Stop looking! Ed is hands down the best!!! We have been working with Ed for about 8 months now and…read morecontinue to be impressed. He is a true pleasure to be around and is great with our entire family. We have 3 young children and a Golden Retriever and they all love having him around. We have used the one on one training where Ed comes to your house and also the group lessons at his facility on Sunday mornings. Both are great options for all dogs at all levels. Spend 2 minutes with Ed and you will immediately see that he knows what he is doing. Don't be intimidated by the pictures, while he trains police, military, and service dogs, he can help you with any breed at any level. His prices are incredibly reasonable for the level of service you get and the group sessions make it flexible for how often you want to go. We really enjoy our time with Ed, his team off trainers, and his wife!

Went for two classes to train my puppy who was 4 months at the time. He and the trainers don't…read morereally pay attention unless you have a GSD or training your pup to be a guard dog. His rules change frequently, like whether or not you're bringing treats for the dogs or they're supplying them. The trainers and other dog owners tend to form a clique and talk down to other dogs on their FB page. How are they surprised that someone took their disobedient dog to Ed Reyes for training? Oh, and his wife only talks to you when she's taking payment for training that only lasted five minutes. I've had better help using YT. He also uses choke collars to "train" the dogs, which I was not going to let him do with mine.

5 Stars for LIFE-CHANGING pet training services that are worth every penny…read more I had heard about Pawsitively Calm from a friend after I commented on his dogs' fantastic behavior, demeanor, and obedience. I was in the process of adopting a yorkie puppy and knew I wanted to invest in early training to avoid a yappy, aggressive tiny terror (which is common with this adorable breed). I reached out via their Instagram (as a DM) and was sent a link to their website and application form. Their Instagram and YouTube is absolutely worthwhile to get familiar with their training methods and philosophy (a calm dog is the goal!). PAWSitively Calm provides 4 types of dog training experiences. We opted for the 3-week off-leash training program. It's fully immersive and you drop your pup off to stay with them for those 3 weeks. Though you can't visit during that time, one big selling point for me is that Heather and her partner, Corryn (I know I'm spelling that wrong!) post updates to their IG stories (and save them under a highlight on their IG with your dog's name). The updates are regular enough that I literally watched my puppy's progress day by day! I also saw the loving nature of Heather and Corryn with my puppy when she would learn something new. It made me feel so much more comfortable that she was being cared for and supported through her boot camp (lol). Pick-up day was great- we were prepped that it would be about 2 hours and involve training US as to how to carry on with the pup's routine and training. It was night and day from when we dropped our little puppy off. She was so calm and happy. Not anxious or scattered. Since bringing her home we've kept up with the training and it's been so empowering for me to flex my own confident, but loving authority. Finally, they offer boarding and training top-ups for any pups who have been trained in their program. This is going to be such a great option for us when we travel, knowing they'll keep her comfortable with her commands and won't spoil her training. It's not cheap, nor should it be. I would do this same training with any future dogs I adopt. HUGE fan.

We truly can't believe the difference that PAWSitively Calm's board-and-train program made for our…read moredog. She was incredibly fearful and easily overwhelmed -- any noise, human or other animal would cause her to freeze completely. Once she shut down, nothing we said or did could reach her. Since completing the program, she is like a new dog. She walks with confidence, responds consistently to commands, and no longer lets fear control her. The change goes far beyond obedience -- she has gained real confidence and the ability to handle situations that once paralyzed her. We are so thankful for the patience and skill that made this transformation possible. It has been life-changing for our dog and our family.

