I own an Aussiedoodle that's crazy anxious. I figure I should name the breed up front, because I…read morewas looking for other doodle people when I perused dog training reviews and ultimately went with Amanda at ABQ Bark University. I wanted to hear from someone who knew my struggle, man. The struggle of owning a dog that everyone else thinks is a bad animal. The struggle of a dog who gets spooked by strangers, strange dogs, strange sounds, strange places. It's not her fault, it's how she's wired, and as Amanda explained, I could, over time, rewire her. That's what we've been doing over the last five lessons; No shock collars, no strict scolding, just a slow reintroduction to the world she'd learned to fear. Lots of teensy, tiny treats, plenty of praise, and an easing of the natural world around her. Five lessons and we're in a spot where I'm feeling ready to send Tillie to group classes, to socialize her and improve her confidence so that, someday, everyone else will know just how incredibly sweet and loving she is. So is Amanda worth it? Absolutely. She has me writing my first review in years. That's saying something, right?

Amanda was always available for any questions. Even though our dog is very difficult she always…read morehad great suggestions on what to do. We had a great experience!

We LOVE Dogland. Almost a decade ago, I took my first dog to Arie for reactivity training, and…read moreArie's guidance was a gamechanger for us. My current pup goes to day-play almost every week- she absolutely loves it, and I feel totally secure that she is being cared for and is safe. Most other daycares don't offer the "day play" model- which focuses on individual attention and out-door time with staff. After my previous dog had a couple bad experiences in daycare situation with many dogs all in a large room, I am so grateful that day play is an option- it really eases my mind knowing that there is so much oversight. We are so grateful for Dogland! (Now they just to start boarding so I can go on a vacation! *wink*)

Recently completed a 6 week course for scent training. It was a lot of fun for us and our pup. We…read morehad weekly homework to continue our pups training.

PAULY IS NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL TRAINING. I was desperate for help with my big rescue dog who was…read morerather out-of-control. I also have 2 untrained small dogs. I contacted Pauly because of his excellent reviews and discovered that he is now doing virtual training. I learned so much in my first session and immediately saw a difference in my big dog. Pauly is knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and a nice guy. If you need help with your dog, I highly recommend Pauly. Check out his website: https://onlinek9advice.com/

Very knowledgeable. Able to assess needs, best training techniques , and deficiencies in owner pet…read morerelationship. Very personable

2nd review just to add some new photos. You can see our dogs genuinely have a good time at Pet BnD…read more Highly recommend- clean place, nice staff. They text pictures of our dogs to us everyday that we were away.

First of all- this was my first time ever using a boarding facility for my 3 fur babies and I'm so…read morevery glad I found Pet BnD. My spoiled babies all LOVED their week long stays so they stayed a little less than a week on two separate occasions. I have one dog that is extremely anxious and during the first visit it took her a day to settle in but on the second stay it only took a few hours. Which is amazing. Their website answered all the questions I had so I called and booked some dates. I can confirm that in fact, they are everything I hoped for. Our little trio of babies loved staying and you'll see nothing but smiles and playful faces. They kept me updated on how the pets did while we were away which includes pictures; the pics really put me at ease because I could see how happy they were. The staff is amazing no matter who you speak with or text, they all are amazing people truly. They are animal lovers and it shows. They treat your pets as if they are their own. Kisses, treats if you allow it and I love the drop off form is great. They adhere to whatever the dog's schedule is and they will give prescription medication as well. I especially want to say that I was able to genuinely relax because I KNEW that my babies were being well cared for and loved. Upon picking up our pups, we got report cards and it helps to see how they did.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sit Means Sit Dog Training and their amazing team. They…read moretrained our dog, Calypso (a great dane puppy), and the results have been night and day. But what means even more to us is that they went far beyond what they said they would do and showed us so much kindness, compassion, and support during an incredibly difficult time. My daughter and Calypso's furmom, Jazmin, was going through cancer treatment and a stem cell transplant, and the team at Sit Means Sit was there for us in ways we will never forget. The staff would ask me how daily she was doing when picking Calypso up either after training or doggy daycare, which Calypso LOVED, bringing me to tears in my car. Jazmin and I are beyond grateful to the entire Sit Means Sit team for everything they did for us. You helped train Calypso, but you also touched our hearts and became part of our journey during one of the hardest chapters of our lives. Thank you for your patience, compassion, generosity, and for simply being there when we needed it most. We will forever be grateful for you and everything you did for us.. With Love, Gabby, Jazmin and of course Calypso. If you are looking for a dog trainer, we wholeheartedly recommend Sit Means Sit. They don't just train dogs--they truly care about the families they work with.

