I reached out to Behave Atlanta on the recommendation of two neighbors after my dog nipped at a…read morevisitor; after the first session I could tell this would be a game changer. Amy and Lillian are kind, experienced, and genuinely want you to be a better partner to your dog. I also really appreciate the post-session recaps they'd send, along with links to resources. I can see major differences in Momo's behavior; she knows that she can trust me and relax because I'm more knowledgeable about her limits and triggers, and it's given me a HUGE sense of relief and lessened anxiety around walks, strangers, and visitors. Highly recommend Behave Atlanta to everyone! (This is the same review I left on Google, in case you see it there as well)

We cannot recommend Amy and Lillian enough! We adopted our rescue dog at an older age and learned…read morethat she had severe reactivity problems, particularly with men, other dogs, and with anyone visiting the home. We had tried other trainers before to no avail, and were still completely at our wits end on how to help our dog and to make sure she wasn't a harm to other people or dogs. Amy and Lillian were absolutely wonderful in giving us the tools to support our dog (they trained us as much as they did Peanut :) ). We no longer have to walk with our heads on a swivel and can finally have guests over without worrying! Amy and Lillian prioritize positive reinforcement which we loved and was so effective for our dog. We would see them forever if we could to reinforce the good behaviors our dog has learned!

The owner and head trainer, Mark did an excellent job in helping Molly deal with her anxiety…read moreissues. We adopted Molly, who was locked up in a barn and had severe anxiety. She is now much calmer and confident. I took our 2nd Pup Ziggy to Mark recently. Mark was amazing to help me identify Ziggy's reactivity issues and address them. Mark is excellent at helping identify issues with the pup, provide solutions and techniques that help dogs to be more confident, social as well as for the handler to be more confident and knowledgeable. Madhu & Atul

Claire is an amazing trainer! My Australian shepherd can be very reactive in unfamiliar…read moreenvironments, and just a few hours with Claire had her very calm and responsive to our commands. She leaves you feeling confident in what you need to do to continue training your fur baby after the session!

Their staff is kind and loving with my dog and he wags his tail and licks their faces when he…read moregreets them upon arrival. My dog is a changed dog! He used to growl and fight with new strange dogs and now he can be in a play group with lots of dogs, most of them new to him on different days and he doesn't fight or react. Highly recommend for anxious, reactive, non-socialized dogs like mine.

We had a rescue puppy foster dog who did not "cut it" in daycare and needed extra coaching and…read moretraining to handle himself appropriately in a group of dogs. The Frogs to Dogs team did exactly that for him. He made steady progress and when it came time for him to be adopted, they actually did a cat test with him. Let's say he "didn't fail" so they did some video and gave some coaching for his potential adopters. He is now living happily in a home with both another dog and a cat. Thank you Frogs to Dogs for your candor and caring with little Benny.

We took our puppy to Atlanta Dog Trainer for the group obedience beginner training classes…read more There were 5 weeks of training classes (4 with the dog, the first with just the handlers). The primary instruction was getting your dog's attention, the commands - sit, down, off, leave it, drop it and loose leash walking. Overall I was pleased with the overall instruction and experience. They did a good job of making sure the dogs didn't invade another dog's space. Homework was sent out each week to work on in sessions with the dog and this helped prepare for the next week's session. Would recommend.

Tracy at ATLANTA DOG TRAINER literally saved our dog!!! I was at my wits end and ready to give away…read moreour dog- I had tried other training programs but he would not stop biting our kids, jumping on everyone, it was just awful. We signed up for the two week board and train as a last effort with minimal expectation. All I can say is WOW!!! Tracy has been exceptional from start to finish and the follow up after he was home was icing on the cake! She followed up daily to give us a report with photos and videos and continued to check in for weeks! We have the sweetest dog and our family could not be happier with our decision to put our pup into doggie school here!! The grounds are sprawling and beautiful, the staff is friendly, and the value far exceeded my expectations. We paid $995 per week, so about 2K total. I looked at some other programs which were about 2,800 with kinda crappy looking properties and very pushy sales people. We are forever grateful to ADT and Tracy! Thank you for our "new" dog!

Excellent training and boarding, especially for reactive dogs that need their own space. Boarded my…read moredog here and they sent me pics every few hours to see him having so much fun and not missing me at all. Training was very customized and effective as well. He loves this place and everyone there.

