*TIED FOR #1 Dog Training in the Greenville area*…read more This is part of my review series on Therapy Dog Training. Our dog was recently certified and we want to help our neighbors through this long process! We were initially worried about going to Astro because we saw their police dog training program and thought that their training style would be too harsh. Boy were we surprised! Sandy and the training crew can get any dog to his/her potential and specialize in rehabilitating rescue dogs, so their approach balances positive and negative reinforcement to help dogs develop a gentle, responsive disposition. We completed intermediate and advanced classes at Astro, then did private lessons to complete our AKC Good Citizen and Advanced certification. Positives: Astro Kennels has the best suite of dog training classes in the Upstate. Their huge Astro dome and outdoor training ground are a beautiful venue. They have the best supply of collars and leashes, and a good boarding program. Negatives: They do not have a dedicated Therapy Dog class or Therapy Dog evaluators. They do offer private lessons that are excellent. *Routes to Therapy Dog Certification: 1. Attend private lessons for beginner through Therapy Dog and then get certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) via Noble Dog Hotel. This is the more expensive option. 2. Attend classes at Astro Kennels, then take Therapy Dog class at Petsmart in Mount Pleasant, SC, and then contact a private ATD evaluator through the ATD website. This is the cheaper option.

I absolutely love Astro Kennels! They are so accommodating and helped me out immensely when my…read moreholiday boarding fell through. My dogs absolutely love going there and they get so excited when they see where they are! We've done everything there, from training to dock diving (well attempting to dock dive). Their training classes are the best I've ever done and so affordable. Just all around amazing place either way amazing staff! Pics are ones Astro has sent me!

Being a new single dog dad scared me. I've been waiting 10 years to get a dog. I've always wanted a…read morepuppy but the start to this journey really scared me. Especially since I'm doing this alone. Mikaela at Horizon has really been there for us and helping me to be a supportive dog parent. Bohdi gets compliments all the time what a good dog he is. He's an English Retriever and I've had him since he was 8 weeks. Mikaela taught me the importance of patience and was really there for me in my time of need when I felt like I was doing something wrong (I tend to overthink and be hard on myself). She would give me guidance and ways to be more patient and to also understand that he is just being a puppy and he is trying to figure things out. She helped me to keep going at a steady and learning patience. The Canine Connection School is also really amazing and I love it. I just wish it had a section for new puppy owners or just puppies in general. Like a section of how to start off with success with a new puppy and how to stay strong during this hard time. Mikaela taught me the importance of check ins, how to be Bohdi's advocate, Bohdi's body language cues, and helping me with crate training techniques. Her guidance through Bohdi's fear period has also helped immensely. I know that going through Horizon may be a bit expensive, but this is an investment that you will have forever. It's like paying for college, but this is going into knowledge of having a bond with your pup and having a better understanding of how to be there for them. One of my favorite things I've learned from Horizon is that your dog is not an accessory. He is your family member. You are his whole world. Be your dogs advocate. Bohdi is now 23 weeks old. We will most likely go back for another session when he is 1 years old or later. Just to check in and see how we are both doing. I'm continuously learning and I count on Horizon to be there.

Desi is the best. We have 2 dogs that were stressed from a move, a loss, some new roomies, and a…read morefew other things and called on Desi for help. Was the best move we made. She gave us personalized training for the dogs...and us. Our home is a much happier place now.

We used The Puppy Nanny for training with our previous dog. Anna is excellent, and we have been…read moreable to use what we learned from Anna with our rescue pup. Highly recommend Anna and The Puppy Nanny!!

We worked with Anna and she helped us train a service dog. Her classes were fun for both dog and…read morehuman. She's very interesting to sit under as she understands each breeds different personality, strengths, & weaknesses. Her perspective is so helpful and gives insight into your dog's mind and why he acts like he does. Sue did our dogs Public Access Test and we also enjoyed working with her. We very highly recommend The Puppy Nanny's Place!

Tony Nila is absolutely the best trainer I have ever run into. We have 5 dogs and he did a…read morefantastic job with them. One dog is a black lab who is a registered service dog.Tony did a great job teaching him to help me. Any doubts you have with Tony I would say, please give him a try I think hes the best!!

What can I say about Tony and Grumpy Puppy, Redding is very…read morefortunate to have him there. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about dogs. What he teaches his clients is priceless. The dedication he has with this clients is extraordinarily and he's always there when they need him. I was extremely fortunate to get to work with him and what he's taught me shows that I can control my dogs in any environment. Especially with my female dog whom is deaf. Without any commands! With a very short amount of time too. However the work is on you and your family. Do yourself a favor and give him a shot and you'll be surprised on what you and your furry family members can accomplish. Thanks Tony!

Connect Pets did an excellent job grooming Max! They came to us, which was a huge plus for our…read moreschedule. Booking was easy, and they were able to book us within the week. We're looking forward to our next appointment.

