Made some good decisions lately. First, we decided to get our dream dog, a Boxer puppy. With that…read moredecision came lots of necessary training. That is where Polite Pooches comes in. We went to watch a graduating class of pups/dogs and were very impressed with what they learned in a short time. So much so that we signed up for individual classes with Willow so we could concentrate on areas that needed improvement as a result of us training her. Kathy at Polite Pooches knew so much about dogs and training and made the class fun. We will continue with Kathy so that our dream dog continues to grow into a good citizen. Be kind to your dog. Give him/her the gift of professional training like we are doing.

Kathy Forthman is a great trainer. She uses the positive reinforcement method for training dogs…read moreand it works beautifully. She sends out emails with video links after every class and gives handouts at the end of class so you have multiple forms of information/instruction. We did the puppy basic and basic obedience and are signed up for an intermediate obedience course. I highly recommend Kathy and her training!

Kate is the best! She takes care of my mini poodle,ginger she sees to every detail.read more

Great grooming services. My Aussie never looked so good. The folks there were very friendly and…read moreaccommodating.

We've seen such a huge change in our doggo, Bourbon and he loves school. Tyler A. At the Bel Air…read morelocation is his new favorite person--he makes every session fun and engaging. Not only does he work wonders with Bourbon, but he also explains everything so clearly to us. We feel more confident as dog parents, and Bourbon is doing so much better at listening. Highly recommend! Thank you so much, Tyler!

Amazing!! Highly recommend. I have a lab who we sent here and they did an incredible job training…read morehim & we also did the group lessons weekly which was great for him. We loved the experience and the trainers at this location are great.

Barons k-9 is the best ever!!…read more The owner Jen is awesome and ALL of the employees are knowledgeable about the products offered and are just flat out nice!! It is obvious that your pets well being is of utmost importance!! Not withstanding your local support of business is so important, but the personal attention you and your pet receive is paramount!! I love this place and you will too!!!

Do you love your fur babies??!!?? If you do you found a place that loves your babies and are…read morewilling to help you with their needs! I love coming here and letting them help me with getting food or other items that my fur babies will enjoy! They do not sell the big animal store foods. They have all the specialtY food that is a decent price! They offer samples and they have a rewards program for food so you can get money off of items you buy over and over. They sell wet food as well that most of them my dogs like. Several types of treats and dry treats that my dogs love!! This store also carries items that small business owners make such as bows and bandanas. My boy dog gets spoiled with them because I love the NFL bows!! If you are looking for clearance they carry that as well. As you are walking in you can see all the items that are in clearance that range from food to collars. This is a wonderful place and I will continue to come and treat my dogs with their items!

Listen, I'm not sure where to start because there's so much I want to cover regarding OLK9's Day…read moreCamp Program. First things first, Craig [Martin] is a Rockstar trainer. Period. Our very first interaction was great...his energy was wonderful...he did not disappoint! He was very methodical with his approach...explaining every step of the process...very engaging...constant updates of the Boyz progress...videos, photos...wait! The photos that I received were Ahhhhhhh-mazing, I mean impressive...only to learn that he's a photographer as well...but I digress. The Boyz are spoiled and I have no shame in stating this...*smile*. But they needed to learn manners. I have two large and very strong Standard Poodles - Mr. Brown and Max. They're extremely smart, pretty obedient in the house, but a huge challenge on walks...my poor dog walker. I wanted to be able to take them anywhere without the extended conversations of sit, stay, what are you doing? you know better... etc. At any rate, I'd been following OLK9 Maryland for some time online. I knew that training for two dogs was going to be a budget buster. Thankfully, I was able to take advantage of the "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" (can't remember which one it was). I cannot say enough about the great experience I had...the Boyz were happy to see Craig each day which was a HUGE relief for me. Yes, additional work/training on my part is required...to me that's a no brainer. As a responsible pet owner, I want to make sure that there is consistency and an expectation that my Boyz are well behaved and well mannered. Which means I have to do the work. Funny, as I was driving home from our final session, I was so tempted to take them on a short walk because I knew it would be enjoyable. But decided to wait until morning... I'm so excited to be able to have an enjoyable walk with these guys... less scolding and more bonding. Well worth the time and financial commitment. Thank you OLK9 Maryland for bringing additional joy to our home... things are definitely more "manageable". I'm really looking forward to our walks, especially since there will be NO more pulling! Can't wait to be able to take them to the "brick and mortar" with me once it's open! "Life Changing K9 Training"

