For decades Guy Yeaman has been offering affordable obedience classes through Northern Nevada…read morecities park and rec. Like other trainers, he has his own style, but certainly  knows what he's doing, and he makes a point of  keeping his classes at a low cost. He  does something I suspect no other trainer in Northern Nevada does: after paying for the initial 6 classes participants can  return FOR FREE as often as they wish until death do the dog part. And here's what I've learned about dog training: It's kind of like learning to play the piano, You can have the best instructor in the world, but it comes down to how often and for how long the owners train their canines on a weekly basis when they are not in class. Guy understands this, which is why he allows owners to return as much as they'd likeand why he spends so much time educating dog owners as part of his courses.     In the class I took,  Guy not only had students practice the basics with our canines - come, sit, stay, etc. but he was a wealth of knowledge who taught me a lot about how dogs think, behave, how to properly take care of them, etc He is a walking/talking dog whisperer.  Point in case: in the summer he talked about how to determine whether pavement is too hot for dogs to walk on, something the dogs aren't going to be able to communicate, and it's information like this I find useful.  We had a talk in class about using dog booties and  how to keep dogs cool (buy a baby pool for your backyard).  I would have never thought about this on my own.  And when my dog started digging holes in my backyard, Guy had an answer for how to fix that as well.  As a first time puppy owner, I had a lot of questions. When my dog stopped eating for a few days, I called Guy before going to the pricey vet. Guy always stayed after each class to address any individual issues an owner had, as most group dog obedience courses tend to be big.  Some say he's a big talker, which he is, but I find his information educational.  He will spend enormous amounts of time on the phone  addressing individual issues. He has gone with me to the pet store to advise me on what things to buy. He has come to my house for a private lesson,  stayed 90 minutes, but only charged me for 60. When I was injured in a car accident and could not walk nor take care of my dog, he came and picked him up and took him to his house where he not only took care of my dog,  but trained him at his home as well. Other kennels and dog-sitting companies charge a fortune for this boarding-training service and I doubt anyone is  providing door to door service, or at least they would charge extra for this. His fees were more than reasonable and he didn't charge for the pick-up/drop-off. And it's not just me. Guy treats all of his clients with the same dedication, so I'd recommend him without hesitation, whether it's for training purposes in a group setting, or with a private lesson at your home, which I found useful, because he showed me things like how to keep my dog from jumping on my bed,  something you can't learn in a class. He had all the members of my family participate in the at-home training so we all got to practice and learn.

Guy takes a very practical approach to dog training. He deals with behavioral issues with ease…read more Highly recommend.

What a wonderful place this is! Our dog Iroh is a shy and introverted dog. Who is picky about who…read moreis friends are here. He has found a pack and blends well with some special love. We are grateful for Chelsea setting up this environment. Luxury boarding is an understatement. We are always very glad to have our boy go here.

Great place to board your dogs. My dogs were happy, well taken care of and tired when they came…read morehome. We can hardly Wait for our next adventure with them.

My pit mix always has the best time at boarding/doggie daycare here. The staff greet her by name. I…read morelove checking in on the cameras to see her happy and having fun. She doesn't want to leave! Pretty affordable too. Love this place!

We've been there three times and got Bordetella twice which is kennel cough. When we left the…read morekennel now they were very blasé about it For a big dog that's really dangerous because they can get Bloat after coughing and die Last time after a five day stay my dog lost 10 pounds. He looked emaciated The people there told me he loved biting the hose i but he's actually petrified of a hose and now even more so after that stay. He was dirty dirtier than he's ever been, and he had lacerations all over. I will never ever ever go there again. My dog is worth way more than that.

My wife and I were at a loss with our pitbull, Lola, who struggled with reactivity and other…read moreunwanted behaviors. We had tried multiple trainers in the past with little success, but in just one session with Gabe, we saw more progress than we had in weeks of training elsewhere. It was honestly incredible. Gabe is professional, punctual, and communicates exceptionally well. He really took the time to understand our concerns and gave us clear, effective techniques that immediately made a difference. Not only did his approach work, but it also gave us the confidence we needed as owners. If you're looking for a dog trainer who truly gets results, I can't recommend Gabe enough!

