This is our second time using The Dog Knowledge. We have become such busy people as a society and…read morethe thought of trying to train our dogs without help was just too overwhelming. The 4 week program gave us the perfect foundation to build on and have a well behaved member of our family. Highly recommend

We just finished a four-week board and train with Carson at The Dog Knowledge. Worth every penny!…read more Not going to lie - the first couple weeks were rough on us, not him. We missed him like crazy and worried about how he was feeling. Dennis actually had us come in halfway through, showed us what Carson had been learning, and said something that I keep thinking about: Carson wasn't missing us. Not because he doesn't love us, but because dogs live in the now. He was busy, focused, doing his thing. We felt so much better after that. Carson came home happy and calm and confident. He understood the rules and felt good about it. And he wasn't (as our son put it) a "bot" now - he was the same sweet and goofy pup but now, he could follow instructions and maintain self control when we needed him to. The staff were also straight with us about the fact that he'd have setbacks. That's normal. They spent a lot of time explaining what you do when it happens. In fact, they spent almost an entire day with all the families at graduation - going over what the dogs learned, getting you hands on practicing how to do it, answering questions, and really teaching a ton of helpful information. We're about to set up our in-home training visit, which will be for all of us, including our three kids - really great to get everyone aligned with Carson's training. The Dog Knowledge is fantastic! We are members now and plan to board our dog with them whenever we go on vacation. I cannot imagine trusting any place like we trust them.

I can't say enough good things about Off Leash K9 Training! Our trainer, Lindsey, was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and made the entire process fun and engaging for both me and my pup, Ashe. Ashe at 6 months of age can be a bit of a handful , but Lindsey took the time to understand his behavior and tailored the training to his needs. After just two weeks, we noticed Ashe's confidence soar. Ashe is now much better behaved at the park, and he's responding wonderfully to commands like "sit," "place," "heel," and "come." This is the second dog I put through Off Leash K9 Training, and they truly help build trust between you and your pup. It allows you to take your pup into the world and enjoy life rather than sitting at home alone. I also love how Lindsey emphasizes the importance of consistency and makes sure we're practicing the right way at home. I feel so much more confident as a dog owner, and Ashe seems happier too! I highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training of Charlotte to anyone looking to strengthen the bond with their dog and improve both their quality of life and behavior!

We sent Shadow for a two week board and train. Her trainer, Claire, did an amazing job! She kept in…read moretouch with us daily, sent the best videos and pictures, and updated with what they worked on. She even sent some fun videos for our kids to see him playing, not just training. She edited her videos so we could see a lot of what they worked on each day. Claire really understood Shadow and his needs. At pick up, she did a great job explaining everything to us, guiding us on how to follow through at home, and loving on Shadow one last time. You could tell he was sad to leave her. Claire was so encouraging and loving towards him. Shadow's been home less than a week and because of Claire, he is behaving so much better. He's been able to off leash and not jump on people he's greeting. Thank you so much Claire and Off Leash K9 Charlotte!

So grateful to Lindsey for truly giving our girl Venus, FREEDOM. She is a totally different dog…read morecapable of going anywhere and managing anything thrown at her. We sent our 125 lb XL Bully that came to us with some negative learned behaviors to Freedom K9 for her 30 day board and train program and are so glad we did. It was a financial investment in our dogs life but also our families life with our pet. Before finding Lindsey, we contemplated if we were the right parents for her, but we trusted in her abilities and are SO glad we did! Our dog came home a different animal, her anxiety is completely gone!!! She listens better than ANY dog I've ever had which says a lot as I have owned border collies in the past. We get lifetime support as well as an extremely professional and organized online library of training content!!!! That's worth every penny in and of itself. We also get to experience group trainings and see the families she has helped while working our girl through high stress environments. Venus will now be a bully that will never fall into the negative stigma attached to her breed. She is a strong, sweet, and loving dog who aims to please. Thank you thank you thank you! Hope to catch up soon,

Do not trust Lindsey with your dogs!! After more than 3 weeks of a board and train, my dog came…read moreback with sores and hair loss on her neck. She had some type of sensitivity to the e-collar, that Lindsey knew about and neglected to treat her or use a comfort pad and continued to use the collar knowingly causing harm. She also left both dogs in her van with windows down on a very hot day causing them heat exhaustion. She is unprofessional and irresponsible and does not care about the well-being of animals.

Blair is wonderful. Our German Shepherd, Zena, has calmed down so much and is so much more content…read moreand obedient since training with Blair. She trains with kindness and patience and has great communication with clients Highly recommend!

