Thank you Thank you Thank you Sublime K9 & Katie for the education you have provided us with our…read morefirst dog, Stormie !!! I never had a pet growing up and was completely lost when we rescued Stormie in November 2019. I researched dog trainers near Farmingdale and everywhere I looked I saw a recommendation for Sublime K9. Katie arranged to come at the end of November for an initial consultation to get to know us, Stormie and how many lessons we would need to purchase. Katie worked with us for scheduling due to having a sometimes unpredictable schedules. Katie would come for hour lessons where she modeled and demonstrated the command she wanted us to perform then would allow me and my boyfriend to take turns working with Stormie through that command. It was helpful because she would pinpoint things we were to correct as we were training and how to advance or regress the command. The training sessions were for us to be educated on how to train our dog because in the end of the day, she would be with us and not Katie. We had difficulty with walking Stormie all of a sudden. She would freeze and not want to continue the walk. Katie allows you to text her whenever to ask her questions! We sent her videos and pictures and during the next lesson she worked with us to get Stormie to be more compliant on walks. I cannot thank Katie and Sublime K9 enough. You have educated us so much and have helped us learn about our pup. We are able to understand what she is trying to communicate to us as she has learned what we are trying to communicate with her.

Katie is an absolute miracle worker!!! We have a 3 year old corgi who barks (very loudly) anytime…read moresomeone comes or goes into our house. He is also very jealous if anyone comes near me or my husband and barks uncontrollably when we hug or kiss each other. We have a baby on the way, so I called Sublime K9 to have him evaluated to see if we could fix his bad behaviors before the baby comes. I was afraid that at 3.5 years old, it was too late to break his bad habits. Katie came to our home for a FREE consultation/evaluation (other places I called charged for the evaluation unless you decide to proceed with the training - Sublime K9 was free regardless). She was very knowledgeable and informative and made me feel very comfortable from the start. She was very honest with me and assured me that just 5 sessions to work on basic commands should be enough to correct his problem behaviors. I especially love that she didn't try to sell me more sessions than were necessary and the pricing was very fair. Katie is far more than just a dog trainer - she is a human trainer. She not only worked extremely well with our dog, she educated us on how to best train him and teach him to listen to us, outside of training sessions. As first time dog owners, we had a lot to learn and Katie helped us every step of the way. She even went out of her way to check on me after a frustrating session where I began to doubt whether I would be able to make any progress with my dog. I can happily say, our corgi is totally transformed and I feel confident that our new peaceful lifestyle will be welcoming for our baby girl!

We did it! My pup Maxx, a black lab mix, is now trained to walk beside me like a gentleman. There's…read moreno stress for me, on walking him. He listens to every command I say. We accomplished everything I ever wanted from dog training. From the moment that I met James, I knew we were in good hands. He was patient and my pup listened to him 100%, from day one! Besides nicely walking alongside of me, he also doesn't jump on people or counters anymore. He taught Maxx several other things like stay in a spot, and walk away. That I think we need a bit more practice, but I know Maxx will ace it one day. James did training both inside and outside the house. I also told James, that I will continue from time to time to call him for refresher classes or to work on the stay in one spot. I am sure there are more things that Maxx can learn and James is the best person to teach him. James is also very accommodating to your schedule. He makes it work all the time. Thank you for everything James. You are truly the best! Your friends, The Diehl Family and Maxx

It's been a few years since we worked with James and our dog Maddie. We now have a house with a big…read moreyard for her to spend her senior days in, but we've consistently used James' methods since 2016. Having recently adopted an 8 week old puppy, we were able to EASILY introduce our old pup to our new one, and so far, they are getting along famously. James- I don't know if you remember how "unsettled" Maddie was when we started our training, but I thought you'd like to see her all cool and casual with our new baby, Franklin. We couldn't have done it without your help and are furever grateful. - Nicole & Sam

Huge thanks to Petco in Wantagh, especially Jake, for giving such great advice concerning my aging…read moreMaltipoos diet and health. Jake helped me find the right food I needed, listened to my concerns with care, and gave advice on next steps. So thanks again for the assistance and help provided.

Thank you Kristen for ALWAYS doing such an amazing job with my giant bear! Bosch loves you and so…read moredo we!

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am to have met Danny. My dog Cookie was a…read morerescue. As much as we loved her, I was very close to sending her back to the shelter. Cookie was loving but she had a TERRIBLE nipping problem (along with other issues). She had gone through 2 trainers already and nothing was working. With a 7 year old child in the house, Cookie spent most of her time in her crate. I just could not risk my daughter accidentally getting hurt. Cookie went with Danny for 4 weeks and she came back a whole new dog. Before Danny, cookie was never allowed to roam the house. I am forever grateful for Danny's patience. He would send me updates, pictures and videos on Cookies progress. He even followed up with another lesson to show my dad how to properly handle Cookie at home. Thank you Danny! You saved Cookie.

