I was really frustrated when I called. I explained that my dogs were actually very well trained but…read morethat my spouse who has Aspergers needed help form someone not a family member in how to treat dogs kindly since he was verbally abusive to the dogs. What I got was a lecture on foundation training for service dogs. My now X got one of the dogs who is now obese and terrified all the time .

We are in the beginning stages of working with our dog. A German Shepherd rescue from the pound…read morewho is turning out to be a really great dog. Kirsten helped us see that our dog did seem to have some issues with anxiety which we are working on addressing. I love that her techniques require patience and not the use of choke chains and harsh techniques used by other trainers in the past. She's had to work on the people working with the dog, aka us. It took awhile to get an appointment with her. She spent above and beyond the time we were charged for, because we needed it. She has a true gift for working with dogs and the people that come with them. Looking forward to working with her more in the future.

Dogwood therapy is a hidden gem. It's a wonderful summer camp for children, but doubles as a dog…read moretraining facility and offers Occupational Therapy for people. My children said it's the first camp they have attended where they didn't feel nervous, thanks to the loving instruction from the wonderful assistants and therapy dogs. This camp is perfect for anyone tired of regular summer camps or children in need of therapy services. The dog breeds they have are not aggressive breeds, though you can bring your dog/puppy in for formal training. There were a handful of fluffy lab puppies the week my children attended. What a great idea! The facility is well designed and safe for children and dogs. Melissa Winkle, the owner, is very difficult to contact and numerous days pass before she returns a call. However, she does call back and answers all questions satisfactorily.

I just attended a workshop and a summer camp that Melissa Winkle put on at Dogwood Therapy. As an…read moreOT practitioner who wants to work with my dog in animal assisted therapy she provided a wealth of information and hands on learning during the 6 days I spent there with my dog Winston. During the workshop portion, I enjoyed her informative & interactive teaching style as well as the intimate group (8 people) setting. She presented the core info but incorporated the needs of the group of attendees as well. Being able to participate in the summer camp that she put on was an extra special treat. Most of the attendees had already been trained to work with the dogs and they were eager to help anyone who needed it. Since Winston was a newbie the campers seemed to enjoy the challenge of teaching him new tricks. I was impressed with Melissa's ability to create a safe and fun place for the animals and the campers to enjoy each other and how organized she was. Melissa personally took the time to work on one with me and was very generous with her vast experience/knowledge of handling, dog behavior and incorporating all of that into therapy. I'm so glad I went!

Amazing results with Canine Zen! My three young German Shepherds (all under 2) went from wild and…read moreunruly to calm, well-mannered companions thanks to their expert guidance. The trainer was patient, knowledgeable, and tailored everything to our specific needs. Huge improvement in behavior and training--highly recommend for anyone with energetic shepherds!

Stephanie was helpful in getting us information when our Lucky had to go through an amputation. She…read morewas helpful with tips and training to get her up and running. Happy to say Lucky is doing great and that is due to some great guidance.

We have been customers of Beck N Call for 15 years. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed them before…read more We have used their dog sitting (in your home), boarding and grooming and have NEVER had a bad experience. The staff will love your pet like they are their own. You never have to worry. And their prices are very reasonable!!!

I took my dog back to beck'n call when I found out they have full grooming services again. I never…read morefound anyone I was comfortable with when they were only doing baths. I was so glad they are grooming again.They got him in the next day and did a beautiful job. I trust them. The place is clean. The staff is very friendly.And my dog was very playful and happy when he came out-that is really important. Thank you for taking good care of Alfie-my 10 yo puppy.

My parents used this service while at a trip to Europe. While coming home from work I need to grab…read moresomething from the house. Upon entering it reeked of urine. There was dog feces On the ground. No newspapers were picked up from the driveway about 6 papers I had bring in. There was fermenting urine in a corner of the house. Poop was left in the trash inside which I know my mother asked not to have happened. We also saw on multiple cameras the dogs not being let out for 12 hour stretches at a time. I would be very wary of hiring this service.

