Like half the country, when COVID hit I decided to get a pandemic puppy. But unlike those who…read morebrought home designer minis and shed free pocket pals, I rescued a 15 week old fluffer who came sight unseen all the way from South Texas. My Trooper is a dog of substance, part Husky, German Shepard, Chow, Rottweiler with a snippet of Cocker Spaniel thrown in (Yes, I did the doggie DNA test.) He arrived at 15 lbs and it seemed overnight, he began to expand, in size and attitude. His adorable cuddling and puppy mouthing was quickly turning into naughtiness and as he went from 15 to 50 lbs, I started to worry, I was going to be that house with the annoying dog. Enter Happy Dog Training. Recommended by EVERYONE, I registered for "Family Dog 1" and thought, if nothing else, I'd get to see real humans for the next 8 weeks. Trooper dragged me into our first class eagerly expecting to run and play with the 4 other dogs in class, but he soon learned that school was serious business, but with great rewards: Yummy treats, bully sticks and tug toys, and of course praise and attention. Our Trainers, Ellen and Tiffany made us feel so comfortable, gently reminding me when to click and when to treat since I so often got it wrong and helping me see the small steps we were making were really huge milestones on our journey from "hard to handle" to "wow, what a good dog." Never a harsh word or tone, they taught us to reward the positive and allow our fur kids to figure out how to earn those treats. No punishment, no yelling, no mean mommy voices, just lots of positive reinforcement and understanding their motivation. Trooper is now 10 months old and well over 60lbs. He walks well on his leash, responds to sit, down, off, wait, go and of course give mommy kisses. He had his first grooming at the spa and got a gold star for behavior. Thanks to Happy Dog Training, Mommy's Big Dog is turning out to be the silver lining in this pandemic. Hope to register for more classes soon- Trooper misses school!

This is a fantastic training facility. They really care about dogs and are extremely helpful. My…read morepuppy greatly improved under their guidance. It was great to see how well they worked with the individual strengths and weakness of every puppy in our very private puppy class. The feedback from the trainers was incredibly useful and personalized. We finished puppy kindergarten and are extremely excited to start the next level. They really aim to find the best in your pup and provide targeted advice. Additionly, they provide life long training. There were six puppies in our class, and you could see definate improvement in each dog by the end of the 8 week course. Highly recommend!

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

I am SO thankful for Sherry at Maximum K9. I don't know if I can put into words how helpful she has…read morebeen in training our Stormie. Stormie is a rescue who we adopted in 2019 and underwent 2 surgeries in 2021 due to bilateral CCL surgery. She was cooped up for an extended amount of time during recovery. We were unable to take her outside without her reacting to other dogs and sometimes even people. Stormie even gave us difficulty when we wanted to go for a short walk. It was so frustrating and difficult taking her out in public that we needed help. We have heard of Maximum K9 from many of our friends and even the great reviews I've seen on dog groups and online. I called to inquire about the types of training (group vs. individual) and it was clear that we needed to take private lessons. We signed up for a package of 6 lessons with Sherry that were one hour long for 6 consecutive weeks. Our first day, Sherry got to know about Stormie's behaviors - positive and negative, what we were having difficulty with and what our goals were. Sherry worked with us each week when training Stormie (and me) on how to modify or progress a skill. We learned how to heel, which we never were taught from another trainer elsewhere, and the importance of heel. We were given homework on what to practice from the training sessions to continue our work outside of the facility. Sherry helped Stormie become less dog reactive in a safe manner at Maximum K9. Stormie was slowly exposed to the board and train dogs in the facility that had various levels of size and temperament. Each week, Stormie learned how to follow her commands and not react to different dogs. With Sherry's consistent training, Stormie was able to heel with me in a circle with other dogs and sit next to them without any reaction at all. I cannot find the words to thank Sherry for helping Stormie and myself. I came into Maximum K9 with Stormie trying to pull my arm off and reacting to dogs in the lobby to now leaving with my arm back intact and her in a nice heel. I will refer all my dog lovers and friends to Maximum K9 and Sherry going forward! Thank you again!

