So very grateful for Angela and Nikolett at Naughty to Nice Dog Training. When we introduced our…read morelabradoodle, Marlo, to his first class, he was sweet and eager to learn. He soon evolved into a ball of energy with increased enthusiasm and decreased focus. Angela welcomed him with such patience, kindness, and skill. She helped us understand how to channel all that puppy energy in the right direction and ease our concerns when we felt frustrated -- and we felt frustrated A LOT. With guidance and consistency, Marlo not only earned his STAR Puppy Certificate but also his Canine Good Citizen certification--something we honestly doubted would ever happen. What we appreciated most about Naughty to Nice was how supported we felt as new puppy parents. They celebrated every milestone with us and gave us the confidence to continue building on Marlo's learnings. Marlo indeed went from naughty to nice all thanks to this incredible team.

Toshi, my 14 week Shiba puppy and I came to Nikolett and Angela for a 1:1 private session after our…read morepuppy was having some biting issues and harness/grooming aggression. He overall is very eager to learn and was doing well with his early obedience training but definitely runs the house. Within ONE HOUR, Toshi was able to tolerate the harness, and for the FIRST TIME since he came home, he let me brush him for a minute straight without biting me!!! We got so many great tips and a list of homework to work on until our second private session later this week before we start our AKC STAR Puppy classes (already secured the date!) I cannot thank them enough for their tips, their kind words and efforts towards Toshi and I am confident to believe he will be a great dog with the right tools.

A wonderful socializing experience for our puppy. I only wish there had been a couple of more…read morepuppies closer to our dog's age (3 months)

Literally the best dog trainer I have ever seen. Susi is so sweet and INSANELY helpful. I have…read morenever had a pet in my life, let alone a timid puppy. Luka (puppy) has done SO much better ever since I have started training with Susi and implemented consistently at home. THANK YOU, SUSI!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!

Update: After another month or two of sessions with Grace,…read morewe are now doing off-leash hikes and beach trips with Hershey! Wooo! I couldn't believe it! We were able to achieve our end goal of walking off-leash with him. In my mind, I had thought it was going to take years for your dog to know not to run off once they are free. (probably PTSD from when my previous family dog, Lucky, who, if he escaped the backyard, it will take forever for him to come back because he thinks that me chasing him is a game.) But Grace really was thorough in giving us the tools and time we needed to get Hershey accustomed to being off-leashed. Seeing how Hershey is more relaxed now as well, we now no longer think we need to attend obedience classes. We are so lucky we went with Grace!

I don't know where we would be with our fearful Taiwan Dog if I had not reached out to Grace!…read more Cruz arrived in early February 2021 and we immediately knew he was unlike any dog we had had before. For the first week, he wouldn't come out of his crate, we had to carry him outside to potty, he would barely venture out of his crate even to eat, and he most definitely was not going on any walks; while everyone else's Taiwan Dog seemed to come around much quicker or almost instantly, Cruz was extremely scared and not looking to bond with us anytime soon. Everyone told us "they will come around with love and patience" but I could tell it was going to take more work than that, and we weren't about to let months or years go by without being proactive with him. With Grace's training, we have learned how to truly bond with Cruz, and how to help him relax in situations where he is scared. We know how to "read" him and anticipate how to react/respond to help him. I love that her focus is on emotion coaching our dog (something coincidentally enough we are also working on with our children) and helping our dog help himself so he can work through his fears in any situation. Her understanding of fearful street dogs is profound; she really knows how they think, why they are reactive and how to calm them in stressful situations. Cruz continues to grow exponentially every week. The dog who wouldn't come out of his crate 5 months ago now loves to jog, hike and camp. He wakes up every morning full of wags and kisses for us, happily gets in the car to go somewhere, and [drum roll please] we just had our first very successful beach trip with him where he was so excited to play with us and the other dogs there, he didn't show any signs of fear, he happily walked up to other humans to say hello, was off-leash most of the time, and he knew his boundaries and always came to us to "check in". He still has work to do but at the rate he is growing, he will far exceed our expectations of the perfect family dog. Our family highly recommends Grace!

Our experience with BratPak has been great. They always send us pictures and reports of our dog…read morewhen she is under her their care, and also quickly respond to our text queries. Our dog's time there has really helped a lot with her socialization as she is now more chill with other dogs when we take her for walks. Staff is great, and very friendly. The evaluation process for new dogs is also more complete then we have seen in some of the other K9 day care and boarding facilities. BratPak does not rush dogs into crowded yards but takes more time to evaluate to ensure a good fit for your dog and the dogs already there.

Bratpak is amazing! We boarded our sweet Josie Jo for the holiday weekend. She had so much fun and…read moreshe came home exhausted! The camp counselors sent me photos and updates throughout the weekend so I knew she was doing well. I had her bathed and her nails trimmed prior to pick up so she is fresh & clean!

We began working with Owen and Ellie even before bringing home our German Shepherd puppy, Jaanu,…read morewho is now five months old. That early guidance made a huge difference. What stands out most is that they don't just train the dog, they train us as owners. They clearly explain reward timing, structure, engagement, and communication, which has given us confidence and consistency instead of guesswork. Owen's training approach emphasizes engagement, clarity, and building a strong foundation. He has a deep understanding of working-line dogs and knows how to channel their drive in a structured, productive way. Every exercise has purpose, and his focus on long-term reliability is exactly what we were looking for. Ellie's nutritional guidance has been incredibly reassuring during this growth phase. She thoughtfully guided us through calorie adjustments, supplements, and digestion questions with a focus on long-term health rather than quick fixes. They are always available to answer questions and are consistently supportive and encouraging.

