For months we struggled with our one-and-a-half year old golden retriever's separation anxiety…read more(S.A.). We read books, blogs and forums, tried specialty products and pheromones, and had calls with other trainers. Unfortunately, nothing worked. Until we discovered Tiffany. Tiffany's program, guidance and encouraging attitude has changed our dog's life. He now rests comfortably at home alone. Anyone who has dealt with S.A., knows how challenging the issue can be, so it should go without saying that this is a process - and oftentimes a long one. But if you put in the time, and follow Tiffany's program carefully, it works. (Or at least it did for us. After working with Tiffany we understand well how "every dog is different.") For our golden, it took about a month and a half to see any changes, around 2.5 months for a solid breakthrough, and by 3.5 months we were practically dancing when we could be gone for 45-60 minutes with no signs of stress. Prior to working with Tiffany, we wondered if that would ever be possible. Tiffany is a dream to work with. Given that we live in Holland -- 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time -- we required a lot of flexibility and coordination from her and she's always found a way to work with our schedule (via Skype). When it comes to providing training assignments/"missions," she always delivers on her promises, provides clear and constructive feedback, and is just an all-around sweetheart. She's a wonderful, supportive coach through a challenging process. We could not recommend her more.

Finally my pup is comfortable and relaxed!…read more I'm a single, young professional who brought home a puppy while I was still in school. I read several books on dog training and caring for a puppy and I thought I would be 100% prepared. What came next I could never have imagined. I had a pup with severe separation anxiety. I could not leave my dog in my bedroom and walk downstairs even for a minute or two without him crying and scratching my door or bitting on the crate. It was a nightmare having to leave him, or finding people to always watch him. I felt as though I had no freedom anymore. And helpless, as I couldn't help my puppy in anyway to be more confident or to be more comfortable by himself. I knew that I couldn't keep this up. I read several things online and watched videos, however, no one seemed to have any advice on the type of severe anxiety I was experiencing. Then a miracle happened and I found Tiffany. I called her and begged her to help me! I even got emotional. Tiffany asked me several questions about my pup and my lifestyle, comforted me, analyzed my situation and said she could help. First I read the book "Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs" by Malena DeMartini-Price. I worked with Tiffany for a couple of months, my puppy and I looked forward to every session. Tiffany guided us step by step through the entire process. Not only would she answer questions regarding training but she is also extremely knowledgeable and helpful when it came to choosing a doggy day care, choosing cameras, and advice in moving to a new apartment. She is caring, compassionate, understanding, and very wise. I can not thank her enough. I felt that I could trust her and confide in her. She truly cared about my dog, Woden, and how I was doing. (having a pup with separation anxiety is very hard on the owner as well) She was clear in her instructions, and setting up my expectations. The program was created for my pup, Woden specifically. Everyday was different, and tailored for Woden and I. Even though I do live in Florida, in the area, it was never necessary to meet in person. The program is designed so it trains YOU in how to train your dog. This program is the best because, unlike other programs, it teaches you how to read your dog, so you can continue training in the future after your time with Tiffany ends. It also teaches the dog to be comfortable with you and in your home. I highly recommend contacting Cold Nose College to anyone, regardless of where you are located. Woden is now a happy 9 month old pup and as of today I can leave him for 2 hours worry free! And we are only improving every day. If I could go back in time and change one thing, I would have called Tiffany sooner. This program has brought my puppy and I pure peace of mind, and it has taught me how to train and understand any dog I may have moving forward. It was worth every second and every penny. I urge you to give them a call. Tiffany is a life saver! I owe my puppy's happy and relaxed mindset to her!

Ciera is an absolute professional and took my puppy a long way from misbehaving to general…read moredisobedience.

We did not get the guaranteed results that were promised. Our Doodle does not walk off-leash and…read morewill rarely even walk on a loose leash. We continually use the commands he supposedly learned to no avail. Very disappointed! I feel like we wasted our money.

Kayla was amazing! A true professional who is committed to quality training. I learned so much in…read morejust one visit. Don't hesitate to call Training with Kay.

From the owner: At Training With Kay, we stand out by offering personalized dog training and boarding that truly…read morecaters to your pet’s individual needs. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to help your dog thrive, whether they need basic obedience or specialized behavior modification. In addition to training, our boarding services provide a safe, loving environment where your dog feels at home. We focus on enrichment, exercise, and individualized attention, ensuring every dog has a positive, stress-free experience. Trust us to give your pet the care and training they deserve!

I have a 1-2 ish year old German Shepherd Mix. She is a rescue. Since I got her, Mila has been…read morenotoriously stubborn. She is smart enough to make her own decisions, and that includes ignoring me! Mila and I had previously went to a positive only trainer. That trainer could not get Mila to walk nicely on a leash or perform commands outside my apartment. I was SUPER hesitant on starting "balanced" training. Even before I committed to doing training sessions with Susie, she spent the time explaining her methods and how she teaches dogs. From the get go, before we even started training, Susie took the time to explain to me in detail what she was doing, why she was doing it, and how to respond to Mila's behavior. After 3 sessions with Susie, the dog that used to ignore me on walks and pay zero mind to me is now listening to my commands on walks and checking in on me when I don't ask for it. The three sessions with Susie have been night and day with Mila's behavior. Susie has been so patient with mine and Mila's learning journey. I was able to learn more about dog training and strengthen my relationship with Mila through this experience. You can tell Susie is TREMENDOUSLY passionate about dog training and behavior, and I would 3000% recommend Susie to anyone.

