I highly recommend Jeff. I have a 2.5 year old pit mix who pulled and lunged at people/dogs while…read morewalking. Just after our first session, I was so much more confident and at ease. Jeff showed me the correct way to walk her. He also recommended a leash and collar for her needs. Not only was he training my dog but me as well. Wilma seems so much more relaxed going to for walks now.

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Highly recommend! Jenn is so knowledgeable and meticulous…read morethrough her care. She treats pets as if they are her own, and I never have to worry that my pets are receiving the best care.

From the owner: Pet Sitting Service - Your Pet's Home Away From Home!…read more Looking for a reliable and loving pet sitting service? Look no further! Our experienced pet sitters provide personalized care for your furry friends right in the comfort of your home. Whether it's dogs, cats, horse, or other small animals we ensure they receive plenty of attention, exercise, and love while you're away. Services offered: - Daily visits for feeding and playtime - Overnight stays for extra companionship - Medication administration and specialized care - Personalized updates and photos sent to you daily Rest assured, your pets are treated like family! Book your pet sitting service today and enjoy peace of mind while you're away.

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

After searching for a veterinarian, that would help me get a shots for my dog to go in a kennel,…read morethe prices ranged anywhere from $300-$600. I was referred to Petco. They had a mobile shot clinic that was taking place. I went there. They took care of my needs in less than an hour and Charge me far far less than the other places thank you, Petco.

Staff at both Wallingford and Southington have been wonderful! Staff helped me find the following…read moreproducts I needed to get her through the Holiday weekend. One of my cats is having a skin condition issue, so I turned to Petco for products to help her until I can get her to the vet. I was able to purchase Vetericyn Hydro Gel which is helping her heal, a nice recovery vest to protect her and best of all, Pet Honesty Skin and Health treats! I was not sure if she would eat the treats, but she loves them!! Thank you Petco!! My dear little kitty is in good shape to get through the Thanksgiving weekend safely!

Absolutely love this place! I never thought Id feel comfortable leaving Stewie somewhere but I just…read morehad my third amazing experience! Highly recommended!!

I boarded my dog here for 2 nights during my sister's wedding weekend. Everyone I spoke to on the…read morephone and in person was super friendly and informative. The facility is clean, with nice outdoor spaces and I think the base price was fair. I also chose the higher tier "celebrity" activity package because he's a puppy and it was his first time being boarded, I figured the more attention he got the better. When I picked him up he was excited to see us but didn't seem stressed at all. He was sleepy the rest of the day from playing which was exactly what I was hoping for. I loved the cute picture and report card update I received. I would definitely use this boarding facility again.

Want to have FUN and LEARN with your dog ?…read more Smartydog Center offers classes beyond Basic Obedience. I recommend the Flex Schedule to take advantage of this variety of classes. Flex Schedule means you can have different times to choose from to attend the classes. The prices are very reasonable ! The facility is pristine clean and adheres to Covid - 19 protocol. The trainers Martha & Lorrie are full of experienced knowledge and go out of their way to help you and your dog build the confidence needed to complete a task. Learning is fun at Smartydog for both handler and dog. I go regularly with my German Shepherd Dog Blitz ! They do offer puppy and basic obedience classes also. I highly recommend this facility !

HORRIBLE Have contacted this company (Martha) two years…read morestraight asking about dates for kayaking lessons with our dogs. Both times the responses were abrupt and vauge. No thank you.

Laura has been helping me prepare my Guide Dog in Training for a public access test. This requires…read morefrequent, intense training to accomplish the best possible results. She has been extremely helpful and we've already made a great amount of progress within less than a month. She has been generous in her time and dedication, driving me all over the place to provide my dog with the variety of training environments and experiences that he needs. I have great confidence in her knowledge and ability as a dog trainer. Just as important as her competence, she is patient, understanding and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend her to other dog owners, whether you have a dog with problem behaviors that need to be resolved or a dog whose basic obedience skills you want to bring to the next level.

From the owner: We offer in-home training, and behavior consultations to create a balanced and peaceful…read morerelationship between human and canine. We offer discounts for recently rescued dogs (from a valid rescue organization within the last year) and for human senior citizens. We also specialize in the training of certain types of service animals. Please call for details.

We got Maggie (10 month old boxer mix) a little over a month ago, and every day seemed to be worst…read morethan the last. From leash pulling to barking, and even separation anxiety, Maggie was testing our every nerve. Michael came and showed us that it was not about dominating your dog, but leading them. Through just a few verbal and visual cues we were able to help Maggie understand that she did not have to be the leader, and that we would take care of her. Now she is happy to sit back, relax, and let us take the reins. She is an absolute gem on walks now. Knowing that we will have Michael throughout Maggie's lifetime is a relief, because we know that he will be able to guide us through any future life hurdles. Thank you, Michael!

I am thrilled with Bark Busters. I have 3 pit bulls and was having problems with my third…read moreadoption. Owen had guarding issues around the other dogs. After our first session there was great improvement. Richard used positive reinforcement and it was fun for our dog. I found it simple to incorporate the training methods into our everyday activities. It's been a few months now and and Owen no longer has issues. I used what I learned with all three dogs and it's made a huge difference in our home. No more stress, all the dogs get along nicely and play together. All three dogs pay attention and listen to me. I am so happy I found Bark Busters. I couldn't ask for a better outcome. Prior to our training, Vickie explained everything to me and answered all questions. The fees are very reasonable too. I highly recommend Bark Busters and wouldn't go anywhere else.

Let me start by saying I did not get training here, and for very good reason. The price was…read moreastronomical and I also had an awful experience during my phone consultation that completely turned me off and I wanted to warn people about it. I spoke with a woman and maybe 10 minutes into our conversation she tells me my only option is board and train which would be sending my dog away for three weeks and it's usually $4200 but she would give it to me for $3400. I immediately tell her that that's not doable for me, and during our conversation I got very emotional and began to cry to which did not phase her. She continued the sales pitch without hesitation. The entire phone call was the most sales phone call I've ever experienced, it's like she was reading off a script and there was nothing personal about it. She wasn't listening to me to understand, she was listening to me in order to respond and she already knew what her responses would be before I was done speaking. So impersonal. I asked her to send me the payment plan options so I could look into it which she did but I also expressed to her that three weeks without my dog is a very hard decision for me to make. She told me to let her know in 24 hours if I was going to do it if I wanted the discounted price. That's a big decision to make in 24 hours, spending that amount of money and also sending my dog away for three weeks. I explained to her that this is not something I'm going to move forward with at this time because I cannot afford it and the length of the training does not work for me. I told her I would reach out if I change my mind in the future. She then texted me a text message that I thought was incredibly inappropriate and was intended to guilt me into taking the training. Now the price isn't just not doable for me because I want to save money, I literally don't have that money, and I don't have the money for the payment plan either it is simply too expensive for me. My entire phone call and also the follow up text message made me feel that they were more concerned about closing the sale and getting money then actually caring for and helping my dog. I even asked her if there were other options she basically told me no. If I am going to put my dog in the hands of other people for almost a month I want to be sure that I can trust them and that they actually care and that this isn't just another sale for them. I felt this was just another sale for them.

We just picked up our puppy on Monday after being at Coaching 4 Paws boot camp. She came home a…read moretotally different dog. I more biting and jumping. She behaves and follows all the commands. We can eat dinner and she stays on her blanket and doesn't beg for food or try to jump up. We were kept up to date with text messages and videos during her stay. I have recommended Carlos and his team to several people. Thanks to them we have a great puppy.