Elizabeth took my out-of-control Sheepadoodle and helped calm her. I own a dog grooming business…read moreand want to use Pepper Potts as the face of our salon. With Elizabeth's training, I can now take her to events, and she behaves like an angel. People are always so impressed with how calm and cool she is. She sits so the kids can come up and pet her (although, she may slip in a little kiss on the face when she can.) I get compliments from Pet Suites, where I take her for day care several times a week at how well behaved she is. This is all due to what Elizabeth taught both Pepper and I about how to behave properly in public. :-)

Elizabeth is a wonderful professional trainer. Our dear mixed shepherd that we adopted was a…read morehandful for my husband and I last January. We started puppy training, ( should be called people training!) and Trixie earned her Canine Good Citizen certification. Trix is a happy well adjusted 15 month old pup working towards her next certification. Training is fun and you learn so much. I highly recommend Stay Positive Animal Training for anyone who wants to understand their pets behavior. Thank you Elizabeth for your knowledge, patience, and kindness.

Nicest guy ever. So helpful and informative just from intro call. Extremely grateful for his…read moreguidance

Quinn and his team at Quinntastic dog training are the absolute best. We have know and trusted…read moreQuinn with training and caring for our pups for almost 20 years. He approaches each family and their animals as individuals and tailors his training methods to meet your needs and goals. My family is so very grateful for all the love, knowledge, and advice we have received from Quinn over the years. Hands down the only dog trainer I would recommend. Thanks Quinntastic!

My husband and I enlisted the help of Alice and her fantastic dog training skills to help with our…read more3 big fur babies. We have a male lab that is very hyper and attention needing, male german shepard husky mix that is gentle but needs guidance, then a mixed lab husky female that is very passive aggresive. Alice has helped to get all of them to come when told, sit, lay and the best thing in the world OFF. She taught us as well the correct way to continue to work them now that our regular sessions are over. We did 4 sessions in a month with her and it has been the best thing for all of us. We recommend Alice for any training issues. Puppies older dogs. Our fur babies are 2 years and 5 years old. THANK YOU ALICE!!!

From the owner: Our business specializes in all things puppy! From your first dog to your latest addition, if your…read morepuppy needs training we have the tools for you! K9 to 5 will help you enjoy every day life with your four legged friend.

I was hopeful and skeptical My puppy is a stubborn girl amd I am not the most experienced with…read morepuppy. I have always had rescue dogs that are ale house trained at the very least I signed up for 1 month membership and OMG 3 classes in and what an amazing difference The trainers are knowledgeable and definitely dog centric! I can't wait until my Maisie is confident enough with basic commands and can start enjoying extra "play' in agility classes too!!!

I love the Zoom Room in Trophy Club! Their individualized approach to dog training is just what I…read morewas looking for. Their initial one-on-one assessment is a great way for the trainers to get to know your dog (and you) and to figure out where to begin. The Zoom Room has a wide variety of classes to choose from. My family typically opts for the Agility classes because they are so much fun! But the other classes they offer are great too. Zoom Room keeps their class sizes small, so that they can ensure that their students and their paw-rents are getting the attention that they need. The trainers are thorough while keeping learning fun. I love that their classes can fit almost every schedule. I have a non-conventional work schedule where I would not be able to commit to something like "every Monday at 6pm." Being able to pick and choose when to bring my dogs is so appreciated. Zoom Room also has a variety of class packages/payment plans. They make it as convenient as possible for each of their pet families. Our younger pup Piper has gained a lot of confidence and social skills from her classes at Zoom Room. When it was time to renew our initial plan, we changed to one where we could share between both our dogs so that our 5 year old dog could participate in the fun as well! The Zoom Room - Trophy Club is always clean, and the staff is always warm and engaging. And if you or your fur-baby feel like shopping before or after class, they carry a wonderful selection of high quality treats and toys.

We did the in home private lessons. Worked fantastic for our energetic boxer 14 month dog. The…read moretotal positive feedback style training. Recommend. They also offer group clinics.

Lucky Dog is a wonderful place to train! You will learn so much and there's something for everyone…read more ( agility, nosework, obedience, tricks and others) I highly recommend Lucky Dog!

