Amanda has taught me patience, timing, communication, and--most importantly--how to understand my…read moredog instead of simply trying to control her. She has heart. She has commitment. She has perseverance. And she doesn't give up. One of the things I hear Amanda say all the time is: "Prove them wrong." Well, Amanda, we are. V isn't perfect--and neither am I--but we are a completely different team than we were when we walked through Amanda's door. If you have a difficult, high-energy, or challenging dog and you're feeling like you've tried everything, don't give up. Find Amanda. She didn't just train my dog. She changed the way V and I live our lives together. With enormous appreciation and gratitude, Toni

Genetic Canine has been great. Yohanis helped me train Billie my 2 year old Morkie in how to come…read moreback to me, how to go to "place " and stay, how to heel and walk next to me, etc. He was great in explaining why dogs do what they do and how to shape their behavior and personality. Will be practicing what he taught me and will go back to refresh in a few months.

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Happy Tails has always provided the best service and care for our three large German Shepherds. We…read morehave placed our trust in them with not only our fur babies but our home as well. Happy Tails has not only spent weekends in our home caring for our dogs, they have also extended their care time to accommodate our 10 day vacation to Disney! We loved that we were able to call and check-in whenever we felt the need. We never have a doubt that our fur family and home are being well taken care of!

We had trainings with Donna when we brought our girl home. She taught us how to potty train,…read moresocialize, basic commands and so much more. Boonie has grown into such a great playful, loving, social family dog, that we are grateful to take everywhere.

Donna and Thomas have been training my dog, Tiller, since he was about 5 months old. He is now…read morealmost 2 and 1/2 years old. Donna and Thomas have been professional, caring, patient and committed to fostering an environment where both you and your dog are comfortable and feel like part of a family. They teach you and your dog basic obedience and in my case have trained Tiller to be my service dog. My family and I are so glad we found them. I wouldn't want Tiller to be trained by anyone else.

Maureen has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She is fantastic with the dogs, genuinely cares…read moreabout them, and it shows in everything she does. She's always on time, reasonably priced, and incredibly effective, all while staying completely force-free in her approach. The biggest endorsement I can give is how much my dogs love her -- honestly, they'd probably write a more glowing review than I ever could. We've seen real progress, and it's clear she builds trust first, which makes all the difference. I can't recommend her enough.

Maureen is a truly wonderful dog trainer. She was…read moreprofessional, loving and patient with our "Buddy". He adored her!

Amazing experience having our dog trained by Darin & Pamela at Refined Canines, they provided pick…read moreup and drop off service for us in Matthews NC, we loved the free puppy updates, and our pup really enjoyed! Prior to using services we visited location and was very clean and safe place for dogs and all looked so happy! They are extremely experience, licensed and insured. So very happy with their services!

Refined Canines was an absolute pleasure to work with, for our dog Poppy's training experience…read more They are extremely professional and want only the best outcome for you and your dog. Dont hesitate if you, or anyone you know is in need of expert Dog Training Services. Karen and Dan Smith

Super big guy, super nice, super badass. He has helped my confidence with my 3yr old newfy male who…read moregets aggressive & protective of me around new dogs. I have worked with other trainers and Alex has been the most straightforward and helpful. He is a dog behaviorist who will find every way for you to succeed with your dog. Prices are reasonable for his skill level.

From the owner: I'm a Certified Dog Trainer that goes to people's homes and trains the owner to train their dog…read moreand/or puppy with issues like obedience, behavioral, puppy training and eliminating fears/phobias. I have more client reviews on my website and/or Google.

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

I am SO thankful for Sherry at Maximum K9. I don't know if I can put into words how helpful she has…read morebeen in training our Stormie. Stormie is a rescue who we adopted in 2019 and underwent 2 surgeries in 2021 due to bilateral CCL surgery. She was cooped up for an extended amount of time during recovery. We were unable to take her outside without her reacting to other dogs and sometimes even people. Stormie even gave us difficulty when we wanted to go for a short walk. It was so frustrating and difficult taking her out in public that we needed help. We have heard of Maximum K9 from many of our friends and even the great reviews I've seen on dog groups and online. I called to inquire about the types of training (group vs. individual) and it was clear that we needed to take private lessons. We signed up for a package of 6 lessons with Sherry that were one hour long for 6 consecutive weeks. Our first day, Sherry got to know about Stormie's behaviors - positive and negative, what we were having difficulty with and what our goals were. Sherry worked with us each week when training Stormie (and me) on how to modify or progress a skill. We learned how to heel, which we never were taught from another trainer elsewhere, and the importance of heel. We were given homework on what to practice from the training sessions to continue our work outside of the facility. Sherry helped Stormie become less dog reactive in a safe manner at Maximum K9. Stormie was slowly exposed to the board and train dogs in the facility that had various levels of size and temperament. Each week, Stormie learned how to follow her commands and not react to different dogs. With Sherry's consistent training, Stormie was able to heel with me in a circle with other dogs and sit next to them without any reaction at all. I cannot find the words to thank Sherry for helping Stormie and myself. I came into Maximum K9 with Stormie trying to pull my arm off and reacting to dogs in the lobby to now leaving with my arm back intact and her in a nice heel. I will refer all my dog lovers and friends to Maximum K9 and Sherry going forward! Thank you again!

Really cool store with friendly helpful staff. They have lots of unique cat treats and different…read moretoys that my aunts cat loves (we get all of his stuff here!) The staff is a very knowledgeable with any questions I have and they are informative about new products that come in too if I ever have any questions. Covid compliant and very clean and sanitary. Everyone is wearing a mask and social distancing is enforced so it's a total worry free experience. Highly recommend this pet store if you're in the area!

Amazing staff and great assortment of products. Great advice as well. Highly recommend.read more

I Just had my dog Candy board at Pamper ur Poochie for one week and boy did she enjoy it ! Suely is…read moregreat with dogs and took such good care of her with so much love. In addition, she kept me updated with videos and pictures of Candy swimming and playing everyday. I am so happy I found them and will definitely travel with no worries from now on knowing my dog is safe and happy. We arrived home from our trip a couple hours ago and I'm not sure if she is sad she left Suely or just exhausted from playing . Here is a picture of her situation now...

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Sal has been nothing but professional and helpful throughout our journey, has significantly helped…read moreme improve my relationship with my dog and introduced me to the Sport of IGP. He's a very versatile trainer and can help anyone achieve their goals, look forward to keep working with him!

I started working with Sal in 2025 when my dog and I were looking for helper work to continue in…read moreIGP. My dog is not the easiest dog to work and Sal promised that we'd be able to trial the following year. Instead, I saw my dog get worse and worse in protection and start picking up bad habits. During the summer of 2025, Sal formed an IGP club called "Unity K9 Schutzhund Group". This club was marketed to myself and other members as a nonprofit club to be affiliated with USCA. Our dues went directly to Sal's personal account and no nonprofit status nor USCA affiliation was ever issued. Dues were required to be prepaid at the beginning of the month in full. Sal often cancelled club lessons, citing weather and car troubles as his excuses. There was no alternate lessons (virtual or in person) offered as a make up. Since the monies were going directly to Sal, we were considered his clients and he had an obligation to provide services, which he often did not. I ended up leaving Unity K9 Schutzhund Club in spring 2026 and terminated my working relationship with Sal. Not every trainer is going to be the right fit for every dog. Sal's misleading communication with his clients and expectations is disappointing. Sal has continued to threaten me regarding bad reviews written by others about their experience with him and my own bad experience.