We recently adopted a new furry family member, a Sheepadoodle to be exact. While we did our…read moreresearch on the breed, I wasn't sure if this breed would live up to their nickname: sharkadoodle. I'm here to say, our pup did. We adopted him at 7 weeks old and after our first vet appointment, we knew we needed to get a trainer, because the quicker you train your pup, the quicker they learn. When we asked our vet if they had any dog trainer recommendations, without hesitation, they mentioned Susan Gillespy with Behavior Training for Dogs. I contacted Susan via her website and within a few hours she contacted me back, asked some general questions, and we set up an appointment for our first dog training. I will say, do your research when looking for a trainer. While you shouldn't be price gouged, it is an investment, and an investment doesn't always come cheap. When I spoke to Susan, I asked how many sessions does a puppy normally need, she mentioned four (typically). She comes to your house, this isn't a group lesson. She arrived on a Saturday morning ready to start work. Susan described her teaching philosophy, what we'd aim to accomplish each session, and checked to see what our concerns were. I really liked how she got everyone in the family involved in the training. She's a big believer in "NFL" "No Free Lunch". Basically your pup/dog needs to work for their food. Each lesson we built on the concepts we learned, like come when called, clicker training, no nipping, sit, stay, down, signal, doorbell training, leash and harness training, jumping, etc. Each week we received homework. Some of our homework was doing 150-200 commands each day. If you do this every day, you'll see progress. By the end of lesson four, I feel like we had a different puppy. While he's still a work in progress, and it's a lifelong learning concept, I feel like this was a good investment. Susan may be tough, but she's fair, and you and your pup will thank you for it. Pros: -Fair pricing -Comes to your home -Works with the entire family -Ability to call/text Susan when you have questions/concerns -Gives you an outline and homework at the end of each lesson Cons: -None Tips: If you go with Susan/another trainer, be sure to continue to work with your pup.

From the owner: I am currently scheduling appointments within a 2 week timeframe. I offer training for dogs and…read moretheir families in your home. It is never too soon or too late to begin teaching your dog to be a better member of your family.

Greg was a big help in explaining the way I needed to train my dog. Not just for the issue I was…read moreconcerned with but for further training

Greg is an amazing trainer! He taught me so much about my dogs and how to handle them. I don't know…read morewhat I would have done without his help. The biggest difference between Greg and a few other trainers I had previously spoken to was that Greg taught me the whys behind the behavior. He taught me how to read my dogs body language and how to calm my dogs down so they were in a calm state of mind before moving on. Greg was incredibly helpful to me. He is knowledgeable, patient and a great teacher for both the dogs and humans!

Everyone at Salty Paws is friendly and competent. We've taken our puppy there for grooming, and…read moreeach time she comes out happy and looking quite spiffy. No one tries to pressure you to do/spend more than is necessary, and they treat you and your pet with love and respect. I highly recommend them! Thanks for Bella Luna and owners

I can't say enough good things about this grooming place. Finding a groomer that doesn't use crates…read morewas really important to me, and this team truly delivers on that promise. My pup was able to stay in a calm, low-stress environment the entire time, which makes a noticeable difference. The quality of the grooming itself is outstanding--every detail is handled with care. The cut is always even, clean, and exactly what I ask for, and my dog comes back looking (and smelling) amazing every time. More importantly, my dog is relaxed and happy after each visit, which tells me everything I need to know about how they're treated. It's clear the staff genuinely care about the dogs, not just the end result. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes both high-quality grooming and a crate-free, compassionate experience, this is it.

We dropped off our five month Labradoodle named Dixie at the Good Dogs Training Camp in early March…read more2016 for her 28 day training camp. I am happy to report that Dixie has improved so much and loves practicing the commands she learned. We are looking forward to future sessions at Good Dogs Training Camp to help re-enforce the commands she is getting familiar with and have her learn new commands. Dorman and the team really know how to turn a puppy or dog into a Good Dog.

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Love them! My sassy boy came home to us with a whole new set of rules and understanding. Shantel is…read morethe best

Google won't post this review for some reason, but Jet Set U deserves 5 stars…read more We finished our post training lessons after booking our pooches for a board and train off leash program at Jet Sets U. What a great time it has been! We have two young dogs that needed a little extra training. We had been thinking about doing the training for a bit before deciding to move forward with it. Some of our reservations on doing the training were that we didn't know their experience with terriers and their temperaments, and we didn't know how often they dealt with small breeds. Most of their online presence showed a lot of larger breeds. We met with staff and went back and forth on moving forward with the camp. What ultimately made our decision were a couple of things. We use Jet Sets for boarding, and fully trust their staff, and we ended up seeing a small breed going through their training in one of their online posts. These things helped make our decision for us, and we're so glad that we did it! For all of you small breed owners, yes, they do work with small breeds! Thanks, Shantel and Chanin, for all of your work with Rogi and Schatzi!!!

We have a young French bulldog (Taz) who was very reactive to noises, other dogs, pulling on the…read morelead during walks and just really stressful to be around. It was getting so out of hand that it was impacting our experience with him as our pet. We found Macayla at Unleash Fido in Jacksonville. We enrolled Taz in their 4/5 weeks obedience training and OMG we legit have a brand new dog!! He is more calm, settled, obedient and has really responded positively to this new training and rules. The entire team at Unleash Fido have been very helpful, professional and kind. Our trainer Macayla has checked in with us frequently to see how things are going, answering questions and has provided several post training sessions to ensure we are comfortable and continuing his training. I have had to reach out to her regarding some new undesirable behaviors and she made some suggestions that really worked and has been so incredibly helpful. Worth every penny. I would highly recommend them for any dog training needs!

