This was a very interesting to say the least encounter with Darrel. This extremely weird odd ball…read morecharacter shows up at our house to train our 2 dogs. As we begin to talk to Darrel, we begin to analyze and evaluate the person standing in our house due to his strange/ eccentric behavior and his way of speaking. There was an immediate concern and red flags began to go up in the beginning of our conversation. We were very concerned right out of the gate but we wanted to see where this conversation would take us. First we would like to say that Darrel tried to use a shock collar without our permission on our golden. I immediately stated to him "No Shock Collar as we do not condone fear training!" This is not humane nor recommended to build trust. Darrel asked if could take our golden down the sidewalk. I gave him the lead. Darrel began to pull our golden down the sidewalk slowly. Darrel then switched our halter lead for his Choke leash. Darrel then began to pull our golden with the choke leash. Our golden began to choke violently. I immediately spoke up and said "No More.. We're Done!" Darrel pulled upwards hard on the choke leash to get our golden to sit. This is extremely dangerous to the wind pipe of any dog so is not recommended. Hurting the dog is never an acceptable training method. His training methods are flawed and fear based. We didn't get a good vibe from Darrel at all. Also he asked to bring his dog into our home which is strange in itself. Needless to say won't be using his services. People.. please be aware of who you hire for training your pet.

We highly recommend Darrel the dog trainer at Attention Dog Training!…read more We adopted a rescue dog, a typical stubborn Shiba Inu. When she became aggressive toward our older dog, we thought about taking her back to the shelter, but decided to try calling Darrel. I'm so glad we did! He had her behaving by the end of our first lesson, and she got better and better over the next month of working with her weekly. His calm demeanor is catching, and dogs respond so well. He also taught us a few tricks! After a mini-bootcamp, she was a different dog. Our two girls get along now, and we don't have to worry. If you want quick and lasting help with your doggo, don't hesitate to call Darrel.

Our dog is very active and extremely friendly, had a hard time getting her not to jump on people…read moreshe likes. Sit means sit helped so much, she is not perfect yet but she is so much calmer now.

Great experience with Sit Means Sit Clermont! They did a…read morefantastic job with our 100lb guy! He is a completely different dog and an awesome part of our family. I highly recommend this group to anyone looking for a great dog trainer!

Marc at Loving Paws is amazing. We were looking for a dog sitter. He came to our house, immediately…read morebonded with our Pug, Vinnie! He is an expert at knowing about dogs, training, and making us feel comfortable with Vinnie's care! He takes a picture to send to you every time he walks Vinnie. Leaves you notes about his stay! Easy to book him with Loving Paws!! 5 Stars!!

From the owner: We provide professional Dog Training Services and specialize in behavior training, obedience,…read moresocialization. We offer Lesson Packages, Private in home consultation and owner coaching sessions, Out of home training programs and Puppy programs. In addition we off Mobile Pet Care / Pet Sitting Services for the Clermont area which include in home pet sitting and Dog walking programs. We are Fully Licensed, Insured, and Bonded.

DSTCD really had alot to offer for training programs. Jacob came out to our home and preasessed our…read morepup, discussed the programs in detail. That all helped alot, good to work with. I'd recommend Dark Shadows to anyone.

Jake was fantastic with our English Bulldog. I was very nervous to send our dog away for weeks to…read moreget trained. But, Jake stayed in constant communication via text and videos and we could see the progress with each one. When our dog came home he was much better behaved and can easily go on walks now without being concerned about other dogs we pass. Would absolutely recommend Jake and Dark Shadows Training.

