In May of 2023 we adopted Dakota a 90 lbs. German Shepard / Chinook 2-year-old puppy. We did not…read moreknow much about our boy's first couple of years growing up. He did settle in with us nicely. However, the more comfortable he felt the more he became a resource guarder, nipping at people who came over to the house. We had tried a couple of in-home trainers and found that we are great dog parents. However, we are not good dog trainers. So, with a couple of recommendations from family and friends we made the investment in Sit Means Sit. Dakota was lucky to get Cole as his trainer. We enrolled Dakota in the 8-day program, and hoped that this would work, to help him feel more comfortable and stop the nipping. We started to see improvement right away. Having Dakota labeled an aggressive dog was a horrible feeling, but we knew we had to get training to help Dakota. Cole worked with Dakota, and they became good friends right away. Dakota was always very excited to go to Sit Means Sit. He enjoyed training with Cole, and he learned very quickly. Dakota graduated Doggy college at Sit Means Sit, just the other day with honors. We can see how well behaved and settled he has become. We know we still must work and train with him all the time, but we are so pleased with Frederick Sit Means Sit, and Cole. Sit Means sit not only helped Dakota, but us to, to become better Dog parents. I can't say enough good things about the people at the Frederick Sit Means Sit. From the office staff to the trainers, it shows they love dogs and their jobs. These guys really know their stuff. Top notch people and clean facility. If you love your dog, its well worth the investment.

My dog was left with them for training including shock collar training. When we arrived to pick him…read moreup he was lying down and very sick. He was dehydrated, feverish, and hyperventilating. We brought him straight to the vet who said he had developed pneumonia. He lived luckily.

Scott, and the rest of the team at K9 Camp, is awesome. They obviously love dogs and make taking…read morecare of them their number one priority. My puppy was evaluated there twice and she clearly was not ready to be in camp with other dogs (just too shy) and I really appreciated that Scott didn't try to push things to make it work before my puppy was ready. I look forward to trying again when she's a bit more mature!

From the owner: K9 Camp is proud to say we are a crate free facility! We understand your passion for your dog…read morebecause we share the same values and our personal pets are not pets, they are members of our family! We want our customers to know their dogs are in capable hands and receiving the same love and attention with us as they do at home.

Top notch veterinary hospital! Exceptional doctors and staff! My family has been clients at KAH…read morefor 5 years and we love the Kingsbrook team and the level of care they provide. Dr. Brulo is amazing with all of our fur babies and truly goes above and beyond each visit. We love Kingsbrook Animal Hospital-highly recommend!!

This business does not treat snakes but they spent time with me providing information on several…read morevets that would treat snakes. They were kind enough to see my worry and direct me to help. It was appreciated!

Brandi & Perry were amazing! Highly recommend working with them…read more We adopted a one year old mixed breed, Tuck, a few months ago. He's very sweet but started to get rambunctious to the point that my remote work felt challenging. He also started jumping or freezing when he saw other dogs on walks, and he occasionally barked or growled and men. We weren't sure if it was the start of aggressive behavior or just the result of a shelter dog that hasn't been exposed. After doing our research, we decided to do the 3 week behavior modification board and train program. We were really impressed from beginning to end. They shared a ton of information upfront, walked us through their facility (we opted to drop him off) and sent pictures and updates every evening. It became clear right away that they both have a very deep understanding of dogs, as well as a real respect and love for them. Tuck loved them! The best part was the "transition" day when Perry brought Tuck back and spent the day teaching us everything they've worked on together. We are first time dog owners so generally going in pretty blind. Perry gave us a 101 on dogs and the importance of clear and consistent communication. He talked through all of the layers of training and how/why it is effective. We felt this part was SO helpful for us to understand how to be better owners. Then we walked Tuck around the neighborhood with Perry guiding us and then spent time addressing indoor behaviors too. He was flexible and stayed until we felt comfortable with everything. This is a long review so the TLDR: finding a trainer is a big decision and investment so we wanted to get it right. Brandi & Perry were really incredible and beyond our expectations!! Truly worth every penny! Tuck has been doing really great at home and outside since being home. I've been able to work full days with him holding "place" on his cot, which would have been unheard of before!

