no whining, has full range of the house, walks beautifully on a leash. Mattie is now a happy dog; which makes me happy. Our house is now a happy and calm place; Thanks to Nick!!!!!! Nick is the best! So patient, focused, knows how to work with dogs to build them up in a positive manner and transform their behaviors and demeanor, as he did with Mattie. He was so wonderful in teaching me everything I needed to know when I picked Mattie up to go home after her training was completed. He also has the perfect environment for training at his home; which helped Mattie easily adopt back well into her own home environment. I one hundred percent recommend Nick/ Hendersonville Dog Training. Mattie and I have benefited from every penny spent there. I'm thoroughly happy with the results. Also, I always plan to board Mattie at Nicks when I have to leave town without her. I have full confidence and trust that Nick will give her the best of care. If there are any future training needs for Mattie; I will always call only on Nick. He is wonderful!!! Thanks Nick, We appreciate you so much, Mattie and Faye

Seemed totally disinterested and never returned a promised phone call. Trainer came recommended by…read morea friend but was reluctant to provide information and said we'd have to see how my dog got along with his other dogs - not a good sign.

I had two small dogs & suddenly had a third added that a family member couldn't keep anymore. With…read morethe introduction of the third dog who had not been trained, my pet household was turned upside down. Lots of unwelcome behavior started occurring which inhibited our ability to simply take walks together. By the grace of God, I found Karen online and I couldn't be happier. She uses only positive reinforcement for the dogs (and the owner as well). She is more than willing to help & answer questions, meet out at a local park for practice and more. I tend to be an anxious person, but Karen's calm demeanor helped me immensely. She has a great personality and often made me laugh through my worries. My dog's behavior has improved tremendously, which has helped to bring peace & calm into our lives & increased our happiness. I can't express how grateful I am for Aunt Karen!

Bear and I have learned a lot from Karen. We are in the long process of retraining a large dog that…read morewas probably abused. Bear has made great improvement thanks to Karen's help. I would recommend Karen to anyone. Cindy

Very friendly experience here and my dog also had a chance to socialize w other small dogs while…read morethere, which was a positive experience for her. She looked very happy when I went to pick her up and so cute in her little bandana. Smelled great and they did a good job of getting rid of loose undercoat from all the warm weather we've had lately. Very reasonable pricing (albeit our needs are extremely simple - she just needs a basic bath/grooming). Everyone was super nice and I was given a timeframe of when she'd be ready :)

ADDO is a great place to take your active dog for socialization and exercise. We have a Husky /…read moreEskimo mix and she needs lots of outdoor time that we can't provide regularly. A Dog's Day Out is the perfect answer to our issue. She goes twice a week, diving into her 'daycare leash' as soon as we pick it up! She comes home ready to eat and crash out! She's a happy girl!

Thanks Kata for giving me the tools and confidence in training my dog, Tucker. We enjoyed the…read moreclass and have made so much progress since attending. I know that with these new tools, it will pay off for years to come.

I had the pleasure of working with Kata a few years back when she lived in Massachusetts. What a…read morefantastic trainer. She helped me with my very stubborn Olde English Bulldogge puppy. Everything she taught me has stuck throughout the years and Pete is an amazing, obedient dog as a result. Kata was always friendly and available for questions. Regardless of the issue, she always seemed to have the best tips. Residents of Texas, you are lucky to have her!

I cannot rave about Red Barn Pet Care enough. My work requires a great deal of travel, so my dog is…read moreat Red Barn frequently. I never worry, and he gets excited when we arrive. Having been to other kennels, I can say this one far exceeds others. I drive 18 miles one way, passing other kennels in route, just to be able to have my dog stay with Bob and Pam!

We have been in the boarding business ourselves, and we love this kennel. Bob and Pam do a great…read morejob, and we never worry about our dog when he is there, he is always excited to go, and comes home clean and happy.