After trying just about everything for our rescue dog, Cubli Wu, we finally found Aaron Stewart at…read moreThe Educated Dog. Cubli is an extremely fearful, reactive, resource-guarding Pekingese with a bite history. We had already worked with a behavioral veterinarian, tried medication, and worked with two highly qualified reward-based, fear-free trainers. Despite our best efforts, we simply weren't making progress. Aaron's approach is completely different, but that does NOT mean it's cruel. I would never allow that. Everything he did was calm, confident, and purposeful. He never yelled or tried to frighten Cubli. During our four-hour session, Cubli attacked him several times and even broke the skin on his arm. Aaron handled every situation calmly and safely, and by the end of the session Cubli was voluntarily walking up to him for attention. That alone spoke volumes to me. Even more amazing were the changes we saw in just one session. I was able to pet Cubli's head, something that had become incredibly difficult. Cubli also remained completely calm while someone used our guest bathroom, which previously would have triggered frantic barking and attempts to chase and bite. What impressed me most wasn't just the changes in Cubli, but how much Aaron taught James and me. We realized that many things we thought were perfectly normal were actually contributing to Cubli's emotional state. Aaron helped us understand how to communicate with our dog in a way that helps him feel safe instead of feeling responsible for controlling every situation. We know one session doesn't magically solve years of behavioral issues, and the real work now belongs to us. But for the first time since adopting Cubli, we genuinely feel hopeful. Aaron understood our dog in a way no one else had. Somewhat to my embarrassment, I actually started to cry as Aaron was leaving. That is very unlike me. It wasn't because I thought Cubli was "fixed." It was because, for the first time in a very long time, I truly felt he had a chance. If you have a fearful, reactive, aggressive, or resource-guarding dog and feel like you've run out of options, I can't recommend Aaron highly enough. He was worth every penny.

Aaron is AMAZING!!! Very personable and TRULY cares about not only the owners but the dogs as well…read more He was very prompt and attentive to our needs. Very quick to recognize and address problems that we were having and offered a quick proactive approach to correct. We couldn't be happier with the service provided. What we learned today is it's not only the pet that needs help it's US the handlers that can be ill prepared. Thank you Aaron and Educated Dog for your services! Job well done!

I highly recommend Citadel K9. I was so frustrated with my dog that I was in tears. I thought I…read morehad purchased a sweet, loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and it turned out I purchased Kujo, the attack dog. My dog was terrorizing the house, biting all of us. He bit me right through my lip, my hands were bleeding heavily every night, and my son was scared to death of him. Not just aggression but he had zero manners; I couldn't teach him anything on my terms; it was always on his terms. He would run away from me, and I couldn't catch him. After three weeks with Alex, he is a changed dog. He listens, doesn't bite, and controls his impulses; I am amazed! If I didn't know better, I would think he switched dogs on me :)

From the owner: Citadel K9 trains all breeds of family dogs. Citadel K9 trainers are among the most experienced in…read morethe nation at training both family dogs and elite K9 protection dogs. Our trainers have trained 1,000s of dogs for General Obedience, Family Protection, Military, Police, and Private Security. Each dog that we train lives with us during the training process. We send videos to the dog owner regularly to show how the training is going.

Where to start. I think that CMC, Susan and Glenna have been a part of our lives for about the last…read more10 years. We welcomed a 6-week-old baby Doberman "Bentley" into our home 10 years ago. We really wanted a Doberman but knew that it could get out of hand really quickly if you didn't know how to control them. We were fortunate enough to have a friend that referred us to CMC where we enrolled Bentley for their extensive training. To me it seemed like it was forever to be without my puppy and I wondered whether or not it would be worth it. It was. Absolutely. Worth it. Bentley was really such a different puppy after he had training. Well let me rephrase that to say, after we were trained Yes, he is strong-willed and tries to take over every now and then, but we always went back to the lessons that we learned from Susan and Glenna. We thought it was such a great program that when Harlee came into our lives 2 years ago, the first thing we did was sign her up for training. Just to give you an idea how much of a handful she was, her nickname when she was young was Hell Hound Harlee, lol. Turns out that she really needed the structure and training. Now, she waits by the backdoor every day to go to work with me. She is so intuitive with my staff and clients. This could have never occurred without her training at CMC. Our motto is "changing people's minds about Dobermans, one person at a time." And it truly has worked. So now is the best part, in my opinion. These ladies love your furbabies so much. They remember all of the important details and interactions that they have had with you and your pups over the years. Like I said, family. They also offer boarding services which we use 2-3xs a year. When you take your puppy to them, you know that they are getting literally the best care that they can. You're not going to be able to take them down the street and get them better care than what you are getting at CMC. They love your furbaby. Have you ever taken your dog to be boarded and have them strain against the leash not to go? Not here. The dogs just walk on in like they own the place. Home away from home. Just a little louder maybe :-) They have given so much advice, support and love to my family over the years. They really are an asset just to know and soak in their wisdom. I'm sure we will have more training sessions in the coming years but I can only say how blessed we have been to have them in our lives. I would unconditionally recommend CMC for all of your training and boarding needs.

