I was referred to Emily by another dog trainer because I lived too far away for that trainer. Emily…read moreemailed me back right away and immediately set up an appointment. First meeting Emily she took the time to not only get to know the in and outs of the issues with my pups but took the time to get to know me. We sat and talked for over an hour. Emily took notes and made sure to reassure me that she would send everything to me in an email so I wasn't overwhelmed. She then worked with my pups and demonstrated the tools I would be using. She was never negative about the issues with my dogs. Within the next couple of days I received the email instructions and I was so thankful. I started using the training instructions and my dogs showed REMARKABLE PROGRESS! My baby girl Georgia developed leash aggression and I was afraid to take her on walks because she would get into "arguments" with other dogs and people. I used the training diligently and I noticed an immediate change. I also used Emily's other tips like leaving the TV on for them while I was at work, letting them enjoy their walks by sniffing and not trying to pull them away and playing more games with them. My dog's attitudes completely changed. By the next time Emily came around they were like different puppies. There was so much harmony and happiness I was thrilled! I am incredibly grateful to Emily and her expertise with training. She's continually giving me praise but she's the one who deserves the praise. I HIGHLY recommend having Emily train your pups!

Emily is absolutely amazing. She really knows her stuff when it comes to dogs and dog behavior. We…read morerecently moved in to a dog friendly apartment in Boulder which is a problem as our dog, Shaggy, is dog reactive when he is on a leash (lunges and barks at other dogs). We called Emily, who met with us for almost an hour and a half. She came up with an individual training plan for Shaggy as well as helped us trouble shoot problem areas such as the elevator. We have been working with Shaggy for about a month and I already can see improvements. We now can walk on the other side of a street from a dog without him even caring. She has also helped come up with a "management plan," that involves finding escape routes and what to do when Shaggy does react. The best part about Emily is that she always makes herself available to help. Whenever I have a question I can text her and get a ready reply. On multiple occasions she has also been a great person to lean on and talk to when Shaggy has a large blow up. She even said that her job is one part dog trainer one part human trainer/councilor. She also lets me meet with her a few times a week in order to use her dog for practice sessions with Shaggy. Over this past month I have gone from frustration and embarrassment with my dog to pride and excitement over Shaggy's improvement. I can tell that he is much happier and less stressed on walks as well. I cannot thank Emily enough for all her help, and I HIGHLY recommend her for any type of dog training (especially leash reactivity).

The best professional trainers we have ever experienced…read more They do training right and teach you how to continue the training daily with your dog to lock in great behaviors. They are available by text and phone in between the Friday training sessions with the dog owners & their dogs. They truly care about you understanding the training and although you work in small groups they work with each dog / & their owner separately as necessary. We are only 2 weeks into the training which last for 15 sessions but are excited to register our 2nd dog as soon as our Jaxon wraps up his training. Their fees are more expensive than other dog training classes but it's 100% worth it as it's training that will serve our dog and our family for a lifetime! And they include all the tools you need to be successful!

AMAZING RESULTS!! Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Our nine year old American…read moreEskimo, Bella, struggled with anxiety her entire life. Bella is a very sweet and loving dog but she barked aggressively when anyone came near our door, let alone knock/ring bell. Any change made her nervous and jumpy. A visit to the vet would cause anxious behavior for a week after each appointment. Other dogs made her nervous even though we had socialized her from a very young age. When walking she would stiffen whenever another dog or children were near by us. We have always exercised Bella a lot and that helped but never eliminated these issues. Then I read about the Fort Collins Dog Wizard online. I was just hoping to improve her quality of life a little... I never imagine or dreamed of the results we would get. Cullen did a house visit to assess Bella. He sat at our house talking calmly to me about Bella and her personality the entire time he ignored Bella. After the first ten minutes, she was begging for his attention but he still let her have her space. I couldn't believe the calming presence he brought and he hit all her scary buttons (a man with a hat). After talking to me, he said he thought they could absolutely help her. We sent her to them for three weeks and she worked primarily with Maddy. We visited Bella a week into the training, we got our first training session, and we were already amazed. When we picked her up at the end of the three weeks, we received more training and very clear and strict instructions on how to continue the work. Maddy visited us at our home in the coming weeks to assess Bella and help answer any questions we had on techniques or progress. Once you've been through the program there are graduate classes that you and your dog can attend for free every Saturday as well as a Facebook group for graduates to share/ask questions and you can always contact Cullen, Jess, or Maddy. Six months ago we had a dog that freaked out if a car door closed outside our house, UPS truck drove by, or anyone came to our house. Last week on Halloween our doorbell rang and door was knocked on all night and not one peep from Bella. She sat quietly on her place and enjoyed her evening. We have dinner parties with lots of loud laughing and moving about and she calmly lays on her bed until we let her come off and then she enjoys the attention from our friends. Her quality of life is so much better and now everyone can see her sweet and loving personality instead of a barking, scared dog. My only regret was not finding the Dog Wizard sooner. When we adopt our next dog, they will be the first phone call I make after adoption.