We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience at Ridgeside K9 in Winchester, VA! We signed up…read moreour Labradoodle, Theo, with Ridgeside K9 with high hopes that they could get us back on track, and Kenny and Sarah Foster absolutely delivered beyond our expectations. From the very first interaction, Kenny and Sarah were professional, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They took the time to understand the pain points that we were experiencing with our new puppy, Theo's personality and tailored their approach to fit him perfectly. I was overseas on vacation, but they shared the progress and transformation pictures and updates every day. Theo is more confident, focused, and responsive than ever. What really impressed me with Ridgeside K9 apart is the care and dedication that Kenny and Sarah brought to the 3-week transformation and the dedicated work with him. It was easy to tell this isn't just a job for them -- they truly love working with dogs and it shows in the results. Theo came home happy, well-behaved, and I could tell during the 2 hour turnover session that Theo had clearly bonded with his trainers. If you're in the Winchester and surrounding area and looking for exceptional dog training, look no further than Ridgeside K9. Ask for Kenny and Sarah -- you and your pup won't be disappointed!

Sarah is a terrific dog trainer. My puppy really responds to her and I so appreciate her calm,…read morepatient manner of teaching me to be a better puppy handler. She's great!

After a phone consultation with James, I knew that Controlled K9 was going to be the best option…read morefor my almost 3 year old pit mix rescue, Kacey. She was leash reactive with dogs and wanted to chase wildlife. As a senior, I was concerned about being knocked over and pulled around by Kacey. Kelia came to do an evaluation, and Kacey loved her--she doesn't always react positively with people. Kelia had her for 5 weeks of training, where Kacey learned so much about behaving on leash, and she had the benefit of learning how to play with other dogs with Kelia's own pups. Kacey also got to go on outings, which I think will help her in meeting new people. I look forward to taking her places now, whereas before I was too worried about her being out of control. I love that I can contact Kelia if I run into any issues with Kacey in the future. i cannot say enough good things about Kelia as a trainer. She has made it possible for me to enjoy Kacey. I know that Kacey will miss her; I think she would have gone back home with Kelia on drop-off day here after training!

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

Damelle's patience with my puppy (and boyfriend!) was just what we needed to bring harmony to the…read morehouse. His positive training method is a perfect fit for our young lady who came to us from the shelter with some fear of new individuals. As a teacher, I love the "caught being good" philosophy which feels natural to implement and so far has worked really well with teaching her the basics. It is clear that Damelle is passionate about dogs & knowledgeable about his field. We look forward to working with him more.

From the owner: Damelle is a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer, and believes in training animals through…read morepositive feedback. He has many years of experience as a veterinary technician. He strives to provide the best results by spending quality time with you and your pet. A wide range of time slots are offered to best fit your needs.

My dobies LOVE this place. They jump out of my car and don't look back. Suddenly I don't matter!read more

This is like Disney World for dogs! My dog gets so excited to go there. He wiggles and cries as we…read moreget closer. He comes home happy and tired! Love this place

PetSmart grooming was fantastic. They treated my elderly, blind dog with caring and compassion. The…read moreresult is a beautiful groom and a calm, clean dog.

This is the worst customer service I have ever received in any store in my life. I was buying food…read morefor my pets, which cost $80. It was 8:40 pm, and I mention this because I wasn't just browsing. While my daughter was looking for dog and cat food, I was looking at dog bones and taking pictures of the bone I thought I should buy to send to my son. While I was doing this, an elderly woman with white hair made me uncomfortable and violated my privacy by approaching me in an unpleasant way, asking me why I was taking pictures when the bones were already on the website. I'm sure she said this because it was almost closing time. She spoke to me very rudely, and I felt extremely uncomfortable. I suggest that management address this issue and fire this unpleasant person.

First time taking my cat to get groomed at pet smart. Can't say enough good stuff about Carson !…read more My cat turned out better than I expected ! His coat is shiny and he's not shedding all over the place like he was. Nails and ears done well. Much better than other places he's been to. Thank you Carson ! We'll see you again. Carol and Doobie.

I used to come here and they did a good job bathing and cutting my dogs. The last two times have…read morebeen absolutely terrible. The cut was so choppy my golden retriever looked like a child had taken shears to her. I decided ok no more cuts here I will just take care of that elsewhere but thought I would continue to take them for baths. After dropping them off I got a call an hour later saying they were done. That should have been my first red flag. They smelled as if they had not been bathed at all and my golden who I paid extra to have undercoat removed clearly had not been furmirated. I would not recommend coming here for grooming. A child would do a better job