Stacy and her husband are great! My dog absolutely loves going to day care! She has so much fun and…read moreis so tired after. I send my girl there even if I'm off work so she can play because she loves it so much. highly recommend them.

Temecula Tail Club is always my number one choice for boarding and walking when I need to travel…read morewithout my dog Lucy. Steve and Stacy are wonderful with her, their home is her home away from home. Lucy is a rescue and was very shy and nervous around new dogs and people. After a few nights out with Steve and his pack she was a new dog! I always feel at ease with Temecula Tail Club. They really understand dogs and how to make them comfortable.

I do not know where we would be without Monique. I truly do not. Our dogs Morgan and Joey had…read morelived together without issue for 11 months and then we started having major problems. Fights would erupt out of nowhere (or so we thought). We were living with them separated. Two different trainers we worked with were biased regarding mixed breed/rescue dogs and left us with little hope. The rescue we adopted Joey from recommended Monique with Elite K9 Training Ranch. Our evaluation was unlike anything I have ever experienced. SHE KNOWS DOGS!!! Like, really knows dogs. Truly, she is a dog whisperer. Joey had a 4 week board and train. She gave us homework to work on with Morgan at home. I was apprehensive at first about leaving my 'kid' for 4 weeks but now she is the one we board our pups with when we go away. She cares about them like they are her own and she provides a secure, protected and balanced environment. We have now worked with Monique for over a year. Board and train for Joey in 2023 then weekly group classes in Prescott with the occasional get away boarding. Every time I am around her I learn something new and my relationship with my dogs has never been better. Looking back on the past year I can now say that I am glad our dogs fought and led us to Monique. I am a better leader and advocate for my dogs. I am a better human too. Monique's real ability is teaching us, the humans, how to be better for our dogs and how to listen to what they are telling us and be the leader they need. It takes work, dedication and patience but, wow, is it worth it! Thank you Monique for everything. Our home, ourselves and our 'kids' are so much better because of you.

Monique took her time with our boy Bentley, much needed and most trainers would have hurried the…read moreprocess. Super successful transition home and continued training. Able to stay in place for two hours. I feel confident in taking Bentley anywhere. My dog is confident and happy. Could not recommend a better dog trainer.

We sent our 8 month old puppy, Jordy, to Chantel's 3-week board and train program. We absolutely…read moreknow it was worth sending him for 3 weeks. There is obvious obedience changes in our puppy, but he is still a playful puppy. He now knows the following commands: sit, down, place, come, and heel. During training, she provides lots of pictures and of your dog during training. We loved this, because we missed him and wondered how he was progressing. We were in contact with her every couple days for updates. After the 3 weeks, Chantel provided us with a 2-hour training session to teach us how to use the commands and use the e-collar along with the commands. It definitely takes getting used to, but if you have any issues she also offers to come out to your home one time to help correct any issues you are having (or if you have forgotten anything). Chantel is an amazing dog trainer. We highly recommend her and her program.

We love Granite Mountain Dog Training!! From the get-go Chantel was friendly and responsive. She…read moregave her honest and professional opinion on what she thought was best for our dog. Heike was our trainer and she was truly AMAZING! Her daily updates were thorough, heartfelt, and funny. Not only is she an expert in dog training, but she is an animal lover through and through. She really understands and appreciates each dog's personality and tailors her training to best suite them. Our pup came back with incredible obedience skills- we couldn't be happier with his progress! Not only did Heike do a stellar job training our dog, but she also was wonderful with training us :) . She answered every question we had and showered us with tips, tricks and advice on how we can incorporate continued training into our busy lives. We are so thankful and appreciative for Granite Mountain Dog Training- highly recommend!!

When I sent Ozzy to Lee and his crew I had messed up because I didn't understand the breed my…read moreex-husband left me with. My Malinois was unmanageable and had already fractured my knee cap while I was attempting to get any form of control I could. I was at my wits end. The growling, territorialism, lead pulling, and lack of discipline had me ripping my hair out and my nerves on end. After 2.5 weeks (unfortunately it took longer because I came down with Covid around the pick up date. Lee and his amazing crew were kind enough to keep him for me while I got better) I picked up a completely new dog and new set of tools and skills to both manage and train my baby boy. I came out of our pick up session after being trained how to manage my Ozzy. Our first night home he's completely changed into what I needed him to be all along. I'm tearing up writing this because Armor k9 gave my dog the chance to be with me when I move next month. Something that wasn't even an option last month. Now I speak directly to Lee and his amazing Crew: thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You gave me the tools I didn't know I needed with this breed. You guys are beyond amazing. Ozzy and I will be forever grateful for how you have helped our family.

