This is a story about Lola…read more Lola and her 6 or 7 siblings were rescued from a high-kill shelter in Georgia by Furever Haven Rescue in April 2023. By the time she came to us, by way of four previous foster homes in her short four month life, she had many behavioral problems. My husband and I felt pretty confidant that we could take on this little dog with skills we acquired having raised previous dogs and turn her into a well behaved dog. Then she started biting, not just your typical puppy nipping, but full on aggressive punctures. We knew we needed help. I contacted Chelsea at Valiant K9 and we set up a consultation right away. During that very first visit/training session, Chelsea was able to provide suggestions for dealing with Lola's aggression. Chelsea has a calm but firm and consistent style with the dogs that works! Lola just got back home from a three week "Board & Train" program with Chelsea. What a difference! Lola is a dream to walk and her house manners are greatly improved. We love this dog and highly recommend Valiant K9 for your dog training needs.

Amber is one of the best trainers I've ever used! She is kind and gentle and firm at the same time…read moreamazing results!

I called, emailed, and even yelp messaged this place as we needed immediate private lessons for a…read morepuppy we had adopted who had severe anxiety issues. I never received a follow up and ended up having to give the puppy back to the rescue. I still wonder sometimes if we could have had a different outcome if this place would have called me back. Unfortunately, the quality of life for her is as getting worse by the day and it was unfair to keep her in our environment where we couldn't make her feel safe.

We LOVE Krazy K9 Dog Training! Ken and team area a pleasure to work with and really know their…read morestuff. They are able to adjust training to the dog's needs and use all the tools in the toolbox available- martingale collars, pinch collars, ecollars, etc. and always praise and treat driven rewards. The training work has made a very positive difference in my rescue dog. She is much more confident than she was before and her leash manners are envied by other dog owners in our neighborhood. During Covid everyone involved wears masks (properly over both nose and mouth) and all training takes place outdoors or in a pet-friendly location like Home Depot or Pet Supplies Plus. Would highly recommend Ken and team!

Kelia was the most amazing trainer for me and my dog. He was an anxious, dog reactive guy, and it…read moreaffected every part of how and when we interacted with the world. Since he's worked with her over the five-week training period, he's made a complete 180. Now we're able to walk around the city and not have him bark at every dog we see on the street. I want to point out that because my dog is innately anxious, it affects his physical state too with eating and other issues. Kelia shared that she used to be a vet tech and made me feel the most comfortable and confident with helping me set up a plan for when he might have an episode due to the transition and what all would take place to ensure he would be okay, loved, and healthy. Long story short, she cared for him for the days he was struggling, kept me updated, and he came out of it because she was purposeful, knowledgeable, and more than capable to handle the situation. I can't recommend Kelia enough for anyone seeking support and/or confidence in how they can better work with, love, and respect their dog. Bonus, she's genuinely such a joy of a human being!

Our family highly recommends Controlled K9! We adopted our boy Mortimer last year after he had been…read moreliving as a stray, and we were really struggling when he came home with basic manners, reactivity, and having him settle in with our other dog. We ended up sending both of our boys for a six-week board and train with Kelia. It seemed to only make sense to send both dogs so they would have the same baseline training. Kelia was amazing! She kept us informed just about every day with videos and texts so we could see that the boys were happy and making progress. When Kelia brought the boys home, she spent a few hours with us, showing all the commands and techniques that she taught them, so we had a seamless transition. The "place" command alone has been lifechanging. (Although as you can see in the picture, they sometimes refuse to use separate mats, LOL.) We use the command before we feed them, initially when guests come by, and when we just need them to settle down a bit. It has reduced the stress and chaos in our house tenfold, and we actually can see the boys relax when they know they have a place to go and chill out. Kelia also gave us the tools to make leash walking and general obedience so much more successful. There are a lot of options out there for training. What set Controlled K9 apart for us was (1) our boys lived with Kelia, her family, and her dogs during training - they were not staying in a kennel and were in a real-life, loving environment, and (2) the promise of lifetime, free follow-up support. The boys have been home now for about 3 months. The training has stuck, and we feel like we really have the tools we need to make life pleasant for all of us, including the boys. Kelia has also proactively checked in to make sure things are going well, provided tips on the best way to reinforce training, and has responded quickly when we have follow-up questions, including offering a visit. Over three months later, we are still completely satisfied with the training and support provided by Controlled K9 and Kelia, and we would use them again in a heartbeat.

Mike is a wonderful and professional dog trainer that helped turn our strong headed Samoyed puppy…read moreinto a wonderful and disciplined dog and companion. Though he is tough and firm with the dogs, it was wonderful to see how much our puppy loved to be with Mike and his well he responded to him. But perhaps most importantly, Mike didn't just train our dog, he trained US and made us - our entire family including the kids - much better dog owners. I frankly don't know where we would have been with our Samoyed had it not been for the guidance and training Mike provided.

