I cannot say enough great things about Alisha! She customizes her training for YOUR dog, YOUR…read morefamily, and YOUR goals. When we first met Alisha, some of my goals for my recently rescued pup was to be able to go in public settings (farmers markets, festivals, breweries, going for walks in the neighborhood, etc). Kallie now does ALL of the above without causing a ruckus (no reactivity/barking/jumping) towards other dogs or humans. We get so many compliments on her manners and people don't even know she is there unless you see her. She even does 5Ks with me now! Alisha works to help you and your pup truly communicate effectively and understand each other. (Photo tax of my adorable Kallie when we were introducing a kayak)

From the owner: Welcome to The Duncan School, we're happy you are here! We're dog lovers, just like you, and know…read morehow adventurous life can be with one by your side. We also know that the better the dog is trained, the more fun it is! We offer several options from puppy basics to advanced service dog task training. Lessons are designed to guide you and your dog to be a successful team. You'll learn new skills through baby steps to ensure clear communication is established, confidence is built and maintained, and the trust between you two is mutual all while having fun! The skills are reinforced by positivity and homework assignments. Classes are completed in person; at this time we do not offer boarding/training.

Left my dog bleeding all over my car after his first ever wash by "professional" pet care (PetSmart…read moreCartersville). They never mentioned anything about the damage to his nail when picking him up. Upon returning to get some type of refund, apology or credit, the staff/manager stated that "it happens" and pointed out the dog in her arms even had a nail trimmed too short as well. My dog (a shelter rescue) was already scared of nail trims due to apparent mistakes from previous owners. I had always cut them a bit lower myself to make sure he never bled and to attain some level of trust. Now all the work I had built towards trust was ruined by mistreatment from this team at PetSmart. Completely unacceptable. No remorse. No apologies. Manager just casually smiled while saying "The most we can do is a free nail grinding next time." Last thing I'd ever want them to do is go near my dogs nails again. The blood stained backseat will be a permanent reminder to never go back for grooming at PetSmart again.

It was incredible, Monica was so nice and helped us find everything we were looking for, truly an…read moreincredible experience

When we first met Alan, we knew we made the right decision to go with his training program. We like…read morehis training methods. I loved the fact of 35 yrs of experience and great reviews. We loved the in home training. We wanted to be hands on every week with our boy Brock. The tools they gave us have helped tremendously. They also saw we needed some extra help because our boy is high energy and had some behavior issues so they gave that to us. Not only did we work in our home but also took trips to parks and Lowe's to work on behavior. We recently joined in our first pack walk, which is included upon graduation. We were so proud of our "Brock". Several months ago we wouldn't have been able to do this. We still train everyday to keep up his lessons. A very special thank you to Morgan who was our one on one trainer every week. She was so knowledgeable and fantastic, as were Alyssa, Olivia and Kaylee who have also helped. I highly recommend training with Alans K9 Academy if you want great results. We will be referring them to everyone. Brocks Family

Alan's K-9 has been a complete game-changer for us. After trying three trainers over the past four…read moreyears to address Munson's leash reactivity and territorial aggression, Alan personally stepped in and created a consistent, focused plan tailored to his needs. The training not only reduced his reactivity but also gave me practical strategies to manage his overall anxiety. Our final session was a true breakthrough--Munson went from anxious and territorial to calmly lying next to another dog. He's happier, I'm more confident, and we're walking without fear. Highly recommend!" -- Claire W. McMillan

We had and continue to have an amazing experience with OTCK9. We rescued our pittie mix Luna from…read moreFulton County. She is extremely high energy and struggled with leash/dog reactivity, making walks stressful and kept us from taking her basically anywhere public. We did the 2 Week Board and Train program. After training, walks are calm, controlled and actually enjoyable now. We can take her to Downtown Woodstock and other public spots without anxiety -- it's been a TOTAL game changer for our family. Everyone at OTCK9 is professional, communicative and made sure we understood how to maintain everything at home. We love that they offer group classes for life on Saturdays to continue reinforcing the training! We also take crazy Luna to Doggy Daycare and she loves it! Cannot say enough good things about the staff and OTCK9 - Highly recommend!!!

OTCK9 is truly the best of the best. They were incredible when it came to training and improving…read morethe manners of my two large dogs. More recently, they've gone above and beyond to support me through a very complex and emotional situation with my dogs. They've made house visits, spent countless hours on the phone with me, and even accompanied me to the vet to help discuss medication options. Who does that? OTCK9 does. They are so much more than a training facility--you and your dogs become family. They are always there when you need them, and I truly mean always. Their passion for what they do shines through in the level of care and dedication they show. I cannot recommend them enough. They will love and care for your dog just as much as you do.

