Dale Buchanan is a top notch dog trainer! He comes to your house for one-on-one training with your…read moredog. Dale is reliable, on time, and communicates well. He worked with our 3-year-old French bulldog and taught me so many invaluable skills to bring out Louis Mac's potential. I learned the importance of mental stimulation and problem-solving to keep our dog out of mischief. Dale helped me to find what Louis enjoys doing, which "rewards" motivate Louis, and all along the way, Dale was there to demonstrate and to provide valuable feedback. I highly recommend Top Gun Dog Training with Dale Buchanan.

Dale has a natural understanding of dog behavior. Our dogs progressed with each lesson. From simple…read morecommands to more complex, they learned better self-control and problem solving. Utilizing positive reinforcement, we have helped them to develop better impulse control. With Dale's suggestions, our dogs now enjoy and stimulate their minds with dog puzzles, lick mats and agility sticks. We were amazed how simple redirecting of our thinking helped our pups advance. If you follow his lead, (no pun intended) and put in the work, you too will get results. Thanks again Dale!

If I could give less stars, I would. Today I came across a dog that was trained by Ciara Stevens…read moreand the poor thing was traumatized. He had to be sedated to even be groomed. What's the point of even going into dog training as a career if you're just going to manhandle them into submission?! Remember the name Ciara Stevens and keep your pets FAR away from anything she's associated with.

We took our Golden Doodle to K-9 Off Leash and it was the best experience. Ciara explained the…read moreprocess and it was amazing how quick Gemma picked up on the training. I highly recommended this tracing program. Greg

We are so glad we found Kristine! We have an 8 month old golden doodle and we needed help. Kristine…read moregave us the tools and techniques that worked best for our pup. She was so easy to work with and always available for guidance. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Follow My Lead provides personalized in-home dog training in Huntsville Alabama and the surrounding…read moreareas. We are dedicated to helping local pet owners build lasting loving relationships with their pets based on trust and obedience! Our clients enjoy personalized in-home programs that are tailor made for their unique situation.

We have taken at least 10 different classes from Island Dog. The instructors and training are…read moreexcellent! I refer all my friends with dogs to Margie and her trainers. Her trainers are all certified with years of experience. They are patient with your dogs and you! Their philosophy is about helping you create a bond with your pet as you learn together. I can testify their training works! We are signed up for playground this March. You will be more than pleased to become trained partners with your dog at Island Dog Training.

I am really enjoying the training at Island Dog. My dog and I have been taking the Family Manners…read moreclass for dogs 6 months and older. We meet once a week for seven weeks. The class size is small so we each get individual training. Margie is kind and patient. She promotes positive reinforcement instead of scolding. I highly recommend Island Dog Training.

I've been training all my dogs at HOTC for about 40 years now. They have great classes that teach…read moreyou how to train your dog at all levels from puppy and basic manners through advanced competition. They even do fun stuff like flyball, agility, and freestyle. It's an all-volunteer organization to boot.

HOTC is an exceptional organization with many training and trial programs and events. Instructors…read moreare top notch with training programs below the normal for the area. Highly recommended!

