I would like to share my incredible experience of Rhodes Collar. We moved to Connecticut from…read moreArizona in January of 2025 with our poodle puppy Curtis less than 1 year old at the time. Immediately my cousin told me that this was the best school for dogs in the area. She was right that is for sure! My husband and I started taking our puppy to Rhodes Collar immediately and worked with Michelle on dog obedience skills in both private lessons and group classes. Curtis was able to get involved in a group class entitled Good Citizen Skills. He passed the class thanks to the excellent training from Michelle and owner Glenna and there continued patience with us as new owners of Curtis. We are still taking classes with Michelle and working on more advanced skills now, we really enjoy the classes. The staff are all amazing, Linda helps Curtis with the after school program, she is incredible, Maureen is amazing and helps with so many areas of running the school, Rileigh is also amazing and helps us when we need to board Curtis though Custom Care. We feel 100% confident that our puppy is safe and treated well when we go away, we get pictures and videos of everything he does at school like report cards or when boarding at a staff's home. Staff are always available in a on text and honestly this school is so amazing that my husband and I agree we are better dog owners since going to Rhodes Collar, we plan to be long time customers and are forever grateful to them. Many thanks Rhodes Collar for all you do.

They are magicians with your dog - every school day George Michael can't wait to get to class…read more He's become the most social, mellow and wonderful dog I have owned, and I think a lot of it has to do with Rhodes Collar. Thank you!

I have had about 3-4 weeks to think about this, and I think it is time for the review. It is…read moredifficult for me since I came to Mystic Clippers mainly for the reviews on here, but I should have shopped a bit better. I know I should have stopped by before even making the first appointment. My decision to bring my dog here was solely based on appearances and reviews on Yelp. I figured " why not??" considering his last groomer, whom we loved, was at a Petsmart. The first time I brought my dog here, it was a slow day, but I should have remembered that. Albi did well, but I could tell he wasn't totally okay. I know (I knowwwwww) that a visit to the groomers will always be a bit shaky for any dog because of the over stimulation, but something felt off. So after I got my report on how he did (he pulls away when they tried to clip his nails), I went to pay for the services. They told me they couldn't do everything because they gave him trouble. I asked, "Did he bite?" and they told me, "Oh, no, of course not!" so of course I was thinking.... "So... what's the problem here?" My dog hates a lot of things and I still make him go through them, haha. (I am proud to say he now stands still when I need to soak his paw in epsom salt!). Anyways, I paid (full price for mediocre job), but brush it off, give them a hefty tip, make an appointment with the same groomer because my dog needs the bond (hey, he's a German Shepherd... he needs to trust people), and leave. Fast forward to second appointment, and they notify me that "Ohhh you wanted the same groomer... well, she won't be in until later, but it's nice to have variety sometimes". I went along with it because he needed the grooming so badly due to season changing. I picked him up, and the place was a mad house - Dogs are everywhere, all of them barking, some tiny thing wants to bark at my dog and really, my dog can only take so much. So I paid quickly, left with a half wet dog (I am told he doesn't like the blow dryer), and went to the vet to have him get some acupuncture so he can de-stress and not have diarrhea from the event. When we're at the vet, he's laying down and we realize... he's got patches of fur falling out, skin is bright red... my baby is having an allergic reaction to the shampoo they use!!!! (I realize this isn't totally their fault except even at Petsmart he didn't have this going on... PETSMART, people! What the hell are these people using???). So the vet gives me stuff, it quickly healed (it looks like burn marks now), but I immediately started interviewing and researching new groomers in the area. Now, I don't necessarily think Mystic Clippers is a poor place to take your dog. Some dogs can brush off situations like this, and aren't allergic to certain things. But here is why it didn't work for us - I expressed our desires for having the same people, so my dog can learn to trust this new place, and instead they miss out on our point. There are a million groomers there. Really. I could not recognize each person, and they come and go. Darla was the only person I could recognize and I'm pretty sure that's because she's the owner. The nails and blow dryer - I recently took him to another groomer who took the time to get to know Albi, and guess what? I watched from a window... he was a perfect gentleman. Really. And he barked when the blow dryer started but when he realized the groomer wasn't going to stop because of the barking, he shut up. I'm sure this is a great place for some dogs. But it wasn't for us, and I definitely want others to know why this is a big no-no, especially for those with special needs dogs (haha! awww).

I rescued a dog about nine months ago and he's been coming here with the previous owner Everson but…read morewhat I noticed every time I go for my appointment he is 15 to 20 minutes late every time this last appointment was a half hour late no call to let me know what's going on decided to finally switch groomers very disappointing

No Star Right away the Instructor had a bur across her…read morebutt. i trained previous pups for Assisted Living Communities But do not enjoy being corrected by a person Who's dogs they mentioned have major behavioral issues. When I approached her about the abusive conversation she didn't attempt to solve the problem. so I voluntarily left. I do not need to have my pup trained by someone who can barely handle their own dogs. Bummer

Bill was great and knew the right answer for any problem we had. Our pup isn't perfect but…read moredefinitely improved. Thank you!

I recently completed puppy kindergarten with Bryony and it was wonderful. While we still have a…read moreways to go with our pup the information, patience and support was so valuable. The class was also a lot fun (and felt very safe) which given these troubling times was so needed. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Bryony and highly recommend her.