Lee helped us train our bloodhound pups and they are a joy to have around. He was available to…read moretrouble shoot later and help us navigate small hurdles as they matured. We would recommend him to anyone looking to have well mannered dogs.

Jose and Monique, owners and primary facilitators, provided exactly what I needed: a very…read morecontrolled, no-nonsense, small group environment to assist me, the handler, learn how to engage more effectively with my dog. They are a wealth of knowledge and I successfully implemented many of their suggestions. For example, a "softer" approach to the prong collar I was using, and better timing with the remote collar. I now realize I talk too much to my dog and should use more indirect, non-verbal "pressure" to communicate commands to my dog. Jose and Monique of JD Powerhouse offer a 6-week DIY Saturday afternoon basic obedience class. I enrolled to "refresh" my ability to "communicate with" or effectively handle my dog. I have participated in various obedience classes with my dog over the years, so my dog was somewhat trained. She's a 4-year-old, American Pit Bull Terrier, with no major behavior issues. Although, she did not like when other dogs barked at her (or me) and would react for short bursts until they passed us on our daily walks. Since my dog is a 70-pound, square-headed, somewhat muscular dog, she appeared the aggressor. Jose and Monique increased my confidence and ability to maintain quiet control of my dog during our neighborhood walks. As always, I needed the training, not my dog

I was referred to JD's by a colleague. I am so thankful. I was prepared to hear that Piper and I…read moreneeded all of this work and it would require their board and train but after meeting José and Monique, they quickly instilled confidence in me that Piper and I just needed to improve our communication and some basic skills. What I really appreciate in addition to their expertise, clear direction and upfront approach is that they didn't sell me on what I didn't need. José made it clear very quickly that it would not be the best use of money to board and train my dog, Piper. Instead, he offered me a customized package that would maximize the training and my money. That's badass. I have gone to other evaluations where trainers were trying to scare me into pick the most expensive package by over inflating the concerns I had. I left those feeling overwhelmed both by the price and by the evaluation itself. That is NOT the experience I had with José and Monique and it made the decision to choose them so easy. I highly recommend JD's Powerhouse K9 Bootcamp because you can trust that José and Monique truly care about helping you to be the best owner you can so your dog can trust you and be their best. I am quickly gaining confidence and I can see Piper is too. Also, as a side note, they are amazing humans. They do great work work shelter dogs and I know I've found my training home. Thank you so much to José, Monique and the rest of JD's Powerhouse K9 Bootcamp. You are the BEST!!!

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for Shawn and the entire team at Hillside Canine. We were in…read morea tough spot and had to quickly find a place to board our dog the night before Thanksgiving. Shawn answered and immediately assured us that his staff would standby to take in our pup. As stressed out pet parents after a 7 hour drive, the whole thing was a bit hectic trying to find a safe and reliable boarder on such short notice, but that staff was calming and friendly. Intake was smooth and gave us a lot of relief. After a couple days, we called and asked for an update. To our surprise, they sent a full report card with pictures and videos to reassure us that he was having a great time at daycare. I appreciated the detail and attention they gave our little guy. When we picked him up it was clear that he was very well cared for. Thanks to Anya, Auntie Em, the chill guy who checked us in, and the awesome kennel tech to checked us out. 10/10 would recommend.

We recently visited the Verde Valley, AZ area in order to ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad and…read moreneeded a place to drop off our pup for the afternoon. The staff on the phone were very friendly and clear about their practice and made me feel comfortable right away. When we arrived, we were greeted with friendly staff and our pup, Tucker, immediately seemed at home and relaxed, which of course put me at ease as well, especially since as a rescue he has some separation anxiety. They were great at sending us some updates, including some videos, along the way where I could see that Tucker was enjoying himself along with a couple of other small dogs his size. When we picked him up, he was relaxed and not the least bit anxious but at the same time happy to see us. Overall, a very good experience and we would not hesitate to leave him there again, perhaps even overnight if needed. Highly recommend the Camp Verde location (that's the only one we've visited so far)!

Lucy made some poor choices that led to the loss of my dog's eye and a broken jaw while under her…read morecare. She took my 7 lb puppy to the dog park where he was attacked. Instead of calling me right away and/or getting him prompt medical attention, she waited approximately 18 hours. My vet says she may have been able to save his eye had Lucy taken him in right away. While she finally paid for the vet expenses, it was a fight and I endured her use of unprofessional, foul language in my direction while I remained calm and professional towards her. To my shock and disbelief, she thought that I should be grateful to her for resolving the payment issue! I felt no compassion from her. Instead, she called me names. In hindsight, I should have known it wasn't going to work out. I was desperate to get my puppies trained and overlooked red flags. She talked endlessly about herself and could not stay focused. It seemed I couldn't ask a single question without her getting sidetracked on some story about how great she is. She often spoke about how the other trainers in town were horrible. Lots of bragging and very little action. Please think twice about using this "dog trainer." I wish I had.