Caitlin and Life Dog Training are where you want to go with all of your dog training needs! She is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and well-researched. Because of her, our family dogs are able to go for (pleasant) walks on leash, follow a number of commands, and greet us at the door without jumping or going crazy. People always comment on how well behaved and easy to be around they are now (which was not always the case)! Caitlin also gave me great advice about choosing the right breed and dog for our situation during a few phone consultations. She's an incredible resource and a lovely person to work with. Give them a call today!

Caitlin is such a passionate dog trainer. She has endless patience, which is evident through her…read moreinteractions with her "trainees" - she will work through something as many times as it takes for it to be effective. She is also passionate about education for owners and ensures that you as an owner are able to walk away with the knowledge of how to reinforce the training she has done so as to ensure long term success!

This review is long overdue but I wanted to let the lessons that we received settle in so I could…read moregive a proper review. It's true that we learned more than our MaltiPoo. When we followed Franck's methods she caught on much faster than we did! Franck started training her when she was all of 3 months and 3lbs! I'll admit that I was extremely skeptical at first. I was afraid that using the prong and e-collar would cause aggression, fear, or alter her personality in some way. Let me tell you...it didn't in the slightest! I've only seen her become more trusting and loving. She's basically a Velcro dog at this point. Lol! Getting her properly trained at such a young age was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I can't tell you how many times I've been complimented on how well behaved she is...ESPECIALLY for a toy size breed. I can take her anywhere because she's so well behaved and sweet. She's outgoing and friendly to everyone she meets. She's such a well adjusted pup! More than anything we've gained confidence as dog owners and it's great to know that Rain has a trainer for life should we ever need him. It was a pretty big investment but on the other side of things I consider it money well spent!

Very happy and satisfied with the outstanding service provided by Franck who helped my Rocco to…read moresuccessfully complete his Basic Obedience - Level 2, On/Off Leash. Rocco, since he was 4 weeks old, lived in a house where he was exclusive and went to the patio to relieve himself and play and practically did not go out to anything. Only walks once in a while. A few months ago we moved out of to a 22nd floor of a pet friendly condominium where I have to take him out for a walk and for potty. Suddenly, he's behavior changed. He didn't like to be around other dogs and was very anxious and barking a lot. This led me to hire Franck and I have to say it was the best money I have invested so far. Franck with his patience, professionalism, and kindness made Rocco now become a happier and more relaxed dog. And most important...made him follow commands and behave. I'm so sooo happy with the results and I recommend Franck 1000%. If you are looking for a professional who's responsible, know what he's doing, with patience, and commitment... HE'S THE ONE!!!

Our collie/shepherd mix has reached day 7 of her training, with our Dogwatch instruction. She is…read morefinally free! Fully trained by day 7 and we are so grateful to the team at DogWatch. A kind, family business who thoroughly supports its clients.

Customer service is great. They have a quality product that does exactly what it claims to do. We…read morehave 5 dogs and purchased a dog watch hidden fence at our other home. When we moved we purchased two to cover the 2 homes on our property. Our dogs used to be runners. They would run away and be running down the highway. We were so afraid they were going to get hit that we had to do something. Dog watch hidden fence saved our dogs life. And we had a sense of security that they were going to stay home. Their customer service is excellent. They are very quick and professional to handle all concerns and questions we had. Highly recommend. Their prices are very affordable for what you get. Peace of mind has no price value in my opinion.

I would give two stars and I take accountability for not asking all the right questions. Sharing an…read morehonest review because the investment warrants it. Because we are all looking for different things I'm simply sharing a pro's and cons list from our (my and Little Leo) perspective. Pros, for us - Super kind people! Just down right nice people! - Nurturing - We've known our trainers for a full year and we really feel like part of the family! They are truly the best! Cons, for us - Calendar - I didn't ask for a holiday calendar and was surprised to learn group was often cancelled for holidays that aren't observed federally, in schools, etc. For example Sunday, 10/28 was cancelled because Halloween was Tuesday, 10/31. - Timeliness - I learned an unwritten rule is to wait until all instructors are present and a majority of that class sign up. Most of the time this is 15 to 20 minutes past start time. As a result, you're either waiting up to 20 minutes or late if others are on time. - Weather - I didn't ask what the inclement weather policy is. I suggested having make up days or even an inclement weather plan like meeting in a mixed use facility or school which come at no cost. Too bad there is lots of rain in the summer months that cause cancellations. - Communication - We understand things happen. We just expect more direct, proactive communication. For example, if trainers are running late to group, a text to all sharing that would be most appreciated by many. My recommendation would be to ask the right questions, be really clear, and get things in writing. For example, the group would take trips to the airport and work with the airline to get our pups in training through security and to the gate. I later learned is not a service available since COVID. I really wise I'd have known that they were just sharing components of the program in 2019. For us, each of the cons, commensurate with the price, won't allow me to recommend for others and we won't use them again for obedience training or me next service animal. I am certain this style works for many, and I'm sure it would exceed the expectations of some. They really are a wonderful group of people! Thank you so much Natasha, Reina, & Sable! You'll forever be in our hearts! Can't wait to see you at group next Sunday!