I found Blair through a Yelp inquiry. We've used Heart Dog's in-home private training and board and…read moretrain services for our shy and fearful now 10-month old puppy. Blair is extremely knowledgeable. She is great with dogs, and with humans. She gives clear feedback to help improve body language, tone and communication. We have seen major confidence gains along the way and appreciate Blair's thoughtful, personal approach to working with her clients. Blair has helped us with generalized anxiety, resource guarding, housemate dynamics, leash walking, barking and obedience. I highly recommend her services!

We more or less got the same training session 6 different times. At the price point I recommend…read morefollowing a step-by-step tutorial online then doing some one-on-one coaching elsewhere.

Can't sing Canine Scholars' praises enough! We sent our pups to their 2-week board and train…read moreprogram and have seen such great results. They're walking in sync, following commands at home, and are so much calmer around friends and strangers. We were nervous about learning the commands ourselves and implementing them at home, but the follow up hand-off and group training sessions answered all of our questions. Chris and Kevin were so helpful and informative, plus there's a great video when we need a reminder. 100/100 recommend getting your pups trained with Canine Scholars!

Emma did an incredible job with our dog Pete. It used to be impossible to get his attention…read moreoutdoors in particular, with every squirrel, rabbit, or cat causing a major reaction. She's turned what used to be a chore for us into time we look forward to spending with our dog. Not only has Emma trained Pete to an outstanding base level (and beyond) of training in all environments, she's also given us the tools and enabled us to continue his training. Her training has enriched both our dog's life and our own.

Emma worked with my corgi, Roo, who began to show some resource guarding with my senior beagle. I…read moream a very protective dog mom, so giving my trust to someone in this way was hard. However, Emma makes you feel so comfortable with the process and explains everything you need to know. During the pick-up sessions, she would send me videos of her working with Roo, which not only calmed my nerves, but also showed her progress throughout the process. Once we began the in home sessions, Emma took the time to ensure my husband and I understand the ins and outs of commands for Roo and gave us the confidence we needed to be successful for Roo. I cannot recommend her or Left Turn enough. We are so grateful for her working with our slightly difficult pup and teaching us all we needed to know as well. I wish everyone could hire her for their training needs!

We have had 4 dogs work with Keen Dog trainers and have been very happy with the results. All the…read moretrainers we have worked with have been excellent and very accommodating to our needs and schedules. I am constantly amazed with all the little things they pick up on, which I never would have noticed.

We've been working with KeenDog since 2020. They helped us establish a phenomenal foundation of…read moretraining with our German Shepherd. She struggles with some varying reactivity and KeenDog helped expand our skillset to manage our dog much more confidently. We did 12 classes early on with Rachel and regularly attended group class for years. Rachel still boards our dog very regularly which has been great. We've interacted with a number of KeenDog team members over the years who have all been great.

Nicole has a gift... that not only will your dog but also your family will benefit from by her…read moreskills and passion for dog training. An energetic, needing a job field golden (unlike her older old soul brother) had me at my wit's end. Nicole immediately changed my mindset that she wasn't a bad dog... just a dog needing some support and a job. Nicole develops a toolbox of skills in your dog that encompass the physical to the mental which are successful across environments. She is detailed, communicative, and makes sure you have no questions. She individualizes everything for the dog and no one size fits all. Highly recommend!!

I had a great experience with Dog Owner's Academy. From the initial visit to all of the dog…read moretraining sessions it was clear that they knew what they were doing! I grew up with dogs from the age of 3 so I know a good bit about dog behavior myself. I also have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and even did phone counseling work for several years. Dogs and people are both mammals so our motivations and needs are very similar. Additionally, we co-evolved with each other for approximately 30,000 years, I hired them because of dog on dog aggression between my dog and another dog on the premises with a different owner. Since my dog initiated the attack, the trainers watched her closely for any other signs of aggression which were not present. Ultimately, they determined that my dog was trying to protect me in that particular situation and is not generally aggressive. To make sure they brought other dogs over to my residence after training her to sit on a mat. She showed no aggression towards any of them which confirmed their beliefs. More recently, we have started walking the dogs involved together without incident. We would have never been comfortable doing that without their guidance! The bottom line is if your dog needs some training then hire the trainers that know what they're doing and these guys DO!

We not only sent our now 8 year old dog to Charlotte Dog Wizard for off leash training, we use them…read morefor "boarding" again and again. However, it's so much more than "boarding", when we tell our dog she's headed to "camp"....she KNOWS and gets so excited. We live in WNY and gladly drive to CLT for extended vacations because we trust and love the atmosphere, STAFF and all that our dog gets to experience while she is in their care! They really are the BEST!

The best, Helen was great with our stubborn Shiba Inu, A little pricey but well worth itread more