Responsive and helpful. Very knowledgeable staff and so friendly. Can't wait to start our pup next…read moreweek!

We took Archie for his first puppy play school today and I'm so glad we did!…read more We worked on a few different commands (sit, stand, eye contact, and touch) and then they're was socialization time. Our dogs are elderly so he doesn't get to play as much as we'd like and this was the perfect thing. It took him a while to warm up to play time but when he did, he was great!

Lara Tal Cohn of For Pup's Sake is terrific…read more She has a very strong understanding of how dog's think. Of course, as with all dog training, our trainer was mostly training us, but she took the time to observe where our communication was not making sense to our Pup. And she explained that "dogs think I'm pictures". My wife and I came to Lara with a headstrong 4 and a half month month old Standard Poodle that wouldn't announce when he had to do his business. So in addition to other concerns with puppy we didn't trust him at all in the house. Frankly, we've had poodles for many years and training has always been a breeze (on our own). This fellow - Remy- as Lara said, "had his own opinions". Remy jumped on us non- stop and always used his mouth/ teeth to lead. In addition to that - it appeared obvious to us that this pup knew what we wanted, he just didn't want to do it. Lara progressed through various training collars (non-electrical) until we found a combination that Remy seemed to understand. And she taught us how to appropriately reward our pup (as opposed to bribe). The first month and a half of training was frustrating - we didn't see that miraculous change into a wonderful poodle. Lara encouraged and continued to teach my wife and me in the simple techniques to get Remy to pay attention to us. Lara's service includes access to her by phone and email. That so very helpful. She is ready available for chats We asked Lara to document in an email what we worked on during our session and what to expect next. She did that very well. Remy is now coming up on 8 months old. He's a big poodle - already about 60 lbs but he is now housebroken, does not use his mouth/teeth for anything but eating or chewing on his toys and he does not (usually) jump up on strangers. Walking him on a leash is a pleasure. When we walk past barking, lunging dogs Remy simply keeps on walking as if he hardly noticed We strongly recommend Lara and For Pup's Sake Lenny and Jinny Marsh Fairfax Station

My experience with Lara was very positive and productive. She was able to help me understand my dog…read moreand how to clearly communicate with her. She kept us both really motivated to practice and the results were awesome. Not only am I happy, but my pup is much happier too! Now we frequently receive compliments on my pups behavior. We go for long walks without pulling or acting crazy when she sees another dog. She was jumping, nipping, not listening and destructive. My grandchildren were frighteNed by her. Now they are able to play with her and life is good! I highly recommend Lara without reservation!

Joanne McMahon is my dog Katie's trainer. Katie is seven and was re-homed to me by her senior…read moreowners who were unable to care for her anymore. Katie had picked up some bad habits that I hoped to get corrected. After unsuccessful tries by me, I found Joanne' company and promptly signed up. We are finished with a few of our training sessions but much progress has already been made. I am very happy and thrilled Jo can work with both Katie and me (it seems I need training more than Katie, as many dog owerns do!). Joanne has been very patient, never showing any sign of frustration, and never at a loss when Katie has difficulties. My knowledge base for working with Katie has expanded, making me more confident and successful. The skills Jo is teaching are precisely what I was hoping for. Katie and I are both happy to see Jo arrive for a training session. She tailor made our plan and listens very well. I highly recommend Joanne McMahon and 360 Animal Training and Behavior.

From the owner: Transform Your Pet’s Behavior with 360 Animal Training and Behaviour!…read more Located in Richmond, VA, 360 Animal Training and Behaviour is your go-to source for compassionate, effective dog and cat training. Led by certified expert Joanne Bignoux-McMahon (KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA), we use science-based, positive reinforcement methods that build trust and lasting results. Whether you're struggling with leash pulling, jumping, barking, or reactivity, or just want to give your puppy the best start, we offer personalized training that fits your pet’s unique needs. We even specialize in cooperative care—making vet and grooming visits easier and less stressful. Work with someone who truly understands animals and is committed to helping your pet live their happiest, most balanced life. Let’s create harmony in your home—book your consultation today!

My shy rescue pit/Great Pyrenees mix has grown so much with the help of Ms. Kasey and the rest of…read morethe staff. It's work but worth it!