I can't say enough good things about Buddy. Our dog, Matty, is incredibly sweet and smart, but due…read moreto puppy trauma, can be highly reactive. Matty, has been working with Buddy for several years and today she's a different dog. She does outings 2-3 times per week with the most phenomenal humans on the Buddy team. You should see Matty bound down the stairs to shower them with kisses every time. Likewise, she comes back tired and deliriously happy. But, where Buddy has really helped us is in training, both basic commands and due to safety issues, shock collar training. Lilith, the owner of Buddy, was very concerned about Matty's reactivity and strong prey drive which affected her recall. Lilith knew if she ran off after something like a wild animal, bikers, runners, or other dog, Matty could get gravely hurt or worse. I was very against collar training due to my own trauma where my stepfather would torture our family dog for fun with a shock collar at full capacity when I was a child. Just the mention of a shock collar sent me into tears so when Lilith suggested it, I was highly resistant. However, after much thought and a few sketchy situations on the trail with both bears and other dogs, I finally caved. I felt like I couldn't stomach shocking Matty, but the one thing I really couldn't stomach was losing her. Throughout the training process, Lilith was with me and my husband every step of the way, explaining the process as well as having great empathy for my unique trauma. Slowly, I got used to using it and only had to use the vibrate mode and never the shock setting. My husband had to use the shock once and thankfully Matty is so smart, that imprinted on her so quickly, that vibrate was all that was needed for her to run back our sides when called. It was like walking a different dog and because she loves to please us, I think she was relieved to finally understand what we wanted too. She seemed happier instead of confused. Then, one day I was in the forest and Matty was off leash. I saw her tense up, so I looked off into the bushes. A coyote was stalking us. Matty took off running at full speed. I pushed vibrate. No response as her drive was too intense. They were so fast that they made it into a grove of trees about 100 years away by the time I pressed shock. I heard a yelp and then saw the coyote run out of the trees and up the hill, but no Matty. I feared the worst because of the yelp, but then Matty came trotting out of the trees, wagging her tail. The yelp was from the shock collar which startled her enough to call off the chase (which never would have ended until the coyote ran back to their pack). One could say that the collar saved my beloved dog, but really it was Lilith & the Buddy Team who saved Matty. She was the one who could see that Matty's intense drive could lead her to being hurt, but she loved our dog enough to push me to overcome a childhood trauma in order to keep her safe. I'm forever grateful.

A 15 lb, 2 year old rescue with feisty energy and sweet eyes paired with a senior citizen couple…read more Lilith knew how to deal with the three of us! Although there's more to work on, we have a happy home for now (as long as motorcycles don't follow us). Thank you Lilith for helping our Jaxon.

This is the best place to keep your dog while out of town. Very caring staff and exercise for my…read moredog. I also used Cold Nose for training just recently. I am so impressed with the knowledge and skills everyone has at Cold Nose Kennels, training, rescue and sanctuary.

OK ... so now Gordon has come around and taken the time to explain in more detail his situation and…read morewhy we were put off. I'm attaching his response and raising my review score from one to three - can't do better as I really haven't even visited the place, but I appreciate that he made an effort to make things right: Good Morning Rob & Darcy: Thank you for your sincere advice. I apparently have not communicated as well as I should have and for that I apologize. Your comment regarding why we have dogs here for so long requires an explanation. Almost without exception every dog in our rescue has come from a shelter and was on the euthanasia list, usually within a 24 hour kill time. They have a variety of behavioral issues, either human and/or animal aggression as well as underlying medical issues, ie. hypothyroidism epilepsy, etc. It takes a long time for us to rehabilitate them. Many have to go to a home where there cannot be other animals, cannot be around young children, etc. In addition there are neighborhoods that have CC&Rs that are breed restrictive, weight restrictions, etc. Even owner surrenders many times have significant behavioral issues, mostly as a result of lack of training. It takes us a long time to diagnose the underlying issues, both physiological and psychological and begin the rehabilitation process. All dogs that we rescue receive a complete veterinary examination, in addition to vaccinations, microchipping, heart worm testing (if from CA). Some dogs because of their age, behavioral characteristics are just not good candidates for rehoming and so they end up on the sanctuary side, where they can exercise, play, and interact with us and our volunteers but are a risk to be out in the general public. We have had many dogs that we have been able to adopt out in a month or two after our evaluation and training is complete. Everything just takes time. On average we receive one to two calls daily from the SPCA, NHS, local and out of state shelters asking if we can rescue a dog(s) as they know we specialize in GSDs and working breeds. This is in addition to owner surrenders and occasionally we find dogs chained up and abandoned outside our property. So, we try to do the best that we can. I hope this gives you a bit of insight into our process and what we deal with on a daily basis. In closing I wish you best with your new pup and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sincerely, Gordon Hutting Cold Nose Rescue & Sanctuary