My dog Buzz and I absolutely loved working with Betty at Canine PhD!…read more After reading so many glowing reviews for Canine PhD, I decided to give them a try after looking for positive reinforcement trainers near us in Decatur. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made for both Buzz and me! Buzz struggles with anxiety and reacts nervously when new people approach, especially on walks or in public places like restaurant patios. From our very first session, Betty made both of us feel comfortable and confident. She immediately recommended a no-pull harness that made a huge difference. Walking Buzz and his corgi brother, Phil, is finally fun again! I truly missed our morning walks, and it feels amazing to enjoy them again without constantly worrying about Buzz pulling away or Phil getting loose because my attention was elsewhere. What stood out most is that Betty doesn't just train dogs -- she trains their owners, too. She helped me learn how to communicate more clearly and understand what Buzz is feeling. Betty gave us exercises to build trust and confidence. He's already such a happy pup, but he lit up even more during each session, as you can see in his picture! You could tell how proud he was every time he got something right. The whole experience strengthened our bond even more, and I ended up enjoying training far more than I ever expected. Betty also gave us fantastic techniques to help Buzz stay calm when meeting new people, both out in public and at home. He's learned that his bed is his "safe spot," and now he'll go there on his own when guests arrive until he's ready to say hello. It's been such a big, wonderful change seeing him so much more relaxed and secure. We did three sessions at Canine PhD and three at home, which was the perfect balance. It gave us the chance to practice in both structured and real-life settings, and between sessions, we had Betty's helpful homework to reinforce what we were learning and keep us progressing even outside of training. The pricing was very reasonable and the value we got from the training far exceeded what we paid. What I appreciated most was Betty's honesty and empathy. She set realistic expectations right from the start, explaining that this wouldn't be a quick fix -- and she was right. Some dogs are just naturally more anxious, but she gave us the tools and confidence to help Buzz make real progress. I can't recommend Betty and Canine PhD enough! She's a wonderful person! Super patient, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping both dogs and their humans succeed. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands behavior, builds trust, and brings out the best in you and your pup, Betty is the one to call!

We have wanted to bring our two retrievers to our vacation home in Northern Wisconsin from Northern…read moreCalifornia for years, but have never wanted to subject them to flying in the cargo hold of an aircraft, and didn't have the time to spend driving them halfway across the country. Enter Royal Paws Nationwide Pet Transportation. This is a service whose time is long overdue. They have been in business since 2000, however, I was unaware of them until this year. They are incredible. Only your pets are transported in an SUV or minivan that has been outfitted for their comfort with their beds, toys, blankets, whatever. The drivers switch driving so they are not stopping at hotels. The transit time for our pets was only 1.5 days. They were picked up and dropped off exactly on time, we received texts and photos along the way, and Hugh and Nola were available for phone calls at any time if we'd wanted to do that. It is quite obvious that both Hugh and Nola are pet people. They stop frequently to feed, water, and walk the dogs, never around other animals, and they treated them as their own. Fantastic folks! The process is thorough during the booking, worryfree during the transit and the cost is entirely appropriate. I cannot provide a higher recommendation for this company. They are great!

Total scam. Apple pay alerted me that this is a Scam and an illegitimate company. Apple would not…read moreallow me to process a payment to them. Nor would Cash App allow it because they were protecting me. I did provide some money to "Spencer" and then he quickly responded that I owe $1000 for pet insurance. I refused to send any more money. I am so disappointed and I won't be receiving my puppy tomorrow as scheduled. Don't do business with with this bogus company.

We have used The Dog Ark for over five years for short-term boarding and bad behavior modification…read moreof two smaller aggressive dogs. The training outcome was outstanding. This lady loves dogs and is a trained animal behaviorist who really understands their social signals and the best techniques for quick effective results. She does doggie daycare and overnight boarding. The training sessions are oriented to teaching owners to recognise impending bad behavior and redirecting the animal's emotional energy along with developing a respectful compliant relationship with their handler. When we leave our dog with her, we have no worries about it getting excellent loving care. After the stay, we are greeted with excitement, but we can tell that our dog has enjoyed The Dog Ark visit.

From the owner: We offer dog camps, dog walking, airport transportation, overnight boarding, day boarding, and…read moretraining. We are a home based business that has your dog or cat supervised 24/7. We specialize in helping the busy dog lover/owner care for their pet by training exercising and socializing.

I have a new baby shih tzu! Just got him from the breeder and needed to set him up in his new…read moreveterinary home. This place was so close I had no choice but to give them a try. While on the phone the staff made me feel right at home. M Upon arriving I noticed it's a small facility right off 78. They are super into Covid precautions which I love! Signs everywhere in parking spots which inform you of procedures to confirm you have arrived for your appointment. They have questionnaires for you to check as far as your covid status. It's pretty cool and gives you that nice family vet feeling. All the staff were friendly and helped our little guy get acquainted with his shots and check up. The Dr was kind and attentive. Definitely 5 star customer service. The only reason for the 4 stars was due to a few things being missed on the visit - I inquired about his itchy skin and didn't receive resolution or recommendation. - the puppy had unusual puppy breath and I don't believe this was checked or recommendation made. - was told he would get his puppy kit and didn't revive that. These are totally minor things and I'm sure will be resolved when he returns for his next batch of vaccines. Again, service was awesome and I'm sure we'll come to get well acquainted with one another.