I have been training with 2SpeakDog since just before the COVID 19 pandemic. Kasey, the master…read moretrainer, is amazing at what she does and how she is able to connect the how to do the things with the why they are done the way she teaches. She not only focuses on obedience but how the relationship with your dog is the key to success and when your dog trusts you the two of you can do hard things. Being the pet parent to a reactive dog her methods have helped us immensely be able to be successful out in public, learn how to set appropriate boundaries and learn how to be an advocate for my dog. I would recommend her 100%.

I can't praise Ashley and Calm K9 enough for turning my dog life around. I adopted my 5.5 year old…read morePug/Chihuahua mix from a rescue back in February after she was surrendered by her previous owner. She was incredibly timid, anxious, and didn't know even the most basic command. Sit, for instance, was next to impossible. She would lock her back legs if you tried to guide her little butt to the floor, refusing to do it because she had no idea what was going on. Fast forward to a month out of the Board & Train with Ashley. She sits. She stays. We don't use a leash on walks anymore. She stays right by my side on walks or within an arm's length in front or behind me, constantly checking to make sure I'm still close every few seconds. At every curb she sits. I used to have to tell her, but now she just knows to sit, and not to move until I tell her "come". The best part for all of this, however, is that it's all a result of her overall confidence being boosted by knowing all of these new skills. She used to be super skittish and bark at people, jump when cars passed by, and freak out. Every person who walked near us on the street she would lose her little dog-mind over. Now she not only glides right past them, but if they're friendly and she sees that I'm ok with it, she'll wag her tail and allow them to approach (assuming I've given her/the person permission). She actually walks better and is more calm off-leash, which is also a huge advantage for me now that it's getting cold because I can keep my hands in my pockets. I still do bring a leash in my pocket just in case, but I haven't run into a situation where I've had to use it once. Lastly, I was really apprehensive about using an e-collar. Not only because I thought it was going to be cruel, but because of how big the thing looks on my 10lb. dog! I can honestly say that the brand of collar they have you purchase is so adjustable with it's settings that she's never shown any sign of it hurting or even bothering her. She actually gets excited when I put it on her in the morning because she knows we're about to start our day and go for a walk! Calm K9 came recommended from a friend, and I think since seeing the positive change my dog has experienced as a result of the training I've recommended them to anyone and everyone who's interested in getting their dog towards a better place, behaviorally. Lastly, it's been amazing to feel what her being trained has does for me, mentally. With everything else one has to deal with in their day-to-day life, having a happy, calm, well-behaved and confident dog-companion has been overwhelmingly positive. A+ from me. Highly recommended.

They state that they get back to you in 24 hours.. but both mine and my wife's form submission on…read moretheir website (which states that is the fastest response) have gone unanswered for the last 3 - 4 days. Very disappointed that they didn't even have the courtesy to call or reply.

Took my dog for a meet and greet and was told that he was too anxious around new dogs and being…read moreaway from me. They gave me the name of a trainer and recommended that I come back after he's had some exposure. Full disclosure, we're already working with a trainer on his anxiety around strangers and dogs (which I was upfront with) and I wanted to see if he had progressed enough to enjoy doggie daycare. Clearly not! While it may seem odd that I'm giving 5 stars to a place that we didn't get in, I want to say that I appreciate how willing they were to evaluate my dog, listen to my concerns, and give me honest feedback. We have had experiences with other places judging him by his breed and his past and not even giving him a shot. He's a young guy who had a traumatic past and has made SO MUCH progress. He loves other dogs and people, but he does need a firm handler that he knows for the first introductions to give him some confidence. It was totally appropriate for them to give me the feedback that they did. I appreciate that they considered if he would enjoy himself or be too stressed. I appreciate that they are attentive enough to their dogs to not need to discriminate against breeds. From what I say, the staff LOVES the dogs and the dogs are so happy to be there! We will definitely be trying again when we get a little more confident :)

If you have a special needs dog, there is not another daycare on the Southside like it. I have a…read morevery anxious dog. They go through a meet and greet process every single time he comes. No other day care in the area (we have been to most) cares about the special need dogs. The just deem your dog non compat (because they don't have the training, supplies, or staffing) and send you away. If you want the best, you want this location Dogtopia! A Quality, caring staff for your precious fur babies.

Julia was absolutely incredible with our hyper anxious dog. I can't recommend her and her partner…read moreenough! We did 3 sessions with them and it made a huge difference in our doodle.