I cannot day enough good things about Gail Hubbard with WNCK9! Our goldendoodle Winston is over a…read moreyear old and having issues with potty training and food aggression. Gail came to our house and evaluated him and gave us some homework. That was over a week ago and not ONE SINGLE ACCIDENT since then. We have also made so much progress with the food aggression that I can almost stick my hand completely in his bowl while he is eating. Gail is a miracle worker with dogs and has an amazing intuition with them. Watching her in action is inspiring! We have signed Winston up for her K9 manners course and we are so excited to see how he continues to progress. Thanks a million Gail! Much love, Winston and Family

What a truly great place this is, I don't know if I would have made it on my own with my very high…read morestrung and anxious puppy and after asking around in several pet stores I finally found Gail Hubbard and her place. Good for me because Dog Training is crazy expensive I noticed ( so expensive that I m going to become a dog trainer in my next life!!!) This place is different Gail tries to make dog training affordable and fun. First I went to puppy class, every Saturday for $10 a mixed puppy class with socialization training and simple tasks for owners and dogs alike. This is a hands on place , the dog is not getting "fixed" you learn how to work with the animal and what to do in any situation. After that I went to "manners 1" a six week course where you meet once weekly and work with your animal . The classes are small the place is big with a large agility area , a playground and a piece of forest to walk in. There are all kind of fun things offered Agility Training, Treibball and ongoing Manners classes up to training for service dogs. Gail is full of knowledge gives you direct feedback if you call her and a certificate after a successfully finished "Manners" class. The approach is gentle with lots of treats, no yelling no "NO" it's about leading the dog in the right direction, about being smart with the opportunists they are and build a beautiful and trusting relationship. We are happy here and will stay and come back many more times!

CHAR-LEE, is a hand full weighing in at 2lbs6onces he makes enough noise for 20 dogs lol. I love my…read morebaby boy, they were so kind and loving and made it through his grooming and he was so handsome.

When I called, I asked how much it costed for a haircut for my dogs, but this rude employee…read moreShaylynn answered, and she wasn't being quite clear with the service that they provide and I ask for a manager an I didn't get her name but she wasn't being quite sassy with her response. If you want horrible customer service definitely come here. Worst place to even come.

One month before Hurricane Helene struck, we adopted a 3 month old puppy from Hendersonville Animal…read moreServices. We are seasoned pet owners and no stranger to raising a pup. However, our challenges became increasingly difficult as a result of forced evacuations, relocations and having to continue working from satellite locations. Or sweet pup had only one month with us before she too became displaced and had to adapt to a very transient live style. As one might imagine, the training of our pup was erratic and remains so, I am afraid, but with the help of James and Iilo, we are currently pretty stable. James has an intuit sense of canine behavior and a keen sensitivity regarding how to balance gentle behavior guidance in alignment with modification techniques. James impressed us with his professionalism & compassion, plus his extensive knowledge and skill. The man knows his business, speaks his mind with respect, and has proven to be invaluable to us as we continue working toward our goal of a Good Citizenship Certification. I have worked with many, many trainers and training schools over my 60 years of being a dog owner. I do recommend James, without hesitation. Oh, and by the way... I forgot to mention that our pup is deaf. James, didn't bat an eye.... like I said... the man knows his business. Thx for the opportunity to share - Mynde Mull Swannanoa, NC

The store staff, the products and Michelle the trainer are excellent. The management team is also…read moregreat, especially if you have a challenge. They take care of things right away. the reason for my 1 star rating is the grooming department. The groomer that we used several times was deceitful and dishonest On Christmas Eve. He more than doubled the charge for our puppy and totally deviated from our normal bath and nail trim. several months ago he explained that the price we were initially paying would go up five dollars. No big deal , however when we picked up our seven month old puppy he told us that that she was now considered an adult. The price was crazy and he provided a service that we did ask for as I had never heard of that type of service. I did receive a call from Brian the manager immediately as I responded to a survey they sent me. joanne, the assistant manager followed up with me, was very apologetic and refunded the service that I did not ask for and charged me the regular price. we will still purchase from that Petsmart store and do the next level training. However, we will bring our grooming business elsewhere as we don't appreciate dishonest And lying.

I get most of my pet food and litter here. They have a good selection and reasonable prices. I love…read morewhen they have the chinchilla in there because it's the cutest thing ever. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. It's always clean and organized well.

Aaron is fantastic! I was hoping to find someone who is reliable, punctual, great with…read morecommunication, and he is just that. Received notification every time he visited my baby Echo and received updates with photos. Aaron listened to all of the details and very considerate how he left my home. Most importantly, Echo was very happy and that makes me happy. Will definitely be using him again and again. Thank you Aaron!

From the owner: The number one goal at Blue Ridge Pet Sitter is to provide the best possible care for your dog or…read morecat in their own familiar surroundings, allowing you to enjoy your day without worrying! We know that your furry friend is special, and enjoy getting to know his or her own likes, dislikes and unique personality to give your pet the personalized care they deserve!