Bob is an amazing dog trainer. He had previously helped us train our Weimaraner back in 2005 with…read moreboth basic and advanced training and we came back to him to train our new dog. Bob has been extremely helpful teaching us with our new little rescue dog. I am so glad he is still offering classes.

Bob is hands down the best dog trainer and human trainer I have ever met. He helped train our tiny…read moredog in our home. We also took classes from Bob at Lollypop Farm. It was wonderful to learn from the best. I have retained all that he taught me and have trained my other dogs. I highly recommend him.

Absolutely amazing owner/trainers and programs offered. Very diligent, kind and helpful. The…read moreclasses offered by Karlene have made an amazing difference with our dogs. I can't recommend her highly enough - really amazing.

My husband and I needed help with our newly adopted 4 year old Rottweiler (Wayne) as he had no…read moreprior training, no boundaries set and no socialization with other people or pets which unfortunately resulted in aggression. Before adopting Wayne, we already had another dog and a cat so we knew we had a lot of work to do to get them acclimated and keep them all safe. After just the first session, we witnessed many positive improvements with Wayne's behavior which kept us wanting more. Now, after just 3 sessions with Dr. Karlene, Wayne has an A on his report card -at least in our book! In addition to learning commands, he sits and patiently waits for our other dog to eat first before he gets any food. He is much easier to take on walks (no more pulling and growling or barking) and we don't worry about him hurting our other animals. He's a very gentle giant with all of them. We recently added a kitten to our family and he's really sweet with her too, even when she bites his tail and plays with his whiskers. During this process, I learned that training a dog isn't as simple as dropping it off to a trainer to do the work; the family really needs to come together (humans and pets) to learn the techniques and do the work as a team. It doesn't take much time, just consistency and a good behavioralist!

I went for a meet and greet for my dog to go to daycare . First of all the place is outdated and…read morethe smell is absolutely awful has a strong ammonia smell as if they do not have the right equipment or cleaning supplies to clean the facility properly . The daycare room is very dingy and does not look inviting at all .

BEWARE- they don't have webcams for a reason:…read more . 2 years ago I raved about this place to EVERYONE. My other review is probably still posted. Google sent them a plaque with my review on it about 18 months ago that's how much I loved it..... Since leaving Tails of Success (April 2, 2019) Fletcher has gained 8 pounds, no drooling or "snarky" behavior....Seriously he's a husky, being snarky is what they do, but moving on... My vet mentioned that she has seen multiple dogs that have developed "behavioral problems" or "anxiety" at Tails of Success. They have more than doubled the dogs there daily and the building did not change in size. It's too many dogs in a small space, dogs do not like their space invaded. I have it IN WRITING from my Vet she did not recommend Tails for this reason. Additionally due to some digging, I also know for a FACT they hired the significant other and daughter of a current employee-neither of which have any experience with dogs! Subsequently those two were let go for stealing!! (Who steals and what exactly do you steal from a dog daycare?) I wish it had ended better but Tails of Success was so horrible to my dogs at the end. They got too big for their Britches so to speak. The owner was walking around with $1500 Italian boots on (I'm from NYC, I know these things) THEN they had the nerve to tell me that I had "too many complaints" about their facility and told me my dogs weren't welcome there anymore. All bc they put fletcher in a pen by himself ALL DAY and he was drooling excessively (would come home soaked like he had been bathed). A worker told me he spilled his water bowl at first, then they called a few days later bc he was drooling a lot and they wanted to make sure his vet knew. The day before we terminated our customer contact I saw a girl SCREAM at him at the door on the way out and Missy ("communication agent") tried to convince me I didn't see what I thought I did and that Fletcher "has had good interactions" with that staff member Anyone that brings their dogs to Tails be cautious- there is a reason they are the ONLY dog daycare that doesn't have webcams to watch your dogs off site. Also after you leave make sure they don't automatically deduct monthly dues from your account bc they did that to me, by mistake I'm sure (insert eye roll).

JODY AND EDWARD + staff ARE AMAZING!!!…read more Okay so first off, they are a locally owned business that supports other local businesses for their supplies. They always put your pups health first. They are hardworking and love the dogs staying with them as their own. The dogs get plenty of outdoor and indoor run time. They have air filtration systems, expansive cleaning systems and more. All dogs staying get to use an included Kuranda bed and are welcome to bring any toys/blankies with them. I love how versatile they are with training field dogs, service dogs, regular training, and then day care.

Love Dogworks Kennel!!…read more I have a special needs boy that I have been looking to take to daycare for socialization, and to have some fun. We found our place!!! Jody and staff are great!!! They have been so kind and understanding in working with him (and me :) ) by slowly introducing him to all the new and fun things to do there. It was immediately apparent to me that they genuinely are about the safety, and well being of all the dogs there... and of course, the fun!!! The property is beautiful, the play area is big and kept immaculately clean, and so is the remainder of the property. Thank you so much for taking such good care of my boy!!

I highly recommend Nate as a dog trainer. I recently adopted an 8-month-old Lab/Rottweiler mix. She…read morecame with a lot of energy and a lot of anxiety. We've been working with Nate for the past several weeks in private sessions. Other trainers I've worked with in the past would focus on compliance and correcting behaviors. Nate is more focused on the dog's stress level. Once she is relaxed, she chooses the more desirable behaviors. When she's chill, she does not jump or mouth as much. She even leaves slack on the leash. We're still in training, but I see her comfort and confidence increasing every session. Nate is so in tune with her and how she feels, it's amazing to watch. I appreciate all of his YouTube videos, especially if I'm trying to teach someone else how to work with her, or if I forget what he says during a session. They are great tools for practice. I also really like that we meet up at different places to build the dog's comfort. We started at my house, then went to the dog daycare she just started attending, then we met at the dog park, then a park near the pet store (and walked the busy, strip mall parking lot). His approach is practical and is so healthy for the dog (and me) long term. Thanks, Nate, for helping me build such a great relationship with my new pup!