Dawg Boss is extremely knowledgeable in what they do. They can train any type of dog and really…read morelove what they do. Your dog is safe with them and exceptionally cared for. They have helped me many times with my dogs and I know if I have a question I can always turn to them. Definitely recommend!!!

So glad I called Zach to help me establish a solid relationship with my cane corso/pit bull mix…read more Zach was beyond helpful during our month together, and my dog quickly became his biggest fan. We did training sessions at the park, the dog park and the farmers market together to work on training in real world scenarios. Since working with Zach I'm much more confident in my role as my dog's owner and I'm more confident in handling different situations that come up. As promised, Zach has remained available as questions have come up since our month wrapped up, and it feels great to know that I have an expert in my corner as Bodhi grows and continues to change. The things Bodhi and I learned from Zach continues to help us today and I know they will help for many years to come! I continue to teach Bodhi new things using techniques that Zach taught me. I highly recommend Zach for a training approach customized to your family and your dog, rather than some cookie cutter approach from a bigger company.

Zach is exactly what we were looking for! Most trainers were pushing board & train and/or using…read moree-collars, and we'd just adopted a 3-month-old puppy. We're not using an e-collar on a puppy and honestly, we didn't need her disciplined. We needed to establish a relationship and be given proper communication skills. Enter Zach! He gave us this and more! He has given us skills that we will carry with us all our lives and has transformed our relationship with our puppy. We will forever be grateful to him.

Wyatt is terrific and the positive reinforcement training is top notch. We got a rescue dog that…read morehad a few issues and Wyatt is working with us - retraining both the dog and the people - for a better life. Really appreciate the great information he imparts and the calm, effective training he's doing with me and the dog. We've already seen improvement after only a few sessions. He explains that our job is to get the dog to "want to do what you want them to do." We accomplish this through lots of love and positive reinforcement. Kuddos Wyatt!

Thank you Wyatt for helping us with our 4 legged big baby. At 125 pounds, it's so important that…read moreour girl is socialized, obedient, and a good canine citizen. You're training for our pup as well as our family has been invaluable.

No bones about it, this locally owned Pet Shop is barking up the right tree! This exclusive pet…read moremarket has uniquely selected natural foods for your furry friends! Natural food choices include fresh and raw products, dried and canned, and even dehydrated foods! They also carry organic items to keep your pets happy and healthy. It's purr-fectly obvious these people really care about animal health and well-being. They stock items with your family pet's needs in mind. Are you feline it? Their selection of treats, chews, bones, dental hygiene products is quite varied. Your pups and kitties will love the toys here, thoughtfully chosen for your man's best friends active needs. Paws for the cause...They also carry leashes, bowls, training and outdoor gear, bedding, grooming items and other supplies. I went in for a kitty box and some cat treats, greenies (supplements), kibble, and canned food. The prices were more reasonable than I expected for a smaller, privately owned store. The staff was helpful, directing me to the right aisles and helping me select the best products for my fur babies! This organized, well managed, pristine pet paradise is a must see! I feel lucky to live so close to this community oriented business, and that's litter-ally something to howl about! Just look for the bright red dogs outside the store!

Went in for a pick up delivery today for my dog food thinking everything goes smooth, usually…read morefriendly encounters with the cashier or whoever is working there but today was a little different. I pick up my dog food once a month usually so I have been going there for the past 7months. But today I went in tried picking up my dog food which my sister ordered, but the girl in the front was just completely rude. No, greetings or hi how can I help you and as soon as I walked in she completely looked at me different. Regardless I came in walked up and said I needed to pick up my dog food, she asked can I get a last name. Usually I order my food online myself so knowing my sister bought it this time I used my last name and completely forgot she has gotten married recently and changed her last name. So when I gave her my last name the girl in the front looked at me like I'm crazy but I showed her screenshots with the order number and receipt that shows everything. She completely ignored that and asked for the last name so I just called my sister resolved it and gave her the right last name. After I said the last name she just stares at me for a second gives me a weird look and turned to look at her co worker then she kind of slowly turned around as she's hesitant to give me the dog food. When she did give me the dog food nothing was said no thank you or anything. Kind of sad I've been getting my dog food here for about half a year now and this one incident will have me look for another place to get my dog food from. Maybe try hiring people that will have them come back and not feel uncomfortable JUST TO PICK UP DOG FOOD can't imagine walking around asking for help about food with the kind of enthusiasm that the employee gives off. Great to know that this would be the last time I spend my money here!