They train the owners as well as the dog. We have learned a lot about our boy. We are continuing…read moretraining into more advanced classes.

first went to PJs 13 years ago with my first goldendoodle. We started in the puppy social classes…read morewhen he was 9 weeks old as he had his first set of shots. We went onto do 3 levels of classes with him. Classes were hands down the best investment we made for him, and he went on to live a wonderful fear-free life. I attribute his high quality of life to his basic training classes and the time we put in when he was a puppy. He learned from a very young age how to settle and be calm in lots of different situations. He learned to trust our directions which kept him safe. Puppy social is in my opinion one of the best classes to put a young puppy in. They get to meet other dogs and people in a safe environment, and the puppies teach each other soft bite and learn how to be social. We recently brought a new puppy into our lives. I love the structure of Pjs classes where your puppy is with the same dogs for the 6-week duration. The happy little puppies can all see each other during the class at Pjs, no barriers (unless required to reduce stress of the pet). I like the scaffolding approach that PJs classes offer. You build the dogs' confidence and skills up in a logical way for them to learn. Plus, the puppies are all watching each other learn the same things. It's adorable. Our new puppy has done several levels of classes at Pjs' beautiful new facility in Sparks and HE LOVES IT. He just completed his AKC Canine Good Citizen, we can now consider therapy work down the road with him. He is so excited to get in the door for any play group I take him to and to his classes. We absolutely loved Rally O with Susie, she is amazing. We have referred Susie to friends with some rescues for consultations and they have been super happy. We will complete all the classes PJ dog training offers, because our dog just loves to learn, he really likes to use his brain. He exudes happiness when we get to class. Thank you, PJ and Susie, for helping us raise a happy confident dog yet again and offering such great classes. Highly recommend Pjs, they have so much experience and are CCPTD certified. They also give you time at the beginning of any class for a quick discussion on any "challenge areas". You learn so much to help you understand your dog's behavior. All classes use positive reinforcement. You learn to build a trusting relationship with your furry family members from a place of respect and love. The facility is always so clean, and they take excellent care in making sure your puppies are safe and not exposed to any bugs. We have never had any problems. 10 stars from us!!

We cannot recommend Britt Straw enough! From the moment our puppy Gambit met Britt he felt at ease…read morewith her, she truly is a "dog whisperer." Gambit did a 3 week board and train with In Line K9 Academy and has transformed into the the well behaved, happy, confident dog we always dreamed of having. Britt is not only incredibly knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior but she is also patient, kind, and truly cares about both the dogs and their families. She also offers a very intimate boarding experience as well, which was another stipulation we were looking for in a trainer! She's amazing!!!

Highly recommend Brittany at In-Line K9 Academy! We quickly learned that the handler's training is…read moreharder than the dog's, but she is patient, kind, and effective. The 10-week program was tailored to our needs so she constantly checked in for what to work on next. It required serious commitment and daily practice, but the results are top-notch. I really liked that the "required equipment" was provided therefore wasn't an additional cost. By the completion of the program, our expectations had been surpassed. Our GSD went from a good boy to the best boy and we are very thankful.

When we adopted our dog, Harper, she was reactive and fearful in public, barking to keep things…read morethat scared her away. At home, she was loving, joyful, and goofy, but also scared of things like the TV and pretty much anything new. We immediately started training her at reputable places for behavioral training and enrolled in a couple classes (and some private sessions) for reactiveness, obedience, and even tricks to help her build confidence and to give her some structure. While they helped, she was still easily triggered and couldn't calm down quickly. Dealing with this over the months has been at times frustrating, tiring, and even embarrassing. Then we found Sarah and Dogz Training. She was offering training that wouldn't last just for a few classes and then you're on your own. She'll be working with us for six months, so she can really help us learn (because we're getting trained too) how to help Harper not become overwhelmed in real-life situations. We started in our house, our back and front yards, and have progressed to our neighborhood. And we can already see Harper's progress in all of those places. We've had a lot of conflicting advice before, but what Sarah has brought is actual knowledge of dog behavior, both academic (she has a masters in Education and is a CPDT-KA) and practical (many years of actual hands-on experience working with dogs of all kinds). Her advice really works, and we've found it easy to follow, achievable, and at all times humane (unlike some places that insist positive reinforcement doesn't work). She's also patient, and a decent and caring human being who always returns our texts (even the misclicks!). There's still plenty of training to go, but we're so grateful (and relieved) to have found such knowledgeable and effective training with Sarah. Don't hesitate to try Dogz Training....you'll wish you'd started sooner!