I've used CMC twice for my puppy, Buddy: first for their three-week Board and Train program, and…read moremore recently for a week of boarding while I traveled for work. Buddy came home healthy and well cared for both times, and I genuinely appreciate that. Unfortunately, the communication and customer-service experience left me disappointed. Before I booked the Board and Train, the staff was warm, attentive, and very responsive. Once Buddy was checked in, however, the communication changed considerably. When I emailed asking how he was doing and whether they could send a photo or two, the responses were brief, and I was directed to check their Facebook page. During his second stay, I checked in again and received a one-line response: "He is doing great." I understand that staff are busy caring for dogs, but when you're away from your puppy for several days--or several weeks--a quick photo or even a couple of sentences about how they're doing goes a long way. My biggest frustration came at pickup after Buddy's most recent stay. I overslept that morning, and CMC called me at approximately 10:00 AM. I apologized and told them I would head over immediately. At no point during that call was I told that I would be charged a late-pickup fee. I also went back through the booking correspondence, which was handled by email, and could not find anywhere that a late-pickup fee had been disclosed. I arrived at approximately 10:30 AM. There was no one at the front desk when I arrived, so I waited several minutes before someone came out. At checkout, I was informed that there was a $55 late-pickup fee. I paid it without arguing. A few weeks later, I politely emailed asking whether they would consider refunding or waiving the charge as a one-time courtesy. I completely understand that they are entitled to say no. What bothered me was the explanation I received. CMC told me that I had picked Buddy up at approximately 11:35 AM and that the late fee had been explained to me during the morning phone call. Neither matched my recollection or the documentation I had. The receipt CMC emailed me--including the late charge--is timestamped 11:02 AM. I responded and pointed out the obvious discrepancy: if I supposedly picked Buddy up at 11:35, how did I receive my completed receipt 33 minutes earlier? Their response was simply: "Eric, we are so sorry about the time between 11:00 and 11:30." That response didn't clarify the discrepancy and, frankly, left me even more confused. Again, I am not suggesting that businesses shouldn't have policies or charge fees when appropriate. My concern is that the fee was not disclosed to me when the reservation was made, was not mentioned when they called me that morning, and the subsequent explanation contained factual inconsistencies. Between the Board and Train and boarding, I've spent close to $2,000 with CMC. At that price point, I expected better communication, more warmth after the initial sale, and greater care in making sure the facts were correct when responding to a customer concern. Most importantly, Buddy appeared healthy and well cared for after both stays, and I want to be fair about that. But there are many boarding and training options in DFW, and based on the overall customer-service experience, I'll be trying a different one next time. If you're considering CMC, my experience suggests that the actual care may be perfectly fine--but I would keep expectations modest when it comes to communication, updates, and flexibility, and I would make sure to ask for all pickup policies and potential fees in writing before booking.

Savannah at Savvy Dogs is a very honest and kind person! She genuinely loves what she does and it…read moreshows in her work!! I highly recommend her for obedience training, and kenneling your pups!

Savannah and her family are so warm and excited to work with dogs. She gave me almost daily updates…read more(that were VERY detailed about what they did that day). The updates were real. Let me be frank, if my pup was not good, it was not sugar coated. She let me know what needed work and also what they were doing well and seeing improvements. On pick up day, we walked to the local park and practiced the commands and learned how to properly use the tools that she used to our advantage. I highly recommend Savannah for anyone who wants to really invest in their pups well being. She made sure to teach manners and not go against the dogs personality (ex. Winston's version of down is front first vs the normal butt first). She isn't a "one and done" for our pup, we still have homework or else the pup may revert back. Just like any person, you need to consistently study to be successful.