From the owner: 10% off for Veterans. At Dog Training Elite North Atlanta, our dog training method is different. We…read morefocus on positive reinforcement paired with a personalized, in-home approach. This will empower you as the owner to be an integral part of the process for sustained dog obedience training in Atlanta. Our approach is based on positive reinforcement. You may have heard it called "Classical Conditioning" or the "Pavlovian" model. Research has shown positive reinforcement to be more effective with longer lasting results than other training methods. We help you and your dog achieve sustained, deep-rooted obedience. We use positive dog training in Atlanta based on the classical conditioning theory, paired with an electronic collar-- this is not a shock collar. Unlike a shock collar, an electronic collar does not hurt or harm the dog and is used to obtain a dog's attention. We believe in using ongoing praise to encourage good behavior. The difference becomes clear when comparing a dog that is trained using treats to bribe vs a dog who truly desires to please from the inside out. Dog Training Elite is veteran owned and operated. We specialize in obedience, service, and therapy dog training. We are partnered with the Malinois Foundation that provides service dogs to veterans to aid with PTSD and other service needs. Now offering free evaluations.

Pam at ironclad is a fantastic trainer who focuses more on training the owners than the actual…read moredogs. Dogs turn to mush when Pam has them on the leash- it's the owners that need to be trained. Just finished up the 6 week beginner obedience class with my GSD. We will be going back for more advanced training soon.

From the owner: Ironclad K9 Academy has over 30 yrs of experience in dog training at all levels from basic pet…read moremanners, behavioral, and competition. We offer obedience, agility, Rally and Nose Work.

None of the employees wore face coverings in the morning when I dropped off the dogs or on the…read moreafternoon. The clerk, Eric, rambled on and on about their WiFi being down so he needed to do the credit card transaction on his phone. When he asked me to sign on his phone screen, I saw that the screen itself was filthy dirty. He didn't offer any sort of writing item like a pen. He told me to use my finger to sign. I told him that I didn't want to touch his screen. When the transaction was finished, I asked him how I would tip the groomer. He said he'd have to do the credit card over again. I told him that was fine since I didn't have any cash and I thought it was important to tip the groomer. As I handed my card to him a second time, he remarked about how he and I had both touched the same credit card even though I hadn't wanted to touch his phone screen. He actually thought it was a clever zinger to show me how up on front of the other two employees. When I asked him about this, he got upset quickly. I asked a nearby employee if he was the owner. She replied very animatedly that he was her dad. He refused to finish the transaction to give a tip for the groomer. I have no idea if she got a tip from him or not. I do not think that anyone with such reckless regard for what should have been a basic and smooth customer interaction should be trusted with anyone's pets. The pets cannot speak up for themselves if they are the subject of any abuse. Based on Eric's undignified treatment of a customer settling a $110 grooming bill, it concerns me how the animals might be handled. Lisa Marie's grooming of my dogs has always been impeccable. I hope she is valued by the management and that she can find a place that treats customers nicer.

I brought my 12 year old pug to Save Me From the Dog House for her monthly professional bath. Pixie…read moreis what you would call a high-maintenance dog-- not only because of her status as princess of a household, but also because a botched attempt to fix a previous botched spine surgery left her without the use of her back legs. She has since become incontinent as well, the combination of which makes her quite the prize for a dog grooming place. All of that was to preface the fact that Save Me From the Dog House did an excellent job with her oatmeal bath and blow-dry-- no judgements, annoyed behavior, or pitying stares, and no terrified pug returned to me afterward. The staff there was very friendly and inviting, especially Hercules, the Great Dane/receptionist. I think we've found our monthly stop for Pixie's bathing needs.