I was extremely impressed with Scott. In just one hour, he was able to help my family tremendously…read morewith our dog. I reached out to Scott after adopting a shelter dog who had previously been a stray and struggles with severe separation anxiety, fear, and boundaries with other dogs. Scott responded immediately and was able to come to our home for an in-home training session within just a couple of days. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. Before working with Scott, our dog essentially ran the house and would constantly bully and overwhelm our smaller dogs. We noticed a significant improvement before the session was even over. He stopped bullying the other dogs, respected their boundaries, and was noticeably calmer. Scott also helped us recognize things we were doing as dog owners that were unintentionally reinforcing some of the behaviors we were trying to stop. He explained everything clearly and gave us practical techniques to continue using after the session. I definitely recommend Scott to anyone struggling with their dog's behavior. He is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and amazing with dogs. I honestly did not expect to see such a noticeable difference after only one session!

Knowledge is key and Scott definitely is knowledgeable. With simple rules and equipment you will…read moresee a big difference in your pooch! Save yourself the constant search for obscure training techniques on YouTube and "surefire" pieces of equipment from Amazon that will only make your dog uncomfortable and more confused. Scott's simple and logical explanations will remove the mystery from your dog's behavior and help you form a long and strong relationship with your friend.

If the contract asks for payment in full, before any "services", just don't do it! If the contract…read morestates absolutely NO REFUNDS, just don't do it. This company lists all kinds of fluff and promises, but after all is said and done, regardless of dissatisfaction, they will not give $$$$ back, nor will they explain just where your money went, nor will they offer to actually do what they originally promised. A 100% RIP OFF. I am in Denver, but this company has locations all over. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY! You will get a "foundation laid for further training", but you will not see any changes in your dog if you send him or her away for 3 weeks, and you certainly won't see any of your $3000+ refunded. RIPPED OFF IN COLORADO.

I just wanted to take a quick minute to say what a fantastic experience I had with Sean. Eight…read moreweeks ago, I was sobbing because I was afraid I may have to give up my beloved mutt, Cupcake. Now? She is the best possible version of the dog I always believed she could be. Before training, Cupcake was sweet and loving with my family, but uncontrollably reactive to outsiders. She would dash out the door to chase people walking by. I couldn't walk her because if she saw someone across the street, she would lunge and bark and lose her mind. It was humiliating and dangerous, and I was terrified she would bite someone. I hired a purely positive trainer last year. Cupcake wouldn't work with her. She just stared and refused to move. No amount of treats would convince Cupcake to walk a step, and it eventually felt like she only stopped barking in terror long enough for me to stuff more chicken in her face. At the trainer's suggestion, I talked to my vet about medication. Medication got me a dog that was both stoned and reactive. Finally, the trainer gave up, suggesting more drugs, more chicken, and more of the same. After a few months of increasing medication without any behavioral improvement, I realized that I needed to do something to help Cupcake or we were going to lose her. I knew she could be a great dog because she was sweet and loving with us. I just had no idea how to help Cupcake or manage her behavior. Enter Sean. Immediately, he was unphased by Cupcake's reactive tantrum. Sean just exuded confidence--of course he could help us; of course I could have a dog who behaves. His confidence helped me be confident. Cupcake's behavior began to improve during our first training session. You could see the gears turning in her head as she began to sort out what was expected of her. Soon, Sean had us practicing in public--taking her to dog friendly stores. Sean provided constant, regular feedback and coaching, teaching me to be a better trainer for my own dog. I felt like I was able to communicate expectations to Cupcake in a way I couldn't before. Her training was overwhelmingly positive, but Sean gave me the tools I lacked to correct Cupcake when needed. Eventually, I took Cupcake back to a park where we had once attempted a miserable walk while she lunged and barked at every passerby. This time? She walked and sat and practiced "down" while completely ignoring everyone around us. In consultation with her vet, I've been weaning her off her medication. She's a happier and healthier dog, and she's no longer stoned off her face. I feel confident taking her places, so she gets to live a more full life and I get to enjoy the dog I always wanted. Hiring KoruK9 and Sean was the best decision I could have possibly made for Cupcake and I. I'm confident in my ability to help her progress even further, and I'm also confident that I can  better introduce any future dogs into our family and avoid the issues we developed with Cupcakes. I cannot say enough good things about Sean, and would recommend him and KouK9 without hesitation to anyone whose dog needs training or behavior modification.