Dashawn and I started early 2022 for my dog Bailey. At the outset, things were well. He showed…read morefor all trainings, he was always in communication and he clearly had experience training dogs - but also he never had the tools need after saying he would bring stuff and other things of that nature. The moment I paid in full, everything changed. Appointments were canceled or no-show and there were always these very WILD explanations (see relatable examples from prior reviews). At one point after many cancellations, Dashawn fully ghosted me for several months with zero communication. Dashawn reached out to me at the end of the year, a few months after my original Yelp post. After a few discussions which included an explanation, an apology, a reset of expectations, and an agreement on a second chance, we moved forward at the top of the year. For a few weeks, he was consistent, proactive, provided timely communication and my dog was making progress. Update. We went well for a few weeks - by March 2023, all appointments were cancel or no show. He told me to schedule direction via text versus using the booking too, for which he never responded to the texts for scheduling. We missed four straight sessions before I gave up. Explanations were everything from "text stuck in send", "dog at emergency vet" to next following week " dog caught in bear trap". It's too much. He ALWAYS has an excuse and will make up reasons for all the negative reviews. Pure SCAM ARTIST.

When I first started with CAK9 it was 2019 and my puppy was less than a year old. DJ made sure I…read morehad the knowledge I needed to raise a happy and well behaved pup for years to come. Not only did we have consistent sessions where I saw weekly improvement in my dog's behavior, but DJ made sure I knew exactly how to execute what my dog and I learned in his sessions at home as well! If you're looking for someone to lead you in instilling a great foundation for your dog, this is the right business for you!

If I could give this company less than a one star rating, I would. George first came to my house to…read morediscuss my dog's training and we set up a boarding regime before he left and didn't even ask once to meet or see my dog ahead of time, which concerned me from the beginning. A dog lover would want to meet a dog who was going to be staying with him ahead of time. George Leonard told me specifically that training was $100/night. Never once did George inform me that I was agreeing to 5 consecutive days when I paid him $500 up front. Therefore, when I asked if it would be okay to pickup Oliver after two days of training due to my busy work schedule, and George agreed, never did he mention that I would ultimately be losing the last $300 I sent him ahead of time. I asked if it was okay to pick him up, had he told me I would be losing the rest of Oliver's training I never would have picked him up. I figured, at the time, George would let me know his schedule (like we agreed he would do in person) and I could bring Ollie back to finish his training. When I emailed George a few days later to set up another training for Oliver (in which I had already paid in advance) he sent me an extremely rude email saying that I had lost my opportunity and if I'd like Oliver to be trained, I would have to pay an additional $100 per night. Do NOT send your dog to this training. The "Canine Training and Behavioral Specialist" George is very rude and will not accommodate as needed. I was scammed into losing nearing $300 and Oliver was never even trained. Such a disappointment and waste of time, effort and money.

I can't recommend Ruff and Ready enough. George was incredibly helpful with the 60+ lbs teen…read moreAmerican bulldog my fiancé and I fostered. George had been working with our foster dog before we got him, and we were amazed at how well trained the dog was. George helped us understand the training and have the skills to reinforce it so our foster dog could be his best self and find a forever home. Our dog who'd passed away was a senior, small deaf terrier mix, so having a big American bulldog in his teens was something very new to us, and George was absolutely fantastic in teaching us how to continue working with the dog. George spent more than 1.5 hours the day we first received our foster dog going over all the basics until we were confident we had the fundamentals down. We also had several super helpful training sessions at our home so we could practice how to correctly enforce the training in various scenarios and locations. George answered each of my long, rambly, nervous emails with patience, kindness, encouragement and a deep understanding of my questions. George has an incredible ability to not just train dogs well, but train *us* as their human caretakers, which I realized through this process is just as essential. George was really great at teaching me in a way that was consistent, motivating, and easy to understand. I was nervous because looking after and training a large powerful dog can be pretty intimidating when you have no previous experience, but George equipped me with the tools and knowledge necessary to do so and was always very responsive to email and phone calls when I had any questions or concerns. It can be an adjustment to follow a training "regimen" when you never have before, (e.g., using a prong collar) and it's easy to think the discipline is not what dogs want or need. That said, George taught me how critical it is for some dogs (e.g. a large bully breed), and how that's what our foster dog needed to be safe and be his best self and get the home he deserved. Trust me, the foster dog utterly LOVED George, who always knew how to balance correcting negative behavior, positive reinforcement, and play time. The time and dedication George has put into this dog in need of a home is admirable and says a lot about George's love of dogs and generous heart. We are forever grateful for all the training and encouragement we received, and for all George has done and continues to do for foster dogs. We will absolutely go to Ruff And Ready again when we get another dog, and I highly recommend you do the same, no matter what type of dog you have, even if it's just for a consultation session - it will change your life, and your dog's life, for the better.

Trusted PetSmart with my dog and got her back with a wound behind her ear that nobody mentioned…read more It's been 11 days and it's getting worse. Accidents happen, but failing to tell a pet owner their dog was injured is unacceptable. Extremely disappointed with the lack of accountability.

