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!

Connecticut Off Leash K9 Training is fantastic! After adopting a puppy last year, I enrolled him in…read morethe "Basic & Advanced" training package. I was paired up with Rachel and my dog and I couldn't be happier. Over the past 8 classes, Sheldon has learned sit, down, stay, place, heel, wait, touch, and more! While Sheldon took some time to accept the concept of heel, Rachel was patient and positive as Sheldon learned the ropes. Rachel is always excited to see Sheldon and is upbeat and enthusiastic every week! She is always available for questions that arise between classes. I can't say enough positive things about K9 Off Leash Training or Rachel. I look forward to using this training company in the future. Thank you, Rachel!

Amber did an amazing job with Bailey. I was so nervous before bringing Bailey for her first day of…read more2 weeks of board and train. I was concerned about the e collar and how Bailey would respond. She's a 5 month mini goldendoodle. Amber not only reassured me that Bailey would be fine but she also took the time to answer all of our questions. All the videos that Amber sent showing Baileys progress was amazing to see her learn! Bailey learned so much! It's been a week since she was in "school" and she continues to do well. Consistency, patience and discipline is key for any training program so my role is just as important. I definitely recommend Amber as a trainer. She showed genuine care and concern for Bailey. Thank you

Andrew is phenomenal! All of our family dogs just adore him. He has done outstanding work with our…read moreBailey and Molly - they are so obedient. Among many things Andrew has taught them, they will now sit and wait at an open door instead of running out and they walk so obediently on leash. When our (large) senior pup passed, we called Andrew and he helped us wrap her up and take her to the vet. Highly recommend Andrew for all dogs!! We are so grateful to have him to help with our pups! Nicest person you'll ever meet - equally kind to humans and canines alike.

Andrew is the very best trainer. I've used his services for 3 yrRs and never would I consider…read moreanyone else. The best the very best, Andrew DeMott

Truly a life-changing experience. Our dog, Helo, a 1.5 year mini Aussie, has had symptoms of…read moreaggression since he was a puppy. We've been through multiple trainers, including a 1 month boarding program, and all of his aggression problems have only gotten worse. Barking out of control, snapping at people and other dogs, and refusing to come when called anytime he got out of the house. Most recently, he bit a neighbor who helped catch him when he got out. We were worried we might be out of options, and were stressing daily about every interaction Helo had with other people. Marc and the team at 203k9 rebuilt our dog from the ground up. We went with the full month program, which was definitely the right call, because now we know that whether he's got a leash on or not, we're still in control. We visited Marc 3 times while he was in training, which allowed us to see the progress and learn as Helo was learning. Helo came home with the same spunky personality as before, but now we are able to quickly correct him when he starts showing any signs of losing his cool. He responds to all of our commands, even when outside without a leash on, which makes our lives way less stressful. One other great thing is that we have more 1-on-1 and group sessions coming up, both to refresh Helo's training and to give us the opportunity to ask more questions and learn new skills ourselves. Really couldn't be happier with our experience. Money very well spent, and knowing the results of "cheaper" programs, this is by far the best bang for the buck. Would have saved a lot of money by making this decision sooner. Thanks to Marc and everyone at 203k9!

Could not be here without Jose!!! Walking is a pleasure!!!! 203 K9 is the BEST!!!…read moreSo many compliments thanks to these people!!!

Highly recommend Room For Paws. My lab Zeek loves his stays there. He gets fired up when we turn…read moreinto the parking lot and is always exhausted in the best way when he gets home. Fantastic staff that loves dogs. I know Zeek is in the best of hands at R4P's. He can't wait to go back and spend the day with his friends!

Great place to take your dog 2 Master Groomers…read more Daycare Boarding and Training!! Bean Loves her playtime...

My review is just for the retail store itself, I haven't used any of their training, grooming, or…read moreboarding services. This is kind of a smallish Petsmart, but it's only a few minutes away from where I live, so it's convenient to go to pick up a few items. Overall the selection is pretty decent, although the clothing section really could use more warm weather clothing in winter. I was able to find maybe one sweater for my dog, which really didn't fit anyway. Other than that, they are pretty ok, toy and food wise. Like I said, I come here because it's close by.

