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.

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 am very late in writing this review, but I wanted to share how meaningful my experience was. I…read moreenrolled my puppy, a red standard poodle, in her classes, and very quickly realized she was exactly the kind of trainer I had been searching for. She is clearly knowledgeable and skilled, but what truly sets her apart is her holistic approach and genuine care for animals. She treats every dog as an individual and tailors her training to meet each one's specific needs. That same thoughtful approach extends to her human clients. During this time, I was dealing with significant health challenges and was not able to attend every class. She kindly offered makeup sessions, which I deeply appreciated. When she learned that my absences were due to my health, she checked in on me personally and even asked if it was okay to call me at home to see how I was doing. Her compassion meant more to me than I can easily express. She showed more care and concern than many people I have known for decades. Anyone looking for a dog trainer should go to her, not only for her expertise, but because she is genuinely kind, attentive, and deeply invested in both her clients and their dogs.

April was great! Really helped us with our new rescue! 10/10!!!! Super sweet and knowledgeable…read more.. definitely recommend!

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.

Lee is an amazing dog trainer. I've had and loved dogs my entire life but I've never had any so…read morewell behaved as the two that Lee has helped us to train. My husband and I adopted 2 black labs that were bred to be working dogs for TSA. The dogs didn't make the cut so we adopted a brother and sister when they were one year old. We've now had them four months and what Lee has done and taught us to do is beyond believable. When we brought the dogs home they had never been in a house, only in a kennel their entire life. They were not potty trained, were not good on the leash, and didn't know even the basic commands such as sit, stay, come. They barked in their crates non stop and would go potty in the house AFTER being brought in from outside. The male dog would not look us in the face and was afraid of the garage and the car and had to be picked up and put in the car for vet visits. He was 60 plus pounds at the time so needles to say he only went to the vet when my husband or sons could put him in the car. We phoned Lee and that's the best call we've every made. He came into the room and his presence alone prompted very different behavior in our furry babies. He worked with them, taught us to work with them, answered my emails usually within an hour or so, but always the same day, and has had several follow up visits. Every single visit with Lee resulted in marked improvement. Fast forward four months to present day and now our guys will go their crates simply by saying "crate". They rarely if every bark in their crates and if so all I have to say is "quiet". They ring a bell on the door when they need to go potty. They don't bark at the neighbors any longer. They sit, stay and come. Walking them on a leash is easy easy easy now. They go through the garage and jump into the car now. The icing on the cake is that now when the doorbell rings they bark, but when I say "It's ok", they go sit at the top of the landing on the stairs. The male dog not only looks us in the face now but brings big sloppy kisses all the time! They are loving, confident, secure and a source of pure joy to us. They are so well behaved that they had their first visit to the dog park yesterday and did beautifully. A man was passing out hot dog bites to the dogs and they were jumping and climbing all over him. Our sweet girl sat in the middle of them and waited for him to give her a bite...no jumping, climbing, barking, just sitting beautifully until it was her turn. Our dogs would not be as happy and we would not be as happy if we had not phoned Lee at Bark Busters to help us. It's a joy to watch him train the dogs. It's obvious he has a true love of animals and our dogs love their time with him.

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.

One of my dogs is 2 yo and has never been on a leash because he would eat it or run when I pulled…read moreit out and then I could not walk him. I contacted ispeakdogg and they told me that I would be able to walk my dog on a leash today (in one day). I laughed because I did not believe it. As I was being trained how to teach my dog, I was able to walk him on that leash today! Yes, I have homework, but this far exceeded my expectation of him even being able to have a leash on, obeying my command or taking a walk. I'm impressed. Nic was so calm when providing instruction and every step was thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Thank you! I'm looking forward to the next session.

Brandi & Perry were amazing! Highly recommend working with them…read more We adopted a one year old mixed breed, Tuck, a few months ago. He's very sweet but started to get rambunctious to the point that my remote work felt challenging. He also started jumping or freezing when he saw other dogs on walks, and he occasionally barked or growled and men. We weren't sure if it was the start of aggressive behavior or just the result of a shelter dog that hasn't been exposed. After doing our research, we decided to do the 3 week behavior modification board and train program. We were really impressed from beginning to end. They shared a ton of information upfront, walked us through their facility (we opted to drop him off) and sent pictures and updates every evening. It became clear right away that they both have a very deep understanding of dogs, as well as a real respect and love for them. Tuck loved them! The best part was the "transition" day when Perry brought Tuck back and spent the day teaching us everything they've worked on together. We are first time dog owners so generally going in pretty blind. Perry gave us a 101 on dogs and the importance of clear and consistent communication. He talked through all of the layers of training and how/why it is effective. We felt this part was SO helpful for us to understand how to be better owners. Then we walked Tuck around the neighborhood with Perry guiding us and then spent time addressing indoor behaviors too. He was flexible and stayed until we felt comfortable with everything. This is a long review so the TLDR: finding a trainer is a big decision and investment so we wanted to get it right. Brandi & Perry were really incredible and beyond our expectations!! Truly worth every penny! Tuck has been doing really great at home and outside since being home. I've been able to work full days with him holding "place" on his cot, which would have been unheard of before!

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!

Been using Kate's K9 for 5 years for my pets. Very efficient and 10/10 communication. Grateful to…read morehave peace of mind when I use their services which is what I value the most.

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.