Gerard does not deal with large dogs. That is his choice, but, as the owner of two large dogs, it…read morewould have been nice to save my time and not waste Gerard's or mine with studying his website, reading reviews, setting up an appointment and then, OOPS! I do not work with large dogs. That, Gerard, is a bummer. You may be the greatest trainer in the world, but you owe people the courtesy of telling them what you do, and what you do not, do.

OMG..........this man is a miracle worker! He took our rescue terrier from completely…read moreundisciplined, to an obedient, well-behaved joy to have around. We also had major housebreaking issues, which he resolved immediately with some very easy tips. She had one accident after the first session and that has been it. I feel his prices are very reasonable for the results we received, and even my cheap *** husband said it was worth every penny. Gerard is extremely reliable and always shows up when he says he will. He is accessible by phone anytime I have questions. I recommend Gerard without any hesitation whatsoever!

I take my 15 1/2 year old Queensland healer mix to see Kate to work on maintaining his rear…read moreagility. Jaimme's experience is one of fun and enjoyment and he has shown improvement in his rear strength and balance which allows him to continue his daily walks and other doggy's routines. In addition, Diablo a foster with Valley fever has benefited from the gym routines as the valley fever he has has riddled his body with bone damage and it is clear that the therapeutic benefits are helping him develop a more normal range of motion.

Our dog had an injury that will require months of rehab and therapy, and our vet recommended A…read moreLoyal Companion. Our dog needed a custom made brace with adjustments and A Loyal Companion not only created the brace but came to our home in Phoenix (two hour drive from Tucson) and fit him and instruct us on how to put it on and take it off him. We also were given two free adjustments and they have a great pool especially for dogs. I highly recommend them!!

Rebecca is amazing and super knowledgeable. She has a great space with appropriate amounts of…read morepuppies in class. We felt very safe secure and confident We learned a ton in just one hour!! We highly recommend her!!

My wife and I were freaked out by the idea of a board and train, but as soon as we met Rebecca, we…read morefelt at ease and knew she was someone we could completely trust with our sensitive vizsla puppy. Not only did our pup come away from the board and train with newfound confidence and obedience, but we gained a friend and mentor in Rebecca. I knew she not only trained our puppy but loved on her like one of her own the entire time. She has continued to help us in private lessons since. Rebecca's patience and confidence in her methods of training make her one-of-a-kind. Would recommend her a million times over.

Jeff to the rescue!…read more We have two Jack Russell Terriers and they are a happy handful!!! We have had previous training with some good, but mostly lackluster results. We worked with Jeff for one session and he trained us to be the pack leader in a way where the dogs understood and accepted it. Now instead of rushing the door and being all crazed, it's calm, even when the doorbell rings. They look to us for direction instead of trying to 'protect' us from what's on the other side of the door. We wish we had found Jeff years ago! But you can teach a not-so-young dog new tricks! We will be calling on Jeff again soon to help us be better pet parents!

I called with one specific problem and was assured the guy would definitely be able to help us…read more Our new rescue dog is chasing our cats. Well....he could Not help. He seemed to have NO clue, even told me I need to call a cat trainer. It cost us $2,000. Needless to say, we feel ripped off. Please Beware.

Stay away from this business!…read more Very poor service and shady business. We prepaid for lessons and only used half of them when my dog got out on the desert and never came home or was found. They would not refund the unused lessons and wouldn't return my calls. Stay far away from here as there are quality trainers that run ethical businesses.

I've been taking my dog to Steve since he was a 10 week old puppy. He is six months now and the…read moremost well-behaved, happiest dog I have ever owned. Steve is extremely clear and knowledgeable on how he trains and how you should be continuing training at home. I've been called on business trips several times these past months and Steve and his wife have been boarding my dog and training him while he's there. I don't trust my dog with anyone else.

Having a reactive pup, I've done a lot of work with Kim over the last few years and have learned so…read moremuch. The Building Bonds online reactive dog course is informative and paced so that the lessons feel digestible and achievable. We also have done private training, including many BAT sessions in the park with other dogs, and a few group classes. Training with Building Bonds always feels fun, educational, and humane. Kim is knowledgeable of many frameworks for helping fearful and overexcited dogs, which is great for owners who become dog training nerds, but she will always go back to your dog's strongest skills if you want to stick with the basics. I'm so grateful to have worked with Kim.

I cannot overstate that Kim is amazing and highly recommend her. My dog is not only better…read morebehaved, but she enjoys being more obedient! Kim taught me a lot about my dog's personality and has taught ME how to get the best responses from her. Kim tailors the training to the dog. She even changed the lesson from 3 hours to 6 half hours because she felt it was better for my dog (a pekingese). Dog training is not cheap; however it is much cheaper than a ticket and fine. (In Tucson, a loose dog is a felony.) Her business is very professional. Sets appointments, sends reminders and is prompt. I no longer drive, and she was even willing to come to my home in Sahuarita/Green Valley at no extra charge. A great, great trainer!!

I took my 10-month-old Bernedoodle, Penelope, to PETCO Grooming on June 14 at 7am with Bella. This…read morewasn't her first grooming--she usually goes to Prickly Pup Grooming, where she's always well-behaved and treated with care, though their full-day schedule (8am-4pm) can feel a bit long. Hoping for a shorter appointment and maybe a lower price, I gave PETCO a try. Unfortunately, I ended up paying $30 more than usual and left feeling disappointed. Around 10am--June 14, I received a call from the groomer, Bella saying Penelope was agitated, barking, and even biting/snipping. This was shocking to hear--Penelope is a sweet, friendly pup who has never barked at a stranger, or been the least bit aggressive, even with my three young boys (10, 8 and 4) who aren't always gentle with her. I figured she might have been overstimulated in a new environment, so I came to pick her up, even though she was only half groomed. I was told I still had to pay but could return the next morning (June 15) for the salon manager, Jackie to finish the job. The next day's appointment went much smoother. Penelope looked great, smelled fresh, and even got a little bag of treats. She seemed happier and back to her usual self. But when we got home, my boys pointed out that there were small blood stains on her--initially, I assumed she was starting her first heat cycle and used dog diapers, but after a few days of seeing more blood (and none on the diapers), I finally did a full inspection and found a cut on her ear. It wasn't healing on its own, and after trying spray-on animal wound glue with no luck, we ended up needing a vet visit, a few stitches, and a cone to let it heal properly. I now believe the ear injury happened during that initial appointment with Bella, which might also explain her distressed behavior that day. What's most disappointing is that no one mentioned it to me--whether they missed it or just didn't want to admit it, I'll never know. I would have appreciated transparency, even if it was just an accident. Instead, I was left to figure it out myself after spending extra on products and a vet bill. The staff at PETCO were polite and professional, but unfortunately, the overall experience left me feeling let down. I'll be returning to Prickly Pup for future grooming--longer appointments or not, I know Penelope is treated with care and consistency there.

Love this petco location! Andrea takes such good care of my pup every time. She is always so happy…read moreand gives us a positive experience since coming here. I won't take my pup to anyone else.