Best dog boarding and grooming place ever!!!  Highly recommend!!!  https://www.bowwowresort.com…read more 7/30/2021:  I can't say enough great things about this place! A few months ago, I made a reservation for my 3 puggles to board for approximately 1 -2 weeks because I was going into hospital for a lung condition that I suspected would need major surgery.  In fact, I did need surgery and I called Bow Wow right away and asked them to keep my doggies for a few more weeks and they said no problem and to keep them posted. Well, a few weeks turned into two and a half months!  After major surgery, I got pneumonia and an infection that resulted in a 2nd major surgery.  The 2nd surgery left me so weak, I had to spend 2 weeks in a nursing home for IV antibiotics and physical therapy to get better.  BTW, best ever nursing home - 5-star rating: AdventHealth Care Center Apopka North.  https://www.adventhealth.com/skilled-nursing/adventhealth-care-center-apopka-north#10023 During this nightmare, one of my only sources of comfort was knowing my sweet 4-legged children were being well treated.  Bow Wow loved and cared for them as if they were their own - they practically adopted them!  My doggies even learned quickly where their own room was.  The owner, James and his team run a very clean, organized, and caring environment for all their canine guests.  Dogs get scheduled play, rest and feeding whether they are there for just daycare or long term.  Everyone is so friendly and kind at this place which makes for excellent customer service.  The grooming is wonderful as well - when I finally picked up my dogs, they were clean and happy! The trust and confidence I have in Bow Wow is incomparable.  I have been to several other places in the area and none come close.  I look forward to bringing my pups back to Bow Wow for boarding and grooming - hopefully next time during my vacation instead of a hospital stay!

We've been using Bow Wow Pet Resort for over 15 years and I can't imagine taking our dogs anywhere…read moreelse. The staff loves them and always has sweet stories to tell us when we pick them up. In all these years, we've never had an issue that would raise concern and I appreciate that our pets have a safe place to sleep and play while we are away. Spa services are also offered for a reasonable price, which is nice and convenient.

We heard of, and then met, Danielle, of Sunny Days Dog Training through a friend who had her dog…read moreenrolled with Sunny Days. Prior to meeting Danielle, we had utilized the services of another trainer in the Orlando area who spent more time Googling on his phone for answers to our questions than he did in actual training. With this unfortunate (and expensive) experience fresh in our minds, we did not have high expectations as we contacted a new trainer. We could not have been more mistaken. Danielle, and her training techniques, proved to be a breath of fresh air. After the first training session we experienced progress in training, plus we had been given the tools to continue what our doggie had been taught. Session after session, our girls have made great strides under Danielle's tutelage, and we were given necessary instruction on how to continue/compliment the learning process. We could not be more pleased with Sunny Days Dog Training, and wholeheartedly endorse Danielle and her company for any form of canine obedience training/instruction. We have no connection, personal or otherwise, with Sunny Days Training nor have we been offered or given an incentive for this recommendation.

I can not recommend him enough ! Within an hour ish my puppy knows exactly what do to and I know…read morehow to make it happen. He was thorough and attention detailed. He explained everything and showed us exactly what to do and it was so easy to execute. We knew immediately he knew what he was doing and it was so impressive. He is also so affordable and no BS, 10/10 recommend!

Paul has helped me tremendously with my puppy Riley and he has also boarded him several times when…read moreI had to be out of town. I get compliments on how well behaved my puppy is. Kudos to Paul!

My family and I have used Krisdan Kennels for many years now. Probably 15+ boarding experiences…read morebetween myself and my immediate family with five different dogs over the years. Krisdan is consistent and reliable dog boarding. They allow my two dogs (one large one small) to stay in the same kennel/dog run area which is nice because some facilities will not allow large and small dogs in the same dog run even if they are in the same family. I just picked up my dogs from our most recent trip and they are clean with smooth shiny coats. I look forward to using them in the future for my boarding needs.

Kennel business that's behind a home. Kennel runs are 4 feet x 14 feet. Used them for 4 nights at…read morethe recommendation of a friend. Mandatory bath required during first day of visit ($18). Owner very disorganized. Had taken all of my information over the phone (weeks before the scheduled boarding dates), including my vet's information, with the purpose of checking my dog's shot records prior to boarding. Arrived to drop my dog off at 8 am only to be asked for the shot records because she did not have them in the computer. Then she tried to call my vet and complained when the phone rang over to voice mail. She was able to get through on the second try and verify that my dog was up-to-date on their shots. She mentioned during this time that she really would have preferred to meet my dog prior to him being dropped off for boarding. I toured the boarding facilities on a separate visit, called to book the boarding on the following day and was never given those instructions. She also argued with me about the weight of my dog, stating he looked heavier than 39 pounds. They seem to use the dogs weight for the nightly cost of boarding (40 pounds = $17/night, less than 40 pounds = $16/night). I told her his last weight was two weeks ago and he's a puppy, so he certainly could have gained some weight since then. As she was on the phone with the vet, confirmed that my dog weighed 39.8 pounds two weeks prior. If you're that concerned about a dog's weight, you should probably invest in a scale for the lobby area. During the first boarding visit she did recommend that I bring my own dogs food, but after that they could just feed him the same dog food they feed all the dogs they are boarding. I was always told it is not a good idea to abruptly change the food as it can lead to GI issues, so that policy seemed strange to me. Went to pick up my dog (a 9 month old puppy) and was told by the assistant that the owner was not comfortable with boarding my dog in the future, as he was very aggressive with her, the actual word used was vicious. The assistant stated she never had any problems with my dog, but if I wanted to use them again, I would have to call and speak to the owner personally. My dog was extremely high-strung and hyper when I picked him up. He also didn't smell that great, despite the mandatory bath that all the dogs are required to get. He is normally a very calm and laid-back kind of dog, as much as can be expected from a puppy. So I told the assistant I would just make alternate arrangements for future boarding. My dog and this facility/owner were not a good fit. I would hesitate to recommend them to other dog owners.