Sandy Paws is by far the best pet walking//training/sitting service out there! Bryony has been…read morenothing short of outstanding with my energetic, strong, big dog! I have such ease when I know she is with him. I get pictures of their time together as well as funny notes from both Bryony and my dog! She does exercises with him both physically and mentally to tire him out and allow him to relax. Bryony goes above and beyond in every aspect and I will never use any other service when it comes to my big boy.

Jesse is an outstanding trainer! I was really at my wits end with our puppy, Miso, our first dog…read more(cocker spaniel). We have never had or trained a dog before and just knew the bare minimum of sit, stay, etc. At 1 years old, Miso still really struggled with potty training, barking in the house at outside stimulation, over excitement and aggressive fear of strangers. Within one session, Jesse, recognized where I needed to improve in my own training as a dog owner and what Miso needed to learn to be a calm, happy, dog with manners. She taught me how to read dog language and how I had actually been reinforcing bad & fearful behavior this whole time! Jesse gave me the training tools and techniques to practice with Miso on a daily basis. The progress has been astounding and before Jesse, there were moments when we thought we might need to re-home Miso. Now we can't even imagine not having Miso in our family, thanks to her!!! Jesse is a patient, articulate, and very knowledgeable trainer who loves what she does. I highly recommend her! You need to put in the training work with your pup on a daily basis, but Jesse is the one you want teaching you how to efficiently and effectively train your pup!

Amanda is hands down the best dog trainer I've ever had!! She was super professional but also very…read morepersonable and trustworthy with training and caring for our Catahoula, Ella. She constantly was checking in to see how the training was going and if there was anything we needed her to do/help us with. She was also extremely flexible with scheduling appointments! I will be taking everything I learned from Amanda and continuing our training with Ella, seeing as she picked up everything so quickly! 12/10 recommend Blue Prints Training for anyone looking to train their dog!!

I met Corinn Halsey, owner of Coexisting Canine Dog Training, while I was fostering a dog for 6…read moremonths for a US Soldier who was deployed overseas. The dog was completely uncivilized, having grown up on the streets of Kosovo her whole life. Within several training sessions, there was a noticeable difference and Corinn was able to start transforming my foster into a special dog any family would be proud of. I since went on to adopt a rescue of my own and I once again sought out Corinn's expertise and enrolled my bernadoodle, Hannah, in Corinn's Puppy 2 Class. My sweet girl learned patience, obedience and how to listen to my commands while being distracted by other dogs in the room. I believe my relationship with Hannah has deepened to a mutual respect of each other because I acquired the skills and training to raise a well-behaved and happy dog. In addition, Corinn is well-versed in the best toys, whistles, harnesses, treats and will inform you where to buy them. Corinn also has a holistic approach to helping dogs and humans alike with their health. She has a deep knowledge on dog nutrition and how to make home cooked meals for them. I have gained a wealth of knowledge to better my own health, as well as be a better dog mom to my Hannah girl. To me, tho cost of the class is a bargain for what you will get in return...a well-mannered dog that you will now have to show off and be proud of. Corinn is completely devoted to her craft of training dogs to their potential, has dedicated her life to it, which all comes across the first time you meet her.

We cannot say enough awesome things about Corinn! Our dog Maysha is a rescue from Aruba and she has…read morehad alot of problems when it comes to being fearful of people and other dogs. Corinn helped us several times and she is just phenomenal. She knows dogs and their behaviors. She helped our fearful dog become confident and happy. I would recommend her 100%. Love you Corinn!!

We have an awkwardly nervous, and crazy rescue dog, that I'm POSITIVE somehow has doggy PTSD. He…read morealso has some sort of ADHD, which makes it impossible to get him to pay attention, or get his focus on one specific thing like dinner or late night potty trips. He also has a hard time with strangers, so we were resigned to think we would never get away from the house due to his issues. Once we were forced to look into dog-sitting for an event we were required to attend, we realized finding someone to look after him was imperative. After emailing back and forth with Crissy, we set up a time for them to meet at our house, to see how they got along. Carson was his typical shakey, barking self, but Crissy's easygoing nature made his nerves settle down and he eventually took to her quite enthusiastically. Crissy has dog-sat for us on multiple occasions, on day trips and weekend overnights, and every time we returned, we came back to a happy dog, and a safe house. I feel confident leaving our lil guy in her capable hands, and will continue to do so. I highly recommend her to anyone with pets, and especially people with pets who have special needs, are old or injured, or have issues that put them out of the possibility of putting their lil friend in a kennel. Prices are reasonable, with prices by the hour, or by event, such as a one hour visit being $28, or an overnight with a mid day walk being $68. Absolutely worth it, Crissy is talented and wonderful, and will remain with our family for as long as possible.

Our dog Chico is older and needs some help. Crissy learned what he needed and took great care of…read morehim. She rarely saw the cat (no surprise), but knew she was here because the food disappeared. She emailed us progress reports. Everything was perfect when we came home. We couldn't be happier with how everything went. So happy with everything; thanks Crissy!

Jeremy from Clean Paws was fantastic with my two border collie mixes. He came on time, was polite,…read morepersonable, and also informative on what the breeds needed.My bigger dog ,Loki, can be a bit nervous and act out but he was immediately comfortable with Jeremy. Both dogs looked great when finished and you can't beat the convenience.

First time using Clean Paws today for both of my dogs and Jessica did a great job! They both got…read morebaths and a nail trim and she put an adorable bandana on them when done! Great job, reasonably priced, she came to the door to get them, will definitely use them again!! Super convenient, great service!!