From daycare to full training These folks do it right…read more Easy access off 2nd street with plenty of parking Your pet will be well cared for here

I was really frustrated when I called. I explained that my dogs were actually very well trained but…read morethat my spouse who has Aspergers needed help form someone not a family member in how to treat dogs kindly since he was verbally abusive to the dogs. What I got was a lecture on foundation training for service dogs. My now X got one of the dogs who is now obese and terrified all the time .

We are in the beginning stages of working with our dog. A German Shepherd rescue from the pound…read morewho is turning out to be a really great dog. Kirsten helped us see that our dog did seem to have some issues with anxiety which we are working on addressing. I love that her techniques require patience and not the use of choke chains and harsh techniques used by other trainers in the past. She's had to work on the people working with the dog, aka us. It took awhile to get an appointment with her. She spent above and beyond the time we were charged for, because we needed it. She has a true gift for working with dogs and the people that come with them. Looking forward to working with her more in the future.

Great place to go for training! Hepzibah is an astute person who really understands the unique…read morequalities of each individual dog. She is light years better than training you can get at the big box pet stores.

From the owner: I specialize in improving the relationship you share with your dog…read more Whether you are thinking about getting your first dog, want to improve the time you spend with your dog, have a great dog who is ready for some new skills, or find yourself facing significant behavior challenges, I can help. Using gentle & effective methods, I will coach you to train your dog!

TL;DR: I would not trust Camp Bow Wow with the safety of my pets…read more My parents boarded their two small dogs at Camp Bow Wow for the very first time while we attended a family event out of state. When we picked them up that evening, one dog had a large, pus-filled wound on her face that staff described only as "a scratch." Although none of us are veterinarians, it was obvious the wound was more serious than that. The next morning, our family veterinarian confirmed it was a puncture wound that had become infected, drained the pus, and explained that it would have required stitches had it been treated sooner. Instead, the dog was prescribed a week of antibiotics. Two weeks later, the wound is healing but still not fully resolved. We contacted Camp Bow Wow to find out what had happened because no one had informed us of any incident before pickup. After investigating, management told us our dog had been injured as collateral damage during a scuffle between another dog and her companion a couple of hours before checkout. They also claimed they had called my parents to discuss the incident. That is not what happened. The only voicemail my parents received stated that both dogs were doing well and asked them to call about exit baths. They returned the call on the way from the airport, reached voicemail, and received no further attempts to contact them. When we asked why veterinary care wasn't sought--or, at a minimum, why my parents weren't notified so they could decide whether their dog should be seen--we were told the injury "did not appear to be severe enough for medical attention" and had only "occurred a couple of hours prior to checkout." This explanation was difficult to reconcile with our veterinarian's findings that the wound was already infected and that too much time had passed for stitches, despite the vet examining her less than 24 hours after the incident allegedly occurred. When we raised these concerns, management stood by their account and stated that pet owners are responsible for any veterinary expenses resulting from their dog's stay. When I asked the facility manager, Sally, about their policy for notifying owners when a dog is injured, specifically by another dog, I never received a clear answer--only a repetition of their version of events. As someone who owns my own two dogs and frequently uses boarding facilities, I understand that kennel staff are not veterinarians. I don't expect them to diagnose injuries. I do expect them to promptly notify pet owners whenever an animal is injured and allow the owner--not the kennel--to decide whether veterinary care is warranted. I also expect honesty and transparency as to when and how an incident occurred, which I do not believe we received in this instance. In my opinion, Camp Bow Wow failed to meet that basic standard of care. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend boarding your pets there.

My dog no longer lets me pet him after his boarding at Camp Bow Wow…read more He is now verbally reactive to my touch whereas we were able to spend literal hours cuddling and petting. I cannot sit next to him without him leaving to go to his bed He still loves his dog mom, but does not trust me anymore. I'm extremely disappointed.

Amazing results with Canine Zen! My three young German Shepherds (all under 2) went from wild and…read moreunruly to calm, well-mannered companions thanks to their expert guidance. The trainer was patient, knowledgeable, and tailored everything to our specific needs. Huge improvement in behavior and training--highly recommend for anyone with energetic shepherds!

Stephanie was helpful in getting us information when our Lucky had to go through an amputation. She…read morewas helpful with tips and training to get her up and running. Happy to say Lucky is doing great and that is due to some great guidance.