Susie came to help our two newly adopted dogs. First an English bulldog who only ever wants to play…read morerough, hates the vacuum, and can't walk on a leash without dragging you along. As well as our Pekinese/brussel griffon who prefers using the bathroom in the house. She worked so well with our young children and gave them tools to successfully help in their behavior changes. She taught us the importance of fulfilling their needs which meant uninterrupted play time with our overly playful English bulldog. She taught us so much and never rushed. She spent hours helping us and I love that she involved the children. We noticed an immediate difference in our English Bulldog as she worked on calming his behavior and we are so excited to see him blossom! Thanks Susie!

Decided to try to make the same return again during the day. This time, the associates at Petco…read morewent above and beyond to try and figure out how to make the return, and I had not mentioned that I had been there previously and had a poor experience trying to make the return. The cashiers even switched out to see if they could find the ticket under my phone number. They were unsuccessful locating the ticket to make the return, but when I explained that I can't use the product because my tank already has a backing, and asked if a store credit was possible, they worked really hard to make it happen (they had to try twice because the register wouldn't let them the first time). I will be continuing to make purchases for my pets here. I would recommend that if you have had a bad experience here to give this store another chance. There are a lot of associates that do work hard to make sure the experience is a positive one.

I took our dog for the first time to Petco grooming. I booked an appointment at 11:45, my dog is 10…read morepounds Yorkie mix (pretty small) I got there and the lady groomer was apparently having a bad day, zero friendly, In a rush bad looking face, she said it will take her 3 hours, i asked her why? is a pretty small dog so apparently they are overbooked. picked her up at 3pm and they didn't brought me my dog until I paid, when we saw her we almost die in horror. my dog looks like someone cut her hair with their teet, horrible! I asked her to trim the hair half of what she had and she didn't! it was a horrible experience I will never took my dog there, don't take yours!!!

Brooklynn is the best! I only had a phone call with her but she eased my anxieties about my dog's…read morebehavior so easily. Cannot recommend this place enough for anyone who thinks they are in over their head. Thank you, Brooklynn! Benji and I appreciate your kind words so much.

I want to preface this by saying that Miss Kim is a great trainer...just not for my girl…read more I wanted to have Miss Kim train my puppy (a cavalier) to respond to my migraines. Everything was going good until I went to Canada. I texted to check in to see how my puppy was doing and Miss Kim told me that she's going to have to disqualify my girl from service work because she isn't calm (fair). She didn't tell me that the reason why was because she was in HEAT (I discovered it after picking her up from a board and train while I was gone; she had told me that my puppy was hitting maturity NOT at it). My girl also came home no different then when she left (minus being in heat and politely asking to be pet). I'm honestly sad.

Oh my God. We have been struggling with our wheaten terrier for almost a year. We had her general…read moreobedience training done. She was smart and that was easy. Now the hard work. To the point that we were going to send her back to breeder. Everyday it was something new. I never had a dog so hard to fit in. She dug holes I should say caves. Chewed everything was jumping up to meet people and had uncontrollable bad habits. 2 hours with Pam and we have a reformed dog. Pam gave us the tools to correct and show the destroyer how to make better choices. I can not recommend this team any higher. Lifetime follow up and corrections of new issues makes me happy forever. Thanks Pam The Morris family

We had out second visit from Pam. What a great experience. She not only reinforced our work with…read moreour little Chewenie, but she helped us feel better about our own skills. Worth every penny.

Standard-bearer of what a pet store, pet training center, and animal hospital should have. The…read morestaff is friendly enough but I can't verify the humane treatment of animals - or the priciness of the services, especially medical. Another star demerit is that its design is too auto-oriented, suburban hegemonic design that pollutes the environment and worsens our health.

The groomer cut my dog today while grooming and didn't say anything. Noticed a cut on the inside of…read morehis left leg. Not happy at all. They should have said something about it when I picked him up.UPDATE! PetSmart reached out and apologized and were very sincere in their concern for my pet. I will be using them again.

Canine Star Training Academy (CSTA) Mission Statement:…read moreCSTA's mission is to provide quality dog training classes giving dogs a solid foundation that are a joy to live with have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life as an all-around member of the family and/or for competition in rally, obedience, freestyle, agility, flyball and other performance events. All breeds, mixed or purebred and all ages, puppy through advance, are welcomed in a positive, fun environment.

I took my dog to the Roclledge site: it was beautiful! But…read moreall that glitters is not gold. The front desk is not efficient at getting dogs registered in. If you call ahead checking on availability, pricing, etc The reception desk will inevitably think it's something else. Pricing is clearly labeled on screens above the reception desk. Overnights and daycare are intermingled on 2 screens. No cash, just credit cards, be there by noon or there's a surcharge. Snarky receptionist quipped "just like in a hotel". Next time, we will be somewhere else

This place has changed names at least a couple of times now. Recent change, not only of name, came…read morewith different employees... men working in yard with dogs. My dogs were hesitant to go with them. My one was pushed through gate by employee because she wasn't wanting to go in. Three times, in as many months, one dog had issues after pickup. Next day vet visit. Diagnosis was pinched nerve in neck, which caused back legs to go weak. Nursed back to health & two weeks later back to Woof. He developed kennel cough. Another vet visit. Was told he could not return for 10 days. Third & last time - upon pick up he was down in hips. Could barely walk. Itching & broke out on mouth & under legs. So sad. Vet treated again, & thank G, he's healthy now. After a year or more as client, I will not return. Such a drastic change. Employees attitudes have even been bad. No more pleasantries; one even turned me away because she failed to enter my appointment. I was paying $200 a month for playcare. On top of this, over $600 in vet bills in three month period. My dogs have been home while I research other facilities, & cannot be happier, or healthier!