We sent our puppy Teddy to Puppy Camp when he was about 15 weeks old. Teddy is a first generation…read morecockapoo with a ton of energy and a strong streak of mischief. He saw our toddler as a fellow pup, and before his camp at Unleash Fido we were dealing with constant nipping, tearing clothes, chasing, jumping, chewing, difficulty house training, and general lawlessness. Then he went to Puppy Camp at Unleash Fido and worked with Brittni. He came home a truly different and wonderful dog. he was in control of his body and his actions. He obeyed commands and was house trained. Best of all, though, we saw his true personality emerge from underneath the chaos - we got to make friends with the sweet, personable, loyal dog he is. We are grateful for Brittni and Unleash Fido for giving us the dog we always wanted. Teddy is much happier now, and so are we.

Brynn is the best dog trainer ever! I have a German Shepherd who is fearful aggressive and has…read morebehavioral issues. I could not control him and was afraid he would bite someone. Brynn took my dog and completely turned him around! She still consults me even though the training classes are over. I will never use anyone else! Great business and great owner!

From the owner: My name is Brynn and I am a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer and part of the Association for…read moreProfessional Dog Trainers. I offer a variety of training options and specialize in behavioral rehabilitation. My goal is in helping humans understand their dogs better so they can have a better relationship with their furry companions!

Devon has been working with my three dogs for over a year now, and I wouldn't trust anyone else. My…read morepack includes David, a 13-year-old Shih Tzu mix; Zoey, an 8-year-old Doberman; and Alice, a 2-year-old Doberman who's been doing service dog training with Devon. Not only has Devon helped Alice with her specialized training, but they've also worked with Zoey and David on refresher lessons and day-to-day living strategies to make managing three very different dogs much easier. Devon's approach is amazing--they adjust their training methods to align with what I'm comfortable with, creating a collaborative and supportive experience. It's never about right or wrong; it's about finding what works best for you and your dog. We've done in-person lessons and board-and-trains, and every time, Alice comes home better than when she left. Alice adores Devon, and knowing she's happy and in such capable hands makes all the difference. Devon is easy to communicate with, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly cares about the well-being of every dog they work with. I can't recommend them enough

Id highly recommend Arcane Canine to anyone looking for a reliable and communicative…read moretrainer/boarder. My dog stayed with Devon while I looked for housing. I wasn't sure how he would do woth other animals but Devon immediately assured me that they would be able to handle Kapano in their house for his boarding! I was impressed as he came back more confident and mannered around other dogs. I was consistently sent updates and photos of him throughout his stay and made to feel more than welcome to visit. He also came back to me in better shape in terms of muscle! If there was anything Devon had questions about they had no issues contacting me right away to let me know or ask about, I felt very comfortable and safe with my dog remaining under Devons care. I had never had to leave my dog with anyone before so i was reasonably worried as he's been my bestfriend for 6 years but i am EXTREMELY satisfied with Devons services and will continue to use devon for any training/boarding related needs for the future. I cannot recommend Arcane Canine enough! And thank you Devon for taking the best care of my boy when I needed it the most you are amazing!

If you love your dog, PLEASE use anyone else…read more As the previous reviewer stated, Ron uses prong collars to scare these dogs into submission. Do not be fooled by the amazing news stories or cute Facebook posts. I sat for 2 hours in his driveway and watched what he did before I decided to leave. I saw a Yorkie shaking it was so scared. It was mortifying to watch. Any one on planet earth can train a dog by scaring them into submission. Id do whatever you wanted me to do too if you put one of those collars around my neck and constantly "snatched" (his words) it. Please use a search engine to find anyone else, there are great ones in Jacksonville and the surrounding area!

I noticed that my local county listed 'dog training' on their events page and wanted to check it…read moreout. I spoke to Mr. Ronald White on the phone and explained my issue with my dog. After speaking at length on the phone with Mr. White, he encouraged me to come down to the park, where he was having a session. I came, and I was a little taken aback by his training style. Mr. White seems to rely on the Alpha-dog school of thought and advocated the use of pinch style collar. I simply observed for a while, and at his suggestion, bought a pinch collar and tried the session for a bit. At the end of the session, he asked me my impressions and then asked me for a check for the classes. I was unaware the classes were paid, as this was not indicated on the Events website, and he never mentioned any price in our phone conversations nor while meeting in person before the session. He seemed annoyed and then tried to get me to pay him something for his 'time' that day. I refused and I left with a very bad taste in my mouth. If not only for his teaching style but also for what occurred afterwards. I returned the horrible pinch collar and sought out gentler training methods.

Marcia and Steve are the only people we trust to care for our sweet dog and they treat her as if…read moreshe was their own. They walk her on days we work late and they come to watch her in our home when we go away so that she does not have to be boarded. I can not say enough to recommend them and their services!

From the owner: We are two retired Duval county teachers who love animals. We decided to start a dog walking/pet…read moresitting business. We will come to your home as many times as you wish to care for your pet. We do not stay overnight to pet sit as we have 2 dogs of our own. We will pet sit up to 4 animals at a time for $12/visit. We treat your babies like our own and spend quality time with them.