Both my dogs are great! One of them is a pet therapy dog and the other is just a ball of energy. So…read morewe have had multiple trainers in the past, however we still couldn't figure out how to get the dogs to stop destroying things when we left the house, rush the door when people came to visit and steal food from the counter. We knew all the tricks, but nothing worked worked! However, within 2 hrs of Mike coming to our house we saw an IMMEDIATE change. While he's talking to you, he sees how the dogs are and knows how to help! He gives you A LOT of info, but gives you the resources you need to succeed. It's only been a few days, but already there has been a HUGE change with my dogs. He does provide a holistic approach, so he will talk to you about what food and treats you give and how that may affect them too. Definitely expect to spend a good amount of time with him, because that is just how thorough he is! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Working with Cassidy has been incredible. The bark buster methods really work if you stick to them…read moreand are consistent. My reactive dog has made incredible progress in the past month and I couldn't be happier. We still have some work to do, but I'm confident we'll get there working with Cassidy. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you!

I loved working with Jody and my dog from minute one. After that, I was completely annoyed to see…read morehow well she managed my Bullmastiff. :) It was if they had been working together for years. Jody gave me great advice, worked with me and my dog and is a wealth of knowledge on all things animals. Jody also has such great warmth, spirit and personality that she is so easy to work with. She was also very honest and practical, not judgemental, just really wants to help and her love for dogs radiates in her work.

From the owner: I am a Dog Trainer Behaviorist specializing in problem solving and the rehabilitation of rescued…read moredogs. As owner/operator of The Bark Stops Here, I offer House Calls, Phone Consultations and small Group Class at the Southport Veterinary Center in Fairfield, CT. Review Sheets are emailed after each session to facilitate your following through on your own. What sets my work apart, I'm told, is that I empathize with dogs and people equally, enabling me to help each better understand the other and craft compromises that endure. Clients commonly call me "intuitive" or a dog "psychic." Though I don't promote myself as such for fear of sounding too "woo woo," my hunches, backed by science and experience, usually prove true. Whether yours is a shiny new puppy or a weathered elder who's been around the block, my new book, "Imp, The ImPerfect Pup: Lessons On Being Good Enough,"is designed to make your home Imp's last.

I cannot say enough about the success we had bring our terror of a mini schnauzer to Gabriel. Our…read moreAugie was a n extreme barker and could not be taken out in public and Gabriel was able to curb much of his behavior. He is also great in assisting me in what I was doing wrong and changing my way of being with Augie. I also greatly appreciate his follow up and his willingness to receive videos of challenges and offer his guidance to make effective changes in behavior. I drove two hours each way for Gabriel and it was well worth the trip!! Pam D.

My boyfriend and I contacted Gabriel to help us transition our rescue dog to city life and it's the…read morebest thing we've ever done. He took the time to learn about her specific quirks and gave us tools that worked for her. He showed us how to calm her down, walk her on a leash, and even interact with other dogs. But most importantly, he gave us a way to successfully communicate with our dog and for that we will be forever grateful! I can't recommend him enough!

Beezys pack was so quick and communicative and we had a great session! She understood our dog…read moreimmediately and gave us great feedback and instructions to fix some of her behavior issues. She also set us up with some helpful guides for the future! 10/10 recommend.

Beezys Pack provided me with great resources and tips for my pup who was dealing with bad…read morereactivity. She works with many rescues and also helped with some of the pups I was fostering. Aubrey is so caring, passionate, and knowledgeable, you can tell she really cares about the work she does / helping pups, and it makes a BIG difference. So grateful to have her as a continuous resource.

If you treat your dog like family DO NOT BRING THEM HERE !!!! Unless you're ok with negligence with…read moreyour loved one. Expect to pick up your dog here with fresh bite marks and with completely different behavior.

They are irresponsible and staff are always on the phone . Many pets have been hurt for lack of…read moresupervision ! DONT LEAVE YOUR PET THERE !

My 120 pound rescue dog is VERY reactive, to the point where I used to plan his walks and outings…read morearound avoiding people and other dogs. He'd done puppy training, but at 4 years old, I assumed his barking/lunging behavior was his "personality." Then, a vet who had trouble treating him (because of his reactivity) strongly recommended Pet Degree. It has been a life-changer! Each lesson has built upon the next (we've done 4 lessons, so far), and Max is walking in parks. Calmly passing bikes, kids, joggers--without any reactivity. He's a different dog! Last week, I started bringing his sister, who is so fearful! The owner, Lynne, immediately introduced a calm, confidence-building atmosphere. I cannot recommend Pet Degree highly enough. This is a trainer who knows the psychology of dogs, and how to help them!

Great staff, great training. Lynne and her staff love the dogs as there own…read moreGrooming does a great job, dogs look great when done

Gina is the best. My boy Gunner needed help learning to walk on leash without pulling me. After one…read moresession I saw great improvement. I highly recommend. He always looks forward to seeing her.

From the owner: Basic Obedience, Leash Training, Remote Training & Specializes in Aggression & Behavior…read moreModification Training

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

We got Maggie (10 month old boxer mix) a little over a month ago, and every day seemed to be worst…read morethan the last. From leash pulling to barking, and even separation anxiety, Maggie was testing our every nerve. Michael came and showed us that it was not about dominating your dog, but leading them. Through just a few verbal and visual cues we were able to help Maggie understand that she did not have to be the leader, and that we would take care of her. Now she is happy to sit back, relax, and let us take the reins. She is an absolute gem on walks now. Knowing that we will have Michael throughout Maggie's lifetime is a relief, because we know that he will be able to guide us through any future life hurdles. Thank you, Michael!

I am thrilled with Bark Busters. I have 3 pit bulls and was having problems with my third…read moreadoption. Owen had guarding issues around the other dogs. After our first session there was great improvement. Richard used positive reinforcement and it was fun for our dog. I found it simple to incorporate the training methods into our everyday activities. It's been a few months now and and Owen no longer has issues. I used what I learned with all three dogs and it's made a huge difference in our home. No more stress, all the dogs get along nicely and play together. All three dogs pay attention and listen to me. I am so happy I found Bark Busters. I couldn't ask for a better outcome. Prior to our training, Vickie explained everything to me and answered all questions. The fees are very reasonable too. I highly recommend Bark Busters and wouldn't go anywhere else.

1SmartDog is a spacious, clean, and safe environment for dogs of all kinds to learn and develop…read moretheir obedience skills. With a range of courses, you'll be head over heals with the outcome of the training you choose. You'll see a difference in your pup after just 1 class! We've taken 6 of her classes and could not be happier! Our 100+ lb golden retriever is friendly, well mannered, and easy to handle after taking Dawn's classes. Dawn is an experienced trainer with great insights on obedience, commands, socialization, and an overall pleasure to learn from! THANK YOU DAWN!!

Very clean for a dog training facility. I really loved the group classes they were big enough for…read moremy puppy to get socialized but not over crowded. Lots of fun for me and my dog. She always looked forward to going to her classes.