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.

The K9 Training team here is amazing!! From the owners to the trainers, they are all such great…read morepeople who love to help dog owners. We brought our 1 year old German shepherd mix in who was very anxious and skittish. He is a rescue who was terrified of all loud noises and any object he didn't immediately recognize. He would cower at strangers when they came around and bark at people who came to the house until he recognized them. The team here took our Teddy in and taught him so many things! He came out a different dog! After showing us the ropes on how to be a proper handler, Teddy has trust in us and has more freedom than ever. He still has all the same cute and silly traits, but now has some new awesome skills! We never had experience with e-collars, so we were hesitant at first but we admit now that it is an amazing addition to his training. Chris let us put the collar on our arms and feel the tens unit ourselves upon pick up because he knew I was uncertain about it. They talked us through the levels that Teddy used while in training and the level that he is normally at on the collar. They made sure that we were confident as handlers as they know that's how Teddy will trust us. Now, Teddy knows and loves his commands. He knows what to do when it's time to sit, stay, place, and heel and you can tell he is confident with his commands. His favorite being the "free" command (of course!) and his recall when he is on free is immediate and amazing. We loved getting to see the videos and pictures of Teddy on their social medias and we loved getting to see him trust his trainers in the YouTube video. My husband and I cannot thank the K9 Training Academy more. Teddy has freedom, confidence, and trust in us and he is living his best life now! Thank you all! We definitely recommend them!!

PLEASE READ IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING THIS FACILITY!…read more After giving my dog a month to readjust, I'm leaving an honest review of my experience. I chose this business because of its reviews and proximity. I explained that my German Shepherd puppy had service-dog potential but I couldn't train him myself due to health reasons. The owner seemed knowledgeable, so I invested over $2,400 for their basic obedience board-and-train. From the start, there were red flags. The contract included extra charges--such as several hundred dollars for potty training--despite those services being advertised as included. They also charged a mandatory $55 bath fee. (This is important later on) During his stay, communication was minimal and our dog rarely appeared on their social media until we specifically requested more updates. At pickup, the trainer demonstrated commands using a prong collar fitted far too loosely and incorrectly. When my puppy hesitated, the trainer harshly snapped the leash, making him yelp, cry, and visibly shut down in fear. Despite this, he continued applying hard corrections until he got up from the ground. After returning home, we discovered they never gave back his collar and he smelled strongly of urine and feces, despite the bath charge. While settling him in after bathing him ourselves, we also found a 5-6 inch injury on his thigh. A vet confirmed it was rope burn and that he also had a staph infection--both of which occurred during his time there. None of this was disclosed to us when it happened or at the end of his stay. Previously, they had refused to give me a tour of their facility. After everything that happened, I contacted animal control to get more information. Anyone considering this facility should know that their animal control records are public and free to request. The reports include dogs dying in their care, kennels covered in feces and urine, roach infestations, unsafe kennel wiring, and reports of dogs yelping like they're being hit. From the notes, it looks like they often refuse access to animal control during surprise visits until they can temporarily clean their facility to meet code. The only positive was that my dog came back with a good heel and place. Nothing else with his training stuck despite daily reinforcements of what they taught him since being back. Cons: Collar not returned Returned dirty and smelling of urine/feces despite bath fee Upcharged for services listed as included Came back with a staph infection Came back with a 5-6 inch rope-burn injury Now fearful of men raising their voices Had to provide all his food/treats (You'd think with board and train, the price would cover that?) Pros: Good heel and place

Google review summary 5…read more4 3 2 1 4.8 (24) Rate and review Share your experience to help others Reviews All patient5 agility4 obedience4 questions3 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Laura Acevedo Local Guide·32 reviews·7 photos A few years ago I owned a very aggressive American Bulldog. I was desperate. I didn't know what to do with him. That's when I found Jim Wallace. I couldn't believe the transformation on Rocco. He became a super calm dog. A pleasant to take ... More alejandro izquierdo 3 reviews·5 photos 2 weeks ago New Great experience with their programs! The trainers are very protective and careful with the dogs -- I loved it, and so did my puppy. Highly recommended! Photo 1 in review by alejandro izquierdo Photo 2 in review by alejandro izquierdo Photo 3 in review by alejandro izquierdo Photo 4 in review by alejandro izquierdo+2 1 Wallace K9 Training (Owner) 2 weeks ago Thank you so much for your comment Demetra Starks 3 reviews·3 photos 3 months ago Jim and Chris have worked with Koa, my Cane Corso since February, and I'm completely satisfied with the training received thus far. From day 1 Koa transformed into an obedient pup. I was able to take Koa on a ... More Photo 1 in review by Demetra Starks Photo 2 in review by Demetra Starks Photo 3 in review by Demetra Starks 4 Wallace K9 Training (Owner) 3 months ago Thank you Jon Colley 2 reviews 3 weeks ago New When I brought my German Shorthaired Pointer home, I knew I would need some help with training. Several people recommended Wallace K9 Training, and from the very first session, I knew I had made the right choice. ... More Wallace K9 Training (Owner) 3 weeks ago Thank you so much. Have a blessed day Jim. Laura Acevedo Local Guide·32 reviews·7 photos 2 minutes ago New A few years ago I owned a very aggressive American Bulldog. I was desperate. I didn't know what to do with him. That's when I found Jim Wallace. I couldn't believe the transformation on Rocco. He became a super calm dog. A pleasant to take out in public, a well behaved doggie. Rocco passed I'm May 2024. I never thought I will get another dog, but being an animal lover, I decided to get a new puppy. My luck, Mío is a very hyper doggie, a Border Collie. I searched and took him to various trainers in the St Cloud area, but not sure they were prepared to handle this new life partner. Then I remembered Jim's training. Mío started going to puppy day care four hours a day, three times a week. Oh, boy. He is already showing signs of a well behaved dog, one that can go in public places and be able to control his impulses. Jim's love for animals shows all the way in the manner he respects them, the level of patience, and the advice he gives me so I can continue his training at home. I'm so grateful to have found Jim again. If you are serious about investing your live with a dog, Jim and his trainers are the way to go. We need more compassionate trainers like Jim and his staff. Jim is also an American Veteran, who's work during his military career was with dogs. Many years of experience. HIGHLY recommended!!! Thank you, Jim.