Brought my dog in for a bath, haircut and nails trimmed. I was sad to see that his haircut was half…read moredone. His paws hadn't been trimmed, as for his nails they didn't cut all of them. I spent over $80 and it looked like they did nothing to him. I won't be coming back for these services ever

Toni is a miracle worker. She has been absolutely fantastic to work with. She always had an answer…read moreto our questions and was very patient with our dog. When we adopted our rescue dog Astro, we were told he had extreme separation anxiety because he came from a absusive home. When we did our first tests with him, we could not even get up from the couch and take a step towards the door without him freaking out. After working with Toni, we are now able to leave for hours at a time and he is calm and relaxed. It was a 180 transformation. I really appreciated her methodical and involved approach. I highly recommend Toni, I only have glowing things to say about her work!

To say that Toni at Well Done Charlie is amazing is an understatement. When we started working with…read moreToni, it was hard to imagine leaving our then 10-month-old Aussie-mix rescue alone for minutes, let alone hours. We were at a loss, but Toni expertly and compassionately created and guided us through a detailed, customized (daily) separation anxiety training program. She helped us navigate bumps along the way and her encouragement -- and visible progress -- kept us motivated over the months that we worked together. Our dog's quality of life has improved immensely, and so has ours! We're so grateful that we found Toni and were able to work with her!

My dog seemed to enjoy going to Atlas, and I liked that they were open until 8:00 p.m. during the…read moreweek, but I stopped taking my dog to Atlas once they started overcharging me. Once I brought the issue to their attention, instead of correcting my account, they tried to assign blame on my card, even though they charged the very same card fourteen weekdays in a row after the alleged problem. In addition, I never received an explanation as to why some days I was charged more than others, for the very same service.  All in all, Atas Doghouse is a convenient, affordable option for doggy daycare, but you will want to be diligent about checking the charges to your credit card frequently.

Always my go to when I need a kennel for my Ellie. They take outstanding care of her. The price is…read morealways good.

Today was my dog's first day and she loved it! They have a separate area for little dogs and have…read morethem take a nap mid day. I'm so happy I found this place!

My dog LOVES DogMa - we've been loyal customers since 2018. He's so excited to be dropped off in…read morethe morning and is completely tuckered out upon pickup. I especially appreciate that the main play areas are outside (though they'll go inside in bad weather.) No frills - no cameras / livestream etc - but the staff knows him by name and I know he's safe, secure, and happy!

Karma dog training is amazing. She takes time to actually understand you, your dog and your needs…read more She helped us understand that our dog had anxiety issues and would not be a good candidate for a board and train but rather we do individual training sessions and keep her up to date with any and all progress. Negative or positive. She was there to help with any small or big issue! Definitely the best trainer I've ever met

Adam came to our home to help with our three year old that we adopted in January. We don't have…read moremany people over so Luda was overstimulated at having a visitor. Adam quietly took a seat and allowed Luda to respond as he naturally would. When he had seen enough to evaluate, he gently took hold of his collar and corrected him. I've never seen Luda's butt hit a floor so fast. He was great about showing us how to correctly correct Luda's behavior, and gave us the priceless advice of not raising our voice, and explaining what the dog was thinking as well and how to use that to get him to behave properly. It was well worth the money, Adam showed up on time, and we'll be using him again when we've implemented his suggestions so that Luda responds without question. He is already SO much better! And he charges per session rather than locking you into a number of sessions. We look forward to meeting Adam at a dog park so that he can help with Luda's bossy behavior there. Thanks Adam!

Adam is a fantastic trainer who truly cares. We worked with previous trainers who were good for…read morebasic commands, but Adam facilitated lasting behavioral change that has transformed our relationship with our puppy. He has my highest recommendation!

I can not recommend Scott and Suzy at Dogs by Dancer highly enough. They are thoughtful and…read moreprofessional and my dog loves Scott and is always so excited to see him. I had such a great experience, I am going to send our other dog to Scott. Scott clearly cares about the dogs, is proactive with outreach and has also followed up regularly to see how my dog, Taco, is doing post-training. Taco had several behavioral issues and is so much better, calmer and more confident after his board and train. The follow up group classes are such huge bonus. If you are looking for effective and professional training by someone who clearly loves dogs, Scott Dancer is your guy.

I do not recommend Dc dog wizard, "Dogs by dancer" or any dog training program by Scott Dancer…read more Scott made unsafe choices for the dogs in his care. My dog was returned to me covered in feces/urine. The progress I made with my dog's challenges is gone due to whatever occurred with Scott. Communication was unclear & poor, Scott was incredibly unprofessional & disorganized. Save your money & go elsewhere.

I used Pawsitively to watch my two sweet cats for vacation sitting. Myisha was awesome! Great…read morecommunication! She and Charles were prompt in responding to requests and she was great taking care of my boys. I will be using this service again!

Simply the best pet team in the DMV (and VERY reasonably priced)! Prior to Pawsitivley Supreme Pet…read moreServices, I spent countless hours searching for reliable dog walkers that were sensitive to my 12 year old's arthritis. It's more than just going potty for her because the more Jingle moves the more flexible her joints will be. I no longer worry about having to explain any of that! Myisha & Charles are highly knowledgeable in all things pet which shows in everything they do. There's an open line of communication, they are prompt yet never rushed and will truly treat your pet as if it were their own. Since they aren't limited to dogs they are happy to work out a care plan for your other pets as well.