We had a french bulldog and sent him to Danny for a month of training/boarding when we had our…read moredaughter. He was a jumper and and overall pretty wild guy. After training he came back so well behaved! He accommodated to squeeze Jax in on short notice. Recently we got a rescue and she's an extremely aggressive walker and can use some obedience training. We reached out to Danny again and he was able to fit us in his busy schedule. Will report back in a month but I'm confident she'll come back well behaved and he'll give us the right tools to continue training her

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am to have met Danny. My dog Cookie was a…read morerescue. As much as we loved her, I was very close to sending her back to the shelter. Cookie was loving but she had a TERRIBLE nipping problem (along with other issues). She had gone through 2 trainers already and nothing was working. With a 7 year old child in the house, Cookie spent most of her time in her crate. I just could not risk my daughter accidentally getting hurt. Cookie went with Danny for 4 weeks and she came back a whole new dog. Before Danny, cookie was never allowed to roam the house. I am forever grateful for Danny's patience. He would send me updates, pictures and videos on Cookies progress. He even followed up with another lesson to show my dad how to properly handle Cookie at home. Thank you Danny! You saved Cookie.

Grooming department does not follow a schedule. They canceled an appointment twice because they…read moreover booked. Like I have nothing else better to do than wait on them. Waste of time.

I was very disturbed by the way this young lady treated me and others today. Her name is Brianna…read moreand she was on register 1 @4:55. She was holding an extensive conversation with someone as the line started to build up so I stepped out so she could see there were people in line, also behind me. She looked at me and acknowledged me but yet continued her conversation for an additional 5 minutes although the customer that she was speaking to had already paid for her items,. There's no need to continue conversing with someone as a line starts to form and you see many people getting antsy because you are holding up the line. She may need to be retrained in customer service. Myself and a few others found this to be very out of line. I've been coming to this same Petsmart for many years and this is the first time this has happened and hopefully it's the last. The manager on register 2 was very understanding when I explained to her what I had just experienced and she also informed me me that she's had to speak to her about this more then once already. Maybe she's not a good fit with Petsmart being #1 overall in customer service or maybe she's doesn't need to be on a register if she's not familiar with what great customer service really is. Shame on you young lady Brianna.

Dr. "Dawn" is a gentle, caring veterinarian . We were blessed to have been one of her patients …read more Our dog Rosie began treatment with Dr. Dawn at 10 years old for arthritis and cushings disease . The treatments were targeted to relieve her discomfort and it worked . I'm quite sure that the laser treatments prolonged Rosie's life and certainly improved her quality of life . You are very lucky if Dr. Dawn treats your pet as she is in high demand . Our veterinary practice highly recommended Dr dawn and so do I !

Our 14 1/2 year old English Bulldog is a patient of Dr Dawn Greenberg, Veterinary Acupuncture…read more Through her treatment sessions Princess has experienced huge relief for her severe arthritis and seizures. She often falls asleep during acupuncture as she is so relaxed. Dr. Dawn is incredibly patient and compassionate with her. She is very knowledgeable regarding her breed issues, and is always ready to offer great suggestions on how we can help to boost her quality of life. As a senior Dog parent I have found her to be a huge support to me as well. I love knowing that we have someone who understands and cares for our girl as much as we do. She is AMAZING!!!!

There are not enough stars to show how Incredibly Happy my family & I are after our experience with…read moreJennifer at Karma Dog. Jennifer was very professional, knowledgable & always positive...not to mention punctual for private at-home lessons. Our 5 month old Labradoodle, Sadie, is well on her way to becoming a well trained, & pleasant family dog that we've always dreamed of! We now have the tools & knowledge we need to continue to help our dog along in her training, in addition, Jennifer is always available to answer any of our questions. Our dog is doing so well in her training that we are now considering having her trained as a Therapy Dog! I would highly recommend Karma Dog to anyone looking for a great dog training experience.