Hello my name is Michele Hunt, I was so happy and joyful when I saw my beloved dog max getting…read moretrained Jim taught him how to sit, and go over things Max has never been able to do that and now I will for sure be coming back and I will for sure be bringing my other dog. I'm looking forward to learning how to train both my dogs. The things Jim shared with me will make my life better. Jim Wallace is a blessing. You should take your dog/dogs and check out Wallace K-9 Center. I can promise you want be disappointed .

0 STARS BROKE MY DOGS JAW. This place deserves to be put out of business. They don't even have…read moreproper licensure. My dog had a cleaning with one of their female staff, she couldnt finish the service because she claimed he was aggressive. He is the sweetest most friendliest dog so that was a COMPLETE shock to us. When she gave him back to us he was acting completely out of it, and showing signs of pain on the right side of his jaw. He would wimper and cry when the area was touched and he was having a hard time moving that side of his mouth. Thats because they broke my dogs FUCKING JAW. No wonder why she claimed he was "acting out" its because SHE HURT HIM. He is in an animal trauma center getting SURGERY after what they did to him. Stress free my ass absolutely horrible, if you want your pet's teeth cleaned take them to a proper vet, not these people.

Fernando did an amazing job on my nine-year-old Shih Tzu Rocco. I am going to use them again…read more?!!and I recommend them highly. the results were amazing.

We had a lot of fun learning from Lindsay on how to best train our puppy. Our puppy is beautiful,…read morebut she definitely is a sassy one, and Lindsay helped us teach her how to sit, lay down, stay, and a few other basic commands. We also were able to successfully potty train her after she kept using our couch as a toilet bowl (thank goodness that's over!). Overall it was a great, helpful group of classes.

Lindsay is an amazing trainer. I originally met her when I trained my newly adopted puppy (this was…read moretwo years ago) at the beginner's training course. I proceeded to take the intermediate and advanced courses with her as well. She was so easy to work with, so kind and helpful. She later went on to form Down Home Dog Training. I worked with her a few months ago as I enrolled my dog in a week long boot camp training. I had gotten lazy with his training and let him slip into a few behavioral problems. I emailed Lindsay and explain my problems and she came up with reasonable solutions. When my dog, Hermes, came back after the week, I continued to work with the commands he had been taught. He had completely changed his ways and it was great. I now felt more confident about taking him out in public and to restaurants. He also became more manageable on walks. Lindsay continued to text me weeks after the training to make sure there were no problems. And if there were problems, we met up and had private training sessions to make sure I kept everything in control. She is a great trainer, I definitely recommend.

Wanted to come on here to say thank you to the team, they did an amazing job my darling poodle,…read moreRoxie!

Micheal was sooo easy and accommodating!! We called at 10pm the night before going to the parks and…read morehe not only responded but walked me through all my questions. The next day our meet and great felt comfortable and he completely put me at ease leaving our two sweet pups. He even gave us food recommendations in the area!! I was originally going to board the pups at a local daycare but now I won't ever feel the need to! He Sent photo updates and said he was available as much as we needed. I can't thank him enough!! Celebration pet sitting is the way to go, you won't be disappointed! And the pups loved him too!

Dr. Kiva and Dr. Kara have helped us say goodbye to our last two beloved cats. The care and…read morecompassion they have shown us with such difficult times has been unmatched. I will always go to them in the future if ever I should need to say goodbye to any other pet family members in the future. Thank you so much for your kindness!

Losing your dog is heartbreaking...you can never be prepared. Dr Kiva gave us multiple time and…read moreday options. She arrived promptly and was so gracious, kind and consoling. She treated our girl, Gibson, like the princess she was. I highly recommend their services. This is our second time using Heavenly Paws.

Debbie is not only experienced, she is very kind and caring to her dogs. I purchased a Morkie from…read moreher 2 years ago and he is a healthy and smart little guy weighing 4 pounds. I would highly recommend her as you can meet the parents and see the whole operation in person.