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.

Jim, Chris, and the other trainers are amazing. Our Carter is a 1 to 2 year old Pit Bull whom we…read morerescued from the pound. He came to us with trauma but also boundless energy and strength. Wallace K-9 Doggie Boot Camp has helped Carter learn to not pull on the leash, not to jump on people, and to obey voice commands (Usually :)). Wallace K-9 has also trained us on how to be good dog parents to this rambunctious boy. I was in tears when we started taking Carter to K-9; his energy and strength were exhausting me. Now, he is so easy to manage and love. Their positive approach of exercise, discipline, and affection has done wonders for us all. I cannot recommend this program enough. Thank you, Jim, Chris, Aiden, and the rest. Carter loves you and we are so grateful.

Oh my God. We have been struggling with our wheaten terrier for almost a year. We had her general…read moreobedience training done. She was smart and that was easy. Now the hard work. To the point that we were going to send her back to breeder. Everyday it was something new. I never had a dog so hard to fit in. She dug holes I should say caves. Chewed everything was jumping up to meet people and had uncontrollable bad habits. 2 hours with Pam and we have a reformed dog. Pam gave us the tools to correct and show the destroyer how to make better choices. I can not recommend this team any higher. Lifetime follow up and corrections of new issues makes me happy forever. Thanks Pam The Morris family

We had out second visit from Pam. What a great experience. She not only reinforced our work with…read moreour little Chewenie, but she helped us feel better about our own skills. Worth every penny.

To say that Norma and her staff are the best around is an understatement. If it were not for her,…read moremy wife and I would not have the dogs we have today. We have two rescue dogs that each came with their own baggage. As an animal behavorist, Norma was able to take into account their actions and many other factors and over time has helped each of them to become much happier and more socialized pets. Even better, she has helped us to be better owners. Whenever we leave town, we leave both pets with her, fully knowing that they are in the best of hands and that they will have a wonderful time. At Normas, they are not spending most of he day in a cage, but rather they are outside socializing and exercising with other dogs. We are so thankful for Norma and will always be loyal customers of hers.

I am forever grateful to Norma and her dog training skills. She helped me train my dog, so my dog…read morecould help me get through panic and anxiety episodes. Not only does she train dogs, she also teachers the owners how and why dogs do things, and a light bulb just clicks. Thank you Norma for all your service to my little fluffy friend and myself!

Condescending. Met at a public dog festival. The owner took it upon himself to degrade the training…read moremethods that worked for my dog and I. Then bragged about how their dog can sit on a fire hydrant, and how the training method I use (by food) is crazy because he didn't need to carry food around to train his dog... both were irrelevant. I left the conversation because there was no benefit.

Good Dawg training was outstanding! We adopted a second dog which was a nightmare! He was a…read moreunruly jungle cat, jumping on furniture and people and being aggressive with our female (she was equally aggressive). After a week of hell, Good Dawg came to our rescue. He took both of our dogs for boarding and training, giving us some much needed relief. They came back different dogs! Not only do they listen to commands, they also get along great! It is a huge difference! However, it is still a work in progress...we are still doing our follow up lessons to continue their training. As to the comment below by Allison, I do not find Jerry to be at all condescending in any way. He is great guy...and yes, his dogs are amazing and impressive and they CAN jump on fire hydrants!

We camped at Ft Wilderness and had Paw Academy look in on our dogs in Oct. Todd came out and met…read moreour pups, one being kind of a grouchy sort. She warmed up Todd quickly. He sent pictures of them on the walks while we were visiting the theme parks via text. Such a nice thing to know they were being cared for so we could enjoy an extended time. I highly recommend Paw Academy and Todd and look forward to a future visit.

They are fantastic. Todd took care of our pooches while we…read morewere at Disney. Todd made us feel confident when he stated how mission critical it was for the dogs to be cared for- because we really feel that way too. They need to get out and have some fun too! They had 2 walks a day with lots of treats and love. We really could not do a vacation like this if a service like paw academy pet care was not there to back us up! The pups and I recommend Todd and will definitely reach out to him when we come back!

Boarded my little west highland terrier here. He was well taken care of. They take pictures daily…read moreto show you how your pets are doing. They also have a progress report to tell you how they did. The staff here is so incredibly kind. Next time I'm in the area, I will def bring my sweet boy here.

They made us feel comfortable when we walked in told us about their business, and it was really…read morenice. We got to see pictures of her dog every single day and they took really good care of her and we appreciate it. I do recommend this place.

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

I am totally devastated with the condition my dog was when she came home from the K9 Training…read moreAcademy/Orlando. Richard was pleasant when we were potential clients and made us feel comfortable leaving our Shepherd in his care. I told Richard that my German Shepherd was skittish and afraid and very leery of men. After the first week I called for an update and his wife was abrupt, sharp and every time I tried to speak, she raised her voice and spoke over me. When I spoke to Richard, I asked for a picture of my dog to see her and they told me there would be a charge for a picture. Richard told me to watch the website and there would be pictures of her regularly. Truth is, they only post pictures of dogs that look happy and my dog, Daisy, was never happy so her picture was almost never on the website. Possibly 2 pictures in 10 weeks? A few weeks later, I got a call that Daisy "broke 2 kennels" and I had to pay for it. I don't believe that happened, Daisy was not aggressive. In the end, they charged me $8,000 for the training, the 2 kennels and an e-collar. I was overcharged for everything but had no recourse, I had to pay. When my dog came home, I took her to the vet because she was alarmingly skinny and more skittish and afraid than ever. The vet put Daisy on Prozac and told me she lost 21 lbs. I shared Daisy's "graduation video" with everyone at the vet's office and everyone agreed that she seems as though she was abused. Richard's training methods may work on some dogs but not all. He was determined to make Daisy comply to his methods and refused to alter, even when she kept losing weight and shutting down. Halfway through her training, he told me she is "stubborn and a bitch and he has had 1 other dog as difficult as Daisy". But even though his methods did not work, he never altered his training methods, and I believe he abused my dog to try and make her comply. He kept Daisy for 95 days, telling me he can't send her home till she "accepts and complies because she is a representation of him". In the end, after 95 days, he gave up. Richard and his wife and children run the business, and I would never recommend him to anyone.

Alyssa and her husband are so friendly. When I had to go back to work, we needed someone to walk…read moreour big puppy, Hershey. They were the right people for the job. Alyssa comes everyday (M-F) and gives Hershey all the love her needs and a good walk. Not only that but she will help my elderly mother-in-law as well. They are a real gem.

Excellent, professional service. We contacted Mr Rich for last minute house sitting services and…read morecould not have been more pleased. He took on the job of our bengal cat and did everything as stated. I will definitely continue using his services in the future and I also recommend Premier Dog Services to others looking for training and home sitting services.