Jeanne is such a wonderful person! She was friendly from the get go. I had a good vibe from her…read moreand, I was excited to meet her. Upon our meet and greet, which I messed up the date) she was willing and open to meeting my fur baby and seeing her home. What I want to say is how impressed I was with her flexibility. Although I ended up not booking for the time I was searching for, she was happy that I had alternative care. I know I have a place to go in the future and that is very comforting. Thanks again Jeanne! I highly recommend her!

I'm so glad I found Jeanne. I've used pet sitters in many different locations over the past 30…read moreyears and Jeanne is, by far, the best. She really cares about my pets and ensures they are well looked after while I'm away from home. She is very professional and her background as a vet tech gives her a knowledge base that most other sitters do not have. My dog adores her which is the best endorsement for a sitter. If you are looking for an exceptional pet sitter, Jeanne absolutely fits the bill and I 100% recommend her.

Our family highly recommends Controlled K9! We adopted our boy Mortimer last year after he had been…read moreliving as a stray, and we were really struggling when he came home with basic manners, reactivity, and having him settle in with our other dog. We ended up sending both of our boys for a six-week board and train with Kelia. It seemed to only make sense to send both dogs so they would have the same baseline training. Kelia was amazing! She kept us informed just about every day with videos and texts so we could see that the boys were happy and making progress. When Kelia brought the boys home, she spent a few hours with us, showing all the commands and techniques that she taught them, so we had a seamless transition. The "place" command alone has been lifechanging. (Although as you can see in the picture, they sometimes refuse to use separate mats, LOL.) We use the command before we feed them, initially when guests come by, and when we just need them to settle down a bit. It has reduced the stress and chaos in our house tenfold, and we actually can see the boys relax when they know they have a place to go and chill out. Kelia also gave us the tools to make leash walking and general obedience so much more successful. There are a lot of options out there for training. What set Controlled K9 apart for us was (1) our boys lived with Kelia, her family, and her dogs during training - they were not staying in a kennel and were in a real-life, loving environment, and (2) the promise of lifetime, free follow-up support. The boys have been home now for about 3 months. The training has stuck, and we feel like we really have the tools we need to make life pleasant for all of us, including the boys. Kelia has also proactively checked in to make sure things are going well, provided tips on the best way to reinforce training, and has responded quickly when we have follow-up questions, including offering a visit. Over three months later, we are still completely satisfied with the training and support provided by Controlled K9 and Kelia, and we would use them again in a heartbeat.

We worked with Julie to have our 10mo old Australian Shepherd trained. The entire process was very…read moresmooth, from the consultation to training, to the transition home. We spent a lot of time reviewing our goals together and our trainer followed through with the plan that we set together. She stayed in constant contact with transparent updates about the puppy's progress and answered any questions we had. Given the puppy's breed and determination, she required quite a bit of foundational training. Since returning home, she's a pro on the leash (complete transformation). Walks are far more enjoyable - no more barking, pulling, lunging towards moving vehicles, and now has a peaceful relationship with the mail box and trash can. Another high priority was addressing the puppy's reactiveness to our child - puppy is now able to follow my lead during potentially chaotic interactions. Overall our program length was 6 weeks long and completely worth it. We are thrilled to have these foundations instilled by a professional who also cares for the dog. Highly recommend!

Julie is very accommodating and kind, it is comforting knowing our dogs are in the hands of loving…read morepeople while we are away! The kennel is welcoming and cozy, and are allowed amble play time! We are returning customers!

My friend suggested I take my dog to Blue Ridge Dog Training Club for some classes. He was a…read moreshelter dog that had a lot of issues and problems that needed to be worked through. All of the instructors were great at giving me ideas and working with me to help him over come most of his problems. I guess it is like PTSD he may never get over all of his issues, but he is now a happy well behaved dog. He seldom reacts to other dogs and men now. You would never know he was the same dog that I brought to the first class! I would highly recommend anyone take their dog to Blue Ridge for training!

Great dogs with sound temperaments. Donna the owner is always so nice and helpful and has a ton of…read moredog knowledge. They have great conditioning facilities and they take great care of the dogs there, in their beautiful country setting.

We sent our fearful 9 month old German Shepherd Axel to Ashley's Advanced Obedience Board & Train…read moreCourse. We went into the course with a dog who was very reactive to kids, other animals and strangers, constantly pulled on the leash, had little focus when others were around and was an avid jumper. After completing this course he has come back a completely different dog, with all of his previous issues being resolved. Over the 4 weeks he was with Ashley we received constant updates with videos and photos of his incredible progress. She also took him on multiple field trips for exposure, which was extremely important for Axel. She makes sure to fully get to know your dog, their specific challenges and tailors her programs specific to your pup and their needs. She also takes the time to make sure the owners are comfortable, confident and completely ready to continue the training at home. We would 100% recommend Ashley with Balanced Cainine to anyone for a knowledgeable dog trainer who will go above and beyond for you and your pup!!

I had another awesome experience with Bri! I went out of town and used her serviced once again…read more Super reliable, trustworthy, communicative and professional!!

These people take in stray dogs, abused dogs and give them love, medical care, whatever they need…read more I got the love of my life from them & my daughter went with me to pick him up and ended up getting her boy there also. There are so many wonderful dogs without homes that one need not buy a purebred. These dogs are so grateful and have so much love to give. My boy died Jan.2018. I have a huge hole in my heart, that will never be filled.

My wife and I visited the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Shelter in Staunton last week and we…read morewere impressed with the facility and in particular, the staff members which assisted us. We had made an appointment to look at a particular dog, but decided against adopting him.. Instead, we adopted a wee girl, Sandra, who was just over three months old.....We were allowed to "introduce" our German Shepherd (both a "mix" and a "rescue") to "Sandra" and the lady who was assisting us was patient and helpful to us, as the two dogs were introduced. Some folks don't seem to know that dogs may react positively or negatively when first introduced......it takes a bit of time to do it properly. We are pleased to say that In only a week, "Sandra", who is now "Jo-Jo" has adapted very well to our home and has become great friends and playmates with "Hailie", the German Shepherd. Many thanks to the folks at RAWL for assisting in making our adoption possible. We are greatly pleased with RAWL and their dedicated staff! R & R Bennett