I cannot say enough about the success we had bring our terror of a mini schnauzer to Gabriel. Our…read moreAugie was a n extreme barker and could not be taken out in public and Gabriel was able to curb much of his behavior. He is also great in assisting me in what I was doing wrong and changing my way of being with Augie. I also greatly appreciate his follow up and his willingness to receive videos of challenges and offer his guidance to make effective changes in behavior. I drove two hours each way for Gabriel and it was well worth the trip!! Pam D.

My boyfriend and I contacted Gabriel to help us transition our rescue dog to city life and it's the…read morebest thing we've ever done. He took the time to learn about her specific quirks and gave us tools that worked for her. He showed us how to calm her down, walk her on a leash, and even interact with other dogs. But most importantly, he gave us a way to successfully communicate with our dog and for that we will be forever grateful! I can't recommend him enough!

Sound, proven training techniques (obedience and agility) that are flexible, forward thinking,…read moreupbeat and fun. Heather has been training dogs for 30 years and will modify techniques according to each dog's personality and breed, and owner's ability. She is veterinarian recommended and teaches both private and group classes with individuals or families. She is also a One Mind Dog agility instructor. Visit: www.heatherwitt.com

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!

I called Mike for our dog Bruno, who has SEVERE separation anxiety (he is the famous ROOF DOG)…read more Our initial session with Mike occurred in August and lasted over 3 hrs. Mike was professional, knowledgeable, fun to work with and loved by my whole family (pups included!). His training techniques are easy to learn and effective. We saw a HUGE improvement in our dogs' behavior immediately. What earns Mike a 5+ STAR review from me is his responsiveness. It's been over 90 days since our first session and Mike is as accessible today as he was the day of our first session. Every call and text is responded to promptly, even when Mike has been out of town. Separation anxiety is not an easy fix. It's a huge relief knowing that we have Mike available when needed. Mike is a committed, compassionate, honest, and gifted dog trainer with a big heart. I highly recommend him.

Beezys pack was so quick and communicative and we had a great session! She understood our dog…read moreimmediately and gave us great feedback and instructions to fix some of her behavior issues. She also set us up with some helpful guides for the future! 10/10 recommend.

Beezys Pack provided me with great resources and tips for my pup who was dealing with bad…read morereactivity. She works with many rescues and also helped with some of the pups I was fostering. Aubrey is so caring, passionate, and knowledgeable, you can tell she really cares about the work she does / helping pups, and it makes a BIG difference. So grateful to have her as a continuous resource.

I left a 3yo registered English Lab, for 2 weeks at $2,500. I wanted higher level training than…read morewhat she had already been through and specifically requested not to do the basic course. Nick Morrow said he had things for her to do that were not the basic course. After 1 week, they are supposed to provide a video and they did not do that. I was supposed to be getting communication through a messenger app, but that didn't happen until the day before pickup, when they also finally provided a video. When I came to pick her up, she had a bloody puncture on the bridge of her nose, which, to me, looked like a dog bite, but Nick Morrow says it's a normal scratch the dogs get from nosing the kennel. The "scratch" has not healed after a month. Regarding the training, Nick had another person train my dog and they did the basic training, like I said not to do. My dog regressed in her training because she is highly anticipatory. The beginning training countered the higher-level training already taught. Bottom line, not only did my dog come back battered, but I had to retrain her from what they did. They don't follow specific requests and don't communicate as I would've wanted during the tenure. I wish I put her in a safe shelter, instead. Nick Morrow wouldn't return any money because he thinks he did a good job. Just don't go there.

Our Bernese Mountain Dog has been part of the Balanced K-9 family for almost 4 years. He started…read morewith Chuck and Luciana when he was 4 years old (he is now 8), and the reason we drove him from Boston to Connecticut was because the training program and people were so highly recommended to us. We were immediately happy with the results, the love, and the attention our dog got from being with them. From the moment we walked through the doors, the team made us feel welcome and at ease. Our dog spent an initial training program with Luciana and her team, and since then, he visits every few months for a refresh or a holiday stay. They have given us sound advice on everything having to do with our dog! The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, tailoring the sessions to meet our dog's specific needs. The facility is clean, well-organized, and designed with dogs' safety and comfort in mind. They also have great customer service--always prompt to answer questions and flexible with scheduling. I highly recommend Balanced K-9 to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training and caring.

I loved working with Jody and my dog from minute one. After that, I was completely annoyed to see…read morehow well she managed my Bullmastiff. :) It was if they had been working together for years. Jody gave me great advice, worked with me and my dog and is a wealth of knowledge on all things animals. Jody also has such great warmth, spirit and personality that she is so easy to work with. She was also very honest and practical, not judgemental, just really wants to help and her love for dogs radiates in her work.

From the owner: I am a Dog Trainer Behaviorist specializing in problem solving and the rehabilitation of rescued…read moredogs. As owner/operator of The Bark Stops Here, I offer House Calls, Phone Consultations and small Group Class at the Southport Veterinary Center in Fairfield, CT. Review Sheets are emailed after each session to facilitate your following through on your own. What sets my work apart, I'm told, is that I empathize with dogs and people equally, enabling me to help each better understand the other and craft compromises that endure. Clients commonly call me "intuitive" or a dog "psychic." Though I don't promote myself as such for fear of sounding too "woo woo," my hunches, backed by science and experience, usually prove true. Whether yours is a shiny new puppy or a weathered elder who's been around the block, my new book, "Imp, The ImPerfect Pup: Lessons On Being Good Enough,"is designed to make your home Imp's last.

They seem to really care about my doggies. They keep me informed and I can watch my babies on…read morecamera throughout the day.

If you treat your dog like family DO NOT BRING THEM HERE !!!! Unless you're ok with negligence with…read moreyour loved one. Expect to pick up your dog here with fresh bite marks and with completely different behavior.

Ray and his team have a great operation. There are many pet food outlets but none compare to Ray's…read moreshop. Mike and Otis

Happy to have found them after Pet Valu closed all locations. This is a nice local store with the…read moreadded benefit of having 2 self service dog wash stations for $12/wash. Staff has been helpful and friendly and they are located on Fairfield Ave with plenty of off street parking in their lot. I haven't purchased any items however from browsing, the prices appear to be reasonable compared to online like Chewy or Amazon. My only complaint is the stairs leading to the dog wash stations are steep and narrow and not very manageable for my basset hound.

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

Melissa is the best. Our pug absolutely loves Melissa. She is professional, always time, and…read moretruly loves our dog. Her dedication to pets is evident. Hire her, you will not regret it.

So happy we found Melissa! We're new to the Fairfield area and needed someone to watch our two pups…read morewhile away for a week. Luckily she was available or I'm not sure what we would have done! She was very professional, prompt and quick to return calls and texts. We laid out all the dog stuff on the kitchen island with instructions for each of the "fur kids" and off we went. When we returned everything was neat and orderly. We forgot to let her know where/what to do with full poop bags but she was thoughtful enough to grab a kitchen trash bag to stash them next to the garage door. When she came back to return the keys and receive payment the dogs were SO happy to see her. I can tell she loves animals and they love her. I highly recommend her! (Feel free to PM me for a direct referral.) :)