We have a young French bulldog (Taz) who was very reactive to noises, other dogs, pulling on the…read morelead during walks and just really stressful to be around. It was getting so out of hand that it was impacting our experience with him as our pet. We found Macayla at Unleash Fido in Jacksonville. We enrolled Taz in their 4/5 weeks obedience training and OMG we legit have a brand new dog!! He is more calm, settled, obedient and has really responded positively to this new training and rules. The entire team at Unleash Fido have been very helpful, professional and kind. Our trainer Macayla has checked in with us frequently to see how things are going, answering questions and has provided several post training sessions to ensure we are comfortable and continuing his training. I have had to reach out to her regarding some new undesirable behaviors and she made some suggestions that really worked and has been so incredibly helpful. Worth every penny. I would highly recommend them for any dog training needs!

Reading the amazing views about Unleash Fido was one thing. Experiencing the results from the weeks…read moreworth of work that Macayla and her colleagues put into our dog was even better. We were recommend Unleash Fido by several people. We scheduled an hour long consultation with Travis who ended up giving us 90 minutes of his time to learn about Lily and discuss their program. Lily had several issues, such as pulling on the leash, lunging at cars, barking at people + other dogs and going absolutely crazy when Amazon/UPS was delivering a package. Ultimately, we booked Lily into their month-long Obedience Training Camp. After receiving weekly report cards that contained photos, videos and a brief update on how the last week was, we were finally ready to pick-up Lily. Our first time picking her up was also our first training with her. We worked on establishing place, having her heel while walking, and working on other things around distractions. Within the first 24 hours back at home, our investment in this training payed dividends. She's obedient on walks, doesn't mind others passing by, comes to us on call, goes to place when told and so much more. We'd highly recommend anyone who's dealing with behavior and/or obedience issues to look into Unleash Fido! It was so embarrassing to have an unruly dog, and this was a true investment that we are so happy we made.

My dog was very happy when we picked her up. The place is clean with lots of room to run and play.read more

Zack is amazing and has such a dedication to his work. From the first session with him, we noticed…read morea difference with our dog and were able to take our dog knowledge to a whole new level. He answers all questions and has the experience of so many dog scenarios to provide such great training. I will never not come to Zack for any future dogs. Remington (our dog) also loves Zack and attending. Highly recommend him to all dog parents!

Zac is incredible! We are so grateful to have found him for our pup and us. Everything he has us do…read morejust makes sense and works. He is patient in answering every question we have and giving us feedback while we practice with her. With consistency, we saw an amazing difference after the first lesson and continue to see improvements. We are excited to continue to learn from him so that we and our pup can have a more enjoyable life allowing her more freedom. Thank you Zac!

My dogs love this place they don't ever wanna leave! All of the staff are so kind and you can tell…read morethey give a lot of love to your fur babies. My dogs have been boarded here multiple times, the most recent being for 2 weeks. I have full trust that they will always be taken care of.

We brought our 10 y/o german shepherd to PP a couple of times during our month long stay in St…read more Augustine. He's not used to being away from us but sometime it is necessary. We knew he was in good hands because of the live video where we could see him playing with other dogs and following the people by the pool and with the hose. The staff was wonderful and we will absolutely bring 'RIDER' here again next year. We highly recommend Pet Paradise!

This is a most wonderful facility! I take my 2 large breed dogs for daycare and boarding and they…read morelove it. They are always very well being taken care off. They get to play with other dogs all day long and you can have them shampooed for a fee. There are never any extra charges for meds and playtime. I have great confidence in all the kennel workers and my dogs are always looking forward to staying at Pet Camp St. Augustine. I have not made such great experience anywhere else in this region.

Our pup was turned down from attending day care because we were asked to send in a picture and his…read moreshot record. Turns out they classify a sweet, lick happy Frenchy as a "Bully breed" all buy looking at a picture. Obviously, they have had bad luck in the past, but the numerous paragraphs explaining why our pup didn't make the cut was insulting not only to us but to our dog. Did they ever think about having a one-on-one meeting with the pup, to see if this HUGE 28-pound pup showed any signs of aggression? No! Now we are glad they turned down our pup, because I don't want him in with a bunch of prima donnas. He would more than likely be ignored because this loving, kissing pup would be "Classified as unfit for their program. If you have a Westminster pup, go here, If not avoid, because they classify your pup due to a photo. I'll post the photo, and you tell me how threatening he looks.