Ellie's Playhouse exceeded our expectations. I was nervous as a new puppy parent to leave Ranger…read morefor the first time. Marissa made us feel at ease with her daily reports and constant communication. Not only was she great with us as owners but the pictures were proof she was great with the pups too. Ranger did not want to leave, he was having a blast! We would recommend Ellie's Playhouse to anyone in the Salt Lake area who wants their pet to get the same care they get at home! We will be coming back! Here's a couple of our favorite photos she sent to us!

Our pups loved their time at Ellie's Playhouse! They sent daily updates with photos which was so…read morenice. Our dogs were well taken care of and so content/happy when we arrived home (They've been anxious in the past staying at other pet sitters). Our doodle is a shy girl, so I was a bit worried about her but she loved her stay and ended up being best pals with them! Highly highly recommend!

Brittany is awesome! She watched my 3 crazy huskies for over a week. She absolutely went above and…read morebeyond. They made crazy messes, she gave them baths due to their mud party, & she cleaned my house! She also did individual walks for them. The daily updates and pics were so great. I can't believe she said she'd watch them again! This lady is absolutely great with pets and totally trustworthy.

I mistakenly placed my 4mo old GSD here for board and trains last year. After doing their homework…read morefor months and seeing my puppy's fear worsen, I began to doubt the "professionals" training her. When I asked her head trainer on his thoughts, he responded to just "schedule a private." Don't worry, they're only $200, after the thousands given for the 3, 2, and 2 week long board/trains and refresher. This time last year, my dog did her last refresher and I removed her from MSK9. We went on to work successfully with behaviorists in December for reactivity. How disgusting to set a working level at a 17 on a 6 mo old puppy. The use of the prong and e-collar in this institution is appalling. I'm not against these tools, but the people handling them are not worth your money nor your dogs well-being.

I was going to leave my dog at this place for a month of training until the 2 week mark when I…read morebrought her home for the weekend. My dog is now cowering from me whenever she sees her collar about to go on. This is not a good place for any animal to be taken. Ive been told by others that they were over doing it with the choke chain; and it shows. $800 dollars for a dog training and she doesn't listen to anything. They promised me so many thing they would have done by the end of the month and seeing nothing at 2 weeks really upset me. My own dog cowers from me now. I have no choice but to go to small claim court to get my money back seems they wouldn't offer my money back for poor service. When I confronted them with this, they immediately tried to turn it around and tell me it was my fault; that was a mistake. I wish I could give a negative star and go on the news and tell the world to stay away from this place. I also don't like the fact that I was told by staff that they were only spending 2 or 3 times a day at 10 to 15 minutes a time. This was just an expensive day care for dogs that stay locked up for over 90% of the time they are there. I noticed all the responses from management about negative comments; all you do is turn things around and make it sound like it's the dog owner's fault. My dog is worse now than she was before I brought her to you.

This review is for the Dog Salon. We've taken our 55 lb Bernadoodle to Shana for several months now…read moreand she does a GREAT job. She's always ready for him, has a fresh crate in the appropriate size all set up. She's great at communicating for appointments and when our dog is all set. And best of all, he looks GREAT when we get him back. He's never been cut. Now I don't even need to tell her what we like, she just remembers and shapes up everything nicely. One time, his nails weren't as short as I like. I brought him back and she was super kind about cutting them a bit shorter. She is also reasonable for the size of dog we have. (I will mention, this is in a converted house across from TMHS that also does doggie daycare and boarding. You walk in and you can hear all these dogs start barking and the place doesn't smell super great. You will pause and think... is this ok?!? TRUST.) Definitely ask for Shana when making doggie haircut appointments here!

Relaxed, clean , feels like home. Our pet is always well cared for. Love the back of house yard…read morewhere dogs can roam.

I'm on my second dog attending K-9 Island. First dog went for 12 years! She knew what day was…read moredaycare day & followed me around in the morning until I put her in the car!

We absolutely LOVE K-9 Island. What a kind and dedicated Owner, Brenda is- and her staff. Maizee…read morehas soooo much fun and can hardly wait to be greeted by a staff who truly exemplifies compassion and love for the animals in their care. We are forever grateful and we are forever clients. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I'm going to start by saying that I was skeptical upon receipt of the whimsy stick flirt pole. I…read morepractically monopolized the Chris- owner's and entrepreneurs-time for at least an hour asking questions due to being unsure of what to do with the stick. Chris was awesome and so patient with me. He immediately and personally anwered all my questions and guided me through what was to be a GREAT toy for my dog! Thank you Chris. Now after more experience and time with the pole, I would HIGHLY recommend this to ANYONE who has a dog- I'm serious. You may ask (like I did)..."is this all there is to it"? after viewing the videos and the answer is yes. It's simple, it's fun, it's a brain game, a anxiety reducer and is the BOMB! Alot of genius, science and thought behind the stick! My dog actually loves it! When he sees the pole and or the "decoys"/toys, he "talks" and asks to play with it! Chris, I'm sorry for my doubtful debbie attitude, and thank ful for you being you! YOUR PRODUCT IS FANTASTIC!!!

Chris was incredible with our dog Wally. He also provides a ton of knowledge to us as dog owners to…read moreensure we are giving Wally instruction in the best way. We used his 3 week bootcamp service which helped reset Wally's boundaries in our own home as well. He no longer jumps on the couch and we're working on having him respect his own spaces in our home vs. going everywhere as he did before. Thanks again!