After the experience at Westport Avenue in Norwalk, where the creepy guy who worked in the fish…read moredepartment literally squished and killed the fish my husband and I wanted to buy - in his hand, with a smile on his face, and then put him in a bag -- and I ran out of the store crying - it was animal abuse... my husband went back in to complain, and they said, "That's just Jerry, you have to get used to him, he does things like that." He said, "no, we don't, he's not our insane son." We were heading home from somewhere and stopped at the one in Stamford on West Avenue and bought a frog -- and the cashier double-charged us. My husband pointed this out and the cashier immediately got angry and told him not to tell him how to tell him to do his job. All we wanted was a refund for the extra charge, as we purchased one frog. He forced my husband to sign up for their 7,000 emails, which are endless spam, and kept insisting it was two frogs. When my husband said, "use your eyes" - he said, "I KNOW YOU, YOU CAUSED A RUCKUS IN HERE" -- which was interesting, as we'd never BEEN in that store before -- and it was just a nightmare. It seems all PetSmarts are busy employing some of the dumbest, meanest, and strangest people on earth -- who do not know how to treat customers properly, but also, always seem to be hiring (no shock there) but do not seem willing to hire competent people. No more PetSmart.

Our mini Aussie had her evaluation at wagmore today and it seems to have went great!…read more The drop off process was super easy! We got a quick tour of the area, a run down of services/general Q&A, and then we left our dog for several hours. This was the first time in a VERY long time that we haven't had our dog 24/7 because of covid. We were happy to give our fur baby some extra play time with other dogs and we felt super comfortable leaving her. She is exhausted (in a good way) and we are so happy we found a place that it seems we can trust and know that our dog is enjoying herself. Can't wait to start booking regular appointments!

Great team of people looking after your pup. We have two dogs who stay there regularly.read more

Our 3 year old terrier mix had been aggressive with strangers and suddenly with our older dog. We…read morecalled Mike who came out promptly, and within the evaluation we started to see a change in our dog. We are working on respect, trust and obedience with her so we can enjoy our dogs again. Thanks Mike!

From the owner: Please check out our website "k9-strategies.com" for the full details on the services we provide…read more You can contact us there through our "Contact Form" on the "Contact" tab on the website. You can also reach out to us via our "Google Business Page" by searching "K9 Strategies." If you would like to contact us by "Phone 203.300.4794" or "Email: k9strategies@gmail.com" Thank you, we look forward to assisting with your Fellow K9!

I can't speak highly enough about Rippowam. They are the definition of quality care. They took care…read moreof our senior lab as though she was their own. We adopted her when she was older, relocated and they only worked with her for about 2 years. Every single time, they provided the most empathetic and quality care. Our girl, Delilah, recently passed and their approach/attentiveness made the process hurt just a little less. I am so thankful for them and their compassionate doctors and techs. I remember being so afraid to go somewhere new- I felt compelled to write this review In hopes to reduce any fear/anxiety you may have. I would recommend rippowam 1000x over. Thank you all again for your love and compassion. We couldn't have survived this process without you.

We brought our dog to Rippowam Animal Hospital for about nine years, and for a long time, we truly…read morebelieved we were receiving the best care for him. As our dog got older, he began having issues with his hind leg and arthritis. We tried different medications, but many of them only seemed to make him tired or drugged rather than truly helping him feel better. That alone is not the reason I am writing this review. Over time, I felt the care became less personal. More and more communication seemed to happen through websites, portals, and online systems, with less direct communication from the doctors. I understand that technology is part of the world now, but when it comes to a beloved pet, especially an older dog, personal communication matters. When I became dissatisfied and felt my dog needed more comfort and attention, I went to another veterinary group. The difference was immediate. The doctor personally called me, helped find a better medication plan, and made sure we received what our dog needed. The biggest reason I am writing this review is because after seeing multiple doctors at Rippowam over nine years, no one ever noticed that my dog was blind in one eye. The new veterinarian noticed it right away and immediately referred us to an ophthalmology specialist in Wilton. I was shocked and heartbroken. How could several doctors over nine years not recognize something so important? I trusted this practice with my dog's care, and finding this out after all these years was extremely upsetting. The staff may be nice, but in my experience, the service became less personal, the communication was not what I needed, and the parking was difficult. Most importantly, I felt they missed the heart of what pet owners need, which is careful attention, compassion, and real communication about our fur babies. In a world full of websites, Wi-Fi, and online portals, I still believe people want personal service, especially when it comes to their pets. After nine years, learning that my dog's blindness was missed left me very disappointed. For that reason, I can no longer say I was satisfied with the level of care we received.