My time at Dogs by Andy was a game changer in the best most positive way. First, a little…read morebackground: In April 2015 I fostered a 5 wk old female GSD rescued from a litter that had been rejected by the mother. I feel in love with her & formally adopted her at 8 wks naming her Daytona. I've had dogs all my life, a Poodle, Beagle, Shiba & currently a Jack Russell Shorty. But, Oh My, a German Shepherd is a whole other ball game! I read the books & tried doing basic obedience with her. Yet as she grew & grew her "little" personality showed itself more & more. She is very sweet & loving, But she is also a temperamental drama queen who wants to have her way ALL the time. Well Thanksgiving night 2015 I took her out & didn't notice the neighbor was also out with his dog, an unfixed female Pit ... ya that did not end well for me. Daytona lunged toward the Pit & jerked me off my feet before I could stop her, throwing me face first into the concret, bruising my chin, blooding my mouth & breaking my hand :( I spent the holidays in a cast up to my elbow, but the worst part was that my confidence in handling her was broke as bad as my hand. I was faced with either giving her back to the rescue to find another home or getting some professional help. Enter Dogs by Andy! The single most important decision I have ever made in my dog owner life. My husband works in auto racing so I had heard of Andy through the racing grapevine. As soon as my cast was off & I was done with PT in March 2016, Daytona & I were in for an evaluation with Andy & Fred. The eval was relaxed & comfortable taking place in their indoor training area where Daytona could safely run around as we got to know each other discussing my situation & goals. I decided on the 10 week off-lead eCollar program. I have to note how much I appreciated meeting & enjoyed talking with the owner, Andy. Although he may seem a bit ruff around the edges at first, I found him to be a highly knowledgable & experienced trainer with a exceptional commitment to giving the very best he can to making all dogs the best they can be along with their owners! One look around the facility and it is obvious how much love & care has gone into it. Also, given I'm a GSD owner, I have to mention that during my time there I was able to observe Andy interact with & train Shepherds & Malinois for his personal protection program. Frankly it was awe inspiring to watch & after witnessing Andy's connection with these strong breeds, I wouldn't consider bringing any kind of strong naturally protective dog to anyone other than Andy & his team to train. Daytona & I began our first 5 sessions of on-lead training with Fred learning sit, down, stay, heel, and come. I struggled with my timing on top of a lack of confidence, but I can't say enough how amazingly kind & patient Fred was with me. I began feeling like there actually was hope. Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Stephanie took over for the last 5 sessions of off-lead training & the correct use of an eCollar. Stephanie specializes in protection training & all I can say is Wow, what an absolute pleasure it was working with her. Her abilities are extraordinary, she is as strong & knowledgable as she is lovely & kind. My dear ornery girl Daytona with all her "my way" drama met her match in Stephanie & it was awesome! She also took the extra time to understand & address my personal concerns such as Daytona's aggressiveness toward other female dogs. By the end of our time with her, Daytona was head-over-paws in love willing do anything for her & I had a new sense of confidence in myself & in my beautiful German Shepherd. I was sad to see our 10 weeks come to an end as I feel everyone at Dogs by Andy have become a part of our extended doggie family. In addition to training I have boarded both of our dogs, Daytona & our shorty Jack, Duncan, at Andy's and they both do very well happy & healthy when I pick them up. I've had them do Daytona's grooming too the anti-shedding treatment is a must have! They also carry the Victor brand of dog food, which Daytona has done very well on. In the months since we have complete our training in May 2016 my relationship with Daytona has only improved. I would highly recommend learning the appropriate use of an eCollar particularly with a breed such as a GSD, it has been a godsend for us many times over. But, as will always be her nature, she still gets a little ornery so being able to bring her in for the rest of her life to get a little training refresher when I feel she needs it is an extra reassuring commitment Dog's by Andy gives you. Finally I have to acknowledge Kendall who assisted with training a few times & was a pleasure to work with. Along with giving big props to Robin who handles all the ins-and-outs of appointments & questions. She always has a smile on her face & joy in helping you no matter how big or small the task.

Excellent people to work with and they make you feel like part of the family. They help you…read moreunderstand the needs for the dog. Tess was my trainer as was awesome, but then again, everyone there was just as awesome. Thank you all for the great training experience. PS. pics to come of Tallulah

I heard about this boarding facility through a friend and decided to check it out as I am always…read morelooking for a place where my dog could be comfortable and feel right at home when I was travelling or needed a short stay for my pup. I looked at the owner's website www.camp-ruff.com which describes their facility as a "lux camp" for dogs and puppies. I was intrigued and called for an appt to view the property and see the operations. I was met by the Camp Director/Owner, a delightful, sincere woman named Lucinda. She greeted me and my dog and proceeded to show me the camp home, which is divided into sections based on the needs and behaviors of the various dogs she was boarding. She listened to my description of my dogs needs, habits and observed her to judge how she would behave w other dogs. One by one she let a dog out from the house, where they have their "sleep over", cautiously to see what my dog would do. As the animals were about my dog's size everyone seemed to accept each other. Great news! Lucinda decided to take the next step by taking my dog w the small pack for some exercise on the trail in the woods behind the house. The dogs were running around having a great time which relieved my anxiety that my dog might not like to be off leash but she was running and getting some great exercise and learning to enjoy the pack mentality. No fighting or misbehaving, perfect! Lucinda works tirelessly to pamper the pooches morning and night. Morning feedings, evening feedings, medications and always careful observations of the pets. They all sleep like happy babies when the day ends in a real home environment. Prices are in line and reasonable I think for an overnight stay of $44 including feeding, walking, playtime and careful observation by someone who is highly qualified and very knowledgeable of pet behavior. All animals come in contact w other pets only when owner has documentation for boarding such as rabies vaccination, bordetello. This place is a well thought out and safe place to leave your precious pet while you are away. So relax, they got your back!

