It is very strange to me to see only 5-star reviews for Canine Cadre. I brought my dog in after a…read morefriend recommended Lenny and paid up front for the 10 individual classes and supposedly "unlimited" group sessions. Every time we met, Lenny spent a long time trying to convince me to buy this or that expensive tool, such as a specific leather leash, a raised cot because the one we already had was not the same brand, a steel "car-safe" lead, etc. He wanted me to change the hand signals for commands that my dog already understood and responded to because they were different from the ones he uses. We attended weekly individual lessons and literally the only thing we got from it was that now my dog knows how to climb up and down the agility ramp. He wanted me to install a permanent tether into my wall to force my dog to stay so she would learn "place". This entire class is about breaking your dog's spirit. When we "graduated" from individual classes and attended our first group lesson, my dog was extremely distracted and excitable. We had not been prepared AT ALL for group lessons and when I tried to reach out for more assistance - when this was one of the first issues I had asked to address at enrollment - he tried to sell me on paying for more individual lessons. In addition to the waste of time and money from classes, Lenny would go on extremely racist and sexist tangents - about how people with certain color skin are more likely to attack you, how single women need guard dogs to protect them, etc. This was during the beginning of COVID and he would tell me I didn't need to wear a mask when I was there, so I finally bought and wore a rainbow mask that said "science is real, black lives matter, women's rights are human rights" and he realized I was not the correct target for his rants. Buyer beware.

My new rescue was having issues with reactivity when walking her. She was out of control when…read morewalking by other dogs that I stopped walking her... I had a difficult time trying to control her...Kat Stevens taught me about dogs and their behaviors... Kat also taught me how to walk my dog without any reactivity to other dogs. I'm so happy that I can walk my dog since shes no longer reactive. . She also showed me how to walk my dog (former puller) in one session... She taught my dog all the basic commands too! You get what you pay for.... Clare and Abby

Avoid this place at all costs. They left my dog locked in a crate for who knows how long. They…read morenever informed us this would be happening. He was so terrified, because he's never been crated, that he clawed at the crate and broke off two of his nails. He had to be rushed to the vet and get sedated. Absolutely unacceptable.

My dog LOVES to go see his friends at The Crate Escape. We take him at least once per week for…read moredaycare, even while we are working from home. He is able to socialize, play and get his energy out. He gets so excited when he realizes where is is going. I have also utilized grooming and training services and they have all met my expectant beyond. Grooming on days when he at already there, for daycare, is very convenient! I love the special days they have throughout the year including: Valentine exchange, holiday photos, Howl-o-ween party etc. The staff really knows my pup, welcomes him by name when he gets there and they 100% care about him and all the other dogs there. I would not hesitate to recommend The Crate Escape - it's fantastic!

Wonderful classes and staff! Offering and assortment of lessons and resources for all!read more

I cannot speak more highly of Paws 'N Effect. This crew is a talented, knowledgable bunch…read more We should have known from the beginning - as my husband and I were poised to adopt our first dog from a rescue, we emailed many trainers in the area asking for any pointers on what to do when we first met our dog. Kathy was the only person to respond to us, even calling my husband and answering his questions and giving some advice even before we signed up for classes. When we were ready to bring our dog to group training, unfortunately he did not react well to their facility. It's just one of those things you can't predict and is likely a reflection of something with his past. Fran and Stephanie were understanding and were able to make some modifications for small improvements, but they were also able to facilitate a transition from group to solo classes. Being able to work with Fran in our home has made a world of difference for our pup. She is a great support and has given us lots of tips and resources to continue this journey.

Steve took my 50 pound dog from pulling on the leash to walking nicely by my side. He taught her…read morehow to come when she was called how not to jump and she's still working on leaving things alone but she is 100% better Dog thanks to Steve.

We have a 4 1/2 month old chocolate lab that was out of control, biting, barking and always on a…read morehigh level of excitement. After the FIRST visit with Steve, our puppy was so much more calm. I couldn't believe the difference in him. His training is so much more than puppy classes. He comes to our house for a one on one training in our environment for the first few sessions and takes you to the dog park so that your pup gets trained in different environments. Amazing how well behaved our dog is now. Highly recommend Steve.

Laura has been helping me prepare my Guide Dog in Training for a public access test. This requires…read morefrequent, intense training to accomplish the best possible results. She has been extremely helpful and we've already made a great amount of progress within less than a month. She has been generous in her time and dedication, driving me all over the place to provide my dog with the variety of training environments and experiences that he needs. I have great confidence in her knowledge and ability as a dog trainer. Just as important as her competence, she is patient, understanding and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend her to other dog owners, whether you have a dog with problem behaviors that need to be resolved or a dog whose basic obedience skills you want to bring to the next level.

From the owner: We offer in-home training, and behavior consultations to create a balanced and peaceful…read morerelationship between human and canine. We offer discounts for recently rescued dogs (from a valid rescue organization within the last year) and for human senior citizens. We also specialize in the training of certain types of service animals. Please call for details.

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.

Absolutely love this place! I never thought Id feel comfortable leaving Stewie somewhere but I just…read morehad my third amazing experience! Highly recommended!!

I boarded my dog here for 2 nights during my sister's wedding weekend. Everyone I spoke to on the…read morephone and in person was super friendly and informative. The facility is clean, with nice outdoor spaces and I think the base price was fair. I also chose the higher tier "celebrity" activity package because he's a puppy and it was his first time being boarded, I figured the more attention he got the better. When I picked him up he was excited to see us but didn't seem stressed at all. He was sleepy the rest of the day from playing which was exactly what I was hoping for. I loved the cute picture and report card update I received. I would definitely use this boarding facility again.

We have used Sarah's Petsitting for many years now. We have always been very happy with the care…read morethat they give our pets. They always give a full report at each visit including many photos. We always enjoy seeing the photos while away. We can see how happy they are. It is also nice how they check on our house too and bring in packages. I would like to give them a special shout out for the care that they gave our pets while we were away during a recent large snowstorm. We were concerned that they wouldn't be able to make it to our house because of the severity of the storm. they kept in touch and made sure that there was enough food and water for our fur babies in case they wee unable to make it back at the scheduled time. We didn't want them to endanger themselves and knew that they would be fine if they couldn't make it back. All went well and they reported back to us the next morning when the roads were cleared and they could make it back. They dug out a spot on the deck for our dog to get out and go the the bathroom and all was well. This is a great company and they truly love the pets that they are taiga care of.

I am so amazed at what a wonderful job they did with my fur babies. Shout out to Sitter Skyler she…read morewas so kind and kept us updated daily on our pet's progress.

After searching for a veterinarian, that would help me get a shots for my dog to go in a kennel,…read morethe prices ranged anywhere from $300-$600. I was referred to Petco. They had a mobile shot clinic that was taking place. I went there. They took care of my needs in less than an hour and Charge me far far less than the other places thank you, Petco.

Staff at both Wallingford and Southington have been wonderful! Staff helped me find the following…read moreproducts I needed to get her through the Holiday weekend. One of my cats is having a skin condition issue, so I turned to Petco for products to help her until I can get her to the vet. I was able to purchase Vetericyn Hydro Gel which is helping her heal, a nice recovery vest to protect her and best of all, Pet Honesty Skin and Health treats! I was not sure if she would eat the treats, but she loves them!! Thank you Petco!! My dear little kitty is in good shape to get through the Thanksgiving weekend safely!