We recently adopted a new furry family member, a Sheepadoodle to be exact. While we did our…read moreresearch on the breed, I wasn't sure if this breed would live up to their nickname: sharkadoodle. I'm here to say, our pup did. We adopted him at 7 weeks old and after our first vet appointment, we knew we needed to get a trainer, because the quicker you train your pup, the quicker they learn. When we asked our vet if they had any dog trainer recommendations, without hesitation, they mentioned Susan Gillespy with Behavior Training for Dogs. I contacted Susan via her website and within a few hours she contacted me back, asked some general questions, and we set up an appointment for our first dog training. I will say, do your research when looking for a trainer. While you shouldn't be price gouged, it is an investment, and an investment doesn't always come cheap. When I spoke to Susan, I asked how many sessions does a puppy normally need, she mentioned four (typically). She comes to your house, this isn't a group lesson. She arrived on a Saturday morning ready to start work. Susan described her teaching philosophy, what we'd aim to accomplish each session, and checked to see what our concerns were. I really liked how she got everyone in the family involved in the training. She's a big believer in "NFL" "No Free Lunch". Basically your pup/dog needs to work for their food. Each lesson we built on the concepts we learned, like come when called, clicker training, no nipping, sit, stay, down, signal, doorbell training, leash and harness training, jumping, etc. Each week we received homework. Some of our homework was doing 150-200 commands each day. If you do this every day, you'll see progress. By the end of lesson four, I feel like we had a different puppy. While he's still a work in progress, and it's a lifelong learning concept, I feel like this was a good investment. Susan may be tough, but she's fair, and you and your pup will thank you for it. Pros: -Fair pricing -Comes to your home -Works with the entire family -Ability to call/text Susan when you have questions/concerns -Gives you an outline and homework at the end of each lesson Cons: -None Tips: If you go with Susan/another trainer, be sure to continue to work with your pup.

From the owner: I am currently scheduling appointments within a 2 week timeframe. I offer training for dogs and…read moretheir families in your home. It is never too soon or too late to begin teaching your dog to be a better member of your family.

Took my dog in for a surgery, the staff is awesome and very welcoming!! They have great services…read moreand were very helpful with after surgery instructions!!!

The care and love these people pour into our pets is so genuine and above and beyond anything you…read morehope for as a pet parent. I am so grateful for Dr. Rockey, Chantelle, and the rest of the people at the St. Augustine Humane Society. Thank you for loving our pets so well, speaking on a personal level explaining veterinary terms in plain speak, and never judging or pushing unnecessary things. Thankful for you guys more than I can express!

I've been "hanging" with Good Dog! for over a year now. When I got my Old English Mastiff, I…read morecontacted them (and I haven't a clue now how I found them), but Good Dog! suggested I get him signed up for classes immediately. Well ... since I'm a wimp, I asked if Good Dog! could just take him for whatever period of time, and train him. I've said this perhaps 100,000 times. My dog (Cash) spent a month w/them .... went to them as a little monster ..... they sent him home as a gentleman. Cash is 150 lbs now - the training is not over. We work on something every day. I owe Good Dog! for my dynamite LARGE and GOOD puppy. I'd be happy to chat w/anyone thinking of getting involved with Good Dog!. Trust me ..... you won't be sorry. Linda Ivey 904-826-7521 St Augustine

OMG, why did it take me 6 years to find Christy? My English Lab has such a thick double coat, I had…read moreto vacuum all the time. She suffers from hot spots because when she gets wets, it took forever to dry her. Christy has a method that removed most of her undercoat. She also gave my Cairn Terrier the best cut. If you want your dog to have the best grooming in town, Christy is it!

Christy Carter did an amazing job with the transformation of my dog bear! He needed a groom badly…read more He hasn't had one professionally done before and any time I would try and groom him myself he'd get upset and overwhelmed so I was worried that he would be scared and not behave for her while she grooms him, but in shock he did wonderful!! He was a little scared and nippy at first which is understandable but with her fear-free grooming techniques, he quickly calmed down and enjoyed his pampered grooming experience. I'm extremely satisfied and happy with his transformation and how she worked through his anxiety with him to show him that grooming is a good thing and it doesn't have to be scary! I'm grateful she was the one to fix my doggy up, I wouldn't want anyone else to groom my baby but her thank you!!

Christina is a true professional and the love she has for dogs shines through. She's very…read moreaccommodating, thorough, conscientious and her environment is clean. She made both our pups feel right at home during our "meet & greet". Prices are reasonable for the care and attention given.

I have a large shelter dog that got out of his harness and attacked another dog in my neighborhood…read morewhile my dad was walking him. Thankfully no one was hurt but I needed to change where I walk my dog from now on. Somewhere other dogs are not around. Also getting knee replaced in 2 weeks. I found Christina's info on Next Door and called her right away when I saw her name and local VA phone number (where I am from ) After chatting with her, I KNEW that she was the real deal. She came to the house, met my us all....dog and family and we all immediately loved her! I have booked her for many walks and know I will be boarding my dog with her when I am traveling in the spring! I was a complete wreck after everything that happened with my dog but I am at peace now knowing that my dog will be in the very best care with Christina!!