The instructors were knowledgeable and did a good job giving the handlers tips throughout class.read more

I love this place! Kathleen and her crew are the best! (This review is for the location at Double…read moreDiamond Pkwy & Trademark Drive.) I was in Reno recently to attend to my mom's medical condition. Needless to say it was a stressful trip. Brought Max, my mini-schnauzer, and needed to have daycare for him on several half days plus full days as neeed. Max can be quite a challenge as he has separation anxiety, and that high-pitched breaking glass bark doesn't make him easy at all. But the kind folks at Doggie Day Care were total pros at making him feel at home, and giving me no worries leaving him there. I like how they have a small dog area that is separate from the large dogs, with lots of toys to play with. Evidently Max liked everything a lot too, as every time I dropped him off, he gave it his fuss of approval at first but then calmed down fairly quickly. Definitely -- I recommend them, and Max gives them 4 paws up too.

My neighbor was walking by and two dogs had escaped this location; one pit bull and one German…read moreshepherd. The two dogs were standing in front of an OPEN GATE from this facility. The dogs were growling and barking and then both dogs charged at my neighbor! Luckily my neighbor picked up some rocks and threw them at the dogs to stop them. My neighbor and another man were able to escape without being attacked. Someone should call the police and at least make a report on this facility.

We have a pair of Cavaliers who have loved it here every time we've had to board them. It's like…read morecamp for them and they remember and get excited when we near the entrance. One of the more affordable places also :)

My dogs have been going to Honey Bear Kennels for years and it's the only kennel I have ever used…read more On the drive up there my dogs get so excited and happy because they love going! We have been so thrilled with how much exercise my two dogs get and how well cared for they are. I know that my dogs will never go to any other kennel and I'm a veterinarian! I always recommend them but don't take my word for it , go see for yourself. Meet the staff and owners and take a tour. Message me back with your opinion, I would love to share other happy dog owner stories. So I was just at the kennel today and ran into another veterinarian leaving his dog there! Must be the place if you want good care for your pets while out of town.

Lets face it, to many our pets are family. While I hated leaving the puppy, I knew he would be…read morewell cared for at Honey Bears. The owners are true dog lovers, the kennels are large and the dogs are allowed out multiple times a day with the staff. The puppy was happy to go home but he was also well taken care of and clean. Honey bears isn't like many of the places around town, it's clean and you are able to tour where you dog will stay while you're gone. If you care about your dog or cat, this is well worth the extra drive!!!

I will preface this by saying I have not actually used this service. I met these people at a dog…read moreevent. I was very impressed with them. Seemed like they would take great care of my dogs. I called later about boarding. They really push for you to just fill out a form. They will not give any kind of estimate. I understand that circumstances will vary, but a price range would be good. I had a contractor at my home once looking out my window and commenting "all you rich people up here." He way overcharged me and we aren't all rich. Not saying she would do this, I just like to be quoted a price range. She seems to take care of her employees and has a decent business plan. Costs to meet with them, as it should. Where she lost me was asking how long the dogs could be left alone. Well, several hours I suppose. She kinda beat around the bush then told me that all of her Nannys have full time careers. If I am working outside of the house for a full work day, I take my dogs to day care. An 8-9 hour work day and commute, leaves my dogs alone for at least 9-10 hours. How does the Nanny have time to exercise them? She also said that a Nanny can only work for one week. So, if you are gone for more than one week, you would have 2 nannies. Not a huge deal, but two different people in my home is a question mark. She ended the conversation with "fill out the online form and we will see if we have any nannies available." Didn't sound like she even wanted the business and seemed like she didn't have many nannies. I have 2 easy, older dogs, but they need daily exercise. I don't need someone with my dogs 24/7, but I would not leave them more than 6 hours at a time, so just being fed and having someone overnight, is not what I am looking for. That being said, if this works for others, they may be a great service.