Karma Dog Training and Jennifer have given me great peace of mind!…read more Jennifer truly and clearly cares about all her puppy students. We know that puppies are going to be crazy but finding how to handle them is a challenge that is approachable with Jennifer's help! My puppy and I love puppy kindergarden, its a great way to socialize and learn. Its not just about you puppies but about teaching you both how to be a happy family. What I love most about Jennifer is her willingness to help! Pet sitting is also amazing! An other way to learn and have fun for our little furry family members. I can see a huge difference when Jennifer has come to visit it! The two together are working out very well. Jennifer is great at noticing things that my puppy does at home and in class; making the training process more personal. It is wonderful to feel like I have someone in my corner! Thank you so much for all your help Jennifer and the Karma Dog Training Team! Namaste

LPH is the best! Not only does my dog love coming here, I fully trust the staff and know he is in…read morethe best hands. When my fiancé and I first got our puppy he began to show early signs of pretty bad separation anxiety so we began signing him up for Day Care & Training, and after just a few sessions his anxiety in the crate has almost completely gone away. We also do puppy day care during the week and whenever we pick him up his behavior is noticeably better. We love bringing him here and will continue to do so. I would definitely recommend their services if your dog needs some training, or even if you just want to get them out and socialized!

I highly recommend to take your doggy to Little Paws of Hope. The location is beautiful, they have…read morea wonderful space for the dogs and my dog had a great time. What I loved the most is the report cards with photos and that you can view your doggy having fun outside.

Meet Althea 2.0. A federally protected beast of a service dog. Thanks to @k9u_ny for doing such an…read moreincredible job training her into the super dog she is today. Couldn't be more proud of this pup. 6 weeks ago she was everything to me but was also very tough to manage. She was the sweetest dog 1 on 1 but had her special way of going complete berserko any time someone else entered the room. A few weeks ago a photo like this wasn't even worth trying for. She always moved out of frame and could never stay still for more than a few seconds. Marlon of @k9u_ny trained her to become not just more obedient, but a focused presence that is always looking for ways to ensure I'm loved. I feel as though I have a dog that's constantly on the look out for me. It's hard to put into words how comforting that is. It's the whole reason why I got her and after two tough years of losing hope that she'd always be a handful, here she is posing with easy for me to snap a portrait... without even the need for treats. Their service top to bottom is extraordinary. Marlon was always quickly reachable, he provided constant updates, his team was always on point and on their A game. Whether your dog is an intentional Covid pup or an unintentional one like Althea, consider reaching out to Marlon. He will change your dog's life and yours as well. I can't recommend him and his team enough. Althea, I'm looking forward to all of our adventures ahead. Especially now that you're not just a sane dog, but because you've become the best dog. Highly recommend K9 University across the board. They've changed our lives. Thanks again Marlon!

My husband and I started using their services a few months ago for private lessons for our new…read morerescue dog, August. We wanted to teach our dog basic obedience and work on making sure he didn't bolt right out the door whenever he saw the door open. Our dog made a tremendous amount of progress in just six weeks working with *Uncle Marlon*. At this time, we also sprinkled in a bit of day care facility to get August used to socializing properly with other dogs and learning to seperate himself from us On Saturday, for our wedding day, Marlon picked up August at 10:30 from our house and took him to daycare at his facility. He brought him to meet us at our venue at 4 and the took him back to be boarded that evening. We were so excited to have pictures with our baby on our wedding attire and can't wait to see pictures! We picked August up that Sunday ... and boy did he have a great time! 10000/10 for the greeting we got when we picked him up!! The staff is so sweet and makes the dogs feel so at home while they're away from home. We usually send August with his food, treats and a few things from home (toy, bed, blanket). Alyssa sends us pictures and videos of him playing and making new friends. It's the cutest thing ever.