Michelle was wonderful and responsive when I contacted her. I signed my 2 year old Frenchie up for…read moreher basic obedience class and it was great. Michelle is very patient and shows the class different ways to train your pet if a certain way doesn't work with YOUR pet. When Michelle explains dog behavior, she makes it seem so simple and now I feel like I understand my dog better. Will continue taking training classes with Michelle and would definitely recommend to others.

Michelle was very responsive and came to help us with a very troubled dog we had just adopted…read more Excellent analysis of the issues, and she even gave us written notes to follow. I did reach out to her a few months ago and unfortunately she didn't answer. Doing some online research, it seems that she either moved out of the area, or retired. What a loss for us as Michelle is excellent.

All I can say is WOW!! I dropped off my 2 year old Staffordshire terrier. She was a good girl…read morebefore, not aggressive just like a teenager... She did the initial training for a week long, while I had a work trip. I picked her up this morning, and was given so many hugs and kisses, then immediately she showed me what she had learned. Then we went and did the obstacle course, everything was great... but that's not even the best part... I took her on a 4.5 mile hike down by Calvert Cliffs, and being the holiday weekend, it was not packed, but there was a great deal of traffic , both human and canine ... She was EXCELLENT!! Not trying to meet everyone, no rambunctious action, ignored aggressive canines or loud ones, and listened to almost every command given. It was a perfect hike!! I am so looking forward to working more and more with AppleJack and progressing her training even further.. Like the saying, you get what you pay for... and if you want the best, don't look anywhere else!

My JRT had issues that kept him in trouble but after working with Applejack I realized it wasn't…read morejust him. The trainers really understood Duffy and could see how I needed to change to help he become the "good boy" I knew he could be, I cannot stress how amazing the transformation was. Duffy is now my constant companion who I enjoy having by my side at home and on the road. We both learned so much from Ryan and the others that it changed our lives. I can never thank them enough. The positive attitude,patience,kindness,understanding and their amity to teach and explain simply blew me away. Without a doubt Applejack is by far the best place for dogs and their humans to be schooled. Training is and understatement of the services they provide. I would recommend them to Pet Owners world wide. Thank you Applejack Duffy and I were so lucky to be referred to you.

We had a great experience working with both Lynn and Donna with our dog, Pepper! They were both…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and wonderful to work with. Their expertise and kindness made the experience enjoyable, and we really appreciated their help.

I started my 6 week class with Donna feeling defeated. My 6-year-old dog had recently started…read moreexhibiting bad behavior in public and I was afraid because of his age that we weren't going to be able to fix it. But she was encouraging through the whole process and at the end of the 6 week class, I am very satisfied with the results! It is extremely evident how knowledgeable Donna is in animal behavioral science. Because of this, she is able to tell you not only how to tell you how to correct your dog's behavior but also why they are doing it so you can understand them better. It's also obvious that she cares about the dogs and wants to help them and you. HIGHLY recommend!!

Melissa is very professional and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She uses positive…read morereinforcement and will not resort to any negative punishment for training. Whether it be behavior modification or simple basic training, Melissa will be able to provide you with a training program and all the support that you need!

Working with Melissa has been an extrodinarily positive experience for both us and our dog. Our…read moreexpectations have already been far exceeded and we continue to be impressed with Melissa's expertise, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond. We love her positive philosophy towards training and it is certainly producing results with both our dog's basic training, and the more complicated behaviors and issues we are working on. We are so thankful we found such a dedicated and effective trainer to work with, and highly recommend looking into Paws of Change for any dog training needs.

I took Hazelnut here when she was a pup. She's now an AKC Grand Champion and I am back with he…read moredaughter. Bringing her pup feels like full circle, which says everything about my experience. April is knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly effective at tailoring guidance to each dog's temperament and each handler's skill level. I especially appreciate how she focuses not just on obedience, but on building confidence, socialization, and a strong relationship. Seeing the progress from one generation to the next has been really special, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with those critical early training foundations.

April is fantastic! April is also very accommodating and kind. She genuinely cares about her…read moreclients. She makes sure that you walk away from each class with the tools you need to keep practicing with your pup. Everything that's covered in class were taught in bite size pieces so when I left class I could keep practicing it. I enrolled my pup in her kindergarten puppy class and we will be doing her middle school class! My pup had so much fun in her classes and learned so much (I probably learned more than my pup!). We had to miss one of our regularly scheduled classes and upon notifying April quickly made arrangements for us to go to a different class the next day.

We started taking our dog to see Mark and his team on recommendation from a friend for behavior…read moretraining. First impression: Mark and his staff genuinely care about the animals they work with and helping dogs reach their full potential. They offer a variety training options at very affordable prices. From individual training to group work every session is unique. They use real world situations and train outside (inside due to weather) to make sessions easily translate to every day life. My husband and I drive over an hour from Baltimore because it's worth it!

Hands down one of the best trainers in the DMV. HCK9 trains all kinds of dogs and specialize in…read morecorso's, rot's, pitbull's, presa's, GSD's and other working breed dogs. Saw a huge improvement in my cane corso's within a couple weeks and now my dogs are doing stuff I never thought they could achieve.

