This place has great atmosphere and smells great! Walking into most grooming establishments are…read morekind of on the wet smelly dog side. You WONT find that here! Boarding, Grooming, Doggy Daycare are all here in one place. All the employees are really friendly and the groomers are really knowledgeable. My pekingese has never been somewhere that she has loved more. Thanks Denise & Staff for not only a great experience for me but for my furbaby as well!

From the owner: Pet Grooming, Pet Boarding, and Day Camp Resort…read more The caring professionals at Barking Lot, Inc, have over ten years of experience and we will make your family friend our number one priority. We offer canine grooming, daycare, boarding and training at our location in Elizabethtown, NC. We also specialize in pet supplies and unique gifts for every occasion. Our main focus is on providing the highest quality, professional care services for your best friend. Some of our features include: Three types of luxury pet suites Eight-plus hours of daily outdoor enjoyment Potty time and outdoor walks every two hours in enclosed area Multiple play yards Canine College Multiple Grooming options We are situated on a four-acre facility. We designed our facility with canine safety and comfort in mind. Our boarding services are available 7 days a week. Call or visit Barking Lot today!

This trainer, Toni, is not only compassionate but impressive. Our 2 dogs, Cassidy and Oakley…read moreabsolutely love her. They respond to Toni, they are learning from her by the minute and she provides a positive and encouraging way of teaching. You would be foolish not to hire her!

If you are looking for a upbeat, positive, can-do, outcomes-oriented pet trainer...look no further…read morethan Toni Lipscomb. She took our 4 month-old "spirited" Golden Retriever and was able to teach us how to bring him under control, change his behavior and help him mature. There was no punishments...only endless positive motivation with treats and high-pitched voices encouraging our pup to behave correctly, respond appropriately and stop being "annoying". Toni has a positive mannerism that teaches the owners how to motivate and encourage their dogs. The dogs respond well to her and subsequently to the owners. We were truly amazed at the remarkable changes in our Golden (and ourselves) after 4 lessons. Many claim to know how dogs think. Toni Lipscomb truly does understand dogs and knows how to "talk" to them where they respond in a very positive manner.

Michelle has been a huge help to us with training our Great Dane puppy. When we first got our…read morepuppy, we were having problems with housebreaking. Michelle does home visits so she came to our house and was able to walk us through housebreaking in our home and made sure the environment was set up appropriately for our puppy. She helped us start bell training with our puppy. She did a follow up Skype session to ensure the housebreaking was going well and to offer additional suggestions since our puppy decided she didn't want to use the bell after all the training. (Of note, our puppy now uses the bell so she was just being stubborn before!). Additionally, we took our puppy to Michelle's Puppy Kindergarten class which has been great for us. This is our first dog and we had no idea how to train her. Michelle demonstrates the training and then walks around the room and works with each of the owners and their puppies to ensure that everyone understands. She is always available by email if you have questions. I would definitely recommend Michelle if you need a trainer for your dog!

From the owner: Professional Dog Training with methods based on science, behavior modification (problem behaviors),…read morein-home training, group courses, and virtual online courses taught nationwide.

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 .

Absolutely wonderful experience here. My almost 6 year old dog had horrible anxiety that was…read morenegatively affecting her life and my family's. We finally decided to reach out to the Dog Wizard and after just two weeks, it's like we have a different dog. She now listens, obeys, doesn't leave my side, and willingly goes into her crate. Before training, she would dart out the door, bombard guests, and run off if ever outside without a leash. All of that has been remedied and we have a much happier family and dog. I cannot recommend this business more. These trainers truly care and put so much energy into making sure each dog gets exactly the kind of training they need. If you have a dog, TAKE THEM HERE! It will be the best decision you make as a dog owner.

Lainie Johnston of Pawsitive Pup Dog Training is one of the BEST trainers (Positive Reinforcement…read moretechniques only) I have ever used in my 30+ years of using trainers with my dogs. Not only does she keep up with the latest scientific research involving dogs and the best ways to train them, she also has an instant warm rapport with her dog clients! My dog had moved beyond advanced training, but still needed something challenging and fun! Lainie now does Canine Physical Conditioning (and Nosework) with him, much to his excitement and delight! It builds his confidence in tackling new and unusual training equipment, continues to work on his strength and flexibility, and builds fun and joy into every training session! So much so that my dog often will start working on his chosen piece of equipment before Lainie has a chance to ask him! The training techniques I learn through Lainie working with my dog allow me to continue working with him at home, deepening our fantastic bond! So much joy ... for both of us! Thank you, Lainie!

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.

I am so impressed with Diane, she really know how to train dog owners…read more That's right the dog only learns when the owner knows how to work with the dog. I am so looking forward to next level training!!