UPDATED (10-14-18): Just wanted to update, as my dog, Irish, has stayed countless times now for…read moreday-play. I had family from Germany in town for 2 wks. Irish was able to spend time with us, but because we were going to various places ...she couldn't come most of the time. It was also too hot to leave her in the car & she still deals strongly with separation anxiety. So nearly every day for 2 wks (not the weekends), she did stay here for day-play. She seems happy when I pick her up each time & even knows where we're going when I say she is going to have a "FUN DAY"! Instead of lying down in the car, she stays upright until we arrive, which is unusual! She even wags her tail at times when I pick her up, which if you read below, this is a big deal, since she is an older rescue dog I recently adopted. The AWESOME STAFF are starting to get to know her & her "ways" a bit more, which is helpful. More than they realize, they have helped me out quite a bit. I do pray she will get better with being left alone at home for short periods of time. However, until we get to that point, I will continue to bring her here when I have dr's appts and/or errands that will take several hours. This way I know she's cared for & won't be "as lonely" if she were just left at home. I do hope they'll start to have day-play on weekends, which it sounds like they may do in the near future. That will help out greatly, as I don't want to just board her, but actually give her some social interaction with other dogs, if I need to go out-of-town for any reason. I also like the cameras in upgraded rooms, so you can watch your dog while they are in there. However, I hope to see more cameras on the premises, so you can watch while they are playing, as well. This, too, may happen in near future, as I'm sure it's a matter of funds. Lastly, I hope they end up with some kind of "frequent day-play and/or boarding" program. Where you can buy X-amount of day-plays and/or boarding in advance to get a reduced price. That would make for an ideal gift for someone! KUDOS TO STAFF! OLDER POST: I've only had my dog, Irish, since April 30, 2018. She is nearly an 8-yr-old rescued Beagle that I ended up adopting. She had major surgery for 11 tumors back in April (one literally the size of a baseball). The vet firmly believes she has cancer and could live for 6 months or 6 years ...there's just no way to know. Either way, she's a sweetheart of a dog and I know I made the right decision in adopting her back in mid-May. Irish does come with a lot of separation anxiety, as well as being scared of loud noises ...particularly thunder & children. Due to all of this, it has been difficult to leave her alone. I've tried various methods to keep her calm while I have to run out to do errands & such. Unfortunately, it will take a lot more time with a lot of love & patience. However, I'm willing to do what it will take. This includes the added expense of putting her in doggy day-care -even if she is not much into "playing" given her age & health. She seems happy enough to be around other dogs & people ...more so than just staying at home while I'm out doing my errands. I'm grateful that Paradise Pet is local & willing to take last-minute drop-ins & of course long-term boarding, if needed. I did use their long-term boarding last month for an unexpected death in the family that took me out to Texas. Paradise Pet took very good care of Irish while I was away. That was her 1st time there. She's been there 2 more times just for day-play. I will be bringing her back for this again soon! Over-all, I'm very satisfied with Paradise Pet & will definitely recommend to anyone that's looking for such a place to either board and/or do day-play for their dog. They take cats, too, but I don't have a cat, so can't give any info regarding that. BIG-BIG KUDOS TO ALL EMPLOYEES HERE ....and to management for hiring such great & caring employees! I truly mean it, as it makes all the difference for both Irish & me! Blessings to each! ~ Deb & Irish ~ (Madison, AL)

I gave the lowest rating possible but the rating is actually worst. I boarded my dog there for six…read moredays . When I picked her up she could barely walk, was vomiting and had diarrhea. She had lost weight. The cameras went out several times and I had to call about them not working. My dog had to go for emergency treatment after I picked her up but ended up dying a week later. My dog was perfectly fine when I dropped her off but died a week after being picked up from this horrible place. No one should ever use this facility if you care anything about your pet. These people should not even be in the business of boarding animals because they don't care about your pets.

Horrible customer service , very rude , not helpful at all. I was asking simple questions and the…read morelady hung up in the middle of a question

Clean and friendly . Our dogs like staying. We make sure we set our appointment early, to make sure…read morewe have a spot during the holidays

Loki spent some time at The Copper Cottage Canines for basic obedience training, and WOW--what a…read moretransformation! He's always been a sweet boy, but his manners needed a little polishing. Brandon and Nicole absolutely delivered! I received fun updates, adorable pictures, and even video calls whenever I needed a check-in. The training results were fantastic--Loki now walks calmly on a leash, comes when called, and actually listens to commands! It was exactly what I asked for, and they nailed it. He got to socialize, play in the beautiful turfed yard, and most importantly, he was treated like family. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Loki loved it there, and I could tell he had the best time learning and growing. Huge thanks to The Copper Cottage Canines for turning basic obedience into a fun, positive, tail-wagging success!