Lucinda does a great job taking care of our baby. We've been with her for over a year now and never…read morehad a problem.

We adore Good Human Dog Training!! When we first adopted our dog and noticed his reactivity issues,…read morewe immediately began to research dog trainers. We happened upon Good Human Dog Training, and Jen has been so great to work with. She's very patient and well-versed in humane training practices that are effective. Our dog (and our cats) love her, and we have seen such improvement in our dog's reactivity over the year and a half we've worked with Jen. If you need a dog trainer, Jen is your person!

Ms Jennifer was so kind, calm, and so very helpful! We wanted to try some training to polish our…read moregirls and were excited that she was willing to work with both of them at the same time. She took us through all of our concerns and demonstrated the appropriate training and commands. Our girls caught on quickly and we feel very supported as we continue on this training journey with the plethora of resources she sent us after!

I bought my yellow lab puppy from Mark in 2020. True to his word, our puppy was healthy &…read moreintelligent. Our vet is pleased with our puppy's health and physical development over the last year. We find our Bodhi to be easy going and ready for any activity. He is happiest in the water & playing ball. He is also protective & will alert us to anyone coming onto our property without being aggressive towards visitors. He just monitors them from a distance. In the park, people just stop in their tracks to watch him catch balls in midair. Mark bred his dogs for stamina & drive. Bodhi is the embodiment of his success as a breeder.

Mark is a great trainer and worked wonders with our golden doodle. He is very patient and friendly…read morewith all of the dogs and has even boarded our dog when we were in a pinch and traveling abroad. Our dog loves Mark!

Phenomenal customer service from an extremely educated and experienced trainer. Always available…read morefor questions and extremely professional

From the owner: We provide expert dog training, teaching dogs to stop aggressive and disruptive behaviors and to…read moreinstead be calm and trusting. We are proud to give our dogs the highest quality training and are committed to providing a safe and comfortable learning environment. Contact us today to learn more about dog training, puppy training, and off-leash K9 training. Other specialties include: Service Dogs Troutman, NC 28166 Clicker Training Dogs Troutman, NC 28166 Leash Training Troutman, NC 28166 Balance Trainer Troutman, NC 28166 Enjoy having a calm and happy dog you can take anywhere! We work with you, taking your needs and situation into consideration to provide the most effective training. We look forward to providing you service dog training, dog obedience training, and guard dog training.

This is my second dog from Rolling Meadows Academy. My first dog passed away after 11 years. My new…read moredog has filled the void from the loss of my beloved dog. The new dog is well trained, obedient to all commands and has a very loving personality. Barbara painstakingly searched for a dog that was compatible with my multi-generational family. The new dog has been with us for 4 months. She has blended in like she has never been anywhere but here. Thank you Barbara for working with my family and checking in with us.

Bob and I are an older couple who have loved our dogs through the years, but we probably had no…read morebusiness getting a new puppy! We heard of Rolling Meadows Academy of Dog Training from a neighbor and after struggling with this precious puppy, called for help. Barbara and her crew (especially Annissia) took Charlie when he was 7-8 months old and turned our mischievous, rowdy puppy into a delightful, very manageable, lovable doggie! We are extremely pleased with our experience and with Charlie's awesome accomplishments at Rolling Meadows.

We are 100% Happy with Bubbles progress! We were on the verge of thinking he couldn't be trained…read more Eric has shown us he could be trained. Thank you so much Eric, Hannah, Emily and cute little Ford! We highly recommend Coastal Elite K9 for your dog trainers.

From the owner: Welcome to the Coastal Elite K9 family! We strive for a family environment knowing it takes a lot…read morefor you to trust someone with your fur baby! We originated in San Diego, CA working with puppies and general pet obedience for over 3 years. We wanted to do more within the dog training community and continue to impact lives and help both dogs and owners alike, so we packed everything up and moved to Winston-Salem, NC in order to continue our education on dog training. The owner Eric attended Highland school for dog trainers Master Dog Training program and graduated in December of 2021. There we learned about the industry as a whole and became knowledgeable in service dogs, working dogs, pet dogs, behavior modification, and so much more! Our goal with this education is to be able to help more people primarily behavior modification. We want to be the reason why an aggressive dog gets another chance. We have come to see the difference in peoples lives just through pet dogs and puppies. We want to have the same impact for owners who have aggressive dogs on their last chance. We stick to what we love best and that’s Obedience, puppies, and behavior modification. Our goal is to help you develop a stronger bond with your dog. We take pride in being able to mold your dog to your lifestyle. We also give our clients the confidence to be able to handle their dog in any situation. We are here to help educate humans on man’s best friend and help create stronger bonds from coast to coast.