My mom brought her two puppies to Ms. Reynolds for potty training. One of the dogs was returned…read morewith a broken jaw, a huge gash in the back of his head, and a missing eye. She told my mom that she brought the dogs to the dog park and while the injured dog was attacked. Instead of bringing the attacked dog immediately to the vet, she brought him home and did not seek medical attention for approximately 18-20 hours. Our vet told us she could have likely saved the eye if Ms. Reynolds had sought medical attention right away. Following the attack it felt like Ms. Reynolds was doing anything and everything to avoid taking responsibility. She insisted she was an amazing dog trainer, that she would not give the full amount back for training because my mom had gotten "some benefits" from the 24 hours of training prior to the attack. She cursed my mom out, and acted very unprofessional. It took weeks to finally settle the matter.

The Best by far, Elizabeth was great, an asset to the company, well worth the money would recommend…read moreto anyone my husband and I are seniors and walking Sasha was really hard, now like a new dog.

I'm so happy I found Best By Farr Dog Training, and definitely recommend it! This is one of the…read morebest decisions you will make for you and your dog. My rescue, Rexi, didn't listen (even when she knew some of the commands) and didn't have any manners. Walking her around people and other dogs became so stressful and I wasn't always able to control her. During the consultation, Chris was really informative about his approach, talked through any concerns I had, and explained dog behavior in a way that made sense by using real-life examples I'd be able to relate to. He understands their behavior and what method to best use for the individual dog's needs. Rexi went through a 3-week program, and it was so worth it! She is such a different dog, while still being her silly self. Chris kept me in the loop, answered any of my questions, and was very professional. I am so amazed at the dog I got back! Also important to highlight is that with the follow-up sessions, Chris empowered me with the knowledge on how to best handle her and keep her progress and our training going for continued success. This shows me he cares about long-term success (and he's able to give you on the spot feedback so that you can continue to get better at giving your dogs commands). Now I'm able to walk her each day, and when people walk by, I am no longer afraid of how she'll react. She also knowns her commands, and I know how to reinforce / correct them. Each time we practice I get even more excited because it's becoming more fun than the stress I had before getting her training, which has also helped us bond. I'm so glad I found Chris' Best By Farr Dog Training, and you will too!

Bryce did the cutest cut on my terrior mix. I will definitely continue to take her there. Friendly,…read moreclean and fresh smelling facility.

UPDATE in response to the business owners reply: Thanks for responding. I do want to clarify that…read moremy concern wasn't about the grooming itself as much as the lack of follow-up after I reached out twice over the span of six days. I'm still hoping to better understand: -Where the matting was on both dogs and how severe it was -Why such a short shave was chosen without checking first -And to request that I be contacted before any future decisions like that or a sanitary shave I had my two dogs groomed here on March 26 and had a mixed experience, but what's most disappointing is the lack of communication afterward. To start, I understand that my Great Pyrenees had some matting since she's newly adopted, and I do appreciate that the groomer took care of her. However, I was surprised at how short she was shaved and would have really appreciated a call before making that decision. For my Husky, I was told he had "severe matting," which was confusing since he's been consistently groomed for years and has never had that issue. His coat also didn't appear heavily impacted afterward, so I was hoping for clarification on where and how severe the matting was. Additionally, a sanitary shave was done without checking with me first, which I would have preferred to approve beforehand. What's most frustrating is that the owner specifically told me to reach out if anything seemed off and that they would follow up. I sent a detailed message the day after the appointment and a polite follow-up a few days later, and I have yet to receive any response. I value communication and transparency, especially when it comes to decisions about my pets' care. Unfortunately, the lack of response has left me feeling unheard and hesitant to return. I would have preferred to resolve this directly, which is why I messaged twice before posting. I'd still appreciate that clarification.

Jyoti is an excellent pet sitter and I felt totally comfortable leaving her to care for my house…read moreand my kitties while we were gone. She communicated well, stayed in touch, and sent photos along the way. I could tell she loves animals and would give my kitties top notch care while I was gone.

From the owner: Looking for a responsible house and pet sitter? I'm a 69-year old retired teacher enjoying my…read morenew-found time exploring natural environments, reading and writing. I'm a non-smoker, not into drugs or alcohol, and naturally tidy by nature. I love animals and have a green thumb. I'm open to considering most types of services associated with home and pet care. Your home will be my sanctuary. My time at your place will be spent in creative solitude and caring for your home, plants and pets. On your return, you will find your home in the same or better condition than you left it. I have many references you may contact. I serve cities in Coconino, Yavapai, Maricopa and Pima Counties - Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales and surrounding communities. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your needs.