I wasted over $1,000 to unknowingly abuse my dog through Off Leash K9. I sought help because my dog…read morewas reactive toward other dogs, loud vehicles, and people. I was desperate to help my dog and myself and Off Leash K9 had good reviews. What these folks didn't tell me was that my dog's reactivity, what I thought was outright aggression, was actually fear - that she was scared of all of these things and trying to protect herself from them. So with the use of the e-collar (really just a shock collar let's be honest), I punished her every time she showed a fear response at Off Leash K-9's direction. This definitely changed her behavior, but rather than helping her feel more comfortable with the things that scared her, we instead punished her for being afraid and taught her to hide her fear responses. I wish I had looked at the science behind dog behavior, because I now know research shows that punishment through things like e-collars, buzz collars, spray bottles, etc. are incredibly counterproductive to changing dog behavior long term and they seriously traumatize the dog. I'm so very grateful to have met a Fear Free trainer who taught me about positive reinforcement. It has improved my relationship with my dog immensely and it has ultimately lead to the sustained behavior change I was looking for. Please do not waste your money on abusive, ignorant training through Off Leash K9.

Blue Line K-9 Dog Training provides effective training for dog owners. They really get to know your…read moredog and are fully invested. The trainers are experts in their field. The facility is clean. The owners live on property. They offer a variety of trainings and services along with education. Highly recommend! My 8 month old puppy has been going for four months and they have tailored her lessons specifically to her needs.

This place ruined our Doberman Rommel. He was a happy dog, but after the trainer's training, he…read morebecame different, more Aggressive, and out of control. The personal trainer, a woman who was a nutjob, did nothing for him. Do yourself a favor and don't take your dogs here. They are idiots and their so called training is expensive and a waste of time.

Took our 2 yr old female boxer to the Petsmart Pet Hotel for 5 days. Since a pup, she has never…read morebeen away from us. The booking , which was easy and ladies made it very easy for us and included what services we wanted. We confirmed Willow's immunizations, packed food for each day and meds. We took her bed and toys to have something from home. We called twice a day to see how she was adjusting. The staff were familiar with Willow and said she was playing with the small dogs as that made her more comfortable. By second day she was also able playing with big dogs. The ladies were very aware of her adjusting to being away from home and were great with her. A big thanks for the wonderful care and attention Willow received and for being so kind to her anxious parents. A shout out to Alex, Brandi, Emily, Jess and Lauren. They loved Willow and she loved them too. We will definitely be back to the Bel Air PetSmart in MD.

I brought my pomeranian and Gaia who took care of him was so gentle and nice my dog looks so clean…read moreand fluffy and looks happy thank you

I just had my first meeting with Tony and our German Shepherd/Husky. He clearly has an excellent…read moreunderstanding of dogs and is not interested in using excessive force in his training methods. In that first meeting we discussed several behaviors and strategies to address them. I started working with my dog today and will meet with Tony again in 2 weeks to further hone my skills. I'm looking forward to working with him.

My husband & I were in DESPERATE need of obedience training for our 6 mo old pit bull puppy Yolo…read more Things were so bad that I wanted to get rid of him. So my husband started Googling and found Knucklehead K9. He called & left a msg and Tony called us back within minutes! He gave us all the details of his programs and pricing, and we setup an appt. From the first session Tony set the tone and showed Yolo who was in charge. We were astonished at how quickly he got our dog to listen with just patience, clear direction & treats! My husband and I needed the most training lol! Tony really understands dogs and how they think. He rewards with treats and praise for good behavior and corrects with firm direction for negative behavior. He really taught us how to be our dog's leader. We really liked his training techniques and learned SO much! He is very straight forward and does not sugar coat. It is truly about the owners being consistent and firm. If you're ready for a real dog trainer then Tony is your guy! But YOU better be ready to do the work! We are so much happier with our dog. He's a year old now and we can honestly say he's a GOOD DOG! Sure he's still a pup and has some maturing to do but he has done a 180 since we did the training. We love Tony!

We have had very positive experiences having our doggo Bruno go to daycare and board here…read more He has even been groomed during his boarding stays. They kindly do it at the end of his stay so he comes home fresh. This past week, because our dog can display problematic behaviors, the yard attendant who was with Bruno most of the day came out to talk with me. She was an older lady, so very kind and described his behaviors, and gave him breaks when he was unable to be recorrected, instead of calling us and making me worry. I appreciate their problem solving and patience with our dog.

The best. Saint LOVES it and he is a mobility Service Dog. I love the care that their Camp…read moreCounselors give to him.