Please be aware of this establishment This is a horrible individual!!! I had a awful boarding…read moreexperience. My dog was mistreated. She left my dog alone for 12hrs In a kennel I saw the hole thing on camera. I couldn't do anything I was on vacation in different state. Had to cancel my plans and return home. Took Dogie to vet cost me $1200.000

IF CUSTOMER SERVICE, COMMUNICATION, AND HONESTY MATTER TO YOU…read moreREAD THIS REVIEW! It gives me no pleasure to finally have to sit down and write this review. Still, I would like to save someone else from the very negative and disrespectful experience I had with Kaii. After looking for a board and train professional for my 4-month-old Yorkie, I discovered Kaii and her partner on Thumbtack. Her reviews were solid, so I dropped my baby off to her on Sunday, May 16th. I was promised a photo/video update every 48 hours and expected that would happen as I am as much of a client as the dog since, after all, I am the one paying $1400. The first red flag was when I didn't receive an update and had to check in on my baby's wellbeing, but I let that slide and wrote it off to her being busy. Less than 24 hours later, on day 3 of training, I received a late-night text from Kaii stating she had a family emergency and needed to leave town immediately. Fortunately, I was awake to see the text and immediately drove 40 minutes to get my dog. I made it a point to demonstrate compassion because I believe in putting family first and didn't want Kaii to feel bad about the abrupt interruption in the process. I was charged $455 for three days of "boarding and training," but at that time, I believed we would pick up where we left off, and I accepted that. THANK GOD I had the sense to ask the balance be returned until we resumed. I was promised training notes, so I could continue working with my puppy while Kaii was handling "family" business. I followed up three times to get the notes and never received them. After one week, it was clear that any progress made was lost. I certainly feel like for $455; I should have gotten these notes. Kaii stated she would be back on June 1st, and I confirmed that I would like to resume. Around June 3rd, I see posts on Instagram where she is training new dog clients, but I'd yet to receive any call or text to work out particulars for resuming work with my dog. It was clear that she was willing to take money from new people but not make good with those who were cut short. Despite this complete lack of professionalism and customer service, I wanted to believe in her reviews. I sent her a detailed message with my concerns and the desire to continue as I want the best for my puppy. You would think there would have been a return message with an apology about the delayed communication and an offer to make good, right? WRONG! I gave her three business days as everyone gets busy, and maybe Kaii just needed time to respond, but there was no response. I finally called, and again no answer and no return call. So I've lost $455 on THE most expensive boarding ever and have to start all over. Please do not waste your time with someone this unprofessional. I don't doubt she is great with dogs, but customer service for the owner is also part of the equation, and from start to finish, she was a complete failure in this category. If I am honest, I doubt there was a family emergency at this point, but that is neither here nor there. I just don't want anyone else to experience the complete lack of service as it was a very expensive waste of my time.

*I really hate to do this, but please DON'T use them for training. We sent our 13 week old puppy…read moreto get potty trained for 2 weeks, with the board and train program. They were very non-responsive during the 2 weeks, as I requested multiple times for video's and progress reports from the 1st week, in hopes that I can feel confident with the work they were doing, to move into week 2. Not sure why I went against my instinct, but I paid for the second week anyway, and hoped for the best. They say you get a training lesson upon pick up, so I rounded up my whole family to be there to get trained and we drove 40 min to get there. Not only was there no training, there were no notes or any record of any progress whatsoever. They stood there and answered questions and handed me a hand out of generic dog training notes. We got home, and followed every direction in the notes and what was explained. They stated she was fully potty trained on both pee pads and out doors, that she can go 2.5 hours without an accident, sleeps through the night, no longer barks and can sit, spin, and come. She does none of the above! We literally have a small play pen with a pee pad in it and a bed, and she finds a way to go anywhere but the pee pad. We stand outside for 30 mins at a time and she wont go, than the second we bring her in the house she has an accident within 30 seconds. She barks anytime there is a noise, and does not know any commands, even with treats in hand. I feel so duped and upset. We blew $1000 of hard earned money, and lost 2 weeks of bonding with our puppy to leave her with these girls, that did nothing for her. They seem nice, but were unwilling to work with us in any manner. When I was on the fence about the second week, they demanded the money and went off on me, that if they were a proper Bording facility, they would never put up with me, not committing. I really wish I would have gone with my gut on this, and pulled her after the first worthless week. Please save your money, and go elsewhere!