We had been taking our pup to Well Pet humane in Snellville, and he had become very afraid of the…read morevet shaking every time we would arrive and just did not do very well at all. He was definitely hesitant when we first got here, but left with a wagging happy face! This place was amazing and really handled our needs and our fur baby very well! We never seen him so happy! Thank you guys

I brought my exotic to Dr Annie. Always a little nervous…read morewhen meeting a new doc let alone one for my fur baby. I couldn't be more happy. She was patient, gentle, understanding and personable. I wish she could be MY doctor. The hospital is cozy and quiet, feels so welcoming. Even got to meet some the staff who were also just as lovely. While I hope he never gets sick, so glad my Franklin has Dr Annie to go to if he does. 10/10 no notes!

We love Ormewood! Our cat is a former street kitty and they have been so patient and compassionate…read morewith him as he learns to trust people. The level of care that he has received has been amazing. We love and highly recommend Dr. James and his team!!

They scammed my friend. Here is her post I copied and pasted from FaceBook:…read moreI have been scammed from Blue Ridge and they have put my dog in serious danger from risk of Parvo while telling me everything was fine. They trained my dog Daenerys to be a SD or so they said. She behaved for them and in our 'weekly lessons' but came home not obeying, which I understand I have to learn to be stern with her. They would not train any of the tasks to commands, just cues, even though I asked them to be commands in case she doesn't do or recognize the cues. And when I brought these to their attention, I was told I need training and that it was my fault she still stalked and chased the cats, or hardly ever listened to me. But! When she reached 6 months and started to go into her fear stages I was simply told "She doesn't do it with us. She's fine in public" And they did not try to help her train it out those periods. She has developed a growling habit if people approach us too fast or if someone walks in the door while she's sleeping (math class and library) as well as bark and growl at people that come over. This is a fear response not aggression as her body language shows and a behaviorist has told me. I have had to pull her out of public access. However when the problems were taken to Laura and later Eve, the people she left in charge when she moved half way across the country, the problems were ignored. I sent a youtube video of what the dog was doing, no answer for 3 days. I finally reviewed them on their FB page and they BLOCKED me, so my friend tried, and they removed reviews. While in the middle of a business contract... This is bad business. In response, they have said that my money was given to Laura not them, so they don't have any contract with me and that because she was doing good with them, the dog is ready and relieved of the contract anyways. When clearly the dog is not ready and the growling was ignored. Along with this, and this is the mal-practice, I gave Laura money for the dogs third set of shots since she was boarding with them at the time and Laura said she would handle it. I was told that the dog had her shots, and then later the 4th set and Rabies. Later when I went to obtain vet records from her, the vet she used claimed the dog never had her third or fourth parvo shot. The vet never gave her any sets of shots but Rabies.... My money was taken and the dog put at risk without ever telling me as they said she had all of her shots. She was also sick with the runs every time she returned from there. It turned out to be Coccidia, which they said she had there but it was treated. My vet contacted her vet, and the 'treatment' was ONE pill to fix the Coccidia, a treatment my vet said would not cure Coccidia as it takes an entire bottle and time. This business hides behind its few instances of success, and deletes or blocks any negative reviews or publicity it gets in order to continue to gain Service Dog Clients in order to make money ($1800 if you have your own dog, $4000 if they have to raise a puppy for you.) They train them too young (my dog was taken at 13wks)with questionable methods (prong and e-collar on puppies) with the contract for 6 months telling you that they can train your dog to be an SD within 6 months (most places is 2 years). Then if the dog continues to have issues where the contract says more time would be given, they proceed to ignore those issues and block you if you cause trouble. Blue Ridge Working K9 is a scam and I hope no one else falls into the same trap that I did. Of course if you're here, it may already be too late.

OK, I have tons to rave about but I don't know where to start, so here's a sweee list!! :)…read more Remi (before board and train)-- 1. Not obedient...at all 2. Chased our neighbors 3. Barked at everyone, including children 4. Pulled on the leash and pitched a fit when trying to walk with her on a leash 5. Jumped on the couch 6. Jumped on every human she liked -- THE SINGLE most annoying thing..... 7. Couldn't pet her like a normal dog because she would bite you (purely out of love, but it hurt!!) Remi (after board and train--5 weeks later)-- 1. She sits, stays, lays down, goes to her "place", heels, comes on command, and leaves what we tell her to leave. 2. Doesn't jump on anything!!! 3. Walking her on a leash feels like I'm on vacation...it's the best time! 4. We can pet her and love on her without being bitten 5. She doesn't chase anyone, nor bark at anyone unless she hears something/someone lurking outside (normal German Shephard behaviour) She's a pure joy and we're so proud of her and the progress she's made. We can't thank Laura and her team enough!!!! Well worth the money!