Our family highly recommends Controlled K9! We adopted our boy Mortimer last year after he had been…read moreliving as a stray, and we were really struggling when he came home with basic manners, reactivity, and having him settle in with our other dog. We ended up sending both of our boys for a six-week board and train with Kelia. It seemed to only make sense to send both dogs so they would have the same baseline training. Kelia was amazing! She kept us informed just about every day with videos and texts so we could see that the boys were happy and making progress. When Kelia brought the boys home, she spent a few hours with us, showing all the commands and techniques that she taught them, so we had a seamless transition. The "place" command alone has been lifechanging. (Although as you can see in the picture, they sometimes refuse to use separate mats, LOL.) We use the command before we feed them, initially when guests come by, and when we just need them to settle down a bit. It has reduced the stress and chaos in our house tenfold, and we actually can see the boys relax when they know they have a place to go and chill out. Kelia also gave us the tools to make leash walking and general obedience so much more successful. There are a lot of options out there for training. What set Controlled K9 apart for us was (1) our boys lived with Kelia, her family, and her dogs during training - they were not staying in a kennel and were in a real-life, loving environment, and (2) the promise of lifetime, free follow-up support. The boys have been home now for about 3 months. The training has stuck, and we feel like we really have the tools we need to make life pleasant for all of us, including the boys. Kelia has also proactively checked in to make sure things are going well, provided tips on the best way to reinforce training, and has responded quickly when we have follow-up questions, including offering a visit. Over three months later, we are still completely satisfied with the training and support provided by Controlled K9 and Kelia, and we would use them again in a heartbeat.

Kelia was the most amazing trainer for me and my dog. He was an anxious, dog reactive guy, and it…read moreaffected every part of how and when we interacted with the world. Since he's worked with her over the five-week training period, he's made a complete 180. Now we're able to walk around the city and not have him bark at every dog we see on the street. I want to point out that because my dog is innately anxious, it affects his physical state too with eating and other issues. Kelia shared that she used to be a vet tech and made me feel the most comfortable and confident with helping me set up a plan for when he might have an episode due to the transition and what all would take place to ensure he would be okay, loved, and healthy. Long story short, she cared for him for the days he was struggling, kept me updated, and he came out of it because she was purposeful, knowledgeable, and more than capable to handle the situation. I can't recommend Kelia enough for anyone seeking support and/or confidence in how they can better work with, love, and respect their dog. Bonus, she's genuinely such a joy of a human being!

Peggy is the best person to trust with your dogs! She's a professional dog trainer and a great…read moreperson. Dogs stay in good sized kennels, at least 2-3 times bigger than others and at a very reasonable price. There is a large fenced area where dogs play a few times a day. Great outdoor space in the mountains.

From the owner: For more than 30 years, Clever K9 has been actively training and competing with our own dogs. Our…read moredogs have been trained in obedience, agility, tracking, and Schutzhund. Peggy O'Callaghan will teach you how to guide your dog's natural inclinations to become a trouble-free, well behaved companion. We offer private and group instruction in basic dog care and obedience exercises, problem behavior solving, and new puppy training. To find out more about our free consultations, personalized services, and pickup & delivery, call us or visit our website today!

If you can believe, my cat just turned 18. To commemorate this, and spoil her at the same time, I…read moredecided she needed a gift fit for such an occasion. I saw Petco in the distance and made my way here. I already knew I was going to get her a cat tree and was prepared to do some heavy lifting and take as much time as needed to put the thing together. I wandered for a bit in here, actually got distracted by the dogs here for obedience training and went the long way to get to the area that held the cat trees. I was literally right next to them but did a loop around the store before realizing it. I took some time to look over the types they had and was grateful that they had some built and on display so you could get an idea of the size. The sizes are listed on the boxes, but sometimes a visual cue is more helpful. Decided on the one I wanted to snag and went to grab a cart to load it up. Once loaded I headed to the registers. Here is where it got a bit muddled. I was in line and this lady just decided she would jump in front of me because she thought since she was going over the dog treats and it was there it was obvious she was in line. No lady, if you are browsing, you are not in line to pay. Whatever, check out and keep it moving. Once to the register the guy asked me for my phone number to look up my rewards number. I told him it and he said it wasn't in the system. Odd, because I have been shopping at Petcos for nearly two decades. Luckily I had the card stored on my phone and that brought me up. He told me the number that was used when I registered way back when and, lord, that was an old number. He went in and changed it really quickly so the next time I wouldn't run into that. Once I got home, I had to put the cat tree together. Once together, my now adult cat (if we look at it in human years) had her own apartment inside my apartment. Why not? She's grown now and she deserved her own place. She is loving here new, high up perches and naps quite a lot.

Have bought a lot of livestock for both salt and fresh water tanks. Their aquatics team is great,…read moreand the fish are always in good health. One of the best PetCo's I have been too.

Brandi and Perry did an awesome job training our 10-month-old mini bernedoodle. She is a pleasure…read moreto be around now. The e-collar training is absolutely life-changing. I wish I had done this sooner- it would have saved me from a lot of stress and aggravation. Communication with Brandi was awesome. She was always quick to respond and gave us updates with pictures everyday. It's definitely a worthwhile investment to have an exceptional companion for the next 15+ years!

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Charlotte is amazing. My puppy came in wild and is now the best dog ever! All positive…read morereinforcement - so grateful

Signing up for classes with K9ology was one of the best decisions I made! I was a bit hesitant…read moreabout starting my puppy in classes so young, but after 12 weeks of private training and one group class under our belt, I could not be happier with the foundation we have- worth every penny! Charlotte is truly an expert and helps explain the science behind the trainings, and had helpful suggestions for every question/scenario. I would sign up for a dozen more classes if I wasn't moving!

New owner! Great experience. Wonderful staff. Attractive pricing. My dogs were well taken care of.read more

We've boarded our dog several times in the past year at Shenandoah Valley Boarding & Training…read more(formerly Creature Comfort Inn), The staff is friendly and reassuring and there's lots of room for the dog to run and exercise. Our dog always seems happy to arrive and see her caretaker. Highly recommend. Would love it if they had cameras so we could just see her occasionally while we're away.

One of the best purchases I've ever made for my chocolate lab Bullet and myself, to know he's home…read moreand safe in his own yard. Thank you Lawrence and Jonathan. Janet

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We sent our fearful 9 month old German Shepherd Axel to Ashley's Advanced Obedience Board & Train…read moreCourse. We went into the course with a dog who was very reactive to kids, other animals and strangers, constantly pulled on the leash, had little focus when others were around and was an avid jumper. After completing this course he has come back a completely different dog, with all of his previous issues being resolved. Over the 4 weeks he was with Ashley we received constant updates with videos and photos of his incredible progress. She also took him on multiple field trips for exposure, which was extremely important for Axel. She makes sure to fully get to know your dog, their specific challenges and tailors her programs specific to your pup and their needs. She also takes the time to make sure the owners are comfortable, confident and completely ready to continue the training at home. We would 100% recommend Ashley with Balanced Cainine to anyone for a knowledgeable dog trainer who will go above and beyond for you and your pup!!

From the owner: Training For You & Your Dog -Clear & Realistic K9 Training…read more-10 Yrs Professional K9 Experience - Ringsport Competitor - Balanced Training Techniques