After reading some pretty good reviews, I contacted paws in action to inquire about dog walking…read moreservices for an upcoming vacation in late July. I was very clear in my intake form that I have a reactive 8 lb Jack Russell terrier who needed a daily walk while I was on vacation. I spoke with Yaroz answered clarifying questions about my dog's behavioral issues. During this conversation Yaroz could have easily declined if the company was not comfortable with a reactive. I paid for and scheduled a meet and greet. Two Weeks later I got another message from Yaroz asking to schedule and pay for a meet and greet. I politely reminded her that this had already been done, but it was if she didn't recall speaking to me at all even though we had previous conversations on the same text thread she used. Not a great start but I understand people make mistakes. When the meet and greet came, two dog walkers showed up at my door. They were both very polite but one was very young and openly admitted. She had never walked a dog before. This made me incredibly nervous. I took the dog walkers to where my dog should be walked. 3 mi away from my house. Literally a 1-minute drive on Google maps. After the meeting agreed I returned home and went back to work (I work from home). I started receiving back-to-back calls from Yaroz. She called me four times in under 5 minutes. This is incredibly unprofessional. If someone doesn't answer the phone, there's a reason. When I called her back she was very upset talking quickly in an elevated tone. She told me that I never told her I had a reactive dog or that my dog needed to be walked in a special place that required driving. I tried to explain that the driving was required because there are no sidewalks in my neighborhood in the South valley and I do not want my dog walked in the summer over hot asphalt. Yaroz continue to talk over me. When I asked what the point of her call was, she went on to say that the meet and greet had taken too long and she would more money. At that point I told her that I was not comfortable with moving forward with her service. She continued to try and explain her point of view. I ended the call by saying I was no longer comfortable using the service. This company wasted 2 months of my time and $35. Complete lack of professionalism and customer service skills. The two dog walkers that showed up at my home were delightful even though one was inexperienced. Yaroz needs to learn how to organize her calendar and talk to customers. Please don't waste your time with this company.

We cannot say enough good things about Megan and the impact she's had on our dog, Padfoot. He's a…read morecoonhound--so if you know, you know: hyper, stubborn, and extremely vocal. When we first came to Megan, we were overwhelmed and frustrated. Padfoot pulled like a freight train on the leash and barked at absolutely everything. Walks were chaos, and quiet moments in the house were few and far between. Megan worked wonders with him. She gave us practical tools and taught us how to better understand and communicate with Padfoot. She never promised an overnight miracle (because that's not how dogs--or people--work), but what she did promise was that if we did the work, we'd see results. And she was absolutely right. Thanks to her guidance, Padfoot's leash manners have drastically improved, and we've seen a huge reduction in his barking. On top of that, he's boarded with Megan, and when he came home, he was the best behaved he's ever been. Calm, happy, focused--like he'd just come back from a doggy bootcamp/spa hybrid. One of the things we love most about Megan is how deeply she cares. She genuinely loves dogs and loves helping people build better relationships with their pets. It's obvious in the way she interacts with them, how patient and encouraging she is, and how invested she is in each dog's progress. She celebrates your wins with you, no matter how small, and makes you feel like you're not alone in the process. Now, I've seen some reviews on here claiming Megan doesn't know what she's doing. That's honestly nonsense. If someone expects their dog to magically behave without doing any of the follow-up work Megan recommends, then of course they won't see lasting results. It's not about outsourcing your dog's behavior--it's about learning to be a consistent, supportive leader for your pup, and Megan gives you the tools to do just that. Padfoot loves her, we love her, and we'd recommend her to anyone who wants to build a better relationship with their dog. Just be ready to do your part--because Megan will absolutely do hers.

I am currently trusting Megan with the care of my dog while I've been hospitalized and recovering…read morefrom surgery. It's been over a month now! She is clearly someone who loves and understands dogs and has their best interests at heart. Robbie is very happy with her. I'm very suspicious of the negative reviews that can be posted about Megan. They make absolutely no sense. I suspect bullying or attempts at character assassination. I would suggest disregarding them.

The staff were friendly, professional, and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Being new to the…read morearea we were worried about finding someone to trust our "baby" with. We were very pleased with the results and look forward to working with them regularly.

This place is absolute shit the bald man up front was very rude and defensive, he hurt my dogs gave…read morethem bleeding cuts and made up some random story like a dumbass that goes against what he had previously said. Don't go here your dogs will be hurt.

I adopted a wonderful dog from Anthony. Much later the dog was ill , of coarse no fault of the…read morerescue Anthony was so helpful. he was very upfront and recommended the right dog for getting along with my cranky older dog. Cheers for the good work.

A man named Anthony runs this Doberman Rescue out of New Mexico, and he is just the kindest person!…read moreWhen we had a young Doberman who needed rehoming, we were referred to Anthony by a trainer in Denver we had contacted for help. Anthony got right back to us and was extremely helpful from the very beginning. Although his facility was full at the time, he was able to give us a lot of helpful guidance, and add our boy to a waiting list for foster or adoption. Some of the Dobermans Anthony has rehabilitated would have been considered lost causes by many, but he has a special way with the dogs and they really seem to love and trust him. We are profoundly grateful to Anthony for his assistance at a very difficult time, and for giving our boy the very best chance possible at a new beginning! Thank you from us all!