Nate is a fantastic dog trainer. He has worked with three dogs that I have had in my care. One was…read morea Newfoundland and another was a very small toy poodle, who was so nervous that he would nip at people. I've watched him with other families and their dogs, and he has a lot of patience with dogs and a soft demeanor, but knows how to make them listen to his commands. He has kept me updated with pictures and videos and response very promptly to whenever I reach out. It has put me at ease, knowing and watching the dogs progress in their training. He has them playing with other dogs and I relieved me, knowing that they were in good hands and having good playful training with him and the other dogs. I am part of a rescue company and he's the only one that they go to as well because of his extensive training. The facility is large with many different rooms for the dogs. I highly recommend him for anyone that wants to have obedience training for their dog and for any other concerning issues. He's very knowledgeable when it comes to handling and just knowing what they need. Of course part of training is not just for the dog, but for the owner and how the techniques must be used. With anything it takes two.

After the original owners of Puppy Love chose to retire and sell their business, everything…read morechanged, and none of it for the better. A horrific experience with the new ownership that required a visit to my veterinarian after a week-long stay traumatized my little lady, and I chose to never use them again. That is until the (2nd) owner chose to sell the business to Graham and Kathleen - the newest owners of Puppy Love Playcare. Similar to the original owners, Kathleen and Graham also live on site. After learning of the new change in ownership, I chose to give them a call and spoke with Kathleen for quite some time. Kathleen was forthcoming and answered all of my questions. I then decided to give Puppy Love another try and am so thankful that I took the chance! My little old lady was terrified when we first pulled up and she realized where she would be staying. I'm sure she was remembering the trauma she had experienced with the previous owner. But after picking her up from that week-long stay, I couldn't have been happier. It took Kathleen and Graham a few days to get her to let down her guard and relax, but she finally did so. And she showed no signs of stress when it was time for her to come home. After such a positive experience, I chose to use Puppy Love again for a two night stay, with the same results. This time my little lady acclimated even faster and enjoyed herself even more. If you had previously used Puppy Love prior to Kathleen and Graham's becoming the new owners and are afraid to give it another try, either because of a bad experience or reading some of the horrible reviews posted during that period of time, I would suggest putting those fears aside and giving the new owners a try. Going forward this will be the only daycare or long-term boarding facility I will use for my little old lady.

I would definitely recommend this business. I used them a couple of times they keep you updated…read moreeither what's going on with your pet. Like leaving your pet with a family member!!!!

I was introduced to Riverside after adopting my puppy from the attached shelter, One Love! With…read moreevery adoption they do a complimentary two week check up and stool sample, ands they are also the ones that performed my pup's spay and intake after her transfer from TN. This office is awesome. It is really a long hike for me out to Scottsville, but I continue taking Freddy here now just because the quality of care is so high. The front desk staff is soooo helpful, kind, and loving towards every pet that walks in the door - same with the practitioners. You never feel as if you're taking up too much of the doctor's time with questions, and they have a great notification system that lets me know when Freddy is due for her boosters or monthly meds. I am hesitant to take her anywhere else since they've known my girl since she was a baby, and it is hard to find really high quality care for our pets! If you're living on the west side and looking for a wonderful care community for your cats, dogs or critters - I would recommend Riverside in a heartbeat!

Dr Muller is an awesome vet. She has always took great care of our animals even when she is busy…read more We thank her a lot for what she does .

Proformance K9 did the impossible for us…read more Our 4-year old male, intact, German Shepherd had always been allowed to do as he pleased, with predictable results. Finally we decided that it was time for professional training, but thought it might be too late. Several trainers flat-out refused to even try to bring this willful GSD in line. We had tried electric collars (He refused to move after being shocked...for days) prong collars (he just went limp like a protester and could be yanked and dragged without effect) and food motivation (he let food sit for days). So went we went to interview with Proformance K9, we were not hopeful. Trainer Tim assured us all was not lost, and that he could produce results during a two-week training program. A month later, we dropped the dog off and prepared for the usual "come pick him up, we can't do anything" call, but instead videos of his progress came. Our dog was so willful and resistant that he couldn't be turned into a "Stepford Dog" after that many years, but Tim was able to get him under control and eliminate most of his defiant behaviors. Most importantly, he showed us how to continue the training and expand on the basics of the two-week course. People who saw our dog before can't believe the change and we're able to take the 105 lb. shepherd in public without the embarrassment of having no control or the worry that our dog will scare someone. I can't promise you that Proformance K9 can train your dog, but if they can get results with ours, normal dogs should be a snap.

I was looking forward to my dogs training, but found out that they use negative reinforcement…read moretraining collars with some dogs. I asked for some information on the collars because as a vet tech, this goes against all of my education on animal behavior. It was provided and when I asked to basically hold off on her training until I could make sure I was comfortable continuing to use said collar at home, I was told there was "no reason to follow up" and best of luck to us. Until this point, Kim had been pleasant and completely willing to offer any information. She also repeatedly mentioned "if you have any questions please ask". But this sounds like she has no desire to work with with people. She actually opened our last correspondence saying that she wasn't going to try to convince me and that she was "much too busy for that." But continued on to a fairly lengthy email. I'm actually glad I didn't send my dog to her. Yikes.