I have a 6 month old pup named Ellie who needed some basic obedience training and conditioning for…read morewhat seemed like simulated separation anxiety. I talked to John on the phone about the type of training he thought she would need. Just through the phone conversation I learned a lot about what he was able to do for our family but also for my pup. He gave me some advice over the phone that I could start practicing with her. Even though my zip code was a few miles out of what their website says they cover, he still was willing to travel down to my house for training. He has a package of 3 initial trainings(which he says is usually all most people need) and then additional ones if needed. I was looking around at petco/petsmart trainings but they did not seem like they'd be helpful since theres only one person with up to like 5 dogs and the things they were teaching seemed like stuff I could just find online myself. After our first hour and a half of private session and consultation, my little Ellie has shown tremendous( if not the most I've seen in this short amount of time) improvement! I also actually have a structure of a training regimen I can practice with her now until the next two sessions which are flexible in timing. ALSO, he brought toys, treats, and chews for Ellie to use for her training and to keep afterwards! Great surprise! HIGHLY recommend their in home training with John. He has extensive knowledge on training and understands the way dog's minds work and how they communicate which is very important when bonding and training your dog. It is also private 1 on 1 training so the whole hour and a half is all focused on your dog and it's needs unlike the retail store training. It is all positive reinforcement training so nothing negative! I am already confident that this was worth the time and money only after our first session and about as much as I would've spent on the petco or petsmart training! Sure it is half the amount of classes I'd be getting but the quality covers down. Not trying to knock the big chains, but the training just isn't the best out there. TIP: the phone # on their website was out of service as of 5/18/18 so I'd use their contact section to leave a message and they will call or email you back within a few days

This company took great care of my families pets when we were gone for an extended time. They are…read morereliable and reasonable priced (not the cheapest,not the most expensive). The pet sitters really care about the animals and give them that time and love. I would recommend this company to my closet friends and family!!

I can not recommend him enough ! Within an hour ish my puppy knows exactly what do to and I know…read morehow to make it happen. He was thorough and attention detailed. He explained everything and showed us exactly what to do and it was so easy to execute. We knew immediately he knew what he was doing and it was so impressive. He is also so affordable and no BS, 10/10 recommend!

Paul has helped me tremendously with my puppy Riley and he has also boarded him several times when…read moreI had to be out of town. I get compliments on how well behaved my puppy is. Kudos to Paul!

I would highly recommend Crux Canine Training to anyone looking for help with specific behaviors or…read moregeneral obedience training. Brandon was very communicative and on time for training sessions. He answered any questions we had, during the sessions or just during the week. In a few weeks he helped us get to a point where our rescue pups could be left alone without destroying the house, and also gave us helpful tools and tricks we didn't know we needed!

From the owner: Crux Canine Training is central Florida's family focused dog training. Specializing in basic…read moreobedience, behavior modification, and advanced obedience. We are proud to offer custom tailored options to fit your every need and exceed your expectations!

Having a new furry friend is always a grand new adventure. Sometimes, those adventures can be…read moresmelly and disgusting. I realized this when my 4 month Airedale puppy came inside smelling like wet dog and grass. I decided to check out Pawsmere Pet Retreat because I had heard good things about them! They are located in the corner lot in the town of Montverde by the gas stations. If you are not looking for them, you may not be able to find them. Luckily, we were able to do some digging and find out where they were. The staff was extremely friendly and actually very excited to see an Airedale because they aren't really native to this area. Usually with Airedales, they are meant to be groomed a specific way and in a specific pattern or else their hair will come out matted and unruly. Michelle, the owner knew EXACTLY what to do with him. It took a couple of hours, but when she brought him out - it was like he was a WHOLE different dog. The price was not too bad either. I paid about $45 or so for a wash and cut and will definitely be back again.

We brought our two dogs (one is 3 and has been boarded before and one is 8 months and never has) to…read morePawsmere Pet Boarding and we couldn't be more grateful we did. The owner treated them like family. She keeps it small in the way of allowing roughly 3 dogs to board at one time. This allows the dogs to get adequate attention, exercise, and safety. She sent me texts during our time away updating us on how the dogs were doing and included photos and videos. The dogs stayed almost a week and they were so happy to lucky when I brought them home. She is also a grooming facility. So she groomed them before pick up per our request. It was a great value and quality care for our fur babies. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a more personal affordable boarding option for your dog or cat.