From the owner: Hi there! I’m a professional dog trainer and AKC Evaluator with a passion for helping dogs and…read moretheir humans thrive together. At The Copper Cottage Canines, we offer customized, real-world training solutions and also raise elite Giant Schnauzers from top European working lines. We specialize in: • One-on-One Private Lessons • Board & Train Programs • Puppy Training & AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy • Obedience (Basic to Advanced) • Leash Manners & Recall • Behavior issues (barking, jumping, anxiety, etc.) • Aggression & Reactivity (fear, guarding, reactivity to dogs/humans) I’ve titled multiple dogs in IGP and AKC and am proud to offer CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy testing as an official AKC Evaluator. Highlights Free Consultations Virtual & In-Person Options Serving Southeast USA AKC Evaluator Experienced with Working Breeds & Aggression Cases Meet Our Dogs We breed, raise, and train world-class Giant Schnauzers with top working bloodlines: Copper’s Courage Wisdom and Grace – The only IGP1 Pepper Salt Giant Schnauzer in the United States. Great Dragon Fantom Chlumu – 2023 Czech Republic Junior National Champion, BH titled in IGP. Both are actively training and showing.

Overall grooming is good and dogs are treated well. There are a couple of mature groomers who are…read morewell trained and experienced. The other groomers still need training and maturity. Management is very poor. Scheduling is not fair for the groomers and the ones that are requested by clients do not always get the dogs they have built a relationship with. Rules are made up on the fly and not always applied equally. I would be cautious about taking my dog there.

I have been using Canine Solutions for years, and my dog was thrilled to go for a spa day and just…read moreloved Amanda. However, Amanda is no longer at Canine, and with every visit, there seems to be a different staff (red flag). During the last visit, I was very disappointed in the quality of the grooming. My dog's nails were barely trimmed, she was covered in loose hair, did not smell clean, and was desperate to get out of there, which was out of character for her. She wasn't herself for several days. There appears to be a lot going on at Canine. A drop in the quality of grooming, increased pricing, an additional charge for using a credit card, and high employee turnover are all signs of a business in distress. I probably could work around some of these issues, but the fact that now my dog is literally scared about going there is just not acceptable.

I cannot recommend Spoiled Waggin Tails dog boarding service enough! She truly went above and…read morebeyond in caring for my two dogs and two cats while I was out of the country for six weeks. Not only did she take fantastic care of my pets, but she also handled my diabetic cat's insulin shots with ease and care, which gave me peace of mind. Throughout my time away, Amanda kept me updated with regular photos and messages, so I could see how my pets were doing, even with the time difference. It was so thoughtful of her to keep me connected to them when I missed them so much. When my trip got unexpectedly extended by two weeks, Amanda was incredibly flexible and didn't raise the rate, simply updating my invoice until I returned. I really appreciated her understanding and fairness. The property where my pets stayed is spacious and perfect for animals to roam and play, and you can tell Amanda and her team genuinely care for the animals like their own. I'm so grateful to have found such a trustworthy and reliable place for my pets. If you're looking for someone to board your furry friends, I highly recommend Amanda--she knows exactly what she's doing and will treat your pets with the utmost love and attention. 10/10, would absolutely recommend!

From the owner: We offer long term boarding, private kennel suites, pet sitting for cats and dogs with private cat…read more"apartments" and outdoor "catios" for our feline clients, Doggy daycare, In home pet care services (drop in care including feeding, walking, & playtime), and dog grooming. We have daily activities to keep your pets mind and body busy while you are away including an indoor agility course, treadmill, water days in the summer, and more. We provide daily reports and photos unless you request not to be bothered. All kennels and main areas are equipped with security cams so that you can check on and see your pets. We also use Fi Series 3 tracking collars on every single k9 boarder (air tags and tile trackers for cats) as an added security measure. They can be tracked anywhere with these amazing collars and you also recieve a link to monitor them as it tracks their movement, daily activity, steps, and more. We are located on 14 acres of property giving our clients plenty of room to run around, and we go on walks, and hikes they absolutely love! We also offer dog grooming by a certified groomer and have a salon on site. Pet First Aid and CPR Certified USDA Certified Pet Transporter Certified Groomer Licensed Insured We also offer pick up and drop off service to/from Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Elkmont along with the rest of Madison County and Limestone County free of charge.