(I took this down, but I decided I'm going to keep it up)…read more Mike did a good job of assessing the root causes of issues that we were observing with our dogs. In addition to that, he did provide sound guidance on how to work with these, as well as a frank opinion. The techniques that he used with our dogs were effective, but the logic that he used to explain behaviors made me raise my eyebrows a few times. Mike subscribes to pack theory. Pack theory is outdated and was debunked by the same group of scientists that performed the study. (If you don't believe me, go to google scholar and look up some recent studies from academic papers.) Those notes aside, I do find Mike's professionalism to be highly questionable. Multiple times, Mike had directed condescending comments towards me flat out saying that women (unlike men) were more prone to making emotional (and i guess the implication was that they consequently make irrational and irresponsible) decisions. From how he talked, I was under the impression that he was coming into the consultation with this attitude, because I am female, even before meeting me. This is due in part because his phrasing indicated that he felt that my husband was the "rational" decision maker. I felt very disrespected in my own home. This behavior is very concerning, especially since he said that his daughter had made him aware that these types of comments could be perceived as sexist. I would assess other trainers first. I suspect you can get the same results, for the same/better price, but without the disrespect or outdated logic.

Terrific chose for training your dog. Jen did wonders with our rescue dog Max. After just one in…read morehome lesson, we could definitely see a marked difference in his behavior.

I've done training with two of our dogs in A Dog's World group classes. The instructors are…read moreexcellent. They are available before and after classes to answer questions or address individual problems or issues. We also use A Dog's World dog sitting services. They are excellent! I trust our sitter completely. She stays in our home and takes extremely good care of our dogs.

These folks love dogs and take great care of mine! We've been using them since 2006, and have…read morealways been 100% satisfied with the people who provide services and the services themselves. We have used the dog walking services in the past, and we regularly use the pet sitting services. Our dog love our pet sitters, Kelli, Molly, and Teresa, almost as much as they love us. When Kelli pulls up out front, it creates a full doggy fun fest. Teresa has also worked with our pups to teach some tricks and reinforce good manners. Her method of training is very positive and reinforces good behavior instead of focusing on fixing bad behavior. I highly recommend them!

Sarah and Mike were amazing! From initial contact, Sarah was on Point! She got to know me and my…read moredog and what are needs were and she was able to work with my schedule. I did a 3 week board and train for my 10 month old Xolo, and was at first weary, by after talking to and interacting with the two of them, all my questions were answered, all my concerns were addressed and put to ease and I was confident my dog was in great hands. Throughout the 3 weeks, I got multiple updates on my dog and the field trips she took. Upon pick up after the 3 weeks were over, my dog was GREAT! My dog showed great skill while Sarah ran through some commands and heel work she worked on and when it was my turn to take control, my dog was able to remain focused (as best she could) and still execute commands and work her heel. Sarah thoroughly explained what she did and how I will be conducting training at home. She gave me all the tools I needed and allowed me to get comfortable with the equipment. Overall, Sarah and MDL has amazing customer service, care for dogs, and dedication to the training. 10 out of 10 recommend.

Wonderful and caring Great trainer Sarah has trained two of my dogs She has also trained my…read moredaughters dog

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value…read moreI don't know where to start- Dari came highly recommended via another GSD owner, I reached out and I feel like the rest is history! Not only did we have private lessons at an affordable fee, we have continued to use all Back In The Pack services! I would never leave Leo with anyone but Dari, and I think Leo feels the same :) There is something about her voice and her personality that immediately got Leo to listen! She worked with us on basic obedience but we had bigger issues including nipping , walking control on leash, commands and reversing bad behavior. You are provided hands on training and so is the puppy/ dog :) I had very high standards when selecting a trainer, and all exceeded . As a trainer she keeps it real, Dari will let you know a) the dog is doing this because xyz and B) you as a owner and handler are doing xyz which isn't consistent with trining and your goals. Dari is also a wonderful person, mother, wife and family woman with a contagious drive to do better and more! Wonder Trainer and Wonder Woman!!! Leo and I adore you.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Dari! She truly knows dogs and is naturally gifted with…read morethem. One of our dogs was scared of everything and barking anxiously at everything. He also couldn't go for a walk more than 4 houses from ours. Within a week of boot camp, he was walking on a leash without any issues. He was more confident with so much less anxiety. He was a completely different dog and Dari was able to train him with positive reinforcement to live a happier life! We highly recommend Dari whether it's boarding or training as your dogs will be in good hands!