Bark Busters is a Sham! $550 and I got 2 training sessions, a leash, and a bean bag to throw at my…read moredog to correct their behavior! Awesome stuff. Received services back in June to assist in training my JRT. Training was 80% talk. Talking about what BB stands for...theory about being the alpha and making noises to correct a dog's behavior. The techniques are so antiquated. Other trainers I have worked with can't believe I went to Bark Busters for help. Working with other trainers has actually led to results. Results I was hoping to see from BB. What really gets me is that after the 2 sessions, I have never heard from Bark Busters. Not the company, nor the trainer. I guess they do not stand by their word or contract. Like Steve Miller sang, " Go on and take the money and run". I will never ever recommend Bark Busters. For those of you who have had success, cheers. Our experience..or lack of...was very underwhelming to say the least.

We are so relieved and happy that we called Lee at Bark Busters. We were at our wits end....Lee is…read morethe dog whisperer. Our Siberian Husky Dylan ate window sills, shoes, toilet paper rolls, chair legs. Dylan hated other dogs and went on the attack as soon as he spotted one. The worst part was he hated babies and we were about to be come Grand Parents. Lee spent an afternoon teaching Dylan as well as my wife and I on how to continue training. Dylan did a 360 that day just when we were about to go crazy and find him another home. It's been two months now and Dylan is still an entirely different dog. He is a pleasure to have now. Lee accomplished this in one afternoon visit. I would highly recommend Lee with Bark Busters. He has a great personality and explains and demonstrates everything to easily understand and follow up for success. Thank you Lee....No more stress at Jim & Linda R's home in Manassas Va and Naples FL

Nic has been training Parker since she was a puppy, and I truly could not be happier with the…read moreexperience. He is patient, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about the dogs he works with. From the very beginning, Nic took the time to understand Parker's personality and helped build her confidence while also teaching her good behavior and obedience. What I appreciate most is that Nic doesn't just train the dog, he also teaches you how to work with your dog so the training continues at home. Parker has come such a long way, and I know a lot of that is because of Nic's consistency, skill, and dedication. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, experienced, and amazing with dogs, I highly recommend Nic.

This is Prime's 2nd week in Nic's group iSpeakDogg training program. Before this program I had no…read morecontrol walking with Prime. She was distracted by birds, other dogs etc. Prime has come along way in a short time. Nic is patient and Prime is very receptive. I look forward to his next class.

Archie went to camp with Gina for three weeks and came home a different dog. I'm still a little…read moreamazed. He's a five-pound chihuahua who shakes when someone new walks in the room and basically lived on my lap or behind my knees. I'd worried a trainer would either give up on him or scare him worse, but from the very first day Gina put so much thought into making him feel safe. She texted that afternoon to say he'd already jumped into her daughter's arms. When he barely ate the first couple days and I got worried, she talked me through it and told me he'd come around, which he did. She took him on long walks around the park and the neighborhood to burn off his nerves before she ever asked anything of him. His crate became his safe spot at her house, a familiar place that was all his in the middle of a busy home with other dogs and parrots and training going on. And she started him on tiny, predictable rules, sitting before a door, coming when called, so he always had something he understood to hold onto in a new situation. She explained that for an anxious dog, knowing what to expect is half the battle. She also refused to pick him up every time he got scared, and warned me that part would be harder for me than for him. She was right. Somewhere around the second week he started smiling in the photos. He was hanging out with her little dogs and her family, going on field trips to the park and coffee shops, staying on his place while she walked away, heeling next to her. He knows sit, place, heel and here now, and he does them for me too. The turnover at my apartment took a couple hours and it was real work. She sat me down and explained everything before we ever touched the dog, then had me practice with Archie while she corrected what I was doing wrong. She's kept sending reminders and answering my questions since, including a few dumb ones about shampoo and brushes. Here's the part I still can't get over. We went to a party a couple weeks after he got home, which is a huge deal for Archie. He sat on other people's laps. He licked hands. He barely cowered. Six weeks ago he would have spent the whole night shaking under my chair. Everyone at the party noticed and commented on the change in his demeanor. I was a proud mama that day! If your dog is the anxious type, the one who hides, trembles, won't eat around strangers, or has to be carried everywhere, I really want you to hear this. A lot of trainers are set up for big confident dogs and don't know what to do with a scared little one. Gina does. She never rushed him, never forced him, and never made me feel silly for babying him all these years. She reads a nervous dog and meets them where they are, then slowly builds them up until they can handle the world on their own. That's exactly what Archie needed. I honestly feel like Gina is just getting started with him, and I'm already thinking of when I can work with her again. If you have a tiny, anxious dog and you're on the fence, go with Gina. Archie is a different dog and so am I. Thank you again for everything you did for him, and for me. Archie sends smooches. Sheri

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Kate's K9 Pet Care is exceptional. I was nervous about starting a relationship with a service that…read morewould be entering my home when I was away. They are extremely professional and responsive. They make it really easy to reschedule or cancel services. They were also not put off by my dog's special needs. I really enjoy getting his "report card" at the end of walks and picture updates. You can tell they care about the pets and people they work with.

I can't say enough positive things about Kate and her team. They are truly wonderful, thoughtful,…read morecaring people who will treat your pet like family. From the first meeting, in which Kate personally came to my home to meet my dog and understand his needs, Kate has been amazing to work with. My dog was old and required patience and some special care, which Kate and her team went above and beyond to accommodate. When my dog passed away, I received the most thoughtful card and beautiful flowers - again, so far above and beyond. I would provide Kate's K9 Pet Care with my highest recommendation. You will not find a more loving, thoughtful team focused on great service and providing an abundance of love for your pet. On top of what great people they are, the online system and app are incredible easy to use and convenient. A wonderful service who deserves your business.