I brought my five year old Jack Russell Terrier to Dana B. (The K9 Coach) after moving to the area…read more I interviewed three trainers in my home, and Dana seemed the obvious choice due to her balanced approach, her ability to answer all my questions, and the best fit for personality, location and price. All that and my strange little dog likes her, too. Dana had my dog for a two week board and train while I went out of the country. She gave us "homework"and a variety of digital articles to study, to prepare in advance. I was nervous at the thought of leaving my dog with someone I didn't know well, but Dana greeted my dog as a member of her own household, took her along on client calls, and kept a really close eye on her. While I was out of town I saw photos and videos online of my dog's progress. It gave me piece of mind. And I was amazed to see the huge progress each day. Dana brought my dog home at the end of the two weeks, and we immediately put the leash in my hand and started working. She has called and emailed, and met me in various outdoor venues as a followup. Dana is very good at following up on phone calls and emails. She is very gentle while correcting my behavior and training skills, and if I want the full explanation on why certain techniques are being used, she is happy to discuss it with me. Another thing is plain to see: Dana loves dogs. She wants the best for my dog. She is dedicated to making sure that I get all the help I need to keep up on my dog's excellent progress for her behavioral issues. I find a lot of inspiration in her frequent posts on her Facebook page, and the articles on her website. She is offering a free seminar in a few weeks, and I can't wait. After the holidays are over, I want to set up a regular schedule of training sessions. Also, I plan on participating in the (free) pack walks she offers her clients. I highly recommend Dana B. The change in my dog is nothing short of amazing, and I am learning to interact with my dog in a way that will give both of us a better life. If your dog has behavioral issues, talk to this woman. She could be your new best friend.

The K9 coach works miracles! My foster dog had a lot of issues when I first got him! He was afraid…read moreof people and would often growl. You could not even pet him. He had no training at all. After working with Dana, he became a completely different dog. He actually wanted my affection and learned many commands. His goofy, fun personality began to shine. He was adopted by a great family! Without Dana, he would not have had a chance at a new wonderful life!

Rick is an amazing trianer for the dog as well as the person, you get what you pay for.read more

I started working with CASD around 2011. Due to a severe disease of neuromuscular transmission, it…read morewas suggested to me to contact CASD. I couldn't keep my arms in the air to hold a leash & vision disturbances are also a symptom. From the initial consultation, I was mesmerized. I am so thankful I was doing better back then because I was able to throw myself into the program 24/7. Rick modeled first basic commands followed by more complex and medically oriented tasks. From day 1, I would spend each week working on one task until I thought it was 109%. I wouldn't take the next one on until the last was achieved. Each task normally rolled into the next so once you had a grasp of the method, it made more sense and became easier to manage. My dog was trained off-lead, which is probably our greatest feat. she 13 now and recently out of service. I must say that CASD and Rick saw me through each lesson, every crisis, my endless questions and much more. I never once felt slighted or ignored because our contract ended some 11-12 years earlier. Rick is a man of his word.

Judy did a great job with Hanna and coco! She trained them to walk on a leash and gave lots of…read moreadvice. We have boarded them with her as well and she does refresher training'

I adopted a female Basenji to get her out of a puppy mill. She was so unexposed to her world! Judy…read moretook this broken soul and turned her into the sweetest Basenji ever. I could not have done this myself. I had good training skills with Basenjis... But Judy is hands down the best dog trainer... EVER. I have witnessed what it's like to feel overwhelmed to complete joy: I kept up with the trying at home and several years later it's still working! Thank you Judy for your service to our country and to our dog Rosie!

Visiting in the area and we had our dog washed and groomed by Brooke! Great friendly professional…read moreservice. Dog looked great. Highly recommend.

The customer service is excellent! I have been going there for years and always leave with a…read moresmile! Great experience!

I absolutely love the Wilmington Dog Wizard! So does our dog Coco! We brought Coco to puppy…read moretraining at a local pet store with no luck. Then I hear about Shelby & Lauren at the Wilmington Dog Wizard and they changed our lives? Coco went through the Off Leash Program. There's nothing better than having a well trained dog. The Wilmington Dog Wizard has a program for all your dog'S needs. After completing the training program we became a member of a WDW Graduates and enjoy doggie socials and pack walks with other like minded dog owners. It's a great time! I highly recommend all the trainers at the Wilmington Dog Wizard .

The best dog trainers I've ever used! Shelby was wonderful to work with! She was patient and had a…read moregreat sense of humor when needed. I highly recommend them for any training issues you may have. Aggression was not a problem for my dog but stubbornness was and she is such a good dog now. Worth every dime! These folks truly love animals and it shows!

I've had my dogs to a number of trainers. They were the first to show me that my aggressive male…read morewas afraid of other dogs in less than 15 minutes! For the first time, I have hope that together with Canine Academy, our dogs will feel confidence with other dogs!!! Excellent trainers!

They were great. Oakley is less than two years old and they had her 12 days and she doesn't jump,…read moreshe much better in a leash, and she is so much calmer. They took excellent care of her!

Lainie has worked miracles with Lily my Australian Shepherd. Lily had hip dysplasia before she was…read more1. By working on Lily's core a whole new world has been opened up for her. If I had sent Lily back to her breeder she would have been euthanized. Instead she is an active pet with a happy life. I am very grateful.

Totally outstanding Island pet store. Great customer service as well as a variety of products .read more

Trained my Poodle and I am WELL pleased…read more I recommend them highly Give them a try

Great experience, Received lots of good advise and demonstrations on our first meeting. Already…read moreputting advice to help successfully train our 5 month old aussiedoodle Would highly recommend. Rob H.

Mary is awesome! My dog loved her and she taught him how to behave really well on the leash. I was…read moreskeptical at first because the programs are only a couple of days but her techniques and positive reinforcement really make an impact and make it easy to keep up with at home. Cannot recommend enough!

I can't say enough about how wonderful Mary is! Our cockapoo Lilly absolutely loves her and we love…read moreall that Lilly has learned. She is incredibly patient and you can tell she loves her students and wants the best for them.

Eliza is the best. She came highly recommended by our veterinarian.We had other trainers. Eliza…read moreaccomplished what other said could not be done . You can not go wrong with Eliza.

From the owner: Our professional Canine dog training has been in business for over 20 years we have never had a dog…read morethat we could not trained we specialize in aggression training as well as off lead training! All of our training is guaranteed for the life of the dog! It's a great responsibility of the owner to get their dog trained which will build a better bond between the dog and the owner!