I've been working with Diane and my mini-dachshund for years. She's a top-notch trainer that sets…read morehigh standards for her clients, both human and canine. Diane loves dogs and it shows. When people spoil their animals by failing to teach them how to behave around other dogs and people, she calls them on the issues. She works with rescues, people of all skill levels and helps them to understand how to work with their dog. In fact, when we started with her, she was quick to intervene because we were too harshly correcting our puppy. (Dachshunds can be amazingly stubborn.) Her training means that I have an amazingly well-behaved dog that I can take out in public and know that he will behave with children, elderly, and other dogs. I have recommended her to anyone I know with a dog.

Last weekend we boarded our 8 year old dog for the first time. We are very glad her first…read moreexperience was at Canine Academy. The owners and workers are incredibly kind and knowledgeable! The facility looked great and there are yards in the back for the dogs. All around pretty great!

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!

Lynn has the most valued and rare gifts and skills I could ever ask for to handle my dog behavior…read morequestions. I have needed her help a couple of times (since her insightful guidance when she helped to train my standard poodle through his separation anxiety!) and she has been as gracious and enthused in her support and guidance of all dogs that we have had, and as we entertain adopting again. Lynn especially eases any strain or guilt when it comes to what you will do and won't do, can do and can't do, and how important it is to be realistic about your lifestyle and what training is required to make your life peaceful and balanced! K9 Foundation demonstrates a humane approach to both animals and humans 100% of the time! Thank you, Lynn! You are my NorthStar for caring for our dogs... and consequently, our marriage!! ;) LOL because a bad dog life can compromise balance throughout, and Lynn and Kevin model both reasonable goals and realistic limits with excellence and understanding!

Took a level 1 Dog training class from Lynn after taking a generic dog training class from a chain…read morecompany a few weeks prior. You can not even compare the two classes. It was a better price and a major difference in outcomes. Lynn was absolutely amazing and very personable. She spent time using each dog in the class for training examples and never once made me feel bad or discouraged about having a wild child of a dog. There were pups/dogs of all ages in the class too. She was always helpful and offered her knowledge about training and different circumstances that arise at home. I am looking forward to the next class and am using her 1:1 in my home to help me and pup keep learning!!

I Highly recommend Rauf, if your searching for a talented, extremely knowledgeable, and personable…read moredog trainer. It was amazing how fast he gained respect from both of my dogs just after one lesson. Rauf, not only teaches you the proper techniques to connect with your pup, but most importantly teaches you how to be a strong pack leader in the eyes of your pack. This experience has taught me how to be a more confident leader in the eyes of my dogs. I would highly suggest Rauf to anyone looking to be a solid leader for your pack!!

My family hired you to help us "train" or 2 dogs. Your methods and techniques were not what we…read moreexpected. Before we began we thought it would be easy. We thought after 6 hour long sessions our dogs would be "trained" long after your help. Your education and knowledge shared with us changed our mindset. Because of you and your dedication to service we learned we had to acknowledge our behaviors that were unhealthy for our relationship with our dogs. Because of you we realized we were going about it all wrong and had to acknowledge that. We had to listen better and become more consistent in our interactions with our pets. We had to establish a new relationship with them that communicated to them that we are the Alphas in the home and any where they were with us. Ultimately, you showed us changes that we needed to make in us so that we could get our desired outcome with our pets. It was our responsibility to accept the change. Your insight into the behavior of K9s is unprecedented and your program is like no other we have researched. I WILL ALWAYS CONTINUE TO SPEAK HIGHLY IF YOU AND YOUR SERVICE! It is my opinion that those that do not get the results simply failed to practice the proven systems you have created. I am confident your contributions to the relationships with K9s and their owners far outweigh those that fail to use the system consistently. Thank you for giving us the tools and insight that has allowed our relationship with our four legged kids better than it has ever been. I rate your service

Okay, I haven't tried their training program but my puppy Levi and I attended their puppy social…read morehour. It was super easy to sign up on their website and it was only $10 so I said why not. Levi absolutely loved this structured socializing hour and had a blast. On top of making a new doberman bestie, we also got a lot of training tips and advice from the trainer, Charisma. We even worked on a little loose leash training and a new trick called "place." I wasn't expecting so much for only $10! After our first social hour, Levi became the most loving puppy ever! What was once an energizer bunny is now a chill and cuddly K-9. I don't know what magic they did to my dog but I highly recommend bringing your puppy here!! I truly wish I didn't spend all my money on another training business because I would've loved for Levi to do their day training program. I really hope they have an adult dog social hour in the future. Levi is rapidly outgrowing the rest of these puppies and would love an adult doggy date.

We got our rescue, mixed breed Pitty back yesterday after 3 weeks with Shannon And Lacey and the…read moretransformation is amazing. He is so well behaved. We sent him so he would learn to ignore our cat. We got back a dog who does that, and so much more. He heels, he listens and behaves in spite of his enormous puppy energy. We are so happy! Thank you ringside k9, you've made a huge positive difference.