We sent Kona, our Cane Corso, to Training For Trust for three weeks, and it has been the best…read moreinvestment for my partner and me, but especially for our puppy (Kona). Owen and Ellie did a phenomenal job with the training, and Kona has been so well-behaved since returning. Kona has also been complimented (by friends and strangers) on being so well-behaved every time we take him out in public. We also appreciated the education provided to us as dog owners, which has positively impacted our household in providing the best life for Kona. We would also note that even after Kona's training, Training For Trust has still provided us with tips, recommendations, and answering questions that we have had. They truly care. We can't express how grateful we are for Owen and Ellie - especially since Kona had some medical complications at the beginning of his training process. We would undoubtedly recommend Training For Trust for dog owners looking to train their dogs the right way. - VJ & Michael

I have been a Dublin Creek Kennels' customer for about 3 years. They are a great bunch of people…read morewho truly cares for our furry kids. The kennels they have are spacious and allows the dog to run a little bit. I have used other kennels where the dogs are kept in tiny enclosures, by the time I get the dog, the dogs just look sad. Play time and bath time are also options here. The staff are always nice. The best part and I know they really care, my dog forgets I am there when I drop him off and doesn't want to go home when it's time to leave. Dog and owner approve.

We've been bringing our Princess here for a few years now. Mostly overnight visits, but a couple of…read morelong stays when we were on 21 and 25 day trips. She happily wags her tail when she arrives and just as happily wags when leaving. Many of the staff members recognize her and know her name. We think she's comfortable with staff and gets plenty of attention. I think that it also helps that we pay for daily playtime. When we arrive, we bring one of her "donut" beds, some "fresh" food and some kibble along with her favorite toy. On longer stays, we also give her one of my worn t-shirts, so she doesn't forget who we are. We often see her picture taken during playtime on the Dublin Creek Kennel website. Unlike some kennels where all the dogs run in packs based on size and temperament, dogs here only run together if they're from the same family.

Outstanding. I rescued a dog and he is great, except. Koda would bark at every dog while on walks…read more& hikes. And he would fence fight. It was so bad that walks were not fun, they were embarrassing. He'd see another dog and bark, jump around and look viscous. I tried another dog training company, but all they did was teach me how to feed treats to my dog. Zero progress was made, and I was discouraged. Then I found Joshua Kaplan. We began making progress on our first session. After two weeks, Koda was showing a 70% improvement! By six weeks, I called Koda "cured"! Koda and I can walk anywhere, anytime without him going crazy around other dogs. It is now a joy to walk my dog; much more fun. We are now 10 weeks in and even my wife can control Koda. About the fence fighting...before, he would bark and jump on the fence, scaring everyone including my neighbors. Now after ten weeks, Koda still wants to bark, but doesn't really...We are now at the point where he runs up and down the fence line whining, and just a little quiet squeak of a bark. No more jumping on the fence. Serious progress from where we started, and it's only 10 weeks! Thanks to Joshua! Joshua made all the difference. He's direct, to the point, but not forceful. Super patient as I ask about a billion qHe explains all instructions in great detail and answers all my questions to my complete satisfaction. Best dog training experience ever!

We adopted our 5 month old GSD mix from a local rescue, and at the time she was fearful of everyone…read moreand everything. While we were comfortable training her the basics, such as sit, down, come, etc. on our own, we were looking for a dog trainer that understands her breed mix and to give us guidance on training her properly, because after all, it is the owners' responsibility to make sure their dog is well-behaved in public. We know there are many puppy obedience classes, but we knew with her shy personality that a group setting would not be comfortable for her. We happened to find Joshua on a Facebook page where other dog owners had recommended him. So, we called him up and discussed what we wanted to do with our dog. We wanted her to be great on recall, loose leash walking, and taking her downtown with us. He explained his training methods and made sure we understood what was needed for training. There was absolutely no pressure from Joshua on immediately starting. We had 5 sessions with Joshua but felt like we only needed 4. This is how good of a dog trainer he is. He got us to feel comfortable with letting our dog off leash in a wide open space during the second session. His methods on training recall are incredible and extremely effective. Never in my mind would I thought I would be able to let a puppy off leash that quick. We went downtown and had coffee while training our dog to sit next to us and be patient. Loose leash walking is still a work in progress but that was to be expected. Not only has Joshua taught us the knowledge in training our dog, but it has also helped our dog build her confidence and become her goofy, happy go lucky self. In just 3 months, we have complete trust in her being off leash and she loves meeting new people and making doggie friends. I could not be prouder of how far our dog has come in such a short amount of time, and we have Joshua to thank for that.

So I've been using day care places for 15+ years and Club K9 is hands down the best! My dog loves…read morecoming here, he knows when we're a few blocks away and pops up all excited. The staff is awesome, it feels like home. We do the monthly membership and it's a great value. Barring a move, we will be coming here forever. Thanks Team for treating Kevin like he is yours!

The staff is so kind and loving towards you, the customer and your pet. We've built a wonderful…read morerelationship with all the staff members. I feel comfortable leaving the country and knowing Jake is well taken care of.