I highly recommend Jeff. I have a 2.5 year old pit mix who pulled and lunged at people/dogs while…read morewalking. Just after our first session, I was so much more confident and at ease. Jeff showed me the correct way to walk her. He also recommended a leash and collar for her needs. Not only was he training my dog but me as well. Wilma seems so much more relaxed going to for walks now.

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I cannot speak more highly of Paws 'N Effect. This crew is a talented, knowledgable bunch…read more We should have known from the beginning - as my husband and I were poised to adopt our first dog from a rescue, we emailed many trainers in the area asking for any pointers on what to do when we first met our dog. Kathy was the only person to respond to us, even calling my husband and answering his questions and giving some advice even before we signed up for classes. When we were ready to bring our dog to group training, unfortunately he did not react well to their facility. It's just one of those things you can't predict and is likely a reflection of something with his past. Fran and Stephanie were understanding and were able to make some modifications for small improvements, but they were also able to facilitate a transition from group to solo classes. Being able to work with Fran in our home has made a world of difference for our pup. She is a great support and has given us lots of tips and resources to continue this journey.

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

I recently completed puppy kindergarten with Bryony and it was wonderful. While we still have a…read moreways to go with our pup the information, patience and support was so valuable. The class was also a lot fun (and felt very safe) which given these troubling times was so needed. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Bryony and highly recommend her.

Sandy Paws is by far the best pet walking//training/sitting service out there! Bryony has been…read morenothing short of outstanding with my energetic, strong, big dog! I have such ease when I know she is with him. I get pictures of their time together as well as funny notes from both Bryony and my dog! She does exercises with him both physically and mentally to tire him out and allow him to relax. Bryony goes above and beyond in every aspect and I will never use any other service when it comes to my big boy.

Highly recommend! Jenn is so knowledgeable and meticulous…read morethrough her care. She treats pets as if they are her own, and I never have to worry that my pets are receiving the best care.

From the owner: Pet Sitting Service - Your Pet's Home Away From Home!…read more Looking for a reliable and loving pet sitting service? Look no further! Our experienced pet sitters provide personalized care for your furry friends right in the comfort of your home. Whether it's dogs, cats, horse, or other small animals we ensure they receive plenty of attention, exercise, and love while you're away. Services offered: - Daily visits for feeding and playtime - Overnight stays for extra companionship - Medication administration and specialized care - Personalized updates and photos sent to you daily Rest assured, your pets are treated like family! Book your pet sitting service today and enjoy peace of mind while you're away.

Adoption of my puppy Cowboy went through after we already had a vacation booked, we were so nervous…read moreas he is a young puppy still getting used to us, he had a marvelous time! The staff was very communicative and sent us updates and photos of him. He is back home now and we are so happy we didn't have to stress or worry while we were away. We also think his stay really helped him in socializing and learning from other dogs

We started going here when we adopted our dog back in 2017 and loved it. We used them for doggy…read moreday care when in a pinch and our dog needs extra play time. I appreciate that they keep up to date with vaccines. The last few years it has become more difficult to get a reservation and work with them at all. Ultimately, we decided not to go back, the last time we called for a reservation they wanted us to do a whole new meet and greet. The owner is very nice but we won't be going back.

The staff is always welcoming and when our dogs heard the words "Metro Pooch" they always got…read moreexcited. The older of our two dogs suddenly passed away and our younger dog has been taking it harder than we have (which is pretty hard). The staff has been very concerned, and when we took our dog back in to see how she would do without her sister, everyone was good with her and very helpful and she did just fine! Also, my husband had an unplanned hospital procedure and we needed to book our dog in overnight without notice, and Metro Pooch accommodated us. I don't know what we would have done had they not folded us in. We have only had really good experiences here and recommend the daycare and boarding facilities!

I am so thankful for the owner, Kristen, who personally spent an entire day helping my senior dog…read morewho was not able to be groomed anywhere due to health reasons. He is a frail dog nearing the end and we didn't want his last days to be uncomfortable. Kristen patiently dematted and groomed my dog by hand in such a gentle caring manner. She went above and beyond to care and treat my dog with respect and love. I am incredibly thankful and appreciate. The metro pooch is a clean and significantly more peaceful and quieter environment than other grooming and boarding facitilies in the area. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Metro Pooch to others.

I've been here three times so far and I have no complaints. One of those visits was to bring my…read morelittle guy for his shots through the ShotVet program they offer. Every time I've been, the store is organized and clean, and the items I need are easy to find. I'll definitely be getting my cat food and essentials here from now on.

If I could give this store zero stars, I would…read more *This is a warning to those looking to adopt a cat or dog from this store.* PetSmart was in a partnership with Halfway Home Rescue for 17 years up until recently. Halfway Home is a well noted rescue with high standards who values the care and placement of cats and dogs. PetSmart had an area where you could see adoptable cats from Halfway Home in the store. PetSmart decided that numbers of animals moved in and out of the store were more important than the well being of the actual animals. Halfway home always takes the time to make sure to check references, vet history, home environment, and makes sure each animal has the medical care they need. Halfway Home was asked to leave because PetSmart wanted cats moved every 22 days out of the store. For anyone who has ever adopted an animal, you know this is a slower process to ensure happiness for both owner and more importantly the pet. In short, PetSmart is more concerned with the all might dollar and ultimately corporate greed. I along with many others will be boycotting this store in all locations.

It is very strange to me to see only 5-star reviews for Canine Cadre. I brought my dog in after a…read morefriend recommended Lenny and paid up front for the 10 individual classes and supposedly "unlimited" group sessions. Every time we met, Lenny spent a long time trying to convince me to buy this or that expensive tool, such as a specific leather leash, a raised cot because the one we already had was not the same brand, a steel "car-safe" lead, etc. He wanted me to change the hand signals for commands that my dog already understood and responded to because they were different from the ones he uses. We attended weekly individual lessons and literally the only thing we got from it was that now my dog knows how to climb up and down the agility ramp. He wanted me to install a permanent tether into my wall to force my dog to stay so she would learn "place". This entire class is about breaking your dog's spirit. When we "graduated" from individual classes and attended our first group lesson, my dog was extremely distracted and excitable. We had not been prepared AT ALL for group lessons and when I tried to reach out for more assistance - when this was one of the first issues I had asked to address at enrollment - he tried to sell me on paying for more individual lessons. In addition to the waste of time and money from classes, Lenny would go on extremely racist and sexist tangents - about how people with certain color skin are more likely to attack you, how single women need guard dogs to protect them, etc. This was during the beginning of COVID and he would tell me I didn't need to wear a mask when I was there, so I finally bought and wore a rainbow mask that said "science is real, black lives matter, women's rights are human rights" and he realized I was not the correct target for his rants. Buyer beware.

My new rescue was having issues with reactivity when walking her. She was out of control when…read morewalking by other dogs that I stopped walking her... I had a difficult time trying to control her...Kat Stevens taught me about dogs and their behaviors... Kat also taught me how to walk my dog without any reactivity to other dogs. I'm so happy that I can walk my dog since shes no longer reactive. . She also showed me how to walk my dog (former puller) in one session... She taught my dog all the basic commands too! You get what you pay for.... Clare and Abby

My Husky Nina has attended the daycare twice. She is well cared for and loved. The facility is…read moreabsolutely beautiful and clean. All the staff to date that I have met have been wonderful and you can see their love for the pups. I would highly recommend Wiggles Pet Resort.

Absolutely love this place! I never thought Id feel comfortable leaving Stewie somewhere but I just…read morehad my third amazing experience! Highly recommended!!