They came and did both my dogs, body wash, nail clips, teeth and ears and I could not be more happy…read morewith the results. They were very friendly and communicative.

Everything went well! I've been taking my dogs to K9 Corner for many years, & believe me, I…read morewouldn't keep taking my guys there if I didn't trust that they'd get the best care possible. Everyone there takes special care of the dogs. We've gone for just daycare but I've also boarded mine for a number of weeks more than once. I love that I can see them when I'm somewhere else because of their doggie cameras. They've always loved it. I wouldn't use anyone else!

The folks at K9 Corner have been an absolute amazing team to work with. My Marble, who came in as a…read morefoster dog (ultimately I adopted him) as a severe neglect and abuse case. K9 corner is the only place he had felt comfy and relaxed away from home. He loved the people (not his forte in public due to his abuse), loved the other dogs and just was so excited when we pulled into the parking lot. To add, Marble was 145 lb Great Dane. So this was no small task. Another plus, large runs for large breed dogs. Sadly, I recently lost Marble to old age. In addition to marble they have taken care of several of my foster Danes. These folks have been wonderful, know what they are doing, accommodate special needs and requests. Thank you K9 Corner.

Went there for a tour for daycare. Facility was filthy and…read moresmelled like a zoo inside. No dogs were outside and was taken to a wing where all the "daycare" pups were in individual cages. I met the owner who was more interested in selling dog food than anything else. The staff were all up front behind the counter with no attendants watching the animals.

Your dog will likely survive this kennel. However, who knows if the extras you pay for are ever…read moreactually provided. They're pretty slip shod and inattentive to detail. My dog needed meds one stay, they were not provided, the full container was given back to me at pick up. Twice I've been charged for grooming that wasn't provided. If your dog is healthy and low maintenance, it will likely be fine. If your dog needs special care, I'd find somewhere else.

James is like a dog whisperer. I learned so much from him (train the dog owner not the dog) in just…read more2 sessions. He even came to my home so that he could train my pup in his own environment. Thank you James!

*Not Recommended for Dog Training in the Greenville area / try others first*…read more This is part of my review series on Therapy Dog Training. Our dog was recently certified and we want to help our neighbors through this long process! We previously appreciated our dog boarding at Upstate Dog Academy but we stopped going for several reasons. Positives: James at Upstate Dog Academy offers dog boarding in his home and has a yard for daily outings. Negatives: We started with lessons at Upstate Dog Academy but we later found that other area dog trainers offer classes with a mix of more positive reinforcement and our dog started making more progress once we switched. Also, our dog just didn't seem to be getting the same amount of outdoor time here as at other kennels. On our last visit for boarding, our dog looked visibly distressed as we pulled in the driveway and we decided we would not be going back. *Routes to Therapy Dog Certification: 1. Attend private lessons for beginner through Therapy Dog and then get certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) via Noble Dog Hotel. This is the more expensive option. 2. Attend classes at Astro Kennels, then take Therapy Dog class at Petsmart in Mount Pleasant, SC, and then contact a private ATD evaluator through the ATD website. This is the cheaper option.

I Have been bringing my dog to Astro Kennels in Simpsonville for 2 + years the staff, is polite and…read morevery helpful and take your dogs well being seriously. They have plenty of things for your dog to do from; day care, dock diving, wilderness adventure and other classes. They also have training classes from beginner to advanced and they do scent training and train working dogs. and of course boarding. I just boarded my dog for 2 weeks and wile he was there one of the staff noticed he was a little tender on his tummy the owner Jeff didn't hesitate to take Strider to the vet just incase something serious was wrong, he contacted me for my permission to have him looked at and move forward. I am grateful for the care he and the staff give my boy every time he is there. I trust them explicitly with Strider and would not leave him any ware else. I would recommend any one to Astro Kennels They are Good people that will truly care for your pet.

I have picked up my dog food here for a while now. The staff I have dealt with are very friendly…read moreand helpful. Their price are competitive and the location is great for me. They offer many services which I have not used yet. I have heard only positive things about them from people I've talked with. I would definitely recommend dropping by for your pet needs.

Got my aussiedoodle pup here. He has brought me so much joy! I'm super grateful!…read more The service, communication and process was excellent and seem-less. Thank you!!!

I purchased a GoldenDoodle from Crockett last year. She was born on February 28, 2025, and she has…read morebeen a constant disappointment from the first day she arrived. She was sick when she got here -- vomiting and diarrhea, sometimes with blood in her stool. We took her to our vet, only to find that she had an intestinal parasite. Total cost to cure: over $500. She has also been a constant behavioral problem -- destroying furniture. Worst of all, she is afraid of almost everything -- from the first day she arrived. The Crockett trainer said she was shy -- hardly. It's as if she were traumatized as a very young puppy. She is the product of a Lancaster, PA puppy mill. The Crockett people should be driven out of business. We spent thousands of dollars for a dog that is a constant problem.