My dog Charlie, mini poodle, 5 months, just came home from Danny's overnight training program. We…read moreare so pleased with the progress he made. When he left, he was biting the furniture, not listening at all to commands and having accidents all over the house. He came home so well behaved, but still with the same cuddly loving personality. We now love taking walks with him as he no longer leads us and listens very well. We would highly recommend Danny's program to anyone looking for a great dog training program. Danny and his wife were very kind and patient and treated Charlie like part of their family!

Mike and Nicole are a godsend. We have a 6 month old Cavachon (Nugget) who was a wild man when we…read morebrought him home. After three weeks with The Perfect Pup, he's a great little dog. We still have to practice training, but he's coming along amazingly well. Mike is always available for questions and to teach us what he's taught Nugget. This was money well spent!

I can only express my gratitude to Mike for "training" our new puppy. He is patient, kind,…read moreunderstanding and thorough with his training skills. Mike has been able to guide my family with puppy/dog basics which is only enhancing our dog ownership. THANK YOU

I feel like I was ripped off. I signed myself and my puppy for a " everything you need to know…read moreabout puppy's" lesson...$125 and 1 hour later I found myself exactly where we started. I was given a redundant speech about things that a typical dog owner would know. I repeatedly had told Barry what issues I wanted to deal with when we spoke on the phone and none of them were addressed... I wasn't even given any type of advice to address the issues. He told me over and over again that this is all I would need to know about getting my pup to behave... he didn't address the puppy after his initial hi. I was told that if I wanted to book him again it would be $95 ( each lesson )with a 4 lesson commitment. These $95 lessons would actually "address" my issue. I signed up for a dog trainer, not a speech. If that was the case I think you should mention to the customer that they're about to spend $125 on a puppy lesson which is more or less a speech for you. I can't comment on how well of a trainer he is, since he didn't train my dog... he only spoke during our lesson. If you're looking to book him, and have a puppy ask for the obedience lessons...skip the puppy lesson all together. Trust me .

Special thanks for training our once insane Lab mix. We were…read moreafraid of having to return him to the breeder, but thankfully we met Barry who turned everything around after just a handful of visits! Very patient and talented, keep up the good work!!

I would give negative stars as well. My dog also came back having lost a noticeable amount of…read moreweight. He was also cowed and scared but even still not properly trained. They also used a shock collar, which was NOT at all effective for my dog who most definitely was NOT off-leash trained. If anything he came back worse than when he left, and they kept him for over 3 weeks. When I called to request a different trainer they just forwarded my call to the same trainer. You and your dog deserve MUCH, MUCH better. Do your due diligence (I certainly wish I had done more research) and get a trainer who actually cares about animals' well-being and uses training methods that boost confidence, partnership, AND are long-lasting. Going with Best Friend's was $3,000 wasted with last trauma to myself and my dog. I so regret sending him to that hell camp.

Best friends dog training is the best money I've ever spent. I had my little dog trained by Frank…read moreBonomo and thank goodness I did. we live on a busy street and I've seen several dogs get hit by cars and i didn't know what to do bc she kept running out. i started the sessions n not only did that dangerous behavior stop but she went on the be a therapy dog for therapy dogs international. What a great service and I would recommend it to anyone with a puppy. I just added another dog to my family and plan to have her trained as well.

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

The BEST training service you will ever use. My fiancé and I rescued a large rotti mix, Keiko, in…read moreJanuary. We were having trouble trying to help him adjust from living in the south on a large property to living in a one bedroom apartment with cats and a smaller back yard. We were set up with our trainer, Jim, he educated us on how to handle Keiko properly (from basic obedience to different enrichment), build a better bridge of communication and help with his confidence. Our last session Keiko even decided he was going to try one of the obstacles from maximum K9's agility course (no prompting from us) shocking both me and my fiancé. Safe to say Keiko loves Maximum K9 as much as we do . Since our training we have been able to do so much more and get Keiko better involved in our activities (which we know he loves). They also have so many great treats, toys, and training tools for those at varying levels in their store portion.

The training , the knowledge , the cleanliness is great . Harry is a great trainer . Money well…read morespent.

We've been working with Harry for 18 weeks now on Foundation & Obedience and can't even believe all…read morewe've accomplished in such a short time. Watching Harry work with a dog is like watching McLain Ward navigate a jump course...his corrections seem effortless and are clear and he shows you the true potential your dog has. More importantly, he is an excellent coach and gives you the tools, education, and confidence for YOU to get the most out of your dog (as long as you put in the work outside of class). I can't thank you enough, Harry! We look forward to continue to work with you in the future and hope to be a good representation of USA K9 at our first AKC Rally in July!