Wagging Willow operates their business with one goal in mind - having a world full of well-behaved…read moredogs. Their entire team has provided the best possible experience we could ever expect from a dog training service. Both the in-home one-on-one trainings and the group trainings have been such a blessing to our miniature dachshund puppies. The improvement they have shown has been unbelievable and we owe it all to the Wagging Willow team. We want to give an extra special shoutout to Susan for the constant tips and advice about food, potty training, and literally anything else we need. She puts in so much extra time and effort. She has truly gone above and beyond our expectations for a dog trainer. I can't imagine a better experience than we've had with Susan. If you have a dog, you need training with Wagging Willow. I recommend them to any dog owner, novice (like us) or experienced. Tell them Hazel and Honey sent you. :)

I cannot say enough great things about Wagging Willow and Susan! Have you ever met someone and felt…read morethat they were doing what they were born to do? That's Susan. Her training program is fun, informative, and effective. I first came to Susan after a recommendation from a close friend. My dog Chloe needed some help learning her proper manners. After the very first class I knew we were in good hands. Susan's training is based on positive reinforcement. Chloe passed through the first and second courses with flying colors. She is now in her third course and is on track to graduate with the Canine Good Citizen certification. We recently adopted another dog that needs training and I knew exactly where to go! Ruby has learned so much after only two classes! If you have a puppy or a dog that needs training I highly recommend Wagging Willow. You will have fun with your pupper, learn a lot, and form a deeper bond with your furry family member.

This was a very interesting to say the least encounter with Darrel. This extremely weird odd ball…read morecharacter shows up at our house to train our 2 dogs. As we begin to talk to Darrel, we begin to analyze and evaluate the person standing in our house due to his strange/ eccentric behavior and his way of speaking. There was an immediate concern and red flags began to go up in the beginning of our conversation. We were very concerned right out of the gate but we wanted to see where this conversation would take us. First we would like to say that Darrel tried to use a shock collar without our permission on our golden. I immediately stated to him "No Shock Collar as we do not condone fear training!" This is not humane nor recommended to build trust. Darrel asked if could take our golden down the sidewalk. I gave him the lead. Darrel began to pull our golden down the sidewalk slowly. Darrel then switched our halter lead for his Choke leash. Darrel then began to pull our golden with the choke leash. Our golden began to choke violently. I immediately spoke up and said "No More.. We're Done!" Darrel pulled upwards hard on the choke leash to get our golden to sit. This is extremely dangerous to the wind pipe of any dog so is not recommended. Hurting the dog is never an acceptable training method. His training methods are flawed and fear based. We didn't get a good vibe from Darrel at all. Also he asked to bring his dog into our home which is strange in itself. Needless to say won't be using his services. People.. please be aware of who you hire for training your pet.

We highly recommend Darrel the dog trainer at Attention Dog Training!…read more We adopted a rescue dog, a typical stubborn Shiba Inu. When she became aggressive toward our older dog, we thought about taking her back to the shelter, but decided to try calling Darrel. I'm so glad we did! He had her behaving by the end of our first lesson, and she got better and better over the next month of working with her weekly. His calm demeanor is catching, and dogs respond so well. He also taught us a few tricks! After a mini-bootcamp, she was a different dog. Our two girls get along now, and we don't have to worry. If you want quick and lasting help with your doggo, don't hesitate to call Darrel.