In the 4-5 years we have known Drew Thomason, our regard for him only continues to grow. Our…read moreCavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lila, came into this world with an unusual temperament and personality for the breed, and tackling her stubborn streak was a challenge, but one easily met by Drew. In addition, she had been traumatized by an unfortunate encounter with an invisible fence that was set too high. Drew resolved these issues in short order and we moved on to more advanced training, which was the real fun! Drew's affinity for her personality, along with his expertise in dog training, has made life in our home much more enjoyable and Lila is now a true delight! We trust him explicitly with her care and do not hesitate to recommend him. He exceeds every expectation! Debra & Michael Booe Charlotte, NC

What an awesome experience! Drew is an awesome trainer and provides an excellent environment for…read moreeach dog he trains and boards. He was very communicative when I would "check in", and Lambeau Joe absolutely loves him. I first brought Lambeau to Drew as a puppy, and upon his return he was house broken, could sit, place, and come when called. Now when we have a "visit" or a brush up lesson, I know Lambeau is in excellent hands. I give Drew 5 stars for his professionalism, and an added 5 stars for taking away my worries when I have to travel.

To think where we would be without Liz at Carolina Canine Training is scary! Like everyone else we…read moregot a puppy and thought we could manage with the training ourselves with just a typical puppy class. You know the story.... Life got in the way and our efforts were just not making the cut.... it was time to turn to a Professional! Thinking about leaving our "baby" in the care of someone else for 4 whole weeks was a bit scary at first! As soon as Banks met Liz and seemed to just melt around her all of our fears were quickly gone! Liz has the presence where dogs just know to respect her :) 4 weeks later Banks was walking on a leash well enough for a toddler to walk him, had learned how to "Place" on his bed and went into his Kennel with ease. He no longer jumped all over us and had a sense of calm about him we had never seen before. I only wish I would have taken a Before video as the changes were that remarkable. Banks is a very smart dog but we were very amazed at the things he was able to master in his 4 weeks at Carolina Canine Training. I can't recommend this team enough and am so thankful we have a place to send our next puppy!! I wonder if they take kids too? ;) Oh, and we loved all of the updates we received via email, text and phone. I'm pretty sure the hardest part of dog training might be dealing with the parents!

From the owner: At Carolina Canine Training we provide the most comprehensive training programs available…read more Our programs are tailor made for you, your dog, and your lifestyle. Best of all, we offer a variety of affordable and reliable training options. Our trainers will help you determine which training methods will allow your dog to reach its highest potential while keeping training fun and result oriented. Whether you are looking to bring a new puppy into your home, have a well mannered family dog, or solve a difficult behavior problem from destructiveness to aggression, Carolina Canine Training has the plan for you!

We used The Dog Knowledge to train our 7 month Australian Labradoodle. It was a fantastic…read moreexperience! He came back to us a MUCH better behaved dog. We were especially struggling with his leash behavior. He learned to "heel" and no longer drags us on walks. He also generally is doing a better/faster job of calming down when we need it while maintaining his playful puppy behavior. The Dog Knowledge team has been great with their follow up including a recent follow up training session in our home. We would strongly recommend The Dog Knowledge to others seeking dog training.

This is our second time using The Dog Knowledge. We have become such busy people as a society and…read morethe thought of trying to train our dogs without help was just too overwhelming. The 4 week program gave us the perfect foundation to build on and have a well behaved member of our family. Highly recommend

We were referred to this location by a friend. I waited (impatiently) for my puppy to grow old…read moreenough to be a "Camper" here. (Their first day is FREE). Our experience was GREAT from the minute we walked in. Although young, the engaged staff was attentive and interactive. I was offered a tour of the facility; everything appeared clean, organized & well planned. Their app with access to camper play areas on video is a wonderful way to check in on your pet. I watched his interaction with other dogs and the staff, as well as other play areas and the staff thoroughly cleaning floors/sections when dogs went outside for a time. I am extremely satisfied with the care my little guy received here. I look forward to making it a regular socialization experience for him. Thank you and keep up the great work!

Beware of this place! I walked in and walked right out. I'd never trust these people with my furry…read morechildren. One staff member for ~20-30 dogs. Management more concerned about $$ than pet safety. Glad I trusted my gut - my friends & neighbors shared some very real and heartbreaking horror stories (injured pets followed by staff cover-ups and lies) coming out of Camp Bow Wow in Concord (not sure about other locations, but steer clear of this one!)

I have been taking my dogs to Wyolina Kennel for over a year now and I am absolutely happy with the…read morecare they receive. My dogs are always happy to go and always happy when they see us again. They obviously have a lot of fun while they are there, they come home and sleep for a day or two. I have met and gotten to know several of the people and we know they love and care for our dogs well. We are absolutely thankful for everything at Wyolina: the kennels offered, the play time, the personal care and on and on. I can't say enough good. Very thankful for them and worth the 30 minute drive it takes to get to them. They are excellent.

I moved to Charlotte back in March and was worried about who would watch my dog when I go out of…read moretown (I travel a lot and he takes some time to warm up to new people). Through my searches, I found Wyolina and decided to try them out since they indicated that they allowed dogs even if they had social issues. My dog can be very nervous in new environments. From the first trial visit to all my subsequent stays, the staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. They even eased him into the play groups (spoiler alert: he loved it!). I now take my dog to Wyolina for all of my trips! He is now excited every time we walk in and he is happy to greet the staff. We are glad we found them!

This is not our regular PetSmart but our regular one had a very poor selection of Dog Toys…read more We were in the area visiting my wife's Son's Family and stopped in. They had an excellent selection and bought three for Watson our Corgin We'll see how these hold up. Watson goes crazy trying to get the squeaker out and sherd the rest of the toy. For us, it's kind of out of the way but if you live in the area or like us, visiting the area for other things, this is definitely a good place to stop. Clean store, easy to get too, nice staff and a good selection.

I really enjoy going to this PetSmart. Everyone is so friendly and very helpful. They have some…read moredecent sales and coupons especially if you frequent there often. I have to buy a prescription food for my dog and it is a bit pricey so I do truly appreciate when I can get a few bucks off. The store is always clean and their customer service is fantastic. I will continue to shop here as long as I need it.

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

Gosh there are no words to adequately describe our experience working with Rachel and Keendog…read moretraining. She was our 3rd trainer and honestly last resort before turning to medicating our reactive dog. She got back to basics, tailored her approach to his breed and genetic instincts and layered in play with a balanced training approach with positive reinforcement and correction techniques. This truly has been the only approach that has worked and our dog is thriving. Rachel is so knowledgeable and has made this the best experience for our family and our dog. We are so grateful!

We have had 4 dogs work with Keen Dog trainers and have been very happy with the results. All the…read moretrainers we have worked with have been excellent and very accommodating to our needs and schedules. I am constantly amazed with all the little things they pick up on, which I never would have noticed.